The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-08
Washington
Enthusiastic Crowd
Packs Hall To Greet
Democratic Nominees
ScuIy Repeats Statement on Fronting for No Man or
Faction in Democratic Party; Internal Differ
ences Adjusted Says Candidate

An enthusiastic crowd that packed
the Washington Park Community
house last night heard Vincent A.
Scully, Democratic candidate for
mayor, declare that Republican
speakers know deep down in their
souls that I'm speaking for myself,
that I'm fronting for no one, and
that now and after the election I'll
speak for myself and the city Of Wa
terbury"
The rally, sponsored by Democrats
of the fourth and fifth wards, was
the largest of the campaign thus far.
Mr.. Scully was given an ovation as
he entered the hall, and as he spoke.
An enthusiastic reception was also
given Joseph Happy" Shea, WASH
ington Hill resident, who Is candi-
date for city clerk.
Independents Present
Chief political significance of the
rally was the presence in the hall of
many voters who two years ago were
with the Independent Democratic
party. Observers noted that enthu-
siasm for the Democratic ticket was
far greater than that displayed in
recent years.
Mrs. Henry Hayden served as
chairman of the meeting. Arrange
ments for the gathering were in
charge Of a committee headed by
Mrs. Hayden and James Fitzgerald,
Democratic town committeeman. Nu-
merouse candidates were among the
speakers and there was q program
Of entertainment, directed by Joseph
Lezotte.
Mr.. Scully said 1t was a pleasure
for him to return to Washington Hill
and greet so many friends Of long
standing.
II feel extremely proud Of this
Democratic ticket" he said, otis
composed entirely Of men and women
who are earnest, able and intelligent
people who are ready and anxious
to render public service.
There is plenty of good honest
ability in the ranks Of the Demo-
cratic party" he stated, land the
party's candidates are we'll able to
administer the affairs of the city Of
Waterbury"
New Faces"
He declared that factional differ
ences noted during the primary con-
test have been mostly healed, and
we're all Democrats" He empha-
sized the presence on the ticket Of
SO many new faces"
The only issue in the campaign
seems to be whether or not Vincent
Scully Is sincere" he declared. "And
even my opponents who question my
sincerity don't believe what they're
saying They know that I'm sim
cere, that I'll back everything I
say. They know, too, that I feel
strongly that the welfare Of the city
comes ahead Of that Of any political
party, whether 1t be Democratic, Re-
publican or Socialist"
Mr.. Shea declared that the ticket
was representative of the Democratic
party throughout the city.
Mrs. Mary G. Kilmartin, candidate
for reelection as town clerk, recalled
llCA yCdLo vi washington I'LL dllu
paid tribute to the late Ella Bossidy,
for many years principal Of Wash
ington school.
Other Speakers
Among the other speakers we've
Thomas M. Conlon, candidate for
controller Humbert Mangini, candi-
date for tax collector; City Clerk
John p. Fitzmaurice, Judge John L.
Gaffney, Clayton Briotti, candidate
for city sheriff; Thomas Scadden,
Joseph P. Donahue and other DEM
ocratic candidates and party work.
ers.
Songs were rendered by Peter
Lawlor, Mr.. Fitzmaurice and a cho-
rus directed by Mr.. Lezotte. There
were piano selections by Mr.. Fitz-
gerald. The rally was preceded by
music by the Washington Hill fife
and drum corps.