The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-11

congressional nominee, plans to visit every person in the district who gives even slightest intention of voting Republican and attempt to persuade them to vote the Republican ticket.
 He indicated that local Republi- cans can help the party by attempt ing to persuade several of their friends to support the G. O. P. ticket. If those present could each get three or four persons who now intend to vote for the opposition to swing to the Republican fold, it would help much flor it isn't going to take too much to swing this town" MT. Tolles said.
 No Contests
 Although Leon Moraski, unsuccess- ful nominee for representative two years ago had been reported as de- string the nomination, his name was not placed before the convention last night.
 Walter Norwash put MT. Schild- gems name in nomination, remind ing he has been active here in Re- publican affairs for some time and is eager to get the nomination. MT. Whittemore nominated MT. Brad bury, saying he has been resident here more than 50 years, has been lifelong Republican and is well known here. There were no other nominations
 After being chosen as the nominees both MT. Bradbury and MT Schild- gen expressed their gratitude and promised to fulfill ably the duties of the office if elected Neither has run for public office here before, as far as is known.
 Four Nominated
 Four nominees for justice of the peace were chosen, these being Ward Davis,fi Louis DeCarlo, Henry John- son and Mrs. Anna Erk. Nomination for this is equivalent to election as nine are to be elected and the Dem- ocratic party has nominated five. MT. Whittemore reminded the Re- publican headquarters and the head quarters for the Willkie-for-PerSi- dent club are in room 10 at the Odd Fellows building, and said there is much work to be done, He urged cooperation in this. He expressed his thanks for the harmony shown and said he hoped it will continue throughout the campaign.
 William Painter was clerk of the meeting. It was voted to empower the town committee to fill any va cancies that may occur.
 William Ploski introduced reso- lution concerning the recent Willkie visit here.
 The resolution follows: Whereas the Republican town convention as- sembled: Resolved; that it is the opinion of the convention that the town officials of Naugatuck be eX- tended vote of thanks for their splendid cooperation with the Re- publican party members in making the visit of the presidential candi- date, Wendell L. Willkie a courteous and well remembered reception;
 That the Naugatuck Willkie-F For President Club be commended for its hard work and endeavor in mak- ing all arrangements for the visit of Wendell L. Willkie;
 That the Naugatuck Police De- partment be commended for it's capabale and efficient manner of conducting our distinguished visitor through Naugatuck;
 That the Naugatuck High school band be commended for its fine CO., operation;
 That we take great pride in the people of our town in extending such courteous and cordial well come to Wendell L. Willkie for the fine display of their Americaiism that reaffirms our faith in the Con- stitution of the United States and its privileges of free speech and free- dom of the press and that the creed of that Great American, Abraham Lincoln, With malice toward none, justice and liberty for all, shall exist and may it exist forever"
 Younger Girls Largest Class
 Younger Girls Gym Class again heads the Naugatuck Y. M. c. A. gym classes with 72 enrolled.