The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-11
Warden


 vention unmarred by any contests, Joseph c. Raytkwich, Jr., was chos- en Republican nominee for warden last night and promised to wage a hard and aggressive but clean cam paign.
 The others nominated for office were: treasurer, John Gisslander; auditor, Harold Lutz; tax collector, Loe smigelski; town clerk, Edward Gerber; selectmen, Mrs. Catherine Nardello, John Broardrick; registrar of voters, Henry Zwick; board of education, member for four years, Emil Mannweiler; bailiffs. Thomas Chiswell, Nicholas Spadola, Henry Johnson and John Fensell.
 A hint that a key point in the Republican campaign may be that the past Democratic administration failed to provide for needed equip- ment here was given in talks by sev- eral speakers.
 Political observers felt that the c. o. P. ticket was aimed at vari- oua racial groups here in an er- deayor to increase the strength of the ticket.
 Mir. Raytkwich in an acceptance speech, said the party is looking forward to victory, that Republicans in many quarters feel that the party this year has its best opportunity in many years. we plan fast and aggressive campaign, just as hard as we can make, but we plan to make 1t clean" He said the program committee of the party has been working for @ long time and will point out to voters that there are quite a few things here" which have been allowed to drift.
 The party is offering @ good rep- resentative slate of candidates to the public and we ask for endorse ment of that ticket, he said. He reminded contests for offices are bound to occur and urged united support for the party, asking the delegates not to criticize the party ticket "outside". He thanked the party for the honor, and said when as town committee chairman he made plans for the coming cam paign he did not think he was planning for himself as the war den nominee.
 MT. Raytkwich's name was put in nomination by Samuel Lyons said he believed the Republican party can serve the taxpayers of Nauga- tuck in a very constructive way in the next two years. "As we look back on the previous Democratic administration, most will agree that the borough affairs have run rather smoothly but when we investigate a little further. we find several things left undone." He did not specify what things were meant.
 Far-Sight Advocated He added, however, that there is need in borough government of do- ing more than taking care Of the problems which come up daily The borough board should be more far-s!ghted and try to plan for the future, he said. He pointed out there is need for fire equipment now and said if the past adminis- tration had provided something each year for the past six years for this equipment. the burden on the taxpayers would not be as much. He said MT. Raytkwich is man familiar with borough afafirs, hav- ing served as burgess.
 He has been helpful to ex-ser- vice men for many years, MT. Lyons said.
 The convention went on record in favor of expressing its sympathy to its former chairman, Harris Whit temore, Jr., in connection with the recent death of his aunt, Miss Ger trude B. Whittemore. The town committee was empowered to fill any vacancies that may occur be- fore the election. A rising vote of thanks was given to the retiring Republican burgesses.
 Victor N. Peterson, who was chair man of the convention, warned against adopting a defeatist attitude and urged all to work for victory Henry Zwick said Mir. Raytkwich is highly regarded in the third ward. Miss Emily Sophie Brown said MT. Raytkwich is making sacrifice in taking the candidate and urged loyal support for him. One of the reasons why the Republican ticket should be elected is so that the poor shall have square deal, she said.
 Louis De Carlo explained that Dominick DeCarlo. who had been mentioned as the possible burgess candidate from the second ward. withdrew shortly before the caucus, | in favor of Anthony Tangredi, bee cause he had heard that Mir. Raytk- wich would be the warden nominee m...4 a.., t.n xasAMIzmA Eess A4ss Maw64NNw3nla