Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-16

Der on March 22nd. to listen to s,ich eVidenee as we may be able to present. Ine Norw1ch War Bureau has passed a resolution favoring this project, and the same is also favored by the sub- marine authorities, the Norwich State Hospital the New London Ship & En- g,ne Company, our representative, Hlcnard F. Freeman, and others.
 Activities of the Secretary
 Made Arrangements for placing of some fifty Red Cross booths in sfores and factories for Christmas canpaipn. Assisted in organization of the Nor- wien War Bureau. Having published a 1913 Year Book which is now in the hands of the printer. At the ear State Council of Defense your sec- retary has been appointed in charge of the sale of war savings certificates and thrift stamps in the rural towns Of New London county. Rendered assistance to members and others in making their income tax re- turns. Received appointment from tle war bureau as chairman of the home gardens committee. At present com piling pledges of land for home gar den use.
 Furnished credit ratings and reports
  ness houses in all parts of the coun- try. Assisted in the membership cam raign of the New London County Farm Bureau. Acting as secretary of the Manufacturers Bureau and the Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Com merce. Have answered all corres- pondence and followed closely the by- laws of the chamber concerning duties ! of the secretary.
 industrial Welliman Brothers from Pittsburg attempted to organize a company for | the alleged purpose of manufacturing hardware supplies. The executive committee and board of directors held several meetings and refused to en- dorse their plan.
 l On January 10th Louis A. Beecher and Benjamin Livesey called in inter est of securing factory for textile in- dustry. Here was bonifde industry that wanted to locate in Norwich but suitable site with sufficient water buildings. and railroad sidings was not lavailable.
 Numerous letters asking for infor- nation regarding industrial locations have beeh replied to in detail. l Mercantile.
 Stores voted to close at D. m. on 1 Wednesdays to save fuel. Held a very successful Dollar Day.
 Transportation. Question of keeping Thames river open to navigation during winter months taken up. Instrumental in se- curing an appropriation of $1, 900 from the town for purpose of keeping the | Thames river channel open to nayi- gation.
 Through the efforts of this office the proposal to set back the 5.15 a. m. train from New London one hour was not put into effect
 Established a return load bureau. Made effort to establish minimum switching charge on cars interchanged between Central Vermont and New ' Xork, New Haven Sc Hartford rail- roads.
 Publicity.
 Total of 1O3S letters were received since December 1, 1917, and 3733 let ters forwarded since December 1, 1917
 From the report interest developed rapidly in the big project which is occupying the attention of the Cham
 Der at present This is the develop kment of the Thames River valley and the advancement Of war service worl, President Cary Explains Plan.
 President Frederic w. Cary explain ed the details of the plan to have the highway on the east side of the river , Norwich to the submarine base, plec- , ed in suitable condition for heavy trucl traffic.
 The New London Chamber O
 Commerce in communication to tht , local chamber has endorsed the pro ject as well as the proposed genera , development of the Thames River val ley. President Alton T. Miner heart
 fly favors the plan and has notified tn,
 local chamber that he will be presen , at the opening meeting next Friday ev
 ening.
 New Members Voted In. : The following were elected to mem 3 bersl1ip in the chamber
 Sherwood B. Potter, A. Thatche Otis, Gardiner Greene, Michael Le f win, EdwalH A. Small. John F. Martin 3 John Critchley and Robert Boissom I