New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-06

IF YOU wanted to hang any man in
town some people would sign a petit
ton to have it done"
Marietta Wright Dies.
Mariette Wright, aged 65 years,
died at the home of Frank AspinWalf
on Berlin street following a short
illness yesterday. She was a native
of Walcott Conn, but has been a
resident Of the town for a number of
years. She is survived by one sister
and one niece, Mrs. Frank Aspinwall.
The funeral was held this after
noon at the Congregational church
cemetery. Bristol, where the body was
shipped. Rev Samuel A. F'iske Of
1iciated.
16 Mill Tax Recommended.
The finance committee held its reg
ular meeting last evening. The town
budget was verified and it was decid-
cd that a IS mill tax was sufficient to
cover the budget. The committee
men are under the impression that if
the school question is brought before
the town meeting: next Monday night
it will be referred to q special town
meeting.
Teachers Meeting.
The teachers of the local schools
held their regular monthly meeting
yesterday afternoon at the home of
superintendent of Schools B. r. Sho-
walter Instructions were given to
the teachers by superintendent ShO-
walter III the course of studies and a
short program followed. y social
hour and tea was enjoyed.
superintendent ShoWalter an
nounccs that at the East Berlin Gram
will be Il public school meeting and en-
tertainment by the students. There
also will be -four minute speakers and
refreshments will he served. Super
intendent ShoWalter will speak on
The Berlin School Problem" All the
local people interested in this meeting
are requested to attend.
Miss BaSSett Ill.
Miss Adelaide Bassett. principal of
the kensingtOn Grammar school, who
recently rendered her resignation and
accepted a position in New Britain
has been delayed in taking up her
new duties owing 20 an illness
with the grip. Miss Bassetts inten-
tiOns are to take up her new duties
carly next week. Miss Mildred Pal
mer and Ethel Aspinwall, who also
rendered their designations. will leave
the local school at u later date.
John Nentrcs Discharged.
Fireman John Nentres, who has
been in the Naval Reserve Force for
the past two years has received his
discharge and has arrived at his
home on Sunset Lane. Ventures was
formerly a regular navy man hay
ing two terms before the opening of
the war
Missionary Society Notice.
The Ladies' Foreign Missionary
society of the Berlin Congregational
church held their regular meeting
yesterday afternoon at the home of
the Misses Roys on Berlin street. A
short program was delivered and the
work Of the society in the town was
discussed. 1t was also proposed that
the society hold a social at the Con-
gregatonal church parlors in the
near future The next meeting of
the society will probably be held at
the church.
To Hold Supper.
The Motherhood club Of the Berlin
Congregational church announces
that a supper will be given tomorrow
evening at the Congregational church
parlora. under the suspicious of the
club to the Parents club of the
church. a short program has been
arranged a number of musical selec-
tons will be rendered. All members of
both societies are requested to be
presen promtly at 1880 O'Clock.
Meeting Monday Night.
The Motherhood club of the Berlin