New Britain herald., 1920-07-08
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local people. to whom the news of their safety brings great relief. It is only several weeks ago that MT. and Mrs. Cowles were notified that Mir. and Mrs. Nilsson lost their small daughter in Tarcus.
 Town Meeting Called.
 On recommendation of the town school committee the board of se- lectmen have called a special town meeting for next Monday evening at o'clock at the Berlin town hall. The purpose of the meeting is to take action on an appropriation for new buildings for the town of Berlin and take action on the erecting of junior high school.
 The school question is undoubtedly the biggest thing that the town must face in the future. At the present time all of the local schools are crowded and indications point toward a larger attendance of children for the coming year. The matter of erecting a high school fs also an inn portant one. but may have to he post pcncd urtil later meeting so that the conditions in the primary grades might be relieved first.
 Final Quota Announced.
 Rev. J. C. Brennan, pastor of St. Paul's church, reported this morning that the final reports of the commit tees in charge of the recent drive for the St. Francis hospital extension fund. have been made and show that the town of Berlin contributed S2,- 469.9 90 towards the cause. A letter of reorganization has been sent to the general committee. team captains and aides from the county committee of- ficials.
 Teams Hold Practice.
 The Acorns baseball team will hold practice tonight at 7:30 o'clock at the Kensington Grammar school grounds. All candidates for the team are re- quested to be present and try out for their respective positions. The man. ager of the team has secured a game with the Atlas nine of Manchester for June IS.
 The girls team representing tho American Paper Goods company held practice ct the fair grounds last eve ming. The A. P. c. team will be lined up against the Landers. Frary x Clark aggregation at the L. F. & c. outing which is to be held at the fair grounds Saturday afternoon.
 Berlin Briefs.
 Mrs. Roy Smith and daughter, Hazel. who have been visiting with Mrs John B. Smith of Norton road, have returned to their home at Bos- ton. Mass.
 Mrs. Ralph Carter of worthington Ridge spent the day at the shore.
 Thomas Barattiero acted as inter preter at the Berlin police court last evening.
 Mrs. Oscar Erickson. who was re- gently operated on at the New Britain General hospital. is reported to be resting comfortably. Mrs. Erickson was formerly Miss Gertrude Webster of worthington Ridge.
 Ken<inston Items.
 Several Kensington stores closed yesterday afternoon in observance of the Wednesday afternoon holiday.
 regular meeting of the American Legion will be held tonight at the Berlin Town hall.
 The kensinEton club will give a dance at the Grange hall tomorrow night
 Charles Anderson. proprietor of the Kensington Confectionery store, left yesterday for Winsted to spend his annual vacation.
 The condition of Carl Nebo. who was n,iured in New Britain Tuesday evening. when he was thrown from his motorcycle. was reported as com- fortable this morning.
 The state highway commission has sent gang of men to repair the road beneath the railroad bridge in Ken sington.
 East Berlin Items.
 Archibald Sapper and wife are