New Britain herald., 1921-06-03
[. OF [, DISCUSSES
 SCHOOL PROBLEMS Better Fire Protection and NeW
 Buildings Considered. MRS. MARY s. FOX DIES

1 ! Baseball Games TolnoIroM-Trustees of \. NJ. E. Zion Church Hold
 Meeting-Shower for Miss Anna An i dersOn.
 The monthly meeting of the Cham l Der of Commerce was held last eve- | ming. The attendance was large and l the meeting of decided interest. Vari- 1 ous committees made their reports. The committee on sidewalks has 1 had several meetings and the whole [ proposition has been gone over. Noth- ] ind definite has been done or will be recommended just at this time, con- corning the sidewalk problems of the own. until conditions are more normal, and prices lower. The cost of laying sidewalks has already been materially reduced at the foot rate last year was 36 cents and is now 20 cents with a possibility of lower price on extensive work.
 The Public Utilities Committee has taken the matter up with the tele- phone company concerning the over- loading of party lines and action has been promised as soon as the. com
 
 Joseph McKernan submitted blue prints showing the layouts of the streets, the number of subscribers on each line. The Telephone company wishes to make a survey concerning the running of the wires in town after which it is promised that adjustment will be made on lines to which too many subscribers are connected.
 r. L. Benzon, chairman of the mem bership conlmittec presented three applications which names were acted upon and accepted. . ' School. Problems
 The committee in charge of looking into the question of school room facilities reported having had several meetings with the school board with whom they are working in complete harmony. There is no need this year for additional school buildings. Next year the situation will likely be en- tirely different when the Plainville school must readjust its schedule to coincide with the courses laid out in the New Britain Junior High school Plainville grades must take care of the first two years of the Junior Hig1 school. Scholars wishing to complete this course will be adequately prepar- ed to continue their studies in New Britain.
 Next year, when this change takes place it is very likely that additional room will he necessarily. The committee is keeping in touch with :he situation and stands ready to assns' :he school board in plans and sug:, e.;tiJnS along this line.
 Cannon Promised
 $. $. Gwillinl reported he had been in touch with Congressman E. H. Tenn concerning one of the captured Ger man cannons, preferably one taken by the 26r division or better still by the 1O2nd regiment. The cannon IS p~omised. There may be some delay a., the matter is before congress as to | whetherF members of congress or the Wai Department should have charge of the final distribution of these cap tured cannons.
 The blinker traffic light to be put in the center of the town where the pres ent silent policeman stands has been ordered, and was expected here some time ago. It very soon will be placed in position.
 Fire Protection
 The question of better fire protec- tion for the school building has been taken up with Chief l.. F. Prior. It is agreed that something should be done in the way of having a hydrant placed opposite the school and between the two buildings. A stand pipe may be necessary. This will cost about $7O0. The water company would place new hydrant without cost.
 The surface sewer on Broad street will be completed in about a week. it was reported.
 The collection for clothing for the Near East Relief Drive was approved The Plainville drive will be held in connection with that of New Britain. The Boy Scouts on given dates, will make a house to-housc canvass for clothing which will be collected in some vacant store. Miss Anna Grannis was elected to look over the clothing and to keep whatever is necessary for use of the needy n town. It is the specific feature of this drive, both here and in New Britain, that it is the privilege of the committee to select what clothing is needed for the poor and destribute of the community in which contributions are taken.
 What is ieft will be sent to New Britain. and forwarded from there to New York for shipment to the Near East. J. r.. Lamb, and F. l.. Benzon,s were appointed to take charge of this work with Miss Granniss to take charge of the selection and distribu- ton of clothing in town.
 Mrs. Mary sheldon Fox.
 Mrs Mary Sheldon Fox, wife of William w. Fox of II Hough street, died at the home early this morn ing following a shock. Mrs. Fox is survived by her husband, one son.