New Britain herald., 1921-04-21

 on the treasury for aid.
 Regular Office Hours.
 The office hours are to be S:S0 a. m. until D. fn., daily, with two eve- nings a week, Monday and Wednes- day, 2 D. m. to D. m., holidays ex- cepted. As the Red Cross are to va cate their. present quarters July 1st it was voted by the committee to ask the city for the use of their present , quarters, also the use of the present office equipment that belongs to the city. The committee feels the urgent need of this bureau and the immedi- ate needs of funds so to start operat ing this bureau and 1t was voted to petition the common council at their next session to appropriate $3,000. The committee will also accept any outside donations for this work"
 Secretary Jackson Speaks.
 Secretary H. c. Jackson followed up the written report with verbal statement of conditions, outlining the purposes of the fund.-. Loans will be given men whose claims are in until such time as they receive state aid. The fund of s3,O00, he felt, will last for at least six or seven months. Councilman T. Frank Mccormack raised the question of paying an ia- spector, remarking that the city now has a probation officer who is drawing two salaries. He favored the passage of the resolution to provide relief for the servicemen, however. a- -. e
 At the suggestion of the board of public works, the board of finance and taxation was authorized to take steps g to dispose of city property on the west side of Talcott street. The piece of land has a 320-foot frontage ont Tal- 0 H(N@ ciIman McCormack. in whose ward the property is located, expressed his satisfaction that the city was about to get it off its hands. For several years, Mayor Curtis explained, moneys have been expended in keeping the side walks cleaned.
 Soldiers Buryins Ground.
 resolution was received to have plot of land in the Fairview cemetery reserved for the burial of ex-service- men, gratis. Alderman Paonessa pre- sented the petition. It was referred to the cemetery commission. e
 Alderman Gilpatric presented res oIution for the appointment of an erh- ployment board of five members who shall be empowered to narne an agent and two investigators. The board will work with the mayor in combating
 
 of $500 for expenses was voted.
 Residents of Albany avenue peti- toned for the adoption ofrthe street and its extension to Alden street. The petition was referred to the board of public works.
 Tn reply to an inquiry, Mayor Cur ifs informed council members that nothing has been done in the way of park developments since the policy of waiting for the reorganization Of the park board has been found advisable.
 Alderman Paonessa opposed but did not vote against a resolution amending the ordinances relative to the construction of public garages in residential. sections" Before such garage is built it will be neces- sary for the property owners in the neighborhood to sign waivers to damages. Councilman William Wall moved the adoption of the amend ment and it's publication so that it might be legalized. @-
 The objection offered by the alderman from the sixth ward was that it would give the building in- spector too much discretionary power. He has already enough. the alderman said, both right and wrong. A five minute recess was declared by the mayor so that. maps OI cOn- ditions on Rockwell avenue might be studied. G -t-sy~ ,sr Health Board Gets Car.
 A petition from the board of health commissioners for the privi-. lege of purchasing a Ford car for the use of the department was acted favorably upon after a lengthy discussion. Alderman Paonessa of fered much of the opposition. He declared that the car was not need l ed. Mayor Curtis explained that it ! was possible to get far more work out of the force of inspectors if they 1 could be transported about the city. | Dr. Harris told council members | that it was practicany impossible to get a maximum of service from the | force with but one automobile. Councilman Mccormack favored sell | ling the Paige car, cheaply if neces- l sary and purchasing two Ford cars | for the inspector. Councilman |! Crusberg wondered if motorcycles ! could not be used to advantage with the inspecting work.
 Mayor Curtis read a message on i the employment situation explain | ing that thousands, including many servicemen are out of work and it ! behooves the city to provide jobs [ wherever possible. He recommended i that city departments go ahead with ] work. The mayor told of what had 1 been done. He was in favor | of a systematic and careful investi- ! gation of all cases and the placing of |