New Britain herald., 1921-06-18

Legion man or not, for their | troubles were his troubles and they | were sure of cordial welcome whom l they went to Hartford to see him about vocational training or War Risk Insurance.
 There is one old lady in Hartford, at least, who thinks he is second to none. She met him as she was sweep ing the floors of ono of the public buildings of Hartford. 1t all came about this way. Tom saw the elderly woman sweeping and remarked that it was hard work for her to be doing. She said it was, and then said that she was looking for a Captain Ban nisan who could get her the war in- surance due her when her only boy was killed in action. Tom found that the woman was in want He made a trip to Washington personally and got the compensation which mounted up into four figures. The old lady did not know what to do with all the money 50 she did what she thought her boy would like-she spent it all on a tombstone for her Johnnie for someday he was coming home to her. It was Toms duty to almost break the old lady's heart by saying that she out to kee the money instead of spending its-He did it for he knew her Johnnie before he went to war and he knew that the boy would want his mother to have the money. He brought the mother around to his way of thinking-that's Tom. He secured the money from the Stone Cutting company.
 Many other stories could be told about Toms experiences, he has been xY, y~S- >A mems troubles. Already his name is being whispered in connection with National Commander to be elected at the next convention. There are many in this district who would like to see him go to congrthh. He was approach ed on the matter of congressional honors at the last election but he re- fused to allow his name to be men, tioned. He was too busy strengthening out the claims of his Buddiese.
 Summer vacation for the scholars has alost arrived, and New Britain will again have many of her students who have roamed to all parts of the United States. It is estimted that about 20 local boys will graduate from col lege. There are also about 10 girls who will complete a higher education. VI k1iAc OUs pOSSkOAy % ~Suk SO NAA0 New Britain High shool at some time during their preparatory yers. All the alumni have nothing but praise for their alma mater. The present gradu ating class at the High school has a reputation to live up to, and may it be as we'll represented in college as those of former years.
 The postmastership of the city of New Britain is beginning to be whispered about at this early date. Representative Richard Covert's name has been brought up from time to time. although there may be a. dark horse lurking in the shadows of Re- publican headquarters. Al. Marsh's name has been talked of some. as has been for Mayor Quigley. All other candidates have been keeping their names out of print successfully as can be seen. The matter does not w. F. Delaney continues to please all he comes in contact with. l
 
 Now tho legislature is closed-l Senator Ed. Hall and Representatives Covert and Rutherford have changed their brand of cigars-They can af- ford better ones now.
 
 Band concerts are pleasant pastime, are we going to have em this year-if not, why? and if yes. l when? If not many. how many? and 1 if many, G O O D.
 The Observer has noticed that lack | of respect for the flag of the United l States seems to be prevalent among
 <lA NH~ street. There was a military funeral | went and the symbol of the supreme | which the soldier had made, | yet some of the men in line behind | their fallen comrade were forced to yell at the men on the street to take | off their hats-some of them did and | some of them didn't The soldiers in | line were discouraged-they had B right to be. The actions of some of | the men in not taking off their hats | as the flag passed by was the discus sion among many of the ex-service | men last night, and they will not for get the slight.
 There are a lot of foreigners in this city and they should be taught a for the flag. first by men who profess to be Americans. A foreigner ioesn't understand our custofs. and he Observer can only see dire results ,y the attitude of indifference to & United States flag in a. military funeral ,f a fallen hero.
 An ex-service man is often criu- ;ized for fighting at the drop of the lat and some of them were fighting mad at yesterdays show of lack of yet if they get in dispute Lbout not taking off the hat to the lag they are blamed.