New Britain herald., 1922-09-26
n front of the Town hall

I ''' A' SAAt VI tllC lo"H Hall
 The formation of board of health tor the Town of Berlin Q | Increasing the salary of the first selectman, George B. Carter. For the work being done by this officer it is thought by many that the salary be- ing received by him is exceedingly small and should be increased to at I least $1,0oO.
 The institution of speed laws in and about the town. Due to the absence of speed regulations large number of accidents that could be averted, are occurring constantly. The down grade running north on Berlin street is temptation to motorists to "let out" and the intersecting street by Blake and Woodruffs store, makes the danger great.
 Other business regarding the town will be transacted at the busi- ness meeting
 Evening School Starts
 The Berlin evening school began its winter sessions in the Kensington Grammar school last evening with a sizeable number enrolled. The ses- sions of the classes are to be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the winter months. It is expected that larger number will take an interest in the work than did last year. Upon viewing the initial at tendance last evening it appears that the school will be we'll attended this season.
 The members of the High school have adjusted themselves very well to the new system and Superintendent of Schools B. R. Showalter is well pleas ed with the way in which the pupils have adjusted themselves to the new conditions. The parents and teachers have cooperated splenddly with the school board in making the new sys- tenn a success
 Meeting of Primary Teachers
 A meeting of the primary teachers was held yesterday afternoon at the Hubbard school, East Berlin A dem onstration of primary reading was given by Miss Edith Northrup. which was very good and favorably com mented upon. After the demonstra- tion a round table talk regarding the work was held and Superintendent of Schools B. R. Showalter gave a short talk on certain technical phases of the subject
 Committee Meeting.
 The regular weekly meeting of the Kensington fire district was held last evening at the district office. Rou- tine business was disc lssed
 Returns to Work.
 Carl Schrade, workman on the | water main construction job which is | being done in Berlin, returned to work yesterday after being confined | to his home in Bristol as a result of i, being struck by one of the arms of | the pipe derrick which is being used to lower the pipes into the ditches ] he derrick fell off balance and the arm flew up, striking him in the hip |
 Contractor Curtis has put a number of extra men on the job this week ! He has needed them for some time, but due to shortage of labor he has not been able to secure extra help until this week The work is pro- sressing rapidly now and the first of November will probably see the com pletion of the mains.
 shipment of inch pipe is ex- pected the latter part of this week. By the end Of the week all the ripc along the road will have been laid,
 Berlin Items.
 Miss Jeanette Honiss leaves this week for New Haven, where she will her study of public health at one of the hospitals.
 Dr. Zen Way Koh. who has Nbeen staying with Mir. and Mrs. F. F. Honiss for the past five weeks, has left for New Haven, where she will take up advanced medical studies at the Yaie Medical school. pr. koh plans to spend several years at the study and then will return to China, where she will take up public health. She received her degree in China.
 Thomas Barattiero, proprietor of he Berlin Grocery store. reports that ,ne of the apple trees on his property s in blossom. This has happened for several years and Is quite a curiosity n town.
 Invited to Newirgton, Rev. Carleton Hazen, pastor of the Congi egational church of Kensington,