New Britain herald., 1922-07-17
BIBLE CLASS TAKES
 REFERENDUM VOTE
Unique Method to Sound Mem. berS' S.-heeting Tues. Night

With the beginning of the fall sea son only six weeks off, members of Everyman's Bible Class are showing much interest in the coming election of officers for the ensuing term. It will be the first official election fol- lowing the organization of the class last November. So keen Is the inter est shown that almost 100 replies were received by President Robert D. Skin ner within 24 hours after between 15o0 and 1900 questionnaires were mailed 10 the members.
 Form of Referendum.
 These questionnaires takes the form of a referendum and will be used to guide the nominating committee in the selection of candidates for the election early in September. They were mailed late Friday evening and many replies were received shortly after noon on Saturday. The results up to tomorrow evening will be an nounced at special meeting of the class to be held in the Methodist church tomorrow night. 7:45 o'clock. A nominating committee, representing five different churches, will be guided by the result.
 Skinners Election Sure.
 According to the sentiment as ex- pressed by the ballots received so far there seemS to be no opposition to Robert B. Skinner's reelection as president. J. NJ. Burdick is running strong for reelection as first vice. president. but has had one man against him. it being City Judge George w. Klett. No names have been mentioned for second vice. -presi- dent except the present incumbent, Attorney Mortimer H. Camp. The election of all thfee men seems as- sured.
 Up To Preble To Decide.
 Tn the case of secretary there is some doubt E. M. Preble, who is business manager of the E. B. c. News the official class paper has stated that this position occupies so much of his spare time that he will be unable to accept the secretaryship | of the class second term. Efforts will be made to have him change his | mind. In the meantime no other
 
 Governor Lake Mentioned.
 No opposition has been mentioned | to Fred Rackliffe for treasurer, nor Burt Armstrong as assistant secretary. The newly created position as com n-chief of the military branch of the claes is open to much speculation. Many hold to the the Dry that the class president should .emain as commander-in-c chief while others are nominating the men they feel best fitted for the position A number of names have been submit ed, those who lead being as follows: Walter Fletcher, general of the Blue lrmy: H. w. Gee, general of the Red lrmy; D. McMillan, marshal of the Red army; Colonel Alfred Thompson, Chief of Police w. J. Rawlings, E. E. Weeks, A. A. Mills, J. M. Burdick, Rev John L. Davis and Rev. A. B. Taylor Governor Lake is reported to lave received three votes for the of- ice
 Two New Generals. |,
 The generalship of both Blue and Red armies will be vacant. Walter leLCH0T, tne pIcScIt SVIcidi, lo lllo nly man named for the Blue army. Harold Gee, general of the Red army, 5 named for reelection as is Harold ,. S Seaburg, Mfr Gees own candid te, and A. A. Mills, now major in he Red army. Neither Gee nor fletcher desire reelection to the anne office (
 Class Meeting Tomorrow. Several items of important business , yill be brought up for action at the l 1eeting tomorrow night. It is likely he financial statement of the class -il be finished in time to be read . proposed trip to Plainvile camp , 1eeting grounds will be discussed here will be discussion of the com 1g election, of a good time planned or this month, and of various items r l connection with the reorganization z f the class within the next few r ,eeks T POLICEMAN KILLED IN RAID. q