New Britain herald., 1922-04-11


 He felt that by not improving the fire department, the town took a chance Of slipping Into lower class than that now quoted, He also spoke of the outside districts of the town which are not amply provided for with fire protection and believed the residents In these sections should be properly cared for,
 William J, k'oran presented list Of the number Of dwellings in the outlying districts Of Plainville which are in danger of fire by not having proper protection, There are approx imately 1l2 one and two tenement houses outside the fire district that cannot be properly cared for in case of n big fire yet the taxpayers Of those homes are paying the same rate of assessment as those living in the town who are getting the bene1t Of the protection, In Westwood Park there are 32 homes, North Washing ton street has lo, Camp street l4, New Britain avenue TO- Cook street 9, South Washington street [, Ledge road and Southngton avenue 6.
 Patrolman Dan Emery said that there was a mass meeting held in the section of Hart's corner last evening In regards to proper fire protection following the recent fire there and the residents Of Mountain View are said to be getting out a petition for bet ter protection. In view Of this he felt that new truck was necessary.
 Chairman Skeley pointed out that during the past nine years that the present old truck had been in use. there has not been any advancement at all and felt that this was the time to go ahead with improvements as the town was rapidly growing.
 The taxpayers were unanimous in voting for the purchase of the truck after hearing these appeals and the correct standing of the town in case a disastrou fire should sweep Plain vile.
 Chairman Skelley estimated that the new truck will be purchased and deliv, red to the town within a per iod of three months after the commis- sion makes an investigation of the various trucks and decides on what make to purchase.
 Men Fined In Court
 Judge F. P. Prior fined Fred Hart and Benjamin Zemp each $2 and costs for drunkenness and s1 and costs for breach of the peace in the local court yesterday afternoon. Their fines totaled $l6.
 Hugh Tr,Imbull Low
 The condition of Hugh Trumbull of East street was regarded as being very critical this morning. MT. Trum- bull was operated upon in the Hartford hospital a week ago Saturday and this morning the members. of the family were called to his bedside as he be- came unconscious.
 Zion Mass Meeting
 There will be an important meeting of the New Britain Painvlle branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People at the local Redeemers A. M. E. Zion church tomorrow evening. The mem bership drive is now on and several are needed to aid in the financial sup port to help the passage by the senate of the Dyer Anti-Lynching act. which passed the house by vote of 230 to 119, The bill is now in the hands Of sub committee of the senate. All drive officers are requested to attend the meeting tonight
 Plainvillc Briefs The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a meeting tonight at the legion rooms
 Frank G. Osborne, of Broad street, financial agent of the school commit tee, underwent an operation at the Hartford hospital yesterday. He is reported as resting comfortably. John Conlon is filling his vacancy at the Rich market.
 The Busy Bee Sewing circle will meet tonight with Mrs Clara Orvis o East street. Mothers night will be observed
 John Murphy, Jr., has accepted a position with the Sessions Clock com pany in Forestvile.
 The Epworth league of the Metho- dist church. will hold a business meeting with the election of officers this evening at the home of Merton .amb Of Broad street.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church will conduct a food sale tomorrow afternoon in the va cant store on West Main street from until o'clock The proceeds of the sale will go towards repairs on the parsonage.
 WANTED-To rent, furnished rooms or apartment In good locatlon by American