Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-28
WILLTMANTIC


 half the educational value due them if proper facilities were obtainaf5le.
 Natchaug. MT. Case explained, Is over- crowded and there is immediate need for five more rooms. The reason for the ad- dition being made at Natchaug Is that t is more central and the overflow from various districts can be cared for there until such time when other sections oE the city grow in school population stlfH- cient to warrant the construction Of new Buildings.
 Several voters spoke in opposition to the appropriation of the money to con- struct an addition to Natchaug school. among them being Patrick J. Danahey who in his argument stated that taxpay- CTS were already paying heavily and this was no time to increase expenses. It Is inc old story. he said, to come into town meeting and ask for an appropria. ton t1 build a school building, saying that the appropriation would cover build- ing expenses and equipment for the building. and then to return later and ask for more money. Mir. Danahey rec commended the use of~the fire house on Summit street explaining that this could he used temporarily. He also advocated the building of an addition to the oaks school.
 Several others spoke either for the ap- propriation or against it before the vote was taken resulting in a large majority for the motion.
 On motion of A. Linn Weatherhead on the second clause of the warning Modera1 for Charles A. Gates was instructed to select seven electors as a committee to bring in five names as members of the building committee. The following weFe selected: James E. Fullerton, Frank M. Lincoln. James P Bath. James P. Mus tard. Harry W. Standish, Mrs. $. z. Hig- bee and Mrs. J. NJ. Gager. The follow ing committee of five was named by the committee. Christopher c. Case, William p. Jordan, James M. Smith. Augustus Greene, and Ernest c. Whidden. M1. Greene and MT. Whidden. both engineers, were found ineligible to act on the com n1ittee. as electors only are eligible. The names of Dewitt c. Hill and John Reilly were then substituted and the committee report accepted.
 It was voted that no action be taken on the third clause of the warning. that tho watering trough at Windham Center be discontinued and that the highway be restored to condition. The meeting ad- tourned at $50 o'clock.
 Federal officers ConEdon and Briggs were busy Tfursday and covered over 70 miles in raids west Of WilHmantic. The officers were successful at only one place and Peter Bass, a grocer and butcher or Colchester. will appear Saturday before IT. S Commissioner Earl Mathewscn Of Norwich to explain having .. quantity of mconehine at his stors. The liquor was seized as evidence,
 The Ladies night held at the Cungfe- gatioual church house Wednesday night under the auspices of St. Johns com mandery, No. Il, K T., in honor of the 4Oth anniversary Of the commandery, was a success. about 250 being present. The address of welcome was made by Eminent Sir Dwight E. Abel, who spoke briefly on the history of the cOmmandery. Several instrumental and vocal numbers followed and were greatly enjoyed. Re treatments were served by the membess of Radiant chapter, No. Il, o. E. S., after which dahcing was enjoyed. The general committee, to whom credit is due for the success of the affair. was com posed of Sirs John c. Bill. James liar res Robert E. Mitchell, Otto E. Robin son and Elmer r.. Ellsworth reception committee. Sirs Otto F. Robinson, John C. Bill, Edward E. Fuller, Arthur U. fbaaec Arthur C. Everest Edward W. Avery, Frana A. Redwood, James P. Mustard. James Harries. George F. Hin nan, Curtis r. Brown. John P, Car1sen, Charles l.. Crandau, Harry W. Avery, Dwight F. Abel Robert D. Mitchell, Her bert It. ChappciI Leslie r. Harrison. FL mer F. Ellsworth, Charles L. Boss Rus soil W. Potter; entertainment committee, Sirs Elmer E. Ellsworth, Harold S. Maine Lester II. Blish, William Brooks; refreshment committee Sirs Robert E. Mitchell John P Carlson, Charles Marshall; program committee, Sirs James Harries, John P. Carlson and C. Harry Branch.
 Archibald ". Buchanan of Mansfield Center. agent of the state beard of edu- cation, was in this city Thursday morn- .ng to meet children seeking employment certificates. The number appearing was three, an unusually small list. Agent Buchanan. who is in a, position to watch tne average working families of the com monities in which his duty takes him. states that never before in his experience | have there been so many children in manufacturing districts seeking working ] certificates. MT. Buchanan explains this | by the slackeued work in this section of | the state. Hundreds of families have 1 been forced 10 put their children at work mills either being shut down or working 1 half time, with the reduction in wages | that went into effect about a year ago l The five passenSed model Majestic tour. 1 ing car that figured in an accident ir
 June. 1919, on the Columbia road, ana i Whica has been held at a local garage since that time, is to be auctioned off by | Deputy Sheriff A. J. Greenslit. The cal 1 e CF