New Britain herald., 1922-03-13
by the death of Lewis Westcott of

by the death of Lewis Westcott of East Berlin
 The nominee for the vacancy must be democrat inasmuch as the board consists of three registered republicans and three registered democrats. MT. Westcott was a member of the demo- cratic party.
 What the tax rate for the town will be for this year has interested large majority of the citizens. In some circles it is felt that there may be a possible chance to have small rate or possibly the same as at present. Members of the board and the town officials are inclined to believe that nothing less than a g mill tax rate will be needed
 AS stated in the Herald of Saturday night it is necessary for the board of finance to levy a tax which will pay the expenses incurred by the town.
 At St. Paui's Church.
 The services at St. Paul's church in kensington will be held on Tuesday evening Of this week instead of on Wednesday as in the. past. Rev Father Casey of Hartford will preach the sermon. The services will be held at 7:30 o'clock.
 On Wednesday morning at o'clock mass of requiem will be celebrated at the church for the late John Mas terson.
 School Board Meeting.
 The rpguIar ,nopthI,, ,,oatipr cr tLo school committee will be held at the office of the town clerk tomorrow evening at s o'clock. Members of the extension committee have accepted two plans drawn by architects for the proposed addition to the Kensington Grammar school.
 These plans will be brought before the board tomorrow night at which time some action will be taken. Both room addition and would care for the school growth in that section of the town as well as relieve the strain on many of the other schools.
 Other routine business will he trns- acted.
 Dies In Hartford.
 Word has been received here of the death of John Crowley in Hartford Mir Crowley died at the St. Francis hospital, where he had been confined for several days.
 Until 10 years ago, Mir. Crowley was a resident >of Kensngton. having been born in this town about 4S years ago. Ia 1antnG 1,ic Ion to three brothers, Edward, James and Daniel, and a sister, Mrs. Henry Os- terman, of New Britain.
 Berlin Farmers Club.
 There was q good attendance at the meeting of the Berlin Farmers club held at the home of SeIectman George B. Carter on Saturday evening. MT. | Manchester Of Storrs college spoke on Why Do Some Farms Pay?"
 Following his talk, several of the older members told of the history of the club, which proved interesting. l The Berlin Farmers club was or ganizcd 16 years ago for the pur- pose of promoting interest in farm- | ing among Berlin people.
 Elmer w. Dwyer was the first pres ident of the club and his son, Ray mond is at the head of the organ lzation at the present time. The late C, NJ. Jarvis was also inter- ested in the formation of the club.
 The membership of the club at the beginning and at the present time is limited to 25, and unless one is actively engaged in the farming business in Berlin he cannot become , member of the club.
 Meetings are held every other Sat nrday night during the winter at the homes of the various members. In the summer time the meetings are not held regularly, but the members often gather for an open meeting at ,ne of the farms.
 Speakers have been secured from he Connecticut state college to ad- lress the club. They usually talk on subjects which are interesting as well IS instructive to the farmers.
 Boys Against Fathers.
 What is expected to prove one Of he most interesting basketball Eames If the season will be staged in Inc own hall on Tuesday evening, March ,1, when the W. A. c. teams will II