New Britain herald., 1922-10-11

an extension committee was appointed to investigate the advisability of es- tablishing a new school in Berlin and securing a lot on which to build the school. The public has not been posted as to the work of the commit tee as it should have been, some dis satisfied parents claim, although 1t has been learned that two lots have been discussed as suitable sites. One Is the Lincoln property in Berlin. which many feel is too great a distance from the Berlin railroad station and the ether Is on the American Hardware lot opposite the trolley switch in Ken
 And Still Another
 prominent member of the school committee said recently that even though a new school is to be erected in the town of Berlin soon with the addition of a Senior High school, the registration of other pupils is not go- ing to decrease and 1t will be neces- sary for Berlin to build still another school within the next five years.
 Lively Meeting Expected
 A representative of the Herald was also assured in talking to Berlin resi- dents that there will be many points at the special town meeting to be held next week and that the school com mittee will have great deal of ex- blaming to do to local taxpayers be- fore they are given an opportunity to secure money for the erection of a new building.
 The women are taking an especia, interest in the school problems as they claim they are of more interest to them than to the men and they ex- pect to turn out in large numbers at the gathering on Friday, October 20.
 Blue Hills Up Again
 Residents of Blue Hills are again expressing a feeling of dissatisfaction because of conditions at the school house, it was learned today These conditions with the attempt to raise money, the deciding upon a suitable lot the action of the school commit tee on certain matters of importance to the time, the delay at various schools, and the report of the exten- sion committee will keep members of the school board busy answering questions at the town meeting, local resident said today.
 Benson's Campaign Statement
 Arthur Benson of East Berlin, who is candidate for the republican nomination as representative, today gave out a statement defending his ambition and reciting his own record Tn order to show that he has had suf- ticent experience to learn the mean ing of service. Mir. Benson said:
 'On June 19, 1916 I answered the call to colors for service on the Mexi- | can border March 2Sth, 1917 again answered the call for service in the war with Germany. Oul first duty was guarding property at Norwich, Conn. In the same year our company became a part of the 1Oond Infantry, Connecticut's own Of the Yankee Division We arrived in /, France in the fall Of 1917. The fol- | lowing spring we were sent to the Tour Sector, where had my first real test of service for my country. l in the major operations of Chemin De Danes, Toul Sector and the drive at Chateau Thierry. Com missioned a second lieutenant after the battle of Chateau Thierry I was as signed to the 3lSth infantry Soth | division. We were in the first of- l 'ensive on the Argonne forest and in the second offensive of Nov. 1, 1918, was wounded by shrapne on Nov, }, 1918 at Swiney Buesang. This left me in the hospital for months and l still carry shell fragment in my eft leg. was honorably discharged | March 1, 1919.
 AS my opponent believes that the 1ext representative will have to Ihoulder responsibilities and be able to give efficient and timely service for he issues which particularly con 'ern the Town of Berlin, especially he fire and water districts of Ken 'ington and Warrington ridge, will rankly state that have had to meet many emergencies and give the best hat was in me for service. l will lot take lightly the confidence and re- the voters of Berlin cn. rust in me.
 My supporters assure me that .reful canvass of the Kensington,