New Britain herald., 1923-12-20
NEW BRITAIN MEN
 IN PATH OF TRAIN
Pulled Out of Jaws Of Death at
 Bristol Station
MEMORIAL SHAFT IN PLACE
$2O,O00 Monument Awaits Dedication Program--Judd Buys Burlington Property-Spccial Lights for skat- CTS at Rockwell Park.

l Program-.Jadd Buys Burlington Property-Spccial Lights for skat- CTS at Rockwell Park.
 Two New Britain commuters mar rowly escaped death last night at , o'clock at the local railroad station, when the New York express pulled in on thc westbound instead of the eastbound tracks because of a block ade of the regular track by broken down freight train. The commuters followed the usual practice of walk ing out over the westbound track as the express was rushing eastward into the station and failed to notice that the train was coming in on the track they were walking on. Station em- ployes shouted and pulled the men out of the way in the nick of time. The names of the men could not be learned today.
 Memorial in Place The s20,Oo0 memorial to the local world war veterans was set in place yesterday after many delays and now stands ready ior the dedicatory eX- ercises, which will take place in the spring. A few minor details remain for the workers to accomplish before the monument will be turned over to the city by committee in charge, but otherwise. the memorial, which was talked of for two years is a reality. Tho names of 1.500 former service men are inscribed on bronze panels, cover the base Of tho monument. Over the base, towers the 45 foot shaft Of pure white granite, which may be seen from nearly all parts of the city A unique feature Of the memorial is the arrangement of the base which is in the shape of a five pointed star. This is a patented design Of Architect Harold A. Hayden Of this city. for mer service man and one of the lead CTS of Seicheprey Post. American Le- zion, which was mainly instrumental in getting tho city council to vote the appropriation for the memorial. The memorial is considered one Of tho finest in New England.
 Plan Old Timers Night
 Plans for Old Timers Night will be discussed at the meeting Of Bristol Lodge of Ellis tonight. The session is planned for the first meeting in Feb ruary. The committee in charge con- sists of Howard sanford. William Hynds. Richard Lambert, Edward Nicring and Joseph Derinc.
 Buys Burlington Property
 Announcement was made this morn- ing that Councilman Herman H. Judd had 65 acres of land at the Fall Brook in Burlington near the property re- recently bought by the state for n fishery preserve. This land has been owned by Junius z. Douglas of For est,ille for several years and is an ideal location for country club es- tate. Mir. Judd has made no announce ment Of the development of the pro- pcrty.
 New Departure WiiI Play
 The New Departure dance orchestra will play the program for tho dance cn Friday night at the Federal liill school by tho Theta Si club. X novelty entertainment will he presented at the intcrmission.
 Discuss Park skating
 Plans for tho skating season at Rockwell Park were discussed at thr park board session last night. Special lights will be erected and the park corps of employts will bc augmented for the convenience Of inc public.
 Appointing Committees.
 Appointment of committees for 1924 is being made by President Frederick c. Hughes Of the Chamber of Commerce. following authorization by the board Of directors who met recently. These committee members are being notified Of their appoint nont and without an exception Presi- dent Hughes is receiving letters stat ing that members thus appointed will be willing and glad 10 help on their icspcctise committee work. One Of tho committees announced is that on public rccrtation" and the member ship of tho committee has been an- as follows:
 <. J. Large. chairman: Dwight II. Hail. Kenneth B. Bcckwith. Dr. Will tam D. Dow. Ralph \. Johnson. Her pert C. i,agerblade and Ralph Jorres.
 The growing importance of this work is indicated by the attention .hat is being given 10 the matter or directed recreation by many of the arger cities Of the country. Tn sev- 'ral com missions have already done ' most important work. several com having directed recreational programs supported in part by the municipality.
 Win fhe sprca ding nuf oF yriafo,E rrer wide territory. as is evidenced ! sy the growing residential sections sneh as tho Maplewood and Suburban Home sites near the John ]. Jennings 'chool. the fact is realized that bought must be given the subject as 1 rEIatca El.t...-. .l- a...-L.-......-.-a