New Britain herald., 1923-09-05

disposed of, but it to be taken down in sections and preserved for it's historic value.
 So far as is known, the bronze tablet for the honor roll at Flannery's s corner has not yet arrived. The stone frame is ready and has been for sev- eral weeks.
 Foresters to Meet
 The Foresters will hold their next meeting tomorrow evening at s o'clock in their hall in kensington. The main business on the program will be dis cussion of the repairs to the hall. A number of candidates will also be brought up
 Equal Rights
 An example of how women are jumping right into the harness after they secured their equal rights" is evident right here in Berlin. Many people have noticed that the residence of Clarence Boardman on Berlin street is being painted. But compara- lively few have noticed who is doing a great deal of the work. Mrs. Board man is. Each day she is on the job early, yielding her brush as com petently and as tirelessy as any mem- Der of the painters union. And she is dressed for the job too. Cap, unionalls and pair of gloves make her appear like an expert painter, and an expert she is. Those who do not believe it should take look at the house and sec what job has been done. MT. Boardman also works on the job upon his return from work each day.
 Bengston Receives Injury
 John Bengston, one of the proprie- tors of the Monument garage, sustain ed a painful injury to his hand yes- terday as he was about to start his | car. He was fixing the battery in an attempt to get the engine to turn over, Thinking that he could roll the car down the hill so as to work more he started to do so and in some manner got his hand caught | between the left rear wheel and the brake band. His thumb Is broken and ] bad gash cut in his hand. He was attended by Dr. A. J. Goodwin of Ken ;ington.
 East Berlin House shortage
 There seems to be a great scarcity \ ,f dwelling houses in East Berlin. It vas said this morning that there are Iesirr to move to that section of the own, both from Berlin and other owns, but who can not do so because here are no vacant houses in the own.
 When 1t was suggested that some . obstruction company or a group of individuals erect dwelling houses the nswer was that no one would build ny houses to rent out as they could ot secure rent enough to pay for he cost of construction There are o conveniences in East Berlin, no ,ater or fire protection and people i'll not pay high rents. It was stated that owners of dwell ngs are forced to charge s20 to s25 month for small houses in order to feet the taxes and other expenses ! with the upkeep of the | laces.
 Will Develop Land r George A. QHgey of New Britain | as purchased strip of land in |  ensington northwest of the Kensing- m Congregational church and will Q 1t it up into building lots. Il The Kensington church has also . ought plot of land adjoining its resent property and will hold it in serve for future use.
 Will Be in Court
 Among those to come before Judge eorge Griswold in the Berlin town 'urt this evening will be William onovan Of 34 Whalley street. New aven, who was arrested Monday by ficer Ventres on charges of reck- ss driving, driving without an opera r's license and driving a car with 1t proper registration. He is man. Ter of the New Haven baseball team. R. J. Jackson of 391 Grand avenue. sw Haven. will also appear in court
 answer to charge of reckless lying. He was arrested by Officer ,ntres Monday after he had struck
 Hallinshed. colored. of 1 Port nd street. Hartford. throw'sg him to the running board of she car. Ie man was not seriously injured.
 Items Of Interest Mrs. Grace l.. Yentres gave an In- 'esting talk on her trip to the New