New Britain herald., 1923-04-17
VOTERS SEEK
 ID RESCIND ACTION Petition for Another Meeting Has More Than Enough Signatures OBJECT TO PRICE ASKED
Kensington Man Is Struck By Car Legion To Aid Salvation Army Health Situation Very Good--Tak- ing Traffic Census-Bricfs.

The storm of protest over the price asked for and approved at the special town meeting on April II. will come to a head in the near future because of the fact that a petition calling for another meeting is being circulated and this morning more than enough names had been signed to have an- other meeting called. The objections as stated in the petition are twofold, one objecting to the price voted and the other stating that the voters should have the choice of number of parcels of land.
 The first objection states that the price of $7,5O0 which was voted for the Cooke tract on Linden street is exorbitant. The land measures slightly under three acres in area and the voters think that the action taken at the last meeting was nasty and was not thoroughly considered. The pri- mary objection is regarding the price. Many state that, if the owners valu- alton of the land is so high, he should be assessed and subsequently taxed according to his valuation. The land is assessed at $250 per acre. and the owner has set price of ten times that much on it.
 The second objection is that at meeting wherein land for school pur- noses is to be considered, more than one piece of land should be proposed for discussion. Investigations show that there are several available places l. in the town which could be bought and which would make suitable sites for the erection of school buildings. F. l.. Benzon drew up the petition and stated that he had more than enough names on it this morning. Several other voters are expected tc sign it and it will be presented to the | selectmen by tomorrow at the latest The next meeting on the matter will I he one of the best attended meetings ever held for the discussion of town affairs and in the minds of many prominent citizens, there should be at least 15o voters present to pass on the matter.
 Struck By Auto
 Rokes Halasi, aged 6S years, Of kensington was struck and knocked down by a Ford sedan owned and driven by James Graham, assista nt postmaster, near the silent policeman l at the corner of West and East Main streets about 5:30 o'clock last eve ming. The victim of the accident suf- fered only slight bruises, cuts on his left shin and bruises on his left side. The man. who is an employe Of the Plainvile Casting Co. started to cross the street, presumably to take New Britain car, and as he passed out from the trolley siding near Manning's gas oline station, Mir. Graham, came from the post office in his auto and swung around the silent policeman. Halasi was looking behind him and when Mir. Graham blew his horn, he became confused and instead of stepping backward towards the sidewalk, ne jumpde directly towards the car, it IS claimed. The Ford was travelling at about five miles an hour and when the impact occurred, Mir. Graham stopped immediately.
 Halasi, who was more frightened than hurt, had grasped the radiator Of the Ford and when the car suddenly stopped, he was thrown to the ground. Dr. J. c. Tanner was called to at tend Halasi who was taken to the Town hall where the doctor made an examination. Constable F. w.. Furrey, who was a witness of the af- fair, stated that Halasi was to blame and he saw no cause for arrest. MT. Graham took the injured man to his home in kensington.
 To Assist In Drive.
 Brock -Barnas post, American Le- zion, at a meeting last evening. voted to assist the Salvation Army in every way possible during the present drive tor funds. Two members of tho post are on the community advisory board and they will work with the rest of the board during the week. The post however, will not take entire charge of the drive.
 Progress on the carnival which is to be held the last week in June was reported. The committees stated that it is working hard to make the af- fair one of the biggest ever held in the town.
 Health situation Cool.
 Dr. J. N. Bull, health officer for Plainville, stated that the health Si'u- ation here is excellent at the present time. There are no cases of com municable diseases which have hcen brought to his attention, and he stat cd that although colds and grip are prevalent, they are not serious.
 Taking Traffic Census
 F,mpoyes of the state highway de-