New Britain herald., 1924-03-10
PRINCIPAL
 DIES IN OFFICE George ". Thompson Found Dead
 at Southington School JANI7OR DISCOVERS BODY
No Action Taken at Republican Meet ing on Postmastcrship - Effort To Be Made 10 Have Next state Sen atOr sent From Bristol.

George w. Thompson. principal of the Southside school dropped dea d this morning shortly after he had on- tered his office at 2 o'clock. He left here today in apparently good health, although a month ago he had been ill. Soon after school sessions began. the ianitor of the building, Robert Carlson, entered the principals office and found Mir. Thompson lying lifclcss on the floor. Medical Examiner Dr.
 A. $. Bracket was called and after , viewing the remains, gave permission for removal to the undertaking rooms of C. Funk X Son.
 Mir. Thompson was about GO years record in directing schools of the
 state. He was q graduate of the CcrS tenary Collegiate Institute of New Jersey and for many years taught in
 South Norwalk. He came 10 this city in September 1920, to take charge of the Southsidc school.
 He is survived by his wife, two daughters Mrs. Robert Lee of South Norwalk and Mrs. J. Buckley of An sonia: son, Harold Thompson, prin- cipal Of Il school in rotsdam, N. r., and T sister, Mrs. Cora Sage of Union- vile. He was member of the Odd Fellows and Masons in South Norwalk and was affiliated with the Bristol Congregational church.
 Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed.
 Postmastcrship Discussion The gathering of the republican town committee on last Friday night developed into thorough discussion Of the local postmastership inasmuch as there are several candidates for tho post now held by William A. Hayes. Mir. Hayes had his supporters in the republican ranks while Bmyton II. Goodwin seemed to be his leading opponent. In quick succession after the discussion started, the names of
 Buel Ferguson. Claude Bryce and Ed Ward F. Whitelcy were mentioned.
 x. F. Nystrom presented a petition asking that the committee endorse Brayton II. Goodwin for postmaster. X brief discussion took place. Judge <. Russell Mink stating that the mcm- bcrs were not prepared to decide on an endorsement as yet and moving that further discussion bc postponed until after the civil service cxamna- lion March 25. Tho motion carried by a3 to 17.
 Judge Newell asked if Bristol want ed 10 name the ncAt state senator, as he considered ii was Bristo's turn. Dr. E. B. Robbins moved that Chair man Newell be instructed to inform the chairmcn Of other towns in tho district that Bristol expected to name tho next state senator Tho motion was unanimously carried. Earl John son suggested tho name of former Representative stephen M. Wells. Judge Donovan suggested the name of Corporation Counsel William x De- Roster, and further suggested that tho final selection be pcaccably made so that the party could fight solidly against West Hartford, which also wanted to name tho next senator.
 Building Committee Named
 Announcement has been made by Mayor John r. Wade Of the city com mittee which will take charge of the erection Of the new comfort station on Main street. as follows: City Treas urer George $. Beach and Council men. Prank W. Dutton. James L. Mur. ray, Homer H. Judd and Frank s. Merrill. This committee will be as- sisted by the Chamber of Commerce which was recently ap. pointed to take up the matter and