New Britain herald., 1924-03-11

Bills were approved aggregatlng
 sl954.06. This is large increase
 over year ago. Of which the largest
 simple item is the increase of the heat
 bill. but the greater part of the in- crease is scattered over almost every line of library expenditure.
 Funeral of George Thompson
 The funeral of George F.. Thomp- son. principal of the Southside school, ! will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 e:SO o'clock at his home, 247 High strete, where service will be conducted [ by the Rev. Ernest l.. Wismer, pastor Of the First Congregational church. The body will be placed in the receiv- ing vault at the West cemetery and in the spring burial will take place in the family lot in Pleasant View cemetery.
 Father Cassidy to speak
 The Rev. Henry Cassidy. associate editor of the Catholic Transcript. will be the Lcnten speaker at the services tonight at 7:S0 o'clock at St. Joseph.s church. Services will also be held on Friday night at the church.
 SeskiH9 b1Otci 1cfk
 Police of the neighboring cities were notified today by the local off cia to be on the lookout for Theo- dore \. Woodward. about 2s years old and his wife, who are accused of talk ing S1oS from the cash register of the Gridlcy House tAis morning. Wood ward has been employed as night clerk at the hotel for the last three months and this morning called a Yellow cab at o'clock and left for Hartford in company with the woman. after taking the bills and the change ii tn" cash register. Not content with the money, a new top coat, be- longing to David Sogal. a roomer at the hotel. was also taken. The ac- cused came here from New York and represented himself to be former employe of several of the largest hos telries Because Of his experience, he was given immediate employment by the local lodging establishment and had carried out his duties very eff cicntly.
 Helen of Troy. \. Y." Here
 Helen of Troy, N. " the spar kling musical comedy with the New ' ork cast, will appear tonight at the Community theatcr. Tho show has lust completed long run on Broad Nay and was secured for the local playhouse after strenuous efforts on .he part of the recrcational commit tee. that has charge Of the Commun- ty thnater. The cast is one of the argest that has ever appeared on the ocal stage and in preparation for the arGer number Of people and the ac- ,ompanying amount Of scenery and fleets, changes were made yesterday 'y the stage electricians and workers. The lightning system had 10 be stepped up" 10 accommodate the ighting requirements for the show.
 Males Need Licenses
 All males over l6 years old must aNe fishing licenses unlese contro- crsy with tho fish and game wardens sought, according to tho announce nent by City Clerk Thomas E. Steele his morning. The license period be- ins on April 1 and as it estimated hat l,0o0 licenses will be required for he city Mir. Steele is urging that the ccnscs be taken out at once 10 avoid rush on the last day. Inasmuch as o2 licenses win bc issued on April , rush Of fishermen on that day III not he able to be accommodated n time. frmale disciples Of Isslak Nnton do not need fishing licenses. liens must have property valued at 300 or more before securing It. cnse.
 Roy Narncy
 Roy Narncy. .@, of kingman. Me-, led suddenly last night at his home ! summer street. after an attack of cart trouble. He came here seven onths ago and since that time has zen employed by the New Departure anulaeturing company. He leaves e parents. two brothers and two sis- rs. all in Maine. The father is cx. 'ciod to arrive hero tonight 10 take arge Of the removal of tho body to ingman.
 Meeting Postponed
 'ostponement of the meeting of the uthside Parent Teacher association. hedulcd for Wednesday night. has on announced because of the death Principal George Thompson of the nool. An interesting program will
 presented at the meeting. which II be announced later.
 show Attendance Good Local motor car dealers feel well 'ased over the springtime n otor dis ly held last week in the new block Judge William l. Malone on School cct. as splendid attendance greeted
 tContinued on Page ID