New Britain herald., 1924-02-07
Poll Of Scichcprry Post shows Mem bcre in Favor of BQnus-fIaroid r. Emmett Post to Honor Memory of EN-pre~ident Wilson Tonight.

obtained. the committee anticipates that the Baptist property may be pur- chased for slj.000, while the Casey property is expected not to exceed sl0, ,000. Because of the fact that this city had reached its bonded indebt- edness and no bank of the state can loan any more money. the district must go outside the commonwealth to secure the funds for the purchases, decided upon last night The Phoenix National Bank of New York has Of fered to issue the necessary notes and put Of the desired cash to the district for the proposed building so that the committee can go ahead with its work.
 Prior to the vote 10 buy the Bap- tist and Casey properties. the vote of q meeting several months ago to bor- TOW s375,000 for a school was res cinded as it has been impossible 10 secure that sum of money.
 Bonus Favored.
 Sentiment in favor of the service mems bonus has been expressed by seicheprey Post, American Legion and
 
 movement about the state to deter mine tho feeling Of the state al large. Meetings will be held this month to secure data and the expressed senti- mcnt of the service men will be pre- scnted to the congressman and scna- tors for their consideration.
 Elks Meeting.
 
 tol Lodge of Elks. at 6 o'clock tonight will begin the extensive program planned for the annual reception 10 tho older members. The lodge session will be in charge Of past exalted rulers of the lodge The entertain ment will follow the lodge gathering.
 Win Honor Wilson
 Plans have been completed by liar old r. Emmett post, Y. r. w.. to pay tribute to former President Woodrow Wilson at the meeting tonight in American Legion hall. Al this time, the formation of a womcns auxiliary to the post will also be considered.
 Judge Joseph NJ. Donovan win speak on the adjusted compensation for former service men and Major West, aidc-dc-camp 10 the national commander will talk on veterans ac- tivitias. The business session will be followed by a luncheon.
 Slct Affects Wires
 The slect storm yesterday inter. frred with telephone trunk line wires from other cities but little trouble was experienced with the local lincs due to the careful following up after the storm by Manager Philip Eanncy and his corps Of assistants. At one time during tho day, calls to this city rom New Haven were routed by the way of Bridgeport, Danbury and Wat orbury.
 Agitation has been started about tho city by voters Of tho Third School district to cali another mc,t- ing oi that district 10 rcscind action taken at last nights gathering. Ac- cording to the supporters Of the new meeting plan. the sit. Of land on church street. which it was decided to buy. will not do moro than meet l needs and that future needs will not bc well cared for as tn. property IS not extensive enough. i. Others Waut the property Of Dr. F. . F. Hoybins on Main street. which vx- i tends close Co tho present property ! of the district on School street. Al tho me ting last night Jr. Robbins offered bis property for half the price l of the EaJ Jtist church parsonage prop etty end the estate Of pa1icl Cascy. As his lauI is undc,rlop,d lig sat ing wiil b, effected if this property is . taken as with tho property. already ] dtcid d BpOH. some clearing work must b. doUt as buildings occupy the .and. MHch dissatisfaction was rN- pressed this inornin. by Not'rs ot th. ti=triH as sonc contend that the the ID, ctiug last night did net offer sui!icirut cuauC. for discussion. ale . though plenty of vould-bc orators took th. opportunity to air fnsir . views. Chairman Emil ii Funk of Inc di.trict and Thomas r. O'Er.n. onc of tn laigost taxpayers drhate1 To, mrrits of parlian1t ntart points last night aud William A. Hayes an- other member or th" rumufttfr. cE- pressed criticism of "mukinr rUot- Iealis" nt tl'r questions uut tht datis- .on te buy uas not sidcfrarhol as many hoped it vould hr
 The taS tat. oI tn" Third SrHesf sistri,f pas increased cu. mtr mak- .ng tH. ncv ratc . ntiiis at inc school meeting last night This ,Ntra amount R1u b.. needed to pay extra running -zt,euses and to meet cost. incidental sfth further iuildiEE Uperaiinus.
 Is-Tsr Pension asfiun.
 Action on thc police pension fund 5as been deferred until a later date ly the city council as the fund has rot been rounded into the shape as desired by thr officials. The matter lzs been c0nsiisr-d by fht police and sy toi.. oI Co :. mas been de- .ia,-d to put iu one per cent Uf the wages each week into the fund. along with the amount appropriated each rear hy the council The fund. how .ypr. has ny lUoss ends. according o tnost iu charge of The matter. ghirh nust Co. taken rare of bsfort he fund can officially op-tat.. Cor yoratign TOuuseI WfI'ism Y. IIerosiar -g--4 Hr4-sH- sr.e