New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
TOWN MAY HAVE
 COURT OF RECORD Agitation Started for Amend,
 Inent to the Charter TURKEY PRICES LOWER

sumcr VIII Bc Less Than Last
 Year--Jted Cross Roll Call Pro-
 gressing--Rcpairing Fire House.
 Sentiment for inauguration of court Of record in the town of PIainville is being expressed about the town and will probable take form in time 10 allow the submis- sion of charter amendment at the next session of the assembly.
 As is the case In a majority of the Connecticut towns of about Plain Villes size, this towns legal system is carried out by grand jurors and the expenses and revenues of the court are regulated on the fee sys- tenn.
 Many of the progressive communi- ties have changed their legal sys- tens to bring about a court of rec ord with an attorney at law as tl. presiding officer. The salaries of the judge and the prosecutor are fixed by the legislature and are not dependent upon the volume of bnsi- ness that passes before the jurist for review. as is now the case in this town.
 For many years there has been agitation for this change in the court system. The present staff Of officials has administered its duties well and favorably and no criticism has been heard. The argument of the progrcssives Is with the system rather than the personnel of the staff 10 whom is entrusted the duty of executing the town court idea, 1t is explained hy those who urge the adoption of their idea.
 If the movement gains sufficient momentum to warrant decided step, q proposed amendment to the town charter will be drafted and submitted by the persons interested to the towns opresentatives so that it may bo offered during the reading of bills. one of the first orders of business in the assembly. If the amendment is endorsed by the leg islature it will not be effective for one year.
 Tn the event that PIainville is gv- cn q court of record, salaries will be ing through the agency of its repre- endum to the town meeting. Plain villc's only say in this question be mig through the agency Of its repre- sontatives. The salaries, however. will be proportionate with those of other towns of like size.
 The fact that Plainvile Is I grow ing community is one of the strong est arguments for this change Those who favor the new court point out that this is one of the largest if not the largest town in the state that still employs the justice court idea with the fee system
 In its present condition, the court is practically self-Supporttng insti- tuition. Under the proposed change, the revenues would go into d town fund, but 1t Is likely that they would amount at least 10 the sum that would be expended through the pay ment.of salaries fixed by the general assembly.
 Plainville's representative have not been approached for an official statement in this matter as yet and it Is not known whether they would favor or oppose it in the general as sembly Should their opposition be so great that the amendment does not find its way directly to the leg isature, it is possible for any citizen to submit a charter change.
 Red Cross Drive
 Directors of the American Rcd Cross drive report continued tav- orabIe response in the roll call now being taken and it is expected that the committee will be in a position 10 report at least as many subscrib- CTS as last year.
 The Roy Scouts are lending valu- able assistance and are doing much to build up the roll call. Fiainville has always heen counted upon in Red Cross drives 10 fulfill its quota and the town was commended on numerous occasions during and fol- lowing the war.
 schools Close Wednesday
 The Hlainville schools will close for Thanksgiving recess one week from today at noon and will reopen the following Monday morning, ac- corling to announcements made this morning at the plainviI,c grammar school. The Thanksgiving recess Is the same as in other years and as IS provided for in the school calendar prepared by the board of olucation.
 Turkey Prices Drop
 Local marhctmen who have heon following the turkey market for the past few weeks in preparation for buying up their Thanksgiving sup plies, are pleased to note the fact that turkeys will he available this year at a lower figure than last. It is not possible to say just vet what if will he possible to sell them for, the markctmon say. hut there is every indication that the Tha0ksEiN- ing spread can be arranged this ,car for less than for several years rast.
 This condition will be true ihrouehout Now England. Many o' | tho dealers have already placed th"lr orders at the lower figure and arc assured Of a substantial reduction m | rriccs. while others are waiting in anticipation Of further cuts.
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 Several new features have bfen