New Britain herald., 1924-06-28
Bristol Neus
ARNOLD PRESIDENT
 STATE SECRETARIES
Bristol Man Honored at Meeting
 in Waterbury Yesterday
MISS CURTIN AN OFFICER

MISS CURTIN AN OFFICER Only Girl Secretary In Connecticut
 Made Secretary y-TreasuIer Yrs. Tong Chosen For Executive Com mittes of Federal Hill school Dist.
 At the annual meeting of the Con- tnecticut association of commercial secretaries in Waterbury yesterday. Earl J. Arnold. secretary of the Bris- tol chamber, was elected president of Ithe organization for the coming year. Nominations were made by a com mttee consisting Of Secretary George R. Chandler, secretary Of the Connec- ticut chamber of commerce; l, r. Fer guson, secretary of the New Haven chamber and Albert F.. Wellman, sec retary of the Torrington chamber Of commerce The other officers nom mated and elected were: Vice -presi- dent, C. A. Willard, assistant secre- ltl bl hliF i'i hhS put 'i"hihNi pi commerce; secretary treasurer, Miss Mary Curtin, secretary Of the New Britain chamber, members of the eX- ecutive committee, the above officers with Secretary Gillette of Waterbury and Secretary kingsbury of Stamford. | This meeting was held in the Hotel i Elton and was one of the most sue cessful meeting the state organiEs ton has held for some time. There was a large attendance Of members, and several invited guests
 President Arthur Reed Kimbal of the Waterbury chamber of commerce extended greetings of that organiza- ton and gave a welcome to the Brass 1 City to the visiting secretaries John l H. Goss of the Manufacturers asso- ciation and also director Of the Con 1 lnecteut Chamber Of Commerce, was present
 Two speakers presented subjects of great interest II. Nelson Street of 1 Providence, spoke on merchandising i problems, especially as honesty in dealings and truthfulness were con- cerncd, referring especially to credit bureau work
 i A. II, Rogers. assistant manager of ! the exposition department Of the mer- chants and manufacturers association exchange Of New York, was present to explain tho proposed Connecticut exposition in Grand Central palace, New York. This is being considered seriously and general committee. embracing representatives from many state organizations, is expected 10 be appoipted in the near future.
 Mrs. Tong Elected
 Mrs Retsy Tong wcs elected to the committee Of the Federal Illl school district at the annual meeting last 1 night ~ iil the8 vacancy, caused by 1 he death or the late Charles \, Lane. Mrs Tong won out with a total of i2S votes against Mrs. Earl J, Arnold, who secured 50 votes. The contest show cd surprising strength on the part Of the residents of the district from the section. served hy tho John l. Jennings school. which is suhsi- diary Of the Federal Hill district other officers of he distric, were ry- flF'AfH Fs lhA4VNNs iaIhlfUldHs NfNf'lt Jennings: committeeman. Samuel l. Large: treasurer. William Muir: col- lector, Charles II. Cook: auditors Richard II. Beanlish and Henry B. Wilcox The reports for the last year indicated that tho distric, was in splendid fnancal condition. Because cf this, tho old rate of five mills was laid for tax for next year.
 "Al" Gets Vote
 "Al' Smith received a hurst Of an plause last night at the annual meet irg of the Federal Kin district, when some voter sent in ballot with tho name of the presidential aspirant as the voting was going on to fill the post or committeeman. The lone vote in the contest between Mrs Betsy Tong and Mrs Earl ]. Arnold. showed that the New York governor can even se- rurc votes at a district school meet ing.
 Factorics Close Down
 Brief holiday shutdowns will mark th" factory schedules of the city for tho period over July {. according to announcements from the various plants. The New Departure Manufac- turing Co, ciOsod down last night un- ttl July : as did the II. ]. Mills Co. l The J. ll. Sessions Co. will close to- day until July <. During this timc. repairs will he made to the plant. The Clayton Brothers Co. Will re- surnc operations on July :. after clos ing today. The following plants ust close on July and resume work on July :: Tiumason Manufacturing Co. Wallace Iiarnes Co. ". l.. Barrett Co. I'lakcslcy Novelty Cn.. C. ]. Root Co-. Sessions Foundry Co. American Silver Co. Thompson Clock Co, and the Bristol Tirass corporation.
 The \. l.. Eirge Co. uiT close or July 2 and will open again on July [.
 Will Grant lease
 Decision to grant leasa tn inc city for land Tor the location Of A public comfort station vas reached tr railroad officials yesterday after . conference with the locai authorities. Details of ths lease Vin bs worked cut within few days. uhen definite steps toward the placing of fhs strtic- ture will he made. The city has ap- propriated sT. .sUn for the establish uent of the building. which will he erected as soon as possible. The city aaaa a. a N-.. H.-