New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
EMBERS BURNING
 IN l2TH DISTRICT Some Residents Discuss Petition
 to Delay School Meeting NEW PARK COMMISSIONERS
Secretary Arnold and Mrs. Rockwell Mentioned For Vacancics-Ncts of Foreign Wars to Make Further Plans for EnCampmcnt.


 Plans for EnCampmcnt.
 Circulation of a petition asking that the meeting of the Twelfth school district called for Saturday night be postponed until next week, is being seriously considered by the residents of this district, who feel that Saturday night is inconyenient. Some of the residents have also con- eidered the adjournment of the meeting immediately after IL con- Nenes so that the problems may be discussed at length at later gath cring.
 Whether a new school will meet the needs of the district better than an addition to the old structure is the question under fire. Three or four factions have harmonized 10 the extent that there are two sides fighting with the possibility more than likely of the addition proposi- tion going through as a check-up Of the district voters indicates that one or two more favor the addition rather than a. new building.
 Preparing Roads
 Work of getting the roads and streets of the city into shape for the spring season has already started by Commissioner of Public Works Oscar Anderson, who has begun operations on various thorough fares, which had become pitted De- cause of the heavy traffic. Recom- mendations will be made soon to the council to have permanent pave ment laid on some of the streets, like West Main on which there is heavy traffic, and which are contin- ually in need of repairs.
 To Plan Encampment
 Plans for the annual state en- campmcnt of the Veterans of For e:gn Wars, scheduled for this city next June, will be discussed at meeting of the general committee on March 27, according to an an- nouncement today by Chairman Thomas r. Cahil. Arrangement will be considered for the preIimin- ary work of the big affair which IS already rounding into shape. Sub- committees have been appointed and are functioning so that the details are being readily attended to.
 The tentative plans for the en- campmcnt include the usual busi- ness session, big street parade, q banquet and entertainment in honor of the visitors and military ball on the closing night of the three-day program.
 Harold F. Emmett post of this city, which extended the invitation to the state association 10 meet here, is being assisted by a large committee of citizens at large in preparing for the entertainment of the visitors. It is planned to make this one of the largest military gath erings in the state in recent years.
 Honor Trcland's saint
 In honor of St. Patrick, Division No. 1, A. O. H., will present an ela- borato program on March r in the old St. Josephs church, supplement- cd by another entertainment In the Federal Hill auditorium.
 Rev. B. NJ. Donnelly of North Grosvcn0rdale, former assistant pas tor of the local church, will be the speaker at the exercises in the old church, which will mark the passing of the structure, as it will soon be torn down 10 make way for the preparation of the grounds for the dedication of the new edifco.
 While the events are taking place in the old church, dance program will be presented in the Federal I1ill auditorium next door.
 ' Arrival of the mafb)e for tho main ! altar of the now St. Joseph's church is expected to arrive any day and . will be set in place as soon as it f arrives as it is hoped to have the main part of the church ready for use by the late spring. According to ! contracting men, the setting of the marble in place will take about six weeks after it arrives. Practically all of the main work of the new church has been completed so that the finishing details arc being ap- ! piled. {
 Arnold May Serve
 Information gleaned from IeiiabI" . sources this morning indicates that ', Executive Manager Earl j. Arnold of . the Chamber of Commerce may he one of the now park commissioners. With two vacancies on the board, al- though Commissioner Charles Eul- '