New Britain herald., 1925-02-17
DELAY SELECTING
 TOWN FARM HEADS
Charity Commissioners Favor
 Naming MT. and Mrs. Palmer

CT as superintendent and matron or the town home Is heard before Thursday evening, the board will proceed with the appointment, 1t was indicated at a special meeting of the board last night at which several applicants for the appoint ments were interviewed.
 Chairman Frank F. Riley in- formed the members that Mayor A. M, Paonessa does not oppose the Palmer appointment, but feels that a more harmonious feeling would come through naming some other candidates. From his discussion with the mayor, the chairman said he was convinced that the executive has faith in his commissioners and does not wish to tie their hands, and that, should the commission de- eide the Palmers were the best fit ted candidates the decision would be agreeable to the mayor.
 Candidates who appeared before the commission last night were: A. Eckert of 175 Jerome street, who with Mrs. Eckert, has applied for the position and set forth their eX- perience in practical farming and stock raising as their qualifications, Eckert is 26 years of age, and his wife is 19 years old. MT. and Mrs John L. Magee, now connected with the Rogers farm in Southington; MT. and Mrs. Templeton of 47 Wal nut street, and MT. and Mrs. Palm CT. Mir. and Mrs. John Welch Of North Haven, and E. M. Jones Of this city, who filed applications, did not appear at the meeting.
 After the candidates had been questioned by the commissioners, Chairman Riley remarked that the commission had gone into the question of a superintendent and matron thoroughly, in his opinion, and asked what action was desired.
 Commissioner James A. Coyle moved for the appointment of the Palmers. He remarked that it was his privilege to submit the nomina- ton at the last meeting and after weeks investigation of the candi- dates, he felt justified in again urg- ing their appointment.
 Commissioner Matthew Meskill questioned the advisability of acting at once, and asked the chairman how he felt about immediate decision. Co,o ro;ee;noar Pilau said
 we must name someone soon' The Kibbes' term expires the latter part of this month. We didn't name anyone last week because we didn't want to be nasty. l talked the mat ter over with Mayor Paonessa and told him we might defer action at this meeting. The mayor, while he doesn't oppose the appointment Of MT. and Mrs. Palmer suggested that we might bring about better har- mony by naming someone else, in view of the talk that has been heard.
 This board is sworn to do its duty to the best interests of the city. AS far as I can find, there has been no understanding as to who is to be appointed. It would be pleasing to me if we could be unanimous in our decision. We have practically full board here tonight. MT. Klingberg told me he couldn't come tonight, but he said either the Magees or the Palmers would be satisfactory to him. He was member of the board in 1918 wien the Palmers were asked to resign. I asked him at the last meeting if he ever heard the reason why they were asked to quit, and he said he never heard anything against their character or ability.
 At the same time, we should con- sider the mayor. He is the chief ex- ecutive of the city and must answer to the people. We are here to assist him. For that reason, feel we should not make an appointment un- til we talk it over with him." Commissioner Coyle said an inves- tigation of reports concerning the Palmers had proved every story to be untrue. The commissioner want ed the appointment made to vindi- cate the former superintendent and matron, and to end talk.
 Naming the Palmers now might cause more talk Commissioner Mes kill felt, and while he expressed himself as convinced that they are "very fine people" he could see no harm in a continuance.
 Commissioner Coyle feared the public might suspect politics in the continued delay in naming the town farm officials. He felt the city was amply protected against misman- agement by terms of the contract under which the matron and super intendent work.
 Commissioner s. Gerard Casale spoke in favor of laying the matter over, believing such action would be in the spirit of wisdom.
 Commissioner Boleslaw Mysilie- wicz did not oppose continuance provided action was to be taken this week. He favors appointment of the Palmers at the present time.
 Commissiousr Riley said his only interest was in securing someone fitted for the important positions, so ! the inmates might be treated with courtesy and respect, and be assured of proper food and treatment, with out work too hard for their physical condition. He praised the work of the PaImers heresand their qualifica- tions.
 On motion of Commissioner Casale 1t was voted to adjourn the meeting until o'clock Thursday evening, after Commissioner Coyle agreed to withdraw his motion for the ap- pointment of Mir. and Mrs. Palmer.
 PODESTA-COLTURY Anthony Podesta of 539 Main street and Mice Mary Halar ToIt,,r,,