New Britain herald., 1926-10-09
Bristol News
CONSOLIDATION OF
 SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Subject Again Brought Up With
 Donnelly Its Champion
NO ACTION EXPECTED NOW

NU AUllUN EkPEGlED hUW onlJ r. Deaths Here In September Voters Being Made Today I Fans At World Series Games Football Game Tomorrow. ! School consolidation is a matter which IS being talked ,> a consid- erahle extent. with many in favor : Of such an arrangement and appar- jently an equal number opposed. One Of the strongest hackers Of consoli- i datioa is eN-Councilman John Don- nelly, who was also q candidate for mayor at the last city election. Mir. nonncily has advocated the system | for the past few years and in re- "rnt statement informed the Herald representative that he would con- -inuo 10 make it an issue until 1t was brought before the voters at the polls. l. is believed, however, that this will, not be dore until the city election next year, as to decide it sooner would nacessitate a special city election. Such action would in 'volye expense and in the opinion Of many, would be unWarranted, Many arguments arc presented by ho'h sides. Those against consoti- dation feel that under the district system. interest in school affairs is stimulated. a condition which would he non-eXistent should bo change be made. These same people feel that with the inauguration Of school con- solidation unlimited authority would be given to the board of education and all the power of the various dis tricts would be usurped,
 Those who favor the proposed scheme pint out that consolidation would result in the district schools being operated on more equaiized basis. Taxes would also be paid to the city tax collector. which would mean elimination Of the expense Of individual tax collectors in each dls- .trict but would call for a slightly increased appropriation in the gen- oral city budget. Tax Collector Frank B. Riley. when interviewed some time ago. stated that such an arrangement would call for at least Ione additional clerk in his ohlce and would probably mean an added .oXpense to his department Of S2,ooo a year.
 To Start Vacation
 Captain Thomas r. Guckin Of the local police department will start or his annual vacation of two weeks tomorrow. During his absence hOfficer Joseph Strupp will be act ing captain in charge Of the offlc' nights.
 Detective Sergeant Daniel McGil' Ilicuddv. who has been off duty for the past two weeks. will resume work on Monday morning.
 East Hartford Here Today
 The East Hartford high school football team will furnish the op. position for the local high schoo eleven this afternoon at the. athleue Ifetd. The game will be called al 2:So ?. m.
 High School Paper Out
 The high school official organ "The Light was issued yesterda! afternoon and consists of four pag os on the activities of the classes. To Attend Gas Makers Convention
 General Manager George l.. Cock ing. and Assistant Manager Georg' l.. Roberts Of the Bristol and Plain vile Electric Co. accompanied b. Mrs. Cockincs and Mrs. Roberts will leave tomorrow for Atlantr City. where they will attend the ga makers convention to be held neN week.
 Low Death Rate
 According 10 figures reeased n' the city clerk. there were lI death recorded in his office during Sep tcmher. This is remarkably loV death rate for city of Bristol noruIation and is lower than tn number usually recorded here dur ing a 30 day period,
 Requiem Mass
 4 months mind mass of reqnier was celebrated at St. Joseph church rthis morning in memory c the late John C. Cullen.
 Tax Office Open
 For the convenience Of thos wishing to pay the first and thir district taxes. Tax Collector Fran R. Riley has announced that his o flee will be open today between tn hours of 1:So and ?. m. and fro' to < ?. nr TaXpayrrs are urged rav such taxes as carly ns possio during tho month rather than wait for the last few days.
 On Motor Trip
 Philip J. Ranncy, manager Of IT local exchange of the Southern Ne II England Telephone Co.,, left todf .r hv motor for Montreal and oth' E rotnts oF interest in Cancda. He e 9. poets to he gone several days. IF Making Voters Today a Town Clerk Thomas R. Steele ar Selectmen J. Fay Douglass. Fran