New Britain herald., 1926-09-14

the caucus. It was rumored yester day that a contest would be hel for the school board position. Ere 1 Bullen, the present holder of tn honor. was out to succeed himself and efforts were being made by tn woman to replace him. When the vote for the office wa called for Bullen was nominated II, to 10. In receiving the nomination words were spoken of his faithful ness and efficiency as a member 0 the committee. Immediately aftc the nomination speech. Miss H. A Castle arose and said she woul, like to name a woman to the DO sition since there were none on th, board at this time. She nominated Miss Mary Drake for a term 0 three years.
 Miss Drake received 0 votes, al from women voters and Mr. Butler received an equal number of womer votes and the unanimous vote of thu men. Immediately after the result! of the ballot was taken applaus, followed for seevral minutes.
 It was believed to be the men! battle cry of victory
 Two Constables Ousted
 It was the vote of the meeting that nominating committee bt appointed to bring in a list of foul nominees for constables. The com. mittee consisted of James J. Kim, mel. Henry Washburn and E. Hills
 The constables brought in by the committee and voted on favorablS were Ernest W. Farrar, Charles D Orsie, William Buys and Edward w. Furrey. The first two named are new men on the constahulary.
 When the names were presented George Shubert and Philip Marine deposed constables, were nominated but were defeated when the com mittee's report was upheld.
 Grand Jurors
 Three candidates were named fol the offices Of grand jurors. The vote was by exclamation. Attorney Charles |. Conlon and s. s. Gwil- linn defeated Edward R. Madeley.
 Returned to Office
 Those who were returned to their respective offices by a unanimous vote were James W. Simpson, second selectman; W. J. Hemingway, tax collector: W. w. Seymour. board of relief: and George Bartlett, auditor
 Retiring
 Ralph Seymour, chairman of thf town committee whose term of of. fec as member of the library com. mittee expired, nominated Orrin l. Judd, principal of the Broad stree school, to succeed him.
 Al the close of the meeting resolution of appreciation for faith full and loyal service was drawn uI to be presented 10 William J. John son, retiring first selcCtman.
 Accident Hearing.
 A hearing on the recent accident between autos driven by Paul Wal lenberg of Pennington and Esther Timoneny of Forcstville will be held in Plainyillc town court Thursday evening. Attorney Charles F. Conlon will represent Miss Timoneny and Judge Morris Roche of Pennington will represent Wallenbcrg.
 The accident occurred at the cor ner of Pearl and Broad streets Wal lenberg, driving a truck came out of Pearl street and Collided witl Miss Timoneny's car doing damage estimated at s35n to the latter car.
 Initial Practice.
 The opening practice of the season for the Plainville High school foot ball team was held at the school field yesterday afternoon, The ses- sion was interesting and the large squad of candidates were given q thorough lecture on the fundament- als of the game by the Coach Cor coran who begins his first season at the school this year.
 OvcrloadS Truck
  police on charges of overlooking trucks was made by the Constables Callen and Hogan last night when a Byrolly Transportation Co. driver was taken in the tolls by the authori- ties. The arrests are usually made by the state police.
 Justice William Cunningham will hear the case tonight at 7;3O o'clock. Attorney Charles F. Conlon will represent the trucking company.
 Ready For Another Season.
 A challenge has been issued by the All-Plainville Junior football team to any team in the state averaging l20 lbs. The boys have always been on the top of the younger football world and every year they have been in the battle to the end for the state championship.
 Practice sessions will be held every Wednesday and Friday evenings at [ o'clock and every Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.
 Engagement Announced.
 Mir. and Mrs. Albin Johnson of Woodford avenue announced the en- gagemont of their daughter, Jennie Elanore, to Harold W. Hammer of Wallingford. Miss Johnson is well known among the younger set of Plainyille where she has taken an active part in the town social activi- ties.
 No date has been set for the we'd ding.
 Real Estate Transfers.
 Robert Colo has purchased the two houses which now stands on the site Of the new theater building One of the buildings brought s100 while the other was bought SS7.
 J. Martin of 31 Maple street Plainville has sold two family house at the corner of Maple and Whiting streets tO pan1 Duro Tho