New Britain herald., 1926-08-18
0. U. 4. M. Meeting


 at S:S0 o'clock after the regular meeting of Nathan Hale council which has been called for s D. m.
 Thomas Nj. Johnson
 Thomas NJ. Johnson, aged 5a years Of 75 Queen street, died at his home at s:30 o'clock last eve ming after lingering illness which extended over period of about four years.
 Mir. Johnson was born in Windsor Locks on February s. 1S7s. He at tended the schools of that town and was employed there for several years. As q young man he moved 10 New Britain, where he resided Tor eight years. He came to Bris- tol s years ago and had been 4 resident Of this city since that tim,. He was employed in the Wallace Barnes Mfg. Co.,, for number of years, but was obliged to retire four years ago on account of faiIiitg health.
 MT. Johnson was a member of the Holy Name society of St. .Josepb.s church and had been a member of the New Britain Aerie of Eagles for over 25 years.
 He is survived by his wife. three brothers, Hugh M., Patrick W. and A. M. Johnson: three sisters. Mrs Catherine Dillon. Mrs. Margaret Healey and Miss Mary Johnson, and several nieces and nepheps all of Windsor Locks.
 The funeral will be held Friday morning from St. Josephs church. the hour 10 be announced later. ! nigh mass of requiem will be cele- brated by Rev. Oliver T, MsgneII and burial will be in the St. Joseph's old cemetery, u-I..
 To Clean River Bed
 "n the recommendation of Super intendent of Public Works Oscar Anderson, the council last evening voted to authorize. the dredging out Of the river bed under the Downs. street bridge which is at present be- ing removed and which will be re. | placed by concrete bridge, and sl- so to clean out the accumulation Of dirt under the bridge at thss east end of the memorial boulevard. MT. ! Anderson stated that the distance between the bottom of the proposed i bridge and the bed of the river would, be about three feet, which was insufficient to take care of the water during flood periods.
 It is understood that steam shovel will be utilized in carrying out the work, which is estimated to cost approximately so,5o0. The amount involved will be taken from tn roads and bridges account.
 New Supcrnumerary
 The application of Arthur J. My CTS Of Andrews street for appoint ment as supernumerary officer was favorably acted upon by the city council last evening and his name ! had been added to the list of extra officers.
 ,. To Erect Dog Pound
 At a special meeting of the city council last evening, letter. was read from Dog Warden Thomas Ryan, in which the establishment of a permanent dog pound was asked for. At the present time all stray dogs picked up by MT. Ryan are kept at the rear of his home in Center street, Forestyille, or in one of the old sheds back Of the city hall. Mir Ryan suggested that a building 24 feet by IS feet be erect cd near the sewer beds in East Bris- tol to take care Of his requirements and after short discussion, it was voted to refer the matter to Super f fntendent of Public Works Oscar Anderson with instructions to erect such building, the cost not to ex- 1 ceed $500.
 Mir. Ryan stated that the largest number of dogs ever impounded at on time was twelve but on a num- ber of occasions he has had ten in his possession The new building, when completed, should take care of the city's requirements for years to come.
 Resigns From Force
 The resignation of Omar A. La course as a supernumerary- officer of the police department was pre- sented to the city council last even ing and accepted. Mir Lacourse is in the contracting business and felt it would be impossible for him to continue his. duties as an extra officer. ..-......
 Judge Malone's Report The report of the city court re- ceipts during the month of July, as compiled by Judge William J. Malone, showed that during the period of time in question a total of s2,114.2O had been collected from fines imposed.
 To Pave Street Junction On the recommendation of the street committee, of which Homer H. Judd is chairman, it was voted to pave the junction Of South and West street. An appropriation Of s10,0o0 was included in the budget of this year for permanent paving, but, due to opposition on the part of property owners on the streets which were to be paved, 1t was de- cided to use the amount in question for paving street intersections.
 Hearing on Terryyille Avenue Sewer
 Ten residents of Terryville avenue appeared before the city council last evening to discuss the proposed eI- tension of the sewer line to include a portion of that avenue and also : the matter of taking the section in question into the first taxing dis