New Britain herald., 1926-07-20
REMEDYING EVILS AT WATKINS POOL
Disposal of Garbage Into Brook
 Feeder Is Forbidden
POST BANNER PRESENTED
Legion Receives Second Gift From Auxiliary Congressman Tenn Comments Post Office-Two En- agreements in Zickwolfe Family.

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 Every effort to cooperate with the
 health authorities in remedying un-
 sanitary conditions at Watkins
 swimming pool near Whites cross
 ing is being made by Jacob Lipiko,
 the operator of the pool. and it Is
 hoped that within two weeks the ] place, which was closed yesterday, can again be opened to swimmers without any danger. The water is being drained off and an entirely fresh supply will be left into the basin, this being treated to make it absolutely safe.
 It was found that several resi- dents of the Westwood Park section emptied their garbage into the brook which fed the pond, and this has been forbidden by the authori- ties. It is felt by pr. George F. Cook. local health officer, that the danger from the Westwood Park cesspools is very small, as they are at such distance that the water would be purified before it could sift through the soil into this brook. This process of filtration is one of the most effective ways of cleansing water, and in this way nature is eliminating practically all danger from these cesspools.
 When these changes have been made the pool will be one of the most sanitary outdoor bathing places in the state, and Dr. Cook eX- poets to lift the ban there in about two weeks. Then this popular ''swimmin' hole" which is often used by as many as 100 to 125 men and boys a day, will again be the mecca of sweating youngsters.
 The closing of the place of one yesterday on recommendation of the state health department. which found the water contained colon bacillus. producing an effect similar to typhoid fever.
 Fenn Praises Post Office
 Congressman F. Hart Fem hon ored the Plainville post office with visit yesterday and commended Postmaster James F. Usher and his staff on their efficiency. He com plimented Mir. Usher on the condi- ton of his office and spoke highly of it's record, saying that the records showed it was being run very economically without losing any of its efficiency.
 Post Banner Presented
 A beautiful post banner was pre- sented to Brock Barnes post, Ameri- can Legion, by it's ladies auxiliary at joint meeting of the two organi- cations. The presentation speech was made by Miss Anna Graham, president of the auxiliary, and the flag was accepted by Commander James Paul of the post.
 The flag is of finest blue silk with | gold silk fringe. In the center of the blue field the seal of the Ameri- can Legion is worked in gold, while the name of the post, also in gold, curves about this. The Legionnaires are more than pleased with this gift. which follows upon that of an flag made by the auxiliary only a short while ago. It is now possible for the Legion to parade with colors and banner untattered.
 Fifty more American flags to be used in the posts scheme of uniform decoration of the streets have been ordered. Many of these have all ready been spoken for by merchants and householders, and persons desir- ng them should order them as soon IS possible from James E. Usher.
 Commander James Paul and Harry Fisher were elected delegates o the state Legion convention in New Haven on August 25, 26 and 27, while Frank LeVasseur and John Fletcher were chosen as alternates.
 The executive committee was in itructed to call a special meeting to lecide whether or not the post shall conduct a carnival this year to raise unds for running expenses. This has been an annual affair or some years, but there has been opposition to the holding of these lffairs here of late and the execu- i've committee will take the matter lnder advisement.
 The Legion has been considering Il king up the town lot at the corner t f MaL!e and Whiting streets for use e s a public park, but it was voted 1 ast night to postpone action on the natter. This was done because of he recent no parking rule in Gen. f ral square and the possibility that he town lot might be used for a arking space.
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