New Britain herald., 1926-12-03

that arrangements were being made for putting in sidewalks through Whiting street, but the matter was not yet definitely settled and the work had not been started. One new member was admitted to the cham Der.
 Many Seek Janttor's Job
 The Plainville town school com mittee has received a number of ap- plications for janitorship in the new high school. It is requested that all applications be made in writing to the secretary, L. s. Mills. At the recent meeting of the town school committee It appeared that two or three applicants may have spoken to individual members of the commit tee, but their names are not yet on file inasmuch as no formal applica- tion has been made.
 School Enumeration
 The secretary reported that 8. P. Williams had completed the enum- eration of children over four years of age and under IS. The total number between these ages Is 1.4S2. This Is 90 more tban last year, an increase of three classrooms full of pupils, and shows the growing need for expanding school facilities in this town.
 The Hartford Steam Boiler Co. has inspected the boilers in all local schools. 1t was reported. and all boilers were found to be in excellent condition.
 The committee voted to purchase a victrola for the classes in music appreciation conducted at the high school by Miss Louise Cottle, music teacher.
 More School Insurance
 More insurance on the new high school building was decided upon by the committee. The building IS cov- cred at present to the extent of on an additional $60.000. Bids will be accepted from only local men, as it Is desired to keep the business within the town.
 A resolution of regret on the death of former First Selectman William J. Johnson was passed un- animously.
 Principal Orrin L. Judd reported that nearly 300 bottles of milk were being taken each week by the Broad street school pupils. .and Superin- tendent Mills added that 8 propor- donate amount was being sold in the Linden street school.
 Building Committee Meets
 The high school building commit tee met before the school committee session. Contractor Robert J. Coe be- ing present. He reported that all work on the school was proceeding on scedule and the he still believed the building would be ready for oc- cupancy by February l. All win dows have been received and are be- ing put in. A large part of the wood trim has been fitted. the blast ering is practically completed. and the laying of the walks and the grading Is nearly finished. It was voted to authorize the purchase of furniture for the drawing and do- nestle science departments.
 Legion to Elect
 Brock Barnes post, American Le- zion, will hold its annual election of officers at its meeting Monday night. Commander James Paul is being prominently mentioned for another term. Commander Paul took office during the middle Of the past year. succeeding Edward Bar rows when the latter moved west
 Chimney Fire
 The house on the Lipplo Broth CTS Harm on North Washington street was threatened by fire about 5:45 o'clock yesterday afternoon when blaze broke out in the chim- ney. The fire department had diff culty in locating the scene of the fire and tried both South and North Washington streets. The flames were famed by high wind but were sub dued by the f1remen before great damage was done. A roaring fire and a dirty chimney are blamed for the blaze.
 Several near-accidents occurred as the result of automobilists follow ing too closely behind the fire ap- paratus and getting In the way of the trucks. The department is tired of this and has issued an ultimatum that anyone interfering with the ap- In the future will be promptly arrested on a charge of blocking the fire department.
 Funeral of MT. HicIsok
 Funeral services for George E. who died yesterday morn- ing at his home, S1 East Main street. will be held at o'clock tomorrow afternoon at his late residence. Rev. Arthur A. Ball, pastor Of the Plain vile M. E. church, will officiate. Burial will be in rairvieW cemetery, New Britain.
 Peck Spring Bowlcrs Win
 The bowlers from the Peck Spring Co. turned in another win over those from the Sessions Clock shop, nab --'-- .