New Britain herald., 1927-12-02

snow blow, he said. and felt that the expenditure wAS well justified. Joseph Mccarthy seconded the reso- lution and it WIS carried without dis sent.
 A resolution introduced by Second Sclectman William Downham and calling for fines for parking ordin- ance violators was then taken up. The resolution, which took the form of an amendment to the regulations adopted earlier this year, was as fol- lows, That each person violating said rules and regulations in the town of Piainville be fined not less offense. Mir. Mccarthy asked if the town had such authority and upon being informed that it had he sec onded the resolution.
 Prosecutor Charles r. Conlon said that costs of at least sl0 extra would be necessary if parking of lenders were tried in court, adding that this would make the penalty quite heavy" Mr. Simpson inform ed him that at least two of the con- stables had already agreed 10 throw out their fees in parking cases and said that he believed a system could he worked out whereby a violator could merely pay his S2 or risk trial with the costs involved. For mer First Selectman Peter J. Prior Ft I4 ,,,1 1ft-y a1E oc1- T that the restrictions be extended outward along West .iain street to take in the old Sequassen building.
 Following Nr. Simpsons statc- ment that an officer would warn mo- torists during the frri week and that no arrests would be made until the second. President Henry Trum- bull of the Chamber Of Commerce urged tue postponlng or enforce mcnt for 80 days. when he believed side the strand thcater building would be available. The resolution was carried, and the time of en- forCcmcnt was left to the discretion of the Scl"ctmcn.
 During th" discussion Postmaster James E. Usher had introduced an- other resolution asking the prohibit ton of parking in front of the pos, office and the establishment of q bus stop" there. This would allow there instad of at the center and also enable patrons of the post of flee to stop for a few seconds and get their mail. Mr. Usher said. Trucks parked in iron, Of the office driveway have been holding up the mails, he charged, and this created conside blc indisua'fon in tho meeting. Because this parking re- striction had not been advertised it could not be voted upoA. A. A. Mac Lcod said. and on motion of Attor- ney Cornelius Prior r was tabled.
 World War Honor Roll
 The trophy case ill the corridor Of the town hall was branded a dis grace by Harry o. Rex, who said he ''brushcd off some of the dirt from the glass and found an honor roll underneath He said that the place should be kept clean and the tablet suitably mounted. so he nov ed that the selectmen be empowered to find a suitable place, also to frame or throw away the Liberty Bond certificate in the adjoining case. Mr. Usher said the American Legion intended to place the honor roll next to the cannon on Legion park. and Mr. Simpson said that ar rangcmcnts for this had been con- pleted.
 The meeting was then adjourned and the voters filed out after the discussion on the gasoline tanks re- lated above.
 November Building Less
 Building operations, feeling the approach of winter, fell off sharply during tho month of November ac- cording to the report of Building Inspector o. I. Cooley. Only s4l was taken in in fees during the month, while October brought in $l2l.
 The permits Issued were as fol- lows: One tive-room bungalow. to be erected by J. $. Purdy on East Broad street; six odd buildings, three garage, one plumbing permit, 3 electrical permits, and heating installations. Of the s4l in fees. hoe Ena,l I n h.. town and the remaining s30.75 re- tainel by Mir. Cooley as his rcmu- ncralion.
 At New Britain Banquet
 Governor John II. Trumbull spoke on Air Transportation at the fourth annual banquet Of the New Britain Chamber of Commerce traf- ii@ bureau in the Brrritt hotel. New Britain. last night. stanley $, GWillm was toastmastor. NJ. 0. Baker. traffic manager Of the Trum- bull Electric Mfg. Co.,, is the new president Of the chamber.
 In Superior Court
 Two local cases will be heard by Judge Ernest C. Simpson of the su pcrior court next Tuesday. One is that of Guy K. Spring or New Brit ain, who appealed from the dcci- sion of the local court which found him guilty of driving an automobiln . with improper lights. The other $ that of Henry Pereau. bound over for the theft of an automobile.
 William slater Dead
 William Slater Of FarmlnCt on avenue died last evening at the New Haven hospital. Born in Plymouth. he was 69 years of age. Mr. Slater had lived for long time on Sexton street, New Britain, coming here a brief while ago to reside with his nephew. Charles Slater.
 Mir. Slater is survived by three