New Britain herald., 1928-01-28
F|1zSIMM0NS GETS
 CAPTAINS STRIPES
Succeeds Farrell, Who Becomes
 Deputy Chid TALK OF NEW FARMHOUSE
Traffic Light Control Is Dtscussed- Autos in Collision - Basketball Game Tonight - Judge Reduces -Alhnony Man Must Pay.

-Altlnony Man Must Pay.
 Lieutenant Bernard F'itzstmmons Of Hose Company No. 1 was ap- pointed captain to succeed Morgan C. Farrell. who on February 1st will assume his new duties of deputy chlef' at a meeting of the board of ire commissioners. Fireman John Burke will succeed FitSsimmons as Lieutenant. Both appointments, made upon the recommendation of Chief John II. Hayes. will be sub- mitted to the city council for for nal approval at it's next meeting on February T. John Bowen, call man at No, Is for the past two years, will assume the duties Of fireman,
 Both Fltzsimmons and Burke have been members of the regular city lire department since its or ganlzatlon. Prior to that time they served as volunteers for a number of years.
 New F1rehouse Discussed
 Plans for the new flrehouse to be erected at Pennington avenue and Lewis street were briefly discussed and q committee consisting of Mayor w, Raymond Crumb. Commissioner Homer H. Judd and Chief Hayes was appointed 10 complete the purchase to the site. It was also definitely decided to abandon the original idea Of bungalow type of structure and that a. tTo-story structure would be erected after plans had been ap- proved,
 The sun, Of s3s,5oo has been tn- cluded .n th,s years budget for the work. this amount to cover the entire building cost and for proper equippaEe.
 Suggests Traffic Light Control
 A recommendation that a relay be installed in the centra! fire station so that traffic lights to be installed on North Main street at the corner Of Meadow. Center and Race streets could be controlled at that point in rase of fire, was submitted by Chief Hayes. With such an arrangement the possibility of accidents at any of these intersections would be prac- tically eliminated. according to the chief. The matter was left with Mayor Crumb and Chief Hayes with power to act.
 Funeral of Raymond J. Trackey.
 The funeral of Raymond J. Track ev, who died early yesterday after noon st the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Trackey of 133 Curtiss street, will be held at g o'clock Monday morning at St. Jo- seph's church. Burial will be in St. Thomas cemetery.
 MT. Trackey was born in Collins vile on May 2s. 1906. At tho age of eleven. he came to this city with his parents and attended the Feder- al Hill school. He leaves. besides his parents, two brothers, Joseph and Harold Trackey; four sisters, Emily. Elizabeth and Josephine Trackey of this city. and Mrs. Joseph Carney of Pittsburgh, Pa-
 Dcvotions This Evening.
 There will be devotions at 7:so o'clock this evening at St. Joseph's church in honor of St. Anne.
 Basketball Tonight.
 The Yankees of Hartford will furnish the opposition this evening for the New Departure basketball tetam at the local high school gym this evening. Either team losing to- night will be virtually eliminated from the state league race and add ed strength is expected in both line ups for toaight's contest. Johnson, the forward from Jersey City who played two good games for the local contingent, has been recalled and will team up with Feldman. Cap tain Malcolm, due to a recent ill., ness. rill not be able to appear.
 Autos In Collision.
 A truck of Trudon and Platt. Inc, driven by George Ekstrom Of For estville and an automobile operated by Julius Jankoski of 67 Burritt street, New Britain. collided at the corner of Main street and the Mem- orial Boulevard early last evening. The damage to both cars was slight and when the men agreed to settle civilly. no arrests were made.
 Funeral of Mrs. Annie $. Alger.
 The funeral of Mrs. Annie C. AL ger, widow of Freeborn C. Alger, was held at 2:3o o'clock this afternoon at her late home. 30l Main street. The remains will be forwarded this evenlng 10 Harrisburg. Ky, for burial.
 Bristol High Wins,
 The Bristol High school basketball team had no difficulty last evening