New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-11

lions. The town committee was
empowered to till any vacancies
which might occur in the ticket, and
the meeting was adjourned.
Expect to Oppose White
The democratic party, which en-
dorsed Mr.. White after his nominal
ton by the republicans two years
ago, will probably be less meek this
year, it was learned after the eau
Gus. When asked last night If his
party expected to put a candidate in
the field, William J. Foran. chair
man of the democratic town COM
mittee. said that he could not speak
officially but that it was his personal
opinion that the democrats would
have a man in the running. The
party's caucus will be held at $500
o'clock tomorrow night in the town
hall.
Trials Tonight
The trials of the score OF motor
lists who were arrested Monday night
by the state police during their drive
against defective auto lighting will
be held in the town hall at 1880
o'clock tonight. The names of those
arrested have not been revealed by
Grand Juror William J. Foran who
wishes them withheld from publi-
cation until after the hearings.
Gate Removal Opposed
Opposition to the removal of the
gates from the West Main street
railroad crossing and of the crossing
tenders from that crossing and the
one at Broad street was voiced yes
terday morning at hearing held
before the public utilities commits
sion in the state capitol at Hartford.
Southington also raised objections to
similar action in that town, and the
commission reserved decision.
The railroad has petitioned for
permission to remove the gates and
gate tenders, as there is only one
local freight a day going each way
over this Canal Line" 1t wishes to
install electric flash signals and has
promised to stop all trains and have
them tagged over by trainmen.
Mr.. Simpson objected to the flash
signals and hoped that some plan
could be worked out for the reten-
ton of the gates at West Main
street. 1t is thought it may be pos
sible for a member of the train crew
temporary guard at the Broad street
crossing.
Representatives Of the Southington
school committee and Exchange
club objected vigorously to the plan,
saying it would endanger school
children who must cross the tracks
The Plainville Chamber of Com
merce recently discussed the plan
and decided not to oppose 1t.
New Traffic OFFICER
Constable Barr ]. Wadsworth
newest member of Plainville's force
has been assigned 10 traffic duty b,
the selectmen and will direct traffic
at blossoms corner during the hours
when children are on their way tc
or from school. The school commit.
tee recently asked for such protec.
ton. as the plan has worked GU,
well at Broad and Whiting streets
where Traffic Officer David Kaufr.
man has been on duty for two years
Stencil From Sewer
Complaints regarding the stencil
emanating from the catch basins i,
the center were made again today
The basin in front OF the CAST,
stores was the worst offender. Thes,
basins accumulate waste materia
quite rapidly and frequent cleaning
are necessary.
Parent-Tcachcr Reception
The reception to the I1ainyilI.
teachers held at the High school las
evening was bright spot on tn,
calendar Of the Parent-Teacher as
ISOLATION. About c75 parents ant
friends were present. The prize pic
ture was awarded for the month t.
Grade vi OF the Linden stree
school. taught by the principal O
the school, Frederick Richards
Forty-one and four-tenths per cen
of the parents of that room wer,
present. Tho nearest competito
was nearly 10 per cent below.
The president of the association
Mrs. Henry s. Washburn, announc
ed that nominating COMMITTEES
composed of Charles Sherman
chairman; Miss Catherine Mccarthy
and w. A. Bailey. would bring in
slate of names for the election o
officers which will take place at tn,
annual meeting to be held on No
vember in the High school audi
forum. The committee will b,
pleased to receive suggestions an,
names. she said.
Announcement was made of a lee
ture to be given in the High schoo
auditorium on Wednesday afternoon
October II, at 3 o'clock. Miss Dor
Othy Bulkley of the Connection
Food and Dairy council will be tn
speaker. and her topic will be SAY
ing Steps in the Kitchen" TIL
present executive committee Of III
association Is attempting to start
student aid fund, and it is for thi
purpose that the lecture is bein
given. The lecture will be open +
all.
ScQuas>en Meeting
Sequassen lodge. |. o. o. f., will
hold its regular meeting tonight il
its lodge rooms. The initiatory de
gree will be eXemplitied on elias
of candidates.
PlainvilIe Five Wins
The Plainville entry in the stat
bowling league went 10 Meriden las
night and swept through the Casin
alley five there for three straigh
games. pling up a total pinfall o
1852. Murphy, Jr.. had his hes
night of the year and hit S47. Will