New Britain herald., 1928-10-16

good use. The oiling appropriation
was also increased to allow mors
streets to receive this preserving
treatment.
The Memorial Day, Armistice Day
and other small appropriations had
this year been Jumped into the mis-
cellaneous account, Mr.. Gwillim said,
and this item also included addition
al equipment for several town Off,
Gals and $1,000 which the town
might have to pay Hadfield. Roth
well, & Soule of Hartford for their
auditing of the town clerks books
two years ago. The firm agreed to
do the work for $500 to $500 but
submitted bill for $1,000.
One reduction was made. Mr..
Gwillim said. in halving the town
court appropriation. an average of
the net cost for the past five years
having been struck. Mr.. Gwillim
moved adoption and Joseph T. Nc
earthly seconded. Frank T. Wheel
er commended the board for includ-
ing depreciation account from town
equipment, and then the budget was
adopted. The selectmen were au-
thorized to borrow a sum not to ex-
coed $4,000 for the current ex-
penses of the town until taxes are
payable.
No building inspector was ap-
| pointed, First Selectman James
Simpson saying that this item was
included in the Il through error
and that the building commission,
not the voters. had the authority to
choose the inspector.
One building commissioner was to
be named to succeed Newton Lock-
wood, Mr.. Gwillim asked IL Mr..
Lockwood had been a valuable man
on the commission and Mr. Simpson
said he had been out of town great
deal through force Of circumstances.
Second Selectman William Down
ham suggested committee handle
the appointment, and Mr.. Gwillim SO
moved. Chairman Prior named Mr..
Downham. Mr.. Mccarthy and Attor-
ney Conlon. and after a brief con-
sultation this committee reported
back the name of o. /. Cooley. for
mer building inspector. and he was
elected.
1. 3. Washburn paid glowing
tribute to Frank T. Wheeler in NAM
ing him for another terms on the
town plan commission. He needs
no endorsement as to fitness but
should receive commendation," Mr..
Washburn said. HE has brought
vision to the commission, OF which
h. has been a member since its in
ception, and he has done his job
WELL" Chairman John E. Lamb of
the commission nominated Russell
G. Hart for another term, and both
men were reelected.
| When the matter of tax rebates
was reached. Mr.. Simpson said that
Judge B. +. Gaffney. town attor-
ney. had ruled that the selectmen
could rebate taxes improperly paid
and did not need approval from a
town meeting. He explained that
one or two had paid taxes on the
property Of others.
Mr.. Wheeler stated that the final
payment on the High school had
been made to Il . now bankrupt
Lawrence g. Co. firm. The meeting
then adjourned on motion of Mr..
Downham.
Cutting For Asscmblyman
Plainville democracy took a stand
last night and served notice that the
day of meek endorsement of repub-
llcan candidates for important Of
fees was ended. Carroll Q. Cutting
was nominated by the democratic
town committee as the party's choice
for representative in the general as
sembly and will oppose Robert B.
White, present assemblyman and re-
publican nominee for another term.
Two years ago Mr.. White received
the endorsement of the acquiescen.
minority party. but this fall there is
evidence Of new spirit among loca.
democrats and this was signalized by
! last nights action.
Mr.. Cutting has never held public
office here, although in 1925 he ran
| for the board of relief and was de-
feated by Walter w. Seymour. He
has acted as moderator at several
elections. Prominent In Legion at
fairs for many years, Mr.. Cutting has
served az adjutant of Brock Barnes
post for several terms. He is EN-
ployed at the Peek Stow & Wilcox
Mfg. Co.. in Southington.
The town committee also consid-
cred the naming Of third candi-
date for justice of the peace to fill
out the ticket on which Justices Ed
ward P. Prior and William Cunning
ham are running. For this post the
party continued its recent program
Of taking judicial offices out of
politics and Justice Merritt O. Ry-
der, republican candidate, was en-
dorsed.
Married. IS Years
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Nuberg were
pleasantly surprised at the home on
Camp street Saturday evening in
honor of the 25th wedding ami
versary. They received many pres
cnts of silver. including a handsome
silver set. About 100 guests were
present from neighboring towns and
from New Haven and Providence,
r. I. Games dancing and refresh
ments were enjoyed.
Mr.. Nuberg is employed at the
Standard Steel & Bearings. Inc.
Attending State Assembly
Mrs. Anna Vance. president of the
Rebekah state assembly Of Connec-
icut. and Mrs. Katherine Richards.
Annie Blakesley and Emma Rich
ards. all Of Plainville and Vice
President Maude Briggs and Lydia
Roberts Of Middletown are visiting
the Rebekah state assembly at BAN
gor, Me. After the assembly they
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