New Britain herald., 1928-06-29

by sickness in the family. Whicl prevents them from attending thei classes and such absences often ten, to disrupt the school schedule.
 MT. kciche pointed out that tn employment of teachers in the ,ari ous school districts of the city i left in the hands Of the district com mittees. He pointed out that sucl committees were o.ten swampe, with applications from new teach CTS, graduates of the state norma Nhools. many Of whom live in tn city and whose people have probabl, been taxpayers here for years. Sucl applicants are entitled 10 and ar given preference over out tow teachers and over married teachers unless the latter have been employ ed for a long term of years
 In discussing the situation 'hre, specific eases where married teach CTS failed 10 receive contract renew als were mentioned and in each in stance the teacher in question hac submitted her resignation or ha, removed from the city.
 In spite Of the fact that seyera cities in the state have prohibited the employment of married teachers Mr. Roiche intimated that no sucl action was anticipated in Bristol.
 Funeral Of Thomas Medley
 The funeral of Thomas Mealey 0 G2 Race street was held at o'clock this morning at St Joseph's church Rev. Oliver T. Magncll celebrated the high mass of requiem and buria was in St. Thomas cemetery.
 To Elect Officers
 X meeting Of stephen Terry lodge I. O, Q, F., will be held al s o'clocl this evening in Stephen Terry hall Officers will bc elected for the on suing term,
 Services This Evening
 There will he services al T.3r o'clock this evening at St Joseph, chuch in honor of the Sacred Hear of Jesus.
 Appointed Bank Secretary
 Announcement vas made Thurs day Of the selection Of Luther ! Potter as secretary of the racentl, organized Tewyyille Bank and Trus Co. 10 succeed Charles l., Woodins of this city. who accepted the posi- tlon only with the understanding that he would serve in that capacit, during the organization period.
 MT Potter for the past % wears has been associated with the Thom. aston Savings bank. for the pas, several years serving that lnstitu. 'lou as assistant secretary.
 The new bank building. which is located adjacent to the town hall ir Teryville. is rapidly nearing com. pletion.
 Edward F. Connolly
 Edward F. Connolly. 59. of Laurel street, died last evening at St. Fran. cis hospital. Hartford, where he had been undergoing treatment for the past year.
 Born in New York city, October 30, 1888. the son of Michael and Della Connolly, lie nov d as a young man 10 New Hartford, coming to this city in 1880. For 40 years he was member of the volunteer fire department and at one time was foreman Of Iealots Hook and Lad der Co. Until i'll health forced his retirement, he was employed by the Bristol and Plainville Electric Co. which is now a branch of the Con- nectlcut Light and Power Co.
 Surviving are one daughter. Mrs Helen Griswold of Bristol: one sis ter, Mrs. Susie Lysaght of Forest vile and one brother. John Connel- ly of New York city.
 The funeral will he held at 9 o'clock Saturday morning at St. Jo- seph's church. Burial. in charge bf Undertaken T. r. O'Brien, will be in West cemetery.
 Tenth School District
 At a meeting of the voters of the Tenth School District, held last eve ming in the South Chippins Hill school house. the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Committeeman. Leigh D. Minor: Jerk, Dwight J, Minor; treasurer Louis A. Wheeler: collector. Mauritz Sahlin: auditors, R, o. Abbott and Edward Burzler.
 A three mill tax was laid >repre- 'entlng a reduction of one-hal mill over last year.
 Rctircs As Clerk
 Walter Hutchinson who for inc past 2S years has served the Second school District as clerk and col cctor. presented his resignation 10 he voters at the annual meeting of he district last night. Mr. Hutchin- son. who is | veteran of the Civil Var. has long been actively identl- jed with the affairs of the district md resolutions of appreciation of lis services and of regret al his re- lrement were adopted by the voters. l copy of which will be incorpor- it"d in the school records.
 Ralph Hutchinson, q son of the official. was elected collec- or 10 succeed his father and Ralph 'ezanson was elected clerk. The olloMine officers were reelected: :: !. Il. Elton. committeeman for three fears: Arthur Mansfield. treasurer. Earl Johnson. auditor.
 three and three quarters mill aX. the same as last year, was laid
 Youthful Burglar Caught
 Encouraged by his two previous successes in entering the homo of Mrs. Ferdinand Fenglcr of 5S ieorge street. twelve year old boy made third attempt Thursday afternoon which proved his undoing. such a visit, a mem- Der of the Fengler household re- nained in awaiting and was not sur orised when a key was heard scrap ng in the lock and a few seconds ater the yolIngstar steDoed into fhe