New Britain herald., 1929-12-12

of agitation resulted in some action by the town government. The filling property was purchased. The finance board at a special meeting, voted to erect school on the property. A special meeting of the toWnspeople was held and proposition of the board met with disapproval. It was evident at the time that the town did not want to spent SI3O,00O for q new school house. At the present time the board is still seeking a way out of it's dilemma. There arc two things that it knows it must do, relieve the congestion and meet the approval of the town.
 Boys Club Practices
 The kensington Boys club held a basketball practice last night in Fraternal hall in an attempt 10 form teams to enter the league in the County "Y" league this season. The season opens next week with the Kensington Seniors meeting the Mapping '. NJ. c. X. and the Ken
 
 Mapping Pioneers here. Last year the Kcnsinston Intermediates won the county and state championships, out whether or not they will show Up as strongly this year is matter ct question. Rev. Vernon l.. Phillips, coaching the boys from kcnsington, has the difficult task of forming new team to contend in the league this year. There are only two mem- bers of the championship team Of last winter that are eligible to play this year. due to the age limit The practice last night showed to some extent the enthusiasm of the boys in the sport when almost 70 boys crowded into the hall on Pennington road and endeavored to get some practice. The juniors. who, it is hoped by Mir. Phillips will form six or even eight teams in an inter- i town league. practiced from G:5O un- i til s o'clock. The senior and the intermediates had the use Of the | floor from s o'clock on.
 Ever optimisti, as to results, MT. | Phillips feels that a good team may yct be had, although it is pointed out that the bows from kcnsington do rot have the advantages of those Tn 1 other clubs. They use the HOOP only oncr a week. whereas other teams in the state have school gyms or community halls available more often.
 Car Turns Turtle
 Striking the car track at the foot of Sandbanl< hill near the Berlin line yesterday, William Nye or East Der lin, driving touring car, sklddeu and crashed into q telegraph pole' turning over. The car was p'tdls damaged and was lowed to Hartiord later in the day. Nyc was unhurt.
 Sub-Zcro Mark Reached
 The first sub-zcro mark was re- ported this morning on Rcrl'n street where the temperatures ot ana , degrees below were recorded. Late last night the temperature stood a' s and Q degrees above ana lh's morning it had dropped to the sea sons low record.
 Tree Committee Meets
 The Christmas tree committee o' the American Legion met last nish' in the Legion rooms to make further arrangements regarding the sale O Christmas trees and wreaths. The shipment this year promises to p' very good, having been inspected b! members of the Legion. The tree' and the wreaths will be placed ol sale at various points of vantage il Kensington, Berlin and East Berlin
 Scouts Meet
 The Kensingten Girl Scouts me this afternoon ct the kensingtol Grammar school following tn school session. Captain Adele Pa delli and Lieutenant Florence Su prenant were in charge of tn meeting.
 Auxiliary to Meet
 The American Legion Ladie: auxiliary will meet this evening il the Legion rooms at the town hal Mrs. Florence Erbe Of Southingto1 county commander. will speak. Fol lowing the meeting rcfrcshment will be served.
 Bible Class Hears Shepard
 The Berlin Mems Bible class me at the Community house last nigh