New Britain herald., 1929-09-04
COUNCIL APPROVES
 AIRPORT PURCHASE
Project Will Be Acted on by
 Voters October '
COST WILL BE S50,OOO

Residence Hcrc-Rcckicss Driver
 Iined-Man Who Borrowed ArfD-
 mobile Taxed $50 in Court.
 Visions Of an airport for Bristol may he realized in October, if at that time tho voters of the city sanction the expenditure of apprONi- mately $50,000 for the purchase of an Si-aCre tract in East Bristol and the grading which will b. noces- sary. The city council at it's meet ing last evening passed favorably on the purchase of the land for $45- GOO and the matter will Low be placed before the voters on Monday. October '. An additional eNpendi- ture of at least S55,00o will be nec- essary to grade the land.
 The site was purchased several months ago by Arthur E. Barnes local newspaper editor, with the apparent idea of turning 1t o;er to the city later for an airport at the original purchase price. At last nights meeting. State Senator Full Ter r. Barnes, Morton C. Treadwar, treasurer of the Horton Mlnurac- turing Co.,, Edward s. lngra ham, president of the F. Ingraham Co.,, J. Ernest Andrew, president of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce and general manager of the NNHllace Harnes Co, Judge William J. Malone, who attained the rank of major in the flying corps during the late World war; Mr. Barnes, edi- tor of the Bristol Press, and Rene TaillOn, who served as a lieutenant in tho Royal Flying corps during the World war, appeared to recom- mend the purchase of the land by the city.
 The site has facilities for run way Of 9,5Oo feet and is located only about one mile from the center of the city. The amount of grading necessary would entail small ex- pcnse, according 10 those who have looked over the land. and tho com- mittee appointed two years ago consisting of Major William J. Malone, Captain Frank Merrill and Lieutenant Rene Taillon has given it's unqualified endorsement to the purchase. The situation is now placed directly in the hands of the voters and in the event the% en- dorse the recommendations of the committee. the transfer of the prop orty will be made some time ia Oc- tobcr.
 Other Petitions
 A petition requesting the accept ance by the city of Collier, Morrls Adeline, Columbus and John avenues as public highways was referred to the street committee.
 A petition for additional street lights at Dorothy and Vincent roads was referred to the lighting com- mittee.
 The city was requested to observe October II as General Casimer I'ulas)ii Memorial Day in a petition signed and presented hy officials of six local Polish societies. Mayor w. Raymond Crumh was authorized by the council to issue a proclamation carrying out the wishes expressed iii the petition.
 To Seek Bids
 Bids for the construction of sew CTS on Emory Court will be solicited prior to the next council meeting on Tuesday, September IT. City Clerk Thomas B. Steele was authorized by the council last evening to advertise for bids.
 Health Officers Report
 The report of Dr. B. B. Robbins, city health officer, showed a total of 37 communicable diseases report cd 10 his department during the month of August The number dur ing the past 31 day period is con- sidcrably less than any previous month during the present year.
 Council Awards Contracts
 The council awarded the contract for a concrete reinforced bridge on Perkins street to Sperry Mastrahat~ tisto The contract for the grading of Hoover avenue and Cedar street vas awarded to Cosmo Nacca. The bids of the two local contractors were the lowest submitted.
 Petition Fire Hydrant
 A petition for a fire hydrant at the corner of Fairfield and LeXiDG- ion streets was referred to the fir" commission with power to act. A petition for additional street lCh-S at th" intersection was referred to the lighting committee.
 Ask For sidewalks
 A petition for sidewalks on Farm ingtOn avenue from Oakland 10 Brook streets was referred to the street committee.
 At the present time, the petition pointed out, children are obliged to walk in the highway to and from school and several accidents have