Putnam patriot., 1930-05-15
Gathering In Odd Fellows Hall Urged to Keep Party In
 Power High School Orchestra Plsys.-Rs- treatments Served

 
 The Republican fall campaign for this county was opened Wednesday afternoon by the Windham County Republican Womens Association, sponsored by the Putnam unit
 The meeting. which was we'll at tended by representative men and wo- men of the town and county was held in Odd Fellows hall The high school orchestra. with only two weeks re- hearsinr did itself proud in numerous selections played under the leadership and training of Prof. Nelson L.. Frink, who nlso gave so'o, playing his own piano accompaniment Of "The Whist ling Coon. He also gave an eNhibi- tion initiating bird calls and echoes which was most entertaining.
 Mrs. Rich Chairman
 The meeting was presided over by Mrs. Villa F Rich. chairman of the local unit. who introduced each speak CT. The first being a real Republican greeting by Mayor Charles A. Richard, who was happy Co see SO many men in the audience working in the spirit of cooperation with the women who have identified themselves SO efficiently in party work
 He was followed by Hon. Luther M. Keith, who reviewed the position Con- neeticut held in national politics. His account of the establishment of Wind ham county some two hundred years ago. its progress and achievement, largely through the splendid and eeo- nomical policies of Republican leaders help. has brought the county Co a fore most position.
 On Organization
 Miss B. 4. Lester, vice chairman of the Republican Town Committee of Bridgeport, spoke on "Organiza- tion." The same problems m both niaees. here and there being the same. She stressed the point that the work CTS of the party had plenty Co do be- tween now and September. and not he leo certain that organization only, was going to win this fall Every man and woman who loves his town and state has a civic duty Co perform in seeing that the right leaders, who will work for the welfare of the peo- pie. are put in office. Miss Lester was very pleasing. and her criticism appre- ciated.
 II was said of Miss Byrne. vice chairman Of the state Central Com mittee. hy Lieutenant Governor Rogers. that when she spoke Il was always keynote speech. Miss Byrne, restated her position as being a partisan It was only through the party. working with and for Il, that results are obtained. To her mind tHeFe is no such word as -partls- an.n One must be either Tor or against.
 Party must bc given soul, and that soul s loyalty of the men and women of the party. Sine hoped Put nam would again take her place m the council of the state and remain loyal
 Lieutenant Governor
 Lieutenant Governor Rogers pre- axed his remarks by reminiscing the frst ten years of his term m legis- ature when he was with Luther M. Keith and how they both worked in same committees and even now both are on the State Board of Education. Mir Rogers spoke on the finances of the state. particularly as applied Co education with it's branches of ele- mentary schools. high schools, trade schools, night schools. Americaniza- tion schools, teachers training schools, etc.
 Statistics were given of the num- ber of various schools and teachers. An interesting account of how part of the fund which goes toward the expense of carrying on was acquired. In l79b Connecticut received sl,EOo,- GOO in her western grant in Ohio, dur ine the I85 years t345 millions in interest has been reserved, which re- served for education.
 In 1928 the income from this fund took care of all expense for education in Connecticut. but with increased numbers of pupils attending our school. increased expense in maintain ance. the average today is twenty-nlne cents per pupil Putnam's town de- posit fund Is S4,3f734 which be- ongs here. In 1886 the war debt was paid and S734 900 suprplus was divided among the l69 towns.
 In 1g3A-36 it is expected our debt will have been paid With the policy of Governor Trumbull "to pay as we gon this can be accomplished by keeping the party in power whose aim is to minimize taxation to the lowest degree of efficiency.
 Serve Refreshments
 Al the close of the speaking refresh ments of sandwiches, maearoons, tea or punCN was served by the commit tee. Mrs Ada Labby Bibeault, chair man.
 The entire meeting was a success in point of attendance and enthus- insm
 This thought from Mr Roraback, chairman of the State Central Com mittee was conveyed by Miss Byrne: Winning this election is your job and mle. Can't we work toeether?"
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