New Britain herald., 1930-09-13
School Committee Stays Neutral On Christmas Fund Contribution
 By Teachers After Long Debate

in mind. supt. Holmes said the school department would furnish the facilities for a canvass if nec- essary.
 City Congratulated
 Congratulations were extended the school department by Franklin E. Pierce, supervisor of secondary education, for the Senior High new building and for the school exhibit held last winter. He termed the ex- hiblt the most creditable he has observed in his experience.
 This Letter to Supt. Holmes fol- lows:
 "Mr. Stanley H. Holmes,
 ";5upt. of Schools,
 New Britain.
 Dear MT. Holmes:
 "The Central Junior High school. the Nathan Hale Junior High school and the Senior High school are continued on the states ap- proved list for the year 192s30.
 T am sure the City of New Brit ain is to be congratulated on the completion of an excellent up-to- date secondary school plant. l was present at the dedication of the new building and was impressed with the great interest evidenced by the school committee and others who had a part in it's completion. It was also my pleasure to visit the school exhibit in the high school building and I wish to congratulate YOU on the success of that occa- sion. I have never in my experience observed a more creditable or care fully planned exhibit. Such exhlo- it's, I am sure, are educationally valuable in aiding the community in the understanding of what the schools are doing for their children. The good example which you nave set could we'll be initiated Tn other communities in the state.
 Yours truly,
 Franklin E. Pierce
 Supervisor of Secondary
 Education"
 25 New Typewriters
 In a letter to the board, Principal Louis P. slade of the Senior Hlsh school told the members the enroll ment had increased considerably De- cause of unemployment conditions and he felt that every possible ac- commodation should be given the pupils who will be with the school a, short time. He asked the board to provide 25 typewriters for a ne" class. According to MT. Slade shifts will be made SO that no new teach CT will be required until February when he will request the appoint ment of a new teacher, he said.
 The matter was left with the finance committee with power.
 Request Part Time Teacher
 Principal James Ginns of the Junior High school shops requested the board to provide a part time teacher for household arts in his school This was referred to the teachers committee with power.
 A letter from former Art Director Dewey Van Cott was received. He thanked the board for it's coopera- tion and expressed appreciation to others who helped him during his tenure of office in this city. He has accepted a position in Mount Yer non, N. Y.
 A letter received from Principal Herbert D. Welte of the New Brit ain State Normal school asked for professional study allowances for teachers in the three state schools in New Britain. It is the custom to make allowance for professional study during the summer.
 New Teacehrs
 The following new teachers were engaged to fill vacancies resulting from resignations during the sum mer: Katherine L. Bruce, biology, in place of Elton F. Chase. resign ed; Helen V. Hazen, English, 'n place of Mrs. Grace L. Ballou, re- signed, Senior High school; Thomas B. Smith, economics, and Kathleen Flanagan. English, in place of Hills