New Britain herald., 1930-09-03

greater number of local men for as signments.
 The contract for the construction of curbs and sidewalks on Pound street was awarded to Sperry Mas trobattisto and Domonick Palmisano, the lowest bidders. Cosmo Vacca was given a contract for the re- placing of cobble gutter and blue stone curbing on Center street wth concrete.
 Mayor Reappoints
 Mayor W. Raymond Crumb, at the council meeting, reappointed Dr. B. B Robbins as health officer for one year beginning October l, when his present term will expire, and reap pointed members of the board of health for two years commencing on the same day. Comprising the board are Dr. Irving R. Vail, who was re- appointed as milk, herd, meat and food inspector for one year, Mrs. H. Wells Taylor Mrs. H. C, Spring and John J. kaicher.
 Councilman Frank W. Dutton was appointed acting mayor for four months starting September l to suc- ceed William A. Hayes, who was date by the mayor.
 The report of Dr. Robbins, show ing that there are 21 cases of con- municable diseases one of meningi- tis in the city. was accepted. The doctor reported that seven persons had been treated for rabies and 400 children of pre-school age had been inoculated against diphtheria during the past month.
 A petition received that Henry MGlvitz be appointed to the police department was referred to the board of police commissioners.
 A claim of several dollars re- ceived from Joseph L. Driscoll, who said that five of his chickens had been killed by some unknown dog, was ordered paid.
 Will settle for Damages
 The council decided to settle claims as submitted by Albert Ratka, $50. and Martin Katz. s15. who wrote that dogs had damaged their properties. The city will be reimburs- ed by the state for moneys spent aft CT a, reappraisal of damages done to cows owned by S. D. Newell, who claims S40o, is made by adjusters.
 Disallowance of a claim made by S, D. Newell that a passway in front of his property on Burlington ave- nue was closed while the highway was being repaired, a period of 50 days, was voted.
 Judge William J Malone of po- lice court reported fines and costs of s7S1S5 received during August.
 Would Hire Extra Men
 To relieve the unemployment sit uation, the council authorized Mayor W. Raymond Crumb to employ men about the city for odd jobs, their salaries to be taken out of the charity department appropriation. This action was taken after the mayor had reported of several cases where men refused to accept charity but would work to earn money for a living.
 The miscellaneous matters com mlttee was given power by the coun- cil to ascertain the cost of extermin- ating mosquitoes in the city A report will be made at the next meeting relative to its findings.
 Another Positive Rabid Case
 Dog Warden Joseph E. Ryan has received from Hartford a report showing that the head of a dog own ed by Rev. Emil F.. Jestinsky. pas tor of the German Lutheran church, Judd street, contained positive rabid infection. It was at first reported that the dog was owned by Rev. Louis P. Bartlewski of St. Stanis- laus's church, but the report was erroneous. Correction of the error was made today when the report was received.
 George Rao, 10, son of MT. and Mrs. John Rao of 116 Union street. was badly bitten on his left arpl by police dog yesterday in the rear of his home. The mother of the young ster said that the boy motioned to strike the canine when it suddenly snapped back and bit him. Four stitches were taken in the wound by Dr. Raoul A. Siliciano. After investi- gation, Dog Warden Ryan ordered the owners of the animal to keep 1t leashed.
 Warranty Deeds Filed
 Warranty deeds filed at the cfice