New Britain herald., 1930-02-06

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 Gives Reasons for school
 Within the past few weeks. ever since the action by the school board regarding the proposed school on the Emerson property and the unanmus Emerson property and the unanimous approval of this plan by the board of finance. the town has been the scene of much agitation and q great deal or talk regarding the pros and cons of the school proposition. It Is known that several interested parties have made a house-to house can NaSS in an attempt to obtain an idea Of the opinion among residents. The town is being split into fac tons-thoso wishing the erection Of a new school house on the Emerson property and those desiring merely an addition to the present grammar school and d subsequent shifting Of all junior high grades to out-or-toWn schools.
 ''l ttiI il NlNlI SuplIIli ltu lO tIlt Herald by the superintendent Of schools, Miss Mary Grisw old. today the school departments reason for faVorlng q new school arc given. The statement follows;
 The proposition to be placed soon before the voters concerning the erection of q school on the Elm erson site furnishes food for thought in that certain advantages are Of fcred:
 Tt proposes site which is prac- ucally part of our grammar schoo! grounds because of it's proximity.
 Tt disposcs of the great objee- tions which seemed to be on many lips last February that the distance of the filling site was too great fo" many students and that it's approach was over impossible roads.
 Tt conscVcs the present play- ground space which is none too large for the 327 children who are now in the primary and intcrmcdl- ate grades.
 Tt aggregates little children who need protection from the rough play of older boys and girls
 Tt likewise groups toGcthcr those of higher grades who are developing interests ot Il very different charac- ter from any in their previous school experience.
 Tt makes possible an economy D: administration in that one principal may be the executive head ot two buildings.
 Tt furnishes a fairly ample space for field athletics, This should en- courage and assist the several groups in this town who arc devot- ing time and energy in dcv eloping finer grade of sportsmanship among our young people.
 It gives to more taxpayers (through it's very central location) l tangible expression of the thought hat money invested in the present and future welfare of children is an investment in better citi2enry."
 Father and Son Banquet
 The fathers and sons of Berlin will meet on Friday evening. Fcbru- ary 2l, in Grange hall on Farming ton road, in their annual banquet and gcttogethcr sponsored by the Berlin troop of Boy Scouts. There will be entertainment by members of the troop as well as talks by some of those present.
 This affair is an annual obscrv- ance among the fathers and son of Berlin and in the past has been largely attended by both the boys Of the town and the fathers. Boys who do not bring their fathers are asked 10 invite some other older man. During the evening the min strcl show, which has been given in New Britain, will be offered. The boys have been practicing and re- hcarsine and plan to surprise then parents. \ speaker will be obtained for the evening.
 Big Ed" Walsh Town Visitor
 Big Ed' Walsh, American league scout, was d visitor in town ycster- day afternoon and evening. when he spent several hours at the home of W. W. Pagan of kensington. dis former activities indulgcd in by the two old cronics.
 Big Ed" heard that his old friend