The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-22


 l.. R. Kaiser, James rruelovs, and Eugene F. Torrence. the board of slectmen, have issu4d a call for a special town meeting, to be held at the Paramount ,theater on Tues- day, March 5, at 815 p. m., for the following purposes:
 Il. To vote upon the question of esta blishing a board of finance in the town of Thomaston, pursuant to the statute laws of the state of Connecticut. 4>:
 2. To take action upon the pur- chase by the town of Thomaston of the so-called Langford property located on High street. if deemed best, and to appropriate money for the same.
 Also to transact any other@busi- ness proper to. come before the meeting. %rs
 The hpecial town meeting will follow the adjourned meeting, acc cording to information received. At the adjourned meeting the mort important business will be the lay. ing of q tax on the list of 1885. The current rate is 25 mills. It is believed that First Selectman b. R. Kaiser will recommend that the present rate be maintained. At the annual town meeting last Oc- tober, however, there was con- siderable discussion as to whether or not the town could successfully operate on the present tax rate: Popular sentiment here. Is against any increase. Plenty of firc- works is promised when the tax rate question comes up :'F
 Some Prro and Con
 The first business of the special meeting will be to vote on the question of the establishment Of board of finance. Proponents be- iieve that a board here would be Q great aid to money-savfng and point. to, the success of neighborinS towns where boards have been es-. tablished. Those opposed are or the opinion <, that gthe taxpayer would lose his voice in the matter of governing town finances; that tine board, Tn an effort to; econ omize, would be too drastic In lts expense cutting. ,;.' %s Hackers of the board. 2 however maintain that the taxpayer Will have a better opportunity than ever to present his views before a meet. ing of this group. They say that, whereas one may be reluctant to speak before q large assemblage at a town meeting, lie could 5e more at ease in comforting with a small group. Just how the town stands on the question generally h knot known. .> Option In Effect
 Action will be taken on the pur- chase of the Langford property on High street. A previous town ad- ministration had a verbal option of this property which is still in ef- feet, Purchase for school uSe was considered at one. time. The land has q frontage of about 100 feet on High street, and adjOins the Langford residence. It connects the property now owned by the town on Sanford avenue which was bought for school purposes and ta known as the high school athletic field. l@ =. z,
 Party Committee Meeting The committee in charge of the card party of the democratic town committee, which will be held in the Knights of Colunibsu home or February 27, will meet with Mrs Bea Galway ut her hoem on Bristol street Monday night at 8 o'clock. Reservations for tables may be made with any member of the committee.
 Hopes for Consular Service
 Donald B. Eddy, education ad- visor of Camp Roberts. CCCl has resigned his position and has gone to Washington, D. C.. where he plans to enter. the American con- sular service. Mir Eddy came to the 175th Co, some months ago and has fine record there.s Whil. there is keen competition for ap- pointment to the consular service 1t is believed that M Eddy will | be among the first in line. He Is q graduate of Cornell university and has studied abroad. The 176th Co regrets the loss of It's populaf educational advisor but is pleased to hear of his opportunity to enter consular activities. Mir Eddy has made many friends outside of the camp. a@
 He will be succeeded by Samuel Thornton of Mapchester as Camp Roberts educational advisor.
 Attend District Meeting
 Arthur Kelley of Clifford R. French post, commander of the sixth district, American Legion, presided at the district meeting ifl the Torrington armory Wednesday, night of the Legion and auxilii- ary. Those attending from Thom. aston were: Thomas Byers, com mander Of Clifford R. French post Arthur Kelley; sixth district com mander; William ' Proffitt. sixth district adtvtant; Harry. Saunders Mrs Charles Hufford, MT and Mrp Robert Cummings, MT and Mre Herbert Trucioye, Wr and. Mrs Pc ter K6ops. Mir and Mrs sheldon KOops..
 socIai Club session
 About 70 atetnded q meeting oi the Scot tish. Social club n Pythiai hafi xVAdnAadav evening ;. vfiNr