New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 20, 1929, Page 5

KIWANIANS ASK FOOLISH QUESTIONS —_— Today was “Foolish Question Pay” at the Kiwanis club meeting. The outstanding stunt of the meet- ing consisted of a seriea of ques- tions and answers on subjects se- lected by the individuals. Each per- son present was given & paper upon which to write five questions. These were turned over to someone else to write the answera S8ome of the lquemtions were serious, as were a few answers. The greatest difficulty seemed to be the inability of the members to read each other's handwriting. Publicity seemed to bother some of the members. Quite a few asked, “How can we get on the front page of the newspapers? “Why can't we get more publicity?” was asked sev- eral times. One questien msked, *“Why not start a movement to promote the le of salacious magazines?” The nswer was, “Referred to Maupas- sant and Balzac.” Several questions referred to the Lions' club campaign against objec- tionable literature. “What do you [know about the magazine war?" lwas one. The answer was, “I didn't know there was a war.” Another question was, “Do you read Hot The reply was, “No, I eat “Are civic clubs justified?” one question. The answer “Yes, but not without front [publicity like the Lions club.” “Why docs the Lions club express urprise over Snappy Stories?” was question. “To make the Lion oar” was the answer. Henry Gardiner was mentioned. 'What do you think of the Gardiner ase?”" one question asked. The re- ply was, “I do my own hoeing, I hever hired a gardener.” A toy telephone was presented to f'rank E. Rackliffe in recognition of his having been present at every neeting for two years. The gift was iccepted on behalf of Mr. Rackliffe by J. M. Ward, who delivered a les speech lauding the merits of Rackliffe oil. The attendance prize was award- d through the game of “Bingo" to ‘al Clezynski. T. V. Clark, chair- an of the agricultural committee, nnounced that the annual driv ainst tent caterpillars would star March 1. JPPOSES BUILDERS DEPUTY SELECTION Babloisky Says Contractors Shouid Not Select Inspector The projected appointment of K. . Johnson as deputy building ine pector on the endorscment of the w Britain Master Builders’ asso- iation, has provoked considerable fiscussion in municipal circles, and brought Councilman Samuel Sa- blotsky to the office of Mayor Pa- Dnessa today in vehement protest. The sixth ward councilman made t plain that he ts not driving against ohnson, personally, since he does ot know the man, but he regards h: principle as wrong. Selection by he contractors of the man who is o pass on their work, is compared by him to the picking by banks of hose who will serve as bank ex- miners, or cllowing a laborer to clect his foreman. It will be a dif~ ficult matter for any man selected by the builders’ association to reject he work of those to whom he owes is employment, the councilman rgued during the course of a half hour's discussion with Mayor Pa- was Was, page mayor defended the associa- ica in its right to make a sugges- fon, but assured that final action is in the hands of the building conissioners, Johnson is one of three heing ntioned for the place. The others Jdward J. Hennessy and Ed- ard Kiessewotter, but it is under- ktood that Johnson is practically p- ared of the appointment unless he present alignment of comamis- ioncrs is altered hefore the board [mieets, tomorrow night, to make the election. Johnson and Kiessewetter are re- publicans, while Hennessy is a dem- jocrat of long standing and member of the party's town committee. He s a former inspector. Three of the commissioners—Charles Klett, Eu. gene J. Dyson and Joseph Wratach- ko—are republicans. The others, Wiltred Duu and Chairman Thomas H. 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Hall < 887 Corbin avenue is observing her $lst birth- day anriversary today by entertain. h.g’ a group of her “girl friends” women from Plainville whom she has known for approximately three quarters of a century. Mrs. Hall recelved many gifts, cards, flowers and congratulations today. TRY 70 0UST MARKET —_— Owners of Main Street Block Brings Action to Get Posscasion of Butch- er Store and Grocery, A summary process writ was serv- | ed today on the New Britain Mar- ket on Main street by Henry Schu- pack and others through Judge Ber- nard F. Gaffney. The plaintifts claim non-payment of rent on February 1. According to the papers the terms of the lease were for a period of five years and the rental $300 per month. The lease was signed April 1, 1925. The market was forced into invol- untary bankruptcy recently and a claim of fraudulent transfer of the business was made in the allegation in the complaint. Constable Frank E. Clynes made the service. WILL TELL OF HUNTING TRIP J. F. Lamb will speak to & gath- ering of several hundred foremen at a “Foremen's Night” in the Y. M. C. A, tomorrow, He will tell about his trip to Alaska, hunting kodiak bears, The talk will be illustrated with motion pictures, M. 8. Coe, president of the indus- trial council, will preside. There will be entertainment by *Cid and Cy, the Musical Hicks. 0. OF A, THEATER PARTY ‘The Past Matrons and Past Pa- trons' association of T.aurel court, 0. of A, attended a theater party at the Strand last evening. They were ‘accompanied by the president and vice president of the association, Mrs. Julia Norton and John Dixon. After the show a social was held at the home of Past Pafron Amy Beach. Flowers wére presented by the Past Patron, Fred Crandall, Mixs Barbara Surtaski is spending a few wee§s with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Surtaski of 36 Whiting street. She was a dancer in Vincent Youmans' musical revue which played a year in New York city and then toured the western states, closing its season in Dallas, Texas. » NEW BRrrAIN DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1929, E. W, CHRIST SITS: ON SENATE DAIS Acts as Presiding Oficer During mmmt Session (Special to the Herald) Hartford, Feb. 20, It fell to the lot of 8enator Ernest W. Christ of New Britain, to be in the chair at the stormiest yession of the scnate this year, today at the State Capitol in Hartford. Lieut, Gov. Ernest E. Rogers and President Pro Tem. Roy C. Wilcox ot Meriden, were b8th absent and it became neceasary to bestow the honor of presiding on the senator from the sixth district. Voting was at all times on strict party lines, and at no time during the session was Senator Christ's opinion on a “yea and nay” vote questioned, although arguments at all times appeared. Republican Leader Peasley was ammered at by Scnator Conroy of Hartford, during discussion of Con- roy's bill to increase tax exemption from $1,000 to $2,000 for ex-serv- icemen, but the acting chairman ex- ercised no effort to stifie debate. The bill was defeated, 15 to 14, Senator Christ not being required to vote. A hearing on senate bill 199, in- troduced by Senator Christ, will take place tomorrow at 1:30 o'clock be- fore the committea on incorpora- tions. This bill is to relieve cor- porators of the New Britain General hospital from paying an annual fee | of $1. Senator Robert J. 8mith of Man- chester, chairman of the Hartford county delegation in the assembly, today announced appointment of a committee to consider thé nced for A new county home. On the com- mittee are Miss Marjorie Cheney, Mras, Corinne Alsop, Senator Christ,| and Represcntative Howard Alcorn. PAONESSA AND MERIAN DENY JOHNSON CLAIM (Continued from First Iage) the case can only react to his dis- advantage.” If Mr. Johnson is a victim of a poor system, he was, nevertheless, a vital factor in it and must share in its merits or demerits, Engineer Merian declares in his statement, which follows: “Referring to a portion of George H. Johnson's letter addressed to the board of public works: “‘It is not an unknown fact that | the office of the board of public ance to carry 8n the vast amount of work connected with this depart- ment, and herein lies the source of the existing condition.’ “As T interpret this, Mr. Johnson believes that this condition still exists in the office of the board of public works. FKor this reason 1 comment on his letter. “Unquestionably there is a great deal of work connected with the de- partment, and 1 daresay the year just past kept everyone busy. How- ever, there was never a Jay, to my knowledge, when it became neces- sary to work outside of the pre- |scribed hours, to carry on the rou- tine work. To be sure, an’ extra clerk was put on, but only to bring to date the neglected work of for- mer years. What the office “orce accomplished during the past year needs no comment, for it is a mat- ter of record. “We face the coming fiscal year with a confidence founded upon the experience gained in the year just past. The personnel of the depart. ment is competent and sufficient n number to mcet all. requirements. We have revamped the system of of- fice work in such a manner that there should be plenty of work for all, and a burden to no one. “I regret the unpleasantness of the situation insofar as it concerns Mr, Johnson, but, after all, if he is a victim of a poor em, he was, nevertheless, a vital factor in it and must share in its merits or de- merits.” Denying that sa had called ference during severely reprima existing conditions works department accounts, Johnson, resignation late ernoon. Tt W tendered his r Mayor Paones- into con- and had him for the in the public on uncollected tendered his yesterday aft- accepted last ation late yester- day afternoon. It was accepted last evening by the hoard which voted that it become effective on March 1. During an investigation it was found that about $100.000 and street assesements had been allowed to go uncollected for several years ! and Mr. Johnson's resignation comes as a result of 1his situation for which the mayor blamed Johnso; The hoard named Tho: Grath to fill the posi vacant by Mr, 19 s in sewer F. Mec- ion made Johnson's resignation. Mr. McGrath has been acting as a special clerk in the department and following an investigation discovered the amounts of vncollected assess- ments. It was recommended that his be the same as that paid to Johnson, $2.200 a year. This ary recommendation will come sefore the common council meeting this evening. In his resiznation. ) stated that he did not mayor ‘that yihing v so denied th, ¢ vor, as the latter re- cently ¢ Members of the board said that they had no com- | ment to make on the statements in Johnson ever (€ M | works has lacked suficlent assist-|the resignation. 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Mr. Johnson's resignation rcad|works has lacked sufficient assist- |ing the busy scason and the latter follows: Board of Public Works, “City of New Britain. ‘Mr. George Dobson, chairman: “During the past few months, the uncollected accounts As clerk of the board due the city has been much under of public works 1 note from news- paper publications that the mayor has practically placed the entire re- sponsibility for this condition on me. This responsibility, of course, 1 do not assume, as 1 have worked to the best of my ability and efforts, not to mention putting in considerable ex- tra time. T might add that my duties office hours were over, but have received many telephone calls at home re- 1 have not ob- jected to this as 1 have always been ®lad to be of any service to the pub- question discussion. of have not ceased when the garding city affairs. lie. SQUIBB'S TOOTH PASTE THURSDAY 5S¢ Limit 3 to Customer THURSDAY ....... New Spring styles Sizes 36 to 46 and 48to 4 ....... THURSDAY! 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Further, the mayor ac- cuses me of deceiving him. What object would 1 have in making an untrue statement? 1 certainly did not assure the mayor that ‘every- thing was all right’ Shortly after his inauguration he spoke to me {about the uncollected accounts, at which time 1 told him I would try to do what I could. Unfortunately part of October the special clerk was engaged. “I wish the above statement un-. derstood as it is not my intention to enter into any further controversy. “In view of this ugpleasant situ- ation, 1 feel T cannot continue to serve in the capacity of clerk, and submit herewith my resignation. “Respectfully, igned), “GEORGE H. JOHNSON."” |Counterfeiting Ring Suspects Are Held Hartford, 1eb. 20 (UP)—Three alleged members of a counterfeiting |ring were held in heavy bonds te- day after their capture by U. S. Secret ice Agent W. J. Gilmar- tin. 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