New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 5, 1923, Page 7

’ Drow with econo SOME COST SALE SAVINGS ON GLOVES TWO-CLABP STYLE IN FRENCH KID, overseam sewn, with choice of black with self or white stiteh- ing, or of white with self or black stitching, Alse brown, gray and tan, quality, priced to you now at ., STRAP WRIST GLOVES - Plaue sewn, with two-tone em- broldered backs, The colors are grey. brown, tan, mode, beaver, white and black, Gloves th: were $3.98, Our Cost Price, .20, ¢ WARM LINED GLOVES, CAPE and MOCHA, with wool or fur lining. Regular $3.98 grade for $3.19 At women's Glove Dept, in alsle C on main floor, palr, The $5.50 kind, $4.50, The " feo. TWO-CLASP GLOVES, Plque kid, “Trefousse” make, In @l colors with two-tone embroid. ored backs, also white and black, Gloves of our regular $3.25 value, Cost Bale Price, $2.70 pair, $5.08 for $4.98, DAMASK. TOWELS, CRASHES BATIN DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS, circular designs, size ¢8x08 inch $3.85. The 60x8C-Inch $1.65 each, 68x104-inch for $5.85. Nap- kins to match, 22-inch, priced $4.85 dozen, These are all pure linen, TABLE DAMASK, mercerized cotton, 43¢, 69¢c, 65¢ to 00c yand. Union Dice Damask, $1.10 yard, yard, All lipen Dico Damask, for $2.19 Bleached Satin Damask, 70-inch, all linen, $1.85 yard, PURE LINEN TABLE NAPKINS, 18x18-inch, good grade satin damask, $3.00 dozen; 20-Inch size, $4.00, Berlin News ARRANGE SCHEDUL OF SOCIAL EVENTS - Meeting of Worthington Com- munity Gouncil Held Last Evening F.OP A, INSTALL OFFICERS Admit Associate Members munity Association—Heating Plants Repaired in Worthington and Hub- bard Schools—Other Items, The next few months are to be busy ones in Berlin, according fo the sched- ule of social activities arranged by the community council of thé Worthing- ton Fire district at a meeting in the Community house last ¢vening. A lecture by Professor Spaulding of Trinity college has been planned for this month, The date will be an- nounced in the near fature. Profes- sor Stanley Galpin is in charge of ar- rangements for the lecture, There is also to he a community card party this moath, according to the schedule, Mrs. Pardon C. Rickey is making this event. | Next month a play reading will be held and the works of both modern and ancient playwvrights will be dis- cussed. Mrs. Robert Deming heads the committee in charge. Also on the pragram for next month is a musicale, pans for which are be- ing made by Nrs. S. A. Fiske, Pro- fessor Galpin and Mrs. H. H. Damon. The annual dress ball of the asso- ciation is to take place the latter part of Mureh. The association's president, I"rel 8. T'roup, expects this affair to be the biggest of its kind ever carried out in Berlin. The ball last year whs successful, but all in charge are confident that the dance this year vill be even more suc- cessful. Other eyents scheduled for the next few months are the annual member- ship drive and social to be held in April, Miss Helen Rohm being chair- man of the affairs. In May the Ber- Iin schools field day will take place, B. R. Showalter being in charge. The strawberry festival in June, the com- munity pienic in July and the tennis finals and peach festival in August are other affairs which are to he de- veloped by various members of the organization. Several associate members of the asseciation were admitted last evening. Asspciate members are those living outside the boungaries of the Worth- i1gton fire district. The new members gre: R. O. Clark, Harold Clark, Rep- rsentative Arthur Benson and A, A, f'orth and E, W. Mildrum, all of East to Com- urrangements for erlin, and W, R, Moore, who lives on he turnpike ncsth of Worthington Ridge. The officers of the assoclation for this year are Fred 8. Troup, president; Frank L. Wilcox, vice-president; Le- Jpnd, W. Gwatkin, secretary, and Par- . Rickey, treasurer. members of the eommunity MF“ are Frank 1. Wilcox, Pardon C. lickey, Leland W. Gwatkin, C. jofdman, Miss Rohm, Fred 8. Troup, Mi{ Edith 8mith, Rev. Samuel A. Fife, Chase Coale, George Dodd, M; R. Carter and Mrs. Robert Dem- in/ Repair Heating System ihe heating systems of the Worth- ifton and Hubbard secheols have n repaired, aceording to a report eived this morning. The system at the Worthington thool was badly in need of repair nd several sections of it blew up a feek before the ‘hristmas vacatign, making it neces- jary for the children to lose much beginning of the! valuable time from their studies. The boiler has now been completely over- nauled and has been giving good serv- fce gince the heginning of school. The system at the Kensington school was also, recently overhauled, considerable trouble having been ex- perienced on account of its poor con- dition, Foresters Install Officers One of the big events of the year in the local lodge of Foresters was held last evening at the organization's hall in Kensington. Officers for the coming year were installed with the customgry ceremonies. About 40 members of the society were present and this'was thought to be a good at- tendance, considering the condition of roads and the difficulties of traveling. Roads Still Unsatisfactory It was noticed this morning that roads about Berlin and Kensington are still In unsatisfactory condition, due to the recent snow storm. The road between Kensington and Berlin street is extremely rough. Comments regarding the condition of this road were heard this morning. Cars with- out chains on the wheels were in dan. ger of skidding into a fence. The Berlin turnpike, however, was somewhat better and traveling on this road was casier. No accidents were reported in Berlin. < Several automo- biles were stalled in the deep snow and it was necessary for service cars to come to their ald before they could get out of the drifts, ‘Whist Club Meots The Home Whist club, made up of Kensington people, spent an enjoyable evening Wednesday at the home of I, E. Williams. The first prizes were won by H. B. Cooley and Mrs. Har- old Upson and the consolation prizes were won by Mr. and Mrs. Miltor FEmery. The next meeting of t\e club will take place at the home ol Mr. and Mrs. Milton Emery, January 24, Notes of Interest Mrs, T. C. Hodgson, who recentiy suffered a painful injury when she fell on an fey sidewalk and broke her arm, is getting along comfortably. The standing committee of the Ber- lin Congregational church and the committee of the Worthington Eccle- siastieal soclety will meet this eve- ning at the home of Rev. 8. A. Fiske. The local lodge of Boy Scouts wiil hold its regular weekly meeting this ‘ evening, | Miss Helen Roberts of New York city is visiting Superintendent of Schools and Mrs, B. R. Showalter jover the New Year season. East Berlin Items. The local members of the Boy Scouts will attend a meeting of their troop in Berlin this evening. Philip Nase of Middletown has been + visiting at his home on Wilcox avenue, The library will be open this even. ing from 7:30 to 9:30 for the ex- change of hooks, The local members of Boiton-Kasica Post, American Legion, will attend a meeting at Kensington next Tuesday evening, which will be ” the annual meeting and election of officers. Mr, H. E. Bailey has returned to East Berlin after spending the past two days as the guest of relatives in Meriden, Walter Root has returned to his home on Main street after gpending the past week in New York city. Miss Mabelle Barnes had the mis- fortune to fall while on her way to school Wednesday, spraining her wrist. On account of the inclemency of the weather the installation of officers of the Modern Woodmen which was to have been held last evening, was postponed until the next meeting, which will be held Thursday evening, January 18. R. O. Clark attached a plow to his truck and cleared the roads of the town after the heavy snow storm. THE HERALD The A-B-C Paper with the A-B-C Want Ads opping @enter: Our Great Cost Salein Full Swing—YourYearly Chance for Bargains That are Way Out of the Ordinary For years this Annual January Merchandising event has brought to our patrons thelr chanee to get, but few restrictions, anything they wanted, my should take advantage of the special bargains it brings, The opporunity comes NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, JA Plainville News | HOUSING QUESTION. STILL UNSETTLED No Action Taken on Situation at Chamber of Commerce Meeting OTHER MATTERS DISCUSSED Two Injured In Automobile (‘l‘l-h-—-‘ Episcopal Parish Guild Holds An. | nual Meeting=—nehool ‘ neral—Plainville Driefs, The local Chamber of (‘mnnu-ru! at its regular meeting last «mnuc.} voted to lay the housing question on the table until such a time as the! officials of the Standard Bteel and | Bearings Co, would have their pla: ready for execution, No action was | taken on the recommendation of the | housing committee presented at the | last meeting held on Deeember 321, and the committee was discharged last night with a vote of thanks, A letter was read by Becretary Caf- ferty from A, H, Rockwell stating that the reason that no one from the factory was present at the speclal meeting was because the plans which the officials qf the factory were for- mulating were not complete, It stat- ed that there were somé items In the plans which needed deep considera- tlon and mntioned sewage, gas and school facilities, It stated that they hoped to have some definite plans | ready early in January. Mr. Ca ferty's reply to Mr. Rockwell was then read and it stated that the mat- ter was to come up for discussion at last night's meeting. It is supposed that the plans are still unfinished, and as again last| night there was no one present from the factory, the matter was tabled | indefinitely. The question of the collection of garbage and the conplllnn of the gut. | ters and crosswalks In the town since the recent snow storm were discussed, and the matters were referred to the public utilitles committee of the chamber for action. Jive new names were added to the list of members at last night's session, their applications being favorably voted on. Injured in Crash, A crash between a Hudson sedan owned and driven by Willis J. Man- ning of Whiting street, this town, and a Buiek sedan, owned and driven by | Raymond C. Arncld of Bristol, re- gulted in painful injuries to each driver yesterday afternoon. According to reports of the accl- dent, Mr. Manning was driving towards’ Plainville on the New Brit- ain road when he went to turn out for a car which was stalled in the | road in front of him. As he did, the | Bristol car came along and, owing to | the slippery condition of the road, neither car was able to stop. Mr. Manning's car was badly damaged, the fender, front wheel and radiator being practically demolished, and the The funeral of M. J. Moran was | Bristol car having the fender and ra- held from his home on Center street | ajator smashed. ‘ yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. It Mr. Arnold received a severe gash was found Inadvisable to hold it as on his face and he was taken to the scheduled, yesterday morning and at|New Britain General hospital for first it was thought to postpone it |(rentment. Mr. Manning was shaken untll today. Iowever, arrangements up considerably and for a time it was yere made to hold it yesterday. In | thought that he had internal injuries. terment was in St. Thomas' cemetery. .‘ He was able to be up and around to- V, v , and was at his place of Henry Norton, age 89 years, of day, however, and ¥ p! Liberty street, died at his home yes- business as usual 4L Annual Meeting. terday after a long and lingering 111- The annual meeting of the Episco- ness. He wag very woll known fin W al Parish Guild was held yesterday | this town, having lived here most of | - | s life. He of | afternoon and the following officers his life. He 18 survived by a daugh- afi ' L ter, Mi were elected for the ensuing = year: » Mrs. Kirkland Peck and a wver ; George No f " | Presi Mrs. Brainard; vice-presi- & rton of this town. Th egident, Mrs. Brainard p funeral was held this afternoon at o dent, Mrs. Turner; secretary, Mrs. i cter; treasurer, Mrs, Hoerle, and o'clock from his heme and burial was Dexter; 1 in Oak Hill cemetery, a8 | jelegates to the Parish Council, Mrs. Brainard and Mrs, Hoerle. Meetings will be held at 3 o'clock in the aftfrnoon on the first Thurs- day of each month and at 7:30 o'clock in the evening on the third Thursday. Business will be trans- acted every other meeting beginning | at the evening meeting in January | and continuing on to the afternoon meeting in Iebruary. The other meetings will be devoted to the work which the guild is carrying on. Episcopal Notes. Notese=us i n and everyone with Every dept. In the store, Gloves of a $2,00 $1.29 YBACMO" WARHABLE CAPE Strap wrist Gloves, with choioe of beaver, groy, brown, tan, mode and black, Those ho purchase get wonderful value, regular 88,50 kind, at Cost Sale Price, but $2.70, HANDKERCHIEFS PLAIN LINEN for women, 10¢ or $1.15 dozen; were 15¢ cach, Others that were 19, now 15¢ or $1.75 dozen, Regu- lar 26c grade, 19¢ or $2 dozen, The 36c kind 25¢ $2.90 dozen, EMBROIDERED Handker- chiefs reduced from 25¢ to 1fc, from 35¢ to 26¢ each, The 50c grade for 35¢ or 8 for $1.00, FOR 30c each we offer fine embroidered linen Handker- chlefs that were 75c and $1.00, or TN NEWS Spceulation has been rife in town during the past few weeks over the probable successor to John .J. Moran, present postmaster, whos rm ex- pires next August and the ran whose name is being most prominently men- tioned for the pjace is John McGrath, the well known insurance collector, Mr. McGrath has been a tireless work- €r for the repubilcan party in this town and is deserving of the position should his name be recommended for it. He is popular around town and his appointment would be received {uvorably in all quarters. Mrs. Napoleon Renfret of Main street, was pleasantly surprised at her Lome Wednesday evening by a party | of friends who gathered in her honor. The evening was spent in playing games, vocal and instrumental num- bers. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs, Andrew Blanchette, Mr. and Mrs, Charles Blanchette, Mr. and Ernest Maynard, Miss Rose Ren- I'I‘Pf(,' Henry Renfret and S8amuei Gay- nord. tion to lof the Danlel Shanahan was injured while at work in a local factory Wednesday afternoon, Feast of Epiphany in the Episcopal | Miss Chureh of Our Saviour and Hol Communion will be administered at| 10 o'clock in the morning. |of the School Notes. | | place. There was a general mix-up yester- | Mrs. day over the blowing of the “no | school” whistle and many parents and pupils do not understand them al- though no changes in the agreed sig- nals have been made by the school board, Principal Orrin L. Judd announces that there will be sessions in the pub- lic schools every school day. When 0 a serious storm, similar to l‘I;a‘( to:‘ esterday, occurs, both the risto Clty ]tems :§|flz. Co. and the Trumbull Electric whistles will blow at 8 o'clock in the Golng to buy a Player Plano? See | morning or shortly after. This means our window first. C. L. Plerce & Co. |that there wiil be no morning session i (4 lof school. If the weather is severe, A meeting of the clalms committee | the whisties will again blow at 11:30 of the common council will be held |o'clock in the morning for no after- next Thuraday evening to act on sev- | noon session. If the whisties do not cral claims resulting from fails on icy [mow, it will be understood that there sidewalks, | will be sessions. Clearance —advt, The City Hall commission will meet | this afternoon to discuss the man- | agement of the municipal comfort | station which, by action of the mn,,{! mon council, has been placed under this board. | Meet me at Schmarr’s for dinner.— advt. | New Britain Review, W. B A, of | the Maccabees, will hold a meetin, invi Eagles’ hall this evening, ® In} PI&II‘IV!“G, Mo o | Drum Corps dance, Sat. Tabs' hull.‘ Adm. 40c with tax,—Advt. The Lady Turners will hold a Miss Mae Hart has taken a posi- | tion in the office of Peck, Stow & Wilcox Co. 1 John Simpson is confined to his | home on Eden Place with an attack | of the grip. | Norton. Princ i | theater Miss Mary Grogan of Cheshire, the guest of Mr. and Mrs, McGee of North Main street. isy William Coogan | This pi classie. conduct sale at Rothfeder's. | Swamp | ington. sald by The t charged FRIDAY, JAN. 5TH manship and finish. COLUMBIA R R e T O S e L X S e TSR] 1If the people of the town will listen for these signals {n the future, it will weliminate much confusion and distrac- | the principal and the teachers because Tomorrow*will be celebrated as the | phone calls they receive, | street, teacher in the sixth grade, 18 confined to her home with an attack of Broad street, is substituting in her s substituting in grade one for Mrs, lot 20 pupils |afternoon after school to see Jackie | very educational to the | the local school who are studying the The funeral of Julius | held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the | home of his daughter, Mrs. Waiter Benstead Scott Swamp district. Ward, pastor of the Plainville Bap Itist chureh. {cemetery, Southington. The funeral of Mrs. Joseph A. Fa- gan was held at 9 o'clock this morn- |ing from from St. Burial was in St Hartford. town en December UARY 5, 1028, Your Opportunity To Own a GENUINE Grafonola 00000, SO Sy (AT \ Lol Only Balance Weekly R med 06055y A new shipment to meet the L demand for this popular Colum- bia. The Supply is Limited. Order yours now. 40 REDUCED IN PRICE YOU SAVE This beautiful Grafonola has all the newest Columbia features. Perfect tone, work- January A .Columbia masterpiece. Columbia guaranteed. REMEMBER — $1 Sends It Home Money-Saving Specials All phonographs taken in exchange for new Grafonolas and Consoles are reduced for Clearance, $140 GRANBY Now $125 GRANBY $125 COLUMBIA Now ... $200 CONSOLE $90 $130 COLUMBIA ggg §175 ggiv:‘;morj oW ..$150 .. 875 $95 138 Main Street OKEH the members of the school, number of unnecessary tele- Bartha Steward of Broad grip. Mrs. Pearl Smith, also E. M. Preble of New Rritain ipal Orrin L. Judd and a party attended the Palace in New Britain Wedesday “Oliver Twist."” found to be children of in Dickens' cture has been Julius Clark Clark was Unionville Road in the Services were G. of od at the home hy Rev. J. Burial was in Oak Hill Mrs. Joseph A. Fagan her home in the Scott district, and at 10 o'clock Patrick’s church in Farm- A requiem high mass was Rev. Ernest Wilson, pastar. Patrick's cemetery, Trial This Afternoon rial of 8. M. Welis of Bristal, with reckless driving in this will be held Christmas and farewell party tonight. | This meeting will be the last as the organization is to disband. Gulbransen Player Pianos, Morans'. ~—advt. The New Rritain Medical associa- | tion will hold its annual meeting »nd’ banquet at the Shuttle Meadow c'ub ! on Wednesday evening, January 10. Officers will be elected and reports recelved, “Say It While Dancing” GALA FOX TROT PRIZE NIGHT Better Prizes Than Ever Miss Nellie Perondine and other hostesses in the town court this afternoon bhe- fore Justice Merritt O. Ryder. The | state's case will be presented by | I'rosecutor 8. 8. Gwillim ! The Plainville Flood | “It might have been comedy to some folks™” at the local passenger station of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad yesterday aft- (Continued on Page Iwenly-Two), LATEST HITS ON k VOCALION '‘BANNER TRIANGLE RECORDS For Quick Returns Use Herald Classified Advis, EVERETT TRUE WHAT'S THE GXCITSMGNT DoWwn THE 3TReEYT, JONGS T X 366 A CRowd ; DOWN THERS. DRIVERS WAS INTOXLCATED, ! WERE BADLY SMASHED, MAN AND THRESE CHILDRSA WERE SEVERSLY INJURG D, — ~— AND THE STEWEDI oW v DRIVER. WAS BADLY | AL TN°$YT\;$°~ BUNGED LUP AND THEY MM THERE §