New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-25

war zone on the other side. In his
travels he has touched nearly every
port in the Atlantic and has been to
Porto Rico and other United States
possessions several times.
II think I will stay at home for
while as it sure seems good to get
back to Plainville," Robert said when
asked if he had intentions of re-en-
listing in the navy. "If I do enlist
it will be in the army" he added.
Norton Offers Services.
A. A. Macleod, chairman of the
general committee of the town of
Plalnville is in receipt of a letter from
G. Fl. Norton, who is former Plain
vile resident and now located at
Worcester, Mass. In the letter Mr.
Norton offers his services gratis to the
town or other towns or cities in the
vicinity as a speaker in behalf of the
Liberty Loan. AS Plainville has al
ready held rally day and oversub-
scrlbed its maximum allotment a
speaker is not necessary. It may be
possible that Mr.. Norton will be asked
to appear in New Britain tomorrow
to give short talks at the various fac
tories in the Hardware City.
Campaign to End Saturday.
The Federal Bank at Boston this
morning wired A. A. Macleod that the
time limit on tho Liberty Loan Cam
paign had been extended Instead Of
bringing the campaign to an end this
afternoon the subscription books will
close Saturday night at midnight
Members of the general committee
will continue their efforts undated
until the campaign is brought to q
close.
More Names On Honor Roll.
AS result of the final appeal to
townspeople to send in the names of
their sons or kinsmen who, have en-
listed in any branch of the military
the following names have been handed
to S. S. Gwillim, in charge of the COM
pilation of the honor roll: Samuel Der
by. Elburn Moore, Albert Goodell,
William Bartlett, Herbert Nelson, Har-
ry j. Fisher, James Miner
The list will be completed by the
end of the week and placed on the
war bulletin board at the postoffice.
Town Committee Meets.
At a meeting of the local commit
tee Of the Connecticut Council of De-
Tense held last evening at the home Of
Stanley s. Gwillim on Hough street,
plans were made to provide comforts
for local young men who are doing
their bit Postmaster Peter Prior,
Rev. E. c. Gillette and Judge A. H.
Condell were appointed a committee
which will act as link between tho
wearers of the khaki and the public.
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Other matters relating to the work
of the town committee Of the State
Council of Defense were discussed.
Plainville Briefs.
| Miss Rena LeVasseur has resumed
| her position at the Plainville Baking
! company after a months. illness.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Duane Daniels OF
Broad street are receiving congratula-
| tons on the birth of a son.
Tomorrow being teachers visiting
day, the grammar school will be
closed.
| Mrs. Rose Russell and Mrs. James
! J. Murphy have returned from a visi
at New Haven with Mrs. Catherine
| Cameron.
| masquerade will be given in the
Town Hall. October 81, by the Eagles
! of New Britain.
| The w. C. T. U. will meet for work
at tho home of Mrs Ella Cowles or
! tomorrow afternoon at 8 o'clock
There will be a special meeting OF
the F. of A. club October 25. It is
| desired that all members be present
; For small cost you can have your
| property protected from fire. In
! sure with Ryders Insurance Agency
! Plainville, Conn.-advt.