New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-30

been working hard, and has received
Il corporars stripes, He enlisted in
the 3SOth Aero Squadron. He says
that he is waiting his chance to so
Over and beat the Huns.
Home Garden Meeting.
Last evening at 7:45 o'clock the
first garden meeting of Plainyille was
held in the Congregational church..
Charles Norton, Henry Trumbuil and
H. l.. Mills were the speakers.
The chief speaker of the evening
was Mr.. Norton who owns the land
on South Washington street loaned
to- the public for the last two years.
MI. Norton said that at the present
time everyone should cooperate with
the government in winning the war.
II is probable that the war may last
q long time and if it does, Mr. Nor
ton said that the army and the navy
would need every ounce of food that
they could get. Mr.. Norton said that
last year some of the best farmers
Of the country gave up farms be-
cause help was 50 scarce and because
OF high wages factories were paying
their employees. The farmer thought
that he might just as we'll get a little
Of the good wages and decided to
give up farming and when the, win
ter came the people found that they
were short of supplies. Mr.. Norton
said that it was his aim when pur-
chasing the land to interest the
Plainville people in farming and if
possible to have something produced
which would put Plainville on the
honor roll for having done it's bit. Mr..
Norton said that he would pillow the
VIII nj womb
fertilizer which would produce
good garden.
The second speaker of the meet
ing was Henry Trumbull, who ex
planned the layout of the land. He
said that $50 plots Of land had been
laid out and that map giving the
lavouts Of the land and the names of
the different parties would be placed
at the old slaughter house. Mr..
7Frum bull said that he hoped the diff
fcrcnt parties would take notice of
the map Mr.. Trumbull told about
the great necessity Of planting and
EXPLAINED the way the garden should
DO cared for.
Mr.. Mills, supervisor of the Plain
Vile schools, said that all children
from the age Of 10 upward will he
expected to do their bit for Uncle
Sam Cards were distributed among
those present in hopes of securing the
aid of the children. Mr.. Mills said
that the children would be asked to
plant corn and potatoes and would
also be asked to care for pigs, sheep,
poultry and indulge in home econom-
icS Mr. Mills said that no applica-
lions would be accepted without the
SIGNATURE of the parent or guardian.
There was very large attendance
at the meeting and by the talk about
town a good harvest is looked for.
At the end of the meeting pamphlets
we're distributed concerning the way
in which the seed should be planted
and how it should be taken care Of.
At the meeting different items from
the agricultural college were read to
the planters.
HcaIcy Fined So.
Charles Healcy was given hear
ing before Justice A. II. Condcll late
Yesterday afternoon. Healey was
charged with drunkenness and was
fined 50 and costs.
Liberty Loan.
Tho plainvillc Liberty Loan has not
stopped growing. Sunday night the
loan clock hands pointed at $4,000.
but on Monday the hands were at
100000. The committee reports
that it will make drive for $4,000.
which will double Plainville's quota
IF PlainviIe doubles it's quota it will
have the honor of having a blue star
on the Honor Flag which flies on the
fagpole at Central square
Draftee Leave.