New Britain herald., 1918-06-11
PLAINVuLE NEWS CATHOLICS FORM
 RED GROSS BRANCH Will Meet Thursday Night at
 Headquarters to Sew STATE GUARD CARNIVAL
Societies Asked to Cooperate in Big EVent-HOuSC- to- House Canvass for Thrift Stamp Subscriptions-Faitc Goes AfShin'

Thrift Stamp Subscriptions-Eaitc
 Goes Afishin'
 A meeting of all of the women of
 the Church of Our Lady of Mercy was
 held last evening at o'clock in the
 church basement. The purpose of the
 meeting was to discuss the question If
 forming a Red Cross branch which
 will represent the Catholic church.
 A resolution was put before the meet
 ing by Helen Brock, a Red Cross
 worker. to call the branch the Catho-
 lie Patriotic Red Cross society. The
 name appealed to all those present and it was adopted. It was also decided
 that the society should meet every Thursday night in the Red Cross
 rooms for work. Mrs. William Cas-
 sidy, of Canal street, was elected
 chairman, and Mrs. H. A. Baum, of
 West Main street. was elected assist
 ant chairman.
 At the meeting plans for participa-
 tion in the State Guard carnival, which will begin next Thursday were dis cussed. It was voted to have booth at the carnival which will bear the name of the church. The following women will have charge of the booth on different nights: First night, Mrs.
 Michael Nolan, Hough street; second
 night Mrs. Peter Prior, Canal street:
 third night Mrs. Fred Callan, East street; Saturday afternoon, Mrs
 Frank Cunningham, Pierce street: Saturday night, Miss Bessie Dyer, of
 Pearl street.
 State Guard Appeal. The local State Guard asks the CO., operation of all of the local societies in the carnival which will begin next Thursday night. Every society should show their patriotism in participating because the carnival will be for a good
 purpose. The proceeds of the carnival will be used to buy Ism o1es' for the boys lover there," and an attempt will
 be made to send each boy a certain amount of money. All societies should
 notify Charles S. Sherman if they wish . to take any part in the carnival. so
 that preparations can be made. The
 various buildings which will he con-
 nected with the carnival will be 'erect- ed next Thursday.
 Randall Arrested.
 Officer Marino arrested Fred Ran dal of Westfield last night for drunk
 enness. The officer found Randall creating a disturbance in the center. Randall will be given a hearing late this afternoon before Justice A. H. Condell
 Caucus Tonight. The annual democratic caucus will be held tonight at s o'clock in Grange hall to elect delegates to the state and congressional conv entions and talk over the question of the town com mittee.
 Grange Notes Plainville Grange has accepted an invita- ation to attend the Neighbours night entertainment at Nevington Grange tonight.
 On Tuesday, June IS. the local Grange will hold it's annual Children's night. It has been decided that the Grange members may bring their chil- dren and grandchildren.
 EaitcS Fishing Trip Fishing seems to be one of the inn portant features among the Plainville sports this year. Yesterday after 1 noon George Faite, one of the local barbers, gathered crowd and all went over to Grannis fishing pond, Those who went were Leo Prior, David Erbc, Thomas Russell, Charles Mccall and James Murphy, of course includ- ing Falte. At the beginning of the afternoon fishing was pretty slow but early in the evening the fish began to bite fast. Fatie got a good bite and was so much interested in the fish that was biting he fell into the lake and the rest of the fishing party had
 to come to his rescue.
 Thrift Canvass. Beginning June 20, a house to house canvass will be made in the interests of the Thrift Campaign and all residents will be asked to sign pledges to contribute to the fund which has been allotted to Plainville 1 Those who sign the pledges will not
 be required to present themselves at
 the town hall for registration in com- pliance with proclamations from the president and the governor Service Flag Dedication. On Sunday June A a service flag bearing 43 stars will be dedicated at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy The following is a complete honor 1 roll of the church up to the present time:
 Army-Natale Belini, Edward Bar rows. Francis Cassidy, Peter Cattucci Albert J. Conlin, Richard Cafferty, Natale Cozsalowngo, William Gun ningham. James Cunningham, Peter Dalna. George Graham, Rosario Le- duc James McNally, Antonio Parise, William Parkinson, John Pettinato, Louis Pcttinato, Thos. Prior Peter. Prior. Dominick Reale, Joseph Susco, Frank Saviano. Peter Skinner. Sa~ .bini Gavanni, Daniel Tedesco, Frank