New Britain herald., 1919-12-29
Will Be Made at Special Town
 Meeting Tonight
WEDDED 50 YEARS
MT and Mrs. Charles F. Goodhue Ob- serve Anniversary Several Un- Other Interesting Items

home. A large numb of friends and relatives called to offer their good wishes and congratulations.
 The couple were married in Union vile on December 27, 1869 and re- moved to this town three years later. MT. Goodhue has been employed at the Eaton Bros. grain and feed mill for the past 45 years He is still working steadily, driving for the com Dany. ..
 MT. Goodhue is a veteran member of Sequassen lodge, No. 74 I. o. o. F. and is a past noble grand of the or der MT. Goodhue is a past noble grand in Martha Rebekah lodge, I. o. o. F. Both are active in town and lodge affairs.
 seouassen and Martha Rebekah lodges will hold a reception for the couple this evening at which a large number of relatives and friends of the couple will be present
 Important Meeting Tonight
 It is said that the town meeting to- night will be marked by the largest attendance in some years. The meet ing has been called to act on the pe- tltion of the school teachers for a special appropriation of about $4OOO to cover an increase in salary of S2O0 which the teachers have demanded in addition to the amounts of their sal aries as stipulated in the contracts signed before the opening of the school year The meeting will be at tended by the most prominent mer- chants and manufacturers and it is reported that the faction most inter ested in the matter nam ely the fNV NVryr0 >l1 1ry1,1 to the local schools, will attend in force in an endeavor to see that the instructors receive the salaries they demand. The popular opinion is that the teachers demands will be granted although it is certain that there will be opposition raised by minority of the taxpayers.
 Advertised Letters.
 Letters are advertised as uncalled for at the post office for the following persons: John Foley, R. l.. Mclean and Frank McGuiness.
 Judd Secures Divorce
 Harry w. Judd of this town has been granted a divorce from Eva Judd of Bridgeport, in the superior court in Hartford by Judge Keeler. They were married in Bridgeport on September 4, 1912. It was alleged that Mrs. Judd left for her home in Thorndyke, Mass and that her hus- band ascertained that she never went there. She is said to have deserted him on October 15, 1915, and the plaintiff stated that she was frequently seen in the com pany of a Polish young man in Bridgeport.
 Accident in Center
 A minor automobile accident oc- cured this morning near the dummy traffic cop in Central Square when a motor truck owned by the Salvation Army was struck by a machine round- ing the traffic sentinel on the wrong side. The machine slSidded and struck the truck 8 glancing blow. The only damage resulting was two bent mud guards.
 Altar Society Elects.
 The Ladies' Altar society of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy held a meeting yesterday and the following officers were elected for the coming year: President, Miss Nellie Cassidy; ice-president Mrs. William Gal lagher; secretary, Miss Mary Rooney; treasurer, Mrs. Michael Rooney. Ar engagements were made for a supper to be held shortly before the Lenten season.
 The society was active socially dur ing the past year and realized about $500 from entertainment and dances. This sum was turned over to Rev. John E. Fay, pastor of the church. The children of Mary Sodality was scheduled to elect officers but the election was postponed until a later date
 Stores Not Idle. A man was heard to comment this morning on the prediction made some time ago that with the coming of no license and prohibition the stores oc- cupied by saloons would be idle. Upon , investigation it is found that this prophecy was not founded upon fact. There were five saloons in Plainville ; in the days when John Barleycorn was in his prime and they have all been converted into stores
 The place formerly occupied by , James J. Murphy in the Russell build ing is now a clothing store. The old John J. Missett place in the Hotel Clarendon building is now a candy store. A pool room occupies the building where Thomas Russell for merly owned 8, saloon. The cafe con- nected with the Colonial is now a, part , of the rooming house. Charles F. Me Call still keeps his place open and | dispenses soft drinks
 :! To Attend Degree Ceremony.
 Members of Court General Lawton, Foresters of America, will attend the degree working to be held by Court Friendly of New Britain tomorrow evening. The local court Is making a drive for new members.
 f Brief Items. Henry Bryant is reported to De har- 1 vesting 10 inch ice at his pond in Scott Swamp district