New Britain herald., 1919-07-24

ufacturing are being Investigated. What this New York concern manu- factures or what line of work would be undertaken here by them if they bought the place has not been stated, but one thing is certain and that is if the place suits them they will buy This statement is authentic being giV- cn by Major Frank l.. Wilcox Rll- mors of the sale of the property have been prevalent during the past year stating all sorts of projects to be un- dertaken but they were mostly the imagination of fertile mind.
 A real live concern would develop East Berlin and put her back to her former status. It is hoped that the present Interest will matcrialize into something worth while.
 Kcnsineton Boy Returns.
 Earl Lewis, one of kensington's most popular boys, returned home yesterday from active service with the navy He has made a phenomenal rise in the ranks, leaving the service with the rank of ensign. Mr. Lewis enlisted May Il. 1917. at New Haven in the United States Naval Reserve as an electrician, third class rad dio. He was ordered to active duty June 9, 1917. and reported at Columbia Uni- i versity, New York, for training in the first radio class organized there. On August 10. 1917. after completing his course at Colum bia, he was ordered to the C. $. $. "Wasp'. He received a fatng as electrician, second class ra- dio, on this ship in January, 1918. In 1 September in recognition of his eA- l ceptional ability. he was commissioned ensign. Early in November he was 1 transferred from the Wasp" to the L. $. $. Maine. where he was given 1 duty radio officer.
 { Early in May in 1919. Ensign Lewis was ordered to the flagship of the commander American patrol dctach- nfent, tho L. s. $. "Dolphin," and was made communication aid to the com mander American patrol detachm ent, 1 Admiral F. \. Anderson. MT. Lewis 1 has been serving in the latter capacity 1 until his release from active duty, July 21, 1919.
 Ensign Lewis is the son of Prescott i tor and Mrs. Charles F. Lewis.
 East Berlin Items .The Cody place which was re- ported sold recently, has been bought by Victor Benson.
 It is reported that there are several options on propert% about town. If it is so there will be some important sales shortly.
 Mrs. Charles Hart was visiting in MiddletoWn yesterday.
 The plans for the inEta ton dance Friday night have been complethd. i About 30 couple from here and sIr rounding towns will be present. i, The T. s. F. ice cream social which was scheduled for last evening has been postponed until next week We'd nesday.
 Louis Westcott spent yesterday in New Britain on business. ,4
 Miss Harriet Hubbard of Middle town was calling on Missy Virginia Root yesterday.
 MT. Edmund Thain of Middletown was in town calling on Walter Root. H. C. Adams of Little Falls, N. J., a former resident of, this town was here on business yesterday. Miss Dorothy Armstrong of Middle town is visiting at the" home of MT and Mrs. Edson Maine.
 i. Amos Case and family are enter taining friends from out of town, MT. and Mrs. A McFarlane have returned to Bridgeport after visiting with relatives in town.
 Charles w. Jones returned to Mil Iford yesterday after spending few days with relatives in town
 St Gabriels Episcopal church picnic will be held this Saturday al LThompson's Grove.
 The Woodmen hold their regular