New Britain herald., 1919-06-17

hoped that the many people who come from out of town will be able to re- main till the following day for the welcome home celebration.
 Nearly Ready For Welcome.
 The general committee having in charge the arrangements for the big welcome home celebration for the soldiers, sailors and marines of this town here next Wdnesday met last evening and the sub- committees made their reports. From the reports at the meeting it is seen that the plans have matured rapidly and the well come will be the best the town can giNe.
 Residents will be pleased to know that the energetic committee has been so fortunate as to have made com plete arrangements with the com mander of the aviation field at Mineola, l.. j.. to have two aero planes fly to this town on that date and give exhibitions of army aerial stunts for the residents It will be the first time that any planes have made this town a stopping place and their antics will be watched with in terest. Aeroplanes have flown over the town many times now but only one aighted here. Captain John H. Trumhull and Aviator Hugh Rock we'll coming from New Haven to town by plane only tc have the machine smashed in landing. It can be stated almost automatically that the army planes will use the field north of Captain Trumbull's house on Pennington avenue. That field was used by the other plane and is con- sidered the best in town. It is re- ported that army officers have been here and pronounced the field Q. K for landing purposes.
 The program calls for the aero plane maneuvers from l to 7 D. m, The parade will last from to 3:30 and will be over mile and half in length. It will probably be the other item of interest besides the aeroplanes. A band concert will be given on the military field on Pierce street from 3:30 until 1 o'clock by the Phlharm onic band of New Rri- tain. The reception to the soldiers will follow after which they will en- joy "eats" savoring in no way of army or navy chow. The program nounced and it is not definitely known that there will be any e;e- ming program.
 Governor Holcomb and Major Fu1keley and staff will be in att tendance. The governor has stated that he will not make an address here but it is probabl that he will be persuaded to change his mind He will also present the souvenir pros grams to the service men with their names engraved in gold.
 Clcan-Tp Campaign
 Tomorrow ends the annual spring cleanup held in this town every year and from the amount of rubbish col lccted by the town teams today it would appear that the town will be spotlcss by tomorrow night
 The town teams were in the eastern section of the town all day today and worked until late in the afternoon gathering the rubbish from in front of the houses. People desiring that barrels should be left should make an effffOrt to be present when the team stops in front of their house as the driver isn't aware Of their desires. The mon today reported all kinds of collections but noticed that the people have responded to tho request not to leave ashes to be taken away
 The teams will cover the western section of tho town tomorrow and if necessary will complete the cleanup on Thursday.
 Congregational Notes.
 On Flag Day a beautiful silk United States flag was presented to the church by Charles II. Norton of Worcester and this town. The flag is of heavy silk with embroidered stars and gold silk fringe. It is mounted on d 0 foot pole and standard sur mounted by a solid brass eagle with a seven and one-haf inch spread. The flag was unfurled at the morning service in the church Saturday and the announcement of the gift was made by the pastor
 The Ladies' Benevolent society will meet for work in the parlors Wed- ncsday afternoon. A business meet ing will be held at o'clock. A picnic supper will follow the afternOOns work. The midveck meeting will be held tomorrow evening instead of Thursday evening at 80 with the topic as Things That Remain
 UcfTcrnan--PIaor NuptiaIs.
 A wedding Qf unusual interest will take place tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock in the Church of Our Lady of Mercy when Miss Helen Audrey Prior, youngest daughter of Thomas c. Prior of South Washington street. and James Edward Heffernan of Bristol will he united in marriage. The ceremony will be performed by Rev. James Kane of Danbury, cousin of the bride. A solemn nup- -