New Britain herald., 1919-10-30

the Congregational church. has been appointed as one of the state work CTS in the campaign and has already been going about the state addressing cOngreS ga tions iE different cities in the interests of the memo rial fund.
 It is hoped that the people of the Berlin parish will respond to the ap- peals of the Pilgrim Mem oral fund board and do it's share in carrying out the purpose of the drive. Rev. F. l.. Goodwin of Litchfield, will speak next Sunday at the Berlin Congrega- tional church in the interests of the movement.
 Clearing the Streets.
 A gang of men and an auto truck were at work this morning on Berlin street removing the heavy fall Of leaves due to the rain. The leaves become wet and slippery making .trac- ton treachcrous for the heavy trucks continually passing. It is also dlttl- cult for automobiles to make a quick stop as they slide along on the wet lcaVcs.
 To Form Post.
 All the service men of the town have been called to meet this eve ming at o'clock at the town hall to organize a post of the American Legion. It is composed of those who have seen service during the world war and the organization has now become nation wide, posts being formed every day all over the coun- try. All the towns ,~ around have posts in the Legion and It is hoped that this evening will see this town with one. There are nearly two hundred service men in the town and with this number a post with large membership could be started.
 Halloween Tomorrow Night.
 Tomorrow night will be feared by grown ups and enjoyed by the youngsters. Trouble is always brewI ing about the town every Halloween ; and some of it is expected this year. The authorities will be on deck to- morrow night 10 prevent the fun from overstepping it's bounds. D. \. R. Meet in M.ltHctown.
 The D. IA R. chapter of Berlin are attending the state convention in Middletown today. A large number from here left this morning with Mrs, R. M. Griswold regent of the i local chapter.
 East Berlin Items. i Miss Georgianna Kelsey return d ! home yesterday from New Britain . where she has been spending several ! days with Mir. and Mrs. F. F, Steed. i Dr. T. C. Iiodgson and family have ! gone to Canada for a several weeks : stay. He will make an auto tour ! about several Of the Canadian prov 1 nces while away.
 The attendance at the moving pie | ture cnterta inment last evening was 1 disappointing to the society and it is 1 hoped that next week there will he ! more out if the pictures are to con : tinue.
 ! Mrs. F. G. IIazclwood was visiting in 1 town yesterday with her daughter, Mrs. E. " Read.
 A plan is under way to organize a 1 pool tournament here during the Wn- i ter. X ten man tournament will ! probably be organized within the next week, all the games to be played at Athletic hall
 Berlin Briefs. Major Frank l.. Wilcox left Nes'er- 1 day for the west where he will be gone for a time on |, business trip.
 Mrs. NJ. F.. ShumWay and children left today for New York from Where they wifi sail for France on Saturday They intend to make their future home in France.
 w. C. Shepard is about town in a new automobile.
 The lot at the corer of Hudson and Berlin street has been graded and now presents a very pleasing appearance The open cellar has been filled in and the whole corner graded, l. is the