New Britain herald., 1919-10-29
SHORTAGE OF HELP HITS BRISTOL MFG. Every Department of Mill Needs
 More Employes WOMAN AUT0IST IN CRASH
Collidcs With Spcnccr'S FOrd-No News Here On Red Cross Roll Call SchOO1S-BricfS

The local plant Of the Bristol Man ufacturing company is handicapped in production by an acute shortage of help. George Bartlett, manager of the plant said this morning that in every department of he mill, the need Of more operatives is being felt keenly. The principal shortage is of girls, as the plant has always em- ploNed large mum Der of female hands in the manufacture Of Enlt un- derwcar. The company is adVertis- ing in surrounding towns for girls promising steady work and good WaEcs
 Mr. Bartlett said that the increase in trolley fares would undoubtedly have a perceptible effect on the mill, as a large percentage of the opera lives live in Bristol, New Britain and Sout thington. He said that the com pany would probably follow the eN- ample of other manufacturers Tn thls section and assume part of the in creased burden of expense.
 Although no official announcemen ent has been made by the Trumbull Flee trC Manufacturing company as to it's intentions in this matter, some of the employees who live in New Brialn have spread the story that the com pany will help the employees to meet the increased expense of Cariares, by the issue of the metal discs or tOk- ems" which will be used in the pay ment of the initial fare Of six cents
 Minor Accident.
 An automobile bearing a Now York license and driven by d woman, col lidcd with d Ford car driven by Frederick Spencer of the PlainNlllG Hardware company in Central square yesterday afternoon. The woman be- came confused when she approached the center and instead of going around the right side of the "dum- my" traffic cop, sWervcd 10 the lett, striking Mr. Spenccrs machine which was on the right The only damage done was to the tool case on the running board of the small car.
 Halloween Observance.
 Present indications are that Hal lowcen will be observed as usual ill this town. The East Mountain Social club, composed of young people from the Mountain View section will hold a social and dance in the Grange hall this evening. Halloween costumes will be in order and a pleasant evening IS anticipated. The reports of the ticket sale indicates d capacity crowd. Nu merous parties have been planned for tomorrow and Friday evenings. As us- ual, Young America will observe the season in d more bOisterous way. Many residents have discovered that some one of kindly and generous disposition has favored them by cleaning up their gardens, taking cabbaSes, squash and Ot her Vegeta bleS which were left on the ground when the crops were gath cred. This spirit of generosity CD IS attributed to the younger boys of tho town. In addition to these prepara- tions, it is whispered that much an cient and cvil-smelling hen fruit is secrcted in safe hiding places, intend- ed for use on Halloween night. This should be sufficient warning 10 resi- dents to beware of the CelebratOrs.
 Mrs. Bessie Hodge.
 The funeral of Mrs Bessie Hodge was held vest erdaN afternoon at 2:3O ocloc< at the home of her daught CT, Mrs. Edith MorwaN Of 34 Washington