New Britain herald., 1919-06-02
PLAINVuLE NEWS RESIGNS POSITION AS SUPERINTENDENT Edgar BenIey Sewers Connections
 With Bristol Mig. Co. HELD POSITION 25 YEARS
Stores Will Close Wednesday After noon During Summer Months Engagement AnnounCcd-SDcciaI Town Meeting Tomorrow Night

Town Meeting Tomorrow Night
 After 23 years of service with the concern, Il of which were spent in the capacity of superintendent, II. Edgar Bentley severed his connec- tiOns with the local plant of the Bristol Manufacturing company on Saturday evening to retire to private life. His decision to retire came some time ago but he was persuaded to wait until June 1.
 MT. Bentleys career has been that of the poor boy who made good by persistent efforts and constant at tention to business. When he started work 23 vars ago this month he went in the factory IS common 1abOrer. He showed ability from the start. He was transferred from department to department and learned the business thoroughly from start to finish. The company has always been the pro- ducer of underwear and knit goods and the markets for such materials being good have helped the local concern.
 The hard work of Mir. Bentley was rewarded in October 1905 when the officials of the company notified of his appointment to the superintendency. Since that time he has given most careful attention to the interests of the local plant and it has grown and prOspered accordingly. Under his leadership the business has increased and several additions have been made to the factory buildings.
 The plant became a sort of muni- cipal bcnefting place and became the headquarters for the fire alarm SyS- tenn which was installed by the Plain vile Fire Department some years ago. He also kept up the old custom of having the nine o'Clck bell rung in the evening, and that alone has be- como the. most fayorite thought of the factory as the townspeople wait for it's tOlling each evening. Mr. Bentley as an official was most capable and as an employer was also well liked During his many years in charge he gave employment to several hundred local people. He was of a kind disposition and used his help accordingly. During that period the officials have never hear of complaint against him.
 His successor at the local plant has not been appointed. With the recent resignation of Mr. Stanton as assist ant superintendent, there are two vacancies to fill.
 Stores to Close Wednesdays.
 The stores of the town will close at 12:30 o'clock on Wednesday and will follow out that schedule for the re- mainder of the month of June and during July and August. For years of h every day and almost every night in the week, besides being open holiday mornings, etc. Of late, however, a sort of unity has been established be- tween the leading merchants and they have decided upon regulation hours as well as half-holidays and hours for various holidays throughout the year Thus the storekeepers and their em- ployes are allowed a certain amount of time off, as well as union men who work every day in the factories
 Last year was the first time the halliday closing was tried It proved a success anf Wednesday afternoon proved the best afternoon for the time off; ,hence the decision for like clos ing time this year.
 Luncheon to Bride Elect
 Miss Bessie Dyer gave a luncheon Saturday evening at her home on Pearl street in honor of Miss Helen A. Prior, of South Washingtoni street. Miss Dyer proved a most delightful hostess and her guests spent a pleas ant evening. Miss Prior, in whose honor the luncheon was given, is the youngest daughter of Thomas G. Prior and is to become the bride of James Heffernan, of Bristol on June IS.
 Engagement Announced.
 Mrs. Alice Beebe, of Bristol, gave a party Friday night to 16 young friends of her daughter, Miss Gladys w