New Britain herald., 1919-08-20
Agita tiOn Over Food Question.


 of the American Hosiery Go. in New Britain.
 Agitation Over Food Question.
 Since the information was given out that there would be no food distribu tiOn from the pOstoffice, a number of residents here have brought up the question as to whether the selectmen of the town should not be requested to make application for an allotment of the surplus food stocks of the gov ernment. Towns no larger than Ber- lin have made application and have been given an allotment. Now that PlainVille has made application to the governor for a portion of the surplus it is felt that the town here should make application through its officials
 A considerable number here had made arrangements to buy from the postoffice, but are now shut off by the new ruling unless the town authorities get busy. It is doubtful whether the town can get as much as was allotted by the postal authorities, but if any reasona ble amount of the surplus stocks can be brought here, the peo- pie will be satisfied. The matter is up to the selectmen.
 Repairing Trolley Equipment.
 The Connecticut Co. working crews were in town this morning repairing the wires which have been thrown out of alignment due to the installation of new poles. The guide wires are being transferred from the old poles to the new ones. A number of the old WoOd- en poles were rOtting so that it was considered advisable to remove them.
 The roadbed near Upson's corner has been completely rebuilt and is now in fine condition. Previously the tracks were slightly spread and were considered dangerous. It is hoped that more of the roadbed will be re- built as the tracks arein bad condition.
 East Berlin Items.
 Wallace Dickinson has returned to town after an extended business trip.
 Mrs B. Derenthal has returned to her home in Springfield after a three weeks stay with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Patrick Holigan.
 John Holigan has gone to Spring. field to spend a short vacation. He returned home from overseas last week after a year in the service.
 Margaret Vance of Middletown was visiting here With her mother, Mrs. Martha Vance,, yesterday. Frank Clark and wife, former resi- dents, were in town yesterday calling upon friends.
 Mrs. G. A. Hubbard and son Ken meth, former residents, were in town today calling upon friends. The G. H. Crozier Co.,, contractors, have hired a number of men here to help in the construction for the new factory. The work will last 8 few months as the factory will be altered inside and out.
 The M. E. church rifle club meets this evening at 8 o'clock at MT. Read $ home on Wilcox avenue. Berlin Briefs Ralph Carter and family have left town for their annual vacation. C. J. Anderson of Marrayatt, Mich, i is visiting in town with Mrs C. Gray. 1 MT. Anderson is connected with a 1 large concern manufacturing machin- 1 cry for brick making and is here on l business for the concern. Herbert Goodrich commenced work 1 on the Rich place this morning. The 1 entire house, which was formerly the l Pardon Hickey hom estead, will be re- 1 modelled throughout.
 Mrs. J. E. Smith has returned from l East Gloucester, Mass where she has l been spending the summer. Harry Vile is enjoying his annual l vacation. He has gone down the l Connecticut in his motor boat and will l remain at the sound for a week. There is a letter at the postoffice for , Miss Alice Claire Hart,