New Britain herald., 1920-08-24
HOUSING SITUATION
 BECOMING NORMAL
New Homes Being Built Aid Greatly in Reducing Problem
FESTIVAL PLANS COMPLETED
Salesman Urges Selectmen to Buy New Voting Machine-Triangle Laundry to be Sold c. A. R. Con- yention-ItemS,

Laundry to be Sold c. A. R. Con-
 ycntion-Items.
 Step by step the housing problem in Plainville is beginning to take on a favorable appearance. A short time ago, the housing situation had reach ed a serious point, but with constant erection of houses every day and peo- pie of the town realizing the necessity of more quarters for the increasing population, spare rooms have been made over and turned into places for boarders. With the number of families and laborers coming into town to seek employment, several of the local fac tories have been building houses and arranging for places to live. One local enterprising factory has a man whose duty it is to interview people regard ing the accommodation of their en- ployes. This system has met with con- siderable success. Tenement owners now call at the factory office notify ing them that they have a room that can be used and notices are placed in the factory. Anybody desiring to &C., cept the offer for quarters can do so by calling at the place mentioned. This has helped greatly in overcom- ing the recent shortage for room.
 The Standard Steel and Bearings Inc. have placed more than 800 of their employees and their families in living quarters within short time. Rents from SIS a month and up, to meet the requirements of the tenants, have been secured. Several of their employees from Bristol, New Britain and surrounding cities and towns have notified them of their wish to make Plainville their future home and live there permanently if rents can be found suitable to their needs. Plain vile is growing in population every day. The Trumbull Electric Mfg. Co. has undertaken to build number of new homes and fully AZ or more are at present beng constructed in the eastern vicinity of the town The new street, Linden street, is fast building up and with houses completed there, relief is looked for on the rent ques- tion. The Plainville Business and Inl- provement Association has aided con- siderably in settling the housing de- mand and the committee on the Pub lie Utilities submit monthly reports regarding the situation.
 PIainviIle's Voting Machines
 Selectman William J. Johnson was yesterday by an agent from Jamestown, N. Y, in an en- deavor to sell the town a new voting machine. With the possibility of the women being granted the privilege of voting, the new machine will be a necessity, according 10 the salesman. However, Selectman Johnson did not deem it advisable to have the added expense to the town in buying an ex- tra machine. considering the fact that Plainville now possesses two. These machines are all that is needed for the voting population at the present time. They can take care of 1,200, taking 500 on each machine. There being only 500 in all that are eligible voters in the town, they are easily taken care of. When asked to give an estimate of about how many women would be eligible to vote should it come to pass. Selectman Johnson laughed heartily and said 'Too many"
 Festival Tomorrow.
 The local women's Relief Corps row afternoon at the home of Mrs. F. F. White at the corner of Broad and Whiting streets. The sale will be
 
 The proceeds of the sale will be given to the Relief Corps Home in Crom- we'll. A large attendance is antici- pated. as all other festivals previous to this, have met with great sue cess.
 To Buy Laundry.
 Although nothing definite has been settled, as yet, several persons from I,, l hau hpnn Triangle laundry on Whiting street with prospects in view of purchasing ii. The present owners, William Coats and Lynn Hamm. have been it successfully for the past several months. The laundry has large trade and is we'll situated in the business center of the town.
 To Attend c. \. R. Convention.
 The veterans of the Grand Army have received notices of the annual and G. A. R. encampment that is to be held in Indianapolis this year. Letters of information with the train schedule and railway lines to take are enclosed. A special rate of one cent a mile has been given the veterans. A few have announced their intention of going. Mrs. George Hickock, wife of George E. Hickock of S7 East Main street, will probably attend. Mrs Hickock has relatives in and lived there for more than IS years. The Encampment will be held on Septembe 19 to the 25th.
 Scout Meeting Tonight.
 The local Boy Scouts will hold their regular meeting this evening at the Scout headquarters. Plans for