New Britain herald., 1920-07-02
HOSPITAL FUND IS
 NEARING ITS GOAL
Town of PlainVille Has Raised
 S2,55O of S3,OOO Quota
FACTORY CONTRIBUTES $500

Standard Stecl and Bearings Company
 Makes Generous Donation-Union
 Memorial Service Is Held by I. O.
 Subscriptions for the St. Francis ex- tension fund drive have reached at total Of S2. $50 to the present day, and promises to climb to the allotted quota of s3.000 by tomorrow, those in charge say. Today, however, marks the end Of the drive, which had been extended from Monday. The Standard Steel and Bearings CO. has donated $500. while the Bristol Man ufacturing company has. as yet. made no decision as to the subscription for that plant. although it is expected that they will by tomorrow. Chair man A. 4. Mcleod will receive dona- tiuns ali the Plainville Trust company from any persons who desire to con- tribute.
 Business Men Meet.
 At a meeting of the Plainville Bus mess and Improvement association last evening. several matters of inn portance to the town were brought up. The condition of the roadway on IsdSt Mdin SlIG1lt ailAA ls bI- tween the trolley tracks, was again discussed. with the result that the public utilities committee will bring th9 matter before the State Highway commissioners. Various other needs were made known. A committee was appointed to arrange a clambake for the business men.
 Memorial Services Held.
 The Odd Fellows and the Martha Rebekah lodge observed memorial services at odd Fellows hall last even- ing with an appropriate program. The Rebekah quartet rendered solos and remarks were made by the past grands and masters of the organiza- tions. Refreshments were served and the presentation of cut glass cream CT and sugar bowl set to MT and Mrs. Clarence Burdette Curtiss took place The gift was from the lodges. as n wedding present Mrs. Curtiss was Miss Anna Thompson of Broad street before her marriage.
 Post Office Hours.
 Monday being a holiday the local post office will be open for a half day only, from in the morning until 12 o'clock. noon. The registry window, war saving stamps and thrif: stamp windows will be open from 7:3o h. delivery is cancellcn while the town delivery will he in the morning only
 Tndcrgocs Operation.
 Charles F. Conlon. local real estate man. is recuperating from a recent operation on his nose, performed by Dr. Dwyer of Hartford a few days ago.
 Ball Games Sunday.
 At Woodford's field the Aces will clash with the fast team of the New ington X. C. Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. with Moreno and Foran as the battery. The Aces will journey to Hartford Monday afternoon and cross bats with the Echoes of that place.
 The Plainville A. C. has as yet ar ranged no game for Sunday.
 Patriotic Service Sunday.
 At the Plainville NJ F.. church Sun day evening a patriotic service will be held with illustrated slides and songs. Rev. James M. Trenmer will speak on The World Democracy and the famous Drake's ode of the American Flag" will be recited. "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" will be sung
 Dogs Nuisance.
 Constable Phillip Moreno has brought to the attention of the people of Plainville owning dogs. the fact that they must be tied up or subject to fine. The dogs are causing a nui- sance around the town Of late and action must he taken on the matter.
 Brief Items
 Sport hats for the shore. Golden blum Millinery Co.-advt.
 July Victor records. C. L.. Pierce X CO. 246 Main St, opposite monu- ment.-advt.
 Charles Fl Norton has purcb,Sad the property on East Main street that had formerly been the Kalisch Coal company yard.
 Martha Rebekah lodge on Monday evening.
 Ribbon sport hats. s2.ss up. Col denblum Millinery Co-advt.
 Mrs. Jennle Johnson. formerly of this town, is visiting friends here. Mrs. Johnson lives in Bridgeport
 Ribbon tams, s2.25. Goldenblum Millinery Co.-advt.
 Joseph Keefe has moved from over the post office to the new Neri block
 The infant son or Rev. and Mrs. Howard Benedict of Wallingford who died Wednesday. was buried yester- day. Rev Bell of New Haven ofli- ciated.
 Thomas Royce has moved from the Toran house on Whiting street to the Morgan house on Park street.
 Georgette hats. $4.o5. Goldenblum Millinery Co.
 Navy blue taffeta hats. Golden hlum Millinery Co.-advt.
 If you want quality seed, plant Rackliffe's bulk seeds.-Advt. STUDENTS: Make your summer pay. -fI@&- I,,1E- (