New Britain herald., 1921-09-08
PZAMVHLE NEWS
OFFICE ISSOUGHT BY MANY Several Already Have Received
 Application Blanks
 DOUBLE. WEDDING SOON


 Machines Being Moved From New
 Haven Plant to Local Standard Steel
 .Conpany-ManyA Attend Dollar Day
 in New Britain-Items.
 It is already evident, that. when
 the examinations are received for the
 position of postmaster here there will
 be a tight squeeze as there are more in. the. race this term than there has ir the; race this term than there have
 been approximately seven local prom inent men who applied for appIica-
 lions to fill out. Those who have called at the office for blanks and
 who will undoubtedly enter the race are: Peter J. Prior, James J. Gra- ham, Charles w. Hird, George Ewing
 ton, Frank Thompson, Gordon Hart son and James Usher.
 Practically all of these men. with the exception of MT. Usher, hold local positions and many have served in town offices. MT. Prior is the present postmaster and has served in that ca pacity for eight years. During his two terms, MT. Prior has brought the local office to high point of eff ciency and has aided it materially in reaching its second class position which it now holds. He was also instrumental in securing the present rev quarters on Whiting street hav- ing it moved. from the old Newton block on West Main street where it had been decidedly cramped Mr. Prior had always taken a keen kin- terest in his work and that of the town as we'll. His knowledge of the conditions of the local office stands him in we'll with the examinations and the prospects for his re-appointment look good.
 James J. Graham is at present as- sistant postmaster. He. has served as such for the past five years and is we'll acquainted with the opera tions of the office. When MT. Gra- ham first entered the position he acted as sub-clerk for a period of 1 six months. His rapid rise followed until he attained the position he now holds. His friends are confident | of his reaching a high average in the | examination and he has been given | the assurance of support by many To- l cal prominent men.
 George Byington, proprietor of By l ington's drug store, served as judge | of probate for several terms and acted | in the office faithfully. He did not l enter the race last election for pro- bate judge and was succeeded by | Merritt O.. Ryder who holds that I office now. MT. Byington is an inter ested party in local affairs and will | make a good postmaster. f~. "> ~@ Charles W. -Hird. town treasurer, l Is one of Plainville's best known grocery men. He had been in the grocery business for the past 13 years or more having sold his interests re- gently to two local young men. MT. Hird has been town treasurer for some time.
 Gordon Hartson. another applicant, | i5 employed asa mail carrier at the off1ce. He has served in that ca pacity since the service has been in s, alled and is we'll versed in the ways of the office.
 Frank Thompson, owner of the Central garage on Whiting street, is also a town office holder. MT. Thomp- son is fire warden and takes an in terest in the doings of the town.
 James Usher. son of Town Clerk Robert c. Usher. is not at present an pctual resident of Plainyille. MT Usher lives in. Newark, N. J.. and is employed by a New Britain concern. He does not hold any local office and
  | local position.
 There are more applications avail able at the post office. The eXamina- ton blanks must be sent in to the United States Civil Service commission 1t Washington, D. C., not later than h27. The position is pure y one relying on education and bus ness abilities and is non-political. A clause in the blank reads to the ef- feet that persons over 65 years of ire are not eligible and persons not being an actual resident in the deliv- ! sry of the post office. are not eligible l or the position, but must be an in labitant of the town for the past two ,ears prior to the appointment date. |
 Double Wedding Planned
 double wedding will take place at he Church of Our Lady of Mercy ;ome time next week. A definite date t las not been set by the parties. The wedding will also be unusual as two brothers will marry two sisters. The | ouples are Patsy Mattioli and Pedro t fattioli, sons of Mir. and Mrs. Samuel r dattioii of Red Stone Hill. and Car F nella Iannini and Viola Iannini, daughters of Mrs. Concetta Iannini, .lso of Red Stone Hill. Rev. John E. F Fay pastor of the church, will per W orm the ceremony.
 Moving Machinery
 Operations have already commenced h n moving the machinery of the II, tandard Steel and eBarings Go. at ,ew Haven. to the local plant. Several machines have arrived and are being q nstalled. The work is being done by m automobile trucks and it will be but a,
 short time when all the New Haven machinery will be. seen at the Plain rI,i !, tn | he Plainville residents as it will un- n oubtedly mean some work for those ut of employment. Several local men ave secured positions at the factory. d .lthough the officials are not hiring Vi elp directly, nor intend to take on n arge force, some of the old hands rho worked there before the closing,