New Britain herald., 1921-05-13
CELEBRATES TENTH
 TEAR AS PRESIDENT
Mrs. Walter OldershaW Rendered
 Party By Benevolent Society.
FISHING CLUB IS ORGANIZED


 Confirmation at Church Sunday
 Other Newsy Items.
 l Mrs Walter Oldershaw, of West l Broad street, was rendered a pIeasa l ant surprise party at her home last 1 evening by the members of the La | dleS Benevolent society of the Con | gregational church. The party was gwen in honor of the completion of ! 10 years service as president of the organization by Mrs. Oldershaw. 1t
 also celebrated the 24th wedding an-
 niversary observance of MT. and Mrs. Oldershaw
 There were 47 guests present. Mrs. Hiram Lowry of West Main street, read a poem written by Miss Anna J. GTannis. It was entitled "Compan- ions." Miss Grannis has written sev- eral poems and hymns. Some of these hymns were sung at the Baptist church services last Sunday evening. Mrs. George l.. Masten, former pres ident of the society. who was unable to attend, sent in an original poetical story in honor of the occasion. Mrs. George Spencer presented Mrs. Oldershaw with a purse of gold of s17.50, in behalf of the members of
 
 evening several pictures were shown of Plymouth, Massachusetts, of the famous Mt. Holyoke college grounds and other places of interest. A buffet lunch was served and a wedding cake, made by Mrs. Ralph Stevenson, sister to Mrs. OlderShaw, decorated the ta- ble. Mrs. Oldershaw displayed her collection of antiques of china, glass ware and furniture. Rep. Hanson Indorses Bill. . Representative Charles Hanson of this town, was instrumental in pass ing the new bill at the legislature a1- lowing persons of 16 years of age, eligible for a motor vehicle drivers license. This bill was. favorab1y re- ported in the senate yesterday by the roads, bridges and rivers committee to reduce the age of securing li- cense from Is years to 16 years. The fee for an operators license has also been increased to $3. Representa- i tive Hanson has been doing excellent work in the legislature having been l member of it for only a short period now This is his first term in the house. {. ...'t
 Fishing Club Here. Plainville will have the distinction of having a fishing club organized | here. Maybe they will catch fish, and maybe they will not. Nevertheless, enthusiastic fishermen are contem- plating on the founding of such an | organization and within a short time | residents will awaken some morning | and find half the population missing and probably adorning the sides of White Oak with line and pole cast into the briny deep. In fact, officers | far bo 1rlh o1 Dr. s. H. Frost has been elected su- perintenent, secretary, treasurer and possibly overseer. A we'll known res- taurant proprietor, Dan Collins, has been nominated president, vice-presi- | dent. assistant secretary and book keeper Other elections are forth coming such as official counter of the fish caught, official man to place worms on the hooks of the ardent fisher boys and one to keep an eye f open for possible "Deteckituffs' in case they impose on private property. Most of the trips will be made in \ automobiles. It is not known how they will return, probably in twos and threes It is rumored that an- other fish market may be established | in the town or at any rate stand i will be opened next to the soldiers | monument Any catch less than 30 | pounds will be thrown back into the
 brook. Each man must bring his own refreshments"
 Ladies' Auxiliary Plans. The members of the Ladies' AuXil- iary to the Brock-Barnes post, Amer | ican Legion, are busy making peoples < to be sold on Decoration Day. Some real poppies from France may be received and placed on the graves | of the ex-service men of this town. The poppies being made are an exact 1 reproduction of the ones grown in | France All funds received from the sale of these flowers will be used for auxiliary purposes. Plans are being | made for helping the post in the Memorial Day celebration but as yet nothing definite has been done. The members will probably assist the post | in decorating the graves of the fallen | heroes.
 Class Confirmation. A class of 50 children will receive first Holy Communion at the Church | of Our Lady of Mercy Sunday morn ! ing Rev. John E. Fay will admin | ister the rites. Pentecost Sunday will be observed at the church this Sun I day and collections will be taken at all the masses. First high mass will | be celebrated at o'clock.
 l Perry-Susa Wedding. SeIectman William J. Johnson made | +.,o hoo inunuS yeSferdav Y,,orpinu