New Britain herald., 1921-04-21

tardiness in the whole town. The Hubbard school had the largest num- Der and the. Kensington school the second largest. A special effort is being made by the teachers to have the tardiness mark down to zero and all of the children are urged to come to school on time. |.
 VIII Not Stay. ''
 Rev. F. L. Lounsbury. former pas- tor Of the tKensington Methodist district superintendent of the New, York EasteER conference board, to preach at the local church until a new minister has been sent here. There have been several rumors heard about town. in regards to the local congregation asking Mr. Lounsbury to stay. When seen in regards to the matter MT. Lounsbury stated that it was true he has retired but a retired minister is subject to an appointment. He has made plans to move away from here and he is now waiting for the coming Sunday when it is ex- pected that he will hear whether or not a new minister has been ap- pointed to fill in his vacancy.
 Bridge Closed.
 First Selectman George B. Carter announced this morning that the old bridge which is situated on the limo between East Berlin and Cromwell has been closed because it is unsafe for traffic. The bridge is also on the county line of Middlesex and Hart ford. SeIectman Frazier of Cromwell and Selectman Carter from this town visited the bridge yesterday. after hearing a number of complaints.
 It is probable that repairs will be made on the bridge or a new one built The expense of either would be borne jointly by the towns of Crom- we'll and Berlin. Mir. Carter also said that inasmuch as the bridge was on the boundary line of the counties he thinks he may be able to receive aid from both counties and stated that he would start an investigation of the matter immediately. The public Is warned to use a detour from East Berlin to Cromwell
 Winners at Whist.
 There was a large attendance at the third of the series of whists given at St. Paul's T. A. B. society in kens- ington last evening. Margaret Corr won the first ladies prize and W.sJ. Pagan won the first gentlemen's. The two consolation prizes were won by Helen Dalton and Tom Malarney, both of whom won the first prizes last week. The fourth of the series will be~played in the hall on next Wednes- dAt night. .. t.
 Ets Bowling Games. 1<Dne of the fastest bowling games sAf the season is expected to be rolled at the Rogers alleys in New Britain k1nnorrow night when the Kensington Bottle Alley Five will stack against the Berlin Construction company team. The former team recently won the Doyle cup and it-is expected that there will be many local fans go to see the games tomorrow.
 American Legion Dance
 The BoIon- -Kasica post of the American Legion will give It's first dance of the year at Foresters' hall this evening. with McKeon's orchestra furnishing the music. The dance will be n masquerade and prizes will be awarded for the best ladies and gentle men's costumes.
 .. Brotherhood Meeting
 The Brotherhood club of the Ken s,nxton Congregational church will hold a meeting at he home Of MT. ana Mrs l.. q. Sheldon tonight at a o'clock. Rev. John L. Davis from New Britain will talk and a musical program has been arranged. The meeting Is open to any one.
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