New Britain herald., 1921-01-25
PZAMVZZLE NEWS *
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 BLAZE IN SLEEPING COACH AT STATION Car for Railroad Employees Catches Fire This Morning LEGION PLANS FOR SMOKER

Town May Buy Tractor-Parish
 Guild to Hold Suppcr-W. C. T. U.
 Meeting F'riday-Itcms of Interest.
 seven men. employl> of the rail road, were rudely awaken about o'clock this morning: when the coach they were sleeping in caught fire. The car Was on a siding at the local freight station. The origin of the fire is un- known. A locomotive standing close -bF~ gave the warning with several blasts of the whistle when the fire was discovered by the night yard man. A line of hose was connected to the locomotive and within, a short time, the flames were extinguished. None of the occupants were injured in their mad scramble for shelter, but beinE SCantlly dressed they suffered from the cold weather and sought shelter in the station house.
 There are two stoves in the coach, one at each end, but there were out so the fire could not have been started from them. None of the employees could give any information as to the cause. Much of their clothes which was in the car were burned or water soaked.
 Post Plans Smoker.
 At meeting of the Brock Barnes post last night plans were started for holding smoker at the Grange hall March l. The committee named in charge is: Martin Foran, Augustine Prior and John Pettinato. An enter tainment will be provided. and danc- ing will follow. The smoker and luncheon will be held on the first floor of the hall, and the entertain ment and dancing on the second floor. The Ladies' Auxiliary will aid in the The Legion will invite the business men of the town and a spe- cial invitation will be given them so that they can act on it at their next 
 Anderson -McNally Case.
 The selectmen have taken no di- rect action regarding the alleged as- sault case of Constable Anderson against James McNally which took place Saturday night. SeIectman Will liam J. Johnson said this morning that nothing will be done unless a direct complaint from McNally is made. Should McNalIy desire to en- ter such a complaint a hearing will he given him by the board of select men, and after that matters will take the usual course.
 The Brock Barnes post has voted O take official notice of what action he local authorities take Should 1rthing definite be made, it is pos 'ible that the post will try to pro- ;eed with the case against the con- stable. This attitude is taken be- ,ause McNally is a member of the %Gion. The post officials do not wish it to appear that they are try ng to interfere but they simply wish o protect their members.
 Choir Guild Dance
 An entertainment and dance is be- ing planned by the Choir Guild of he Church of Our Saviour. The af- fair will be held at the Grange hall, Thursday evening, February 5, and will commence at S:i5 o'clock The cast will be composed of the usual ocal talent and a good program has been arranged. Tickets are now on sale and may be procured from the members of the guild.
 May Buy Tractor
 Selectman William Johnson spent yesterday in Hartford, inspecting a ractor that may be purchased by the own officials. This tractor has been given trial by the road men, and has 90 far proven to be satisfa ctory. It has been used on Mountain View, which is the worst section in the vii .inity for bad roads. The tractor had scraper attached to it and worked we'll. This eliminates the use of horses. It will probably cost the town lbout s2,000. Many of the residents ire in favor of buying if, and possi- ply the town will act on it soon.
 w. c. TT. U. Meeting
 The w. C. T. T.. will hold it's reg liar meeting Friday afternoon of this week. at the home of Drs. Dresser of 'hurch and East Main streets. Miss will give a report on her york
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