New Britain herald., 1921-12-24
IS POSTMASTER
 JOB FILLED?
Question AriSeS--JameS Usher
 Said to Be Appointed
K. OF P. AWARDS TURKEYS
We-Uns Girls Club Gifts To Eight Familics-Xmas Church Services Tomorrow--Congrcg Ncsper Service Program.

Service Program.
 The question arises in Plainville re- gardIng the postmastership and just who is appointed. Although there has been no official word received from Washington on the matter, rumors are running around wild, to the effect that James Usher of Farming ton, has been appointed to fill the position. MT. Usher lives in New Jersey and has been up to his home here a few days ago on a short visit and 1t has been said that he came purposely to arrange for entering the local office.
 It is nearly time now that the posi- tion has been filled and the postmas- tership announced, as the people are interested in the matter and have been nquiring daily on the subject, r. J. Prior present office holder, has had no mention forwarded him yet and it may be possible that the gov ernment officials have decided to keep him in the position. MT Prior is well Nersed on all matters, having been in the place for such a long time and it would eliminate the trouble of breaking in a new hand, especially one who has never worked in an of ice like that.
 James ]. Graham, assistant post master, is also in the limclight and indications point to his being appoint ed. It is practically between these three men and a neck to neck race is expected. Mr. Graham is always Oblging to the patrons whom he comes in contact with daily and ,lnows the rules of the office com pletely.
 K. of P. Turkeys.
 Pythian lodge, Knights of Pythias, presented turkeys and chickens at it's tal last evening. The following re -'eived the gifts:
 First turkey, St. Elmo lodge, k. of .'., New Britain; second, l., Truslow Bradley street, New Britain; third, three chickens, W. W, Langley, Southington; fourth, turkey, Mary DiDomo, 1855 Fremont street, New Britain; sixth, turkey, D. Emery Plainvlle, and seventh, turkey, by J.. A. Mattson, 27 Seymour street, New Britain.
 The first prize, captured by the New Britain lodge. was returned to the local order to give to a needy family in the town. The lodge off cias wish to thank all those who 9 ave them support and especially to the members of the first degree team " ho aided greatly.
 Italian American Club.
 The newly formed Italian American citizens club are planning for some thing big at their next meeting to be held on January at the Town Hall This organization, only recently formed, has been making excellent headway and already have a total of GO members, mostly composed ot the foreign element of the town. Their purpose is to encourage Americanl- ga tion and the learning of the Am crican principles in order to make th em good citizens,
 Fircmen's Awards.
 The Plainvlle fire department q warded it's turkeys last night. The Clarendon lunch on Whiting street ca blurred first prize and second was given to NJ. J. Doyle of Waterbury. Ca rlson. of Main street, New Britain, won the third turkey offered.
 Fight Families Treated.
 Eight needy families of PlainVille were treated to surprises last even ing by the members of the We-tns Girls club. They received food, clothing and toys for the youngsters. The girls were given the hearty support of the residents and many gifts were received which were later distributed to the families to gladden. tn cir hearts The club members wish to thank the people for their aid and everything which was done for them.
 Congregational Church Notes.
 At the vCsper services tomorrow afternoon at the Congregational church, an appropriate program has been arranged for by Mrs. Frederick Bullen The services will commence at 4:3O o'clock. double quartet choir will render cantata entitled The Bright Morning, Star" Special music will be featured.
 P. 9. Bulletin.
 The post office received it's eleventh hour rush today, and packages and mail streamed in upon the clerks and carriers in punches. Two or three extra carriers are being used and every parcel will be forwarded to the people today or Monday morning at the latest, that the receiver will not be disappointed in not getting it on 
 Attention must be again called to the residents who insist on placing the Seals on the post cards and letters as regular mailing stamps The seals are purely for decorative pur- poses and absolutely worthless for mailing. A batch of letters and cards