New Britain herald., 1921-04-27
PLAINVILLE MAY GO
 ON DAYLIGHT SAVING
Will Folloy New Britain if
 Adopted
SAFE POLICE ACTIVE HERE

Monday Night-Clean-u Campaign
 ment Tonight-Othcr Items.
 With the possibility of New Brit ain adopting the dAylis It sa.,I. plan and starting business an hour earlier next Monday, Plainville will undoubt- edly follow suit. The selectmen of the town are awaiting the action of the manufacturers and merchants of that city and when a denite decision is reached. will notify rhe factory officials here of the change.
 Practically all the factory officials here have a feeling of indifference re- garding the change. The heads of the Trumbull Electric Manufacturing company have not as yet discussed the situation. They state, however,t tLat the feeling of the majoriy of the en-- pIoyes is strongly against the sayin |, plan inasmuch as they get out at o'clock in the afternoon any way and find plenty of time for work at home.
 Edwin H. Hills of the Hills Manu- featuring concern, in discussing the situation, does not think thet the men wish the change. The plant closes for the day at 4 o'clock and employees also have all day Saturday for leisure. They do not approve of starting an hour earlier and letting out at 3 o'clock The feeling among the men is that plenty of time is found for their home gardens and other work after 1 o'clock, as the days are Iengthening and they can work beyond o'clock.
 Charles Newton of the Newton Manufacturing company feels that it does not make any difference with his employees as to what the change may be. The plant will follow the rule as set by other manufacturers and that of New Britain. This plant also closes at o'clock in the afternoon and will probably remain so the greater part of the summer months. The employees feel that the saving of an hour a day was all right during the time of the war when it was needed, but not at present. fu
 The Plainvifle Manufacturing com pany, working 10 hours a day, will do as other local plants see fit to follow The workers prefer the standard time.
 Practically all of the merchants are in favor of keeping the time as it is. but will adopt the hour earlier should V confusion on trading time.
 State Police Active.
 The state police spent considerable time here yesterday and last night to see that the auto headlight law is being observed. Tn the evening they were stationed at the corner of Pennington avenue and New Bri- tain road, stopping many autoists. inspecting of the lighting system and issuing warnings.
 Martha Rebckah Anniversary
 Plans for the twenty-five anniver- sary celebration of the Martha Rebekah lodge are progressing rap idly. It will be held on May 9 at the Odd Fellows hall A full at- tendance of mem bers is requested by the lodge officials. Several visit ing lodges will attend. The Unity and Stella Rebekah lodges of New Britain and the Magnolia and Ruth guests of the local members on that night. The program will start promptly at 8 o'clock. Several prominent speakers whls be heard On Saturday afternoon the decorat- ing committee will commence on the work of decorating the hall
 Last night the lodge members were the guests of the Unity Rebekah lodge at New Britain, about 2S at tended. A "Neighbors' Night was held and an appropriate program carried out The Martha Rebekahs furnished two numbers for the en- Mrs. Leila Foran and Miss Gertrude Thomas favored with piano selections while a reading was given by Miss Lydia Butler.
 C1ean-Un Successful.
 The residents of the town re- sponded readily to the cleanup cam- paign conducted by the Chamber of Commerce yesterday. Three teams l were in action and the town pre- sented a much better appearance. | The rear of the blocks which had been in such bad condition were | given attention and today present a better appearance.
 Kappa Iota Entertainment
 The Kappa Iota club will present | its play, "An Aid Fashioned Husking | Bee at the Grange hall this evening | at o'cock. The play was presented | last Friday night at the Congrega- tional church and met with such ap- proval that it was requested that it | be presented for the public tonight. | Dancing will follow the program and | refreshments will be served The com | mittee reports 9 large sale of tickets | and a good attendance is anticipated. |
 Post Appreciation
 Officials of the Brock Barnes post | wish to express their thanks and ap- | preciatfon to the people of the town |