New Britain herald., 1922-02-11
POULTRY CLUB MAY BE FORMED HERE Much Interest Being Taken in
 Plans for Organizing
 ------s----- WILL FORM NEXT WEEK
Funeral or George Brrkwitl Held This AftcrnoOn---No School Monday On Account uf Hoihlay--Vs suaI Church Noticcs--ltcms

VI" H''o"'t W unlilay--t slIiI Church Noticcs--Itcms. Plans are being prepared here fo forming q poultry club and alrcad several prominent citizens have agree,
 To back the proposition and are ar
 rar<ing for organizing. l.. $. Mills, who Is head of th, Junior Agriculture club in this yicin
 lty, has been in touch with R. c Southwlck, county agricultural agent and n meeting will be called mex
 thursday evening at the town hal, A. F., Wilkinson, vegetable speciaIis CT Storrs college, is expected to at tend. He will speak on marke sardanlng and vegetable growing ant testing the different garden product. as well as the cultivating Of them.
 Mr. Southwick has also secured Leo Grouten of Pennington to bt present and he will discuss the plan, Tor the club and aid in whatever wa, l possible MT. Grouten is consideret one of the best poultrymen in the state and good turnout of poultr, men in this town is anticipated tc honor, his presence.
 Mir. Southwick himself will sneak on extension work among poultr, clubs and providing there is sufficient interest among the local men, he will | do everything in his power to bring an organization to the town. | cGorgo Bc'kwith. | The funeral of George Beckwitb | was held at ? o'clock this :,ternoon l from the home on West Main street Rev, Charles $. Wyckoh, pastor of the Congregational church, officiated, Burial was in the Oak Hill cemetery at SouthMgton.
 Sale a Success.
 The Ladies Altar society of the church of Our Lady of Mercy held a successful food and apron sale at ii West Main street yesterday after noon. A sum of about $50 was real lzed from the efforts of the mem bers. Another sale will be held soon.
 Store Opens Again.
 The Twenty-Five cent store on West Main street has opened its doors again for hlsiness after having been closed for the past two weeks. Louis Plasko, former owner, was forced to sell his stock and fixtures following demands by his creditors The busi- ness is now in the hands Of Bristol people, headed by Emily S. Zerrid of that city.
 Wcuns Dance Held.
 The Welfns Girls club held an en- Joyable social and dance at the Grange hall last evening Mrs. Leon Thomas acted as patroness Mir. and Mrs. Burton Phelps entertained the members of the club at their home before the dance.
 New Station Agent.
 w. J. Foran of New Haven com menced his new duties at the local freight office today, following the transfer of Mir Mulvihil to Spring field, Mass. MT. Foran was a former cashier at the New Haven station.
 Auxiliary, Valentine Whist.
 The American Legion Auxiliary to | the Brock Barnes post are planning Tor Valentine social and whist to be held at the next meeting which will | be held Tuesday evening. The regu- lar business meeting has been post poned until the following meeting. February 2S.
 Episcopal Church Notes.
 The confirmation instructions at he Episcopal church of Our Saviour Ire open to everybody whether or not hey are confirmed or contemplating at this time.
 Rev George Hilton, pastor of the has invited alf men to join he new Mems club, and information an be had from Harry Bonney, pres dent, or Charles Livingston, vice president, Frank Powers is secre- ary
 It is proposed to have lodge of he Knights of Washington in con ection with the parish. A charter as been applied for and permission ranted to organize a company. The and insta lIation has been ct for next Wednesday at the bar acks of the St. Marks church in New 'ritain.
 Church Notices.
 Advent misunderstanding morn lg and evening by Rev. k. T. Hea- ock of New Haven. Sabbath school ill be held at 12:O5 o'clock noon. Congregational church-Morning twice 10:45 o'clock. Subject: Lin oln-An Interpretation of Life" hurch school at 12 o'clock noon. hristian Endeavor, D. m. Subject Better Purposes"
 Methodist church-Preaching by c pastor at 10:45 o'clock Subject, ,ife's Serious Business" Sabbath hool at 12 o'clock noon. Epworth 'ague meeting at 6 o'clock. Leader, rs. John E. Lamb; topic, "An h. national Opportunity The sec q part of the Don Brummets book,