New Britain herald., 1922-02-27
LOCAL FACTORY IS
 NOT TO SHUT DOWN Standard Steel Factory Will
 Operate Despite Runors SMALL FORGE EMPLOYED
Plamyillc Team Defeated in Basket
 ball by West Hartford Dummies Baptist Church Property Not Oncr-
 cd for Salc-ltcms.

Rumors to this effect had been cir culated throughout the vicinity for some time past Although the fac tory is not operating on full rcale nt present. the working force is steadily increasing and promises to enlarge US the incoming orders increase. Fol lowing a depression in the business, the factory was closed for several months and recenatly reopened. All the machinery from the New Haven plant was removed to the local fac tory, and during this time many new hand were employed. This action of moving the machinery gave the Plain vile people cause to think the place was to open and continue its work as before. However, when the work of shipping the machinery here was completed, several of the extra hands were again laid off. much to the dis appointment of the residents, who foresaw a slight improvement for To- cal business.
 The majority of the present work CTS are toolmakers and machinists. No new hands have been hired for several months, which caused stories that another closeup was coming. Mir. Miller, however, said that no ac- ton of this kind is planned.
 Catholic Church Notes.
 An anniversary Mass was celebrated d at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy this morning at o'clock for the late Mrs. Edward McGrath and Mrs. Robert Crosby, both daughters of MT. and Mrs Henry Davids.
 Ash Wednesday will be observed with a mass at o'clock and distri- button of ashes. In the evening serv- ices will be held at 7:30 o'clock. Confessions will be heard Thursday afternoon and evening. Friday morn- ing, mass will be held at 7:30 o'clock with communion at o'clock. In the evening. services will be held at 7:30 o'clock for stations of the cross.
 Basketball Results.
 The Plainville basketball team was defeated by the West Hartford Dummies Saturday evening in that place by the score of 27 to 25. The game was close one and the locals showed up in excellent form. The Dummies however, were slightly heavier and outclassed the local play CTS. Last Friday evening the Plain vile players trimmed the New Britain Trade school instructors by the score of 23 to [, The game was played in the High school gym.
 Manager Smith has arranged for two good games this week when the team will clash with the Alumni of the Trade school and the regular Trade school team of New Britain.
 Church Not For Sale.
 Rev. J. c. Ward pastor of the Baptist church, denied reports that the church property was offered for sale and especially to the Brock Barnes Post for future hadquarters. Rumors to this effect have been cur rent for several years and always had no foundation. The property is ex- cellently situated in the center of the town and is considered one of the most valuable locations in Plainvile.
 Usher Resigns Position
 James E. Usher of Pennington, general manager for the Landers, Frary and Clark company plant in Newark, N. J... has resigned his posi- tion. Mir. Usher is now at his home here on Pennington avenue, prepar- Newark. N. J., has resigned his posi- master of the local office. It is prob able that he will commence those fol- lowing the expiration of Postmaster Priors vacation which ends the lat ter part of this week.
 Missionary Meeting
 The Ladies Home Missionary so- ciety of the Methodist church will hold it's regular meeting this Wednes- day afternoon at the home of Mrs. Williams of Park street All mem- bers are urged to attend.
 Martha Rebckah Notes
 The officers of the Martha Rebel,ah lodge will meet this evening at the odd Fellows hall for a rehearsal.
 The regular meeting of the lodge will be held next Monday evening.
 The Sewing Circle will meet this Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Pease of Canal street,
 Accepts Position
 James Warfied of Park street has accepted a position with the Charles 7. Lewis and company of Springfield, Mass. The company is engaged in he manufacture of mill supplies, Mir. Warfield will hake his home in springfield for the present time as he $ to be placed in the store for the concern there and will later be plac- i d on t''r ~ood aG salesman.
 Pythian Lodge Work.
 A largr deteEation of members of | Pythian lodge, Knights of Pythias, | will journey to Hartford this evening | with the lcal Rank of Page degree cam. At Hartford, they will attend | he open meeting of the Crescent | odge, F.. of F., at which the degree | cam will initiate a class of candi- ,ates Grand Chancellor William -owlishaw of New Britain will be present and make few remarks.
 No Hearing Yet.
 Selectman Johnson has received no word yet from the superior court | Jerk in regards to the proposed rearing of the Town Plan Commis- ected by the assessments on the new treet from Broad street to the Plain lille Casting company. The hearing s scheduled sometime before spring .omes that the case may be settled md operations commenced on the oadway should everything be adjust d, A new ommisson will come out olowing the hearing and make hanges. The property owners are nxious to have the case come before he proper officials that they may