New Britain herald., 1922-02-16
Not Draft DWlgcr

 The name of James Edward Corr ot kensington appeared in the list of draft dodgers which was published in the Herald last evening. This list, however, was not compiled by this newspaper, but was sent to all papers by the war department. Mir. Corr called at the office this morning to explain that he does not classify himself as being draft dodger inasmuch as he enlisted in the service in 1917 and served with the Pioneer Infantry. Two weeks ago, he claimed, that he received his papers of an honorable discharge from the United States army.
 No "FIu" Epidemic Here
 Although Dr. R. M. Griswold, the local health officer. could not be To- cated at his office in Kensington this morning it was reported there that there is no influenza epidemic in Der lin.
 To date there have been about six cases of the influenza reported to the office of Dr. Griswold. but most of these are mild forms of the old fash toned grip. It was stated at the of fec that there is nothing for the Ber- lin people to be alarmed over.
 W. X. C. Games
 Next week promises to be an active one for the Worthington Athletic club. On Tuesday evening in the town hall, the w. A. C. iur<iors will play the Y. M. c. A. juniors of New Britain. On the same evening the w. A. C. seniors will play the New Britain team, the name to be announced later.
 On Thursday night the Juniors will again show their basketball ability by playing the Dwarfs of New Britain. This game will also be played in the town hall Cashman and Gould are playing forward for this team; Sco- field. center; Durity and Boardman. guards.
 The members Of the w. A. C. will give their first annual Valentine dance at the Grange hall on Damon's Hill Saturday evening of this week. Mack's Novelty orchestra Of New Britain will play for the dancing.
 Has Irish Paper.
 Miss Margaret Flynn employed at
 
 ed q copy Of the Frecman's Journal of Dublin, Ireland. The paper is dated January 30. 1922.
 There are many interesting items in the paper worthy of mention. On the amusement page it was noted that a large number of the theaters have announced Charles Chaplin in "Shoul- der Arms' as a coming attraction. This picture was made in this coun- try during the war and proved en- tertaining. Most all pictures shown in Ireland, according 10 the paper, are >of American make.
 The paper also told Of the great railroad strike which is in progress. A news story told of how the rail- road service 10 Cork was crippled and how that town was isolated from the rest of the country as a result of the strike.
 An editorial paragraph on the strike is as follows: Patriotic railroad workers owe it to themselves and to the nation to bring the revolt to book The paper had the first of series of articles to be written by Michael Collins on "Future Ireland"
 MIX Men To New Britain.
 The New Britain Milk Producers of which many Berlin men are members. are planning to give a banquet in the Junior O. t'. A. Nj. hall in that city Saturday eve ming. As there will he no meeting of the Berlin Farmers club on that night many local milk men are plan ming 10 attend this affair.
 office Is Closed Due to the illness of Town Clerk Arthur L.. Woodruff. his office at the town han will he closed for at least 2 week. Mir. Woodrufi s confined to his home on Berlin street, with an attack of the grip, Selectman G. B, Carter has arranged for all persons having business 10 do with the town clerk to telephone e633.
 Cafe Supper
 The Womens Aid society of the l,eriin Congregational church will hold cafA supper in the dining room Fresh eggs. dog. S1. Russell Bros. -advt.