New Britain herald., 1923-07-12

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Would Dispose of Building
The East Berlin Improvement Co.
Is making plans to dispose of Athletic
hall which Is owned by the compan,
and which has been the scene of mos
of the social affairs in East Berlin fol
many years
The building contains pool rooms
bowling alleys and a large hall on the
second floor which has served az
theater and dance hall. Several
members of the organization have re-
signed from membership.
George Baldwin Improved
George H. Baldwin, kensington
truckman, who was severely injured
about 10 weeks ago when a steel Cir
der fell from u truck and hit his leg,
was reported this morning as being
much improved.
Mr.. Baldwin Is now able to be out
OF doors and can walk about the
house and yard. He is managing his
business as usual, although it will be
some time before he is able to operate
g truck again.
FOrestcrs Quiet
"All's quiet along the Potomac in
the camp Of the Foresters. There will
be meeting next Thursday evening,
at which routine business will be
transacted. Several applications have
been received, but no initiation will
be held until the latter part of Aug
ust, on account of the warm weather.
All Set For Picnic
Changers Of Berlin are already
sharpening up their appetites for the
at Iiainbow park, Winsted 1t is
probable that members of both the
New Britain and Newington Oranges
are doing the same thing, as they will
be at The picnic in large mum bers.
A meeting of the general commit
tee from all three Oranges was held
last evening at the Office of A. P.
Marsh in New Britain and it was re-
ported that about $50 people will be
present. 100 of them being expected
from Berlin.
1t is expected that the greater share
of the people will leave the three
towns at about noon so as to be in
time for the dinner which will be
served at o'clock. Following the
dinner athletic events will take place,
baseball, quoits and other games being
enjoyed, as we'll as dancing.
Claude w, Stevens, master of the
Berlin Grange, announced this morn
ing that if there are any people who
w of IN mink
they should notify him at once and
he will secure transportation for them.
The picnic is for Grange members
and their families. Young and old
are invited.
Play Success
The play, Aunt Maggie's WILL"
which was presented in the parlors of
he kensington Methodist church last !
evening proved to be great success
and a large audience was on hand. |
The audience was appreciative and |
the efforts of the young women vino
took part were well spoken of.
Kensington Methodists
The regular mid-week service at |
he Kensington Methodist church will |
be held this evening at 7:45 o'clock, |
Miss May Lord, pastor of the church, |
,hosing as her subject, "Seasonable
Speech" The Boy Scouts will meet |
evening at Z o'clock.
Work Is Progressing
Work on the new section of road |
between Upson's corner and Main
itreet, Kensington, is progressing rap
dly. This morning layer of crushed
tone was laid and all will soon be
n readiness for the experimentation
op. The road has long been the sub
ect of unfavorable comment by mo-
orists and all are now speaking high
y of the efforts OF the selectmen to
ave this work done.
East Berlin Items.
The regular weekly prayer meeting
will be held at the Methodist church
his evening at the usual hour. H
The library will be open Friday af-
ernoon from $3.50 to $3.50 p. m. and
n the evening from 1880 to $3.50
ielock for the exchange of books.
Albert A. North is driving a new
automobile.
Mrs. s. S. Christy of Brooklyn. n.
:, has-been the guest of Mrs. n Nc 1