New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
J.F. Murray of Hartford Charged
 With Two Serious Counts
ENGAGEMENT IS ANNOUNCED
Mrs. Catherine Graham Pleasantly Surprised-Grange Christmas Tree Celebration-Town Plan Commis- sion-PlainNiiIe Briefs.

and driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The arrest was made following a collision between an automobile driven by Murray and an other driven by Philip Bloom of For estville on the New Britain road. Murray's car crashed head on into the other automobile at a point near the home of Charles Hart. Both cars were badly damaged and the occu- pants were slightly injured.
 Officer Emery was notified of the affair and hurried to the scene and after an investigation. placed Murray under arrest. He was allowed out on bonds to appear in the local police court this week. The date of the trial has not yet been set. It is re- ported that both charges will be pressed against the man.
 Engagement Announced
 Mir. and Mrs. A. l.. Rogers of 9 North Washington street announce the engagement of their daughter, Olive Mae Rogers, to E. Ralph SnelgrOve Of Windsor. No date for the wedding has been set Miss Rogers is one of the most popular young women in Plainville and is employed at the Trumbull Electric Mfg. Co. MT. Snel- grove is also well known in this sec ton and is assistant treasurer of the Commercial Trust Co. in New Britain.
 Mrs. Graham Surprised
 Mrs. Catherine Graham of 92 West Main street was pleasantly surprised at her home Saturday evening by large number Of friends who gathered in honor of her birthday The gath ering came as a complete surprise to the hostess. Tho guests included visitors from Hartford, Waterbury New Haven, Meriden, New Britain and Plainville. A dinner was served to the assemblage after which a merry time was held. During the evening. vocal solos and instrumental were rendered by the com pany.
 Grange Christmas Tree
 Tuesday evening following a short business session of Plainville Grange In Grange hall. the children of the win be the guests of the so- ciety at the annual Christmas tree The meeting will be called to order at 8 o'clock and the routine bus'ness will be completed as soon as possible so that the remain fer Of the evening may be devoted to he children, A message received rom tho North Pole stated this morn ng that Santa Claus would be pres- mt to hand out presents to the little | ots and as this is the first visit the | i'd fellow has made to Plainyille this | ear. a great treat is in store for the 1 'oung Changers. A big Christmas | rec has been secured and it will be | et up and loaded with good things. | { is expected that a large number of | will be present for the 'ccasion.
 Catholic Church Notes
 An anniversary mass of requiem | fas said at the church of Our Lady | f Mercy this morning for Mrs. Dennis Downing.
 The annual Christmas tree party or children of the parish will be held ext Sunday afternoon in the base 1ent of the church. The exact hour or the commencement of the affair as not yet been decided but all de- nils will be given out later.
 Episcopal Church Notes
 Tuesday. K. o. W. general staff leeting in New Haven: Thursday. 1 :30 p. m. Parish Guild; S D. m. hoir rehearsal: Friday at p. m., an- uai Christmas tree party for the hildren of the parish. This has been hanged to one week earlier because f various reasons.
 RcbeLabs To Meet
 Martha Rebekah lodge will confer egrees on a large class of candidates [ meeting this evening in odd Tel- ,ws hall All members of the staff re requested 10 he present as the oc- asion will he one of the most i'm ortant Of the entire year.
 Wonan's Federation
 The woman's Federation of the church will hold a pro- ram meeting in the church parlors afternoon at 3 o'clock. Miss arolyn Penniman of the Long Lane irm in Middlctown will be the speak !.
 Engagement Announced
 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Prior Of Canal rect have announced the engage ent of their son Clement ]. Prior
 Miss Aiine N. Pratte. daughter of r. and Mrs. John B. Pratte Of Park rect, Bristol. Mir. Prior is an em- eye Of the New Britain Trust Co.
 Plan Commission Meets The Plainville town plan commits on will meet this evening in the wn hall in a regular business ses- Dn. The members will attempt to Implete the work connected with -ebster street and other matters of iportance will be taken up also.
 Stores Keep On The PIainville merchants announced is morning that they will keen their aces Of business open during this sek on Monday. Thursday. Friday d Saturday evenings. The only two ghts in which the stores will close c Tuesday and Wednesday of this .ek. There has been a large volume Christmas shopping during the past .ek and all the stores report large les for the past week.
 Gir1 Reserves Play The Piainville Girl Reserves will ssent the play Meath the sceptre Susan" in the Congregational urclh chapel Thursday evening. The t is composed or some of the best ateur talent in the organization ] the various parts have been rked up to a degree bordering on