New Britain herald., 1923-10-17


 Rocky Hili-College Rummage Sale
 A touring ear owned by Charles II, Curtis of Weleh street, piainFilie, which was stolen in Waterbury suns day was recovered hy the Waterbury police yesterday, according to word received from Mr. Curtis this morn ine. The automobile had been abah- daned on the outskirts Of the ely ps those who had taken 1t,
 The car was not damaged 10 any extent, the only result Of It's short change Of ownership being run down battery. Mir. Curtis had noti. fled the Waterbury police of the theft and the police Of that city had started to trace IL immediately. Yesterday Mir. Curtis was overloyed to receive notice that the automobile had been found.
 selcctman Is Injured.
 First selectman William J. John son suffered a painful Injury on his farm yesterday while showing n friend how to feed Q threshing ma chine. A piece Of the grain flew ip from the machine and struck MT. Johnson in the right eye. bursting a blood vessel in it. The Injury Is not thought to be serious although Mfr. Johnson's sight Is impaired and 1t will be necessary for him to wear darkened eyeglasses for time.
 Heads Planning Commission.
 At the reorganization meeting of the town plan commission held in the town hall Monday evening. John Lamb was again chosen to act as chairman. Frank T. Wheeler was also chosen again to be secretary Of the commission. MT. Lamb has acted in the capacity of chairman of the board for a number of years and the efficiency with which he has ruled over the commission is attested to by the members as whole. Being one of the most active men in public af- fairs in Plainville. MT. Lamb un- stintedly sacrifices his time and effort in the work of the commission. MT. Wheeler, the secretary. was publicly lauded' at a town meeting in connec- tion with his work as secretary of the former commission and in all his dealings, he is spoken of in the high est terms.
 No Successor Chosen.
 No successor to Mrs. Pearl W. Smith who resigned from the school com mittee, has been chosen as yet, ac- cording to information given this morning by member of the com- mittee. The members of the board regret that Mrs. Smith felt that it was necessary to resign, but upon her insistence, the resignation was ac- cepted. The school committee has the power to fill any vacancies which might occur.
 Grocer Closes Store.
 R. H. Hand, who. for many years, conducted grocery store on West Main street, has closed his place of business and has moved his family to Rocky Hill. Mir. Hands decision to quit Plainville has come as sur prise to great many. His plans for the future have not been announced.
 College Rummage Sale.
 The rummage sale for the benefit of the Mount Holyoke college endow- ment fund to be held in Grange hall Saturday afternoon and evening, will contain among many other things, some very good winter garments and hats. Articles of all kinds are being solicited by the committee and will be called for. Anyone wishing to do- nate should communicate with Mrs. John Trumbull, Miss Elizabeth Hard- ing, Miss Addie Ryder or Mrs. H. A. Castle.
 Woman's Federation Notes.
 The Woman's Federation of the Congregational church will hold q program meeting in the church par lors Thursday afternoon at o'clock. This will be a talent party and the pastor hopes that every member will bring her piece of poetry telling how she earned her money. Special music will be furnished on the program The September envelopes will be due.
 Smashes Finger.
 William Kramer, Jr., of Bank
 
 street, smashed his finger while work Ing in Pennington yesterday. He was attended by Dr. Phelps of Farming ton.
 Joseph Mccarthy Resigns
 Joseph Mccarthy has sent in his resignation to the town plan commis- sion and that body has accepted it with regret. MT. Mccarthy attempt ed to decline the nomination at the special town meeting at which the members of the town plan commits sion were elected, but despite his protests, he was elected a member. His duties on the school committee, however and the scarcity of his time, made it imperative for him to resign. The town plan commission, under the law, has the power to fill the vacancy, but no successor has been appointed.
 Vacancy in Constabulary
 A vacancy has been made in the i, o, ~t o l,,iorx, b,, fba chappe of resi- |