New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-01
|. A. THOMAS SELLS
INTEREST in Store
Ill Health Given as Reason for Re-
tirement From Partnership
JAMES FORAN SUCCEEDS HIM
Radcliffe Grooman Engagement An
nounced-Nfrs. Clara Afford Case
Dies in California-Return From
Automobile Trip-Briefs.

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the Russell block, announced thi
morning that he will retire, from tn,
business on Saturday. He has sole
his interest to James Foran, membe
of the firm of Foran Brothers OF
Whiting street, and the new partner
will assume his duties on Monday.
Mr.. Thomas stated that the reason
for his retirement from the business
was i'll health. He has not been ir
the best of health for long time and
the cares of the business are too much
for him. He has been in partnership
with ]. w. Eastwood in the West
Main street store for nearly two years,
the partnership having been formed
on Labor Day in 1921.
Mr.. Thomas stated that he plans to
take a position in the Trumbull Elec-
trio Co. for q time until something
better presents itself. He has a
great many friends and patrons of the
store who extend to him their best
wishes in his retirement and who
hops to see him in perfect health In
short time.
Radcliffe Grooman Engagement
Mr.. and Mrs. John Grooman of
Flanders District, Southington, an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Irene Z. Grooman, to Glen
" Radcliffe, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
! Roscoe Radcliffe of 1873 East Main
street, Plainville No date for the
wedding has been announced.
Dies in California.
Mrs. Clara (Alford) Case, a former
resident of Plainville, died Wednesday,
July IS, at her home in Pasadena,
California. She is survived by her
husband, F. C. Case, and two brothers,
Ralph E. Afford of Pasadena, Ca,
and Leon P. Afford of Montclair, N. J.
Mrs. Case was the daughter of the
late Emerson Afford of Plainville,
and was a resident here for many
years. She was an active member of
the Methodist church and a host of
friends will mourn her passing.
Burial will be in Avon, Conn, but
full arrangements are incomplete.
Return From Auto Trip
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick w. Hilt-
brand of 100 East street, Plainville,
have returned from two weeks au-
tomobile trip through New York
state. They were accompanied by
Mr.. Hiltbrand's brother from Forest
Vile and they report that they had
a most pleasant and enjoyable trip.
Shed Burned Down
A shed in the rear of the home of
James Simpson at the corner of
Washington and West Main streets,
was destroyed by fire shortly after
o'clock last evening. An alarm was
sent in for the fire department, but
the structure was doomed before the
firemen arrived. Efforts were di-
rected to saving a number of houses
and a garage in the vicinity and the
blaze was confined to the small
building itself. The damage was
very slight.
Sprains Arm in Fall
Charles Roberts of West Main
street, slipped and fell while at
work in the factory of the Standard |
Steel & Bearing Co. yesterday and
badly sprained his right arm. Mr.
Roberts stated that as he was pass
ing through a room in the shop, ne
lost his footing and fell heavily on
the injured member. He Will be
forced to keep from work for several
weeks.
Moving to New Haven
Mr. and Mrs. William Foran are
their home from Church
street to New Haven. Mr.. Foran
was formerly station agent mere lot
the New York, New Haven and Hart
ford railroad and was recently pro
noted to be general freight agent
with offices in the yellow Building IN
New Haven, Mr.. Foran's friends re-
rret that he has found 1t necessary
n change his residence, but at the
,ame time, they rejoice with him IN
MS high position,
To Leave for South
Mrs. Belle Martindale Will leaNe
Thursday for her home in South caro-
ina She has been the guest OF MI
md Mrs. w. L. Cooke of East MAIN
,treet for the past month ana mas
decided to return this week.
Woman's Federation Meets
Tho woman's Federation of the
church will hold an
IL day sewing meeting at the nome Oh
Mrs. Jordan at 3S Park street tomor-
ov from 10 to o'clock. the nos
ess will serve coffee and the members
re requested to bring a small dona-
ion of food for the luncheon.
Delegates Elected
Mrs Kunne was elected first dele
,ate and Mrs Warren second at spe-
ial meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary
n BROCK Barnes post, American Lee
ion held last evening in the post
ooms on Whiting street. These two
dies will represent the local auxil-
,rv at the state convention to be held
n Waterbury on September and 3.
,ther matters of routine we're dis
used. ,
Ladies' Night NIondoy .
l. 8 Jagoy, Frank Radcliffe and
,aniel Tedesco, a committee planning :
n entertainment for the reception of ,
ne members of Brock Barnes post,
merican Legion and their lady :
-iends. have announced that every r.
hing is in readiness for gala time
fter the business meeting during the
yening. Delegates to the state con-
ention TO be held in New Britain in II
ptember will be elected and action
i'll be taken on a change in the by II
WIS, suggested by Ralph Newell. II
ancing will follow the business ses- III
on and all members are invited TO
ring someone with whom they can
ance. Refreshments will also be