New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-13
PainmM Mews
INluVIlLe NeWS
KNITTING MILL TO
CEASE OPERATIONS
PlainVine Factory to Close Doors
Indefinitely Saturday
Big TRUCK is DITCHED

DlU lhUUA 10 DllUHEL
Newton Deal To Be Completed Next
Week-Christian Endea,or Hike
Tomorrow--Prayng Band Here
Smiday-Baseball Notes-Briefs.
The Plainville branch of the Bris-
tol Mfg. Co.. as we'll as the main plant
in Bristol, will close its door indefin-
itely tomorrow, according to an an
nouncement by the officials of the
company. Earlier in the week a. peti-
ton for receiver was made to the
superior court and the factories have
been forced to cease operations.
~ About $50 employees, men and
3fwomen, will be affected by the shut
| down in Plainville and speculation Is
rife concerning the effect this will
have on the general prosperity of the
town. 1t is pointed out that the
company may be reorganized or it
may be bought out by some large
| IOhICiil Ill Vic saint me, anu d R6n-
eral prediction is that the mills will
resume operations again.
The announcement by A. F. Rock
well, president of the Standard Steel
& Bearing Co., that the entire Phila-
delphia plant will be moved to Plain
Vile by October, according to pres
ent expectations, has offset the gloom
caused by the closing of the mills.
According to Mr.. Rockwell, there will
be an increase In the number of en-
ployes more than enough to offset
the number who will be out of work
because of conditions at the knitting
mill.
Big Truck Ditched
A large truck owned by the Fogerty
& Rendrickson Co, Of Springfield. was
ditched on Whiting street, near Harris
corners, this morning about o'clock
when the driver in attempting to turn
around on the road, backed the We
hcle onto the soft dirt which has
been filled in on the side with the re-
suit that the rear wheels sank down
until the body of the truck reposed on
the surface. For several hours at
tempts were made to pull the truck
out of the hole, but each time. 1t near
ly turned over. Finally, large jack
was placed in position under the right
side. and another truck pulled it out
Trolley traffic was interrupted be-
cause the rear end of the truck pro-
truded over the rails. Passengers
were forced to alight from one car to
circle the truck to reach another on
the other side.
To Complete Transaction
The purchase of the Newton block
on West Main street will be completed
next week it Is expected and the deed
will be passed to the new owner. Ger
tain items dealing with the boundaries
of the property have held up the
transaction. but they will be settled
before many days, 1t was reported to-
day. The sale of this property will
be the biggest that has occurred in
Plainville in recent years. The name
of the purchaser has not yet been d.
vulged.
Christian Endeavor Hike
The Christian Endeavor society of |
the Congregational church will enjoy
an outing at the Pinnacle tomorrow
afternoon. The group, with several
will leave the church
promptly at 1880 o'clock daylight saw
ing time, and those who live in the
eastern section of the town may join
the group at las o'clock at Bios
SONS Corner. The journey will be
made on foot, all vehicles being bar
red. All-hots and marshmallows con-
stitute the menu for the day, and a
large crowd is expected to be in the
line of march.
Praying Band Here
The Hartford Praying Band will
hold an all-day gospel meeting Sun
lay at the home of William L. Alling
IA Webster street. The meetings will
commence at 10:45 a. M, and $50
,. m. daylight saving time. The usual
,asket lunch will serve for the noon
unch.
Seriously Ill
Mrs. Mary MIDDLETON of Whiting
treet is reported to be seriously i'll at
Ter home. She has not been in the
,est of health, but the serious aspect
# her ailment was not evident until
he last day or so. She is one of the
'est known residents of Plainville and ,
he has host of friends who will be 3,
rafting to hear of her recovery.
Letter of COmmendation.
Postmaster James +. Usher has re-
eived a letter of recommendation on y
he showing of the Plainville post !.
flee with regard to treasury saw :
lg certificates. from F. C. Ayres, di-
ector of the L. S. government saw
lgs system. In it, the director warm i
, congratulates the postmaster for
ne work of the past year and ex- :.
resses great deal Of optimism for =
he coming year. :,
He predicts that the total sales for u
ew England for the year, providing "
tat the receipts are in the same vol 9
me as the past six months, will be .
ose to $10.Ooo,Oo0. lie states that y
the past few years, the second half :.
the year have been the most pro- r
lctive of the heaviest sales.
The total sales for the country