New Britain herald., 1923-07-02
AGENT KORAN GETS HIGH APPOINTMENT PlainVille Station Head Is Made
 General Freight Superintendent JULY FOURTH OBSERVANCE
Court Trial Tonight-First Friday De- votions-Health Officers Report Successful Operation-To Continue Circus-Plainyille Briefs.

Successful Operation-To Continue Circus-Plainyille Briefs. William J. Foran, railroad agent fol
 the Plainville station, has been trans.
 ferred to New Haven as general freight agent of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, it be- came known today. He has been agent of the local station for the past year and a half, and has made a host of friends in Plainvile who will rejoice with him in his promotion. MT. Foran came to Plainville from the Water street station in New Haven where he was employed as cashier. He has been in the employ of the New York, New Haven and Hartford rail- road for about 20 years and is con- sidered one of the most valuable men in an executive capacity in the entire staff.
 When he first came to Plainville, the station here was an important transfer center of the system and his capable management soon made it. self felt. Later on, the station was converted into a moderate freight station with the transfer being moved elsewhere. There was, however, a large volume of freight being shipped through the station and the returns from Plainville have compared favor ably with other stations on the road. Mir. Foran Is an expert in the hand ling of freight and of traffic. He is a | practical workman, having ascended from the lowest position up to hls latest appointment one of the biggest on the road. He will reside In New Haven in the future.
 July Fourth Observance
 July Fourth will be observed as general holiday in Plainville. The stores will be closed all day as will the barber shops and factories. Stores and barber shops will be opened un- til 10 o'clock Tuesday evening to &C., commodate their patrons. Business will be suspended at the Town hall and large numbers of people here are planning to spend the day at the shore or in the country. Holiday hours will be observed at the post of fee as follows: Stamp and registry windows will open at 8 a. m. and will close at ii a. m. No money orders will be issued; no city or rural de- livery. All mails will be dispatched as usual.
 Court Trial Tonight
 The postponed case of Hans Henni nF orto ct oh with operating a motorcycle without either registration or operators H. cense, is scheduled to come up in the town court before Justice F. P. Prior at o'clock this evening. He was ar rested by State Policeman Fred Han. son. Grand Juror William Foran will prosecute the case and Attorney Charles F. Conlon will defend the &C., cused.
 First Friday Devotions
 First Friday de"otions will be held in the church of Our Lady of Mercy this week. according to an announce ment by Rev. John E. Fay. pastor, at the masses yesterday. Mass will be said at 5:30 o'clock and communion will be given again at : o'clock and Thursday evening at 1880 o'clock. There will also be special mass, Wednesday morning, July 4. at 1880 | o'clock.
 Health Officers Report
 Dr. J. N. Bull, health officer for Plainville, stated this morning that the condition of the health in Plain vile was the best during the month of June that 1t has been in some time. No cases of contagious diseases were reported by any of the medicos practicing here and it Is the hope of Dr. Bull that this condition will con- tinue. The condition of some of the back yards especially in the center of the town. has been called to the doc tors attention and he plans to notify the owners to have them cleaned up or steps will be taken to force them to do so.
 Successful Operation
 The many friends of Mrs. Robert H. Monross of Forestville will be pleased to learn that she underwent a success , full operation in the Charter Oak hos pital last week for the removal of a goitre and that she is rapidly recov- ering from its effects. Mrs. Manross Is the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. R. G. Hart of east street.
 To Continue Circus
 The committee in charge of the Am srican Legion circus has decided to , the affair tonight and to- morrow night. The reasons advanced for this are that many people who lid not have an opportunity of seeing the show during the. past week, have their disappointment over .he fact and the weather of the past , week was so poor that the circus was unable to be conducted on some of the scheduled nights. There will be no admission, however, during these two nights as the canvas wall will De taken down. An entertainment of he same high order as was presented ast week will be furnished and the same lines of merchandise will be on he wheels. A large attendance is ooked forward to for the closing nights. The best attractions avail lble will be produced.
 Chamber to Meet
 The regular meeting of the Plain lille Chamber of Commerce will be l, 1eld in the chamber rooms Thursday ,vening. number of important ,