New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
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Osborne & Barnes Co. Of Danbury to Commence Concrete Highway LEASES ODD FELLOWS STORE Petition Not Yet Given to Sclcctmen
 Small Number Secure Dog H.
 ccnses - New Stores to Open up
 soon-Episcopal Notes-Briefs.
 The state highway commission has let the contract for the building of the new concrete road between New Britain and Plainville, 1t became known today to the Osborne & Barnes Co, of Danbury. Employees of the concern started this morning to sur yey the road and lay out the stakes and preliminary preparations have been completed, so that work on the road will be started soon. It is ex- rected that the Cooke road which has become a state aid road through the action taken at a recent special town meeting will also be built by this con cern.
 Traffic on the road between New Britain and Plainville and between P,ainvile and Southington will be greatly hampered for nearly the en- tire summer. it is expected. but the trouble which autoists will be put to will not last any longer than will be necessary. On the Southington road the Lane Construction Co.,. has the work on one side already well on the way and construction work is being carried on simultaneously at three points. It may take four months be- fore the work is completed.
 Leases I. 0. o. F. Store
 John pettinato has taken five year lea SC on the store in the Odd Fe'lows block on West Main street and eX- poets to move his stock into the new location within the next few days. Mr. Pettinatto stated this morning that ! tbe lease is good for five years with the option of renewing it for another five years He will open candy and soda shop which will be named "The Rialto." The interior has been deco rated and new floor has been laid and a new heating system will also be installed.
 Petition Still Out
 The petition which has been cir culated and which has had enough names on it to make sure that another special town meeting will be held to re consider the action taken at the last meeting when vote to buy the Cooke Ltract on Linden street was taken, has not been filed with the selectmen yet j according to information received this morning may be handed over to the selectmen today, it was stated c5 Secure Licenses Miss Mae Morgan. town clerk. stat ed this omrning that only about 2' dog owners in Plainyille had applied for licenses so far. Last year. 300 dos owners were registered at the towr hall and 25 is a small percentage o1 lthe number in town today. The own CTS have until May 1 to secure the licenses and it is expected that there will be a last minute rush to sign ur before the expiration of the time nm lit. Miss Morgan stated that she wlll be at the town clerks office every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday Ievenings until the first of next month for the accommodation of the dog owners. The dog warden said that the law will be inforced after the time limit is up.
 New Stores To Open
 Two new stores will be opened up lin what is known as the Aldrich block on Whiting street. They will be a Checker store and an Italian restau- rant Renovations have been made on the building
 Episcopal Notes
 Thursday-7:S0 p. m., evening meeting of the parish guild.
 Sunday---7 p, n,.. British American patriotic service, Sons and Daughters of St. George will attend. God Save the King" sung by Harry Bonney land the star Spangled Banner" by Miss Bery Turner. Sermon--"Eng- lands Patron Saint" by Rev. George Hilton.
 Kill kare Club Notes
 The Kill Rare club held an enjoy lable social at the home of Mrs. Mar tin Casey on North Washington street yesterday afternoon. Whist was play. ed and the prizes were won by Mrs John North and Miss Margaret Far rar. A social was held after the games and vocal and instrumental se- llections were rendered. A buffet lunch was served.
 Drive Is Progressing
 Thes Salvation Army drive is pro gressing quietly since it's start last Monday and although the advisory board has not made any report, it is expected that the drive will go over lthe top by the end of the week. NC Iuuota has been set for the town this year because such a move was mol : deemed advisable. Committees arc : busy working on plans for strong windup and the support of the public is urged.
 Refuses Challenge
 pr. l.. H. Frost. manager of a bowl ing team representing the occupants : of Neri block, has refused 10 recog nize a challenge for match hurried