New Britain herald., 1923-12-05
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Plainyillc Grange Notes

Plainrille Grange conferred the third and fourth degrees on a class Of l2 candidates at the regular meet ing in Grange hall last evening. Visi- tors from various granges throughout the state were present and the local society was especially honored by a visit from the Pomona deputies at the ceremony last evening. Plans were made last evening for the an- nual Christmas tree and visit from Santa Claus to the local Grange on December IS. All members and their children will be invited to take part in this celebration.
 Old Veteran Seriously III
 ltalph Roberts, age about so years. is seriously in at his home at so For estrille avenue, He is veteran Of the Civil war and one Of the few survivors in PlainvilIc. He has been ill for long time, but his condition has taken change for the worse within the past few days.
 Annual Meeting
 The annual meeting Of the Womens federation of the Congregational church will be held in the church parlors tomorrow afternoon. Because Of the fact that there will be a ouilt tackled, the members will meet in the parlors at l2;30 o'clock to complete the work before the meeting Is called. There will probably be a spirited con test for the office of president as there will be for the other offices which will be filled and social is being planned in connection with the affair.
 First Friday Services
 Friday, being tho first Friday Of the month. will be observed with the usual deyotions at the Church Of Our Lady of Mercy. Mass will be said at 5:S0 o'clock and communion will be admin- lstsred again at o'clock. Confes- sions will he heard tomorrow after- noon al o'clock and tomorrow eve ming at 1880 o'clock.
 Saturday win he the feast Of ths Immaculate Conception and a holy day Of obligation in the Catholic churches. Masses will bn celebrated in the local Catholic church at 5:a0 " flpih NVl dl 2 v Nlofh4 iauHlN lNsAl0llh will he heard Friday evening at 7:5o o'clock.
 Interest in Election
 The members Of Brock Barnes post. American Legion. arc deeply interest cd in tho election or officers which takes place al thc regular meeting Monday evening. Prominent mem lT .f 1.f for the office of commander. but no definite announcements Of candidacy lave been made. Among those who arc being backed heavily arc Dr. L.. II. Frost, at present yice-commsnder, and Harry Fisher who Is filing the office of adiutant. Robert l.. Craig is being mentioned also as candidate for the office of adiutant. The mem bcrs feel that strong man will be needed at tho head or the post this year to carry on the work as success fully as it has been carried on the past year. Under the direction of Commander John Guiden. the post has experienced ono or it's best years and members hope 10 have his successor continue the good worit.
 Plain,illc Briefs
 John Guden. commander of Brock Barnes post. American Legion. is con nned io his home on West Main street with rheumatism. Mr. Guiden complained feU days ago of tho sickness hut eas unable 10 arise from bed this morning Hs is attended by Dr. L.. H. Frost
 Special for Saturday fresh stuffed dates maie daIy a' g cents a pound. isisito Soda shop. West Main street adtt.
 pesct rlac,. Johnsors station. grocery and meat GOrc Fun line of eroceriet and meats. Low pricHs.-- ad't.
 wr haps another Ist of stove wood for sale. s5.To 'oad. The John Cooke Co. I'IainvilIc. adtt.
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