New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-25

days to handle the traffic. There is
at any time" They wanted to know
the reason for that.
They also criticized the first select
man for his method in taking care of
the underpass at the railroad bridge
in Kensington. They related instances
of how William II. Gibney, when he
was in office, flooded or nearlytaoin
was in office, always placed lanterns
at that spot when the road at the
underpass was flooded or nearly i'm
passible in the winter.
In concluding the men said that it
makes them tired to hear what the
first selectman says he is doing all
the time. They are of the opinion
that he ought to get busy and get
on to his job
Briefs
Walter j. Lathrop will return Mon
day from a two weeks vacation spent
at Brooklyn. ....
Nathan Alpert, popular silk shirt
salesman, left today for at wo weeks
vacation at Ocean Beach.
HdulleT OIL EIdSL
Broad street returned home today
from st. Francis hospital, where she
underwent a serious operation a short
time ago.
Gordon D. Hartshorn, carrier No. 1,
of the Plainvile. post office, is enjoy
ing a weeks vacation from his duties.
His place is being filled by Merton J.
Lamb.
Mrs. Raymond Neff of West Main
street and daughter, Ethel Marie, left
this morning for a ten day stay in
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Martin Casey of South WASH
ington street, who recently underwent
an operation at st. Francis hospital,
in Hartford, is reported as much i'm
proved.
Mrs. L. A. Francis and Mrs. A. V.
Norton and sons have returned from
trip to Alton Bay, N. H., where they
attended a camp meeting.
Miss Maude Miller of Church street
is spending weeks vacation at Fort
Prumbull beach.
The Sunday school of the Baptist
church will hold its annual picnic at
Rockwell Park in Bristol Wednesday.
August 20. Cars will leave the CEN
Ter for the park at 1 o'clock.
Stevens Wouldn't Accept.
Claude w. Stevens, when asked by
! representative of the HERALD this
morning, if he would seek the posi-
ion of first selectman stated that he |
would not, under any circumstances. |
Mr. Stevens stated that he is too |
'usy to be able to work for the posi-
ION of first selectman. Il appre-
late the mention, but have no am
'ition to be first seectman," stated
fr. Stevens.
Changers Hold Meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude w. Stevens
nd Mrs. George Ventres have re-
urned to Berlin after spending three
avs at the New England convention
I Oranges at the Massac husetts
'ollege of Agriculture in Amherst,
lass. There were more than 1000
eople present Connecticut having
ne second largest number registered.
he meetings were interesting and
lr. Stevens, who is master of the
Niiiii vi dHse, SldtBu I0dL 1nuCn IN
ormation of worth was CLEANED from
he sessions.
VIII Talk at Meeting.
Mrs. George Ventres lecturer of
erlin Grange, will talk on the ac-
yities at the New England conven-
on, at the next meeting of the Or
which will take place
uesday evening, September 4. 1t is
ipected that Mrs. Ventres will have
UGH of Importance to tell Changers
I'D all are urged to attend. J.
On Auto Trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ross and daugh-
RS. Mary and Dorothy, and Miss
orothy Trehy left this morning on
| auto trip over the Mohawk Trail.
hey plan to visit Vermont and New
ork state. returning about Labor
ay.
Berlin Congregational.
The sermon tomorrow morning will
preached by Rev. Norris z. Alling,
cretary of the Connecticut Fedora n
IN of Churches. The Sunday school c
II meet as usual. o
Is In Hospital. liz
Mrs. John Sullivan of Kensington n
undergoing treatment at the New n
-itain General hospital. Il