New Britain herald., 1924-03-03
MRS. VIM. RENFREE
 DIES IN 82ND YEAR
Prominent Woman Fails to Re cover From Shock
OBSERVES 6iST BIRTHDAY
Valuable Dog Is Killed by Aulomo- bile-Senator Brandegce Writes on Bonus-TOwn Plan Commission Special Mectin2-Briers.

Special Meclin2-Briefs. Mrs. William G. Renrree passed away at the home of her daughter. Mrs. William Scoyille of Church street, yesterday afternoon at 3
 o'clock following a shock which oc-
 cured the previous Monday She was in her S2nd year.
 She leaves besides her husband,
 three daughters. Mrs. Fred Barrows
 Of Shelton, Conn. Mrs. William Sco-
 vile of Plainvillc. and Mrs. F. s. Ives
 of Spencer. Iowa. and one son. Rob
 crt of NauSatuck. Besides these. she
 is survived by a sister. Mrs. Hannah h
 Madison, of polferNillc. x. T.. and lG
 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
 i! Funeral services will be held from her late home at S4 Church street Tuesday afternoon at 2:$0 o'clock. Rev. Charles s. Wyckofi. pastor of the Piainville Congregational church. will officiate. Burial will be Plymouth, Conn.
 Observes 61st Birthday. A d pleasing surprise party at the home of her daughter, Mrs. NJ. l.. Duffy. 1 yesterday in honor of her 6lst birth day. A large gathering Of friends and relatives assembled including vis- itors from Southington, Meriden, Bristol. Plainville and New Britain. Booths orchestra furnished music for an entertainment and during the aft ernoon. Norris Booth rendered sev- eral solos on the saNophone while Roland Booth favored with voilin se- lcctions. Miss Margaret Booth pre- sided at the piano.
 Games were played, refreshments were served and dancing was en- joyed. Mrs. Steele was tho recipient of many messages or congratulation during the day.
 Valuable Dog Is Killed.
 \ valuable dog owned by Joseph Ncri of East Main street was killed in front of its home yesterday by an automobile owned and driven by Cliff . ford Johnson or Harbour street . Hartford. The owner stated today that he plans 10 bring action against . the owner Of tho automobile and has retained counsel in the case.
 Israndcgec Answers.
 John Lamb. chairman of inc mass called by tho American Lr- zion recently on tho bonus for cx- has received a reply from Senator Frank E. Brandegcr 10 tho letter sent him. The reply reads as follows:
 My dear Sir;
 "In reply to your letter would gay that it is not possibH to forecast n what condition the bills concern ng inc reduction of taxes and the 'oldiers' bonus will conc 10 the sen. Itc from tho house. When they set ( o the senate. they will referred 10 hc finance committee and only after hat committee reports shall Wc know he tcrms Of either of these bills, . which will then bc before tho senate or action.
 "I voted for inc bonus bill ai the ast session Of congress and if q suit ! bln bin is reported by th" finance ! committee cxpcci 10 do so again at ' his session.
 "I think that two-thirds Of thr | members Of both houses of congress. I Of party. favor the bonus. | "f favor and shall vote for as such ix reduction as may bc possible un- f CT tho circumstances.
 Yours respectfully.
 FRANK B. BRASDEGEE."
 Town Plan Commission.
 The riainvillc town plan con1mis- ', on will hold special meeting in :. ie town hall at s o'clock this eve .' .' ing 10 take up the adjourned busi- ., ess relating to the railroad cross- f. lg on West Main street. The mcm- CTS last Monday discussed the sub- .ct. but owing to number Of techni- s Ilitics the commission was unable 10 z, nish the work. IL Is expected by ,,' lost Of the members that inc ques- !, on will be definitely decided and c- ork on elimination Of the danger at nj lis point wil be spceded up. r
 Chamber Meeting Postponed. o, The regular monthly meeting of c Piainvilie Chamber Of commerce = hich is scheduled to take place this u ,ming Thursday. has been postponed ltil Thursday. March 13. The spe- al town meeting has been called for thursday night and because of this. e chamber meeting is postponed. \ icakcr will be present at the next ecting which ~iil b. open 10 the cmbers oi inc chamber.