New Britain herald., 1924-11-20
.Sl,5OO DAMAGE IN
 BLAZE AT BAKERY Firemen'S Work Saves Building
 and Adjoining Structures WANT HOSPITAL GIFTS
Holy Name Social Tonight-Ncw Cement Road Complcted-Trum- bull Bowlcrs Defeat Hart & Haze. mann-Othcr Bowling Scores.

mann--Othcr Bowling Scores. Damage amounting 10 well over Sl,500 Was done by the fire yestcr- day in the Plainvillo Baking Co. plant, owned by Myron F. Rogers. l Tho blaze started in rack Of paper goods in the basement and was spreading rapidly when discov- cred by one of the clerks in the bakery at S:G0 o'clock, and by the time the fire department had ar rived the whole cellar was afirc. At one time it looked as if the entire establishment would be destroyed 1 and the flames spread to the post office, but the firemen worked so effectively that the blaze was con- fined to the cellar and soon put un- der control
 Damage of si,OOO was done to the building, while between $500 and $500 worth of stock was de- stroyed. The machinery in the basement was put out of order. The flames broke into the dressing room used by the male employees of the bakery and destroyed all the clothing there. In spite of the fire. the bakery was open and conduct ing business today
 Seek Hospital Donations.
 A general appeal for fruit. vege- tables, homemade jellies and pre- serves, and other donations Is being made on behalf of the New Britain General hospital and Children's Home by the PIainyille members of the hospital board. Local residents made very generous response last year, and those in charge hope that PlainyiIle will maintain its good rec ord by at least enualling the 1923 amount this year.
 All donations should be left at James Simpsons grocery store not later than next Tuesday morning, for on that day they will be col lccted and sent 10 the hospital and children's home to bring ThanksEiv- ing cheer to the people in those two ; institutions. Mrs. Henry Trumbull is Plainville director of the hospital board.
 ] Schools Open Wednesday Contrary to the report in last nights Herald, the local schools will
 be open next Wednesday afternoon
 Late yesterday afternoon Supcrin, ) tendent of Schools Orrin l.. Judd { announced that, as in other year. { and as announced in the calendar s the Thanksgiving recess would begir r Wednesday night and come to a close when the schools reopen the follow, . ing Monday morning
 Red Cross Drive Progresses Although no exact figures on the
 local Red Cross roll call are as vel available. the success of the annual membership drive seems assured. Az was the case in 1923, the entire worl, : Of enrolling members is in the hands of the local Boy Scout troop. Last year the boys had such success that they were furnished with free trans portation to the Yale Brown foot hall gamo by the grateful local chap
 ter, and they are striving to better
 last years mark.
 "Housn Beautiful" The Womens Federation or th' Congregational church opened it'
 "House Rcautiful" sale this aftor'
 noon. Tho salo will continue this
 evening and tomorrow afternoon and
 might. Eleven rooms have beer
 completely furnished with appronri' 8 ato articles. all Of which are for sale. A cafeteria supper, consisting . of sandwiches, hot dogs. coff"o, pi' , and ico cream. will be served cacr evening.
 Pennington Road Finished The cement road from this toW'
 to Farmington has been finished and
 will be opened to thc public on Sun [ day, thus ending the congeSted tra' l nc conditions which have existed tr | the east end of tho town during th' = construction of the road. The meh
 way is of the latest and most i'm proved construction. a Holy Name Dance | The Holy Name society Of tho 9 Church of Our Lady Of Mercy vii f hold whist and dance al American e Legionhall this evening. The al1at ? is open to the public and all mem ] bcrs Of the parish are UrE'i t'
 bring their friends. A program O
 entertainment will be provided. N n admission will ho charged. c TrumbulI Bowlers Win l. The Trumbul1 Electric Mfg. Co E bowling team defeated thc Hart " . Hcgcman team of Hartford al il7It alleys last evening by margin Of :
 pins,
 Following gre tho complete scores . Trumhull Elcc, Mfg. co. E Pa,ano ......lo9 1o4 loS- S9
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