New Britain herald., 1924-05-03
PhinmM News
ANNUAL ELECTION
 AT BAPTIST CHURCH (. H. Bronson Is Chosen Deacon
 and Mrs. Tyler Secretary DISTURBANCE AT DANCE

Chamber of Commerce Banquet Sold
 Out-Health Association Meeting
 Campaign For Books - PlainyiIle
 Briefs.
 The annual meeting of the Plain vile Baptist church was held last night and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Deacon, c. H. Bronson: clerk, Mrs. Irving T. Tyler; assistant clerk. Mrs. William Graham: trustees. C. H. Bronson, !. II. Mitchell and Miss Bertha Steward; 1; church committee. C. H. Bronson. J. II. Mitchell and Dwight Littlefield treasurer Frank Hart: financial sec- retary, Mrs. Richard Sedergren: as- sistant financial secretry. Miss Rena Bunnell; auditors, Mrs. C. J. Morse and Miss Katherine Farrar: ushers, Wallace Bunnell, Irving Bronson and Carleton Smith; music. Mrs. Rich Rev. J. G. Ward. pastor; Mrs. J. G. Ward, Mrs. Kate B. Judson. Miss An na j. Graniss. C. H. Bronson and Frank X Hart.
 I'racas at Dance
 Policeman Andrew Hogan broke mp what promised to be riot at the weekly dance at the Community thea ter last evening, when numbN" of these attending, engaged in a brawl, The policeman made one arrest on the charge of breach of the peace. The fracas started after dancer and his partner fell 10 the floor. \ bystander starting in to help them 10 their feet, was pushed away by another who thought he was seeking 10 start q fight. A general argument started but Policeman Hogan quickly dispel- led any thoughts of fighting from the minds of those present and made the arrest.
 Banquet Tuesday Night
 The announcement by the ticket committee of the PainNlle Chamber of Commerce that il5 tickets for the annual banquet which takes place in Masonic Temple on East Main street Tuesday evening, had been sold, as- sures the success of the affair. Indi- cations point 10 it being bigger and better than any ever held in the town and it is hoped 10 make this the most brilliant social affair Of the season in Plainyille.
 Those attending will be assured Of at least two good speakers. Rev. John l.. Davis, principal speaker Of the eve ming. needs hardly any introduction to Plainyille people, as his reputation for speaking has been oadcast through cut the state and he is much in de- mand in various sections of Connec- ticut. Frank Wheeler who will give an informal talk on the town and its needs, will have some very interesting matter to discuss and he may have some suggestions which will iibe well with the municipal program being followed by the chamber.
 An orchestra and character sing or will complete the prosram. Mrs. X. Kronholm of New Britain will cater.
 Forty Hours Devotion
 The Forty Hours Devotion. one Of he most solemn obserrances in the church. will start tomorrow at 10 o'clock in the church ,f our Lady of Mercy. Visiting priests. including Italian, French and other lsnguago speaking priests, will ssist in hearing confessions in the ,hurch this evening. tomorrow even i ng and Monday afternoon and eve hing. The asvotion will close on Tuesday morning with mass at o'cIock.
 Health Asso. Meeting
 The annual meeting of the Plsin- vile Public Health Nursing associa- ion will be held in the town hall We.. nesdsy evening. May :, at 6:5o o'clock standard time. Officers will be elected and reports Of retiring officers will be read Other important business will also be transacted and all legal voters of the association are urged 10 attend.
 Court Trial Tuesday
 The postponed trial Of William X. Farrell of I.ynn~ood street, New Haven. arrested Sunday evening. April ,7, by Policeman Thomas Royce on !, charge of driving motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicat- ng liquor, is scheduled to come up in he town court Tuesday evening. The rial was continued one week upon re- iuest of counsel.
 Campaign for Books
 The p1ainville Literary club is car -ying on campaign for donations of books to the ciiildren's library and for he other departments. The purposes ,f the appeal for books was explained n a recent appeal by the society and , generous response is already re- ported. Anyone having used books which are in fairly good condition, would be helping great deal if these were donated 10 the library. They can be left at Byfngton's drug store on West Main street.
 Cburt.il Notices
 Congregational church Morning ,ertice at 1U:45 o'clock. ''Commun- on service; church school immcdi- ately after the morning service; Y oung Peoples meeting at ?. m., How Jesus Overcame Temptation.
 Baptist church-1e:i5 a. m., Re pairing the Injury" will be the ras- .or's theme. Sunday school following he morning serSice. There piIi be To Young Peoples sertice; ?. m, he theme will be Doing the 1mpos- sibls." 7:45 ?. m. Thursday. prayer meeting.
 Advent Christian cburch-Eey. J. Clinton libby. pastor. Morning ~cr- ship. special music an. holy com munion. 9:45 a. m: Sunday schoc! at II a. m.: Loyal Workers ai , ?. m.: