New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
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Many Sign Itoll
 Plainyille residents were seen to enter the tent erected at Central Square this morning for the purpose of signing a roll signifying their in- tention of helping this country in time of need. Ths tent was in charge of men from the Brock Barnes post of the American Legion and will be open until o'clock to- night. The committee endeavored to secure more than 1000 signatures to this roll which is to be forwarded to Adiutant Cole at Hartford. Up to late this afternoon hundreds had signed the paper and 1t is expected that the 1000 names will be secured before 8 o'clock. Boys of high school age are asked to enter the tent and affix their signature to this document.
 Plainville will not have a parade, but a huge patriotic meeting is scheduled to take place at the Con- munity theater at o'clock this eve- ming. Rev. c. S. Wyckoff. pastor Of the Congregational church, will be one of the speakers at the gathering to which men, women and children are asked to attend. The purpose Of Defense Day and why 1t should be observed will be fully outlined by the speakers.
 Many of the business establish ments in the center of the town were periodically decorated today with American flags and the countrys colOrs while others displayed Ameri- can Legion emblems and even one displayed the old time service flag. It is expected that many will go 10 New Britain this afternoon, there to witness the parade and return to Plainrille in time for the exercises at the theater
 Would Make Correction
 l.. $. Mills, secretary of the Plain- >ille town school committee, would make correction to an article ap- bearing in last evenings Herald. which stated that there were 115 fewer school children in Plainvile this year than last. The terms regis. tratlon" and Enumeration" were confused and pictured conditions un. true and unintended The grade registration in PIainville schools, September shows that there were ASA children in attendance. For september of this year the figures are BIO, an increase of 2s children. These figures do not include the high school students. More pupils are entering each day and the final num- bers will be higher.
 Football Interest Lacking
 According to John. Murphy. re- puted to be manager of Plainville.s greatest football team, interest is lacking in the formation of a squad thls season. In years gone by Plain Vile has been known as a town with a good football aggregation. Last year the team had a victorious sea- son but little effo"t is being made to put men on the grdiron this year. it is said.
 A number of men have been spoken to Tn reference to organizing a team, but some believe they will join New Britain squads while oth 1 CTS remain -commttal and do mt fhajp vile has always been considered a good sporting town and town sports men are inclined 10 believe that the are laying down on the job' If they do not organize a foot ball team. The outcome of the sit uation is being watched with inter- est with football fans.
 Lady of Mercy Schedule
 The winter schedule Of services at the Lady of Mercy R. C. church will | begin on Sunday. There will be a low mass at s o'clock, Sunday school classes will meet for the first time this season at 9 o'clock and high mass will be celebrated al 10 o'clock. The monthly collection will be taken his Sunday. James J. Graham will gain act as organist.
 CalIen Is Arrested
 Fred Callen, Jr.. has been arrested oy Deputy Sheriff F'urrey following m investigation made by the officer of an accident on Tuesday when Tallen's machine is alleged to have smashed into a machine driven by Harry Hubbard at the corner Of Whiting and Broad streets. He is scheduled to appear in the town court on Tuesday.
 PlainNille Briefs
 Augustine Prior has purchased the property of Sarah Cassidy on Canal street.
 Mrs. John Sullivan and daughter, Betty of Whiting street, is visiting n Branford
 Mir and Mrs. Frederick Powers of East Main street have returned from . trip to Quebec. Canada.
 Miss Julia Gubbins has returned o her home after spending a few lays al Herkerer, N. Y.
 Mrs Clara Oakes Usher, delegate