New Britain herald., 1924-10-16

The endorsement of Judge 6. R. Mink for judge of probate by the democrats will also create a friendly feeling among c. 0. ?. friends of Judge Mink, who will show their gratitude in voting for some of the Davis followers, it is anticipated.
 Halloween Dance Planned
 Plans have been completed by Bristol Lodge of Elks for the an- nual Halloween party on October S1 at the Elks club. At this time. costumes consisting of oyeralls for the men and bungalow aprons for the women will be required. The program will include Halloween re- treatments and dance until the wee sma' hours.
 The plans for the presentation of the musical comedy "Bimbo" by the local Eks on November IS and 19 at the Community theater are pro- gressing well, according to reports from the committees. The proceeds of this event will be used for the Christmas tree fund of the local lodge. Each year, the lodge plays Santa Claus to the children of the city, who are in need and a large sum is necessary to carry on the work.
 Will Install Officers
 Recently elected officers of Palos Council, K. of C., will be installed tonight at the meeting in the new headquarters on North Main street. Following the installation ceremon- ies, social session will take place.
 Weisman To Speak
 Attorney A. Henry Weisman of Waterbury will be the first speaker on Friday night at 7:45 o'clock at the rally at the Bristol Trust Co, corner, under the auspices of the La Toilette Wheeler party. Organizer c. R. Johnson will introduce the speaker, who will be followed by Jasper McLeyy, socialist candidate for governor. Mr. McLevy is a prominent labor man, having been president of the Connecticut Fed eration of Labor and at one time headed the International Roofers' Union. He is the proprietor of a large roofing concern in Bridgeport today.
 Organizer Johnson reports good representation for his party in this city and asserts that election day will see the local vote in large mum. bers in the column of the third ticket.
 Green In Charge
 Francis Green has been engaged to take charge of the democratic headquarters, which have been opened in the new Malone building at the rear of the post office. Local officials of the party plan to get vogorous campaign under way now that the headquarters have been ar ranged for.
 ScanloR In Charge
 James M Scanlon, construction foreman of the Fred T. Ley Co.,, is in charge of the laying out of the new cemetery of St. Joseph's church on Terryville avenue. The new burial land is located in slightly place and the beauty of the sur roundings adds greatly to the large plot, which already presents 3 handsome appearance. The old St. Joseph's cemetery, adjoining the new church, is filled and very little land remains in the St. Thomas cemetery, off Burlington avenue. The land for the new cemetery on Terryville avenue was bought sey- eral years ago by Rev. Oliver T. Magnell, pastor of St. Joseph's church. In addition to being used by St. Joseph's church, the ceme. tery also takes care of the other three Catholic churches of the city.
 For New Playground
 Plans for playground in East Bristol were discussed at the meet. ing of the park board last night and committee consisting of Commis- sioners Albert F. Rockwell and Wal lace B. Crumb was appointed to look into the matter. Planting of new trees and shrubs on the Memorial boulevard parkway was also left in charge of Mir. Rockwell.
 Investigation of the condition Of the bridge in Rockwell park over the Pequabuck river was decided upon by the park board after re- port had been made by Commission CT Rockwell of the weakening of the structure by the flood of last spring!
 Arrangements for the flooding of the lagoon this winter for the skat- ing was also made