New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
REV. J. l. DAVIS HITS ENTERTAINERS PlainYlle Chamber of Commerce
 Banquet Is a Brilliant Success FARRELL IS FINED St00
Mrs. Sarah A. Day Buried-Legion Auxiliary to Mcct-Health Associa- ton Mecting-Lightning Strikes House-PlainsilIe Briefs.

House-PlainyilIe Briefs.
 Rev. John l.. Davis. pastor of Trinity NJ. E. church of New Britain, denounced idlers, skeptics, lawbreak- CTS and smart alecks in no uncertain terms in his speech at the annual banquet of the Plainville Chamber of Commerce held in Masonic temple on East Main street last evening. The banquet was brilliant success and was attended by 1S0 members and guests of the chamber including Southington. Bristol and other places. 4 turkey supper was served by Mrs. A. kronholm and her staff of as- sstants from New Britain and group singing led by Ole W. Robertson was enjoyed. Selections were rendered by Ahlberg's orchestra. Grace was said by Rev, John E. Fay, pastor of the church Of Our Lady Of Mercy.
 Following the dinner. President Ralph l.. Seymour welcomed those present in the name of the Plainville chamber and called attention 10 the number of New Britain members who were present, saying that no banquet of the chamber in PlainSille could he complete without them. He urged the members of the Plainrille cham Der to attend the monthly meetings as they were not only for the direct ors but also for the members, He said that the campaign for subscrip- tions with which to buy furniture was being carried on and urged cooper ation by the members. He said that tho policy of the chamber was 10 have speaker present at each monthly meeting and asked the mem- bers 10 attend more regularly.
 Stanley s. Gwillin was introduced as the toastmaster for tho evening and he opened by reading a number of amusing "don'ts' sent him for the occasion by \ friend which should be followed by toastmaster.
 He called upon Frank r. Wheeler Of Plainrille as the first speaker Mr. Wheeler announced as his subject, "Plainville and it's needs" He spoke first of the town plan commission and the work being carried out by that body. He said that there were a large number Of streets laid out in the old days but many changes had been made in the course Of time and the commission was trying 10 cor rect faults made in these changes. He cited the cutting Of the corner Of Whiting and West Main streets as one of the benefits accomplished by the town plan commission and spoke Of Inc acceptance Of West Main street in It's present form. He said that tho street was wider than was really called for but that 1t was better now that it has been accepted, He spoke or the railroad crossing on Yves, Main street which The commission now is trying to have widened. He said that the railroad company when gates were put in. had placed them in the street 50 that now West Main street which Is 5s feet wide. runs into East Main street which is So feet wide through gateway which is only 1s feet wide. He said that the commission has a lot of work ahead Of 1t and will hold great many hearings which should be bct- fer attended.
 He then spoke Of houses. He said that 2s houses had been erected in Plainviie in 1921. 2s in io:s and 80 in 1928. He said that many Of these were being erected on the outskirts Of The town and fhe owners felt that they were entitled 10 good roads and sidewalks just the same as those in the center. He said that there are at present 7f-s miles of streets in piain,ills which have not yet been accepted because some of them are not in good condition. He ssid it would cost about s1so.ooo to fix these but it would have 10 b. done.
 He spoke Of the sch ools of the town saying that the new building on I.in- den street Is now nearing completion. There are nine rooms in the building, seven of which will be furnished. This was built through a bond issue Of .s0,oOO on which the town had secur- cd a bonus of s1,eOO above par value. Bristol high school will allow Plain vile pupils 10 remain for the finish Of their courses and then Ilainville, vii have a high school Of it's own. He said that the number Of pupils in the schools vas increasing by about 70 or 90 a year and as the teachers reouir- cd between s1,50s 10 .2.00O per year and each room about ss,o06 per ysar. the matter was one to be seriously considered.
 He said that the Plain,ille post of- fee was to he enlarged about 50 per cent because of the incrcase in busi- tess. about s4 per cent in the past two years.
 He said that the people Of Plain ville would soon be asked 10 contrib tie 10 the visiting nurse association 10 I elp it keep the vork going in town. On May i. 1928. there were ssb eases and during the past year. the nurse had made gTs bedside visits. 1.11S advisory visits and f0S tuberculsr tis- its 10 homes in the town. Besides these. fz7 visits had been made to the schools.
 Speaking Of the hremen. he said fiat there were two pieces Of motor 2 pps rstus and the fremen were right on their toes waiting for calls. Dur ing the past year the department had made 60 runs. Is Of them for brush fires.
 He said that the water supply of TqsiueiIic would soon have 10 be in- creased. \ larger reservoir Is needed and more mains viI have 10 be in- stalled.
 He said that the need cf sewer