New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
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PUBLIC HEARING ON
 WEST MAIN STREET
Town Plan Commission to Hear
 Property Owners on Changes
ENGAGEMENT IS ANNOUNCED

Critically III al St. Francis Hospital
 Resumes Duties After nlness-Ash
 Wednesday Services - Piain,illc Briefs.
 The Plainrille' town plan commis- sion at special meeting last night, in the town hall, voted to hold pub lie hearing on the proposed changes on West Main street on March 19. All details connected with the streets were completed last evening and a map has been drawn showing the plans with regard to the thorough fare. The hearing will be held to learn the sentiment of the property owners. According 10 some Of the members of the town plan commis- sion, there will be no changes effected ,because of the fact that the street at the present time is 55 feet wide, but the hearing. if favorable to the mat ter, will go on record as accepting the layout as it is shown on the map. The purpose of the meeting in reality will be to fix. the street line 10 conform with the placement of the curbs on the street. Some time ago, the prop erty owners in tho vicinity of the Newton block laid their sidewalks and put in cur.,S wider than were required and this has never been accepted and as the town plan commission has worked out a plan whereby only slight changes will be made in the street itself, it is expected that the 1 proposition will be passed at the pub lie hearing.
 Earrar-Grangcr Announcement Announcement is made of the CT gagement of Barbara Alice Farrar, daughter of MT. and Mrs. F.. W. Far rar of AS Broad street, to Vernon G. Granger of Forcstrillc. No date has been set for the wedding. Critically Ill in Hospital Michael Ennis, who has been rcsid- ing on Pierce street is critically i'll in St. Francis hospital in Hartford. Mr. Ennis Is so years old and is suffering from a severe form of kidney trouble He was taken to the hospital yoster- day and his condition is regarded as grave. Little hope is held out for his recovery.
 Resumes Duties as Teacher
 Mrs. Edith Forsythe has returned 10 her duties as teacher in the local grammar schools after several months illness at her home in St. Johnsbury, Vt. She is much improe- cd in health and was given a hearty welcome by her scholars.
 Anniversary Requiem
 The fourth anniversary requiem high mass for the repose of the souls of Mrs. Edward McGrath and Mrs. Robert Crosby will be celebrated at the church of Our Lady of Mercy Monday morning, March 10 at s o'clock. Mrs. AIoGrath and Mrs. Crosby were the daughters of Ntr. and Mrs. Henry David Of East street.
 Legion Auxiliary Notes
 The American Legion auxiliary to Brock Barnes post, will hold food and candy sale in the legion rooms Saturday afterhoon from to 5 o'clock. All members arc asked to contribute towards this affair 10 make l it a big success. The proceeds will be | donated to tho state auxiliary fund 1 which is used for the disabled ex- serviccmen.
 Town Meeting Notes
 Considerable interest has been created in the minds Of property | owners over the fact that the tax rate . for Plain,illc may be considerably | lower this year, although tho town | have made no announcement | their estimates up 10 to- | day. The special town meeting will i be held in the town hall Thursday night and a large gathering is cx- pccted.
 There is rumor about town that [ certain owners of valuable pr6perty | here arc planning 10 appeal tbc de- cision Of the board of relief to the i court. On the property men, toned. reduction was granted but the owners are not satisfied.
 Return From South
 Mir. and Mrs. John Terry and fam fly have returned from Baltimore, Md. and have taken up their resi- dencc on Maple street.
 Public Health Meeting
 Tho regular monthly meeting of the PlainNillc Public Health Nursing | association will be- held Tn the town hall this evening. Reports Of the work accomplished will be heard and acted upon and other business will be X large attendance is eN- pectcd.
 Lent Begins Tomorrow.
 Tomorrow will he tho first day of the Lenten season and services will be held principally in the Catholic and Episcopal churchcs. The Lcnten sea son will extend until noon on Holy Saturday which this year falls on April 10.
 Catholic Ser,iccs.
 Ash Wednesday services will be held at the church Of Our Lady of Mercy tomorrow morning at o'clock. Mass Hill be said during which ashes rill bc blessed and distributed to the congregation. In the evening. there Tili be a sermon, benediction Of the Blessed Sacrament and distribution Of he ashes again.
 Friday. being the first Friday of he month. services at the church Of Dur Lady of Mercy will be held as ollows:--Mass at 5:a0 o'clock in the morning with administering of Holy Communion again at : o'clock. In the .vening. the Way Of the Cross will ,e recited followed by benediction.
 Rev William Cavanaugh of Hart ord has been secured 10 deliver cries Of Ienten sermons throughout