New Britain herald., 1924-02-20
Bristol Neus
LONERGAN SECURED
 FOR BRISTOL TALK
Ez-ConSressman to Speak on
 Works Of Woodrow Wilson

An NohCi0SSuh " 1fSuh VII
 Works of Woodrow Wilson LITTLE DAMAGE BY STORM Pytliians To Observe Anniversary oi
 Order - Committee To Arrang,
 Scicheprcy Day Obser, aDce - Dedi-
 cation of School Postponed.
 Personal sketches of former Presi- dent Woodrow Wilson will be given to the many local admirers of the war time nations executive on February 29 at the Bristol club by former Con- gressman Augustine Lonergan, who spent several terms in Washington as representative from this district. He was in congress at the time of Wood TOW Wilson's zenith and will present a graphic picture Of the late presi- dents work. Congressman Lonergan is very popular locally. as shown by the splendid vote always given him from this city whenever running for office. He has spoken here many times before. Arrangements are be- ing made by the Bristol club commit tee to take care of about 200 mem bers and friends at this gathering. which will be followed by a social hour and an entertainment.
 Win Attend Anniversary
 District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Thomas A. Tracy of this city will attend the forty-iirst anniversary of Hartford lodge Of Elks at the ban quet of the organization at the Hart ford club on Thursday night. The guest of honor win be Grand Exalted Ruler James G. Mcfarland of Water town. s. D. Mir. Tracy will be accom- panied by several of the past exalted rulers Of the local lodge and by dele gation of other officers and members to Hartford,
 PythiaDs Celebrate
 Observance Of the 60th anniversary of the foundation of the order will be held by Ethan Lodge, K. of F., on Thursday night in Arcanum hall, when a special program will be pre- sented. Among tho speakers will be Rev. William E. West, pastor of the Prospect Methodist church and Hon. .ouis E. Rosenfeld of Hartford, Vocal md instrumental numbers will be in- ,luded in the program. Following the luncAeon will be erved.
 Wiil Play Tcrry,illc
 The local high school Ave will play he rerryyillc high quintet on Friday light in tho Tcrryyille auditorium. ;arlior in the season on tho local loor. TerrySillc was defeated but ropes 10 even up matters on it's own .ourt this week.
 Gas Leak Noticed
 Attempts arc being made by the re- ,air men of the Bristol 2 plain,ille Electric O.. 10 discover the source of he gas cscapcment on Main street, l ust south Of the bridge over the 1 'eqrabuck river. The street has been 1 orn mp but so fsr the lcaliy pipe has ot been detected. although the odor , very strong.
 Choose Program Committee
 The service mems memoriai com ,ittee for the observance Of Seiche. rey Day on April i9 has chosen the blowing program committee: Chair ian. ker. Ernest l.. wismer. Charles ,, Blanchard, ]. Edwin Anderson, Ar- iur Nelson. Aryid Anderson, Claire fennig. Eric Waldo. CaliNte Allairg nd Buell. ]. Ferguson. The commit e will have cbatge Of exercises in with the unveiling Of the ew .20.000 memorial 10 tho service icn of the city. II
 No school Sessions One session of the high school was .creed today because of the storm Id during the afternoon, the ses- ons Of the public schools were called [ as the driving snow furries made | aveling almost impossible for the tie tots. The blowing Of fire whis- ? in Tcrry7ille early this morning ought a food or inquiries 10 the hool board offices as 10 the opening
 sessions this morning but school as held as usual for the first part of Q day. The city did not experience any | eat amount Of inconvenience today ' ring the early hours Of the storm as I ain and trolley service went forUard | th but minor interruptions. The ow blows of inc Bristol < Plain-i lie Electric company we're kept run . ng all night after the storm had irted SO that the lines might be kept ar. As result of this prompt ac- n. factory worl,mCn were delivered
 time and traffic vas maintained al- Jst 10 the minute. The city blows re also on the job early. clearing , streets for tranIc. sidcwalks were ured on early but were soon coy- sd by the driving storm.
 Telephone service was handled in r manner throughout Inc day and .. ? rerairmcn were kept in readiness take care of any intefrupiioas 10 . traffic Of the pircs.
 DcIic'sticn Posroncd The dadicatior Of Inc usw E5Ee- cd school has been postpored for Q week on account or tho storm. r
 To Assi~t TaNpaycrS
 For tht eonSeHicifts or taxpayers il k Collector Francis E. Riley is m sping his office open on Mondays tF l Saturdays from until g o'clock. ca rs9nsg fax rasfuotts pfIG lss. ac- ,ted untii March l without auy in- si est charge but after that date. a all charge wiH be added. AP
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