New Britain herald., 1924-09-11

given Miss Susie Mcclure on Tues day night In tho rest room at Trum- bulls factory by co-workers Of Miss Mcclure al tho factory. Jun 24 people sat down to bounteous dinner at 7;30 o'clock after which Miss Hazel Hotchkiss, attired as grocery boy, entered carrying basket and distributed gifts. Later a huge truck loaded with kitchen utensils was brought into the room and presented to Miss Mcclure.
 Miss McGuire Is to become the bride of Charles F. Ronalter of New Britain some time next month. She has been employed at Trumbulls for the past seven years.
 To Give Silver Tea.
 The Women's Relief corps of Plainville Will give q silver tea at the home of Mrs. Fannie sprague tomorrow afternoon from 8 until o'clock, Arrangements have been made so that the public may at- tend this affair.
 Mysterious Shots??
 A number ! of the young men about town who happened to be re- turning from New Britain theaters or other late parties report today that around midnight they heard two shots frsl somewhere in the vicinity of The center. Many who were in nearby restaurants and other places rushed onto the street hut could sae no one or any evi- denoes of shooting. Policeman Fur rey who is on duty during the night, could not be reached this morning but at his home 1t was stated that he had made no men ton of having heard any shooting. Other officials of the town could throw no light on the affair and 1t still remains a mystery. .. Breaks Wrist in Fall
 Mrs. Josephine Baker, who lives at the home of her son, Edward Baker on Crown street, fell at her home Tuesday and broke her right wrist. Mrs. Baker has been an in- valid for the past few years and her advanced age makes the situa- tion serious one. She Is resting comfortably at her home but it will be long time before she will be able 10 make any movements with the wrist.
 To Have Food Sale
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church will hold food sale in tho church parlors tomor- row afternoon from ? until 5 o'clock.
 Members Receive Letters
 Members of the Brock Barnes post, American Legion, have re- ceived the following letter in refer ence to Defense Day from their of- I'fcers:.
 Dear Comrade;--
 Friday, September IF, has been set aside by the president as De- fense Day. as day to test out the national defense act and explain to the people the need of prepared ness.
 "The defense day committee for Plainville, in order to get an idea on how people would respond if there were another war, is going to conduct one-day enlistment at a tent in Central Square. The man. agement of this has been turned over to the legion. Rolls will be provided for men to sign up. and post members will be on duty dur ing the day.
 There will bs a meeting in the Community theater at 8 o'clock Friday night, with good out-of- town speakers. Members of the post are requested to meet in the post rooms at 745 and proceed to the theater in body, those mem bem who have them wearing post caps.
 'The first regular meeting of the post in September will be held next Monday, September 15, at p. m. Believing that the members should be interested in politics in an cleo ton year like this, I have made arrangements for speaker from each of the two major parties to address you and tell you why they think you should vote for their party. It will do any Of you good to listen to both of them. The democratic speaker will address you at next Mondays meeting, and the republican one on Monday, September 29. These meetings are open to the public and you are asked to bring your friends.
 "FraternallY yours.
 HARRY FISHER"
 Briefs.
 Professor and Mrs. John D. Hird have returned to their home in Washington, D. c. They were called here by the death of their sister-in-law, Mrs, Charles w. Hird.
 Miss Ellen Smith and George Moshier Of Waterbury were married at 1 o'clock this afternoon at St. Paurs church in Burlington. The bride formerly worked at the Gal pin Drug store in this town.
 Mrs Mary Carol of Waterbury has been visiting friends in Plain vile.
 Catherine Fitzgerald Of West Main street is visiting her sister in De- troit.
 Mir and Mrs. Morris Corning will leave tomorrow for Manchester Center, Vt. where they will spend twp weeks
 A special meeting of the Plain vile Hose company will be held to- night to take action or attending