New Britain herald., 1924-12-20
old Resident Dies


 old Resident Dies
 The death of John E. Hart age so years, occurred yesterday after- noon at the home Of his son, John A. Hart on Stanley street, New Brit ain. Mr. Hart was born in the Flanders district 50 years ago and lived there all his life until the death of his wife which occurred ID years ago this week.
 He was for many years in the milk business with his brother; Wilbur A.. Hart. The two brothers were known to all the residents Of the town and were among the most respected or it's citizens. WiIburs death left John the last surviving member of the original Hart family in this sec- ! ton and his passing will be mourn- ed by the host of friends who knew him.
 He is survived by two sons, Harry B, Hart and John A, Hart of New Britain and q graddaughter Mrs. Herbert Coleman of Hart's Corner, i Plainville and several nephews and nieces.
 ] The funeral will be held tomor- row afternoon at 2:3D o'clock at the Bradley Memorial chapel in Oak Hill cemetery, Southington, where inter- mcnt will take place,
 Vacation Dates
  ! The public schools Of PIaineiiie will close next Tuesday at noon for the Christmas vacation and will re- open on Monday. January 5, 1925. First In Contest A P'ainyile miss was the first prize winner in the home lighting contest for grammar schools of the New Britain district conducted by the Connecticut Light & Power Co. She is Miss Gladys Eroadwell Of Grade ', with q rating of 95l9. She was the only T!ainville school pupil among the prize winners,
 The winners Of the other prizes ] offered are as follows: Second. Jos ophine Julian. grade ', Konsinston. rating Sol@; third prizo, Ruth II. BrunnolN grade S, East Berlin. rat ing S9.
 The winners among tho hovs were: , First prize, Harvey l.. Woodruff. grade S, Berlin, rating %; second nrizo. James J. Farrell, grade S. st. Mary'S school, New Britain, rating S4; third prize, Walter F. Joske. grade S. I7orlin rating S2. Have Boxes Packed The American Legion Auxiliary 70 Brock Earnes post. No. 32. has finished packing tho Christmas boxes 1 for tho veterans in inc hospitals throughouf tho country and have al- ready mai}oI tlom to their dnstina- tions. \ 'o'al of 95 boycs in all wrro packed snl shipped and tlcso will surely bring Gttio ray oF suns'ulno to some drsoIa'e heart this Yulstidc. Evidence of the wholchoarted work which the members of the auxiliary give to this project IS given by the spec I with which Inc work was com plotod and tlo boxes sent away. Tho boxes wore among the finest ever prepared by the auxiliary and noth- ing was left out that could serve 10 make happy ''buldy" in inc hos pitals.
 Episcopal Church Programs
 The program nf the Episcopal church of Our Saviour, as furnish- Cd by Rev. George I. Browne. rector, is as follows:--
 Monday, December 2s. Clurch school Christmas festival at : ?. m. in the church.
 Thursday, Christmas Day or Birthday Of Christ. 2 a. m., morning prayer and sermon; Holy Commun- ion. Southington. II a. m. Holy Communion
 Friday, St. Stephens day. 'he first | martye 10 a m., Holy Communion. Saturday, St. Johns Day 10 a. m.. Holy Communion. American Legion Banquet Plans have been completed for 1 the second annual banquet Of Brock Barnes post, American Legion 10 be held Monday night at \ o'clock in the post rooms and present inlica- hons point to the biggest affair Of