New Britain herald., 1925-01-05

should do. We have a good post but let us try to make It better one"
 Conference on Water
 Dr, George F. Cook. newly ap- pointed health officer for Plalnville, held q conference In his office In the Neri Block Saturday night with the board of water commissioner and officials Of the Plainyille Water Co.,. regarding the present situation exist Ing in the community with regard to the drinking water. Dr. Cook plans 10 investigate the matter and feels pleased that cooperation has been promised him from all sides, The water is safe for drinking but there Is an nerid taste in 1t and the Water Co., has promised to do all in Its power to eliminate the condition.
 Fight stubborn Blaze
 The members Of Plalnville Hose Co. No. were called out yesterday afternoon to the home of John C.. Johnson where a stubborn chimney fire was in progress The men at- tempted to extinguish, the flames with hand eXtinguishers, but they were forced to resort to the big chemical on the new truck. Consid- erable damage was done before the fire was put out.
 Reiedication of Church
 The ceremony of the rededcation of the Plainville Baptist church held last evening starting at ' o'clock, will go down in church history in Plainvile as a memorable event. The full program as published in Fri day nights edition os the "Herald' was carried out. The serman of Kew E. F., Gates of Hartford was full of inspiration and power, He chose for his topic, Religion Is the Funda- mental of Prosperity"
 The church auditorium was filled 10 capacity, every seat being taken and standing space being occupied. The members Of the Baptist church were showered with congratulations on the beautiful appearance of the ediflce.
 Ladies' Aid Annual
 The annual meeting of the Ladies Aid society of the PlainviIle Baptist church will be held Wednesday aft ernoon at 2;3O o'clock at the home of Mrs. Frank A. Hart at 63 East Main street. Officers will be elect ed for the coming year and reports of officers for the past year will be read, Every member is urged to be present.
 Rcbekahs to Install
 District Deputy President Cuckle and her staff of Magnolia lodge Of Bristol, will officiate at the installa- ton of the officers of Martha Re- bekah lodge in Odd Fellows hall on West Main street this evening. Supper will be served at 6:So o'clock and members donating food arc asked 10 leave it at the hall by 6 o'clock at the latest.
 Real Estate Transfers
 The Camp Real Estate Co, has sold four houses for the Plainville Realty Co. in Plainyille. Wilfred J. and Aldia M Dionne purchased a one-f family house at 65 East Broad street; Julius Witzke and Bertha Witzke a one-tamily house at 5 Spruce street; Frederick c. Griffiths and Helen J. Griffiths a one-famly house at 12 Laurel street and Ar thur R. Smelling the same at 9 Spruce street.
 To Attend Auto Show
 James J. Murphy of Whiting street will leave tomorrow morning for New York city where he will attend the national automobile show which opens tomorrow. He expects to be in the metropolis for a few days. Fred Lewis Dies
 Fred Lewis, age 69 years, of Wilson street, New Britain, died early this morning at the New Brit ain General hospital. He was an old time resident of this town. He leaves one son in NorwaIk. The body has been turned over to W, A. Bailey & Go. for burial but funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
 Schools Open Today
 The PlainvilIe public school re- opened this morning for the winter term of 13 weeks following the an- mlal Christmas vacation. Sessions were resumed at the usual hours and members of the teaching staff who have been away were present this morning to resume their duties.
 Health Association Meeting
 The regular monthly meeting of the PlainNille Public Health associa- ton will be held in the Town hall tomorrow evening and it is the de- sire of the committee which had charge of the sale of Christmas tu- horCuosis seals, to make a full re- port at this meeting. To that end. a request is made that those people of the town who received seals 10 sell who have not vet reported in to the committee, return either the seals or their equivalent in money