New Britain herald., 1925-02-19

Der of friends during his short resi- dence in town.
 He was born in Sweden, where he secured his primary education. When he was 16 years of age he came to this country, living in Portland for many years. He was also a resident of New Britain for several years, moving to Berlin about two years ago, when he took up his residence on Lower Lane near the home of ticorge Green. He was employed at he Hart & Hutchinson Co.,, in New Britain.
 His wife survives him. He was member of the Odd Fellows, the Foresters of America and the Swed- ish Lutheran church in Portland,
 The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at o'clock from the Swedish Lutheran church in Port land, Rev. Mir. Zeder officiating. Burial will be In the Portland ceme- tery.
 Persistent Pest Present
 The bane of the existence of Ber- lin radio fans still makes himself heard in receiving sets throughout the town and determined efforts on the part of frenzied listeners-in have failed to silence him or to make his identity known.
 This apparently careless indivi- dual tunes in for the dinner con- certs and keeps tuning in all eve- ming. He apparently is not satis- fled with aything he hears and is continually mussing up programs in which he is not interested.
 Several Berlin residents have been on the trail of this pest for some time and believe they are getting near the source of the trouble.
 Will Hold Big Whist
 The Kensington Athletic club. will hold a whist and dance next Tues day evening at Lloyd hall. This affair promises to be a big one and many Kensington residents and peo- pie from out of town are making plans to be present. Daniel Malar- ney is chairman of the committee in charge.
 Winners At T. A. B. Whist
 Mrs. Joseph Carbo and P. J. Buckley received the first prize awards at the weekly T. A. E. so- ciety whist last night. The second prizes went to Mrs. Watkins and Thomas Killarney.
 American Legion Meeting
 Bottom -Kasica post, American Le- zion, will meet tonight at T. A. B. hall, Kensington. A final report on the recent dance will be heard and a report on the progress of the membership will be submitted.
 Tracks Being Repaired
 The railroad tracks in front of the Berlin depot are being repaired. A broken wheel on a freight train did considerable damage to the rails recently. The rails were removed today and new ones were being placed in position
 East Berlin Items
 There will be a meeting Of the Modern Woodmen at the Athletic building this evening.
 Until further notice the library will be open Wednesday afternoons only from to o'clock.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church will hold their Smile Awhile" social in the church parlor Friday afternoon at o'clock. The social will take the form of a Quilting Bee" The refreshments will be served as higglety- pigglety surprise lunch. Mrs. Belle Hazcn will act as hostess and all are in- vited to attend.
 The ladies of St. Gabriel's church will meet at the home of Mrs. Frank Cobey on Wilcox avenue Friday afternoon.
 A large crowd attended the old fashion dance for the members of the Community club given at Pythian hall last evening and it was voted one of the best times ever had. Nearly all the members were dressed in original and unique cos tunes. The event started with grand march which was led by Mrs. John Lewis and Mrs. Susan Nelson, as Mr. and Mrs. Muldoon. as bride and groom. The prize for the most humorous costume was award cd to Joseph Krashan and for the