New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
BRISTOL NEWS
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showed against 1t, shortly before the closing time of the store, but the damage had not been noticed for some time until the ammonia made Itself apparent.
 "Kcmpy" Tonight
 "Kempy", the story of a plumber who aspired to be an architect and win tame and wealth, will be pre- sented tonight at the Community l theater by the St. Joseph's Drama guild under the direction of Coach Joseph Healy. Rehearsals for this three-act comedy drama indicate a stellar presentation tonight. Inter- est in the event has been widespread as shown by the sale of tickets as practically the whole house has been sold out. Proceeds of the play will | be devoted to the building fund for the new edifce of St. Joseph's par ish.
 Water Damages Building
 Scores of cellars about the city | had water in them today and the | new Automobile building, owned by | Judge William J. Malone in the rear of the Bristol post office had the in- | terior soaked last night when water | ran into the third floor from High land court. Damage amounting to | several hundred dollars will be done at the building as the result of the | water which ran over the bridge | connecting the quarters of the Bris- tol used car exchange with Highland ] court. From the third floor the | water seeped through the floors | down to the bowling alleys of the Center bowling academy and thence | to the automobile salesroom be- | low.
 Hartford Troop In Contest
 After the regular meeting of Sci cheprey Post, American Legion, to be held in the American Legion hall on Tuesday night, the American Le- zion Scout troop number 16 will stage a contest with Scout Troop No. of Hartford. A number of events VIII icht BdIV III NllV tpllttolt W lliIil is expected will start about s:5o.
 Roads Washed Out
 Roads in the Chippins Hill sec ton were badly washed out this morning as the result of the heavy ain of last night and today. Streets about the center were inundated. | The public works department work | men went out early to inspect the streets and especially watch the sur- face sewer system so that repetition of the flood of last year might not | be experienced,
 Daughters Arrive
 Daughters were born at the New Britain general hospital last night 10 Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Quistberg of Bristol and MT. and Mrs. Arvid Johnson of Forestville.
 Annuel Church Canvass
 The annual Every Member Can vass of the Prospect Methodist church will be held on Sunday afternoon when all of the homes of members of the church will be visit Nu. ilt CdllN dSoSSlo W III lOld PlC- liminary meeting In the Methodist church parsonage on Friday evening when they will be the guests of Rev. and Mrs. William E. West.
 Tax collector Here Next Week
 Commencing next week, deputy | internal revenue collector will be at the Bristol post office to assist local income tax payers in filling out their income tax blanks and to receive the taxes. The collector will be station ed in the civil service room and will remain here until March 1.
 Banks Closed Today
 Lincoln's birthday is being ob- served by the banks of the city and the offices in the city building, which are closed for the day today. The schools are in session and special Lincoln day programs are being held.
 Unionyille Defeated
 Winning over Unionville last night at Red Mems hall by a score of 43 to 34, Company l. of this city clinch- ed its hold on third place in the Pennington Valley league, for which position the locals has been tied dur ing the last week with the Union- vile team. Local fans turned out well as Coach Dewey Carpenter also forward on the Unionyllle quintet, Is local man and a member of the