New Britain herald., 1925-04-16
ELECTRICAL STORM
 HAMPERS BUSINESS
But No Great Damage Is Re ported From PlainVille
ENTERTAIN EX-SERVICEMEN
Holy Name Social Tonight--Long- Freeman Nuptials - Engagement AnnOunced-Woman's Federation Notcs-Plainyille Briefs.

Accommodation Federation
 Notcs-Plainyille Briefs. Despite the fact that great many people in Plainville were un- aware that the electrical storm of yesterday was Q severe one, many of | the businessmen were hampered somewhat by the fact that the storm not only stopped regular trade but also because the electric light serv- ice was somewhat affected by the induction caused by the lighting flashes. This, however, was offset by the good work rendered by the | lighting company's employees who worked nobIy to keep the service un- interrupted.
 No great damage was reported from any sections although some of the farmers who have already start ed their truck gardening say that some of 1t was slightly blasted by a high wind which accompanied the rain. They are all agreed, however. that the need of rain offsets the damage.
 Entertain Servicemen
 The Congregational church will have as it's guests tonight at a church supper to be held in the church parlors at 6:30 o'clock, the eX-servicemen and their wives who are members of the church. Owing to misunderstanding, it was first published that all ex-servicemen and their wives in the town were to be invited guests. but the supper, as far as guests are concerned, is limited to those eX-serviCemen who are members of the church. The sup per, itself, is open to the public and those who are planning to attend, are assured of q tasty menu and a good time.
 Holy Name Social Tonight
 The Holy Name society of the church of Our Lady of Mercy will hold the first post-Lenten social and card party in the Legion rooms on ' Whiting street this evening at s o'clock. Thees socials which have been conducted once month throughout the season, have been among the most popularly attended of the entire, social life of the town and large number are sure to at tend the affair tonight The com- mittee in charge. announcing it as an Easter card party, plans 10 make it the best social held thus far.
 Cemetery Association
 The adjourned annual meeting of the PlainVille Cemetery association will be held in the office of the town clerk in the town hall Monday eve ming, April 20 at 7:So o'clock.
 WOman's Federation Notes
 The Woman's Federation of the Congregational church will hold rummage sale in Grange hall on Pierce street Friday and Saturday afternoons, April 4 and 25. The proceeds of this affair will be used for the church work which is being carried out by the federation. All articles for the affair which are to be donated, should be at the hall not later than Thursday afternoon and those wishing their donations col lected, should notify Mrs. Howard smith, chairman of the committee.
 Engagement Announced
 Carl l.. Johnson of Washington street, Forestville, announces the engagement of his daughter, Miss Julia Caroline Johnson, to J. Edwin Nilsson, son of Mir. and Mrs. John Nilsson of 24 Forestville avenue, Plainville. Miss Johnson is a gradu- ate of the Bristol High school, the New Britain state normal school and is a member of the Bristol teaching staff NIr Nilsson is graduate of the PIainville school and the Pratt Institute of New York and at present is employed at the Wallace Barnes Co. plant in Bristol.
 Frceman-LOng
 Miss Gertrude Hawkins Freeman of Waterbury and Earl Mckinley Long Of Ansonia were married at o'clock last evening at the home of the brides aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. John Shaffer of Pearl street, by Rev. MT. Gaines Of the A. NJ. E. Zion church, New Britain.
 Miss Helena Livingstone was bridesmaid and Dewey Jackson of Southington, q cousin of the bride, acted as best man.
 The bride wore a white satin dress trimmed with silk lace, and carried bridal roses. The brides maid wore a coral colored gcorgette crepe gown, with silver beads. and silver slippers. Miss Ethel John son played the wedding march.
 After the ceremony a reception was held, at which Mrs. George Halsted at the piano. and her two