New Britain herald., 1925-01-28
School Was Cold Today

Children having classes in the portable school in kensington were allowed to go to their homes at the close of the morning recess today, on account of the extreme cold. Due to the course of the wind or the fact that the weather was unusually cold, the school proved uncomfortable.
 Miss Mary Griswoid, the superin- tendent, decided that, rather than have the children run the risk of catching cold, the school should be closed.
 It was said today that this is the first instance where the portable building has been closed, or where such a procedure has been necessary for the past several years. Last year the building proved extremely comfortable.
 Get Touch Of Winter
 Berlinites, arising this morning, were greeted by one of the worst cold snaps of the year, the ther- mometer having dropped to 10 dc grces below zero in many places in Berlin. One citizen reported that at , o'clock this morning the mercury took a dive to 13 below.
 Many automobiles suffered frozen radiators and residents forced to travel the thoroughfares, appeared bundled in their warmest clothing to meet the cold blasts of wind which ed to the bone.
 The roads, however, presented good appearance to the traveller, as has been the case throughout the winter. since the purchase of Il new scraper by the officials.
 Big Crowd In Attendance
 A large crowd, both from Berlin and New Britain, was in attendance at the card party held this after noon at Grange hall by Canonlcu3 branch, Sunshine society," There were about 30 tables and the re- ceipts were large. The proceeds wiil go toward paying expenses for the free bed maintained by the society at the New Britain General hospi- tai.
 Regular Thursday Service
 Rev. Samuel A. Fiske will preach at the regular Thursday evening service tomorrow night at the Ser lin Congregational church Ut 7:30 o'clock.
 Police Circles Quiet
 Things are strangely quiet tn Berlin police circles and have be9n during the past few weeks. There have been no arrests for the past two weeks There was no session of the Berlin court last night. for the simple reason that there were no cases to be tried. Traffic is light through Berlin during the winter months and few traffic law vlolatofs are rampant.
 should Provide Safe Roads
 Residents of Berlin and kensin%- ton have found considerable fault with the fact that the town ofIi- cials this year have not issued a statement concerning coasting, deS- ignating where children may coast with impunity.
 There is great deal of danger on the main travelled highways and it is on these same roads that most of the children seem 10 wish to coast. Several narrow escapes have been met with and several sleds have narrowly missed being hit by automobiles.
 Residents believe that the officials safe for children to enjoy this wlh- ter sport without fear of danger Q themselves.
 East Berlin Items
 The weekly meeting of the Com munity club will be held in the basement of the Methodist church this evening at o'clock. Mrs. Win field Ross and Miss Evelina Johnson will have charge of the entertain- ment program.
 There will be a meeting of the Modern Woodmen at the Athletic building Thursday evening, Febru- ary ,.
 The ladies of the Methodist church will hold another Smile Awhile" social in the church parlors Thurs day afternoon at o'clock. Mrs. A. c. Fuller will act as hostess and all are invited to attend.
 The Social Five" club will meet at the home Of Mrs. J. 4. Williams