New Britain herald., 1925-12-31

turo Mfg, Co, indicate that prac- tieally half Of tho employees of the company are placing portion Of their savings in the fund and from the fine returns thai have been made 1t is expected that larger number win enter in 1920.
 Every participant Is given ono Of three choices in the manner of dis. posing of the money to his credit in tho savings fund, lie may withdraw the total amour, to his credit in cash or may allow t 10 remain on 1 deposit at interest uf six per cent compounded semi.annually ar may apply the amount 10 purchase seven per cent preferred stock of the General Motors Co, which agrees 10 pay an extra dividend Of two pei cent on February 15 Of each veal for five years, providing the sharu holder remains in the employ of inc company.
 Refused To Pay For White Way | Nine of the Go merchants in Main and North Main streets who recciS. ed the benefit of the white way in. stalalion for the two weeks prcced, | ing Christmas have declined to go 1 in with the other merchants and pay their proporlionate share oi the cost, it has been learned. All oi the other merchants have been glad to pay their share. which is nominal. and bills for their assessment have been mailed 10 them.
 It is hoped that some means may be found whereby the city will take over the white way and maintain it through the year.
 New Britain Man Fined
 Judge William ]. Malone in the city court yesterday imposed a fine of $50 and costs on Anthony Bovolos of Dwight Court, New Britain, on the charge of reckless driving. A charge of driving while under the influence of liquor was nolled.
 An accident took place on Christ mas day when car driven by Bovolos and a car driven by Albert Russell of New Britain were badly damaged in collision. Bovolos was represented in court by Attorney Camp of Southington.
 Diphthcria Situation Improved
 A large number of the Quarantines have been removed In the Forest vile section and the diphtheria sit uation is much improved, according to statement of Health Officer Robbins.
 He stated that there nre s large number Of cases of whooping cough in the city at present and has rec commended that such cases be given medical treatment in every instance to guard against possible fatalities.
 Factories Closed Gntil Monday
 All of the factories will close to- might unit. Monday morning and several of the factories will remain closed for longer period while the annual inventory is taken. The factory of the y. lngraham Co.,. will remain closed until next Wednesday morning. The New Departure Mfg. Co. will operate it's night force on a full shift tonight and will close tomorrow morning unti. Monday. The day shift will cease work to- night until Monday.
 Watch Night Services
 Watch Night services will be held in several of the churches of the city tonight. Special watch night services will be held as usual at the Advent church. The Baptist anl Methodist churches will unite on II watch night service 10 be held in the Prospect Methodist church. The Rev. r. F. WofcNden will deliver the watch night sermon and serv- ice of consecration will take place a1 midnight.
 Holiday Tomorrow
 Tomorrow will be observed as holiday throughout the city with general suspension of business. The stores, factories, banks, offices and public buildings will be closed for the day. A half holiday will be ob- served at the post office. Special New Years masses will be cclebrat- cd at the Catholic churches of the city tomorrow. The Bristol High school basketball team will play the team from the Ludlow, Mass. High school at the High school gymnas- ium tomorrow night and St. Rita's Guild of St. Josephs church will hold card party at Red Mems hall.
 Post Office Hours
 There will be only one delivery by the city carriers at the post office tomorrow morning with no by the rural carriers. Par eel post will be delivered for a half day only and the post office will cose at noon for the remainder of the day. although mails will be dis patched as usual.
 The stamp windows will be open from 6;3O unitl noon and the money order, registered letter and postal savings windows will be open only from o'clock until II o'clock.
 Former Resident Dies.
 Mrs, Mary Dorrance Anderson, widow Of the late Rev. Dr. Asher Anderson, died at her home in Ran lolph, Mass, last Saturday, accord Ing to word received in this city. Rev. Mir. Anderson was pastor of the Congregational church in this city from 1885 10 1889,
 To Elect Officers.
 Officers of Ethan lodge Knights