New Britain herald., 1925-03-12

Savage is a well known resident of Berlin and is prominent in farming circles in that vicinity.
 Has Scarlet Fever
 Jane Houghton Shjerden, daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. Emil 0. Shier- den of Berlin street, is confined to her home with scarlet fever. It is reported that her condition is, at the present time, improved.
 The Brick Situation
 The brick business in Berlin is not as brisk as usual for this time of year, according to 8 prominent manufacturer today. He said that the business in the spring usually picks up to great extent. due to the many building programs being carried out throughout the country. It is expected, however that condi- tions will improve before long and that the plants in Berlin will be working to capacity.
 Although many Of the plants arc not employing a full staff of help at the present time, this condition promises to undergo a change in the future, when the orders for summer building start to come in.
 Angelo Rotta
 The funeral of Angelo Rotta who was killed yesterday at the R. o. Clark brick yards, East Berlin. will be held Saturday morning from his home and from the Sacred Heart church in East Berlin. Burial will be in St, Mary's cemetery New Brit ain. Rotta was killed when he be- came caught in a machine at inc plant.
 Will Observe Anniversary
 First Selectman George B. Car 34th anniversary of their marriage on March 10. Mir, and Mrs. Carter have lived in Berlin about 25 years, the first sclectman having been en- gagged for several years in the farm ing and milk business. Before com ing to Berlin they resided for sev- eral years in New Britain, Plain vile and Pennington. They have three children, a son and two 
 Mir. Carter has been prominent in town affairs for some time and is now in his fifth year as first select man, position he has filled suc- cessfully.
 Child Passes Away
 John, the 10 months old son Of MT, and Mrs Alexander SZycnziI of Blue Hills, died at the home of his today, after an illness with bronchitis. The funeral will be held tomorrow and burial will be in Meriden.
 Doing Jury Duty
 Fred Troup of Berlin street is do- ing jury duty in superior court. criminal side. at Hartford this term. MT. Troup is connected with the Prentice Mfg. Co, of kcnsington.
 Athletic Club Meeting
 The kcnsington Athletic club will meet tonight at 7:30 o'clock in T, A. B, hall. Arrangements for the minstrel show next week will be made and it is expected that a short of the grand stand propo- sition will be held.
 Items of Interest
 Frank Pinches has returned from a business trip 10 New York city.
 Mrs. Frederick Van Gordcr of New Britain was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Harold Skinner of Pennington avenue, yesterday.
 Mrs. Fred CIough is undergoing treatment at the New Britain Gen cral hospital,
 The condition of Miss Catherine Gold. who has been seriously ig with scarlet fever, is reported as being improved.
 East Berlin Items
 The regular mid-week service will be held at the Methodist church this evening at the usual hour.
 The ladies of St. Gabriel's church will meet at the home of Mrs. F. n. 1 Rich on Main street Friday after noon.
 Mrs. Philip Lotz will entertain the members of the Progressive l Reading circle al her home on Cot l tasc street Monday evening al s o'clock.
 Mrs Marjorie Bailey and Mrs. i Frank Cohny were the guests Of 1 friends in Rcrlin Wednesday.