New Britain herald., 1925-04-21

 visit to Tlainville this morning to inspect the work being done at the West Main street railroad crossing and also the passenger and freight depots, The officials were travelling in q gasoline bus one of which used to be operated on the local line,
 Breaks Ankle
 Mrs, Emma Roberts of East street Is confined to the home of her daughter, Mrs, Leo St. Thomas in New Britain with a broken ankle re- ceived in fall at her home on East street Tuesday of last week. Mrs. Roberts was descending the stairs when her heel caught in one of them and she fell twisting the ankle. She was taken to the New Britain General hospital where two X-rays of the injured member were taken and tho fracture was set. She has cast on It now and her con- dition is as comfortable as can be expected.
 Honors For Essay
 The New Britain office of the Con necticut Light and Power Go. has received word that Gladys Edith Broadwell of "A East street, Plain vile, will within q week, be award ed a distinguished essay medal and honor award certificate for complet- ing and submitting an essay in the Home Lighting contest which was conducted last October and NoYem- Der.
 Name Is Omitted
 In last nights edition of The Her ald in connection with the regular meeting of Martha Rebckah lodge and the report of its delegates to the state convention. the name Of MISS Annie Brown. one of the delegates was omitted through an oversight Miss Brown also reported with the other members of the PlainVlile delegation at the meeting last night.
 Legion Auxiliary Notes
 The American Legion auxiliary to Brock Barnes post will hold regu- lar meeting in the Legion rooms on Whiting street. Thursday evening Following the business session. vaudeville show of seperate acts 10 he given by the talented members of inc unit, will be staged.
 The membership committee re- ports that a very successful return has been made so far from the membership drive. One of the teams alone has secured ii new members and the others will report at the meeting. All new members will be welcomed at this meeting
 Legion Notes
 Commander Robert Craig and Thomas P. Prior of Brock-Barnes post, American Legion, will repre- sent the local post at the annual Ibanouet of Kiltonic post of South- ington at the Edson House in Plants vile tonight. Other members of the 1 Plainville post desirous of going should notify Commander Craig be- fore GAS o'clock so that transpor- tation arrangements can be made. 1 Commander Craig announces that he has received a letter from Hayes i DeLage post of West Hartford, in- viting the members of the local post l to the county meeting to be held there Sunday. The auxiliary to the post will furnish a feed and the i committee in charge is desirous Of | Ir,ou-;,,n i,et bow ,pan,y will attend ! from each post. To enable Com mander Craig to inform the West Hartford post of tho number Of PlainVilltes who will attend, the members are asked to call S9-5 be- fore Friday Of this week. Transpor- tation will be furnished.
 The membership drive is pro- gressing very satisfactorily and sex 1 eral more new members will be in | itiated into the post on Monday evening at the regular meeting. Ar l engagements have been made for the showing of "The Spirit of Lafayette by the local post and the owners of l the Community theater on June ] and 2. In addition to this picture, another feature will be shown mak- 1 ing in all a show of over two hours. A matinee each day and show each evening will be put on. The matinees will be specially for the school chil- dren, as the picture is one of great historical value. Principal Orrin l.. Judd of the graded schools is CO., operating with the post committee on this occasion, as he did at the showing of "Oyer the Top With the | Allies"
 Church Entertainmcnt.
 An entertainment and concert will be given in the Congregational church chapel at o'clock Thursday evening. Mrs. Helen Finley Arm strong of Southington, formerly a member of the Metropolitan Opera chorus, will be the soloist. Mrs. , Charles Beck!cy will accompany her and Miss Eunice Mackenzie will give readings. All the entertainers come from Southington.
 Federation Notes. The Woman's Federation of the Congregational church will hold a rummage 6ale in Grange hall Friday and Saturday afternoons. All those i desirous of donating articles for the