New Britain herald., 1926-07-19

that he had lost con- siderable trade as result of the change, as persons desiring to stop for an instant and purchase Sunday papers had been ordered to move along, leaving him with large pro- portion of his Sabbath periodicals when they moved to buy elsewhere in more convenient and accessible stores. Those desiring cigars and other purchases reqiring but few seconds were also shooed away. Ralph Thrall, proprietor of Thrall's drug store, had the same kick to make, as did A. Antonio of the Central Lunch and William J. Zachary of the Palace of Sweets. Several large parties of motorists stopped in front of restaurants on the sqpare and, when told they must park elsewhere, were heard to say they would eat at the next town; it was estimated that this cost as much as $50 business to some of the lunchrooms.
 An objection will be filed with the selectmen regarding the ordi- nance and if no change is made by them it is possible that the mer- chants will attempt to secure an in- junction invaliadating the rule.
 Leaves Standard Steel
 John E. Heckler, master me- chanic at the Standard Steel & Bearings, Inc, has severed his con- neCtion with that firm because of i'll health. Mir. Heckler became asso- cited with the company three years ago in the capacity of assistant mas ter mechanic and in recognition Of his mechinical and executive ability was promoted some time ago. Owing to the serious impairment of his health, he has been obliged to tender his resignation and take a much needed vacation.
 His friends at the plant learned of his action with genuine regret and on Thursday noon, Mir. Heckler was surprised 10 find a large gathering at his desk, where George II. Shine, in behalf of the foremen and work men, presented him with a nicely equipped travelling bag and a purse of $1OO in gold as an expression of the good will Of his fellows. They wished him speedy return to health.
 Storm Does Damage Much damage and inconvenience was caused by the storm which broke over Plainville late yesterday afternoon and continued through the evening. Telephone and electric light service was crippled and the entire town was plunged into dark ness for a short period of time. A wire came down in front of the Plainville Trust Co.,, on West Main street and a constable was placed on duty there to safeguard passing mo- l torists and pedestrians until it was | repaired. Another wire was broken on Whiting street.
 | Large trees were blown down in many parts of the town and innum- l erable branches were broken off, ! The greatest tie-up to traffic occur | red early in the course of the storm 1 when a tree was blown across the l highway on the New Britain road 1 and cars were held dp for about Ia minutes until several of the many chafing drivers brayed the rain and cleared enough space 10 drive i through. The consoling feature O the storm was the heavy rain, whicl ended the long drought of the pas months and brought relief to tn parched crops on the farms abou the town.
 Plainyillc "Y" Wins
 The Plainvillc '. M. C. A. Junior! shot into second place in the Hart. ford county league Saturday after noon when they dropped the Orforc Soap team of Manchester, which haC 1 been in that position, and climbed past it. The soapmakers had de feated the league leaders the pre- vious Saturday and came to Plain vile with a feeling that they were going to add another to their list ot victories, but the local team out played them from every angle anc fairly earned the verdict by S-2 Plainville is now close behind Eas 1 Glastonbury.
 Game Forfeited The All-Plainvilles met with tough break yesterday afternoon when the Emeralds of Hartfort failed to put in an appearance ant forfeited to the local nine. A goo' crowd was in prospect and the man agement was disappointed at tn unsatisfactory default of the Capi tol City team.
 Notes
 The Ladies' Auxiliary of tn American Legion will hold specia meeting tonight at s o'clock.
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank $. White an n 0hew, Raymond nes of Farm ington avenue. spent the week-en at Sachem's Head.
 The We-Uns club will meet thi evening at the home of Mrs. Elme Thomas on Broad street,
 Miss Hazel Morgan of "A Mapl street is home afer spending a wee at Indian Neck, Branford, as tn guest of Miss Vivian Officer c Wethersfield.
 Martha Rebekah lodge will hold
 regular meeting this evening.
 Miss Doris May and friends froI Neriden have been spending tn week end with Miss Gertrud
 Barnes on Broad street. Games to be Played The game between the Bushes Men and Iron Horses, which wa 1 ctn nrnnnl hN in in thn fret in m in