New Britain herald., 1926-02-26

ton because of the level character Of the land. Fully a mile of pipo would be necessary.
 Weather Gets Mixed Tp
 The weather got its signals cross. cd last night and, in addition to tho thnw which flooded tho town, pro- vided Plainylle with a real, honest to-goodness summed thunder show or. Tho storm was accompanied by a driving rain and high wind, while the lightning was of great intensity.
 Not Enough SChoolrooms
 Plainville has not enough school. rooms to take care of its children land is still growing at a rapid rate which threatens further crowdlng, Iaccordng 10 a statement issued by Superintendent l., S. Mills, Tho statement is as follows:
 ''lf plalnyile school committee reduced each teachers load to be- tween S5 and 40 pupils, tho town would be short five grade classrooms at the present time.
 "Plainvile enumerated 9l more children over and under 16 fin town this year than last year. Plain Iyillo enumerated 90 more children over and under 1G last year than tho year before.
 There were erected in Plainyille 73 now dwelling houses in 1924. lhnFP tN loI, r.. S1 new dwelling houses in 1925"
 Red Cross Total Low Tho recent Red Cross drive in Plainvtllo was not q noteworthy sue cess, according 10 the figures an- nonnccd today by the chairman, John l., Lamb. The total for the town was only $14G.75. which is con Sid'rably below that of last year. While this was somewhat disap- pointing and will mean that not much money will be turned over 10 national headquarters, the local an- Sje is not so depressing, as the llalnNiile chapter has considerable money on hand at present and is in AO bl Gdl Httu Ol lunQS.
 plainvillc A. (. Notes
 The Iiainyillc A. C. bowling team will take on the Hartford Battery hoWlers from MlIditr at the Rccrca- ton alleys here next Wednesday night, With some of the best bowl CTS in the factory leagues in their lineup, the former West Ends" ex- pcct to have a strong team and are issuing challenge promiscuously 10 the whole state. They are particu- Iarly anxious to stack up against the Rangers and Falcons of New Brit ain, the local American Legion team and any other teams which has claim 10 the town championship.
 The club is making preliminary plans for it's big minstrel show and will start practice next week.
 Trolley To Leave Earlier
 The first trolley in the morning from Mcrdcn to New Britain has cen moved ahead tlvo minutes and will stop at Plainvillc center at ego o'clock now instead of G:25. It will reach New Britain at G:49 o'clock.
 Girl Reserves To Elect
 Tho Girl Reserves will hold their annual election of officers at 7:30 o'clock tonight in the parlors of the Congregational church. All mcm- bcrs are requested 10 be present.
 Advent Church Supper
 The members of the Advent Chris ian church arc planning to hold Il supper at the home of Mrs. L. A. Francis on West Main street at G;S0 o'clock tomorrow evening. An in tercstinE program will follow. All members and friends are invited t0 attend.
 Taught In Africa
 Miss James l., Clark is visiting at the home of ]. J, Kimmoll on East Main street. Miss Clark has just re- turned 10 this country after 95 years aft Johannesburg, South Africa, whore she was principal at the Brit ish government school.
 l. 0. O. I. Meeting
 r.. l.. Dunbar Encampmcnt, No. '-, l. 0. O. F. will work the royal purple degree on a class Of candi. dates at its regular meeting next Tuesday evening at Steven Terry hall. Bristol. After the dogrcc work there will be q clam chowdcr sup per.
 Swimmers, Attention \ swimming meet will be held to- 1 morrow at the Hartford I. M. C. A. | All local natators who are interested m competing are requested to get in 1 ouch with W. \. Bailey.
 Notes
 Martha Rchckah lodge will hole ! ts regular meeting at s o'clock | Monday evening in I, O. o. r. hall. ] will be called at the meet | ng. All officers and guards arc ro- luestod to be present.
 The Legion Auxiliary whis, was l postponed last night because of the ] flooded streets. IL will be held after | ho meeting on March II. | | ne haSkclDalI game m East Der | in was called off last night because ! )f the inability of the PIainvillc | aam 10 reach there over tho inun- lated roads.
 Lost -- Small white dog with . black cars. Collar bearing name of Mig. II. w, Stone, East Main St. ~advt.
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