New Britain herald., 1927-10-28

Selma Johnson. Mrs Eagerly, Mrs. Burnhan, Mrs. Harmon, Mrs. 1'ryon, Mrs. Kent and daughter. Mrs. C. w. Williams, Mrs. Moffitt. and Mrs. C. H. Johnson. Rehearsal for the play will be held tonight in the church hall.
 Railroad street Opened
 The street leading to the railroad station. after being closed for the last two days, was opened this morning by the road officials. A small bridge was built over the ce- ment but the heavy trucks broke the boards and it was decided to lay the boards on the road itself. This will relieve q lot of the traffic ahat has been detouring on the property of the railroad adjacent to the tracks.
 Tabs Meet Last Night
 The Tabs met last night in St. Pauls hall where different matters were discussed by the members Of the organization.
 Kills Large skunk
 Joe Ringwood had the misfortune while out driving in his car to meet a large skunk who disputed the right of way. He endeavored to avoid the animal but struck it sQuarely and killed it outright, Joe brought the animal home. it being q large, black type. He will have the animal skinned and will keep it as a reminder of his skillful driving.
 Halloween Party
 A Halloween party was held last night at the kensington Grammar in the school It was a costume af- fair and was in charge of Miss Mary Griswold. There was q large attend ancc.
 Road Progresses
 The work on the new state high brea king pace. The road firm has been blessed with wonderful weather this week and arc taking full advan- tagc of their opportunities to get a big portion of the road completed, At the present tim" the cement has been put on the road up to the warehouse of John A. Andrews which is d good distance from the railroad bridge where the work was started yesterday. The bus service on the line continues to be delayed. Buses are running about every half hour, but arc constantly late on ac- count of the one way traffic.
 Schools Closed Today
 A teachers convention held i'll New Haven today will close the local schools for the day.
 Prayer Meeting Held
 The first prayer of the season was held last night at the Berlin Con crcgational church and drew a large crowd. The prayers were in charge of Rev. samuel Fiskc.
 East Berlin Items
 Mrs. Charles Nelson entertained the members of the l.afanso club at her homo last evening the occasion being Halloween party. All who 'tl'li'tl N'iI VI VI ll' 'o"' 'ilII'' A harvest luncheon was served, the table being decorated with colors in keeping with the occasion. Fayors Were distributed.
 The football team will meet near the school Sunday morning al 10 o'clock Cor the final practice before the Bristol game. \ Every member of the squad is asked to be on hand promptly.
 A football team from the Berlin Construction Co. has challenged the Berlin Pauthers to a three game series and last evening arranged with Manager Royal Holmes to play these games during the month of November Manager Holmes will use his scrub team against the Construction company team as the regular Panther team would be too strong for the shop team.
 Cortland Read is spending the Week-en as the guest of his grand mother in West Cromwell.
 Miss Mabellc Barnes left this morning for New Haven where she will attend thc state Teachers con vention being held today in that city.
 The children Of st. Gabriel's Epis- copal church Sunday school will hold d Halloween social in the church social rooms this evening. All at tending will wear costumes.
 The library will be open for a