New Britain herald., 1927-10-03
BRISTOL NEWS
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their organization working at ton pressure throughout the day. The
 election interest toward the last days
 preceding the election, has waxed
 very keen, and, while no turnout of
 voters equal to a presidential year. IS expected, 1t is expected that the
 vote polled will be far in excess of
 those at the primaries. 4 large amount of final discussion with re.
 gard to the five questions to be
 voted upon, has brought an addition
 al interest in these matters, and it IS probable that, the election, which was soon to be rather tame affair.
 will prove Of greater interest than | expected.
 The moderators appointed for the
 several different polling places are
 are follows: District No. l. Thomas
 Harrlgan; District No. 2, Leroy Per- clVal; District No. 3, Raymond Hill;
 District No. 4, Benedict E. Reardon.
 Compounce Crowds Disappointed With the summer weather that prevailed yesterday. many hundreds Of people drove and walked to Lake Compounce, expecting that the resort would be running in anticipation of summer crowds. Much to the dis appointment of the pleasure seekers. the entire plant had been dismantled during the past week. and none of the thrillers. food dispensaries or other activities were in operation. Hottest October Yesterday was the hottest October in this city in the memory of the older inhabitants. The mercury climbed above the 90 mark and it was warmer day than any day in either August or September of this year. Masonic Outing
 Franklin Lodge. A. F. and A. NJ. | won second prize in the athletic meet 1 held in connection with the annual | outing of the Firth Masonic district at Cherry Park in Avon last Satur- day afternoon. The first prize was won by St. Marks lodge of Granby. ! who by winning, retain the cup per i manently in their possession, as this organization also won 1t last year. St. Marks piled up a score of 4S points; Franklin of Bristol S6 points; Evening Star of Unionville. S5 points, and Hiram lodge of Bloom- field 32 points. During the after noon music was furnished by the Girl Scouts Drum and Bugle corps Of New Britain and also by the Ma sonic orchestra of 22 pieces Of Franklin lodge of this city. Leigh D. Minor of Bristol was chairman of the general committee in charge ot the outing and he was assisted by the junior Wardens Of the lodges comprising the district.
 City Council Meeting
 The regular meeting of the city council will be held in the council chamber in the city hall tomorrow evening. The most important matter to come before the meeting will be the opening of the bids for the sewer on the South street extension pro- ject. The old council will function tomorrow night, as any possible changes through today's election will not become effective until January lst.
 American Legion Meeting
 The fall season of the Seicheprey Post No, ,, American Legion will be opened with the regular meeting to be held in Legion hall tomorrow evening. Plans for the winter sea son will be discussed, and prepara- tions for the regular Armistice Day celebration will be made. Following the meeting, a social and smoker , will be enjoyed, ,
 Valuable Property Sold
 Marie r. Lorenzini has sold 10 z. Russell Mink, as trustee, the val uable business property on North Main street, located opposite the Uncas Fire Engine House It is not known for whom the purchaser is acting nor the use to which the property is to e put.
 Mrs. Ellen r. Yard
 Mrs. Ellen r. Yard Of Birch street. Forestville. widow of the late I Christopher Yard. died yesterday at C St Mary's Home in West Hartford J after q short illness. She was born I in Newfoundland, Canada, and I came to Bristol at an early age. Her husband died several years ago. |
 She leaves three sons, Harry { Yard of Forestville, Thomas Yard of Hartford, and Alfred Yard of New Y three daughters, Mrs. Am prose McCue and Mrs. P. J. Cooke , of Bristol and Mrs. C. x. Shine Of r New Britain. She leaves also 30 c and nine great grand r 2hildren. f
 The funeral will be held Tuesday G at the undertaking rooms f # Thomas P. O'Brien to be fol- f owed by a requiem high mass at v St. Matthew's church, Forestville. , Rev. William P Laflin will officate md burial will be in St. Joseph's cemetery, Plainvlle.
 F.. L. Dunbar Encampment. I. O. ). F., will confer the royal purple legree on large class of cand- !ates at the regular meeting Tues lay night in Odd Fellows hall, Re- will be served.