New Britain herald., 1927-10-11

 ] ing in the Prospect M. E. church Bristol. Those who go will leave the local church at o'clock. All leaguers who can attend are asked 10 be at the church at that time.
 The Ladies Aid society has fixed December ' as the date for it's Christmas sale and supper, Harvest Thanksgiving will be ob- served in the church next Sunday and sermons appropriate to the oc- casion will be preached by the pas tor. Rev. A. A. Ball. Donations of !, flowers. fruits. and vegetables for decorating the church will be ap- ] preciated. These will b.. distributed among the needy of the town at the close of the services.
 Fanion Legion Commander Theodore Fanion or West Main street was elected commander of Brock Barnes Post No. 33. Ameri- can Legion, at it's annual meeting i last night in its rooms in Legion hall. The commander elect served as second vice-commander during the year now ending and will take office as leader of the post at the first i November meeting.
 Edward Wilson was elected first vice and Charles V. White second vice-commande C Q. Cutting was continued in office as adjutant and the present finance Of ficer, Carl Nilsson, was reelected Martin Foran was chosen for anoth- CT term as service officer. Pierce T.. Clark was elected member Of the executive committee. Harold Clark was the Legion's choice for sergeant at-arms and Earl Brooks was named athletic officer.
 The Legion voted to accept the offer Of Rev Leonard 0. Melville to attend the services at the Church of Our Saviour on sunday, November 13, In observance Of Armistice Day 1t also acted favorably on a proposal to attend the reception 10 Superin- tendent Of Schools L. c. Staples and the teaching staff to be held tomor- TOW night at the high school
 A challenge from the Sons Of Veterans to a series Of card games was accepted. The first game will be played on Monday evening, October 3l, when the Legionnaires hope to put the Sons of Veterans so far be- hind that they will never be able to catch up. Another invitation to enter a card tournament to be conducted by the firemen and various local or ganizations was also accepted. The ex-servicenent discussed the propos- ed town bowling league, which they have been invited to enter, and will make arrangements at their next meeting.
 Well Child Conference
 A second well child conference along the lines Of that conducted successfully two weeks ago will be held in the public health nurses rooms On Friday afternoon. Tn con nection with this the PlainviIle Public Health Nursing association. which is sponsoring the conference, has issued the following notice to parents Of school children:
 Every child should make as rapid and thorough progress in his school work as possible. If he is handi- capped at the beginning Of his school life by some physical defect, he can hardly be blamed if he fails to pass his grade from year to year. A child who cannot see the blackboard clearly; cannot hear distinctly; who has abscessed teeth or diseased ton- sils is not in a position to learn even though he be well taught A child who suffers from frequent colds and sore throats loses many days of school, which are difficult to make up. Have your children any of these handlCaps? Be sure of this by bring ing them 10 the well child confer cree at Plainville 10 be held on Fri day afternoon, October II, in the public health nurses rooms, from to 1 o'clock"
 Legion Auxiliary Meeting
 The ladies auxiliary to Brock Barnes post, American Legion. will hold a regular meeting in Legion hall at o'clock tonight. The session will be followed by social hour and refreshments. The county m,,!.g held here Saturday under the aus pices Of the Plainyille unit was largely attended.