New Britain herald., 1927-03-15
erable interest among local resi-
Buys Berlin Store

erable interest among local resi- dents.
 Buys Berlin Store Everett Cole of East Berlin has bought the grocery store on Worth ington Ridge formerly operated by E. E. Honiss. The store has been doing business for S5 years. It was opened in 1S42 by the Galpin fam fly and was Conducted by members of that family until 1894. A man by the name Of Strickland then bought ont the store and contin- 1900 until yesterday the store was owned and operated by E. F, Honiss. who, by reason of i'll health, has retired from business.
 Everett Cole, the new owner. was associated with his brother. Robert Cole, in the grocery business for several years. Mr. Cole. in addition to the purchase of the equipment. has retained the personnel.
 Stockholders Meeting
 The annual stockholders meeting of the American Paper Goods com pany will be held in Montclair. New Jersey, on April 4, for the election of q board of directors and transaction of regular annual business.
 The actual business of the con- cern transacted during 1926 shows an increase of the proceeding two years. The total for the past year IS s2,293.060.67 against $l,9S6,- 222S9 for 1925. Profits were the heaviest since 1922. After payment of dividends, taxes and all fixed charges the company was able to add to it's surplus account.
 Outstanding stock Of the company is tho same as last years total and no changes in real estate items were reported.
 Legion News
 At recent meeting of Bolton kasica post, 6S, of the American Le- zion which was held in Legion hall. kensington, several members were voted into the ranks. thus swelling the membership well over the figure reported at the end of 1926.
 It was voted that the post CO., operate with the Ladies Auxiliary Of the Legion. the kensington Ath- letic club and the kensington League of Women Voters in raising funds to carry on the kenslnGton Boys club. Harry McKcon was appointed chairman of the committee to rcp- resent the post.
 The post is also interested in the furtherance and aid of other organl- Zations for boys in this locality and has for some time authorized three masters school being held at New Britain with the idea in view of forming Boy Scout troops in each of the three districts in town. Other organizations have promised CO., operation. The post will welcome suggestions and cooperation of any other organizations in the further ance of any of it's various plans.
 Whist Thursday
 The Kensington League of Women Voters and the kensington Athletic club will combine to give whist party and dance on Thursday eve- ming. March II at Lloyd Hall, Ken sington.
 Mrs. Mary Lardner of the league and Harry McKeon of the Athletic club have been appointed to ar range the event. Professor Rob Ritchie will call the figures for tho square dances.
 Motherhood Club
 The Berlin Motherhood club will hold its regular monthly meeting to- morrow afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Stanley Galpin. Mrs. Galpin will be the speaker and will give all address on her recent trip abroad. All women arc invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.
 Estate Hearing
 \ notice has been posted to the effect that a hearing will be held in probate court on Friday. March IS. upon the petition of Maria Saravalli, administratrix of the estate of the late Ettori Saravalli. who desires the right to dispose of various par cells of real estate.
 Old Tree to Fall
 One of the oldest trees on Worth ington ridge is doomed to be cut down unless the five day notice of