New Britain herald., 1927-11-11

schools were dismissed for the day at o'clock.
 There was prominent display of flags around the town. The Le- zion had large flag on display as did the post office. Many private homes were draped with flags.
 Slight Accident
 Two cars bumped into each other while travelling on School street yesterday .aftetnoon. Both vehicles were going slow and there was no damage or injuries. The accident was unavoidable and no arrests were made.
 leg Broken
 An examination made yesterday by the authorities of the New Brit ain General hospital disclosed that Ambrose Ciocca of Berlin was suf- fering from a broken leg. Ciocca was directing traffic on the new highway Wednesday night when he was struck by car and severely bruised. He was examined by Dr. Matthew Griswold who ordered his removal to the hospital
 Red Cross Work
 Rev. Samuel A. Fiskc arrived home from Bridgeport yesterday and made plans to start active work OH the Red Cross drive today. He has received tho necessary equipment to work with and will appoint com mittees today 10 carry on the work.
 Plan Fair
 The Womcn's Aid society is mak- ing plans for the fair to be held soon. The exact date has not been decided upon. The fair will be in charge of the president, Mrs. Robert Deming, who will be aided by Mrs. Frank l.. Wilcox. There will he sev- cral tables for fancy work. and other articles. The following women will be in charge of tables: Bags, Mrs. Elmer Stearns: aprons. Miss Helen Rohm; linen. Mrs. r. L., Will cox; dolls, Miss Edith Lindqnist: candy, Miss Olive Shaw, and Mrs. Robert Chapman; lingerie, Mrs. K. S. Gold: babies apparel, Miss Eliza beth Wilcox. Miss Wilcox will also have charge of decorating the rooms A cafeteria supper will be served and will be in charge of Mrs. Leland Gwatkin.
 Big Waist Party
 Plans were made at the meeting of the Tabs last evening to conduct a whist party on Tuesday. Nov. 22. This is the weekly whist affair that is held every week but because of Thanksgiving, it will be a bigger one than usual and chickens will be awarded the winners. Plans for the party are in the hands of a committee.
 Last week the whist party was attended by the largest crowd of the season and if the parties continue to be a success. they will be staged every Wednesday night.
 Kilby Work Completed
 The paving work on the kilhy property has been completed and the Main street is now completely paved with sidewalks. There has been long cry by local citizens for this improvement and satisfaction was expressed by all the store- keepers today.
 Hold Party
 The teachers of all the Berlin schools were entertained last eve- ming at the Worthington Com- munlty hall. Luncheon was served and all sorts of entertainment was provided. The affair was voted a huge success by those in attendance.
 Road Repair
 With the completion of the con- crete work on the new highway, 1t is expected that the road will be open to traffic in the near future. The road itself has been completed but the construction company ia now busy, building gutters along the side of the road. They will be put in all places where it is deemed necessary. rAt the present time they are working around the railroad bridge. Cutters will be put on the large hill leading to the Hartford highway. A sidewalk has been laid under the bridge to protect people going to the station.
 East Berlin Items.
 The Pythian Dramatic club will meet this evening at the home of