New Britain herald., 1927-06-17
Harold D. ventres, commander of

Harold D. Ventres. commander of Bolton-Kasica post, has been ap- pointed president of the league. A cup will be donated the winning team at the end of the season, a sum having been appropriated by the local post for that purpose.
 Mike" Rayno of Kensington will umpire the Kensington- Berlin battle tomorrow afternoon. East Berlin's s choice for the position has not been announced.
 Steal Chicks
 One of the strangest thefts to ever be reported to the local police was brought to their attention yesterday when Mrs. William Brecklin of Worthington ridge reported tha 50 baby chicks had been stolen from her home on Wednesday evening be- ween the hours of 8 and o'clock.
 The chicks, which were of incu- bator stock, were securely wrapped in burlap and housed with a hot water bottle to keep them warm Thieves. in removing the chicks, re- placed the wrappings and the bottle in such a manner IS to remove sus- pioion, Mrs. Brecklin not discover ing her loss until the next morning. She estimates the hour of the theft as being between and 9 o'clock Wednesday evening as she was away from the residence at that time.
 Constable John P. Lewis is investi- gating the case. It is this towns first report of chicken thieves picking them so early in life.
 To Open Store
 Arthur H. Bushnell of Damon $ Hill is planning to open a grocery store on the turnpike tomorrow. The store is situated near the garage owned by Rudolf Abel north of Ber- lin street. Bushnell was formerly proprietor of printing establish ment on Pennington avenue which was recently gutted by fire.
 Giana Village Carrier
 idllh d. HidIld VA Aeltsll6 lolI Ads received notice from the district secretary of the post office depart ment located at Boston. Mass. that he has successfully passed examin- ations for the position of village carrier at the Kensington post office. Giana acted as substitute for several years during the term of Charles Williams. veteran village carrier who resigned from the position two months ago. No substitute carrier for Giana has been named yet.
 Legion Meeting
 The regular weekly meeting oi Bolton Kasica post es, American Legion vii be held this evening at o'clock at Legion hall. Kensington Important business will be discussed including a report of the baseball league arrangements and the steak supper to be served the Pennington post on Monday evening. Every member Is requested to attend. Surprise Shower Miss Marian Vibberts, a teacher al the local Junior High school. was pleasantly surprised at a dog roast and shower rendered yesterday aft ernoon at Graham's Grove. Miss , Helen Downes. Catherine McGee and Marian Hall were in charge oi arrangements.
 Miss Vibberts will become the bride of Huber Clark of Worcester Mass. early in July. She received many beautiful and useful gifts al yesterdays affair.
 To Sail for Europe
 Miss Lauretta filling. daughter ol MT. and Mrs. Willard l. filling o1 kensington, left last evening fol New York city. Miss filling will sai tomorrow for a three months trir through Europe.
 June Dance
 The annual June dance of the Ital. ian Fraternal society will take place tomorrow evening at Fraternal hall Kensington. The committee ir charge of arrangements reports ar elaborate program Of entertainment and large gathering Is anticipated