New Britain herald., 1927-05-04

$50 to the Red Cross fund for flood relief. Chairman John g. Lamb of the local branch is high in his praise of the efforts made by the children. who are not contented with even this sum but plan to bring their total to $75.
 Total contributions up to noon today amounted to $273.52, bring ing the drive within sight of the $500 goal. but MT. Lamb said he expected this quota would be dou- bled and the campaign continued.
 At the resv1Ar meeting of the Congregational church Woman's Federation tomorrow afternoon . silver tea for the benefit of the flood sufferers will be served. The women of all churches are invited to join. Miss Silvina Norton, presi- dent of the Connecticut Congrega- tional Home Missionary Union will speak. The meeting will be held in tho parish house at 2:3o o'clock.
 To Stage Operctta.
 An operetta and pageant in which about 150 persons will participate will be staged in the high school auditorium the latter part of this month under the auspices of the Woman's Federation of the Congre- gational church. The operetta, "The Cat and the King" Is humorous love story based on the old fairy tale of Fuss in Boots" The large cast. carefully chosen, will undergo a period of intensive training last ing several weeks under the super vision of Miss Leila Church. Miss Church has delighted large audi ences in Hartford, at the Manches- ter centennial, in Southington, and other places with her pageants and operettas.
 There will be bewitching music. lovely stage pictures of medieval times, quaint settings. and colorful and picturesque costuming. The operetta will be designed for both young and old, and 8 treat is prom ised.
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 Antonio DiMarco of East Main street was low bidder for the con- struction of the storm water sewer in the east end, the selectmen have announced after opening the bids, while Joseph DiYulio was second lowest. The bids ranged from about $s.00O to $1o.o00, whereas the ap- propriation for the purpose was $12,00o; the town. however, must furnish material. No award of contract has been made. as Chair man Frank T. Wheeler of the town plan commission has requested delay until the new street along the passway by Fred Callen's home has been put through from East to Mil- ford street. The sewer as planned would pass through this passway on its way to the Quinnipiac river.
 c. of 0. Meeting on 18th.
 The date of the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce has been changed this month. and the May meeting will be held on Thursday evening. May 12. instead of tomor- row night, as previously announced.
 Reta Daigle.
 The body of Reta Daigle, 15-year- old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Napoleon Daigle of 35 Broad street, was sent to Lowell. Mass. today; the funeral and burial will he there tomorrow morning. Miss Daigle died yesterday morning at the New Brit ain hospital. where she had been taken the night before: peritonitis caused the death. The Daigles came here from Lowell about a year ago.
 "Chect" 20 Years Old.
 The "Trumbull Cheer" monthly publication of the Trumbull Elec- tric Mfg. Co.,, has issued its goth anniversary number. During its 20 years of existence 1t has remain- ed under one editor. L. l.. Brastow. and it's circulation has grown from 1.5oo to 55,ooo.
 Cleanup Continues.
 The annual cleanup week will he continued tomorrow. when teams will make the rounds of the streets in the western section of the town to collect rubbish placed on the curbs. The east end was cleaned up today.
 Crowd Sees Picture.
 A full house witnessed "Slide, Kelly, Slide" at the Community theater last night when 1t was shown for the benefit of the All- Plainvilles. The high school glee club sang three numbers. which were excellently done and we'll re- ceived. At tonight's performance Ted LaBonne and Eddie Goeb will sing. accompanied by Miss l.. Ethel Prior. Tn addition to the feature picture, there will be a football film of the "Collegians" series.