New Britain herald., 1927-07-15

merly stood. The work of removing the blackened structure has been completed and now the work of grading remains. The erection of modern gasoline station, with attrac- tive surroundings, would he an asset to Berlin street, and it is probable that the Standard Oil Co. will do right by the town of Berlin.
 Bone in Neck Broken
 It was learned today that a bone in the neck of Hammon Chester, negro workman at the Stiles & Rev. holds Brick Co.,, was broken when he fell from a wheelbarrow yester- day at the yard. It was not known at the time whether or not bone had been broken. but an X-ray pho tograph revealed the fracture. It was said at the New Britain General hospital, to which institution the man is confined, that he is getting along well.
 Fire District Meeting
 A special meeting of the Kensing- ton Fire district will be held tonight at 8 o'clock at Foresters' hall. Plans for the extension of the water sys- tenn will be voted upon, as we'll as the advisability of authorizing a. bond issue sufficient to meet the ex- pense of such extensions ct mains.
 Baldwin's Condition Improved
 The condition of Newton w. Bald win, prominent resident of the town. who has been seriously ill at his home for the past several weeks, was reported today as being somewhat improved. It was said today that, while he is still confined to his bed, he is slowly on the gain.
 Annual Outing Tomorrow.
 The annual outing of employees of the George E. Prentice Mfg. Co.,, will be held tomorrow at Savin Rock. A large party is planning to attend and it is expected that the affair will eclipse any held in the past.
 Birth of A Son.
 Mir. and Mrs. Adolph Kasolki of Southington are receiving congratu- lations on the birth of son. Mrs. Kosolslli was formerly Miss Cophie Maguda of Kensington.
 Sunday School Picnic.
 The annual picnic of the kensing- ton Methodist church Sunday school will be held tomorrow at Colts park. Hartford. A chartered trolley car will leave Willow Brook park at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. Due to the fact that the tracks have been torn up between Upson's Corner and the park, it will be necessary for the party to board the vehicle at that point.
 The group will gather at the church, or at Upson's Corner, at 12:30 o'clock, where automobiles will be waiting to convey those who so desire, to Willow Brook park. Those who wish may take the bus leaving Kensington at 12:45 o'clock.
 Provisions should be left on the porch of the parsonage not later than 12:3o o'clock. Those attend ing are requested to equip them selves with knife, fork and spoon. The return trip will be made in the early evening. the car leaving the Hartford park at o'clock.
 Final Meeting.
 The final meeting of the Knights of Honor. until September. will be held on Wednesday of next week, instead of on Tuesday. This active organization of the Kensington Methodist church will meet at 6:30 o'clock in the evening.
 Father Seriously III.
 Mrs. Hannah Brown of Berlin street left yesterday for Greenwich. to which town she was called on ac- count of the serious illness of her father at his home there.
 Vacation Trip.
 Misses Mary and Ruth Warren of kensington will spend the next two weeks at Stony Point on- -the-Hud- son, New York state.
 Tabs Win Game.
 The St. Paul's T. A. B. society baseball team forged ahead to vic- tory over the Pirates of New Britain last night at the Percival avenue avenue field. The score was 10 to 4. The locals took the lead early in the game and maintained 1t easily. A large attendance was present.