New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-09

m. No constable has as yet been
assigned to the post.
1t Is further planned to station a
second traffic officer at Blossom g
corner for a short period. at least.
Later 1t is hoped to have a stop
and-go light there to succeed the
human traffic director.
To Flush Water Mains
Tho water mains will be flushed
on Saturday. Sunday and Wednes-
day. It was announced today by Sec
rotary Joseph NJ. McKernan OF the
Plainville Water Co. On Saturday
afternoon those In the Mountain
View section and on Milford street
will receive their annual flushing.
On Saturday night those on Whiting
street. Broad street east of Whiting.
Park street south Of Broad. Tomlin-
son avenue. Bicycle street, East
Broad street. and East street will be
50 treated.
Flushing the mains In Maple. Park
north Of Broad. Hough. Crown. East
Main street. Neal court, Norton
place New Britain avenue. Farming
ton avenue and Trumbull avenue,
will be done on Sunday. Next We'd
nesday the balance Of the mains,
those In streets west Of the railroad,
will be flushed.
Simpson Now "Mayor"
First Selectman John J. kimmel
left today to spend a vacation OF two
weeks at Kearsage, n. Fl. In his
absence Second Selectman James
Simpson will do the work which is
usually carried out by the first Sc
lectman.
Forestville Here Sunday
The All-Plainvilles will stack up
against the Forestviile town team
here Sunday afternoon in what
promises to be a fine game. Last
year the Forestville aggregation won
a 10 thriller from the locals, and
Coach Eddie Goeb's boys are out to
take revenge for this treatment The
visitors have fast team and will
work hard, as the rivalry between
the two towns is always very keen.
A large crowd is expected. The To-
calls will practice tomorrow evening.
Parking Behind Theatcr
| The Strand theater management
has arranged free parking for pa
irons behind the theater building
This is expected to do away with
much Of the congestion which exists
on West Main street at the meek.
Bear In South End
Residents of the south end are
alarmed because of the appearance
of a huge black bear In the district
this week. He was first seen Tues
day by Louis Quinto Of South Wash
i ington street and was prowling
about the garbage dumping beds:
that he had been a frequenter OF
the place was evident from the
numerous tracks. Yesterday he was
sighted again near the Ewald place
on the same street. He is huge
fellow, black, except for white
streak on the forehead.
Time Limit Extended
The time limit for applications to
take the civil service examinations
for sub clerk-carrier at the post
office has been extended, and anyone
wishing to take it may present his
application to the examiner at any
time prior to the giving Of the exam.
This will probably be held on June
is in the Chamber of Commerce
rooms.
NJ. E. Church Notes
The regular prayer meeting will
be held at 7:45 o'clock this eve
ming at the Plainville NJ. Z. church.
At S:45 o'clock the Epworth league
will hold business meeting.
Children of the Sunday school are
asked to meet aAthe church Sunday
afternoon at o'clock to rehearse
for Children's Sunday.
Briefs
Washington Trumbull circle. Com
panions OF the Forest. will meet at
o'clock tonight in Legion hall.
The Misses Marie Beppel and An
ita May Collins OF New York city,
are visiting at the home OF Miss Col
Inns sister, Mrs. F. G. Schalk OF
Broad street
Loyal Smith. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Pearl Smith Of Broad street. is home
from the University Of Illinois for
his summer vacation.
The Hartford Praying band met
last evening at the home Of Mrs.
Lena Hanson. IS East Main street.
Miss Dorothy Clayton. niece Of
Mrs. +. L. Benzon OF Whiting street
was graduated from ST. Margaret's
school. Waterbury. Tuesday evening.
Miss Natalie Case has been admit
ted to the honor society at Boston
university and has received the Sig
ma key. being one Of the ten seniors
thus honored.
Albert DiMarco OF East Main street
Is homo from Suffield school for the