New Britain herald., 1928-03-09

already. The highway department allows tho property owners 60 days to mako appeal.
 The state department, in explain ing its reason for surveying the highway in Berlin. stated that 1t is . confirmed law of the department to survey and obtain al! possible knowledge of every new highway in the state. Tho data is collected for future reference. 4 head stone has been installed in g lot just beyond tho railroad bridge. It shows . space Of about eight feet from the edge of the present road to the stone, meaning that the state twns eight feet et property that they can use in case they % see fit.
 sing Over Rsdjo
 Tho Glee club Of the Berlin Junior High school made !ts debut lon the air" yesterday morning at ll:t0 o'clock when they gave . song recital at Station WTIC in Hartford. Helen Dtckenson acted as director and accompanied the children on the piano. The following songs were sung: Morning Invitation" by Veaxie; Creole Love sons," by Smith; "swing song." by Lehr and "Chiribin." by Pestalozzi.
 The finance committee will meet thA evening at the town hall to fix the tax rate for the coming year. The committee consists of the follow ing: Claude ". Stevens, chairman: Pardon c. Hickey. R. o. Clark. E. F. Moore. James F1tzsimmons and Johaan Murray. The present rate is l6 mills.
 Purchaao& Home
 Frederick Peck has purchased the Peck Place" in tho Blue Hills from the former heirs. The house is an old-fashioned affair with low cell ings and numerous fireplaces.
 Special Meeting
 There will be a special meeting of St. Paul's T. A. B. society on aun- day. All members are urged to be present us important business will be transacted.
 Oad.Fsshioned Dance
 An old.faxhioned dance will be given at Lloyd's hall on Friday, March 1s. The affair promises to be very successful and interesting, and . large crowd Is expected to attend. All the old time dances that the old- CT folks remember 50 well will be revived. A prompter has been secur- ed to lead the dances. Music will be furnished by an orchestra composed of women which Is . novelty in it. self.
 These affairs have always proved to be worthwhile and ! pleasant sve- ming Is assured all those who at- tend. All the old folks are warned to take advantage of the time b&tween now and the night Of the dance to get back into form 50 that they can show the present day children how the old timers danced in the good old days.
 Large Crowd Present
 A large number of local young men attended the open house held last evening by tho St. Paul T. A. B. society of Ksnangton tn connection with its drive for aew membersk President Henry Rose Of the society spoke . few wordA An entertain. ment was pFssentsd by '. Jehnsoa. we'll known In the radio world. N. Rayno and R. Wasrsn. Th&r weSk was cleverly done and proved to be hit with the audience.
 New seorelsosssc CoNpoeted
 The new storshesss on Farming. ton avenue. which has been under construction for the past month hy the Berlin Auto Bales company, was completed yesterday. The building will hold about 90 cafs. It wes erected On cement supports becaasp of the water in the territory.
 Work 6t10 es0Uezsiag
 Work on the new bridge on Farm ington avenue is progressing at . rapid rate and is nearly completed. The ratlings on both ades q the bridge were completed this week. However it will be some time before the bridge will be o1icially open&A to traffic. The highway en both sIdse of the bridge for about % feet vii have to be cementsA belore the eridSs can be epsoel.
 ConstAbies William Nitchis aAA John Lewis ass deinS traffic duty q the temporary HFsAee.