New Britain herald., 1928-05-21

pense and is being met by individual subscriptions. outside of the books TOT the choir which are being taken care by by the Berlin Mems Bible class,
 In the recent attendance contest held In the Sunday school of the Berlin Congregational church, the slde led by Leon Honiss won. the loslng side being conducted by Mrs. Robert Chapman. The losing side was to furnish the winners with a supper and announcement was made yesterday that the supper will be he'd saturday in the church dining rooms at e:S0 o'clock.
 Annual Session tn Meridep A number of local representatives were present at the 18th annual ses- sion of the high court of Connecticut independent Order of Foresters, held Tn Merlden Saturday. The meeting was attended by over 15o fraternaI
 delegates from this state, New fork, New Jersey. Rhode Island and New Hampshire.
 Michael P. Kelly of Meriden was reelected high chief ranger of the order The meeting was in charge or MT Kelly and was brought to ;, c'ose with a complimentary banquet followed by a dance.
 Wrest'ers Complete Training
 freddie Verrillo, wrestling ohan plon Of Meriden. and Young Her cules, claimant of the New E,nv,.ra nshtWeight title. who will meet in the City hall auditorium Wednesday evening completed their traininr to- nay for their encounter and will rest up untll sent into action Wednesd.y evening. The Meriden boy ha. heer drilling steadily at the Meriden V M' L. A. where he is wrestling ,n- S'ructor. while Hercules has boen "orN'hg with several sparrine mart hears at the New Britain Y M C A. where he is engaged a. vrest,,rr instructor.
 Tn Meriden Verrillo is generally 'aVored to win but every indication points 10 thrilling. gruelline match 'errliIo's greater experience will he factor in his favor. according to HIS packers, and the Meriden cha m. p'oh crushing headlock will prob. aplv wear down the Berlin mailman
 hercules has trained very faith fully and is confident that he u,1, prove to be the Meriden bov.s match when they meet Wednesday evening. Two other matches will be staged and a program of entertain ment provided.
 To Hold Whist
 The kensington League Of wom. en voters will hold the last of series Of bridge whists and dances on May 2S at the Berlin Auto Sales company's salesrooms Past affairs nave been very successful and the soeiai committee is planning to make this a bigger and better one if possible. Candy and refreshments will be on sale.
 The proceeds will he used for town Improvements such as the Visiting Nurse association, traffic lights, etc.
 Scout Meetings
 Troop 1, Boy Scouts of the Ber- lin Congregational church. will meet tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock. F. 0. Shjerden, scoutmaster. will be in charge. The Cub Scouts will meet at e:45 o'clock.
 Troop 1, Girl Scouts. will meet this afternoon at it's rooms in the Berlin Congregational church at o'clock. Mrs. Coales will be in charge. All members of these three troops are asked to attend their re- spectives meetings.
 Social Items
 A party was held in honor of Shirley June Lindberg. daughter of MT. and Mrs. Frank E. Lindberg of kensington. yesterday. The occasion was Miss Shirley's fourth birthday anniversary. About 20 guests were present and presented Miss Lindberg with many gifts.
 Mrs. Herbert Knowles of Hudson street gave party Saturday in honor of her daughter Carols birth day. Among the guests present were Shirley and Nancy Hubbard. Bar bara Peck, Marilyn Winger and Gretchen Rilyea. They presented Miss Carol with many useful gifts. Refreshments were served.
 Mrs. William Sheldon of Farming.