New Britain herald., 1928-05-11

] the recording. The histories were taken by Mrs. Bedford. Mrs. Roy Ferguson. Mrs. Alice Ryder and Mrs. l.. o. Melville. Miss Esther Irumbun and Mrs. Herbert Barnes We're hostcsses and Mrs. Philip l'assett a1tendan, at the door. Mrs. Stanley $. Gwillim and Mrs. Henry \. Nashburn. who interviewed the mothers or the children during the past week, were also in attendance. D 10 noon IS children had been examined. These comprised It chil- dren who are to enter school in the 'all and two babies. Many others were expected this afternoon, while the regular well child conference was to take place between and 1 o'clock.
 To Interview F. C.C. A subcommittee of three 10 inter- view the public utilities commission with regard to municipal water plants was appointed last night at meeting Of the committee which Is considering the advisa bility Of having the town buy the Plainville i Water Co. The subcommittee con- sists Of Edward T. Brastow, Attorney Cornelius Prior. and Henry s. Wash burn. It will attempt to learn just what the rights of municipal water companies are and to find out the advantages and disadvantages of own-owned water plants. An ap- /, polntment will be made shortly with the secretary of the commission. To Begin Reyaluation
 The work Of revaluing all local taxable property will begin next | week. the Manufacturers Appraisal Co. Of Philadelphia has informed the selectmen. \ representative o: the appraisal concern was a, the town hall yesterday and spent some time in laying out the work ahead of the four or five men who will take up the task. A meeting Of tho reraluation committee will be held tonight in the selectmen's office. To Issue Pocket Guide
 A pocket guide similar to thoso issued monthly in neighboring cities will be issued each month for Plain- vile and Southington, the first edi- ton of this joint manual being scheduled to appear carly in June. The first half of the se-pago book. let will be devoted 10 Plainville and will carry such information as a list of the town officials, railroad time tables and trolley schedules. mo- school signals. distances from Plain- vile to various points, fire alarm signals, post office information. and street directory in which accepted streets will be starred. It is planned 10 incorporate map Of the town in latter editions. Similar information regarding Southington will be placed in tho second half Of the manual, and there vii be monthly calendar. This guide. which has been approved by several prominent business men in town. Is being prepared by the Re liable Advertising Co. of Now Brit. ain.
 New Britain Buys Land
 The city of New Britain has pur- chased from the New Haven District Camp Ground association, through Treasurer Leon A. Gadding, "A acres of land situated south of Camp ave nue and between that thoroughfare and the railroad tracks. The land has been the property of the camp ground association for 6l years. hav- ing been deeded to 1t in 1867 by George w. Eaton.
 Other transfers recorded at the office of Town Clerk William II. ; Wilson are as follows: Aniceto Di- Nunzion to May Morgan, land and buildings at Maple and Park streets: Morris Cohen of Hartford 10 William H. and Hedwig Dickman of Plain. vile. land and buildings on Pearl street.
 A. NJ. F. Zion Tag Day
 The Redecmer's A. M F. Zion church will hold tag day here to- morrow ill an attempt to raise sco0 for the support of the church. The board Of selectmen have given per mission for the tag day and the church is appealing to the public to contribute as generously as in the past. In case of rain tomorrow. the event will be postponed until the fol- lowing Saturday. the 18th.
 Funeral of Mir. Pratt
 Funeral services for Samuel Pratt were held at o'clock this afternoon at his late home. S3 Forcstville ave- nue. Members of the American Ie- zion served as pallbearers.
 Auxiliary Invited
 Brock Barnes Legion auxiliary has been invited to attend the dedica- ton of a plaque in honor of the gold star mothers Sunday at Colts park. Hartford. at o'clock. In the event of rain. the dedication will be post poned until the earliest pleasant Sunday
 Tribute to Mir. Knight
 Brock Barnes post, American Le- zion, has adopted the following res olution of regret upon the passing of its friend, the late Samuel Knight:
 The Brock Barnes post. No. 8. of the American Legion, has noted. with profound regret, the death of c