New Britain herald., 1928-09-18
Bristol News
FORMER RESIDENTS
IN STORM CENTER

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John Ives and wife Former
Fortstyile Residents
ARE FOUND IN WRECkAGE
Home Completely NrukeJ-Rahk
I" Close Earlier-N inciscu Ss.itl,
to speak-AutOist IL Fined Fur
Defective Brakes.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ives. former
residents of Forestville. were among
those who narrowly escaped death
or serious injury in the West Indian
hurricane that swept along the
Florida east coast yesterday. They
were removed from under a pile of
debris at their home which is locat-
ed between West Palm Beach and
Lake Worth. Their injuries were
termed slight by an Associated Press
desaptch.
Mr. and Mrs. Ives lived in Forest
vile about 20 years ago. Mr.. Ives
being employed as silversmith in
the old Burner factory on Brook
street when that property was con-
trollcd by the American Silver COM
pany. They We're formerly resi-
dents of Meriden. Conn.
After severing his connection with
the local concern, Mr. and Mrs
Ives returned to Meriden. later
gong to Florida where they have re-
sided for the past six years. Mr..
Ives has been engaged in the metal
business at West Palm Beach and
has prospered. owning a pretty resi-
dence. For years Mrs. Ives has cor
responded with Mrs. Minerva Anger
bower OF East Washington street.
Forestville. who was much interest
was seriously hurt
While In Forestville, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ives resided In the old Spellman
homestead on Washington street.
Banking Hours Changed
Effective October I. the Bristol
National bank. the American Trust
Co.. and the Bristol Trust Co. will
close each day at $50 p. m. instead
of p. m. This announcement was
| made this morning and It Is under
stood. was the result Of a confer
ence between the officers OF the
three institutions. The action has
been confirmed by the directors of
the banks involved.
For years. In fact since the banks
were organized, the doors have
closed each day at r. NJ. except
Saturdays when the hour OF closing
is 1890.
In discussing the earlier closing
hour this morning. George :. Beach,
vice president of the Bristol Trust
Co., pointed out that the action was
simply bringing the local banks
nearer in line with the other bank.
ing institutions of the state. the ma.
jority of which now close at 5 p. m.
The change will also tend to facili-
tate the work of the clerical
! forces. who now report at a. M.
but who oftentimes do not get away
from their desks until as late as
$50. Under the new arrangement
it will be possible to have the books
balanced and enable the workers to
depart probably not later than s
p. m.
The change in hours will not in
convenience business men. it is
pointed out, and the amount OF bus
mess transacted will in no way be
affected.
Winchell smith u Speak
Winchell Smith of Pennington.
playwright, author, lecturer, and Il
corner staunch republican, will he
one OF the speakers at the Smith
/ lor- President club of the fifth sena
torial district outing and dinner to
be held at Lake Compounce Thurs
| day evening, September goth. ac-
cording to statement made this
morning by Attorney Joseph +. Dut-
ton, president OF the club. MIR. Smith
is also honorary president OF the or
ganlzation. having been elected to
that position at the time the club
was formed. The two other speak
crs will be Congressman Loren Black
OF New York city and Hon. Angus
tine l.onergan Of Hartford, demo-
cratic nominee for United states
senator.
Mr.. button also announced that
the candidates for the various state
offices would also be present.
Thirty eight reservations have been
made from Hartford alone and it ID
expected that over 500 will be
present.
Council Meeting
Several matters of importance will
be brought before the city council
when it meets this evening. OF chief
interest, naturally. is the City hall
problem which was brought up q
month ago when bids were solicited
None were received at the meeting
held on September Nth and it i.
doubtful whether any will be avail
able tonight.
The ordinance committee will sub.
init an ordinance on the keeping OF