New Britain herald., 1928-07-02

out Of what was apparently to be their sixth straight victory yester- day afternoon. as Planville was lead. ing the hitherto undefeated Water- vile A. c. by 80 when a downpour broke up the contest in the last half Of the third inning. The rain did not last long and Plainville wanted to continue. but the visitors. evil dently intending that their string of victories should not be endangered, insisted that it vas too wet to play and went home.
 Plainville got all its runs in the first inning when Matteo hit one over second base and stole to the middle sack, counting on an error by Gagain. N. Tolli drew a pass and stole. Elliot was safe on another mlsplay by Gasajn and both scored on an error by Jablonowski. Du- dack was in wonderful form and had turned back the visitors with out hit up to the time the rain descended.
 The locals will play the Sokols of New Britain here Wednesday after noon. The Sokols will have a num- Der of college stars in their lineup and should prove good attraction. Next sundays opponents will be the St. Mary's nine, city ieague cham plons In Waterbury last year and rated the fastest amateur team in that city during the present season.
 Marking Road
 A gang from the state highway department was at work today re- painting the white lines in the mid die of the road at Blossoms corner.
 Firemen's Open House.
 Plalnrille Hose Co. No. 1 will hold open house in its qua in the town hall tomorrow night in accord ance with the custom of past years for the night before" Coffee. cake. pie. and sandwiches will be served The committee of arrangements con- slst of Edward K. Madelev. chair man; George Seymour, and Addison Ives.
 A detail of firemen will be on duty throughout the night in readi- ness for any calls resulting from over-celebration of the holiday, The entire force of constables will also be on duty, and one man will be ap- pointed to keep things within req sonable bounds on the Fourth itself.
 The regular meeting of the fire men will be held Friday night, when delegates to the state convention at West Haven will be appointed.
 Girls at Camp.
 The Misses Olive McBurney, Lu- cile Smith, Lorraine Daniesl Emily Parcell, Marion Smith, Helen Fox and Evelyn Wyman are spending a weeks vacation at the Girls Eriend- ly society camp in Canaan.
 C. of C. Meeting.
 The Chamber of Commerce board or directors will hold its regular monthly meeting at o'clock Thurs day night in it's rooms on Pierce street This will be an important session. s the recommendations of the public utilities committee with regard to the acceptance of the offer or Charles H. Norton will be acted upon.
 May-Willis.
 Robert May and Alhertyn Willis or Plalnvllle were married Saturday by Rev. Mir. Mckinley of Farming ion. They were attended by Mir. and Mrs. John Pleba. Mir. May is em. ployed at the Standard Steel 4, Bearings. Inc.
 Grange Picnic
 The annual Grange picnic will he held Saturday afternoon at Pin. naclerox farm. Members and friends who need transportation. as we'll as any who can assist in this respect. Will meet at Grange hall at o'clock Present indications are for a large attendance.
 Marriage Intentions
 Notice of marriage intentions has been filled with the town clerk by Louis J. Provencher and Miss Irene M. Foran. Mir. Provencher the son Of Louis J. and Roseanna Cote Pro. Vencher. was orn in St. George de Windsor Quebec, and is employed here as a machine hand. Miss For an, the daughter of Patrick and Mary Cunningham Foran, was born in Bristol. She is typist.
 Week-cnds in New York
 Miss Viola Spencer spent the weekend in New York city.