New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-17

er, who said that the special hand
ling and special delivery services
were being used more than ever be-
fore. both for general mailing and
for Christmas packages. These serv-
ices obtain first-class handling and
special delivery Of parcels and are
recommended for speedy delivery.
More than 800 pieces of air mail
matter have been sent out during
the past three days, Mr.. Usher stat
ed, this being a record for the To-
cal post office. Mr.. Usher suggested
that the air mail be used for Christ
mas cards for western and southern
points. as it ensures quicker trans
mission at a charge of five cents per
ounce-Only slightly above that for
ordinary mail. Air stamps are in
stock at the local office at all
times.
Overtime work of clerks and car
riers will be the rule from now on
until after the holidays. the exact
amount being determined by the
volume of mail to be handled. Nor
ton J. Lamb, regular clerk. is off
duty because of illness. and Herman
kahms is substituting for him.
Arrested for Fighting
Donald Ryder and Vito Vilardi
were arrested shortly before 2
o'clock yesterday morning by Con-
stable George Schubert, who found
them engaged in a fight in Central
square. Ryder, who has been warned
by the officer on several occasions,
was booked for breach of the peace
and fighting. while Nilardi will be
charged with drunkenness. They were
to appear in court this afternoon.
Christmas Tree Up
The community Christmas tree
has been set up on the town green
at Maple and Whiting streets by
members Of Brock Barnes post.
American Legion and will be decor.
ated this week. Power for electri-
cally lighting the tree has again
been donated by the Connecticut
Light & Power Co. while the tree
itself was the gift of Roscoe Hamm.
The balance of the expenses will be
shared by several manufacturers, the
Plainville Trust Co.. a number OF
the neighboring residents. and the
1 Legion.
Gr"ngc Children's Night
Plainville Grange will meet in it,
hall tomorrow night at 1880 o'cocl
instead of the usual O'Clock ant
h41 ri al M q
party for the children Of the mem
bers. Each member is asked t.
bring a present costing ten cents
The program will be furnished b.
the children Of the Changers.
On Friday night % local Granger
attended a Neighbors' Night In Mer
iden. where six of the women offer
cd a sketch.
Plan Christmas Dinners
The Plainville Public Healtl
Nursing association is planning t
give Christmas dinners to the poo
of the town and is asking for con
tributions. These may be left at tn
nurses home in the Neri block. TO
Miss Katherine Daily will call 70
them if she is notified.
On Friday afternoon a we'll chill
conference was held with DR.. Law
renee H. Frost. who was assisted b.
Miss Ruth Olson of the state healtl
department, Miss katherine DAILY
local nurse: Mrs. Harry Hubbard
Mrs. A. J. Maynard and Mrs. Cor
man.
There we're - children brought t
the conference: II infants and I
between the ages Of l and s years
OF these. two infants and three o
the older children were new case
and were given primary physical ex
aminations. Eleven others were re
examined. Nine children wer
found with defects. the total humble
of defects being IA and includin
five dental defects. Four were re
ferred to doctors and one was cor
rected. Feeding advice was given Il
eight cases. During the month Mis-
DAILY made 81 child hygiene visit.
while Miss Dorothy Miller. denta
hygien"t from the state health de
partment. cleaned the teeth of sew
eral children.
Pageant Presented
The pageant. AT His Throne,
given by members of the choir an
Sunday school of the Advent Christ
ian church last evening was well at
tended and was presented in a cred
table manner which showed care
full study and preparation. TIL
Christmas carols and hymns by tn
choir we're especially well rendered
Gifts were collected and will b
divided between the Plainville Wei
fare Association and the Advent or
rhanage at Bowling Park Fla.
Parents Night
Troop "a, Boy Scouts Of America
will hold Parents Night at 7:3
o'clock this evening at the Church Q
Our Saviour. Parents of all scout
are invited to attend. as are mem
bers of the troop committee. Be
cause of this meeting. the meeting c
the Cub Scouts will be omitted.
Play In New Britain
The Plainville Y. NJ. c. A. basket
ball team will 60 to New Britain to
morrow evening to meet the Eens
ington Boys club in a County ~
league game at the Senior HiE
school. Plainville has won its onl
start while kensington has droppe
two of its three games.
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