New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
Funeral of Frank E. O'Brien

 was held this morning at 9 o'clock from St. Paul's church in Kensing. ton. Rev. John c. Brennan officiat- ed at high mass. Burial was III St. Mary's cemetery. New Britain Company I of the National Guards of New Britain furnished firing squad at the grave. The squad was made up of Sergeant Joseph w Burkarth. Corporals John B. Hudak Richard Fuschillo and Walter j. Sorrow. Jr.. and Privates Donald w Hating. William Bushi. Benjamin Hippo and William H. Kenney. Leon Bradley sounded taps as the body was lowered into the grave.
 The pail bearers were Walter Du' plin, Harold Ventres, Orville Ventres Adolph Schultz. Joseph Wilson and Harold Mckeon. An honor guard was furnished by Bolton kasica post of Kensington. Rev. Father Brennan conducted the committal services at the grave.
 Welcome House Party
 A party was given last evening al the Berlin Community house in hsnor of George Balog of Kensing. ton who recently returned from California. There were about 30 guests present. Games were played and dancing enjoyed. Refreshments were served.
 Legion Whist
 Bolton -Kasico post. American Le- zion, will hold whist and card party this evening at the Legion hall in kensington. There will be a number of valuable prizes awarded the winners and luncheon will he served. The public is invited to at- tend.
 Condition Improves
 The condition of Mildred Conger is greatly improved according to the report of the authorities at the New Britain General hospital this morn ing.
 Play Lions
 The next game scheduled tn the county ~" league for the kensins- ton Boys club is game with inc league leading Lions five.
 Election Postponed
 The election of officers and com mittees in the Kensington Lyceum which was to have been held last Wednesday was postponed and will be held at a later meeting of the organization. The date has not been set yet.
 Poverty S6Niai
 The public is reminded again of the poverty social to be given this evening in the chapel Of the Berlin Congregational church by the Wom- ans Aid society at 7:3o o'clock. Prizes will be awarded the poorest dressed man, woman, boy and girl. The members of the community are invited.
 Postpone Game
 II is probable that the annual ice polo game between the Cypress Hills" and the Bottle Alley" teams which is scheduled for tomorrow will be postponed until a later date because of the poor condition of the ice. The feeling is strong between the two teams and both squads are ready to answer the opening whistle. The rivalry of other years has rais- ed the interest in the battle and it is hoped that the ice will be fit n time for the game.
 Whist Winners
 At the weekly meeting Of the "Wednesday evening whist club the following were awarded prizes: Mrs. Earl Brown and Mrs. Theodore Skinner. The consolation prize went to Mrs. John Hannon. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Howard Bunce. Plans for d banquet will be discussed.
 Visiting Providence
 Dr. k. NJ. Griswold. F.. w. Mil drum and Charles Ronketty have left for Providence where they will spend few days.
 Clinic Tomorrow
 There will be a clinic al and o'clock tomorrow in the American Legion hall. Kensington.
 East Berlin Itru,s
 The ladies of St. Gabricl's Episco- pal church will hold whist and so- cial in the church social rooms Fri day evening. January 27. Refresh ments will be served.