New Britain herald., 1928-10-04

hall on Whiting street, unless inter-
est warrants securing a larger place.
While the American Legion does
not enter into politics, it does believe
that it IL the duty of every eligible
voter to cast his ballot, and the
local post. in seeking to bring out
the electors. is following the prece-
dent which it set four years ago.
Selectmen Appoint Three
David Kaufman was reappointed
special officer last night at the first
meeting of the new board OF select
men. Officer Kaufman. who has al
ready served for two years. will
again do traffic duty at Brbad and
Whiting streets during the hours
when children are on their way to or
from school.
The selectmen also appointed
Myron Rogers and William s. Eaton
as members of the committee in
charge Of the Strong fund. fund for
assisting the needy.
Legion Barbecue
Brock Barnes post, American Le-
sion, will entertain more than SO
members of the Branford post Sat-
urday afternoon at barbecue to be
held at nearby grove. the exact
, location of which has not yet been
| revealed by Commander Theodore
Fanlon. Chairman Of the committee
! on arrangements. In dual contest
! this year for the largest number of
members. Crawford defeated Plain
vile by raising its membership to
1co. which was ten better than the
local posts mark. This Is no dis
credit to Plainville, as the Crawford
post, has la ger territory from
which to draw. If Plainville had
won 1t was to be given a clambake.
All members of the local post are
requested to be present at the post
rooms promptly at > o'clock Satur-
! day. In case of rain the barbecue
| will be postponed until the following
Saturday.
Castle Stores Opening
The formal opening of the enlarE-
| ed Castle Stores. Inc, will take place
e~AAAVAAe"' hS1C olOlN0, lONdlCN III
| the Russell block. we're recently in
corporated for $4,000. and to the
, long established periodical store is
being added a hardware store which
is located in the adjoining store. The
| new store will carry complete line
OF household hardware and invited
the citizens of Plainville to inspect
both store and stock. 1t will cater
to Plainville's needs and will build
its stock to meet the demand. The
periodical and cigar end of the bust
ness will be continued as in the past.
| The stores will be conducted by
Samuel J. Castle, prominent young
Plainville merchant, and Leon Tiley
| of Essex.
H. s. Football
Plainyille High will meet Litch-
field High on the gridiron tomorrow
afternoon in Litchfield. the game be-
ing called at $3.50 o'clock. The local
schoolboys have broken even in
| their two games thus far this fall.
winning from a town eleven by 60
and losing by the same score to
! Bristol High. A return game with
| Litchfield will be played here on
October 20.
Rec:k.tcd President
Fred McCasland of Pennington
avenue manor was reelected p.esi-
dent OF the Mutual Benefit society of
the Standard Steel and Bearings,
Inc, at meeting of the society held
last night. This will be his second
term.
The society enjoyed a successful
year during the first term Of MIR.
McCasland, both from financial
and social standpoint and plans are
already underway for year Of
greater success.
Other officers who served with
him during the past week were re-
turned to office with him.
Republican Caucus Wednesday
A caucus of registered republican
voters will be held at o'clock next
Wednesday evening to nominate
candidate for assenblyman from
Plainville. The place of the meet
ing has not yet been fixed. No
definite announcements of candidacy
have yet been made. but several
local men are known to be inclined
toward running. The present as
semblyman is Robert b. White.
Z. Of G. Meeting
The regular meeting of the Cham
Der Of Commerce will be held at
o'clock tonight In the club rooms on
Pierce street. A full attendance of
directors is desired, and all members
will be welcome.
Town Officials Ready
The battery connected with the
radio in the firemen's room in the
rown hall was replaced this morn
ing by new and fully charged one,
and the town officials were ready to
enjoy the world series. A number
of those employed at the Town hall
are close followers of the game. not
only nationally but locally as we'll.
Engagement Announced
Mrs. J. NJ. Fairchild of 80 High
street. New Britain. announces the
engagement OF her daughter. Della
E. Fairchild. to James Hayes, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hayes of II
Park street. Plainville.
Plan Many Activities
At the meeting of the Baptist
Ladies' Aid society held yesterday
afternoon at the home of Mrs Her.
bert w, Barnes several activities for
the coming months we're planned.
The most important was on the an
nual sale of fancy and useful arti-
clcs, which will be held on Wednes-
day. December S. At the close Of the
meeting light refreshments were