New Britain herald., 1928-05-03

jured shortly after . o'clock last night when he was hit by an auto. mobile driven by Clarence Peterson near the West Main street railroad crossing. Peterson was just about to park his car in front of Castles store when Gladdings stepped on the curb directly in the path of the ma chine.
 He was knocked to tho road and was then taken to Dr. Lawrence H. Frost. who found only superficial in- juries and no serious effects except 8 slight shock. Except fes bruises Gladding was suffering no i'll effects of the experience today.
 Birthday Surprise
 About 12 friends of Pearl Smith. Carrier No. Of the post office de- partment, sprans surprise on him at his home at 4S Broad street last night in honor of his birthday. Cards were played and luncheon was serv- ed. A musical program was enjoyed during the evening. Mir. Smith re- CeNeu uuMOef or gifts.
 Change Residences
 number of Plainville families have changed their residences in the town during the past week.
 Leroy R. Martin and family have moved from 3l Maple street to the old Hart farm on Flanders Road.
 Harold T. Nelson and family has moved from 74 Forestville avenue to Sl Maple street.
 Charles Seymour and family have moved from 55 Maple street to 60 East Main street.
 Mrs. Alice Cook has moved from II Norton Place 10 55 Maple street.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Stanley and family have moved to IL Norton Place.
 Influenza Epidemic
 Dr. George F. Cook. Plainville health officer. stated today that there are a tremendous number of cases of Influenza in the town. This is part Of the epidemic that has hit nearly all the communities in this section. The attack has not resulted in fatalities but a large number of people have been confined to their homes with illness. Care and eau tion. especially upon contraction Of colds. will eliminate much of the suffering which follows the sickness.
 Outside of this. there are about six cases of measles in Plaiuvillc and a prevalence of humps and whooping cough.
 To Attend Banquet
 Numerous members of the Forty and Eight and Eight and Forty, or ganizatlons of the American Legion and American Legion auxiliary. from various points in Hartford county. will gather tonight at Wright's Tav. ern on Pennington avenue. 10 attend a banquet and social. Several hun dred guests. including many from Plainvillc. are expected 10 attend. A pleasing program has been prepared for the evening.
 Of to Atlantic City
 Mrs. Stella Andrews who has been visiting her sister. Mrs. Jennie Hick- ok of 80 East Main street during the winter months. will leave tomorrow for Atlantic City to spend the sum mer with her daughter.
 Lodge 1stitutton
 Official institution of Trumbull Star lodge. No. 61. Shepherds of Bethlehem, will take place tonight at 7:30 o'clock in American Legion hall. A class of more than 50 can- didates will be initiated.
 Star of Golden Lodge, No 1a of Southington will excmplify the de- order from lodges in the surround ing towns and cities will attend. X pleasing program has been prepared for the evening.
 plainSiIle Briefs
 Mrs. Henry S. Bannell of Broad street Is confined to her home with an attack of the grip.
 Mrs. Irving Carter Of Washington street Is able to be out after a three weeks illness.
 Mrs. Frank Cunningham and chill dren of Maple street, are spend ing week in Newark. N. J.
 A. E. Mclean and family of New Britain avenue have occupied the in Norfolk. Conn. They will spend the summer months there.
 Leo Daley. Of Poultney. Vt.. a former resident of Plainville. was a visitor in town for few days.
 A dance will be held at the Ionic club Saturday evening. The public is invited.