New Britain herald., 1928-03-12
GEORGE R. HEBDEN DIES AT HOSPITAL
 Mechanical Supervisor at 1rum. bull Co. Passes Away
 ORGANIZATION MEETING
Forming shepherds Of Bethlehem I.olcc-Ircionnairc tu hc Guests of .AuNiliar,--liospital Notes HoWlinc-l'lain>illc Briefs.

George F. Hsbden. e. Of l5 New Britain road, died Saturday evening at the Now Britain General hospital after an illness ot ten days. H. had held the important position Of mechanical supervisor ct the Trum- bull Electric Mig. Co. for several years and was prominent in Masonic circles.
 MT. Hebdon was born in Tdin- hursh. Scotland, June B, ISf-. At an early age he came 70 this country. where he studied mechanical en- sinoerine. and in this line of work h@ became Aoeptionally skilled. He has devoted practically bis entire life to mechanical pursuits. except for q few years spent in South America. In a"o he was married 10 Miss Mary \, Ncro Of Now York city.
 In laos Mir IYebden came 70 Pla'nNille and entered .he employ of tho Trumbull Electric Mfg. Co. where he remained for a number 0. years. leaving here 10 accept d position then offered him by the Nesting ghoUse interests. Seven years ago he returned 10 the Trumbu'l or Tanlza'ion as mechanical supervisor n charge oi machinery. dies. and tools. Thls position he held at the time Of his death.
 Nr IohJ.,, Frederick lodge, No. II, A. |. X A. NJ, CT Plainyille, Of which, he Was master in 1916. He was also q member Of roquabuck chapter. No. "-.. K. A. NJ. of Bristol
 MT. Hehdcn ie survived by his Wife, three children. Mrs. Harold T.. forkc Of Detroit, Mich: Miss Claire i"bden or Plainville. and Rober, | Hehden, q student of the SufiaId school at Suffield: brother, Hubert Hebdcn. now living in Scot land, and 9 sister, Emily 1Iehdon Of Mon'reuX, Switzerland.
 The funeral will be held ton1or- row, with short service at o'clock at the family home on New Britain avenue. followed by q public service dt -;5o o'clock at tho Masonic temple and comml,ta! service at the Neal Memorial chapel in the West cemetery. Rev. Charles $ "yckoif. minister Of the Congrcea- uonal church will oniciate.
 Town Meeting Tonight
 TWO vital matters and third subject of less importance wi,l come before the special town meeting which has been called for s o'clock tonight in the high school audi forum. The recommendation of the board ot finance that q tax Of o3la mills be laid on the l9c, grand lis, Will bn acted upon and either this must he accepted or some other ra,a will have to bc fixed. Inasnuch as tEls represents reduction Of lls mills from the rate of q voar ago and is the lowest which will cover the budget for the proson, year, it's acceptance is expected.
 The voters will also t., asked 10 name three persons 10 represent the town in q conference with q like number of representatives Of the Plainville Water Co. with a view 10 fixing new and higher water rate. The third matter is tho accordance from th" railroad Of small parcel Of land near the West Main strot. crossing. tho strip 10 be used for highway purposes only.
 Organizing IssIce
 The second open meeting Of the Order of She pherds Of Bethlehem will be held this evening at the homo Of Mir. and Mrs. Andrew J. Satalne of Cleveland road. Several members have already signed the charter Of the new lodge being formed here. and 1t is expected that many more will do so this evening. Tn" order is open to all malo and female persons Of good moral char aCter between the ages Of I5 and 50 years. 1' is non- -scc.arian and bcne- dcial as well as social.
 To Entertain Legion
 Members of Brock Barnes post. American Legion. will bn guests Of the Ladies Auxiliary CT the post at q joint meeting in Legion hall to- morrow night at $ o'clock Com. mander Theodore Fanion and Ad- lutant C. o. Cutting are making ef- forts 10 have q large number Of Le- CjOnnajroS present in Crt1nr that fhc post may show it's appreciation Of the loyalty evidenced by the unit.
 Rabbi to Address NaSOnS
 The regular meeting of Frederick lodge. X. r. & 4. M.. will be held in Masonic tempt" tomorrow eve ming. At that time members will have the opportunity of hearing 6