New Britain herald., 1929-12-30

body, following the service. will be lplaeed 'inf the North Cemetery vault in Hartford, and burial will take place in the spring.
 Mrs. King was born in Scranton. Pa. and married veteran of the Civil war in her native Nm po died in 1914. She came to this Ct. seven years ago from Manchester to live with her son, Fred King, who survives her, along with another son, William King, of Burnside. and two grandchildren, James and Eliza beth King of Hartford.
 Schools Reopen
 The schools of the city reopened this morning following the Christ mas vacation. The schools will close for New Years day and will reopen on the morning following the holi- day, Rain partially ruined the usual holiday enjoyment Of the local chill dr"n by clearing off the greater part of the snow.
 Engagements Announced The engagement of Miss Olga I\noit, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Robert Knon of 40 Pardce street has been announced. The engagement Of Miss Pear M' Anderson, daughter of Mr. ana Mrs. Oscar Anderson of Church avenue, Forestvile, to Erwin R Rowe, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Fl F nNn If Drncpoo+ ,tr nounced recently. Burned Under Truck
 George II. Richter of 598 Pine street was burned quite badly about the head and hands Saturday after noon when flames. caused by g short circuit when a screw driver touched both ends of live wire on the machine, caught him by surprise while he was working un der one of Truden and Platts huce motor trucks at the garage of the company at 16 Church street. The man, all ablaze threw himself into a pool Of water after he had hur- red from under the burning truck and saved himself from severe burns. Squad A was summoned to the scene of the fire and extinguish- cd it with hand pumps. There was very little damage.
 Pastor Presented with Purse
 Rev. and Mrs. Hubert D. Jone. Of the Prospect Methodist Episco- pal church were presented with a purse containing s1o0 in gold at a Christmas party given in their honor at the church Saturday night. A play entitled Getting Ready for the Christmas Party" was present. ed. and John Stoltz, who acted as Santa Claus, presented gifts from a large tree. that had been erected for the occasion. There were vocal selections, and refreshments were served. Last Day Thursday
 The final day for the veterans of the world War 10 file applications for compensation for their services is on Thursday. January ?. It is re- ported that one-third of the ex- service men have failed to file their applications for bonuses. Blanks may be obtained at Roy Bartons $ smoke shop on Main street in this city.
 Wiliimantic Here
 The Bristol High school basket ball squad. now believed to be one Of the best teams ever developed by Coach Tommy" Monahan, and composed of midget players with the exception of Dwight Hall a sophomore. will oppose the Wind ham High quintet of Willimantio at the local gym tomorrow night The local five has been speeding along in fine shape this season and expects 10 take honors in the Gen. tral Connecticut lnterscholastie league, of which it is a member. The next league game will take place at the local gym on Friday night. when South Manchester will visit for the first time this year. 4
 Maple Ends Win
 The Bristol Maple Ends defeatedi the Windsor Locks Advertisers at Windsor Locks last night by a score Of 36 10 31. Sugar" Hugret, with IT points to his credit. was the visiting satellite, and Conroy, right forward of the home forces. looked best for. the Windsor Locks club. Dutch" Leonard and "Wardy" Waterman were members of the Windsor Locks five. The Bristo.' team was composed of Jimmy Kane. Bunny Senski. Sugar" Hugret Bennie Fiordan and Jimmy Riordan
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