New Britain herald., 1929-12-30

day to the Plainville reservoir, where tests were passed. The next meeting of the troop will be held | on Fridaye evening at o'clock. All members are requested 10 attend.
 Grange Dance and Meeting Plainville Grange will hold a dance in Grange hall on Pierce street on New Years eve. Simpsons orchestra of Bristol will furnish the music. Both round and square danc- es will be featured. An enjoyable time is promised all who attend.
 At the regular meeting of Platn- vile Grange oIt January T the newly elected officers to serve for the year 1880 will be installed by Emerson Leonard, deputy of New Haven county. Light refreshments will be served.
 Slight Accident
 A slight accident occurred this morning at Broad and Washington streets when an automobil. operated by Colton Nobi" of New Britain and the parcel post truck driven by Her. man kahms collidol The Noble ma chine escaped damage while the front spring and a fender on the truck were broken. The accident was unavoidable and no police action was necessary, an agreement being made by the two parties concerned in the crash.
 Registrations Expire
 All motor vehicle registrations cX- pire tomorrow and all automobiles must display 1880 markers starting Wednesday. Number plates for the ensuing year may be displayed to- morrow.
 According 10 the state law, no cars may be operated after midnight tomorrow with 1929 markers. Prose- cutor Charles F. Conlon stated today that the law would be strictly en- forced in plainville and the conSta- blCS will be on the watch for viola tors of the law.
 Applications for passenger motor vehicle registration may be secured at the post office.
 On Aviation Committee
 The name of Governor John II. Trumbull is included on the honor- ary national committee of the New York Aviation show to be held in Grand Central palace from Fcbru- ary to l5. On the same committee arc Hugo Non Eckener commander of the Graf Zeppelin; William Ran dolph Hearst. Senator Royal $. Copeland, Rear Admiral l.. DoStcig- ner. and Dr. Wilbur W. White. Gus Parsons of Waterbury is director Of the show.
 High SchOOi Game
 The Plainville High school basket ball team will meet one of it's tough est opponents of tho season Friday evening at the local gymnasium when it clashes with the New Brit ain State Trade school five for the second time this season.
 Last year the two teams broke even. the Traders winning the first game and the locals the second. In the first game this season the New Britain aggregation won after hard fight
 A preliminary game will probably be played by the "Y' team. Plenty Of action is in store for local basket ball fans and a large attendance is expected. Dancing will follow the games.
 Surprise Party
 A surprise birthday party was given in honor of Lewis Hemingway at his home on G5 East Main street Saturday evening. There were a large number present. A buffet lunch was served. An enjoyable evening vas passed by all.
 Watch Night Service
 A Watch night service will be held at the Plainville M. r., church to- morrow evening. It will start at o'clock with a social consisting of fun, games, etc. Luncheon will then be served by the Ladies' Aid society. At Il o'clock Rev. Arthur A. Eall. pastor, will conduct religious ser vices.
 PlainNillc Activities
 Miss LOIS Phelps Ot IarnllngtOn avenue. who is studying music in New York city, gave a dance at her home Saturday evening. Ten couples were present.
 The Plainville Y. NJ. C. 4. basket ball team will play q practice game this evening with the Congregational Brotherhood five of Bristol. Repairs are being made to the walls in the town hall just outside of the court room.
 A months mind mass will be ccl9- brated Saturday morning at s o'clock at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy for Harry Parkinson. .. A daughter was born at the New Britain General hospital yesterday Io Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Longo Of Woodford avenue. The We-Uns club will meet thls evening at the home Of Mrs. Edwin +. Snelgrove Of Usher avenue. l Practically all of the local store S are busy taking inventories Of their stock.