New Britain herald., 1929-12-31
PLAINV|LLE NEWS
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store of H. A. James on West Main street foiled by woman. 2S-N. J. Minella elected president Of Italian American Independence club. h. brary fund reaches $l0,182.9l.
 May Mad dog attempts to break into home of Attorney Charles F. Conlon. 5-Michael Gulas of New Jersey narrowly escapes death in serious accident on Cook street. Miss Gertrude 4. Woodruff, 61. retired school teacher. passes away. George T. LaBonne Of Plainville appointal district manager of Economy branch stores. 1S-Fetcr Lamont escapes from court room while awaiting trial. Cleanup campaign started by Chamber Of Commcrce. 14-NIrS. Russell D. s, Hopkins celebrates Aoth birthday. County Y. NJ. (. A. holds annual convention in Plain vile. 5-Mrs. Elizabeth Daly, 70, dies. 16-American Legion admits - new members, result of member ship campaign. 11-Letter boxes stolen. Henry Castle, G5, drops dead on West Main street. 19-Michaol Cullen Of Naugatuck killed m auto mobile crash on Piainville- -Southing- ton road: others are badly injured. 29--Class of S3 receives first con- munion at Church of Our Lady of Mercy. 22--Linden street school wins second annual field day of -.Ir-t, s,r,tn n,I- ,vr1, school pupils win prizes in short- hand and typewriting contest. 23- Herbert C. Barbour badly injured in automobile accident. 26-Sumnor Johnson, pastor of Advent Christian church, bitten by snake.
 June 5-Salvation army receives S765.Sl iu drive. G-Chamber of commerce votes for quiet observance on night of July 3. 10-Nrs. Flor ence tKnox) Norton dies Merchants oppose Wednesday afternoon closing in June. 13-Mrs. Johanna Me Chimes, S6 years old. 16-Mrs. Serah Ann Taylor Wheeler, S7, dies. Bish- op John ]. Milan confirms class of n" ] 4'Il D. Nitl u udt IiINhNS N'uItt- mingham of Hartford appointed s'l pervisor of playgrounds. Class of Sl graduated from Junior High school. 16-Carl Peterson awarded Phillips II. Lord cup at High school Gov ernor John II. Trumbul presents diplomas to class of 22 at High school Earl McGibbon finishes II years of perfect attendance in local schools 20-Redeemer's A. NJ. r. Zion church celebrates 25th anni- versary. 23-Howard Downham of Cottage street saves woman and child from drowning. 2G-Serah Morgan elected chief of Washing -Trumbull circle, Companions ut the Forest. 2S-Rev. J, Roy Wilker- son elected chancellor commander of Pythian temple. Mrs. Robert Craig, 36, wife of former American Legion commander, dies, New court officers sworn into office by town clerk. Mrs. Minnie Crump, GA of S3 Pennington avenue dies. % - John Nelson, =, of j9 East street, dies. Mrs. l.. A. Loomis of v Whit ing street celebrates roth birthday. Rev. Arthur A. Ball, pastor of k. l.. church, aids in saving lives of children at Lake Compounce. Miss Mildred Sames also takes prominent part in rescue. 30-Mr. and Ms. John LeVasseur observe 40th we1- ding anniversary.
 July 1-Town court holds it's first fore the Fourth. no arrests made. 4-Many children receive minor il : juries from fireworks. G-Thr"o members of three generations of same family observe birthdays. Mrs. George Buys, 69; Mrs. Wesley Buys, 33: and Martha Schubert, 10. T. A. M F. Zion church holds mort gage burning. 9-Ninccnt D. Glynn admitted to bar. 15-Aviation field on Pennington avenue used for first time. l7-Stanley Smith announces plans for formation of new airplane company. 1S-Plainville Private hos pital opened, 19-Plainville Neter- ans Camp association rcelects of{i- cers at 25th annual meeting. 70 Rev. Arthur A. Ball and Miss Mar jorie Fisher married. 2G-TWo places raided and liquor secured. 27-Ne'V organ installed at Methodist church. Liquor siezed in two raids by state and local officers. 30-Three women seriously hurt in accident on Farm ington avenue. Schwartz Co. an nounces plans for enlargement. New Haven District Camp Ground asso- citation elects officers.
 August 2-Chambcr of Commerce postponcs proposed industrial CXhib- it until spring Walter l.. Calor, - dies. 4-Mr and Mrs. James FoN observe 52nd wedding anniversary Serious damage to Norton park 'A fire prevented through timely dis covery. Mrs. Mary Royce Steele so, passes away. Work started %I East street highway. 1o-Mrs, Ann. ArCari. 52, dies. Engineer ]. II. My. Herman reports no danger of short. age In water supply. l5-Mrs. Mary J. Booth SS years old Three mel hurt seriously in accident WhcI truck shaft breaks. l4-Mrs. May Flood, S9, dies iJ-Total of $l95, 5@S.3S collected in property an. personal taxes Rev. William Sull"cs former Plainylle M. l.. church pas tor, dies 19--Now post office plan! discussed with Congressman F. liar Tenn 2G-Albert Malone of TorrinC ton and Frank D'Emanuel Of South ington seriously hurt in accident q East street crossing. .4-Plainvil! Graded School Alumni associatio' holds ninth annual reunion. 26- Fire wardenS report smallest loss II five years despite dry weather. IT. Mrs. Paula Post hurt in accident q Hart's corner. Plainyille Electr'