New Britain herald., 1929-12-12

 for the coming year. Edward r. Prior, third selectman remains os chief of the department. He will be assisted by William J. Foran, first assistant chief. and William Gun ningham, second assistant chief The other officers of the department were elected last Friday evening at meeting of the members of the department.
 The board of fire commissioners consists of Frederick Bullen. Wil- liam L. Cooke and NJ A. Norton. Other matters of routine matters were discussed at the meeting.
 Post Office Announcement
 Postmaster James l.. Usher made an announcement today concerning the mailing of cards for Christmas, Many people arc of the opinion thut If Christmas cards arc mailed nt the present time they will be deliv- cred at once, with the result that the persons to whom the cards are sent will receive them too soon be- fore Christmas. On account of this. many people are holding back their cards until later in the month. According to the postmaster, this opinion is erroneous and is causinr much confusion. People are urged to mail their cards at once. They will be sorted out by the post of- flee officials and sent to their des. tln9tinnG IIarA fh,,, Lo 1,1 n and will not be delivered until a short time before Christmas. This allows the postal authorities plenty or time to sort the cards and avoid the Christmas rush. This practic. proved very successful in large cit. les last year and Postmaster Usher hopes that local residents will fol. low out the plan.
 The Christmas rush is beginning i to be felt at the local office and numerous packages are being rc. ceived daily. The next two weeks arc expected to be busy periods for tho postal clerks and letter carriers,
 To Elect Officers
 Washing ngton-Trumbull Circle Companions of the Forest. will holt it's regular meeting this evening a s o'clock in Legion hall on Whit. ing street. Election Of officers fol the ensuing year will be held. Al members are requested 10 be pres ent.
 Community Tree Diane ( t- Brock Barnes post, American Ic zion, for Christmas Communit, tree 10 be placed in Legion park ol Whiting street. Commander Franl LeNasseur has appointed q commit tee to complete arrangements fo the tree. The tree will be beautiful l ly decorated and lighted up ever evening.
 The Legion will also conduct sale of Christmas trees this year following out the custom practice, by other Legion posts throughout the state. The money realized iron the sale will be placed in tn treasury of the post. Arrangement have been completed 10 receive large shipment Of trees of all sizes
 PlainvilIe Briefs Plainville Grange has been in vited to visit Meriden Grange to morrow evening and take part in neighbors night program.
 The Woman's Home and Foreig Missionary society of the Advcn Christian church will hold it's an nual Christmas sale in the Trac block next to the Economy store 0 : Whiting street tomorrow from 1 a. m. to p. m.
 Boy Scout Troop No. Of PlaiI vile will meet tomorroW evening { o'clock.
 A whist and dance will be hcl at the Ionic club on. Saturday eve ming. Music will be furnished by tn Majestic orchestra.
 A well child conference will b held in :he public health nurse rooms tomorrow from to p. II Verne "L.indy" Olson has accept cd a position in the barber shop C Louis Dugo. Mr. Dugo recently pur chased tho esta blishment from Ere Weston. Mir. Weston is still COT nected with the shop.
 Casting Co. League
 Two matches in the Plainvill Casting Co. bowling league wer rolled off at the Recreation alley : last evening. The scores: