New Britain herald., 1929-03-08

out. people will be able to do their trading with the merchants in 2 reasonable amount of time and will be able to make room for other pur- chasers.
 Girl Scouts ReOrganized
 The Plainville Girl Scout troop is being reorganized. the first meeting having been held last evening when several of the older girls gathered in the directors room at the Plainville Trust Co. Miss Dorothy Jacobs will be captain of the troop. with Miss Viola Petty and Miss Mildred Sames as her lieutenants. Miss Jacobs. a former teacher in the local public schools. now teaches in the schools Of New Britain. Miss Petit is phys ical director at the Plainville high school and Miss Sames, a Plainville young woman, is employed at the Stanley Works in New Britain.
 The following officers were elect ed at last nights meeting: Secre- tary, Ruth Tyler; treasurer. Marion Deane; patrol leaders. Dorothy Ire dennick. Minna Washburn and Lois Norton. 1t was voted to hold meetings each Thursday evening from to 7:30 o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce rooms on Pierce street.
 Those who wish to join the troop are advised to get in touch with Secretary Ruth Tyler by Tuesday. They will receive their registration slips through their school teachers. The troop already has 12 members and its membership at first will be limited to 36 girls. If more than this number apply for entrance, the additional ones will be placed on a waiting list. Measles on Increase According to an estimate given by Dr. George F. Cook. health of- ficer. there is now more than so cases of measles in town at the pres ent time. Six new cases were re- ported yesterday. The epidemic started about three weeks ago, and every day since has brought reports of new cases to the attention of the health officer.
 Two new cases of chicken pox were reported to Dr. Cook yester- day. making the total number of cases about e5. Scarlet fever has again made its appearance. one case being reported yesterday. This is the first case Of the disease in several months.
 Whist Successful
 The public military whist held last evening under the auspices of the Fythian Sisters in the l. o. o. R. hall was largely attended and proved 10 be decided success. Thirteen tables were played. Re- treatments were served.
 Prizes were awarded to the follow- ing for having the largest collec. tions of flags" Lillian Teachman, Miss L. Carter. Miss V. Carter and Mir. Brown. The following received prizes for the lowest collection of flags: Mrs. A. Wilcox of Avon, E. Wilcox of Avon and Mrs. Goodsell of Bristol.
 Appointed Commissioner
 Announcement was made today by the board of selecunen of the appointment of William J. Cook as member of the board of fire com- mlssoners to fill the vacancy creat- ed by the resignation of James R. Boswell ,Mr. Cooke has been a mem- , Der of the fire department for some time and, at the present writ : ing, holds the position of captain.
 A petition for the appointment of Mr. Cooke to the position was drawn up by the firemen at their } meeting last Friday evening and was , presented to the board of select . men.
 Suit for Damages Suit for $500 damages was brought } yesterday by Cecelia Zevin and Nor. ris Birnbaum of New Britain through Judge E. F. Gaffney oi New Britain against Warren Mason of Plainville. The suit is for alleged non payment of rent.
 Real estate in Pennington has , been attached by Deputy Sheriff E W. Furrey. The writ is returnable in the city court of New Britain or March IS. The same plaintiffs have brought a summary action proceed. ing against the defendant for pos session of store on West Mair street. This action is scheduled tc be heard before Justice NJ. o. Ryder on March 12.
 Birthday Party
 Lorraine Di Nunzio. daughter O.
 MT. and Mrs. c. Di Nunzio of Eas
 Main street, entertained number , of her little friends at party yes. terday afternoon in honor of hel fourth birthday anniversary. The house was prettily decorated. Game. were played and refreshments were served. Miss Lorraine received man, useful gifts.
 Old Lantern Here
 An old Burbank lantern which |. was made in 1737 has been on dis
 play in the window Of the Plain.