New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-02


Establishment and attempted to rob
the store while the attention OF the
clerk, Steve Dietzko, was occupied
elsewhere. They were scared OF by
the cries of 4 woman who detected
them in their act. Due to the similar
tactics tried by the Manchester rob-
bers. 1t was thought that the same
parties were connected in both cases
Attending Contention
Mrs. Lima Young, Mrs. Lila
Young and Mrs. Agnes Potter OF
Forestville, together with Mrs. Ella
Zickwolfe, Mrs. Fannie sprague and
Mrs. Anna Turner Of Plainville are
attending the Wcman's Relief Corps
convention which IL being held Al
New London today and tomorrow al
delegates Of their respective towns
Meettnss Arranged
The monthly meeting OF the Plain
willie Chamber Of Commerce will be
held this evening at o'clock at tue
rooms on Pierce street. President
Leon c. Staples will preside for the
first time since his election last
month. Many matters Of importance
will be discussed including the an
nuel cleanup week.
The w. C. T. L. will meet tomor-
row afternoon at 1880 o'clock At the
home OF Mrs. Minnie Hyde Of GO
Maple street. A good attendance il
desired.
The Girls Friendly society will
meet at the parish house Of the
Church of Our Saviour Friday at I
p. m.
Advent Church services
The mid-week prayer meeting OF
the Advent Christian church will be
held this evening at 7:45 o'clock.
There will be one hour Of praise in
prayer, song and testimonies.
Military Whist
Pythian temple, Pythian Sisters.
will give a military whist in the
/. 0. o. F. hall this evening. Prizes
will be awarded the winners and re-
freshmenta served. The public is in
vited.
Complains Made to DR.. Cook
DIR. George F. Cook. health officer.
has received a number of complaints
during the past few days about the
disposal Of garbage in the dump on
West Main street. DIR. Cook stated
today that unless the practice Is
stopped, he will take steps to prose-
cute the offenders. He plans to coa-
fer with the board Of selectmen
about having warning signs posted
about the dump.
Important Meeting
There will be an important meet
ing Of the Girl Scout troop in the
nigh school gymnasium this evening
from $50 to o'clock. Friday night
the mother and daughter barque,
Of the Girl Scouts will be held al
the Center church in New Britain.
All those desiring 10 60 are re-
auested 10 get in touch with Miss
Jacobs at once. Transportation has
been arranged. Those attending are
asked to meet at the home of Mrs
Howard 8. Smith of Pennington
avenue at 6 o'clock.
Town Clerk Kept Busy
Town Clerk william H. Wilson
was kept busy until O'Clock last
evening taking care OF the last MIN
ute rush OF dog owners who wished
to have licenses renewed for ths
coming year. Last night was thf
last opportunity to have the dogs
registered; those failing to do 81
will be taxed an extra dollar.
Mr.. Wilson stated today that ht
had issued 4sO licenses. The tota
number OF dogs licensed last veal
was slightly above the 500 mark.
Forty Hours sunday
Forty Hours devotion ill oper
in the Church Of Our Lady OF Mere,
at the 10 o'clock mass Sunday morn.
Ing. A visiting priest will be pres
ent Saturday 10 hear Italian con-
LESSONS from TO s o'clock and
to Q o'clock.
A months mind requiem high
mass will be celebrated Saturday
morning at s o'clock for William
Cunningham.
f'lAinvillc Briefs
r, w. Smith, carrier in the local
post office, is enjoying a short vaca-
ton.
s. r. Williams OF Manchester, n
H., a former resident and assessor oil
Plainville, is visiting friends here
Tor a few days.
Constable George Schubert was in
formed last evening by County Game
Warden Charles Alshouse that he
had arrested two men for fishing in
the PlainvilIe reservoir.
New Britain Wins Match
The New Britain All-staTs defeat
ed the Plainville All-Stars by a TO-
tai of G. pins in 4 special bowling
match at the Recreation alleys last
evening. The New Britain crew
captured three straight games.
The results:
New Britain Ali->tars
kuou,eS 11S IS SIS 30g