New Britain herald., 1929-10-24

donation. The gifts are to be made to the church in order to equip the 1 basement more fully.
 A program including special musi- cal selections. readings, a short ad- dress, and q missionary play en- titled "June's Dream at Dusk" will i be presented. All members and friends of the church are extended a cordial invitation to attend. special Meeting A special meeting of the Italian American Citizens club will be held 1 Sunday afternoon at ? o'clock at Colonial hall on West Main street. ! All members are requested to be 1 presented as final arrangements will he made for a ball to be held on October 30.
 Price of Slaves Increasd If was announced today that start ing Saturday the price of slaves in all the barber shops in Plainvillc will be raised from 20 to 25 cents, an increase of five cents. The in crease was decided upon after a con- ference between the barbcrs.
 According to the barbers, their overhead expense is too high to warrant continuance of slaves at 20 cents without causing loss of money. The barbors state that at the pres ent time they are not realizing any profit from slaves, due to the ex- pense involved, and they believe that the raise in price will be met fav- orably by the public.
 This advance in price includes nearly all the leading shops in town. The only establishment that Is not involved is George Faye's place on West Main street.
 Ordered to support Wife
 Lester Martin appeared before Judge Merritt o. Ryder in the town court this morning to answer 10 support charge. He was ar rested last evening by Constable George Schubert on a warrant is sued by Prosecutor Charles r. Con- lon
 Martin was ordered to contribute BIO q week towards the support of his family He was represented by Judge Willim r. Mangan of New Britain.
 No Contagious Diseases
 According 10 Dr. George F. Cook health officer, he has removed the quarantine on three homes here where diphtheria cases were found about two weeks ago. With the lift ing of the quarantine, all contagious cases in plainville have entirely dis appeared When the three cases were discovered some anxiety was felt.
 With the exception of a large number of colds. health conditions are excellent at the present time, according to the doctor.
 Grange Activities
 Charles NJ. Gardner, editor of the National Grange Monthly, will speak at the Federated church in Middle field on Sunday morning at II o'clock The public is welcome to attend.
 Plainrille Grange will give dance tomorrow evening in Grange hall on Pierce street. Simpsons orchestra of Bristol will furnish the music Both round and square dances will be featured. A large attendance is expected.
 House iS Moved
 Workmen who have been busy the last few days moving house from tn" property of the Trumhull factory on Woodford avenue to Linden street have succeeded in getting the struc- ture across the trolley tracks. The decd was accomplished through the cooperation of the Connecticut O. which allowed wires to be discon- nccted while the house was being pulled across the tracks. According to reports, the house was sold by the factory for $500.
 PlainyilIc Briefs
 The many friends of John Murphy of East street will be glad to learn that he is steadily improving at St Francis hospital, Hartford
 Miss Mae Cunningham has resign ed her position as telephone operator at the Trumbull Electro Mfg. Co. She held the position for about 10 years.
 Scquas@en lodge. No. 7t l. o. Q. F NEill hold l., ;,, evening at s o'clock, Al! members taking part in degree work are urg- ed 10 attend. The IDWorth League of the Plain- Wille NJ. E. church went 10 Kcnsing- ton last evening and took part in a group meeting with the league of the Methodist church there.
 George Warficld narrowly escaped being hit by an automobile this morning near the post office. Only q quick application of the brakes by the driver saved Mr Wa1fied from being struck by the machine.
 Schools Close Tomorrow
 The Plainville schools will be closed tomorrow due to the teach CTS conventions being held in Hart ford and New Haven The clemen- ;ary school teachers will meet in Hartford and the high school teach CTS in New Haven.
 Sale, household furnishings. Mrs. r, G. Stevenson, 42 Park St. Tel 3sa -advt.