New Britain herald., 1929-04-17

The company is anxious to dis l cover if there are any persons liv- 1 ing who have been reading the 1 magazine since 1907. The company is doubtful whether there is a single l person who can boast of this ac- 1 complishment and, in an endeavor to find out asks any one who has done so to send in his name. The person will be awarded with some sort of an "old-age" souvenir. To Resume Tournament Pythian temple, Pythian Sisters, and the Knights of Pythias will play the last game in their setback tour nament this evening in the I. 0. o. F. Hall. The games will start at o'clock. All are asked to be on time. An enjoyable evening is prom ised all who attend.
 Plainviiie Grange Notes
 The regular meeting of Plainville Grange was held last evening at the Grange hall on Pierce street The third and fourth degrees Were con- ferred on class of candidates. The ladies degree team. with Mrs. C. H. Curtis in the masters chair, con ferred the third degree, while the regular officers conferred the fourth.
 George Gelston of East Haddam. deputy from the state Grange. was present and held an inspection of the local Grange. He found it in splendid condition and compliment ed the members on their efficient work.
 The work on the addition to the Grange hall is progressing rapidly.
 Plans are being made by Plain vile Grange to give a play in the Grange hall early in May. Further will be made in the near future.
 On April 90 Plainville Grange IS invited to visit Bloomfield Grange. 4 bus has been secured to transport those who wish to go. Arrangements can be made by telephoning Mrs. Charles Weldon.
 Visitors were present at last nights meeting from East Haddam, New Britain, Bristol, Middletown, Higeanum, and Southington, making a total of 94 with the Plainville members. Following the degree work, harvest supper was served.
 Competitive programs between the ladies and men are planned for the two meetings in May.
 To Confer Degree
 Sequassen lodge, Nc. "A l. O. O., F., will confer the second degree on a class of candidates tomorrow eve ming All members are urged to be present.
 Federation Activities
 All Of the women Of the Congrega- tional church are invited to attend the silver tea which is 10 be given tomorrow afternoon at the home Of Mrs. $. $. Gwilim of F'armingtor avenue from 3:3o 10 , o'clock. The entertainment will consist of play let by a group of high school stu dents. The playlet will start about S:4 5o'clock. L2dies desiring trans portation are asked 10 get in touch with Miss Elizabeth Norton.
 The Womens Federation of the Congregational church is making plans for a May luncheon to be held on Wednesday, May l, from l2 to l:20 p. m.
 Little Damage By storm
 The rain-laden northeast gale that attained a velocity of 10 miles an hour yesterday and last evening fail ed to do any considerable damage in Plainvllle. Two telephone poles were blown down but otherwise, no reports of damage were made to .he police.
 1 The heavy rain put many of the roads in the town in bad condition forming large holes and puddles o1 water. These will be repa red as soon as possible by the town. Owing to the heavy rain. only one session was held in the elementary schools. The regular session Was conducted at the high schools.
 Childrcn's Matinee
 Arrangements have been compIet- ed by the Womans club to give a Children's matinee In connection wi. h the entertainment to be givcI at the Strand theater on April 22 and 23 for the benefit of the library build ing fund.
 The matinee will be given on Tues day afternoon, April 23, at 3:30 o'clock. This will give the children plenty of time to reach the theater after being dismissed from school. The entire moving picture program will be shown. The admission will be 10 cents.
 Complaints About Dogs
 Several complaints have been made to the police about dogs in the neighborhood of Mountain View. The mplainants state that the dogs at tempt to bite people during the eve ming.
 Constable George Schubert receiv- ed an unsigned letter complaining Of the dogs and turned it over 10 Dog Warden Philip Marine. The warden is unable 10 act because the sender of the letter failed to sign it and failed 10 mention the section in Mountain View where the dogs are proving to be menace.