New Britain herald., 1929-12-27

l HC utbtIS by HlUIliiS were dS IOI' lows: January, 9; February, ,; March, ,; April, 6; May. 10: June <; July, 4; August, 10; September 1; October, g; November, 4, and De cember, C.
 Marriages Decrease
 Although Dan Cupid was kept busy during the past year in Plain- vile, he had an easy time in con- parison with last year. Fifty-two couples were united in matrimony this year, a decrease of 20 over 1928.
 The marriages by months were as follows; January. 3; February, f; March, 2; April, ]; May. {; June, :; July, s; August, ?; September, 6; October, ,; November, '; and De- cnmber, c.
 All of the figures quoted in the births, marriages, and deaths are np-to-datc as fac as the town clerk $ records are concerned,
 Completing Five Years
 New Years day will mark the fifth anniversary of the appointment of Dr. George F. Cook to the office Of health officer. He has enjoyed great success in his work since talk ing over the position and his views on health questions are highly re- gardcd by the town officials and residents. He has kept contagious and communicable diseases down to a minimum and mas worked hard 10 better health conitionS wherever he saw fit.
 Dr. cook started practice in Plain vile on July 22. 1924, and was ap- pointed health officer on January ]. 1925, to succeed Dr. J. \. Bull, who had held the office for about 25 years and who retired to seek well deserved rest.
 Dr, Cook graduated from Norwich Free Academy aud from Tufts col lege and Tufts Medical school rccoiv- ing the degree ot doctor of medicine. He is a veteran of the World war, having served with the Tufts mcdi- cal unit, and is | member of Brock Barnes post, American Legion.
 He has had wide experience throughout New England states IN isolation and contagious diseasc hospitals, He enjoys a large prac- tice in Plainville and is also well known in New Britain and Bristol
 American Legion Activities
 The regular county meeting ot the American Legion Ladies' auXili- ary will be held on Saturday eve, ming at 7:3O o'clock in West Hart ford at the new Legion home. Al members arc requested to be pres, ent, as an enjoyable time will follo~ the business meeting
 The Legion will also hold il. county meeting on Saturday eyeninl in West Hartford. All local mem bers planning to attend are request ed to meet at the Legion rooms or Whiting street at o'clock. Engagement Announced
 The engagement of Miss Niola Bruce, daughter of Mrs Cora Bruc" | to George White was announced at d Christmas party given at the hom. of Mrs. Bruce on 5t North Wash. inSton street last night. Post Onicc Hours Special hours will hc observed at the post office OH New Years day Tho stamp and registry window, will be open from 10 II a. m. NJ money orders will be issued. Thcr, will be no city or rural delivery. Al mails will be dispatched as usual.
 AS the result of the carclessnc.. of the senders, 200 cards mailcC during Christmas week will be sen to the dead letter office at Wash ington from the local post office. T. will not be necessary to send any packages to the Washington office.
 Wheeler Gets Refund
 According to an announcement, made by the treasury department at Washington, Frank T. Wheeler ol Plainville has been allowed an in. come tax refund of $l,25427. H. Is the only local resident on the list 10 receive refunds.
 Tax refunds totaling over $1,37H.- U0O were made to Connecticut com panies and individuals during the past year.
 Hogan Hurt at Fire
 It was disclosed today that And, Hogan, a member of the Plainvilll fire department, had been injured while fighting chimney fire at the home of Fred Miller on Geneva street on Christmas night. Fireman Hogan fell a short distance while fighting the blaze and sustained an injury to his back. He is confined to his home and is under a doctors treatment.
 It was announced today that the banquet scheduled to be held next Wednesday by the fire department had been postponed until a later date.
 Piain,illc Briefs
 A New Years pageant will he held in tn" Baptist church on Sun day evening at G:30 o'clock. The public is cordially invited.
 A Christmas party was given to