New Britain herald., 1929-01-25

Nellie Stevens. Of kensington. He
was well known by the older resi-
dents of Kensington.
Work Progressing
Work is progressing on the new
building being erected by the
George E. Prentice Mfg. Co. at its
location on the New Britain Rad
in kensington. Tho building will
have about $4,000 square feet Of
floor space which will practically
double the size of the present fac
tory.
The original building, to which
the addition II being Joined. was
raised 80 inches to allow the floors
of both buildings to be At the same
level. The magnitude Of this un-
dertaking may be seen when 1t Is
learned that the building raised IL
IS feet long. IS feet wide. and ID
three stories in height.
The new budding will be modern
in all details and will be suitable
for all types of machine work.
Annual Poultry Club Meeting
About rs attended the meeting OF
the Berlin Poultry association held
yesterday afternoon in the court
room of the town hall. Professor
Roy Jones of Storrs college, who has
spoken here on numerous occasions,
was the guest of honor. He gave
an interesting talk on poultry and
illustrated with stereopticon sl/s.
Basketball Games
Local basketball fans will have
the opportunity to see two Berlin
teams in action tomorrow evening
when the Kensingtol Boys club
senior team and the Fraternal five
of Berlin clash at the Fraternal hall.
Both teams appeared to be evenly
matched and a fast battle is pre-
dicted.
A preliminary game will also be
played.
Legion Observance
Past Commanders" night will be
observed this evening by the Boil
ton-kasica post. American Legion.
at its hall in Kersington at Sis
o'clock. Practically the entire men,
bership Of the post will be present
to do honor to the past command
ers of the post who will be present.
ed with official past commander
Legion badges. Past adjutants OF
the post will also receive past ad.
jjutant Legion badges.
Past County Commander Edward
+. Ogren will be the guest of honor
and will officiate in the presentation
of the badges. The committee in
charge of the affair has completed
an elaborate program for the eve
ming.
Albert Norton, a resident i'm the
southern part of the town, who has
been very i'll for the last five weeks,
is reported as being somewhat i'm
proved but IL still confined to his
bed.
Mrs. George Welz entertained
friends from Berlin. East Berlin and
Hartford. at whist and luncheon
at her home on Pennington read
yesterday AFTERNOON.
Budget Completed
Figures issued by 8. N. Cowies,
clerk OF the Kensington Co&srega-
tional church. 'Aow that the budget
for the past year in the church was
$1,000 including 31,100 for benevo-
lences.
East Berlin Items
The meeting Of the Parent Teach
or association held last evening at
the Hubbard school was we'll at
tended. L. v. Clark. assistant man.
ager Of the Connecticut Light &
Power company, gave a most in
structive talk on electricity, particu-
larry as to its manufacture and dis.
Mr.. Clark answered many
questions from his audience illus
trating his points on the black hoard.
George Demore. jr.. and Robert
Siegriest furnished the entertain
ment program. Better and more eff
fectivc lighting was assured for two
class rooms that have but one light
each at the present time.
The Destruction five from the
Stanley Chemical took two games
from the Paint Makers on the Ath-
letic alleys last night. Adolph Rawy
was high man for the evening. The
Beckley Rovers will meet the East
Berlin five on the home alleys to-
night.
The Boys club Will meet tAis eve.