New Britain herald., 1930-12-22

necessary to place extra help on duty in order to keep the mail mov- ing.
 Although Sunday is generally a quiet day for post offices. the local office was forced to make two col lcctions yesterday in order to keep the boxes from overflowing.
 Funerals Tomorrow
 The funerals of the two boys who were drowned Saturday afternoon at Hamlin's pond will be held tomorrow morning. Full details of the drown ing can be found in another section of this issue.
 Bremen Make Merry
 About 25 mem bers of the Plain vile fire department went to Terry. vile Saturday evening as the guests of the fire eaters of that town. The local men were treated 10 a tasty supper which was followed by an enjoyable entertainment Members of the local department took part in the ente rtainm ent. Music was fur nished by 2. five piece orchestra.
 Good will runs high between the Plainvlle and Terryville depart ments. These suppers are held an- nually. In a few months the local department will return the compli- ment to the Terryville men and have them as their guests here.
 Smith Case Tomorrow
 Charles Smith Of Cottage place, New Britain. will be arraigned in town court tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock before Judge Merritt o. Ry- der. Smith was the driver of the car that struck Barbara Quinn, two and a half year old child of East Broad street, two weeks ago. The girl was seriously injured and fear was held for her life for several days.
 Smith was taken to the office of Prosecutor Charles F. Conlon by Constable Thomas Matteo and plac- ed on bonds Of $500.
 Realized S53.8O
 Announcement was made today by the Plainville Garden club that a check for s536o was being sent to the unemployment relief bureau to help the needy Of the town. The money was realized from the bene- fit food sale held by the Garden club during the first week of De- cember.
 The food sale was the first public venture of the Garden club since it's organization earlier in the year and was we'll supported by the people of the town. Through their kind CO., operation. the club was able to se- cure the tidy sum which is being sent to the unemployment relief bureau, The club wishes 10 thank the townspeople and merchants who helped make the sale a success.
 Laying Foundation
 Work is still being rushed on the construction Of the library on East Main street. The work Of digging the cellar has been completed and men have started to lay the founda- tlon. About four feet Of the founda- ton walk had been laid up to this morning. If the good weather con- tinues, the foundation will be conl- pleteds without any hindrance from snow and water.
 Legion Gives Thanks
 The municipal Christmas tree committee of Brock Barres post American Legion. consisting of How ard Warren and James Usher, wishes to thank officials of the local manufacturing concerns and neigh bors of Legion park who donated towards the expense of the tree. The committee also wishes to extend it's thanks to H, C. Simonson, who do- mated the tree. He was the original landscaper of Legion park
 Special thanks are given to the Connecticut Light & Power Co, which is donating the power for the electric bulbs on the tree. According to reports, the sale of Christmas trees by the Legion at the store at 9 Whiting street is meeting with great success.
 Scout Activities
 All Boy Scouts and cubs of Troor 24 are requested 10 bring food Q. canned goods for the poor Of th> town to the meeting this evening The appeal is made by Scoutmastcr Albert |. Hemingway.
 Observe Anniversary
 MT, and Mrs. Ernest R. Griswold of II Broad street are observing their 18th wedding anniversary to- day. They were married in Middle town but have been residents of Plainville for the past five years. Mir. Griswold is employed at the Plainville Casting Co.
 Their union has been blessed by three children, Mrs. James Larson Of Merden, Mrs. Joseph O'Erien of Neriden and Ernest C. GrisWold O. Plainrille.
 Christmas Day Masses
 Masses on Christmas day at thA