New Britain herald., 1930-01-10

street. There will be no change in the width of the street. This hear ing is causing a great deal of in torest, Pierce street is known as one of the most crooked streets in town and has a very odd layout.
 The second hearing will start tt $50 o'clock or as soon after the Pierce street hearing as possible. A discussion will be held on the com missions recommended building and veranda lines on Cooke street The recommended lines cover 34- foot building and vcranda lines on both sides of the street.
 "Talkic' Equipment Arrives
 George Levitt, owner of the Strand theater on West Main street, announced today that carload of equipment for the new talking pic ture machine 10 be installed at the theatCr had arrived in rlainville. A force of expert worNmen will start work immediately on the installa- ton of the machinery and will labor A hours d day until it is finished MT. Levitt expects that the new equipment will he ready for use by Sunday.
 The new "talkie" machine is equipment just developed by the Radio Corporation of America It is called an R. C. A. photophonc and is the product Of K. C. A.. General Electric, and the Westinghouse Electric Co.,, of which the Trumbull Electric Mtg. Co.,, is a member. It is said to be the latest talking ma chine developed and far superior to all other machines now used. The Strand will have the honor of re Ceiving the first machine of its type in the state.
 Mir. Levitt is very enthusiastic over the new machine and is pre- i pairing to bring some of the best and latest pictures to Ilainville. , Through the new equipment, the Strand will be placed on a par with 1 the best theatCrs of the state and l Ilainvllle people will have the s3We opportunities to witness first class
 
 | cities.
 Moving In New Plant The new $150,000 addition 10 the IrumDull Electric Mfg. Co.,, has been practically completed in all de tails. The various departments that will be located in the new building have started to move their equip mcnt, and it is expected that the now building will be ready for work i within q week.
 Frank Warden, who was recently appointed to take charge of the Baltimore district Of the concern. moved to that city today. Officers Installed ] NaoniC chapter, No. g, O. l.. S. of Meridcn held it's installation Of | officers last evening. Mrs. Mary Livingston was installed as worthy matron and William Myers as worthy patron.
 Frank Jackson, past patron Of | New Haven, was the installing off cer and was assisted by Viola Pet CTS, past worthy matron. | scarlet Fever Here Although there are 1g cases Of scarlet fever in Plainvlle at the 1 present time. there is no need for alarm at the sudden outbreak. aC- Cording to Health Officer Dr. George r. Cook. Within the last few days eight cases have been reported to the health officer.
 Dr. Cook is Of the opinion that a carrier in the schools is responsible | for the sudden outbreak of the l disease. He warns all parents to 1 keep their children out of school and show signs of sore throat. Two Games Tonight
 A large crowd Is expected 10 pack the high school gymnasium this eve ming when two star basketball at fractions will be offered. Both battles promise to be full of action and are of great importance 10 the teams in volved.
 In the first game of tho evening. at o'clock, the PlainviIlc "Y" five and the New Britain south church team will meet in a County "Y" league contest that will have an inn portant bearing on first place in the circuit.
 In the second game, the Plain- vile high five will meet the Farm ington high aggregation in a Vest er,l Connecticut league battle. This game will be of vital importance to the locals. for a victory will give them undisputed possession of first place in the league. It will be the | first meeting on the basketball court | between the two schools, and q bit l ter fight is expected
 Dancing will follow the games.
 Special Court Session | \ special session Of the town court will be held tomorrow morning 10 1 hear the case of Frank Ibctz, charg- cd with cruelty 10 animals. The trial was originally scheduled to be held Tuesday but was postponed at the request of Judge William r. Mangan, attorney for 1betz.
 Judge Merritt o. Ryder will sit on 1 the bench. while Prosecutor Charles r. Conlon will present the states case. lbctZ was arrested at the re- l quest of the Connecticut Humane society for the alleged killing of five dogs with an iron bar.
 Annual Meeting
 The annual meeting of the Plain vile Trust Co.,, will be held this eve ming. Officers will be elected for the looming yeaf-1nd many matters of l lmportaICc discussed. Governor John II. Trumbull is president of the