New Britain herald., 1930-02-25
To Set ContainCr standard

To Set tontainC" standard
 The Farmers club is sponsoring " meeting on Thursday night. open 10 all town residents and those in- 'crested. 10 sot standard vvgotahl, rontain"r as required by law. A national law passed a year ago makes fl necessary 10 eliminate the former l4-quart container and to substitute other contancrs CT baskets of more standard size. Those recommended hy tho goyernmcnt ar" s, 12, and 1G-quart sizes. and the discussion Thursday evening in Legion rooms will be hold to deter mino what the choice of local farm CTS is regarding these containers. The discussion will he led by a state agent who will demonstrate tho qualities Of each size Of containcr and suggest the advantages to be gained through the use Of the new standard.
 Tho elimination of the 1l-quart containcr, due to the fact that it is not diyisiblc into a bushcl. has been sponsored by the national burcau Of weights and measures and has been adopted by several nearby states. By using the now types of baskets ii is thought that better service can b" given the buying public, which in in" past has been confused when buying q fraction of Il hllshpI.
 Minstrel Plans
 The IeeiOnnaircs are working each available moment pcrfcctinS plans for the monster minstrel and dance 10 be given on March ana in the Berlin town hall There are 10 he at least 4o mon in the show. and no effort is being spared to give 10 J'crlin residents and others one Of the greatest shows in the history of the town. Not only has the local post been CanNasscd for material but talent has been procured from ou, of town. The town hall is undergo ing q process of decorating and the Lcgionnaircs arc busy making the building attractive The orchestra to furnish the music for the dancing has not been announced as yet.
 Signs of Spring
 The muddy roads are not the only signs of spring, according 10 many residents, although they are he ones that make spring seem reality. Within the last few days many farmers and other residents l, { Of crOaknC frogs. This is unusually carly for tho swamp dWellers to make their appearance. but never tholesS they are here. Several blue birds hay" already been sighted and the approach of the robin is being found on mountain paths and swiftly flyine groups Of wild geese have created d &prnelike at mosphcr".
 Berlin Directory Published
 The first Berlin directory to be published, including the names of the town residents and summer Nisi- tors, was issued today. The diroc- tory includes also the towns of Cromwell and Nocky Hill and is di- Nidcd into several parts. The first contains q list of stores. mills, and other places of business and amusc- mcnl. If lists the streets of tho town. including the back roads and other less known and less traNoled lanes. The third part is the dircc- tory proper and includes nearly L. 500 names.
 The Browns arc in the lead with F persons of that name listed, and the Goodrichs and the Harts are second with E apiece. The Cosmo- pOlit1n aspect of Berlin is indicated by an appearance of such names as Anderson. :: Baldwin, :; Bengston. N; HoImquist, 10; Smith. 5; Johnson. r; Giana, 2; and Eambis. ,.
 The directory was compiled by Charles H. Dunham Of Winthrop, Mass.
 social society to Meet
 St Pauls Social society will meet tomorrow evening in Tabs hall in- stead Of tonight
 East Berlin Items
 Tho voting today on the school proposal was luitc heavy. The bulk of tn" yotin" is expected after C