New Britain herald., 1930-05-02

pt iiIdbFs The single ladies Of the Grange will meet tonight at the home of Miss Ruth Lewis Of 105 Broad street promptly at o'clock to discuss plans for the competitive program to bo presented al the meeting of Plain vile Grange on Tuesday evening.
 tndergocs Operation
 Merton J. Lamb Of Redstone hill, well known resident and an active worker in the Methodist church, un- derwent a serious operation this morning at the Bristol hospital, He was taken to the institution yester- day and an examination showed that an operation was necessary. He is employed as 2 clerk al the local post office, where he has created a wide cjrcle Of friends by his pleasing dis position, His friends are hoping for an early recovery.
 Raise 5000 More
 The committee in charge Of raising $5H.040 funds for the building of a new library on the Nastin property reports that new pledges and sub scriptions have brought The cam paign up 10 $3o.QQo. an increase of $5,000, over the figure announced three weeks ago. Mrs. Frank T. Wheeler is chairman Of the com- mittee.
 Meanwhile plans are going rapidly ahead for the beneft minstrel show to be. given al the high school on May , and the flower show to be held within the Mastin homestead in August. The cast Of the minstrel show is rehcarsing steadily each week al the Linden Street school and Director Frank O'Brien promises that the production will be entirely new and much better than the one given q month ago by the church of Our Lady of Mercy
 Census is Completed William M Harney, supervisor Of census in Hartford county an uoUnced yesterday that the census taking lad been completed Tn Plain vile. The population of the town ! is expected to be announced shortly, Any person who has been missed lr the census may have his name placed on the list by calling the Her aid office and asking for the census editor. This service IS being given | by he Herald so that the true popu- lation of the town can be esti- mated.
 Three-ACt Play
 On Wednesday evening at 5 o'clock the EpWorth league of the Kensington M E. church will pre- sent a three-act play entitled "A Heart of Gold' in the church par lors of the Plainville Methodist church under the auspices of the local Epworth league. The Ken sington group IS known for it's theatrical ability and has presented the play in many towns about the state with great success Those who have witnessed the play have been loud in their praise of the work of the FpWorth league members. The performance Wednesday evening is expected to attract large crowd.
 Opening Baseball Game Tine All-Plainville baseball team will open it's 1a30 season Sunday afternoon at the local high school field when 1t clashes with the strong Senecas of New Britain. The um- i pre will get the battle under way at 2;30 O clock sharp.
 is u-l ha 8 large crowd on hand 10 find out what type of baseball will be fur nished here on Sundays during the coming season. X large number Of 1 candidates have been practicjng steadily during the past month and the opening lineup IS still undecided,
 Briefs
 . Miss Gertrude Lyman Of EasI street is spending several days m Boston as the guest of her uncle, Dr J. r.. Prior.
 The Plainville High school base ball team WAS 10 meet TcrryNille High this afternoon at 5.3Q o'clock on the local field
 Pin Boys Battle
 Murphy's pin boys found the 90 ing tough in special match with the Southington pin boys at the Recreation alleys last evening and were defeated by a close margin, fl pins deciding the match. The youth ful bowlers showed great skill on the lanes. especially Carpenter, Nho had the high total plnfall of the evening with q mark Of 537
 The scores.
 southinston Pin Boys
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