New Britain herald., 1930-12-27

Mrs. Christensen, the widow of Madz Christensen. leaves a son. L. l.. Christensen of Springfield, Mass. {; three daughters, Mrs. Robert Muzzy of Bristol, Mrs. II. H. Hollings of Springfield, and Mrs. L. N. Hale of Newington; four brothers, Justus and August Johnson of Hartford, Victor Johnson of Bristol, and John Johnson of Forestville; and five grandchildren.
 Fire Damage Low
 According to the annual report of Fire Chief John H. Hayes submitted to the board of fire commissioners at it's meeting in the City hall last evening, the lowest amount of dam age by fire in 15 years was record cd for the fiscal year ending No- ve1nber 31 in Bristol. The figure, s21, ,415, is more than s2o0.000 less than the highest figure which was recorded several years ago. Of the aggregate, s14.305 was damages 10 buildings while s7,110 was damages to their contents.
 During the year 2,160 gallons of ! chemicals were used; 17,650 feet of l hose were used; 276 calls were re- ccived, of which 2S, five false, were | box alarms; 10 new hydrants and | one box alarm were installed. The | largest number of calls were made i to Squad A in central station, POP, | To e.iy o1a hor hair1c in | April when 36 were answered. No 1 1 answered 60 calls, No. ? answered 38, No. ) answered 54, and Welch i company of Forestville answered 43 Commissioner John Roberts an- | nounced that set of resolutions on the death of William S. 1ngrahamr l who was a member Of the board l from 1906 until his death, would 1 be drawn up some time next week. | Chief Hayes said that he expected 1 to present the matter of obtaining pensions for retired firemen to the | city council at it's next meeting. The chief told the commissioners | that the fire department vas utiliz- | ing an innovation, a rocket, in con- l batting chimney fires. This rocket, he said, is exploded in the base of | the chimney and extinguishes blazes | without much trouble as the gases | which it contains smothers all l flames. He explained to the com 1 missioners that a master box and a number of auxiliary alarm boxes have been installed in the Bristol | hospital to insure safety of the 1 patients.
 Children At Free Show Nearly 2,000 children attended a motion picture show at the Cameo | theater this morning without charge. The show was sponsored by the 1 theater management for the benefit of underprivileged children.
 Engagements Announced
 MT, and Mrs. Louis Zipp of lngra- ham place announce the engagement Of their daughter, Miss Catherine NJ Zipp, to Edward Conlon, son of Mrs Mary D. Conlon Of Irving street.
 stephen Martino of 43 Highland court announces the engagement ot his daughter, Miss Angela Martino to James Buchieri, son Of Mr. and Mrs Joseph Buchieri of this city.
 Christmas Parties on Tap
 Four local organizations will give Christmas parties for the children of their members over the week k-end and on Tuesday evening.
 A Christmas party for the chil- dren of members Of Bristol Grange will be held at Stephen Terry hal on Main street at 7:15 o'clock thi. evening. The children will provid. an entertainment. and then gifts t each in attendance will be presented
 From 2:3O until o'clock this aft. ernoon, the children of members o Seicheprey post, No. ,, American Legion, and its auxiliary will bs feted at Legion hall Games vii be played, gifts will be distributed and refreshments will be served.
 Tomorrow afternoon in the state armory at Valley and Center streets Harold F. Emmett post, Veterans oi Foreign Wars, will hold a Christina: tree party for children Of member, at 2:3V o'clock Gifts of candy anl toys will be made.
 At 7:45 o'clock Tuesday evening Ruth Rebekah lodge will give ( Yuletide party for children of it; members. An entertainment will bt presented, and then gifts will be dls, tributed.
 From until o'clock yesterday afternoon Fidelity lodge, No. 179 Order of the Daughters of St George, entertained children Of its members with an elaborate party 1T Red Mems hall. At a business meet. ing held last evening, plans for ths observance of an anniversary of tht organization were discussed.
 Leaves on Cruise
 Miss Helen Jestinsky of 35 Judt street, a teacher in the John J Jennings school, left New York cit, last night on the s. s. Carinthia 10 Q cruise to the West Indies.
 "New Haven" Road Objects
 City Clerk Thomas E. Steele ha received d communication iron Superintendent j. J. Snavely of thu New York, New Haven and Hart ford Railroad company reporting disapproval by the roads board o directors of the proposed recon struction Of Prospect park into { space for parking automobiles. I'm park, according to SnaNely, will b kept in it's present state for Int tune being at least.
 This decision was reached by thu board after considering a petition forwarded by the city council or request of a number Of potitioninl Bristol citizens. Those who affixed