New Britain herald., 1930-07-07
TOWN IS VISITED BY SEVERE STORM Streets Buried Under Quantities
 ! Of Rain and Mud NO DAMAGE RECORDED
Three Members of Some Family Observe Birthday Today - Dr. Charles w. Moody Returns From l-Plainville Wins.

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 Hospital-All- -Plainville Wins. 4 terrific electrical storm, accom- panied by heavy rain and a sweep ing gale, struck Plainville early last evening and buried the streets under a deluge of water and mud. At one time during the storm hailstones fell in large numbers and sent people hurrying to shelter. The water rushed across many of the streets, making passage impossible, and countless motorists were forced to stop their machines and wait for the storm to pass by. It was the most severe storm to visit Plainville this year.
 Many yards were left under a cover Of water three and four inches deep while miniature lakes formed in the gutters of streets because of the overfowing sewers. As far as can be ascertained. no real damage was done by the heavy rain outside of injury to many gardens. In the midst of the storm the Plainville fire department was called out on an alarm from Mountain View where a transformer on a telephone pole had taken fire. The blaze was extin- guished before any damage was done.
 Pennington avenue was literally
 
 many of the motorists being unable to start their machines because of water in the carburetors and on the wires. It was a common sight to see drivers standing over the cars attempting to get the motors func- tioning properly. The rain failed to touch Pennington or Southington, seeming to center around 4Plainville and New Britain.
 Observe Birthdays
 Today marks the birthday ami versary of members of three genera tions of the same family. They are Mrs. George Buys of Woodford av- onue, aged 69: her daughter-in law, Mrs Wesley Buys. S4; and her granddaughter, Martha Schubert. aged II. daughter of Constable and Mrs. George Schubert of Canal street A birthday party was held this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Schubert, large number of friends being present.
 All three are well known In town. Mrs. George Buys was born in Meri- den, 1s6 . She was Miss Martha Day before her marriage and came to Plainville when young girl. She has resided here ever since with the exception of a short stay in Bristol. She has four children, Mrs. George Schubert. Constable William Buys, Wesley Buys and Cornelius Buys.
 Mrs. Wesley Buys also has four children, three boys and a girl. Miss Martha Schubert was named after her grandmother.
 Foran-Tessman
 Miss Anna Tessman of 21 Everett street, New Britain. and Francis P. Foran of 119 Whiting street were married at g o'clock this morning at the rectory of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy by the pastor, Rev William P. kilcoyne.
 They were attended by Mrs Mar earet Creegan and James Foran, sister and brother of the bride groom. After the wedding breakfast the couple left on motor tour of New York state. Upon their return they will reside at 119 Whiting street, Plainville.
 Engagement Announced
 C. B. Turton Of Beverly. N J.. formerly Of Plainville, visited his father, Joseph R. Turton of Broad street, over the weekend. While here announcement was made of his engagement to Miss Cecelia Koehler of Beverly. \, J.. who ac- companied him on the visit.
 LaGoy-Josephson
 Miss Amy Josephson of Redstone Hill and Harry LaGoy of s3 West Main street were married this after noon at o'clock at the home of the brides parents. MT. and Mrs Oscar Josephson, by Rev. J. Roy Wilker- son, pastor Of the Congregational church. Miss Josephson is a mem- Der of the local public school teach ing staff
 Gospel Male Quartet
 The Alumni Gospel Male quartet of the Lutheran Bible school of Grand Forks, North Dakota, will DOWN WITH HIGH PRICES,