New Britain herald., 1930-01-02

First Selectman James Simpson stated today that the meeting would also be open to all those who wish to come and speak in favor of the building inspector. He believes that 1t is no more than fair that both sides of the question should be heard. Superintendent of Schools Leon c. Staples announced today that he would attend the meeting and speak in the defense of Mir. Johnson. A large mum Der of contractors are also expected to back up the inspector.
 Receives Pastorate Bishop John J. Milan of the Hart ford diocese announced the appoint ment today of Rev. Patrick A. Mc- Carthy. assistant at St. Mary's church. Branford. to the pastorate of the newly formed St. Bridget's s parish in Cheshire. Father Me Carthy was also appointed to the Catholic chaplaincy of the Cheshire reformato,y.
 Father Mccarthy is native of Plainville and is A years old. His home is on Pearl street His par ents are dead but he has a brother and sister living. His brother, Rev. Bernard Mccarthy, is pastor Of 8 church in Portland. Father Me Carthy attended the Plainville Gram mar school and St. Thomas seminary before entering college to complete his studies for the priesthood. He is well known here and his large circle of friends will be pleased tc hear of his success.
 l While studying for the priesthood Father Mccarthy received many high sch plastic hOnors and vas regarded first mass in the Church of Our Lady of Mercy here.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Sleath
 Mrs. Elizabeth Slcath, aged 61, of 94 kensington avenue, New Britain mother of Mrs Emerson Platt oi Plainvile. died suddenly Tuesday evening at her home after returning from an automobile ride. She was born in England but lived in New | Britain most of her life.
 Funeral services will be held to, morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock a' St. Marks church, New Britain Rev. Samuel Sutclilfe, pastor, vii officiate. Burial will be in the Fair view cemetery.
 New Year Quiet 1 The New Years Day observanr. here proved to be very quiet. mos of the people spending the day a their homes. The constables had { quiet time. no accidents or arrest: heinz reported. The expected troubl, from the use of 1929 markers b! Iauto drivers failed to material!zc the law being strictly observed. The schools reopened this morn ing after being closed for the holi days.
 Basketball Games Basketball will get back into tho limelight tomorrow evening when { double attraction will be staged d the local high school gymnasium In the first battle of the night two old rivals, Plainville "Y" and south. Wgton "Y," will meet in a Count, I. NJ. C. A. league game, Thi: promises to be thrilling battle witt the locals being favored to win.
 In the second game Of the eve ming the Flainville High school fvt will clash with the New Britain Stat Trade school team for the second time this season. In the first battl' the Traders were victorious after { furious battle. The locals are hope ful of taking the verdict and tyins the series. Dancing will follow tn games.
 Martha Rcbckah Activities
 Mrs. Katherine Richards, dstric deputy president and staff. will in stall the newly elected officers O Stella Rebekah lodge Of New Britain tomorrow evening. Supper will b, served at G:3o o'clock.
 On Monday evening Mrs Richard, and staff will come 10 Plainville tc install the newly elected officers o l Md lllh lNtbthdI lcuSC III llS uGN quarters in Grange hall on Piercf street.
 For years the lodge has held jt! meetings and socials in I. 0. o. r hall. but hereafter they will be hel, in Grange hall. A hot supper vii be served at 6:30 o'clock. All mem bers are requested to be present. Catholic Church Notes
 Tomorrow is the first Friday 0 the month and mass will be cele brated at 5:30 o'clock at the Churci Of Our Lady of Mercy. Communion will be distributed again at o clock Confessions will be heard this after noon and also this evening at o'clock.
 A months mind requiem mass vii be celebrated on Saturday mornin; at 8 o'clock for Harry Parkinson.
 New Program Started
 Stanley s. Gwillim of Farmingtol avenue. potentate of Sphinx temple