New Britain herald., 1930-03-26

DAN hoDIN hIAlko4l -OS board is given broad powers 10 de- viate from the regular provision 8 Of zoning in specific instances and with proper safeguards.
 Enumerators Appointed
 Three federal census cnumerators for Plainville have been appointed by William M. Harney director of the Hartford county census bureau. They are Mrs. Randolph Steward of 20 Bohemia street, James T. Paul of 69 Trumbull avenue, and Albert II. Richards of 4 High street: The enumerators for Hartford county were picked from list of 2,700 ap- plications submitted to Washington.
 The work of taking the 1880 fed cral census will start, in Hartford county, on April ?. It is expected that the work in Plainvile will be completed in about two weeks.
 According 10 Mir. Harncy, the sc lectlng Of the enumerators was an enormous task. No person could be considered for a position who had not filled out and returned to Wash ington an application blank and test schedule which was graded as satis- factory by the federal office. The appointments were made on a strict lN non- partisan basis. Meetings for instructions to enumerators will be held in the Simsbury probate Cotrt- room tonight at o'clock and in the hall of the house of representatives m the State Capitol on Thursday night at the same hour. City emu morators will be paid at rate Of four cents for each name procured, while a rate of from 50 10 40 cents will be paid enumerators Of farm sections
 In a proclamation issued last week President Hoover urged the people of the country to cooperate with the cnumorators and give them the in formation desired. A penalty will re- suit from failure to do so.
 Important Meeting The Knights of Pythias will hold an important meeting on Friday eve ming in the Sequassen hall. All mem- bcrs are urged to be present. A spe- cial entertainment consisting of comedy and music will be presented. and the committee in charge prom ises all in attendance an enjoyable evening.
 Favor Rev. \. \. Ball
 Since Rev. Arthur A. Ball, pastor of the Methodist church, stated at the morning services last Sunday that he had no definite announce ment to make concerning the ac- ceptance of the congregations in vItation to remain here for another year, many people have come for : ward and expressed themselves as being greatly in favor of his staying here. Mir. Ball stated that he had held a conference with Rev. Dr. William Beach, district superinten- dent of the New York East confer ence. and there is a possibility that lie may make a change.
 People of all denominations have words of praise and admiration for ! him and all arc awaiting his dc cision with interest. General opin- ion favors his appointment here for another year. He has a large circle of friends in Plainvillc and New i Britain and has accomplished won- ders at tho Methodist church since i taking over the pastoratc.
 Pythian Sisters Meeting Pythian temple, No. 70. pythian i Sisters, will hold regular meeting ] in l. 0. 0. F. hall tonight. All l members are urged 10 attend. A social hour will be held after the business is transacted.
 Heavy Rain Here
 The steady rain hero yesterday ! came as blessing and removed the brush fire hazard for the time being It was the heaviest precipitation recorded since last November. Plainyille has been the scene of fires within the past week, due to the extreme dry weather. This con- dition has existed in all parts of the state.
 During the coming month fire permits will be issued by the fire wardens only on rainy days.
 Whist Tomorrow
 Newton Manross chapter. W. F. C., will give d bridge and whist party tomorrow afternoon in G. A. R. hall in Forestvillc. Prizes for both games will be awarded and re- treatments served. Play will start at D. m. and is opened to the gen. eral public.
 Federation Notes
 A project supper will be held by the Women's Federation in the par ish house of the Congregational church tomorrow evening at 6:3C o'clock. The menu will consist of baked ham, baked beans. cgg salad, relish. gingerbread and whipped cream. rolls and coffee
 The supper will be followed by a. entertainment. A play entitled