New Britain herald., 1930-08-12
PainuiM Mews
MRS. MARY BOOTH IS 89 YEARS OLD
Given Reception at Home by
 Friends and Relatives
WAS BORN IN PLYMOUTH

Funeral Of Edward CcnIin Thursda,
 MSsrning-Loca People Nsrrowl,
 Escape Serious Injur;cs, in Acci-
 dent at Sa,in Rock-Items.
 Mrs. Mary J. Booth of Hart's cor ner, well-known resident. will cele trate her S9th birthday anniversary tomorrow. She was born in Ply mouth on August 13, 1841, and has resided in Plainville more than IL years.
 Sunday Mrs. Booth was the guest of honor at a reception given at her home by members of her family Fifty-four relatives and friends were in attendance. Mrs. Booth has d large circle of friends in Plainville and is enjoying good health despite her advanced age.
 She was married in Plymouth pr April 9S, 1888. Before her mar riage. she was Miss Mary Thompson. Her union was blessed by eight chil- dren, seven of whom are living. They are Mrs. Roswell Hart, Nelson Booth. Mrs. George Orvis, Mrs. Jessie Suth- erland. Mrs. Fannie Ward, Mrs. Elsie Tyrrel and Mrs. Lillian Goodrich.
 Escape Serious Injuries
 The annual outing of the Trumbull Electric Manufacturing company at cavin Rock yesterday was slightly marred by an accident 10 six local women. All of the women narrowly escaped serious injuries in an acci- dent on the mill chute.
 They were passengers in the chute and as it was going up the incline, d cos suddenly broke and sent the boat shooting backwards. The women were severely shaken up and received minor injuries that necessl- tated medical treatment.
 Mrs. Joseph Allard of Maple street Mrs. Joseph Robideau of 73 East Broad street and Mrs. Ernest Rogers of Kent street were treated in the New Haven hospital and then dis charged. All received bruises and a bad shaking up. Mrs. Allard also received bruised back. Mrs. Aime Thiebault was taken to a doctor office by Supernumerary Officer John F. Monihan of the West Ha- ven police. She received an injury to her foot and an N-ray eXamina- ton was taken. Mrs. Donald Ed wards and Mrs. C. B. Parsons es- caped injuries.
 Only the fact that the boat was only a quarter way of the incline prevented d more serious accident.
 Auxiliary Meeting
 The American Legion auxiliary will hold it's regular meeting this evening in the Legion hall on Whit ing street. A report of the state convention hold in Bridgeport vii be read at the meeting. All mcm- bers are urged to be present.
 Bunncil-Johnson
 Cards arc announcing the ap- rroaching marriage of Miss Eva Car oine Johnson. daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Albin Johnson Of Noodford avenue and (. Wallace Bunnell, son of Mir. and Mrs. Charles A. Bunnell of Broad street.
 The ceremony will take place Sat urday afternoon. August 30. al 800 o'clock in the Baptist church. Both are well-knoHn in Plainville.
 Seek Location Here
 Prospects appear bright at the present time for the establishment of new industry in this town. The Overnite Slipper company. d WeA- known shoe concern, is said to be de- sirous of locating in Plainville, A representative of the company has been here for the past several days. inspecting possible sites for fac tory. If a satisfactory building can be found, it is likely that the con- ccrn will open operatiops here.
 Funeral of Edward Coniin
 Funeral services for Edward Con lin, son of MT. and Mrs. Martin Con- lin of Chester street, Mountain View. who was drowned in Lake Pocoto- paug at East Hampton sunday eve ming, will be held Thursday morn ing at o'clock at the Church Of Our Lady of Mercy. Burial will be n St. Joseph's cemetery on Farm . ngton avenue,
 Mir. sonlin, known as a excellent swimmer. was drowned when a anoe in which he and two friends were padding suddenly capsiZcd. He hecame exhausted in his efforts to save his two companions from sink ing. After they were hauled into q boat and saved through his efforts. he sank below the surface and re- peated dives by Boy Scout officials failed to loCat" his body.
 Holy Day Friday
 Friday is the feast of the Assunp- ton and is q holy day of obligation. Masses will be celebrated al the Church of Our Lady of Mercy al 80 and o'clock.
 A first anniversary high mass of requiem will be celebrated Thurs