New Britain herald., 1930-12-11

DECEMBER at which cars speed over East street. Both Judge Merritt o. Ryder and Prosecutor Charles F. Conlon are working hard to end these existing conditions and recently a drive was started against the speeders through the state police department, Consta- ble Thomas Matteo is also assisting | in the drive and is patroling the highway daily.
 125 At Epworth Meeting
 About l25 persons were present at the regular monthly meeting of the New Britain group Of Epworth leagues held last evening at the Piainvile Methodist church. Rev. Dr. J. E. klingberg. superintendent of the Children's Home of New Britain, was the principal speaker of tho evening. He told the league members of the work of the home, stating that all children were ad- nlitted, regardless Of race, creed or color. His talk proved very inter usting
 Following his talk. children from the home entertained with musical selections on harmonicas The har- mony Of their songs brought great applause from the audience. Frank Hanford Of kensington was the leader of the meeting.
 On December 2f the group will hold a Christmas party. the pro- ceeds to be donated 10 the Children's home. Each separate church league in the group is planning to hold shme affair to secure aid for the home.
 Prepare For Christmas
 Announcement was made today that all the stores of the town will be open on Wednesday afternoons until after Christmas 10 take care of the holiday trade. The custom of the local stores is to remain closed on Wednesday afternoons through out the year. IL has been thought advisable, however, to give the pub lie ample opportunity 10 make Christmas purchases by remaining open on Wednesdays during the holiday season.
 Practically all of the stores will be open nights during the week pre- ceding Christmas.
 Entertainment and Dance
 I he annual 'ladies' night" enter tainment and dance of Frederick lodge, No. 14, A. F. and A. NJ, will be held this evening at 6:15 o'clock at the Plainville high school.
 Vernon Stone and Electra Platt, two entertainers who have been heard over the radio and are very popular in Hartford, have been se- cured by the lodge for this evening. After the entertainment in the au- ditorium there will be dancing and refreshments in the gymnasium. It is hoped that Frederick lodge mem- bers will have an opportunity to greet many Of their friends from neighboring lodges.
 Advent Nespers
 The third in a series Of Advent vespers will be held at the Church of Our Saviour on Sunday evening at o'clock The guest preacher will be Rev Walter H. Gray. assist ant rector at St Johns church 'n West Hartford. Arthur J. Wasley, baritone soloist in neighboring churches, will sing "The Holy City" The choir Of the church will sing the evening anthem.
 Saie and Silver Tea
 Te Girls Friendly society will hold a sale and silver tea tomor- TOW afternoon in the parish house of the Episcopal church. In the evening at o'clock d card party will be held. the proceeds to go to needy families.
 Grange Activities l PlainVille Grange has been invited to visit Windsor Grange tomorrow evening and take part in Neigh bors' Night program.
 At the next regular meeting of the Grange on December l6. the annual Christmas party will be held. Each | 1lltlllubG IS ItlItSltu tO blill6 eh " 1T cent gift for either man or woman.
 Library Work Progressing Work on the Plainville library is progressing rapidly. A large steam shovel has been working at full speed since Monday and today found the cellar practically dug. Every effort is being bent to have the foundation ol the building ompleted i efore snow and cold weather set in. in order that the actual erection ot the building can go forward with out any Interruption.
 Acquires Property John s. Garvan has acquired a large amount of property in Plain vile. according to seven quit claim deeds tiled at the office Of the town clerk. The following people have quit claimed Plainville prop ertv to Mir. Garvan: Genevicve G. Brady of New York, Francis ?. Gar van of New York Agnes C. CaVdn-