New Britain herald., 1930-01-03

father, who has been prominent business man of Planville for many years.
 The date for the wedding has not been announced.
 Ladies Hold Annual Meeting
 The annual meeting of the Ladies Aid society of the Baptist church Was held at the home of Mrs Irving Tyler yesterday afternoon. Reports showed that the organization was 'n a flourishing condition and ;hat con- siderable work had been accomplish cd through the year, The largest item was the laying of linoleum in the church parlor. kitchen and coat room. Several activities were plan ned for the coming year.
 Mrs. E. W. Farrar. who has cap ably served as president for the past two years. was unanimously elected to that office again. The rest of the oihcers arc as follows; vice president Mrs. Irving Tyler; secretary Mrs. J. G. Webster; treasurer. Mrs. C. J. Morse; assistant treasurer, Mrs. A. w. Thomasen; and directors of work, Mrs. II. E. Stillman and Mrs. Albin Johnson.
 It was also voted to change the day of meeting from the first We'd nesday in the month 10 the first Thursday in the month.
 Closes Business
 
 Burt Chichester has closed his place of business on East Main street near the railroad tracks. He will spend a week with Mrs. Chi chester at the home of her parents in Fairfax, Vermont The couple will then leave for Miami. Florida. where they will spend two months. Mr. Chichester will reopen his business establishment on March l.
 Town Clerks Hours
 Town Clerk William H. Wilson announced today that the town clerks office will be open tomorrow afternoon from , to 4 o'clock for the accommodation of those who wish 10 secure hunting and fishing licenses Those having licenses of last year who are unable to come to the office in person may send them by another person for renewal.
 Funeral Of W. S. Vance
 Funeral services for William s. Vance, 49, prominent member of the Odd Fellows and well-knoWn citi- zen who died suddenly at his home on Diamond street Wednesday, were held this afternoon at 3:3O o'clock at the funeral parlors of W. A. Bailey &s Co. Rev. Charles H. Mon bleau. pastor of the Advent Christian church in Bristol. oaiciated. Burial was in Terryvile.
 The funeral was largely attended, a delegation of the Sequassen lodge. ]. o. o. F.. being present. Mir. Vance was a member of the lodge for more than 20 years.
 Priests Friends Pleased
 The announcement in the Herald last evening of the appointment Of Rev. Patrick A. Mccarthy of Pearl street, Plainvillc, 10 the pastoratc Of St. Bridget's church in Cheshire was received with considerable satisfac- tion by his many friends here. The appointment made by Bishop John J. Milan is effective next week.
 St. Bridgct's church was mission of the Holy Angels church of South Meriden for many years. The corner stone of the present building was laid in 1859 but since then the building has been enlarged and inn proved twice.
 Father Mccarthy attended the Plainville Grammar school and St Thomas's seminary. He took his course in philosophy at St. Johns seminary in Brighton and his studies in divinity at St. Mary's college in Baltimore. He was ordained to the priesthood in the Baltimore cathe- dral hy Cardinal Gibbons on June :, 1921. His first assignment was to St. Joseph's church in Meriden, where he labored for seven years. Tn December, 1919, he was transferred to St. Mary's church in Branford. where he remained until his appoint ment yesterday.
 Father Mccarthy was also ap- pointed to the Catholic chaplaincy of the Cheshire reformatory.
 Hearing Tonight
 Interested eyes are being turned on the hearing to be held this eve ming at 7:30 o'clock In the select mems office in the town hall on the petition by local contractors request ing the removal of Building Inspect or AXel Johnson from office. It is ex- pected that a large number Of local contractors will be present. Accord ing to reports. MT. Johnson will have many supporters to speak for him.
 The building commission. consist ing of First Selectman James Simp- son. William l.. Cooke and O. !. Cooley, will be present to hear both sides of the question.
 Statesmen at Banquet
 The salesmen of the Trumbllll Electric Mfg. Co. were the guests of the concern at a banquet and meet ing held last evening at the Plain vile High school. The annual sales