New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
DEATH RATE HIGH
 SINCE JANUARY 1.
Nineteen Residents Pass Away
 During First Two Months
FIREMEN CALLED TWICE
High School Team to Meet Terry vile Aggregation-Cham Of Commerce Meeting Thursday Funeral of Charles s. Palmer.

death since the beginning of the year, 19 residents having passed away during that period. The death rate for the first two months was the highest that the town has ex- pericnced in many years.
 During January and February 17 deaths were recorded and. although is but four days old. two residents have already passed on. The names of many of Plainville's prominent inhabitants were included in the list of deaths.
 At least six Of the deaths were sudden. Tho total would be in creased by at least five if deaths of Plainville people out of town were included.
 The first three months of the year are considered the most dan gerous period of the year by many doctors, and it often happens that more people die during these months than in all the other put together. Last year the death rate in Plainville during January and February was comparatively small. only seven residents dying in that period.
 March Mcetoing The regular monthly meeting of the directors and members of the PlaInVlIle Chamber of Commerce will be held in the chamber rooms on Pierce street on Thursday even- ing at o'clock. according to an an nouncement made today by George 4. Case, secretary. Important mat ters will come up for discussion.
 Ready for Prayer Day 1 Plans have been completed for | the community sewing meeting 10 be held in the Congregational par 1 isl house on Thursday from 10 to ) o'clock when work will be done 1 for the New Britain General hos pltal. Those attending are requested to bring their own lunch. Coffee will be served at 1 o'clock. All women are cordially invited to par | tlcipate in this worthy affair. The International Day of Prayer will be observed by the Protestant churches of the town on Friday. A community service will be held at the Baptist church at o:30 o'clock. Rev. William Ross. pastor of the First Baptist church of New Britain i will be the speaker. The offering will be given to the Plainville Public Health Nursing association.
 The sewing meeting and prayer day have usually been held together but this year will be held on sep arate days.
 TO Confer Degree
 The Judd Lewis Quarry Fellow. craft club will confer the prefect craftsmen degree on q class of can, dates as the Masonic temple this evening at 7:GO o'clock Refresh mcnts will be served.
 Parish Guild Activities
 The regular afternoon meeting ot the Parish guild of the Church ot Our Saviour will be postponed unti March 13. There will be d lentcr supper in the parish house on Wed nesday, March 12, from to { o'clock. Tickets may be purchased from Boy Scouts belonging to the church.
 The next evening meeting of tht parish guild will be held on Marcl l9.
 Horse Causes Excitement
 A horse drawing a milk wagon owned and driven by Theodor, Noval1 became frightened this morn ing while proceeding along Shuttl' Meadow avenue and started off or a mad dash. The wild eyed anima frustrated the attempts of Mir Novak to quiet him and bring hin to q stop. With the milk wagon sWaying from enc side of the roac to the other, the horse gallopeC , madly on and gave motorists fright as he reached Hart's corner
 Finally the caroming wagol