New Britain herald., 1930-05-01
B. Capparelli, A. sKing, S. Makuch c. Schaefer. F. WegneT
 Hearing on Gas Station

B. Capparelii, A. sKing, S. Makuch, G. Schaefer. F. WegneT
 Hearing on Gas Station
 A public hearing was held in the town hali last evening at 7:30 o'clock to discuss the granting Of q permit for a gasoline station and store at New Britain and Trumbull avenues It is understood that there is con- siderable objection to the granting Of the permit. The state has all ready granted a permit but it was held up by order of Governor John H. Trumbull after protest had been made 10 him.
 The board Of seIoctmcn will make known it's decision in the case in 2 short time.
 Card Party Winners
 A large attendance was present last evening at the card party held in the hall Of the church of Our Lady Of Mercy under the auspices of the Catholic Ladies Aid society. Prizes were awarded 10 the winners in all the games. The party was one of the games in the series start cd by the society during the winter months. At the conclusion of the series, grand prizes will be awarded
 The winners last evening were as follows: Bridge, men. Louis Proven cher and ladies, Mrs. A. j. Martin. consolation, bridge, A J. Maynard and ladies. Mrs. DaWlcy; whist. men, John Cassidy and women, Annie Caf- ferty; consolation whist, ladies, Mrs. Blinn.
 Death Rate High
 A review Of the vital statistics for the first third Of the year shows that 45 residents Of Plainvllle were called by death. an increase Of IT over the corresponding period last year. There were very fpn deaths during January and February. but the toll was very heavy in March and April, 5 residents dying in those months
 Marriage took a drop, five couples being united in comparison with 10 weddings last year. Births remain about the same. 2 being reported so far this year. although when the records for the month are closed 1t is expected that the list will show a few more.
 It~cs On Increase
 The tiremen have been kept very busy during the first four months Of the year. being called out 10 answer alarms on 2S different occasions. During January and February only four fires were recorded here. but in March and April the alarm sounded 4 times
 However. practically every alarm during the past two months was for grass fire and no damage was re- corded in any case. as the firemen | answered all alarms promptly. The fire damage since the beginning of ! the year has been extremely small and. although the record Of the pre- vious year shows II less fires the { damage was much higher than this ] year. Grass fires have been very nu- merous throughout the state due to the dry weather
 Food Sale Tomorrow 1 The W. C. T. |. will hold.a food sale at the vacant store in the Strand block tomorrow afternoon from 2 to , o'clock. The public i, cordially invited 10 attend the sale where tasty articles of food will be on display.
 show and Dance
 The all-colored Majestic Minstrel. will give a show and dance in the auditorium at Terryville tomorrow evening. The public is cordially in. Vtcd to attend.
 Plans Progressing
 Plans are rapidly progressing fo, the flower show to be held in tho Mastin homestead in August for tht benefit of the library building fund The committee in charge is working hard 10 make the novel affair q great success both from social as vel as financial standpoint The attention of the toHnspcoplC is again called 10 the show. It k suggc stcd that people plan ahead O the exhibit by planting seeds as SCOT as they are able and thereby take { real personal interest in exhibiting in this show.
 If as many as possible who hayt gardens can bear this in mind. i will be representative exhibit iron Plainville gardens in the broa, sense. The packers of the show dc not want it to be just an exhibit 0 experts or those who sell flowers fol profit but mainly of the gardener! who raise flowers for their own per sona1 pleasure and use. Everyone i invited to participate and it's success depends upon the number of iiowc lovers who react favorably to tht plan.
 The show is expected 10 appea greatly to the public and each gar dener will have a personal interes in it if he can place his own flower ! on exhibition, The display will I'
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