New Britain herald., 1930-04-24


 scph Miller was given as inside guard George Sumner was nominated fo: reelection as trusted of the order for q thres-year term.
 Harold J. Pryor, vice president: Charles Cari, treasurer, and George Sumner, trustee, were chosen to act as representative of the acrie at the annual state convention to be held in Torrington in June. The aerie voted to send degree team, con- sisting of the present set of officers, to the convention to compete for honors in the ritualistic contest.
 A communication was read from John L. Moran, state secretary 0: the Eagles, who stated that he would take charge of the installa- tion of officers in this city following the annual elections.
 The aere is preparing to beautify it's grounds for this summer. It was announced that 42-inch- high heavy cyclone wire fence would be erected around the grounds to pro- tect lawns and properties. There will be swinging gates at the main entrance and at the driveways in the rear and front.
 Building Permits Issued
 Building permits have been issued at the office of the superintendent of public works to the following: To John McDermott of 3l Myrtle street to erect d porch for Mrs. Maria Nc. Dermott at Sl' Myrtle street at a cost of $250; to l.. Rudnick of IS Stevens court, New Haven, to alter q store front for the Tracy-Condon Co. at 152 Main street at a cost Of $500; to George Raymond of 3 Fourth street to erect one-car gar ages for himself at 55 Fifth street and at Fourth street at costs of s2O0 each, and to Joseph Porrini Of 24 Dutton street to erect an addi- lon to house for John J. Coan at l9 Cedar street at a cost of $250.
 Deeds FileL
 Land at West and Gridley streets has been quit-claimed from Dionina Ronzo to Frank Serafini, according to deer filed at the office of the city clerk this morning.
 Title of land in the Maplewood tract has been transferred from George H. Joseph 10 Joseph M Donovan, and vice versa, according to deeds filed with the city clerk.
 Nurse to Marry
 City Clerk Thomas B. Steele has issued q marriage license to Arthur Harold Ostrom, a toolmaker, of 9 Frederick street, Forestvile, and Alma Blanche Brault, a registered nurse, of 6S Gridley street.
 Fire Board Postpones
 The monthly meeting of the board of fire commissioners suppos- ed to take place in the council chamber tomorrow evening, has been cancelled for the time being because of the annual police ball to be held at the state armory tomor- row. It is believed that the meet ing will be held sometime next week.
 Court of Honor
 The Bristol council of the Boy Scouts of America, under the lead : ership of Executive Alfred H. Breckbill, will hol da court of hon. or at the Baptist church auditorium tomorrow evening, when merit badges will be awarded to several scouts.
 Cars Collide at Junction
 Automobiles operated by Ray mond Olson of 16S Maple street and Ralph A. Wood of 190 Divinity street collided head-o at West and Ward streets at $40 o'clock this morning. Both machines were bad ly damaged.
 Officer Laurence Doolan, who in- vestigated the crash, stated that it was unavoidable, Wood having cut suddenly to the left of the road to | avoid hitting a pedestrian. It was intimated that the case would be settled civilly.
 Porter Case Continued The case of Edwin F. Porter of 50 Putnam street, who was arrested 1 by Officer James Burns at o'clock last night and brought to police Headquarters on 8 charge of viola tion of the rules of the road follow ing an automob accident. was continued by Prosecutor Anthony J. Rich in tho anteroom of police headquarters this morning until Tuesday at S;30 a. m.
 A car driven by Porter, proceed ing south on Riverside avenue, ! crashed into a second car operated by Wesley Johnson of 220 Main street, Pleinville, at the Memorial boulevard corner. The two cars were damaged to a great extent and had to be drawn off the thorough fare by wreckers.
 To Be Buried Saturday
 Secretary Harold Horkheimer of the local lodge of Elks received a telegram yesterday reading to the effect that the remains of the late William r. Birdy, who died at Lake land, Fla, Monday, would De trans ported in time to reach this city for burial in the Forestville cemetery on Saturday afternoon. Frederick Beach of Plainville will procure a minister for services.
 Miss Erwin 10 Speak
 Miss Mary Y. 5. Erwin of %enia. Ohio, coming here under the aus rices of the Women's Christian Temperance union. will speak on the topic, "Oyer Here aand Over There,' at the Baptist church audi torium tomorrow evening.
 Miss Erwin is field secretary of the W. C. T. L. and has travelled cx- 1 tensively, delivering addresses on temperance in most of the cities of this country.
 Engagement Announced
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry E. Cottlc have announced the engagement ot