New Britain herald., 1930-10-16


 of dynamite. He also spent much Of his time in New Hampshire where he worked as a lumberjack.
 He is survived by son. Robert A. Lobdell of Southington and two daughters, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Avery Of New Hampshire.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the W. A. Bailey and company un- dertaking parlors. Burial will be in the Greengrove cemetery in Ashland, New Hampshire.
 Garden Club Meeting
 The first annual meeting Of the Plainville Garden club was held last evening at the "Old Milestone" on Pennington avenue. Mrs. Pearl Pond, president of the club, acted as hostess. In spite of the stormy weather, the meeting was largely attended.
 After the business meeting and the reading of various reports. W. C. Boardman of Longneck, L. l., gave a very interesting talk upon d gardening experiment in the far north in the Hudson Bay district. He said that at the time of this ex- pertinent in 1917, no one had ever thought of trying gardening in that , locality and people came from miles around to see the experimental i garden.
 Due to the war, the garden had to be abandoned by the America n men and the Canadian government | bought 1t, stated the speaker. It has maintained it ever since as a govern | ment experimental garden. Follow ing the speech, refreshments were served by the hostess.
 Sworn Into Off1ce majority ot the new town off cers elected at the polls last week have been sworn into office by Towr | Clerk William H. Wilson.
 Those who have received the oath of office are as follows: board of se- ! lectmen, James Simpson, Edward r | Prior and William Downham con stables, George Schubert, Thomas H Royce, E. w. Tarrar. Thomas Mat teo and Charlie Orsie; assessor, C 1 R. Sherman; registrar of voters Mrs. Loretta Millerick and deputy registrar of voters, Ernest J. Miller ick.
 Many Attend Meeting
 n high school last evening to attent the teachers reception given py th' Parent Teacher association. Mrs Harold L. Newell, president of tn association. gave an address of vel come to both teachers and parents Rev. Arthur A. Ball welcomed th' gathering in the name of the loca churches. An interesting program o entertainment was given.
 The program on the association this year will be 'The Board o Education Horizon or a Study 0 Neighboring Educational Institution in Connecticut" The association plans to haW&.a commission of tn state board of education speak q one meeting and also hopes t secure the services of heads of boys and girls prep schools and variou trade schools throughout the year This promises to be an interestin program and record attendances ar expected at each monthly meeting Last year the association devoted it H4 hoo n program was outlined by Superin tendent of Schools Leon c. Staples,
 Aces to Hold Practice
 The Plainville Aces will hol football practice this evening at 6:3 o'clock. All members are requeste to report as important work is o z hand. A discussion of the formatio of club will also be brought up.
 Supper This EveninS
 A chicken shortcake supper wi be given this evening from 6:3 o'clock on in the parish house of tn Congregational church under tn auspices of the supper committee ( the Womans federation. The men will consist of chicken shortcak' mashed potatoes, mashed turnip' salad, coffee, rolls, squash or mine pie.
 Funeral of Mir. Gilbert
 Funeral services for Frank I Gilbert, aged 67, of Mountain Viev were held this afternoon at 2:3 o'clock at the Methodist churcl Rev. Arthur A. Ball, pastor. ofticia ed. Burial was in the West cemerer
 The services were attended by large number of Odd Fellows an Rebekahs. MT. Gilbert was a men Der of the Odd Fellows for 35 year
 Various Meetings Sequassen lodge, No. "A, ]. o. o. will work the second degree on class of candidates this evening.
 A special meeting of the Plainvil fire department will be held tomoI TOW evening at 7:30 o'clock at iii headquarters on Pierce street. A members are asked to make return on tickets for the benefit clambak and field day held last Sunday. A are asked to make special effort take care of this matter so that tt accounts may be cleared up. Plainville Grange has been invite to visit Beacon Valley Grange tt morrow evening and take part in neighbours night program.