New Britain herald., 1930-06-06


 l the future local members cooperate more closely with the state body in 1 their endeavors.
 ! It was brought out that on Sum- day, June P, the State Chamber 1 ot Commerce and the Southern New England Transportation association have made arrangements for a day cruise from Hartford to Saybrook on the steamship Hartford of the Ne" England Steamship company. Members and their families are cordially invited to avail themselves Of this outing, Further details may be obtained by getting in touch with James Usher.
 The report of the committee in charge Of the annual banquet was read and a substantial cash balance turned over 10 the general funds of the chamber.
 The treasurers report showed substantial balance. the majority of the members having already paid their dues for the year 1q3O-Iq31 and have received new membership cards which for the first time have been sent out in the form of re- ceipts.
 James Wright, proprietor of Wrights tavern on Pennington av- enue, was duly admitted to the mem bership of the chamber.
 
 Strawberry Festival
 An elaborate celebration in the form of a strawberry festival and fand concert will be held on Tues day, July l, in honor Of the day that the George D, Mastin property on E2st Nam sctrcet officially comes into the possession Of the town Of FlainliIlc for use as the site for the proposed Plainyille publi. library.
 The committee in charge has fit tinGly picked the Mastin property itself fo' th celebration. The site was also celectod because 1t marks the scene of numerous festivals given by Mr, and Mrs Mastin in years gone by
 Food and novelties Of many kinds will be on sale. There will be strawberries, ice cream. and cakes. It is planned 10 start the affair about . o'clock in the afternoon and continue it to about 1o:30 o'clock in the evening. During the night those present will be enter taincd by q band concert.
 The grounds will be beautifully decorated and every possible ar raneement made to have the cele- bratIon great success. Posters telling Of the affair will be displayed about the town, A large painted sign will be placed on the property itself through the courtesy Of First Salectman James Simpson. remind inT the to"nspcople Of the event.
 The receipts of the affair will be turned into the library fund. This g.Ia'r will be the second in q series being conducted for the library the flrst hHir~ the minstrel show held last month. which met with great success. practically s30e being real lzed. The committee in charge pre- diets that the festival will he at tended by one of the largest crowds ever 10 participate in an affair here
 Three years ago George D Mastir. by his will, gave to Plainvillo all O. his real estate on East Main street upon condition that the town should eventually erect on this -i-c q suIta- Dlo library building
 Heat Kills Horse
 Th" towns fr9t death from heat took place yesterday when q horse owned by New Britain peddler ex- pjred on the highway near the Plain yille-rorestNillc town line. The ami maj suddenly fell 10 the road while proceeding towards Forestville and suffered great agony before death came. II was necessary for three men to hold the horse down as it kicked and thrashed about. X large number of automobiists were at tracted 10 the scene.
 Gives Farewell Party
 fFlnclpal Douglas <. Macdonald of the Plainville high school. who has resigned after three years of service 10 accept fellowship at New York university. gave farewell party 10 hl~ many friends last evening at manor. Among those pres en- were his parents Mir and Mrs. Rertram Macdonald. who are among th patrons and patronesscs at the senior ball tonight.
 4 large number were present and enjoyed a very pleasant evening. Re treatments were served.
 Abandon >torchou>c
 The Trumbull Electric Mfg. 70. has announced that it will abandon ts atorohouse located at West Main and Pierce streets after the first of the month The local concern has used the building for number Of years to store is goods. having oased the property from its Bristol owners. Since the erection Of the new addition Of the Trumbur fac Or. ample room has been provided .or the storage Of its goods there.
 Old Liens Released
 The town Of Plainvile released -&S old liens against local property osterday. Many of the liens date pack many years. Notice Of the re