New Britain herald., 1930-05-05

ing to the scene Of the fires. All over the state numerous forc2t fires were reported during the day. The woods and lots in Plainvillc are very dry due 10 the extremely arid weather, and the smallest spark will den Irving GridIey, knowing Of the dangerous conditions, issued an or der Friday stating that all fire per mits that had been issued were re- scinded and that no more permits would be given until enough of rain falls 10 overcome the dry conditions The heavy gale over Saturday and Sunday was blamed for the bad fires here,
 Mrs. Phelps Honored
 Mrs. Burton H. Phelps of Plainyille was elected captain Of the women s golf team at the Sequin Golf club at Maple Hill at meeting held Sat urday. Her daughter, Miss Lois Phelps was named a member Of the handicap committee.
 Visit New York
 Principal 0. L, Judd Of the Broad Street school spent the weekend in New York city with boys from the sixth grades. Those accompanying MT. Judd were Donald kahms. Sam son Bull, Robert Simpson. Harold Williams, Raymond Shaffer, Russell Seymour, Andrew DowdeIl, kenneth Morgan and Norman Freeman.
 The boys visited many places of interest and report an excellent trip.
 Public Whist Party
 Pythian temple, No. 2a, Pythian Sisters. will hold a public whist in I. D. 0. F. hall on Wednesday eve ming. Prizes will be awarded the winners and refreshments served. Everyone is invited 10 attend.
 Notice to Boy Scouts
 EdTat1 MacCutcheon, deputy Boy Scout commissioner, has issued the following notice 10 Boy Scouts, dis trict of Plainville: First, final in- spection due the week of May II: second, swimming tests at the New Britain '. NJ. C. A. on May IT. at 3 ?. m; third, board Of review, Plainville Legion hall May 2l, and court of honor May 28 at New Brit ain.
 Mrs. Theohari Stamaus Mrs. Theohari Stamatis, 6i, 0. Neal court. died yesterday morning at the Plainville private hospital. She was born in Turkey. Mrs Stamatis leaves q son, John Stamatis. and a daughter, Mrs. Athanasio Antonio both of Plainvlle.
 Funeral services were held this afternoon at o'clock at the Church of Our Saviour. Rev. James Danke- vych, orthodox minister of New Britain, otficiated, Burial was in West cemetery.
 Locals Are Defeated The fast Seneca nine of New Britain pinned a 10 to , defeat on the All-Plainville baseball team in the opening game Of the season played yesterday afternoon at the high school field. A home run by Garro of the New Britain team ir the first inning with two men or base started the Senecas of 10 an carly lead. Full details Of the game can bc found on the sporting page.
 Annual Church Meeting
 Al the annual meeting Of the Bap- list church held last Friday evening reports showed that the church was in 4 thriving condition. Twelve new members have been received during the year, eight by letter and four by baptism. While an unusually large amount Of serious illness and sorrow prevailed throughout the year, and together with the univer- sal business depression, retarded quite a number of activities planned vet the year was a very successful. one, both spiritually and financially X cooperative and harmonious fel- loWship exists and the church is looking forward 70 another year oi greater, service.
 The following officers were elected for the coming year: Honorary dea- con, C. H. Brown; senior dcacons. \ W. Thomasen and E. w. Farrar; junior dcacons. C. Wallace Bunnell Floyd B. Stillman. William D. Bar raclough and Marshall A. Kendrick clerk, Mrs. Irving T. Tyler; assistant clerk, Mrs. C. A. Bunnell; trustees 1 C. H. Bronson, F. ". Farrar anc 1 Mrs, K. B. Judson; finance commit. tee, Mrs Richard Sedergren. A. " 1 Thomasen and Marshall A. Ken. drick; church committee, Mrs. IrN