The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25
PLYMOUTH
NEW FILTRATION PLANT IS READY
Water to Flow Through This Week-Many at
 Meeting

1T. l.. Blakeslee of Thomaston has announced that water will flow through the new filtration plant on North street the first Of this week, although just what day. is not known. The work on the plant Is nearing completion and barring unexpected obstacles the wheels will turn soon.
 The building which houses the filtration machinery is situated q few yards from the ThOnagtOn reservoir dam on North street. The building was constructed by Inncs Bros. The upper structure is of brick and the foundation and scc- ton in which the water works are located ls of cement. A clear well basin will hold the water after filtration.
 The building of the plant has covered period of almost five months. The number of men em- ploycd on the work is not known. but inclined brick layers, cement workers. masons, divers, pipe fit tcrs and common laborcrs.
 The filter bed is built on q foun- d1tion of rocks over which are layers of graduated pebbles which have been brought from the ocean 1 bed. The top layer Is q fine sand which can be secured only in cer- tain parts of New Jersey.
 The new plant is expected to remedy condition in the Thom- aston water supply which has been an inconvenience for years. AL though at the present time, tn" water Is reported as being as good as can be found in this section, during the dry season and especial ly in the summer time, the water turns brownish tint and has ap unpleasant taste and Odor.
 The new system Is being watch ed by several towns which arc confronted with similar problem. and the success of the plant here will doubtless affect the attitude of these towns toward installing similar system.
 Community Club Meeting.
 One of the largest crowds to eyer wind their way into the Com munity hall was present Friday evening when the Community club held an opening meeting to which the public was invited. The ever popular Berkshire radio faVofite8
 
 gram of hilIy billy music in their faVorite way following which they played for both modern and old fashioned dancing. Card playing was also enjoyed. More than 200 were in attendance.
 "Community Night will be ob- served on next Friday evening with the various organizations present ing the entire program. It Is cX- pccted that each of the orGani- cations in Plymouth will present at least one number on the program.
 Receiving Ice From Maine.
 Lester Bradley, local ice dealer is receiving supply of ice shipped from Maine, The ice is being de- liVercd in Bristol and iS being tructed from that city to Plymouth Last year at this time, Mir Bradley was harvesting his supply, but so far this year. there IS not eyer a covering of ice on the local ponds.
 Last year, MT Bradley filled his two large ice houses, but his supply has been exhausted for some time. During the past few months he has had another large ice house erected and hopes to hll three ice houses this year to care for his trade which includes Plymouth and Thomaaton residents.
 Monday Club to Meet
 The Monday club at their meet ing this evening will observe gun for Night" with the readers being Mrs Lynn A. RoWlEOn and Mrs David Pratt. The hOstcsses will be Mrs William l.. Lumpkin and Mrs Frank Thompson.
 Meeting of All Club.
 Thomas Scopino and Joseph Erophy will be in charge of the refreshments which will be served at this evenings meeting of the 4-H lay Ever Poultry club. A basketball game will be played between the local club and a Tcrryville team, starting at 7:3o o'clock following which the busi- ness meeting will be held to be followed by the serving of refresh mcntS.
 AIctra Society to Meet.
 The Alothra society of the Ply mouth Congrcgational church will meet Wednesday noon with dinner being served following which the business meeting will be held. The hOetcsscs will be Mrs William Day and Mrs Charles Munson. The -----------------------