New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 27, 1929, Page 7

__NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, MONDAY, MAY 21, 1929. (Mail and Phone Orders Promptly Filled) STURDY DEPENDABLE LUGGAGE ’ Specially Priced DRESS TRUNKS 82 inch, regular $10.95, . ceeeea... Special $9.25 84 inch, regular $11.50 . . special $9.95 86 inch, regular $12.95 . veeesss special $10.95 STEAMER TRUNKS 82 inch, regular $9.25 .. special $7.95 84 inch, regular $9.75 .. vevee... special $8.25 86 inch, regular $10.25 . special $8.50 J0e s Berlin. News JAMES SIMMS, 84, CALLED BY DEATH Veteran Carpenter Had Lived in Kensington for 30 Years OPFICER'S WORD ENOUGH Doctor Will Not Be Called in Cases of Drunken Driving—Town Court Tonight — 300 Legionnaires at County Meeting—Berlin Briefs. James Simms, 84, a resident of Kensington for the past 50 years, died at his home on High road, yes- terday afternoon. He has been fail- ing in health for the past few months. Mr. Simms was born in Glasgow, Beotland, but came to this country 69 years ago. He lived in New Brit- ain for 1Y years before moving to Kensington. He was a member of the South Congregational church, New Britain, and Harmofiy ledge, A. F. & A. M. He was employed for 48 years as the head carpenter at the Russell and Erwin Mfg. Co., in New Britai He leaves his wifc; one son, Wil- liam J. Simms of Kensington: qge grandson, James W. Simms, who is now with the United States marines in China, having been stationed there for the past two years; and a sranddaughter, Mrs. George Hallon of New Britain. Funeral services will be held to- morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the late home. Rev. Theodore 8. Dunn will officiate. Burial will be in Fair- view cemetery, New Britain. Grange Whist The women of the Berlin Grange Sewing circle will meet tomorrow night at the home of Mfs. Frank Clark of 57 Ridgewood street, New Britain, at 8 o'clock. Tables will be set for bridge and whist. Court Tonight Duc to the town meeting that will e held at the town hall tomorrow night on the fire question, the weekly sessions of the Berdin town court will be held tonight instead of “Tuesday night as usual. ‘There were no arrests made yesterday, despite the heavy traffic on the roads. Sev- eral near accidents occurred on Ber- lin street due to the congestion at the Farmington avenue intersection. The cascs scheduled for tonight are arrests that were made during the week by local police. Two were tor drunken driving and they will be settled tonight. Officers of the force stated yester- day that there was no necessity of taking & man to be examined by a Goctor, if there was evidence that he had been drinking. Several times there have been argumcnts put up by drivers arrested on this charge, as they were not examined before they were arrested. They can say that 1hey were not drunk and some cases have' been discharged: because of this failure. It is understood at present that in the future there wil be no doctor’s examination necessary to convict a man on the charge and that the officers’ word will be suffi- cient evidence in the court. B Gather At the county meeting of the American Legion held at the Grange hall yesterday afternoon. 200 mem- bers of the various Legion posts in the county gathered. The auxiliary held a meeting at the same time in the lower rooms of the hall. Rou- tine business was transacted and the reports of the membership drives of the differcnt posts were read. It was brought out that the Wardrobe Suit Cases, hardware, two hangers, two pockets, blue or tan lining, regular $7.98. $6.50 Wardrobe Suit Cases, square shape, hanging bar and three pockets, blue lined, regular- $4.98. cobra grain, heavy chpice of $3.75 Week-End Cases, reguldr $5.25. Dress and Steamer with compartment tray specially priced. Berlin post is one of the few pos:s that has its full membership on t roll call at present. There are membery in the local post now. Th have been working on the Legion bascball league and have organized four teams which are playing off a series in the town. Saturday afteps noon a group of the best playe: went to Meriden and played a prac- tice game with the Meriden Legion team. This was not a series game, but a team will be sel ed to play in the county series with a possi- bility of playing for the state cham- pionship first games, Condition Reported Improved It is reported that Mrs. George Griffith of Kensington passed a very comfortable night at the New Brit- ain General hospital, where she is confined following an operation last week. Returns to New York Walton 8. Meagley of Berlin re. after turned to New York today spending the week-end at his home on Worthington ridge. He is em- ployed at the New York office of the Corbin Screw corporation. Doctor Improved The condition of Dr. T. (. Hodg- son, who has been confined to the Hartford hospital for the past month, is reported as being improv- ed. It is expected that e will re- turn home in the near future, Pictures Taken The entire cast of the pageaut that.was given by Emma Hart Wi!- lard chapter, D. A. R., Thursday night was at the Berlin Congregu- tional church Saturday afternoon and was photographed. Whist Tonight The women of St. Paul's parish will give a whist tonignt at the Sa- cred Heart church in East Berlin. These whists are weekly affairs at that church but this is the first ti; that the Kensington women have had charge of the evening program. Tables will be set for whist and bridge. The public is invited. Re- freshments will be served and prizes will be awarded the winners of the various games. Town Mecting Tomorrow The meeting of the voters of the town, called to decide on the fire protection question th:ot is =o acut., will be held at the Berlin town hall tomorrow night. « It is expected that there will be a large crowd at the meeting, as the townspeople are di. vided into two classifications. those who favor a separate fire depari- ment and those who favor the con- tract that has been offered the town by the New Britain fire board. It is expected that the Berlin Voi- unteer Fire department association will make a motion that a separate fire department be organized in Ber- lin. They have had several mee!- ings during the past year or so and have at the present time a group of men who have pledged themselves to a fire department, but as yet they have had no equipment to work with. Whether the town will have & fire department of its own or will continpe to have the protection of New Britain has been a problem before the voters for a number of years, but up to the present there has been no necessity of forming a separate department. New Britain has cancelled the contract that has been in force for many ycars and the voters feel that it is an oppor- tune time to have the question settled. The New Britain authorities statc that the main reason for the can- cellation of the contract is that the people of New Britain are forced to pay for the protection that is mf- forded Berlin and that during the time that the tryck from Company No. 2 is in Berlin a part of the city is left without proper protection. Under the new contract all com- pensation and all damage done 1o frucks is covered by insurance and the rate per heur for serviee is doubled. This makes a sum of $100 Berlin post had just failed 1o gain|for each run te Berlin or Kensine- its quota for the year, as one mem-|ton and an extra $100 for each part ware, three shirred pockets, $4.19 it it is victori~us in the cobra grain, brass hard- 16, 18, 20 inches, Trunks, full fibre bound, ', heavy brass hardware, additional hour that the truck is not available for a New Britaia fire. i 100 At Christening About 100 friends and relatives cf Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Baccora of Kensington were entertained Satur- day night at a christening held for their infant son, Sieven. Guecsts were present from all parts of the state and a great number stayed over the weck-end. Music \ as fur- nished by a Wallingford orchestra and dancing was enjoyed through- out the week-end, East Berlin ltems Mr. and Mrs. Philip Wells of Rockfalls visited Mr. and Mrs. Le- lund Rich, Sunday. They are former residents of this place. Miss Edith Northrop returned home yesterday from a week-end |Visit with reclatives in Windsor. E The women of 8t. Paul's parish in Kensington will be. hostesses for the Racred Heart church whist to be held in the Sacred Heart church so- iclal rooms this evening at 8 o'clock. Roth bridge and regular whist will be played. Victor Belden continues to improve from his recent operation. He is confined to the Hartford hospitat and may now sece his friends. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cote enter- tained relatives at their home over Bunday. Mr. and Mrs. William Brown are entertaining relatives from out of tewn for the week. The ragular weekly meeting of the Community club will be held this week on Wednesday cvening at 8 o'clock in the Community building. Mrs. A. A. Barnes entertained relatives at her home over Sunday. Mrs. Robert Bailey and son of Cromwell were the guests of Mrs. fary Bourgeois Saturday, Mrs. Bailey was formerly Miss Rourgeois of this place. The Knights of Pythias will mect tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in {their room at Community hall. The Fife and Drum corps will hold a special re rsal tomorrow vening i preparation for Thu day. The corps will participate in the Memorial Day observance in Berlin, . ‘The Middletown house on th~ Plainville Camp Ground will he opened Memorial Day afternoon as Las been (he custom for a number of years. It is expected that a num- Ler from here will spend the day at e camp. Mr. and Mrs. George Cole, Jr.. of Middletown were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Cole at their home here over Sunday. If the weather continues warm for a few days native strawberries will be picked next week. The cocl weather has retarded the ripening of the berries. Kenneth Rich has new car. 1 purchased a READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS Ruth iPlainviIle News DETALS ARRANGED FOR NENORIAL DAY Parade {o Form at Legion Hall on Whiting Strest WILL DECORATE GRAYES Meeting of Town Plan Commission— Court Sessions to Be Held On Mornings—Barbour Boy Recover- ing—Other Mems. All of the details for the Memo- rial Day observance have been com. pleted by Daniel Emery, chairman of the Sons of Veterans committee which has charge of the program. The first part of the program will consist of placing flowers on the graves of the deceated soldiers in 8Bt. Joseph's cemetery. The parade will leave the Ameri- can Legion hall on Whiting street at $:30 o'clock. The procession will be headed by the Plainville Drum corps. Organizations taking part in the parade will be as follows: .G. A. R., Women's Relief corps, Sons of Veterans, Brock-Barnes post, Amcri- can Legion; Legion auxiliary, Boy #nd Girl Scouts, and school children. Chairman Emery urges that all members of the G. A. R. and Sons of Veterans, whether members of the organizations or not, take part in the program. The services at West cemetery will be in charge of the Women's Relief corps. At the end of this serv- ice, a trip will be made to Forest- ville, where a parade will start from the Firemen's hall and will go to the Forestville cemetery. The exercises will be in charge of the Sons of Vet- crans. At the conclusion of the parade at lorestville, refreshments will be served to the ex-servicemen. Memorial Service Members of zll the patriotic or- ganizations joined together yesterday in honoring thte deceased soldiers of the Civil, Spanish-American, and World Wars at & memorial service at the Plainville Methodist church. Rev. Arthur A. Ball, pastor of Lhe M. hurch, delivered the memorial address, using for his topic “The Great Paradox.” The program was brought to a close with the singing of patriotic airs. Annual Concdrt The third annual concert of the Plainville High school glee clubs will be given Friday evening in the school auditorium. Maurice E. Wal- len from Hartford will be the tenor soloist. Dancing will follow the con- cert. Tickets are now on sale and may Le purchased from any member of the giee clubs. A large attendance is anticipated. Kined in Court William Moranti of Shuttle Mea- dow road and Kred W. Nevins of Southington were arrmigned before Justics of Peace Edward P, Prior in court Saturday afternoon on charges of violation of the rules of the road. Moranti was found guilty and was !fined $10 and costs. Nevins was dis- charged. The men were arrested Thursday by Constable Thomas Royce after an &utomobile collision at the corner of Eart and Pine streets. Morning Sesslons The adeption of a uniform plan for the holding of court sessions in the morning will be among the changes that will be put into opera- tion when the new tewn court goes into effect on July 1. Under the present justice of peace court system, meny session were held in the eve. nings as well as during the day. It is felt by the new court officials that morning sessions of the court will prove more convenient. The oath has net been administered to any of the new court officials as yet. It is cxpected that Town Clerk William H. ‘Wilson will swear in Judge Merrit 0. Ryder, Deputy Judge Cornelius B. Prior, Prosecutor Charles J*. Con- lon, and Deputy Prosecutor Stanley 8. Gwillim within a short time. Prom Plans Completed All arrangements have been made and everything is in readiness for the Junior prom to be held at the high school Wednesday eevning. A novel schcme of decorating for the I | TO! HT and TUESDAY Olive Borden and Jgek Pickford in “GANG WAR' A Drama with a Message Bobby Vernon in “SAPPY SERVICL" "WEDNESDAY ONLY Jean Hersholt and Sally O'Nefl in “THE GIRL ON THE BARG! THURSDAY ONLY Willlam Hines in “ALIAS JIMMY VALENTINE” LISTER =T\ FIND THIS SCOUNDREL., IF HE'S gymnasium has been devised by the committee in charge and is bound to lend an atmosphere of gaiety to the occasion. The class colors are blue and; white, so that the entire color sch@ue has been planned on these shades. Roland Gauthier is chairman of the decorating committee and ha had an efficient corps about him for several days preparing some bright and celorful decorations. With “Norm Cloutier's” popular Traveler's club orchestra, well known for its broadcasting pro- grams, furnishing the music, and a program that comprises 16 dance numbers including a grand march, a good time may be expected. InvitaMons to attend as patrons and patronesses have been sccepted by Superintendent of Schools and Mrs. Leon C. Staples, Mr. and Mp Howard Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Ed- ward T. Brasiow. Douglas“8. Mac- Donald and Miss Cora Hopkins and J. Wendell Yeo and Misa Helen V. Barrett, Girl Scout News The Girl Scouts are asked to bring their dues and registration feets to the meeting to be held Thursday evening. The registration cannot be sent in before that day. The giris are also requested to meet at Legion hall Thursday morning at 8:30 o'clock, wearing dark skirts, white middies, sneaks and dark stockings. All are asked to be surc to have arm bands. Meeting Tonight The matter of the extension of - | Milford street through to East street will be discussed at the meeting of the town plan commission to be held this evening at 8 o'clock. The board expects to set a date for a hearing on the proposed extension. If the plan meets with favorable action at the hearing. work will be started ut an early date, The proposed extension will pro- vide a new highway past the Lin- den street achool addition. The commission will also take action at the meeting on the acceptance of Kent, Milford and Woodland streets. To Hold Rehcarsal The Plainville Fife and Drum corps will hold a rehearsal tomor- row evening. It is very important that every member be present so that -Memorial Day plans may le completed. To Give Play On Monday evening, June 3, the dramatic club of Burritt Grange of New Britain will present a three act comedy drama entitled “Nancy Anna Brown's Folke” at the Grange hall at 8:15 o'clock under the aus. pices of Plainville Grange. Dancing will follow the play, Holman's or- chestra furnishing the music. The cast of the play is as follows: Pete. stage carpenter at the Grand Joe Chescry Dave, property man at the Grand theater .. irnest W, 8tromn Pa Brown, Nancy's father, from the countr Rober B. Crockes Ma Brown, mother .... ... Bue R. Forrest director at the Nanc Roderic Quinton (Rod), member of the troupe, playing villions' parts .. John J. Warnat Connie Btair, who plays ingenue parts Albina J. Stepanck Val Viacent, who plays comedy parts John R. Andrews Juliet Saul (Jul), who plays char- acter parts Elsle Nyacl: Denny 8anul, her husband, charac- ter actor ...... Lester A. Vibberts Inez Clifton (1), who plays ad- venturess parts .... Anna Jurgen Barry Ramond, the leading man . Lleyd W. Vibberts Willa Dean, the leading lady's maid Arline Larson Rosalind Raylor, the leading lady ’ . .. Irene McNulty | Time—September. Place—Brooklyr, N. Y. 5 Time of playing—about two heurs, Bynopsis of Acts Act 1—The bare stage of the Grand theater, ready for a morming | rehearsal, in September at the end | of the summer stock season. Act 1L.—Laving room of Connie's and Wille's little flat; two weeks later. Act TIL.—The same; later. The three act comedy draima “Lighthouse Nan;® presentcd v Flainville Grange on May 23 wus| very successful and drew a large ' crowd. The committee desires alil | Grange members who gsold ticketx' for the play to turn the money over to L. B. Carter as soon as possible. Catn—Simmers Miss Alice Simmers, daughter of ' Mr. and Mrs. William Simmers o Prentice street, Plainville, and Ceci Cain of Dristol. were married at the | home of the bride’s parents Satur. Gay afternoen at 3 o'cleck by Rev. Francis T. Cooke of the Bristol Con- gregational church. Miss Constance Simmers, sister of the bride, was the bridesmaid and Edward Lilley of Bristol was the best man. The bride wore a gown of whiia | satin and a blue veil. 8he carried a bouquet of swect peas. The flower girl. Miss Constance S8immers of Winsted, niece of the bride. wore & pink dress and carried a bouquet cof lilies of the valley. The gift of the bridegroom to the bride was a string of pearls. The gift of the bride to the bridegroom was & set of dlamond cuff links, The one year' tride presented the bridesmaid with & -platinum bracelet and the flower girl with a ring. The bridegroom gave the best man a set of cut? links. The house was prettily decoraled with white lilacs and lilies. Follow ing the wedding, a buffet luncheon was served. Guests were present from New York, Winsted, Hartford. Bristol, New Bedford, Mass., and Lewiston, Me. The couple left on a wedding trip to Canada and Maine. Mrs. Cain is an employe in the office of Wash- burn Mfg. Co. in Bristol. Mr. Cain is employed in New Departure's ol Bristol. Pantry Shower Miss Hope E. Farrar was the honor guest at a pantry shower given Saturday evening in the pur lors of the Baptist church. She re. ceived a large assortment of pantry supplies<nd many other gifts. ated in a color scheme of yellow and white. About 45 were present. Cake and ice cream were served. Miss Farrar will become the bride of Everett A, Temple on June 5. To Give Entertainment An entertainment will be given to- morrow evening at 8 o'clock in the Baptist church parlors by the young people of the church. A interesc- ing program will be given, consi ing of a sketch. *“Who's Bos monologues, and vecal and instru- mental selections. The public is cor- dially invited to attend. A small entrance fec will be charged. Regular Mecting There will be & regular meeting of Court General Lawton, F. of A.. tomorrow evening at $ o'clock. All ofticers and members are requesied to attend this meeting. Funeral sServices Funeral scrvices for George Ed- rd Mastrianni, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mastrianni of Canal street, were held this afterneon at 2:30 o'clock at the Plainville M. E. church. Rev. Arthur A. Ball of- ficlated. Burial was in West ceme- tery. Plainville Briefs James J. Graham, assistant post- master, is visiting in Boston. ‘The regular meeting of Brock-Barnes pest. American l.e- gion. will he held this evening at § o'clock at the Legion hall. Memorial Day plans will be completed. A birthday party will be held to- morrow evening at 8 o'clock in the American Legion hall by the auxil- isry of Brock-Barnes post. The mem- bers of the post and the auxiliary are invited to attend. Miss Helen Brock will act as hostess. Mrs. Mary O'Brien of Broad atreet and Mrs. Anna Donnolly of West- wood park have been admitted to the New Britain General hoepital tor treatment. Authorities at the New Rritain General hospital reported today that the condition of Herbert C. Barbour, 19, of Westwoed park, was greatly improved and that he would be able to leave the institution in a few days. He was hurt in an automebile accident last Wednesday while on his way to school. Mrs. R. B. Thrall has left for Bal- timore. 8he expects to return home {accompanied by her husband about June 1. Charles J. Elliott has sold a piece lot property at the intersection of fouth Washington and the town line to the Economy (‘oul and 0il Co. of Plainville, according to A warrantee deed filed at the officc of the town clerk. Joseph Rowinski has quit-claimed a half interest in property on Prior avenue to his wife, Mary Rowinski. The Rialto Boda shop, which was destroyed by smoke and fire a few weeks ago. has heen completely ren. ovated and repaired. A pleasing fin- ish has been given to the interior of the store by an intcrior decorator and a modern soda fountain added to the equipment of the establish- ment. The Ladies' Aid society of the Plainville M. E. church will be held this evening at 7:30 o'clock at the church parlors. Bowling Scores The Jr. Bucs defeated the Lucky Strikes in a Cosmopolitan leagu? match at the Recreation alleys by a 1499 to 1465 score. The resul's: Jr. Bucs 97 115 .13 5 McGibbon Simpson, Jr. Decgan Cavaliro . 118 a8 513 Lucky Strikes . 109 493—1429 26— 106— M 301 261 289 Smith Willard vherg Buttler | Nelson 481—1465 WIN ‘OND PRIZE Herbert W. Owen of this city, a Model Airplane club at the Y. M. C. A.. won second prize for sustain- ed flight of a model airplane con- test at Hartford Saturday. It was a statewide contest. Owen's plane stayed in the air 176 seconds. Of the 5,399 youngsters who left home from 100 large citics last year, according to the Traveler's Aid, 302 went to Chicago. No Time to Lose ! The parlors were prettily decor- I the | Fiandlow member of the Junior .\('M('\em!‘m‘ Bristol News PASSENGER IN CAR HURLED T0 STREET Waterbury Man Rectives Frac- tured Skull in Auto Cragh 'CITY LEAGUE OPENING Encees and Maple Ends Win First Baschall Games—Youths ‘Borrow’ Auto — Poles Célcbrate Anniver- g, sery——Playground Directors, Vincent Hogan of 32 Ives sireet, Waterbury, is in the Bristol hospital with a fractured skull as the result of an xutomobile accident on the Me- meorial boulevard yesterday after- noon. Irank E. Lewis, also of Waterbury, the driver of the car, was rendered unconscious but responded to treatment and was discharged from the hospital last night. According to information avail- able, Lewis was proceeding ecasterly along the boulevard when a car driven by Albert P. Fiorillo, Jr., of 9 Foley strcet pulled out from the curb, forcing the Waterbury man's car sharply to the left. The two cars come together and Hogan, who was sitting in the front scat, was hurled through the windshield, strik- ing his head on the pavement. Foliowing an investigation, Fiorillo was placed under arrest charged with cperating an automobile with- out a driver's hicense. He informed the police that a girl, who was rid- ing with him at tihe time, had a li- cenge bul ran away after the crash. He refused to divulge her name. The care was investigated this morning by Prosecuting Attorney Anthony J. Rich, but the serious condition of Hogan necessitated a postponement until June 1. Took Auto Without Permission The cases of Willlam Brown and Daniel Trello, charged with taking an automobile from the King Motors, Inc., last Baturday night without per- mission, were continued until Wed- nesday, May 29. According to the police, the two youths took a car from the yard of the King Motors late aturday night and went joy-riding for about an hour. They were arrested at 2:30 4. m., Sunday by Policemen Law. rence Doolan and Thomas McCarthy after a complaint had been made to headquurters. The car had been slightly damaged as the result of a collision with a tree. Case Nolled A charge of violation of the rules of the road agalnst Romeo Negrini of New Britain was nolled this morning by Prosecuting Atterney Anthony J. Rich, Negrini was ar- rested Banday afternoon by Sergeant Henry Joglinski. Polih Celebration Mayor W. Raymond Crumb, Chamber of Commerce President J. Ernest Andrew; John Smolak of New Britain, director of the Polish Dela- ware Beneficial societ ski, commissioner of tlance socicty; and Rev. Grorg Bartlewski, pastor of St. Sfanislaus church of this city, were the prin- cipal speakers at the celebration of the anniversary of the signing of the Polish constitution, held yesterday in Red Men’s hall. The meeting was attended by over 500 Polish residents of Bristol and neighboring towns and cities. Baseball League The recently organized Bristol City bascball league was formatly opened Sunday afternoon at Muzzy field when the four teams in the league displayed their talents in a double header. In the first contest the Maple Ends had no difficulty in defeating the Forestville team, the final score being 9 to 0. The boys from the eastern section of the city were woefully weak at bat, only four hits being made. Miller, third baseman for the Maple Lnds, star- red with three hits and two stolen bases. In the second game the New De- parture team walloped the West Ends by a score of 8 to 3. @Sterling pitching by McCarthy, backed up by some lusty hitting on the part of his teammates, made the contest a| walk-away for the New Departur- ites. Mayor W. Raymond Crumb hurl- ed the first hall with Park Com- missioner. William J. Tracy on the receiving end. The score.: NEW DEPARTRE A n P " Waterman. Maleolm, Moore, of Carney, 1h Scott.” 2h h. 5h Holeomb, Slavingly, McCarthy, Totaln @ King, of Funk, sa Thompeon, rf Coughlin, 1f J. McHugh, » 0 PO 0 | UNCLE WARRY TOLD WAL ALLRIGWT= TS A% You ARE BOING { GONNA BE RISKY T HONT TAG= T \NAS AY FALLT WE VAS KIDNAPPED, AND T'™ 60w O HELP FIND Uim n T\ GET You A ohn Venow- he Polish Al- Two basy hits: ness, Tetaraki. Btruck out: Winning pitcher: Maloaty: Thse tase By McCarihy pitcher: McCarthy Vanness. ¥ | MAPLE ENDS G. ‘lexander. s Andérson, cf 3 o e i e o A A Reammcon lovernuacunl o s we Y o kR R B " FORESTVILLI . = b1 ° weswnzslue McDonald, rf Critchley, ¢ Riafichard, $h o i i e 3 wlsoomwaszasmatt w Totals Three base hits: P. Alexander. Struck out: By Berg 11, Wood 4. Winning vitcher, Berg. Losing pitcher: Wood. Gas Station Hearing A public hearing on the applica- tion of Pratt’s service station for an approval certificate for one ad tional gasoline pump te be located at Farmington and Stafford avenues will be held in the city council cham- ber at 9 o'clock Saturday morning, June 1. Leave For California _ Mrs. Clifford Dailey. clerk in the Office of the board of assessors, .eft this morning for a three weeks’ trip on the Shrine tour to California, She was accompanied by Mrs. Wil- liam Caulkins of the Upsonia apart- ments on High street. Tax Office Opent Tax Collector Frank B. Riley will be in his office in the city building this evening between 7 and 8 o’clock to receive First School district taxes and delinquent personal tax pay- ments. 1 Degree Conferred The third degree was conferred on a large class of candidates by Palos Council Neo. 35, Knights of Colum- bus, in Red Men's hall yesterday aft. ernoon. Distriet: Dcputy Robert Simpson of Southington was 1n charge of the degree work. 3 Funeral of Norbert Boucher The funeral of Norbert Boucher, 51, of 561 North Main street, who died Friday afternoon in Middle. town, was held at 10 o'clock Satur- day morning at St. Ann's church, A requiem mass was celebrated at 7:30 o'clock this merning. - Burial was in 8t. Thomas' cemetery. Mr. Bouchér came to Bristol about 12 years ago and. until his last illness, had been employed at the New Departure Manufacturing company. Attending Church Council Representativh Epaphroditus Peck left yesterday for Detroit. Michigan, where he will attend the biennial meeting of the National Council of Congregational churches to be heid in that city from May 28 to June 4. Bicycle Stolen A Dbicycle owned by a young boy in the employ of the Western Union Tclegraph company was stolen frem urday afterniodn. vestigating. To Attend Convention Chief of Police Krnest T. Belden will leave Thursday morning for At- lanta, Ga., where he will attend the annual convention of the Interna- tional Police associution on Monday June 3. The trip will be made by automobile, < Playground Directors Appointed After interviewing a number candidates Saturday afternoon, Playground Supervisor Carl AL Penny announced the reappointment of Miss Anna Rich to the post of supervisor of girls' activities at the Rockwell park playground during the present season. Ralph Water- house, who has had charge of the boys' activities at the playground tor the pasi six years, has also been re- appointed and will assume his Jv- ties on August 1, when his term at the Illinois university is completed. Newington Legion Post To Get Charter June 25 The newly organized Newington Post of the American Legion will re. ceive its charter from National headquarters on June 25 and the Hartford County association of the Legion, at its monthly meeting held at Grange hall in Berlin yesterday, voted to attend the attendant cele- bration in Newington. The post has made plans to entertain hundreds ot 1| of members of the Legion and of the Auxiliary on the night in question. Eddy-Glover post, with 727 mem. "I hers at the present time, is by far the largest American Legion post in the state, according to figureés an- nounced yesterday at the meeting of the district organization. The membership in Hartford > | county totals 3,023, the largest num- ber it has cver attained at this time in any previous year. Two Swedish built automobiles soon will start on a trip around the world, expected to take two years.