New Britain herald., 1920-07-03
TROLLEY HITS AUTO
 BACKING FROM YARD
Britney Family Have Narrow
 Escape From Death
MORE POLICEMEN OVER 4TH
SeIectman to Have Town Closely Pa troIled-Ncw Ncri Block Opens NOtes-BricfS.


 An accident that might have re- suited in more serious injuries or possibly death occurred on Queen street late yesterday afternoon when MT. and Mrs. John Britney and their seven year old daughter, Bessie May. were struck by an inbound trolley from Meriden. MT. Britney was back ing his auto into the street and as the view is obscured by a clump of trees, he did not see the approach ing car until it was too late to avoid the accident The trolley struck the car at the rear, dragging it several yards. The girl was pinned beneath the wheel, while MT. and Mrs. Britney were thrown to the road. The trol- ley was in charge of Motorman Rhodes and Conductor James Malloy, both of New Britain. The injured persons were attended by pr. J. N. Bull who ordered MT. Britneys re- moval to the New Britain hospital.
 Mrs. Britney received a. severe shaking up but was not badly hurt, while MT. Britney had several large gashes in his head and had his right ear almost torn off. Their daughter received internal injuries The car was badly damaged.
 At the hospital this morning it was stated that the condition of MT. Britney was improving and it is thought that his ear could be saved Mr. Britney is proprietor of the Rose dale Poultry farm on Queen street.
 Special Officers for 4th.
 Selectman William Johnson will have about eight or 10 special officers sworn in today in order to quelI sud- den outbursts of enthusiastic "young America" who may take a notion to celebrate the Fourth with their shooting irons. The officers will have beats assigned to them and will be on duty tonight, Sunday and Monday. Arrests will be made of all violating the law in this effect all though it is expected that things will be pretty quiet. Ex-service men will be appointed.
 Ball Games Tomorrow.
 At Aliens field tomorrow afternoon at 3:15 o'clock the Plainville A. c Will cross bats with the All-Stars of Har1ord. Condon, Cunningham and kalish will be in the lineup and a fast game is predicted Should the grounds be wet the game will be post poned.
 The Aces will play the Newington Athletic club at Woodford's lot to- morrow afternoon at 2:3O o'clock. Moreno and Foran will be the locals battery. The Aces. will journey to Hartford Monday afternoon and play the Echoes of that place.
 Opening of Block.
 The large. new Neri block at Gen. tral SOuare fist time. The building is valued at S1O0,O00 and is one of the largest of its kind in Plaipville. There already are numerous apartments filled by tenants and the stores on the bottom hoor are practically all occupied or being moved into. It contains six stores and 12 apartments. Neri's new store also opened today
 Teachers Engaged.
 The following teachers have been engaged for the school year of 1920 and 1921 at the Plainville Grammar schoc..
 Principal. Orrin L. Judd; Grade sA. Inez NJ. Gladwin; Grade SB, Mildred Nelson; Grade "A. H. Bernice Towne. Grade 7B. Gertrude I. Fiske: Grade 6A, Mary F. Mills: Grade 6B, Bertha NJ. Steward; Grade 5A. Mabel Styring: Grade 5B, Julia P. Hurtado: Grade IA, Hannah w. Bassett: Grade 4B. Annie l.. Berry; Grade 3A, Alice G. Futile: Grade 3B, Esther F.. Tappert: Grade PA, Catherine NJ. McCarty; Grade 2B. Dorothy R. Shanahan: Grade PC, Mildred F.. Terry: Grade IA, Esther E.. Nelson; Grade 1B, Esther P. Clapp; kindergarten, Ruth H. Wilcox: assistant, kindergarten, Rena Bunnell: music and drawing. Alice K. Williams.
 The school year will begin Septema