New Britain herald., 1923-06-26
James POmpey in Truck Hits
 Woman's Touring Car
TWO CASES IN COURT
firemen Discuss Wnsted Field Das- Legion Auxiliary Ta Meet-wnrd of Death Iiseei,ed-pythian Sisters Notes-piainyiiIe Rriefs

. '. pempey was driving along the road when q ear came from a side street and attempted 10 cross in front of him, The woman driving the touring ear failed to judge the turn correctly land the truck struck her car, Roth the truck and the touring car were badly damaged. but the drivers, al- though shaken up, were uninjured.
 Two Cases in Court Two violators of the automobile laws faced Justice William Cunning Frank Kloskowski Of High street. New Britain, was in court on the charge of having an improper opera tors license, II was testified in court that he was in m accident on the Mountain Road a week ago last Sun day, and when hc was asked 10 show his operators license. the officer in charge found that it was not proper ly signed. He was assessed the costs of court.
 Frank Kupinski was fined s5 and costs on the charge Of refusing 10 obey a traffic officer. He was arrested Saturday evening by Officer Thomas Royce after he failed 10 stop when orr dered 10 do so. Officer Royce WAS stationed at the junction Of East Main and Pine streets directing traffic around the detour. Justice Cunning nam. upon recommendation of Prose- cutor William Foran who handled both cases, imposed the finc and warned the accused against n repeti- ton of the offense. Discuss Field Day A meeting of Hose Co. No. was held in the tiremen's rooms last eve ming and discussion Of the field day to be held in Winsted in July took place. It is probable that the local men will attend the event. but nothing definite was done about 1t last eve ming. Many other matters pertaining to the company were brought up for discussion.
 Legion Auxiliary Meets. The Ladies' Auxiliary to Brock Barnes Post, American Legion, will meet in the post rooms on Whiting street tonight. A number of impor- tant matters are to come up for dis cussion and it is hoped that large number of members will be present.
 Notified of Death.
 Word was re ceived here yesterday of the death in Halifax, N. S., of Thomas Ranahan, age S2 years He is brother o. Mrs. Frank Carragher and Joseph and Harry Ranahan of this town. This is the second death | in the family in short time. The mother died about six months ago.
 Pythian Sisters Notes
 Pythian Temple No. 2o will confer | the degree of knights and ladies on large class of candidates at regu- lar meeting to be held tomorrow night. The members of the degree team will work the ritual and are asked to be present at an early hour.
 Leave on Picnic.
 A large number of the members of the Congregational church sunday school left this morning at 10 o'clock bound for the annual picnic at Lake Compounce. This is the annual event of the year and gay time is usually had Games and other events will take place at the lake and the gathering is expected to leave shortly after 5 o'clock this evening.
 Hold Last Meeting.
 The IT. H. and r. NJ. Society of the Advent church will hold the last meeting of the season at the home of Mrs. R. w. Morley, Park street, Tbursdav afternoon at o'clock. of important questions are to come up for decision before the sus- pension of business for the summer
 Woman's Federation.
 The Woman's Federation of the tional church will hold festival on the cnurcn lawn, Thursday evening from o'clock on. Strawberry shortcake' st ra wberries and cream and ice cream will be served.
 Returns From Hospital
 Tho many friends of Mrs. Beeoe will be pleased to learn that she mas eo recovered from her recent illness, that she has been able to return to her home from the Hartford hospital. She is resting comfortable and rapidly gaining health and strength at her residence at IA Crown street.
 July Fourth Games
 Manager Roy French of the Plaln- vile town team has arranged a donoie header on Fourth of July that should hiring out one of the largest croNds If the season, On that day, the local cam will play the Milldale team Tn Nilldale in the morning and Will ,ross bats with them again in the att ,rnoon at Rockwell's Field. In past ,ears. there has been intense rivalry ,etveen these two aggregations and f was only after repeated attempts o sign them up. that Manager trench was able to come to an agree nent, At the present time. the fans n town are enthusiastic over the prospects of two wins for the local cam, and many of them have stated hat if the Milldale rooters are back ng their team like in the old days. , here will be a number of aide bets ,laced on the contests.
 Interested in Search A number of local people are in- crested in a proposed search which s to be instituted by a group of Bris- , ol people at Lake Compounce for elics of the famous and ancient Com- ounce tribe of Indians. It Is planned f n make minute search of the moun- [ aims and the grounds about the lake | n an attempt to verify the old legend I onnected with the place which states { hat the chief of the tribe has :, urial place there. Plainville people