New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-23

at session of the Berlin town court
last eevning Fred Norwich OF New
Britain WIS fined S25 and costs on
that count and John Ginoni OF Mid
dletown also was fined s25 and costs
The two men were arrested by state
Policeman Lenehan Sunday for cut
ting in front of other vehicles on the
turnpike, exposing both themselves
and other cars to danger.
A session of court will also be held
this evening. Several automobile cases
are scheduled.
Blake Observes birthday
John Armstrong Blake of Worth
ington Ridge, one Ct the partners IN
the Blake and Woodruff grocery store
on Berlin street, observed his 69th
birthday yesterday at his home
Mr.. Blake was born in Edinburg
country when quite young. For 81
years he was connected with the Bos-
ton Store in New Britain. entering the
employ of that company in 1850. lie
was forced to retire in 1919 on ac-
count of i'll health, resigning his posi-
ton as manager of the store which
he had held for Is years.
Three years ago he entered into
partnership with Arthur J.. Wood
ruff, town clerk, and bought out the
gracery store then owned by Mrs
Woodruff father. James Woodruff
Recently. again on account of his
health and other reasons, he has been
forced to sell his interest to Robert
Cole of East Berlin, who will take
over the entire business June /.
Mr.. Blake was the recipient of
many congratulations from his host of
friends in Berlin yesterday.
Field Day Program
The Worthington Community Cen
ter Association on its program for
1928 had a Berlin School Field Day
under the direction of B. r. Showalter
superintendent of schools, listed for
the month of May. The school board
upon presentation of the idea gave its
permission for the holding of such
day. considering it a school day upon
which every school child in the town
could meet in friendly sport and
games. The date has been set for this
coming Friday. To make the success
of the day more complete the Mother
hood club of Berlin has made ar
engagements to sell lemonade, sand
wicnes aud ice cream cones to teach
crs, children and spectators.
A group Of representative citizens
of Berlin, East Berlin and kensington
have made up a purse of about $1o0,
which will be used to buy loving cups
and individual prizes for the best
groups and winning individuals in the
meet.
With such an arrangement 1t is ex-
pected that the first school field day
will be an annual affair The school
committee in charge of the meet has
arranged an excellent program which
will begin at $50 a. m. and continue
until tie in the afternoon. Every res
ident of the town has been invited to
attend the meet Friday, weather per-
hitting.
The program Isl
a:45 a. m.--Assembly by schools;
banners allowed.
1000 a. m.--Grand march; columns
of four.
1920 a. m. America; Flag salute.
1890 a. m.---Relief drills. grades
and 2.
1910 a. m.--Relief drill, grades3 to
:. as outlined by-Mr. Martin.
1n:45 a. m.--Physical training, Jr.
High school.
1900 a. m.-Gymnastic story plays,
grades / and 2.
1910 a. m.-Ring ga mes. grade ).
Hound and Rabbit; by Number
Change, Garden Scamp. Spider and
Flies.
1920 a. n.--Team games. grades
to Z. Dodge Ball and End Ball;
Dodge Ball; Zigzag BALL
l:3O a. m.-Rhythmic Activity
"A" group grades, ! to 3. Farmer in
Dell; Round Mulberry Bush; Round
We Go; LOBBY Loo; Ride DECK
Horse.
11:40 a. m.-Folk Dances, B group.
grades 4 to Z; Hoop drill e. May Pole.
Tntermision for lunch in Orchard.
l:15 p. m.-Team assembly In
team lanes.
t.20 D. m.-Team contests. group
only. Elementary schools; so yard
dash, all; Standing broad jump, all;