New Britain herald., 1924-06-11

who pronounced him to be under the influence of liquor.
 wolk, when called to the witness stand, denied having been under the influence of liquor. He stated that he had had only ono drink that day, a glass of wine at noon, Several friends also testified that he had had nothing to drink. They said that they had been near him or had seen him several times during the day and that there was nothing that would lead them to think that he had been 
 The nature of the defense was directly opposite 10 that of tho prose- cution, the defense denying 'prae- tically everything claimed Sby tho prosecution.
 Whitaker Case Continued
 The Albert Whitaker case was continued until next Tuesday evening. This man is chauffeur for Mrs A. IT. Buckley of West Hartford. He was arrested on June 1. charged with cutting in and out on a. line Of cars. he case being one of reckless drivl ing.
 Ticrncy Fined SI0
 William Tierney Of Plainvile was fined s1o and costs for driving with out an operators license. He was ar- rested last week. ihe original charge being speeding. This was not brought up last night. Tierney said that he had been driver for five years. but that his liccnse had expired and hc had not had il renewed as yet.
 Talks on Traffic Conditions
 There is plenty Of talk regarding sa fety measures on Berlin street, but nothing is being done, according to Judge George Griswold. Traffic prob lems arc becoming harder and harder to solve as inc time goes on. he said, and Berlin will have a hard job 10 solve this situation. if some steps are not taken soon.
 Traffic post. marked crossings, marked street intersections. should be the program adopted by the town, says Judge Griswold.
 st2s From ~" Drivo
 The drive for funds for the Hart ford County Y. NJ. C. \. has netted s1s5 10 date. according 10 Claude w. stevens, chairman of ths drive in district. Mir. Stevens said odav that all returns are not in. but the result will be slightly over this 
 II is expected that something will be started in community Y. M. (. A. work in Kensingion soon and plans are already in inc works 10 bring branch of inc "" 10 kensington.
 Mir. Stevens said today that so far Kensington has not been In close con tact with the Hartford county "Y''. hut that if plans go through. things will begin booming this summer and fall. < community field day is one Of tho affairs planned. it is understood.
 Final Bible C1ass Meeting
 Th. final monthly meeting for the srason of the Mems Bible class Of Iierin will he held in the community house tonight at $ o'clock. The fol- lowing notice regarding this meeting has been issued:
 ''ft Is to be an open meeting. the saine as vas held last year. Choose your own subject and rome prepared to gi,e good time. The social com rnittce certainly has influence. They have fast announced that they have secured celebrated wizard Of sys- tery and sleight of hand artist. If would he well and taking The proper precautions 10 safety pin your pock- rts. and wear your night cap. for this fellow not only corkscrews your pockets. but reads your thoughts as well. Don't miss it. It's the last monthly meeting until fall"
 Members will be asked to give cx- talks on various sub ircts. It is understood that no ono VIII be excused. They may talk on aEvihing but Einstrin's theory.
 Berlin Grange Notes
 Thirty members Of inc Grange st. tended The Seiehbors' Night enter tainmcnt of wethersfie1d in that town last night. It Is reported that an en- ioyabie time was had. On Friday night or next week delegation win journey to< <southineton Tor the Neigh Dors' Night in that town.
 To Hold Fopd sale
 The Giris' club of the EsnzinEton sMthodist church piEl hold q fco5