New Britain herald., 1924-01-30
GOES ID TEXAS ID
 BEDSIDE OF FRIEND Mrs. B. E. GetChel Leaves on
 Flying Trip Across Continent .THAW FINDERS ICEMEN
Harvesting Gangs Find Ice in Poor ConditiOn-kellar Case Trial To- morrow-Plainyill Grange News PythiaR Going to New Britain.

| tiHeHt tfip WHICH VIII DflnS her 10 the bedside of George E. Bentley Of Dallas, Texas, for many years resi- dent of this town.
 Mir. Bentley, whoh as been in poor health for the past year went to i Texas, where his sons reside. about two months ago hoping that the change of climate would aid mater ially in improving his health. i Mrs. Gethell. who has been house | keeper for Mr. Bentley for num- ] Der Of years, left here for New Hamp- shire about a month ago and intcnd- ed to spend the winter there with her son. She received telegram 1 Tuesday informing her that MT. Bent l ley had taken a change for the worse and was thought to be in a crtica, condition. The telegram also urgec her to leave for Texas immediately. Mrs. Getchell was in PlainNille for short time this morning and plans to reach Dallas the latter part Of the week.
 Mir. Bentley, who is about 60 year. old, is well known having been foreman for the Bristol Mfg. Co. for number of years and being resi- dent for over 20 years making hls home on Canal street.
 Ice in Poor Condition i When ice Harvesting gangs reached the ponds this morning they found tho | ice in such condition that it was de- { batable whether the work of harvest l ing tho crop which was started yestcr- day would be continued today. The gang ot the White Oak Pond of the New Britair Ice Corp. started to work this morning and continued to, harvest tho ice which was very soft. Despite the poor conditions it was an nounced that tho harvesting would be continued as long as it was possible to work it.
 Harvesting ice on Cooks pond and on the pond Of Selectman William J. Johnson was also continued today.
 Kcliar tasc to Trial Tomorrow
 II was announced today that the case of Albert Kollar Of Pennington, who was arrested last week as the result of an accident on December 23 and who is charged with driving car while under the influence of liquor and with reckless driving, will come to trial in tho town court to- morrow afternoon at 1 o'clock. Judge Malone of Bristol will appear for Keller and Grand Juror s. s. Gwillim will present the states case.
 Two civil actions are pending against Keller as inc result of the accident.
 Roarsl of Relief.
 The board Of relief will be in scs- sion for the first time this year on Friday, February I, for the purpose Of hearing appeals from landlords and properly owners who feel that their property has been assessed too high. Several property owners who have said they would appeal to the board of relief declare that because Of the great increase in the assess mcnt on their property, they would take their appeals 10 the courts if inc board Of relief fails to act favorably on them. The board will hear ap- pcals only for 20 days following the first sitting. Appeals will be taken up in order as they are received. and those who come first will be answered first.
 Scquassen Lodge Meets.
 Seauassen lodge. l. O. O. F., will hold a regular meeting Thursday evening in Odd Fellows hall on West Main street. Following the business meeting. the entertainment commit ! ice will introduce surprise for the 1 benefit Of the members attending.
 Teachers' Tea.
 X teachers tea will be held at 6:S0 ! o'clocK Thursday evening in the ! Plainvllle Congregational church. ! Frederic l.. Fay Of New Britain piil , be the speaker.
 Legion io Bowl.
 The bowling team Of Brock Barnes post. American Legion, will meet tho . team Of Bolton Easica post. | American Legion. Of Kcnsington on the Fraternal alleys in New Britain tomorrow evening.
 Meeting or Guild.
 Tomorrow afternoon inc Episcopal Parish Guild will hold a meeting and will entertain the older members Of the church. Following the regular meeting 8 social hour will be enjoyed. Many Of the members Of the church who will be entertained are still ac- live iu The work of the church and also in the work of the guild. which iakcs an active part in all the church events.
 Local Man Win Match.
 Due 10 the illness Of one Of tho men ,p inc Bristol team of the Hutton Stores Inc. which has bowling caguc. the game scheduled 10 be ' played at iho Ideal bowling alleys was post poned and q handicap Tpaich be- wcen members Of inc league was rolled. The match was very close , nd all e~ the members of the league < urusd in creIitable scores. IT. Gar ieid Jonems. manager of the local tore. won the match. William Dun gar of ihe Bristol store took second !, place. |,
 Bowling Results
 The weekly session of the Temco bowling league was held last evening rith number CT good scores being urued in. The Superindent's office cam whaled the pins for score of lse. their nearest rival being the Iachine Rooua with total of lt14. The best individual score Of the l venins vas turned in by Lemeris Of ( he superintt ndent's office team who ( an up sI4 leading his nearest oP- I .orert. Edwards. Of the Shipping l loom team. by ? total of is pins. The individual ,nd team results arr '