New Britain herald., 1924-01-22
PLainUiM News
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No Action Taken Last Night on Charge Against Pennington Man FRED CALLEN SERIOUSLY ILL Has Finger Badly Lacerated-Under- goes Operation For Appendicitis = l Two Degrees Above Zero This
 MOrning-Plainsillc Briefs. The trial of Adolph Kellar of Farm ington, charged with driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor and reckless driving. was not l held as scheduled in the town police court last evening. The case has been put off to an indefinite date pending an investigati ton of the circumstances. His arrest followed collision between his mobile and another on the Southington road in which two pas sengers whom he was carrying. were injured. Two civil actions have been brought by the injured parties and although tho accident happened on December g. the arrest was not made until last Saturday.
 Fred Calnen Seriously III Fred Calnen. Sr.. is seriously i'll at his home on East street, according to a report today. He is suffering from a complication of diseases and his condition is considered grave today. He was attended by Rev. John F.. Fay, pastor of the church of Our Lady of Mercy, and Dr. l. N. Bull.
 suffers Painful Injury
 Fred Russell of Mountain View suf- fered a painful injury to one of his fingers while at work yesterday in the factory of Edwin Hills on West Main street. The injured member was badly lacerated and it was necessary to have the wound treated by Dr. J. N. Bull.
 Undergoes Operation
 Mrs. Samuel Rabidoux of Maple street is a patent al St Francis hos pltai in Hartford where she will un- dergo an operation for appendicitis. She was taken to the institution ycs- tcrday.
 tIorestcrs to Install
 The recently elected officers of Court General Lawton. F. of A.. will be installed with appropriate xercises in the post rooms oi the American Legion on Whiting street this cve- ming. A short business session will bc held prior 10 the ceremony and so- cia will follow. A largo nur,ber or visitors will be presea. and he e tire membership plans ;c attend.
 Two Degrees Above Zero
 The thermometer in Plainville reg lstered two degrees above zero at about o'clock this morning. This is reported to be the coldest morning Of the winter. Icemcn are In hopes that the cold spell will last for some time so that they will be able to cut ice. 7.
 Large parties of young people are planning skating parties and trials will be made tonight to see if the ice is safe enough to bear crowd.
 Many automobile owners were caught mapping yesterday when their cars froze up and tho owners were forced either to abandon them tenn porariy to some garage mechanic or be lowed home. The heavy wind or the afternoon and last night put to and end almost all automobile travel,
 Broad Of Relief
 The board of relief has published a notice to the effect that tho annual meetings of that body will be held starting the first Of next month. The schedule of the meetings of the board is as follows: Place, town clerks of- Ace; time, 1880 10 o'clock on Fri- day, Feb. 1. Saturday, Feb. 2, and 16; Wednesday, Feb. and 13 and Thursday. Feb. 21. All appeals from the decision Of the board of asses. sors and all requests for a deduction on the amounts Of assessment may be laid before the board at any of these meetings for the members No appeal will be heard by tho board unless it is pre- sented on the first Of ebruary or at some meeting for 20 days thereafter. 1
 woman's Federation
 The Woman's Federation of the 1 Congregational church will hold a church supper in the church psrlors Thursday evening at s:15 o'clock at 1 which the officers and chairmen or | the various committees and their hus- bands will be the special guests. The | public is invited 10 attend.
 ladies 10 Meet
 The Ladies Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal church will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Edward Mills on avenue. All members are asked to attend as important matters are to come up for discussion.
 Piains ille Briefs
 Mrs. Joseph Rabidoux is improving at her home on Pierce street after several days illness.
 The Busy Bee Sewing circle twill meet Tuesday evening at the home Of Miss Geneyiese Blinn in Mountain il View.
 Episcopal Church Notes The Moman's Auxiliary Of the Episcopal church will hold a home made crulIer sale all day today. The officers Of the Knights Of Washington will be installed at a. ceremony this evening which is not public.
 Legion Initiation.
 Brock Barnes post. American Jye- zion. at regular meeting held in the post rooms last evening before one of the largest gatherings assembled in some time. initiated g class of candi- dates in full form. Dr. l.. H. Frost,