New Britain herald., 1924-07-23

about o'clock in the morning. tes- tifed that tine machine was travelling at rate of fo miles an hour when it passed them.
 Reckless Driving Gases
 Charles C. Gardner of Flushing, Long Island. charged with reckless driving. was fined s25 and costs, s15 of which was renitted. He was ar- rested by state Policeman Palmer for cutting in and ont on line of cars.
 John Paior of Berlin, charged with reckless driving and failure to have a drivers license or registration, was fined s25 on the first count and s on each of the other two counts. Tho fine was remitted as payment of costs.
 Leo F. Bourdon of East Greenwich, Rhode Island. forfeited bond Of se5 for reckless driving.
 A. Fable Of New Britain was fined sSo and costs for reckless driving. He cut too far over on a cross road when he'turned and was caught by a state officer.
 Jacob sarsis of New Britain was charged with failing to obey an off ccrs signal 10 stop. He was dis after it was proved that he had not understood the order to stop his car.
 Patsy Naples of Cherry street, New Britain, was discharged for lack of evidence when arraigned for reckless driving.
 Steel Worker Hurt
 William Brown of East Berlin, om- ployed as q steel worker by the Der lin Construction O., was painfully injured while at work yesterday when a heavy girder fell on his foot He was removed 10 the New Britain General hospital where he received treatment.
 Grange Pirlic Saturday
 The annual picnic of Berlin Grange will be held Saturday afternoon at Willow Island on the Connecticut 'Ner near Middletown The picnic will be open to Grangers, their fami- ies and friends and it was stated to- lay that all those who have no means | 'f transportation should take the | Niddletown trolley that leaves shortly | before l o'clock or the car that leaves hortly before ? o'clock and they will l 'e met with conveyances at the Mid lletown station.
 There will be a program of athletic | ports and games. There will be | aces and baseball game, it is ex- 'ected. Following the sports lunch will be served 10 the guests Sand soft drinks and all the other cccssories which go 10 make up an deal meal in the open. The ladies f the Grange will furnish their usual ppetizing food.
 This affair is in charge of a com nittee headed by Joseph Wilson and he spot picked out was believed the est one for such an affair. Boat ides on the river will be a part of he afternoons fun and a large at- endance is expected.
 Team Gets Iryout.
 It was not a nceting of the K. K. !. which was held in the Blue Hills istrict a fe wnights ago, merely 'yoqt of the team which is proposed pr that district. It is hoped that ne team may get into shape so that
 may play at least one game before ne season ends. The team is com osed of several Of the old timers 'om that district. among them being Newt" Baldwin and John Conlon. oth stars in their day. It was ad- litted that some Of the members ere bit rusty at this tryout, but 1th care and large amount Of ractice it is expected that nine of lem will survive so as to be in shane ,r a game. It will be remembered | lat this was the team that was going I show the young fellows how to Z lay ball The All kensingtons seem I think this big joke. but they are I aiting until their older ncighbors T t into shape. f
 East Berlin Items q The weekly meeting of the Com q unity club will be held in the base ent of the Methodist church this 'ening. A special entertainment will enjoyed. A large attendance is de- red.
 The members of the Social Five" ub will meet at the home of Mrs. 1arles Fiske in Berlin Thursday afs rnoon.
 Paul Brooks has returned to his ,me on Wilcox avenue after enjoy