New Britain herald., 1924-10-21

In the local police court yesterday afternoon by Justice Merritt 0. Ryder on q charge of reckless driving. He was arrested after his automobile had been driven through tho East Main street gates smashing three of them.
 At the time Of the accident Pom posi was badly injured about the face and head. He was taken to the New Britain general hospital for treatment and has been patiert there until yesterday. s. s. Gwillim, grand juror, prosecuted.
 Breach Of the Peace
 Leonard Smith of North Washing ton street was assessed the costs of court by Justice William Cunning ham in the town court yesterday afternoon on e charge of breach of the peace and drunkenness. The charges were nolled against him upon recommendation of Grand Juror William J. Foran who pros ecuted the case, and Smith was placed on probation.
 Ia Toilette Speaker Coming Willis Baliinger, director of the speakers bureau for the La Toilette Wheeler campaign, will be the speaker at an open meeting of Brock Barnes post. American Le- zion in the legion rooms Monday evening of next week. This will be the third representative of the ma jor parties to address open meetings, Mir. Palmer for the democrats and Edward L. Kelly of Bridgeport for the republicans, having addressed previous meetings in the interests of their parties. It is also another step in the educational campaign of the American Legion and will give Plainville voters an opportunity of hearing the third party's side of the campaign arguments.
 Mir. Ballinger Is one of the fore. most speakers working in the inter- ests of the third party in this state. He was formerly instructor of econo- mics at Smith college and Amherst and is well known throughout Con- necticut. A large audience is prom. ised him when he appears here. Recovering From Paralysis Gertrude Livingston of Broad street who has been confined to her home with an attack of infantile paralysis, is rapidly recovering from the malady. She is able to be ur and around and has the full use of most of the members of her body which were affected when she wa: i'll. Her recovery is considered re- markable and is due in a great measure to the prompt action taken by pr. George Cook. attending phy- sician and Dr. J. N. Bull, local health officer
 Candidate For Office.
 The grand lodge of the Knights oi Pythias convened today at Music hall in New Haven and Roy Ackert and R. W. Fox of Pythian lodge oi Plainville are in attendance as dele gates. Several other local member, are also present as anlookers and are working in the interests of To- cal aspirant for office. Edward E. Aspinall, has launched a campaign for the office of grand outer guard and his packers here are confident that he will win. He has become very well known throughout state Pythian circles for his work in con- nection with the degree team of the local lodge, ranked as the best in the country. Through his efforts, tht team composed of about 50 loca men, went to Toronto and exempli fled the rank of page before the ses sion of the supreem lodge. Public to Visit School.
 The new school building on Lin. den street will be thrown open to the public of Plainville tomorrow from o'clock in the afternoon to o'clock at night. Those interested in schools will have an opportunity to look over the new building and have its ad- vantages pointed out to them. The affair will be in the nature of a for nal opening with members of the classes of the high school acting as ushers.
 Those who had the main part in the creation and the finishing of the school will address the gathering and in order to swell the fund for a new piano, the girls of the class Of 1928 will sell handiwork. The school authorities are hopeful that the building will be crowded during the hours of opening and for that pur- pose, wish to announce that every resident of the town is invited tc attend.
 Leaves Hospital
 Fred Lescarbeau, who holds his residence at the Clarendon Hotel on Whiting street, was discharged from N1AC ANCN SNiiStut nOSpltdl yesterday. He was taken there Sun- day evening for treatment for in- juries received when he suffered 8 bad fall in Plainville. His condition is much improved.
 Breaks Collar Bone
 Kenneth Lamont, age . years, of West Main street, broke his collar bone in a fall from a chair in his home yesterday. He was attended by Dr. George F. Cook who set the bone, and placed cast on it. He is resting comfortably at his home.
 Important Meeting
 The Methodist Ladies Aid society will meet with Mrs. A: A. Ball at the parsonage tomorrow afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock. Every member is urged to be present as important affairs are to be planned.
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