New Britain herald., 1924-02-12
Bristol Neus
STEPHEN BOLDEGA IN
 SERIOUS CONDITION
Father of Girl Who Was Drowned
 Stricken With Pneumonia

TRIED TO RESCUE DAUGHTER Work Resumed on St. Joscph's Church -Torrington II. s. to Play Here SaIyaging Motor Cars in Burned i Building.
 1 Stephen Boldega Of Brook street, 1 father of little Helen A nnie Boldega. ] who was drowned in the Mine Brook 1 three weeks ago when George and 1 Harry Bradley of Plainviile lost their ! lives in a vain attempt at rescue, is 1 seriously i'll at his home with pneu- n,onia, an aftermath of the immersion in icy waters. The father of the lit tie girl jumped into the pond twice to save his daughter and was able to pull himself out both times, while three others drowned and a ncighbor Stanley Prokop was rescued by Steven , Belasco. Boldega was frantic over his daughters death and refused to leave the shores of the pond although his garments were freezing upon him. He was finally sent to his home by Officer Joseph Strup Of the local po- lice force and was compelled to- change his clothes. The unexpected wetting resulted in a hard cold, which soon developed into pneumonia so that the father now lies in citical condi- ton at his home. Besides the drowned girl, there was houscful Of little children.
 Bank Moves
 Moving Of the books and equipment of the Bristol Savings bank from the old building on upper Main street to the handsome new home Of the in- stitution on Main street midway be- tween the Bristol Trust company and the Bristol National bank took place today when tho bank was closed for l.incoln's birthday. The new building is a beauty of architecture and is distinct addition to the citys finest structures,
 Playing Torrinston.
 Torrington high school win oppose the local high quintet on Friday night at the school gymnasium in the first home game Of the locals in q month. The locals have met with several reverses on the out Of town schedule. but Coach Thomas Mono han feels well pleased over the show ing of his charges as the opponents ircluded the leading teams Of the state. Especially iinc was the game with the Hartford Public high school five, tn which the locals lost out by but one point.
 Tsuiiding Eund Whist.
 Proceeds Of the whist party and dance tonight al Red Mons hall will go to the building fund Of st. Ann's church. .Aft"r the card playing, dancing will conclude the program.
 Rushing Church Work.
 Following a lay off Of several days ] because Of adverse weather condi- tions. work has been resumed on inc i new st. Joseph's church. The walls : of the edificc are well under way and :, the sacristy in tho rear is being roofed in. The preparation for inc laying of tn cornerstone is nearly completed so that this event will be for the carly spring as aoon as weather conditions become more favorable. Thc good weather this winter has enabled construction 10 progress much more rapidly than or- iglnally contemplated.
 Legion Men Favor Bonus.
 .. .fg.1.. American Legion. is apparently unan- imous in favor Of the scr,iee mems bonus, according to poll being taken Of tho members. The local post is with thn legion movement about Inc S'atr to determine pnblic pnion ou the matter and the rop- fuscntatiTcs 'n congress and ihc Ecn- ate will b. notified oi the feeling on Inc question as soon as thc vote has been decided.
 Sal,aging Buiidipg.
 snlvaging or tho motors cars in the jurncl storage plant or thr Wallace Barnes company on Riverside avenue, hc seen" O tn" spects Saturday light Ire. began yesterday. AS soon IS the debris is removed the building 'cpairs will b" started. Adjustment ,f tho insuranc, loss on the building las also been begun by Peek < Bar lard. thc local agency that had ih" 'isk in charge. Practically all of the 'ord c3rs os thc lsristol Sales < Ser,- cc company gre a. tot1. loss, as arc . ho used cars and tractors on Inc first Ioor or inc building. Tn" Buick cara # Steve's garage. wh.ch were stored ' a an cll part or the building arr un- armed.
 No Plans Announced.
 Futurr plans for th" properly Of he isristo' Manufacturing company % Riverside avenue. bought. yestor- i. ay by Frank J. Tsmm.tt oi Center ircct. have not been an1ounrcd. a. Hough 1t has cen intfmatrd that no change viil lake p,aca. 'hc properly cgusls.s oI two a0oi,n -are1ouse buildings and bri-s .ructgre. carah'e O. housing 'a-g, uant'iics of materials. The buildings re nos being used for .torag. by l0- a. concerns and aiu h~ ictotcI 'a hat us" for the p-exen'.
 Real Etain M,s ting.
 Th1 reaL estate board held is reg far monthly gathering today al inc .iks club. Whsre dinner was sarved i o'clock 10 a large number of 1embers and friends. \ business ses- lon followed the dinner. when prob ms Of local req estate were dis- ussed.