New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
WASHERS DISPERSED BY BRISTOL POLICE
OsIin6 Youths Who Annoy H. s. Girls Brought Up Short
ONE PLACED UNDER ARREST
Coa,ting Restricted To George and Goodwin Street iIi!ls-Hich sciu n Basketball Team Wins-t.irI's Di.- appearance still Mystery.

Efficient work on the part of Su-
 pernumerary Policeman William ] Thompson last night at the high
 school following the basketball game
 has started the breaking up Of tho
 'mashers" gang. which has annoyed high school girls for some time. The
 mashers have worked so smoothly i that if has been hard to get in touch with them in a manner to warrant an arrest but last night one young man
 was picked up and several others barely escaped. For some time past the girls Of the high school have complained of undue attention on the part of certain young man, who are mainly from cities far north Of here and who are employed in local factories. X careful watch was kept last night and one young man, whose attentions had been complained of. was brought 10 headquarters and booked for the night.
 Al the police court session today Judge William l. Malone sentenced William Avery Of Lubee, Maine, to so days in jail. Sentence was su- spended on provision that he leave the city not later than Monday. In passing sentence Judge Malone em- phasized the fact that women must be respected in Bristol and that young girls, attending the high school. must not be the subjects Of obnoxious at" tentions.
 Iasca7a tilted?
 The disa appearance of Eva Manillo, ls years old. of Sylvester street. on last Monday night is nothing more chan an attempt by her to show her with her engagement to Joseph l.asearza, who has been telling all sorts Of wild tales of a possible drowning. in the present | opinion Of the police here. The offi- cials think that the girl did not care | 10 marry the Springfield. Mass, man so left suddenly for New York to show her dislike.
 I.ascarza has told so many wild tales that some Of the local authori- ties believe that he has been affected loo seriously by tho jilting.
 Restrictions On Coasting.
 Coas,ing on only two hills in tho city, George and Goodwin streets, for a limited time each day under super vision of competent guards, has been decided upon by the police depart ment after conference with super intendent Of Schools Karl A. Reiche and Scout Executive Albert Brcckbill. The streets designated will be barred .o coasting except a period in the ,fternoon. which has not been fully [ greed upon but will probably be ! rom l45 until 5:80 o'clock. Boy ( ;couts will he chosen to stand al tho ' dangerous corners Of the streets and protect tho coasters against traffic. ioth Of tho streets offer excellent iiding and in addition have few in- ersecting streets. With one death ] nd series Of accidents, several of fhich were narrow escapes from cath. the local authorities were | breed 10 close tho city streets to hap .s azard coasting as traffic is too heavy 9 permit Of sliding in safety
 High school Wins.
 After having an easy time in tf N rst haHzof the game last night vi inso high school in the 10 surs igh school gymnasium. the local 't as nearly swsmped in the selu it O alf by a spurt of the Middle layers and won out only core Of 3a to S4. The first..ai E= roved a Nalkaway for the lccs pu 4 1e return 10 inc floor after t,,,s \ criod showed an entirely n. M lctown quintet as far as -ent. The local five was hs ~" W merge victorious. playing r the first string men in art of the contest. The rth ha,'. 'h hester high five will beNi va eek Ho
 Game PoStpor ha Because of illness Hs est Ends Dixie game "sh' a' neu ems hall has been
 70 lives will meet l' h' 'ns m.
 Funeral of 1, Tenn
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