New Britain herald., 1925-09-08

tinuously since its foundation in the carly part of the 18th century. In it may be found the last resting place of many of the settlers of the town of Berlin and on Its stones arc cut many names still well known in the life of the town.
 Heavy Traffic at Midnight
 An unusual sight on the turnpike at midnight last night was the long line of automobiles vending it's way northward. Usually at that hour there are few cars on the road, but last night was an ,excep- tion People were on their way home from the shore and apparent ly they had decided to wait until there would be little traffic, with the result that the line was as long and conditions were almost as compli- cated as those met with on a busy Sunday afternoon during the sum mer.
 The rain of yesterday put a big hole in the plans of most Berlin people who were planning to spend the day at the numerous resorts within short riding distance. The town itself was quiet throughout the day and until late in the evening there was little traffic along the main arteries through the town.
 Motorists driving south last night had the road practically to them. selves. No serious accidents were reported in Berlin over the week; end.
 Schools Open Tomorrow
 Residents of the town are re- minded that the schools of Berlin will open for the fall term tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. Parents are asked to accompany children to school when those children are en- tcring the grades for the first time. The reason for this request on the part of the school authorities is so that statistics regarding birth dates and vaccinations may be recorded correctly.
 Many Enter x. E. H. $.
 About 55 young men and women from Berlin entered the New Britain Senior High school at the opening session today. While this number is large it is by no means a record for the town of Berlin, Miss Mary Gris- wold, superintendent of schools, stated that she was unable to say just how many entered the Middle town high school, as she had no record. The superintendent was kept busy on Saturday making out en- trance certificates for the New Brit ain institution.
 Drove Under Influence
 Arthur LaFlamme of New Britain was arrested on the turnpike Sun day evening by State Policeman and will be brought in to the Berlin court tonight on a charge of driving while under the influence of liquor.
 Crashes Into Parked Car
 An automobile driven by Andrew sabdus of 274 Britannia street, Meriden, crashed into another ma chine parked along the turnpike Sat urday night at about g o'clock. Mabdus' car was badly damaged, al though the other vehicle did not fare as badly. The car was owned by Hartford parties but tho Meriden man neglected to secure any names No arrests were made, pending fur ther investigation.
 Exhibit Large Squash
 A squash, one of the largest 10 be seen in the town for several years has been on exhibition at Giana and Ronketty's store in Kensington. The squash is about 10 times as large as ordinary specimen and was grown by Paul Giana, a member of the firm.
 On Trip To Canada
 Everett Cole, manager of the Cole grocery store on Warrington Ridge in company with Rudolph Abel, oI Abel Brothers garage and Franci. Colby of East Berlin, left Saturday on an automobile trip 10 Canada They will visit most of the important points of interest en route.
 Damage Not By Strikers
 The breakdown in the electriea machinery recently installed at tho Holmes Brick yards in this town which temporarily crippled tht plant, was caused by an imperfect set-up. according to F. H. Holmes president of the concern. It was al first thought that the breakdoN T was the work of strikers.
 The firm recently installed cleo, tric machinery to take the place ol