New Britain herald., 1925-07-03
CALL BOX NEEDED
 IN EAST BRISTOL
Improvement to Keep Police Or,
 SaniZation in Touch
AUTOMOBILE HITS WOMAN
Funeral Of Edward T. Conlon -- Valley on For Portland, Oregon Mfrs. Councilman Leaves Bristol BraSs--Watcrmclms Stolen.

BraSs--Watcrmclons Stolen.
 Necessity Of call box or other method of summons in the East Bristol section so that the motor cycle officer on duty in the third taxing district may be kept more closely in touch with police head quarters was demonstrated last night. A call for police service on Pine street received at hcadquar- tcrs had 10 be handled by men from the central beats, who notified the East Bristol officer as they passed by and thereby enlisted his services. Under the present arrangement, the officer can keep in touch with head quarters only by telephone. The ar rangemont works hardships both on the officer and headquarters so that recommendation will be made to the city council at the next meeting that a means of simmons be installed. In Forestville call lights and a signal | box are in use as on the central pa trol beats, making matters more sat isfactory for the department and for the public.
 Funeral of Edward Conlon
 The funeral of Edward T. Conlon was held this morning at S;30 o'clock at his home at 73 Burlingto on avenue. A solemn high mass of re- quiem was celebrated at o'clock at St. Josephs church by Rev. Thomas J. Lynch, assistant pastor. who was assisted by Rev. James Broderick Of Terryyille and Rev. Oliver T. Magnell, pastor of the To- cal church. The burial took place in St. Thomas cemetery.
 Auto Strikes Woman
 Mrs. Anna loyal of 1S4 North Main street suffered severe bruises and shaking up last night shortly after g o'clock when she was struck by a motor car driven by Frank Melaskey of East road as she step ped into School street near the Riv- erside garage. Melaskey was travel ling east on School street and did all possible to avoid the accident. Mrs. loyal was forced to step into the from the garage, which had stopped on the sidewalk to allow the Melas- key car 10 pass. Another machine entering School from Church street, complicated matters.
 The injured woman was taken to the local hospital. where Dr. H. D. Brennan attended her. Mir. Meas- key reported the accident at police headquarters and was not detained Witnesses reported to the police that tho miNup was unavoidable.
 Westward, Ho'"
 Fast Exalted Ruler Thomas l. Malley of Bristol lodge of Elks left last night for Portland, Oregon, as a delegate from the local lodge to the national convention of the antlered herd, which will begin on July 12. Mir, Malley joined the party of Con- necticut Elks in Hartford last night and proceeded 10 Montreal, where the delegation will go hy boat over Lakes Superior and Huron. A train trip 10 Vancouver through Winnipeg. Banff, Lake Louise and other beauty spots will follow and from Nan- cou,er the party will sail to Port Hand.
 This city will not he represented at the Christian Endeavor society convention, which is also being held in Portland this month as no repre- sentative was chosen for the trip.
 Mrs. Councilman Resigns
 Mrs. Louis Councilman has resigned her post in the office of the Bristol Brass corporation after employment of several years with the concern As an appreciation of esteem, fellow employees and officials of the com- pany gave luncheon yesterday at Lake Compounce in honor Of their retiring colleague. Gifts Of a white gold bracelet and gold coin were dIsO made 10 Nlrs. Councilman from her former office associates.
 on to Island
 Anthony Porcelino of I.arry's barber shop on North Main street has left for Block Island, where he will conduct a barber shop at one Of the big hotels of the resort
 Arthur Mclander, formerly clerk at the Griiley house, has loft for Block Island to become clerk of the Ocean View house for the summer
 WatcrmclonS Disappear Report has been made at poncn headquarters of tho disappearance of Ia number Of watermclons front the Main street warehouse of Royal W. Ford & Co. Mir. Ford has informed the police that q door Of the stor- zrn bonee had beep forre1 tn -aIr,