New Britain herald., 1926-06-09
continuance was granted by Judg Malone,
 New Britain Driver Fined

Malone.
 New Britain Driver Fined
 Frank Groman of 11S Winthrop street, New Britain, arrested last Saturday afternoon on East Main street. Forestville by Officer James McNamee on charge of driving while under the influence of liquor and reckless driving, was fined $50 and costs on the latter charge this by Judge William J. Ma lone. The charge Of driving while under the influence against him was dismissed. Dr. B. B. Robbins. police surgeon, who was called in to ex- anime the man, testified that in his opinion the man was intoxicated as he seemed 10 be in a highly nervous state, although this condition might have resulted from his arrest.
 Anton Gozka, also Of New Britain, who was riding with Groman was fined B and costs on charge Of drunkenness, Judgment being sus- pended.
 According 10 the story of the two men, they had been fishing during the afternoon and later went 10 call on a sister Of Goszka. who resides in Terryville, While in her home they had ono glass Of cider, although in the car was found an empty pint bottle which smelcd strongly of something stronger than that bev- craze. Both men explained the pres ence Of this container by saying that they found it on the bank of the pond where they were angling and Goszka put it in the car 10 he used for carrying coffee. In administer ing the fine to Goszka. which was later suspended. Judge Malone stat ted that he felt he (Goszka) should at least pay for the bait.
 Attorney Stanley Traceski of New Britain represented both men while Prosecuting Attorney James T Mather presented the cases for the city.
 Caught Taking Money
 Louis Cassineri. IS. of so Locusi street was brought 10 the police sta, ton this morning by Walter Warls. chow Of the C. A. Cowles Co.,. located on the corner of School and West streets. after he had opened the reg. ister and helped himself 10 scyera bills in the drawer. Cassineri or being discovered. fled through the open door, dropping much of hi, loot. Warlschow and a companion took up the chase and were obliged 10 run considerable distance before Cassineri became exhausted and fel to the ground.
 It was the opinion Of police off. cials that Cassineri, who is a bis fellow for his age, is mentally def. cient and it is probable that he vii be committed to some institution. A check of the cash at the store ot the Cowles Co.,. showed that slightly over s6 was unaccounted for, al. though CasSineri had no money or his person when searched at head quarters.
 Benefit Whist
 Ruth Eehekah lodge will hold !; benefit whist tomorrow night in Ste phen Terry hall the proceeds to h. donated 10 George s. Manthorne who recently broke his leg from ; { fall from a ladder while doing som work in the hall
 Father Magnell Speaker
 Rev. O. T. Magncn, pastor of Si Joseph's Roman Catholic church gave an interesting talk on his ex . poriences while serving as chaplain of the Wethersfeld prison. al meeting of the South Chippins Hil Neishhorhood club held last evening ir the school house. During hi years as a priest he has been a wit ness to 32 executions and he felt tha in each instance the right man ha' been punished. although many hat differed as regards the penalty tn f1icted.
 ! The meeting was one of the hes attended ones ever held by the club Wires Busy"
 Wires Busy" a comedy in tW acts. will he presented this evenin in the community theater by tn youngs people Of St, Anthony church. under the direction of Cha: C. Ball. The cast Of characters i ! the order of their appearance is a follows;
 Janice Recce, an instructor ; ............,..... Isabel CaNale i Snowball, the maid . Mary DtMe ] Juniors
 Marion .......... Sylvia Montell