New Britain herald., 1926-05-25
garded as a friend to everyone.
 Fined for Drunkenness

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 Judge George G. Griswold meted out a stiff fine for drunkenness. in the Berlin town court last evening, when he assessed Amedcea Labric of 345 Eastern avenue, Springfield, SEQ and costs on that charge
 Labric was found in an automo- bile which was involved in an acci- dent on the turnpike Sunday night The driver Of the machine had disappeared and Labric was the only person to be found, except the driver Of tho other machine. Two men riding in the other car were believed to have been seriously in- jured, one of them. Charles Soboll of New Haven, having sustained a broken jaw and a broken collar bone, according to reports.
 Labric refused to divulge the right name of the driver of the car in which he was riding. The po- lice are working on the case.
 Engagement Is Announced
 ANll. anu MI Ss A. 1ss lJlNDIl tl lJt''N Berlin announce the engagement of their daughter Lillian, to Raymond Simpson, son of Mrs. Frank Healy of Wallingford. The wedding will take place on June 19.
 Auxiliary Gets Invitation
 The Ladies' auxiliary of Bolton Kasca post, American Legion, of Berlin, has received an invitation to attend the formal opening of the new home of Eddy-Glover post, Washington street, New Britain, and the reception to the national commander of the American Legion, John R. McQuigg. tomorrow after noon at o'clock. It is hoped that several members will plan 10 be present.
 Court Session Tonight
 A session of the Berlin town court will be held tonight at 7:30 o'clock, Judge George G. Griswold occupy ing the bench. There are several cases scheduled, among them @ number of charges of driving while under tho influence of liquor. It is doubtful that there will be time for all the cases this evening. ncccssi- tating the continuance Of some. Prosecutor Charles r. Lewis will argue the cases for the state.
 Many Tickets Sold
 The members of the grange sew ing circle have disposed of a large number of tickets for their dance which will be held this evening al Grange hall. It is expected that large crowd will be present and that the affair will be a success. both so- cially and financially.
 Returns from Florida
 Miss Ina Carter. daughter of First Sclectman George E. Carter and Mrs. Carter, has returned to hnr home here, after spending the win ter in Bradenton and Tampa. Fla. Miss Carter is A well-kpown resi- dent of Berlin.
 To Plan Banquet
 If is understood that the mem bers of the St. Paul's minstrel troupe will be rendered another banquet in the near future. A meeting will be held soon to make definite plans for the affair. They were rendered a banquet a short time ago at the Silver Lane inn and the affair was highly successful.
 Advocate Sunday Closing
 A plan is now in formation 10 secure the Sunday closing of gro- cery stores throughout the town of Berlin. Several of the stores have already adopted the new schedule of closing at G:S0 o'clock on Monday. Tuesday Thursday evenings. They report that the plan has been high ly successful so far and that the public has been in no way incon- venienced. It is believed that con- siderable opposition to Sunday clos ing, especially in the simmer, would be met with, due to the fact that many of the stores sell ice cream aud soda water and Sunday is one of the biggest days for that line of business.
 East Berlin Items
 The East Berlin Community club will meet with the Berlin Commun- fly club early next month according to an announcement yesterday An invitation was extended to the To- cal club last winter hy the Berlin gToup 10 join with them in an out ing and field day at the Community