New Britain herald., 1926-04-27
HOWARD BARROWS LEAVES LOCAL POST Succeeded as Legion Commander
 by James Paul BUSY NIGHT IN COURT
Accident Cases Up for Hearing Complete Plans for Pythlan Re union--Iocal Contractor Has Lu- Cratiyc Night.

cratiyc Night.
 The resignation O. Edward Bar rows as commander of Brock Barnes post, American Legion, was accepted with regret at the meeting or the post last night. and James Paul was elected 10 succeed him, Commander BarroWs. who waS elect . cd al the last annual meeting. was forced to take this action because he is leaving plainvillt to accept Il position in Cleveland, O., the first Of May. He proved himself a cap able commander during his short term Of office and was carrying out comprehensive program which re- suited in increased enthusiasm and membership in the post. He was also county adjutani and has re- signed from this position. He was presented with a past commanders badge by Rev. Charles $. Wyckoff, the post chaplain.
 Commander Paul. native Of Philadelphia, has been q hard and earnest worker in the interests Of the post. iTo was chairman Of the membership committee which re gently completed d successful drive for new members and Is on the cX, ecutive committee. He is popular with the Icgionnaires and will re- ceivc their support in his undartak- ings.
 State Commander Harry c. Jack. son of New Britain was present and installed the newly elected com mander, expressing regret at the loss Of Rarrows, but saying that he felt the utmost confidence in Paul.
 Tho meeting was well attended and many important matters we're taken up. It was voted to cooper ate with the G. A. l.. and Sons Of Veterans in the observance of Me morial Day as in past years. Cecil Bedford was appoin' el to represent the Legion on the Memorial Day committee.
 Another bowling match with the New Britain Tennis cub will be rolled at the Recreation alleys here on Thursday night, it was announc- cd. Several now applications for membership were received and thoro will be an initiation at the next meeting Of the post. state Com mander spoke Of inc coming "le- sion night on the radio from WTlC in Hartford on May Ii. He also told Of the coming visit Of the national commander and chaplain to Hart ford.
 Busy Court Session
 The busiest court session In q number of months testified last night that spring is finally here and that automobile accidents havc be- gun again. Felix Bittz of 27 Lo- cust street, New Britain, was fined $50 and costs by Justice NJ. 0. Ryder on q charge of reckless driv- ing as the result Of collision at Blossoms Corner sunday. lSlttz was driving car ownnd by Irene kscpko Of 102 Sexton street, New Britain, and ran into q machine op~ oratcd by Harry Stuhlman of 150A Charges of driving under the in nucncc Of liquor and not having his license properly endorsed were dropped, BIittz was represented by Thomas F. McDonough of New Brit ain, while Charlcs F. Conlon acted in the interests of Stuhlman. Grand Juror w. j. Eoran presented the case of the town.
 DcLorcnzo Released
 Salvatore Dol lorenzo of New Brit ain was in court to answer a charge of reckless driving following an aC- cilent on the New Britain road Sun. day. Constable Thomas Royce tcs- tiflrd that he had taken measure mcnts at the scene and that the marks showed DcLorenzo's car s}idded Go feet after the brakes had been applied. The other car was operated by George Fanchcr of Wirste1, who had two others in car and q fourth on the running board, Tho charge against De- Lorenzo was nollrd.
 Furnishes Bond
 Joseph Dilulio Of Pearl street. charged with non-support. agreed to furnish a bond to pay $G a week to lis 14-year- old wife, Rose Di- 1ulio. DiTuliO was represented by