New Britain herald., 1926-08-04
NO RELIEF FROM HEAT ARE CLOSED
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compared to 1855 of the proceeding year.
 Diving into the Pennington river, where he underestimated the depth of the water Samuel Ziel of 20 Henry street, was drowned late yes terday afternoon. Ziel was not an expert swimmer but is understood Ito have gotten into water too deep for him, under the impression that it was fairly shallow at the spot into which he plunged.
 The drowned man had just moved into the residence at 20 Henry street. which Carl B. Carlson had vacated Saturday He and MT. Carl ,son had completed some final clean ing up at the house and in order to obtain some relief from the heat, went to Pennington in company with several others, for swim. They chose a spot in the vicinity of the flohr mill owned by Winchell Smith. After some splashing about inear the bank, Carlson swan across to the opposite shore. Ziel. after some hesitancy and comment upon the depth of the water finally dived ! in.
 He came to the surface and tried to swim out, but his strength gave out and he sank. Carlson, seeing his friend in danger, attempted to rescue him and at the same time call for help. Because of the depth of the water he was unable to support the drowning man on the surface and despite every effort the latter sunk again.
 Attracted by Carlson's cries for help. Andrew Slater, who had been playing with his son in the vicinity, dived into the water and swan about for 20 minutes before the body was recovered. Ziel was dead when found. Dr. Stewart Phelps of Pennington was called but efforts Ito revive him were unavailing.
 The deceased was a son of Charles Ziel of Berlin. He was born in Rus .sia but had lived practically all Of his life in America Two years ago last June he was married and a wife and one child, Eleanor, survive. He leaves both parents in Berlin, one brother John, in New Britain, a brother, Emil in Detroit, two sis ters, Mrs. Henry Rittner and Mrs. John Horesco of New Britain.
 He was employed as an assembler Of electric washing machines at the Ctanley street plant of the Landers, Frary and Clark Co. He was S3 years of age, February 25, 1926 and was member of the German Baptist church.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow at the Erwin chapel. Rev. G. H. Schneck officiating, Inter- mcnt will be in Fairview cemetery.
 Peter Silvio of Is Meadow street was overcome with the heat while at his work at the Stanley Works yesterday afternoon about 4:l5 o'clock. He was taken to the New Britain General hospital where he is said to be resting comfortably this morning. Silvio is fl years old and works In .he rolling mill at the Stanley Works.
 Children Seek Relief
 Hundreds of children sought re- lief from the heat at the wading pool at Walnut Hill park and at the No. and No. 5 fire stations where they were permitted to play under a spray of water from a fire house.
 At No. station the hose was at tached to a pole on the lawn of the Isreal Putnam (East Street school grounds and the water thrown into the air through revolving attach ment which gave a whirling spray. At No. Engine House. a hose has been attached to pole in the tri- angle at the juncture of Main and North streets, known as McCabe park, and a stream sent directly into the air, returning as a spray under which the youngsters disport- cd to the hearts delight
 More than 500 children enjoyed dip in the waters at the wading pool at Walnut Hill park. according to Charles McGrath. park police man. This is thought to be the the largest number ever using the pool in any single day. Today's rec ord Is estimated to be practically