New Britain herald., 1926-09-10

against 23o in 1925 and 156 tn, year before. The high. school ha! 1os students, compared with Gl last fall and S6 in it's first year oi existence. These make the totals a. follows: 1924, s67 pupils; 1925, l.. o24 pupils; 1926, 116S pupils. The gain this year is 139 on this incom- plete data and will doubtless be greater on final figures. Much ot this gain is, of course, due to the addition of the junior year at high school, but even disregarding this the advance is considerable. Autos Damaged A truck driven by Paul Wallen- burg of Pennington and a sedan | operated by Hester A. Timothy of Forestville were damaged about s:So o'clock last night when they collided. left the roadbed. and shot onto the sidewalk. Both drivers were notified to appear in court to settle the responsibility.
 This was the third accident with In A hours The most fragrant oc- cured late Wednesday night when three machines, owned and driven by Rowland Pierce of Waterbury. Julius Crat of Mt. Tom. Mass, and William Potter of Pomfret, were struck and badly damaged by a fourth car which continued on its way. Deputy Sheriff E. W. Furrey is Investigating.
 Walter H. Welch
 Walter H. Welch, 53, died at II o'clock last night at his home on North Main street. Southington. He is survived by a brother. Thomas M. Welch, and by a number of other relatives in Plainville. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning with services at St. Thom- as church in Southington at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in St. Thom- as cemetery.
 Boy Scout Meeting
 Boy Scout Troop 1 of Plainville will hold it's first meeting since June this evening. All members of the troop are urged to be present, as the program for the fall will be given out. At this meeting the Fox patrol will receive it's 100 per cent pins, having had the highest stan dard last year.
 Funeral of Mir. Manchester Funeral services for William G. Manchester were held this after 1 noon, with prayers at his late resi- , dence on Redstone Hill at 2 o'clock , and a service at the Plainville NJ. E. church of which he was the founder. at 2:S0 o'clock. Rev. A. A.. Ball. the pastor. officiated. Burial was in West cemetery.
 Last Game Sunday
 The All-Plainvilles will meet the Forestville town team on the local diamond Sunday afternoon in what will probably be the final game of the year. Plainville lost a tough one 10 Forestville earlier in the season and is anxious to even the score. Lefty McHugh will again twirl for the visitors. while either Turner or Kaish will work for Plainville. The home team will once more have it's full lineup on the field and a good game is ex pected.
 Suit Follows Accident
 Harry Magarian of New Britain has sued Peter Lieswiski of Sey- mour for $500 damages as the re- suit of an automobile accident on September at the corner of New Britain avenue and Cook street. It is alleged that Lieswiski was in- toXicated and was driving reck- lessly; he was fined on such count in the local court earlier in the week. Double or treble dam ages are claimed under the sta tutes. Charles r. Conlon issued the writ, which is returnable in the New Britain city court the fourth Monday of September. Deputy Sheriff F. w. FurrcY has attached the defendants automobile.
 Funeral of Mrs. Nicosia
 The funeral of Mrs. Angelo Nico- sia was held this morning at 9 o'clock from Our Lady of Mercy church in Plainville where a mass requiem was celebrated by Rev. A. F. Munich. assistant pastor. James Crean sang during the mass and as the body was borne from the church rendered Nearer My God To Thee"
 The pail bearers were John Pirre, Giovanni Corfi, Salvatore Corfi, Guisseppi Rositto, Rosario Floridia and Salvatore D'Amato.
 Father Munich conducted the ser vices at the grave and burial was in St. Joseph's cemetary, PIainville.
 Baptist Picnic
 The Baptist Sunday school picnic will be held tomorrow at the farm of the pastor, Rev. pr. A. D. Ken drick, in Windsor. Automobiles will leave the church at 1.30 o'clock. Transportation will be furnished all
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