New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-18

that some of the property owners,
in spite of the low tax rate pre-
vailing, had failed to pay their
school taxes for a number of years.
The present schoolhouse is typi-
cal of the schoolhouses in use in
small towns a century ago. Heat
ing is afforded in winter time by a
large sheet iron stove in one corner
of the room and kerosene lamps
furnish whatever illumination is
necessary. The seats are SCARED
from long usage and all OF the fix
lures have long since been worn out.
School children of the district. real
izing their handicap to secure an
education have In most instances left
school upon reaching the age limit.
Struck BY Auto
Howard Crowley, six-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs John ]. Crowley of
IS Hull street, received minor cuts
and bruises yesterday afternoon
when he was struck on Main street
by an automobile operated by Ernest
B. White of AZ Convent avenue. Nor
wich. The youngster was taken to
the Bristol hospital for treatment
and later returned to his home.
According to information furnish
ed the police by witnesses, the boy
stepped out from in back of park
ed car directly in the path of Whites
automobile.
White reported the matter at po-
lice headquarters and was booked on
a charge of reckless driving. This
morning his case was continued by
Prosecuting Attorney James T.
Mather until August 20.
To Confer Page Degree
The degree of page will be con-
ferred at meeting of Ethan lodge,
Knights of Pythias, to be held in
Arcanum hall this evening. The de-
gree team of the local lodge will be
in charge of the exercises.
At the conclusion of the meeting
Of Ethan lodge, a short business ses-
sion will be held by the A. f. Rock
we'll Temple of Pythian Sisters.
Funeral of Joseph A. Robichaud
The funeral of Joseph A. Robich-
aud of As Chestnut street original
ly planned for yesterday, was held
at o'clock this morning at st. AIMS
church. A high mass of requiem was
celebrated by Rev. J. p. Perreault
and the body was taken by automo-
bile cortege to Milford for interment
in st. Mary's cemetery.
Charity Whist and Dance
All arrangements have been COM
pleted for the annual charity whist
and dance of Palos Council, Knights
of Columbus. TO be held at Lake
Compounce this evening. There will
be card playing in the dining room
and dancing in the ball room, both
features starting promptly at 500
o'clock. Suitable prizes have been
awarded by the ladies to the winners
in the card tournament Music for
dancing will be furnished by Tasil-
los Foot Guard Society orchestra.
Marriage Returns
The following marriage returns
were received this morning by City
Clerk Thomas B. Steele from the city
clerk of New Britain: Emil Oliver
Peterson Of Bristol and Elsie Eliza,
beth Beers Of 81 Connecticut avenue.
New Britain, married July list by
Rev. Thomas J. Laden, pastor of ST.
Johns church; Edward Franklin
Cole, 46 Maple street, New Britain,
and Sophie Catherine Cimbouski of
8 Woodbine street, Bristol, married
August 4th by Rev. w. H. Anderson
of Trinity NJ. f. church.
NuZZy Field Rental Increased
Upon recommendation of Mayor
John + Wade, the board Of park
commissioners at their meeting last
evening voted to increase the rental
of Muzzy field for boxing bouts from
SIS to $50 The amateur cards pre-
scented by the Park Athletic club
lave been drawing large crowds to
the field each Friday evening and the
board felt that the increased rental
charge would not be eNorbitant.
To Give Fireworks Display
Permission was also given by the
park commissioners to Joseph Civiz-
zio. caretaker at Rockwell park, and
Antonio Raffaniello, caretaker at
MuZzy field. to give a fireworks dis
play at Muzzy field about the middle
of September. The exact date will
be announced later.
Columbus Day Celebration
T ;rh
ed before the meeting of the park
commissioners last evening on behalf
of the Sons of Italy lodge, request
ing the use of Muzzy field on Column
bus Day. October u. The necessary
permission was granted.
Gas Stations Barred from Boulevard
The matter of erecting additional
gas stations on the Memorial Bou-
levard was discussed by the park
commissioners and the following
vote taken: THAT the sentiment of
the board of park commissioners is
that it is strongly opposed to the
erection of any more gas stations on
the Boulevard and that the mayor
take such action as he may deem
necessary to carry this motion into
effect"
Grange Entered
The police We're notified this
morning that the Hudson-E Essex ga
rage located in the Malone building
on Malone court had been entered
some time during last night and
1920 WHY'S Knight coupe, bearing
Massachusetts license plates 21o356
and owned by Venno Christian of so
Canal street, Hadley Falls, Mass,
stolen. Entrance was gained by
breaking a top glass in the door and
then releasing the night latch.