New Britain herald., 1927-11-14


 complaints had been made. It was alleged that Peck had been selling several bars of soap for a dollar in a house-to-house canvass and then Offering to give three more bars for a second dollar which would go 10 the Red Cross.
 Peck was brought before First Selectman James Simpson, Grand Juror Charles r. Conlon, and Chair man John F.. Lamb of the local Red Cross branch. He was ordered out of town and left immediately. EE1FdJpw Jvhd.fwcihV
 Blues Play Another Tie
 The deadlock hoodoo which has hung over local football teams all fall continued to exercise its power yesterday and the Blues struggled to 0-o draw with the Meriden Mohi- cans at the local high school field. It was the second scoreless game between the two elevens.
 Plainville outplayed the visitors in the first half but the Mohicans always strengthened when their goal was in danger, making the going too touch for the locals on such oc- casions' In the second half Meri- den made a first down on Plainville's seNcn-yard strip. but here the Blues held for downs and took the ball on the five-yard mark after four plays had netted only five feet. Gautheir played fine game at end for the Blues and French did some excellent work in the backield.
 Would End Child Labor
 Superintendent of Schools Leon c. Staples and Truant Officer Edward Madeley have started campaign against violations Of the child labor laws, which are said to be frequent in this town, II Is reported that several children under 14 years of age arc working i'll the local stores in violation O. the state laws, and the authorities are determined to stop the practice. Children from 14 10 l6 may work If they have per mits, which may be obtained from MT. Staples upon presentation of evi- dcnce that the applicants are physi- cally fit.
 South Ends Defeated
 The Plainville south Ends put up 8 fine game in defeat yesterday when they lost a furious football game 10 the Mddl"town South Ends in that city by 11-6. The crowd of almost 2,o0o spectators was pleased by the battle the locals put up against q much heavier team and accorded them ringing cheer after the game.
 Plainville scored first when White recovered Middlctown tumble and ran for tn" touchdown. Middletown then marched to a first down on the cight-Jard line, where Plainvillc held thrice, but a penalty brought the ball five yards closer and it was then carried over. \ block kick behind the line resulted in safety for Middletown. while two more touchdowns were scored on q fum- Die and forward pass.
 The local team will practice to- morrow night and Friday night
 ColclIa at Old stand
 Reggie" Colclla, popular form CT cmploye of the B. X l.. service stations, has rc-entered the employ of that chain and took over the management of the Central Square station this morning. ColcHa's last ing smile and courtesy made him a favoritc with patrons of the sta ton, and they will be glad 10 have him back again. He succeeds Charles klatt.
 Au-Day Sewing Meetings
 The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society of the Advent Christian church will hold an all day sewing meeting Wednesday al the home of Mrs. Oliver Peace on East street All members are urged to be present. The members are planning for their annual Christmas sale on December ..
 The Ladies Aid society Of the Methodist church will hold an all- day sewing meeting Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Emil Zickwolfe. The business session will be held at o'clock. The regular Tuesday meeting will be omitted.
 Grange Notes
 The regular meeting of Plainville Grange will be held in Grange hall Tuesday evening. The meeting will open promptly at s o'clock. II being the annual election of officers a large attendance is requested. Re treatments will be served by the married members committee.
 Final arrangements for the an- nual fair, which is to be held on Thursday and Friday of this week, will be announced by the committee