New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
NEW AUTOMOBILE FOR FIRE FIGHTERS Squad Car Will Replace Machine
 Now in Service CHURCH ELECTS Governor to Attend Pequabuck Chapter Meeting St. Patricks Night Program-AmericAn Legion Backs Playground Movement.
METHODIST CHURCH ELECTS

Backs Playground Movement. The city Is to have a new squad car 10 replace the present truck now in service at the Central fire station, according to an announcement made today by Chief John H. Hayes. The new truck is to be furnished by the Maxim company Of Marlborough. Mass. and will be delivered 10 the city within 4o days.
 The truck now In use has failed 10 give satisfaction due to it's in- ability 10 climb the steep hills Of the city and the new truck will be spe- cially designed to meet all such re- Quirements. It is to be equipped with two large chemical tanks and will be designed in such a way as to carry hose and other fire fighting equipment.
 It is the intention to retain the old squad car. which will be reserved for an extra in the event something should go wrong with the new ap- paratus. Since the inception Of the regular fire department, it has been customary for the squad car 10 re- spond to all calls both in the city proper and in the outlying districts. For this reason speed and dura bil- ity have been the chief reouira- ments of this part of the city's fire department. The cost Of the new equipment Is s6,000, this amount having been appropriated by the city council in the budget for the present year.
 Auto Hits Trolley
 An automobile operated by Eu- gene Pelletier of this city collided with a trolley car near the Plainville town line shortly before o'clock last evening. No one was injured put the automobile was badly dam aged. Pelletier, who is but IS years of age. was arrested by Officer Vic or age was arrested by Officer Vic out a drivers license. His case was nolled by Prosecuting Attorney James T. Mather this morning on payment of costs. The accused was represented by Attorney William x. DeRosicr.
 Ionic Council Meeting
 meeting of Ionic Council. No. 22 E. X S. M., will be held next We'd nesday evening and the degree will be conferred on class of candi- dates. T. Frank Cassidy, NJ. P. Grand Master and associate officers Will be present. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
 Catholic Schools Closed
 St. Josoph's and St. Ann's paro- chial schools are closed today in oh- servance of the feast of St. Pat rlcks. Ali the city schools are in session as usual.
 Two Brush Fires
 Squad and Engine Company No l were called out yesterday for a brush fire near the east end Of the | Memorial Boulevard The blaze was eN'nguished with chemicals,
 Welch Fire Company and Souad A were also called to a brush fire near Camp Station In Forestville during the afternoon. This blaze was also extinguished with chemi- calls.
 City Clerks Quarterly Report
 The quarterly report of City Clork Ihomas B. Steele shows that for the months of December. 1926. January and February. 1927, the receipts for { the general city totaled s6.46s67 with expenditures Of s6,4c6.46, For the first taxing district the receipts amounted to s22.162.74 with ex- penditures of s22.155.es. For the second and third taxing districts no receipts or expenses were recorded.
 Governor to Attend Meeting
 Governor John II. Trumbuu will he the guest of honor at a meeting Of fequabuck Chapter. R. A. M.. To be held at 8 o'clock tomorrow evening"
 St. Patrick's Night Celebration.
 st' fatrlck's night will be iittinglv celebrated this evening by an enter .ainment and dance in the Red Mems hall under the auspices 0, the Rev. T. J. keena Branch Ancient Order Of Hibernians. The entertain nent program, which will start promptly at o'clock, will consist Of by Miss Olive Pamela La noy Of the Clements Bureau or Hartford: bagppe selections by samuel Miller Of Hartford; a ukulele 'ct by Casey and Jones. and solos y James Donahue and Michael Brennan.
 Returns From Trip Abroad.
 Cosumo Nacca, local contract ctor, who has been spending the past .hree months at his former home