New Britain herald., 1927-12-08

| tnl4 evening &t St. JoDeph'O church, l there will be benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
 All of the parochial schools were closed for the day. Fourteen Deaths in November Fourteen deaths were recorded in the office of the city clerk during the month of November. The num- Der is remarkably low. Jailed For Embcxxlcment Leon Liz of this city was sentenced to 30 days in jail by Judge Ernest C. simpson in the superior court at Hartford yesterday. Liz was arrested by the local po- lice on charge of embezzIement from the Harvest Bakery of North Main street. with which concern he was employed as a driver. Accord- ing 10 the complaint. he failed 10 turn in all Of his collections, ap- propriating a portion of the com- pany's money for his own use. He was bound over when presented to tho local court.
 Ethan Lodge Meeting
 The regular meeting of Ethan lodge Knights of pythias and Rock well Temple, Pythian Sisters, will be held at s o'clock this evening in Arcanum hall.
 Boundary Line Isc-cstabli>hed
 The boundary line between Rock well park and E.ndee Manor has been definitely established. after conference between City Engineer Carleton W. Buell. and representa- tive of New Departure Realty Co. Tho indenture establishing tbis boundary has been signed by Mayor W. Raymond Crumb and an agent of the realty company.
 To Insali Card Indcx
 Starting January 1st, 1928, a card index will be placed in use in the office or Judge of Probate S. Russell Mink. replacing the old system which has been in effect for a num- Der ot years. The new arrangement will facilitate the searching of re- cords and can he installed at 8, cost of approximately slo0.
 A fireproor vault for the storage of probate records is to be pur- chased also. at an estimated cost of $500. Both expenditures have the approval of the city council.
 Requests Other Disposal of Water
 Mrs. Ella Ipson, through her at torney. s. Russell Mink, has asked that the use of the brook. which runs through her property on West street, for ihe carrying away of sur face water be discontinued In a communication addressed to the mayor and city council by Judge Mink, it is suggested tha, the sur face water be called off through . pipe line to be laid across the Upson property until it reaches the holdings of the Barnes family.
 The suggestion, it is understood. is deemed practicable by Superin- tendent of Public Works Oscar An- derson. The matter. however. has been referred to the street commit tee to invstiPate the situation and submit a report at a future council 
 American Legion Auxiliary
 X meeting of the American Legion this evening In Legion hall on North Main street. Officers will be nomin- ated for the election, which will be held in January.
 Bows Club Exempt
 According 10 an opinion submit- ted by Corporation Counsel William x. DcRosier 10 the mayor and city council. the property recently &C., quired by the Boys club on Laurel street is exempt from taxation. The matter was first brought up by Ed ward Ingraham. president of the Boys club. The deed conveying the property 10 the club was passed on 18th, so that 1t will be necessary for the council to vote an abatement to the organization for his years taxes.
 To Celebrate Anniversary
 The o9th anniversary of Court Ever Welcome, No. 39, Forestcrs Of America, will be observed at a meet ns to be held this evening in Red Mems hall. An elaborate entertain nent program has been arranged md refreshments will be served dur ng the evening.
 Parent Teacher Assn Elects
 Mrs. Julian Norton was elected president of the Parent Teacher as of the East Bristol school It a meeting held last evening. Other officers elected were: Nice-president. Mrs. William Hummell; secretary. Miss May Ryan; treasurer, Miss May kennedy.
 During the evening, short talks were given by Karl A. Eeiche. su- of schools; Bliss Bur- .ess. principal of the school; Joseph ;. Macdonald. a member of the dis rict committee; Mrs. Joseph Bowes f the Connecticut Parent-Teacher ssociation; Mrs. H. C. Spring. pres dent of the Northside Parent 'eacher assocation: and Mrs. Dwight leach and Rrayton H. Goodwin of he Southside Parent Teacher asso- iation.
 River Rises
 The heavy rainfall of last night nd this morning assisted materially n clearing the streets of the city Of he snowfall of last Sunday and at he same time resulting in the Pe- uabuck river rising several inches. 70 damage has been reported by he storm.
 D. X. K. Request Denied
 4 request of the Daughters 0, ne American Revolution. that school hildren be urged to attend show ng of a patriotic motion picture at local theater. was denied by the oard of education at its regular
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