New Britain herald., 1927-08-26

days and 1t is possible that they were alarmed by the escaped con- victs proving about the neighbor- hood. A general feeling of tension exists in the surrounding neighbor- hood and farmers of that locality have combined to aid the police in their search.
 Places Mail Box Postmaster Ambrose J. Barrett of he Worthington ridge post office has placed collection box on Warrington ridge opposite the Pinches residence. The box was To- cated at that place in order to serv" the residents of the northern part of | town, being situated directly across from the site of the former post of fee which was destroyed by fire last February.
 Sells Large Farm Herbert M. Bell has sold to Jo- soph A. Peck of Plainville his farm of 6S acres located on the main turn pike about one mile north of the center, according to a warrantce Geed filed with Town Clerk Arthur L. Woodruff today. The property is ,, known as the Aaron Bell homestead and is one of the oldest farms in the town. The consideration was not made public.
 Lose to East Berlin The Berlin Junior baseball team suffered another defeat yesterday afternoon when the East Berlin Boys club walloped the Worthing- ton ridge squad, 6 to l. A large at tendance was present at the grounds, many local residents making the trip to support the local aggregation. The Legion League trailers showed improved form in several depart ments of the game but were unable to touch the East Berlin twirler for needed hits at opportune times. The down casters still lead the league, with Kensington second and the Ridge squad third.
 To Visit Neighbors
 4 large delegation of members of Eerlin Grange A will journey to Wallingford this evening to attend the "Neighbors Night" meeting of the Wallingford Grange. The local representatives will take part in the program of entertainment. About 20 local Grangers are expected to make the trip.
 Little Eva
 The theory that truck drivers have i,,;,, Of +, fJ relled today when a particularly cumbersome truck used in the con- struction of the new highway, lum- bered through the eXcavated section of the road bearing the proud em- blem on its radiator. Little Eva"
 Shooting Match
 Members of the Kensington Gun club will begin three weeks elim- ination trap shooting match tomor- row afternoon at ? o'clock at the Percival avenue grounds of the Kensington Athletic club. The win Ter of the three weeks shoot will be awarded cup
 Last years competition brought to the front many clever gunners and tnlS year $ 1R4tCIl IS tuouSll lll to De d further incentive to enthusiasts of the 1o gauge pigeon breakers. Mem bers of the club are training hard for the coming field day of the allied fish and game associations of the state under the direction of the State Fish and Game Commission which will be held at Lake Compounce on Saturday, September g. Many local men have entered in various events and 1t is hoped that several blue rib bons will come back 10 this town with the return of the kensington shot gun experts.
 What They're Doing Miss Sophie Drust of Kensington is spending a few days in New York city.
 Mrs. F. J. Gugerty and Miss Phyl- lis Senning are vacationing at Allan tic City. Monclair and other New Jersey resorts.
 Mir. and Mrs. George c. Clark and