New Britain herald., 1927-01-20

has been called by Councilman Homer H. Judd to several automo- piles which have been permitted to remain parked on some streets Of the city all winter, due to some de- feet or damage and no effort has been made by the owners to have them removed to a garage. At the present time there is one on Pros pect street which has been there several weeks and in the western part Of the city there are several more. The ordinance committee of the council now has the matter un- der consideration and it Is believed that at the next meeting of the city fathers, suggestion will be made as 10 just what action will be taken by the city in the event the car own- CTS do not take immediate steps to remove their property. It is pro- bable that cars will be moved into a garage and all expense and storage in connection herewith will be as- sessed against the owners
 Errors In Initials
 There are a number of errors in initials of names inscribed on the soldiers monument on the Memori- al boulevard, according to a report made to the city council. The me- morial committee is now checking up all the names and just as soon as this work is completed the neces- sary changes will be made.
 General Motors Two For One
 Approximately s50o.0oo, in cash and stock was distributed yesterday by the General Motors Co. to the employees of the New Departure Mfg. Co. who had invested in tho two for one' class of the organiza- tion. Slightly over g for every s1 invested was the return received by the interested individuals.
 The return TO employees this year is slightly less than in 1928 when the return to each investor was tig- ured on nine to one basis. The amount to be disbursed this year. however, is considerably greater than year ago due to the increas- ed number sharing in the split.
 The so-called two for one" plan was lnaugurated by the General Motors Co. in 1919. At that time employees were permitted to put in ten per cent of their earnings but not to exceed $500 a year, 10 which tie company added an equal amount. Employes were also cred ited with interest on their invest ment at the rate of 10 per cent. The classes run in five year periods, The earnings of employees who in- vested and still remain in the em- ploy of the company were inereas- ed by other investors severing their employ with the company. The do. posts of these eS-employes, togeth- CT with the amounts invested by the company to cover such employees investments and the interest accru- Ing thereon. was added to the amount to be split by the employees remaining.
 "Smith For President" Club
 A movement is now on foot for the formation of fifth senatorial distt iNt t'liiAii TUT IFtSlleIlI CIuD. meeting for all those interested has been called for ? o'clock Sat urday afternoon. January IS, in the office of Attorney Joseph r. Dutton in the Center building. Mayor Button. who is an ardent admirer of Al Smith, attended the inaugural exercises of New York states chief executive a few weeks ago in AL bany
 SnowbaIling Must Cease
 Due to the number of complaints received by the police department as result of the practice of prom iscuous snow-balling on the part of pupils of both the grammar and high schools, it has been necessary for Chief of Police Ernest T. Bel den to instruct officers to bring in youths who violate the city ordi- nance in this regard. A number of adults have been hit due to the er- ring aim of boys and in some in- stances, particularly in the case of the grammar school youngsters, grown-up people have been made a target of.
 Principal Henry E. Cottle of the higA school called all of the boys under his jurisdiction into the as- sembly hall yesterday and warned them that snow balling on the streets could not be tolerated after school hours.
 Autos Splash Pedestrians
 Pedestrians walking along the sidewalks of School and Park streets yesterday were subjected to numer- ous impromptu shower baths by passing automobiles. the drivers Of some cars apparently having no consideration for tbose obliged to travel by foot. The complaint was made to police headquarters with the result that the driver complain ed of was obliged to assume the cost of having q girls coat cleaned. The drivers companion upon notic- ing the occurrence turned around in his seat to laugh at the victim of the splashing, which did not tend to soothe that party's feelings.
 Some drivers, realizing the lia- bility Of damaging not only the clothing but also the feelings of pedestrians on account of the slop- py conditions of the streets, slow down and make every effort to avert unpleasant occurrences. while oth- CTS apparently take pleasure in spraying people on the sidewalk
 Park Board Meeting
 At meeting of the board of park commissioners held last evening, Commissioners William J. Tracy and CaliNte Allaire were appointed a committee to look into the means
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