New Britain herald., 1927-07-13

July Fl, was not tried last night, due
to the fact that one Of the witnesses
Is in the hospital. The case was con-
tinued until August II, and 1t is
probable that 1t will be continued
even beyond that date.
The case of Louis Segler. charged
with reckless driving on June s. was
continued until July 81.
Picnic is Scheduled
Bolton Kasica post, American Lee
gion. and the American Legion aux
Hilary, well known Berlin organiza-
lions, will hold a joint picnic on Sat
urday afternoon of this week at the
-Bigelow camp at Jobs Pond.
Portland. Mrs. Harold Nentres is in
charge Of the supper plans.
Berlin Man Brings Suit
Tony Tomassi of Berlin. through
Attorney Alfred Levitt of New Brit
ain, has brought suit for $500
damages against Gabriel Belous of
South Main street. New Britain, for
alleged damage done to the plain
tiff's car Monday evening on South
Main street, when 1t was struck by
an automobile owned by Belous.
Belous was convicted in the New
Britain police court yesterday Of
driving while under the influence Of
liquor and he was fined and Jailed
for five days.
Deputy Sheriff Martin H. Horwitz
served the papers and the writ is
returnable in the city court the
fourth Monday of July.
The Mattabessett River
East Berlin residents are crying
aloud against the odors arising from
the Mattabessett river. the pollu-
ton Of which stream has caused a
great deal Of adverse criticism dur
ing the past several years.
DR.. Roger NJ. Griswold, health Of
f'cer Of the town Of Berlin, today
stated that there Is nothing the town
authorities can do. He said that
the committee appointed by the gov
ernor OF the state some time ago is
working on the proposition and Is
endeavoring to work out plan
whereby the nuisance may be elm
mated. The health officer said that,
in time, the offensive condition will
be entirely eradicated but that it
will be matter OF several years
before the plan will be placed into
effect.
Meanwhile, the citizens Of East
Berlin will suffer. The nuisance
arises from the sewage from New
Britain which finds its way into the
stream and then to the Connecticut
river.
The stream was formerly one of
the beauty spots Of the town. There
were many ''swimmin' holes" along
its banks and edible fish abounded
there. At present. fish cannot live
in the stream and it has become one
of the banes OF the community's
existence.
The stream is at times covered
with scum. Residents are hoping
that the state committee will take
a hand in the matter shortly, so
that the stream may be once more
restored to its former beauty.
Return From Camp
Several Berlin young men were
expected home today from Camp
Woodstock. this state, where they
have been spending two weeks.
Berlin are: Wyllie Hyde,
Harvey and Willis Woodruff Wes-
ley and Elliott Gwatkin. Douglas
DeMers, Jr. and John Meagley.
To Hold Neighbors' Night
Berlin Grange is arranging anoth-
er big time for its members and
guests. 1t will be in the form OF
Neighbors' Night. and the commit
tee in charge is arranging to make
it the biggest event of the summer
season. The local organization will
entertain visitors from Plainville.
Pennington. Cawasa AMI Cromwell
oranges at that time ana each WISH
ting group will be asked to furnish
two numbers on the entertainment
program. The date will be July 10,
Tuesday of next week. At the con-
clusion of the entertainment pro-
gram, social hour will be held and
refreshments will be served.
Daughter Is Born
Word has been received in Berlin
Of the birth Of a daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. Edgar Hunnicutt OF Allan
ia. Ga, on Sunday. Mrs. Wilcox was
formerly Miss Margaret Wilcox Of