New Britain herald., 1927-09-14

sion. In each case, $50 of the fine was remitted.
 He was arrested on August 21 by Constable Gleason S. Saunders. fol. lowing q collision on the Southing- ton road. Grand Juror Foran rec commended leniency in the case be- cause of the mans family. The accused was defended by Attorney Charles r. Conlon
 Local Team Loses
 The Plainville Disbursements s baseball team was defeated by the Gascos last night on the Plainville High school grounds. Miller and Downham formed the battery for the local team. while Mccormick. Willie Wojack and Kopec worked for the winners.
 Stevie Dudack featured during the game with his hitting. He slapped out two doubles and single. Barnes catch Of a drive of Smiths bat was the fielding gem. He speared what looked like a sure double or a triple after a hard run in center field.
 Ted LaBounce, star first sacker of the local crew, failed to appear. It is thought that he noticed the comments on his playing in this column yesterday and at the last minute he had a case of "cold feet" " Billy Tolli saved the day for the Plainvile crew by keeping up his extraordinary strikeout record. Billy Downham's dashes 10 first base on his times at bat, furnished picture for Puck"
 Following yesterdays defeat, all members of the Plainville squad will be ordered into strict training and will 20 through workouts this year in the gymnasium in order that the team may get into shape for a year from next summer.
 Will to Be Filed The will of the late Edwin r. Hills. whose untimely death oc- cured last Friday afternoon, will be filed within the next day or two with Judge of Probate Merritt O. Ryder. Mrs. Lula Hills. his wife, and Mrs. Emma Hills. his mother, have been named as admins tratrixes.
 The factory on South Washington street has been closed for inven- tory. A notice posted on the prop erty states that the plant will be closed until further notice. Legion Auxiliary The American Legion auxiliary 10 Brock Barnes post met last evening in Legion post rooms on Whiting street Plans were made for the annual bazaar of the unit, which will be held some time next month. The committee in charge as named last night, is: Mrs. Jennie Sey- mour, chairman; Miss Rernice Moore and Miss Anna Caffcrty. Beginning next Wednesday after noon at 2:l5 o'clock, a series of card parties will he started by the auxiliary in the post rooms Prizes will be awarded for individual games and for the series.
 Following the meeting, the mem bers attended the Legion carnival.
 Bowling Team Loses
 Another sports combination from Plainvile suffered defeat last night when the Southington team Of maple busters measured the Plain vile aggregation by q margin of 57 pins The match was rolled at the Recreation alleys on Whiting street and it makes the second defeat suf- fored by the local strong-arm crew. The first defeat came week ago in Southington when Plainville lost by 9l pins.
 Captain John Valentine was the saving grace Of the local team last night On four occasions he knocked down three pin spares playing the ball corner 10 corner. His mates, however, suddenly appeared to be tlat-footed. Captain Valentine has ordered the members of his team on strict training from now on.
 Resting Comfortably
 Mrs. Walter Jewett of Whites Crossing who was knocked down by an automobile on Main street. New Britain last Saturday. is resting as comfortably as can be expected at her homo. She suffered painful bruises about the head and body and also q deep gash on her leg. Dr. George r. Cook. attending physician. has delivered the opinion that it will be three or four weeks before she is ahl 10 be about. She is also suffer- ing from shock. Mrs. Jewett Is e years old.
 Explains Family Aid
 Tn th" appeal of last week made by the Sociel Welfare league for a family in need. it was stated that the family was receiving aid but that 1t was inadequate 10 the need. Here are the facts in the case and the community may judge for itself. From August 10 September g, the town advanced to this family for the state, the sum of s44.50, Out of this amount, s9.50 was paid for coal leaving s35 10 be expended for food.