New Britain herald., 1928-08-22
SMITHS BOOSTERS
 HAVE B|G MEETING
President Joseph Dutton 0ccu.
 pies Chair
FALSE ALARM IS SOUNDED
Man Who Rang Alarm Is Arrcstc,l- Dutton Going to Albany Tonisht- Amateur Bouts Friday Eyrnine items Of Interest,

items Of Interest.
 An enthusiastic meeting of the Smith for President club of the fifth senatorial district was held last eve nlng ln the office of Attorney Joseph |. Dutton. rcprese entutiycs being present from the nine towns of the district MT. button. who is actiN, picslurnt of the organization, Ere. sided.
 It N2s decided at the meeting to hold political rally and sheep bak, Ter the members of the organization at Lake Compouncc on Thursday evening, September aoth. John J. Moran of Southington was selected Us chairman and treasurer of the ticket committee. Mrs. Anna Ken ncdy of West Hartford and Mrs. Richard Elliott of Sou.hington. were appointed a committee to arrange for the entertainment program. A local orchestra will furnish the music for the occasion.
 X number of Al" Smith boosters from Plainville. Southington, Farm 1nSton, Avon, Berlin. Burlington. West Hartford. Urionyille and Bris- tol were present at the meeting. Ar engagements are now being made for the appearance Of several democratic speakers of note, announcement Of the names to be made later.
 Pulls Fire Alarm
 When Luigi Polastri of Middle street found the buffet in the dining room on fire shortly before II o'clock last night. he ran barefoot ed approximately quarter of a mile to ring in fire alarm instead of going a few hundred feet in the op- posite direction where another fire box was located. When box S5 at the corner of King and Second streets was sounded. Hose Co. No. 1 and Welch Fire Co. started for the location in question only 10 find that no one knew anything about a fire. Squad A of the central fire station, responding to the same alarm, were stopped on their way and given the correct address. The blaze was ex- with chemicals.
 When fire officials questioned Po- lastri as to why he failed to pull the alarm box. he told them that he knew about the box at the corner of King and Second streets but did not know of the nearer one. According to the firemen. Polastri was intoxicated and had numerous bruises on his feet from his bare footed dash. Believing it unsafe to leave him alone in his home the rest of the night. he was taken to police headquarters where he was released this morning after paying the costs.
 To Observe St. OrOnzo Day
 The third annual observance of he Feast Day of St. Oronzo will be held at Lake Compounce on Satur- lay. August 18th. A fireworks con- est will be staged between the New Haven Fireworks Co. and the Columbus Fireworks Co. of Penn- 'ylvania. A cash award will be pre- tented to the winner. The judges selected are Attorney Anthony J. Rich. Dr. Frank Coroso. Council nan William A. Hayes, James M. Powell. Hugh Brown of the Hartford Nourant, Rolfe F.. Rowe of the Hart ord Times and R. G. Fitzpatrick of he New Britain Herald.
 To Attend Notification
 Attorney Joseph r. Dutton. chair nan of the democratic town com- nittee and former mayor of the city, eft this morning for Albany where 1e will attend the official notifica- ion of Governor Smith as democra- ic nominee for the office of presi- lent. MT. Dutton will be the guest ,f his brother. Captain George Dut- on. assistant superintendent of the New York state police.
 Complain Of Shrubbcry
 With the police department en- ieavoring to eliminate accidents at he soldiers monument on the me norial boulevard by the erection of rubber signs instructing autoists to 20 to the right of the monument. many drivers are complaining of the | arge amount of shrubbery at the point in question. These shrubs. ! planted several years ago. have | cached such height that the vis- on of those operating cars IS ob- cured. It is understood that a re- lucst for the removal of the shrub 'ery will be presented to the board l # park commissioners at its next l meeting.
 Amateur Bouts
 Eight amateur bouts have been ar anged for the weekly card of the Bristol sportsmens association to be 'eld at Muzzy field Friday evening. Honest" John Willis of New Britain 'ill referee and George Dunn of