New Britain herald., 1928-08-16
WANT ATHLETIC
 FIELD 0N KING ST,
Y Acres in TraCt-RGom. mend Supervision of Bathers
DOG DEPIES POLICEMEN
Canine Takes Possession of Auto and Holds It-NcW Britain Roy Hurt At PIaygro,ind-ltcms of Interest.


 Recommendations that the old city dumping grounds on King stcet be used as d municipal athletic field. Will be presented to the city council by the playground commission. A vote to this effect was taken at the August meeting of the commission last evening.
 The land in question is one Of four pieces of property which the city has advertised for sale to raise funds "lth which to erect new City hall al some site to be determined upon later. There are 11 acres ill the tract and for many years it was used as a public dumping ground.
 In talking about the playground commissions proposal this morning, one city official stated that in his opinion. the expense of making over the land in question into an athletic held would be prohbitive. The plct Is very irregular and in some places s"ampy Before any work could be uohe on laying out the proposed field IL would be necessary to move a lot Of old rubbish 10 the lower sections ana then cover it with dirt.
 several new real estate trt--,ts have been developed nearby within the past few years by local realtors and IL was thought possible that the city tract might be used for similar pur- poses.
 l'ehnlte action on the part Of the city council will probably be taken at It's next meeting.
 Propose Girls Ball Team
 The formation of one or more girls baseball teams was proposed by Playground Director Carl Nj. Pen ny to the playground commissioners last night. IL was his idea that if sufflclent talent was available for several teams, a league might be formed.
 Patronize Fairgrounds
 The report of Mir. Penny indicated that all of the pIaygrounds are well attended, an average Of 1900 chil- dren reporting to the various super vlsors each week.
 A drinking fountain has been in stalled at the Forestville playground the water department doing th, work at cost and making no charge Tor the water used.
 Recommends Supervision
 Supervision at both Malone Lake and Birge's Pond, two favorjte swim ming holes of youngsters, was rec commended to the commission by Mir. Penny. Hundreds of children and many adults gather at both places every pleasant day and for that req son. Mir. Penny believed that any expense involved would be war ranted. It is probable that nothing definite, however, will be done this year.
 It has also been suggested that bathhouses be erected at both Malone Lake and Birge's Pond, but formal action will not be taken un til next spring.
 Another Playground Possible
 G. Earl Lourie, superintendent of the city water department. appeared before the playground commission last evening and recommended that a playground be established at the Maple End corner on North street. Action on this request was also de- ferred until next year.
 MT. Penny recomm'Lued the r,- moval of the East Bristol playground to the baseball field on Lake avenue. ! his will probably b. done next Sl inner.
 Complain of Noise
 Several complaints regarding the noise at night at the Forestville playground were investigated. It was found that older persons were responsible for the condition and the matter was referred to the police de- partment for the necessary attention.
 Frank Merrill. who presided in the absence from the city of Mayor w. Raymond CrumD, stated that the tiagpole on Roots Island had been rceuilded and a flag donated by the American Legion.
 May Employ General Worker.
 Director Penny recommended that next year man be employed to keep the various playgrounds clean. This work is now being taken care o1 by the various supervisors.
 Dog Guards Car
 For approximately a quarter of an hour Wednesday, the police car was out of commission. not because of any defect, but for the reason that d bulldog took it upon himself to guard it so zealously that he would not permit anyone to enter.
 The dogs presence under the car was first noticed by Detective Ser ecant Daniel McGillcuddy. who had