New Britain herald., 1928-09-20
HUSBANDS PREFER
 LABOR ID CELLS
Asked Point Blank by Judge to Elke Decision


 asked point blank bp Judge M. D. Sake in police court today whether they preferred to go to work or go to jait and both chose to work. One of them, Fred Ronkey. aged ss, was charged with non support. and was scored by Judge Saxe who told him he should be ashamed to be living on aimlessly, going to the state farm and neElecting his wife and family. He would be much happier if he lived with his wife and children and supported them properly.
 Ronkey said he has been em- ployed at gasoline station at Hart ford avenue and North street for S15 a week but he wants to find q more lucrative position go that he can 50 housekeeping with his family. He lost the job and realizes he must get something else to do. His wife told the court she has received no sup port from him since October. 1927. but she can get along without him if allowed Sl0 for the support of their four children, whose ages are 1. ? 1-2, and years. In reply to Judge Sake, Mrs Ronkey said she would live with her husband if she had assurance that he would provide a decent home. Judge Saxe imposed a 60 days jail sentence and suspend ed 1t, with a warning to Ronkey that he must mend his ways or he will go to jail.
 Alfonso Seidor. aged 1T. of 133 Winter street, was charged with drunkenness. breach of the peace and asaulting his wife. and was giv- en suspended jail sentence of three months with warning that his next conviction will cause the enforce ment of the penalty. Seidor chose work to pail without the slightest hesitation. He was arrested about 7:45 last night by Supernumerary Officers James Crowley and Thomas Mullen. on complaint.
 Mrs. Seidor testified that he was released from jail only a short time ago and she understood he had been employed on q farm. Last evening he was intoxicated but quite playful and affectionate, giving her "a couple of little pinches" and "a few kisses.2 but after supper he turned on her as she was carrying an arm full of dishes and sent l.er flying across the room with a push. He also punched her, she said.
 Despite the fact that there are seven children in the family. Mrs. Seidor works in factory because her husband is in jail or on q farm the greater part of the time He showed her some money last evening but put it in his own pocket. appar- entity believing her fortunate to get glimpse of it.
 Seidor. in his own behalf. said he has been working on a farm in East Windsor Hill and could return at once. as there is work for him for some time.
 Cannot Recall Buying Meal
 Joseph Fletcher, aged 54. of 90 Arch street. pleaded guilty to the charge of drunkenness and said he could not recall being in a restaurant at 105 Myrtle street yesterday after noon. where he refused to pay for meal of hot dogs and milk. the cost of which was IS cents. He said he met 8 friend who invited him to his room on account of the heavy rain, and while there they had a few drinks which proved too powerful. Sergeant Feeney. who made the ar rest on complaint, said Fletcher was very drunk. and the proprietor of the place said it was necessary for him to arouse him several times while he was dining.
 Judge Saxe imposed a fine of $10 and costs on each count. suspending execution of the penalty. He said he felt Fletcher would not have re- fused to pay had he been sober. and he also took into consideration the