New Britain herald., 1928-07-23

large extent the work of the welfare department of the Bristol Visittng Nurse and Family Welfare aaso- ciation.
 Auxiliary Picnic
 The annual picnic of the Women's Auxiliary of Seicheprey Post of the American Legion will be held at Rockwell Park Tuesday afternoon, July "A. An old fashioned supper will be served at 5:30 and according to the large number of acceptances which have been received the com mlttee is anticipating a most success full affair.
 Fireworks Display
 The board of park commissioners has promised that over S2.OoS worth Of fireworks will be exploded next Wednesday evening at Muzzy Field at the grand fireworks display and band concert to be given under its auspices. Two fireworks companies will be in competition for a valued prize in money. and an even greater time than last year IS expected. Elaborate parking and seating ar engagements have been made and many novelties are promised.
 Mrs. Herbert J. Mills The funeral of Mrs Herbert J. | Mills of TS Summer street was held ! al her late home yesterday after moon at 230 and was largely at tended, The service was in charge of the Rev r. F Wolfenden. pas tor of the Baptist church and burial was in West cemetery
 Mrs Ellen M. Perkins ! The funeral of Mrs. Ellen NJ Per llns, S4, who died at her home on Terryvllle avenue late Friday night. was held this afternoon at her late home. The service was conducted by the Rev. P. F. Wolfenden. pas tor of the Bap ptist church. and burial was in West cemetery. Funeral of Mrs. McGar The funeral of Mrs, Ida McGar widow of the late Fred McGar of l4o Prospect street whose death took place at the home of her son Julian D, McGar in Windsor, Vt. laet Fri day night, was held at her late home this afternoon at 3;3o. Burial was in West cemetery.
 Mrs McGar was born in Union vile on December IT. 1856. th, daughter of Daniel and Sarah Pid- cock. Her early life was spent in thc town of her birth. and 70 years ago she came to Bristol where she was married to Fred McGar and her entire life until his death in Janu- ary. 1927. was spent in this city Following the death of her husband she went to Vermont where she made her home with her son. She leaves besides her son, Julian D. Nc Gar. one granddaughter. Betty Me Gar.
 She was a member of past matron of Olivet Chapter. O. E. S.. member and past noble grand and for 25 years secretary of Magnolia Rebec- ca lodge, I O. o. F.. and member and past president of G. wi Thomp- son, W. R. C. She was a communi- cant of Trinity Episcopal church.
 Planning Commission
 An important meeting of the city planning commission has been call ed for next Wedr esday afternoon in the city court room at o'clock.
 Reckless Driving Carsc Nolled
 David Lippia of West Washing ton street, Plainville. was fined $500 and costs on the charge of operat- ing motor vehicle without having his license in his possession in the city court this morning. Another charge, that of reckless driving, was nolled by the judge because of the meager details and conflicting tes- timony. The car driven by Lippia and the car of Frank Reevens of Hobson avenue were In collision on Lake avenue early Sunday morning but inasmuch as 1t seemed impos- slhle to place the responsibility for the damages to Reevens car Judge William J. Malone told the dis putants to settle the damages be- tween themselves.
 Case Continued
 The case of Joseph Lagasse of Lake avenue charged with reckless driving was continued for one day. III the Ilty CuuIt tHlS morning. On July l4, car owned and driven by Lagasse struck another car at the junction of Pine and Middle streets, lnflicting damages of about $s0.0o0. He was not arrested at the time, on the understanding that he arrange for the repairs of the damaged car but this has not been done.
 The case was continued until to- morrow to give him an opportunity to raise the necessary funds.
 Innocent Bystander Cleared
 LeRoy Jones and Earl White were fined s1o and costs in the city court this morning the first on the charge of breach of the peace and assault. and the latter on the charge of breach of the peace and drunk enness. Gerald McClelland. who Wc5 arrested when he attempted to give bail for White Saturday night was found not guilty.