New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

tAdI 1le Adu oeeH Tlulne Tn N. II also developed that one of his com. panions was Milton Stanley, & broth. CT of Johnson's wife. and the off. cers proceeded to Lazy Lane. South ington, where Stanley was taken into custody. He readily told the officer. the whole story. saying that John. son, with his father. Axel Johnson who also resides at 91 North Pond street and Gustav R. Anderson of n Washington street., Forestville. had awakened him at 5:30 o'clock Sun day morning and taken him for g ride. The senior Johnson and An derson also told the police that they had taken the ride on the younger Johnson's invitation. he having ex- plained to them that he had bor- rowed the car from a friend for the evening.
 Considerable damage was done to the car, according to the owner. Al some point, one of the tires had blown out and in order to get the spare tire from the rack on the real Of the car. Johnson was obliged tc break the lock which secured it.
 Johnson's record in the local po- lice court is an unsavory one. Sew cral months ago he was arrested for evading responsibility and at that time his case was nolled after he had agreed to make good for the damage caused when he struck the parked car of Officer Joseph Ryan on Main street. Only short time after. he was again arrested for driving under the influence of liquor and he was given a jail sentence. Judge s. Russell Mink. who defended him. appealed the case and when it was heard in the superior court in Hartford, counsel requested that he be given mental examination to determine whether or not he was sane. The report of the examining board appointed by the court in dicated that Johnson was in his right mind and he finished out his jail sentence. His last appearance before the court resulted in his being sent to the state farm for ln- ebriatcs at Norwich and he was re- leased from the institution only a short time ago.
 No charge was lodged against Johnson's three companions. the police simply holding them as ma terlal witnesses.
 Liquor Case Continued
 The case Of Theodore Proleski Of Witches Rock Road charged with keeping liquor with intent to sell, was continued until Tuesday morn ing, upon the recommendation of Prosecuting Attorney James T.. Mather. When court opened at 9 o'clock this morning, Proleski was missing and a property bond of $500 was declared by Judge Joseph NJ. Donovan. A few minutes later. how ever, the accused man appeared in court with Attorney Joseph P. O'Connell and upon the latter's re- quest the case was reopened by the court and the continuance granted.
 Proleskis home was visited Sum day afternoon by Sergeant Henry Jeglinski and Officer Joseph Ryan after a. telephone complaint had been received at headquarters. Two one quart bottles, a one two-quart bottle and a gallon jug containing alleged cider brandy was seized by the officers as evidence. An analysis showed the liquor to be so proof. according to the police. Proleski was not at home when the officers made the raid but he appeared at headquarters last night and fur nished bond for his appearance to- day. When the police started away with the evidence. Mrs. Proleski to use a broom on them. the officers stated.
 Case NolIed
 A charge of keeping beer having an alcoholic content of four per cent for the purpose of sale against Onofrio, proprietor of Harry's Smoke Shop on Center street, was nolled by Prosecuting At torney James T. Mather today on payment of costs.
 Onofrio was arrested with Harry a former owner of the establishment. during a raid con- ducted by Sergeant Henry Jeglinski and Officers Brault and Strup on April 5. At that time a bottle of Scotch whiskey was taken from Mas person and 13 bottles of beer found in the store were also 
 Last Tuesday morning. Mastro- buonie was fined $500 and costs and Onofrio's case was continued until today. Both men were represented by Attorney Noble E. Pierce.
 Trout Season Opens
 In spite of the cold weather pre- talling yesterday. many local nim- rods nshercd in the opening of the trout season by visiting many brooks in the outlying sections of the city and in neighboring towns. Reports this morning indicated that, while no record catches were made, most of them returned to their homes with the limit permitted by law.
 Band to Broadcast
 The semi itinal biweekly broad east of the New Departure band for the 1a21-2s season will be put on the air through Station WT1C at Hartford this evening beginning at 8 o'clock
 Conductor Becker has arranged a diversified half hours program con- sisting Of four numbers, the last one being his own composition. Tn this selection, which he has entitled "At the Fair MT. Becker endeavors to give his audience a musical version of country fair with its gay ,rowds. horse race and accompany ing excitement. vaudeville acts, etc.