New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-08
TRIES TO SET FIRE
TO Police station
Frank NtVplck Starts Blaze
in His Cell
HIS SANITY QUESTIONED
New Commander OF Legion Names
Appointecs-Forest Street Work
Finished Hearings Scheduled
BrtShtwood Sub<li,tsion-Items.

Frank NeWpeck of Nelson place
became intoxicated yesterday. Great
ed a disturbance and just naturally
got himself into a peck Of trouble
when he started a bonfire in front
of the door Of his cell at police,
headquarters early this morning. To
top Off the list of offenses, he de-
molished the cot in his cell after the
fire had been cXtinguished by
guardians of the law.
Newpeck is no stranger to the po-
lice OF this city. having been their
guest on several previous occasions
His actions this morning. however.
were such that his sanity is now be-
ing questioned by local authorities
and it is understood that he will be
examined by doctors today. TO de-
termine his mental status.
Legion Officials
At meeting of Seicheprey Post.
American Legion. held Tuesday eve
ming in American Legion hall. Har-
old A. Hayden. who was installed as
commander OF the post, announced
the appointment Of the following
committees:
Entertainment committee: Harry
c. Perkins. chairman: Frank s. Mer-
rill. Thomas Toothill, Valmore Piion.
Tom Parkin. Fred Denman. and
CaliXte l.. Allaire.
Membership committee: Royden
o. Barton chairman: Raymond Cole
man. Irving Wasley. Julion H. Nor
ton. c. NJ. Pfennig. Frank 8. Mer-
rill. and Buel J. Ferguson.
Auditing committee: Roscoe
Draper. chairman. and Philip c.
Rouleau.
Sick visiting committee: Rolfe E.
Rowe. chairman: John Miller, How
ard Ryan. and Arthur johnson.
Speakers committee: Judge Joseph
NJ. Donovan.
Radio committee: Nalmore Pilon.
Publicity committee: C. NJ. Pfen-
mig, chairman, and Rolfe E. Rowe.
Americanization and patriotism
committee: Paul 3. Sessions.
! Community welfare committee:
, Frank S. Merrill.
| Boys Work committee: Samuel
Josolowitz, chairman, and George
Buckley.
Boy scouts: Irving Wasley.
| Aeronautics: Rene Taillion.
Citizens military training corp.
committee: Isaac Kicker.
Forestry committee: John Malina
Awards: Robert Hayden.
District and post activities: Harry
, c. Perkins.
Rehabilitation committee: Or. II.
A. Richardson.
Chief welfare committee: A. H.
Breckbill.
State fund. guardianship and in.
stitutional welfare committee: Buel
J. Ferguson.
News officer and American Legion
monthly: Irving Wasiey.
Athletics: John Miller, chairman,
and Calixte L. Allaire.
Rooms committee: Fl. A. Hayden
chairman. Timothy Donovan, and
~ N''' pOot duJulAUl.
Memorial day committee: Harry
Perkins. chairman; Royden Barton
and Leigh D. Minor.
Forest 81. Work Completed
| The work of repairing Fores,
street. which is located on the
boundary line between Bristol and
Plainville, has been completed b,
the street department Of the latte,
town and bill for 1855, represent
ing one-half the expense. has beer
received by the city clerk. Thi,
amount will be charged back to the
abutting property owners on the
west side OF the road, all OF whom
pay taxes to the city Of Bristol. A
| hearing on the assessments will be
held at the next meeting of the cit,
council on December I.
! The situation on Forest street !.
peculiar one. The street itself I.
located in the town OF Plainville q,
are all residents living on the eas'
side Of the street. Those on tn.
west side are residents OF Bristo
and naturally receive any benefit.
resulting from repairs to the high
way When it was decided to re-
pair the road. those living on tn.
Bristol side Of the street expressed
willingness to assume their por
ton of the expense
To Remove TIRE
The request Of James n. Mona
han for the removal Of large ma.
pie tree in front OF his property y,
High street wss favorabiy acted
upon by tho city council last nigh
and Tree Warden George NJ. Ian.
/ d~rs was instructed to placard tn.
tree for five days. ~ required h,
law. and then remove II unless AZ