New Britain herald., 1928-05-15

men who were killed In the World war or who died In the service dur. Ing the war period was discussed by brock-Barnes post. American Le. zion. ct its meeting last night. Su- pe'intendent Of Schoola Leon c. staples. who was present, assured Inc ax-servicemsn that there was ample room along the proposed roa between the High and Linden streets schools,~where it i, planned to set out the trees. The coMynittee wal then Instructed 10 ascertain the cost Of such a step. It Is hopel to place plaques by the trees at a later date,
 Ir. Staples also assured the le. slonnaires that the school children would participate in tho Memorial Day parade. The post members were gratified at this cooperation. It was suggested that the parade form by the Town hall instead of Legion hall, in order that the school children should not be exposed ia the dangers of heavy traffic before the marching began. This will be left to the Sons of Veterans. who are in charge of the days program.
 Attorney Cornelius Prior, who has been assisting in the work of incor- porating the post explained what steps would be necessary to take this step and 1t was voted 10 proceed and complete plans at the next meeting.
 James Paul. former commander, was appointed chairman of the Boy scout committee to succeed Rev, Charles s. Wyckoff, resigned. Sey- eral new members were admitted.
 Finger Amputated.
 kenneth Selander, .c, Of . Broa d street caught his right hand In q press at the Trnmbull Electric Mfg. O. factory this morning. He was taken to the New Britain General hospital. where 1t was found neces- sary 10 amputate the index finger Of that hand.
 Ditcht'd By Reckless Driver.
 Forced off the road by a reckless driver who passed truck in spite or traffic in the opposite direction. sedan bearing New York markers struck two telegraph poles and vas ditched about 200 feet south of Harts Corner at 4;so o'clock this morning. Two men, whose names were not learned, were in the ma. chine, the driver Of which sustained slightly cut hands from broken glass.
 The car was coming toward Plain. ville on the way from Long Island to Newport, +. !. Another ma chine. attempting to pass the truck. forced it off the road. and 1t struck one pole. crumpling the right fender and running board. then bounced along the shoulder of the road and the left rear fender just grazed q second pole as the vehicle dropped into five-foot ditch. A wire fence stopped the progress of the car, which fortunately did not turn over.
 The front axle was sprung. right fender destroyed, running board rip- ped off. tie rod twisted, wheels knocked out Of alignment. and left rear fender damaged, while the win dow on one door was shattered.
 The car responsible for the acci. dent did not stop,
 Zoning mscuSscxi
 The zoning of Plainviile and the restriction of certain types Of build- ings to particular sections of the town received consideration at the meeting of the town plan commits sion last night. Secretary Frank r. Wheeler has had considerable cor respondence regarding this matter and has secured much data and zoning ordinances of dif- ferent cities. The commission will investigate and see If such a scheme is feasible for Plainville.
 A map Of Canal street WAS on hand. but that of Hough street has not been finished. 50 1t was decided to defer discussion until both can bs taken up together. A joint hear Ing will be held later.
 Bitten By Dog; Sues
 Alleging that he was bitten by a dog while riding . bicycle along River street. Southington. on March B, Theodore Dyndiuk of Southins- on. through his father, Michael Dyndiuk, has brought suit for $I,- 'oo damages against Agostina Sal niraghi of the same town. owner of he dog. It is claimed that the dog orc the boys skin and muscles, 'ausing hemorrhage. that large ums were spent for medicines and bills, and that tho boy vas confined to his home for 10 lays and still suffers pain. The 'laintiG alleges that tho dog is 'icious and has been in the habit # biting people but is allowed to oam about unmuzsled and untied. Triple damages are sought.
 The papers were issued by Attor- ley Charles F. Conlon. Constable 'homds Murphy has attached land f tho defendant.
 Grange Meeting
 Plainvilie Grange will hold its e0llar meeting at { o'clock tonight 1 n Grange hall. The second half of ho competitive program will be 'resented by tho married members. The judges of the contest are Frank tOberfa master nf Natfahacetf