New Britain herald., 1928-09-04
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COUNCIL EXPECTS
 CITY HALL BIDS

| CITY HALL BIDS Nothing Under $ss5,oM Will Be Considered by Body AUTO COLLISION COSTS $50 Driver Without License Refuses To
 Settle For Dan.age-TaM Fare
 Dotlger Fined $10-Vote On Ns-
 tional Anthem Next Week.
 In contrast to the usual city council meeting, which is seldom given more than fieeting thought by citizens, tonight's s session promises
 
 number of taxpayers. The reason for the increased interest is the fact that bids for the disposal of the city hall will be opened. provided any are received. Bids for city property at the corner of Church and School streets. the old town hall on Main street and the old dumping ground on King road will also be opened.
 While it is understood that no bid under $225,000 will be favorably considered for the city hall, it is not believed that any prospective pur- chaser will offer such an amount. A few weeks ago. in discussing the matter with the Herald representa- tive. a member of the city council stated that he had received one bid for $a05,000. The name of the bid der was not divulged. Several prominent business men stated that they would be interested in the prop erty, provided that the price was reasonable. What they considered a reasonable figure. they did not mention.
 It is understood that a petition will be presented at tonight's meet ing asked that the old dumping grounds on King road be made over by the city into an athletic field. The expense involved in carrying out this suggestion, however, many be- lieve would be too great to warrant such a step.
 Bids for the city's coal require ments will be opened at tonight's meeting and the contract awarded. A number of dealers. que to the rigid requirements of the contract. have declined to submit bids and it is improbable that more than one or two bids will be available this eve, ming.
 Heavily Fined
 Chester Bombard, 20. charged with operating an automobile with out drlver's license. was fined $50 and costs in the city court today by Judge William J. Malone.
 Bombard. according to the testi- mony of Officer Strup, was involved in a slight accident on Middle street Sunday night. In spite of the fact that he was operating without drivers license, he refused to make any attempt to settle the matter civilly and his arrest followed. He pleaded guilty to the charge. in- forming the court that 1t was his in- tention to get license today.
 Refused To Pay Taxi Fare
 Refusal on the part of Cyprian Guzowski last Saturday afternoon 10 pay taxi fare of 8 resulted in his arrest and fine of S10 and costs in police court this morning.
 Guzowskl engaged John Boice. To- cal taxi owner. to drive him to an on Middle street shortly after noon Saturday. While at his friends house, Guzowski imbided rather freely and took back . bot tie of liquor. On the way to this city he took several drinks and upon arrival in Bristol he refused to pay for his ride. As result, he was turned over to the police and later released under bond of $25. which he himself furnished. He agreed in court this morning to pay the of the taxi fare.
 Quiet Week End
 The past weekend proved the quietest enjoyed by the local police in some time. On Sun day not one complaint was received at headquarters and but three ar- rests were made over the weekend and holiday. Only two cases were brought before the court this 
 The heavy rain on Monday caused a cancellation of all sports in the city. The baseball game between the New Departure team and the Wind sor Locks nine. scheduled for the at Muzzy Field, was can- celled and will probably not be played.
 Ffrcmen's Outing
 Plans have been completed for the annual field day and barbecue of the volunteer and city fire depa rtments 10 be held at Lake Compounce on September S. Invitations 10 city officials were mailed this by John E. Roberts. secre- .ary of the board of fire commis- sioners. Following the barbecue dinner. i which will be served at ] 80 p. m.. q | baseball game will be played be- tween the Forestville and Bristol de- l partments.
 Schools To Open The public schools of the city will l