New Britain herald., 1928-12-19

son saw the rlalnville regulars re- placed by subs, while the losers were allowed 10 shoot without much oppo- sition and finally made some baskets from the field. Caulli,ld. Miller. and Nelson featured for Painville. Goet- ersloh and Referee Cassidy did not show affection for each other. and the official called three technical fouls on the local guard for talking ack. Tho summary will be found in the Berlin column.
 Tonight Plainville will play the Bristol Congregational church team at the parish house at the Bristol church. Wilkinson and Cauliield will probably be out of the lineup. but Hlainville hopes to swamp the tail enders and continue at the top Of the County "Y" league
 Truck Driver Fined
 Two truck drivers arrested Friday on the New Britain road by state Policeman neranthalor were fined S2U and costs apiece for overload ing when they appeared in court before Justice F. r. Prior last night. Harry Jenkins of New Haven. cm- ploycd by the Ford Brothers Co. of the same city, had not known of the overload. Walter Makuck of Cromwell. employed by Rossi Bros of that place, was driving with u load which was $500 pounds excess sivc, Officer pcrant haler said. Makuck pleaded that the rain had which made up his load. Grand Juror William ]. Foran recommend cd fines of S25. but Justice Prior reduced this somewhat because both men were first offenders.
 Martha Rcbckah Officers
 Mrs. Gertrude Gilbert is the new noble grand of Martha Rebeka h lodge, having been elected at this weeks neotnc. The other incom- ing o. nyi gre as follows: Vice grand, Mrs Bernicc Kalish: record ing secretary, Mrs. Anna B. Vance; financial secretary, Mrs. Minnie pcasc; treasurer. Miss Florence Thompson.
 The meeting drew the largest at tendance of any for some time, and a fine entertainment followed the business session The new officers will be installed on January ', when the appointive officers will be announced.
 Boy Leaves Hospital Leroy Futile. three -year-old son of MT. and Mrs. Dwight II. Futile, who was terribly burned at his home on Bradley mountain on NO vember IS, has been discharged from the New Britain General hos pital and. with his mother, is staying at the home of MT. and Mrs. Sidney Case of Westwood Park. This allows him to be within reach of the serv- ices of the visiting nurse, who dress es his hand each day. Leroy was in a critical condition for two weeks and his recovery seemed doubtful. but he has been improving and now is able to sit up for a short period each day.
 Public Whist
 Pythian Temple wil hold a public whist in ]. o. o. r. hall tonight. Prizes will be awarded to the win- ners and refrcsments will be served.
 0. $. E. to Elect
 Trumbull Star lodge. o. s. E., will meet Thursday evening in American Legion hall. Election of officers for the coming year will take place.
 A 1903 Improvement
 It was just 25 years ago that elec- tric lights were first placed on Neal court by C. F. Mccall. At that time these bulbs were considered great modern improvement and forward step in the towns progress, as the court was much used as road be- tween the railroad station and troll Icy line.
 Births
 A son was born last night to Mir. and Mrs. Enrico Caruso of Hillside avenue.
 A son has been born 10 Mir. and Mrs. Lynn IIaInm Of Hart's corner.
 A daughter was porn yesterday 10 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Santos Of South Washington street.
 NataOsiaR Case Ended The long drawn out case of Charles Mataosian of New Britain who was charged with criminal negligence in connection with the Burkhardt death on the Southlngton road two months ago has been disposed of. He was originally freed by Coroner J. Claude Gilbert. but the case was taken mp again through, the states attorneys office and in court here Justice M. Q. Ryder bound the New Britain man over to the superior court. Now the case has been end