New Britain herald., 1928-09-05
PMinuiM News
COURT IS SEVERE AFTER BOOZE HAUL
HdSko ind Wife Fined 500
 for Liquor: Violations
HI1.RUN DRIVER FINED

Schubert Apprehends AlotoFist ia Av0n-New School Term Under
 way-Grange Opens Season-Ex.
 cursion Trains to Stop Here.
 The hand of the law fell weightily upon Samuel Melesko and his wife. Annie Melesko. last evening when Justice William Cunningham impos- ed heavy fines upon them as the result of a stock of liquor found in their Kent street home Sunday night by a trio of local consta bles. Charged with reputation and with keeping liquor with intent to sell, each of the Meleskos was fined $50 and costs upon each count. It was the first offense of the Kent street couple.
 Grand Juror Charles F. Conlon had . battery of witnesses to dis charge against the prisoners. Con- stables c. H Saunderes, E w. Fur rey, and l.. w. Farrar testified that they had raided the place Sunday evening and found about three and a half gallons of alcohol in two containers in bedroom trunk. The Meleskos they said, and allowed them to search the rest of the house without protesting. but they tried to keep them out of this par ticular room. saying that it was . boarder's. Constable Saunders also said that he had complaints regard ing the place for almost a year and that he had watched it for several days, seeing many men come out under the influence of liquor.
 Anthony Mirante also testified for he state. saying that his tenants ir the neighborhood were moving out because of the Meleskos' business He had watched the place himself he testified. and had complained te the authorities after seeing enough to warrant belief liquor was being sold.
 The Meleskos pleaded not guilt, and denied selling any liquor. The alcohol, Mir. Melesko said. had beer purchased because he expected visi tors from the ''old country" Botf defendants were allowed to cross examine the witnesses for the stat, but could not shake their testimony Justice Cunningham found botf defendants guilty and imposed sen tence. They appealed and were re leased under $500 bonds. whicl were furnished by MT. Schultz o Mountain View.
 Hit and Run Driver Fined
 John Massoletti of Avon learned last night that motoris should stol immediately after being involved Ii an accident. Masoletti had no done so when his car hit that o Oscar Johnson in New Britain ol Cooke street Sunday night, and Jus tice Cunningham fined him $50 ant costs of $5O.46 last night for viola ton of responsibility. He re mitted $25.
 Johnson's car had developed en zine trouble. and the New Britail man had just repaired the difficult. and was pulling out into the high way again when Massoletti hit him The Avon man continued on hi way. but Johnson chased him and a Barnesdale was able to catch ul enough to read Massoletti's registra ton number. He then informe' Constable George Schubert. wh went to Avon yesterday and arreste' Massoletti.
 Grand Juror Conlon prosecuted.
 Schools Open
 The public schools opened thi morning for the 1s2S-192s term. N attendance figures were available to day, but an increase over last year registration is expected.
 Grange Begins Season
 Plainville Grange opened its sea son last night with a regular meetin in its hall on Pierce street. Re ports of the New England lecturer, conference at Burlington. Vt, wer given by four of Plainville's si delegates. Those who reported wer Mir. and Mrs. Charles H. Curtis. Mri Charles Weldon. and Mrs. Ernes Phelps, Mrs. Harriet Barnes an Erwin Norway were the other dele gates from this town. Mrs. Curti attended in her capacity as state lee turer for Connecticut. Other mem bers present reported on their vaca tion experiences.
 On Friday night southingto Grange will hold Neighbors' Nigh to which Plainville Grange has bee invited. The local Patrons of Illus bandry have also been invited to at tend q Neighbors' Night at Avon O September 13, and they will hold on of their own at their next meeting O the 18th. Plans are we'll under wa for the fair which will be held dur ing the latter part of October.
 To Open Cafeteria
 The cafeteria in the High schoc building will probably open neA Monday noon, Vice-Principal Doug