New Britain herald., 1928-05-21
Schubert Catches Runaway

Oalsy thompson of Bristol, . runaway from the Florence Critten- den home in New Haven, was ap- prehended here yesterday morning by Constable Schubert and returned to the corrective institution. Schu. bert was notified by the New Haven authorities at 3:oo o'clock Saturday night, as 1t was believed that she would make for the home of . friend here.
 The constable warned the friend of trouble if the girl was found at his home. and when she appeared there about 1o:So o'clock yesterday morning this friend notified Schu- bert, who called New Haven and had her returned. She had waited In that city overnight and then "bummed" her way here yesterday 1 morning.
 Dies In Derby Mrs. Fanny Farrar, widow of Frederick Farrar died Saturday morning at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. F. 0. Lawrence of Derby. Mrs Farrar resided in Plainville for many years but for the last few years had made her home with her 1 daughter. She is survived by her | daughter: one son, George S. Far rar Of Plainville: and grandson, Capt. Leslie F. Lawrence of Ft Riley. Kans.
 Funeral services were held at e:s0 o'clock this afternoon at the chapel in the cemetery.
 Autos Collide Blinding headlights on a third car were responsible for a collision road at a:4o o'clock Saturday night between automobiles driven by Will liam Peters of Forestville and Will liam McGrath of Danbury. Mc- Grath was coming westward. while Peters was travelling in the opposite direction. AS the cars approached each other. the third machine came around the corner east of the Crooked street intersection and its headlights blinded Peters who veered to the left. His hub cap struck the wheel Of McGrath's car. throwing 1t out of control and send ing the Danbury mans auto plung- ing into the bank by the roadside. Damage was slight and McGrath was not injured. The driver of the third car, whom both Peters and McGrath held responsible. did not stop. Peters agreed to pay for re- pairs to McGraths machine. Auxiliary Birthday The American Legion auxiliary will celebrate its eighth birthday an- niversary with a party in Legion hall at o'clock tomorrow night. All past presidents and members have | been invited 10 attend and it Is hoped that as many as possible will be present. Members of Brock Barnes post have also been invited Miss Marjorie Fisher will be in charge of the entertainment. Re treatments will be served. Chimney Fire The fire department responded to an alarm at 2:20 o'clock Saturday ! night when a chimney fire was dis w. Freeman at 67 Whiting street There was no damage.
 Simpson May Present Cup The Industrial baseball league to- day requested First Selectman James Simpson to present the 1927 champ ionship trophy to the Peck Spring Co. team just before the 1928 season of the Industrial baseball league opens tomorrow evening. Mir. Simp- son, who is an ardent baseball enthu- siast, said that he had intended to be present as spectator. and it was believed he would accept the in- vitation.
 l The game tomorrow evening will be played at the High school field and is scheduled to start at s:30 o'clock. The champions, the Peck Steel representatives
 Grange to Andoyer Plainville Grange will confer the third and fourth degrees in Andover tonight The local members will leave Grange hall by bus at 7:l5 o'clock. Tomorrow night Plainville Changers will provide the entire pro- gram at the meeting of Newington Grange.
 Notes
 Jack Cassidy has returned to his home on Park street from St. Francis hospital. Hartford. where he recently underwent an operation for appendicitis.
 The We-Uns club will hold bridge party this evening at the home of Mrs. John Robbins. 1s Pennington avenue.
 The Ladies Guild of the Church of Our Saviour will hold a delicates- sen food sale in the parish house at 2:3O o'clock Thursday afternoon.
 The W. C. T. U. will meet at c:3o o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the Advent Christian church. The pub lie is invited.
 A public supper under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society and Mems Bible class of the Baptist church will