New Britain herald., 1929-04-15

noticed by the officer in Kensington with eight people in d small sedan. He was traveling at q fast rate of speed, according to ,ae officer. and when stopped, had ho drivers li- cense in his possession. There Is d possibility that the charge may oe changed to one more serious befo' Q court but that mater is in ;he hands of the arrostllg officer.
 Man Taken tn Hospital
 Following an attempt to cut out O. line on the Berlt;l pike yesterday morning, a car driven by John H. Mclean of Bridgeport was badly smashed and another operated Dv Mrs. Jeanette Drake of Hartford was also severely dana ged. Accord ing to Constable Frank Brown, wno investigated the accident, Mclean attempted to pass two cars in front of his and in doing so he hit the machine coming in the opposite d. rection. Mclean and his companion, Miss Margaret Madison, also of Bridgeport. were taken to the Meri- den hospital, where they were treat ed for their injuries. This morning it was stated at the hospital that Me Lean was resting quietly, although he was severely cut and bruised. Miss MattIon is regarded as in good condition and will be dismissed from there soon.
 Constable Frank Brown stated that Mclean will be arrested, af'.r his release from the hotpital, on a charge of reckless driv'ng.
 Cafeteria Supper
 The Women's Aid society of the Berlin Congregational church will serve a cafeteria supper at the church on Friday evening. The plans for the supper are in charge of Mrs Oscar Benson. There will be a social hour after the supper and moving pictures will Ee shown. The supper will begin at 6:$o o'clock.
 Funeral of James C. Hart
 Funeral services were held this morning at St. Paul's church. Ken sington, for James C. Hart who died last Friday. There was large crowd at the church and there were many beautiful floral offerings. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. New Britain. Rev. J. J. Brennan officiat- ed at the services.
 Return From Florida
 Mrs. Alice Houston and her daughter, Miss Alice Houston, Of Berlin have returned here after spending the winter in the south.
 Dog Licenses Few
 With half of the month past there are a great number of people who have failed to procure their dog H. censes for the year from the town clerk. Fifty such licenses have been issued thus far and there are about 400 more to be issued before the first of next month. All persons are asked to get their tags before the last day if possible so as to avoid a rush at that time.
 Fishing season Opens
 With the fishing season open to- day there will be number of men out to try their luck as shown by the records at the Berlin town clerk ; office. So far there have been DO fishing and 60 combination fishing and hunting licenses issued by A. A. Woodruff, town clerk. Ths is about the same number that was issued last year. and it is anticipated that there will be more before the sea son is closed. Reports are heard that there are great number Of trout in the local streams and that there should be good luck with the rod this year. Local game and fish ing clubs and the state department stocked several ponds and streams in the town last year, and at the present time there are large num- Der of fish at the legal size.
 Grange Meeting
 The Berlin Grange will meet to- morrow night at the Grange hall in Berlin. A lecturer will be elected to fill the vacancy left by the resigna- ton of Mrs George Gridley.
 School Board Vacancies FYIIed
 Mrs Henry Hooker and George Sullivan both of kensington. were elected to the town school board at it's last meeting to fill the vacancies of two members who resigned fol- lowing the town meeting at which the school proposition for the town was voted down. No action was talk