New Britain herald., 1929-08-30

tor vehicles and trailers must have approved refiectors securely attach ed to the rear of the vehicle in such a manner that the light cannot be with. The regulations or Section 41-A, Chapter 400, Pubic Acts as amended by Chaper 297, Public Acts, 1929, provide that such refiectors must be attached securely to the rear Of commercial motor vehicles, not more than AS inches and not less than 24 inches from the :, ground, and to the left of the cen ter of the vehicle. The visibility Of the reflector must not be impaired at any time. by an accessory. by the tail gate, either fastened or lowered; by van doors, or by articles included in the load of the vehicle.
 As the result of the new regula- tion, which becomes effective on Sunday, September l, the city will be obliged to equip each of it's 15 trucks now in service in the public works department. The question arose yesterday as to whether, due to the fact that such trucks were only used in the daytime, it would be necessary to incur the expense of attaching refiectors but all doubt in the matter was dispelled when representative of the motor vehicle department ruled that they must be. Each truck will be equipped with three reflectors. each costing s3. which will make the city's expense for this one item s135.
 A close check will be kept by both state and municipal police to see that the new regulations are compiled with.
 Automobiles Collide
 Automobiles operated by Frank E. Williams of South Main street, West Hartford and Arthur A. Will son of 55 Main street Terryville, were considerably damaged as the result of a collision at the corner of North Main and North streets short- ly before o'clock Thursday after noon. Marion Williams, daughter of Frank Williams and a passenger | in his car, was cut over the right eye by flying glass and was treated by Dr. H. c. Spring.
 According to information furnish- ed the police, Williams was driving easterly on North street and was about to make a left turn into North Main street when his car crashed with that of Wilson, who was driving westerly on North street. Both driv- CTS appeared before Prosecuting At- | torney Anthony J. Rich this morn ing and agreed to settle their dam ages civilly. No criminal action was taken.
 To Start New Duties
 Policeman Timothy Lamber. re- gently appointed a member of the regular department, will start his new duties tomorrow evening. Lam- bert has served as a regular on-two previous occasions and for the past several years has been a member of the supernumerary force.
 Marian Kawiccki
 Marian kawiecki, 43, wife of Mar tin kawiecki, died Thursday at her home, A Union street, following a. short illness.
 Mrs. kawiecki was born in Po- land, coming to this country 20 years ago and settling in TerryvilIe. For the past four months she had resided in Bristol. Surviving, be- sides her husband, are two sons. Casimer and Ezebias kawiecki; and one daughter, Miss Fredia Kawiecki. all of this city.
 The funeral will be held Saturday morning at St. Stanislaus church, Rev. George Bartlewski will cele- brate the high mass Of requiem and burial will be in St. Mary's ceme- tery, Terryville
 I. o. o. F. Meeting
 A meeting of stephen Terry lodge. I. o. o. F., will be held at 8 o'clock this evening in Stephen Terry hall.
 Auto Catches Fire
 Squad A was called out at 12:ls a. Tn. today when an automobile owned by J. J. Wilder of Maid n, Mass, which was parked in the rear of the Perl hotel on North Main street, caught fire The cushion on the front seat was burned but there was no other damage. The blaze, which was discovered by Po- liceman John Mclaughlin who turned in the alarm, was extin- guished with chemicals.
 Fascist Field Day
 The Bristol fascist society will hold it's first annual parade and field day on Sunday, September 1. Two hundred members of the local organization will participate in the parade, which will be formed at 1 o'clock and which will form on lower Main street and pass over North Main, Meadow, West, Park. and Muzzy streets 10 Muzzy field. The Veterans of Foreign Wars band will lead the line of march and will also play a concert at Nuzzy field. An entertainment program has also been arranged for the afternoon and refreshments will be served.