New Britain herald., 1929-12-13

A cast of local talent did we'll and received hearty applause from the audience. Those who took part in the production included Lawrence l Jarrett. Harold French, Jack Gwil- linn, Edward Quinlan. Eleanor Mil l len, Edna Crafin, Beatrice Chapin. Arthur Bcrgstrom and Walter i Clarke.
 Thief Takes Meat A break was made in a small store owned by Michael Porat at l Lexington and Lewis streets. in the Maplewood tract some time last night, according to q report made at police headquarters this morning. A large piece of meat was all that was stolen and it is thought that some needy person made the break because of want of food. The | police investigated this morning but could find no clue to the robbery. Municipal Christmas Tree The Chamber of Commerce is completing plans to have a munich pal Christmas tree erected in this city. IL is thought that the tree will be placed at the west end of the boulevard, where it has rcposed in past years. Lights of all colors will adOrn the tree, which will greet motorists as they enter the business center Of Bristol.
 Fall on Sidewalk The police received a report last night that Mrs. Jennie Molcnski of fl Nilloughby street had fallen on the sidewalk in front of SIS Main . street and had sustained d broken arm. The fall occurred Wednesday afternoon at l o'clock. She is being | treated at her home for the injury. The hospital received a report that Benjamin Sarclough Of Forest street had sustained a severe cut when he fell to the ice at 2 o'clock last night.
 FclIowcraft Club Meeting A meeting of the Fellowcraft club will bo held tonight at the Masonic Temple at 7:%0 o'clock. All mem bers Of the organization and other Masons are invited to attend.
 A speaker will be present from Merlden. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
 tommotinn Over Fire
 The firemcn of Squad A and Co. No. D were called 10 53 Stearns street at 9:40 o'clock last night 10 cXtlnSuish chimney blaze and at 9;42 o'clock, two minutes later, an- other call was recorded at the Gen. tral house for a cellar fire at 56 Kelly street. The firemen hustled along. squelched the chimney fire without damage. and rushed post haste to the scene of the cellar fire on Kelly street.
 The fire was discovered by Mrs. Harold Jackson, the first floor ten ant, who reused the rest of the ten ants. after she had noticed smoke pouring out Of cellar window. The house is the property of Andrew Boyko.
 Two streams Of hose were laid and the flames were blankcted. minimizing the damage. The loss. it Is estimated by the fire department. was about S1,Oo0.
 The firemen were given a stub born fight for more than half an hour, and appeared at one time as though the fight would become stiffer when the flames commenced to eat their way up through the first floor partitions.
 Another Chimney Blaze
 The firemen of Squad X were called 10 Harrison and Mine streets this morning at S:25 o'clock to cx- tinGuish a chimney fire. Alter about b minutes of fighting the blaze was extinguished. Chemicals were used and no damage was reported.
 False Alarm
 Inc flremen were called to Will Hams and Pardee streets at e:1OI o'clock this morning for nothing whatsoever. It was a false alarm.
 Bristol High Plays Tonight
 The Bristol high school basketball team will engage the West Hartford high school quintet at the high school gym tonight at S:3O o'clock.
 The two second string squads will scrap in the preliminary attraction.
 Christmas Vacation
 The public schools will close for the annual Christmas vacation on Friday afternoon, December 20, and will reopen on Monday morning, December 30. The schools will again close on Wednesday, January l, for the day only.
 Several Bound For Italy
 Six local residents set sail from New York city yesterday for italy, where they will sojourn during the cold months. The bookings were made by the following through the City Deposit and Discount Co.,: John Dirommasso, Frank Delario. Joseph Tropea, Vito Nentrella, Leonard Palmisano. and Domcnick Com pasino.
 Ice On Sidewalks
 X light rain fell this morning inn mediately after q light fall of snow. The thermometers dropped close 10 zero and sheet of ice formed over the streets and caused many minor accidents. The combination of slip pery sidewalks and Friday the 18th sent Chills down the spine Of local residents. A warning has been is- sued by the police department to the local residents to keep sidewalks clear of ice and snow.
 Meetings
 Fidelity lodge, No. 17?, Dauehtcrs of St. George. will hold it's regular meeting at Red Mems hall tonight at 7:$0 o'clock. and an installation of officers for th3 ensuing year will take place.