New Britain herald., 1929-04-17

that had washed down and men were cleaning this out. It was neces- sary that the manhole be cleaned to take care of any water that might settle in this low spot.
 There Is no drainage for water as the brook in the rear of the bridge overflows and the water from the brook flows to the underpass which is at a lower level than the brook. In normal conditions the brook will take care of the water under the bridge.
 were surronded by water this morn ing and some of them looked as if they were afloat. The water at this place will drain into the ponds in a few hours and will in no way cover the road. as the ponds are low at the present time.
 Court Session
 Several cases were heard before Judge c. Griswold in the Berlin town court last night as a result of the continued drive by state and To- cal police against violators of the motor vehicle laws.
 George Rice of New Haven and George Abbot of Waterbury were discharged on payment of costs on charges of overlooking trucks. They were apprehended by state police at the scales in the southern part of Berlin.
 Harry Layton of New Jersey was fined $l5 and costs on & charge of driving without Connecticut license in his possession. He is the driver Of car that delivers from four to six new cars by means of a long trailer. He has never had a Con- necticut license and was apprehend- ed by the state polce.
 George Wallin was discharged on payment of costs. He was arrested by Constable William Cole sof East Berlin on a charge of driving with out proper lights.
 The case of the two boys who were arrested Monday Jn a charge ol LII W db Soltllucu dS IL was discovered that the ages given the arresting officer were not coz rect. The boys are younger than they claimed to be when arrested. The matter will be investigated fur ther by the Berlin police.
 Ladies' Aid Meeting
 A meeting of the Ladies' Aid so- ciety of the kensington Congrega- tional church was held this after noon at the home of Mrs. Charles Stullman of Kensington. There was a large attendance at the meeting. A social hour followed the meeting. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
 Returns From Hospital
 Marsden Gold of Berlin returned from the Hartford hospital today following a long stay in that insti- tuition. He is reported to be in good condition.
 Church Supper
 The church supper at the Berlin Congregational church will begin at s o'clock Friday night of this week instead of 6:30 as previously stated. There will be a social hour after the supper, during which there will be moving pictures and music fur nished by the entertainment commit tee. All members of the community are invited to attend. The supper will be served in the cafeteria style and it is expected that there will be a good crowd at the church.
 Rummage Sale
 The auxiliary of Bolton Kasica post will hold rummage sale at Legion hall in Kensington on Satur- day. All women wishing to donate for the sale are asked to see Mrs. l.. c. Hall, Mrs. NJ. A. Goodrich. or Mrs. Frank Pierpont as soon as pos. sible.
 Boy Scout Rehearsal
 The Berlin Boy Scout troop will meet tomorrow night at the town hall for a rehearsal of the minstrel show that will be given at Grange hall in the near future. All members are asked to be at the hall tomorrow night for the rehearsal.
 East Berlin Items
 The regular weekly meeting Of the Community club will be held this evening at 8 o'clock in Community hall. Announcement regarding the minstrel show to be staged next Wednesday evening will be made at this time. The Sons of St. George