New Britain herald., 1929-02-04
Bri.tol Mews
THIRTY DAYS IN
 JAIL FOR NICHOLS
Caught Tlnperine With Auto.
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 mobile Saturday Nieht CLAIMED HE WAS CONFUSED Arrested For NOn- -Support-Eiks to Nave Old-Timers' Nieh:-HartforJI Police Captain to Speak .N K. ol c. Breakfast.
 Thirty days in the Hartford county pail IS the penalty Albert Nichols Of East Road will have .o ray for tampering with an automo- bile without the permission of the owner. When presented before Judge William J. Malone in police court this morning. he pleaded not guilty to that charge and an addi- tionai count of vagrancy.
 Nichols was arrested by Super numerary Officer William Meady shortly after 10 o'clock Saturday night after he was found leaving q roadster owned by C. F. Hagenow ol l.S High street, which had been parked on Center street near the new state armory. Mr. H&gcnow test'- fled that upon leaving the automo- bile show, he noticed the lights on lis car burning. Upon investigation he discovered Nichols ;ust alightins and when the latter could not eX- plain his actions to h.s satisfaction he summoned the policeman. Nichols informed the court that ht did not know W hat he was doing al the time because Of the fact that te 1 was intoxicated. He recalled hay. ing zone to the show in company with . New R'itaIn man and two girls. Wren his intoxicated condl, l ton lccame too noticeable, he Wa told by his friend to g out and si in the latter's cSr til later and hi would then be taken hoE,e. The fac :h;t his friends car was the sam, make and type as Hayenows. re- suited in his confusion. Mich J: pointed out.
 Chioi Ernest IT. Bclden. who wa called to the sta>d py Assist n Prosecuting Attorney Robert J Stack. Informed :he court that onl! a few days ago he had had a com pIaint from Mrs. Nichols, mother O. the accused. because Of Albert's re fusal to work. At that time a war rant was issued by the prosecuting attorney charging the sor with va EranCy. The following morning however. Mrs. Nichols left before hel sons case came up and the chars' agairst the youth was nolled.
 Arre~tel For NUu-Sippoft
 Daniel White. charged with non support of his wife aud two mino children. was sentenced to 90 day in jail by Judge William J. Malon' in police court this morning or. ii lieu thereof. to furnish bond Q SS0a 10 guarantee the payment Q $ a week to hlS wife for a perio' Of one year. White was unable t' furnish the required bond and wa taken to jail today.
 Acting on | tip that White was {. meet his wife clandestinely at th' corner Of North street and Burlins ton avenue Saturday evening, Ser geapt Henry Jeglinski and Police man Bachman parked their automo bile near the home of Mrs. White . t0S Burlington avenue. When sh' left the house they followed her |, the corner Of North street and ar rested the husband shortly after h. had greeted his wife,
 I Charity Commissioner William F Smithwick testified in court thi morning that White left his home ol december 1 with the statement tha i he was going to seek employment He failed to return. however. unti last Saturday and since that time thu care of his family has rested witi the city. Mir. Smthwick also point ed out that White had deserted tn, family once before in 1928 and hat ! been missing for a considerable pc riod. during which time Mrs. Whit and the two childrcn were cared fol by the city. ''.-''
 White pleaded guilty to the charg' this morning and offered no ex planation for his action.
 Old Timers Night
 Old Timers and Past Exalted Rulers Night will be observed b! Bristol Lodge of Elks on Thursda. evening. February 2. An old-fash toned clambakc will feature the eve ning's activities. Fire Chief John H Hayes and Deputy Chief W. H. " Burn of this city, Chief Robert Hen derson of Thomaston and forme Chief Andrew W. Grannis of Terry vile comprise the committee il charge of arrangements.
 Board Of Education Meeting
 The February meeting Of thu board of education will be held at o'clock Wednesday evening in th, office of Superintendent of School Karl A. Reiche. Fnal considerable, will be given at that time to the es inmates for the school year and othe routine matters will be disposed Of
 J'ODhp Calhar tO Speak
 Captain Edward I.angrish of th' Hartford police department will b. the speaker at a communion break fast 10 be served Sunday morning