New Britain herald., 1929-05-08

no one Wh0 neafQ the lHtTuuclS make the break or heard the car which must have been necessary to carry away the merchandise.
 Constable Frank Brown is work ing on the robbery of Haggertys lunch cart in Kensington, which oc- cured Saturday night. Al yet there have been no arrests in connection with this, either.
 Reception at Keilsineton
 A reception will be held at the kensington Methodist church to- night for Rev. and Mrs. A. L. Dodd. The gathering will be at o'clock. Following a short program there will be . social. Light refreshments will be served during the evening. All members of the church are asked to be at the reception in honor of the minister and his family.
 School Board Meeting
 The Berlin school board will meet tonight for the purpose of dis cussing further plans for the pro- posed new school building here. It is not known what plans have been made to date, but the school board has not arrived at any definite plans as yet.
 Progressive Luncheon
 A large attendance enjoyed the progressive luncheon given today>by the Women's Aid of the Berlin Con- gresational church. The luncheon started at the home of Mrs. s. A. Fiske at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon.
 Minstrel Postponed
 The minstrel show that was to be held this week at the Berlin Grange hall will be postponed until next Friday. due to the death yes- terday of William Bittner. Btttner was . member Of the troupe in the play and a prominent member of the Berlin troop of Boy Scouts. Fel- low members of the troop will be the pail bearers at the funeral to- morrow.
 Sadly Bound Over
 George Sady of New Britain was bound over to the superior court :st a special session of the Berlin town court Monday night. He was arrest ed by Constable Frank Brown Sum- day on 8 statutory charge. Bonds were set at s75O, which were fur nished.
 Last Berlin Items
 The seventh and eighth, grades of the Hubbard school enjoyed a sight seeing trip to Hartford yesterday in company with the pupils of the jun for high school pupils of kensing- ton. the trip being made possible through the kindness of R. 0. Clark. The trip was Of an educational na- ture, visit being paid to the state library. the Athenaeum. the house of representatives, the senate. the Capitol building and dome. Brainard aviation field. and other notable places. Following the trip all of :he pupils were the guests of Mir. Clark at a dinner at the Hotel Bond.
 The Community club will meet this evening at 8 o'clock at Com munity halls welcome reception to be held in honor of Rev. l.. E. Ad- kins pastor Of the Methodist church and Mrs. Adkins. The reception is open to the entire community.
 Many from here went to the fire in Beckley last evening. the Schulz homestead being destroyed. The flames leaped high into the air and could be seen for miles around. Local tennis enthusiasts are out again in force and it is expected that the usual summer tournamenti will be started in the near future. Mrs. Royal Holmes is visiting relatives in Bristol.
 Leland Rich has accepted a posi-. ton in Pennington and has already commenced his new duties. The directors of the East Berlin Coal ( Wood company will meet this evening at o'clock at the 1, home Of John P. Lewis. The library will be open Friday afternoon and evening for the ex. change of books.