New Britain herald., 1929-04-29

the drain could stand and in very few minutes the water had risen to depth of about two feet. Fortu- nately the water fell with the stop ping of the storm and at midnight there was no water under the bridge. This morning it was necessary that the state trucks clean out the deposit of stones and dirt which had been washed from the hills on both sides of the bridge.
 It was reported that cars coming down the hill at moderate rate of speed struck the water and were completely enveloped by a solid sheet of water. Needless to say such cars were towed out of the water by nearby garagemen.
 Many Dog Licenses Due
 With but two days left to secure dog licenses in the town, l5o dog owners have failed to do so. There have been 2G2 licenses issued this year and most of these have been made out in the past few days. After the first of the month there will be a fine of S1 in addition to the regu- lar fee.
 school Vacation
 The schools of the town are closed this week for vacation under the eight week plan that is being follow ed out in the town. Schools will re- open on May 6 for the remainder of the term.
 Trip to Cape Cod
 Mr. and Mrs. George Prentice of Berlin left Saturday on a short visit to Cape Cod. It is expected that they will return on the first of May.
 Repairing House
 The cupola that has been on the top of the house now owned by John Pinches of Berlin is being re- moved. The cupola has been on the house for many years. and 1t will be remembered that at the time the Jones house. located across the street, burned. the cupola caught fire several times but was not dam- aged 10 any extent.
 Arrested in MerideR
 Alexander Simcik. IS. of kensing- ton was arrested in Meriden yesterday after the car which he was driving struck a little girl who was playing in front of her home on Veteran street.
 s.mcik did not stop following the accident. police say. but was over taken hv passing motorist and turned over to the police at the scene of the accident. He is be<ng held on s20O bonds, until he can be arraigned in cout
 The girl was not seriously injured as a result Of the accident.
 Simcik claimed that he had no knowledge of the fact that his car had struck the girl and that he had no reason to stop.
 East Berlin Items
 The principal social event Of the day will be the Sacred Hear church whist to be held this eve. ming at the church social rooms. MT and Mrs. Robert Ryan of Merider will be host for the occasion. Boil bridge and regular whist will bt played. Refreshments will be servel
 Mrs. Clinton Taylor and daugh ters are spending the week wit; relatives in Granby. Mass. The Hubbard school is closed fol
  period for the vacation. this occur ring once in every eight weeks. Ses sions will be resumed next Monda morning at 3 o'clock daylight time Mir and Mrs. William Brown arr entertaining relatives from Nev York city for the week. A large congregation was presen at the morning service at the Meth l odist church yesterday morning t' hear Rev. l.. F. Adkins preach hi first sermon as pastor of the church MT. and Mrs Adkins have move , into the parsonage and will be 2 home to their many friends iron l now on.
 The turkey supper 10 be served l the Community banquet hall jol Thursday evening at I o'clock is no a closed affair but Is open to an one wishing to attend either iron East Berlin or any other locality The supper is being staged by tn Ladies Aid society Of the Method | ist church. An entertainment pro gram will be held in the main audi