New Britain herald., 1929-04-26

The driver was questioned by the Hartford authorities in regard to the men he had in his machine. He denied that he knew the men and said that they had engaged him at the Hartford railroad depot. The driver said that he had no suspicion of the character of his fares. He told the police that he was formerly an emplOye of the Connecticut Con- pany. Lately his name was placed on the spare list so, in oSder to have full weeks work, he bought the self. The police are holding him for further investigation.
 After the three men left Plainville they went to Forestville and entered a store there. The owner Of the establishment became suspicious from the start and asked three of his friends who ..ere standing out side to watch the store while h- went to the rear of the establish ment 10 get the article that the men wanted. Evidently fearing that the owner of the sore was suspicious or the nature of their business, the three men left the store and drove away.
 They did not stop at Bristol but continued on to Terryville. Here they again entered store but, as was the case in Forestville, the own CT of the place became suspicious of the character of the men, thereby t6blishment.
 AcOrding to the police, this trick is an old one and has been tried out in numerous towns and cities. In many cases the men enter the store with coats on their arms, so that they can store away articles in their pockets. It has been tried in local stores before.
 An extensive investigation is being conducted by the local police and police of other cities. The taxi driver will be held until the case is cleared up. He told the police that he had absolutely no suspicious of the char acters of his passengers and had a slight doubt about them only when they told him to continue on through Bristol without stopping.
 Con,n.'ttccs Completed
 The Chamber of Commerce con- mittees for the ensuing year have been completed by President Leon C. Staples. Three new ones have been added to the list. cleanup committee, a publicity committee, and special development commit tee.
 The list oe committees is as fol- lows:
 Public utilities: Henry Trumbuli, chairman; w. B. Vincent, C. II. Newton, Oscar w. Olson, J. T. Me Carthy.
 Sewer and sidewalk; F, l.. Benzon, chairman; F. T. Wheeler. H. $. Washburn. J, l.. Lamb, l.. II. Frost.
 Industries: K E. Hoerle chair man; c. R. sherman. A. J. Waslcy.
 Merchants. C. B. Prior, chairman; l. J. Birnbaum, s. J, Castle.
 Membership: J. E. Usher, chair man; T. P. Prior, II. G. Jones.
 Rooms: J. x. Mckernan
 Cleanup week: Caesar Neri. chairman: James Simpson, Axel Johnson. Morris Berry
 Publicity: R. B. White. chairman. Douglas Macdonald, J. Roy WilEer- son.
 Special development committee: A. A. Macleod. chairman; J. F. Ser gan. l.. l. Brastow, Harry Castle. Federation Notes All members of the evening group Of the Women's Federation of the Congregational church are requested to donate homemade candy or salted nuts which will be sold at the May | luncheon. The proceeds from this sale will be used by the evening group to purchase dolls and other supplies for the annual sale. Dona- tiona from others interested in help ing will be gratefully received. Those wishing 10 donate candy or nuts are asked 10 leave them al thr home of Mrs Harry Fredennick Of 37 Maple street some time Tuesday SO that the committee may pack it before the luncheon
 Rain stops Game
 With Thomaston High leading 1 to 0 in the fourth inning. rain brought a halt to the game and saved Plainville High from tasting defeat at the local high school field yesterday afternoon. The wet con- dition of the ground before the rain made the game slow. Both teams were weak at the bat.
 Peterson was on the firing line for the locals while Krohski served them up for the visitors.
 To Give SdApixl
 Martha Rebekah lodge will give . public social and card party in the l. o. 0. F. hall on Monday evening al D. Tn. Refreshments will be served and prizes awarded the win ners.
 To Report Tomorrow
 All candidates Of A1e Girls Friend ly society are urged to be at the parish house Of the Church Of Our