New Britain herald., 1929-02-28

VI tHe lOuT UI6ttbCI9s
Under the amendment proposed
by Judge Peck, Bristol will be plac-
ed In the class OF cities with q pop.
uiation OF more than $4,000. How
ever. In such cities registrars are
en- ployed on a full time basis and
are paid for their services accord
ingly.
Parties Favor Change
Both the republican and demo-
cratic town committees have sane
toned the proposed amendment. ac-
cording 10 Judge Peck, as have also
Mayor W. Raymond Crumb. menu
bers OF the city council and both the
republican and democratic regis
trars.
Meeting Postponed
Due TO the lack OF necessary
quorum. the monthly meeting of the
city planning commission, scheduled
for I o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
was indefinitely postponed. But two
members appeared at the appointed
hour.
When the estimates we're prepared
this year. the planning commission
requested an appropriation OF $1,000
However, due to the necessity of
pairing the budget to keep the tax
rate at its present figure. this esti-
mate will be stricken out entirely
city officials intimated at q recent
rieeting. Such a step, 1t is pointed
out. would naturally result n dis
continuance of activities of the plan
ming board, at least until next year.
I.enten Dcvotions
Lenten devotions, consisting of the
stations OF the cross and benedic-
ton, will be held at st. Josephs
church at 3:45 o'clock Friday after
noon for The children of the parish.
Similar exercises for adults will be
held at 1880 o'clock in the evening.
Gases Continued
The case OF Rudolph Wojiechow-
ski, charged with reckless driving
on November %, 1925, was again
continued by Prosecuting Attorne.
James 7. Mather this morning until
March 80. Wojciechowski's car
struck Fred Fletcher OF King street.
East Bristol at the corner of Main
and School streets. Since that time
Mr.. Fletcher has been receiving
medical treatment.
The cases Of Michael Ginsburg
and George Kindness, also charged
with reckless driving. were con-
tinuei until March I. Automobiles
operated by the two men were In
yolved In an accident on January IS.
Hits Canopy Support
Nick Stephosc Of ~ Church street.
while driving along School street
last night. struck an iron post sup
porting a canopy at Mack's gag
station. Stephose reported the mat
ter to police headquarters and
agreed TO settle for the damage.
Bristol Couple Awarded Damages
Mrs. Hilma Toscano of II Summer
street was awarded damages Of ST.
900 against Leland c. Hart OF Plain
Vile for injuries sustained by her in
an automobile accident October 5.
1928. by jury In the superior court
at Hartford Wednesday. Her hus-
band. Frank F. Toscano. also won a
verdict OF $3.50 for damages to his
car.
The accident occurred on Broad
street. Forestville shortly before .
o'clock on the afternoon OF October
5. Mrs. Toscano. operating her hus-
bands car. was proceeding easterly
while Harris truck was moving in
the opposite direction. Testimony
presented by the plaintiff indicated
that the truck swerved sharply to the
left directly into the path Of the
rescano car and crashing II head
on. forcing 1t into the bank and
against an electric light pole on the
south side of the highway. The Tos-
cano car was wrecked and Mrs.
Toscano received deep cash across
her forehead and other injuries. The
injured woman was taken to the hos
pital where she remained for a con-
siderable length OF time for treat
ment. Her forehead still bears a long
scar from the cut inflicted by flying
glass from the windshield.
Attorneys James T. Mather and
Howard T. Mather, father and son,
represented Mrs. Toscano. Ralph o.
Wells OF Hartford was counsel for
Mr. Hart.
On Hartford Card
Nick Christy. local boxer. who has
won eight OF his last nine bouts by
knockouts and the other by decision
since entering the professional
ranks, will meet Johnny Andrews Of
New Haven In the semi-f final to the
O'Brien-Alger scrap at Foot Guard
hall. Hartford this evening.
These two boys fought each other
on three occasions as simon pures,
Andrews winning the decision on two
OCCASIONS and Christy being returned
the victor once. The local boy. how
ever. has improved rapidly and the
bout tonight should brstle with &C.
ton. A large delegation Of local
fight fans have secured reservations
for the bouts
To Talk on India
Mrs C. r. yickery Of Hartford
vii be the speaker at a special union
meeting Of the missionary societies
or the Congregational. Methodist and
Baptist churches in the Baptist
church at c:s0 o'clock Friday after
noon. February 2S. Her subject will
be: India of Today"
Mrs. Vickcry has done missionary
work in India for a number Of years
and 10 thoroughly conversant with |
her subject. At the close Of the
meeting tea will be served.
American Legion Auxiliary
A meeting Of the Ladies Auxiliary
of seicheprey Post No. ?, American
Legion. will be held at 8 o'clock this |