New Britain herald., 1929-05-22

lin town court last night, where he following a summons for an automobile accident on May l. He was represented by Attorney Thomas F. McDonoueh of New Brit ain.
 It was alleged that Zaleskis car struck truck driven and owned by John Nalewajak Of Berlin and did not stop. u was brought out that no had been made for 12 days after the accident and as there was some conflict in the stories told by the owner of the truck and his son, who was with him at the time of the accident. Zeleski was dis charged by Judge G. G. Griswold.
 Andrew Wigh of Wallingford was found guilty of reckless driving and was fined $25 and costs. S15 being remitted. He took an appeal to su- perior court. He was freed on bonds Of $50. He was arrested by the state police Sunday afternoon. He was al- leged to have driven over Bruce's Hill on the wrong side of the road at a time when there was heavy traffic on the highway.
 Gransc Meeting
 A class of four was initiated into Berlin Grange last night. the work being done by New Britain degree team. The candidates were Mr and Mrs. Arthur Crandall, Leslie Cotes and Miss Mary Burgess. There was large crowd at the hall and supper was served. following the work of installation.
 The charter was draped in mem- ory of the late Albert Elmgren. a member of Berlin Grange at the time of his death a few weeks ago.
 Legion Gathering
 The monthly county meeting of the American Legion will be held at Berlin Grange hall on Sunday afternoon. County Commander Earl Panxer will perside. The auxiliary will meet in the basement of the hall at the same time. following which will be a social hour for both groups. It is expected that there will be large gathering. and an exten- sive program has been planned. Refreshments will be served.
 Condition Improved
 The condition of Phillip Mildrum of East Berlin, who was injured in . motorcycle-automobile accident Tuesday in Berlin is reported as be- ing improved. He is badly cut about the face and body but is resting comfortably. He will be confined to his home for a few days.
 John Oscar Johnson John Oscar Johnson. 76. died at the Starr home on Howard street, New Britain. yesterday afternoon, following a long illness. MT. John son came to this country in 1871 from Sweden. where he was born. He lived in New Britain for short while and later moved to Berlin where he had made his home for the past B years. He was known here and had been actively connect cd with the 1alavation Army for the last few years.
 He leaves three sons, C. Fred Johnson of Kensington. R. A. John- son of Cumberland. Md. and John E. Johnson of Balboa. Canal Zone; . daughter. Miss Edith s. Johnson of South Norwalk, and brother, N. A. Johnson of Plainville.
 
 Thursday afternoon at o'clock at the Salvation Army hall in New Britain. Burial will be in the For estville cemetery.
 East Berlin ltems In the report of the Library asso- citation meeting given last evening the following names were omitted: Assistant librarian, Mrs George Dal- bey; second assisthnt librarian. Miss Helen Bowers: trustees. A. A. North E. w. Mildrum and Oscar Benson; book committee. Mrs. H. W. Dowd M1 l.. M. Root and Mrs. l.. F Turner. At the annual meeting il was voted to apply for state aid for town libraries which would re- suit in additional money and books for the association.
 The total number of books nov available in the library Is 2.o72 divided into live groups: the pH- reference. The work cf catalokins reference. The work of ctataIokine aa4 reasrange0eat Nas eeaDleled