New Britain herald., 1930-02-12
collision in plain,ine last August

I COLLISION III IIdlnNlllC last AuguSt 1.
 In a decision filed yesterday by Judge Newell Jennings of superior court. LawIor, who was on the right. is found negligent and damages of S'"" awarded 10 Peterson.
 The accident occurred at East Main and Pine streets. Peterson mad stopped on East Main street to allo" two other cars to pass before proceeding into Pine street and saw t'a"lor's car approa ching on his rlsht. He went ahead thinking he had plenty of time but the cars col Iidcd when Laplor tried to pass in front of Peterson.
 Judge Newell Jennings finds that mad Law Tor Contirued on his course and passed to the plaintiffs right the accident would not have oc- cured. Alvin W. Hyde appeared for Peterson ami John C. Blackall for lawior.
 Large Legion Attendance
 large attendance was present at the joint meeting of Brock Barnes post, Acrican Lrsion. and its auxil- lary held last evening in Legion hall on Whiting street. Lunch was provided by the women Of the aux- Hilary, A very pleasant social eve ming was passed
 For q long umr every joint meet ing was featured br tmc jrracncc Of many moro auxiliary members than LcGionnaircS. Last evening the tables were tUrr"l. there being about twice as many mon present as women This gave the Lerionnaircs great satisfaction. as they had final ly scored Il victory over the aux Hilary.
 special Pc t Onirc Hours
 Postmaster James |. Usher an- nounccd today that special hour., will be observed in the local office in February -. Washington's birth day. The registry and stamp will doNs will be open from 10 v, o'clock No money orders will l" issued and there will bn no rural delivery. Thcrc will be city delivery ill the morning only. All mails W.II be dispatched as usual.
 Although WashIngton's birthday falls on Saturday. q busy day in mer- c@ntile and industrial csta blishmcn. s special hours will be observed ,-.. all the post offices in the state.
 Federation Notes
 The Woman's Federation of thc Congregational church will hold . sewing meeting in the parish hou~ tomorrow afternoon from 10 | o'clock.
 The evening group will meet to- IT orrow evening at 7:3o o'clock ". the homo of Mrs. Ernest Phelps ci Milford street.
 The federation will give a supp r and entertainment on Thursday cy4. ming, February 70.
 schools to Close
 The schools of the town will clo-c on Thursday February 20, for t;. mld-Wlntcr vacation of ten days. Duc to the fact that Washington z birthday falls on Saturday, tn2 schools are closing on Thursday iu- stead Of Friday.
 Two Minstrel Shows
 A minstrel show and dance val be held in the Grange hall on picr.c street this cv,niuS at s o'clock uy; tor scout Troop |, ot Bcrlm, for tu. benefit Of Troop 4 Of plamyillc
 Plans arc being made by tno Church Of Our Lady of Mercy tor a minstrel show 10 be held at tt@ PIanyillc High school on March l% The show will he directed by A. l. Banks. Echcaryals were started la .t evening. Tickets art now on sale. Plainyillc Briefs
 well child conference will b held on Friday afternoon from ,o ocock in the public health nurse : rooms.
 Lulu E, Cooke has quit -claimal interest in six lots locateG in Moua- tain Picw 10 Harry $. Cooke. a. cordlnG to d need filed aL the O. flee Of the town clerk.
 Large audiences ore listcnlu, every evening to the services being conducted at the Advent Christidl chS oh by Rev. J. W. Denton. Del . S"tlons have been present from Bru- tol and New Britain. The theme tonight will be Has Religion Coas- cd to Thrill""
 only few taxpayers appear: ! before the board of relief yesterday to seek relief from the asscssmcn;3 paced on their property by the beard of assessors
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