New Britain herald., 1930-01-29

poslte their homo, they were about 10 cross the street when the truck driven by Sherman Swcrvcd and struck Mrs. M&lona. injuriug her severely, She was taken 10 the New Britain hoSpitaI,U where il was found that one of her ribs had been broken and had pierced her lungs. She was placed on the critical list.
 Constable Brown investigated thr accident and upon examining Shcr- mans truck found that the brakes were defective. 50 placed him under Upon learning of the critical condition Of Mrs Malona, Sherman was placed under $lG00 bond for appearance in the town court. Last night the former charge of reckless driving w"s dismissed and only that Of driving with improper brakes was pressed.
 NDCcd,,cr Fiucd
 Henry \ Wilkinson of 157 Church street. New Haven. Wus fined &I0 and cost last night when il ~as brought out in court that h. had ravclod through Berlin at q rate of 60 miles an hour. He had been ar rested by q state policeman and hHlcd into court after tho latter had ! followed him through Berlin and ! into Newington at q rate sometimes l, 'Ncccding 60 miles an hour, the of . icor testified. The pavement Was in ! poor condition, according 10 the tcS- ! tinonN. with snow and ice covering 1 It in many spots.
 Tabs Hold smoker
 More than 3e men a,txn1ed the ! smoker and discussion group last ] night in Tabs hall. kensington. | Plans were discussed for another 1 organization to be formed, consist l ng Of men of St. Paul's parish Ii { is estimated by leaders in the or that at least l5O men will i ioin the new society. Application i blanks have been sent out and the . returns will reveal 10 the leaders ' what the extent of the future or . sanitation will be.
 Funeral of r. l.. Bell
 Funeral services for Frederick l.. . Bell were held yesterday afternoon { from the funeral parlors Of E. C. . Porter sons in New Britain. Rev. $. ! A. Fisl,c Of the Berlin Con@rccation- . Il church oJficiatcd Burial vas in |airEicW cemetery, New Britain.
 Public Whist
 Members of Berlin Grange will Iold t public whist tomorrow eye ?inG at the home Of Mrs Carrie . ichutz. 7> Rockwell avenue. NrW . Britain. \ large attendance is cA- lcctrd.
 III in Hospital
 Mrs, W. E. Hart of Worthington 'idsc is q patient at the New Britain icneral hospital.
 Mrs. Thomas Marantc of Pattcr- on road is a patient at the New Britain General hospital
 Assistant postmistrcSs Named
 Postmaster 4. A. Barrett of th" ferlin post office has announced the appointment Of Mrs. l.. Rogers 70 ,ucceed Mrs Dorothy Bancroft as assistant pOstmistress at his office. Mrs. Bancroft resigned several weeks go. Mrs. Rogers has had some cX- ptricncc before in the local post }ffice.
 East Berlin Items
 The All club will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Theo- lore Savage on Savage hill. All of he girls attending are asked 10 bring their sewing kits and candy making material
 The regular weekly meeting of the | Community club will be held this ,vening at s o'clock at Community | hall. An announcement relative to | he annual banquet to be held on i he evening of February 2 will be l made at that time,
 The Boys club will meet Friday 'vcning &t 7.3h o'clock al Com uunity hall. Leonard Black of the Hartford County Y. NJ. (, A. will . Intend the meeting.
 X whist and social will bc held at it. Gabricl's Episcopal church Fri lay evening at s o'clock. Refresh ncnts will be served. The public is invited to attend the party.
 Miss. Ruth Dahlgrcn is confined 0 her home by illness.
 Scarlet fever has made it's appear InCe in West Crom well and is caus-