New Britain herald., 1930-07-07
LAUGHING AUT0|ST
 APPEARS IN COURT
Steve Baldy6a Smiles His Way
 to Nominal S5 Fine
STORM SWEEPS BRISTOL
Rain Floods Streets. Lightning Strikes IWice-Frohman to Pre-
 sent Play Tonight - Circus Day Tomorrow-Clty League Surprise.

Laughter on three occasions prob ably saved Steve Baldyga of Brook street. torestville, a tidy sum of money this morning as he was ar ralgned in police court before Judge Joseph NJ. Donovan and fined s5 and costs for failure to endorse his operators license and for allowing 14 years old youngster to drive his truck When arrested yesterday at noon by Officer Edgar Norton on Church avenue, Forestville, he laughingly stated that he was doing no harm by permitting his son to operate the truck and, when re- quested to display his license. he drew out a certificate minus the usual endorsement
 Baldyga was brought before As sistant Prosecutor Edward J. Quin- Ian in the ante room of police head quarters this morning and. once more with his countenance covered with smiles, related his story. When asked why he was so amused, the accused man stated: What should I do? Cry?" Because of his sense of humor, he vas taken into court and presented on the charges, As sistant Prosecutor Quinlan. in pre- senting the case, said that the man seemed to consider everything amusing and added that he thought the defendant knowing so little of the rules, should not be allowed to drive a car.
 The matter vas explained by the prosecutor thus: T guess he's try ing to laugh himself out of the charges" Judge Donovan glanced ever the happy prisoner and re- marked, Steve meant all right. I guess. Five dollars and costs" And the defendant laughed once more. but this tinle. with the entire court assemblage.
 Son Born to hcCues
 son was born to Mir. and Mrs. Alfred McCue of fl Conlon street It the Bristol hospital Saturday. The father is life guard at the Rock well park lagoon. No name has been chosen for the child as yet.
 Storm Plays Havoc
 A fierce electric storm swept over Bristol last evening and caused con- siderable damage to property. Two places, house op Lincoln street and tree on Middle street in East Bristol, were struck by sharp flashes Of lightning but damage done in his manner was slight. Bricks in the chimney of the Lin- coln street residence were shattered and the bark of the East Bristol tree was torn off.
 The greater part Of the damage done was by .'ain. which washed out ground under The railroad tracks at the Maple End, swept tons of dirt onto the streets and sidewalks and inundated several of the streets 20 badly that many automobiles were stalled as the water reached their Meadow street from Valley to North Main street, was ns- pcciaNy flooded. Water al several points was nearly three feet deep and pedestrians were forced 10 10 seek shelter. Other highways in the path of the flood included Mellon, Jacob and portions Of North streets
 For the first time in many years Park street was capable of caring for a storm. The concrete street. constantly flooded by transforms in the past. was absolutely clear yes terday, as the newly contracted cul- vert carried away all excess waters This improvement at the western section Of the city. made by the state highway department, was greatly appreciated by residents Of the district
 The trolley schedule Of the Bris- tol Traction O. was torn to shreis by the train, which caused mud 10 form over tracks on Broad street and throw one car off. The S.S0 D. m. trolley from Plainville arrived m the center of the city at about 2 O clock. Repairs on the line were