New Britain herald., 1930-04-21
NEW|NG70N THEFTS
 REMAIN UNSOLVED
Fingerprints and Wool From Sweaters Are Only Clues
Especial to the Herald)

Newington, April 21 - No arrests have been made yet in connection with the three robberies which oc- cured here Friday night. Entrance into the home of Daniel Kerr was effected by climbing up the back porch to the roof and then prying open a window in the bathroom.
 Mir. Kerr left his home about 4:15 o'clock Friday afternoon and did not return until after s o'clock in the evening. On his way home he met a couple of young men of rather suspicious looking nature but had no inkling at that time that his home had been robbed.
 After arriving home he found that milk had been deliberately poured over the kitchen and pantry floors. Upon further investigation he found his desk had been broken into and over S100 in cash taken. Papers and accounts were scattered all over the room. A child's bank had been broken and about so cents taken. Bureau drawers had been ransacked and ties, shirts, and razor had also been taken.
 MT. Kerr notified Constables John Walsh and Olescn, who are making an investigation with the state po- lice.
 At the home of Rudolph Gchrig, committed, entrance was gained by prying open a. pantry window and dining room window.
 Here the thieves left slight clue when they went through the pantry window, leaving traces of blue wool from their sweaters on the window ledge and shelves as they crawled through. Finger prints were left on the shelves which they grabbed to pull themselves through.
 Lighted Lights, Ate Bananas
 The Gehrigs left early in the eve- ming to attend show in Hartford and did not return until 10:45 o'clock. The thieves were bold in the home, as neighbors saw the whole house lit up and thought the Gehrigs had company.
 Two large chairs had been drawn up to the fire place where the in truders sat and ate bananas and threw the skins on the floor, after wards walking on them and grind ing them into the rugs.
 A small sum of money, two rings, gold watch, a bracelet and a new pair of ladies shoes were taken.
 Mrs. Gehrig had ironed a pile of handkerchiefs and placed them in a dresser drawer. The culprits took all of these but one, and practically de stroyed them. Had they taken the last one they would have found s20 under it. Two floor lamps were broken and water was poured on top of the dining room table, ruin ing it. Acts of depravity of an al most indescribable nature were com mitted, ruining rugs, bed clothing and all the clothing belonging to both MT. and Mrs. Gehrig.
 Constable Halleran and Grand Juror Lucas were called on this case.
 The home of James Malcolm was the third place robbed. Rings were stolen from this home, which, like the other two, was left as though it had been hit by cyclone.
 It is thought by some of the of flcers that the work was not done by local men, as it bore a great resemblance to a robbery committed in Maple Hill Manor a few weeks ago when a radio and other articles were stolen.
 Grange to Meet
 The third and fourth degrees will be conferred tomorrow night in Grange hall. The married men have completed arrangements for the harvest supper which will follow the degrees.
 Isummagc and Food Sale
 A rummage sale and food sale under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society will be held in the parish house on Wednesday from 10:SO a. m. to p. m. Mrs. Emily Rowland and Mrs. George Rowe will be in charge. Anyone having articles to donate is asked to notify Mrs. Rowe and they will be called for.