New Britain herald., 1930-03-12
SALLY CAMPAIGN
 STILL SI,375 SHORT Ensign Connor Says Funds Are
 Badly Needed This Year WILL ENLARGE PAVILION
Mrs. Rockwell Makes Gift for Chil- drcn's Dencft-Hieh School Team Prepares for Tournsment-Gran List Completed-Bristol Briefs.

List Completed-Bristol Briefs. The sum of sl375 remains to be silicited before the drive for funds being conducted by the Salvation Army. under the chairmanship of Judge William J. Malone, can be called a success. There is sl.o39.54 in the treasury to date. Treasurer Joseph Valentine, Jr., reported this morning.
 The city-wide canvass for funds is scheduled to wind up Saturday. when tag day" will be conducted by Salvation Army workers. Re sponsc from persons 10 whom re- quests for contributions have been i made are expected to complete the desired quota by Saturday. Letters have been submitted to the city and results are being ob- tained. The initial contribution from this source was received from the Grange.
 Ensign John Connor of the local unit of the Army states that never before in the history of the city have the people needed help so badly. Family heads have been discharged from the jobs in the fac tories, and fuel, food, and clothing are needed. the ensign asserts. Pttiful Letter Received
 Ensign Connor is the recipient oe pitiful letter from a Bristol fathe. who is in need of living essentials. The letter reads:
 Dear Sir:
 "I hate 10 ask you but could yoI help me and my boy with a few groceries. for haven't anything left ir the house to eat and I do not know where l could get trusted while I am out of work. DO you know where I can get little coal for it is pretty hard to get along without coal. I will thank you for your kindness in helping me now"
 The case was investigated Ky Army officers and the family WAS found to be in need of each thing asked. The articles requested were provided.
 The drive for funds for such be considered, the ensign remarke; Contributions may be mailed to Treasurer Joseph Valentine, Jr.. ill care of the Bristol American BanI and Trust Co.
 Warranty Deeds Filed According to warranty deeds file l at the office of the city clerk th,s morning the following transfers of properties were effected:
 From Oronzo and Grazia Delfiao to William Martusis, land and d dwelling in the "Homstead Park tract"
 From Joseph F. and Helen T. Matukaitis 10 Constant and Leonidss Lamothe, land and a house at 20 Landry street.
 League Winners
 The Federal Hill school basket ball team has clinched first place n "A' league of the grammar school circuit and the Lutherans have emerged victors in the B" leagua. according to final standings release this morning.
 To Enlarge Pavilion
 The children's dancing pavilion at Rockwell park will be doubled in size for this summer, it was an- nounced this morning. Mrs. Albert F. Rockwell, widow of the donor of the playground, the late Albert r. Rockwell. has completed arrang2- ments to have a spacious dance arena erected of asphalt for the children. Each summer a number Of supervisors instruct thousands ut boys and girls in dancing. The present dance surface is far too small. Mrs. Rockwell states and must be enlarged considerably.
 Childrcn's Minstrel
 X St. Patrick's Day minstrel show will be presented by the public and parochial school children of St. Jo- seph's parish in the church guild hall on Monday evening. The teach CTS of the parish will direct a num- her of children in the singing or Irish songs and playing of music. An especially arranged part of the program is the entertainment to hs presented by the pupils Of Miss Ann Rich. A special performance for the children will be given Sunday after noon.
 Cases Continued
 The cases of William L. Bennett Of New Haven, alleged embezzlec. and Gervais P. Gillis, of 91 Nor..n Pond street, held on charges of in- toxication and breach of the peace,