New Britain herald., 1930-12-09

tions exceeding those of last year by approximately $GO, Mrs. Hooker completed the compilation Of funds yesterday and turned the proceeds over to Rev. Samuel 4. Fiske who is head of the Berlin Red Cross branch under the New Britain chap ter.
 Mrs. Hooker acknowledged the fine support rendered her by her as sistant cauyassers, Mrs. Charles F. Lewis. Mrs, Edward McCormack, Miss Mary Ross, Miss Alice Carlson, Miss Nancy Hooker, and all the members of the kensingtOn Girl Scout troop.
 While the work Of securing mem bers was ended on Thanksgiving Day, it was not until yesterday that all pledges were filled and d com- plcte report made ready. Contribu- tIons last year exceeded $7O by only narrow margin, whereas the total for this years activities is $I3l.75. First Silver Tea The first silver tea Of the winter season, conducted by the Woman'5 5 Missionary society of the Kensing- ton Congrega church will be held at the home of Mrs. Jean Hooker at o'clock on Thursday afternoon. The silver teas are held several times each winter by thg missionary society.
 Tabs Hall Repairs
 The redeCoration of one room of Tabs hall will be completed by to- night and the room will be ready for the use of the well child con- ference which will be conducted there on Wednesday afternoon from to , o'clock.
 A combination spray and vacuum cleaner is being employed in the cleaning and decorating of the rooms and the work IS being con- ductcd rapidly with the aid Of this instrument.
 Noman's Aid 10 Meet
 The Woman's Aid society Of the Berlin Congregational church. whose regular meetings fall on the second Wednesday ot each month, will meet tomorrow afternoon at the church chapel. An attempt will be made 10 dispose of articles which Were not sold at the church function held Friday night
 The society's meetings are as q rule held at the homes Of various members who are previously deslG- mated as hosts, but the business an tlcipatcd for Wednesdays meeting will necessitate larger quarters Miss Elizabeth Wilco& is host Of the meeting, according 10 the schedule, and will act in such capacity tomor- roy.
 After the business meeting which will begin at o'clock d sale of articles from the bazaar held oil Saturday night will be held in the chapel. All dime calendars should be brought to the meeting at to- morrow s meeting,
 Worthington Bridge Club
 The WorthingtQn Bridge club mot for luncheon and games this noon at the home of Mrs. Mortimer II. Rhodes.
 Driver to Be Tried
 The case of Joseph Martlnelll of Iiaddam, who was arrested Sunday morning by Constable Joseph Ring wood on a charge Of reckless driV- inc h half way over in attempting 10 make the turn at the monument Il East Berlin on the Middletown highway, IS slated for tonight's town court session.
 The two companions Of Martinel- Ii, William Tarco of New Britain and John MaGhini of Kensington. were slightly scratched but Marti- nclli escaped uninjured Tarco was cared for by Dr. A. J. Goodwin. who stated that his injuries were Of lit , tie consequence. First aid treatment was rendered Maghini by pr. T. ' Hodgson. who reported his injuries 10 be light
 The car ended its cayortings by tipping up on its side, leaning against tree and was badly dam aged. Quite a hit of foodstuff which was in the automobile was thrown out and strewn around the scene O! the accident
 Cesare Elected Treasurer The combined Italian fraternal