New Britain herald., 1924-01-22
PETERS IN CONTROL
 OF TWO THEA7ERS
Paul CorsinO Sells Interests in
 Bristol and Palace Playhouses
THE DEAL INVOLVES s2O,OOo
Charles F. 0iin Speaks at Meeting Of Hartford Advertising Club-New
 Clock in First Congregational

Hartford Advertising Club-Neu
 Clock in First Congregational
 Church-CoIdest Morning of Winter
 Full interest in the Brist ol and Palace theaters passed yesterday 10 Daniel A. Peters in deal involving about saO.000 when Paul Gorsino Of Hartford sold out his half ownership in the two piayhouses. Mir. corsino has been connected with the moving picture business in this city for sev- era, years, and at one time held the full control of both Of the thea e1 but later sold part of his equity 70 Mir. Peters, who will now conduct ihe two tablishments. Moving pictures are run exclusively at the Palace the ater. while vaudeville and moving pictures comprise the program at .he Bristol. Mir Corsino has not an nounced his plans for the future.
 Local Man Speaks.
 Charles F. Olin, advertising man ager of the New Departure Manufac- turing company, spoke at the meeting of the Hartford Advertising club to- day. He took for his topic, .'The making of good will through adver- tising.''
 Thermometer Takes Drop.
 This morning was the eoldest this winter as local thermometers showed zero at o'clock. but later the mer- cury rose to s above the mark. Jce- men are very hopeful of big crop. Skating is being enjoyed on all of the local ponds.
 Tower Clock Installed
 The new tower clock at the First Congregational church has been in- stalled after some delay in fitting up the space to be occupied by the huge hands. The chimes will soon be in opera, on at the church ns finishing touches are being applied. The clock and the chimes are the gifts of ihe Peck family. members of the church since it's institution here. In order that the big clock might be. installed, 1t was necessary to strengthen the tower Of the church as the old con s,ruction could not bear the added weight with safety.
 Cold Tears Up Paving
 The wooden paving blocks on Main street in front Of the Center Building were heaved up for a distance Of about 20 feet ca, 2 this morning by the intense cold. Traffic was inn peded as the miniature hills in the street surface neccssitated extra care ful passage. City officials estimated the damage today at about s1,e00. City Engineer c. w. Buell is Of the opinion that tho uphcaval Is traccablo indirectly 10 the steam main under tho street at this point as he thinks the heat caused an expansion that forced the blocks upward. The street department men think that the contraction Of the cold at first. fol- lowed by letup in the cold weather, caused the movement of the street surface. The street was torn up last fall to allow laying of steam mains and telephone wires and this may be he underlying cause, according to other city officials.
 The plumbers Of the city were kept busy today in answering hnrry-up calls from property owners to thaw out frozen water pipes and to make other repairs caused by cold weather breaks.
 May Uncover Mystery.
 The long talked Of mystery Of ju- iicial circles; What lawyers talk about when the jury is out" will be aid bare by Former Senator Noble s. Pierce of this city. chairman Of he local board of education, at the Bristol club, probably on February ,9 as the definite date has not been lecided upon. Attorney Pierce is ,ne Of the states leading legal lights ind his selection to reveal the dark 'ecret is regarded as stroke of yenius on the part Of the entertain nent committee of the Bristol club.
 President o'Neil Coming.
 President Dan o'Neii of the Eastern association win be the speaker on Nebruary IS at the Bristol club. when le will tell his experiences of his many years as baseball magnate. Ie is very well known locally. having many friends here. some of whom rave been associated with him in his lffairs Of the diamond.
 Iiremcn Called Out.
 Two calls were responded to in the cy blasts of last night by the local ire department but little damage was lone in either case. The first call anne shortly before C o'clock 10 sarage fire al 1s2 Tulip street. where motor car owned by William Hamel i las threatened. The car was on jacks" for the winter but was ragged out by the men of Squad < nd Hose Company No. |. before any reat amount or damage vas done by i he flames. The garage was slightly | The origin Of the fire is nknovn.
 4 rubbish fire in the rear Of the | eW building Of the Bristol sa.fngs sank on Main street. called the No. company and Squad 4 shortly after
 o'clock last night Hand exfin- uishers quickly uueBched the iHoHldering pile. which sent forth illows Of smoke that Weuld have one credit 10 confagration. Sur ounding property was not damaged.
 Big Tme Tonight
 Plans for a big time have been ompIeted for the annual installa- lon Of the officers of Palos Circle. ,. Of l.. tonight tn Red Mems haH. -oiloRing the ceremonies a tanauet .i1 be served and an entertainment -iB be presented. The organization as grown extensively during the Isst ear 50 that ts roster is one Of fhe