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Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-23
BY Audrey Wellington Baker


We started TO Lisbon to the Mardi
Gras carnival about eight in the
morning. The streets were already
filled with trouhadourS. and little
children in carnival attire. who inn
mcdiatelv recognized the. Ameri7
canoS.
1t was the last day of the Mardi
Gras. which had been three days in
progress. The day opened auspi-
ciouslv. but ended in something
little less than cloudburst. The
rain didn dampep the ardor of
the PLAYERS or those taking 4 part
in the last great procession of the
a,v. and people by the thousands
filled the streets.
Lisbon j. the poorest city (eapi-
tai citv) in all Europe. just as
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-23
Gabriel Snubbers
/ In Great Demand

Earl Kendall of Kendall Brothers.
distributors Of Gabriel SnubberS.
has Just received word from the
Gabriel Manufacturing company.
Cleveland, that all indications are
that the demand for Gabriel Snub-
bers will tax the production capae-
ity. Tie report is that dealers in
the larger cities and down through
the agricultural sections anticipate
brisk buying in the spring and sum
mer.
1.-The Gabriel Manufacturing com
pany, says Kendall. .keeps in
close touch with conditions in all
sections of the country and through
reports received from the principal
automobile companies and from
their own agents in more than poo
points, they are able to anticinate
the market with unusual accuracy. :,
OIL --------
IT is easy n +birl- cr eo,,o+L:,rr
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-23

E tft. Urr visit at
ae eIta aaps. before
t..s 8aBfin. There we
nfa HlaI'rHd Aubassldor
affHl fsmily. From
ura Ra.aar1 there will he
M It HH ....s -eHgers and
m t.sfEft fs tansf4utiuople
as* ha
uaa F. afrrt'y conscious
81 ...emfFf. fsa water .s so calm.
f ae esafbaF s that ~ a per-
t sunHser Has Nusf nf the pas-
aaHrffs afe p|af.ng deck tennis or
HuffIe tgri. nd the rest are pack
.as un faffaN ta ta#arfUw mi-
Hat.H
Hs.. Pc. tN..m# A.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-23
Wiley Woman Tells of Charm of
-, Mardi Gras Carnival at Lisbon

Note.--Mrs. Baker. author of
series of travel articles
which will appear from time to
time in the Press. is we'll known
in the valley. having lived in
Holtville for many years. She
and her husband. the latter for
mer owner Of the Holtville
Tribune. Ore on an extensive
trip through Europe and Egypt
at present.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-23
Name an RsyaeSt
Ms. HALEY FlsER, Pre5idtnt
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE Co.

Mr. HALEY FIsKE, PYiidtnf
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE Co.
Nav YORK CRY
~ Dear Mr.. Eske:
Why don't you publish Hart StHtemtnt
dong with the regular Financial S,atemen, you
put out each YEAR,
Any company can publish impressive figures
of financial strength, financial growth, etc. But
figures don't stick All remember from your
last years Statement is that the Metropolitan has
several million polcyholders and is the biggest
life insurance company in the world.
I've been following some of your magazine
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-23

advertisements lately that tell of work you're lsS.H
doing help people live longer. Iisnt entirely 4Fs:iI
clear mind just how you're doing or why :-sss:$a
you do it, bat since you doing the HE5 -
facts and fgsrn that Call it Heart State 80:
Welfare Statement, anything you ii 4STTl:s
like, 5us-give us the facts t.sE
P rhaps other Metropolitan pocyholders like 7ya~,sSS
%y' thys E0S S0u'a DC interested IN ''-'e''s" '' -
Very truly yours
While the average life span in the United States Is
sl} years greater than it years ago. the life span
Of the Industrial Policyholders of the Metropolitan in
c5eased nearly 81 years-a bcttermen OF three yearc
oter the general average-n the same interval
These increases in longer life due in large part
&c Metropolitan's Health and Welfare Work among
is policyholders.
You are the gamer
You and all the other 22,ooo,ooo policyholders--
of every people the United States and Canada
reap the benefit through better health and decreased
cost of insurance
The wealth of the Metropolitan belongs to you and
to no one else The Metropolitan has stock and no
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-23

It is easy to think Of something
to do after is is too late TO do it.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-23
.HeartS and Dollars

71vo Statemenay-oue etcsvhicb has to do euab Hea
and WeBay2, tbe other svHb Financial Susns
AN. OPEN LETTER
Name on Rsusft)
is. HALE FsEE, Fyeitnt
LIFE INSURANCE CO..
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-23

w re are indebted to Mr.. S. for his suggestion.
M 1t is an excellent one. We publish an annual
w Business Statement of the Metropolitan, not
because shat the figures will be remembered, but
because they offer conclusive evidence of unusual growth
and strength to its 2a 100000 poicyholders
And it is this extraordinary financial strength that
makes it possible for the Metropolitan to carry on.
nationwide campaign for better health and longer life
People now ive longer
Records KEEP by the Metropolitan show extraor-
dnary decreas: in the death among its policy
holders. Compared with 1911, for example, there
n.ay 900 fewer deaths in Io24 among its Industrial
Pocyholders than there would have been if the 1911
death rate had prevailed.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-23

Try Press Want Ad.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-20
Armistice Day Program
 Here Called Failure

The Servicemen's Betterment council has heard so many con- plaints from eX-serviccmen over the Armistice Day parade that it may be decided that the pdAde will be the last 10 be held here in honor of tho observance of the ending of the World War.
 The eX-servicemen claim that they were out of the parade insofar as the greater part of the public was concerned because many thought that the long line of automobiles marked the end of the procession. The public dance was also fail uro and Company l, C. N. G.. has suffered deficit because of it. Tn company conducted q check room and a refreshment stand at the ar- mory and the receipts fell far short of the expenses involved. Although the deficit amount 10 about $50. the company is without funds and some means will have to be devised to meet the bills.
 NuHtloSloh Ao tIIe uulCe Nus iTee and it is said that very few of those who attended the dance patronized the checking or the refreshment stand.
 The Botterment council is consid- crinE a more quiet observance of Armistice Day in the future. A din- ner for the cX-servicemen and an entertainment or some other similar affair will be held to mark the ob- scrvance of the day.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-20

or these affairs in Kcnsington and one In East Berlin. The Kensing. ton Athletic club will hold q whist social in Lloyd hall and the ladies or St. Gabriel's church will enter. tain in the social room of tho church. Large crowds are eyncct- cd to be present at both affairs.
 Epworth League Supper
 The East Berlin Methodist church Epworth league will hold a supper in the church parlors tomorrow night from to : o'clock. The sup per will be open to the public and will be followed by a social at which games will be played and d general good time had by all.
 Has New Radio Set
 Rev. John C. Brennan. pastor of St. Paul's church, Kensington. has recently purchased q radio set of the latest design. He reports cX- cellent results so far and states that he does not find it difficult to tune out the Hartford station within two or three degrees on tho dials,
 East Berlin Items
 Mrs. L, A. Westcott left Thurs day for Clinton, where she will spend few days as the guest of her sister before leaving for Valley Stream, l.. l.. where she will spend the winter with Rev. and Mrs. Henry Medd.
 The local members of tho Boy Scouts will attend a meeting of their troop at Berlin this evening,
 The Epworth league will give q public supper in the basement of the Methodist church Saturday evening from to o'clock. All are invited 10 attend.
 MT. and Mrs. H, w. Dowd of Main street spent Thursday as the guests of friends in Clinton.
 The weekly whist social will be given by the ladies Of St, Gabriers church in the church parlors this evening at o'clock. Mrs. A. C. MacKendrick and Mrs. Waiter Wer- delin will act as hostesses and all are invited 10 attend.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-20

day afternoon two young women, al. legged to be solicitors for New York city orphanage, swooped down on the Main street business section and
 made many calls before they were apprehended.
 It was about o'clock when Secre- tary Arnold of the Chamber of Con- merce office was informed by a merchant of the activities of these fair visitors. He set out to locate them and overcame one of them as she was asking for funds just below the BoJ12vard. They were advised to visit police headquarters and on their arrival there were accompanied 10 the chamber office by genial Officer Joe" Strupp. Here came the usual interrogation and checking up pro- cess.
 The questioning brought out the fact that they had been advised to report 10 the chamber office but had lodged 1t and upon being confront- ed with tho facts in the case they became indignant. Modification was given that publi- city would be given the case the fol- lowing day, the solicitors stating such action would not be necessary as they would immediately leave town.
 They left the chamber office and tho last seen of them was when they approached the railroad station.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-20

game. The Rangers held tho Wa terbury Tribunes to 60 and tied the Thomaston Ponies; they are consid- cred one of the classiest teams fin the Hardware City and will give the locals a battle, The West Ends will hold a hard practice session sunday morning before the game.
 F. F. Notes
 The Christian Endeavor society of the Congregational church will hold Ills regular meeting at 5 o'clock sunday afternoon, the topic being, How Can We Share Gods Counties With Others?"
 Miss Sadie okenquist will enter tain the local Endcavors and their guests at a Thanksgiving supper at her homo on Tomlinson avenue at 7'So o'clock Tuesday evening. All members planning to attend are asked 10 notify Miss Okenquist in advance.
 Hit By Drunken Driver
 Walter Knox Of Knox Bros. gra- age is recovering from a painful in- jury sustained a few nights ago when he was the victim of gross negligence on the part of an intoxi- cated auto driver. Mir. Knox's car was stopped by the side of the road. and he was repairing it, when tho other machine struck him and tore the fragments of his leg.
 BowIers In Great Form
 The Standard Steel bowlers, after weeks of losing, came back with a terrible vengeance last night, knock ed the pins all over the Recreation alleys for enormous scores, and downed the New Departure team of Bristol by S4 pins. The visitors were in good shape, but they could not compete with the home talent, E. Brooks smacking out 134 and I.itcher getting 347 for three strings. The team total of 1571 speaks for itself. The scores;
New Britain herald., 1925-11-20
WOMAN DIES WHILE
 VISITING HER SON
Mrs. Jennie Salmon Passes
 Away at Age of 70
WHIST IS HUGE SUCCESS
Large Crowd Enjoys Card Games at Legion Hall--Standard Steel Bowl CTS In Top Form-Tunera of Vito Bclline-C. T.. Notcs-Briofs.

Mrs. Jennie Salmon, widow of Emanuel Salmon, passed away last night at the home of her son, Her bert Salmon of Hughes street, while en q visit to him. She came here From Sterling, Mich. two months ago for short stay. She was 70 years old.
 Mrs. Salmon was born in the province of Quebec, Canada. She leaves her son in this town and an- other in Michigan.
 Funeral serivces will be conduct ed at l;50 o'clock tomorrow after noon at the undertaking parlors of w. A. Bailey X Co.,. Rev. William G. Giffin of Forestville officiating. The body will be shipped to Sterling, Mich, for intermcnt.
 Whist Success
 A successful card party and social was held by the ladies of the Church of Our Lady Of Mercy last night in Legion Hall. It was preceded by q food sale in the afternoon, the two together netting a profit of $2O0. There was also dancing in the eve- ming.
 The prizes were won as follows: Ladies whist prizes: Mrs. J. E.. Burns of Bristol, picture; Mrs Peter Duffy spoons; Mrs. Daniel Collins, picture; Mrs George F. Cook, hand kerchiefs; Mrs. Thomas O'Brien of Bristol, dish; Mrs, Prior scarf; Mrs Thomas Royce, dish; Mrs. |. Gau- thier; Miss Lucy Tanner; Mrs. Charles Livingston, whiskbroom holder; Mrs, William Cook, Mary Rooney. Bridge; Mrs. Hanna of New Britain, silver butter knife and sugar shell. Forty-fve: William Cassidy, hosiery; Mrs. William Gal lagher, sherhet glasses. Mems whist prizes: Peter Duffy, hill fold: L, Gauthier necktie; J. F. Burns of Bristol, handkcrchiefs; Milton Kramer, socks; William Fo- lev, handkerchiefs; William Cook. wallet; Paul Baker, cigars; Thomas Royce, brush; Harry Turner, hand kcrchiefs; William Calmbach, tie: Frank Carruci.
 Tho 10 pounds of sugar went 10 Miss Guhhins and the wicker serving tray to Miss Jean Mccarthy.
 Funeral of Nito Bcilinc
 Funeral services for Vito Bollinc, who died at his homo. Ill West Main street, Wednesday night. will be held at tho church of Our Lady of Mercy tomorrow morning with q high mass at Q o'clock. 1ntermcnt will he made in St. Joscphs ceme- tery.
 A fine tribute 10 Mr. Bcllino'S character has been paid by Charles IT, Newton of the Newton Mfg. Co.,, where tho deceased man had been employed for II years up to the time of his last illness. Mr. Newton said today that Mir. Beline was as faithful an cmploye as the factory ever had.
 Play Here sunday
 The West Ends Southington Sons of Italy game will not he played this Sunday, it has been decided by the two managers, and the local management has secured the New Britain Rangers for the coming weekend, consequently Plainyillc will be treated to another home
New Britain herald., 1925-11-20
Girl, Not Boy, Father Mad, Hits Mother; Given Fine

Fall River, Mass, Nov. % tP}- Jacob Kafcl of this city charged in tho lower court with assault with intent to kill his wife after she gave birth to a girl instead of q boy as he wished. was allowed to picai guilty to a charge of assault after his wife refused 10 testify against him in superior court today, Kafel was fined $50 for assault on a mid wife when the latter angcred him by laughing. The charge of assault against his wife was filed with an admonition to behave.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-20
GIFT TO HOSPITAL

Worcester. Mass, Nov. %. Pl- The Worcester city hospital will re-
 ceive amount estimated between $1Oo,0oO and $15o,0oO from the es- tate of Irving Wood of Boston, it became known here when the finance committee of the city government voted to recommend the city coun- cil that the provisions of the will re- lating 10 bcquest bc approved. The Day Kimball hospital and the Vim. Backus hospital of Norwich, also received one-third of the estate.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-20
I,xtratlitlon Denied

The r"quisition of the governor Of Michigan for tho oXtradition of Albert Conrchaino. who Is under arrest here charged with being a fuEitiNr from inSlice. was rciected
New Britain herald., 1925-11-20
NARROWLY ESCAPES DEATH IN SMASHUP Car Driven by New Britain Man
 PluneS Through Fence
 CRASHES INTO BIG TREE
Effort To Form American Legion Auxiliary In Berlin-PercivaI Ave nuc District of kcnsington Stag ing Rapid Growth--Othcr Items

Tn an CElOrt TO aNOld Strlklng a car on Caesars Hill. Berlin, last eve hing Edward C, Scheiblin of l45 Fairvicw street, New Britain, drove his car off the road, through the guard fence and down a steep enl- hankment, escaping miracuously from what seemed imminent death or serious injury. His car was dam aged.
 Mir. Scheiblin is well known in New Britain and is musician of some note. He is employed in the orchestra at the MiddleseX theatcr, Middletown. and was bound for that city when the accident occurred. In spite of his narrowing experience, Hr. Scheiblin was able to get 10 his work at the Middlesex theater be- fore the rise of the curtian.
 The accident occurred just after he had passed over the brow Of the hill. He perceived large car stall cd in the road directly in front of him and suddenly the headlights Of another car coming mp the hill came into his line of vision. Realizing that he would strike one or the other of the machines if he attemp pted to pass along the road, he swung sharply off the road and crashed through tho white guard fence. Gathering mo- IAentum the car moved rapidly down q steep embankmcnt, bringing up against..a a large tree.
 Besides being badly shaken up Mir. Scheiblin was not hurt
 VIII Form Legion Auxiliary
 An atfort to form q Ladies Aux Hilary of Bolton-Kasica post, Ameri- can Legion. will be made at meet ing next Tuesday evening at s o'clock at Legion hall. Main street. Konsngton. Mothers, sisters. wives and daughters of Lcgionnaires will be invited 10 be present and plans for the establishing of the organization will be discussed.
 Present at the meeting will he of Gccrs of the auxiliary of Eddy-Glov- CT post. New Britain, and several state officers. Mrs. Claire Pfennig of Bristol, county organizer of the auxiliary, will also he present and will describe the work of the so- cicty,
 The starting of this organization ir Berlin should prove of great in- terest to the wives mothers, sisters and daughters of members of the American Legion. Tho need for a branch of the auxiliary has long hcen felt in town, but this is the first step toward the formation Of ono.
 Only relatives Of members of the Legion are eligible for membership.
 Legion Planning show
 Dolton- -Kasica post. American Legion, Is planning an annual show which will be held some time in tho near future. according 10 ac. ion taken last night al the regular meeting Of the organization. Of what the show will consist Is not known. but it Is expected that some sort of a musical revue will be staged.
 4 committee In charge Of ar- r-nsements for this show was chosen last night. the members be- ing Harry McKeon, chairman, Dr. Matthew H. Griswold and Pas qualo Giannotta. A report will be
New Britain herald., 1925-11-20
STOLEN AUTO IN MERIDEN

An automobile owned by Tony Taricani of Albany avenue, which was stolen from Church street last night. was recovered in Meridcn by the Meriden police early this morning.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-20
March 1S-Meriden a' Bristol,
 Bee Keepers Must Register

Notice was received at tho city clerks office yesterday from tho state. inStructing him to turn over to the prosecuting attorney the names of all people who keep bees who have not registered with tho city clerk. The law requires this registration for which nominal fec Ls charged.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-20

The West Ends Southington Sons of Italy game will not he played this Sunday, it has been decided by the two managers, and the local management has secured the New Britain Rangers for the coming weekend, consequently Plainyillc will be treated 10 another home
New Britain herald., 1925-11-20
New Departure
472 497 Ilainyillc
Not Such Good Form

The liaison offers of Brock Barnes | Post, American Legion, were not on duty this week, consequently the West Hartford post did not receive notice that the Plainville Legion naires were awaiting their bowling team last night. The visitors did not appear, and new date, prob ably Monday, November 30, will be arranged.
 Girl Runs Away Again
 Miss Gertrude Hawlcy of 2 For estyile avenue has disappeared from her home again, leaving no trace of her destination. Her sister, Mrs. A. G. Mastriarmi of 95 For estyille avenue, has notified the po- lice of neighboring cities 10 be on the watch for the girl.
 Notes
 The Y. NJ. C. A. will hold q very important special meeting at ' o'clock this evening. All members are urged to be present, as business of an extremely important character will be transacted.
 The New Britain Epworth iaaguo group, which included Plainville and surrounding towns, will meet at the PIainville NJ. F. church this evening" Rev. Charles H. Monbleau, pastor of the Advent Christian church. will speak. The regular prayer meeting will he held at the Advent Christian church this evening.
 The high school football team will play the Mcridcn Junior high school eleven at tho local high school field tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-20

Tonight will he whist night for inc town of Berlin, there being one
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-29
BLAME SHORTED WIRE
FOR HOSPITAL BLAZE

A short circuit in the electric wir-
ing, and not the sterilizer, caused the
fire which damaged the Lee Surgical
hospital to the extent of $4,000 Wed.
nesday night, declared Fire Chief j.
G. Sarran and Fire Marshal Henry
Russi following an investigation
Thursday.
They also decrecd that in the re.
modelling of the institution. an entire
new system of electric wiring in steel
conduits must be installed.
Miss Nystrum, a student nurse in
the hospital. discovered the fire in
the operating room, eating its way
through the ceiling. Attempts to halt
the blaze were futile. A still alarm
brought out one company which upon
arrival turned in n second alarm bring.
ing out the downtown companies.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-29
= OCIETY

Before the altar of st. Mark
Church, dimly Lit with candles anC
massed with white chrysanthemums
the ceremony uniting in marrias'
Charles L. Pirtle and Miss Eliza
beth Springall, daughter OF Mr.. ant
Mrs. Walter Springall, was perform
ed BY Bishop w. Il. Capers at
o'clock Wednesday night.
Prior TO the entrance OF the wed
ding party, the St. Marks vested
choir sang 20 Perfect Love" fol
lowed by a solo. IT'S All That
Can Say" by Mrs. Betty Longacrt
Wilson. Walter Durham accompanied
at the organ and played the wedding
march.
The groomsmen. Golfer Timpson. e.
Hoffman aud Cuthbert Bullitt. enter
ed in single file, followed by Miss
Rosemary Thomson. junior brides
maid: Miss Dorothy Ratcliff of Hous-
ton, bridesmaid Miss Sue Archibald
Of Austin, bridesmaid; Mrs. Walter
Springall Jr., matron of honor. AMI
Miss Marie Conley. maid of honor.
The bride entered with her father and
was met at the altar by the bride
groom and his best man, Walter
Springall Jr.
The bride wore a white satin-back
crepe gown embroidered with seed
pearls and trimmed with inserts of
lace in the circular skirt. The real
lace veil fitted in a cap shape to the
head. formed long misty train. She
carried n bouquet of white roses
showered with lilies of the valley.
The brides attendants wore gowns
Of various shades Of pink and orchid
end carried arm bouquets of orchid
chrysanthemums. Miss Marie Conlsy
wore an orchid georgette heavily
beaded with crystals, Mrs. Walter
Springall Jr., was gowned in an orchid
seorgette beaded in a flower design
with silver centers around the circu-
lar skirt and wore a head-dress of sill
yer leaves. Miss Dorothy Ratcliff was
attired in pink chiffon appliqued with
tafteta roses and wore a pink rose
bud in her hair. Miss Sue Archibald
Of Austin also wore pink chiffon EN-
broidered with satin roses on the full
circular skirt and little Miss Ros"-
mary Thomson, the junior bridesmaid.
wore a dainty pink ruffled chiffon
frock
Following the ceremony an N
formal reception for the members OF
the bridal party and the immediut~
family was held in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Springall Jr., in
Kings Highway.
Dainty sprays Of regina corona dec
GRATED the rooms and pink candles in
silver csndlesticks cleaned from the
table in the dining room where the
ring-shaped wedding cake embossed
with rosebuds formed the centerpiece.
Mrs. T. G. Ratcliff of Houston and
Mrs. George 81. Thomson presided in
the dining room.
Later in the evening. Mr.. and Mrs
Pirtle left for a short trip. They
will reside in Houston. Mrs. Pirtle
was attired in a brown ensemble suit
with hat and r~ccssories to match.
~ ~ -
Mics Lorraine Bertrand will be
complimented with n dinner dance on
the roof Of the ST. Anthony hotel
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-29

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