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New Britain herald., 1926-07-08
MAIELL0-GAGLIARDI
John MaielIo and Miss Catherine GasIiardi Married At Pretty We'd ding At St Joscph's Church.

St. Joseph's church was the scene of a pretty wedding yesterday morning at o'clock when John Maiello took as his bride Catherine Gagliardi. Rev. John J. Keane celebrated the nuptial high mass and performed the ceremony.
 The maid of honor was Lillian Maiello and the best man was Julius Ceppola. The bridesmaids were Mary PanarC "a, Elsie Anthony, Mary Deyonzo and Mary Maiello, The ushers were Jo-eph Verano, Joseph Downs. Ottavio Moncini and Car mon Gagliardi. Anthony Gagliardi and Esther Mancarelli were ring bearers.
 The bride was attired in d gown of French satin crepe with princess lace. Her oil was caught with orange blossom. and E carried a shower bouquet of roses. The bridesmaid wore gown of pink georgette wi,h hat to match. She carried a bouquet Of butterfly roses.
 After the ceremony q reception was held at Lithuanian hall The couple left on a wedding trip. They will reside in this city.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08
THRILLING FIGHT
 FOR LIFE AT SEA
Sailor Overheard Two Hours in
 Shark Infested Waters

Boston, July lp, - A thrilling story of d two hour light for life against sharks and birds or prey in lae pitchy blackness of a tropica sea a, midnight was being told today by officers of the British steamer Ripley Castle.
 The big freighter was Just south Of lhe equator, bound from Phiia- delphia 10 Cape Town when Tony Madison a -6 year old seaman. who had come 10 the deck for air, lost his balance and fsN into the water.
 In the darkness his fall was un- observed and be was not missed un- til an hour later. Captain George Sinclair immediately ordered the snip about and slowly retraced it's course. Near . o'clock Tn the morn- ing faint cries were heard. Two huoys with flares were tossed over board and Madison was seen strus- gling in the water.
 When the seaman was pulled aboard both legs were bleeding from shark bites and his face was torn and pecked by great birds which had swarmed down on him. Madi- sons home Is in New York city. The Ripley Castle docked here yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08
MRS. MCPHERSON ID
 TELL STORY TODAY
Alleged Kidnapped Woman Be-
 fore Calif. Grand Jury

Los Angeles, July Pl-Aimee semple McPherson today will be ac- corded her rst opportunity to tell her ab tion story to the county grand jury. Meanwhile. the federal grand jury Is considering the result of three weeks investigation by gov rrnment officials.
 The evangelist heads a list of several wi nesses summoned by the inquisitors in an effort to thresh out the facts in a case that thus far has presented a maze of incongruities.
 The grand jurors indicated in public statements that they would ask the religious leader to recount in detail how she was kidnapped at Ocean Park May IS by two men and a woman, how she finally es- caped from her captors and stag -ered across desert wastes into the Mexican border town of Uga Prieta, across the line from Douglas, Ari- yona
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08

cottage near Paul Smiths hotel here went forward, with the prospects that the work would be completed today or tomorrow The necessary official business of the executive de- pertinent will be transacted in this building during the next two months and there will be the office Of Everett Sanders, secretary to the president.
 The Adirondack wilderness to which President Coolidge has come offers him many attractive recrea- tional lures When he motors he can drive for miles on good state roads through the mountain country. when he walks he can follow the long ground bark paths that wind through the camp preserve and he can angle for bass and pickerel in Osgood Lake or for brook trout in one of the many streams near the camp.
 Boating is Popular
 Boating, it is expected, will be q favOrite diversion for President and Mrs. Coolidge. Their first excursion after their arrival was twenty minute cruise on the little lake on one of the three motor craft berthed in the rustic boathouse.
 One of President Coolidge's auto mobile trips will undoubtedly be a visit to his boyhood home al Plymouth, Vt. Other drives may lead him to various point of interest in the Adirondacks, such as the grave Of John Brown at North Elba. the military barracks and the Citi- zens Training camp at Plattsburgh. the Stevenson cottage at Saranac Lake, only fourteen miles distant, where the famous author spent a winter. or to such beauty spots as Ausablc Chasm and the Kcene Val ley,
 An ardent movie fan. President Coolidge has made arrangements for films to be shown in his camp ilFAE AtllN oQIlllfI. bNElHllllE HtAa week fl is planned 10 have two or three pictures each week, the portable projectors used on the presidential yacht Maytiower during his weekend cruises having been brought here for that purpose. In charge of them is Il. D. Johnson. chief electrician of inc MaynoWer,
 Many Films Comedies
 The films. many of them comedies, q type Of picture that President and Mrs, Coolidge both enjoy. are to be sent to White Pine camp regularly by the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America. Inc, with which Will II, Hays, former chairman of the republican national committed is associated.
 This organization has supplied the latest pictures for the president on the Mayhower and through it
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08
ON POLICE BLOTTER
supernumerary Ofiicer WI

Supernumerary Officer William Cronin Was sent to - LaWlor street last night 10 investigate a family squabble. He reported no cause for an arrest.
 Genevieye Brozoska, aged 12, of 142 Belmont street, reported that a boy about her age stole s10 from her at tho Old Burritt school play ground.
 Rasile Proul, Jr. Of Clemeuce Hill. Southbridge, Mass, reported that his car was taken from the At- lantic Gas parking place on Wash- ington street late yesterday after noon. A short time later h. found the car at the south end Of Main street It had been driven 4o miles, according to the speedometer.
 Joseph Gcnis of Ill Hartford avenue reported that an automobile struck his bicycle, which was parked in front of 7G Main street The po- lice learned that the car is owned by Bennett H. Barnes of liz West Main street,
 Angelo Sansone of l72 Ellis street reported the theft of tire from his yard.
 James R. Halloran Of 1G9@ Stan ley street reported at l:@5 this morn ing that a man was proving about his homo.
 Arthur Sorrell of SS Beaver street reported to Officer Daniel Cosgrove last night that two men had at tempted 10 take his car as it was parked in front of EOS Clark street. A search of the neighborhood was fruitless. but the police have a good description of the men.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08
Acts as Banker, Keeps
 Part of Mans Deposit

Anna kowalezek of 51 Hurlburt street has a method of her own for obtaining the return of money she loans. according 10 the report of Offi- Ger Clarence kumm, Of 6 complaint Of Frank Bolick Of that address, that man was making trouble last night
 The officer learned that Sam Melesho gave the woman S9 when he was intoxicated 6 short time ago. for fear he would spend it reclllessly or lose it. Last night he came after it and she gave him S4. telling him he already owed her the balance.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08
COOLIDGE LANDS BIC FISH
 ON KACAHON,S OPENING DAY
Three Pound Pike Taken in Few Hours After President Reaches Camp-Has Own Movie
 Shows For Evenings

Paul Smiths, x. |, July CP4- President Coolidge caught q three pound pike in Lake Osgood scarcely six hours after his arrival al White Pike caup.
 Trolling with spoon in the little body of ter. Nlr. Coolidge hooked his prize and brought 1t aboard, to the delight of Oscar Otis, carotaker of the camp and a veteran woods- man, who was at the oars. Befc lc left Washington Mr. Coolidge intimated that he might try his luck in the tempting water of Osgood lake. Soon after lunch, he stepped into a roWboat, with Otis as advisol as well as oarSman. He trolled slowly for an. hour up and down the lake, over which a brisk breeze was blowing. His catch was iconsidere- of fair size in this coun- try where pike and pickerel run large.
 Quiet Fishing Nooks Mir. Coolidge will have many op- portunties to angle in the seclusion of Osgood! For ii is anticipated that he and Mrs. Coolidge plan to spend at least the next few days quietly without guests or other com panions than the household servants. the secret service men and the two white colies. There are still many details of settling 10 be attended to, and it is believed that the camps distinguished guests will wish 10 stay close 10 the limits of the spacious camp where the president plans 10 enjoy a real rest in the out of doors.
 Appears Pleased Those who have seen the president since his arrival yesterday said he was apparcl-ly much pleased with the prospects of quiet summer and that he is planning on as much relaxation as possible. during the two months he is expected 10 be at the Irwin K. Kirkvood estate on Osgood Like
 For the next few days at least 1t is expected that no formal callers will be received at the camp and that Mir. and Mrs. Coolidge will de vote themselves to the enjoyment Of their surroundings. President Cool idce has taken a lively interest in
 the beauties of his wilderness re- treat. situated about four miles from
 this resort. With Mrs. Coolidge he
 has already explored many Of the paths that wind among the white birches and pines and has visited some Of the thirty odd buildings on
 the camp property
 Dogs Have Good Time
 Prudence Prim and Rob Roy, the white collics, have been lively com panious on these strolls. taking great
 delight in making independent sal
 lies into the woods.
 While the unpaclling continued at White Pine camp, the task of es- tahlishing the executive offices in a
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08

a comedy film was shown on the special train which brought the presidential party here this week
 Two projectors are used, so that no Interruption Is necessary be- tween reels while at the distance provided in the camp d large pie ture can be thrown on the screen.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08
AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP
Raymond Fitterer to Continue Chemistry studies for Year at Carnegie With stanley Works.

Raymond Fitterer of 53 Forest street will leave August I6 to accept a research scholarship of one years duration at Carnegie Technical h. Stitute, The scholarship comes as a reward to Mir. Fltterer for the high grades which he attained as a member of the student body ot Rose Polytechnic Institute previous to his graduation from that insli- tuition in 1924. He will work in collaboration with the United States Bureau of Mines at microscopic and N-ray steel analysis. Mir. Fitterer is employed al present in the lahora- tory of the Stanley Works where he has worked as q chemist since No vember. 1924.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08

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New Britain herald., 1926-07-08
MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT

Fresno. Cal. July s (P-Planning million dollar endowment fund for Candler coll, Q. Havana, as a mem- orlal to his son, Rev W. C. Fletcher. pastor Of the White Temple Method- ist cl rch. South. has deposited the sur, Of s1.on0 with the board Of education Of his church.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08
ROYALTY STILL TOURING
swedish Prince and Princess Having
 Fine Time In Far West

Rock springs, Wyo.. July $ LP,- Grown Prince Gustav Adolph and Grown Princess Louise of Sweden today will start on the last leg Of their journey that has led them from Livingston, Mont, through the Yel- lowstons National Park and along the Teton mountain range in west orn Wyoming.
 After a reception here tonight al which Governor Nellie Taylor Ross of Wyoming, and President Carl Gray of the I-nion Pacific railroad. will he present. the party will board train for Salt Lake City.
 After a day in Salt Lake City the royal party will tour southern Utah.
 4 locomotive gives four puffs for every complete turn Of the driving wheels
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08
ROY SCOTT NEWS

American Legion Troop No. ! will go on an all day hike Friday.
 Members of the troop will meet al Legion headquarters with lunch at Q a. m. Assistant Scoutmaster William Turner will be in charge of inc hike
The Coconino sun., 1926-01-08
LAWRENCE HUNG THIS
MORNING AT FLORENCE

Bill Lawrence, convicted slayer of
Haze Burch must hang at sunrise Fri
day morning.
Such in effect, was the decision
reached by the state board of pardons
and paroles, when ON Tuesday it
handed down a statement that the
board would make no recommendations
for clemency.
This decision was reached after sew
eral hours consideration Of the petit
tion seeking reduction of the death
penalty to life imprisonment.
Starting Tuesday the board has
been besieged by persons representing
both sides. Many were present at
the meeting Wednesday morning to
voice their plea for mercy for the con-
demned man. The fight for the oppo-
sition was led by Arthur T. LaPrade,
county attorney, who conducted the
prosecution.
Word of the action of the board
came as terrific shock to the mother
and sister of the condemned man.
Il can't believe it," sobbed the
mother as she burst into tears.
1T can't be helped" was the calm
reply of little Fay Jene Lawrence,
the Phoenix high school girl who led
a valiant fight for her brothers life.
"He was a good brother to mel
have done all could for him." she
continued as she stifled back the
sobs. Anyway | want to thank all
the good people of Phoenix who help
ed me in my fight, even though it has
been losing one"
The Coconino sun., 1926-01-08
MISS PAULINE JONES
BECOMES THE BRIDE OF
LIEUT.. S. ]. SAMSON


Miss Mary Pauline Jones of Will
liams and Lieut.. Samuel j. Samson
of Honolulu were married in Flag
staff at high noon on Tuesday of last
week by Rev. H. F. Softley. The cere-
n1ony was at the home of the brides
aunt, Mrs. c. A. Greenlaw.
Mrs. Samson was born and raised
in Williams and was graduated in the
class of 1920 from Flagstaff Teachers
college. She afterward attended the
University of southern California,
where in 1923 she became member
of the Kappa Delta society. She is
the daughter Of Mrs. Ed Hamilton of
Grand Canyon. She now is teaching
at Williams
Mrs. Samson is one Of Coconino
countys loveliest and most talented
young women. Three years ago she
was elected by popular vote queen of
beauty of this county and its beauty
representative at the state tair.
The bridegroom was born in OF
tawa, Canada and is member of the
u. S. air service. For the past three
years he has been stationed at Luke
field, Honolulu, where he is well
known as one of the army's outstand-
ing athletes in the islands, having
distinguished himself in baseball,
football basketball and on the track.
He is member of the Hawaiian
Football Officials association. He is
we'll known in Flagstaff through hav-
ing officiated at several of the foot
ball games here during the season
just past.
Lieutenant Samson left on January
l for Chanute field, Rantoul, H.,
where he will be stationed until
March, and then will go to Brooks
field, San Antonio, where Mrs. Sam
son will join him.
The Coconino sun., 1926-01-08
BELLEMONT
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Oscar Ryberg has been on the sick
list for the past week and we are
glad to see him out again.
f. M. Bryant and daughter Vella
Margaret spent the week end at the
Grand Canyon with Ed Wolf and fam
lily.
turned from Watrous, n. M, where
she spent the holidays.
Mrs. M. D. Foreman and Norman
Bryant drove to Clarkdale, Ariz., on
Monday and reports plenty Of snow
on Mangus mountain.
Little Merton Robert is visiting hls
daddy, NJ. d. Foreman.
Ernest Newberry went to Ashtork
last Friday on business.
Our little school opened Monday
after the children had had q delight
full ten days vacation.
j. G.. Shelton is having some addl-
tions built on his place, a brand new
chicken house and garage Our ut
tie village is growing in spite OF, itself
Carl Herring has bought new gul-
tar and hopes to apply for broad
casting station so the Bellemont radio
fans can hear it over their radio.
The Coconino sun., 1926-01-08
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
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The Flagstaff city schools reopened
after the holiday vacation on jan
uary 4. All of the faculty members
reported for duty on time with the
exception of Marcella Sandon, who on
account Of i'll health resigned her po-
sition as teacher of the sixth grade
and domestic science in the Emerson
school We regret that Miss San
don's condition made it necessary for
her to give up her work, since this
was her first experience in the teach
ing profession. However, the school
board were very fortunate in secur-
ing Miss Ruth Dotson to fill the va
cancy Miss Dotson has had three
years of very successful experience
in the Flagstaff city schools, SO that
her selection for this position secured
the services of an excellent teacher.
New students have enrolled In all
the schools for the second half year.
However, the second semester's work
does not begin in the high school un-
til January 25. High school pupils
are now busily engaged in reviewing
for the semester examinations which
will occur January 81 and %.
The basketball season Is now on.
The seasons schedule will open on
Friday night, January at 1880 p. m,
when the local boys and girls will
play double-header game with Will
liams high school. This promises to
be one of the biggest games of the
season. Coach Jessuppe of the Flag
staff Teachers college will referee the
games,
The Coconino sun., 1926-01-08
ARIZONA TO ISSUE BONDS TO
PAY COST OF RUNNING STATE

The state of Arizona will issue a
million and half dollars in tax anti
cipation bonds to provide funds for
the conduct Of the state government
until state taxes for the second half
Of 1925 are paid. Decision to issue
the bonds was made at meeting of
the state loan commission held this
week.
The bonds will bear Az per cent in
terest and will run from January q
until July 81 Of this year. Bond
houses will be notified of the issue
and bids will be asked for their pur-
chase.
1t was pointed out this morning that
the state faced the alternative of reg
istering warrants to finance its opera
tions or to issue the bonds for the
short term and state officials declared
that the latter method had been more
satisfactory.
One of the big items to be met by
the state which necessitates the rais-
ing of funds is quarterly school APP
portionment Of 100000.
The Coconino sun., 1926-01-08

The jazz dance given by the junior
class New Years eve was a very en-
joyable affair, with a big crowd in
attendance. Serpentine and confetti
added to the spirit of the occasion and
nice sum was added to the fund be-
ing raised for the annual junior prom.
James Kennedy Jr. was host at a
dancing party at his home on Wednes-
day evening. Those present were
Doris Duffield, Helen Rounsville,
Edna King, Helen Moser, Vera Goss,
Kathryn Cole, Zella Hudson. Bernice
Easton, Florence Allen, Eddie Hoff-
meyer, Clifford Bengston, Dermont
Melick, Leroy Perkins, Miles Cureton,
Kenneth Lebsch, Jerry Duffield,
Spencer Nordyke and James Ken
nedy Jr.
Joe Lookadoo left January / for a
new location in San Diego, Calf. Mrs.
Loodadoo and son Bill have gone to
visit relatives in Hot Springs, Ark,
before joining Mr.. Lookadoo there.
A. NJ. Dawson has been down from
the Canyon spending few days with
his family.
Mrs. Jack Butler returned Sunday
from a pleasant vacation spent in
Phoenix. That being her former
home, she renewed acquaintance with
many old friends while there.
The next regular meeting Of the
Woman's club will be held January 16
in the NJ. E. church. The subject is
I"Child Welfare" and will be under the
leadership of Mrs. w. L. Lindblom.
Miss Rosa Bouton, county demonstra-
ton agent, will also be present.
Mr.. D. H. Ritter has returned from
a visit to her daughter in California.
Misses Opal and Ruby Massey spent
the holidays here with their parents,
Opal is secretary to the principal of
the schools in Chandler and Ruby has
been attending school there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe McDaniels have
gone to California for visit.
Ross Cole is home after a stay in
California and is acting as messenger
boy for the Western Union.
Mrs. r. E. Way has returned from
Barstow, Calf, where she has been
visiting friends.
Miss Mona Henderson spent Christ
mas with her parents in Phoenix, re-
turning Sunday.
Mrs. Mona Martin has gone to
Phoenix where she expects to take a
course in beauty culture.
Bishop Burns spoke to fair sized
audience Sunday afternoon at three
O'Clock at the NJ. E. church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erie Poison and Mrs.
Polson's parents who have been visit
ing her, drove down through Oak
Greek canyon Saturday and back by
way of Clarkdale, Jerome and Ash
fork. They report the road good ex-
cept for some mud encountered near
Del Rio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Atkins, parents of
Mrs. Harold Greene, who have been
visiting the Greenes, expect to leave
Saturday to spend the rest of the win
ter on the coast.
Dermont Melick was host to a
group of his friends at his home on
Friday evening. The evening was
The Coconino sun., 1926-01-08
ANNUAL BANQUET AND
ELECTION AT FEDERATED

Last Saturday night the annual
meeting and church supper at the
Federated church was given in the
new part of the building. 1t was a
happy, informal occasion for the most
part and everyone had a fine time and
did justice to the excellent turkey
dinner Baskets of marigolds and
pine sprays on the long tables and a
lighted and decorated spruce tree in
the corner reminded of the holiday
season.
These visiting clergymen, here to
attend the dedication ceremonies,
made humorous and pleasant re-
marks; DR.. A. l.. Baker Of Phoenix,
district superintendent of the Arizona
Methodist district; Rev. H. A. Bassett
of Albuquerque, district superintend-
ent of Spanish-American work; Rev.
Charles l.. Calkins of Clarkdale and
Rev. ]. T. Black of Jerome. Rev.
John Burman of Flagstaff talked
briefly about the Mexican mission
work. Professor Walter B. Niles of
Flagstaff Teachers college gave the
benediction.
Upon Mrs. w. S. Beard, who headed
the committee of cooks, was bestowed
the honorary degree of K.E.-kitchen
engineer. The sWoman's society is
especially commended for its untirlng
efforts which earned the money for
the kitchen and diningroom equip
ment which makes these enjoyable
church suppers possible. Assisting
Mrs. Beard were Mrs. ]. w. Etter,
Mrs. w. J. Osborn, Mrs. Austin
Brown, Mrs. Walter Runke, Mrs.
James Hughes, Mrs. John Metz, Mrs.
John Potts, Mrs. H. F. Softley and
Mrs. Jess Kellam.
Mrs. Tom l.. Rees was in charge Of
the tables, her assistants, Mrs. 6. A.
Pearson, Mrs. Jean Switzcr and Mrs.
M. G. Fronske.
w. S. Beard and w. ]. Osborn dem
onstrated the finer points in the art
of carving.
MISS Blanche Sidwell acted as cash
ief.
Head mattresses were Miss Lura
Kinsey, Miss Etha Osborn and Miss
Gladys Colver; their younger assist
ants, the Misses Alice Beeson, Eunlce
Burrnan, Wealtha Beard, Helen
Runke, Marcia Slipher, Louise Wo-
mack and Elizabeth Higgins.
DIR. M. G. Fronske, ex-president OF
the cabinet, presided at the brief
business session which followed the
dinner The routine matters of the
annual meeting We're handled with ex-
pedition. Printed reports of the de-
partmcnts were handed to those pres
ent. Mrs. w. H. Hudgens' gratifying
report of the cradle roll was given
verbally. Balloting for members of
the cabinet for the ensuing year re-
seu asfd (-(I4f(st IspDSshrdluupupu
suited as follows:
Pastor, Rev. H. f. Softley; presi-
dent, Judge F. w. Perkins; vice-presi-
dent, A. W. Brown; treasurer, l.. G..
Campbell; secretary, Miss j. Benson;
education division, G. Gammage;
school, T. L. Rees; choir, IT. 0. Bell
wood; publicity, pastor; service di-
vision, w. Runkc; women, Mrs. M. q.
Fronske; men, J. G. Potts; c. E., w.
Benson; church division, DR.. NJ. G.
Fronske; finance, p H. Hartley; sac
fame1ts, ]. W. Etter; usher, w. H.
Thompson; building division, G. A.
Pearson; exterior, w. j. Osborn; in
terror, w. H. Hudgens; equipment,
Miss G. E. Vandevort.