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New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
TWO RESIGN AS
 [. 0F [. DIRECTORS
C. F. Smith and Marcus White
 Retire From Board

Three changes in the personnel of the community Christmas tree com mittee were made at the appoint ment of the committee by the direc- tors of the Chamber of Commerce at noon today.
 In place of Walter o. Cook, who was chairman last year but who left recently for New Bedford. Mass, where he has accepted position as Boy Scout executive. Oscar Erickson the new local Scout executive will be chairman this year.
 In place of Eben T. Putnam, who last year was superintendent of the Connecticut, Light and Power Co.,, and who resigned to accept the presidency of the Greenwich Gas and Water Co.,, B. H. McElhone, the new superintendent, was appointed.
 Ralph H. Benson, the new secre- tary of the Chamber of Commerce, is Q member ex-officio In place of his predecessor, Ralph L. Gould. Other members of the committee in clude Representative Fred o. Rack life. Charles w. Hawkins Play ground Commissioner Harry c. Jackson, Mrs. F. w. Scheidler, Park Superintendent Ralph B. Wainright, and B. r. Armstrong.
 The committee will hold meeting within few days to discuss and for mulate plans. It is likely the plan of last year, that of having one central tree and a number of small CT trees in the outlying parks. will be followed.
 The directors of the chamber ac- cepted the resignation of Charles r. Smith and Marcus White and elected in their places John Contaras and William J. Farley. Elijah Rogers, who is a member of the Connecticut Council of the New England conference, was elected a delegate to the New England farm marketing conference, to be held by the agricultural committee of the New England council at the state house at Boston, December 9 and 10.
 The chamber went on record as be- ing opposed to articles 3 and In na- tional referendum No. 49 on state and local taxation. The articles op- posed here were approved by the United States chamber. Article 3 provides ttat an inheritance tax inl- posed on the transfer of property at the owners death should be a state tax.
 Article 9 provides that each state shall have an agency with power over local governments to prevent unwise expenditures by local govern- ments,
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
Coast Guard Cook Held
 Following Fatal Fight

New London, Dec. 6 Pl-Booked on temporary charges of assault, Jo- seph Washington, c5 years old ne. gro coast guard cook. is confined to the brig at the submarine base. awaiting the completion of the in- vestigation that a coast guard board of inquiry is making into the circum- stances surrounding the death of German Wilson, negro cook of the patrol boat 139, attached to the local section base, who died at the Marine hospital in New York, from injuries received during an altercation with Washington md several other ne groes in this city on November s.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
City Items

The Daughters of Isabella will hold a regular meeting this even- ing at 8 o'clock in the club rooms.
 A son was born yesterday to MT and Mrs. stephen J. Mahoney a their home at 102 Winthrop street Mother and son are doing well.
 Acorn street property owners are preparing a petition to the common council to have their street graded next year.
 The case of the New Britain Fi- nance corporation against J. Ma dolny and A. Nowak has been set tied out of court. Nair & Nair rep resented the plaintiff and Hunger. ford & Sake the defendant.
 A son was born at New Britain General hospital today to Mir. and Mrs. George Dagnian of 72 Spring street.
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred Kroll of 47! Park street celebrated the 30th an. niversary of their wedding Friday A daughter, Margaret Catherine has been born to MT. and Mrs George Stumpf of New Haven. Mrs Stumpf was formerly Miss Margaret Kerin of 623 Main street, this city
 A regular meeting of the Roya Arcanum will be held Tuesday eve ming at o'clock. Nomination oi officers win take place.
 The annual meeting for the cleo ton of officers of Martha Chapter No. 21, o. F. S., will be held to- morrow evening at 7:30 o'clock in Masonic hall instead of Thursday evening.
 Miss Astrid Nygren Of Stanley street has returned to her home following an operation for ap- pendicitis at New Britain General hospital.
 Miss Alice Johnson of Maple Hill left New Britain General hospital yesterday after recovering from an operation for appendicitis.
 Camp Clara, R. N. of A., will hold a meeting tonight at o'clock at St Jeans hall.
 Stanley Women's Relief corps vii hold it's regular meeting and annua, election of officers in Judd's hall or Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
Marine President of
 General AmegliO Society

The New Britain Society Generale Ameglio at a special meeting held yesterday afternoon in Dudjack' S hall, elected its officers for 1927 as follows:
 G. Marine. president: r. Coco, first president; G. Gerace, sec ond e-president; J. Salonia, treasurer; P. Scalora, financial sec retary; F. Genovese, vice financial secretary; A. Valente, recording sec retary: G. Lombardo, vice recording secretary; Philip Japa, censor: E. Rinella, F. Passamano, G. Latina, revisers; M. Marine. NJ. Falletti, R. Lanza, A. Bucchieri, P. Gallo. " Motta, l.. Salerno, P. Carrubba, V. Coco, and S. Coco, counselors; s. Latina, janitor; Dr. A. L. Avitabile, medical officer.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
AdolDh SZynpanoWskf

Adolph Szymanowski, 64 years old, resident of this city for the past 32 years and an employe of Landers, Frary 6s Clark for the past 30 years died this morning at o'clock at his home, Il Oak street.
 He was a member of the Sacred Heart church and the societies of St. Anne and St. Anthony of All Saints church. Surviving him are his wife. Mrs. Mary Szymanowski: two sons, Thaddeus and Peter of this city city: a daughter, Mrs. Florence Grondek of New Britain; and three sisters. Mrs. Anna Zaw- istowska of Providence and Mrs. Valeria Curniewska of Massachu- setts and Mrs. Ursula Slizenska of Greenfield, N. J.
 Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 7:45 o'clock at Sacred Heart church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
GALL MONEY HOPS
 UP TO FIVE TODAY
Banks Call in Thirty Million
 in Loans

New York, Dec. tP)-Speculators for the advance regained control of the price movement in today's mar llet after an early period of irregu- larity. Call money renewed at 4 1-2 per cent but advanced to as banks called about S30,00o,000 in loans to repair the deficit in reserve shown in the weekly clearing house state ment.
 Another substantial increase in Chain Store sales and the raising of the Lambert Go. dividend from S3.50 to S5 had bullish effect on senti- ment. Year-end forecasts of leading business men, which are starting to make their appearance also are generally constructive in character, helping to allay fears entertained q few weeks ago that a general busl- ness depression was in sight. While the opening of congress in variably arouses fears in some quar- ters of adverse legislation, the present session is not generally ex- pected to produce anything that would be harmful to business, Pros poets of special dividend action con- tinue to influence the buying of many stocks, Otis Elevator jumping over points to a record high in an- ticipation of stock dividend this month.
 Railroad equipment and sugar shares were bid up briskly on reports of unusually good trade conditions. Heavy accumulation of American woolen also was construed as turn for the better in the textile trade. h. ternational Harvester rallied from 145 to a new record high at 151 12, and a similar recovery was register cd by South Porto Rican Sugar. |. s. Cast Iron Pipe, United Drug, Gen. eral Gas and Electric B, Loose Wiles common and second preferred also were marked up 4 to 6 points, while Continental Baking A dropped nearly 6 points.
 THE MARKET AT 2:3O F. NJ.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
WaH Street Briefs

November sales of F. W. Wool worth Co. showed the largest gain for any month this year except May, reaching s22,532,S91, a gain of S.S9 per cent and for the Il months this year s212,2S5,545 against s199,6S9,- 37S in the same period of 1925, an increase of 6.31 per cent. October receipts of ore by lead smelters of the United States. which reau of Metal statistics, were 52,S7s tons against 52.313 in September, 4S,SS1 tons of the total being in United States ore. Deliveries to smelters not members of the bureau were S.95S tons against S,S42 the month before.
 The United States Light & Heat Corporation declared an initial divi- dent of S2 a share on the common stock, payable in quarterly install ments of 50 cents each, starting January to holders of record De- cember 15.
 Operating schedules of Youngs- town Sheet and Tube and Republica Iron and Steel this week are at 60 per cent of capacity, a decrease of 5 per cent owing to a sharp drop in activity of bar mills.
 Western Dairy Products company, organized about a year ago to &C., quire II ice cream companies op- erating in the state of Oregon and Washington, will acquire the L. J. Christopher Go. of Los Angeles, financing for which is being ar ranged by syndicate headed by Spencer Trask and Co.
 Reports have reached Wall street from Youngstown that efforts are being made to consolidate several midwest fabricating steel companies whose earnings have been affected by severe competition.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
Funerals
Miss Hildur J. F. TOrell

Funeral services for Miss Hildur u. E. Torell, daughter of Mrs. Jose phine Torell of 32O Chestnut street, were held this afternoon at o'clock at her home. lnterment was in Fairview cemetery.
 John l.. Rock
 Funeral services for John L. Rock of 54 Pleasant street, veteran en- ploye of the Stanley Rule and Level O., who died while visiting relatives in Springfield Friday afternoon, were held at B. c. Porter Sons funeral parlors on Court street this after- noon. Rev. Warren L. Blodgett, ,as- sistant pastor of the First Congre- gational church, officiated. Inter- ment was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
MCLEAN HAS BREAKFAST
 AS PRESIDENTS GUEST
Drops in at White House For Buck wheat Cakes and Sausage
 With Other Leaders
pv rE0prr IT MtNNrNYft

BY GEORGE II, MANNING (Washington Bureau of N. B. Heraid.)
 Washington, D. C., Dec. 6.-Sena- tor Mclean of Connecticut partook of the presidential sausage and buckwheats at the White House this morning when he and seven other members of the senate and house were guests of President Coolidge at on of the so-called harmony break lasts during the breakfast confer ence. The White bill to give the federal government power to regu- late radio broadcasting was dis cussed but the conversation. 1t was said was devoted mainly to fishing. Other guests at the White House breakfast were Senators Oddie, Edge and Wadsworth. and Representa- tives White, French, Strong and Gibson.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
CASES CONTINUED

A continuation until Thursday morning was granted in the Hart. ford police court this morning when John Dagata and Joseph Sar, ra, both of this city, appeared, tht former to answer to q charge oi driving while under the influence of liquor, and the latter to plead to charge of breach of the peace They were arrested last evening ir Hartford. It is claimed that Sarra gave the police officer considerable trouble when he was questioning Dagata. Attorney Harry Ginsburg is counsel for the men.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
Fire Dept. Helns Doctor
 In Race With the StGrk

Methuer, Mass. Dec. 6 Rl--The Methuen fire department was called upon in the face of blizzard early today to help doctor beat the storlS at q Methuen home.
 Dr. H. B. Kazanjian of Lawrence. who In this case was to be the stork's chief assistant, had bucked the drifts unnecessarily for three hours and had abandoned two auto mobiles who he finally called upon the fire department.
 The chiefs powerful car at last negotiated the rather perilous jour ney with the doctor and he arrived at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Sarkis Danielian in time to help add one to the population of Methuen.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
Masonic Temple Corp.
 Decision Tuesday Night

Decision in the application of the Masonic Temple Corporation for special exception to zoning regula- tions affecting Russell street pro- perties, will be reached at a meet ing of the board of adjustment Wednesday night, and unofficial re- ports of the sentiment held by members of the board indicates that the desired exceptions will be al- lowed.
 The corporation is unable to place it's proposed building on the lot now owned If the lot-llne restrictions are to be adhered to, and opponents have raised the objection that a lodge room cannot be placed in a residence district, making 1t neces- sary for special exception to be asked in that matter also.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
Never Missed Weekly
 Meeting ill 5 Years

Hartford, Conn, Dec. GP,-Leo- pold Hubert, 79, who did not miss Q single Sunday meeting of the Ararat lodge, number IS, Independ- ent Order of B'Nai Brith in 55 years, died early this morning of a shock. He was one Of the oldest Jewish residents of the city, having come here from Germany go years ago. He was a former president of Ararat lodge, and as a member of Judith lodge, Free Sons of Israel, for 46 years had never missed a meeting of this organization.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
Isaac SWarSky

One of the largest crowds that ever attended funeral in this city was present at the services yester- day for Isaac Swarsky of 35 Francis street. The heavy storm of yester- day failed to stop his many friends in their desire to pay tribute to him. Fifty cars took part In the funeral procession.
 Burial was in Beth Alom ceme- tery.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
Rev. George Henry Smith
 Dies at Maple Hill

Rev. George Henry Smith, died yesterday at the home of his son, Merritt H. Smith of Maple Hill He was born in Middletown, April 6, 1S45. He is survived by two sons, Merritt H. Smith of Maple Hill and Paul c. Smith of New York, a sister, Mrs. John Schlessinger, six grand children and three great grandchil- dren.
 Prayers will be said at the home of his son at 35 Walnut street, Maple Hill, Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock and services will be conducted at St. Marks church in New Britain at 1:30 o'clock. Rev. Samuel Sutcliffe will officiate and burial will be in Miner cemetery, West1ield, Conn.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
ANOTHER "P0OL" ARREST
Samuel l.. Blakeman of Rochester Agrees to Surrender and Stand Trial on Charges.

Boston, Dec. R-The name of another defendant in the govern ment's drive against tho Albany and Hudson gambling pools was made public here today when Samuel L.. Blakeman of Rochester, N. Y., agreed to surrender.
 More than a score of those in- dicted by the federal grand jury here last week, residents of Boston. Springfield, Albany and other cities end towns. have already agreed to appear in court and the assignment of some of them was expected here late this afternoon. The charges against them are of interstate ship ment of lottery tickets.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
TWO SUITS FILED

Action for s275 damages has been brought by the Miner, Read & Tullock company against Her. bert L. Treat, through Nair & Nair Deputy Sheriff Martin II. Horwit7 served the papers and the writ is returnable in the city court the second Monday of December.
 Treat has been named defendant in another action, for s100, which has been brought by II. Chesky and Son, through Irving Rachlin Deputy Sheriff Horwitz served the papers and the writ IS returnable in the city court the second Mon- day of December.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
09 YEARS OLD TODAY

Stanhope, N. J., Dec. 6 Rl-Mrs. Clarissa Case, who today observed her 99 birthday. predicts a short life for the girls who smoke and drink.
 DO l smoke? I did once. ] smoked a clay pipe for toothache and got so sick l forgot about the too'ieche "
 Mrs. Case was the youngest of 10 children and is the only survivor.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
Deaths
MRS, MARY O'RRIEN

Mrs. Mary O'Brien, 75 years old, died Sunday afternoon at St. Francis hospital, Hartford. She was native of this city and lived here many year. She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Eliza Burns and Mrs. Sarah Mo- Guinness, both of this city; and two brothers Patrick and Joseph O'Brien of Holyoke, Mass.
 The funeral will be held at the funeral parlors of Joseph A. Haffey on Main street tomorrow at S:45 o'clock and at St. Mary's church at 9 o'clock. 1nterment will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses issued today are: Jean B. Gosseln of 265 Wash ington street and Miss Alice Bois- soneault of 45 Hartford avenue: Herbert F. Kearsley of 12 Maple street, and Miss Hazeline Guerin of the same address; Charles J. Bader of PA Main street and Mary Sat tier Of the same address. The last named bride-to-be is a divorcee, 21 years of age.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
Family of Five Killed
 By Fatal Gas Fumes

Jamestown, N. Y, Dec. R-A family of five persons was asphyx- lated by gas in their home today.
 The dead were MT. and Mrs. Ernest Dahlbcrg, their two infant children and woman believed to be Mrs. Dahlberg's sister.
 The bodies were found by neigh hors who smelled escaping gas and broke into tho house.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
DROPS DEAD AFTER WALK

Hartford. Dec. R-Ignat Kula. kowski, 56, of 401 Ridgewood road West Hartford. dropped dead this morning on South Main street. after a long walk through the snow. Kul- akowskl, left his home at 5:30 this morning and an hour later was found dead on the sidewalk after he had walked a distance of over two miles,
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
BOY OF g MISSING
Richard Miller of Seymour St. Dis- appears After Leaving School at Recess Last Friday.

The police are puzzled by the disappearance of Richard Miller, aged 9, of 72 Seymour street, who had not returned to his home since last Friday. and his description was broadcast from WTIC at Hartford, in an effort to locate him.
 The boy attended the Smalley school and is reported to have left after recess Friday. The police do not believe he is far from home, but cannot understand the pro- longed absence, in view of his youth.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
PULLS SICK WIFE FROM BED

On complaint of two children to Probation Officer Connolly that their father was making a dis turbance at their home, Captain Kelly detailed Officer Veley to 200 Beaver street this afternoon to ar rest Stanley Smolenski for viola tion of probation. According to the children, their father pulled their mother, who is ill, out of bed, and otherwise abused her. He will be in police court tomorrow morning,
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
sKIDs, BUMPS, DRIVES ON

John r. Meehan of SC Wallace street notified the police today that as he was driving north on Main street, 0 truck going south skidded after catching in the trolley tracks, and scraped his car. damaging the fender The driver did not stop, MT. Meehan said. The number of the truck is 4530.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
WATERBURY WINS ACTION

Waterbury. Conn.,, Dec. 6 R- The U. s. Supreme court today up- held the city of Waterbury in con- demning the Macken property in Watervllle for park purposes.
 In dismissing the appeal, the court also rules that the Waterbury board of park commissioners in whose name the proceedings were undertaken, is legal.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
MUTE HELD FOR THEFT

John Fijalek, aged 19, a deaf mute, of Elton street. was arrest ed this afternoon by Officer Thomas J. Feeney on a warrant charging tube valued at $2S. the property of Albert Sherman. He was released on $50 bonds for his appearance in police court tomorrow morning.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
60 MILE GALE BLOWS

Highland Light, Mass, Dec. P The gale and snow storm that blew in from the north Atlantic ocean last night attained velocity of 60 miles an hour here. At the Long Point lighthouse, in Province town harbor, fog horn bell was blown from its connections.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
Special Notice

Annual charity whist and 46 given by the Ladies' Auxiliary to the A. o. H. at Judd's Hall, Main St. Friday evening, Dec. 10, 1926. $2.5o in gold for the highest score. lady or gent, also door prize. Tickets 35c. Public invited.-Advt.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
Mrs. Eva CzapIa

Mrs. Eva Czapla, aged S5 years, died this morning at her home, BPS Elm street. She is survived by her husband and one daughter. The funeral arrangements, in charge of Laraia &; Sagarino, are incomplete.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
McDERMoTT ON TRIAL TODAY

Courtroom. Canton, Ohio, Dec. 6 P)-Patrick Eugene McDermott, charged with the murder of Don R. Mellett. Canton publisher. July Is, went on trial for his life here today, Judge Edwin w. Diehl presided,
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
AlonsO Bernal

The funeral of Alonso Bernal, six months ola son of MT. and Mrs. Samuel Bernal of 72 High street was held this afternoon from the child's late home. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
YEGGMEN GET S55.OO0

St Paul, Minn.. Dec. 6 Pl-More than s55.000 was gotten by three men who blew three safes in Schu- enemann and Manufacturers depart ment store last night. The robbers worked for four hours, guarding two watchmen and forcing one of them to make his regular hourly rounds to pull bells,'
 The loot included s35,o00 In cash, $15,000 in stocks and bonds of which about s5.oOO is negotiable and several pieces of jewelry.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06

Cocktails, cigarettes and cakes are being served to customers by a dressmaker of Paris.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06

New York-Clearing House. ex- changes s456,O00,O00; balances SS6,- 000,000.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-06
Inion Mfg Co. ........ 27
 Public Utilities Stocks
TREASURY BALANCE Treasury balance S142, 401, ,527.

Boston-EXchange S64,000,0 1000; balances s35,000,00O.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
SWIMMING POOL
 OPENS TOMORROW
Willow Brook Park Bathing
 Beach Ready For Season

Willow Brook park swimming pool will open tomorrow morning Superintendent of Parks Ralph B. Wainwright announced today. The hours will be as follows:
 Daily, exclusive of Sundays. 10:00 to 1@:00 a. m. Everybody not over 16 years old.
 Men and Boys-1:3O to 1O:0O D. m, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays.
 Women and girls-1:3O to 10:O0 ?. m, Sundays, Mondays Wednes- days.
 Rules and regulations will be as follows:
 Admission cents.
 Only regulation bathing suits will be permitted.
 Bathers a4e warned not to scat ter rubbish, glass or other foreign material anywhere about or in the swimming pool or bath house. Use the receptacles.
 Each bather will be required to take a shower bath before entering pool.
 No soap will be allowed in the pool
 No persons but bathers will be allowed in the bath house or on the bathing beach.
 When the bath house i1 filled 10 capacity the attendants will refuse the entrance of any other bathers.
 Bathers who have used the pool one hour may be requested to leave so as 10 let others have a turn.
 Department of bathers will be observed, and those not conducting themselves in an orderly manner will be deprived the use of the pool.
 Howard Rehm will be life saver and in charge of the pool Mrs. Gull len will be in charge of the girls locker room and Wilfred Sheehan will have charge of the boys locker room.