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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-28
lunch CART permit
| FINALLY GRANTED
Building Board Acts on Opinion
by Corporation Counsel

Reversed in its stand against
lunch carts through an opinion
handed down by Corporation Coun-
sci. John H. Kirkham. the building
commission yesterday afternoon
voted to permit erection Of such a
structure at IS Washington street,
when the usual requirements Of the
ordinance have been met.
Before passing the vote, however,
Commissioner Romeo A. Grise caus-
ed to be inscribed in the minutes
that this action is in accordance
with the corporation counsel's rul-
ing that lunch carts are not detri-
mental to surrounding properties
and that the corporation counsel has
assumed responsibility.
Substitute Steel for Oak
Joseph Z. Johnson, one of the
owners of the lunch cart. assured
the board that steel will be substi-
tuted for oak wherever that mate
lunch cart will be ? permanent pro-
position as far as he and his part
ner are concerned. but that Messrs.
Farley. Levitt & McDonough, lessons
of the property, have a cancellation
clause in their five year contract
which may be invoked at any time.
Before action was taken q lengthy
opinion from Judge Kirkham was
read. 1t was printed in full in yes
terday's Herald. He set forth that
the commission could not arbitrar-
lily refuse permit unless there is
conflict with the building code. II
the lunch cart is intended to be a
permanent structure the commits
sioners would be required to allow a
permit. and If it is to be temporary
the common council might, II it saw
fit. allow its installation without
sanction OF the commission. Judge
kirkham advised.
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Liner Malolo Is lowed to
New York HarhOr Toda,

New York. May rs P)-Tne new
Matson liner Malolo. which was
crippled in a collision with the
Norwegian freighter Jacob Christen-
sen in a heavy fog off Nantucket
lightship on the first day of her trial
cruise last Wednesday, was lowed
into the harbor today by wrecking
tugs.
The Malolo. which is one of the
largest ships afloat. will be dry
locked at the Todd shipbuilding
yards In Brooklyn and repairs made.
A large hole was torn in the side OF
the liner and her boiler room flooded
In the crash.
The liner was anchored off Staple
ton. Staten Island. With the towing
tugs. Resolute. Commissioner, I. J..
Merritt and Relief still alongside,
Tho Merritt Chapman Company
reported the Malolo was drawing IS
feet forward and 30 aft, too much
to permit berthing In drydock,
Pumps will be started later and
divers sent down to make temporary
repairs.
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ESTABLISHES RECORD
Norman Stewart Hall, Yale Fresh
man, Sets Mark BY Taking Part
in IL Events In One Day.

New Haven, Conn.,, May rs Up
Completing IL events in one day.
Norman Stewart Hall Of Asbury
Park. N. j.. freshman track star
at Yale. established what is believed
to be a record in qualifying for
membership in Sigma Delta Phi,
honorary athletic fraternity.
In the annual meet with Harvard
yearlings, Hall took flrsts in the high
hurdles, javelin throw and shotput.
His tests yesterday included the
mile run, the 1OO-yard swim In II
seconds, pole vaulting eight feet six
inches, hurdling. broad jumping.
putting the shot, throwing the pave
lin and others.
Hall was a track star at Roxbury,
where he prepared for Yale, scoring
Is points in the 1925 Yale inter-
scholastics. He has been a consistent
winner on the Yale freshman team.
Only one sophomore qualified for the
fraternity. completing the tests in
one year.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-28
FIRE BUG" STILL AT LARGE
Person Who Set Fire to Polish Par
ish Properties Succeeds in Keep
ing Under Cover In Police Hunt.

Only theories have developed from
the police investigation into the fires
at the Polish Orphanage barn and
printing plant early Thursday morn
ing, it was stated today at police
headquarters. Detective Sergeant w.
p. McCue. who is in charge OF the
investigation. said there are no de-
velopments. and it is improbable
that arrests will be made on the in
formation obtained thus far.
John Niva. alleged vagrant, who
was questioned yesterday relative
to the fires, satisfied the authorities
that he was not in the vicinity of
North Burritt street Thursday. In
police court this morning, Probation
Officer Connolly said the man will
be returned to the State Hospital for
the Insane at MiddletoWn and on
suggestion of Judge Hungerford the
vagrancy charge was nolled.
Numerous rumors have been
spread about the city since Thurs
day, but so far rs the police know.
they have no basis in fact. The po-
lice are convinced the fires were Of
incendiary origin and are probing
into possible motives.
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Divorce Decree Granted
Edith Howe Littlehales

Edith Howe Littlehales of 80
Prospect street, this city. has been
granted a divorce from William J..
Littlehales. by Judge Marvin of the
superior court. Mrs. Littlehales
charged intolerable cruelty. She was
given permission to resume her
maiden name, Edith Blake Howe.
Both principals had been married
before. They were wed February 8,
1926.
Mrs. Rose Rutkowski Fanion of
1856 w. 121st street. New York city,
formerly of New Britain, appeared
before Judge Marvin yesterday. seek
ing divorce from Alexander Fanion
of this city on grounds of intolerable
cruelty. She testified in court that
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legion MEN URGER
TO Join IN PARADE
Large Attendance Expected in
Memorial Day Tribute

New Britain Machine night was
observed at the regular meeting of
Eddy Glover Post, American Legion
in the home on Washington street
last evening. Vice Commander
Nathan Avery was in charge of the
ceremonies from start to finish,
being assisted by Elliott Burr,
Thomas Carey and Thomas Leonard.
John Holmgren was initiated into
the post. In the course of the
evening. Commander Harry Gins
burg announced that a visitor from
the Rome, Italy. American Legion
Post was in attendance. Legion
naire Antonio Savio will now make
his home in New Britain. Com
mander Wallenberg Of the Farming
ton Post complimented cx-State
Commander Harry c. Jackson for
his rapid strides along the lines of
making a speech.
The high spot of the evening was
reached when Mr.. Jackson and Ed
ward Ogren urged the men to turn
out Memorial Day. Every ex-serv-
iceman in the city was invited to
march with the Legion boys. at
may be u parade but there is a
higher purpose behind the giving up
Of a good time that day than mere
ly parading, it's showing respect for
our soldier dead" said Ogren. IF
We want parade. we can have that
any old time We get band. but this
time It's up to us to carry on as
never before" he continued. The
eX-servicemen will congrcgato at the
Legion Home at 9 o'clock and march
to Franklin Square where the parade
will form half an hour later.
William Kelley announced that
the graves Of all ex-service men
would be decorated Sunday and that
the Boy Scouts would place wreaths
on the posts at the Court of Honor.
Day exercises of the local lodge of
Elks June IA. 1t was also voted to
accept the invitation of tho Spanish
American War veterans to take part
In the dedication Of the war me-
mortal at Willow Brook park. Com
mander Edward Ogron OF the first
district urged that everybody attend
the outing at Lake Compounce June
18th. and Elliott Burr put good
word In for the Legion night at the
Paragon. On motion of Commander
Ginsburg. the post accepted the in
vitation of the auxiliary to attend
the regular meeting of that unit.
Harry c. Jackson told about men,
bership saying that there was going
to be another drive in which he
hoped to contact every ex-service
man in the city. The membership
now Is 476 companed to Cos this
time last year New Britain wants
to be the largest in the state the
time of the Danbury convention, he
said.
Past Commander Arthur Potts
sprang to his feet the last few min
utes of the meeting and explained
what a fine time he had sitting back
and smoking his cigar He believed
that smoking in the meeting hall
added to the good humor displayed
throughout the meeting.
After the meeting the entertain
ment was furnished by talent from
the New Britain Machine Co. Le-
gtonnaire Pfeiffer's Floridian orches-
ira played far into the evening,
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she spent eight years of her life in
a rooming house and that her hus-
band went around with other wom-
en-. stayed out nights and refused to
support ker.They have three chill
dren. Mrs. Fanion stated that she
plans>to take up her residents in
Forestville. They were married June
II. 1917. Thomas +. McDonough
represented her.
Dorothy Rice Rhodes Of 26S Ser
geant street. Hartford. was granted
a divorce from Harold n Rhodes
OF Newington on grounds Of In
tolerable cruelty. They We're mar
ried January 80, 1926.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-28
ANNUAL REGATTA
College Oarsmen From Leading
Eastern Institutions Clash Today
On SChuylkill River

On Schuylkil River.
Philadelphia, May IS R-College
oarsmen from the leading eastern
institutions clash on the Schuylkill
river today in the annual American
Henley regatta.
Featuring the program were the
classic Childs' cup and Stewards cup
races. In the former Princeton ruled
the favorite over Pennsylvania and
Columbia The only other favored
to win the Stewards cup.
Princeton and Pennsylvania each
had five crews entered in various
events. Columbia four. Navy three
and Syracuse. Yale and Harvard
two each. In the two events. the
150-pound varsity and third varsity
Fights, Harvard and Princeton, al
though far apart in the athletic re-
lations, We're placed side by side in
the draw for position.
The program embraces eleven
events. others including interschol-
lastic Fights. single, double and four
cared SOULS and four cared shells
for clubs. The races were sched-
uled to start at II a. M, with pre-
limfnary heats for the school-boy
crews, with the last event, the Stew
arts cup clash, set for 6:15 p. m.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-28
BRUIN OF BRISTOL I
sent TO HARTFORD
Captured Bear to Have Future
Home in Colts Park 80
Especial to the Heraid)


Bristol. May 29-Following the
refusal of the local city officials to
authorize the expense involved in
the erection OF cage at Rockwell
park for the bear captured by
George H. Quinion, Homer H. Judd.
and Harlon B. Norton on February
sth, last, the animal was turned
over to the park commission Of the
city Of Hartford today.
This action was taken following
an interview between Mr.. Quinion
and Park Commissioner Hallingter
of Hartford. Hallingter expressed
considerable satisfaction over the
securing of the bear for Colts park.
He also stated he was surprised that
Bristol would not keep the bear in
view Of the small expense involved.
The cage at Colts park accommo-
dates four bears and is equipped
with swimming pool. costing the
city Of Hartford $500. The bear taxi
en- to Hartford today was given the
name "Norjudquin" which is a COM
bination of the names OF the three
men who captured it. 1t will now
cavort with Calvin Coolidge" and
MA Ferguson" the two bears now
occupying the cage at Colts park
and which were given to the city
of Hartford last year.
Automobile Accident.
Automobiles operated by Richard
Peters OF 80 Arch street, New Brit
ain, and Gastore Mastrobalista OF
Pennington were badly damaged
after O'clock this morning in an
accident at Soldiers monument on
Memorial boulevard.
At the time OF the accident, Pc
ters was driving west when Mastro-
balista, driving east. turned to his
left of the monument to proceed up
Mellen street. The Peters car was
overturned by the force of the col
Esion. Both drivers appeared before
Prosecuting Attorney Robert J..
Stack this morning. The attorney
held that Mastrabalista was to
blame for cutting to the left of the
monument.
The case was continued to per-
nit the men to settle civilly.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-28
AUTOS IN COLLISION

At 9:10 o'clock last evening, auto
mobiles driven by Ernest E. Burk-
hardt Of "a Stratford road and Sam
uel K. Kaplan Of 26 Grand street,
Hartford. collided. the bumper and
mud guards Of Kaplan's car being
damaged. The local man was driv-
ing west on Webster Hill and the
Kaplan car was on Arch street when
the collision occurred. Officer John
O'Keefe reported no cause for po-
lice action in the case.
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Bishop to Officiate
At School Dedication

Rt Rev. John ]. Milan. bishop OF
Hartford diocese will officiate at ex.
ercises attending laying of a corner
stone of the new Sacred Heart
parochial school on Orange street, to-
morrow afternoon. A street process.
sion in which several thousand per.
sons will take part. will precede the
exercises. The parade will form at
1:45 o'clock.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-28
John Drew's Condition
Not RegaNded as Serious

San Francisco. Calf, May IS Rl-
John Drew. veteran actor who was
forced to cancel his appearance in
Portland. Ore. on account OF illness
arrived here last night and went to
a hotel. His condition was not con-
sidered serious. The star is firm in
his determination to appear on the
stage here next Monday. when his
company opens a weeks engage
ment. His illness was diagnosed as
acute arthritis.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-28
PINBDo's PLANE NOT DAMAGED

LlsUOH, IOTluSal, MAY 50 VIA
radio message received this morn
ing from Commander De Pincdo,
aboard the Italian steamer Superga,
said he expected to arrive at Horta,
Azores Islands. some time today. He
confirmed that a tempest forced him
to alight on the sea last Monday.
while flying from Trepassy, New
foundland. to the Azores on the
homeward journey to Rome after
his four-continent flight. The Ital-
ian flier said his plane had been
saved and was in tow of the Su.
perga.
Previous reports received in Lis
bon indicated that the Superga was
about 90 miles distant from Horta,
making slow progress because of
rough weather and the desire to
avoid further damage to the plane.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-28
HARD WORK AHEAD
FOR AWARD winner
Weterman Faces Difficult Pro-
Gram at Musical Art School

Although he already is an accom-
plished violinist and has pleased
thousands In New Britain during his
numerous appearances as soioist, J.
George Westerman, 10. of 16 Carmel
street, will begin studying and per-
fecting lis art next season at the In
stitute of Musical Art, New York
city. having won the scholarship
donated by Kate A. Stanley as the
city's most talented young musician.
Six contestants struggled for this
scholarship at the Camp school
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-28
OVERCOME BY GAS

Charles Tomlin, colored, aged So.
of 3S6 Elm street, was admitted to
New Britain General hospital about
10 o'clock this forenoon and had
not regained consciousness at noon.
He is said to have been overcome
by gas at his home. He is en-
ployed as a laborer at the North &
Judd factory.
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APPEAL FROM JUDGMENT

Francesca Amento. through his
counsel. Edward A. Mag, has APP
pealed to the superior court from
the judgment rendered by Judge
William c. Hungerford Of the city
court, in favor of the plaintiff in the
action of Mary Cocome against
Amento. on a writ of foreclosure.
The appeal is returnable the first
Tuesday of September.
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TO SING FIRST MASS

Rev. Leo W. Weston, son of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. ]. Weston Of ia Wilcox
street, who was ordained a Catholic
priest at st. Joseph's Cathedral,
Hartford. by Bishop John J. Milan
Thursday morning. will sing his first
solemn high mass at st. Mary's
church in this city tomorrow morn
ing at 1880 o'clock. Rev. Fenton
Tehan Of st. Thomas seminary will
preach the sermon and the young
priests relatives and friends will at
tend.
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LUTHER LEAGUE ENTERTAINS

The Luther League of the Re-
formation Lutheran church enter
tanned the members of the leagues
of Rockville and Southington at
social last evening. The program
proved a very enjoyable one. Miss
Signe Peterson. who gave several
readings was the feature of the eve
ming. The remainder Of the pro-
gram included selections by the
church orchestra, vocal solos by Mrs.
Marsh and violin solos by Gerhardt
Young.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-28
FLASHES OF LIFE: JOHN BULL OF
TIPPERARY TO BECOME AMERICAN

New York-The wealth Of George
+. Baker has been increasing lately
at least $1,000, 900 week on paper.
Shares of the First National bank,
of which he is chairman. are now
quoted at S3,125. an advance Of
$3.50 in about a month. He holds
10000 shares.
eningrad-Word comes from
northern Siberia that the natives Of
Arctic villages. thinking that angry
gods have decided there shall be no
summer are killing scores OF pre-
cious reindeer. The weather is un-
usually cold being So degrees below
zero.
New York-The maharajah Of
Rutlam is coming from India to play
international polo at Meadow Brook
in September, the United States Polo
association has invited the Prince
of Wales to attend and believes
there is possibility he will accept,
since he will be in Canada then.
New Haven - Robert X. Mackaye
of Cross River, n. Y, son OF Percy
Mackaye. poet, wins Albert STAN
burrough Cook prize in poetry at
Yale.
Danbury - Body of Paul Gowell,
Is, found in Bethel reservoir where
he was drowned on fishing trip
Thursday.
New Haven - New ecclesiastical
trial for Guy Willis Holmes of New
Bedford, Mass, unfrocked for alleg-
ed immoral relations with waitress,
ordered by court of New England
Southern conference Of Methodist
church.
Hartford Governor Trumbull
proclaims June II Flag Day.
Seymour - Charles H. Davis SER
iously injured when his bicycle COL
lides with truck.
Roxbury - Robert ". and Nettie
johnson held for hearing on three
and one count respectively Of liquor
law violation after raid discloses
beer. cider and bottling equipment.
Sherman - Despondent over Ill
health John landmark, 30, farmer,
shoots self in attempt at suicide and
is reported in serious condition.
Hartford - Air passenger service
between Hartford and Boston and
New York inaugurated, with two
women among first Boston-New York
passengers.
Hartford - Purchase Of rights
and property for distribution Of
electricity in Walcott by Connecticut
Light and Power company from
Waterbury and Milldale Tramway
company approved by public utilities
commission following hearing.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-28
WIFE GRANTED DIVORCE

Judge Dickinson IN superior
court has granted a divorce to Mrs.
merly Of this city. Attorney Cyril
F. Gaffney represented her. The
divorce was granted on the grounds
Of desertion.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-28

By tho Associated Press
New York-Uncle Sam is to ac-
quire John Bull. Yes, sir, that's
my real name" said an applicant
at the naturalization bureau, land
l was born in Tipperary."
London-Prime Minister Baldwin
objects to the characterization OF
women OF Fl as flappers. Explain
ing to an audience of women he said
the Stiffness Of the young was vastly
less offensive than that OF middle
age or senility.
New York-Women's tongues are
blamed for war by Mrs. Carrie
Chapman Gait. She has noted a Pc
culiar tendency of women OF all
races to repeat in exaggerated form
utterances of men which might
make countries spring at each 9TH
er's threats. \
Mexico City-Women have equal
civil right with men now except suf-
frage. A government decree enables
them to handle properly in their
own name and to litigate without
their husbands consent.
Philadelphia-Mrs. Harrison X.
Gamer. society matron. is going on
the professional stage. Her hus-
band and two daughters win live
with her in Denver where she has
a three months engagement for
playing In stock.
New York-Possibly the question
whether toting ice or carrying the
hod is better for football players
might be decided next fall except
that Hick Brady. unlike the star
backs, Grange and Tryon, plays end.
Hick was on the Columbia varsity
last fall and in spare time from
studies now is earning s55 week
as union bricklayers' helper.
konia, Turkey-An owl in this
town In Antolia has been swooping
down on pedestrians and stealing
hats-the foreign variety decreed by
the government in place of the fez.
Old timers think there is a heaven
sent mission to confiscate infidel
headgear.
New York-Lots Of happy invest
ors in American corporations after
a pleasant weekend. will return to
find in their mail checks represent
ing their share in half billion dol
lars to be disbursed in June div
idends.
Montreal-Comes one c. Glerum,
radio operator of the Dutch steamer
Hilversum, with the revelation that
the L. S. A. should thank him for
the first news that Lindbergh reach
ed Ireland. The Hilversum picked
up a message in German. Glerum
says he feared it could not be un-
derstood, so he translated it and
broadcast it In English.
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OPERATION POSTPONED

Los Angeles. May % [R A gall
bladder operation planned yesterday
for Sonora Natalia Gales. wife of
President Gales of Mexico was
postponed at the patients wish un.
til this morning.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-28
e.. NJ. TANDERS

Mayor Weld has accepted ror-
trait OF the late George NJ. Landers,
former mayor and senator. and the
picture will be hung in his office
next week. The picture Is being
presented to the city by Leon Rose.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-28
WHIsTLING CONCERT

Chicago. May IS up - Harold r.
Mccormick provided an innovation
In the way of society entertainment
last night when he gave n recital in
whistling to select company Of
close friends.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-28
CITY COURT JUDGMENTS

The following judgments have
been rendered by Judge William C.
Hungerford Of the city court:
John Zuyelle against Isaac Stein,
for the plaintiff to recover damages
Of $40.14, William NJ. Greenstein for
the plaintiff; Raymond Murtha
against Francis Kelley and others,
judgment for the plaintiff for dam
ages Of $3.50 against Olden Brown
ing. specifically, Thomas F. McDon-
ough for the plaintiff.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-28
Pouzzner Again Named
On Elm City Legal Staff

New Haven. May % R-The fol-
lowing appointments have been
made by the judges of the New Ha-
ven city court to become effective
July !, 1927, for two years.
City attorney, Harry NJ. French;
assistant city attorneys. Daniel
Pouzzner, Nelson K. Durant, Mrs.
Frances L. Roth: clerk of the court,
Harold Bowen; assistant clerks,
Joseph Weiner and Herbert Eman-
uelson; probation officers. James ].
Brennan, Martin +. Gessler and
Edith N. Scranton: court stenograph-
ors, Norine ]. Durland and Olga
Lehnert: court interpreters. Frank
Sposa and Louis Coleman.
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SUIT FOR $40 FILED

Suit for 1910 has been brought
by the Hartford Courant against N.
N. Nelson Of this city. The action is
through the office Of Attorney
Charles Sudarsky for money alleged
to be due the plaintiff.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-28
RADIO ORDER DELAYED

Washington. May 2S R1An or
der postponing for Is days the new
reallocations of radio wave posi-
tons among broadcasting stations
was issued today by the federal
radio commission.