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The Pleasantville press., 1927-10-25
. COWS. PIGS. cALvEs
ZOE EXcHANGE

We buy and exchange cows, pigs and
calves. Quality Meat Market. il N.
Main st. Phone Pleasantville 269. wtf
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FOR SALE-Lot 30x140 IT. on Frank
lin Ave, 100 feet above Mulberry
Ave. Price $3.50 on installments. Jesse
vile If
The Pleasantville press., 1927-10-25
MORTGAGE NONE
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Bungalow. Oakcrest Ave,
Northneld; five rooms, bath ana sun
barlor. Swoii amount cash. easy
terms. John ~. VanSant. 125 N. First
St, Pleasantville. p62tf
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FOR SALE-3-piece wicker set and
wicker table, $40. Apply 40 e. Oak
land Ave- WA
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STRAYIsD-Several weeks ago, brown
and white fun grown hound; collar
with Pennsylvania license and chain
attached. Reward. Charles VI. Kses-
sc, 20 Lake Place. Phone 7t-aN. p78
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LOST AND FOUND

FOUND--A hunting dog; owner may
have same by identification and pay
ing reasonable reward c. W. Cliff
36S $. Main St, Pleasantville. p77
The Pleasantville press., 1927-10-25

FOR RENT story dwelling, 6 rooms
bath, 2-car garage. located on North
Main st. Rent SAG per month. Apply
Hansen's Real Estate office, 20 East
West Jersey Ave- If
FOR RENT-New bungalow. rooms
and bath, hot water heat, all conven
fences. Inquire on premises, 105 East
Adams Ave. p7j
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FOR RENT-Seven-r room, new cottage,
garage: ten acres in Pleasantvile
S35 monthly. Address Box w, Pleas
antvilie Press. PTS
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LOST-GirPs wrist watch. Reward.
Return to Lillian Keller, 1U2 West
Wright st. WITT
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FOR RENT-Apartment 4 rooms and
bath: all improvements. garage. $25
monthly. 12 w. Marion Ave Apply
Owner, 709 W. Adams Ave. Phone
14SW. PIG
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FOR RENT-Apartment nicely furn-
ished, rooms and bath. All con-
venienees. Adults preferred. 205
Brighton Place. Phone 1499-W. If
The Pleasantville press., 1927-10-25
EoR RENT
WEST ATLANTIC CITY
HOUSES FOR RENT

Six rooms and bath. Hot water
heat and garage. $50 a month.
Apply Otto Schramn, 606 Al
bany Boulevard, or phone
S54. If
The Pleasantville press., 1927-10-25

FOR RlNT-Apartment 5 rooms and
bath. Apply 10 West Decatur Ave.
Pleasantville. &c
The Pleasantville press., 1927-10-25

HOUSE REPAIRS and PAINTING.
VIII estimate on large or small jobs
G. w. Thomas, Room 2, Trust Bldg.
Phone 305J If
The Pleasantville press., 1927-10-25

FOR RENT-Apartment, 4 rooms and
bath. heat and light. newly papered
and painted. $40. 107 East Adams
ave p76
New Britain herald., 1927-05-10
CHIEF NOBLE RECOMMENDS FIRE HOUSE IN WEST END New Pumper In Mo- , Station and Funds For Manning Department Properly Favored In His
 Annual Report.

Recommendations for establish ment of a new fire station in the western section of the city, purchase of a bumper to be placed in No. 3 station house and grant of sufficient funds to properly man the fire de- partmcnt are major recommenda- tions in the annual report of Chief William J. Noble which will be read to the fire board tonight.
 These projects have been suggest cd by Chief Noble in the past and are heartily endorsed by the Ma tional Board of Fire Underwriters as aids to reducing the insurance rat ings in New Britain. The chief is very anxious to have all three pro- posals approved.
 Several companies are now operat- ing with one man short of their proper quota. The condition is not
New Britain herald., 1927-05-10
DEFACE H. 5. D0ORWA AY
 WITH GLASS NUMERALS
Principal Slade Expresses Indignation at Act of
 Vandalism

Glass rivalry at the New Britain Senior High school again asserted itself last evening when a group of individuals. the identity of whom is not known by the school authorities, painted the numbers "27' on ahut- ments in front of the vocational building and on the sidewalk in front of the side entrance of the building.
 When the news Of the vandalism reached Principal Louis r. Slade this morning he appeared before the senior class at it's regular monthly meeting and told members that the action was more than boyish prank and if he was certain that 1t was caused by any one in the school he would handle the case, but if an outsider was to blame he would put the matter in the hands of the po- lice.
 We are now asking for new building accommodations, but won't the taxpayers have the right to ask: Why should you have new buildings IL you cannot lttkS care or the buildings you now have?' he sad. He was convinced that the class as a whole was not in sympathy with the prank. Officers of the class as- sured the principal that the class leaders had nothing to do with the act.
 The ahutmcnts which are stone blocks will probably have to be de- stroycd in an effort to remove the paint for it was found that 1t had sunk in about an eighth of an inch.
 Mir Slade said this is the first time this action occurred since 1924 when individuals entered the build ing, painted "24' on floors in the interior and destroyed files which contained scholastic records. The paint used on that occasion was blue while the paint used last night was red.
 The principal felt that the act might have been committed by boys who have recently left school and are disgruntled.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-10

arship. character and need. these girls were the unanimous choice of the club.
 Miss PasLus has been vice -presi- dent of the Junior college club this year. She is also member of the Amphion club. She is active in tho Girl Reserve department of the '. w. C. A. Last summer she attend ed Camp Maqua in Poland. Maine. as a delegate from the Beacon club of the '. w. C. 4. She plans to en- ter Mt. Holyoke in the fall.
 Miss Goodaie was treasurer Of the Junior College club last year and a member of the Senior club. She plans to enter smith college.
 Since 1916 the College club has awarded at least one scholarship a year. The money is raised through the generosity of members and friends who attend the annual bridge
New Britain herald., 1927-05-10
LIQUOR SCANDAL IS
 STIRRING WESLEYAN
Booze at Dances May Cause Their Discontinu-
 ance-Two Expelled

N1iddletown, May 10 (P - In al effort to prevent a repetition of con, ditions here over the week end wher many students were said to have been using liquors. the administra ton committee of Wesleyan uniyer- sitr has recommended discontinuance of the senior dances for this yeat and also for next. unless the college senate can propose effective regu- lations for use during the dances and afterwards
 The recommendations to the fac ,rlty were announced by President James l.. McConaughy at chapel to- | day. They will be acted upon with ill the next few days.
 Many of the college fraternities held their spring parties last Friday night. The following morning there was considerable evidence of drink ing in the way of empty bottles and grouchy students it was reported to the faculty. Two students and a former student were injured in an automobile accident. but police de- clared that there were no indications of intoNication among the three and no signs of liquor. President Me- Conaughy said today that one stu dent had been dismissed from col lese and that another, now away, would not be permitted to return because of "drinking incidents" over the weekend.
 The administration committee in it's recommendations did not wish a curb on social activities. but felt drastic measures to curb drinking should be taken to preserve the good name of the institution.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-10

New York, May 10 Cp - Mrs. Ruth Snyder, Queens Village house. wife, who with her corset salesman paramour. Henry Judd Gray. is to be sentenced to die in the electric chair for the murder of her hus- band. today was in a state of col lapse in her cell.
 The iron nerve that supported her through the three weeks or deal of the trial and which did not even fail her yesterday when she heard the jury's verdict of guilty of murder in the first degree, cracked only when she reached her cell in the county jail.
 Mrs. Snyder Coliapses
 She collapsed. and after attend ants had worked over her for half an hour in an unsuccessful effort to restore consciousness Q call was sent to St. Johns hospital. Two phyicians responded and found her unconscious, her jaws tightly set and her fists clenched. Conscious ness was restored after an hour, but she then was reported in a Sc rious nervous condition.
 Dr. Di Rosa. one of the hospital physicians, said her symptoms re-
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New Britain herald., 1927-05-10

Hartford, May 10--Bliss w. Clark of New Britain today was appointed q steward of the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, of Connecticut, in session here. This makes MT. Clark the only state officer of Royal Arch Masonry in New Britain.
 Mir. Clark is member of Roswell Lee lodge, A. r. and \. M., Of Springfield. Mass. He is q past high priest of Giddings Chapter. k. A. M.. of New Britain, and has been secre- tary since 1920. He is a member of Doric Council, E. and s. NJ. and is chairman of the advisory committee ard one Of the organizers Of Nathan Hale chapter, Order Of l'eMolay of New Britain. Since the death of George w. Christ he has been acting Dad" Of Nathan Hale chapter. He also is a past president of the High Priesthood of Connecticut,
 Horace w. Eddy of New Britain was elected grand trustee.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-10
Poplar Bluffs Ruined.

Poplar Bluff, Mo-, May 10 P- The heart of Poplar Bluff lay in ruins today after devastating tor nado late yesterday had taken a toll of at least sixty dead and nearly three hundred injured.
 With virtually every building in the downtown district either demol- ished or partially wrecked, the city counted it's loss in millions of dol lars. The twisting wind cut path seven blocks wide and 42 blocks long. affecting an area of approxi- mately 800 square blocks.
 Stealing upon the city behind a bank of glowering clouds. the tor 1.ado was preceded by pelting hail which covered the streets with ice. A roar from the southeast warned citizens that a storm was upon lhom, and when. after three min utes. the tornado had swept through the city. (he populace rushed panic stricken into the streets.
 Rain Quenches Tires.
 Fire broke out in the ruins but was ,quenched by torrential rain which followed the tornado.
 Hurried rescue efforts brought the injured into several temporary first aid stations. SXty-five of the more seriously injured were taken to the basement of the First Christian church, where they were treated. many of them undergoing major operations. \ schoolhousc gymna- sium served as a hospital for ap- proximately 200 of those with minor injuries.
 Meanwhile the work Of bringing the dead to the two undertaking es- tablshments was begun. and by nightfal the morgues had received moro than forty dead.
 Men worked to clear paths through the streets, which were clogsed with bricks, timbers and
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New Britain herald., 1927-05-10
TWO MOTHERS ANXIOUS
 FOR SAFETY OF SONS
Mrs. Nungesser Hopeful But Mrs. Coli Is
 Discouraged

Paris. May 10 (CP)-Two mothers waited anxiously today for news Of the French trans Atlantic fliers.
 The mother of Charles Nungesser said she was fully confident her son would reach America.
 Even if We are without news for two or three days, I wilt still be- lleve in his success" she said,
 It was learned Nungesser did not tell his mother when he was going to leave, desiring to spare her as much anxiety as possible, but she said he promised he would be back by May 30-her saints day.
 Francois Coils mother was less confident, according to United Press dispatch from Marseilles. her home.
 "'I am burning with anxiety and q. He often said my prayers saved him in the war, He is very reli- gious
 But the time is long. I hope he returns safe. Every mother will understand.
 Then she asked. How far is it from Newfoundland to New York ?"
 But she sobbed and was unable to ask further questions.
 Consuelo Hatmaker, an American woman. who was separated from by a divorce some time ago. called on his mother today with words Of sympathy. X few minutes earlier. Mme. Nungesser received a letter from her son, mailed by a friend after his departure.
 Prepare me good luncheon May 31, mother" wrote the filer, when I will be back to celebrate your birthday"
New Britain herald., 1927-05-10
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Newington Woman Held
 On Insurance Charges

Hartford, Conn. May 10 R- Charged with violation of the war risk insurance law. Mrs. Marie P. Nogick of Newington, was present. ed before United States Commits sioner Frederic J. Corbett this morning. She pleaded not guilty. waived examination, and was bound over to the next term of the United States district court.
 It is contended by the govern- ment that she ceased to be entitled to government aid, in the way of war risk insurance, on February 24. 1924. but since that date continued to receive payments and to apply them to her own use.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-10
Husband, Missing l9 Yrs,
 Is Arrested for Bigamy

Bridgeport. May 10 tP-Claiming that he had not seen his first wife since he left her in Hartford. 19 years ago, and did not know what had ever become of her, Bernard Foley, 45, of 4l5 Lafayette street arrested last night on q charge of bigamy. was granted a continuance under Sl,000 bond until tomorrow by Judge Ralph Beers in city court today to permit him to prepare his defense to the charge against him.
 Foley married a second time about seven years ago and has been living with his second wife at the Lafayette street address. Foley's first wife. by whom he had four children, states that she has been trying to locate him for eight years.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-10
ENGINE HITS TRUCK; .
 TWO BADLY INJURED
Boy in Critical Condition Following Accident in
 Plainville
Special 10 tho Herald)


 Plainvile. May 1O-Ernest Brown 12, is in a critical condition at New Britain General hospital with in- | Jurles sustained late yesterday after- noon when a truck in which he was riding collidel with switch engine at the private railroad crossing lead- ing 10 the local storage tanks Of the Standard Oil Co. John Green. the driver of the truck. is also d patient at the hospital but his injuries arc not serious. The manner in which the accident occurred is unknown. neither Brown nor Green having any idea as to what happened.
 The crash occurred about 5:so o'clock, when Green. driving the machine owned by young Browns father, Anton Brown of Shuttle Meadow avenue, New Britain. started across the tracks by the rail- road station. \ Bristol switcher bound for New Britain struck the car and hurled it down an embank- ment, which is composed largely of clin'vers. The boy was thrown out and slid down the sharp bed of coals on his face, terribly mangling his flesh.
 Dr. Lawrence II. Frost was called and feared at first that Green had g. fractured skull. as the injured driver was completely dazed and several times slumped to the ground. The flesh on young Browns face and chest was practically torn out and one eyelid ripped off. The two were rushed to the hospital. where Green lapsed into semi conscious condt- ton from which he did not recover until this morning. when he was re- ported much improved; his skull was not broken, N-ray photo showed but he had had a slight con- cussion. The boys entire body is laccrated and there is a possibility of broken ribs. His condition at noon today was still critical.
 The switcher was in charge Of Conductor k. F.. Callaghan. Engineer F. Morton. and Fireman s. Brown. The crossing is unobstructed from any angle of approach but the track is rarely used and it is thought Green was accustomed to driving over it without looking for trains which experience had taught him "nevnr came.' When Dr. Frost made a preliminary test on Green for a fractured skull. he feared this injury had occurred. as the pupil of one eye did not react properly. He then discovered this to be a glass eye. This is not believed responsi- ble for Greens failure to see the en- zine, as it was his right eye and the train came from the left.
 The authorities are Investigating but. owing to the condition of the injured pair, they have been unable 10 learn anything which would aid in placing the responsibility.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-10
COLBY WANTS DIVORCE

Paris. May 1e--tPl- Bainbridge Colby. former American secretary of state, is seeking a divorce in Paris. He has authorized his attorneys to institute proceedings. and a petition will be filed as soon as certain for malities are fulfilled.
 Mir. Colby has taken an apart ment in the Avenue Mel. establish ing residence in compliance with the French law. Mrs. Colby. who be- fore her marriage in 1895 was Ma thalie Sedgwick of Stockbridge. Mass, Is now in New York.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-10
Insanity May Be
 Mrs. Snyder's Refuge

Long Island City, N. Y, May 10 (UP)-As a result of the seizures, resembling epilepsy. which Mrs. Snyder has suffered since the jury brought in its verdict there appeared new possibility that her execution might be delayed or even that she might be sent to an asylum rather than to the electric chair.
 The law will not permit exc cution of an insane person and should the seizures she has un- dergone prove to be epilepsy it is possible that she might be adjudged insane. Should she recover at any time. however. the death penalty would then be executed
New Britain herald., 1927-05-10
HUNDREDS BATTLING MISSISSIPPI FLOODS
White Capped Pillows Ripping Away at
 River Leyees

1 New Orleans, La, May 10 lP --- i White capped pillows of the Mis. sissippi river cut deeply into levees i along 50 mile front north of Ba- ton Rouge yesterday and last night and today hundreds of laborers were sand-ba gging the weakened spots.
 Along the Bayou Des Glaises levee, where danger has centered several days, 500 citizens were fight ing the flood.
 As the situation there hourly grew more critical, Major John C. Gotwals, engineer, in charge of a rescue fleet with it's base at Nat chez Miss. announced that all boats in his area eXcet those need- cd for transportation of food and supplies, would be concentrated in that section.
 Throughout the lower valley ten sion was increasing and patrols were more vigilant. New Orleans
  Thousands of persons in the valley between New Orleans and Old River were still menaced, however
 In addition to the waves at Bayou Des Glaises, seepage was causing damage at Moreauville. Waves were reported to be splash ing over the top of a dyke there.
 The crest of the Red river passed Alexandria and a slight recession was noted.
 Herbert Hoover. secretary of commerce, Dwight L. Davis, secre- tary of war. and a group of New Orleans bankers discussed plans for rehabilitation of the flood devas- tated sections of Louisiana yester- day. They said that plans were be- ing formulated for finance corpor- ation to furnish funds for the re- mobilization of farmers. Similar or ganzations are being formed in Mississippi and Arkansas.
 Plans for the evacuation Of the population of the southern Lou isiana parishes in the path of flood through the Bayou Des Glaises have been completed by authorities in preparation for levee break fin that region.
 With new demands on their re- sources caused by tornadoes in Ar kansas almost at the door of flood relief operations in that state, American Red Cross officials in Memphis awaited developments i'll Louisiana.
 While experienced disaster work CTS were drawn for tornado relief from refugee centers in the older flooded area of Arkansas, concen- tration of relief forces continued along the levee route of the Father of Waters" between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
 Red Cross chapters in nine Lou isiana parishes were ordered to prepare for disasters. West Baton Rouge, lberville. Assumption, La Fourche. Ascension, St. John the Baptist. St. Charles and Jefferson were the parishes in the danger zone.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-10
COUNTERFEIT BILL PASSED
Currency Legally Worth S5 Raised to S20 and Spent in West Main Street Meat Market.

The first ''raiSed' bill to make it's appearance in this city in several months, so far as the police know was passed this morning in the Ma tional Meat Market at 56 West Main street. The discovery was made too late 10 fasten suspicion on anyone. The bill was of S5 denomination changed to give it the appearance of q S20 bill.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-10

as serious as last year, however, be- cause funds were provided in the new budget to allow proper man. ming of three companies previously on the undermanned list. If a new bumper is purchased it will be placed in the northern section Of the city to insure equal service on both sides of the railroad tracks.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-10

and entertainment The scholarship must be used in q college granting {. degree and is eligible to any grad uate of the New Britain high school. All the past recipients have done credltal,e work in their college careers, many of them attaining spe- cial honors. This years winners have been highly recommended by the high school staff. Their own classmates speak only words of praise for their cheerful pcrsonali- ties and fine school spirit.
 The annual business meeting and picnic was held in the home of Mrs George w. Traut. Miss Gladys Day. president of the club, presided. An
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New Britain herald., 1927-05-10
Doris Kenyon and Milton
 Sill Are Proud Parents

New York. May 10 tUP)--Doris Kenyon. screen star gave birth 10 a son here Sunday. it was an- nounced today by First National pictures.
 She is the wife of Milton Stills, screen player, who left here for the Pacific coast Sunday when his wife Wa. reported to be "out of dan Eer."
New Britain herald., 1927-05-10
JURY IS COMPLETED

Canton, Ohio, May 10 UP)-- Nine men and three women were sworn in today as jurors to decide the fate Of Floyd r.. Streitenb berger. former Canton detective. charged with the murder of Don F. Mcllett. publisher. Selection of the thir- teenth, or alternate juror. was then made and evidence taking begun.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-10
Four Generations Are
 Present at Anniversary

Thompsonville, May 10 R-Four generations were present today at the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. E. Howard Pease. who were mar ried here May 10. 1877. They have two daughters. both married. fonr grandchildren and two great-grand- children.
 Mir. Pease was born on the Pease homestead. which has been in tho family nearly 200 years, n years ago. Mrs. Pease. . native of Springfield. Mass, Is 70 years old.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-10
WOMAN HEADS JURY

Newton, \. J.. May 10 (UP)-- For the first time in the history oi New Jersey. a woman was selected as foreman of murder jury when Mrs, Ethel De Pue was chosen as the first juror in the trial of F ward Raser. which started today.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-10
Chamberlin and Bertaud Will Not
 Hop Of On Ocean Flight Tomorrow

New York, May 10 LF-The Bel lanca monoplane, Columbia will not hop off tomorrow in it's proposed flight from New York to Paris. An nouncement that the start of the transatlantic flight, tentatively set for l a. m. eastern standard time. will be deferred, was made by Lloyd w. Bertaud, co-pilot with Clarence D. Chamherlin, after a conference with weather bureau officials.
 The steamship Olympia, in mid
New Britain herald., 1927-05-10
FISHER BEATS TAIAGE,R

Chicago, May 1o.--tP-Charlie Midget" Fisher. Wisconsin lumber jack, threw Lou Talager. former. middleweight champion wrestler. two straight falls last night, both with crotch and half Nelson.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-10
|. s. UNOFFICIALLY
 VOICES A PRnTEST

Paris, May 10 P-The French foreign office was semi officially consulted by Representative of the American embassy today re- garding the feeling manifested toward Americans and circula- ton of rumors that mislea ding American weather reports misled the French transatlantic fiiers.
 A representative of the French government said the authorities would intervene to stop the cir culatlon of such rumors.