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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-09
SHOW PLEASES
THREE HUNDRED
Huge Crowd Greatly Enjoys
Junior o. u. A. M.
Vaudeville

About 800 persons enjoyed the
entertainment given under the aus
nices of the Past Councillors Asso-
citation in the Jr. o. U. A. M. hall,
Friday night. The program OF the
evening which was under the dlrec-
ton of William Yorke, president OF
the Past Councillor Association,
was supplied by Collins and Philips,
of Philadelphia. Community sing
ing with Burt Lowe at the piano
opened the program which was FOL
lowed by Lorette, the novelty Jugg-
Ter. Little Miss Helen Yorke en-
tertained with a toe dance after
which Frank Shannon, of Emmett
.Welch's Minstrels, sang Irish songs
and told stories.
Christy the radio wizard with his
piano accordian received much ap-
plause which was followed by
dances by Black faced Farrlty, the
upside down dancer who was also
clever with the bones. Joe Fields,
one of Americas foremost charac-
ter comedians entertained with
witty sayings and representations.
The Delmentes concluded the pro-
gram with bits OF comedy ana
music.
The Past Councillors Association
includes: Past Councillors from five
lodges with William Yorke, presl-
dent, Charles Moore, vice president,
and John Kirkbride, treasurer. The
state convention of the Jr. o. U. A.
M. will convene in the Royal Pal
ace hotel in the early fall and the
local orders are preparing to assist
in the program of entertaining.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-09
ST. MARGARET
GUILD M EETS
Plan Cold . Supper For Night OF
August II

A cold supper was planned by the
members of the st. Margaret S
Guild of st. Marks Episcopal
church at a meeting in the parish
house, Thursday afternoon. The
supper will be given Wednesday
night, August II. Mrs. James II.
Troller, vice president, presided at
the business session in the absence
of Mrs. Victor Jagmetty, president.
A social hour was enjoyed and re-
freshments served under the d1rec-
ton of the hostess of the afternoon,
Mrs. Howard Weeks.
Attending were: Mrs. w. d.
Dare, Mrs. Oscar Gill, Mrs. Fred
erick Root, Mrs. Emma Stones, Mrs.
B. Wilson Cunningham, Mrs. James
Hinkle. Mrs. Carl Thoms, Mrs.
James H. Troller, Mrs. A. Sher-
wood Risley, Mrs Howard Weeks,
Mrs Louis A Bell and Mrs James
Reilly.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-09
FiREMEN WILL MEET

The ordinance for the organiZa-
ton and regulation of the Fire De-
partment of Pleasantville as pre-
pared by the city council will be
discussed by members of Fire Com
pany No. 3, at meeting in the
Leeds Avenue school, tonight. The
ordinance passed third and final
reading in Council July IS, and
now awaits action from the fire de-
partment members. The ordinance
specifies that there will be two
companies known as Nos. / and 8.
Number l has its house and equip
ment and Number has transferred
to the city building site owned by
them on North Main street. 1t is
expected in the very near future
that Fire Company No. will be
housed and equipped with the lat
est fire fighting devices.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-09
Personal Gossip of Interest
To Folks on The Mainland

her sister, Mrs. Oscar Fritchie,
who has been ill at her home in
Northfield
A bathing party was enjoyed by
Mrs. Fred Quay, Mrs. Raymond
S. Conover, Miss Margaret Dewitt,
of Philadelphia, Alberta Quay,
Jane Quay, Raymond and Ralph
Conover, in Atlantic. last week.
Mrs. Ernest Boyer, of Atlantic
City, who is spending the summer
months in Pitman, was a guest at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
Baker, N. Third street, Saturday
morning.
Ellis Warner, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Warner, of Chester avenue, will
spend several days visiting his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. R. T..
Warner, in Malvern, Pa.
A. E. Greenwood, of N. Main
street, spent Sunday at Camp
Fralinger, Schwenksville, where
his son, Albert Greenwood, is at
tending camp with the boy scouts.
William Geary, of N. Third
street had as his visitors for the
weekend: his sister, Mrs. Sara
Grenner, Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond
Grenner, Mrs. Ira Swartz and
daughter, Edna, of Tacony.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. M. Boice, of NJ
Third street, entertained over the
weekend, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph H.
Strang and daughter, Grace, of
Haddon Heights.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Neil enter
tanned Mr. and Mrs. James O'Brien
and son, Francis, of Philadelphia
at their home on N. Third street.
for the weekend.
Miss Anna NJ. Conway, of 31y
S. Main street, visited relatives in
Pennsylvania over the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Baker, OF
1913 N. Third street, are spending
few days with Mrs. Bakers
cousin, Mrs. Joseph Loveland, in
Port Republic. Mr.. and Mrs. Baker
spent Monday and Tuesday with
DR.. and Mrs. Walter Yerkes at the
Seaville Camp Meeting.
About $50 persons enjoyed the
moonlight sail given under the
auspices of the Atlantic County
Christian Endeavor society on
Friday night. The boats left the
inlet wharf and sailed down
around Longport, the members of
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-09
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles st. John,
of 113 w. Adams avenue, announce
the engagement of their daughter,
,1Yinifred A. to fHordr~ Ellis
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ellis
of Ventnor Heights. Miss st. John
is an attache of the Pleasantville
the class of 1925 from the Pleas
antville High School. She is very
popular among the younger set and
associated with several organiza
tons. She was interlocutor of the
minstrel show given recently by
the Daughters of Electa.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-09
". G.. 7. j. MEET
OF REAL INTEREST
Commend Chief NaylOr on
Action In Cleaning
Up City

Chief Bellville Naylor, upon vote
at a meeting of the DR.. Eva Lake
Union, w. C. T. u, in the hall OF
North Main street, Friday after
noon, will receive a letter from the
members commencing him and his
officers on their efficient work il
CLOSING some of the dens of vice
in the city," and asking him to keel
on with the good work.
A resolution was read on the
death of Mrs. Mary R. M. Fish, who
was a member of the Union for sew
eral years. A letter of sympathy
will be sent to DR.. Clyde M. Fish
and also one to Mayor Charles E
Jackson, who recently lost his mo-
Their.
Mrs. Isa Ellick, representative to
the Tri-State convention, gave a
resume of the address of the Ma
tionaFs President, DR.. Ella Boole,
telling of the national growth OF
the w. C. T. u, also of the devel-
opment particularly in New York
State
A report was given from the ma
tional secretary of the Lords day
alliance, who asks the w. C. T. U.
to continue with their hearty sup
port and assist in the passing of
the Washington Sunday bill No.
1871, by writing to their Senators
and Congressman when it comes
before their respective bodies.
Mrs. R. J. Frandlich, president,
who presided at the business ses-
sion, spoke of the heroism Of En-
sign Charles Duke, who with three
others, captured a rum running
ship in the face of forty-mile gale.
Mrs. Ellick responded with plea
that the w. C. T. U. support the
coast guards, who in many cases
give their lives in support of the
constitution.
The next meeting of the Union
will be election of officers, Friday,
September 2, at which time all
ce-presidents and directors will
present their yearly reports. All
members are urged to attend.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-09

Mr.. ands Mrs. w. Klemm, OF
Oneida avenue, entertained recent
1ly. Mr.. Xlemm's sister, Mrs. Henry
Fassle. of Greenwood, Delaware.
Mrs. Paul r. Goldey, of N. Main
street was among the players at
the card party given by the Ladies
Auxiliary of the Chelsea Yacht
club at the club house on Thurs
day.
Miss Elsie Holder, of PAiladel-
phia, Miss Anna Beckett, Miss
Dorothy Ottenheimer and Mrs.
Howard Beckett enjoyed party
on the Steeplechase pier, Atlantic
City, Wednesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert p. Mailey,
of N. Main street, were overnight
visitors of Mr.. and Mrs. John Allen
in Pitman, Wednesday.
Miss Marion Parsons, of Ryon
avenue, will leave this week for a
weeks vacation in Mt. Pocono.
Mrs. Samuel Swanson, Miss
Gladys Swanson and S. Swanson,
of Oakland avenue, are spending a
week in Mt. Pocono.
Mrs. Courtney X. Page and son,
Courtney K. Jr., of Kew Gardens,
N. Y, will arrive soon to spend
several weeks with her father, G..
Bolton Parsons, of Ryon avenue.
A motor party to Cape May on
Tuesday included, Mrs. Mile Ris-
ley, Mrs. Harry Murtagh, Miss
Hortzel, of Bethlehem; and Mrs.
Herman Boehm.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Kirkbride,
of Wright street, accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Walker, of
Shadeland avenue, enjoyed a
motor trip to Asbury Park and
Bradley Beach, recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Boehm, of
N. Main street, accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Boehm, of
Atlantic City, motored to Ocean
City recently where they were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Miller
Mecouch, who just returned from
Florida.
Mrs. Edward Neil, of N. Third
street, entertained recently her
sisters: Mrs. Gertrude Craver, of
Ocean City and Mrs. Mary Eel,
of Sweedsboro, N. u ,wand brother,
William Geary Jr., of Philadelphia.
Mrs. William Setterman, of N.
Second street, has been attending
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-09
FEsTus SEWING CIRCLE

An evening of music was ell
joyed by members of the Festus
3ewIng cTrGIe at the NOME Of Mrs.
Maud Howell, New road and Church
street, Tuesday night. The songs
of years ago were sung by the
group with Mrs. Howell and Mrs.
Flora Risley accompanying on the
piano. At a late hour thes guests
enjoyed a dainty luncheon in the
dining room, prettily decorated in
blue and white crepe paper. Mrs,
Margaret Carly Will be hostess
next time at her home, 1904 Noah's
road.
Attending were: Mrs. Bella
Horton, Mrs. Grace Warren, Mrs.
Lima Horton, Mrs. Amy Mary
Clayton, Mrs. Rebecca Horton,
Mrs Flora Risley, Mrs. Margaret
Carly, Mrs. Elizabeth Reiner, Mrs.
Gertrude Fest and Mrs. Howell.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-09
CARPENTERS GIVEN
SURPRISE PARTY
Linden Avenue Home Scene OF
jolly Affair

Mr.. and Mrs John d. Carpenter
were rendered a delightful surprise
party at their home. 600 Linden
avenue, Thursday night, by their
who had arranged the affair in a
daughter, Miss Alice Carpenter,
very pleasing manner. An ENJOY
able entertainment was provided
by the Seaside Minstrels which was
followed by the playing of games
until late hour when refreshments
were served.
Those participating in the sur
prise were:
Mr.. and Mrs. John D. Carpenter.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. S. Ingram, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Kegel, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Mcconnell, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph WINS, Mr. and Mrs. Winfield
S. Hoffman, Mr.. and Mrs. Mathew
Cumming, Mr.. and Mrs. Bennicoff,
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Ingram, Mr..
and Mrs. David Lawson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Conover, Mr.. and Mrs. Rem
ington Powell, Mrs. Wolsieffer, G..
Collision, Frank Mansfield. Walter
Harris, Horace Bennicoff, Edward
Busby, Floyd Cumming, Charles
Cook, Albert Fithian, Henry PrOnge,
Edwin Carpenter. Arthur Carpen-
ter. Shirley Hoffman, Bessie Hoff-
man, Dolly Hoffman and Miss Alice
CARPENTER.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-09
Mr.. AND MRS. HOWARD
BECKETT ENTERTAIN

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Beckett,
of Chalfonte and Oneida avenues,
entertained several out-of-town
guests at their home on Sunday.
Those enjoying their hospitality
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Holder
Sr. and daughter, Elsie Holder,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Holder Jr.,
Mrs. F. Fasco and daughter, Ruth
Fasco, of Philadelphia; Mr.. and
Mrs. w. ahn Sr, of Atlantic City
Miss Elsie Holder will remain to
visit Miss Anna Beckett for a
week.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-09
Coming Events
TONIGHT

THE CLEANERS class of Wesley
M. E. church will hold beach party
in Ventnor.
WIDOWS CLUB members will BE-
entertained at the home of Mrs.
Cora Martin, Reading avenue.
POLLYANNA CIRCLE members
will meet at the home of Mrs. A.
|. Ditmas, w. Park avenue.
JOLLY MAINLANDERS club
will hold a meeting at the home OF
Miss Rose Fox, De,frah ROAD.
FIRE COMPANY NO. 8, will
hold "a business meeting in the
Leeds avenue school at 8 p. m.
THE GAMMA CHAPTER of thu
Beta Alpha Tau fraternity will
meet in Jr. o. U. A. M hail.
THE LADIES MISSIONARY
SOCIETY of the Mt. Pleasant NJ
p. church will hold their monthly
meeting at the home of Mrs
Beatrice Leeds, New road.
THE ENTIRE NOUS CLUB OF
MT. Pleasant NJ P. church will
sponsor moonlight sail from
Faunce's Landing at s p. m.
ALLEQUIPPA COUNCIL No. Z
Degree of Pocohontas, will hold a
meeting in Red Mems hall at
p. m.
Wednesday
SILVER CIRCLE members will
be entertained at the home of Mrs
Frank A. Cramer, 85 E. Pacific
avenue, at 2 p. m.
ENERGETIC LODGE NO. 1902
Shepherds of Bethlehem, will meet
in Red Mems hall at O'Clock.
MISSIONARY SOCIETY mem
bers of Trinity M. P. church OF
Mrs. Anna Eckman, at the home Of
Mrs. Ronald Eckman, N. Main street
at 2 o'clock.
Thursday
PHILATHEA CLASS members Of
Salem M. E. church will be enter
tanned at the home of Mrs. Japhet
Garwood, 10 E. Greenfield avenue
| BETHANY LADI E s. ALL
SOCIETY will sponsor straw ride
to Ocean City. The group will
meet at the church at Z p. m.
THE BIBLE CLASS of Salem M
E. church will hold an all day
outing on the Million Dollar pier
Atlantic City.
AMERICAN LEGION Auxiliary
members will attend state conven
tion in Trenton.
KINNEWAUGHA TRIBE NO
As, will hold meeting in their
hall at p. m.
THE LADIES' ONWARD BIBLE
Class of the First Presbyterian
church will meet at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra Lake, Main
street and Lake place, at 8 p. m.
Mrs. r. J. Frendlich has been
i'll at her home on Pleasant avenue
during the past week.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-09
MARTINS ENTERTAIN

Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin r. Martin
entertained at very enjoyable
card party at their home on Wood
land avenue, Wednesday night. At
the conclusion of the games talley
was counted and aprize for high
score for the ladies was awarded
to Mrs. Raymond Ortendahl and the
gentleman's prize was won by
Percy French. A dainty luncheon
was counted and a prize for high
ing were: Mr.. and Mrs. Percy
French, Mr. and Mrs. Woodruff D.
Dare, Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Or
tendahl, Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Bowen
and Mr.. and Mrs. Martin.
Miss Anna Beckett, of Chalfonte
and Oneida avenues, very pleasant
ly entertained group of friends, in
honor of her house guest, Miss
Elsie Holder, of Philadelphia.
Games of various kinds were past
times of the afternoon which were
followed by the serving of dainty
refreshments. Those present in
cluded: Miss Florence Ottenheimer,
Miss Carolyn Lingo, Miss Dorothy
Ottenheimer, Dorothy Martin, Mary
Eta Boice, Miss Elsie Holder and
Miss Anna Beckett.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-09
STEEPLECHASE PARTY

A very successful Steeplechase
party was given by members OF the
Entire Nous Club and their friends
on Thursday night. The gay crowd
donned the clown suits and thor
oughly enjoyed the evening on the
various amusements. The party
Included: Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fal-
kenburg, Miss Helen Fakenburg,
Mr.. and Mrs. William c Lear, Bur-
ton Lear, Miss Bessue Condell, Miss
Sara Bowen, Miss Helen Neff, Miss
Frances Bowen, Mr.. and Mrs. G..
w. Leeds, Miss Marie Leeds, Miss
Betty Bowen, Mr.. and Mrs. Lemuel
Conover, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Booze, Mrs. Stone and daughter,
Elizabeth, Miss Mraion Adams, Miss
Edna Gibefson, Mrs. Charles Jams,
Mrs. Jennie Manning, Ruth Mann
ing, Reba Smith, Herman Pr1tch-
ard, Billie Booye, Howard Candy,
Elwood Bowen, Bill Bowen, Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond Ortendahl, Mrs. AS
entha Harris, Mrs. Frank Hires,
Miss Helen Stiles, Miss Thelma
Trumbore, Miss Marion Trumbore,
Lemuel Hires, Fannie Martin and
Edgar Baker.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-09

Mrs. Cora Martin has returned
to her home on Reading avenue,
after a three weeks sojourn with
friends in Collingswood, Philadel,
phia and Delaware county. Mrs.
Martin entertained Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Gilbere, of Collingswood,
for the weekend.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-09

the party enjoying music and sing
ing enroute.
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Bowen of
Delilah and Linden aves., had as
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-09
ANNOUNCE MARRIAGE

Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Gilbert Jr.,
of North New road, announce the
marriage of their daughter,
Dorothy A. to Willard NJ. Unsworth
of Pleasantville, on July 20.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-09
SUNSHINE SEWING CIRCLE

Mrs. Harry Gale was hostess to
members of the Sunshine sewing
circle and few out-oftown guests
at her home on Charles avenue,
Tuesday night. A musical program
and sewing was enjoyed and at a
late hour a dainty luncheon was
served. The attendance prize of
the evening was presented by the
hostess and won by Mrs. J. A.
Marhefka. The guests of the even
ing were: Mrs. William H. Teas,
Mrs. Howard Adams, and Mrs.
David Walker, of Tacony. Others
present were: Mrs. Harry LEM,
Mrs. j. A. Marhefka and Mrs.
George w. Mack.
Mrs. John Woodruff, vice presi-
dent of the Ladies Aid Society of
Wesley M. E. Church, presided at
the monthly meeting of the organi-
cation in the basement of the
church, Thursday, in the absence of
the president, Mrs. William c. Sui
liEan. Several matters of inter-
est to the society were discussed
by Mrs. Herbert Bailey, Mrs. Jesse
Bowen, Mrs. Frank Merrick, Mrs.
Sara shrimp. and Mrs job Wood
ruff.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-09

their dinner guests on Sunday; Mr..
and Mrs E. T. Roser, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry A Warren and Mr.. Enoch
Martin.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-09

Group sf1tslffs am. game AIere
greatly enjoyed by members of the
Ladies' Aid Society of ST. John S
NJ. p. Church, 1T a meeting IN the
church basement. Thursday night:
The president, Mrs. Bella Horton
expressed her appreciation of the
large number attending. The re-
freshment stand was in charge of
Mrs. Anna Mary Clayton and her
group Of aids. Members and friends
attending were: Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
.cr Cheeseman, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lis Horton, Mr.. and Mrs. Russell
Weeks, Elwood Weeks, ST., Mrs.
Scull, eMr. and Mrs. Peter Horton,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Risley, Mrs.
Mary Wagner, Mrs. Reba Quinn,
Miss Nina Duberson, Mrs. Carrie
Lafferty, Mrs. Anna Mary Clayton
Mrs. Grace Warren, Mrs. Maud
Howell, Mrs. Rosie Adams. Mrs
Elizabeth Reinar, Mrs. Gertrude
Fest, Mrs. Marie Kegel, Miss 1sa
bella Naylor, Miss Evelyn Weeks
Miss Dorothy Wescott, Miss Marion
Quinn, Miss Emily Caddock and
Paul Quinn.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-08-09

Mrs. r. J. Frendlich has been
i'll at her home on Pleasant avenue
during the past week.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-01

round bout with Lew Bogash. the Boston Slasher" in Boston February IS. Walk Miller, the negro's manager announced here today. They will fight as light heavyweights.
 Miller said he had received the largest guarantee for the bout ever given by Eddie Mack. of the Armory club. who will stage the en- counter, but he declined to name the figure.
 Flowers is to begin training at once and at the same time will as- sist w. L. (Young) Stribling. a mem- Der of Miller's stable, for his heavy weight battle in Madison Square Garden with Eddie Huffman Febru- ary &
New Britain herald., 1927-02-01
LEADS SKATERS
Henry Nelson of Chicago Has As- sumed a Commanding Lead in tho National Championships.

Detroit, Feb. 1 CP-Henry Nelson of Chicago, making his first bid for senior honors had assumed a com- manding lead today in the national championship skating meet here.
 With but three mems events re- maining on the program for tonight Nelson held a 300 point margin over the field which includes Valentine Bialis of Lake Placid, international title holder; Charles German of St. John, N. B., world amateur cham pion and O'Neil Farrell of Chicago, his team mate and defending cham- pion.
 Last night Nelson won the three quarter mile race and with but con- paratively little rest came back to place in the two mile and 20 yard events
 Elsie Muller of New York, was far in the lead in the women's competi- tion, having won the quarter mile and half mile events. Two more women's events are carded for to- night-the 22O yard and mile cham- pionships. The remaining mems events are the 440 yard, one mile and five mile races. -.a.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-01

St. Petersburg, Fla, Feb. l. Walter Hagen did not play in the big California golf journeys due to the fact that he is signed to con- tract calling for him to play ex- clusively in Florida during the win ter months. None of the pros SNere at all sorry, for he always makes plenty of trouble.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-01
HANDBALL MATCHES
Results of Singles at Y. M. c. \. Courts-New Haven Team Coming Here Thursday.

In the singles handball matches last night in the Class "A tourna- ment at the Y. NJ. c. A. Fred Inter- span defeated Sammy Mag 21-6 and 21-9. Eddie Mag took Hergstrom into camp by scores of 27-25, 11-21 and 21-19. In class B." E. Cohen defeated Charlie Miller 21-12 and 21-11.
 Thursday night the New Haven handballers will invade New Britain to take on the local teams. The visit OTIS have defeated Meriden's best in the past two weeks including the Warmers Bros. Three weeks ago they played rings around the local teams, Unterspan. Dressel, the Mag Bros, and & few others are out to
New Britain herald., 1927-02-01
HALL WINS AGAIN
Berkn Track Star Takes Half Mile Run in all Around Contest at Y. NJ. (. \.

Hall again tliCked the dust in his rivals eyes when he tore around the half mile run in minutes and 26 4-5 seconds in the all around contest at the "Y" Hoppe was second in ? minutes and S5 seconds. r. Lada was third in ? minutes and 35 3-5 sec onds
 Next week the 12 10. shot put will be run off and the last and final event will take place the following week. It will be the running high jump. ... --..... ...
New Britain herald., 1927-02-01

Billy Barrett Maroons shortstop, relieved Porter in the game against the Athletics, and famed ten play CTS, thereby getting a reputation as q boxman although he had never twirled before?
 Local entries in the prize shoot of Putnam Phalanx included J. o. Deming, B. c. Porter, Fred Lang, J. w. Goodrich, A. A. Allen. r. W. Mix, Charles l.. Hatch, F. w. Had ley?
 .The Indian Girl' in front of the Smoke Shop" on Main street, had more callers with baskets of fruit in the nis&t than the average de- butante could hope for in a year, until the joke perpetrated on the boys about town leaked out?
 The youngsters on Nigger Hill got a big kick out of trips to the hobo camp beyond Black Rock bridge?
 An unknown baseball player. giv- ing his name as Kennedy, played great game and was due for steady job on factory league team until he tried to work a phoney game in a saloon, and was run out of town?
 Cox, playing third base for the Athletics, scored the only run in game with Plainville in that town, on wild throw in the tenth in ming, the game being considered the best and most exciting seen in Plainville up to that time?
 New Britain sprinters taking part in races in Waterbury were given the following handicaps: J. O'Neil, 1S1a yards; M. J. Welch, IS: J. Claude Gilbert, 161s; NJ. Welch, 161a, J. Welch, 1T; J. Sauter. 1S: J. Hoppe, 2214; J. Long. 20; Ed. Fan hing, 20; T. Richardson, 20; Denis Donovan, 40?
 Harris, Plainville left fielder, had one of the strongest throwing arms in state baseball circles, and was very fast in the field and on the bases?
 The Calumet club clambake at Avon was one of the big events of the kind every season, and was al- ways well attended?
 Steve Lambert of Unionville, one of the best known pitchers in the state, broke his leg in game in Plalnville and was out of basel ball the remainder of the season?
 J. Smith, second baseman for the Athletics, made a running catch in a game against the Resolutes of Meri- 1 dent at Rentschler's Park, that has probably never been surpassed on a |
New Britain herald., 1927-02-01

win so merry battle will be waged on the local courts Thursday night about 8 p. m. The matches are open to the public.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-01

Twenty-two pounds of sugar can be made from a bushel of corn by new process used by the Depart ment of agriculture.