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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-21
Legion AUXILIARY
TO BUY WOODLAND.
Votes to Purchase Acre in
Forest at Barkhampstead

At a meeting OF Eddy Unit
6, American Legion Auxiliary, it was
voted to buy one acre of woodland
in the American Legion Forest at
Barkhampstead which will be
turned over to the state for park.
On Friday, May 81. at ESQ o'clock
tea will be served to the American
Industrial Nurses Association of
New England who are TO convene IN
this city as the guests of the Amerl-
can Hardware Corp. Mrs. Carl Ram
say, of the association and Mrs.
Arthur Petts OF the unit. will pre-
side at the tea tables, while the fol-
towing women will be hostesses:
Mrs. Elizabeth Timbrell. Mrs. Roger
Whitman, Mrs. Fred ]. c. Ellsworth,
Mrs. Douglass Johnston and Miss
Bertha Sheldon. All members are
invited.
The Willing Service club, at work
and at play will be included in the
movies" to be taken by the post IN
The near future. An outline of re-
uuirements will be given al meet
ing of the Girls Work committee to
he held at the home of Mrs. Fred
!. c. Ellsworth. 1875 Lyon street on
Monday evening, May %, All COM
mittee members are urged to at
tend. There will be meeting or
the State Child Welfare committee
ut the state armory in Hartford on
Saturday afternoon. May 2S. Mrs.
Ellsworth has recently been ap-
pointed Hartford county chairman
of child welfare for the auxiliary
units.
Mrs. Roger Whitman is chairman
of the poppy committee. which Will
conduct the street sale of peoples on
Friday and Saturday. May - and
-.
The unit will entertain the men,
bers of dy-Glover post and their
friends at dinner in the rooms I'M
mediately following the parade on
Memorial Day. Mrs. Annie Jackson
is chairman Of the committee IN
charge of the event. Graves OF de-
ceased members will be decorated
on Memorial Day by Mrs. Fred
Hoffman and Mrs. Fred j. c. Ems
worth.
Miss Bertha Sheldon has invited
members to hold an afternoon tea
party on the lawn of her home in
the near future. The committee,
composed of the unit officers. Will
meet at Miss Sheldon's home, 63
south High street, next "Wednesday.
10 perfect plans. A poverty social
will be held in June for the post and
unit.
The post will be guest at the June
meeting of the unit, with Mrs. Mabel
Avery in charge of the entertain
ment. Miss Ethel Ogren will have
charge of refreshments for New
Britain Machine Night" the June
meeting OF the Eddy-Glover post.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-21
HUGHES WON'T RUN,
IS FOR Coolidge
Too Old EI.Justice Says Butler
Raps President

New York. May 81 ReRegard.
ing himself as too old to run for
president again. Charles E. Hughes,
formerly associate justice Of the su.
preme court and secretary OF state.
is for President Coolidge. first. last
and all the time"
A formal statement was issued by
Mr. Hughes because OF reports pub.
lished by various newspapers that at
meeting of financial interests in
New York steps were taken to urge
his candidacy for the republican
nomination If President Coolidge
should not run again.
Mr.. Hughes Is IS years old. His
statement follows:
With respect to reports In the
press as to my possible candidacy
for the presidency. / know nothing
of the movement to which reference
is made. There should be no doubt
as to my own attitude. / am for
President Coolidge. first. last and all
the time, and believe he will be re.
nominated and reelected.
Il do not wish my name used in
any contingency. am too old to run
tor president and ! would neither
seek nor accept the nomination"
Mr.. Hughes was the republican
candidate when woodrow Wilson
was elected for the second time.
New York newspapers today
quote Nicholas Murray Butler,
president of Columbia University. az
reiterating in an interview his be.
lief that the third term would be.
come a formidable issue of Presi.
dent Coolidge should he be nomi.
mated.
DIR. Butler said President Cool.
idge, strictly speaking. might be
considered to have been only ACT
ing" president when he succeeded
President Harding and therefore
merely serving his first term at &C.
tual president, but, he points out,
n convention, fixing a dying presi-
dents unfinished term as the first
presidential term Of his successor,
has grown up. and is not to he
overlooked.
Dr. Butler first raised the third
term issue in an address several
weeks ago. He then said he be-
lieved President Coolidge would not
run again. Today he is quoted as
saying his opinion was based on a
close study Of two books by the
president, Have Faith in Massa-
chusetts" and The Price Of Free
dom"
after reading those works." said
DIR. Butler, II paid President Cool
idge the compliment OF believingt
that he holds views on the subject
which would prevent him from be-
coming a candidate for president
again."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-21
PUSH INSURANCE INQUIRY

The special committee on the
municipal fire insurance check up
was in session at City hall last night,
and will meet again Monday evening
at 1880 o'clock. Examination of in
surance conditions in all city depart
ments except the school department
will have been completed next week,
it is expected, and then the atten-
ton Of the committee will be devot-
ed to that branch Of the government,
1t is possible that the committee will
report Its findings and recommends
lions at the June meeting of the
council,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-21
TRINITY PARISH
ELECTS OFFICERS
More Than 1900 Present at
Meeting in Rialto Hall

The incorporates Of the newly
formed Polish Catholic parish which
is TO be known as the Holy Trinity
parish, at meeting in Rialto hall
on Broad street last night elected
the following officers: B. A. Bryz-
bowski. president: Alex Labienic,
vice president; Stanley Symolon.
treasurer; Andrew Rogala, financial
secretary and w. Banasewski, sec
rotary.
The conn ittee appointed for the
purpose made an official report on
the purchase of the land for the pro-
posed new church stating that a
tract had been purchased on Farm
inGton avenue for $2S,500.
A large number of subscriptions
We're received last night and ar
engagements have been made by the
incorporators to accept subscriptions
at the Polish Loan and Investment
co. office at the corner of Broad and
Washington streets Monday and
Saturday evenings.
More than 1900 people interested
in the project We're in attendance.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-21
flying field will beckon their brilliant

flying field will beckon their brilliant
welcome to the American.
Anxious eyes were cast from Eng
fish coast for silver-sided Spirit of St
Louis. and every ship in the trans
Atlantic lanes swept the skies for
the craft.
News OF the lone flier until he ar
rives over ireland, however. is ex-
pected to be slim as the 81 eat circle
route which he is following is out
of the shipping lane
Wishes for the success of his lone
effort were voiced today by aviators
throughout the country and by Pres
ident Coolidge.
Probably the most interested and
confident Of young Lindbergh's sup
porters is his mother. Mrs. Evange-
line Lodge Lindberg. Detroit High
school teacher. She voiced complete
faith in his flying ability.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-21
100000 Appropriation
Wanted for New School

President p. +. King. school ac-
communications committee Chair
man Joseph NJ. Halloran and Super
intendent S. H. Holmes of the school
department will appear before the
board of finance and taxation Mon
day night with a request for an ap-
preparation Of 100000 for a new
school building on Clinton street At
the same meeting will be Judge Will
liam +. Mangan representing the
park board and Henry T. Burr and
Senior High school principal, Louis
p. Slade with request for $500
for bleachers in Willow Brook park
for the annual Hartford-New Brit
ain High school game next fall.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-21
YEGGS WELD SLEDGE
ON SPINETTA'S SAFE
Continued From First Page)

which leads directly into the store.
In addition to this burglary, 1t
was reported to the police this
morning that the Sandclli green
house at o1S Oak street was entered
during the night. Officer w. S.
Strolls Investigated and found that
two large windows on the Wilcox
street side OF the house were brok-
en-. Whether or not anything was
taken was not definitely known.
At midnight, August Eggert OF
467 West Main street reported to
Officer Daniel Cosgrove that his
garage was entered. A window was
pried open. but nothing was taken,
so far as Is known.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-21
BRIDGE FOR FLOOD RELIEF

a bridge party, the proceeds of
which will be donated to the Red
Cross for the benefit Of the Miss
issippi food sufferers. will be held
by the Polish Junior League on
June 4 at the home of Miss Mae
Meskosky of Beaver street. Plans
for the party were made Thursday
evening. when the league met at
the home Of Miss Jadge Chotkow-
ski Of Kensington.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-21
WAR ON CLOT SIGNS

A check-up was to be made at
noon today by inspectors of the
building department 10 determine
whether orders for removal Of
cloth advertising signs on Main
out from the office of Inspector A.
n. Rutherford several days ago.
Under the existing ordinances the
signs removed may be replaced for
a period of 80 days.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-21
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were issued to-
day at the office OF the town clerk
as follows: Albert Puprel of 49S
Stanley street. and Miss Agnes
Katherine 1malyn of 234 Capcn
street. Hartford: Carroll Conklin of
20 City avenue, and Miss Nettie E.
Gardiner of Connecticut avenue;
Andrew Golyshko of "a Governor
street. Hartford, and Miss Eva Tru.
han of 235 Hartford avenue.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-21
CALABI,ESE ENDER ARREST

The local police today received Il
telegram from Chief b. +. Burke of
the West Newton. Mass, police de-
partmcnt. that Tony Calabrese of
this city is held there on the charge
of larceny. Chief Burke asked
whether or not the local police want
calabrese. Chief Hart said there is
no chars" against him in this city,
and he will notify Chief Burke to
TINS effect The telegram did not
mention details OF the larceny
charge
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-21
ARRESTED IN IOWA

Chief Hart is in receipt of a letter
from Chief J. +. GlaSsco Of the po-
lice department of MarshalltoWn.
Iowa. asking information concern
inging Steve Sariky, who gave his
address at 152 Wilcox street, New
Britain. He is held for investigation
in Marshalltown Saricky is known
here, having formerly conducted
pool room on Oak street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-21
PARIS PREPARING
R0US|NG WELCOME
CONTINUED from First Page

increase.
Lack of sleep was considered by
aviation authorities as the young
pioneers greatest danger. Lind
bergh expressed this fear to Captain
Arthur J. Caperton OF the Curtiss Air
plane company just before he
hoped off at 1852 o'clock, eastern
daylight time, from Roosevelt Field,
Long Island. yesterday morning.
Sleep u Great Hazard
The monotonous drone of the
monoplanc's motor lulling the lone
pilot to sleep was the danger cited
by some authorities. although others
claimed the strain of the task would
keep the aviator aroused until the
wheels of the spirit of st. Louis'
touched lie Bourget flying field out
side of Paris.
Lindbergh covered the first loo
miles of his journey from New York
TO Newfoundland. in IL hours and
% minutes. The youth flew like a
homing pigeon and held close to his
schedule. Flying along the north
Atlantic coast. Lindbergh passed
Greenwich, r. l., at 9:O5 a. M; Hall
fax, Mass. at 9:4o a. m; Meteghan,
n. s., at 1925 p. M: Springfield, n.
S, at 1905; Milford at 1850: Null
grave on the Strait of Canso at 1905
and st. Johns, n. F., at 7:15.
His First IL Hours
In his first IL hours in the air the
aviator had spanned his first two
water Jumps" each of about 200
miles, the first between Scituate.
Mass, and the Nova Scotia coast,
and the second between Campo Bre-
ton Island and Newfoundland.
The first LOO miles provided
ample test for the craft, authorities
said, and barring unexpected adverse
weather or trouble to the pilot, the
Spirit of st. Louis" would carry on
without difficulty.
The fier lost 500 OF his original
load of $3.50 pounds with the pas
sage of each 1000 miles. Lindbergh
is estimated to be using 100 gallons
of gasoline, weighing 500 pounds, to
each 1000 miles.
Due Paris At Midnight
On the basis of Lindberghs speed
up to the time he disappeared in
the night off Newfoundland, some es-
Inmates by aviation men in New
York were he would reach Paris
about midnight tonight, eastern day
light time. or a. m. Sunday. French
time. If he should complete the
hop at that time 40 hours would
have been required for the distance
Naval hydrogra piers. however
we're more optimistic. Barring acct
dent and providing his navigation
continued to be as good as in the
first stages of the flight, they said
Lindbergh should reach Paris about
$3.50 o'clock this afternoon or $50
p. m. Paris time tonight.
Welcoming Plans
While all America settled down to
anxious waiting for word of his safe
arrival in Paris. France prepared to
receive with enthusiasm the victor
in an adventure in which her own
heroes failed.
The gloom cast by the disappear
Ancc of Captains Nungesser and Coli
was submerged in anticipation of the
arrival of the boy flier from America.
An elaborate reception was being
planned by American circles in the
French metropolis and French Off
Gals.
The largest beacon in the world
will shine from lie Bourget flying
field tonight and other flares along
the coast and from the shore to the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-21
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION

Athens, Greece, May 81 up = 4
fanatic today attempted to stab
Archbishop Chrysostomos. primate
of the Greek Orthodox church.
while the latter was officiating at
church, Pireaus.
The archbishop Tended the blow
and received only slight cuts about
the hand and face. The assailant
was arrested.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-21
Witkin-ROs0ff Wedding
In Oct. 1926. Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Rosoff Of
"a Talcott street announce the mar
riage OF their daughter. Martha. to
Nathan Witkin, ir.. son of Rabbi
and Mrs. Nathan Witkin, which
took place on October IS, 1926.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-21
Trembly Dropped From
Street Dent. PayroIl

Arthnr D. Trcmbly. public works
department foreman who recently
declined an appointments TO the fire
- partmont, VIZ. be dropped from
the city payroll today. He has been
employed in supervising street oilinc
operations. II was indicated at tho
office of the board of public WORKS
that Tre nibly may be returned to
the ci'y's employ at a later da.e.
The cN-foreman was a me mi,er OF
the substitute ranks OF the fire de-
partment and Il candidate for APP
polntment as n regular .'acmber but
when tnat Job was proffered him
last month he surprised The commits
sionars nv declining
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-21
NEWlNGT0N NEWS

Three cases came before Justice
OF the Peace z. Stanley Welles in
town court last night. The first was
the case of Robert Pearson of Hart
ford, who was charged with reck-
less driving and evading responsi-
bility. He was fined SIS on the first
count and $50 on the second. The
costs amounted to $2l.53. Con-
stance Raymond V. Halleran, who
made the arrest. testified that Pear
son was driving at so miles an hour
on the turnpike at a. m. Friday.
The constable followed him to Hart
ford and arrested him there. AS he
was travelling along the pike he ran
over the foot of James Reynolds. a
tramp, who was sitting on the run
ming board Of a parked automobile.
Reynolds was charged with vagran-
cy and sentenced to five days in Jail.
Another charge Of vagrancy was
brought against Mike Cohen. who
was sentenced to 10 days in Jail.
The silver medal speaking contest
under the auspices of the Newing-
ton w. c. T. L. was held in the
parish house of the Newington Gen.
ter Congregational church last night.
The contest was won by girls. Texal
Wilson. pupil Of the Northeast
school won first prize. with the sub
ject, What Does 1t Mean to Be An
Americana" Anna Agogliati won
the second prize. speaking on 1.-The
Name of Old Glory" Mrs. Everett
A. Elliott, president OF the union.
presented the prizes.
Everett A. Elliott has begun work
on a two tenement house on Main
street, which will be renovated and
converted into four tenement
block.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-21
Lloyds Today Offering
Odds of Ten to Three

London, May 81 P-While
Lloyds yesterday issued no odds on
The Lindbergh flight, the underwrit-
ers today We're quoting a price of
thirty guineas per cent against the
success of the attempt. This
amount to odds Of 10 to 3, the spec
ulator risking 80 guineas to vim
100
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-21
BRISTOL Made Inferno
At St. Marks Hospital

Donald A. BRISTOL, Of this city,
has been appointed inferno at St.
Marks hospital. New York City.
BRISTOL is a member of the senior
class of the University of Pennsyl-
Nania Medical school where he will
complete his studies in June.
BRISTOL is one of 1873 members of
the senior class of the medical
school who has received an appoint
nent over the past NORTH.
BRISTOL is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
T. II. BRISTOL. He is a graduate
of the New Britain High school and
holds an A. B. degree from Hamil-
ten college.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-21
ALFANO LEAVES HOSPITAL.

Eugene Alfano of $40 Stanley
street, who was injured May IL
when an automobile in which he
and Police Commissioner Harry f.
Morton were riding struck a tree
in Berlin, left New Britain General
hospital yesterday. Mr.. Morton is
still a patient at the hospital but is
recovering from his injuries.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-21
NO CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY

Bridgeport Conn, May q Up
No criminal responsibility is attach
ed to the death on May 1G of Leon
ard Picara, Q, of Long Hill, Coron-
cr John J. Phelan declares in a
finding issued today. The boy died
shortly after he was caught in an
auxiliary shaft at the plant Of the
Radcliffe Knitting company in Long
Hill and his body whirled against
the ground and adjoining building.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-21
NORMAL SCHOOL REUNION

Over 100 members of last years
graduation class of the New Britain
state Normal school Will meet in re-
union at the school from IL o'clock
this morning until o'clock this
afternoon.
Graduates who are now teaching
in several of the cities and towns
throughout the state We're present to
exchange experiences gained by a
year Of teaching. A luncheon was
served at ! o'clock.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-21
FORMER HANNA FARM SOLD

Mrs. Margaret Fletcher and Mis-,
Fanny w. Anderson sold today
through the Camp Real Estate Co..
the Moose Horn Brook farm at
CRANKY and iartlaud to Robert j.
Green Of Simsbury, This prop, r,y
was purchased by the late w. w
Hanna for a club house some years
ago and is now being sold by the
heirs OF the estate.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-21
NUTMEG STATE CLUB ELECTS.

NCTMEG STATE CLUB ELECTS.
Vahram G. Chanesian, son of Mr..
and Mrs. George II. Chanesian of
172 Glen street. has been elected
vice president of the Nutmeg State
club at the Northeastern university
school of engineering. He is MEM
Der of the class Of 1929. The club is
composed of 80 Connecticut boys
and is prominent in the social life
of the university. Erland c. Nilsson
Of this city and Nathan e. Gordon
Of Bristol are members.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-21
Special Notice

Daughters OF Isabella card party
and dance at Parag on. Mon, eve.
May %. Special bus will leave from
IN front Of Boston Store at Sis
o'clock --adNt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-21
EDITH KELLY GOULD TO WED

Kelly Gould. former wife of Jay
Frank Gould, will marry Albert DE
Courville. British theatrical pro-
Queer, here next week, the Daily
Express said today.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-23

Hollywood, Cal, Sept. 23 P,- Hollywood's most exclusive play ground is the sea. Screen celebrities have found on the bounding main i unlimited room for recreation and a delightful freedom from the over attentive crowd.
 The Pacific Ocean is full of fish, lut they do not ask for autographs. tu1 even 1h" most iuNuriousIy-ap- pointed yacht Is not expected 10 carry a telephone.
 Prominent among the mariners ot the movies is John Burvmore. "ho would have il und,rs' ood. however that he is no yach'sman He Is a schooner master, who can skipper his own craft in storm CT calm and frequently gets his hands dirty doirs II. His 1oG-foo, Clou- 'stcr schooner. the "Mariucr,' is lhe boat which won the race from santa Barbara 10 Honolulu in ! 1923 and last year took third place ir q Honolulu cruise.
 \ sister ship of the "2'ariuor" ie Cecil F. DoNHlc's "Seaward which was badly damaged by fire some weeks ago hut is being re paired. The producer mearvhfl" is using the 12S-foot power cruiser Black Swan," which he chartered for the summer
 Tn" "Wandorlust.' an e6-foot schooner yacht formerly owned by thomas lnce, is the property noW of Co"iune Griffin, who hopes some day 10 sail it 10 the South S,as. Another stout sea going craft is the "Coio." which Colleen Moore and her husba0I. John Nc Cormicf, bought on the east coas, recently
 John Glbcr,'s ao-eoot yacht The Tcmptrcss" is rated one of fh" sp.rIiosf on tho west coast foma1 Naenl owns thc 75-foot, notor-dri~on "Tiburou." and Ray mond Gri'uth's sporty little Star hoat in" "Nonna Rorrha.' has won him collection of racing cups. Other screen colony sea-f4ror4 include King Nldor Lewis stonc and Harry Carey who own srEoon- . CTS; Reginald Denny Mack Sen nett, Douglas MacLoan and Al Christie.
 Chris'ies, the comedy producer. eoas in for racing craft. fl. hes an E-class sIoop and a hydroilanc. He recently sold his 45-Coot twin
New Britain herald., 1927-09-23
DOCTORS WIDOW
 REFUSES n TALK
Cuts Interview Short Wh(l Asked ii Sh2 Killed Husband

Iammontor, N. J. Sept 2&.-tP- Tn" stormy marital life Of Dr. A. William Lillien31hl. which drove his wifi" jr'aH"utly 10 spend sla"ploes rgha iu her small son S bedroom fs Inc latest revelation which dotec- lives .alI they had gained in their 'lfor's 10 uHyavcl the mystery Of hgs .I#NiN" at tho wheel Of us automo- hlo week ago.
 aiar repeated questioning. fht >tar-olI son Q. the couple IS said by !a'.c'Iv"s 10 have told a story of tho .wqUruf qu1rrcls of his parents. during which name Of q man now u-I'r police surveillance was brought oEt as being at the root of 'ar domestic disturbances.
 E.H ato1 questioning Of the ",1ow who is under 5,0oo bail as a bacterial witness has failed. police S"ld, fo shake hor original story that two n'aroes shot her husband to d"a'l. In an interview granted to r-T-n. DOT m,n yesterday. Mrs. Iil- il"niatl became highly aroused "h'u confronted by the point-blanh question:
 "'.d you or did you not kill Dr. Itll.nnlahI?'
 Tn" widow jumped to her feet and anno:noad augriIy:
 "Thl- interview is at an end. ab- .0Mfo.N at an orl"
 During the two interviews granted 'o Low papnrmrn and 10 police, Mrs Ll!''nnllhl has firmly maintained that h'r married life was T thing O, p"aoe anl harmony. and it was nc. until detectives questioned thoi. young son that they received tnti m1'ion that the couple had fougl o'or the attentions Of a man 10 M.. IillIan41hl
New Britain herald., 1927-09-23

screw motor cruiser to Frank Bcr- Z1Ee, the director