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New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
AT THE CAPITOL

Double features and excellent en- tertainment can be found at the Capitol beginning today for the bal ance of the week.
 Madge Bellamy and J. Farrell Macdonald head an all star cast in Bertha the Sewing Machine Girl" a photoplay that has more action and thrills than the average.
 The companion feature will offer popular Mary Astor and Lloyd in their new photoplay High Step pers." It is a photoplay that deals with the high stepping youth of to- day. The film is based on the popu- lar novel Heirs Apparent" by Sir Philip Gibbs and shows how a jazz loving family was brought to the brink of ruin and the saving of this family through realization of their impending disaster. Mary Astor plays the role of the jazz mad daughter and Lloyd Hughes is op- posite her in the role of the jazz mad boy who wakes her up to nor malcy.
 w. s. Jeffs and the Capitol orches- rat have splendid musical program to offer.
 Sunday night Belle Bennett will be offered in the dramatic master piece "The Lily" This was taken from David Belasco's stage success and Belle Bennett, who will long be remembered for her wonderful mother role in stella Dallas" is again seen in a role which will equal, if not surpass any other roles she has done.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
DUKE AND DUCHESS OF
 YORK OFF ON JOURNEY
Start Their 34,OOO Mile World Tour on British Warship
 RenoWn.

Portsmouth, Eng, Jan. 6 P(-The Duke and Duchess of York, board ing the battle cruiser .Renown, on which the Prince of Wales made his great tour several years ago, today started on their 34,000-mile globe encircling voyage designed to tight en the bonds between the mother country and her children in the do- minions.
 The Prince of Wales, Prince Hen ry and Prince George were on hand, as well as most of the population of Portsmouth, to wish the pair god speed from the port where centuries ago monarchs departed eXpectantly on continental adventures.
 The voyage shatters all naval tra- ditions, as British warship for the first time is carrying women around the globe, the duchess being accom- panied by two ladies' in waiting. Sailors have been especially trained to care for the needs of the party, one of them taking special course in hair dressing.
 In the ships hold are venison and pheasants killed on the royal estates by King George himself and many bottles from the kings cellar select ed by the queen. These will be used for formal official dinners at Auck- land, Sydney and other ports of call, as the duke and duchess are near teetotalers.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
City Items

Officers of the Children of Mary will be elected Friday evening at St. Joseph's hall at 7:30 o'clock.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Stanley Memorial church met this afternoon.
 The Girl Scouts of the First Con- gregational church will hold a sup per this afternoon at 4:20 o'clock.
 Laurel Court, o. of A, will hold it's regular meeting Friday evening at T o'clock at Masonic hall. The meeting will be followed by a public installation at 7:45 o'clock and members of the Order of the Eastern Star and Masonic lodges have been invited to attend.
 A son was born at New Britain General hospital today to Mir. and Mrs. Horace Patten of 66 Oak street.
 A daughter was born at New Britain General hospital today tc Mr. and Mrs. Baden Thompson of 213 Main street.
 A daughter was born to MT. and Mrs. Carl Nelson of 43 Black Rock avenue, at New Britain General hospital today.
 - Mrs. Laura A. Simonsen sailed from New York today for Denmark where she will visit her relatives.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
NATION. WIDE MOVE
 TO ENFORCE ALL LAWS
Citizens Committee of 1000 Meets in Annual Convention at
 Washington.

Washington, Jan. R-"Gross and persistent violation of the pro- hibition laws was the object of spe- cial concern of the citizens com- mittee of one thousand, which met in annual convention here today to lay the foundation for it's 1927 cam paign. The committee was formed three years ago to work for general law enforcement.
 A message from it's executive com- mittee prepared for presentation to the meeting declared this years drive would center around a far reaching educational campaign, in cluding platform appeals and news paper publicity, with special atten- ton directed to 'intensifying senti- ment for law observance among young men and women of high school and university age"
 The committee, which will close it's meeting with banquet tonight at which Senators Borah of Idaho and Sheppard of Texas will be the principal speakers. was told by its executive committee that it's work
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
Two.Piano Broadcast
 By Ohman and Arden

Phil Ohman, one of New Brltaln favorite sons, and Victor Arden will be heard from WIZ. New 1ork on Friday evening at S:15 o'clock in a program of two-piano music for which they have become fam ous throughout the country. These two young men are recognized as the foremost opponents of two-plano popular music in the United states and their work has added lustre to several Broadway productions, mo- tably "Lady, Be Good, " 'Ilp-Toes and "Oh, Kay" the latter being a current success.
 This will be the first time in many months that this team of double piano masters will be heard from WIZ or its affiliated stations. It IS thought that this broadcast will usher in a series of weekly appear ances from WIZ and the Blue Net work
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
DETROIT WAR VETERANS
 CONDEMN BANKS ACTION
Resent Decision Not to Make Loans to Them on Their Bonus
 Certificates.

Detroit, Jan. R.-Having adopt ed resolutions caracterizing as ''un fair" the attitude of Detroit banks in refusing to make loans on demand on their government insurance certi- ficates, Detroit war veterans were looking to committee appointed last night to effect an understanding with the local clearing house asso- citation.
 Approximately 1000 former serv ice men assembled in the city council chamber last night to hear representatives of the banks explain why loans were being restricted to customers of the banks. Fiery speeches and noisy demonstrations marked the meeting.
 The disorder cropped out when William R. Cation, manager of the Detroit branch of the Federal Re serve bank, explained that the diff faculties lay in the discretionary power of the director of the vet erans bureau to make good default ed loans and the banks liability to identify holders of certificates.
 We've heard that bunk long enough" one eX-service man shout ed. What we want is the truth.'
 If we had money in the bank we wouldn't want to borrow" another declared, referring to the fact that banks were making loans to their customers.
 When order was restored a com mittee to represent the eN-soldiers was appointed with the object Of arranging a meeting with the clear ing house association.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
MYSTERIOUS RABOID
Strand Theater Is Going to Give
 Everybody Chance to See Him
Drive.

Many inquiries as to methods used by Rajah Raboid in making his mys- terious drive indicate an unusual in terest in his proposed exhibition of an alleged sixth sense, and in some instances doubt is expressed as to his ability to drive Chrysler car while securely blindfolded.
 Seeing is believing, and the gen. eral public is invited to be in front of the Strand theater promptly at 12 noon, Tuesday, and see the bandages applied to his eyes. When he has finished his baffling drive, everyone will be satisfied that he actually did it to the satisfaction of the crowds of people, but lone will be able to explain just how it was done.
 In like manner, the mystery man has puzzled theater patrons all over the country by telling them what they were thinking about and an- swering many questions with astounding accuracy. You will have the opportunity to see him and wit ness his psychic powers at the Strand theater all next week.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
AT THE STRAND

The new bill which opened at the Strand today brings to the screen Harry Langdon in The Strong Man beralded as one of the seasons best comedy films. The vaudeville pro- gram of six acts is headed by "Ra- dio Fancies," one of the most elab- crate vehicles in vaudeville. It's a colorful melange of setting, singing, dancing and humor. Another head line turn of the Strand bill is called Meet the Navy" This is a comedy skit with enough humorous turns to keep an audience in continual laugh ter for twenty minutes. Other acts on the bill include, O'Connor and Wilson, Block and Sully, Miss Mar celle, the three Waters.
 The attraction for the Strand screen for Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, will be Corinne Griffith in "The Lady in Ermine." |" This is Miss Griffith's newest screen hit. For the entire week, beginning Monday as an added attraction to the Strand vaudeville, the management will present the famous Rajah Ra- boud, the worlds master mentalist.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
ESTATE ECONOMY BEING
 URGED IN N. HAMPSHIRE
New Buildings Wanted in Granite State Would Cost $55O,OO0
 Governor Says
Governor Says

Concord, N. H., Jan. 6 P)-Ap- istration of state affairs and advis- ing careful scrutiny of all requests for appropriations by the legisla- ture, Governor Huntley N. Spaulding delivered his inaugural this noon to the legislative, executive and judi cial branches of the state govern ment at the state house.
 Taking up the major problems that face the legislature, Governor Spaulding asked for an exhaustive study of revising the forest tax laws before any action taken. He said that a highway improvement program can be undertaken without recourse to a bond issue, the funds to be raised by increasing the gaso- line tax which is now two cents a gallon and by raising the motor ve- hicle registration fees.
 Referring to the primary system, hope that the legislature may care fully study all aspects of the sys- tenn with a view to offering ade- quate remedies for the manifest primary troubles, reserving to the people all of their inherent rights to a voice in the nomination of those officials who preside over their poli- tical destinies."
 He reported several specific re- quests for new buildings for state institutions, the cost totalling about S550,00O.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
Sportsmen Active in
 EXterminating Vermin

The regular monthly meeting Of the New Britain Fish and Game as- sociation will be held Friday eve- ming at o'clock at Jr. o. U. A. M. hall.
 A change in the bylaws which will make the annual dues S1.50 in- stead of s1 will be voted upon by the members.
 Gus Bennett, chairman of the "Vermin Shooting" contest now run ming, reports that the three Smith brothers have brought in a total of 21 red foxes and one gray fox. with shot-guns. not one being trapped.
 Earl Cooley has accounted for 23S crows and one goshawk. Frank Fox chairman of the fish commit tee, has brought in 16 red squirrels. 1T. A. Rittner and William Dom broski are the leading contenders for second place in the Crow branch of the contest.
 A large delegation of local mem- bers is planning to attend the an nual meeting of the Meriden Sports man association this evening at the City Mission in Meriden.
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New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
MAR1E PREyosr AT LYCEUM

Marie Provost in Almost a Lady" one of her most brilliant screen ef- forts, opened at the Lyceum theater this afternoon before an audience that alternated between gales of laughter and gasps of surprise as the drama sped on to it's romantic climax. The companion feature is Broken Homes," a drama of love and domestic tragedy in which the stars are Gaston Glass and Alyce Lake. The news reels and select ed comedy round out the movie bill.
 Still showing at the Lyceum is Baby Thelma, child wizard of mind reading, who continues to give her sensational demonstrations at each performance. Thelma not only un- dertakes to answer questions pro- pounded to her from the audience, but also is willing to receive ques- tions and answer them privately, through the mail.
 Questions as to lost articles, loy- atty of loved ones and similar quer- ies are all received daily by Thelma and her answers are given freely to those requesting replies.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
AT THE PALACE

Tom Carols ''Eanity Revue which is scoring big hit at the New Palace this week presents an entirely new program for the last half of the week starting today.
 The cast remains intact for this show with Tom Carol and Felix Martin carrying the comedy throCgh out the performance. All new songs, dances, scenery and costumes will be presented.
 AS an added attraction for tonight local amateur talent will be present. ed with Felix Martin and Tom Car rol doing the announcing so that many laughs will be guaranteed,
 The feature picture for the last three days in Strongheart in North Star" Many buXom, bouncing men haunt the camera, but so often their brawn exceeds their brains that their historic abilities are small. Here at last is an actor that who IS both athlete and mime and what is more a perfect specimen of virile beauty. Such is Strongh cart, sleek, brown police dog, whose exploits and successes in the cinematic world have been many and admirable.
 In North Star" Strongheart is .c-+ as the conquering hero who
 lally rights all wrong, pursues
 llain and succeeds in bringing
 sht girl and the right man to- :, to the immense satisfaction
 aryone concerned, with the
 full exception of the villain
 "Vanity Revue" will be
 n three times daily at 2:45- - and S:30.
 Starting Monday, Tommy Levine and his Snapshots of 1927" will be
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
F. B. Rau Will Speak
 To FOremanship Class

Frank B. Rau, plant engineer of the New Britain Machine Co.,, will give an informal talk to the mem bers of the foremanship class which resumes it's regular meetings on Fri day night after a recess over the holidays. MT. Rau will talk on "Stock Room and Material Handling Any local foremen interested in the sub ject are invited to attend this ses- sion Of the class, which starts at 7:45 o'clock.
 Several persons have made in- quiries relative to the course In Italian which is to be taught at the Y. M. c. A. James Bordicre, the ln- structor, will gladly furnish any ln- formation if candidates will leave their names and addresses at the "Ys
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

picture most theater goers enjoy, dealing as it does with horse-racing. Reed Howes is starred. A selected program of shorter subjects will also be offered. The two features which open a two days engagement tomor- row are Tin Hats" post war comedy and Flashing Steeds'' fast action western drama. Tin Hats" has an excellent cast including Con- rad Nagle, Claire Windsor, George Cooper and Tom O'Brien who give wonderful portrayals of their re- spective roles. Bill Patton has the lead in Flashing Steeds" and is said to live up to the reputation he has established as a daredevil rider. A comedy and a news appear among the shorter features.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
TYING BEAUTIES AT RIALTO

ka selected coterie of bathing beauties heads double feature program of motion pictures at the new Rialto theater this evening. It is an event well worth seeing as some of the states leading beauties have entered, as the prizes to be awarded are considered quite Valu- able. The two pictures which Will close their engagement at this thea ter on the same bill are Mike and The Kentucky Handicap" The first mentioned is Marshall Neilan's sue cess which has attained such a wide popularity since it's original presen- tation some months ago. It has comedy and thrills-enough to satls- fly the hard boiled fan and the TO- mantle twist ill the plot should satis- fy those who desire milder enter tainment Included in the cast are Sally O'Neil, Charles Murray, Will liam Haines and Ford Sterling. "The Kentucky Handicap" is the type of
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

would be upon the broad basis of an appeal for observance and en- forcement of all laws"
 The annual report of the com mittee condemned the New York prohibition referendum as "an at tempt instigated largely by those who favor the evasion and nullifca- ton of provisions of our national constitution and law to weaken and drag down prohibition enforcement"
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
7. " (. 4. NOTES

After the regular supper of the Social Workers club at the '. w c. A. cafeteria last night, a business meeting was called at which T. members were present. Miss Dolby the new district nurse in Berlin joined as an active member.
 The speaker of the evening was Miss Elsie Lanier of New York who came as a member of the survey staff and spoke in the interest Of the magazine which is published for social workers.
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New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
CENTRAL JR. Fl. S. NOTES

An eight one basketball league i1 being formed at the Central Junior has three teams which play one an- other. MT. Brewster is teaching the eight-one classes the fine points of the game.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

one year afterwards when c. F. Sumner resigned, he became deputy. MT. Judd is a native of this city, and a graduate of New Britain High school in the class of 1899.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
JUDD REAPPOINTED
New Britain Man Again Named Assistant State Treasurer-Has Filled Office For Five Years.

Thomas H. Judd of this city, deputy state treasurer since 1921, was re-appointed vest rday when Treasurer Ernest F. Rogers of New London returned to his office. Mir. Judd, who is brother of Repre- sentative William H. Judd has been connected with the &icA sieee 1915. He became chie-,b erk 1, "zi. and
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New Britain herald., 1927-01-06
MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT

The police were notified today Of the suspension of the operators li- censes of Arthur Goupil of 122 Lan- ders avenue or 145 Pleasant street, and Thomas R. Frawley Of 45 West street or 13 East Main street, also the suspension of the right to oper- ate in the case of Savery Milewski of 366 Pennington avenue, and the return of the license of Pasquale Toscano of 146 Beaver street.
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New Britain herald., 1927-01-06

Starting Monday, I0mWy LtVlHe and his Snapshots of 1927' will be ot the Palace for an entire week.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-22
K. K. k. BROKEN BY
INTERNAL STRIFE
66 Of So North Carolina Chapters
Turn in Charters

Raleigh, n. G., Feb. % Lpl-The
Raleigh News and Observer says to-
day that Judge Henry A. Grady, for
four years grand dragon Of the Ku
Klux Khan for North Carolina, has
resigned from the Khan because of
alleged attempted coercion to OBJ
tain by subterfuge" the passage of
what he regarded as iniquitous leg
islation in the North Carolina gen.
oral assembly.
On the heels of the resignation
came the practically dissolution of
the entire organization within the
state when sc of the Sc chapters
surrendered their charters.
Under the legislation which the
imperial wizard undertook 10 die
tate and which brought bitter de-
nunciation from Judge Grady" the
article says. the membership in the
Catholic church or in the Knights
of Columbus would become felony,
and marriages between members OF
the Catholic church and members of
The Protestant churches would be
forbidden. when attended by any
agreement as 10 rearing Of chill
dren."
A letter said to have been writ
ten by Judge Grady to DR.. Hiram
New Britain herald., 1927-02-22
AT THE RIAITQ

Some valuable gifts will be pre-
sented to various lucky persons in
tonights audience ut the Riato
theater where an added attraction in
the form Of a Gift Night will take
place. The presents have been select
ed with care and should prove to be
highly acceptable to the recipients
The two feature pictures which will
bring to close their engagement on
the same program are THE Can
adam Thomas Meighan's latest star
ring vehicle and SOS Your Old
Man" W. c. Fields screaming
comedy. sos Your Old Man" Is
representative of American life and
has an appeal that will prove at
tractive to everyone from five years
of age to ninety five.
The double feature program open
ing a two days engagement tomor-
row Is headed by The Boy Friend"
an elaborate departure from the US
ual form of screen entertainment.
The second feature will be a fast
action western drama called BE
tween Dangers" Buddy Roosevelt
has the lead. Selected shorter sub
jects complete the bill.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-22
NIcFADDEN'S FLATS ALL WEEK

Owing to the popularity and
widespread comment received by the
Capitol management on the COM
edy "McFadden's Flats with
Charlie Murray and Chester Conk-
lin the picture will remain at this
popular house all this week. This
is the first photoplay that the man
agement has deemed necessary to
hold over for the entire week and it
all comes about from the fact that
numerous requests have been receiv-
ed by hundreds of people who will
not be able to see 1t II it had a four
day run, and SO to comply to these
requests and in order that all New
Britain may be able to see this fine
photoplay the management an
nounces 1T for a full weeks show
ing.
"McFadden's Flats" is the kind of
comedy that the whole family
should see, including all the kid
dies. Rich in quaint Irish and
Scotch humor, it will delight every
one.
1t is the story of an Irish hod-
carrier. played by Charlie Murray,
and Scotch "wad-carrier" played
by Chester Conklin. You have seen
each of these stars individually be-
for but this is the first time that
they have ever played together. You
can't begin to imagine the fun and
words cannot fully describe the
comedy situations caused by this
funny pair.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-22
AT THE STRAND

The gala holiday program which
opened at the Strand theater yester-
day will be shown again today and
tomorrow with a continuous per-
Torrance today because of the holi-
day. The headline act, Pat Daley
and Co. in their great comedy turn
with songs scored decided hit at
each performance yesterday. Mr..
Daley is one of the most capable
comedians that has been seen here
In some time and he had the audi
ence continually laughing at his easy
manner and his humorous jibes:
Other acts on the bill include Sid
Hall and Co. in Spice of Life"
Borden and Boyer in their Air
Thrills" Goetz and Duffy and the
Omer Herbert Revue. The feature
photoplay is THE Perfect Sap
starring Ben Lyon and Pauline
Stark.
On Thursday the Strand will pre-
sent an entirely new program with
the vaudeville feature, Secrets OF
1927" with a cast of nine celebrated
Broadway entertainers and other
acts. The photoplay feature will be
"Women Love Diamonds"
The widely discussed film hit Tt
made from Elinor Gyms most re-
cent novel and featuring Clara Bow
will open a four days engagement
at the Strand on Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-22
WIZARD AT FIGURES HERE

John T. Coats of Portland, a figure
wizard. otherwise known as the
bankers express, the fastest in the
state, will appear with the Saints
minstrels from Middletown at the 7.
A. B. fair tonight. Mr.. Coats is well
known in New Britain, having been
employed at the Russell & Erwin
Mfg. Co. for many years as an &C
countant In his act Mr.. Coats will
be assisted by a man from George
town university who will obtain the
figures to be added from the audi
ence. Mr.. Coats is also a juggler of
note and in this part of his act he
is assisted by a trained dog. This
will be one of Mr.. Coats last ap-
pearances on the amateur stage be-
fore entering the theatrical profess
sion. His last appearance will be
with the st. Patrick'S night enter
tainers under the auspices of st. Jo-
seph's Parish society