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New Britain herald., 1927-04-25

year due to outside business Inter- osts. Ii is hoped by local fans that Mccormick will 500 his way clear to don the Kensington uniform as us- ual when the umpire calls for the batter up' Of the season.
 What They're Doing
 s, Chase Coale of Worthinston Ridge Is in New Orleans on busi ness trip through that section of the country
 Rev. Samuel 4. Fiske. pastor of th" Berlin Congregational church, is attending the annual Yale Convoca- ton of Ministers being held in New Haven today
 Mir. and Mrs. James C;arritv of k"nsington are receiving congratu- lations on their 34th wedding anni- yorsary today.
 Mrs. James Corr of Kensinston has returned to the New Britain General hospital for treatment. Mrs. Corr was recently released from the New Britain institution hut has found lt necessary 10 re-cnter the hospital for further diagnosis.
 Tho condition of l.. F. Honiss, who is seriously ill at his home on Hudson street, is reported as un- changed
 The Mems Bible class Of the Ken slngton Congregational church will meet this evening al o'clock at the home Of Harold w. Epson. The Book Of Ruth will be the subject un- der discussion. All members are urged to attend.
 The regular weekly meeting of the st. Paul Tabs Fife and Drum Corps will be omitted this week be- cause Of the presentation of the Tabs Minstrels this evening.
 school Board Meeting
 The regular monthly meeting Of the school board will be held on Friday evening at s o'clock. Includ- ed in the subjects which will re- ceive attention is that Of resigna- tons and appointments Several rcsISnatlons were received at the last meeting and this months meet ing will probably complete the list. II is also probable that a report of tn" grounds committee will be read at Fridays meeting.
 Iniurc> shoulder
 James McQueenie of kcnsineton is suffering from a wrenchcd right shoulder as the result Of a fall sustained Saturday afternoon while he was engaged in wiring q house in town, McQucenie stepped back while at work and tumbled through q chimney hole in the flooring, fall ing eight feet 10 the cellar. II. was treated by a local physician and is reported as resting comfortably.
 Arrested For Disturbance
 Joseph Bemassic of Berlin will appear before Judge George G. Griswold at tomorrow evenings ses- sion Of the Berlin town court to an- swer 10 charges of drunkenness and breach Of the peace Bemassic was arrested late Saturday night by Con- stable Frank Brown who was sum-
 Continued on Page 16)
New Britain herald., 1927-04-25
CENTRAL JR. II. <. NOTES

The pupils and teachers of the Central Junior high school returned 10 their respective rooms this morning after an absence of week for the Easter recess.
 The morning assembly held week ly In the auditorium for the eighth grades was held today during the opening period. The business brought up was the audi torium committees work, and the coming social. Suggested discussions for the home room Civic league meetings were. city traric in regard 70 the new lights. and whether q half day school would be success fiil
New Britain herald., 1927-04-25
LEG|0NNA|RES HAVE DISTRICT MEETING County Posts Praised for h.
 crease in Membership
 HARRINGTON WINS DUEL
Tabs Ninstrels To Give Town Nurs- ing Fund Production This Eve ning-Man injures Shoulder in Tall-Mrs. Maria Bonafonte Dies.

Bolton kasica post acted as host to American Legion posts of the county yesterday afternoon at the county meeting of the Legion at Grange Hall. There were 112 I.c- clonnairos present when order was called by District Commander Ed . ward l.. Ogren of New Britain who presided over the gathering.
 Included in the business disposed Of was q motion to accept the change in the Legion's meeting date to May 15 at Pennington. calling 3. special meeting at Hartford on May %. Past Department Commander Harry C. Jackson of New Britain spoke on the gratifying results of the numerous membership campaigns conducted throughout the county, dwelling especially on the fine work done by Berlin. Pennington. Windsor Locks and East Hartford posts. He also called for more news of the separate posts activities for the Legion s records. He announced that q large edition of the Legion's organ would be published in May and tha. all news Of the separate posts should be submitted in time for the issue.
 Trophy cups for the county bowl ing league were presented to the winners. Plainville received first prize, Bristol second and Jnionvilie third, r was reported that l5n had signed up for the Paris trip this Fall. with New, Britain leading with : reservations,
 Department State Commander Kenneth r. Cramer of Wethors1ield good attendance for the past year and urged the county posts 10 be- como 10or6 in all it's activities.
 Pennington was declared the winner of the membership contest between that town and Berlin, hav ing increased it's membership to 61. Berlin's total of members cqualled hs. The two posts kept close to each other throughout the contest and at no time was the outcome as sured. According 10 the rules Of tho contest, Berlin must furnish tho Pennington post with steak sup per some time early in June.
 The Ladies' Auxiliary Of the post served luncheon to the attendance at the close of the meeting.
 "4O and s" Meeting
 \ special meeting of tho 70 and S" was called following the county meeting of the American Legion for tho purpose of electing q chef de gare to fill vacancy. David neatly of Manchester was elected to fill the Tosition and will serve the re- maindcr of the uncXpired term.
 Plans were formulated for promenade and ball 10 be given in s'imabury carly in May. a commit tee being appointed 10 care for ar rangcments. Delegates from 12 branches of the organization will confer 10 make the event social success.
 A special cheminot meeting has been called for Friday evening, April %. at 8 o'clock in the Legion rooms in New Britain. All local members of ,ha "40 and S' are requested 10 attend as important business will be transacted.
 Min>trcls Tonight
 YAe third presentation of the S..
New Britain herald., 1927-04-25
DRUNKS IN CRASH,
 BOTH FINED Sl00
Operate Cars Which Meet in
 F0restYile Collision
DENIES KISSING WOMAN
Auto salesman Found Not Guilty Of Assault-Boy Struck by Tractor tran,handlo--Nrs. John I. Wade III al Home.

II IS not often that two intosi- catod drivers become involved in smashup which affects themselves only. but such a coincidence hap pened or Church street, Forcstvile shortly after midnight Saturday. As result Of the miXup, Arthur Lord or haNnev street. Forestvills and O'tn C. Nilleneur of 51 Summer street were both brought before Ju3Se Joseph M Donovan in the city court this morning and each fined SI0o and costs. Both pleaded guilty 10 the charge o> operating a motor vehicle while under the in- huence of liquor.
 shortly after F o'clock Saturday night, the police department was notified os an automobile accident near the fire house on Church street. forcs'ville. Officer Timothy Lam bert Was sent to the scene and placed both men under arrest Iuyestisa- ton developed that Nillcncur's car had stalled and some of his friends were pushing it down the slight in- cline leading to the center. Nilen- eur. who was at the wheel. appar- 'ntlv stoered the car directly in the Tath Of Lord, who was goins north on Church street and the cars cam" together, both being consid ahly damaged. Neither driver was in -Nrad
New Britain herald., 1927-04-25
COLLEGE CUR GUEST NIGHT

The annual guest night or the New Britain College club will be held Wednesday evening. April :; and not, April 2S. as stated pre- Nously The meeting will b. held at S'. Marks parish house Prof. Robert Hillyer will speak on Trend of Modern Poetry"
New Britain herald., 1927-04-25
HOI CUIR--MOEI\

Miss Lucia Morin and Joseph Boucher will be married tomorrow morning at o'clock at St. Peters church.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-25
FREEZING WEATHER IS
 REPORTED EARLY TODAY
Garden Truck However, Is Noi Harmed by Unusually
 Cold snap.

Sprirsfi"ld. Mass, April c5 UP-- Minimum temperatures Of io dc srees was reported in this vicinity early today while reading of 22 and o4 were common.
 Heavy whist frost prevailed before sunrise. Early garden truck was re- ported unharmed, being hardy enough to withstand the cold. Peach growers in Wilbraham said that they would be unable 10 tell before to- morrow whether damage had been done 10 the buds.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-25
Governor Catches Trout

Governor John II. Trumhul re- turned yesterday afternoon from T successful trout fishing expedition at the Hollenhack club in Goshen. The party. which consisted of tho governor. State Senator Frederic C.. Nalcott, General John T.. O'Ryan and Col. Theodore Roosevelt met in New York city Thursday night with Commander Richard Byrd and Ker- init Roosevelt. dining at Senator Nalcott's ar partment in that city. On Friday the quartet Of fishermen wont to Hartford by airmail piars and then motored 10 Goshen.
 Colonel Roosevelt mad the largest catch. but all four did well despite the rather poor fishing conditions: the average weight Of their trout was third of a pound Yesterday after dinner at Senator Walcott's home. the governor drove General oEyan and Colonel Roosevelt to the train in Winsted and then mo- tOraf t0 his homo 6,ra
New Britain herald., 1927-04-25

Boston, April 25 G7l-Temper- atures below the freezing point with acoompa panyiuG frosts, were felt gen orally through New England last night, Official reports to the weather bureau here this morning were: Grocnvillo. Maine @a degrees; East port. Maine. %0; Burlington. Vt. 3o: Northtield. Vt. .@ Boston -S and Concord. x. H.. 24
 Although lacking complete reports the New England crop reporting service experts at tho Wakefield. Mass, station were of the opinion today that little damage was done to crops Peach and plum buds in the more advanced sections might have been killed. they said. but in general crops had not advanced to a danger point,
New Britain herald., 1927-04-25
Waldinmar Not Guilty

Jack Waldimar. a salesman In the employ of the OldSmohile Agency or North Main street. was found not guilty in the police court by Judge Donovan on charges ot breach of the peace and assault. preferred against him by Mrs. Alexandria Wagner of @% rrospeC. Place. Bristol. Neither Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Rob- "rt J. Stack or Judge $, Russell Mink, counsel for the defendant. Of tsrod any argument. Judge Dono- van. in rendering his decision. stated that the story as told by tho com- p'ainant did not ring true and that anyone receiving the treatment she claimed 10 have received while re- ceivinS her first driving lesson, would not have gone out on q sec ond occasion.
 The evidence presented showed that on March %, Charles Wagner. the complainant's husband. pur- chased a car of Waldimar. Numer- ous defects in the car continued to show up each day. according 10 Wagner. and it was at his inst,gns- ton that Mrs. Wagner called Waldi- mar up 10 have him take the car out Mrs. Wagner accompanied him about week after the pur- chase and she claimed that Waldi- mar put his arms around her and attempted to kiss her. She was driving the car at the time and mar rowlv missed tree along Riverside avenue. The second offence oc- cured on April i4 according 10 both Mrs. Wagner and her husband.
 Judge Mink in crosS-eXaminatioii brought out the fact from Mrs. WaE- nor that her husband had remarked to Waldimar "lll get you yet after the salesman had failed to make the numerous adjustments and repairs desired by Wagner.
 Wagner. when placed on th" stand. told how he hellcved ho vas getting q new car but after delivery found that he had purchased one which had been al patched up. He testified that when leaving the prosecutors office on April lS, h" met Waldimar who informed him that everything would be all right and that The had all Of the news papers bought up This last state mcnt is disputed by the local repre- sentative of the "Hcrald.' who, If such q thing did occur, must havf been overlooked when the sale was consumma'ed.
 The court room was cleared dur Ing tho hearing of tho testimony by Judge Donovan.
 To speak In Inion,illc
 Former Mayor Joseph r. Dutton of this city will be the principal speaker at the annual banquet of the l'nionSille Chamber of Commerce to be hold in that town this evening. His subject will be Jogging Around the World"
 Boy slightly Injured
 Kenneth. the young son Of MT. and Mrs. Carlton W. Bcckwith Of l09 Stoarna street. was struck and slightly injured Saturday on Wood land street by an automobile oper- ated by II. w. Mar,lock Of Eas, street. New Britain. An eNamina- ton showed that no bones were broken and the younsstor was re moved 10 his home hy Martlocll, who later reported tn" mat'e.r 10 police Headquarters. No arrest Was
New Britain herald., 1927-04-25

which IS returnable in IAe court o. common pleas the first Tuesday Of June. Ludington's car. which is at 3 local garage for repairs, has been attached by Deputy Sheriff E. w. Furrey.
 Si25 For Library
 The sum Of BPS was realized for the flainrllle Public Library build ing fund at the community food sale held last Friday in Grange hall. ac- cording to the estimate Of the chairman. Mrs. Frank T. Wheeler. \ meeting Of the committee was to be held this afternoon for final checking lip Of the profits which Will so Into the growing fund for q permanent library in Plainville.
 H. :. Glee Club Makes Hit
 A definite hit was scored Saturday night by the High school elee club when it broadcast from WTIC. Hart ford. for a half-hour period. Tho chorus singing Of the IS boys was particularly good. their harmony being excellent. their tones clear. and their voices we'll carried and re- produced. The boy soprano solo of Anthony Green In Carry Me Back To Ole Nirginny" and the obligato ot Edmund Tolli were clear, while John Earrone's violin playing was fine in this piece and in Grios's Discovery" Miss Helen Ostman accompanied the boys at the piano while the club was under the dircc- ton or Principal Phillips II. Lord.
 Forcstcrs' Meeting
 There will be a regular meeting ot Court General Lawton. r. Of A. in Odd Fellows hall tomorrow eve ming at S o'clock The bylaw com mittee will present some changes in the bylaws for action. and other i'm portant matters will come hofor. the meeting. All members are re- quested 10 be present.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-25
Collision. But Nobody Hurt

Automobiles operated hy Lewis Toffolon of West Main street. New Britain. and John Travers Of Kos suth street, Bridgeport. colldod Saturday noon at the corner of New Britain and Trumhull avenues. Roth cars were damaged, but the occu- pants escaped injuries other than minor bruises. Constable Thomas Royce investigated but found no cause for arrest
New Britain herald., 1927-04-25
Rluciays Baseball Team

At q meeting Of the Bristol Blue lays baseball team, held last Satur- day. Oscar Nanasse was elected cap tain and William \. Garrett, man. ager. The Blueiays would like 10 secure games with junior teams throughout the state and all com nuntcatlons should he addressed to Mir Garrett at s West street, tnIs
New Britain herald., 1927-04-25
Furnishes Bond For Support

utH>ll's bblll ioT support
 The case Of Mary Carlo Of Plain vile vs. Walter Tully of Hartford was settled here Saturday afternoon. Tully furnished bond to support their child until it is fl years of age
 Baptist Church Notes
 The regular rehearsal will be held at 1:%o o'clock tomorrow evening at the church.
 The mid-weok proyer meeting will be held at 7:45 o'clock Thursday evening. The topic will be The 18th Chapter Of First Corinthians"
 On Friday evening at 7:+5 o'clock the annual business meeting of the church will be held. Officers will be elected and other business trans acted.
 On Sunday the newly elected off cers or the Young Peoples society will be installed.
 Miss Charlotte Kandrick gave a most interesting talk at tn" junior service yesterday morning. taking as her theme the lowly one Of the bravery and perseverance Of the dandelion which dots the lawns and fields. She made practical appli-
New Britain herald., 1927-04-25
Death of Former Resident

Word was received in this cit, Saturday Of the death Of Mrs. H-,.- bert D. Sncnccr in Waterbury lest Friday might Funeral services wor, held at o'clock standard time Snn- day afternoon at AIderson's Funeral Home iii Waterbury and tn.ermen' was in that city
New Britain herald., 1927-04-25

Rev. Father Huber, o' the raa- sionist Monastery Of Springfield Mass. will be the speaker at an open meeting and smoker Of Palos Council Knights Of Columbus, in the club rooms at SIS o'clock Thursday evening, April es. Father Hubert is widely known as an ora tor and authority on Catholcity. His ''StNfV GOlLnn Hnurs"
New Britain herald., 1927-04-25
Mrs. Wade Ill

Mrs. John F. Wade. wife of the mayor is confined to her home on Bellevue avenue With an attack of rheumatic fever. She was reported as resting a little more comfortably this morning. ----
Evening star., 1927-12-03
Modern Homes Built to Eliminate
Many Troubles of Housekeeping

Usefulness in high degree and sim
plicity which eliminates most of the
trouble of housekeeping are demanded
in the modern home. Rigid economy
in home construction is also served by
this adherence to simplicity which is
manifest in the modern home, and
beyond these consdera tons is that of
good lasts. Probably the best form of
good taste is that which eliminates
any feature or room from the house
which does not serve definite pur-
pose.
Many authorities on home construc-
ton believe that the dining room in
the small home does not justify it's
expense and trouble in the few hours
of use which it receives each day. In
the type of home where the work may
be readily done they urge the combi-
nation of these two rooms into one
large and livable apartment, with dual
functions.
The larger room resulting Is more
pleasant for both living and dining
purposes. The fireplace, IL there is
one, lends its interest and animation
to the dining hour as well as to the
quiet moments of relaxation.
In the case of the house usually hav-
ing a stairway a the side, in which
dining and living rooms are only sep
arated by a partition and doorway,
the transition is simple. Frequently a
Evening star., 1927-12-03

finishing hardware for doors and win
dows. for closets and casework. The
contractor will furnish q correct list
of hardware and is to put 1t on in
"a careful workmanlike manner. All
hardware on exterior openings to be
of brass or bronze.
Other Specifications.
Stucco work - Where shown on
plans walls shall he finished with
three coats of cement stucco. Finish
coat colored and textured as directed.
Easement windows-Copper steel
easement windows recommended.
Plastering and lathing-Three-c coat t
work over metal lath is recommend
ed. A less expensive job may be OBJ
tanned through the use of one-half
inch Of plaster over fiat rib expanded
metal lath or even wood lath. We
suggest you obtain alternate bids on
metal lath and wood lath. Insulating
lumber or plasterboard may be used
if desired by owner.
Metal wOrk--Gutters, rain pipes,
valleys and flashing to be 16-ounce
copper.
Roofing-Reef Of asphalt, slate, sur
faced. cOpperclad or asbestos shin
giles, to be laid in accordance with
manufacturer instructions.
Painting-Strictly pure white lead
and linseed oil in proper proportion.
with zinc oxide where desired. or a
good grade of ready-mixed paint shall
be used. Interior trim to receive two
good coats of fiat paint and one coat
of fiat enamel. Finished floors TO be
vanished or Waxed throughout as
directed.
Electrical work-Complete system
or electric wiring from meter to all
Evening star., 1927-12-03
and Building Page Washington and Its Suburbs
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION IN 1928
SHOULD EQUAL LAST TWO YEARS
Comprehensive Survey Shows Annual Ex-
penditure of $7,459,O75,OOO Will Be
Equaled If Not Exceeded, Next Year.

All signs point to approximately as
great a volume of building construc
ton throughout the United States dur
ing 1928 as during the. past two years,
according to a prediction by the Build
ing Age and National Builder. based
on n comprehensive survey of opera
tions of the country.
According to the publications find
ings, as announced today by Frank
Myers, it's president, the present
typical building year in the United
States represents an expenditure ct
$7,459, ,075 900, computed on an nd
iusted study of building permit re-
ports. contracts let and statistics of
the Bureau of the Census, the Depart
ment of Labor and other agencies
This figure" the publication states,
SIS our prediction for 1928"
We are not in the midst of a boom
in building. We are not building alb
normally now. and it will not be long
before present-day figures of construc
ton will be exceeded. because normal
requirements have advanced, the nor
NAL not being a fixed, stationary fig
ure." the report states. while the
amount of building in any year will
depend to some extent on business
conditions generally, we are living i'll
growing country; the tendency is
upward and there is a gradual net
gain. in spite of ups and downs. which
over q term of years assumes very
great proportion.
Population Gain Cited.
For example, since 1890 the popula
ton of the United States has in
creased from 62, 900, 900 to about 49,
600 900, a gain of over 81 per cent,
with at least that much increase in
business opportunity. The number oi
homes in that period has grown from
less than 5000 900 TO over &c 600 900.
and the volume of business generally
Evening star., 1927-12-03

wood beam can be used to support the
floor above when the partition is taken
cut, and this can be made a decorative
feature of interest, especially when APP
propriate plastic paint decoration is
used.
The furniture can be made contrib
utory to the interest of both functions
of the room. The gateleg table, for
instance, makes fine reading or card
table as well as dining table. The
corner cabinet becomes suitable for
the dual rooms if the dishes common
ly used are interspersed with more
decorative dishes and glassware.
With this combination of the two
rooms the home gains fine big living
room and nothing is lost. The dim
ing facilities are even extended in the
event of a large number of guests. as
a much larger emergency table may
be accommodated than is usual. The
family still has its place to eat, and a
much more pleasant one than is the
case where a large table and other
large pieces make a small room seem
rather cramped.