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Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-22

10 girls completing the project the
Frontier Meal Planning club with Z
girls completing; the Double Adobe
Garment Making club with 10 girls
Poultry club with 4 boys completing.
Achievement programs were held in
Bowie on Monday, May 2, Frontier,
Tuesday, May 3, and Double Adobe,
Wednesday, May 4.
At each place the president of the
club conducted the meeting, and an
interesting program was given. The
girls exhibited garments made, and the
Meal Planning club exhibited posters
showing well planned meals for a day.
In each club there was a demonstra-
ton team contest, and the winning
demonstration team competed with
other teams of the county on the even
ing of May 4 at Double Adobe.
The County Demonstration Team
contest was held at Double Adobe with
3 teams competing for the county
championship. The Bowie team con-
sisted of Bessie Alfred and Eileene
Sevey, and they demonstrated the
method of Making a Stocking Darn"
The Frontier team, Ellen Rogers and
Emma Stoner, demonstrated liable
Setting and Table Service" They
showed the correct method of setting
a table for family of four for break
fast. The Double Adobe team, Ermine
Rundell and Helen Davis, demon
strated 'The Making of Hemmed
Patch" Each team presented the dem
onstration in an interesting and at
tractive way. The judge, Miss Stella
Mather, found it rather difficult to de-
eide on the winner The Meal Plan
ming Demonstration Team was declared
the county champion team.
Miss Stella Mather, state home
demonstration agent, and Miss Laura
Mae Seward county home demonstra-
agent, attended all of the achievement
meetings. Mr.. A. B. Ballantyne, state
club leader, and Mr.. Sam Armstrong,
county agricultural agent, attended the
achievement meeting at Double Adobe,
Adobe.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-22
Fabulous Theatrical
Offers Are Made To
Charles Lindbergh

LOS ANGELES, May 21 o.
offers of vaudeville and motion
picture contracts were tele-
graphed tonight to the Paris
end of the Lindbergh flying
rainbow where Captain Charles
today reached the mythical pot
of gold.
Harold B. Franklin, president
and general manager of West
Coast Theatres, cabled the New
York to Paris flyer an offer of
100000 for a % weeks theatre
contract.
Louis B. Mayer, of Metro
Goldwyn- Mayer studios at Cul-
YER, City, Calf, dispatched an
offer to the air hero to appear
in a forthcoming war picture
at an unnamed salary.
Another offer was sent by
Louis o. MacLoon stating that
$4,000 awaited the aviator if he
would land his plane near the
Music Box theater in Hollywood
some time this summer.
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Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-22
Youth PLAYED
NOTABLE. PART.
IN GREAT DRAMA.


SAN DIEGO. Cali, May 81 (P)-~
Upon word of Captain Charles A.
Lindbergh's arrival in Paris, San
Diego, in which the spirit OF ST
Louis was built and from which
flight, went wild with JOY.
Whistles were blown at every fac
tory and ship in the harbor and
business virtually ceased while crowds
gathered to discuss the youths won.
derful achievement. Guns roared
from the naval air station batteries
at North Island in a 21-gun salute;
from Fort Rosecrans doomed SIM
liar salute and army and navy planes
flew over the city.
Employees at the Ryan Aircraft
company plant where the Ryan plane
which Captain Lindbergh used was
built in less than so days, Joined
spiritedly in the celebration. Every
plane at the plant took the air to
fly over the city.
Lucky" Lindbergh completely cap
tured the heart OF San Diego whert
he was here during the construction
Of his plane and fellow airmen and
Ryan workers today all were unani-
NOUS il; the declaration that "ir
anyone could make it, we know it
would be Lindbergh."
Mayor Harry G. Clark, upon re-
ceipt Of news OF arrival in Paris
CT Lindbergh, sent him this Jele-
gram
"All San Diego is happy to con-
graduate you on completion Of your
cpochal flight e4@A
Howard F. Worth, president OF the
San diego Chamber OF Commerce
sent this.
Congratulations on success of
flight"
The San Diego Chamber OF Com
merce already is making plans &c
fete Captain Lindbergh When he
returns here from Paris.
Triumphant youth. played noVa,
hle part III this great drama OF the
skies. Lindbergh the peer OF pres
ent day world aviators, is only %
years old Donald A. Hall, the engi-
neer of The Ryan Aircraft company,
builders. of the monoplane, is '27
years old. William H. BoWlus, fac
tory superintendent and original de-.
signer of the Ryan MI, from which
Hall later drew the specifications
and plans for the New York to
Paris plane, is %. B. F. Mahoney
president of the company, is rs years
old
"The heart and soul of every en-
ploye of the company were in this
iob" said A. j. Edwards, general
manager OF the Ryan airline. Many
of the men labored 10 hours day
to complete the Ship so that Lind
bergh could get the jump on his
competitors. The monoplane was
strictly stock job, with the excep-
ton that the wing was made SIX
feet longer and gasoline tanks were
installed in the positions which ord
inarily would be occupied by pass
engers. Strength was added by US
ing slightly heavier tubing for the
body.
eff there ever was youth that
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-22

HORROGATE, England, May 81 tF1
The British Davis cup team, which
was trailing Denmark with two defeats
and one victory in the Davis cup
elimination play, today squared the
matches by victory in the singles,
leaving the last singles match to be
played this afternoon as the deter
mining match in the tournament.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-22

WEEK ANNUAL,
Is BEING HELD

The first annual All Club Achieve
ment Week was held in Cochise county
last week. The clubs achieving were
the Bowie Garment Making club with
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-22

Col. James S. Wright of Rock.
port, Ind, never has drank stimu-
lants of any kind, not even coffee
or tea, and never chewed or
smoked. Now, at 95, he is the
Oldest Mason and K. Of P. i'll the
United States, having been a
Mason for 73 years. He is Civil
War veteran.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-22
Have you selected
YOUR re>roofer?

When we lay roof, you get realjob.
The materials are the best, and our men
know their business.
You'll see our roofs all over the city.
The Barrett Wedgelock Shingles we apply
lock fast on all four Sides Wind and rain
stay out. And these roofs are mighty at
tractive, too, with their rich colors.
Fire-safe and rot and rust-proof, Wedge
lock Shingles are made to go right on over
the old roof. This saves money and keeps
your house warmer in winter and cooler
IN summer.
Phone u.s. Well quote you rock
bottom price, on handsome, durable,
new roof-complete.
Ne endorse S-
~1"' RoofngsEl
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-22

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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-31
PROBE SHOOTING ARRAY
Charles Grabowski Under Arrest for
Firing Shot At Brother, John, at
Concord Street Home.

A shooting ARRAY at the home Of
Martin Grabowski OF 81 Concord
street. shortly before midnight last
night, is under investigation by the
police, and Charles Grabowski, aged
%, is under arrest on charges Of
breach Of the peace and dlscharging
firearms without permit. In police
court this morning he pleaded not
guilty and the case was continued
until tomorrow morning on recon-
hendation OF Prosecuting Attorney
J. G. Woods, who told Judge Hun
gerford suhpoenas will be served on
William and John Grabowski. broth
ers. They did not appear in court
teday.
Supernumerary Officer Walter
Wagner testified that he was at the
corner OF Pennington avenue and
Concord street at HAS o'clock
when William Grabowski reported
that there had been some shooting
in the house. Arriving there, the
officer was told by John Grabowski
that Charles had shot at him. The
latter denied it, but the officer was
shown a bullet hole in the corridor
The revolver was also found and the
officer arrested Charles.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-31
City Items

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Irving Jester of
1872 Prospect street. have left for
Bridgefeld, Del, to meet their
daughter, Marie, Of Portsmouth, Va,
where they will spend a week. Miss
Jester is scretary Of the Girls Re-
serve OF the Y. w. c. A.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank E. Leist and
daughter. Miss Dorothy Leist Of 4
Highland street, spent the holidays
at Hawks Nest.
a meeting Of the board Of public
works will be held Wednesday night
and a meeting Of the insurance COM
mittee Of the common council will
take place tonight.
Frank Kelly. Sr.. of 100 Hart
street. was surprised Saturday night
by a gathering Of friends who called
at his home to tender him a birth
day reception. A program OF enter
tainment was presented by the
Highland trio.
Alexandra lodge "a, A. I. o.,
Daughters of st. George, will meet
at o'clock Wednesday evening in
Vega Hall. The annual roll call and
nomination of officers will be held
at this meeting. On Thursday aft
ernoon the members will be enter
tanned at the home of Mrs. Charles
Andrews Of 81 Winthrop street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-31
NOT IN PROCESSION,
GIRLS Shed Tears
Scout Heads Regret Impossi-
biity Of Parading Yesterday

Regret that they were unable to
parade in the Memorial Day process
sion yesterday for the first time, was
expressed keenly by a number of
Girl Scouts who are al
legged to have called upon at least
one scout official and wept because
they We're not participating.
The Girl Scouts did not remain
out of the parade because Of any
lack OF patriotism, according to
Mrs. Leon A. Sprague. mission
er. who was asked for a statement
this morning. In previous years
Mrs. Sprague explained she and the
scout director have used almost SUI
per-human efforts to get out enough
girls to form satisfactory repre-
sentation. This was helped consid-
erably by the fact that the drum
corps was able to lead.
Now the girls who captured sew
eral state championships in Girl
Scouts drum corps have gone away
to school or college and the corps
is undergoing a. period of reoreani-
zation. starting with a nucleus of II
former players. The new group is
not yet ready to make a public ap-
pearance.
Added to this was the fact that
not only practically all of the scout
officials but the majority of the par
ents were out OF the city because of
the double holiday and scout Off
Gals who were aware of these plans
had previously decided there would
not be enough girls left in the city
TO parade.
ut will not happen again, and we
are very sorry it was necessary this
time" Scout official stated today.
An interesting sidelight on the
Girl Scout drum corps is the fact
that the girls who played in the old
championship corps. who will be
home for summer vacation. are
asked to meet at Walnut Hill park
June II to play for Mrs. Sprague
The latter will retire at that time
after eight years as commissioner,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-31
MRS. MARY EDDY, 70,
dies In NEWINGT0N
Prominent Woman Spent Greater
Part Of Life Here

Mrs Mary Welles Eddy, aged TO-.
widow of Elford B. Eddy. and
daughter of the late Edwin and Lucy
Robbins Welles Of Newington, died
Monday morning at her home.
Wellesacres, Newington, after an ILL
ness of about three months.
Hfrs. Eddy was descended from
one of the oldest families in New
ington. family which has been
prominently identified with town af-
fairs for many years. She was born
in Newington on July %. 1856. but
the greater part of her life was
spent in New Britain. About three
years ago she removed to Newing-
ton to spend her declining days.
Mrs. Eddy was graduated from
New Britain High school and later
taught school in this city and Ken
'sington. She married Elford B..
Eddy, then of New Britain and later
of Newington, in 1886. She was a
member of Esther Stanley chapter,
Daughters OF the American Revolu-
ton and OF the South Congregational
church, being actively associated
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-31
WESTERN DRAMA AT RIALTO

One Of tho really great western
dramas OF the season will be pre-
scented at the Rialto theater today
and tomorrow. 1t Is THE Winning
of Barbara Worth" from the novel
by Harold Bell Wright. The cast in
cludes such well known stars as Ron
aid Colman. Wilma Banky, Gary
Cooper and Paul McAllister.
On the same bill is a Hal Roach
all star comedy, your Husbands
Past and MANY other short sub
Jects.
Coming Thursday is the picturiza-
ton of the Peter B. Kyne novel
The Understanding Heart" with
Joan Crawford, Francis Y. Bushman,
Jr., and Carmel Myers in the cast.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-31
"WHITE GOLD"-LYCEUM

Indisputably the best western
drama seen here during the cur
rent season. Jetta Goudal's latest
starring vehicle. white Cold" fea-
turing Kenneth Thomson, was re-
ceived with great enthusiasm at the
Lyceum last night and this after
noon. For sheer human interest.
genuine drama and character por-
trayals, this drama is excelled by
none. 1t is the story Of young
sheep rancher dominated by his
revengeful father. and a beautiful
Mexican dancer whom the young
man takes as his bride against his
fathers wishes. The climax is most
unusual.
On this same program. the Ly-
ceum presents Paying the Price"
Il drama OF those who yearn and
those who learn.
The DeTorest Phonofilms present
another talking movie vaudeville
program with Phil Baker of the
Winter Garden show as chief en-
tertainer.
Another high class act on the
bill is Johnny Brooks and Goodie
Montgomery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-31
AT THE CAPITOL

The Capitol is offering an extra
fine attraction in presenting Utilize
the Toiler," the comic strip which is
now a big movie hit. Everyone has
read Russ Westover's famous car
toons Of Tillie, the office girl, Of
Simpkins. Bubbles. Mac and Mr..
Whipple il. the New York papers for
quite some time.
Metro-Goldwyn has brought Tille
and her friends to life IN a movie
that makes an excellent entertaining
photoplay. Marion Davies is seen as
"Tillie the Toiler," role which she
plays to perfection. Matt Moore is
cast as Mac, Titles best friend. and
George K. Arthur who proved a sem
sation in the photoplay Rockies" is
seen as Mr.. Whipple.
1t will be offered at continuous
shows today and Wednesday. On
Thursday the entire program chang
es and brings another popular double
feature show. One attraction will
offer May McAvoy and Malcolm Nc
Gregor in Matinee Ladies'" a fas-
cinating comedy drama of dancing
mothers and their young escorts.
Much comedy is derived from the
various humorous situations and a
bit of drama runs throughout in a
very fine vein.
The companion feature will offer
Tom Mix with Tony In his new tale
Of the great outdoors. OUTLAWS of
Red River"
Beginning next Sunday the Cap
itol will offer the big super-special
THE Unknown" in which Lon Chan
ey is starred and plays the most
unique and greatest role of his en-
tire career.
AS an added attraction on this
program the management announces
the showing of 1.-The Race to Paris"
actual scenes Of the daring aviators
who attempted to win the Orteig
prize for a nonstop flight from New
York to Paris.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-31

with the Sunday school for many
years. Mrs. Eddy also gave OF her
time and money to the Newington
Center Congregational church, as
well as other town organizations.
Mrs. Eddy only recently gave a
piece Of land on Cedar street, across
the road from her home, for the
erection of a library. She also do
mated q lot on Main street for the
some purpose but it was later decid-
ed to sell this site in preference to
the new site on Cedar street.
Mrs. Eddy leaves two sons. f.
Welles Eddy of Newington and STAN
ley r. Eddy of New Britain. and
daughter, Mrs. Joseph X. Hooker of
Hartford.
Frederick L. Fay assistant to the
pastor Of the South Congregation
church, will officinte at the funeral,
which will be held at the home to-
morrow afternoon at O'Clock. D. S.
r. Burial will be in Fairview ceme-
terry.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-31
SINGS HIS FIRST MASS

Rev. Leo w. Weston. son OF Mr..
and Mrs. ]. J. Weston Of ia Well
cox street, who was ordained to the
Catholic priesthood last Thursday.
celebrated his first solemn high
mass at St. Mary's church Sunday
morning at 1880 o'clock. Rev. Wal.
ter ]. Lyddy was deacon. Rev.
Thomas f. Fitzpatrick was sub
deacon and Rev. Matthew Traynor,
pastor, was master Of ceremonies.
Rev. Fenton Tehan Of St. Thomas
Seminary, Hartford. preached an
eloquent sermon in honor Of the oc.
casion.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-31
ITANGERINE We'll
ENACTED Offering
Poll Players Star in Musical
Comedy Number

Again essaying a difficult musi-
cal comedy presentation-that OF
Tangerine. made famous by Julia
Sanderson a few seasons ago-the
Poll Players again acquit them
selves with distinction and give an
exhibition Of stock company work
that is far above the average.
Starting with the scenic produc-
ton. which as usual il of the high
est order. down through the MEM
bers of the chorus. this weeks Of
fering is an excellent one when
judged on a stock company basis.
This week the company has a
number of guest artists. and also.
conspicuous by his absence is Ed
mund Abbey, who is enjoying d
we'll earned weeks vacation. A
number Of speciality features add to
the interest in the show. not the
least being Phyllis and Frank. two
clever speciality dancers. and Hilja.
European dancer with a strong
and astounding tendency to contor-
tons.
The leading comedy role Of Joe
Perkins. the king, is taken by
Harry J. Fischer. guest artist. and
his work is excellent. Noa, another
guest artist in the role Of a south
sea island wife,. played by Aimee
Torrian, also Is good and her sing
yln c
week Robert Perry has the roman
tic lead and does very we'll. sing
ing several solo and duet parts
with Miss Grant. the leading lady.
in most pleasing way. A colorcd
quartet does some good close har-
mony. featuring several barber
shop ballads and some good dances
also are on the bill.
The story concerns three d.
vorced husbands in Jail for nom
payment of alimony. Through the
scheming of friend, they are re-
leased from Jail and go to the Is
land OF Tangerlne where the Gus
tom is that women shall work and
support the men. The ex-wives are
lured to the same island and then
law and nature takes its course. OBJ
viously things in the end turn out
happily. but not before the audience
is treated to many good laughs.
The three husbands are Vincent
Coleman. Walter Scott Weeks and
Jimmy Sargent and their wives ar.
Lillian Shrewsbury, Fanny Ray and
Adrienne Earle.
The entire cast and chorus does
we'll and the presentation is a
highly gratifying one for the fol-
lowers Of this popular stock COM
pany.
Cast Of characters)
! Jack Floyd ...... Walter Scott Weeks
| Lee Loring ............ Jimmy Sargent
Fred Allen ........... Vincent Coleman
DICK owens ...........' Robert Perry
shirley Dalton ......... Marion Grant
Kate Allen ........ Lillian Shrewsbur,
| Elsie Loring ........... Adrienne Earle
| Mildred Floyd .............. Fanny Ra,
Noa .............. Aimee Torran
Clarence, Prime Minister .... Jay Ray
Joe Perkins. the King. Harry J. Fischer
Tangerins Police Force .........
| 49,. Scion Taylor. Ted Bassey. Fred
| Fuller. Harold Taylo
Eight Little Wives .................
GLADYS Naylor. Margaret Fennessey
! Virginia Spencer, Constance Gittins
Eva South, Barbara Gay. Celen;
| Fitzpatrick, Anna Campbell
Next week the company present
the comedy. "Applesauce."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-31

tendants. Among them being Miss
Ella j. Hultgren OF Wallace street.
She was secretary OF her class at
graduation and was also an honor
student in studies when she was at
high school. She was also a MEM
Der of the Amphion Dramatic club
at the school.
Since she enrolled at Bates she
was elected to its board Of publica-
ton.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-31
COUGHLIN-McNAMARA
Walter Coughlin Takes Miss Agnes
Mcnamara For His Bride at st.
Narys Church.

The wedding of Miss Agnes Nc
Namara, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
John Mcnamara OF - Crown street
and Walter Coughlin. son OF
Mrs. Luke Hartigan of 131 New
bury street. Hartford. took place this
morning at 9 o'clock at ST. Mary's
church. Rev. Walter Lyddy Off
ciated. Miss Julia Weber was maid
of honor and the best man was
James Bride OF Holyoke. Mass
The bride was attired in a gown
Of white satin with veil of tulle
caught with duchess lace and orange
blossoms. She carried a shower
bouquet of bridal roses and lilies OF
the valley. The maid of honor wore
a gown of peach colored taffcta
with picture hat to match. Her
bouquet was Of pastel colored sweet
peas.
Following the ceremony we'd
ding breakfast was served at the
home Of the brides parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Coughlin left on a wedding
trip and upon their return will re-
side in Hartford.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-31
AT THE PALACE

The double feature program for
today is Lon CLANCY in "Flesh and
Blood" supported by an all star
cast. including Edith Roberts. Jack
Mulhall. Noah Berry and others.
The companion feature will follow
with Larry Semon in "Spuds" war;
time comedy of thrills, throbs
laughs that will hit you like a ton
OF bricks. Don't miss Larrys laugh
ing latest!
Another splendid program Of
double features will be offered to-
morrow.
An attractive country store will
be held tomorrow night with many
beautiful, useful prizes. The main
prize Is the Thor" electric sweeper
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-31

foreseen yesterday by General WI.
liam Mitchell, former assistant chief
Of the army air service. In .
Memorial Day address here.
1T is to the air We must look
for Defense" he said. speaking At
Old Cemetery park. where Wash
ington camped during his retreat
through New Jersey in 1776.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-31
NOTED SPECIALIST DIES

Worcester. Mass, May 81 Pl-Dr
Louis D. o. Jacques, specialist in
radiology on the staff of the Louis
Pasteur hospital. died yesterday at
his home here. He was a native of
Worcester. He was graduate of
the Ottawa university and received
his medical degree from Laval uni
versity at Quebec.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-31
BATES MAY QUEEN
new BRITAIN Girl
Miss DaSmar Carlson Signally
Honored at College

Dagmar Carlson, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Carlson of 779
East street and a graduate of New
Britain Senior High school with the
mid-year class of 1924, was appoint
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-31
FRANK HIYLER DIES

Stony Point, n. Y, May 81 P-
Frank De Klyn Huyler, former pres
ident of the Huyler Candy company,
died here yesterday in his 57th
year. He Is survived by his widow
and two brothers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-31
FEARS AERIAL ATTACKS

Passaic, n. j.. May 81 Rl-At-
lacks by air upon such cities as
and Detroit. directed from distant
points in Europe and Asia were
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-31
MAKES WORLD RECORD

Rome. Italy. May 81 R-William
L. Bruce. Cheyenne. Wyo.. broke the
worlds record for individual score
with 3Ss in the international rifle
matches here yesterday. The preyi-
Gus record was 3S7.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-31

IN Spain WORKOUT autom obile
tires are being made into special
armor to be used for protecting
horses during bullfights.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-31

turning over command Of tho or
ganization to Mrs. Z. L. Warren.