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New Britain herald., 1927-12-19

necessitated the amputation of his right arm. Dr. Benjamin B. Rob bons, MT. Bailey's physician said that his condition Is still critical.
 Skating Popular
 Skaters visited city ponds Sunday afternoon in large numbers when a weekend cold sheathed the small lakes in a thick coat of ice. There was no skating at Rockwell Park. as the ice was not deemed sufficiently thick to insure complete safety. However, it is thought that the con- tinued cold weather will make skat- ing at Rockwell Park reality dur ing the Christmas holidays.
 The thermometer reached the sea- sons low point at o'clock this morning when it registered l4 above zero in the center of the city. The previous low point was l6 degrees.
 Largest display of Xmas trees in the city. Maple End Shoppe. Open evenings. Plenty Of light--advt.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-19
to New Britain by wrecker from Domijan's garage.

to New Britain by wrecker from Domijan's garage.
 Makes Arrest
 Constable Frank Brown arrested Walter Bishop yesterday afternoon at the request of the Newington po- lice. He is charged with assault.
 East Berlin Items
 The annual Christmas tree exer- cis"s of the Knights of Pythias and the Pythian Sisters will be held this evening at s o'clock in Community hall. The mem bers of the families of the combined lodges are invited to attend. The Pythian Sisters will hold q short meeting at 7:30 o'clock.
 The ladies of St. Gabriel's Episco- ing officers: President, Mrs. Fred l,ich; vice president, Mrs. Frank Cobey: secretary. Esther Lund; treasurer, Mrs. Ralph Gamble. A Christmas pageant was present. cd at the Methodist church last eve ming by members Of the Junior league and Queen Esther circle. The presentation was exceptionally well done. The pageant was directed and coached by Miss Edith Noble
 Miss Doris Galpin of East Hamp- ton was the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Frank Cobey Sunday.
 The Hubbard school will close Friday for the annual Christmas va cation. Special exercises will be held in some of the rooms at that time.
 Lieut.. and Mrs. Percy Earle of Maine are spending the holidays as son.
 Theodore Carns has returned to his home here from the Methodist hospital in Brooklyn. where he had been confined for the past several weeks.
 Dr. Adolph Benson Of New Ha- ven spent Sunday here with rela- tiNes.
 Misses Mabelle and Winifred rarnes entertained friends from New Britain and Berlin at a house party at their home Saturday evening. Games were played and refresh mentS were served.
 4 mystery social will be given by the ladies of St. Gabriers Episcopal church in the church social rooms on Monday evening. January 2. The social is open 10 the public. The Latanso club will meet at the home of Mrs. Mary Bourgeois We'd nesday evening. A Christmas winner will be served at 1:30 o'clock to be followed by q Christmas tree cele bration with gifts.
 The annual Christmas tree exer- cises of the Methodist church will be held Tuesday evening. December 27. The meeting of the Community club has been postponed. Meetings will be resumed next week. Mir. and Mrs, Jarvis Dowd were Hartford visitors here Saturday. Lost--Deposit book No. 1157s Ser lin Savings Bank. Finder please re- turn same to bank.-advt.
 Auction sale. December 3l. at 2:So D. III. Abandoned Paige touring. AbeTs Garage, Berlin. Conn.--adv.
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o. Shjerden, scoutmaster, will be in charge.
 As these are the last meetings be- fore the Christmas holidays. all members are asked to be present.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-19
DEATH OF MRS. DAWSON
Maple Street Woman Resided in this City For Half Century-F'uneral Tomorrow Morning.

Mrs. Abigail Dawson, widow of Patrick Dawson and resident of New Britain for 50 years. died yes terday afternoon at the home of her son, James T. Dawson of 3o4 Maple street, following a long illness.
 Mrs. Dawson was we'll known among the Irish people of this city and had a legion of friends. She was q member Of St. JosepIs parish and was also a member Of the Catholic Women's Benevolent Legion. Surviv- ing her are her son with whom she had made her home and daughter, Miss Kathryn Dawson of New York city.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at o'clock at St. Joseph's church. A solemn high mass Of requiem will be celebrated. Buria will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-19
BERLIN FARMERS
 CLUB ELECTIONS Vernon Record to Be President
 Next Year
 BUTTON VICE PRESIDENT Grange To Hold Christmas Party
Grange To Hold Christmas Party Post Office Swamped With Mail- Worthington School Children To Present Entertainment.

The annual meeting of the Berlin Farmers club was held Saturday evening and officers were elected for the 1928 season. Vernon Record was chosen to act as president for the coming term. He will be assist ed by Philo Dutton, vicc-prcsident, and Lloyd Carter, secretary and treasurer.
 The club has been active Qf late ill filling the instructive and social need of the local farmers and bring ing about a better understanding between the farmers and the state agricultural college and experiment station.
 At the Hartford County Farm bu reau meeting held in Hartford last week two local people were elected to the board of directors. Mrs. E. E. Adams was elected to the farm women's division and Carl A. Lund as Berlin's representative to the board. The Farmers club meets every two weeks.
 Christmas Entertainment
 The pupils of the Worthington school will present an entertainment m the town hall Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock. The entertainment VIII be given under the direction of Mis: Ax.cc-y Griswold and Miss Edna Saunders. The public is invited and
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 Kensington Boys Club
 The Kensington Boys club bask- etball team will swing into action again this week when they clash with the New Britain Lions in an intermediate Hartford County "Y" league game. The locals are trailing the rest of the league as a result of two losses pinned on them by the Trade school and South church teams Of New Britain last week. They meet another tough assign ment in the Lions, who are leading the league and have yet to be de- feated. The Lions hold victories over the South church and Trade school lives. The locals showed great improvement In their last two games and are hopeful of annexing their first victory this week. The game is scheduled for Wednesday at o'clock in the New Britain Boys club. Anderson will referee.
 Grange Party
 The annual Christmas tree eXer- ciscs of the Berlin Grange will be held tomorrow evening at it's home on Pennington avenue. The children of tho members will give short program. Santa Claus will be pres ent and will have presents for the members and their families. All members are asked to be present and to bring their families. Each one attending Is asked to bring some sort Of a Chri:-'"nas gift.
 Library Open
 T,c Berlin free library will be open this afternoon and evening for the weekly exchange of books.
 Scout Meetings
 Troop 1. Girl Scouts of the Der lin Congregational church. meets this afternoon at 4:So o'clock. Mrs. s. Chase Coales will be in charge.
 Troop !. Boy Scouts of the Ber- lin Congregational church. will meet tomorrow evening at 2 o'clock. Emil
New Britain herald., 1927-12-19

The Cooperative Wholesale society Of Great Britain now has nearly l.. 0oo, 900 members with nearly s4oo.. lon.o00 net sales year. while 1t: banking department handles nearl, $500, ,00o, GOO in business each twelve. month.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-19

charge.
 As these are the last meetings be- fore the Christmas holidays. all members are asked to be present.
 Christmas Whist Party
 The St. Paul Tabs will bring to I close their series of whist parties before the Christmas holidays this Tuesday at their hall in kcnSington. The parties have been conducted for the last two months with unusual success, large crowds attending the weekly party. They will be resumed again after the Christmas holidays. Chickens will be given the winners in both the mems and womens games Tuesday evening. A large at tendance is expected.
 Hall Changed
 The next baby conference will be held in the St. Paul Tabs hall in Kensngton. It has been held in the American Legion hall during the last month. All mothers are asked to notice the change in halls. The conferences are proving successful and are being largely attended.
 Ponds Frozen
 The ponds on Farmington avenue were covered with thin coat of ice for the first time this year. The cold was bitter this morning in this district
 Post Onicc Swampcd
 The Berlin post office was swamped this morning with mail and packages for the Christmas holidays. The mail was the largest lot received during the year, about lJ pouches being received.
 Berlin students Home
 Victoria Fiske, Nellie Gwatkins. Eleanor Meagley and William Shep- herd of Berlin are visiting their parents in Berlin during the Christ mas holidays.
 Claude Stevens of Dartmouth and Raymond Mckeon of Notrc Dame are spending the Christmas holidays with their parents in kensngton.
 Expected Wednesday
 Mir. and Mrs. Pardon (. Hickey of Warrington Ridge are expected to arrive in Berlin Wednesday from Europe, where they have been visit ing the different countries, to spend the Christmas holidays
 sewer Repairs
 Work was started this morning to repair the sewer and drainage con- ditonS under the railroad underpass. This is a bad spot during rainy hope 10 remedy the situation. Dur ing the last rain storm the water was a foot deep under the bridge and cars were forced to detour.
 Meeting Postponed
 On account of the many meetings which are scheduled for the week and because of the necessary activl- ties in preparation for Christmas, the regular meeting of the Sunday school teachers Wednesday evening will be postponcd at the Berlin Congrega- tional church.
 Report Not Completed
 The final report on the every member canvass Of the Berlin con- gregational is not quite ready for an nouncement. About 230 pledges have been listed. which is larger number than any preceding canvass. A number of new subscriptions have been received from the children.
 Auto Accident
 An automobile driven by Joseph zak of 4s Lyman street. New Brit ain, crashed into q car driven by William Bishop of Kensington yes terday on Pennington avenue near Lower Lane. Both cars were badly damaged although no one was hurt. Constable Frank Brown investigated the accident and placed Zak under arrest for reckless driving. He will appear before Judge George G, Griswold in the Berlin town court Tuesday evening to answer to the charge.
 Bishop was able to remove his car home while Zak's car was taken
New Britain herald., 1927-12-19

Lost--Deposit book No. 1157s Ser lin Savings Bank. Finder please re- turn same to bank.--advt.
 Auction sale, December 3l. at 2:5O D. m. Abandoned Paige touring. Abel's Garage, Berlin. Conn.-adv.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-19

Hand picked apples, first quality. s2.0O buShcl. Phone 5l-2.
 Four or five rooms with or With out garage. GS East Main St.-adNt
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30
long trips, one Of whom rests while

long trips, one Of whom rests while the other drives. Tt is false
 economy" says the bulletin which
 leads an employer to get along with one man where two are needed. Such situations are now being inquired into by the courts and it is fair to expect that each owner will event.
 ually, both in civil and criminal ac- tions. be obliged to bear his share
 of responsibility and blame." Definitions are also given for vari-
 ous types of commercial motor ve- hicles registered by the department and distinctions made between ve- hicles used for transportation of
 personal belongings" and those
 used strictly for commercial pur- poses.
 The department is often asked whether it is proper to carry mer- chandise in a passenger motor ve- hicle. Definitions are broad enough in every case" the bulletin eX- plains 'so that where actual business trucking is not engaged in, there is
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30
SHAM BATTLE TO
 DEPICT ARG0NNE
Pres. Coolidge and NOtables to
 Be Witnesses

Washington, Sept. 80 LPs-Leading officials of the government, headed by President Coolidge, and notable array Of army officers, together with many prominent Washington society folk, were on hand today to witness a spectacular production of an im- portant battle Of the American troops in the World war as the fea- ture event Of the military circus and exposition staged for the benefit or the Army Relief society.
 Besides President and Mrs. Cool idge. a notable cotcrie Of govern ment and army officials were invited .o attend the affair which also will be staged tonight and tomorrow as patrons including Nice-President and Mrs. Dawes, Secretary of War Davis and his assistant secretaries, Davison and MacNider and their wives. General Pershing and more than 30 major general and their wives.
 As an unique episode of the ex- position. a number of wives of gen. erals and other high ranking off, rers, attired in aprons and other kitchen costume, were assigned to mess" Kitchens to serve the guests with army chow. while their pretty daughters, donning dainty French maids costumes. helped.
 The sham battle depicting the two attacks of the Americans on the German stronghold of Madeleine farm during the Argonne drive on October 9. 1918, was arranged to dis play modern warfare in all Its real ism with airplanes coursing over- head, tanks encountering high ex- plosive mines sputtering machine gun fire and infantry advancing through a smoke screen.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30
FLASHES OF LIFE: FOR HAVING PINT
 OF GIN, HE MUST SPEND LIFE IN JAIL

Grand Anse, Que. - Deep in the woods log cabin is ready for Bud Stillman and his woodland bride when they return from Europe. It IS simple sort of shack contrasting with his mothers preten,ious camp.
 Lansing. Mich. - For having a pint of gin, Fred Palm must go to state prison for life. Illegal possess sion of liquor in this state is fel- ony and four convictions for felo- nies make one a habitual criminal automatically subject to life impris- onment. Palm had a prison record
 Some of the money Gene Tunney won at Chicago is to paint the rec tory of the church where he went 10 parochial school and where he now attends mass. He has sent a check for $l,000 to St. Veronica.
 New York - Babe Herman, boxer. will be careful in buying diamonds hereafter. He drew s2,S0 from a bank to pay strangers for some bar gains and then ieweler informed him they were glass.
 New York - The pugnaciousness of her police dog Is to cost Billie Burke sS7.50. Arthur Ettinger ob- tained verdict against her, repre- senting that at Atlantic City her dog bounced on his little pomeranian and broke it's back.
 ! London - Miss Sheila Macdonald, of London, 22, writer, is the first wo- l man to scale Kilimaj jaro, the highest mountain in Africa, l9,000 feet. Two | men with her quit.
 1 New York One should marry when emotionally ready for it, in the opinion of Sheldon Dick, Chicago manufacturer son. whose wedding in St. Georges church to Miss Dor othy Nicholson. daughter of Profes- sor Albert A. Nicholson of the Uni versity of Chicago, was a surprise
 Mrs. Dick amended the opinion with If they are economically ready for lit" And she added: We decided
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30
100 FAMILIES HOMELESS

Manila, Sept. 30.-tPl-Oficial re ports from a recent typhoon 1T Tayabas Province, Luzon Island, say that about 400 families were made homeless in the city-of Baler, where the storm was the worst. The re- ports said there were no casualties Most of the home were light, Nipa dwellings, easily blown down in q high wind.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30
.COAST|NG TRUCKS
 RECKLESS DRIVING
Gears Must Be Engaged on Hills,
 State Warns

Hartford, Sept. 3o.-Down grade coasting of commercial motor vehicles, or the operation of such vehicles with the clutch or gears disengaged, is defined as reckless driving by the September bulletin of the state motor vehicle department which declares that Cases of coast ing trucks of the heavy type cannot be punished too severely"
 "A good driver, in operating any car" the bulletin says uses his en- zine as brake. The coasting of any motor vehicle Is dangerous-that is, to proceed down a grade with the engine disconnected. depending upon the brake alone for control Of speed, Such procedure overtaxes the brake and, If weather conditions are bad, occasions sllids.
 Practice Too Common
 '1t is a temptation for the driver of a large sized commercial motor vehicle who is proceeding down a long hill to go faster than the speed which his engine permits and 1t is
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30
no violation of the law in the carry.

no violation of the law in the carry ing of belongings. The term" person. al belongings will include anything
 motor vehicle wants to carry, unless it is limited by use for commercial purposes; this is, if person trans
 ports bag of flour in a passenger
 car, it does not constitute d cemmer- cial use just because the flour is mer-
 chandise or freight but if such a
 person makes a practice of trans
 porting flour, even if only one bag at time. for commercial purposes. then the commercial or combination registration might be required
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30

altogether too common nowadays even though this dangerous practice is understood, to find drivers who disengage the clutch and coast. A man who will do this is unfit to operate a truck and should be dis charged by his employer. If he is not discharged and the authorities find him then, recognizing the fact that
 this offense is probably against the orders of his employer and, in any event. not sanctioned by him, the man himself will be severely dealt with Coasting must stop"
 That many owners of large trucks neglect to take into consideration the ! fatigue and nerve strain on the 1 driver occasioned by long hours of 1 duty is also pointed out by the bull letin. This fact is listed as a cause of many accidents in which com mercial vehicles are involved.
 Favors Two Man Crew
 \ remedy for this situation, | which has been adopted by many owners, is the use of two drivers on
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30

We arc unable to find the name or Sdndrano on our church lists. and until further advices from Mex ico arrive we must take the reports with much reserve Bishop Diaz said.
 We believe. however. that some poor unfortunate has suffered the penalty imposed by the summary court, as it has been the custom of the various military leaders oper- ating in the states of MichoaCan.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30
DENIES PRIEST WAS LEADER

New York. Sept. 3o.-tPt-Mexi- can government reports that a priest, Padre Sandrano. was the leader of a band of rebels in the state of Jalisco, were denied today by the Rt. Rev. Pascual Diaz. former
 secretary of the Mexican episcopate,
 who is now in New York.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30

New Haven - Thirty-flve dele gates welcomed at opening session of the roth anniversary of the national association of local preachers of the Methodist church of America.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30

to pursue our ambitions together" She is to continue the study of paint ing while her husband is at Cam bridge university.
 Mount Holly, N. J. - For selling liquor. Bertha Johnson, IS, must spend 45 days in jail. She told Judge Slaughter that in order to get clothes fit to wear to school she had been buying gallon week and selling it in pints and half pints She said her mother had no knowledge of the sales, but the woman pleaded guilty and was fined s25O.
 New York - From Mrs, Herbert Hoover comes the statement that frequently the girl of today at 10 knows more than her grandmother did the day she died: they have to. because there is lot more to know. But, she added, in an address to Girl Scouts, girls today are funda- mentally the same as always. New Haven - William c. Good rich, head of brokerage house which collapsed several months ago, is sen fenced to five years in jail, one year on each of five counts.
 New Haven Short business meeting concludes three day con- vention of state realtors. New Haven - Thirty-five dele gates welcomed at opening session of the roth anniversary of the national association of local preachers of the Methodist church of America. l New Haven - Spectator" insur- ance magazine lists only two million dollar policy holders In Connecticut,
 Fred w. Brewster of New Haven and Frederick $. Chase of Waterbury. Hartford - Convicted of stealing five automobiles, Antonio Giardiano is sentenced to prison for ? to 12 years.
 Bridgeport Ruth Stillings. A,
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30

New Haven Short business meeting concludes three day con- ventlon of state realtors.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30

Meriden - John kwikala, 40, sui fers gunshot wounds of the right forearm and left leg and a severe scalp wound inflicted by guns butt, Albert Rooke being held on assault charge,
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30
tim of phantom stabber."

Waterbury Helen FriZelle, 3. dies of injuries suffered when run over by trolley car.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30

Bridgeport - Ruth Stillings. IA, high school tennis star. is 24th vic
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30

Hartford Convicted of stealing five automobiles, Antonio Giardiano is sentenced to prison for to i2 years.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30

New Haven - Spectator" insur- ance magazine lists only two million dollar policy holders In Connecticut, Fred ". Brewster of New Haven and Frederick S. Chase of Waterbury.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30

to pursue our ambitions together. She is to continue the study of paint ing while her husband is at Cam. bridge university.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-11-18
ArmistiCe Boxing Program
Was Some Grassy Affair

The day was dark and cold and
dreary, and the clouds overhead
we're 1ot conductive to bringing in
the anticipated number of eager
fight fans from neiehboring towns,
who had fully planned 10 view and
behold the fislic fight-fest of large
acreage of this part of the Uuion.
However, it was a real card and
it was freely expressed Oh every
side that ii was the best boxing ta-
ent ever brought to Plentvwood,
and that the fans are keenly look-
ing forward for q return engage
ment between Dick Wetzl of ST.
Paul aud Alex Knaub of Billings,
his state.
After ten rounds of furious action
by these skilfuI batiIers the con-
test was declared draw. Ii
seemed that Knaub had a shade in
the early rounds, however Wetzl
evened uD matters in the last three
rounds. With Fred Crave as refer
ee the decision met with the gener-
al approval of the spectators.
In the semi final Alkali Pete and
Tommy Crohn put up a fast and
slugeine fight for six rounds to a
draw. Two other preiminaries
we're also on the board.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-11-18
Supt. Henry Here

Rev. F. E. Henry Of Missoula,
superintendent of western Montana
for the Congregational churches,
and former paste T in Sheridan coun-
ty was in Plentywood Tuesday of
this week between trains. He IS
interesting himself in Billings Poly
,echnic Institute again for a few
weeks. He says that the school
has a largely increased attendance
this fell and with the newly ac-
Quired down town business college,
numbers three hundred students.
The school is Offering winter
course 10 all branches, especially
adapted to boys who have been
working in the fields thru harvest
and threshing For a little more
than one hundred dollars student
can spend three or four months at
school studying scientific agricul-
ture, electricity, aut0-tractor me-
chanics with music and high school
studies in connection. Work for
girls of similar sort is also offered.