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New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
GUILTY OF ARSON, GETS
 THREE YEARS IN PRISON
J0im Scgall sentenced in Bridge port-Agcd Mother Screams
 in Court Room

Bridgeport, Sept. 2S tPl-Jack P. SegaIl, 2N, Of Brooklyn, \. T.. was sentenced to not less than three nor more than five years in states prison today by Judge Leonard J. Kicker son III the superior court. A stay of execution pending appeal to the supreme court was denied.
 When sentence was pronounced on Scsall, his aged mother seated in the court room screamed and was carried from the room. She later tainted in the office of Sheriff simeon Peace but recovered after treatment.
 S"&ali Was convicted by a jury yes t"rday on a charge Of statutory ar son lodged against him after q fire had swept through his Reduso Rub Der Products company plant here on May Sd.
 In passing sentence Judeo Nick 'rson declared: There is ono thing to b" said in your favor and that is that you did not take the witness stand and commit perjury before this court and jury"
 In pressing for heavy sentence states Attorney William II. Comlov called attention to the fact that within three years thoro have been three similar cases before the court.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
STUDENTS SAVE AGED
 FLORIST FROM OFFICER
Revolver Threats Hold No Fear For 90 High School Pupils in
 Battle With Policeman.
IT

Denver. Colo, Sept. 2s UP)-Re- fusinS 10 be cowed by a revolver fiourished by l.. C. Knapp. park po- liceman. 50 high school students at tempted to attack Knapp and forced him to seek refuge in a nearby house after he was alleged 10 have struck !. II. Trimmer, T2-yaer-old florist.
 A city patrol wagon rescued the park policeman and took him with Trimmer and Trimmer's son 10 the police station where they Ncre re- leased.
 According 10 the elder Trimmer he picked q frost-bitten dahlia in the park 10 compare if with some he had in his green house. The police man knocked him down and when inc younger Trimmer demonstrated |" also was attacked.
 The high school boys and girls witnessed the attack and immediate Iy started for Knapp with cries of Lynch him. and Throw him in a lake"
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
TO PRISON FOR LIFE
NorWan> Man Awaits Transfer to States Prison After Conviction For Second Degree Murder.

Bridgeport. Sept 2S DPl-Joseph Nnolo, @, Of Norwalk, today await ed his transfer to the state prison, where he was yesterday sentenced 10 spend the remainder of his life for the murder Of his wife.
 Nuolo pleaded guilty yesterday afternoon in criminal superior court to second degree murder and al though he had been indicted by q grand jury in the first degrec the plea was accepted hy Judge Ieon- ard J. Nickerson upon recommenda- ton of States Attorney William IT.. Comley.
 Mrs. Vuolo, 4o. was shot on May IT and died June 2. Nuolo. claimed to have been in a jealous rage when he committed the act. then shot himself in an attempt at suicide, and was in Norwalll hospital recovering from his wound when his wife died
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
'kING' FINED S2OO
 ONB007LEG COUNT
Yernale Convicted on Strength Of
 Cache in Cornield
Antonio Fernale. Of High street.

Antonio Nernale, Of High street. also known as Irony Vanelli, King Of Bootleggers," owner of what the police believe 10 be the source Of large portion of the alcohol sup ply Of New Britain, which was found stored in a cornfield near No reservoir in Pennington Friday was fined s20o and costs by Judge J. l.. Hewe. in borough court at Pennington last evening. Leon Arz- arlglan, owner of the field. was fined slo and costs for renting property for illegal business.
 Fernale was arrested when his secret hiding place was discovered by Sergeants Thomas J. Feeney and Patrick J. O'Mara of the New Brit ain police department and Officer Nathan w. Fuller of the Farming ton force. The New Britain police received information that Vernale was having alcohol delivered to this city from his place in Pennington, and with Officer Fuller they visited the place and found Is cans. each containing five gallons of alleged al cohol.
 Judge William r. Mangan of this city appeared for Verna,e. who was charged with storing. owning and possessing intoxicating liquor with intent to sell. Arzarigian. who was arrested on the charge of storing liquor, pleaded not guilty, explain ing that he rented the farm to Yer nale for the storage of fruit. Jo- seph Mccormack testified that Ar zarigian was good neighbor and must have been the victim of cir cumstances. The charge was chang ed to that Of renting property for an illegal business and he was fined accordingly.
 Nernale had a previous court rec ord of five violations of the liquor law in Hartford and New Britain since 1921. Besides serving 60 days in jail for one violation. he has been found guilty of assault. breach of peace, and reckless driving.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
CERTIFICATES AWARDED
 AT MEETING OF BANKERS
Members Of New Britain Chapter, A. I. R., Gain Recognition on Com-
 pleting Course Of Study

The first meeting Of the season Of the New Britain chapter of the American Institute of Banking was held last evening at Grotto hall with about 100 members attending. Roger Larson. president of the local chap ter. presided.
 William H. Judd. cashier Of the National Bank presented several members of the organization with the standard certificate awarded those who have succeeded in pass ing courses given by the 4. I. B. educational committee. Among those who received the certificates were Harold Roberts. First National bank: Joseph A. Nolz, Commercial Trust Co.,: Margaret c. Allison Commercial Trust Co.,; Olga Ficinis New Britain Trust Co.,; Leon H. Hunter, New Britain Trust Co., :: Clement Prior, New Britain Trust Co.,; Frank Gladowski, Bristol Ma tonal bank: and $. G. Olander, New Britain Trust Co.
 1reSldent Larson gave report or the national convention held in Cleveland.
 The speaker was Robert T. Hur- Icy state police commissioner, who gave a short talk dissecting crime and the mental workings Of the criminal.
 Dancing and refreshments follow cd the business meeting.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
WEALTHY RANCHER
 WINS BY MISTRIAL
Employe Convicted. However, and Sentenced to Two Years in
 Penitcntiary

Gilner Texas, Sept. 2S.-Prosecu- ton of Cain Anderson. wealthy rancher, and Dewitt Osborne, one of his employees, on charge Of viola tion of the Texas anti-mask law in connection with the logging Of three persons. has resulted in q mstral for the former and convic- ton of the latter Osborne pleaded guilty to fiogging J. H. Richardson, his wife and daughter-in-law last June at his trial here yesterday. He was sentenced to two years in the peDitentiary.
 Richardson, employed by Ander- son, testified that three armed men entered his home at night and beat his wife, daughter-in- law and him. self. He said they were told they were beaten because they did not work long enough each day He identified two Of the men as Ander- son and Osborne.
 Anderson was arraigned at Tyler. Texas. recently. The jury was un- able to agree.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
LIONS CELEBRATE FIFTH BIRTHDAY
Inspiring Addresses Mark 0b-
 SerVanCe at Burritt Hotel

Tt is the happy man who is all ways ready and willing 10 bring hap { piness to others" said G. T. Hewlett Of New Haven, past district president i of Lions clubs, at the fifth anniver- sary banquet Of the New Britain Lions club at the Burritt hotel last evening.
 "No one can do good In the com- munity and to his fellowmen with out getting some good out of il Tor himself he continued.
 New Britain is richer in friend | ships because Of the Lions club. Mcn who would otherwise have been mere acquaintances have come to know each other intimately. They have been drawn closer together in understanding and comradcship and through this mutual fellowship have developed unity Of thought and action that has made for greater use fulness 10 the city and greater hap piness 10 the members.
 "The selfish man is not much ~''i '' lIlll'Nf4t Iloi ID tue tolu- munity. The real Lion spirit is one in who mthe giving spirit instead of the getting spirit dominates.
 There arc many maXims and rules and guides 10 success. but your club early learned. the one most worth while. Deliver the goods.'.
 You can afford to forget all the rest of them if you learn and prac- flee this one. You cannot expect 10 enjoy the cream of life if you keep your milk of human kindness bot tied up"
 The speaker told of the growth of the local club and Of the organi- zation throughout the country. and CompIimentod the Lions of New Britain upon their civic activities.
 The meeting was opened by Pres ident Harry C. Brown. who an nouncod that the following men, who were among the charter mem bers, still retain their active conncc- tion with the club:
 John A. Andrews. Thure G.ngSton, Clarence ". Buckey. ". Walter Bul- len, Sidney F.. Congdon, Dr. Leon r. Dary, Walter J. Doyle, ". Carl French, Frank F.. Goodwin, Harry c. Hancock. Claude J. Lerouv. Fred W. MaComhor, James F.. O'Ericn, James Y. Onorato. Dr. Joseph II. Potts, Clarence l.. Pierce. Willard (. Oquist George A. Quiglcy. Stanley !. Tracoslti, Dr. Charles Y. Wahl- berg. Robert C. Vance. D
 President Brown introduced l.. w. Nogel as toastmaster.
 James F., O'Brien. secretary. spoke on the achievements of the club since 1t started five years ago. He traced it's development through the administration of Presidents W. w. Bullen. w. (. French. (. W. Buck ey. Harry G. Hancock and Mir. Brown, who is serving his second term. He spoke of the fact that the club still has q members Lift of its original B. and that the mem hership has grown to 75. He called for a moments period Of silence in memory Of the late T. W. O'Con- l nor. He recalled the bringing here ! Of the Orphcus club to raise 1000 |
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
WOMAN SUES FOR S6o Ooo

NeW ork, Sept, 2S.-fP-flerman W. Booth, recently expelled from the New York stock exchange, was made the defendant in q SG0.0o0 suit today by Miss Vera II. Tompkins. q former client. who charged that he converted her securities 10 his own Uses.
 The broker was pctitioned into bankruptcy yesterday by three wom- en creditors whose claims totaIlcd SiS,ooo. He was expelled from the stock exchange under charges of un- ethical conduct.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
ASKS DEATH FOR NEGRO

Nc" Haven, Sept. 2> NUr)- State Attorney samuel r.. IIoyt today was to ask tho grand jury for a first de- gree murder indictment against James "QId Folks Pickett, A. Bos- ion negro. Pickett shot and killed Harry Smith, &5, Bridgeport negro. dnrInE a quarrel over a woman at a negro outing in Norldon on August l. according 10 the finding Of Cor onor Eli Mix.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
CENTRAL JE. IT. $. NONJS

The sectional presidents of the Central Junior high school held their weekly meeting this morning. Duane Steinle. president of the Civic league took charge of the meeting. Traf- fife. scholarship and conduct were the topics taken up. Beginning next week the section secretaries will be required to be present at the meet irC.
 The clubs Of the eighth and ninth grades met in their respective club rooms for the first time this year yesterday afternoon,
 The ninth grade Of the Civic league will meet in assembly in the auditorium for the regular weekly auditorium program during the last period.
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New Britain herald., 1927-09-28

predict. Near freezing temperatures were being reported in sections of the northwest.
 Government forecasts predicted warmer weather for the sections bound in the cold wave which des- cended from the Rocky Mountain ranges of Canada and the United States.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28

tenn along lines similar to those es- abolished by the company in Berlin, West Haven, East Haven, Middle town and elsewhere. The system will be like the one in Use here since Appraisal Engineer Thomas Lindtr was engaged by the city. It is planned to have field and air sur yeys hegin'at once.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
MARINE BAND COMING

The Exchange club is making ar arrangements for the appearance in New Britain of the United States Marine band. now on tour of this section of the country. The band will give concert at the Strand fheater on Sunday afternoon. Octo- Der 23.
 The profits from the concert will ba divided between the Polish Orphanage and the CHildrcn's' home and the club members are hopeful of raising a substantial sum for these institutions.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
REACH AGREEMENT

Manchester. Eng, Sept. 2S [P-- Representatives of the Federation O Master Cotton Spinncrs associ- a.,ons and Cotton Yarn associations today reached an agreement on the problem Of tho curtailment Of pro duction and the question Of mini mum prices. The agreement was reached after conferences extending over five days.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
HARTFORD AIRPORT LARGEST

Hartford. Sept. 2S CUP)-Brain- ard field will become the biggest municipal airport in the United States with the acquisition by the city Of an additional six and half acres Of land, according 10 the Hart ford aviation commission. It wa. an- nounced that five concern. had ap- piled for hangar space.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
Blame Auto Injuries
 For New Haven Death

Now Haven, Sept. 2S lPt-lnjuries received August II when he was struck by an automobile operated by Orlando Do Nicola, were believed re Grace hospital aarly today of Joseph Tender. Ca. He received severe lac orat,ons about the head. No inquest has yet been held,
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
ENTER GOLF TOURNAMENT

Several local members of inc senior Golf association arc taking part m the one-day tournament ut Saseo Iilll, Southport. today. Incud- e1 are George |. Hart F. Allen Moore, Judge John IT, Kirkham. larlyI' Baldwin, A. l.. Mackay and r, II, Wachter.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
COLD WAVE ON WAY

Chicago, Sept @S G'P)--The cold wave, forecast for the middle west yesterday hut which failed 10 appear VIII arrive Wednesday in a modified form, government weather officials
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
RtNISI WINDSOR ASSESSMENTS

Edward X. McC Carthy, president of the Municipal Service Co.,. today en- tered into contract with the town Of NIndsor to install an assessment sys.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28

The death today In Lausanne, Switzerland. of Julio De Leon De La Barra recalled that last year his brother. Francisco, died at the same age while he was also abroad His death occurred in Paris. October c2. 1926. shortly before his intended marriage to a daughter Of the Count and Countess Lenzburg.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
GAME, CALLED OCI'

Chicago. Sept. oS P-American: Detroit-Chicago, postponed wet grounds. Doubleheader tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
SON OF MEXICAN LEADER DIES

Lausanne. Switzerland. Sept. 2S P-Julio De Leon De La Barra, 2S- year-old son of former provisional President De La Barra of Mexico. died here today.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18

Der vines on Mr. Ford's place and
found them all dead. They were not
the right kind"
Mr.. Edison. members OF his mousse
hold said, continues to spend most OF
his time at his rubber experiments
and IS highly satisfied with the prog
ress his plants are making. In recent
statements. he has repeated his orig
inal announcement that the expert
ments necessarily develop slowly, but
it is known that his confidence is in
creasing as his work proceeds. Some
of the plans for future operations are
being held in allegiance pending the
arrival of Henry Ford, whose annual
visit to his Winter home here. where
he is Edisons next door neighbor, has
been delayed by a libel suit now on
trial in Detroit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
EDISON SATISFIED
WITH RUBBER TESTS
Plants in Florida Do Not Grow Fast
Enough for Journalists,
He Says.
By the Associated Press.

FORT MYERS, Fla, March IS
his Winter home are growing, but
Newspaper men are too impatient for
results, the inventor declared.
Pressed for developments on his ex-
Heriments, Mr.. Edison abandoned his
Tst tubes for a pencil stub yesterday
and scrubbed:
rRubber trees and vines do not
seem to grow fast enough for news
pAper men. Plant the seeds today
And they want results tomorrow. |
went to Labelle to examine the rub
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
CAROLINA BLUE LAWS
NOW UP TO GOVERNOR
Liberalized Bill Previously Passed
by House Is Adopted by
State Senate.

BY the Associated Press
COLUMBIA. S. c., March Is
Whether South Cardinals present
stringent blue law, prohibiting sports
and sale of certain articles on Sunday
will remain on the statute books as
they were originally enacted more
than, 200 years ago, was placed
suuarely before GOV. Richards
when the Senate. in less than
two minutes and by an overwhelming
vote. concurred in the House amend
ments 10 the Senate bill liberalizinS
the ancient act.
The bill. having been passed by
both Senate and House, goes To Inc
governor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
Special Dispatch to The star.

BALLSTON. Va, March 1S.--A ben
eft st. Patrick's dance will be given
tonight by Ballston Council. No. 20,
Daughters of America. at the Juniors
Hail.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-30

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New Britain herald., 1927-04-30
Social Activities About 7own

Composition Night is the somewhat intriguing title of musical evening which is to be held at the Camp school auditorium Monday May g. under the auspices of the New Britain Musical club.
 An elaborate program has been arranged comprised entirely of musical compositions by composers of this Theron w. Hart offers in musical setting Grays famous "Eegy in Country Church Yard'' The which an excellent piece of work beautifully finished in the modern dom Is sure to win the hearts of the audience
 Arthur G. kimbal has composed from time tne a number Of lovely little songs and three of these will be featured on this program Ruth Goodrich Horton, soprano has been chosen to sing them while Emile Andzuats will play her accompaniments
 The program concludes with two tvopiano numbers composed by George llahn overture and romance Mir twopano numbers within the last and the two he has chosen to present feature Emile Andzuas and Theron Hart New Brltans tavorite panists
 followers of society," In the morning several May Day breakfasts many of them holding forth the clubs and tea houses where special advertisements have been arranged for this day Each year the Business and Professional breakfast in the club horse High street to their members and friends Rvalng the breakfasts attraction will the luncheon to precede the opening event in the Ladies' Spring Golf tournament at the Shuttle Meadow club. Mrs. Ralph Following close the heels of this busy day. comes on Wednesday the 4th at the Shuttle Meadow club the first in series of four Wednesday bridge lncheons Mrs John Looms heads the committee in charge of these affairs working hard to revive their prestige of former years The parties scheduled for alternate Wednesdays through 5 luncheon will be served at o'clock and tables of four may be arranged at that time before then if preferable high score prize will be provided at each table
 Friday May 6, Esther Stanley Chapter D. A. R. will hold its annual meeting with elections of officers and reports of the delegates to the National Congress at Washington The will be presided by the regent Howard Parsons and will be preceded by luncheon the clubhouse Mrs James H. Robinson is receiving the checks for luncheon residence, 54 Harrison street.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-30

Mir. and Mrs. James Garrity of
New Britain herald., 1927-04-30

George II. Dyson of Harrison
 street was in New York city this week.
 l The state meeting of Dartmouth Alumni will be held this evening at the Taft Hotel in New Haven, Among those attending from Now
 Britain will be Donald Proudman,
 Emory Corbin. Leon Sprague, Charles Chase, Herbert Woods, Richard F.. Prichard. Philip Pel- letter. John Pelletior and Curtis Sheldon.
 Mrs, A. W. Gross of Jefferson vile, Ind, is spending q month with her daughter. Mrs. Robert Hicks of Maple Hill.
 Miss Mathilda Hahn of Pitts hurgh, Pa. is the week end guest of Mrs. Donald Hidden of Linwood street.
 StdultS ". ' OINtrSc or [ converse, s. C.. is the house guest of MT. and Mrs. Walter P. Crabtrec of Lincoln street.
 Isaac Black of Harrison street returned on Wednesday from New York city.
 Miss Katherine Ludington of Old Lyme. first vice president of the League of Women Voters was toastmaster at the dinner given ! in Washington last evening in con- i nection with the general council l of the National League of i Women Voters Miss Mary Buckley Of Hartford. state president of the Connecticut League of Women Vot- CTS and Mrs. Herbert Knox Smith of Pennington. honorary director of the Connecticut League were guests at the dinner.
 Miss Priscilla Crabtree. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Walter r. Crab rec of Lincoln street, will leave Monday for q two week stay in Spartanbure. south Carolina. She will be the guest of Mrs. J. (. Evans
New Britain herald., 1927-04-30

sation Brethren Sons Of Israel Synagogue, Tho committee in charge is Miss Saydc Goldsmi h. Miss Lillian Yankowit2, Miss Elsye Gourson and Miss Anna Goldberg.
 Mrs Albert r. Hoffman gave a bridge party of three tables last evening at her home at 2SS Tin- wood street. Mrs. SairberC of Hart ford and Mrs. Samuel Cohen won the prizes.
 The Phi Sigma Alumni Associa- ton gave q delightful afternoon bridge at the Burritt Hotel on April 23. Miss Gladys Kau. Miss Gertrude Fieber. and Miss Louise l:eineck were in charge of the af- fair. Tables were reserved by 'l,e following; Mrs. T. L.. Eergin. Miss Miss Gertrude Fieber, Miss Anna Mae Havlick. Miss Marion Fieber, Miss Gertrude kiloy. Miss Dorothy Luhrs. Miss Lois Mills. Mss Anna Mullin. Miss EIyce Nero, Miss Eleanor Prouiman, Miss Gladys Nau. Miss Grace Smith. Mss C;rac" Nallln, and Miss Adelaide Young.
 4 party was given in honor of Miss Agnes Thonp5on last evening at the home of Miss Marie Higgins. 24 City avenue.
 I'll" New Britain Chapter of the Mount Saint Joseph Alumnac asso- cia'ion will give it's annual charity bridge al the Hotel Eurritt. on Sa,- urday, May :. Mrs. Mary Ringrose is chairman in charge of the ar yangements.
 Among those who have reserved tables are: Mrs. M. ". Bannan. Mrs. Charles Burns, Miss Mary J. Burns. Miss Catherine Callahan, Miss Mary Campbell, Miss Grace ronnel- ly, Miss Josephine Conrad. Mrs. James N. Curtin, Mrs. William Fal- lon. Miss Agnes Fox. Miss Viola French, Miss Helen Harkins. Miss Ruth Hart Miss Mary Hughes. Mrs. l Mortimer Judd. Mrs. simon I.uddv. Miss Helen Lynch. Miss Catherine oLeary, Mrs. Frank Martin. Mrs. Thomas Naughton. Miss Helen Shanahan. Miss Winifrcd Shea. Mrs. Kathleen Solomon. Mrs. Poter Suzio. Mrs. Joseph Sweeney. Mrs. Joseph Woods, Miss Catherine Sullivan, of Bristol, and Miss Lillian Barrett. 1,