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New Britain herald., 1928-01-04
RELIGIOUS wU(lIaM
 WORK 10 M PROMOTED
Books to bo Made Available Fue Those Ensassd in Teachtag
 Field

The committee on leadAEAhtp training of the New Britain Council of Religious Education met at the Y. W. C. A. last evening and planned a program of activities for tho win ter and spring months designed to further the interests Of relisfous ed- .ucation in New Britain.
 One feature Of the program will be a special reading campaign for teachers and officers in the Sunday and Week Day Church schoola With the cooperation of the New Britain Institute and the church libraries of the city. large number of recent and valuable books on religious edu- cation will be made available for those engaged in this work. There will be books dealing with both the theoretical and the practical phases of religious education problems for all grade. Full details of the read ing campaign will be announced later. Mrs. +. Chester Hale. Miss Cora M. Graulich and Rev. Alfred D. Heininger are committee of tho council in charge or promoting this reading campaign.
 A further feature of the winters program will be a series of special conferences for teachers engaged in Sunday and Week Day Religious ed- ucation. The first of these confer ences will be held the latter part of January or the first of February and vii consist of a supper meeting fol- lowed by a conference of teachers by departmental groups. Later in the winter a series of conferences will be held for teachers according to the grade divisions. Arrange ments for the first departmental con- ference will be in charge of Mrs. Charles A. Ludvisson of the First Baptist church. Miss Cora M. Grau- Itch of Trinity Methodist Episcopal church will be in charge of arrange ments for the grade conferences.
 These activities will be open to all of the churches of New Britain and vicinity cooperating in the work of the New Britain council.
 In view of this program of activi- ties, the second semester of the Leadership Training school will be omitted this year.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-04
Three Children Burned
 To Death in Newark. N, J,

Newark. N. J., Jan. 4.-(UP)- Trapped in an attic while they slept. three children of Mir. and Mrs. Michael Angelo were burned to death today.
 The children were John, 15, Anna, 2. and Irene, ,.
 An 11-year- r-old sister, Antoinette, who was sleeping with them in the attic of their 2-story frame home. awakened in time to leap from the window and save her life, but the blaze had gained such ,headway that 1t was impossible to rescue the other three children
New Britain herald., 1928-01-04
Dr. Luther, Former Head
 Of Trinity College, Dies

Hartford, Jan. tP-The Rev. Flavel s. Luther, Jr., president of Trinity college here from 1903 to 1919. died last night in Pasadena, California. according to word re- ceived here.
 pr. Luther was born in Brooklyn, Conn, on March 6. 1850. His fam ty traced its lineage to Joannes EMther. brother of Martin Luther. the great leader of the reformation.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-04
VETERANS OF CIVIL VAR
 SALUTE THEIR OFFICERS
Boys of '8s Gather For Installattnoi Exercises of stanley Post, C.
 A. R. This Afternoon

A. R. This Afternoon
 Stanley Post, c. A. R.. once an organization of nearly 500 members. met today to install officers of what Is now . post of less than 10 men.
 Formed immediately after the close of tho Civil war. Stanley post was one of the most active veterans organizations for many years. In tho first national encampment of the Grand Army. New Britain was repre- sented by $50 members. Today there are 70 few members that several of tho subordinate offices are held by ono man. since there are not enough members to i'll all places.
 Tales of the "old days" were ex. changed across the card table about which tho veterans gathered today shortly before meeting time. George Root. ss years of age. was senior member of the group. Michael Mo- Mahon, S5 years old and the first New Britain man to enlist in the Connecticut Volunteers was present as was F. C. Monier who served with New Jersey troops but came to New Britain some years after the war. William E. Latham and Charles Whaples. both of whom are In Flor ida, were the only absentee mem- bers.
 William sternberg. . former com mander who now fills. among other offices, that of secretary. installed his comrades. Spencer H. Wood was inducted into office as commander. a position that Is not new to him since he has held it on numerous occasions. Mir. McMahon took the oath of office as senior vice-com- mander while the office of junior vice-commander. to which MT. I4a- tham was elected, was left without an incumbent. pending his return to New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-04
W0MEN'S LEAGUE MEETS
Law Enforcement Considered By New Britain Branch-Gatlrcring On Feb. 2S OH Organization.

New Britain branch. League of Women Voters, held a largely at- tended meeting last evening at the home of Mrs. George Loomis, v Grove Hill. law enforcement being discussed. Questions by members were answered by Winsiow Russell, vice-president of the Phoenix Mu- tual Life Insurance Co. of Hartford The members reported having gain ed considerable information from his discussion.
 The next meeting of the branch will be held at the home of Mrs. Stanley M. Cooper of S6 Brookside road at p. m. on February 2S. The meeting will be open to the public and those desiring to attend will take the Arch street bus line to Ayery's corner. ''The Legal Status of Women" will be taken up. Mrs. Thomas Hepburn of Hartford will be the speaker.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-04
PAPE TAKES OFFICE
New President of Kiwanis Club Re- ceivcs Gavel From Predecessor at
 ~s . Nesting Today.

Nrf
 Elmer W. Pape today officially took. over the gavel and thereby as- stunned the presidency of the Kiwanis club at the meeting at the Burritt hotel. MT. Pape was welcomed into office and presented with the presi- dents badge by J. M. Ward. who re- tires from office after two terms. :, A brief address was made by the new president. outlining his plans for the year. He announced that the lieutenant governor of Kiwanis clubs would be in the city Friday evening to meet the officers and members at dinner at the hotel.
 Questionnaires to develop in dividual knowledge of Kiwanis were distributed and filled in by members.
 It was announced that the annual banquet would be held January 26. A brief address was given by Rev. Dr. A. A. Ahlquist.
 A. E. Berg, district trustee. quoted statistics to show the growth of the club since its inception.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-04

one of the few High school boys in history who received the vote of every member of the squad for the honor.
 Included among those have had the honor after receiving every vote were John E. Curtin and David L. Dunn. Curtin held the honor in his junior year and when he was elected after . unanimous vote. he declined and served under another captain during his last year in school.
 Twenty-three players took part In the election today.
 Landino played quarterback last season. his second on the team. He. is IT years old and is a member of the junior class.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-04
STRANDED BOAT SAVED

New Bedford. Mass. Jan. 4 P'- Coast guard patrol boat PAP was pulled off the mud in Wcllfleet har- bor at high tide this morning uu- damaged Patrol boat ] 90 from Ca hoons Hollow station was the res cuer.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-04
spER CENT DIVIDEND

The directors of the Bodwell Realty Company declared the 11th annual eight per cent dividend yes terday. payable January 6 to share holders of record December 31.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-04
MOVIE ACTOR SUES

Los Angles, Jan. 1 R,-Roy Guitsi, known in the films as Roy Darcy, has filed suit for divorce against Laura Rhinock Duffy Darcy. a member of wealthy Kentucky family. charging her with cruelty and habitual intemperance.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-04
LANDING CAPTAIN
 0Fh.S. GRID TEAM
Unanimously Elected LsadR Te
 day for Season Of t@

Louis Landino. son of MT. and Mrs. Antonio Landino of 256 South Main street. was unanimously elected captain of next years New Britain High school football team. He is
New Britain herald., 1928-01-04
IlE lURE DEAF FIR
 10 RECONCILIATION PLEA
Mrs. Raaaan Krana Heessns tu Return Hoase Bat Gives H.ssa.d
 Half of Pre.Nupttal Gift

An effort by Roman Krama of IT Peabody street, West Haven, to bring about a reconciliation with his wife. who left him and was located in this city on December 2s, failed yesterday, and indications arc that the couple will remain estranged unless the birth of a child at, the town home softens the expectant mothers harshness towards her husband.
 Probation Officer E. C. Connolly accompanied Krama to the town home, where Mrs. Krama signed over one-half interest in real estate which her husband gave her prior to their marriage several weeks ago. She is reported to have refused to listen to all proposals of reconcili- ation, insisting that she had resolved not to live with krama and would not alter her decision under any cir cumstances. :.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-04
EXAMINED IN SING SING

Ossining. N. r., Jan. { (UP) - Mrs. Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray were examined fin their death house cells today by the New York state lunacy commission.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-04

CENTRAL JR. IT. S. NOTES
 The sectional presidents of the Central Junior High school met this morning in room l04 for their week
Evening star., 1928-12-11
MRS. WINTHROP DIES.

NEW YORK, December 11.-Mrs
Beeman winthrop, wife of the former
governor of Porto Rico. who also was
Assistant Secretary of the Navy, State
and Treasury Departments under Presi-
dents Roosevelt and Taft, died yester-
day at her home here.
Mrs. Winthrop, who was Miss Melza
Riggs Woods of New York, was mar
ried to Mr.. Winthrop in 1903. Mr.. Win
throp is of the eighth generation in
direct descent from John Winthrop, the
Colonial governor of Massachusetts,.
Evening star., 1928-12-11
CITIZENS OBSERVE
4OTH anniversary
Takoma Park Association
Hears Addresses on Early
Day Local Activities.

'"fakoma Park and its citizens asso-
Citations in the early days" was the
theme of addresses in commemoration
of the fortieth anniversary Of the
founding of the Takoma Park Citizens
Association, celebrated last night in Ia
koma Park branch of the Washington
Public Library, corner Fifth and Cedar
streets. Dr. William A. Hooker presided.
The exercises opened with invoca-
ton by Rev. Thomas G. Clark, pastor Of
the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church,
followed by the singing Of America,
led by Harry w. Warner. accompanied
by the Quinter Mandolin Orchestra.
The first speaker Of the evening was
Mrs. Alenca Lamond, vice president Of
the association, who extended greet
ings and spoke on Earliest Reminis-
cences." She paid tribute to Benjamin
F. Gilbert, founder of the suburb.
RecoIlections of 1888.
John B. Kinnear. past president OF
the association and former mayor Of
Takorna Park, Md, gave "Recollection5
of Takoma Park in '88, '89 and the
90s." telling of the first organization
which was in the nature of welfare
association. He told of the formation
of the first town council and of Secur-
ing the first legislation from the Mary
land Legislature, with only Is residents
in the suburb at that time.
"a History of Takoma Park-With
Anecdotes" was the subject OF Prof.
Lewis M. Mooers, historian for Takon1a
Park and former member Of the town
council The activities OF some OF the
pioneers. who appeared in an old-time
photograph which he produced, were
outlined by the speaker.
"a Tribute to the Founder Of Takoma
Park-Benjamin F. Gilbert" was the
title of the address of the past presi-
dent and former mayor of Takoma
Park, Wilmer c. Platt. Mr.. Platt said
he thought simple tablet to Gilberts
memory should be placed in the Ia
koma Park School.
Library Topic of Address.
n. F. Taft, former councilman and
mayor of the town, told How the Ia
kona Park Library Was Secured" The
speaker outlined the history of secur-
ing the necessary legislation, following
the donation of money by Andrew Car
negie to construct the library, and OF
the purchase of the site and events
that followed. The building was dedi-
Gated November Is, 1911.
Ben q. DAVIS, present mayor OF
Takoma Park, told of Recollections OF
the Citizens Association in the Early
Days." which he served several years as
its secretary.
The last speaker of the evening was
william Wade Dyar, for IL years
member of the town council, and
through whose efforts the first legisla-
ton for placing the town on sound
business basis was secured through the
Maryland Legislature. The subject of
his address was early Experiences in
Takoma Park"
Evening star., 1928-12-11

Mrs. Harry Norment, Mrs E. ]. Stell-
wagon, Mrs. T. De Witt Talmage, Mrs.
William F. Ham, Mrs. John Hays Ham,
mond, Miss Dorothy M. White, Mrs.
Frazier D. Head, Mrs. c. Augustus
Simpson, Mrs. Edwin C Fuller, Mrs.
Albert King Mansfield, Miss Helen S.
Jones, Mrs Frederick C. Hicks, Mrs.
Walter Stilson Hutchins and Mrs.
Charles Boushton Wood.
L'Echo de France will meet this eve
ming in ST. Paul's Hall, at 1923 v street,
at O'Clock The program includes an
interesting talk by Mr.. Cattani of the
Egyptian legation on "Hieroglyphes and
Their Deciphering," with projections;
some poems will be said by Nine.
Laurent and a comedy. 'L'Execution de
Petet Louis" which appeared on the
Grand Guignol stage in Paris and
which will be played here by Mile.
Parent, Mime. Fowle, Mr.. Beneteau and
Judge NJ. Lineberger.
Evening star., 1928-12-11
DUKE ALUMNI TO MEET.

The Washington Chapter, Duke Uni
versity Alumni Association, will hold
banquet at o'clock tonight in the
University Club, Fifteenth and I
streets, as an observance of Duke Uni
versity Alumni day, which is being
celebrated by former students and
graduates throughout the country
Miss Alice M. Baldwin dean of wom-
en- at the university, will be the princi-
pal speaker at the dinner here.
Evening star., 1928-12-11

in this: Evelyn Davis, Irma L. Gordon,
Katryn Foltz, Margaret Payne, Thelma
Johnson, William Church, Edwin Policy,
Albert Mueller, Albert Latham and
Richard Barkley
The play is being produced under di-
rection of Ernest L. Kahlert.
Evening star., 1928-12-11

Spuyten DuyVil, the channel connect
ing the Hudson and Harlem Rivers, is
SO named because of an oath by a
Dutch captain that he would pass the
mouth of the channel Gin spite of the
devil"
Evening star., 1928-12-11
PLAY TO BE REPEATED.
Westminster Players to Present
Mystery Drama Friday.

After several successful performances
of THE Mystery of the Third Gable, y
a mystery drama written by Lindsey
Barbee, the Westminster Players will
repeat this play Friday at the chapel
of the Westminster Church Memorial
Seventh street near E street southwest
The following persons will take part
Evening star., 1928-12-11

Among those taking tables for the
card party which is to be given at the
Washington Club tomorrow for the
benefit of the Washington Animal Res
cue League are Mrs Thomas Armat
Mrs. Willard M. Brownson, Mrs. Sydney
Cloman, Mrs. William Vanzan6t Cox,
Mrs. Peter A. Drury. Mrs Carol Glover,
jr. Mrs. Hayne Ellis, Mrs. John H.
Gibbons, Mrs. William F. Hannay. Mrs.
John D. Kendall, Mrs. Alfred Taylor,
Mrs. John B. Henderson, Mrs. Delos A.
Blodgett, Mrs. Charles G. Matthews.
Evening star., 1928-12-11

Countries" A small display of Chinese
art objects will be shown and jasmine
tea will be served Mr. Sarkis Manou-
khan will lend Chinese rugs. Mr. Wal
lace Wright will interpret a Chinese
dance. Also on view will be sketches
by Mrs. j. C. Kelley. Miss Lois Vasser,
Miss Esther Clark, Miss Pat Ferris. Mr..
Richard Lee and Miss Feltri Molu-
custcelier. Miss Katherine Fawcett will
aid in receiving the guests and in pour
ing tea. assisted by Miss Mary Han1il-
ton Brinkley and Miss Eleanor Folsom.
The meeting is open to visitors.
For the benefit performance of Cor
nelia Otis Skinner at Memorial Conti-
mental Hall on Saturday evening, De-
cember IS, included as patrons the Am
bassador of Japan, Mr.. Katsuii Debuchi;
Miss Mabel Boardman, Mrs. George
Cabot Lodge, Mrs. Wallace Radcliffe,
Mrs. E. G6ring Bliss, Mr.. and Mrs.
George White. DR.. and Mrs. Francis
Hagner. Mr.. o. H. P. johnson and Mrs.
Alfred T. Brosseau.
The Washington times., 1928-11-09
$500, 900 To Be Spent
To Raise Speed d,
Mauretania

NEW YORK, Nov. 9.--The
Cunard Line, it was learned. has
decided to spend more than $780,.
900 to replace machinery on the
Mauretania in an effort to retain
the blue ribbon of the Atlantic
next year against the competition
Of the two new fast North Ger
man Lloyd liners, the Europa
and the Bremen.
When the veteran liner arrives
at her home port next Wednesday,
she will be sent to the shipyard
of her builders, Swan Hunter, TO
have a thorough overhauling,
new tubes in her conGensers and
new auxiliary pumps. The old
pumps have been in the vessel
since she entered the service, 22
years ago.
With new tubes and pumps, 1t
is expected that the Mauretania
will be able to maintain her best
speed. 26h knots. She will be
out of service for six weeks dur.
ing the repairs.
The North German LLOYD IS
trying out a.. new style -of how
on the Europa and the Bremen
to give them great speed.
The Washington times., 1928-11-09
OPEN REDGROSS
BOOTHS

Numerous booths have been es-
tablished in hotels and banks for
the. annual. roll call drive of the
American Red Cross. -
Mrs. Marcus Benjamin, Of the Co
lonial Danes, is in charge of a
booth at the Hotel Carlton.
The young women at the May
flower Hotel booth are being
directed BY Mrs. John Allan
Dougherty.
Members are being enrolled in the
New Willard Hotel by the Church
of the Convent auxiliary led By Mrs.
Perry Heath and Mrs. M. Craighill.
The Canteen Corps, directed by
Mrs. James b. Reynolds, has a
booth at the Commercial National
Bank. The Gray Ladies' of Walter
Reed Hospital are in charge of the
work at the National Savings and
Trust Company. Mrs. A. p. Chap
pell is in charge of the surgical
dressing unit at the Union Trust
Company.
The Overseas League has a booth
at the Riggs Bank. The Motor
Corps members are at the American
Security and Trust Company. The
Merchants Bank and Trust Com.
pany is being covered by the Park
View Auxiliary Of the District Chap.
ter OF the Red Cross. The Dupont
branch of the last named bank has
a booth presided over by members
of the Needlework Guild.
The Washington times., 1928-11-09
D. G. Society to Honor
Argentine LiheratOr

A celebration in honor OF General
San Martin, liberator Of Argentine,
will be sponsored by the District Of
Columbia Society OF the Sons of rhe
American Revolution. The ceIebra-
ton will be held in front of the
Generals statue in Judiciary Square
Monday at 1915 D. m.
The exercises will consist Of
music by the Army Band, an adj
dress by Justice Josiah Al. Van
Orsdel and the laying of wreaths
by various patriotic societies. The
Argentine Ambassadors and his staff
will attend the exercises.
The first regular meeting of the
society will be held at B. M on
Wednesday, November 21, ait the
Hotel Lafayette. Several musical
numbers will be provided BY male
quartet under the direction Of w. q.
SindeIl.
The Washington times., 1928-11-09
Rabbi Barishansky !.
To Speak at Center

Rabbi r. M. Barishansky will be
the speaker ar mass meeting. ar
ranged by the National Fund Coun-
Gil of Washington. to- be held at the
Jewish Center Sunday at $50 p. m.
He will speak on "The Uses and
Benefits of the Jewish National
Fund.
This will be the first appearance
of Rabbi Barishansky in the Jewish
center building. He is a scholar
of great prominence and was re-
Gently elected on the executive
board of the Washington Zionist
district
The Washington times., 1928-11-09

The latest vogue is tnat Of the
Borgias-an lnsidious but nofn-fatai
poison according to Tommy It
merely makes you blind. !.
II don't know where Tommy got
it, said his brother. but think
they nut it in his milk by slipping
up on the hack porch and switch
ing milk bottles. Tommy, you know,
is on milk diet.
she was all right when he went
to bed, but he woke up stone blind. 4
! Tommy was rushed to Mayo
Brothersi Hospital in Rochester
after local physicians had failed to
help him.
Police listened to Spikes story
sympathetically and then suggested
that perhaps Tommy had accident
ally irnbibed some of his own
'sfilff, B perhaps some wood alcohol
before it had been cooked.
From the Mayo clinic came the
report that the patients condition
was satisfactory and that there was
little danger Of permanent blindness.
The Washington times., 1928-11-09
ApvERTlsEMEMT
FRECKL.E,
Sun and wind Bring Ont Ugly Spots.
How to Remove Easily

Sun and Wind Bring Out Ugly Spots.
How to Remove Easily
Here's chance Miss Freckleface. to
try remedy for freckIes with the guar
antee CT reliable concern that IT will
not cost you penny unless il removes
your freckIes; while II II does give you
clear complexion the expense Is
trifing
Simply get an ounce OF othine--double
strength--from any drug or department
store and a few applica tions should show
you how easy It is to rid, yourself Of the
hon1ely freckies and set q sbeautifui
complexion, Rarely Is more than one
ounce needed for the worst case.
Be sure to ask for the double strength
nthtne az this strength Is sold under
guarantee of monev back II It fails to
remove your freckies.
The Washington times., 1928-11-09
Gang Avengers Use
Poison That Blinds
81 international News Service

CHICAGO Nov. 9.-That more humane means than the
saeoff shotgun and machine gun being used by
alnd - dispose of rackeeer rivals indicated today
by Edward Spike, ODonnel beer baron whose brother
over night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-11
S10,O)D,OOO LIQUOR
STOCKS CAPTURED
Canadian Police Subpoena
36 Exporters Across Bor-
der From Detroit.
By the Associated Press

BF FNP HSSuttdttG FEFhSt
WINDSOR. Ontario, August Ii
Seized liquor stocks. valued at sl0.-
100000 were under guard of provincial
police today. and So exporters were un-
der subpoenas to appear in court to
answer to charges of violation of the
Ontario liquor control act.
The action, it is believed. will close
mp the source of supply of many of the
bootleggers engaged in running liquor
into the United States.
The warehouses in which the liquor is
stored are located across the river from
Detroit, Mich
Complaints against the exporters were
made by Sir Henry Drayton. head of the
liquor control board He said he hoped
the action would serve as a test of that
provision of the liquor control act regu-
lating the storing of excessive stocks Of
liquor in border warehouses.
TWO Of the largest liquor exporters
OF the province, Harry Low and Sid
Williamson. were among those sub
poenaed Low is head Of the CARING
Brewery Erie Transit Co, and Nathan
son head of the Inter-Transit Co. an
exporting concern for widespread liquor
interests.
1t was the second large seizure of
liquor in border warehouses; in recent
months Two months ego the stocks
OF two other large exporters OF Ontario
were seized, The case against them is
still pending.