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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-08
City Items

The police were notife today Of
the return of the operators license
OF Peter Biernacki. Jr.. Of 81 Clin'
ton street.
| Officer Patrick Meehan has re.
sumed duty after an illness and Of
ficers NJ. j. Moore and William Nc
Murray reported off duty because ot
Illness.
Mrs. A. Fruscella and daughter
| Lena of $40 East street. and Miss
Rose NJ. Palmieri of 625 East street,
spent the week lend in New York
city.
The Sons OF Union Veterans of the
Civil. War Auxiliary will hold a reg
ular meeting Wednesday evening at
Jr. Q. u. A. NJ. hall.
DR.. d. W. O'Connell left Saturday
for Chicago where he will take a
two weeks course in operative sur
gerry at Cook County hospital.
Laurel Court Sewing society will
meet Tuesday from 10 to 4:30
o'clock at the home Of Mrs. +. c.
Rockwell OF ~ Madison street.
The Military Order of Lizards will
entertain members and friends We'd
nesday afternoon from to S o'clock
at the state armory.
II your radio troubles you call
New Britain Radio Service 546S-
Advt.
Co. No. of the fire department
was called by 'still" alarm at 1:40
yesterday afternoon to a slight fire
in an automobile owned by Henry
Marshall. in front of 365 Church
street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-08
Navy Day Will Be
Observed Oct, 9th

New Haven. Oct. = R-In observ-
ance Of the annual celebration Of
navy day, Lieut.. Commander w.
Earl Miller, u. 8. NJ. of the New
Haven naval recruiting station has
invited Gov. John Trumbull to act
~ chairman of the Navy Day COM
mite. Navy Day has become an an
nual event since 1929 and this year
It will be observed on October -.
The day 10 also the anniversary
Of the birth of the late President
Theodore Roosevelt, who devoted
much Of his life to the establishment
Of . sound American naval policy. Az
assistant secretary of the navy and
later ~ president he devoted his en-
ersies to impress on the American
people the necessity Of an adequate
navy and Of its primary importance
A. the first line of defense.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-08
LEVITT SUES FOR s&,ooe
ACCUSES Elm OF ISLANDER
New Britain Insurance Agent Al
legcs West Hartford Man ln-
tureL His lscputattoa

A charge of gross Islander. with
intent to hurt the plaintiff. Is given
as the reason for damages in q
$4,000 suit brought by Albert Le-
Witt. an insurance agent of % Hurl-
/ burt street, this city. against John
| H. Elm of 81 Fairlawn street, West
Hartford. manager of the Hartford
branch of the Mutual Trust Life In
surance Co. of Chicago.
The writ. issued by the firm of
Nair e. Nair. states that the defen-
dant grossly insulted him on July
). last, when in the presence of Jo-
srph H. Maurice of Wethersfeld. su
pervisor of licenses in the office OF
the state insurance commissioner,
and George Cans, real estate broker.
and others. he said of Levitt: ''He Is
unfit TO be an insurance agent. He
is tricky and he ought not to be al
lowed to sell insurance to anyone.
He is cheat"
The plaintiff also claims that on
another occasion. the defendant
made similar remarks in the pres
ence of others. and claims that the
allegations were false and malicious.
and that as a consequence, his bust
ness suffered considerably. The
plaintiff further alleges that because
of these remarks. he was dismissed
from the employ of the insurance
company. Elm. il is claimed, &C.
cused Levitt of conspiring to cheat
and defraud the company by which
he was employed.
Because of these slanderous re-
marks. Levitt claims that 1t caused
him to suffer loss in his reputation.
loss of the good will of insurance
companies, loss Of contracts Of en-
ploymens. and the consequent loss
in a profitable business.
Deputy Sheriff Martin II; Horwitz
served the papers, attaching prop
erty of the defendant on Auburn
road, West Hartford, and personal
! property including stocks and sew
eral other valuables at different
banks.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-08
ZEPPELIN READY
FOR Long Flight
Three Americans Pay $1,000
Each for Ticket

Friedrichshafen. Germany. Oct. 8
A-Ready to inaugurate the first
transatlantic airship passenger serv-
ice as soon after tomorrow as con-
ditions seem favorable. Graf Yep
pelin. huge German dirigible, was
groomed today for. her westward
fight.
Many Americans applied for pas
sage on the airship to the United
States. but DIR. Hugo Eckener, the
builder, found he could take only
three at price of $4,000 each.
Those chosen were w. b. Leeds of
the American tinplate family. Rob-
ert Reiner. a textile manufacturer
of Weehavken. N j.. and Frederick
Gilfillan, who makes his home in
Lucerne. Switzerland. Leeds may
not 60 since he was reported to be
ilt. Lieutenant Commander Charles
N. Rosendahl. U. S. N. commander
of the American dirigible Los An
geles, which was built at the Yep
pelin works here and made the
transatlantic flight four years ago
this month. is expected to be a
guest of DR.. Eckener.
In Touch BY Radio
Graf Zeppelin In fight across the
ocean will remain In constant touch
with Germany. communicating her
exact location. altitude and weather
conditions. These messages will be
picked up by the chief German re-
ceiving station near Potsdam and
transmitted to Friedrichshafen
whence they will be broadcast
throughout Germany and to the
principal European stations.
American stations will pick up
the MESA ges as soon as TIE dirigible
passes out of the German range and
approaches the American coast.
These messages will be transmitted
back to Friedrichshafen and broad
cast throughout Europe.
The airship's wireless apparatus
consists OF a principal sender with
an energy of 1870 watts and con-
tinuous wave length of SIS to $500
meters with a radius Of 1900 kilo-
meters or almost 1000 miles. There
also is an emergency sender with
an energy of TO watts, a wave
length of from 200 to 1900 meters
and a radius of 700 kilometers.
Three Receivers
There is delicate direction find
ing apparatus and three receivers
The receivers have wave length OF
from $50 to 900 meters continually
and alternating from 1900 to 500
meters. Over the continent and
ocean the dirigible will use mainly
wave lengths of 900 and 1920 me-
tiers.
126 Hours In AR
With a flying radius OF 5000
miles. the airship can stay In the
air 1926 hours il necessary. Its
speed is from IS to so miles an
hour,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-08
AT THE STRAND

Vivid, unforgettable scenec of mar
tial history joined with love story
Of poignant tenderness to make
Two Lovers" the film which opened
ut the Strand theater last night for
four days, really brilliant farewell
appearance for the co-starring team
OF Ronald Colman and Wilma Banky
under the insignia of Samuel Gold
wynn. Hereafter they will appear as
stars in their own right.
Two lovers" is an adaptation by
Alice D. G. Miller from the famous
Baroness Orczy novel. "Leatherface."
Though this novel and exciting story
has been read by many and holds
countless enthusiasts in advance. as
maryland moroccan now thrill to
the visual representation of the mys-
FERROUS leather masked man who al
ways turned up suddenly to save his
lord liege, the Prince of Orange.
from being captured by the enemy
and letting Flanders 60 into the
hands OF the invading Spaniards.
Miss Banky, who grows more en-
trancing to behold with each picture,
appears here appropriately as 1.-THE
flower OF Spain" AS niece Of the
barbaric, scheming Duke Of Azar. she
Is forced into marriage with Mark
Van Rycke, son of the high bailiff Of
Client. This marriage seems intend
ed to pacify relations between the
opposing countries. but it's real aim
is to provide Lenora Miss Banky)
facilities for spying.
The acting of Ronald Colman and
Wilma Banky is. of course. beyond
| reproach.
The vaudeville program will offer
five great acts headed by Jimmy
Dunn and his company in a variety
revue: The Four Eastons in "Fun in
the Baggage Room: Rogers and
Wynne in Then and Now: Adams
and Rasch, 1.-THE Two Men Quartet:
and What Price Society,"" a modern
playlet with songs and dances.
Beginning Thursday the program
changes and brings Milton Stills in a
stirring drama. 1.-THE Crash" Thelma
Todd is in support of the star.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-08
MISS CIANFLONE SHOWERED

A miscellaneous shower was ten
dered Miss Mary Cianfione at the
home OF Mrs. Anna Gagliardi of IS
Monroe street Saturday evening.
The home was prettily decorated
in yellow and pink. A large NUM-
Der of friends were in attendance.
Games and dancing were enjoyed
and a buffet lunch served.
During the evening a mock mar
riage was performed with Miss Mil
dred Nesta as the groom. Miss Anna
Sirianni az the bride and Miss
Amelia Angelic. the clergyman.
Miss Violet Dement, played the
piano.
Miss Cianfone will become the
bride of Daniel Todelli on November
II.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-08
Visiting Nurse Board
To Hear Mrs. Pr0udmaj

The regular meeting Of the board
Of directors of the Visiting Nurfe
association will be held at head
quarters. So Center street, Tuesday.
at 1880 a. M OF special interest
will he the report of Mrs. Everett b.
Proudman. a delegate to the bien-
NAL nursing convention held IN
Louisville. KY. in June Of this year.
Mrs. Proudman was one of q large
number of board members through
out the United States, who con. ent d
at that time to study and assist 10
developing community standards 20,
public health nursing organizations.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-08
pRORlrS CHR MEETING

The Probus club will hold its reg
ular meeting tonight instead OF at
noon az is the custom. at which time
members of the building committee
of the Congregation Sons Of Israel
and Rabbi Gershon Hadas OF the
synagogue will be the guests OF the
club. 1t is planned that during the
meeting the committee will be en-
larged SO that It may carry on the
work Of planning for new syna-
gogue more completely. The new
building is to be built on West Main
street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-08
MARINE MlTSEtyN

Today, Monday, is the last day OF
the New Britain engagement Of
Capt. Lin G. Greene's Marine Mu-
scum which occupies a special rail.
road exhibit car. parked at the
Washington street crossing.
The museum is open all day and
until O'Clock tonight.
This affords people of New Brit
ain and vicinity final opportunity
to see here the Florida sea monster
the biggest fish In the world, and
hundreds Of other marine life speci-
mems. most Of them taken from
tropical waters.
1t II highly interesting and edu-
cational.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-08

AT THE CAPITOL


With m all-sta cast and one Of
the most thrilling stories ever
brought to the motion picture screen.
Paramount's Forgotten Faces" Is
proving . powerful magnet at the
Capitol theAter where 1t Is playing
to-day. Tuesday and Wednesday.
There u nothing mysterious about
this pictures tremendous drawing
power. 1t has all Of the elements
which attract and not the least of
them 10 the cast with Give Brook,
Mary Brian. Baclanova; William
Powell. Fred Kohler and Jack Lu-
den.
An elegant crook returns to his
home and 10 maddened to murder by
what he finds. Penitentiary walls
close about him for life. Before the
gives himself up to the law. however,
he leaves his infant daughter on the
doorstep Of = wealthy couple.
BY Z clever use OF dissolves, a
time lapse OF it years Is indicated
without any slowing up in tempo.
Then comes = desperate game with
the happiness of the convict's
daughter ut stake.
There are some splendidly realistic
penitentiary scenes, including an at
tempted prison break.
On Thursday Buster Keaton will
lead = double feature bill In his new
comedy THE Camera Man." Bus
ter 10 absolutely at his best in THE
Camera Man" and will throw any
audience IN spasms of laughter con-
WILSON'S ~ 1t Is said to be the fun
niest comedy this season.
The co-feature will offer Esther
Ralston In "Sawdust Paradise" a ro-
mantle drama that will prove good
entertainment.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-08
Golf. Association
To Meet Tomorrow

New Haven. Oct S R-The an
nual business meeting Of the Con-
necticut Golf Association and tour
nament for the delegates from the
II clubs In the state. will be held to-
morrow at the Wampanoag country
club In West Hartford. Election OF
officers and five members to the ex-
ecutive committee will comprise the
business. Two delegates will be
represented from each club.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-08
Police Out at 1890 q. m.
To Prevent Cow Thefts

Two cows were being stolen out
of barn at 643 Burritt street, ac-
cording to report to the police at
1890 O'Clock this morning. but when
Officers Hellberg. Ploomquist and
Harper responded. they found the
cows wandering about a vacant lot
on Osgood avenue. They put them
back in the barn.
Officer Bloomquist reported at
1:1o this morning that horse was
wandering about Osgood avenue.
The horse was put In Finnegan's
stables to await a claimant.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-08

aiso with the three army program
and to run on an orga nixation con-
siSting OF Two armies. Clarence
Maxen was elected general Of the
Red army and Harry Anderson Of
the Blue.
dress the class on October 81 or IS.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-08
WE'LL BABY CONFERENCES

The schedule for the well baby
conferences conducted by the Visit
Of October Sth. will he as follows:
Tuesday-47 Ellis street tNorthend
hchooD 1880 TO p. m. Wednesday.
80 Center street. 2:30 10 1 p. M.
Observation-Disclosures 81. school,
o:3O to I p. m. Friday-East st.
school. $50 to 1880 p. M. Exam
lining physician at conferences. DR..
l.. h. Slycz.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-08
ON POLICE BIOTrER

Complaint was made at 5:45 yes
terday afternoon that boys were
stoning trains passing Black Rock
bridge.
At 11:1o last night Edward Wiener
Of IS Talcott street reported his au-
tomobile stolen in front Of 90 Hart
ford avenue. Later the police re-
covered 1t In front of IFS Winter
street
w. j. Moore Of 3s1 Monroe street
reported TO the police last evening
that a small boy was asking con-
tributions for the Children's Home
without authority.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-08
MARRlEs on DEATH BED

Jersey City. N. j.. Oct. s uP)-
Twenty four hours before he died.
Thomas Madigan. former sheriff of
Hudson County. n. j.. summoned his
finance. Miss Emma Clifton. aud
was married to her that she might
obtain his fortune.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-08
BIBLE CLASS HOLDS Its
FIRST MEETING OF YEAR
Will Rum With TWO Armies THIS
Year-Ncariy lO0 Aen Prcsent
-lDr. J. l.. Davis Ia speak.

Nearly 100 men attended the
opening session OF t.veryman's Rible
class yesterday morning. President
+. A. krause presided. The session
was given over entirely to business
discussion.
David q. Swanson. who is over
seas on business for the New Britain
Machine Co. has resigned as secre-
tary and Clarence f. Hayward has
been elected by the executive COM
mittee to MI the vacancy.
The class voted to do away with
the army and navy program and
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-08

ing secretary: Min Agnes 0l0a1oA
treasurer. A recreatiosai proGsaD
has been planned for the club TT
the monthly meetings. ~ we'll ~
practice In Red Gross life saving
work.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-08
LIFE SAVING CI.un ELECTS

The Y. w. e. A. Life Saving club
has elected officers as follows: Miss
Gertrude Middleton, president; Miss
Elizabeth Macintosh. vice presi-
dent: Miss Emma Osperg. secretary:
Miss Gertrude Fieber. correspond.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-08
Call Issued for Bank
Conditions October 33d

Washington. Oct. S R1The
comptroller of the currency today
issued a call for the condition of all
national banks at the close Of bust
ness on Wednesday Oct. 3.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-07-03
GOOD BUSINESS
CONDITION FELT
IN SOUTHWEST
Dy United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, July 3.-Tln
general business condition has not
been so healthy nor the outlook so
promising for Il long period, the
Southwest business Review of the
Los Angeles chamber of commerce
for the month of june said today.
The stock market read iustment,
long predicted, has resulted in a
SOLDERING attitude and in increased
attention to business and business.
naturally, is responding to this
movement, tlc report declared.
Bank clcarings, bank debts,
postal receipts and stock exchange
transactions in june exceeded all
iermcr records for the month.
Retail volume on the basis Of
Jane figures will exceed 1927 sales.
Construction was slightly lower
than in the same period in the pre-.
vious year.
Employment showed Improvement
although the motion picture and oil
industries still were under normal.
Agriculture experienced good
month, livestock was in demand at
strong prices while mining continued
quiet but with good demand for
ore at increasing prices.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-07-03
Denies Intent
To Defraud

Virgil Parker of San Bernardino
vas given court trial before Judge
Hawkins in Judge Mayfield S court
this morning on charge of de-
frauding an innkecpcr. The court
withheld decision in the case after
the testimony of number of wit
ncsscs had been entered.
Complaint was filed by w. f.
Burgard of the FL Dorado hotel and
hc testified that Parker had taken
Z" French Leave from the city,
owing for lodgings.
The defendant sought TO show
that he had made arrangements to
pay the bill on Saturday and that
lie was arrested in San Bcrnardino
where he lad gone for a few days
before the money was due. He also
showed that the money had been
paid directly after his arrest.
Decision in the case was to be
returned this afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-07-03
Stock Market
Grows Better
By United Press Leased Wire

NEW YORK, July 3.-The appa:-
cnt let up in the money market
stringency today was the signal for
further buying in all sections of the
,o2k market.
General Motors led the listy buy
ing based on expectation Of record
earnings. Other seasoned indus
trials participated with a good deal
of Investment buying in such shares
as American Telephone & Telegraph
and7 United States steel.
Texas and Pacific was the out
standing feature of the rails, rising
to a record high at l6S, up l3.
Oils were better. Mail order
shares Joined the rise as did eoppers,
the latter featured by Greene, up
nearly ). Motor shares also were
carried higher.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-07-03
NEW ORLEANS. July 3.
Red Rye to Face
Robbery Charge

Houston "Rcd' Rye was to be
arraignod before Judge Vaughn \.
Thompson this afternoon on a;
charge Of robbery. Rye is held to
superior court under $4,000 as
result of the hold-uP at the King
kcndle store near Sandia short
tim" ago.
"Jim' Connor, co-dcfcndant in
the ease, is out under $1,000 bail
and while be will not be present
in court this afternoon, he will be
represented by counsel 1t is under,
stood that ConHor's attorney will
stipulate that arraignmcnt in re-
gard to Connor may be made the
day lrior 10 the trial Of the case.
Rye. ConnCrs aud several others
"ero" apprehcndcd by attaches of
the sheriff's office at Imdio the
right of the hold-up. The car in
which they were riding has been
Identified as that used by the hold,
up men and in the machine two guns
were found, identified by witnesses
as the same as those used in the
ko!d up.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-07-03
Judge To Decide
On Marcos Bail

LOS ANGELES, July 3.-Supcrior
Judge Edmonds was expected to
land down a decision today on the
request Of Albert Marco, vice lead
er. to replace his 100000 cash bail
with surety bonds.
Marco is. under two indictments
charging assault with intent to mur,
der. Trial on the first charge has
kcen set for July - and he will be
given a hearing on the second Thurs
Gay. The counts probably will be
combined, ii was said
According to the accusations
against Marco he wounded Dominic!l
tontrrno and Harry Judson during
the course of fight at the Ship
CAT" in Venice last Wcdncsda.r
morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-07-03
Last of Balloon
Pilots Located
by United Press Leased Wire

DETROIT, Mich, July RE
rorts that Herr Ferdinand Elmer
machcr, German pilot, had landed
his balloon, the Munster, on a noun
tain side near Lynchburg, Va, to-
day revived American hopes that
this country may gain permanent
possession Of the Gordon Bennett
balloon trophy by winning the an
nual international race for the third
consecutive. year
Revised checks by Karl Pctts,
scoring official Of the race, which
started from Ford Airport Saturday,
showed Captain y. +. Kepncr in his
armv balloon L. $. \. had drifted
almost if not farther than Pilot
Eugo Kaulcn, Sr., in his German
"Barman.
Kepner landed yesterday after
room at Kendridgc, W. Va, and
Kaulcn reported grounding near
Chase City, Va.
LYING HBURG, Va, July 3.-Two
pilots of the balloon Munster, last
20 be accounted for of those in the
Eennett international race, arrived
here today from Big Island with a
thrilling story of a battle against
the elements.
They landed on the side of Thun-
der Knob, seven miles west of Big
Island, in terrific windstorm at
il clock Sunday night.
The men are Pilot Ferdinand
Eimermacher and his assistant,
Karl Zech.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-07-03
Board Authorizes
Bids For Ships

WASHINGTON, July 3. The
United States shipping board today
authorized the Merchant Fleet "or
poration to prepare bid specifics
tions for sale of the United States
linc3 ard the American Merchant
line under eight alternate PROPOSE
tiOnS.
The fleet corporation also was di-
rcctcd to prepare bid specifications
for sale of the American Palmetto
line operating out of South Atlantic
ports. Sale of the Palmetto line
would be on basis of six or more
OF the cargo ships now operating
on the line.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-07-03
PriettO Files
Divorce Action

An action for divorce was filed
at the county clerks office this
morning by Gerald A. Prietto
against Catherine r. Prietto
Mrs. Prietto was arrested by city
police in April on Il charge of 80
sault after her husband had stag
gercd into headquarters one night,
his clothing bloodsoakcd and 4
knife wound in his back. The
plaintiff in bringing action for
divorce refers to this instance as
one of the grounds for his cause of
action of extreme cruelty.
The plaintiff also alleges that the
defendant on numerous occasions
has gone to MeXicali and INDUCED
in Intoxicating liquors in company
with other men,
Edward b. Patterson is appearing
as attorney for the plaintiff.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-07-03
Auto Breaks Into
WOman's Reading
HY United Press Leased Wire

BAKERSFIELD, Calf, July 3
Mrs. y. l., Squires, Delano, was
reading a movie magazine.
She was startled by a terrific
crash and looked up to see the nose
of a big roadster in her living
room. In the roadster We're Evelyn
Hall and her husband, Claude King,
film actors, both of whom were cut
and badly shaken.
The car plunged off the highway
after a blowout and crashed into
the house.
Mrs. SQuires called an ambulance
for the fade out. After receiving
medical attention the couple took
the train for Hollywood.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-07-03
Robin Fielder
Breaks Leg,

NEW YORK, July 3:-Outficlder
Al Tyson Of the Brooklyn Robins.
broke his leg when he crashed into
his team mate, Rube Bressler in
pursuit of fly at the Polo Grounds
today. The accident occurred in the
first inning of the Brooklyn Giants
game. Poth Tyson aud Brcsslcr
chased a long fly hit by jackson of
the Giants. Tyson got his hands on
the bail when Bressler ran into him.
jackson was credited with a home
run.