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New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
DRUG AGENT ROBBED
Federal Man victimizcai to Extent of About S3OO in HartfOrd-One Man Arrested.

Hartford March 8 Pt-George E. Coffill, federal narcotic agent oper- atinc here for the first time, was "cleaned out" of money and clothing estimated at s200 in his room in the Lenox hotel at 192 Church street, early yesterday morning. Robert Montgomery, 25, was arrested at ms home. 43 Browell avenut. charged with theft. CofIill and another agent. Edward F. McLane, came here from headauarters in New Haven several days ago to investigate drug sales Tn this city.
 On Tuesday, Coffill said, they met Montgomery and A. w. Crooks, a banjo instructor, and the four went to the Lenox hotel at 4:30 yesterday morning and Conill shared his room with Montgomery.
 Coflill complained to the police that when he awoke at 10:30 yester- day morning, Montgomery had de parted and missing also were the compliments travelling bag, money. badge and identification papers.
 Crooks was also brought to police headauarters and questioned, but he was released. The travelling bag was recovered at Montgomery's home, but the money was not returned.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
Announcement of Winners
 In National Rifle Matches

Washington, D. C., March s--The winners Of 22 events in the Annual National Rifle association gallery rifle and pistol competitions. have just been announced by the National Rifle association.
 These competitions are conducted each year by mail by the National Rifle association. The shootings oc- cur in local rifle galleries, but the scores are sent in to Washington for tabulation and rating. According to the official bulletin of the association, t.05l competed for the 1928 prizes, constituting an increase in practical ly every event. The largest number of entries was made in the 1ndl- vidual Interscholastic championship. 151 boys entered that match.
 The best scores were registered in the indlvid ual prone events at 50 and 75 feet In the former two perfect scores of 400 were made by Louis P. McFadden of Manchester. Iowa, and Walter Kelsey Of TarrytoWn, New York. while in the latter four zoo records were turned in by T. K. Lee of Birmingham, Alabama, Clar- cnce Held of Allentown, Pennsyl- vania, and II. C. Wright of Fresno. California. Shoot offs are now being held in each Of these events, the re- suits of which will be announced l later with those of the team matches and offhand events.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
LECTURES ON DURRITT
Rev, Theodore \. Greene Repeats Address OH "Lcarncd Blacksmith At Rotary Club Meeting.

An address on Elihu Burritt was delivered to the members of the New Britain Rotary club today by Rev. Theodore AinsWorth Greene. pastor of the First Congregational church. Rev. MT. Greene recently delivered the same address in his church and it was reported fully in The Herald at that time. It was re- peated to the Rotary club today by request.
 President A. H. Scott reported that on March 22 the club will have a ladies night with a speaker. en- tertainment and dancing.
 Cigars were passed by William H Crowell, secretary of the club, who is celebrating the fact that he has become a grandfather.
 Roy l.. Noren was admitted te membership in the club.
 The menu today was augmented by jars of honey donated by LeRol Reddick. The honey was added tt apple dumplings and cream served by the hotel, to take the place o- the usual apple pie or Ice cream.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
Sta~ley Nirht at !erion Tn Feature Friday Meeting

The Legionnaires of the Stanley Works and the Stanley Rule X Level are going to try and eclipse Amerl- can Hardware night when they put on stanley night" this Friday eve ming at the Ediy-Glover Post. Amer ican Legion home on Washington street. Ed. Ogren will be in the commanders chair, J. B. Anderson in the first vice presidents, o. G. Curtis in the second vice presidents, and Fred Schadt in the past com- mander's. Walter Milkey will be chaplain, Fred Ensworth will be ad- jutant and Fred Tyler will be sar- geant at arms. The entertainment will be a surprise but the commit tee in charge authorizes the state- ment that anybody attending will not regret it. Lunch will be served after the meeting which will be cut short on routine business to allow time for the social side of the af- fair
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
MAY HAVE FOUND ONE
 OF MANY LOST PLANES
French Government to Investigate 100 Screws in Mans Possession
 On Newfoundland

New York, March P-A letter received at the local office of the French Cable company today told of an investigation by French au- thorities in the north Atlantic which it was believed might clear up the mystery surrounding one of last summers aviation tragedies. The letter told of an airplane found by a native on an island off the coast of Newfoundland and dis mantled for the brass screws in Its frame work.
 { The letter. dated from St. Pierr. Miquelon on March 5, was addressed to a young man in the Cable com pany office by his father, D. Rechet, master of the steamer Gouverneur D'Angenac.
 It related that on returning to St. Pierre on March from Langlade Island Captain Bechet had reported to the authorities that an inhabitant there had tried to put on board TOO brass screws. Asked where he had gotten them. the native had replied that he had found a plane on the northwest side Of the island and dis mantled it for the screws.
 Captain Bechet wrote his son that French authorities were to begin an investigation on March to deter. mine. if possible. the identity of the wrecked plane and establish whether it was one of those that disappeared last year while attempting trans atlantic flights along the Great Cir Cle course
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
CONNOLLY INJURED
 IN OVER BANK SKID
New Britain Man One of Six Hurt in Milldale

Naridvn. March N-Plungine down a teu-foot rmhankmenr with an au- tomobile that had skaded on tho icy pavement. slN persons. among them four Meriivn residents miraculouSly ts,'ap4d serious injury at SAB o'clock last n:sht, The accident oc- culTrd on the Meriden Milldale highway. few feel west or the bridge tha, spans fine Qulnniplac rivfr and about q quarter ot a miie east of pmkerman's corner.
 The occupants O. the car werr ,lobn < AlcMahon, -4i Grol, str'',,. tii.. irner. Jlrn"s J. Curtin. %5 Hill sid. avenue prominent local phar- .macis,: his iau-h'rr Miss Mary Curtin. B iIillsidr ay~nue; Charles Comedy. l54 W~st Main street, NeW Britain: Mrs. Ida Schnrhl" former ,ly of this city, but now Of New York City. and Mis, Agnes Patmenfier. x sNe-t Main street.
 Miss Curtin and Mr, Ncunelly Were kept at the Meriden hospital IbT ttStl NdNlolE, lft' N'i'iL 'A'I''' '' are not considered serious. Tn oth- CT four members of the party escap- ed with minor bruises and lacora- tions and left for their homes alter .batng treated at the hospital
 The party was headed for a roller hockey game in Waterbury when th2 accident occurred,
 MT. McMahon stated after the Inishap that the car was travellng west along the highway when Il skidded on the icy pavement near the bridge, veercd sharply 10 the left. crossed the trolley car tracks and then plunged down the embank- ment. landing with its wheels in in" air.
 A passing motorst, who gave his name and address simply as Schwartz Of this city. helped the oc' eupants out of the automobile and then brought them 10 the hospital.
 When the injured persons arrived a, the hospital they appeared to pe seriously injured. When examined however, MT. McMahon was found 10 have suffered q slight injury to his back, MT. Curtin sustained a slight hruise on the forehead, Mrs achneble escaped with lacerations ol the scalp. and Miss Parmentler sui iered a minor injury to her side. Mr. Connolly, who appears to be the most seriously injured, suffered Severe scalp lacerations; while Miss Curtin also sustained decorations ot the scalp and complained of pains in the chest.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
Police Hunt Negro
 Bandits in Jersey

Wildwood. x. J.. March s (UP)- Police hunted near here today for two negro bandits who shot Iver Russell, filling station proprietor. and were routed by his wife in an exchange of shots after an attempt ed hodup last night.
 Russell was not critically wound ed.
 Mrs. Russell was asleep in living quarters adjoining the filling station when the men entered late last night and forced Russell 10 put up his hands. Awakening, she entered with a revolver and began firing. They returned the fire and Russell was struck by one of the bandits bullets.
 As he fell, his wife kept firing ana the bandits retreatod. They obtained no money.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
City Items

II you pay your personal tax now II will be S..oo, after April 1st it will cost you $500. Bring your bill. -advt.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Meisner of l54 Cur tis street is confined to her bed by an attack of grippe.
 The Woman's Missionary society Of the First Congregational church will hold an all-day sewing meeting tomorroW for the benefit of the Ma dura hospital. Luncheon will be served at noon.
 Ralph Il. Benson, secretary of the Chamber Of Commerce, is attending the conference of the New England association of commercial executives at Boston.
 Internal Revenue Collector Will liam Kegan announced today that he will be al the Chamber ot Com mvrce headquarters Saturday after moons until f o'clock and on the eve nings of March IS. fl and Is 10 help those seeking aid in making in come tax reports. March 15 is the last opportunity 10 file reports.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
FATHER AND CHILDREN
 FACE ASSAULT COUNTS
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strike her. although other members of the family told Sergeant Feeney h. young woman used a poker aS q weapon of attack on her mother. Her father and her brothers call her bad names in the presence of out SderS she said
 "I would not mind them calling il to me in the house. hut they call il 10 me in front of everyone, and l am willing to be examined by a doctor. provided il is lady doctor. to prove to them that what they say about me is not true" she declared On leaving the witness stand, she broke down and cried and after cour. Ohicer II. (. Lyon was de tailed by Captain Kelly to accom- pany her 70 her home to take her brlonSimgs, as she feared she would he attacked
 Sergeant Feeney testified that the police have had trouble with the Grabowskis for sometime past and il appeared that Alice IS the cause ny H. LII !FlIN l' t''eo'- ''i''''F7t-''' rha sergeant said Alice was "a talk stir~ woman" Mrs. Grabowski testified that Alice was disrespectful towards her and rushed at her with a poker.
 Judge MHugau said he could Set TO evidence 70 support the charges against the father and sons. Judge Roche said the matter deserves in vestigatipn and Judge Manean read I,v aSscntDd to Judge foche's d"cl- sion to have the probation depart m~nt take the matter in charge.
 Walter Gryszinia, aged 32, of tl Grov" street, pleaded guilty to charges of overlooking commercial vehicle. and operating motor vehicle without q license and regis tration in his possession. Judge w, r. Mangan appeared for him and told Judg. Roche the overlooking was unintcntional. Grys2lnia was carting flour and believed there were g. bags in the load. whereas there were more than 90. Relative 10 the | failure to carry the license and reg isfration, Judge Mana gan said II was an oversight and Gryszinia produced the papers some time after his ar rest Officer Dclbcrt Nclcy testified l that the load of flour was 5000 pounds heavier than the law al lowed. He made the arrest on ! Franklin Square about 2:30 yester- day afternoon.
 1 Judge Roche imposed fine of s5o land costs on the charge Of over loading, and s3 without costs on each of the other charges.
 1 Paul Carazzo, aged v, or 2ts ! Cherry street, was fined S5 and costs on the charge of operating an auto- mobile without license. He plead ed guilty and had no defense. Judge Roche warned him that if was a serious matter to drive without a license. but due to the fact that a comparatively short tim" has elapsed since the date for renewing licenses
 he was disposed to be lenient. Caraz'
 70 said he had license last year hn'
 failed to renew it. Officer Lotus F.
 Harper made the arrest on Ell:
 street at 1O:3o last night.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
SENATE GETS BIG PILE 0F EVIDENCE
Have IruCk-L0ad of Documents
 on Public Utilities

Washington, March P,-A truck load Of documents was dumped into the record today when the federal trade commission began it's investi- gation Of the public utility power companies under the Walsh senate resolution.
 Eight representatives of the Ma tional Electric Light association and the American Gas association We're sworn in as witnesses before Com missioner Edgar A..McCulloch.
 Paul $. Clapp Of New York, man aging director of the National Flee tric Light association, the first wit ness, testified that although only about 50 per cent Of the electric power companies in the country are members Of his association, the members produce more than go per cent of the klloWatt hours.
 The witness, questioned by Rob crt E. Healy. chief counsel for the commission, told of the founding Of the organization in 1885 and sub nitted scores Of documents on the organization, it's personnel scope of activities its functions and the hold ing companies.
 Clapp said that the National Elec- tric Light association was supported by dues from its members and that its purpose was to advance the art and science of the production. dis tribution and use of electrical energy for light, heat and power for public services. It's activities, he said, are largely educational and for the full est development of the electrical en- their branches.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
BOTH CLAIM DIVORCE
Albert Martin Sues Wife and She Files Cross Suit and Petition For Custody of Children.
Especial to the Heraldl

Hartford, March S-Judge Dick enson in superior court today heard testimony in the divorce suit of AL bert Martin against Josephine Mar tin and the wife's cross suit against the husband. The Martins live in New Britain. Martin charged intol- erable cruelty and Mrs. Martin ac- cuscd her husband of infidelity, claiming that he has had relations with a New Britain girl. The girl. who expects to become mother. was in court.
 Mrs. Martin also asked for cus- tody of their four children. She now has two and the other two are living with her husband. She told the court that he is not a suitable person to have them in custody.
 A. 4. Greenberg was counsel for the husband and Hungerford X SaXe for the wife. The court reserved decision.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
MELLON ISSUES DENIAL
Replies to Hefiin, Saying Hearst Has Not Had Any Tax Refund Given Him.

Washington. March s PN-In re- ply to charges by Senator Heilln oi Alabama, a letter from Secretary Mellon was read in the senate today iii which the treasury executive de- fiied that any tax refunds had been made to William Randolph Hearst
 The Alabama senator had charged that a warm friendship existed be- tween Secretary Mellon and the pub fisher and that tax refunds of moro than s6o0.0oo had been made to the Hearst interests.
 The Mellon letter was read by Senator Smoot of Utah 10 whom It was addressed with the request that he "correct the erroneous statements of Heflin."
 Heflin said he intended to address another letter to Mellon asking about tax refunds.
 He has refunded over S1,oo0, 01e,o0o since he has been in office and I'll ask for more detailed in- formation the senator said. If l can't get it, I'll ask the senate to pass another resolution"
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
"Y" MEMBERS TO BANQUET

The first annual banquet of the membership Of the !. NJ. (. \. will b. held at the association buildin' clude speakers and entertainmont and will start al 6:3e o'clock The date will mark the close of the fiscal year. The affair is planned to be he first Of a series of similar events to be held each year. Whil. nc business IS scheduled there is pos zihility that comments may be mad. by the membership at large on mat ters of general interest
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
SACRED HEART CHURCH
 LOSES CHARTER MEMBER
Andrew Slorupski. Aged 60. Dies Al His Home. 5i Union Street.
 Today

Andrew Skorupski, 60 years old, 9 charter member of Sacred Heart church and resident Of New Brit - ain for the past 33 years, died at 10 o'clock this morning at his home. He was well known among Polish residents.
 He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary Skorupski. a daughter, Stella Skor- upski of this city, and another daughter, Mrs. Mary Semanski of Poland. He was last employed by the Stanley Rule and Level Co.
 Funeral arrangements, in charge of Stanley Borawski, undertaken are incomplete.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
FIVE CARS IN JAM
 ON HARTFORD ROAD
 DRIVER RUNS AWAY
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2la West Main street approached from New Britain and as the driver applied his brakes, the wheels skid dcd and the car turned completely around. striking the guard rail on the bridge and damaging the right rear wheel and axle. Had the ma chine struck the rail with greater force it might have smashed through and gone into the brook several feet below.
 Two Others Join TansIe
 With the three damaged cars on the roadway and Sergeant Feeney orking feverishly to complete his investigation, d car driven by Ed mund Brady of f24 Washington street came in the direction of New Britain at the approximate speed Of l , miles an hour. Applying the brakes in an effort to avoid striking the damaged cars, Brady caused his machine to skid and the rear end struck car driven by Richard Blach of io Park Place, which was going in the opposite direction. The left front fender, axle and wheel on Blach's car were damaged and the gasoline tank and rear part of the body on Brady's car were smashed. Skid Causes Collision
 Automobiles operated by Thomas J. kerrigan of Hartford road and Theodore Yaas of s5 Kelsey street figured in a collision on Hartford road at $50 o'clock last night when kcrrigan's car skidded on the slip pery roadway as he applied his brakes. Yaas told Officer Eugene Kieffer he had brought his car to stop to allow west bound traffic to pass, when kerrigan's car struck it. 1 The only damage was the bending of the left rear fender and radiator shell on korrigan's car.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08

and a $2S,OOO,000 subsidiary of the International Paper company. It was charged that the director ate of the two concerns are "pracu- cally identical" and that the Con- tinental has for some time past been buying paper from the International at prices far in excess of their market value.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
KILLS TWO CHILDREN

Pittsburgh, Pa. March s UP)- Responding to call that murder had been committed at the home or William D. Ward, police today found two children, Billy Ward. 3. and Dorothy May Ward. eight months. dead. Police said the mother, Mrs. Catherine Ward, 30. had failed in her attempt 10 commit suicide after killing the children.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
BETTY ENGAGED?

London. March (UP) - Betty Bronson, the youthful American film star who first gained fame in Sir James Barrie's Peter Pan," today was reported engaged to P. A. N. Eccleswood of England. Miss Bron- son, who has been in England for several weeks. plans to return to America shortly with Eccleswood. Reports said the wedding probably would be held in Hollywood this summer.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08

It was further alleged by the pc titioner. Miss 5esSi, Enrich ot Ne" York who holds $3T ,ot0 o+ Gonu- mental bonds. that the Chase Na- tional Bank of New York is an improper and unfit person to protect and preserve the rights of bond holders" the bank was appointed trustee of s12,000,000 bond issue authorized in February, 1924.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
Mismanagement Charged
 In Big Paper Corporation

New York. March 8.--1R1Allega- tions of gross mismanagement were made in federal court petition filed today for an equity receivership for the Continental Bag and Paper Mills corporation, a Delaware corporation
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
Goodwin Becomes Head
 Of Automobile Concern

Boston, March UP)-Frank A. Goodwin, recently deposed registrar of motor vehicles, has become pres ident of a large New England auto mobile concert.
 His son, Carl Goodwin, Is vice president Of the same firm.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08

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Nogales international., 1928-05-29
MEMORIAL DAY

The end of May is fast approaching, and with
the end Of this month comes that important day
known to soldiers who have passed on. We should
approach this day with reverence and gratitude
The riffs between Nations are more. The
North and the South are united ON a bond of union
and friendship. The enmity between America and
Germany has been dispeled, scattered to the winds;
the recent reception in the United States to German
flyers prove this beyond the possibility of doubt.
But in our cemeteries lie those heroes who have
given their lives that America might live, and to
these we owe sincere sympathy and reverence.
Let us do them honor.
And let us not limit our decoration to the graves
of active participants in wars. On Decoration Day
we must remember all of those we have loved who
are gone and all Of our national heroes and leaders.
For each person in his or her own way is soldier,
battling against heavy Odds overcoming handicaps,
making sacrifices for others, and helping in the
growth and progress of the Nation. Let us on
Memorial Day honor all those who have gone before
and smoothed the way for those now living.
Make Decoration Day occasion for visit to
the graves not only of soldiers but also of all those
whom you have loved or admired and who have de-
parted this life. Be freshly inspired by tht noble
example of their lives It will do your soul good
Nogales international., 1928-05-29
BAN NQUET FOR
MRS. OBR e G O N

A banquet was given in honor
of Mrs. Alvaro Obregon, wife of
General Alvaro Obregon, by her
old time friends of Nogales. The
banquet was held at the Cavern
Cafe Wednesday. General Ter
tuce's attractive daughter sang
several songs. Mrs. Manuel Es-
pinosa Of Terrace avenue; DR..
Ramos and the 6-year-old son of
Mrs. Espinosa, were among 9th
ers that greatly pleased those
present with their singing. Among
those present were Mrs. Edward
Camou, Mrs. Guillermo Robinson,
Mrs. Rafael Camou, Mrs. w. F.
Chenoweth, Mrs. Guillermo Mas
carenas, Mrs. Pete Embrick, Mrs.
Abadie, Mrs. V. A. Smelker, Mrs.
Elisa Donnadieu. Mrs. Selner,
Mrs. Luz Gomez, Mrs. Block, Mrs.
Bustamante, Mrs. Robles, Mrs.
Munoscano, Mrs. Olaiz, Mrs. Man
uel Espinosa, Mrs. J. E. Astia-
zaran, Mrs. Julio Pima, Mrs. F.
]. Santini, Mrs. Margaret Monte
verde, Mrs. C. Araiza, Mrs. Buell.
ma and Mrs. r. RiVaS.
Nogales international., 1928-05-29
MAY A MONTH OF RESULTS

The month of May has been month of accom-
plishments for the Chamber of Commerce. The or
ganzation got real results this month. Here's few
of the results
immigration problem adjusted
Forty thousand dollar appropriation for paving
Of international Street secured from Congress-
Bids opened for first paved streets in history
of Nogales.
Recognition Of Nogales International Airport
by Department of Commerce.
Organization of county mine operators, outlying
a definite program Of promotion.
Nogales international., 1928-05-29
THE IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC

Nothing rivals music in Importance as a cultural
factor The Playground and Recreation Association
of America, recognizing this, doing splen-
The association plans to promote music educa-
ton and community music activities in small towns,
with the cooperation Of school authorities plans
put music teachers into rural schools
One half of the population Of the United States
lives in towns of less than $500 Many of these
towns are in state of musical isolation
The endeavor to bring music into the lives Of
these small towns is worthy one.
The National Music Week Committee is also
doing wonderful work in the direction of bringing
music to the ears of all who care to hear Of course
the great agency that brings music within every
ones reach is the radio.
The radio brings music into the homes, but musi-