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New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
EXCAYAT0R CLAIMS MONEY
 DUE FOR CELLAR DUG
Balia.lca Brings Action Against kaplan. Claiming Agreed Price
 Has Not Been Paid.

Claiming failure to fulfill an agreement by virtue of which he was to receive the sum of $506 for serv- ices rendered in the excavation of a cellar at the corner of Beaver and Lafayette streets, Joseph Battaslia brought suit today. seeking $500 damages on the balance of the con- tract from Jacob k. Kaplan.
 The writ, issued by Attorney AL bert A. Greenberg states that on March 26, the plaintiff and the de- fendant entered into an agreement for tae excavation of the cellar, for which the sum of soc per cubic feet was to be paid by the defendant and the additional cost for labor. The job was completed on April 5 it is claimed. at which time the plaintiff receved $500 on account. After a lapse of time. during which the de- fcnNant failed to pay the balance, Battaglia filed mechanics lien with :he town clerk.s ut on septem- Der !, released it upon receipt of q bond for $500, which was substituted for the lien. The plaintiff claims that the balance is still due him. Constable Fred Wrinkle served the papers.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
LASSMAN DENIES RUM0RS
 ABOUT HIS CONDITION
New York University Star Not Para lyxed as Report Spreads
 About States.

New York, Dec. 15.-lPl-Al Lass man. New York university football captain who was injured in the game with Carn"gie Tech has re- turned from Pittsburgh to deny per- sonally the many rumors about his condition. Great care was taken to keep his arrival secret but after he had reached the hospital where he will remain for the next two weeks he set at rest the report that he was paralyzed and not in full con- trol of his mental faculties by sitting up and saying that such stories were "boloney."
 Charley Wye. assistant football coach who remained with La ssman after his injury and returned with him in a private car, reported that the giant tackle was in good spirits all the way and kept up lively con- versation. Lassman plans to remain in seclusion in the hospital for at least two weeks more then go to some southern resort to recuperate.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
Charles (Buddy) Rogers in the Paramount Picture Someone to Love-"

Having lost his job at the music store. he accepts the commission 10 revive . failing igrls' school. His high-pressure efforts meet with suc- cess~ and the girls comes to the school to see the improvements. They meet again and are reconciled. The girls father is won over and leve is victorious.
 The vaudeville program will have five spendid acts to entertain you featuring "Dance Scandals" | terp- sichorean oddity.
 On Thursday the program chang and brings Buster keaton and Ern- est ,s Terrence in s'sam'0at Bill,
 The Strand announces Alice White with Jack Mulhall in Naughty Baby" as its Christmas attraction.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
GRAND THEATEIs, HARTFORD

Wine, woman ana song. highly popular Mutual Burlesque tid-bi:. will bring to a close it's en- gagcment at the new Grand Thea ter today with two more perfor- mances at ::15 and S:15. The pro- duction with Jyes la Rue and Frank O'Rourke in the stellar portrayals has been accorded much compli- mentsry praise during it's short stay hero and should play to well-filled houses at both performances today. Tomorrow night the box office at this theater will be open from 4:30 until o'clock for the convenience of those who wish to make reser. vations for any of the impending shows. Next weeks attraction is Jazz Time Revue" snappy az. gregation Of burlesque's brightest stars in one of the most delightful vehicles the present season has known. Kitty Madison and Harry Evanson have the leads in this light entertainment which is a perennial favorite with the fans.
 Delay in securing reserpations for the midnight show to be staged in this theater New Years eve will result fin disappointment for many who plan to attend. Reservations for the past week have been de- cidedly brisk and while there are still choice seats available. the forthcoming week should sec the best locations gone.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
BUDDY ROGERS IS
 AT THE STRAND
Popular Star Featured il
 "S1meone to Love-
Charles Buddy Rogers second

Charles (Buddy Rogers second starring picture for Paramount, Someone to Love-" will be the at- traction at the Strand theater Sum- day. Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- day of next week. In this picture, Mary Brian. who proved such 2 success opposite the star in his first starring behicle, Varsity" is cast in leading role and is offered an unusual opportunity to exercise the winning personality which has won her many screen friends.
 In "Someone to Love-" Rogers has the role of a music sheet salesman who falls in love with the daughter of wealthy man. Through the biundering of his two companions. played by Jack Oakie and William Austin. the girl and her father get the impression that he is fortune hunter. Rogers is unable to explain the situation and his romance is blighted.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
Slade Favors One Session at H. 5.
 With Time for Outdoor Athletics

for all sports. including tennis and the winter sports. Memorial field offers us a good football gridiron and good track. Through some means there should be provided tennis courts and an ice rink.
 Tn the fourth place. there should be adequate equipment for the cOm- fort and safety of the player. The net proceeds of the annual Hartford football game. at the present time, provides for our relatively small groups. As the numbers increase ad- ditional means must be found for meeting the expense of equipment
 Favors Continuous Sts>ion
 ''In the fifth place, there should be enough time, after school. dur ing daylight. for the activities of the fall and winter and early spring. This time can be obtained only by a continuous session with an oppor- unity for luncheon at school. If we could have a cafeteria we might close the regular work of the school at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon. As soon as rossihle after we get our new building. I hope that the com mi'tee will authorize a continuous session, a cafeteria and a 2:30 clos ing.
 'While your question related only to young men. l am emboldened to speak of the physical education of the young women. The opportunity now given them for activities within the session should not only be i'm proved by our new gymnasium and dressing rooms: they too should be provided with appropriate activities after school and out-of-doors. They should have opportunity for tennis, skating and field hockey; and the necessary appropriations should Aalse this possible.
 Miss Rose Glover is accomplish ing almost a miracle in the organl. zation of the physical activities Of 65o young women. AS soon as wc know how long the construction of the new building will interrupt these activities. another instructor should be provided for to divide with Miss Glover the burden of her work.
 ''I shall be very glad to discuss with you the contents of this letter if you care to have me do so.
 every respectfully yours.
 LOUIS P. SHADE"
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
CAMEO THEATER, BRISTOL

Tomorrow. the Cameo theater in Bristol is offering another Of their big time Sunday stage concerts. fea- turing Ross German and his Nir- sin'ans in novel stage offering.
 Ross German. master Of o1 instru- ments in addition to his ability as leader and composer. is a nationally known exponent of jazz Tn his stage presentation he has incorpor- ated many specialties and comedy bits.
 The surrounding bill Of four big time acts will undoubtedly make
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
GRABS s20, HELD
 FOR HIGHER COURT
Losers Long Vigil Results in
 Accused Mans Arrest

John Tesiler of Hartford avenue pleaded not guilty in police court today to the charge of theft of $20 from August Hale of Madison street on Church street on February 14. Hale testified that he pulled the money out of his pocket and Tesiler grabbed it as they stood in front of the Church street entrance to the Booth Block. He ran up the stairs and lost himself to Hales sight. Yes torday he was arrested while attend- ing matinee. by Sergeant Flynn and Officer Joseph Kennedy. Carl Berg of 199 Jubilee street told Hale that he saw Tesiler on
 Main street and Hale at once identi- fled him. It developed that Hale
 has been on the watch for the thief s1nce the day the money was sratched.
 Hale admitted under cross exam
 ination by Attorney A. A. Greenberg.
 representing Tesiler, that he had one
 drink of liquor on the day in ques-
 ton and it had the effect of making
 him "a little hay" He could not
 recall his exact reason for taking
 out the money but thought there was
 mention of wager.
 i Hale made a report to Officer , Kennedy at once and gave him T description of the suspect. Berg i was presented when the report was i made. He clashed with Attorney , Greenberg a number of times aud 1 was finally warned by Judge Roche | for his belligerent attitude, while Tesiler was testifying, Attorney
 Greenberg detected Berg, who was
 seated behind the witness stand. i moving his lips and called out to ] him to "stop swearing"
 I'm not swearing" Berg answer , cd
 Yes you are. I saw your lips
 moving and you uttered a vile name towards this man." the attorney as-
 serted. ] Prosecuting Attorney Woods : claimed that enough evidence for {; i binding over to superior court had
 been offered. Attorney Greenbers
 said there was not enough evidence , for probable cause and he predicted
 that the case would be nolled if it went to superior court
 Judge Roche found probable
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
New Britain Teachers
 At Hartford Meeting

Officers for the State Teachers association will be elected at meet ing to be held today at the Broad street building of Hartford Public High school. A business session is to be held this morning after the meeting is called to order at 10 o'clock and the election will be held this afternoon.
 The New Britain delegates are Principal Louis P. Slade. Principal Harry Vessels. Miss Mary A., Camp bell, and Helen Bunce. The alter mates are Mary Tormay, Mildred Weld, Adele Bassett and w. L.. French,
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
Would End Classes at 2::30 p. m. for Sake of Physi- cal Activities - Wants Sports for Girls.

In communication sent to Super intenlent of Schools Holmes, Princi- pal Slade of the Senior High school advocates q continuous session in order 10 give pupils adequate time for pby scal activities on the part ot the student body. He suggests that Glasses be held continuously until o:3o o'clock in the afternoon and recommends that a cafeteria be in- stalled so that pupils may have lunch at the school.
 The statement is in reply to let ter from Superintendent Holmes asking Principal Slade for d review Of physical activities at the school. Ii is as 1ollows
 My dear MT. Holmes:
 ''The occasion for this letter is your question of a few days ago as to the extent to which the young men in the senior high school take part in the athletic games.
 Our squad reporting for practice in football has been about 4o Judg- ing from our experience Of previous years our squad in basketball will be about 50: and in baseball about 35. It should be added that in these three major sports about one third of the squad in one sport is likely to appear in the other two. Probably therefore about 110 different stu dents come out for the three ma jor sports About 125 come out after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays for track About 235 are thus taking part in our athletic sports. In each sport it is the aim of the student to do so well that he may | be asked to represent the school. To do this last, however, he must meet certain requirement of schol- arship and must be regular in dis cipline and practice. Because of hose requirements a consldera ble number of the 235 do not gain the distinction of representing the school. For the 235 just mentioned thn state requirement in health and physical education is met through the avenue of the sports after school. For the 400 other young rl,n
 
 in tho school the requirement is net by gymnasium during two of the school periods.
 ''It is my hope that more and more the number of these engaging ir-the after-s school sports may be increased. A knowledge of sports is likely to function and function most hclpfully in the after life of the stu dent. This knowledge sh o';la be Of more than one sport and habits should be formed under the very highest ideals This develpmpnt and advance in our physical education program will depend largely upon the extent to which the conditions are favorable
 Praises Cassidy and Depot '1n the first place. of co1:rso. good instructors arc needed. In this re- snect we are very fortunate. Roth Mr. Cassidy and Mir. Depot are of the best type both in knowledge Of technique and in being posse 'scl of the highest ideals of sport and r.r- sonal conduct.
 In the ne,t place, the plart should afford sanitary and coIr- mcdious dressing rooms. locker rooms and baths and suitable floor for larger gatherings for indoor games and activities. At present ;n tho matter of baths. locker rooms and dressing rooms we are about as building will soon. however. make this second set Of conditions favor able.
 "1n the third place there should be adequate field accommodations
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
WENTLANn ON PROBATION

In police court chambers today. Arthur Wentland. aged IS. of Roh- bins avenue. Maple Hill was fined s2o and costs, execution of the penalty suspended. and placed on probation for year on the charge of improper conduct. A IS year ol'1 girl, on whose statements Wentlan was arrested last Sunday by Detcc. tive Sergeant McCue, was given suspended commitment to Long Lane Farm and placed on proba ton.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
SMALL SUITS BROUGHT

Suit for $215 was brought today by A. Mileski against John Maj through Attorney B. J. Monliewicz. Deputy Sheriff Matthew Papciak served the papers.
 Franccso Stella brought action against Sebastiano Gozoz claiming $l6o damages according to d writ filed today in city court by Attorney Angela M, I.avaca. Constable Fred Wrinkle served the papers.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
PASSENGER IS INJURED

Although his automobile over- turned near St. Mary's cemetery last night shortly before o'clock. Salvatore DiPinto of 134 Winter street escaped uninjured. \ passen- ger, Z;gmund Urbansky of 13o Hartford avenue. was cut about the hands and body and bruised about inc head and was taken to tie New Britain General hospital.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
CENTRAL SCHOOL
 SHOW APPLAUDED
Dramatic and Glee Clubs Pro-
 duCe Christmas Program

A large gathering witnessed the Christmas entertainment at the Gen. tral Junior High school auditorium last evening, given under the auspices Of the Senior Dramatic and Glee clubs. The play. "Christmas at the Cross Roads,. made a de- cided hit with the audience and was received with great enthusiasm. The characters took their parts
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15

this Sundays concert an outstanding enc.
 On the screen, William Collier, IT,, and Sally VNeil will be co-featured in drama of youth and romance, ''The Floating College"
 The Cameo offers a continuous performance on Sundays, starting at 2:3o. Free parking for 500 cars is an added feature.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15

cause and bound Tesiler over to the March term of the superior court ill $1 900 bonds.
 You might just as we'll make it d hundred thousand" Attorney Greenberg remarked.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
MAR, LAND IN CHILE

Valparaiso Chile, Dec. IS tCP)- The U. s. s.. Maryland, which brought President Elect Herber' Hoover and his party to South Amer ica. will leave for the United States Monday after visiting here a week.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
without falterinQ and Shnwrsl fha

without faltering and showed the result of careful training.
 The following took part: Beatrice Nair. Leo WrenD. Sebastian Fuzzo, Anna Manghisi. Richard caixley, Muriel koplowitz. Robert Ei,.riGan. Mae Miller. Elizabeth Miller. Nor- ton Coe. Lloyd Hockmuth. Denedict Netrano, Beatrice Lamb. Mary Rand. Fred Steinman. Elizabeth Wallbank. Madaline Welinsky, Barbara Curtin.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
AND HE'S STILL GOOD

Joe Martina, who has been play. ing in the Southern and Texas leagues for 22 seasons, was sold re- gently by New Orleans to Dallas
New Britain herald., 1928-04-11
MOdernity and Divorce
 Increasing in Japan

Tokyo, April II. Pt-Divorces arc increasing in Japan. authorities say, and part of the blame is placed on modern women and their campaign for equal rights.
 It has not been long since a Japanese husband could divorce his wife over her protest witholD any recourse to the courts. The law is different now, however. and while divorccs may be had by mu- tual consent without legal proceed irgs, a contested case must be tried the same as in America.
 In Tokyo alone verdicts were rendered in 350 contested divorce cases last year and there were 100 cases appealed. Women are the defendants in maiority of the cases, whereas only a few years ago they usually were the com- plainants. The Social Affairs bu- reau planes complicated living conditions"
New Britain herald., 1928-04-11
Bathtub Burglars
 Bother Cleveland

Cleveland. O.. April II R-That a of Cleveland thieves believe in the old adage "Cleanliness is next to godliness," is evidenced by the number of bathtubs. sinks and sym bols of household cleanliness in gen. eral, stolen from empty apartments in the course of 9 year.
 The Cleveland Owners and Ten ants association, meeting here, re yealed that the combined losses in plumbing fixtures of 1000 members totaled thousands of dollars.
 Even radiators are taken along by apartment riflers." said J. F.. Yelsky, president of the association. Evidently the thieves have a desire to keep warm as well as clean"
 Steps to license all dealers in sec ond hand plumbing goods are ex- pected to be taken to improve these conditions. Yelsky sald.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-11

salt pork sprinklcd with carrot, onion and parsley in casserole. Add boiling water to cover. Add lemon juice. Cover closely and cook in a moderate oven three hours. Remove tongue 10 hot platter and cut in thin slices without cutting deep enough to separate them. Strain li- qud in casserole and add to toma- toes rubbed through a coarse sieve. Heat 10 the boiling point and stir in 1-2 tablespoons flour stirred to a smooth paste with q little cold wa ter. Bring 10 the boiling point and boil, stirring constantly for five min utes. Add sautcd mushrooms and pour over tongue.
 Copyright 1928, NEA Service. Jnc.)
New Britain herald., 1928-04-11
Menus for the Family
BY SISTER MAEG

BrrakfaSt--Sicc1 oranges. cereal cooked with chopped figs, cream, bread crumb pancakes. new maple syrup. milk, coffee.
 LlIncheon--Crcam Of asparagus soup, cheese mullins, lellicd fruit salad. cocoa.
 Dinner - Casserole Of beef tongue, twice baked potatoes. eel ery. cream and apple salad. vanilla ice cream, fudge cake, milk, coffee.
 One of the most attractive ways to use cress in a salad is 10 strip the leaves from the stalks and use them as q border for the other ma tnrial comprising the salad. Fms IS done i'll the dinner salad with fine Iv minced cress sprinllled over the top of the dressing on each serving.
 Casserole Of Jhef's Tongue
 One bcnf's tongue. 1 cup sliced carrot. 1-2 cup sliced onion. tablespoons minced parsley. 1 lom- on. cups canned tomatoes. i cnr sauted mushrooms foptlonal hut cood). 2 slices fa' salt pork.
 Scald tonruc in boiling water for twenty minutes. brain and remoN" skin. Place on bed Of sliced fat
New Britain herald., 1928-04-11
At 68, Pink Tights Star Turns to Business Dusty Glamour Isn't Negotiable Hotel Service Frankie Bailey Finds So
 She Changes Her Entire Career Despite Her Years

New York. April II. R1A still handsome woman of 6S years sits daily behind a neatly-cleared. eff cient-looking desk in the new Lin- coin hotel in New York. She is in charge of the hotels service bureau.
 She is a graduate of a glamorous past. Her name is Frankie Bailey. Ask mother-or father.
 To the young generation. her name may mean little. but to those who lived in the days when Lillian Russell represented the ideal of fem ininity. Frankie Bailey walked away with the worlds honors in legs.
 Before the Atlantic City Bathing Beauty contests, before the short irock, and before the bantam weight chorus girls had chased the Inca yies" off the boards. Frankie Bailey had no rivals in any beautiful figure contests. She Was supreme.
 Then Times Changed
 The sight of her in pink tights in Weber and Fields extravaganza vas something to write home about. For in her reign the silk tight. rath- CT than the bare flesh, was the height of feminine allure.
 But times changed--and legs. The figures that were so admired in the nineties gave way to the slim. boy ish forms of the flapper And the stage fortunes Of Frankie Bailey vancd. Today she is starting life over
 I'm going 10 like business" she said, with a game smile. If I had my life to live over. I would avoid the stage. and choose profession where less depended upon youth and looks, and the favor of tickle pub lie. Very few actresses and public performers are able to retain popu- larity past 8 certain span. Then they find it difficult to begin anew in any other line of work. They rarely have saved much money on the stage.
 Has Known Bitterness
 '1f I had daughters, I would ad- wise them against going on the stage, and I would see that each one had some profession or occupation by which she could make her own liv- ing. when necessary
 Frankie Bailey does not deny that since the hcyday of her career she has been up against it," that she has seen the reverse side of adula- ton and flattery. She has known bitterness and deep despondency, she eaid.
 In California a few years ago she vas near death from a stubborn ill- ness--and didn't care whetber she recovered. An operation, financed by friends saved her life.
 Tn the work am now undertak- ing, which is service to others, I ex- pect to find both pleasure and an opportunity for expression" she said.
 Ut is very delightful to me to be back close to Broadway. It is charm inE to meet old friends, and to be
New Britain herald., 1928-04-11
New Paintings Extend
 "Mary Sherman Forest

Washington, April II. R-Thc Mary Sherman Forest" a series of trees planted by women's groups in various parts of the country. in honor of Mrs. John D. sherman, president of the General Federation of Women'sf Clubs, has been in- creased by four recent paintings.
 A spring of an oak tree has been placed in the yard of the Worth while clubhouse in Thomasville, Ala the Village Improvement as- sociation of Rehoboth Beach, Del. has cooperated with the Woman's Club in planting an evergreen tree; i; the Overlook Woman's Improve ment club of Portland, Ore, has planted several evergreens. and the Lane country officials have cooper ated witb the Oregon Federation of Women's clubs in planting several trees.