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New Britain herald., 1928-10-24
SPRINGFIELD ROARS WELCOME ID SMITH
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 the station platform at Chatham. N. Y. although no stop was made there. the train slovsd down to 2 snail's pacs and the nominee appeared on the observation platform to wave q new brown derby to the gathering, which responded with cheer.
 The derby in use today is one of . new supply obtained during the govsFnor's few days rest at Albany. as Oa the second western trip the last of his supply e the now-fam- ous headgear ran nut at Cleveland.
 The governor didn't disclose the number of derbies bought along on the prssent trip. which he has re- ferrsd to e the battle of the At lantio seaboard." Inasmuch. how ever, q he will now be on the % cenfinuS Susly until election day. 1t is regarded as probable that large supply has been provided.
 Pa0ing over the New York Massachusetts boundary. the train slowsd down at Pittsncld. where . station platform crowd had collected to welcome the nominee to lassa- chusetta. There, as at Chatham, the governor responded with . smile and . wave of the derby.
 Rho1c Island Awaits Candidate
 Providence, Oct. 32t N@Rhode Island democrats in this city and in tho Blackstone valley today com pletsd thsir plans for the reception of Gov. Alfred E. Smith of New York herr Tomorrow when the dem- ocratc nominee will make . pro- cessional whit to towns and cities in the northern part of the state. He will arrive 1t Blackstone, Mass.. at ll:9e . m. and will then proceed by motor through his visit here. In Pawtvckst Gov. Smith will be taken to the historic Slater mill. the birth place of tho cotton industry in America, where . little girl will pre- sent him with hve bouquets of flow era representing this states i've electoral votes. Later he will come to Providence where he will be greeted by democratic officials. AL though Gev. Smith plans no address hers 1t is hoped that he may be in- duced to say few words.
 He will. leave Providence early in the afternoon for Hartford. Conn.
 Reception in Historic Mill
 pawtucket. R. l.. Oct. 24 H- When Governor Alfred E. Smith ar- rive hers tomorrow on his way to Providence he will be given a recep- ton in the old Slater Mill. the first cotton factory in America. The democratic city committee today completed plans for tho event in the mill, which has been maintain ed as | historic textile museum.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-24
SOu0ieShatAM Sy&bNrsses
 & NAE MARTIN

You get 90 you just despise a dress when ev- erywhere you 50 1t seems to shout, T am . last years relic" A few touches have brought m 8 n y dresses like that back into style. It's amazing to zee how easily { h c " can be transformed by . few buttons. . little braid and tho quick magic of home tinting CT dyeing.
 You don't need any experience to do home tint ing or dyeing
New Britain herald., 1928-10-24
PACKARD CUSTOM EIGHT

KNOWING all that Packard N has previously provided in fne car transportation, the heightened luxury of the new Packard Custom Eight has amazed the moeorine woeld.
 The charscteristic beauty of Pack. ard lines is refined and enhanced in the new Custom Eight. Deeper, more luxurious eushions-richly upholstered and scientifically de- signed for divan.liks comfort- are provided. The famous Pack. ard Sunlight Eight power.plane, with its sturdy, nine-bearins ersnkshalt. has been further r. fned-nade still more powerful, smooth and responsive. But sueh i0psovs0snes Were snacipeeed. It 10 the new Packsrd Shock Alb. soebing Syseem, buiit inho the chsssas and oilad daily by Packard's lnseans Lubrieation System, which has surprised the industry and the Gns car publie. This unique
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
D0RIC COUNCIL MEETING
Royal and Select MaSons to Work Super Excellent Degree at Meeting Next Wednesday Night.

Wednesday evening, March 2S. the annual super excellent degree will eXemplificd by Doric Council Royal and Select Masons. This degree is worked but once year and usually IS the occasion of a big time among council Masons. Eleven men who have qualified for this degree will be given their honors next Wednes- day.
 Officers for the occasion will be as follows: Gedeliah, a prince of Ju- dah, Harold w. Gee: first keeper of the temple, Horace w. Eddy; second keeper of the temple, Carl E. Berry; third keeper of the temple, Louis NJ. Dyson; first herald, Edward J. Nun son: second herald, Porter A. Nor ton: third herald, Frank 4. God dard; fourth herald, William F.. Fay; fifth herald, August l.. klem; Zede- kiah, twentieth and last king of Ju- dah. William w. Pease: captain of the guard, Frank II. Dohrenwend; guard, William CoWlishaw; guard. J. George Andrews: Jeremiah, the pro- phct, Howard Y. Stearns; Prince Jucal and Prince Jephaniah. sons of Ledekiah. Irving w. Mott and James F. Lukens; Seraiah, chief priest, Os- car A. Marsh; keeper of the records, Arthur II. Parker: sentinel at the temple. Albertus W. Mason; trum- peter in the outer court, Bengt O. Holt; pianist, James NJ. MacArthur; friends of the candidates.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
City Items

Prosecuting Attorney J. G. Woods has resumed his duties after d weeks illness.
 Nash Suits McCabe. Tel. 454.- adyt
 A $ r.s orn at the New Brit ain General hospital today 10 Mir and Mrs, Samuel Rice of 25 Sum- mcr street.
 J. G. Woods. attorney for the de- fendant in the action of Leonard Cubbcder against Albert Hoff has appealed to the superior court from the judgment for s125 rendered by Judge M. D. Sake of the city court in favor of the plaintiff.
 The creditors of Solomon Shein- man, bankrupt, accepted 20 per cent compensation at q meeting yesterday at the office of Referee in Bankrupt cy $. Berman in Hartford.
 Miss Mabel Bolerer of the Posy shop has returned from an extended trip to Louisville. Ky, St. Louis. De- troit, Philadelphia and New York. Miss lsollerer attended flower shows in those cities as we'll as the Society Of American Florists and Ornamon- tai Horticulturists convention at Louisville.
 F. J. Arrgan of 105 Lyon street reported to the police today the theft of q tire off his ear on Main street.
 Mrs. Frank Pionezza of 1oo Mitch- ell street complained to the police today that dog had killed 10 chick ems owned by her.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
JACK DEMPSEY DECLARES
 HE IS DEFINITELY OUT
Says He Gave His Best Against Tun- ney and Realizes He's
 Through

san Francisco, March o4 R)-Jack Dempsey gave his best when he tried to knock the championship crown from Gene Tunney's head at Chica- go last summer. His best was not enough and he is through with the ring forever. he said here last night.
 My fighting days are over, and no one knows it better than my self" Dempsey said. T know can't go on forever. I gave every thing l had against Gene Tunney last summer. Some that sat tn the great crowd at Soldiers Field thought I knocked him out. Maybe did. Maybe I didn't. The fact remains that Tunney was declared the winner. I am not taking one iota of credit away from him. All I can say is that I gave the public the best I had in me and that wasn't enough to bring me victory"
 Dempsey said he had made enough money" to keep his wife and himself and he had mo com. plaint to make" Other than to keep in condition, he said he would not don the gloves again.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
AMPHION CLUB SCORES
Senior High school Dramatists Pro- ducc "Pals First" Before Apprc- ciatiyc Audience.

While a large audience wept. laughed and applauded the efforts of Senior High school Amphion club cast of II players, the club reached the heights of this seasons work in Pals First" a three act play produced at the school audi torium last night.
 The story of the loyalty of two pals was put across in an impress slve manner by the student actors Douglas Harwood. Sten Flygt Warren Braincrd. John Black. Mar jorie Young and Frederick Schmalz. who took part in the play. Polly with a Past" earlier in the year. outdid themselves in their second last night
 Once more Mrs. Amy C. Guilford, the director. scored a triumph in her latest production.
 The Senior High school orchestra under the direction of George B. Matthews, played "Ole South" Poet and Peasant 'Liebesfreude," and Marine Band March,
 The stage manager was William llaswel1, chairman of the candy committee; Evelyn Sorrow. and the chief usher was Theodore Stalk.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
LOcksmiths Called to
 Open Doors of Vaults

Pawtucket. k. l., March 24 Pl- Expert locksmiths were called to the plant of the Lorraine Manufactur- ing company here today to open two safes upon which the combinatiois were smashed sometime during the night by burglars who made an at tempt to rob them. Whether the thieves obtained anything was un- certain although officials believed they did not.
 Police believed the attempt was made in the hope of getting the weekly payroll before today's pay off of employees Company officials said, however. the payroll funds were not in the safe. Later a metal pan containing empty pay envelopes was found near the plant where it IS supposed to have been dropped by the burglars after they discovered there was no money in the en- yelopes.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
Rank With Best Students
 At Worcester POlytech
Special to rhr iieialuD


 Worcester. Mass, March 24.-Two New Britain students at the Worces- ter Polytechnic Institute have been honored by being listed with group of students named by the admins tration offices as ranking high in scholastic standing.
 One Of the four highest ranking men at the engineering college is Everett w. Fowler of New Britain who is listed with only four stu dents who achieved the right to claim highest academic honors. These four students. including the New Britain man, averaged over SC per cent in their classes, surpassng all others
 Carmelo s. Greco of New Britain was the other student to win honor- able mention, having averaged bet ter than I5 per cent in his studies. Greco is a member of the sopho- Mor2 class.
 Fowler is member of the senior class and is majoring in civil en- gineering. He is secretary Of his class and has recently been chosen for membership in fraternities.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
PARENTS CROWDED OUT

The realization that accommoda- = tions at the Northend school are in- adequate was again brought to the attention of the parents of children there during d meeting of the Par ents and Teachers association. The kindergarten room where an enter tainment was presented and the meeting held was able 10 crowd only 150 parents and 30 others had 10 stand in the doorways and out in the hall. 1t was reported.
 Many of the parents expressed the opinion that their children ought 10 have the opportunity Of auditorium work such as that enjoyed in other schools and their parents should be given an auditorium in which To meet. Although a request was made to keep the children home in order 10 make more room for the meeting. were not large enough for the parents.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
BOB' JOHNSON TO RUN
 IN 4TH AS DEMOCRAT
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is member of Phenix lodge. I. o. o. r.
 Before leaving the city today on a business trip, Louis Horwitz who claims the chairmanship of the Fourth Ward Republican club all though he is not recognized as such by the town committee, made it known that he will not be a candi- date for office, and he predicted en- dorsement of the democratic nomi- nee for mayor. 4. M. Paonessa, by his club which, he reports, has a membership of 25O voters,
 Horwitz will call meeting of the club shortly before the primaries and he plans further gatherings be- fore election day. The Horwitz fac ton came to the fore shortly after the election of Mayor Weld. Its members expressed a grievance that the fourth ward was not recognized by the administration, not receiv- ing appointments 10 offices in the government in spite of the fact that it had voted republican.
 The following statement was is sued today by Horwitz:
 II wish it to be known that I am not seeking any public office this coming election and I wish to thank my friends who had approached me to run.
 T also extend my best wishes and success to our future mayor, Hon. Angelo Paonessa.
 LOUIS A. HORWITZ,
 Chairman, the Fourth Ward Re publican club"
 The time limit for filing petitions Of candidacy in the republican party expires at o'clock and for demo- crats at 9 o'clock tonight.
 Clifford G. Fields of o76 Carlton street, will be the republican candi- date for alderman in the sixth ward. He is employed as chief engineer in the power plants of the Stanley Works
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
NOvena to St. Therese
 At Holy Cross Church

Beginning tomorrow at o'clock in the afternoon. the Holy Cross parish will observe d novena to St Therese "The Little Flower" The ceremonies will begin with q pro- cessional of the school children. Then vespers will be sung. Services will be conducted every day for nine days including April in the fol- lowing order: Week day masses at 5:30 for the working people: s o'clock for others; 1 p. m. exercises for school children and the evening services at 7:3O. Confessions will be heard after the early mass and be- fore the s o'cock mass, in the aft ernoon before and after the services and in the same order in the eve ming.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
FORECLOSURE SALE
Conn. Valley Trap Rock Company Properties Are Taken Over by New Haven Man.

Hartford, March 24 P - Under foreclosure sale today at the county court house the properties of the Connecticut Valley Trap Rock Company, Inc. were sold to E. r. Sharples of 4S9 Edgewood avenue. New Haven. at a bid of $S,000. The sale was under d foreclosure of s497,10o of first mortgage bonds, which. with unpaid interest since March, 1926. made the mortgage debt over s57S,O00. The sale was conducted by Frederick H. Water house. committee of the superior court. The Connecticut Valley Trap rock Company. Inc. was the sue cessor Of the Suffield- Berlin Trap rock company which went into bankruptcy about seven years ago The property today consists of q long lease on Manatuck mountain in Sufield and an abandoned stone quarry in Berlin. The appraisal, re- turned to court two days ago, was only sS,o0o.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
ERWIN STILL CRITICAL --
 AFTER FALL FROM ROOF
NcWingtOn Man Has Fractured Skull. Two Broken Legs and
 Broken Hip.

The condition of William r. Er- win, son Of Former Selectman and Mrs. R. H. Erwin of Newington who was injured yesterday. is reported still critical at the New Britain Gen. eral hospital today. although he is said to be slightly more comfortable than he was last night.
 Erwin. who was foreman on the remodeling of the old Bronson hotel, recently purchased by his father. was injured when he fell from the roof onto a fire escape which collapsed under the impact, throwing him and Frank Petruzzella to the ground. Erwin sustained fractured skull q fractured hip and two broken legs as well as a number of minor in iuries. PetruZzelia escaped with less serious injuries. Both men were taken to the hospital.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
One Dead, Three Hurt in
 British Navy Explosion

Davenport. Eng, March "A P>- One man was killed and three seri- ously injured in an explosion aboard inc British aircraft carrier Courage Ous now in the dockyard here.
 The men. all engineers, were try .ng out an emergency pump aboard the vessel when the explosion took place.
 The Courageous is an emergency war program ship and originally was a cruiser. Work of converting the into an aircraft carrier was begun in June. 1924, and is scheduled for completion this month.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
HIGHWAY FATALITIES
Persons Killed in Such Accidents During Past Year Total 28,8tS- -70S, zoo Seriously Hurt.

Washington, March A P - Per sons killed in highway accidents in 1927 were estimated at 26,6lS today by the American Road Builders as sociation. A total of 79S,700 were seriously injured and economic loss es were placed at S672.O97, 900, eX- elusive of minor damage to motor vehicles.
 The total killed. an increase of 1916 over 1926. and the injuries and attendant losses, the association said, brings forcibly to mind the need for immediate adoption of uniform traffic codes and expansion of the nations road building programs"
 "The human factor is the main clement contributing to these acci- dents" it added, but the human factor could to a large extent be offset by adequate motoring facilities and regulation. coupled with the in GiNidual practice of courtesy and caution"
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
OBTAINS REHEARSAL HALL

Superintendent of Schools Holmes and officials of the New Britain or chestra which has been formed un- der the leadership of Per Olsson. have signed an agreement whereby the auditorium of the old norma! school on Hillside place will become thc rehearsal headquarters of the orchestra. The first rehearsal there will be held Monday evening and every Monday thereafter.
 Aftr Conductor Olsson had q conversation with Superintendent Holmes the latter became an en- thusiast in connection with the pos abilities of the orchestra as a high grade civic asset. it is said. and per- ntted the use of the auditorium at a minimum rental fee sufficient to reimburse the school department for overhead.
 Conductor Olsson went to New York this week 10 obtain additional scores, and the outlook is for a con- cert by the orchestra before the end ot spring.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
DEMOCRATS DELAY
 FULL TICKET PLAN
Town Committee Authorized to Name Candidates for Office

Because the democratic town committee has until after March 90 to make final decision on the ques- ton of putting full ticket in tho field for the city election of April 10, no action was taken at last nights meeting, but there will be no candidates for the offices when the filing of petitions comes to . close today.
 Should it be the wish of the com mittee to run democrats for the of- iices of town clerk, collector. comp- troller and city treasurer it is with In the committees power to fill out the ballot after the primary.
 John Benjamin has filed a petition Of candidacy for selectman on the democratic ticket and it is expected that Harry Gordon will do likewise. Gordon failed of election as third selectman last year, but the margin of votes was slight. Michael T. Ker- win. selectman for many years, will not run on the democratic ticket this year.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
ST. ELMO LODGE BIRTHDAY
Branch of Knights of Pythias to Observe 5Sth Anniversary Next Week With Banquet and Ball.

The 5Sth anniversary of St. Elmo lodge No. o1. Knights of Pythias, will be celebrated within a banquet and bah next Wednesday at the Burritt hotel. The committee on arrangements has completed an in- teresting program.
 St. Elmo lodge has been active in fraternal circles since it's organi. zation in 1870 and has on its roster nr mes of men from every walk in life. The story of Damon and Pythias is the foundation of the order and the members are enrolled with the plitications of the friendship which bound these two men. The order was founded in Washington, D. C., in 1864 by Justice H. Rath- bone.
 The committee arranging the program consists of Samuel kirsh- nit Al Siderowf Abe Gorfain, Har- " L. Goldberg. Nathan Sandels and Jack klasg.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24

More than half the amount need cd for the new Masonic temple now | under construction at the corner of
 West Main and Russell streets has
 been raised to date. according to reports at the opening meeting of the drive last evening. The entire campaign organization including members Of the allied womcn's lodges met for supper at Masonic nall at 6:3o o'clock and heard re- ports and campaign instructions.
 IL was indicated that the coming week will see an intensive drive to False the remaining Sl37,145 needed 10 open the building without a mort gage.
 inc meeting started with a brief address by Ralph k. Merrigold who pointed out that the new temple will include social club rooms with card fables. library, billiard room, louny Ing room, etc. He characterized inc drive as "The beginning of the awakening of Masonry in New Brit ain."
 Pardon C. Hickey, chairman of the executive committee, called at tentlon to the fact that pledges carry with them the privilege of long term payments. He cautioned 'he workers not to represent them selves as selling stock. but to say they are seeking subscriptions. for which they will give stock to those who contribute so that all will be equal owners in the temple.
 He pointed out that there are L. Soo Masons in New Britain who are interested in the drive.
 Frank Mayer, of Aderton, Johnson X Mayer of Harrisburg, promotion experts and formerly with the Hook enbury systems, spoke on the yaluo ol solicitation and the desire 10 dedi- cate the building without a mort gage.
 lie exhibited the plaque. 10 be known as "The George II. Dyson shleld' which has been presented by George H. Dyson. The plaque con tains the Masonic square and com pass, one large and eight small Masonic keystones and an open Bible, all in silver. Each of the small keystones will be engraved with the names of the team bringing ill the highest report during the drive. The first honors go to C. W. Buckey's team. which reported S2,700 last night.
 The reports were as follows:
 Team captain. l.. l.. Ogren, ro- ported by William E. Fay. sl,o75; Harry Hatsing. s1,15o; J. W. Milkey. $l ,o25; A. w. Ritter, sS0v total for team, s4.o5o.
 Captain s. II. Raymond. reported by c. w. Buckley, s2,7o0; Martin II. Uorwitz, $500: G. w. Mitchell, Sl.lo0; Charles Neil, SIZES; total for team. sG,325.
 Captain T. l.. Weed, reported by MT. Weed. $1.330; l. w. Mott. s1,9Oo; George D. Rawlings, 800; George C. Rogers, $l,100; total for team, S5,23o
 Total reported by the executive $47.o50. Total reported last evening $62.s55 This sum add d to the sl15,00o already on hand i makes a grand total of s177.S55 of | he $315,000 needed 10 complete the
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
SOCIAL AT HALE SCHOOL.

The pupils of Mrs. Hale's Home school gave an entertainment yester- day afternoon for the members of the school at which the following program was presentsd:
 Play, Mother Goose and Her Friends
 Recitation, Dorothy Phillips and Mary E. Belden.
 Group of Stevenson's Songs:
 "The Cow" Frances Ringrose. The Lamplighter," Justine Bacon. The Land of Nod" Convers Humphrey.
 My Shadow" Marna Allen, Sarta Bennett, Greta Rogers, Betty l.. Troup.
 "The Rain,' Marianne Allen.
 Song. The Slumber Boat" Dor othy Scott
 Playlet, "The Princess and the Pea"
 Piano Selection. Clifton Cooney. lkulele Solo, Greta Rogers.
 playlet, Three Foolish Bears" Violin Solo, Frances Ringrose.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
Boys HarmOnica Band
 Gives Concert at "Y M"

A Lobby Colby" was held in the boys department of the '. NJ. C. A. last night. Charles Livingstone of Bridgeport played several selections on his concertina As an added at traction Mr. Livingstone brought along his boys harmonica band con- sisting Of about 20 New Britain boys, which played selections of popular music and marches.
 Mir. Livingstone has two large harmonica bands in Bridgeport which had broadcast several con- certs over the radio.
 The following boys were in the band last night: Alexander Rydel, Joseph kokoszka. Joseph Story, Henry Pas. Wladyslaw Jachimewski. Anthony Smelak. Marion Mazur. Leon Mazur. Stanislaus Bialek, Ken- stanti Glowacki. Wladyslaw Rem bisz. Hendrick Iskra. John War chel. Wladyslaw kuszaj Joseph klimkiewicz. Ryszard Krystynslii John koczera.
 Following the entertainment re- treatments were served.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-24
John A. Wright Leaves
 Fund for Boys Schooling

Wright. manager of the Stanley hotel, which was filed today in pro- bate court by his eNecutor, Jeffrey 0. Phelps, Jr. Of Simshury. the residue Cf his estate goes 10 the said cNecutor which he is to use for the education of Robert Stanley Phelps, foster child of the eXecutor and to pay the balance when he reaches the age of 21. In case of death of the child before he reaches the age of maturity, the trust fund is to go to Kenneth T. Slocum The eXecutor las been given the power to sell any and all parts of the real estate at will.