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New Britain herald., 1928-05-25
ARMENIAN LEADER
 CALLED BY DEATH
George s. KeVorkian Dies at
 Home On Winthrop Street

George $. 9sorkian, 56 years old. leader and 0ne of the most active workers in the interests of the Ar menian people Of this city where he has lived for the past 97 years, died last night at his home, 5s Win throp street. following a short ill., ness
 Probably one Of the greatest ac- omplishments of MT. kevorkian was that of bringing about the construc- ton of St. Stephens church on Ire mont street. His name is among the charter members. He was treas urer Of the building committee.
 He was a machinist in the employ Of P X F. Corbin Co. for many years after he came 10 this city from his native home in Cypress Island Eng land
 Surviving him are his wife, Mrs Anna kevorkian: two sons. Edward 'G. kevorkian and Arthur kevork- ian:: five daughters, Misses Era noohy. Eppie. Esther. Armenoohy and Nazzie, all Of this city; broth CT. Harry s. Kevorkian of New Brit ain. who is at present in Florida: and five sisters. Mrs. Saperia Bedros- sian Of Hartford. Mrs. Dusahia Yos- sian of New Britain. Mrs. Takuhia |Gelgacian of Hartford, Mrs. Mary Mossesian Of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Zabel Najarian of Chicago. III. Funeral arrangements, in charge of E. c. Porter Sons. undertakers are incomplete. Arrangements are being held up pending the arrival Of his brother, Harry, from Florida.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25
Real Estate News

Henry W. Essel and Anna E,sscl 10 Carl Johnson, ct al, 5000 mort gacr. Also an assignment of the mort gage 10 Alexander J. Olson.
 sam CaNelerc to samuel Was koWitz, assignment of mort gagcs Pleasant street.
 N. II. and H. Y. Camp to Gladys NJ. Andrews, quit-clIim deed, three lots in Grandview Heights,
 II. " Camp and Meyer Zinman to Mario Cianci, release of mort gage, shuttle Meadow avenue.
 Mario Cianci 10 James Lacava. S3,2i5 mortgage. BrooklaWn street.
 Jan Smigel 10 Augusta R. I'cif- fer, assignment of mortgage, Bur rift street.
 James F. and Joseph R. Andrews to Amilia Kolod2ioj, release Of mortgage. BurrItt street.
 Mary l.. Zull to Alex Radziwano- Wicz, release of mortgage. Brook lawn street.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25
MISS KERELYZA sHOWERED.

A miscellaneous shower was held in honor of Miss Katherine Kerelyza of 74 Spring street. who is to be- come the bride of Mickall Krinisku of Stamford, at the home of May kerelyza, 90 Winter street. last eve- ming. A mock marriage was per- formed with Miss Phylies Andrell as bride, Miss Anna Spitko as groom and Miss Nell Sartinsky as clergy- man. Solos and duets were render ed by Misses Anna Fisher. Mae Wal lack, Kitty Sincho. Nell Sartinsky. Lilly Lasky. Ann Garber and Anna samperi. A buffet lunch was served. The home was decorated in pink and green Miss kerelyza was the recipient of many beautiful gifts About 75 girls were present from Terryville, kensington, Bristol, New ington and this city.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25
TRINITY CHURCH
 COSTUME CONCERT
Old Folks Program Will Be
 Carried Out This EYenine

fhirty-nine persons will take part in an old folks concert to be given at the Trinity Methodist church this evening. The program will be in charge of Oliver H. Nichols.
 Those who wl1i take part and the characters they will assume arc as follows:
 The women singers; Jessie Alex ender. Lillian Anderson. Louise An derson. Mrs. Willard J. Bacon, Adeline Carlson, Muriel Ellmers. Mildred Fuller. Shirley Green, Mar ion Lois Graulich, Cora B. Grau- lich, Mrs. s. G. Hamilton, Amelia Hooper. Mrs. George Hahn. Eliza beth Lehman. Mrs. Theodore J. Natzke. Dorothy Potter. Mrs. Her bert C. Reffelt, Evelyn ReffeH, Gladys C. Shaler. Mrs. Charles F. Sharpe, Eliza beth Sjovall. Gladys Smith. Mrs. Harry E. Smith, Oiet Stockman, Ruth Stahlbush. Jean Stockwell, Caroline Wood, Bertha Zahnleiter.
 The men singers: Luther Carle. Russell W. Graulich, Mahlon Gross. Russell Holcomh, Howard Joy, Thomas Macauley William Nichols, George T. Slockett. Howard Sutton. Freeman Theiss. George Wilson.
 The women ushers: Dorothy Hall, Marguerite Hubert, Mildred White, Florence Gooby, Betty Hewett, Clara Hart. Shirley Copeland.
 Piano, Dorothy Pinches.
 Tymist, Oliver II. Nichols.
 The Colonial Trio: Mrs. w. ]. Bacon. Mrs. Theodore Natzke, Mrs. s. C.. Hamilton.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25
MARKET CONTINUES
 IN ITS RECOVERY
Upward Movement in Prices
 Halted But Temporarily
By STANLEY w PRENoSIL

By STANLEY W. PRENoSIt. C,ssociated Press Financial Editorl
 New York, May o5 Pl-pespita the isappointment expressed in some quarters over the relatively small decrease in brokers loans last week the stock market today con tinued the recovery begun on Wed nesday, Waves of weekend profit taking sales swept through the lHJr- ket at intervals. but they provided only temporary Interruptions to 1hr upward movement Of prices,
 \ few high priced specialties were whirled upward 10 13 points while a long list of iDdustrials and rails were marked up l to points. There was no change in the credi. situation, but a further advance in the price of export copper helped To stimulate buliish enthusiasm for these shares
 Radio was run up l2 points 10 205 but reacted several points on an- nouncement that the federal trade commission had charged the corpor- ation with violation of the Clayton act in connection with the sale Of vacuum tubes. Otis Elevator scared II points 10 new peak at .04, Case Threshlng advanced 6&. points and Commercial Solvent Gl2.
 New peak prices for tho year. or longer, were registered by American Bosch Magneto American Agricul- tural Chemical common and pre- tcrrcd, Crrro De rasCo Copper, Burns Bros. +, PoStum, Rec Motors. Martin Parry, Stndebaker, Park & TiIford, Pacific Coast, Philip Morris
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25
RE.BIRTH OF POLAND
 WILL BE CELEBRATED
Program of Exercises at Sacred Heart Parish Hall Arranged
 for Sunday.

A memorial meeting commemor- ating the 10th anniversary of the rebirth of Poland as a European na- ton will be held Sunday evening at the parish hall of the Sacred Heart church, on Gold street.
 A number of prominent local and out of town speakers will be pres ent, among them Mayor Paonessa, ex-Congressman Augustin Lonergan and Carol Wachtel. editor of the 'Kuryer Narodowy," of New York city. The program will include a number of songs and recitations and will close with a tableaux depicting Poland in chains and Poland re- born.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25
SHOWER FOR MISS pIRE

An aluminium and kitchen shower was tendercd Miss Selma Dube at he home of Miss Frances kasprow of 42 Maple street last night. About @3 girls from the New Britain Trust 70. and the Burritt Savings bank were present and Miss Duhe was the recipient of many useful gifts. The home was prcttily decorated in pink and white and refreshments were served.
 Miss Duhe. who is employed by the Now Britain Trust Co, will be come the bride of Howard Rehm Of Schenectady. K. Y, on June 2.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25
Mather Mine Yields ,:
 16S Bodies Recovered

Nather. Pa, May -5 1P,- Mathcr mlne gave up m additional five dead 10 bring the total of recovered bodies to l6S, The bodies were found under T slate fall last night They were badly muilatcd.
 An unofficial Rcd Cross survey was reported to have shown that there are 1,"oo tatherless children in the town as q result of the mine dlsas-cr.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25
CORO\ER.S INQUEST

New Haven. May 9 (UP) A coroner's inquest was to be held today into the death of Mrs. Bertha Kitchener, 45, Of New Haven, whose body was recovered from the Mill river yesterday. Medical Examiner Marvin M. Scarborough has an nounced the woman a suicide
 Her coat and hat were found on the bank near the Orange street bridge and the body was seen shortly after.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25
LIQUOR" TRUCK SEIZED
,ooo Gallons of Alleged Whiskey
 Taken in NorwaJk - New Haven Driver Is Held hy Police,

NorNa ak, May 25 tP' - \ truck containing 1000 gallons of alleged WhIskev was seized. and simon Ne veloff. 694 Howard avenue. New Ha- ven, its driver. was arrested here to- Gay by Motorcycle Policeman Paul NcGrath. Neycloff told the police that tho truck was owned by Benia- min Daft Of GS Commerce street, New Haven.
 When halted hy the officer the truck was speeding along the post road ln the direction of New Haven.
 4 number of empty paper cartons
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25
Special Notice

"All Factory night tonight at the Eddy-Glover post. American Legion meeting. The Elks hall has been engaged. the post band will play. All legionnaires are requested 10 be at the meeting to complete plans for Memorial Day. 8 o'clock sharp at the Washington street home. Movies -eats.
 NATE" AVERY.
 Post Commander.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25
Grandmother Ordered
 To Support Child

Waterbury. May a5 UP)-A town has filed suit here against Il grandmother to compel her to con- tribute to the support of her daugh- TT and grandchildren.
 The action was instituted by Pros pect against Mrs. Mary A. Ncehap welI-to-do Waterbury widow. Thu complaint said Mrs Harry Pufc', the defendants daughter, and six children had been town charges since Pulleu desorted them several months ago.
 Mrs. Meehau was alleged to be ill a position 10 help them.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank all our kind friends. neighbors and relatives who sympathized with us during our re cent bereavement occasloned by the illness and death Of our beloved hus- band and father William J. Nei1l We wish especially to thank the Harmony lodge, No. 20; &. Elmo lodge, No o1: Bohemian Eagles, and the box strapping division Of the Stanley Works.
 Mrs. William J. Noid1 Mir. and Mrs. c. Neidl, Mir. and Mrs Nalen- tine Bollerer.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish 10 thank our friends and sympathy shown us during our re- cent bereavement in the death of our beloved Husband and Father, also for the beautiful floral offer ines received. We especially wish 10 thank the Door Check Dept. Of r x F. Corbin, the w. II. Hall Con- struction Co. employees and trc St Peter and Paul society and the Polish National Alliance.
 Signed.
 MRS. FLORIEN MUSXYNSKI
 AND FAMILY,
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25
City Items

Edward Bglziuski was taken i'll with pneumonia two days ago and Is confined to his home. 16S Sexton street
 Eleven peck sacks Fancy Green Mountain Maine Seed Potatoes at SS.N5 while they last. C. w. Hines Co. Tel 691.-adNt
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25
Deaths
Mrs. IiOsr Lisi;

Mrs. Rose Fisk, wife Of Joseph Fisk, died last night at her home. GO Booth street. after years illness She was 30 years of age and besides her husband IS survived by four children, Joseph, Stanley, Lucien and Appolonia and two brothers. Jo- seph and Benny DrcyelI.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row morning at 7:3O o'clock at the Sacred Heart church, Burial will be in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25
SHOWER FOR MISS FRELaNpER

A miscellaneous shower was held last night at the home of Mrs. O.
 J. Irelander for Miss Esther Ere lander, who will become the bride of John kukish on June 26 The home was decorated in colors of pink and white Guests were pres- ent from Waterbury, Bristol and FlainNille. A mock marriage was held
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25
PRIEST ARRESTED

Naples, May 25 UP)-Nunziante Mariconda. parish priest at Fisciano. was arrested and charged with de- frauding four prospective emigrants of several thousand lire by promis- ing to obtain their entry 70 the United States without dil.culty.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25

piled at the rear gave the impression that there was no load aboard. but heavily bowed springs gave still an- other impression and it was because of this that McGrath decided to in- vestigate.
 Ntvcloff was held for trial.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25
F|LIbUSTER ENDS
 IN U. 5. SENATE
(Contlnued from First pagc)

Howell, Johnson, La Toilette, Me Master, McNary Norris. Nye. Rob lnson Of Indiana, Schali SteiWcr-16.
 erlabor-Shipst ai-1.
 Total 43.
 Against the conference report:
 Democrats; Ashurst. 3ayard. Elease, Bruce, Edwards, Gerry Hay den. King, McINellar, Stcck, Tydings, lySon-l2.
 Republicans: Bingham. Curtis, Dale, Deneen, Edge, Fess. Gillctt, Greene, Hale, Reyes, Mclean, Met calf, Moses, Oddie, Phipps, Pine. Reed of Pennsylvania, Sackott, Shoot, Nandenborg, Waterman, Wat son.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25
Funerals
Vito I,Csttar,,Io

Funeral services for Vito Iettarulo Iof 322 Elm street, will he held to- morrow morning at o'clock al St Mary's church. Burial will be ill St Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25
HAS StIIsROSIS

Warsaw, May 25 Marshal pilsujsII, dictator. is suffering from an attack Of sclvrosis, but is able to conduct business and yesterday received several diplomats inclul- ing the British minister.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25
ITALIAN FIGHT.

Rome, May 25 tUP)--Mario Be- sisio, Italian middleweight boxing fight June r at the RomS Stadium il was announced today.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25
Ruth Rogers

Ruth Rogers, ID months old daughter of Mir and Mrs. Frank Rogers of 151 Oak street, died this morning at the New Britain Gen eral hospital. Funeral arrange ments are not complete.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25
Michael llullIlAnnis

Funeral services for Michael I3alu- konis of S5 Thorniloy street will be held tomorrow morning at 10:t5 o'clock at St. Andrews church. Bur ial will be in St. Marys cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25
Wall Street Briefs

I'm Plate contracts for the second haIt ot the year are being received bN producers in the Youngstown dis 'ucl. Operations are being main- tained al 9o per cent. Producers Of selni-fnlshed steel are said to be irEins to hold the market at sSi for sheet bars in an effort 10 sustain prices for sheets.
 Only c,6l per cent or the outs,and- ing stock of California Petroleum corporation remains to be exchang- rd tor stock of the Texas corpora- Non under the recent offering of one SAaf" Of Texas for two shares of talltornla Pete. The time limit for "Achange has been extended beyond April 2.
 f;- ? Lamont, president ot Steel ouhdrltS reports that the con- panE's business continued quiet. its output being highly specialized and depends mainly on the railroad. Car buying has been smaller which na- tnrallN affected the company's pro- duction.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25
Public Utilities Stocks.

England imported nearly S,ooo,- hon.oo eggs last year.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25
REV. DR. ]. H. STRONG
 TO SPEAK HERE JUNE 8
One of Original Founders of Chil- dren's Home Coming From
 New York For Anniversary

Rev. Dr. John Henry Strong, for nnr pastor Of the First Baptist
New Britain herald., 1928-05-25

We're not only mighty easy to meet, but easy to get along with!
 Business practices that you respect
 But at the same time pleasant personal contacts that make you feel at home.
 "Nothing's' ever a trouble at "The City Ma tjonal.'
 FRIENDSHIP: COURTESY:
 SERVICE:
New Britain herald., 1928-02-09
WOOD ALCOHOL IS
 STILL A MENACE
Used Dangerously in Cheaper
 Face Lotions

New Haven. Feb. 3 R1The use Of wood alcohol in industry, espe- cially in cheap face lotions consti- tutes one of the most serious hazards 10 the eyes which result in blind. ness, Mrs. Jessie Ross Rover, staff associate of the National Society for lie Prevention of Blindness, stated m an address before the Connecticut C;raduate Nurses Association.
 The meeting today opened tho last lay of the convention Of -he Con necticut nurses which is being held tt Trinity Parish House here.
 Mrs. Rover discussed the work of ,he public health nurse in the movc- ment to prevent blindness and con- serve vision stating that they arc pioneer teachers of eye hygiene in the home. Tt is estimated that there are 100000 blind persons in the United States and in many Of these cases blindness could have tccn avcrte1." she said.
 Dr. Dennis O'CoEnor Of Hartford addressed the meeting this month treatment and cure of anfhrltlS and Miss Martha J. Wilkinson. K. N. of Hartford, spoke on "Nhy the .iate nurses association
 Miss Wilkinson told of the history of the association since its inception in 1905 with 65 members until the present organization with member shin of 1861. she also brought out inc manner in which the association is seeking to cooperate with local agencies.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-09
TREATY ACTIVITIES
Arbitration Facts Between L. :. and England With Japan Are Being Planned.

Washington Feb. ? R--Stcps to- treaties between the United States and Great Britain and between the United States and Japan have taken definite form. although no conversa- lions on the subject have yet taken place with either government.
 If was said today at the state de rartment that the original American draft treaty submitted to France and which resulted in the signature Of the Franco American pact now be- fore tho senate foreign relations committee, had been transmitted 10 the British and Japanese govern ments with q covering letter saying that the draft treaty was 10 he re- carded as basis of negotiation with those governments.
 Al the same time copies Of the draft treaty were furnished 10 others which sought thom. including tho. German government but merely ss matter of information and with no definite move toward negotiation of such treaties with those coun- tries
 II was explained that since the Root arbitration treaties with Great Britain and Japan expire st an early date, it was felt desira hIe to initiate treaties at cnce without awaiting senate action on the new Franco American treaty.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-09
Broad Street Theater
 NegOtiatiOns RepOrted

Possibility that the Rialto theater on Broad street which was closed a few months ago may be reopened by New York interests has been intimated by James F. Connor. jr., of New Haven, receiver of the holdings of George Rather, bank rupt, The property has been trans ferred and quit-claimed by Rather in a final settlement of his bank rupt estate. It is valued at between $25o.ooo and $Soo.ooo. Mir. Connor now has the property and it Is his purpose to make it pay, he satd said.
 The property is listed as consist ing of the Rialto building at 20 to s6 Broad street and 197-c0t Wash ington street and the large resi- dcnce on Washington street which includes the numbers 1s7 to 1S9. A quarter of . million of dollars is given as the estimate of the Broad street property's worth while the smaller piece is valued at 3o5,o00.
 As most Of the stores are now vacant. Mr. Connor stated that some
New Britain herald., 1928-02-09

changes win be made to mako the rentals prsssntable. Hs refuse4 te name the New York interests ooo- nected with the theater but sai4 that ho had discussed the matter with them and although they gro anxious to take it over. there is . wide divergence in the price asked and bid.
 The theater vas opened last year with motion picture programs but after . few months. Rather failed and the place was closed. It has been idle this winter.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-09
WANT TARIFF ON ONIONS
! Fer Cent Increase tn Import Duty Is Asked By Growers os pozc" states.

Washington, Feb. 2 Rt--Growers .rf dozen states went betore tue iariff commission today with plea for a 50 per cent increase in the inn port duty on onions.
 Flooding of the eastern markets by Spanish and Egyptian producers, regardless of the present tariff of one cent per pound on imported onions. was charged by Senator GoodinE. republican. Idaho, and Representatives Garner, democrat Texas; Summers. republican, Was>- ington: Tresdway. republican. Mas sschusetts. and Taber, republican, New York. This, they said. present. cd the necessity for an increase un der the flexible provisions of the tar if act
 Senator GoodinK declared that the Idaho growers. beside. having sui tered in the general agricultural de preseion beginning in 1920. were forced to stand severe losses through the competition of foreign onion pro ducers.
 He said that the western markets had been closed to foreign msnufac- 'nred products, and that justice de manded that the eastern markets he kept open to American farmers.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-09
Knocked Down by Auto,
 Badly Cut About Head

Edward J, Reynolds. aged So. of 1125 East street. was struck by an autom ohil drivnn by Roswell Moore of s5 Pearl street Hartford. as he stepped of the curb on the south west corner of Stanley and Allen streets about ' o'clock last evening. He struck his head on the trolley tracks and suffered cut on the forehead necessitating five stitches and sash on the head in which five stitches also were necessary. Dr. r. w Fox attended him at the home of M. J. kcnney nearby.
 Moore reported 10 the police that he was driving west on Allen street and turned 10 go south on Stanley street at the approximate speed Of 10 miles an hour. He did not see Reynolds soon enough 10 aNoll striking him with the bumper. He carried him into Mir. kenncy's hom" and on E"yuoll's request, l)r. Fox was called. Later, Reynolds was taken 10 his homo.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-09
City Items

Mir. and Mrs. Philip O'Rilley of 11t Winter street arc entertaining Mir. and Mrs. Henry O'Leary of Con- cord. N. II.
 Free examination. heart and lungs Tuesday and Friday afternoons. New Britain Clinic. Booth Block.-advt.
 Mrs. A. F.. Monsees of Stanley street has returned home after att tending the funeral of her cousin, Julia Elizabeth Sullivan. who died in New York.
 Johnston's clean coal is good coal. City Coal & Wood Co. Tel. 217.- advt.
 St. Mary's Ladies T. X. X B. so- cicty will hold q meeting tonight at s o'clock in Y. M. T. A. X F. hall. A social hour will follow.
 A daughter was born at New Brit ain General hospital today to Mir. and Mrs. Louis Bonainto of 70 Brooklawn street.
 There was no session of police court today.
 Officer Clarence kumm went off duty because of illness at 1 o'clock this morning.
 The board of directors of the United Week Day church schools will meet at the South Congregational al church Monday evening at 7:45 o'clock.
 Announcing tho opening of Bucchi Bros Auto Laundry. rear 445 West Main street An hand washing. Phone 544. Open evenings.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-09
Aziz Grotto to Play
 Old Familiar Games

Another event on the Grotto cal endar for February. which is busy month for the prophets. is an eve ming Of old-time games to be held on Saturday at.S o'clock in the club rooms. The prophets have been kept in suspense regarding what games are going 10 he played. the only news being that everyone can play them and most everyone has played them. Many a voice will be husky the next day from cheering on the side lines.
 Tuesday evening of this week was ladies night at the Strand thcater. the ladies being the guests of the Grotto.
 Next Sunday the prophets will meet in the club rooms preparatory to attending the meeting of Every mans Bible class in a body.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-09
EIGHTH VICTIM DIES
Driver Of Motorcycle Which Figured in Norwicl, Tragedy Taking Seven Lives, Succun,bs.

Norwich. Feb. 2 (Pt-A final tragic curtain was runG down on the acci- dent that cost the lives Of an entire family Of seven after their machine plunged over the Preston bridge here on Jan. 23 when Horace Preston. r. " hose motorcycle was in collision with tho car, died at the Backus hospital today.
 Mir. and Mr.. Herbert Whitaker ~nd their five chjldrcn were drown- d in the Shcucllet river. B feet be- low the bridge, after their car col tided with the motorcycle. fore througl the guard rail and plunged 10 tho river.
 Preston was taken to the hospital where N-ray revealed that his leg was broken in three places Th2 leg was set and his condition was reported favorable. Last Tuesday. however. tetanus set in and the youth failed rapidly.