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New Britain herald., 1928-04-19

lowing the supper there will be an address by Rev. William H. Alderson Of the Trinity Methodist church of New Britain.
 Old Member Of Society
 Members ot the Italian EraternaI society arc extending congratula- tions to Giuseppe Padelli. who has just completed his 29th year as a member of the society. Mir. PadeIli is treasurer of the organization at the present time and is one of the oldest members of the Fraternal so- clety in the state. MT. Padelli re- sides in kensington whero he con- ducts d business of his own.
 Car Breaks Fence
 A woman driver drove her car through the fence on the property of Miss Ruth Galpin as she attempt ed to turn the corner at the Middle town road yesterday afternoon. The woman was travelling very slowly and was driving big car which she was unable to turn in time while making the sharp corner. The car was slightly damaged. The driver left her name with one of the neigh lors of Miss Galpin stating that she would pay for the repairs to the fence. Miss Galpin could not he reached this morning so that the drivers name remains unknown.
 St. Paul Notes
 There will be rehearsal of the cast of "A Busy Honeymoon" a play which will be presented by the St Paul T. 4. B. society next week, at bers are asked to be present with out fail.
 A meeting of the St. Paul T. A. B. society will be held this evening at the Tabs hall. kensington. Mat teys Of importance will be discussed.
 Meeting Tomorrow Evening
 There will be meeting of the M. V. Klcf club of the Berlin Con- gregational church Sunday school to- morrow evening at the home of Miss Virginia Bushnell of Pennington avenue.
 East Berlin Items
 On next Tuesday evening the of Pythias will observe past chancellors night at which time the chairs will be occupied by past of the order. Following the ceremonies an oyster supper will be served in the banquet hall. All members. particularly the older mem bcrs of the Knights. are asked 10 attend.
 Time table changes affecting local schedules will be put into effect Sunday. April 2a.
 The ladies of st. Gabriefs Episco- pal church will hold whist social In the parish room of the church evening at o'clock.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward kahms are moving into the residence on Cot age street formerly occupied by D. Pollard.
 Several members of the Pythian Sisters attended the anniversary ex- ercises of the Middletown temple ast evening.
 Mrs. Thomas Dennis has been en- relatives from Hartford 1t her home on Wilcox avenue.
 Mrs. w. II. Payne was a. New Britain visitor yesterday.
 An entertainment program of un- usual merit was held at the Com
New Britain herald., 1928-04-19
IN CHARGE
 0F FAIRGROUNDS
Miss CroZe to Conduct One in
 F0reStWle
ASSISTANTS ARE SELECTED
I.lks to Meet - Engagement An- nounccti-lire Dept. QuclIs Blaze -pc'ia Mclaughlin Awarded $3,- SlS-Oldcr Boys' Conference.

Annonnce mcnt was made at a meeting of the city playground com mission last night of the appoint ment by Playground Director Carl NJ. Penny of supervisors for the four playgrounds of the city. Miss Cecelia Croze of East Main street, Forest vile will have charge of the For etsville playground at q weekly sal ary Of si5. Miss Crozo i, student at the Bristol High school. Miss Gladys M. Rowe was appointed di- rector of the East Bristol playground and will receive q similar rcmunora- ion.
 Miss Georgia Yaegor will direct the activities at the playground on Roots lslaDd. where most Of the children living in the center of the city assemble during the summer months. She will be paid s20 q week.
 George F. Mulligan has been ap- pointed supervisor of the John Jen- nings playground on Burlington ave nue. His weekly stipend will also be SEQ.
 According 10 the present plans. as announced by Director Penny in letter addressed 10 tho commission, the playgrounds will be opened un- der supervision on July ond and will remain open until either September lst or 3rd. Ths supervisors will be present between six and seven hours
New Britain herald., 1928-04-19
Disabled Schooner Is
 Saved by Coast Guard

New London. April ls.-IRt-With her food supply practically gone, her fuel tanks empty. and her sails torn to shreds. the Gloucester fsh- ing schooner Hesperus, disabled and In distress about 200 miles south- cast of Boston in the Atlantic ocean. was picked up by the coast guard destroyer Wainwright and towed into Boston harbor. according to coast guard headquarters here to- day. According to messages receive ed here the schooner was in desper- ate straits when sighted by the de- stroyer.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-19

was in on the party so he was call- cd on to furnish the bananas. Mike Levine was the referee. Valentine started in and as eac,, banana disappeared in regular suc- cession. the corners of Bordeaus mouth began to droop. Valentine kept at his task until If of 1h. pieces Of fruit had been disposed of Then he quit. Immediately after he was finished, Bordcau wanted him 10 go straight to restaurant and rat but Valentine couldn'. think of food. Borleau now claims that Valentine is out Of luck and everyone except Johhny agrees with him.
 Mnpanions of the Forest
 Washington Trumbul Circle, Comp panions Of the Forest. will meet Thursday evening, April c6. The business session will start promptly at 1:So o'clock and will be followed by a card party. The circle will hold d May dance on May 4 in the high school gym nasium. Modern and old fashioned dancing will be enjoyed
 Supper and Social
 A supper and social will be given tonight at Elks' E,st by the mem hers of the A. M. K. I. D. Of A. Supper will be served from to o'clock and three prizes will be awarded.
 Pla!nvillc Briefs
 Regular weekly prayer meeting will be held at the Plainville NJ. E. church this evening at 7;45 o'clock.
 Heads Re'ekahs
 Mrs. Anna D. Vance of PIainyjllc was elected president of the Re- bekah State Asso mbly, J. q. 0. F., at the closing session of the 3cnd annual conN ention in Torrington last night. Other officers named were: Mrs. Ford C. Briggs, Middlctovn, cepresident; Mrs. Harriet Wilson. Bridgeport. warden: Miss Mary E. Johnson. Torrineton. secretary; Miss Clara B. NJ. Douglass. Forestyille, treasurer and Miss Ma bel $. John son. delegate to the international convention 10 be held in Montreal in September.
 Sues Over Dress
 In the city court yesterday mtr1s ing. Judge Morris D. SaXc reserved decision in the suit of J. Birnbaum brought against Frank Dortozio of rlainville for recovery of $9i due on goods purchased by Mrs. Dortozio al the plaintiffs store.
 During the case it was brought out that Dortozio had bought his wife only one dress in two years and q night dress and slippers when she went 10 q hospital for confinement. They were married in Plainyilie in 1925 and from then until late in 1921. Mrs. Dortozio had but one dress for wear outside Of her home.
 The woman testified that her bus band told her Ahe might have some clothing charged 10 his nam, she goods in the amount Of &91 from Birnbaum. Since that time the couple separated. The husband claims that his wife bought too ex- pensive .clothing but Mir. Birnbaum testified that she purchased articles far from the most expensive.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-19
No More Piles
Thousands Bless Dr. Le0sihardt, the specialist Who Discovescd This
 Common SenE Remedy

If you think that the surgeons knife is the only method of escape from the misery Of piles. it's because you haven't heard Of tho internal treatment known as Dr.. Leonhardt's HEM ROID.
 J. s. Leonhardt. NJ. D.. a special. ist. set at work some years ago to find a real internal remedy for piles. He succeeded. He named this pre- scription HEM-RO1D. and tried 1t in 1000 cases before he was satisfied. Now HEM-ROID is sold by drug gists everywhere with money back qua rantee. II is easy 10 take. and Fair Drug Dept. will gladly refund the purchase price to any dissatis- ded customer.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-19
LEGION BALL WILL BE HELD SATURDAY Arrangements Complete for An-
 nual Social Event PRESENT FOR MISS LORD
Church Supper Tomorrow Evening Dorothy Hull Dies in kcnsinston
 -Warrantec Deeds - Italian So- Cicty Honors Old Ncmbcr-Itcms.

Plans have been completed by the bolton-kasica post. American Lc- zion, for it's second annual ball to be held this Saturday evening at the Berlin Grange hall on Pennington avenue at s o'clock The committee Tn charge of the affair has worked hard in perfccting tho details of the ball and arc confident that it will provo to be the biggest social event of the season. The ball will be featured by many novelties such as tag and balloon dances.
 The Legion has been very active during the winter months and the ball will climax their activities. Monthly socials of the Legionnaircs and the auxiliary were held and pubic card parties given. The I.c- zion also spent much time in pro- noting interest in the Berlin Volun- teer Fire department. number of its members taking leading parts in tho formation of the department. The auxiliary has also conducted an active campaign of activities during the past winter months.
 The general public is invited to at tend the ball Saturday evening and a record crowd is expected 10 gather at tbe Grange hall. Tickets can be secured from any member Of the Legion.
 Dorothy Hull
 Dorothy Hull. three years old. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Albert Hull of Percival avenue. kcnsngton, of her parents.
 Tho funeral will be held at the homo tomorrow afternoon at goo o'clock. Burial will ] c in West Lane cemetery. kensington. Miss Lord Pres4.ntrsl With Gifts The old folks concert held last evening at the Kensington Methodist church was great success. X large and appreciative audience lis- toned with pleasure to the singers so well drilled and led by Oliver Nichols of New Britain. Mrs. Paul Baker and A. Moffatt entertained the audience with their readings rendered in q most credit able manner.
 Rev May B. Lord of the church. wishes to thank most heartily the people of the church and the com- munity. as she leaves kensington, who last evening presented her with several very valuable and useful gifts.
 Warrantcc Deeds
 Rocco A. Phillips of Hartford has sold four lots on Lower Lane 10 Eikodyn Cieniewicz of Berlin.
 Thresa D'Agata of New Britain has sold lot on Pennington road to Waclaw 0alicki of Berlin.
 Elizabeth T. Chapman has sold . house on Grove street. East Berlin. to William and Frances Mctrintock.
 Grace L. C. Ventres has sold lot fin the rear of Harry Gould's place on Lower Lane 10 Mir. Gould.
 John Monock of New Britain has sold lot in Treasure field to George Jacob.
 These warrantee deeds have been filed at the town clerks office.
 Churr'h Supper Tomorrow
 \ church supper will be held in the Berlin Congregational church Friday evening at 6:3o o'clock. Fol-
New Britain herald., 1928-04-19
JOHNSON NAMED ID BUILDING OFFICE SdGtmeu Put Position on Only
 Temporary Basis CASEREYNOLDS WEDDING Trumbun Men Win Bowling Match With Wallace Barnes Five Ep. worth League New Britain Group Annual Meeting-Briefs.

Axel Johnson has been named temporary building inspector to fill the vacancy in the office occasioned through the resignation of Ozro I, Cooley to take effect May 1. Mir. Johnson will take over the duties from his predecessor and if his work is satisfactory. he will be named to the post.
 Ftrst Selectman James Simpson and Newton Lockwood were present at the meeting last night. Robert J. Coe. the third member of the build ing commission. is in Vermont and It is thought that the temporary ap 1 pointment was occasioned by his ab sence.
 The board of selectnen also met last night but no action was taken on the question of purchase of the Plainville Water Co. The absence of MT. Coe is also holding up pertinent sction on this matter.
 Whether or not Mir. coe intends to remain in Vermont is question that has not yet been decided. Ho is carrying on a business there and it is possible that he may move his family from Flainville. If this hap pens, 1t will occasion his resigna- ton from tho building commission and another selection to fill the place.
 Caso-Reynolds Wedding Miss Dorothy NJ. Case. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney E. Case and Harold W. Reynolds, son of MT. and Mrs. Ralph Reynolds of Burlingt on. were married yesterday afternoon at 1880 o'clock The ceremony took place at the home of the bride and was performed by Rev. Walter Spencer of the Congregational church of Burlington.
 The attendants were Miss Louise. Blanchard as bridesmaid. and Theo- dore Reynolds, brother of the bride groom. as best man. The home was prettily decorated for the occasion in a pink and blue color scheme.
 Guests were present from Hart ford. New Britain, Collinsville. Bur- lington> Unionville and Plainville. Following an unannounced wedding trip. Mir. and Mrs. Reynolds will take up their residence in Burlington.
 Win Bowling Match
 The Trumbull Electric Manufac- turing Co. bowling team last night earned well.deserved victory over the Wallace Barnes team of Bristol at the Recreation alleys in a spe- ctal match. The visiting team failed to hit its full stride and the local pin topplers nosed out 10 victory by q margin of 55 pins. The scores of both teams were very good but es- pecial good work was done by Smith, Lcmeris, Basso and Grimaldi.
 The Trumbull girls team was not so fortunate. They were forced to bow to the Wallace Barnes girls by total of 107 pins. The Bristol mems second team also lost to Plain villes junior varsity by 12S pin decision.
 Following the games q social and dance was held in the American Le- zion hall. A luncheon was served by members of the Plainville com- mittec. The scores of inc games were as follows:
New Britain herald., 1928-04-19
IN BANKRUPTCY

Bridgeport. April 19 R-Andrew Mclean Parker. former managing editor of the Bridgeport Herald to- day filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy. showing liabilities Of s2,329.14 without any assets.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-19
Going To Simsbury

A large delegation of members of tho local post are planning to att tend the county association meeting 10 be held in Simsbury Sunday after noon Members planning on going should report at the local head quarters at o'clock. Trauspcrta- linn will he nrayilel
New Britain herald., 1928-04-19
Brodige ...... s7 se los-2se
Totals ..,.440 %SS 467.l345 IruMbull End Team
Epworti, League Meeting

The annual meeting of the New Britain group of tho Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal church will be held in the Plainville parish hall tonight. Representatives from the groups in New Britain, Bristol. Forestville. Kensington, Southington and Plainville will be present.
 Rev. Robert Mansfield of Water bury will be the speaker and a sup per will be served by members of the Ladies Aid society of the local rh
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-13
TODES SPOR1ORIAL
BY Kirk Miller

Higgins letters Of coincidence from his
the loss of Urban
Shocker who ariOu reported having decided devote his
either radio arplane 10
Shocker has caused rival plenty Of HIS passing
from the quite void the already struggling ranks
Of sptba hurs of which there just about
vivors the G. A. could muster it held review the
Avenue.
With shocker deserte Huggns will be than ever in need
Of the services of Stanley Coveesk ewh Gffman and who IS
trying to stretch that old of his into one year Of moist
signed That business detail will be attended to
Convey discovers whether the wing going respond to
the it had year.
genemans exists between the Silent Pole and the
Mite Manager effect that Covey shall have contract in
Higgins the old retains OF the old
times particularly in
Washington 1925 when he 20 games dropping only s.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-13
McAUOy and SheaIy Haze Developed

McAvoy away with 10 wins with the taend Chattanooga
the while he taking his Is times but that isn't
bad when you have only the behind you Of asPaee
Sheay, earlier trial by the
it being in 1926 With St Paul last the veteran worked
35 getting nicely II them. He's morse
for work and realizes that he stick this ne isn't
likely another
The player receiving major league inspection is
Johnny Cicero H. the hasn't
cessfuy filled with the Red The kid sweet hitter
although he far from finished horeder he is said to have
the makings of
he's regular with the Hose this will probably
be outfelder for the Gman has been dangerous
hitter when suffering mental hazards supernduced by ind
ferent Unfolding
What would pioneer of the of think of the
cross-country coming in search of gold?
Tex Richard has signed renewing his lease
Yankee Stadium for the outdoor What's
do with it?
T. E. p, Stanley, Va. Zachary to
Browns February 1926 Washington
July 6, 1927. o. -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-13
LiIGI IT"
FLASHES

At New York-Johnny Risko,
Cleveland heavyweight, won decision
over Jack Sharkey, Boston Q5).
Paul Swiderski, Syracuse light
heavyweight, outpointed Joe Monte,
Boston (S) George Larocco, New
York heavyweight, won decision
over Johnny Crossco, Mount Vernon.
n, Y, 81. Arthur Dekuh, Italian
heavyweight, knocked out Roy
Clark, Tampa. Fla, negro tS1. Dick
Fullan. New York light heavyweight,
outpointed jeff Balknight, Cleve-
Ind "a.
At Dothan, Ala.-Young Stribling,
Georgia heavyweight, kayoed George
Uvera, Atlanta (2).
At Baltimore-Bobby Garcia, Bal.
timore featherweight, won decision
over Billy Grimes, Australia az.
At London-Harry Corbett, Beth
nal Green, England, outpointed
Johnny Cuthbert, holder of the Ions
dale featherweight belt (20). Russell
Whalen, American welterweight, won
decision over Antonio Farabullini,
champion Of Italy Q5).
At Philadelphia-Pete Nebo, Flor
ida Seminole Indian. outpointed
Johnny Jadick, Philadelphia feather
weight Q0l. Francois Sybille, Bel
GUM. outpointed Matty Mario,
Brooklyn Q0l. Harry Wallach.
Brooklyn, scored technical knockout
over Young Ketchell. Chester, Pa.
81 Tommy Murray, Philadelphia
featherweight. outpointed Mickey
Blair, Camden, n. J, Bobby Mason,
Philadelphia, won from Joe Straffe,
Bristol, Pa. (6).
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-13
S. A. Tourney
Statistics

yesterdays RESULTS
Unlimited class--Woodside, ! : knights
az Columbus, (forfeit). Southern A.
q. 60: Washington Grove, 10: Sioux "A.
C., 80: Dixie Pigs, "a.
l46-pound ciass--Woodside, IS; Aces.
13O-pound class--St. Marys Celtic
Juniors, 81: Brookland Boys Club. a..
1I6-pound class--Jewish Community
Center. 26; Nationals. ~.
TOMORROWS GAMES
Unlimited class--Columbia Heights
Church W.. cardinal Yeariings, 7:l5
o'clock; jewish Community Center rs.
Miss A. A.. $3.50 O'Clock; r. II. Smith
Co. vs. Mount Vernon Church. ESQ
o'clock.
1A6-pound ciass--Fort Myer vs.. FuB-
sefi-Ycung. o'clock: TFemonts We.
Alexandria Roses, s o'clock.
Tee pound class fseeord round)--
pcrk Myer Midgete We. Senator Whirl-
wind6, o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-13
TRACK OBJECT
Of ALEX. HIGH.

. ALEXANDRIA. Va, March 10.
Alexandra High has turned to
track as the baseball players find
conditions unfavorable. Capt. Kirk
Lindsey and Coach j. F. Wilson are
in charge Of the track squad, which
numbers nearly 40 men. About 20
runners and field men have been
drilling voluntarily for the past
week.
Wilson has seven wearers or
track "A's" to help him with the
moulding Of the team.
Marshal Smith, high jump and
hurdles; Martin Violette, one-mile
run; Pete Williams, 440-yard dash;
Billy Travers, one-mile run; Lester
McMenamin, 8S0-yard run and field
events; Garland Sisk, hurdles and
field events, and Robert West. field
events, earned their letters last
year.
Capt. Kirk Lindsey did not win
4 letter last season, but his willing
ness to work hard and his promising
ability led to his election.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-13
Huggins Needs One More Starter

1t obvious that the Yankees can't take shocks in it's
pitching department. although Shockers going isn't calamity y
any He didn't have the year in 1927 that ms record na
isn't difficult understand that with Waite Hoyt baking and
Urban being serious about RADIO aeronautcs uggn
sleep can't have been too peaceful
In Hoyt Pnnok Moore and Ppgrass the champions have the
nucleus of staff If they get other dependable ner
Of Henry johnson who coming to the TOR tine
fourth me Lou McAvoy from Chattanooga and Sneay OF
ST. Paul the New York first line pitching staff will pc well rounded
Myles Thomas relief the team ano
assistance the aforementioned Coveleskl
Reports trio minor eaguers trying to
the Gothamte
prospects the best He first made his appearance IN the
Stadium in 49, farmed back IN 20 ana
stick with the throughout the campaign But last season
Milwaukee further blossom
with
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-13
COIN
BOOSTED

BOWIE, Nd, March 1S.--Upward
of $4,000 will be distributed at
Prince Georges Park, here, among
the horsemen who support the I'M
pending sprnig racing Of the South
ern Maryland Agricultural Associa-
ton. which will begni April 8, to
run through April IA.
The daily average win be nearly
S12 900 and salient features will be
renewals of the 1naurural and
Prince Georges Spring handicaps,
dashes of seven furlongs and one
mile and a sixteenth, each having
an added value of $4,000, for three
year-olds and over; the Capitol
handicap. $4,000 added, seven fur
longs, for three-year-olds exclu.
sively. and the Bowie kindergarten.
50 900 added, four furlongs, for two
year-olds. Purses will range from
$1,000 to 1000.
Having the old place OF Benning,
the home of the Washington Jockey
Club, in the scheme of American
racing, Bowie is regularly the scene
Of the salutatory and valedictory
meetings Of the big season.
The autumn sessions of the
Southern Marylnad Agricultural
Association take up the last
fortnight Of November. The
lowed by spring session Of
IL days at Havre de Grace and
that by a May meeting Of q
fortnight's duration at Pimlico.
Racing begins at Jamaica, of the
metropolitan circuit, toward the end
OF April while the meeting at Havre
de Grace is still running. The
gross value of the purses Of the
three Maryland sessions will very
nearly reach $500, 900.
The four stakes for the Havre
de Grace meeting--the Aberdeen,
four and a half furlongs, and the
Philadelphia, one mile and a six
teenth, for 3-year-olds and up, and
the Chesapeake, one mile and q
sixteenth, for 3.year-olds exclu-
sively-will each have an added
money value OF $4,000.
Outstanding attractions at Pim-
lico will be revivals Of the Dixie, g.
$4,000 handicap, distance one mile
and three-sixteenths. for 3-year- Odds
and up. and the Preakness, $50. 900
added, one-mile and three -sixteenths,
for 3-year-olds exclusively.
Probably ten or a dozen for
ward colts and filIies pointing
for the Preakness wifi make
their bows at Prince Georges
Park. For ten years renewals
have practically been Preakness
and Kentucky Derby elimination
contests.
The remade Bowie course is in
splendid condition after second
winters seasoning. The heavy SHOWS
or late January and early February
proved especially beneficial. Every
where the texture of the going is
uniform. With a cushion of three
inches or more. superintendent
PENDING still has q track on which
sprinters of only moderate preten.
slons to class get tLree-quarters Of
mile whenever they are in a
running mood in better than 1:12.
The record is Ill.