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New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
HI. s. GRADUATION l PLANS COMPLETE
Secretary Burr of School Board
 Chosen as Speaker

Secretary Henry T. Burr of the school committee is to give the fea- ture address at the graduation ex- ercises of the Senior High school after which he will present diplomas to the class. The exercises will take place Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The program. announced today by Principal Louis P. Slade, is as follows: Processional Coronation March from "The Prophet" ........... Meyerbeer Senior High School Orchestra Invocation Reverend William Ross Music
 ta) Impromptu ..... F. Schubert Op. 142 No. 2 (b) Nalse, brillante ... F. Chopin
 Op. 34 No. 1 Walter Joseph Arbour, Class of 1928 | Overture Golden Sceptre ..... Schlepegrell Senior High School Orchestra Presentation of Diplomas Henry T. Burr. Secretary of the School Committee ,"Star Spangled Banner Class of '2S. Orchestra and Audience Recessional
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
THRILLS APLENTY IN H00VER'S LIFE
Fought Boxers in China-LiVed All Over World

Washington, June 15.-(UP)- Herbert Hoover. the orphan boy from Iowa. has had more thrills in his 53 years of life than is contained in several dime-novels. If elected, he will be the first Quaker and the first man born west of the Mississippi to be president. The commerce secretary, son of a woman Quaker preacher and a blacksmith, made his start working as truck gardener and then as an office boy in Oregon. He went from big job to bigger job, successively. as engineer, business expert, director ot relief work and economic adviser of nations.
 -. Night school
 He has no log-cabin for birthplace, but he went to night school to pre- pare for college. and ran a laundry route-and later the aaundry-to make money for his college course in Leland Stanford university. Palo Alto, Calif., where he still has q ! home.
 Hoover graduated in 1895, o1 years laborer. Then he got $50 month job as clerk for a mining engineer and worked in New Mexico, Califor- mia and Colorado.
 He went to Australia in 1897 and directed building and operation of large mining and metal works. Two years later he returned to the United States and married Lou Henry. of Monterey. Calif., a college sweet heart, and forthwith took her to China, to do exploring and mining In Tientsin in 1900 Hoover was be- sieged by Chinese Boxers. and helped to mobilize Christian and other Chinese to resist the Boxers. Here he organized his first relief work, dis. tributing food to refugees. Repayed Debts In 1902 Hoover became junior | partner in an engineering firm which met reverses through privat. speculation of one member. Hoover | undertook to pay the debts, and i
 took him five years. In 1907 h, established himself independently q.
 an engineer, and conducted minin.
 operations in Australia, Burma, thu
 lral mountains. Alaska, Mexico ant
 elsewhere. In 1913 he was eXecutiv,
 engineer for firms employing 175,0
 men. In 1914 he went to Europe |,
 promote the 1915 Panama -Pacifi
 exposition in San Francisco.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
WALL STREET HAS
 B|G DAY IN OIL
Heavy Buying Checks Sharp
 Reaction Movement

New York, June l5 UP - Heavy
 buying of the oil shares. particularly
 the Standard Oil group, checked mp
 a sharp reaction in todays stock
 market. Opening gains of 1 10 [
 points were wiped out by general selling movement just before midday and in many cases converted into
 losses equally as large.
 Trading was relatively light in volume, indicating that many trad CTS and small spectators had with drawn from the market at least tenn porarily.
 Call money was in such plentiful supply at the renewal figures Of , F per cent that the rate was shaded | 10 IA in the outside market. AL
 though the sharp reduction in brok- CTS loans last week was generally approved, there was q rather wide spread belief that the recent record breaking total must be reduced be- tween $5oo, o,o0o,00o and S1 ,0oo. .0o0,- 1 GOO before federal reserve authori- l ties are satisfied.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
City Items

Michael Anderson to Harry T, and Eva NJ. Hauck, warranty, North Wellington street.
 Clarence A. Williams to the New Britain Trust Co, sc 0o0 mortgage, Corbin avenue
 New Britain Trust Co. to Clar- eBce A. Williams, release of mort gage taken June 2S, 1926, on Cor bin avenue realty
 Peter Perallos ct al, to Edwin l.. Lotz, lease of three rooms in strand Theater building for three years, at $50 a month for the first year, S60 a month for the second year and S7o a month for the third year.
 But one candidate for an electri- cal license was examined at last nights sitting. and he failed to pass
 the examination, missing by but q few points. The test was given b, Electrical Inspector Cyril j. Curtin Commissioner Joseph Wratschkc
 and Building Commissioner Arthur N. Rutherford.
 Harry H. Howard, secretary anG trust officer of the New Britain Trust Co.,, and Mrs. Howard arc
 attending a joint meeting of tho Connecticut Bankers association with the associations of other New England states at Manchester, Vt. A rebate of S1.9S has been NoteG by the board of aldermen to Charles G. Miller, who paid twice for g street sprinkling assessment in 1927 He was assessed for 60 feet or Arch street, and was given similar ! assessment on Rockwell avenue whereas he owns land only on the first named highway.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
Deaths
Mrs. Catherine Fraher

Word has been received here of the death on Wednesday at her home at 151 Whalley avenue, New Haven, of Mrs. Catherine Fraher. She was a resident of New Britain for number of years and left this city to take up her residence in New Haven about IS years ago.
 She is survived by son. Edward, of New Haven, and two daughters, Mrs. Frank Franek of Chicago and Miss Loretta of New Haven. Be- sides these. a number of her rela- tives reside in this city.
 The funeral will be held from her home tomorrow morning at S:3O o'clock and burial will be in New Haven.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
City Advertisement
GASOLINE STATION HEARING

Notice is hereby given that hearing will be held in the office of the Board of Public Works 6:3o p. m. F.. S. T. Tuesday evening, June 26th. 1928 relative to the application of the Yankee Filling Station. Inc, tor approval of application for per- init for gasoline station to be located at 5b Myrtle St., Con site of present station. same being a transfer,) in accordance with the Public Acts of 1927.
 All persons interested are reouest- cd to be present at said hearing. if they see cause, and be heard in relation to the above.
 A. M. PAONESSA, Mayor.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
John Malcolm Anderson

John Malcolm Anderson, S5 years old, died late yesterday afternoon at the home of his son, Policeman Charles Anderson of 21 Sunrise ave- nue, following a long illness.
 MT. Anderson was born in Sweden, but he came to this country about 53 years ago and settled in Portland. For many years he was employed in the quarries at that place. Three years ago he came to this city to make his home with his son.
 Besides his son. he leaves four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow afternoon at o'clock at Erwin chapel. Rev. Alex Peterson, pastor of Film Swedish Baptist church. will oft,iciate. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At a Court of Probate holden at New Britain within and f0r the District of Berlin. in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut. on the 18th day of June. A. D. 1928.
 Present, Bernard r. Ganney. Esu., Judge. On motion Of Anna Ondrick of said New Britain as Executrix of the last will and testament of John Ondrick. late of New Britain. within said dis trict deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of ssid estate to exhibit their claims against the same to tho Execu- trix ard directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in a newspaper published in said New Britain and having . circulation in ssid dis trict. and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in said town of New Britain nearest the place where the deceased laN dwelt and return make
 CsftiAed from Record
 BERNARD F. GAFFNEY. Judss.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
LINCOLN SCHOOL
 FIELD DAY EVENTS
Daisy Chain Carried by May } pole Girls Wins Praise

The field day exercises of the Lin- coin school were held yesterday. One of the features was 2 daisy chain carried by Maypole girls. The following program took place: Pro- cessional. Flag salute. Star Spangled Banner. 50 yard dash. boys of the {, and grades; 50 yard dash. girls of the {. 5 and 6 grades; coun- try dance. by the girls of the 5th grade: flag drill, fifth grade boys: suitcase relay. standing broad jump; boys of the 1. 5 and grades; stand ing broad jump, girls of the {, and grades: dance, the natter. 4th grade girls; 50 yard dash, boys winners, 50 yard dash. girls winners three legged relay. Maypole dance. 9th grade girls.
 Following are the winners of the 50 yard dash for boys: Sherman Stacks, grade 6; Concetta Di Pace 5th grade and Sewalle Corbett grade 1. Winners of the 50 yard dash for girls were: Lilly Nelson and Norman Dolan tie, grade 6; Jane Judd. grade 5; Virginia Cor mier, grade 4.
 Winners of the standing broad Jump for boys: John Roth, grade 6; 6 feet 9ls inches; Concetta D Pace, grade 5. feet inches; Jo. seph Monzillo, grade 4. 6 feet ; inches. Winners of standing broad jump for girls: Norma Dolan. grade 6. $ feet, inches; Prudence Pease grade 5, 6 feet 5 inches; Virginia Cormier. grade 1, 5 feet 6ls inches Winners of .the three legged rela, were Laurent Fournier and Fred Bernardi. Winners of the suitcase relay were Edward Malozska and Albert Cheli
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
LEGION POST UNIT MEETS

There will be regular meeting of Eddy-Glover Unit No. 6. Ameri- can Legion auxiliary, Thursday eve- ming, June 21, when matters of i'm.
 portance pertaining to the annual state convention will be discussed.
 Three delegates and three alter
 mates will be elected to attend the
 convention in Middletown. Conn.,, ately following the meeting mem- bers of the unit will present . sketch entitled. The Anti-Gossir Club" with the following cast: Mrs. Fred Ensworth. president of the cub: Mrs. Lewis Mitchell. secretary; Mrs. Leroy Ensminger. reader ol
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

P. Leghorn of 1850 Stanley street when they observed the 35th an. niversary of their union and their son and daughter-in-law, MT. and Mrs. George Leghorn, celebrated the fifth anniversary of theirs. More than 50 guests from this city and other places in the state were present and the guests received many presents.
 The senior Leghorns were mar ried at St. Mary's church. this city. They have three sons. George F.. Leghorn. Gerald B. Leghorn and Robert P. Leghorn and one daugh- ter. Mary E. Leghorn. MT. Leg horn is president of Leghorn S. Thomas. jewellers. of West Main street.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
FLAG DAY EXERCISES

Worthy Temple. No. IS. Pythian Sisters will hold regular meeting at 7:30 o'clock this evening in Judd hall. Following the early meeting an entertainment will be given in observance of flag day. Numbers will be furnished by Washington l. Morgan and St. Elmo lodges, Knights of Pythias All members are urged to attend.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
CONFERENCE ON ADOPTING

Roofing contractors and dealers in roofing supplies will meet with Building Supervisor Arthur N. Rutherford and Inspector Thomas B. Fay, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock to discuss proposed changes Tn ordinances governing the weights Of materials to be used in their trade. It has been called to the at tention of the inspectors that light material is being used and that ln- ferior jobs have resulted.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

The annual cradle roll party Of the Stanley Memorial church was held at the church on East street yesterday afternoon. In spite of the heat there were 20 youngsters present with their mothers. An amusing feature of the program was the game of musical chair or "goin gto Jerusalem," which had never before been played by the children. The mothers had to ex- ert themselves to the utmost to keep the little tots in line and to play according to the rules of the
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
James IT. Long

James T. Long, 8 former resi- dent of this.,cit died yesterday at his home, 257 Blohm street. New Ha- ven. When he made his home in this city he lived on Main street.
 He, leaves three sons, William, Richard and John Long, and q daughter. all of West Haven.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row morning at 3 o'clock at St. Lawrence church, West Haven. Burial will be in St. Lawrence ceme- tery.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
THIEF SCARED AWAY

Martin Petrus of 2S Andrews street reported to Captain Kelly at police headquarters today that a key worker attempted to unlock the door to his home shortly after midnight. He heard the key being inserted in the lock and when he called "Who's therc?" he heard has, tening footsteps on the veranda.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
LISTED AS nESERTER

The local police have been notified that John Murat Is listed as a de- serter from Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and $50 reward will be paid for his arrest. He is a private in Co. I, 23d Infantry. His mother is Mrs. Rose Marut of 160 Alden street, this city.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
s. ". DIVIDENDS
Board Of Directors Votes 1 l.a ?. e on Preferred Stock and | 1.a F. e. on Common Stock Today.

Quarterly dividends on both tho preferred and common stock of tho Stanley Works wers declared at . meeting of the board of directors this afternoon.
 Holders of preferred stock will bo paid 1 1-2 per cent the books clos. ing August {. and the payment bsing made August Is. Owners of com. mon stock of record on June lA will be paid 2 1-1 per cent divi- dend on July 2.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

the day: Mrs. Nathan Avery and Mrs. George knkade, club poets; Mrs. Vincent Eddy school teacher, and Mrs. Howard Mitchell, Mrs. Charles Sahrbacher. Mrs. Arthur McNickle and Mrs. Newton Whitte- more, housewives.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
DlCHESSES ON VISIT

Naples, June Is UP) - The Duchcsscs of Costa and Apulia today visited the new additions to the chil- dren's hospital and congratulated the board of trustees on the compile tion of extension work.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
TO HINT FOR NORHT

Paris. June 15 CP)--The French minister of marine today instructed Major Guilbaud, who is preparing for transatlantic flight, to search for Capt. tmberto Mobile. Guil- baud will leave in hydroplane for Spitzbergen Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

game.
 Refreshments of cake and ice cream were served the tables being decorated in pink and blue, the babies colors. A toy balloon and q Jolly pop were presented to each child as souvenirs of the occasion. Neither lasted long.
 The party was in charge of the cradle roll committee consisting of Mrs. Matthew Davies, chairman; i; Mrs. Arthur Petts. Mrs. Carl Ritt- ner, Mrs. Ralph D. Spencer. Mrs. August Suess, Mrs. L. Whittlemore.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
SIGNS WITH RED SOX

Boston, June l5 Pi-John J. Shea, Jr., Of Maiden, left handed pitcher for Boston College, signed with the hours after having received his CO., lege degree. He will join the team in Washington next Tuesday.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
NOCNDS PROVE FATAL.

Kansas City, June 15 P-Traffic Officer James II. Smith died last night from wounds received in an exchange of shots with bandits who raided the Home Trust company | here yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
YANKEE TRACTORS WIN

Angora, Turkey. June 15.-Ameri- can caterpillar tractors outdid Ger man, Czecho- Slovak and Britis h rivals in Turkish military tests while Angorans bet on the results.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
HUSBAND GRANTED DIVORCE

John B. Varkal has been granted a divorce by Judge Arthur F. Els in superior court from Magdalen C. Varkal on a cross-com plaint charg- ing her with desertion on January 10. 1922.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
"(IE\ pOR CII.No

Havana, June 15.-"Cien DOT cicn,' meaning Hundred to hun dred," is Cuba's vernacular for the American slang expression high powered It is applied to a car, q person or a pretty senorita and is one Of the country's slang phrases.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
Wall Street Briefs

H. C. Jackson, president of Wire Wheel Corporation of America, said sales for the first five months this year were sl,9l2.567, a gain of go per cent over the corresponding 1927 period.
 Net earnings of Federal Mining & Smeltlns for the quarter ended April 30 were S551,930 before de-
 preciation, depletion, taxes and charges, against sS7l6SS year ago. Based on the volume of proposed | work throughout the country. &C., tivity in large construction opera
 tions shows no signs of change in the general trend, McGraw- Hill Construction Daily reports. Projects i the past week were valued at $S5.- 1 9oo,ooo against s72, 100000 the week before and s55, .0oo a year ago. Store and office buildings and large apartment houses accounted l for much of the gain.
 | .-e
 1 Bankers are preparing to shl[ 1 $2S, 0oo, ,o00 in gold to France to-
 morrow in two shipments of Sl4,. GOO, 900 each on French liners, be- l ing part of the lear marked" meta | for foreign account. This would ln- crease the total gold sent from New York to France on the current ! movement to about s215,000, 900. Merlin A. Cudlip has been elected vice president of Packard Motor Car | Company, at the age of 3l. said to l be probably the youngest major
 executive in the autom obile industry l He started with Packard as clerk l in 1918.
 Shareholders of Banque Canadien.
 na Rationale, Montreal. are being
 offered rights to subscribe to the
 preferred stock of the newly formed 1 General Trust Of Canada, chartered by the Quebec legislature. in tn, ratio of one share for five shares O the banks stock. The trust compan,
 will supplement the services of tho bank
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
HEAVY VOTE PoLLSD
TrOlleymen Of Stats aEO DolIoe&oR Today Whether or Not Ihey W1l Go on Strike.

Go on Strike.
 "a, New Haven. June IS N-Rsporto up to noon today indicate that . heavy vote is being polled by trolley. men of the state on the questtea oe whether or not . strike shall bs calj. ed because of the Connecticut coaa- panys stand on the latest demands of the union. , Should the trolleymen vote to re. frain from striking, 1t will mean that the company will arbitrate the mat ter of wages but will refuse to ar. bitrate the question of recognising the union, giving the employees . part in disciplining their fellow workers, or the eight hour day.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
John ID. Meyers

Funeral services for John Y,. Meyers of 133 Glen street will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at St. Matthews German Lu- theran church. Rev. A. C. Theodore Steege, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
Funerals
Peter KraWCzyk

Funeral services for Peter Kraw- czyk who died at the Newington Sanitarium. were held this morning at 7:30 o'clock at his home on Booth street and at o'clock at Sacred Heart church. Rev. Stanlye Musial of Hartford was the celebrant, Rev. Father Yankowski Of Toledo, Ohio, Was deacon, and Rev. Alexander koWalczyk was deacon. The three priests also conducted the services at the home.
 Fellow members of St. Stanislaus society escorted the hearse from the home to the church and from the church to Sacred Heart cemetery where committal services were con- ducted by the priests.
 The pail bearers, members of the society, were as follows: Charles Prusk oski, William Dul, Jacob Filipek. Alexander Losicki Stanley Odrowicz and Theodore Laskowslii
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
Bernard !. BegIey.

The funeral of Bernard J. Begley of 70 Rhodes street will be held at the funeral parlors of John J. Tar rant at 2sS East Main street tomor- row morning at S:30 o'clock and at the church of St. John the Evangel- lst at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
FORMER DEPUTY DEAD

Francavilla Mare, June 15 UP)- Former Deputy Emilio Giampietro a Garibaldi veteran, is dead here.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
Mrs. Bridget Williams.

Funeral services for Mrs. Bridget Williams of 163 Clark street were held this morning at o'clock at St. Marys church. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated. Rev. Walter J. Lyddy was the cele- brant, Rev. Matthew J. Traynor was deacon, Rev. Thomas Lawyor was sub-deacon and Rev. Walter A. Me- Cram was master of ceremonies
 John J. Crean. organist, played Grieg's Funeral March, as the re- mains were being brought into the church. Mrs. Mary T. Crean sang Saliva Regina" at the offertory. At the conclusion she sang Jesus, My Lord and My God"
 The pail bearers were William O'Day, William Story, Patrick Claf- fey. Frank McAvay. William Kelley and Eugene Doherty.
 Committal services were conduct ed at the grave by Rev. Walter J. Lyddy Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15
DOUBLE ANNIVERSARY
Mir, and Mrs. NJ. P. IeghOrn and Mir. and Mrs. George Ifghorn Married 35 and Five Years.

A double wedding anniversary observance was held last night at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Michael
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

When parrots are bored they in. variably pick their feathers.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

TREASURY BALANCE Treasury Daianes. yT.sss.sls
New Britain herald., 1928-06-15

Net earnings of Federal Mining &
 Smeltins for the quarter ended April 30 were S55l,930 before de- preeiation, depletion, taxes and charges, against sS7l6SS a year ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-14
Ri MARY CAMBRIDGE HAYDEN
Associated Press Stan Writer.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY. Calf,
August l4Herbert Hoover dislikes the
spotlight He is uncomfortable when
pointed out aid stared at and 1t inks
him to be the cynosurc of thousand
eyes
To those who stand near him in
crowds it is sometimes evident that he
is uncomfortable when the center of
attention and must sometimes make an
effort to maintain his serenity of man
ncr
AS he sat in the bow of ferry boat
crossing San Francisco Bay recently.
With a bank of faces turning with his
every move. and the small irritating
clicks of cameras on all sides. quick
little jerk Of his big body occasionally
would hetrav his annoyance or a side
long flash from his keen blue eyes his
impaticnce
Fishing Interrupted.
It is on fishing trips, perhaps, that
the unacceptable retinue of the presiden-
tlal candidate is most irksome, since to
him fishing is a real art and philosophy.
On the trip to the SierraS two weeks
ago he stood one day in his huge rub
Der boots. thigh deep in a favorite trout
stream A dramatic moment had ar
rived. Semi-Sacred TO any true fisher
man--when a trout in deep pool was
watching his bait. Almost nibble,
when splash went tripods in the stream
and the brittle click of cameras broke
the forest stiffness. Not a word from
the fisherman but the lines deepened
on his face as he stalked eff down.
stream
To the stranger the difficulty Hoover
mas in getting accustomed to the spot
light is at first glance surprising, since
6nown name His friends. however, find
il readily comprehensive.
They explain that i'll every great en-
terpriSe he has engaged upon he has
remained invariably in the background.
He was 1.-The chief always, the ultimate
whose hand and thought were
felt by the least of his subordinates, but
he seldom was seen.
Now Out on Stage.
Now Hoover must step out on the
stage in person He can no longer only
direct He must be seen, he must speak
directly to his public. become for them
III actual personality,
While campaigning is no new thing
10 him, heretofore he has campaigned
FOR Others, not himself. He has espoused
causes and fought for them. sinking
himself in the organization he led
Now, however. he is fighting not only
Tor the Republican party. but for him
self as a candidate for office That, his
ntimateS say is one of the hardest
things that he could have to do. He
nSflnctIvely withdraWS from the idea of