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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21

An II year old boy who has re-
yealed unusual talent as sculptor
is spending his vacation in New Brit
ain. He is Merwin Shurberg, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Abraham Shurberg of
2l0o South Bronson avenue, Los
Angeles, Calf. The boy and his
mother and sister are at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Solomon Shurbers
o. As Columbia street, parents Of the
lads father.
= Merwin received the gift Of clay
modelling outfit late in l@26 and in
January. 1927, he surprised his par
ents by making "a realistic model OF
& deer, including the an'iers. Moved
by a spirit which his parents cam
not explain because there was no
indication of artistic tendencies in
any of his antecedents Merwin con-
unucd to work in clay. modelling
many other animals.
No especial attention was paid to
his bent until his produced models
OF the heads of WASHINGTON and Lin
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21
WAGON STRIKES AUTO

Bradino Maicaglian of Is Judd
avenue. driving a vegetable wagon
through Chestnut street this fore
noon, struck an automobile owned
by Clarence J. kenney OF IS Grand
street, which was parked at the
curb. Maicaglian did not stop until
Motorcycle Officer w. s. Strolla
overlook him on Woodland street.
He agreed to pay for the damage
to a fender on the car, amounting
to a few dollars, and was not ar
rested.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21
WELL BABY CONFERENCES

The schedule for the Well Baby
conferences, conducted by the Visit
ing Nurse association. for the week
Of August 30, was announced TINS
morning The schedule is as fol-
ter street. from ESQ to O'Clock;
Thursday. August %. Washington
street school. from 2:3o o'clock to 4
O'Clock and Friday. August "a. East
street school. from 2.3O to 4 O'Clock.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21
Fritson in Brooklyn;
Leaving in Two Weeks

Frank Fritson of South Main
street, who will accompany Com
mander Richard f. Byrd on his
South Pole expedition. is now To-
Gated in Brooklyn with other MEM
bers Of the crew making prepare
tons for the voyage. Fritson ex-
poets to leave in about two weeks.
being assigned to ship which will
carry the airplanes which will be
used by Byrd on his flights In the
Antartic.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21
Paonessa Considering
Further III. S. Inquiry

Within day or two Mayor A. nj.
Paonessa expects to decide on plan
for a further investigation OF hiJh
school needs, he declared today
when asked concerning his opinion
OF the report of his special investt-
eating committee which he received
yesterday.
He believes a more thorough sur
,ey is necessary. but he had not
definitely made up his mind what to
do.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21
Quick Pile Relief

DIR. Leonhardt's Hem.Roid Is
guaranteed to Danish any form Of
Pile misery. or money back. 1t gives
quick action evea In old. stubborn
cases. Hem Roid Ii q harmless tab
let that removes blood congestion in
the lower bowel-the cause of piles.
1t brings joyful relief quickly and
safely or costs nothing. Fair Drug
Dept. and druggist severywhere sell
it with this guarantee.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21
L!NDAHL GOING TO CHINA
New Britain Man in L. $. Navy As
si;ncd to service Aboard Flagship
of Asiatic Fleet.

Ernest r. Lindhal of liz RoXbury
Road will sail shortly for China for
duty on the L s. S. Pittsburgh, the
flagship of the ASiatic feet.
Lindhal enlisted in the navy at
the local recruiting station in July,
1927 and since then has completed
a course in radio at Hampton Roads.
Va. and has qualified in summarize
sound work. He is enjoying a 30-day
furlough and is preparing for his
transfer to the China station.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21
MISS MAzUR sHOWERED

A miscellaneous shower was giv-
en- last night in honor Of Miss JOS
ephine Mazur of 1856 West street at
the home Of Mrs. Eva Pac Of 281
Eddy Glover Boulevard, which was
attended by a large number Of
guests. A buffet luncheon was ssrv.
ed and games were played.
Miss Mazur will become the bride
Of Peter Pac. = member Of the New
Britain FIRE department. on septem-
Der I, at Holy Cross church.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21
GOLDSMITH OFFERS BICYCLE

Henry Goldsmith Of IS Broad
street communicated with Lieu
tenant Samuel Bamforth last night
relative to the written request of a
local Boy Scout to Chief w. c. Hart
for a bicycle. Goldsmith said he had
a bicycle which might be suitable
and the chief was to communicate
with the scout today 10 that he
might look 1t over.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21
TAKES AUTO BY MISTAKE

John Hagearty of % Prospect
street reported to the police At
Has this forenoon that his automo-
bile was stolen in front of the Stude-
baker sales room OH Arch street.
but later it was learned that Eu-
gene r. Albro had taken the car by
mistake
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21
MED FOR S:..OO0

Bridgeport. Aug ~ P-Mike Cas-
sInates of Norwalk, is being sued for
1000 in superior court by three
New York men who claim that on
August ), 1877. they were injured
through Classmates dlsre garding a
traffic signal on a New York city
street and causing an accident. the
picin;iffs are Frank Mehan, e. Vim
cent Grishaber and John u. kean-
lisaly.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21
WOMAN SUES HUSBAND

Mrs. Catherine Zdanuk has
brought suit for $4,000 against hey
husband Louis Zdanuk through At.
torney Joseph q. Woods. Constable
Fred Wrinkle attaching two pieces Of
property owned by the defendants
located At > and II Farmington ave.
nue. The writ u returnabls on the
second Monday in Ceptember In city
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21
BRINGS SUIT FOR $1,000

Catherine Zdonuk has brought
suit for $1,000 against Peter Mack.
Property Of the defendant Oh Pond
street has been attached by Con-
stable Fred Wrinkle who served the
writ.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21

Mr. and Mrs. Leroy NJ. Leonard
of Carlton street have returned
home from Hampton Beach. N. H.,
where they spent their vacation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21

Attorney Donald Gaffney has re-
sumed practice after his annual va
cation, spent at Pleasant View, r. /.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21
Personals

Rev. 4. .. Heininger. associate
pastor OF the First Congregational
church, and family have returned
from "a several weeks trip through
the middle west. They visited in
Niagara Falls. Grand Rapids, Mich.
Cleveland. Saratoga Springs and st.
Adams. VT. and spent a short while
at Jaffrey, N. H.. with Rev. and Mrs.
Theodore A. Greene. tThey covered
$500 miles.
Loomis Weston of Hatch street Is
spending the week at Harwich,
Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wolff and
Miss Mary Wolff are spending the
week at Easthaven. Cape Cod.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Siebert Of
Stanley court are vacationing at
Hotchkiss grove this week.
Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Rose OF the
Murray studio have returned home
after an extensive motor trip during
which they travelled through Penn
sylvania. Ohio, Michigan and parts
of Canada.
George c. Kincaid, janitor at the
Erwin Home on Bassett street, has
returned home from his annual va
cation.
Mrs. Harry Chapman Of IA Arch
street and Mrs. Miles Clay Of Is
Main street left for Albany, N. r.,
where they will spend two weeks
vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank De Bay and
family have returned to Boston after
spending a week with Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph De Bay.
Mrs. Walter l.. Sloane and daush-
ter, Leabelle, have returned from a
weeks vacation at New Haven.
Walter L. Sloane and daughter,
Selma, have returned from Rock
away Park, L. l., where he visited
relatives.
Mrs. /. Birnbaum OF Highland
Terrace has left for New York to
visit her mother.
Lawrence Larson of Middletown
has returned home after short visit
with friends in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy M. Leonard
Of Carlton street have returned
home from Hampton Beach. N. H..
where they spent their vacation.
Attorney Donald Gaffney has re.
sumed practice after his annual va
cation, spent at Pleasant View, r.
IL
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21

Miss Constance E. Haigis, stem
ographer in the office of Attorney
Donald Calmly. Is on her annual
vacation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21

Lawrence Larson of Middletown
has returned home after short visit
with friends in this city.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21

Mrs. l. Birnbaum OF Highland
Terrace has left for New York to
visit her mother.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21

Walter l.. Sloane and daughter,
Selma, have returned from Rock
away Park, L. l., where he visited
relatives.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21

When Byrd's ship. tn" CITY OF
HrN York. reaches Antarctic seas on
It's 1t.S0O mile voyage TO tn" Bay Of
Whales. the responsibility OF guiding
the vessel will go to liendcch johann
sen. ice pilot. This tan Noru egian.
born within the Arctic circle. knows
more about the perilS of foes
than any other member Of the eA
petition The less than 81 times has
Johansen pilcied hunting and seal
north country knows him. too. as
an expert with the harpoOn. For
four years he has held masters
papers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21

As Mr.. Hoover notornd about. he
had some difficulty in recognizing
the old town srrpai out on rnllin"
'~reen hills and sheltered here and
there by wide branchnd live oaks
and o'her shad" trees. The, once
nretty landscape was marref III
many places by cOrreSSinn stands
disrrreing the ry.r familiar pop"
''hot do"s' candles. sandwiches.
r,'~frr-us pad ,.o"vcnire
ono sor'rorir t"pi"nl OF '"nn and
.r.n-'' vfrt- nor''l"~ ".'sS s'"na
fashioned as corn stalk, painted
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21

Mrs. Walter L. Sloane and daugh-
ter. Leabelle, have returned from a
weeks vacation at New Haven.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-21
ATLAS CONFIDENT
 0F WINNING GAME
New Haven and New Britain to
 Settle Basketball Title

With all details for the meeting between the New Britain and Atlas bask etball teams settled, nothing is left for the fans of this city but to await the signal which will start the two quintets into action at the Stan Icy Arena on Church street Saturday night. The contest will decide the second half championship of the league and the question Of another meeting between the two will hinge on the outcome.
 4 victory for Now BritaiS will give that team chance 10 again engage the Atlas quintet for the title of champion of Connecticut for the present season while a defeat will give the New Haven team undisput cd claim to first honors among the senior quintets in the ftatc
 New Britain stands the favoritc in this city. The packers of tho local club. realizing that the Atlas team forms one of tho most serious threats for the entire season. stand ready and willing to back the local
New Britain herald., 1928-03-21
BOXERS GETTING
 READY FOR BOUT
CIinCh and LarriYiier Set for
 Tough Fight Friday Night

Johnny Clinch will hct an op7or- unity to get back into the running for the amateur WeltorWolght cham plonShip of the state Friday night M ths city when he meets Leo Lar rivier Of Waterbury, winner over Billy Taylor Of Hartford two week go, in the feature bout in the am atour tournament to be "onducted by tho Mohawk X. C. at the Tabs hail. Clinrh recently lost a close dc rision to Taylor, but when 1t was found out that his condition was poor on the night of the bout, the defeat wasn't so impressive.
 Although far from being the ia yorite 10 beat 1.arriyier, clinch IS very confident that he can beat the Waterbury scrapper. He has been training earnestly for two weeks In preparation for a shot such as he is due 70 get this week and unless unforeseen accident happens, hc will Dc in good shape for the bout.
 I.arrlNicr, because of hls work against Taylor following his many appearances ill this city. is favored by many 10 beat Clinch. Leo IS finished boxer and he is developing a punch that ra'tlcs his opponents when it lands. His good use of left hand totally sumborgcd Taylor Tn their last meeting while his right crosses staggered the Hartford boy. Since that time, Taylor hasn't fought and although he was scheduled to meet Larrivier this week, adNices re- ceiyed from his camp state that he has been forbidden to meet any op- poncnts until his physical condition is improved over it's present run- down state.
 Other feature bouts have been planned for the tournament, includ- ing a lightheaVyWeight encounter, a middleweight clash and two miXups in the lightweight division. Vic Carl son, hard hitting Terryville slugser, IS scheduled to meet Gerry Trissilla of Waterbury at 11o pounds. Jim Kelly of Windsor Locks is slated to swap punches with Jack ODoWd Of Terryville. Frank Columbo of Wind sor Locks is paired Up with Gene Martin of Terryville at 13S pounds, while Nick Christie of Bristol aE1 Joe Dignal of Waterbury will mlnGlc at 132 pounds.
 Teams from New Britain. Windsor .ockS, Bristol and other cities will be entered. There will be full card of 10 bouts, the first to start at 9 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-21
Mems Industrial leaCuc

Fighting with it's back 10 the wall attack of an ambitious runner-up team from Fatnlr Bearing company in the Industrial Basketball league last night and firmly established it. self in first place. The victory siN cs the Screw shop team the privilege Of playing tomorrow night against the Hartford Rubber Works in the first Of a home and home series of games which may lead to the state industrial league title.
 In scoring their 3l to 20 victory, Captain Andy IakuboWitz and his men fought an uphill battle which Ia sted from the opening whistle until carly in the second half. The vic tory also has another important bearing on the industrial basketball situation. Only the Corbin Screw, Stanley Works. Fafnlrs and F. & r. Corbin teams have a chance to pass out the present league leaders, Lan- ders has a chance to tie but Corbin CdUlUet, .Nt" ISIlldlll NIdSiIIilc anu Stanley Rule are out of the race for the flag.
 This was the second contest on a program of four games. The first, q contest between r. & F. Corbin girls and the New Britain Machine misses was won by the former and now they are in triple tie for first place with Landers and Stanley Rule. This will require a post-season series to decide the league champs. The score last night was Il to 2.
 Through her field goal, foul goal, Mary Motyka, r. 6, F. forward, won the individual scoring championship over Anna Marley of the Stanley Rule and Nellie Sartinsky of Lan- derA
 The last two games on the card were as listless and unintercsting as any seen this year. New Britain Machine defeated Corbin Cabinet without trouble and Stanley Works won over stanley Rule. Machine g victory was by a g to 3 score and the Stanley Works won by 3s to no margin.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-21

Realizing there was so much at
 stake. both inc Corbin Screw and I'afujr Bearing teams fought at a
 burning tar,, but the superior phys icai condition ot tho Screw shop
 uon told tho story and early in the second frame, the Fatnir team cracked from it's eNertions. Then
 torlin Screw led hy it's new mcm- i,rr, Julie" MioczkoWski, slipped
 through F'afuirs' defense for q series of sensational baskets.
 t'orhin Screw looked better last night than it did in months. Erratlc playing which nearly cost il several games and did finally result in its losing two games in succession, was absent last night. Both teams play cd a fine brand Of basketball during tho first half and it was the winners play in the second hali that account cd for the victory. Captain Andy lakubowitz and his men outscored l'afnirs n to from the field in the second stanza and four to one from the foul line,
 FdtnlrS was dble 10 get It's IfSt half advantage through foul shoot ing. Although the Screw shop out
 scored it from the field in the first half. the LaHarmen made five foul
 shots out of SIX chances. l|afnirs
 scored SIX foul goals out Of eight chances in the game.
 As was expected the individual battle between Paul LaHar, the best forward in the league, and Frank Albour the leagues best guard, was
 a pretty one to watch. Both men were so good they were poWcrless before the other. LaHar was held to the lowest mark of the season. a field goal and two fouls. Arbour made the same amount of goals. 1 The star of the game, however, was Julian MieczkoWski, left for ward. whose three baskets in the second half put the game on ''ice.'
 He made four field goals and was
 successful ir each Of his three chances from inc foul line. DarroW
 played q good defensive game. The summary:
New Britain herald., 1928-03-21
Girls League Standing

Through her offensive driNc in the girls game Anna PirtlierWi1z, r X F. Corbin center, advanced from sixth to fourth place among scores for q seasons total. Probably the only interesting feature Of an otherwise dull game was her shooting from under the basket. She scored four of her teams five field goals.
 P. X r. Corbins were without the services Of Mary pihiol who was disabled through injuries.
 Musso scored the NeWmatjcs only points, a field goal.
 The sunl:uary:
New Britain herald., 1928-03-21

Chnrcn. ne All-StdrS (hlgh school players) drew q bye and will not be required 10 play until the second round.
 In the intermediate division the south Church Juniors will face the Flashes, th" , Boys club Reserves will play the "Y' Arrows, and the Pythons will engage the Phantom Reserves. The Eagles were tho lucky team which drew the bye.
 The East End Eagles will oppose the Panthers in the junior division. while the Flying Rolneos will play the speedboys the Aces will vie with the First Lutheran Juniors, and the Whippets are matched with the Celtics.
 In the midget division the Eagle Juniors arc paired against inc Apach"s and the Celtic Juniors against the Hula Hulas- The Hawks drew bye and will meet the win- ncr Of the Celtic Junior Hula Hula game in the semi-tnal match. Double Official System The double official system. with two men working the game at the same time, will be used for the iu- termedatc and senior games. This style of officiating has been used here only slightly, but it is meeting 1 With increasing favor in other sec gwen another trial in the coming | lons Of the country and it will be ' al, Nixon will do the work. In the junior and midget divisions central board officials Will not be used, but the games will be handled by men well qualified to do so
 | The length of the periods will be different ln each class: 10 minutes for tn. senior, eight for the inter- mediate six for the junior, and four i for the midget.
 Prizes Offered
 The service clubs Of the city have generously donated prizes which will be awarded to the winning teams in each class. The kiwanis. Rotary and Exchange clubs have definitely notified the committee that they will be responsible for one division each. while similar word is expected | from tn" Lions. Gold DaskctbalIs. , for use as watch charms or chain 1 pieces. will be awarded the players on the teams which. capture the senior and Intermediate titles, while the victorious players in the junlor i and midget classilicationS will re- ccive silver bask.tballs
 1 An additional trophy in tho form Of q silver cup has been offered by Eddy-GloN"r post, American Legion. { This cup will b" presented to ihr team winning tn" junior champion- ship but will not be permanent award. It will be given annually to the tean, which is victorious in this class, and the names of Inc success sivc winners will be inscribed upon if. Tn" cup will probably be kept on exhibition at the Boys club, un- der the auspices of which the tournament will be conducted.
 Dates of First Games The committee plans 10 run off the midget "nd junior games in the afternoon and reserve evenings for the intermediate and senior contests, alternating the two pairs Of groups in an effort 10 prevent any team from playing on two successive nights. It is hoped 10 play all the final games on the night of Mon- day, April ?. The dates Of the first round matches are as follows:
 Tuesday afternoon Junior di-
 Wontinuod On Following paeo)
New Britain herald., 1928-03-21
(EY WERNER I.AltEER)


 West Palm Beach, Fla. March q. The St. Louis Browns are the original patchwork ball club of 1928. Almost every position is manned by a player who has pre- viously made q name for himself elsewhere. so Phil Ball should feel satisfied in having made good his house-c cleaning threat.
 Don't got the idea that these patches arc all worn and ready for the rag bag, for it is marvellous how Manager Dan Howlcy has welded them into team of some promise.
 Iovloy doesn't make any predic tione. He does not even promise first division position. But he is sure oc 8 winning spirit among his men.
 Every man on the club is an az gressive ball player with tho cXccp- ton Of Fred Shulte, who just wasn't built with that fighting urge.
 If Shultc had the disposition of q Cobb, he would be one of the greatest outGelders Of all time" says Howley He has completely recovered from an injury sustained by crashing into the wall at Sports mans park, and watch him go this year"
 The new patches Of the club arc Blue, Rranuon, I<rcss. Manush, Crowlor. Gray and ogden. Ralph I<rcss and Otis Hrannon. shortstop and second bascman. are causing Howlcy the most concern. Both are making their debut into major league ball. having been recruited from the Tulsa farm, where they were the talk of the Western league last year.
 IL is usually q hard assignment for two newcomers 10 fill these difficult positions. but they have the advan- tarc of having been together in thc minors and should know each others moves pretty well. S'lll if helps a crcrt doal to know the bat icrs and they have had little cAp"ri- cnro in this respect.
 U IN 'FtN ''IiJ ''l''''''li 'IA'' | through. we'll have ball club. 1f ! they don't. uo may be pretty ter 1 riblc." is what IloHlry tells you. 1 Blue will be on first and should do great work there. especially with ] the different surroundings to give l him q new incentive. OKourke will play third and Mclillo, Gerber 1 and Mullen will be kept to fill in hen necessary.
 Howl"y may have to call on the ancient Walter Gorh"r to steady that keystone combination. Hovley is satisfied he has two 1 mon around whom pitching staff : can be huilt. They are Sam Gray late of tho Athletics. and John . ogden. T star with the Baltimore ! Orioles last year Both arc ready | for th" gun. while Nevors, Ra|iou. l:lacholdcr rrowdor, Beck and Val ] cntiuc all look well in training.
 Howloy would like to have an other left handed pitcher as Walter Stewart is the only port side finger l on the club. He is also casting I around for on" or two more out 1eldors and is willing 10 buy or trade for eomron" who can step in should McNeoly. Manush and Shulte need assistance.
 HoWloy figures his club has been l strengthened by Hcinie Manush and Earl McNecly. Manush is due 10 hit well this year after a bad sea son. and McNeely is good out fielder, but can stand only so much [ work 10 he effective. A good utility i man would come in handy.
 s hang. O'Neill and Manion are ! the catchers Howley will have i around this year. SChang to get most | of the work.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-21
irNt Period

Score: MerIden Hartford ?. Eush"s, Pierce ], Duggan l. stops, Jotta 50. Purcell e. Foul, Duggan. Referee. Mcdonald.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-21
LOST TO CREW

New York. March 2l tP-Loss of Horace Davenport. No. : on ihc pionShip crow which won ihc | ou=lil5ccpsrc regatta last JDNe. fac .,l tolumlLt today. Davenport vas t.,l,,u i'll aftir thc regular drill on the Hariom Monday and yesterday