New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-11

OF the season under the auspices of
the st. Paul T. A. b. society of Ken
sington will be held this evening in
the Tabs hall. A large number of
prizes will be awarded and guests
are expected from Hartford. Meri-
den, Middletown, Cromwell and New
Britain.
Prizes will be awarded the winners
in both the men and women's games.
A special door award will also be
made. There will be a grab bag and
refreshments will be served. The AFT
fair is open to the public.
Denounces Republicans
Maintaining that the present re-
publican campaign was the most
infamous campaign ever conducted
by the republicans" Herman p.
kopplemann of Hartford. demo-
cratic nominee for congressman
from the first congressional district,
severely scored the republicans at a
democratic rally held last evening at
the American Legion hall in Ken
sington under the auspices of the
Smith Robinson Woman's club.
Attacking Coolidge" prosperity,
Mr.. kopplemann claimed that when
the republican administration went
to Washington seven years ago. the
files at the Hartford County Manu-
featuring association showed $4,000
working for these industries while
today there are but $4,000.
During the Wilson administration,
the speaker said. Herbert Hoover
was appointed to make a survey OF
unemployment conditions in New
York and he reported that between
2,75O,OU0 and 10000 out OF work.
The labor department figure OF H.
100000 now out of work in New
York was used by Mr.. kopplemann
as further argument to break down
the claim of prosperity under the
republicans and he claimed that no
democratic administration had ever
been marked by panic.
He urged the democrats to pledge
themselves to Alfred f. Smith and
the rest of the democratic ticket.
He also discussed voters committees
and the various phases of their
operations.
marks concerning the tariff ques-
tons and branded members of the
republican party as ''liars' in en-
dcavoring to "bunco" the public
with an alleged issue which he
termed the question of tariff"
Lawyer John Burke of East Hart
ford. prominent worker in the
democratic party. also spoke at
length on the platforms of the two
parties and stated that the women
would play very important part in
the coming elections. He urged the
women TO get out and vote in full
force
Both Mr.. Kopplemann and Law
yer Burke were roundly applauded
after their addresses. both men
proving very forcefnl and interest,"
ing in their statements. A large
crowd WAS pres nj II: me rally.
Mrs. Newark of Hartford. who
played an important part in the Or
ganization of the local club, gave a
short address to the women in at
tendance at the rally.
Mrs. James Corr was elected
treasurer of the club and Mrs. Jo-
seph Carlo was chosen as publicity
chairman. it was voted to hold q
card party on Friday evening. Oct
1s. in the Legion hall in kensing-
ton. Mrs. Charles Ronketty Was
chosen as chairman OF the commit
tee in charge Of the party.
TO Play Sunday
Plans were completed last evening
for the third game Of the city
championship series between the
All-kensington nine and the Fall
cons.
It was decided to play the game
al st. Mary's field Sunday afternoon
Al the local aggregation wins tht
game il will clinch the city title al
is has already won two games ant
the series calls for the best thre'
out of five.
Kensington won the first game b.
a to . score and came out aheat
IN the second encounter after bit
ter battle. the final count being I,
5. Coke" Woodman pitched boil
games and 1t is expected that he vii
take the mound again Sunday.
Sa1Nd Program
Tie second program of the Ken