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New Britain herald., 1928-04-28
CIVIL SUITS RECORDED

Suit for &1.ooo was brought today by Sebastiano Gozzo against stefanja karalIs and Lee kryzsk, through Attorney Alfred Levitt. The writ states that in March the defendant stefania karaluk transferred . piece of property in Simsbury to Lee kryzak, which was never occupied by him. at a time when the plain tiff already made a deal with her to exchange the property for another in the city.
 The plaintiff claims that the de- fendant Lee kryzak transfer the property back to Stefania karalus. and the first transfer be declared null and void. and &l.ooo dana ges. The writ is returnable in city court the third Monday in May.
 Suit for $1,00o was brought to- day by the City Coal and Wood Co. against Pasquale Bombaci. through the law firm of Nair X Nair. Con- stable John S. Recor served the pa pers.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28
IDENTIFIED WITH LIFE 0f MAS0NS
Prominent Citizens Factors in
 Activities of Lodges

1 With the state convention of the Order Of Amaranth in session here. the New Britain Assembly Order of Rainbow Girls just receiving it's charter and the long waited corner stone laying of the Masonic Temple. today is probably the most active day in Masonic affairs since liar mony lodge observed it's tooth an- niversary. S7 years ago.
 Many local people are taking prominent parts in today's activities. The most outstanding figure of all the activities will be that of Robert s. Walker, Connecticut grand master ot Masons. Others will include the following:
 John C. Loomis, chairman of the board of directors of the Masonic Temple Corp.
 Bliss w. Clark, Dad" to Nathan Hale chapter. Order of DeMolay.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28

be chief of staff. The complete com
 by Jackson were: Parade committee,
 s. H. Wood honora ble chairman;
 Harry c. Jackson. chairman; Alfred H. Griswold. F. R. Wood. William Cramer, N. z. Avery and Leroy Ems
 minger. General committee. William
 Sternherg, honorable chairman; Eu-
 gene r. Barnes. chairman: W. W. '. 1 Squire, vice chairman: William F..
 Latham, honorable secretary: w. G. l Gibney, secretary: H. C. Jackson. corresponding secretary. Speakers program. Charles II. Whaples, hon orary chairman; F.. F.. OEren. chair man; Willard ]. Dyson, John Burns, Fred F. Wood. and Robert C. Vance !, Music committee. H. C. Jackson, chairman: William Massey and w. c. Gibney. Program committee. Maurice Pease. chairman: Arthur Petts. W. W. T. Squire, F. E. Wood. 1 Edward Carroll, Alfred Griswold, and Harry Norton. Auto committee, F. R. Wood and G. H. Wells.
 Commander Nathan Avery Of the Legion called on Past State Com mander Johnson of the Spanish War Veterans for remarks before the meeting closed The past comman- der's remarks were along congratu- latory lines for the C. A. E. and the Legion. He stressed the point That in ,t,in 1ITECI he veterans of all wars 10 stick to- gother. He noted that many ot the Spanish War veterans were Legion naircs. Commander Mc1uigS of the Legion a few years ago was very ac- tive in the Spanish war veterans, h. said.
 William Stcrnbcrs of th" C. <. E. was the next 10 be called on. He told of tho vast possibilities of the Legion. and complime ted the boys on getting so2 members in 'he re cent drive. The c. 4. E. III Nc" Britain. st one tlme. had zoo mem - ,arz. he sad The Legion must car ny on and get more members for it's I'D n them 10 help out he span ieh War veterans 10 mai ke Mem oria' Day live up 10 the idesls set fort h by General Logan over so years ago
 The comma ndei of Stanley post c. A. R, s. H. Wood. the only oth- CT C. A. F, rerrase ntsflNe af the meeting, told few war remnl- scenses and said that the obligation of the initiation services vas just as good as those of the C. A. E.
 After the speech making, moNIns picture. were shown. the courtesy of Lerionnaire Joseph Andrews uho took a few reels Of the scenic beau ties Of the national parks Of tho western states.
 Commander Avery announced that Fred Hoffman won the Waterbury hat for the securing of the greatest amount of members in the recent drive Orrin Curtis got cigar lighter, Carl Eengston 3 sweater and Joe Peronne 3 flag. Lunch was served by the Legion ladies auxiliary.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28
SOUTHERN FLOODS DO MUCH DAMAGE
Frost FarM-Mieht Cause Losses Of Millions

Atlanta. Ga, April .S P'-- An comprehensive south took advantage of clearing weather today to survey the havoc rought over 4S hour period by wind storms. snow and minor floods that, falling just short of disaster, left unreasonable low temperatures in their wake.
 Frost was feared in the fruit belts of North Carolina and Georgia. an eyentuality that might involv" millions of dollars damage. and at many points in the affected area. bot tom land crops were menaced hy high water.
 Snow fell in the mountains ol eastern Kentucky and North Caro- lima, yesterday and the Shenandoa h valley of Virginia, ordinarily dressed in apple blossoms at this time of tho wear. was buried under I: inches of snow with drifts reaching six feet m the highways.
 Wind storms from the Gulf struck Florida north of Tampa and tra,ers- ed the state in less than two hours. emerging on the east coast near Day tona Beach. It was more than l2 hours, however. before the 1So mile area was again in communication with the world and it had been learned that four persons had been killed, two boys and a, man. by live wires, and a negro by the collapse of his home.
 At Jackson. Miss. two were in- iured and $s0.ooo property damage caused by high winds.
 Forty families were left homeless when a wind-lashed blaze swept the village of Adamsville, Ala. 1s miles from Birmingham. One man was killed by . live wire at Florence, Ala, and most of the highways in the southern part of the state were still impossible because of floods earlier in the week.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28
Putnam Bremen Called
 Out Just Before Ball

Putnam, April 2s UP)--Fnt- nan's firenen were preparing for the annual depa rtment ball when they were forced 10 fight 5000" hlaze ln the E. =. Kinney Coal and Lumber Company's yard here late vest ster1sN
 Whipped hy high winds, the fire for time threatened the business district Two frame dwellings. a brick building and several sheds were destroyed.
 The fire put more than 1.5oo te'e- phones out of order.
 Children playing with mafShe: were thought 10 have started the blaze
 Tired late and bit dishe, eled the firemen attended the ball.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28
NEW YORK MAKES WELCOME PLANS
Ready to Greet Crew Of Trans
 atlantic Plane

i New York. April cS P - Ne" Nork-soal of the monoplane Brc- men when it took off from Dublin April 12-today was keyed up to bid its Gcrna Irish crew it's oft deferred official welcome
 A forctaste of what is in store for them was given Baron Gunther Non Huenctc]d. Captain Hermann koehl and Major James Fitzmauricc when they paid an jmpromptu visit 10 the city yesterday on their way 10 Floyd Bennett. who gave his life in an attempt 10 rescue them from lonely Grecnly Island.
 Although every effort was made to keep their arrival secret, the news spread and from Inc time they landed on curtiss field until they left from the Pennsylvania station several hours later they wcr" inc center Of a wildly en' 'husias'' thronc that broke police lines and almost swept tho flers off their feet.
 Fla horate police regulations have heen lssJed to prevent a rerurrence of fine mob scenes today. Michael Field. l.. [ the scheduled landing place of the plane bringing the Bremen crew from Washington. was put under police and military guard
 Grover Nhalen. chairman of Mayor Walkers committee for tho reception Of distinguished guests. members ot hts committee. few favored no'ahles. newspaper men and photogrs phers, alone were given 'he necessary permission to pass tho lines.
 Arrangements raiIed for the 3r- rival Of the fiers at . o'clock, in- mcdiately after which they were 10 hn taken to the headlua rters' office 10 speak fer words into the mi crophouc hroaJcsstlns the welcome ceremonies
 4 radio description of the cere monies is to be broadcast through out the country and re-hroa dcast by short wave length to Berlin.
 From tho flying field the party will 20 by automobiles 10 the Ritz Ca arlton hotel where . suite, in striking contrast 10 their quarters on Grecnly island, has been reserved for their use. There they will be permitted to rest for the balance of tho day.
 The welcome festivities. howeer, will get under way in earnest on Monday when. in the morning the three flicrs will board the city tug Macon for 2 marine parade down tho bay between lines Of harhor craft
 \ continuation Of rough erae and daylight wing may result in the wives of Captain koehl and Maj FltzMaurlce missing lhs spectacle.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28
SAYS DADS MUST
 SHOW TOLERANCE
Times Have Changed, Meriden Speaker Tells Fathers

Montague A. Clark Of Merlden, educational secretary of the open shop conference Of that city, and formerly director of industrial reia- lions for the pu Pont Co. al Ar lihgton. x. J.. spoke to gathering oi men and boys al the South Con- cregational church last evening. It was the annual father and son din ner of the South Church Brother hood. stunts were given by the men and boys. Music was furnished hy the boys orchestra and Boy Scout drills were demonstrated
 Mir. Clark took as his subject Your Job and My Job" He pointed out the wisdom Of a man being pal to his son and taking an interest in the doinss of the hoy. Put yourself in the place of your son once in a while" he said.
 He said fathers should teach their gons to have respect for Woman- hood and the church. referring 10 the latter as the foundation Of civilization. He said the boy should be taught respect for law and that the father should try 10 make the boy an improvement on the parent.
 More respect for honest toil is the toundatlon for success, not the N hite collar jobs he sad, He said tho successful citizens of tomorrow gre the boys who are not afraid to get in and dig today.
 Good teamwork should start in the home and dad and son should have interests in common, he said. T He raised the question as 10 < huther fathers are not devotlng too nuch time to fraternitics. social af- airs clubs and other activities to thc neglect of their boys. He said mothers will take care of thcir girls, hut that dads should walk such q traight and narrow path for the examples of their sons that when they meet God they will not need to he afraid Of their accomplishments.
 Federation was a good thing for fathers to practice. the speaker ex- rlaired. He said fathers should not lose sight of the fact that times and conditions are changing and have hanged since they were young and that they should learn to put up with liew things.
 Tn every respect" he said. "he a dad that son wil be proud to look up to-"
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28
PR0bA1|0NER MUST
 PAY UP BACK BILL
Cunningham in Debt M.6-
 Ryan Sentenced to Jail

Although they pleaded not guilty to the charge Of drunkenness, John Cunningham, aged 41, Of 53s East Main street, and Michael Ryan. aged 96. Of uncertain address, admitted that they had been drinking and Judge Sake found them guilty in police court today. Cunningham was also charged with violation of probation and was ordered to pay $4456 which he owes on previous fines and costs or go 10 jail and work it out \ jail sentence of 30 days which was revoked in fyan's case a few weeks ago Was ordered en- forced.
 Cunningham admitted that he was drinking yesterday but insisted that he was not drunk, His wife fol- lowed him about the streets calling him names he would not repeat. as she has been doing for 20 years, but he paid no attention 10 her, he said. At North street and Hartford avenue he met Ryan to whom he spoke about going to work in the tobacco fields of Bloomfield. In the evening Ryan called at Cunning hams home to find out whether or not Cunningham would go with him next week. and according to Ryan he was not in the house two min- utes when Sergeant Fcency came and arrested them.
 Mrs. Cunningham was outside the house and had she told Ryan she had called the police he would have gone on his way, he said.
 Sergeant Fccney testified that there was a bottle of poison in a. newspaper in Cunningham tcne- ment, with note directing Mrs. Cunningham to drink if, but Cum ningl,am claimed tlcre vas slro- hol in the bottle. He also said his wife asked him yesterday to buy liquor for her and he brought homo a pint. She drank some of it and became anarrelscme whereupon he erptied what was left into the sink.
 Ryan, who assured Judge Saxe on
 
 would leave New Britain iumedi- ately and stay away. said he had gone to the tobacco fields but could rot find work on account of the cold weather. He went there little later and again was obliged to come back 10 New Britain. Yesterday he was waiting fov employment with ex- pressmen when Cunningham asked him about the tobacco fields work. They arranged 10 meet in the eve ming. when Cunningham was to know whether or not his wife would sanction his absence.
 Sergeant Feency testified that Ryan has been loafng about the streets for three weeks and had not gone out of town as he had prom ised to do. Officer Louis F. Harp CT testified that he was in the police station when the men were brought in by Sergeant Feney and they were intoxicated and abusive.
 Judge Sake told both men that probation was not to be converted into a mockery. and they have been given every chance by the court in the way of suspended sentences but apparently they are not appreciatiye.
 A fine Of $10 and costs was im- posed in the case of Carl Ericsson. aged :1. of Westwood avenue. Flain- vile. charged with speeding. He pleaded guilty and Motorcycle Offi- cer Lotus E. Harper. ~ho arrested
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28
BALCHEN FORCED
 ID LAND AGAIN
Icontlnued from First PaEe)

(tontlnued from First PaEe) and stripes, which he put beside the Irish hag.
 The American flag placed on Rennett's grave also was brought across the Atlantic on the Bremen Miss Herta .Iunkers also placed . wreath of green on the mound.
 Throughout the ceremony the Djers stood with heads bowed Tn the rain. Each was asked to say something for the microphone. but cNpre ssed preference not to do 50.
 On Wooster's Grave
 After leaving Bennetts burial place the group visited the grave of Lieutenant Wooster who lost his life in the disaster to the "Amerl- can Legion plane, which crashed in trials made in preparation for an attempt to span the Atlantic.
 The niers were awake long be- lore Washington had taken on it's customary activities. They found photographers and newspapermen camping on the doorstors Of the officers quarters at Boiling field, where they had been guests for the night In turn. each of then, posed for sitting portra it's. The first to do SO was Captain koehl. who la ughed good naturedly.
 If you take so many pictures or me" he said this rain will never stop"
 Then came iitzmanricc, who ap- rarently posed reluctantly. He was sijll wearing Inc red woolen jacket which warmed him on the Bremen trip. and had on the high rubber boots which had helped him among Inc snoNdrifts of Grennly Island.
 Baron Non Huensfeld uas the iast 10 pose. He had his inevitable monoclo stuck .iauntily in his right '=e. He refused 10 keep still or mile unless allowed to smoke, Tho rhotoCrap aphers asscntcd with alacri- ty.
 The journey to Arlington was made turing rain which at times be- qme driving. The weather condi- i)cns were similar fo those which prevailed yesterday during the burial of Bennett witl, military honors
 Few on Inc streets knew the es- act hour the German Irish pilgrim 7Fe would pass and nf these hardly 3 handful recognized the short cara f7n of army cars which sped down I'ennsylNznla avenue.
 Upon their return 10 Boiling field srta,n koAhl asked for 3 map of VT routes 10 New York. He was said 10 be considering flying there with his companions despite the un- favorahle weather.
 On the return trip 10 the field Non Huenefeld and koehl stopped of at 2 mems clothing store to do some shopping 10 reinforce their limited Hsrdrohes. The Germans were still wearing the same clothes in which they had flown the A'isn'lc, and thnSe had taken on 2 rough and ready appearance. Their purchases included shirts and nechties
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28

Payson L, Randall sues estate ol Selden F. Adams of Norridgewock for $s.ono. Adams convicted ci Randall's murder Thursday.
 New Bedford, Mass. - Textile strikers invited to join United Tex tile Workers of America. Promised aid of American Federation of La bor if action is favorable.
 Los AnEelcs-Women. in tho orin- ion of Dr. Charles Mayo. who is here on a vacation. are getting short CT because of automobile riding. Also high heels are causing them to lose their calves. The doctor proved this by strapping thick cork blocks on his own heels and trying to walk, They made his calves use- less.
 Newark, N. J.-Popular fellow. that Walter Johnson of the Newark 1ntcrnationals The town of Mill burn claims him as a resident. be- cause it taxes his house. Maple- wood says he cant get out of his street without passing through Maplcwood; also he gets his mail via MapleNood and Maplewood wants Walter, Jr., for its high school ball team.
 Morrist stown. Pa.-The crew Of naval balloon owe their lives 10 some convicts. Caught in a squall. the balloon threw out ropes when over a prison farm. Several dozen men grabbed them willingly and were dragged across two fields before the bag was brought down.
 New York-The most wonderful thing Alfred Loewenstein, Belgian tinaEcier. has seen in this country is his newspaper publicity. There are many, many Americans far richer than l, believe me-" he protests.
 Putnam - Telephones in North Grosvenordale. Quadic and Thomp- son put out of commission when fire visits two unoccupied frame houses The loss caused by the fire is esti- mated at $20.000. Repair men im- mediatcly start work on the wire trouble affecting l,50O telephones.
 Willimantic-Grand jury returns true bill against Roland G. Lalone and Albert G. Raymond. suspected slayers of State Policeman Irving H. Nelson.
 Putna am-Children and matches, an age old combination, cause q fire which destroys coal and lumber sheds. two frame houses and other buildings with a loss of over $50. GOO.
 Hartford--professor George E. Parmenter of Colby college, speaking at meeting of alumni declares that college graduate of today. minus a, graduate school education is like high school graduate of 30 years ago.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28
oNE-ARMED PITCHER

Pfila adelphia. April cs (UP)--Loss Of an arm did not prevent Stephen Krenpasky, Scranton. from develop ing into pitcher on the varsity l,a seball team of Pierce high school.
 krempasky lost his arm when he fell under a coal car in Scranton while playing along the railroad tracks. He was l" when he had his left arm amputated just below the elbow
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28
FLASHES OF LIFE: TELEPHONES FROM
 FRISCO TO PROPOSE TO SWEETHEART

By the Associated Press New York-As the outcome of s proposals made by telephone from San Francisco to New York there is i, to be a wedding in Honolulu short ly. Warren raulson of Brooklyn on a tour. ca,led up Miss Eva Hew- it of Jackson Heights. She is now around the world on honeymoon
 Would German girls mar ry Baron Non Huenefeld" Two thirds of those answering neNspa per queries says his work is too danger ous for a husband-hls flying, not his poetry.
 Bost When a mi1dy has q black eye his sweetheart gets kick. So saAs Spike Webb, navy boxing coach. The girls like to attend academy bouts just before the dances there and arc highl. pleased if their escorts at the hops display signs of battle.
 Paris-The fair Helen is torn tWiNt love and duty. If ] didn't need practice so badly. l would spend the entire day in the Rue De La PaiN," said Miss Wills. So she has been shopping two hours daily and practising one hour
 New York-Clarence Dillon. finan- cier. is back from abroad where he pursued his hobbics-cattlc breed ing and art, Yes he's an authority on real cattle as well as on meta phorical bulls and bears.
 Peking-1n the harem of Marshall Chang Tsung- Chang, provincial gov ernor at Tsinan, are several dozen young women. some of them Rus sian and Chinese. with modern cdl- cation. His palace is fitted up lux uriQusly. It has steam heat Silver ware and cut glass alone cost $o5,- GOO.
 Boston on--Attorncy General Read ing charges Hugo B, Monjar. de posed head of Decimo club, attempt ed to discnfraTchise delegates to organizations convention. Hearing into Readings conduct adjourns until Monday.
 Missing fishing vessel. Lois H. Corkum, located by sea- plane as it drifts helpless in Massa- chusetts Day and is lowed to Glou- costcr.
 Bost on Postmaster at Topstield and Danycrs indicted by federal grand jury for cmbezzlements.
 Boston--Formal charges preferred against Mrs. Helen Tufts Bailie. D. A. E. "blacklist' insurgent.
 SkoWhcgan. Me.-Mother Of slain
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28
STATE STORM SWEPT

New Haven. April 2S R>-A storm which was rougher than usually looked for at the end of April. and which would score a high mark for Old Borcas in March. swept over Connecticut carly today giving the Litchfield hills cove erlet of white and pilinE up on the Long Island Sound shore ? lot of hctEm which had lain there all. winter.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28
ADDRESSES ELECTRICAL CLUB

A. J. Goodycr. representing the Southern New England Teleph one Co. spoke to the Electrical Mems club last night at its monthly meet ing at the State Trade school. About 45 members of the club heard dis cuSS,pn on tho electrical side of in" fale phone business. II was voted to each month.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28
NAME C0MMITTEES
 1. FOR MEMORIAL DAY
Workers Selected at Meeting of
 Eddy.GloVer Post

Veterans Of the Civil war. the Spanlsh-A American war. and the World war were the guests of Eddy Glover Post. American Legion. al the post home on Washington street last night. At o'clock the Memorial Day committee of the three organi- zations met and named Theodore Johnson marshal of the Memorial Day parade. Harry C. Jackson is to
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28
ANerv SHnds Telegram

Nate Avery. com mander of The Eddy-Clover post. American Legion sent a telegram today 10 Congress man F. Hart Fem thanking him for his interest in securing the flowers and arranging the last minute plans for the decoration Of Staunton Wooster's grave by the crew Of the Bremen.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28
WGY Win Attempt to
 Broadcast Australia

sthshectSdf. N. Y., April Y (CFD --WGY of the General Electric Company. ~ilI endeavor to broadcast the opening of Station ETC of Syd- ney. Australia, Monday morning. be- ginning at $ a. in. daylight time.
 The Australian station will go on the air for the first time at s p. m. Australian time. It will broadcast on .s.5 meters. WGY will attempt to pick this up and put it on its regular wave length $50 meters.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28
YALE SENIOR NEDS

New Haven, April 2s NP)-The secret marriage Of Miss Olivia White recent debuts nte. 70 Henry Law renee Ross of New York. ras announced here today hy Nr. and Mrs. Roger | White IT. The couple were married on Feb. 11 ross is Tale oenlos.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28
WEST MAIN STREET COLLISION

\ touring car owned by Mrs. Mary Wright of 1s5 West Main street, Bristol and driven by Harold N. Wright of the same address. struck the rear of a coach owned by Fred C. Walz Of c47 Putnam street. Hart ford. and operated by George P. Duly of 174 Putnam street. Hart ford. on West Main street about 10 o'clock last night, damaging the tire rack on Walks car and the left fender of Wright's car. Officer Will liam O'Day reported that Wright was turning west into West Main street having come south on Main street and Duly, who was driving west on West Main street. stopped to allow q trolley car to pass. Wright did not see the other machine stop soon enough to avoid striking M The officer found no cause for po- lice action.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-28
YALE WON'T CHANGE

New Haven. Conn. April 2s UP) The country may change it's clocks and arrange it's schedules according 10 daylight time but Yale university will continue on standard. 1t was sn- nounced here today