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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-09
VISITING NURSES
INCREASING WORK
City Nov Has II Sub Divisions
in Charge Of Trained Stad

The regular meeting of the Visit
ing Nurse Association was held al
the headquarters on Center street
this morning. Mrs. Stanley Goss
first yice-president. presiding in tn.
absence OF the president. Mrs Err
nest NJ. Smith.
The meeting listened to the re-
ports of the work for the past four
months. A total Of 1875 visits were
made by an average of eight field
nurses during the past months OF
June. July, August and September.
This compares favorably with 1926
visits made in the same period for
1926 and with 5494 made in 1927.
The average number of visits
made per month was 1S44. The new
patients admitted month by month
have remained constantly higher
than In 1927 until the past Septem-
Der. when slight decrease by -
new patients was noted.
The delivery service in the home
showed total OF 81 patients at
tended during June. July, August
and September. against ~ during
the same period in 1927.
The report of the Well Baby Con-
ferences was given by Mrs. William
Parker, co-chairman of the infant
welfare committee, and showed a
marked increase in the number of
babies attending the Washington and
Center street conferences, with a de-
crease at the East street conference.
This decrease was believed due in
part to the number OF rainy Fridays,
on which day the East street confer
ence is held.
On September l it was reported
that the work of the association be-
came generalized, each nurse caring
for all types of illness within her
own definite area. Miss Sara keey-
ers was advanced to the position of
assistant supervisor, with the special
responsibility for the communicable
disease service. Miss keevers car
ries In addition to this duty the dis
trict known as Stanley Quarter. This
district runs east from Derby, Sene-
ca and Stanley streets, and includes
Maple Hill. and north from Allen
street to the city boundary line. This
makes the eleventh subdivision of
the city, each covered by a field
nurse, who is responsible for the
health and welfare of such patients
who may wish to use the Visiting
Nurse service. The outlying sec
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-09
WOMAN HSnpS up
SPEAKS HIRE f0l
Advertising ComFnny Es6calevs y
Address b. 4 r. ". Clob q
nlfthaay Party

Miss Jessie Lea Hall Of Dteoklyn.
N. y. will be the principal speaksr
at the birthday supper Of the Busi-
ness and Professional Woman's club
tonight. Miss Hall il past president
of the New York federation and II
interested In the work Of the M.
tional federation.
Having been a business woman
for over a quarter of q century, Alaa
has been closely associated through
her various business, social and
civics connections with young girls
and women throughout that period.
In business she is associated with the
Stanley +. Gunnison, Inc. adveFtis-
ing agency Of New York city. ~ III
secretary and treasurer. Mis- Hall
has often stated that the national
federation was fundamentally inter-
ested in seeing that every Girl re-
ceives high school education u the
ground work for the slogan, ~
better business woman for Z better
business world" Her speech VIII
interest every business and profess
sional woman in the city. It h ex-.
pected. Other speakers include State
President Kate Ryan Of Hartford
and Mrs. Mabel Foster, also Of Hart-.
ford.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-09

tons of the city continue to b
covered by nurses driving the three
cars owned by the association.
The financial report for the sum-
me months was read by Mrs. James
Thompson in the absence Of Mrs.
George kimball. treasurer.
The report Of the nurses commit
tee was made by the chairman,
Mrs. Louis Young, during which she
took occasion to urge board mem.
bers to attend the board members
section of the Connecticut GraduAts
Nurse association. which IL to be held
in New London. October 10, and at
which Mrs. Everett Proudman from
the Visiting Nurse association OF
New Britain. will give report from
the Biennial Nursing convention held
in Louisville in June. Several menu
bers signified their intention to 70.
Mrs. Proudman submitted a stim-
ulating report Of the Biennial Nurs-
ing convention and brought out in
particular the trend Of higher edu-
cational requirements for graduate
nurses engaged in public health
nursing as we'll as specific require
ments of board members.
The members present were: Mrs.
Stanley 7. Goss. Mrs. Robert NJ.
Parsons. Mrs. Gardner c. Weld.
Mrs. James B. Thompson, Mrs. VAL
entine B. Chamberlain, Mrs. Law
renee G. Humason. Mrs. Patrick +.
McDonough, Mrs. Charles B. Par
sons, Mrs. William Z. Parker. Mrs,
Everett B. Proudman. Mrs. William
II. Rattebury, Mrs. Louis w. Young.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-09

men Of certain trades to come In
outside Of the quota il there IL q
shortage in those trades, he went on.
The president could empty the
federal prisons tomorrow II he
should 20 wish. He can reduce or
raise the tariff. 1t IL pretty important
to pick the right man to be presi-
dent. The president not only typifies
us, but he IL the most powerful In
dividual in the world.
THE republican party, after look
ing around, chose Herbert Hoover.
He il the man whom the sovereigns
on the other side know. He does not
talk in the abstract but 10 4 man
who vent into the department OF
commerce and made it a real DEPART
ment. He Is man who fed the world.
II he had only saved Belgium It
would have showed his capacity, All
countries respect him. The republic
can party comes to you and shows
you this man of ability-a man who
has not to say. i will try to- but one
who can show what he has already
accomplished"
In conclusion Cohen spoke of state
atfalrs, praising the state officials
and advocating that they be retained
IN ofiice. LET us keep New Britain
IN the republican column where it
belongs" he finished.
A large~and interested group of
women attended. Mrs. b. B. Bas-
settle spoke and before introducing
the speaker announced that the
club now has more than 1860 men,
bers. The Hoover Girls sane,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-09

side of the street and going too fast
Mr.. Casale attacked Sergeant
Fecney's sketch on the grounds that
it was not accurate in showing the
exact position OF the vehicles in the
street during and after the crash
Judge Henry +. Roche said it was
not expected that the sketch would
be 100 per cent accurate.
Sergeant Feeney is not a civil
engineer" said Prosecuting Attorney
Joseph G. Woods.
Il don't claim that he is an ar
tist." replied Mr.. Casale.
The statement caused Mr.. Moods
to pause in cross examining a wit
ness and face Mr.. Casale. II said
civil engineer" he commented.
so was Michelangelo." said Mr..
Casale. leaving his hearers to Won
der what it was all about Lets
get back to business" was the at
torney's comment when it appear
ed as though he might be asked fer
an explanation.
Judge Roche found Bianfone gull
ty OF reckless driving and imposed
a fine Of $35 and costs. Bonds of
$3.50 were fixed for appeal.
Drivers Fined $lOu
Richard LaPlace, %, of West
was charged with drunk
en- driving on September 23. His
case had been continued several
times. He drove up to the police
station at night and protested
against the police service car being
parked on the wrong side of the
street. He was found to be intoxi-
Gated and was placed under arrest
by Sergeants Patrick McAvay and
Michael Flynn. He was fined 500
and costs. He was represented by
Attorney Harry Gtnsburg.
Frank Monkiewicz, Is, of ISL
South street, was found guilty of
irving while under the influence Of
Intoxicating liquor. He was repre-
'ented by Attorney B. A. Monkie-
wicz. He was arrested on the night
u September rs by Patrolman Eu-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-09

gene kieffer when he sideswipe0 4
| North Burritt street bus. He wa
fined t1O0 and costs.
Frank Paryka Of 1855 North
street. was charged with non--sup-
port. He vii be given a hearing
Thursday morning.
G. Everett HERE. %, of 81 Wake
Held court, was arrested by Motor
cycle Policeman David Doty charged
with speeding. His case was contin-
ued until Thursday.
Nincenzo Luppino, -. OF 2sc
Chestnut street, and CORTLAND
Sears. IS. of 345 Trumbun street.
were charged with reckless driving.
They were arrested by Motorcycle
Patrolman William s. Strolis after a
collision at Broad and High streets
Their case will be heard Thurs
day.
Is Days in Jail
Albert JacknoNicz. 3S, of II Fair
view street, was sent to Jail for is
days by Judge Henry r. Roche.
when convicted of drunkenness, vio-
lation of probation and failing to
properly support his family. Albert,
who is the father of four children,
was arrested three times in the past
few months.
Louis Zdanick. 40. 1877 High
street, will get hearing on Thurs
day, charged with non support.
Violates Rules Ut Road
Michael Ertl. 46, of is Colt street,
was fined s. and costs for violation
of the rules of the road. He turned
out suddenly to pass a parked car
and crashed into car at an inter-
section.
Through his attorney, William +.
Mangan, he pleaded nolo contendere.
He was arrested by Sergeant John
Stadler.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-09
New Britain "Lifers"
Petition for Release

The board of pardons has been
petitioned for release by nine people
in Hartford county serving life sem
fences In the state prison at Weth-
erslield. Among these are three
from New Britain, namely, Joseph
Cianflone. Michele Rugiero and Lu-
man c. Beckett. The three are sery-
ing terms for murder.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-09

Built in the shape Of q ball. about
so feet in diameter. and standing Tn
a base l6 feet square. a houat con.
structed for this years Dresden fair
is a German architects sugdeeted
solution for the transport proNaelA.
He claims that his design isav4g
much more room In the streets
around 1t.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-09

In Birmingham. England, a postal
sorter must be familiar with the
names of 1874 streets and in the
southeastern area of London the
names of no fewer than G,7O0 streets
must be memorized,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-09

Horses have been measured by
hands" from very ancient times.
The measurement is from the top Of
the shoulder to the ground. A
hand" is four inches.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-09
HOPPE RECEIVES
LIFE IN PRISON
Continued from First Pare)

Continued from First Paye)
dence on the night Of October s.
1927.
The state produced witnesses who
identified Hoppe as the man whom
they had seen in front of the hard
ware store on the night of the
murder.
Escapes From Maine
Hoppe escaped from a Maine pris-
on while serving a long term IT,.
burglary. Sentenced for a simila,
o1fense to the state prison at Wind
sor. VT, he escaped in November,
1925. but was recaptured the next
day. Again he broke out of the
Vermont prison in July. 1926, and
disappeared.
In February last he was wound
ed while running from a policeman
after a robbery at theater in
Hartford, Conn.,, and was captured,
He was taken back to Vermont, but
in May he was brought here to an
swer to the murder indictment.
Bars Are Saved
In August It was found that the
bars of his cell window In the Ded-
ham Jail had been sawed in an at
tempt to escape. On September 3
ne made another break for liberty.
This time he got into fight with a
jail guard whom he hit over the
head. In the course of the fight
another guard shot and killed two
TRUSTEES" who had come to the as
sistance OF the first guard but who
at the time were thought to be aid
ing Hoppe in his attempt to es :
cape.
Heavily Guarded
Since then Hoppe has been heav-
lily guarded, both in the jail and in
the courtroom, as we'll as on his
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-10-09

Heavily Guarded

Since then Hoppe has been heav-
lily guarded, both in the jail and in
the courtroom, as well as on his
trips between the Jail and the court
house.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-09
JUDGE LINDSEY
WINS DEBATE

washington evidently believes in
rcompanionate marriage
II It doesn't, then the wrong
people attended last nights debate
at the washington Auditorium be-
tween JUDGE Ben B. Lindsey, IA.
mOus Denver jurist. ann Rabbi
Ahram Simon, Of the Washington
Hebrew CONGREGATION and FORMER
head Of the Board OF Education.
The question debated was Shall
Compassionate Marriage Be Legal
izea?' and Judge Lindsey scored q
victory by q vote of 794 against SOS.
About 1000 attended the debate,
many refraining from casting bal.
lots, however.
Judge Lindsey opened the discus
sion WITH his definition Of COM
panionate marriage, but denied ne
was d free-love or trial marriage
advocate. He urged birth controi
ana assailed the fraud, colluslon
and deceit now necessary TO OBTAIN
divorces.
Rabbi simon upholding the mega
tive side accused Lindsey OF having
d shatred Of the word sin and q
Fascination for the word sex. he
stood opposed to consent divorces
and suggested conference OF l,OUU
Socially minded men and women
to analyze from experience ana re-
search the whole question ana
revealuate the present revolt IN an
effort Ia establish q rational ana
wholesome, ethical social code
touching sex.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-09
Fine Arts Commission
Views Memorial Bridge

The Commission Of Fine Arts
yesterday viewed the work done
1T the new Arlington Memorial
Bridge as well as model OF the
projected treatment Of the bridge
plaza west Of the Lincoln Memorial
and proposed under passage
which has been approved in prin-
cipIe. No final decision IS 70
details was made.
The memorial to the dead OF the
! United States Coast Guard now IN
course Or erection near the south
gate 81 Abingdon National Cemetery,
was also visited by members OF
the Commission.
The projected memorial to Samuel
Gonpers, former president OF the
American Federation of Labor was
also discussed with Frank Morri-
son, secretary Of the federation.
The monument is to be erected at
Tenth st. and Massachusetts, Ave-,
northwest, on site recently APP
proved by Congress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-09
| Gem Salesman Again
Target for Bullets

NEW YORK, March S.-For the
second time within three months
two men tried to I'LL John Shea
iewelry salesman, as he stepped our
Of his home. He was shot in the
right hip. In the first attempt,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-09

three months ago. a bullet grazed
his right ear.
Shea defended himself, and his
assailants fled after firing one shot.
They escaped by climbing q fence
in the rear Of the house and run.
ming into Thayer Street. On the
first occasion hey did the same
thing, running away after eiring
one shot.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-09

INSIST -On the delivery AZ yoMe
Times or Herald every dnY.
You do not ret your Hernla ~
! q. m, The Times BY -. ~
or The Sunday Herald ~
3. m, call Main SEQ. DELIVERY
Is guaranteed and your conV
viii be sent You iInme6 lett1
from The Times Company Oh -
by special messenger.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-09

liams and Wolf after his father had
asked that q Sc. rch be made for
him. Magistrate Pennocix held him
in $500 bail for further hearing,
although It is understood his father
win not press charges against him.
The youth admitted spending the
amount Of the payroll on a trip to
Florida, the South and California.
but said he could account for only
$50 OF the amount.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-09
Unkissed Wife Loses
Her Suit for Divorce

PHILADELPHIA, March 9.-De-
claring that her husband had not
PISSED her in five years, Mrs. Laura
schellenger; of Mt. laurel, lost her
suit for divorce from Davis on the
grounds of statutory desertion.
Married Is years ago and having
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-09
Lost" Youth Found,
Payroll lis Missing

PHILADELPHIA, MAJ h 9.-Os.
car Braunstein, Is, who disappeared
january 81 when he was sent TO .
bank to obtain the Sl,955 payroll for
the clothing factory OF his father,
Jacob Braunstein. has bee discov'
cred in an apartment house here.
He was arrested by Detectives VIII
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-09

no children other than an adopted
daughter, Mrs. schellenger said her
husband seemed to lose his love for
her in 1929. She inferred that she
found q reason when she observed
some Of her husbands wearing an.
parei at the home of woman friend
In Camden.
The court denied the petition on
the ground that the wife's story
lacked confederation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-09
FRATERNITY DANCE

The Gamma NJ Sigma fraternity
win hold q dance at LAiglon,
tonight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-09

For this price they are wonderful. Tweeds,
Sheens, PIaids. Tailored well. Coats lined with
heavy figured rayon. Suits silk lined. Both the
smart coats and the suits are tailored in double
breasted style.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-03
Says Tammany Fought
 Battles of the South

Charlotte, N. C., Aug. 3 R-For- mer Governor Morrison wishes Gov. Smith were a Presbyterian and "a little drier" but is glad he belongs to Tammany."
 Opening the campaign in Mecklen- burg county Morrison said in an address last night that Tammany Hall had done more for the south than any other organization of the northern states.
 ''In those terrifying days of recon struction Tammany fought our bat tles," he declared. "Tammany car ried New York state for Seymour against Grant. Of course there are some crooks in that body and have been some, but in all history Tam many has never stolen as much as the republicans since the Harding administration"
New Britain herald., 1928-08-03
Thompson Is Out for
 Regular C. 0. P. Ticket

Chicago. Aug. 3.7FVMayor William Hale Thompson of Chicago. who sponsored a move to draft" Coolidge for a third term as Presi- dent at the head of the mayors "American first" and wet ticket. yes- terday formally announced his en- dorsement of the Republican nation al, state and county nominees and their platforms.
 Virtually all the successful nomi- nees on both the state and county tickets were on the slate sponsored by United States Senator Charles 6 Dineen and opposed by the mayor in one of the most bitter primary cam. paigns in many years.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-03

Editors Note: This is the sixth of a series of stories on forthcoming expeditions of exploration into the Antarctic.)
 Copyrighted by Associated Press, 192s}
 New York, Aug. S.1R-Antarc- tica is 2,30N miles from civilization. but many. if not all, of the celebrat- ed comforts of twentieth century liv- ing will be provided for the men of the Byrd expedition when they reach their base on the Ross Sea ice barrier.
 A village of six or more houses, carried south in sections aboard ship, will be erected on the snowy fringe of the south polar continent. The buildings will be set into the ice to depth of four feet and will be strongly anchored to protect them from the terrific gales that mental dome. In winter the quar- ters witl be buried in snow to safe guard them still further. and com munication among the various units will be through tunnels heWn out of the ice.
 During the long winter months, when the temperature will approach l so degrees below zero. the outdoor activities of the expedition will be sharply restricted. but the boys will find plenty to do indoors. Between turns at washing dishes. mending clothes. doing each others barbering, keeping the records up to date. tend ing the dogs, overhauling the equip ment and maintaining camp routine they'll be playing their 115 records on the three camp photographs banging out tunes on the small piano, reading the library of nearly 1000 volumes or serenading them. selves with ukulele and banjo. Five hundred thousand cigarets, . ton of tobacco. a vast store of chew. cache of pipes will be drawn or liberally to help pass the long day! of winter storm and darkness.
 There will be the daily sun batf stunt too. Several devices for pro viding artificial sunshine in the form of made-to- order ultraviolet rays art in the equipment, and Commando Byrd has issued orders that ever. man take a treatment every day tt forestall physical unfitness.
 The food supplies are packed 1T boxes so constructed that they vii
New Britain herald., 1928-08-03
EASTERN STATIONS
1O2O-WODA, Paterson-2t

1O2O-WODA, Paterson-2S4 5:30-News; sport talk 6-Californians 7-Studio trio; Sunshine Boys S-Trio s:I5-Concertina and violin duets 8:4O-Devotional service 11-Arcola entertainment 1l:3O-Orchestra
 S6O-WIP, Phtladelphia-405 6:3o-Harmony Kings 7-Bedtlme story: Roll Call 11OO-WPG, Atlantic City-27S 6:45-Organ recital 7:05-Dinner concert | |7:30-Minstrels s:l0-Dance orchestra S:50-Studio program 9-Concert orchestra s:30-Playground Pals 1O-Dance orchestra
 7sO-WGY, Schenectady-Ss0 6-Stock reports; news l6:30-Dinner music 7:25-Health talk
 7:3o-Mystery play. Dark Fear S-Music
 9--Same as WEAF
New Britain herald., 1928-08-03
Through he Static

The Federal Radio Commission house cleaning in the radio field has resulted in a pledge made by radio broadcasting stations to inn prove their daytime programs and give the radio audience better and more varied features. That isn't quite enough though. Majority Of people listen-in during the evening hours and it seems to us that some change should be made in broad casting the evening features. There isn't a day but that we hear identl- cally the same selections played three or four times during an eve ming through the same station. We would like to hear more lmpromptu programs such as station WT1C has ;naugurated-a little bit of every thing and not too much of anything. A program consisting of dash ot iazz. a little classical music. a dla- logue, a comedy duet. etc.. is most enjoyable and people prefer to lls' ten to such programs. than a long drawn-out program of dance music classics or singing. Variety IS the spice of life, and in this case II would be greatly appreciated. WIlt is to be congratulated and we nope the studio party programs Will p' continued.
 WBZ offers a program Of Narlec Instrumental and vocal selections te be broadcast at g o'clock tonlght The program includes 20 numbers among them Berlin's sunshine. lcoots "My Little Dream Boat, lselection from Carmen an accor ldion solo Down in old Havan; lTown," a vocal duet, Here Come My Choo Choo." and Warren
 "Then Came the Dawn"
 The slumber music ensemble o1 fers tonight as its opening numbe line march from Delibes' "Sylvla, which will be followed by the over ture to Thomas "Mignon.' Blzet
 "Aenus Dei," Massenets Les Erin nyes" and the prelude to saint SaenS' "Le Deluge are also Ill cIuded in the program, which VII he broadcast at II o'clock throusl WIZ.
 Other features include the week lv presentation of An Evening ' Paris" in which further exper fence. of the American and frenc
 couples will be described. throug
 WTIC at g o'clock. At 10 O'CLOCK III
 same station will broadcast pro
 gram of concert music in "hic Raauel Nieto, soprano; Jose MOT
 iche. tenor: the National chorls1el
 and a tango orchestra will partlcl
 pate.