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The Washington times., 1928-01-13
Californian Granted
Seine Tribunal Decree

PARIS, Jan. 1.-THE Seine court
today granted a divorce to Mrs.
Chaunon DeshelI, formerly of Los
Angeles, Calf, on the ground OF
desertion. Mrs. Deshell, whose
maiden name was Raissa Zaslaysly,
was married in Russia in 1900.
Later she and her husband went to
America.
Mrs. Conrado Casnave. who was
married in Buenos Ayres in 1909,
filed suit for divorce and for cus-
today of her 16.year-old daughter.
The Washington times., 1928-01-13
Flying Squadron Aids
J.C.C. Drive for Members

The flying squadron Of the
Jewish Community Center today II
combing the city for additional mem
bers, as part Of the present inteHl'
sive drive for new members.
This band Is composed of Mrs.
Leonard B. Schloss, Mrs. Edward
The Washington times., 1928-01-13

Britain fought to bring the tonnage
limitation down to $500 and 5000
tons.
While the immediate fight will
center around a five-year building
program costing $4,000 900, ac-
cording to revised navy estimates,
the ''big navy forces will seek to
pledge Congress to the carrying out
of the 2O-year program, the esti.
mated cost Of which Is $3.50 900.
OO(I.
The Washington times., 1928-01-13
CLUB no Dine

The weekly luncheon of the Cara
van Club, composed Of members OF
Almas Temple Of the Mystic Shrine,
win be held ut 1880 p. m. today In
the Raleigh Hotel.
The Washington times., 1928-01-13

sious the officers will be presented
with copies of an approved solu.
ton for comparison with their
own.
The Washington times., 1928-01-13

Cafritz. Mrs. Morris Gewirz, Mrs.
H Cundersheirner Mrs. Jack
Schlossberg, Mrs. Isadore Kahn,
mrs. Harry Sherry, Miss Pauline
T.etwin, Mrs. III. Hertzberg and
Isaac Topper.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-05
Liquor ViOlatOrs Put
Tn Their Bonds Today

New Haven. Nov. 5 R-Six of
ten Waterbury men arrested for vio-
lation of the liquor law last week
by prohibition agents led by Major
II. f. Goodnough. assistant ad-
ministrator for New England, ap-
peared before U. s. Commissioner
Robert H. Alcorn today to post
bonds for their appearance in
federal court or before the commits
sioner for the hearing
William O'Donnell and Ralph
Giampocolo. waived examination
and will be arraigned at the next
session of the federal district court
Patrick Moran will appear before
the commissioner on November Is
Andrew Di Pietro on November IS
Joseph Gallo on November 15 anc
Dan Suozzo on November 10.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-05

cal observers. Judge Epaphroditus
Peck, republican, is seeking re-elec-
ton after serving two terms in the
legislature. His running mate, An
thony j. Rich, lawyer. is making
his initial bow in politics.
The democratic nominees are Will
liam l.. Barrett, School street manu-
facturer. and DR., NJ. +. Claffey.
Both have been lifelong democrats
and have taken an active interest In
the affairs of the party locally.
The only other local contest will be
for selectmen. J. Fay Douglass and
Frank w. Large. republicans. are
opposed by James l.. Murray and
William X. Farmer. democrats The
three candidates having the highest
number of votes will be elected.
The remainder of the local ticket
is as follows. one vote cast for any
candidate being sufficient to elect:
Justices of the peace. William N. De-
Roster. Joseph NJ. Donovan, Will
liam J. Malone, James T. Mather.
lt1to6ti ~ A>NNNii' [hlitilolS INiSb.
Robert j. Stack and Howard r.
Nather. republicans: Joseph f. Dut-
ton. Joseph P. O'Connell. Thomas A.
Tracy. Charles +. Angerbower.
Francis 3. Donnelly, Rolfe Z. Rowe.
democrats.
! Registrars Of voters. Winthrop
! Dunbar. Willard Hunt, Albert
Trothier, Frank w. Button, repub-
licans: William f. Smithwick.
Charles +. Angerbower James P.
Jennings, Charles J. Drury, demo-
Gratis.
Constables Joseph w Harding,
Roscoe l.. Sessions. Louis S. Burg. re-
! publicans: Nicholas Penda, Thomas
H. Hart. John Benoit, democrats.
Funeral of Leland l.. KemptOn
The funeral of Leland l.. Kempton
of 20 Landry street, who died Friday
at the Bristol hospital, was held at
? o'clock this afternoon at the Pros
pect Methodist church parlors. Rev.
P. F. Wollenden. pastor of the Bris-
tol Baptist church. officiated and
burial was in West cemetery.
French Republican Rally
French republican rally will be
held at S o'clock this evening in the
lodge rooms of the Club Champlaif
on Prospect street, The principal
speakers will be Attorney r. Gauchel
of Willlmantic and Attorney Joseph
| Wolsard of Danlelson. Judge
Epaphroditus Peck and Attorney
Anthony J, Rich, candidates for the
general assembly. will also speak.
Sunday Morning Fire
fire, which broke out shortly
after $50 o'clock Sunday morning II
the tenement block of Mrs. Fl
Dlmeo at so Gaylord street, called
. out Squad of the central fire sta
ton. The blaze, which apparent;
started from a defective chimney
was eXtlnguished with chemical Tit
damage was estimated at approx
| mately $50
: National Anthem Campaign Closed
2.9S1 signatures were secured (,
petitions which viii be presented I.
congress requesting that the Sta
, Spangled Banner be made the ma
tlonal anthem. according to state
: ment made Sunday by Thomas P
$ Cahill. chairman of the movemen
: locally. These petitions have beel
New Britain herald., 1928-11-05
berlin news
Continued from Page Seyen)

hostess. Bridge and whist will be
played. Refreshments will be served.
The Social Five were pleasantly
entertained at the home of Mrs.
George Pollard on Cottage street.
The house was prettily decorated in
Halloween attire. Following a buf-
fet luncheon a treasure hunt was en-
joyed. Fortunes we're also told by
Madame kresge who has been the
guest Of one of the m embers of the
club. The next meeting will be held
with MIS-. Charles Fiske of Beckley
road and the following week the an
nual Thanksgiving dinner will be
served at the home of Mrs. Edward
Kahn.
The Girls club will meet tomor-
row afternoon at 3:4J o'clock at
Community hall. The older girls,
members of the club will meet in
the evening at 7:45 o'clock in the
hall.
Mr., and Mrs, Archer Walsh. Rob-
ert Walsh and the Misses Alice and
Helen McCorkle motored to Brook
Ign. N. Y, yesterday where they
visited Miss Virginia Walsh who is
a member of the nurses training
school at the Methodist hospital in
that city.
Due to the wet weather yesterday
the scheduled football game between
the Berlin Panthers and the Plain
willie Blues was postponed. An
rouncement regarding the next date
that the two teams will meet will be
made later,
The Community club vaudeville
show Will be held Wednesday night
at Sis o'clock. The show is big
ger and better than that of last year
Dancing will be enjoyed after the
performance, Dancing, singing
magic and other numbers vii
feature.
| George Macdonald of Detroit il
/ the guest of his grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Philip Lott of Grove street
| Ralph Gamble who is now located
at Springfield, Vt. spent the week
/ end here as the guest of his family
Sunshine Cleaners and Dyer'
| branch office, Central Barber Shop
| kensinston. Garments delivered tt
your home-advt,
New Britain herald., 1928-11-05
Court Fails to Give
Sinclair Decision

Washington. Nov. (UP)-The
District of Columbia court of ap-
peals failed today to hand down its
expected decision of Harry r. Sin
clair's appeal from a three months
lail sentence for contempt of the
senate in the Teapot Dome investi-
cation. The next decision day is the
first Monday in December.
The trial of Robert w. Stewart,
chairman of Standard Oil Co. of
Indiana previously had been post
poned from October until next Mon
day in District of Columbia supreme
court in the expectation this decision
If handed own today. would have
settled many disputed points in the
Stewart case.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-05
81
AT THE CAPITOL


The attraction at the Capitol for
today. Tuesday and Wednesday pre-
sents Annapolis" the film produc-
ton that tells a stoxy of the life and
loves of the cadets at the famous
u. s. Naval Academy. 1t is gay with
romance. as breezy as bright sum-
mer's day and it's theme is very in
teresting from end to end.
John Mack Brown is featured in
large cast Of screen favorites that
includes jeanette Loft and Hugh AL
Ian.
On Saturday at noon. the Capitol
will introduce to New Britain. the
mravtls of the age, Vitaphone and
Movietone. those unequalled devices
that give the human voice, natural
sound and accompaniment to the
motion picture. The inugural at
traction beginning Saturday for an
engagement of five days is THE
Street Angel with Charles Farrell
and Janet Gaynor featured in the
star roles. II is on the Movietone
and the musical accompaniment is
by the Roxy theater orchestra of
10 pieces. There will also be Vita
phone vaudeville acts featured.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-05
CHARLAND MAKES RECORD
SETTING VOTING MACHINES
InStalls and Tests 23 In 4S Hours
Praised By Selectnlaa
Benjamin

First Selectman Darius Benjamin
today paid tribute to Horace Char
land. voting machine mechanic. who
within a space of IS hours placed
and tested the % machines which
will be In use tomorrow. This is the
largest number of machines ever
used in an election here and the
mechanic took less time to set them
than any of his predecessors. it is
claimed. This Is Charland's first
year on the job.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-05
JOHN GILBERT AT STRAND

A Don Juan of tomorrow among
the dazzling ladies of the Vienna of
today!
Such is John Gilbert in his new
starring picture. THE Masks of the
Devil" which opened Sunday at the
Strand theater for four days.
The vaudeville program is Offer
ing five splendid acts featuring Flo
| May and her Versatile Girls in an
offering that will prove real enter
tanning. Other acts include Bud and
Marjorie Reed Revue in "Original
songs and dances in the form of q
miniature revue: the Skatelles in
"Whirling Around Rudell and
! DUNCAN in Such is Life" and
Lou Archer and the girl friend.
On Thursday Zane Grey's Ava
lanche" will be the big attraction
with Jack Holt while the stage show
will feature Jimmy Burchill and his
! blondes of 1929 and THE College
Flirt" with Gaby Leslie and a big
company.
| Beginning next Sunday Corinne
Griffith will be featured in "Outcast'
with Edmund Lowe.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-05
CHOLERA RAGING

Bombay, British India Nov. S (P'
An epidemic of cholera is raging
in the state of TravanCore. III the
southern part of the Indian PENN
sula. The deaths already total q
900, or 81 per cent of the cases,
In the capital city Trlvandrum. the
outbreak has been checked by a Wig
orous campaign of incubation. but
in the southern areas near the sea
the disease is ylrulent.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-05
LOOKING FOR EACH OTHER

Bridgeport. Nov. 5 R-Detec-
tive Sergeant Robert A. Mccullough
testifying today before Coroner
John ]. Phelan at his inquest into
the death of Pasquale Rosa who
was fatally shot in front of his
home on the night of October 81,
stated that he had information
given him that Rosa and Peter
Longe, a. boarder at the Rosa home.
We're looking for each other with
guns the night of the shooting,
Mccullough told the coroner that
he learned from Mrs. Rosa that her
husband had ordered her to put
Iongo out of the house on October
% when his rent was due. Longo
has been sought by the police since
the night of the shooting.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-05
MISS JOHNSON SHOWERED

street was the guest Of honor at a
miscellaneous shower given Saturday
evening at the home of Mrs Ruth
Halstrom of e. Hawkins street. A
program Of music and entertain
ment was given. and refreshments
were served during the evening.
Miss Johnsons marriage to David
Larson of Trinity street will take
place this week.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-05
Predicts Heavy
Vote in Vermont

Bellows Falls, VI, Nov. 5 LP, -
The prediction that Vermont will
cast a larger percentage of its reg
istered vote than any other state in
the union was made today by John
the Pan American union at WASH
ington, who returned to Vermont TO
vote tomorrow
Barrett, who has been adviser on
radio broadcasting for the republi-
New Britain herald., 1928-11-05
Sues West Hartford Man
For $1,000 Crash Damages

Suit for $1,000 was brought today
Huntington of West Hartford i'll
which the plaintiff claims damages
as a. result of an automobile col
llsion on Winter and Spring streets
on November 3. 1927. 1t is alleged
that the defendant so negllgently
and recklessly drove his car against
that of the plaintiff as to demolish
It completely At the time of the
accident. the plaintiff claims that
| Huntington agreed to pay for the
| damages, which he never did. At
torney Thomas J. Cabelus prepared
the papers. served by Deputy Sheriff
Matthew Papclak.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-05

that there Will be no congestion at
any of the polling places at 6
o'clock. the closing hour. The polls
will open at a. m.
Greater interest Is being displayed
locally III tomorrow s election than in
any previous meeting ever held by
the electors. The voters are primari-
ly interested in the presidential con-
test although an unusual am cunt of
interest is noticeable in connection
with the state ticket
The contest between the local ram
didates for representatives promises
to be a close one, according to politi-
New Britain herald., 1928-11-05

can national committee. said he
based his forecast on the fact that
both parties are making unpre-
cedented efforts to get out the vote.
and also because OF non-partisan
appeal which he mailed last week
throughout the state, urging voters
of both parties to win this honor
for Vermont He said this appeal
had been read yesterday in 10 per
cent of the churches in Vermont.
both Protestant and Catholic.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-05

forwarded to Captain w. l. Joyce OF
New York city. national director Of
the Veterans OF Foreign Wars.
Famous Tenor to Appear
Signor Mario Capelli Italian
American tenor. will appear in this
city on next "Wednesday evening in
Il concert program at the Prospect
Methodist church. This will be the
third appearance here OF the famous
singer
New Britain herald., 1928-11-05
COMMANDERS OF LEGION
WILL YISh LOCAL POST
Page Seaton OF Torrington and Earl
Panzer of West Hartford
Here Nov. is,

Department Commander PAGE
Seaton Of Torrington and Distric;
Commander Earl Panzer of West
Hartford will be the guests of Eddy
Glover post, American Legion, at the
annual meeting on November IS
The guests and members of the pos,
will attend a. dinner at the Burri,t
Hotel, assembling first at the head
quarters OH Washington street.
The post members have been in
vited to a, luncheon of the kiwanis
club at 1915 o'clock November Z.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-05
GIVES HALLOWEEN PARTY

Miss Miriam Cohen entertained
a number OF friends at her home. u
Monroe street. Friday evening". The
house was attractively decorated
with Halloween suggestions. Games
were played and luncheon wa
served. Guests were present from
out Of town.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-05
Mack Declares Smith
Will Be Elected

Buffalo. n. V. Nov. tPT-Norman
Z. Mack, democratic national COM
mitteeman Of New York for IS years,
election of Governor Smith by 272
New Britain herald., 1928-11-05
electoral votes.

electoral votes. !.
Basing his forecast on "ceaodens
tial. unbiased AID reliable repoFtkS
he said he had received. Mr.. Mack
said. lin my opinion the Agsrse now
stand at Smith 20. Hoovse ~. and
doubtful 81" In his doubtful list
he included Arizona. Colorado. Con.
Eecticut. Nevada. New Jersey. NortA
Dakota. Oklahoma. South Dakots
and Utah.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-05
BRISTOL news

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The Bismarck tribune., 1928-10-11
Former Students Of
jamestown College
Organize Local Group

Alumni and former students Of
Jamestown college organized a
permanent Bismarck group Tuesday
avening when they met at dinner
t the Patterson hotel.
! Frank Brown was elected presi-
dnt of the organization. Miss
nances Wanner is vice president.
Mrs. Roy Mcleod, recording secre-
hry, and Mrs. F. II. Waldo, cor
Responding secretary.
Judge John Knauf of Jamestown,
College trustee, and E. G. Wanner
d Bismarck, students Of the college
b the '90's, were honor guests at
tAe banquet. Judge A. G. Burr of
bismarck was also m honored
quest.
"A committee on constitutions was
sppointed, including George Reg
ister, Mrs. Alfred Dale and Mrs. F.
H. Waldo. Plans are being made to
hold regular meetings.
D. C. Scothorn of Mandan was
IN cut-of-town guest at the dinner.
The Bismarck tribune., 1928-10-11
Fortnightly Club
Meets Wednesday
! With Mrs. John Burke

Mrs. John Burke entertained
members Of the Fortnightly club at
he regular meeting Wednesday.
Instructive papers on British
problems were read by Mrs. A. NJ.
Christianson and Mrs. C. w. Moses.
"The Supremacy Of British Di-
blomacy" was the topic discussed
by Mrs. Christianson, while Mrs.
Noses reported on mo 10 Downing
Etreet."
The Bismarck tribune., 1928-10-11
Mrs. G. E. Munger Is
Hostess at Bridge

Mrs. George E. Munger enter
tanned the Mid-Week bridge club
Wednesday evening at her home.
Members of the club played at two
tables Of bridge, and Mrs. Frank
Orchard won high score. Refresh
ments were served after the games.
Mrs. H. F. Peters was guest Of the
club.
David Mcdonald, who recently un-
derwent an operation at the Bis
marck hospital, is getting along
nicely.
The Bismarck tribune., 1928-10-11
Justine Granner
Will Speak Tonight
at Booster Program,

Miss Justine Granner will speak
on her experience in hospital work
in China at the second Booster
Week program which will be given
this evening at 7:45 at the Baptist
church.
Others on the program will in
clude Esther Wilson, Dency Dickin-
SON, Adolph Englehardt, the Indian
Girls Glee club, Mrs. McNutt, Ada
and Lucille Herbert and Elsie Mel
son.
The program for this evening has
been arranged by the Missionary
society Of the Baptist church.
Steropticon pictures, accompanied
by a lecture by Russell Reid, were
features Of the program Wednesday
evening.
Marguerite Kennedy played sew
eral piano solos, and there were
musical numbers by Mrs. John Lar
son, Mrs. Fay Kent and Mrs. w. G.
WOrner.
The Bismarck tribune., 1928-10-11
Social and Personal
Mrs. Bodenstab and
MRS. Cole Appear on
! Study Club Program

Mrs. w. H. Bodenstab and Mrs.
8. Cole were on the program Of
- wednesday Study club meeting
Mrs. j. X. Blunt was hostess to
i club at her home.
i resume Of the national conven-
;ons and presidential candidates
,as given BY Mrs. Bodenstab, while
Irs. Cole reviewed the book Of the
month for September. "John Browns
2ody,"
The Bismarck tribune., 1928-10-11

st. Mary's Circle will hold
rummage sale Saturday, Oct.
18th, in building formerly oc-
cupied by McCracken's on
Main Avenue.
The Bismarck tribune., 1928-10-11
Mines, A. w. Munson
and Earl Peck Give
Halloween Party

The first Halloween party OF the
season was given Tuesday evening.
when Mrs. A. w. Munson and Mrs.
Earl Peck entertained 1t the Nun
son home.
4 color note Of black and orange
and Halloween favors were used to
carry out the seasonal decoration
scheme.
Bridge was played At four tables.
and score prizes were won by Mrs.
W. J. Targart and Mrs. George
Ebert.
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OPENING ATTRACTIONS IN WASHINGTON
THEATERS

cast beautiful settings and handsome
costuming were in pleasing evidence.
Opening in flower shop. moving to
garden scene, and winding up in a
wedding setting, the book affords op'
rortunities for display which were
handsomely improved.
Adapted from "A Kiss in n Taxi,
which was seen here few years ESQ,
One Sunny Day" replaces with music
| and excellent dancing much of the
| rsque dialogue which Was connected
With the original farce. The new yer.
| sion is unusual in the field OF musical
comedy in that ii has Il real plot and
| comedy OF a high order. which would
stand by itself apart from the dancing
! and singing. Ii is a regular follyana
of a play, and even when the little
| flower shop girl seems to have Eist
her sweetheart, one can hardly grow
sad over il. as there can be no doubt
that everything will end happily.
| The plot deals With a mild firta-
| ton between Leon porSay. head of n
! banking firm. and Ginette Birtin. an
employee Of flower shop. porSaN.
| played by the rotund and jovial Me
lntyre. maSquorades under the name
: of Rudolph Max. soher-minded head
! Billy 3. Van. All goes well until
! Ginette falls in love with Maurice
| Nane none too brilliant author.
| played by Lynne Overman. She de
Sires 10 break away from the tlir'a-
| lion with Max and finds 10 her relief
/ that he is OF the same mind.
Complications arise. however, and
/ Ia keep Maurice at peace. Ginettc
| tells him that DorSav is her father.
! The real Rudolph Max. finding his
name involved, becomes most indiS-
! nant. The. amusing situations that
/ follow present comedy OF a high
order.
Many bright bits occur throughout
! The three acts. notably the dancing
| Of Carl Randall and Peggy Cornell
/ the excellent portraya. Of a frank
/ little 2oldaigccr by Rosalie Claire
| and the snappy work of the well
/ trained ballet. which in addition to
| being drilled 10 perfection was dc.
. cidedly good To look upon.
| OF the music. not so much may
/ he said. although TWO songs stand
out. Really and Truly" the love
theme. and Hang Your Hat on the
Moon. lively number that is the
/ hit of the second act.
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Walsh as sergt. oHars and other
members Of the cast doing we'll their
parts, the picture IL very absorbing
and realistic.
The scene Is laid on A South Sea
island The Marines stationed there
are lonesome and long for sight OF
some one from home 4 boat arrives
from San Francisco and brings mum.
her Of Interesting passenger, among
them sadie Thompson GLORIA Swan
SOM ann Oliver Hamilton Lionel
Harrymnrcl Saddles manners shock
even the natives She begins by ask
ing for q knock down" 10 the hand
some lad Scret. OiiaTa. Comedy
enters into the picture when q mirror
causes more trouble than IL does
pleasant T"hncI ions and monkeys
make much mischief. Meddling i9
never welcome. and sadie Thompson
* emphatic in ter dcnunciation Of
Oliver Hamilton the reformer. ~ho
tries 10 plan her life for her. owing
10 an outbreak Of smallpox, Sadie ia
prevented from going 10 another port
where she was Tn DO employed nv
steamship company While the M
vineS are known 20 fight their cG'lr-
try's battles on tho ian1 and on o."
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