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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-22
EAST AND WEST STATIONS
1.5O-WODA, Paterson-:4O

Is0U-"oO.hs AdsNs"s"sNv
5:30-News: sport talk
6:OO-Colonial dinner music
G:3O-Frank Pagano's Californians
7:OO-Radio shoppers guide
7:3O-Air School: Mature"
7:45-Air School: Mathematics
S:00-Marie Cortese. pianist
S:l5-Sophie Stern. soprano
S:30-Weekly devotional services
1450-WNJ, Ncwark-2O7
10:Ol-Tropical Islanders
1O:30-Dorothy Alexander. songs
t1:OO-Murray and Krieger, songs
11:30-Orchestra
le:00-3: program
1iOO-WPG,, Atlantic City-273
S:Oo-Shelburne dinner music
S:sO-Talk; Playground Pals
9:30-Steel Pier Minstrels
Wiener, organ
1l:So-Silver slipper dance orch.
6t0-WIP. Phtlatlelphia-4s2
7:oO-Roll call; birthday list
7:so-P. +. T. Instrumental Quar-
tet
s:0o-Ha joca musical shower
9:00-The Selvad Trio
1O:00-El Patio dance orchestra
10:30-Doc Dougherty's orchestra
l1:15-Organ recital
7sO-WGY, Schcncctady-3s0
6:oo-stock reports: produce mar
ket: farm forum, news
6:3O-Raybestos program
700 - Future of American
Drama"
7:15-Dinner music
7:o5-Health talk
7:30-Arpeako Minstrels
-11:00-same as WEAF
5 sOO-WLW, Cincinnati-a2S
5:o0-Tea Time Trio
5:30-Live Stock Reports
5:4o-Polly and Ann, the Glad
Girls
s:oo-Henry Triess and orchestra
6:24-News OF the Day
6:o9-Weather report
6:sO-Ohio University Alumni Day
7:15-Health talk
7:30-Dixie Circus
S:o0-Lamplight Melodies
S:30-The Quakers
9:OO-Musical Review
9:3O-Jessica Dragonette and com
pany
10:00-The Challengers
10:SO-Time and weather
10:31-Musical program
11:O0-Slumber Music
12:0O-Ted Weems and orchestra
12:30-Gondolyrics
1:0O-Henry Thiess and orchestra
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-22
Today's Features
charle. Evans Hughes, eminent

Charles Evans Hughes. eminent
scholar, political leader and diplo-
mat. will address the nation In q
tribute to Americas first president,
whose, birthday Anniversary the en-
tire country 10 celebrating today. A
full half hour Of national networks
will be devoted to the Father OF
His Country" at 1880 tonight. the
stations including WEAF. VITO and
WGY. in this area. Mr.. Hughes Viii
speak on the subject THE Debt the
Nation Owes George Washington
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-22
NEW YORK CITY
S7e-WNYC-s3s

S:1o-rime. Market High Spots
5:15-Shulman. sax: Sebastianelli,
tenor
S:4O-'Poetry," Mary McGovern
s:o0-Deen Dingwall ensemble
6:30-Courtland Players
6:50-Thomas Harmon. musicale
7:so-Time; police alarms
7:35-Air College: "Prize Ring in
Literature" W. Tewson
7:55-Air College: international
Affairs" Prof. Hanaway
s:15-Elsie Dunjeld, songs
$50 - washington" Harriette
Weems
s:oO-Rudolph Joskowitz, violinist
9:so.-Wills and Gardelle. duets
lO:o0-Jascha Gurewich eisemble
S70-WMCA-s36
7:30-Middishade entertainers
7:i5-Spiritual and Ethical society
S:O0-Red Devil Entertainers
S:s0-Stanley's Entertainers
S:00-Time; Dr.. F. Holmes, address
10:0o-Rainbow orchestra
10:s0-Little Entertainers. orchestra
'11:00-Time; McAlpineers orchestra
1l:30-News; dance orchestra
1900 -Nesbit program
eso-WEAF-sS4
B:s0-Jolly Bill and Jane
B:55-summary Of programs
6:OO-Waldorf-A Astoria dinner mu-
sic
6::0-Raybestos Twins
7:oo-Happy Wonder Bakers
7:sO-"Debt the Nation Owes
George Washington" Charles
Evans Hughes ..-...,.
S:o0-Concert orchestra and Cava-
S:Oo-An Evening in Paris ....
S:30-SchradertoWn band
10:U0-National Broadcasting and
Concert Bureau hour
11:oO-Hotel st. Regis orchestra
71O-WOR-422
5:15-Musical Musings
6:50-"Sports;" kolomoku's Hon
oluluans
6:25-Newscasting: Uncle Don
7:UO-Time: Zenith Automatic Tu-
ners
Educational Grocery program
7:59-Chimes: close-ups
S:30-Vodvil
s:O0-True story hour
10:00-Cnited Opera company .
11:0O-News; bulletins; weather
11:05-Astor orchestra
11:s0-Joy orchestra
7eO-WJZ-s95
6:Oo-'Are We Heading for War
or Peace" Carrie c. Gait
5:45-Ivy Scott, soprano
5:5o-Summary OF programs
6:o0-Wilson's Novelty orchestra
G:S0-Clopin Eight, dance orch.
7:o0-Correct time: Laidt Trio
1:15-Health talk
7s0-Dixie's Circus
s:e0-F,mily Wooley. soprano
S:i5-"Doughboy Under Washing
ton
N.3O-Quakers
9:"1-Musicdl review
> se--Concert hour
Observation-Disclosures
W .;p--I orrect time
lg.3o-Phil Spitalny's music
l:no-Slumber music
S6O-WABC-2lS
a:Ub-knickerbocke Whist club
5:l5-Congregation Emanu-El ser
vices
6;lJ-Marhct prices
6:5v-Grace Notes
6:4o-Enna Jettich melodies
7:oO-Chimes: program summary
1:05-Division Street Fashion sho"
S:c0-Aviation activities hour
S:30-Rundbach jewelers.
S:eo-"Tramp, tramp. tramp
9:30-Dream makers studio
10:00-St. George orchestra
10:30-Dick Gasparre's orchestra
HOO. egro achievement hour
tO1O-WRNY-2S7
S:1S-Flynn. tenor: Alaez, songs
5:45-Murphy, readings: Blue Bird
6:1S-Dr. Winkler. pianist: Young
contrafo
s:4S-Foeiana and RomaEnoli due
7:0o-Busfness. Professional Won
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-22
Creditor of Restaurant
Files Replevin Action

The Charles G. Lincoln Co. OF
Hartford has caused to be replev-
ined practically all Of the goods and
fixtures of the Alpha Lunch on Main
street in an effort to recover the
payment OF bills held against the
bankrupt lunchroom.
The action was brought through
Attorney Albert A. Greenberg and
the plaintiff asks possession Of tho
goods and $1,000 damakes. Papers
we're served by Deputy Sheriff Mar
tin Horwitz.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-22

There are three tobacco growers
and 45S,171 tobacco dealers IN Eng"
land and Scotland.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-22

A radio court trial will be enacted
in Schradertown tonight when Louie
will be tried on charges OF salt and
battery" brought by his partner
Gus. Each will have an opportunity
to display his loquacity as lawyer.
and Pop Hall, the band leader, who
has also been In Jail. also will take
hand in the oratory. In the end.
it takes the SchradertoWn band 70
play the prisoners out the court.
This program will he presented at
$50 over WEAF and VITO.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
RACE TRACK CLOSED
kcrueN Park Events Called orr In- til Florida Laws Permit Pari- Mutual system of Betting.

JacksonvIllc, Fla, Dec. 2I tP- Kccney Park race track, near here, mas been closed three weeks before the end Of its - day meeting.
 Frank A. Keoncy. New No"h sportsman and owner of the track, issued a statement during the run ming Of thc sixth days card ycstar day to the effect that racing there lad been called off until the laws ot Florida permitted the pari-mu' tucl system of wagering. He said his action was in the face of Im bending proceedings started by Fred 0. Eberhardt. Tallahassee publisher. and other reformcrs.
 Meanwhile at the Pompano track near Fort Lauderdale and at Iii aleah Park, Miami Jockey Clubs track near Miami, plans for opening winter meetings after the first Of the year were going forward.
 In q statement issued by Major Barclay w. Warburton. president of the Miami Jockey Club, he said the Hialeah meeting would be held and it would comply with every state law against gambling"
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21

the game which was the best ever seen on a local floor since the days of Sugar" Hugret.
 Atlas Here Tonight
 The Atlas Consolidated basket ball quintet of New Haven, compris- ing an array of former Atlas stars. will provide the opposition for the Bristol New Departures tonight at the local armory in what promises to be one of the most bristling en- agreements of the current young sea son. A fast preliminary contest feat uring a meeting of the Terryville Maple Ends and the local Eagles in a city league engagement will also be served up to the fans. The prin- cipal contest will get under way at o'clock.
 The team will undoubtedly take the floor with the following starting lineups:
 Atlas Pite and Evans. forwards Alderman, center; and Chady and Rubenstein, guards.
 New Departure--Picken and Col HIS, lOT" dIuS, INltllIlldil, tttlleI anu Richtmyer and Waterman, guards.
 Chapman is Fined
 George V. Chapman pleaded gull ty to q charge of breach of the peace in police court this morning and was fined s25 and costs by Judge Joseph M. Donovan.
 Suit for $500
 George Mititillo of this city has been named defendant in q suit for $500 damages brought by John w.. Barbrik of Hartford through Attor- ney Frank J. Cont. Deputy Sher- if Joseph W. Harding has attach ed property of the defendant on Park street.
 Chimney Fire
 Squad A of the fire department was summoned to the home of Peter Chapor, 309 Clark street, shortly before 10 o'clock this morn ing. A chimney fire was in progress there but was extingushed without damage.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
TO WEAR ROSE AT GAME
Mayor James ROlph, dr., to Change Habit of Lifetime At Contest New Years Day.

Pasadena, Cal, Dec. 21 P,-May~ CT James Rolph, Jr., who is famous as much for the gardenia which al ways adorns his lapel as for his political triumpths, is going to break the habit Of a lifetime New Years day and wear a rose. He has ac- cepted the position Of master of cer- classic, January 1 in the Rose bowl. Mayor Rolph has much the same reputation on the coast, as regards haberdashery, as has Mayor Walker of New York.
 Simultaneously with the an- nouncenent yesterday that Wray would be at the head of football strategy it was announced that Sydney E. Hutchinson, for years chairman of the football committee of the council of athletics. has tend cred his resignation, and that Of John P. {Jack) Butler. had resigned as coach of the freshman squad. Young will succeed Hutchinson as chairman of the football committee.
 The appointment Of Wray, which was a surprise to many interested in Pennsylvania athletics, was made Dy the athletic council after the football committee had named him as it's choice. This appointment and Hutchinson's resignation were made known after two lengthy meetingT of Pennsylvania's athletic authori- ties. Hutchinson remains as chair man of the council. He gave pres sure of business as his reason for "esigning from the football commit
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
700 ABOARD FERRY
 RESCUED IN CRASH
Shoppers and Commuters Saved
 by Nearby Boats

New York, Dec. 21 P)-Harbor craft rescued 700 Christmas shop pcrs, commuters and newly arrived immigrants from the ferry boat West Polnt last night after it had been rammed and disabled by car float. Three persons suffered minor injuries.
 The ferry boat was crossing from the foot of West 42 street, Manhat- tan, to Weehawken. N. J., directly across the river. Unlike the heavy fog which prevailed when the line" Fort Victoria was rammed by the Algonquin in the lower bay last Wednesday, the weather was clear and visibility good The ferry boat vas brilliantly lighted,
 Tears Hole In Side
 As she reached midstream the car float, which was being lowed by T tug lashed alongside of it, drove it's brow into the port side of the fer ry, tearing d hole through which water poured into the engine room.
 The passengers, startled by the impact, rushed from the cabins IS the terryboat's siren began 10 scream distress signals.
 Amid IL bedlam of answering sig nals, tugs and other ferry boats converged upon the crippled craft. The towing tug held the prov of the car float in the gash in the side of the West Polnt, reducing the flow of water and preventing the ferry boat from listing.
 As rapidly as they could be man. Cuvered into position, rescue craft were dashed alongside and passeh- gers assisted off the West Point. The large electric ferry boat Gren- vile Kane took $50 over the stern of the West Point A New York Gen. tral tug made fast and it's crew helped men and women through the shattered windows of the disabled boat to safety.
 Lights Play On Craft
 The rescue work was accomplish cd under the glare of search lights trained on the West Point by sur rounding craft.
 The passengers, who left hun
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
Four Families to Find
 Coal in Their Cellar

Two families in this city and two families in Hartford will be present cd with q haIf-ton of coal by the Polish Junior league. The families, in need of fuel for the winter, win be presented with the gifts before Christmas.
 The welfare committee of the league, which voted the distribution of the gifts, is making arrangements to have the fuel shipped without the knowledge of the families. After the coal is in the bins they will be informed.
 The committee consists Of Miss. Celia Michalowski, Miss Helen X. Stempien. president of the league: Miss Wanda Zaroski. vice president. Miss Helen Sulik. Mrs. Marie Grzy- bowski Mrs. Cele Stempien and Miss Sophie Horosjck.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
Mrs. Fogarty's Counsel An nounces Suit Dropped Husbands Charges Also Likely to Be Stricken From Docket.

Bridgeport, Dec. 21 UP)-Gene Tunney was almost out of the legal
 One of the S5O0,OO0 damage suits against him had been withdrawn and lawyers in the second half-mll- lon- dollar action were expected to make an announcement soon.
 Announcement that Mrs. Rather inc King Fogarty had abandoned her suit to obtain $500,0Q0 from inc former heavyweight boxing champion on q charge of breach Of promise was made by Judge Frank l.. Wilder, who was granted pcrmis- sion to withdraw from the case in superior court late yesterday.
 Received Word From Clients
 Wilder revealed that he and sCol. Lewis l.. Field of New Haven, an other of Mrs. Fogarty's legal rep resentatives, had received notes from Boston, dated November f reading:
 You are hereby authouzed to either withdraw my action against Mr. Tunncy or to permit the in junction 10 issue against me-
 With no counsel expected to O. Iose, Judge Carl Foster was expect ed Friday to rule favorably on Tun- Hcy's motion for judgment, filed yesterday by Attorney Homer $. Cummings of Stamford. A judgment in Tunney's behalf would restrain Mrs. Fogarty from ever again bring ing legal action based on an alleG- cd promise by Tunney to wed her.
 Cummings has indicated Tunney desires to fight tic case to a defi- nite conclusion.
 I've will not agree to withdrawal of the action" Cummings asserted, we want a judgment in the case and expect to get it Friday
 Alienation Case In Doubt
 Meanwhile the status of John $. Fogarty's suit, charging Tunney with alienation of the affections of Mrs. Fogarty, was in doubt. Court observers here expressed doubt the case would come to trial. Cummings in statement issue yesterday de- clared both cases have blown up" He predicted Fogarty never would be able to get anyone to try his case
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
DEFENDS MAT TITLE
Richard Shikat of Germany. Rec ognized As Heavyweight Cham pOn, Beats Jim McNIillan.

Philadelphia. Dec. q (UP)- Richard Shikat of Germany, rec ognized worlds heavyweight vrest- ling champion, retained his title by throwing Jim McNillan of Chicago at the arena last night.
 McMillan, former University of Illinois football star. twice knocked Shikat out of the ring with flying tackles but was generally outclassed. The fall came after one hour, 25 minutes and 45 seconds of wrestling.
 Ray Steele, California, threw Buck Olsen, Sioux Falls, S. D.. in fl minutes; Karl Pojello, Finland. won a 30-minute decision over George Calza of Italy and Matros kirilenko, Russia. threw Vanka Zelesniak, New York, in fl minutes 20 seconds.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
Tunney Nearly Clear of Legal
 Wilderness When Woman's Case
 Is Withdrawn and Other Totters

for him. Judge Charles J. Martin of New Haven, counsel for the For. Worth. Tex. business man. declined last night to make an announce ment 'at this timc.'
 Yesterdays developments in the case came rapidly.
 Wilder requested permission to withdraw as counsel for Mrs. Fo- Sarty. A few hours later he appear cd in court for scheduled arguments cn demurrer he had filed against TunncyS Counter-suit charging malicious prosecution, but explained he did not care to argue the point.
 Judge Foster oVer-ruled the de murrer and then gave Wilder per mission to withdraw. Thus forrnali- ties which might havo required weeks for settlement were finished m a few hours
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21

dreds of Christmas packages behind in their hurry, were landed at the Central Railroad of New Jersey ferry house. The three who suffered cuts and bruises in the scramble to quit the boat were treated by an ambulance surgeon and sent home.
 Although there was considerable confusion, the passengers said there had been no panic. The immigrants, who numbered several hundreds, in- cluding many women ard children, showed some signs of fright when directed to put on life preservers but they were reassured and helped aboard the other boats.
 The West Point was lowed 10 d pier on the New Jersey side in q sinking condition.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21

Continued Frtni Page Nincl examine prospective drivers from any section other than the vicinity in which the examining station is To- cated. Local applicants must there fore be examined in this city.
 Tree Lighted
 It is expected by officials Of the local Chamber of CommenCe that the Christmas tree erected at the head of the boulevard will be decorated completely by tonight. when thou sands of shoppers will be able to view it's beauty. The tree was lighted for the first time last night. The greater number of the local stores and banks have installed colored lights in their windows.
 Seal Returns Rapid
 Thousands of returns for seals sent out by Secretary Harry J. Me- Kinstry of the Employes Health Protective league have been receiv- ed. it was said today. About 250,- GOO labels were placed in the mails not long ago and the greater DOT tion have been purchased. The money derived through their sale will be devoted to the checking of the spread of tuberculosis.
 H. $. Seconds Win
 The Bristol high school second squad won from the Torrington sec- onds at the gym last night, by a 24 to IS score in the preliminary to the contest between the two first teams. A complete account of the games ap- pears on the sporting page. A record crowd Of more than 1000 attended
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
Mrs. Bertha Beebe

Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Beebe, @ years of age, who died Wednesday at the home of Mrs. D. H. Dickerman, 944 Corbin avenue. will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the E. c. Porter Sons funeral parlors. Burial will be i'll Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
un Is
Miss Alice U. Wright

Funeral services for Miss Alice D. Wright, aged 22. who died Wednes- day at her home, 134 Washington street. MiddletoWn, will be held this afternoon at 2:30 at the home. Rev. Herbert D. Rollason will otti- Ciatc and burial will be in FairView cemetery, this city.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
City Items

Tyy Comfort Coal. hard and clean, City Coal X Wood Co. Tel, 217.-- advt.
 Manicuring, haircuttirg as you like it at the Burritt T.l 3$S3.- tdNt.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
Mrs. Anna Nelson

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Nelson, aged 74, of 661 East Main street, who died Thursday at her home, will be held this afternoon at 1:30 at the home and at o'clock at the First Lutheran church. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
Mrs, NIamas Derdcrian

deran, who died Tuesday at her home. 1 f Putnam street, will be held this afternoon at 1880 at the Laraia & Sagarino funeral parlors and at 2 o'clock at St, Stephens church on Fremont street. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
HOONerS Dine Out

The President and Mrs. Hoover went out dining few nights ago. the Seer otary or State and Mrs. Stimson being their hosts and the dinner event being the first they have enjoyed in a cabinet mem ber's home this season. Each mem- Der Of the cabinet must in turn entertain the chief executive anl the first lady Of the land but they will not, IS in olden days. each in vite all of the other members Of the cabinet and their ladies at the same time. The secretaries nov ask distinguished persons from their own state. It was President Roosevelt who turned cabinet din ners into a frolic when there was an attempt to have him dine in staid dignity with his executive family moro than a dozen times ;a a season.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21

Mrs. Patrick J. Hurley, the new est and youngest cabinet woman. who occupies the residence on Bel mont street in which the former vice president and Mrs. Dawes liv- cd during his four-year term of office, was lovely in her new role Her gown of blue and gold brocad". made with a natural waist line formed by soft girdle Of gold had the hem Of the skirt finished with a band of velvet and then q deep band of golden brown fur. The sleeves were loose from the elbow, falling ill Japanese fashion into long square SlingS. Army folk by the hundreds poured in on the little lady and as in the home of the sec retary of the navy. there was an aide to make the introduCtions. The secretary Of agriculture aud Mrs. Arthur Mastick Hyde had their daughter. Miss Carolina Hyde standing with them. Mrs William D. Mitchell, wife of the attorney general had the distinction of hay ing Mrs. William Howard Taft, wife Of the chief justice to assist her for while. Also with her were the numerous younger women. wives of the assistant attornevs general.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21

There was an atmosphere of CO., lonial elegance in the day at home Of Mrs. Charles Francis Adams. She too, wore velvet-aS did two-thirdS Of the women visitors-Uith a col lar and cuffs of real old lace adding distinguishing touch to the gown. The red satin brocade walls were hung with family portraits of many generations, all beautiful old paint lngs in heavy ornate gold frames. and including the second president. John Adams, John Quincy Adams, and many other illustrious men of the Adams family, while the bcau- tifui portrait Of Abigail Adams, from which the fine cngravings were made. and one of two other Adams ladies hung also in the room.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
SEASONAL WARFARE

London. Dec. 21 UP)-Two young men arrested for fighting gave their names as George Winter and Albert Summer.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
ST|MS0N HOME IS
 SCENE 0F SOCIAL
Many NotabIeS at High Spot
 in Washington Affairs

Washington. Dec. 2l tP(-Ho" the presidents official family con- ducts it's social affairs has never been q subject of secondary import ance. And when q series of cal inet-mcmbcr .'at homes' during the week furnished opportunity several thousand persons in the national capital set out to observe for them selves. Proof that they wera pleas ed was seen in the spirit Of happl- ness one found everywhere among them. More than ordinary social interest centered about the Secr.- tary of State and Mrs Stimson. for. of necessity. they have been tardy in meeting the public. nearly two- thirds of a year under the present administration having passed with the curiosity Of the public una5- suaged. Tho delay was occasionel by their late arrival from the Phil ippines; and by the fact they have been getting settled in q new homo.
 Comfort is Watchword
 Nothing could have been more gratifying, however. than NIr, Stimson's s day at home Wednesday. One found great open freplace3 glowing with burning logs. charm ing big rooms furnished in Victor ian style. good pictures and q coy tea table.
 These were the rooms in which President Cleveland was wont Q entertain his friends when in sum mer residence there. The entire diplomatic corps. many officials and others were served from q modest little tea table of the cozy corner type, no bigger than my lady's sew ing and cutting table, Ladies from the state department presided Mrs. Stimson, a charmingly groomcd ma tron Of elegant and well poised fig ure. wore q gown of black velvet with uneven draperics and q lace collar and jabot.