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New Britain herald., 1929-05-23
ARKANSAS STUDENT
 WINS $500 PRIZE
Hoover Makes Gog6S AWard- Torrington Girl Ranked High

Washington. May g R-Presi dent Hoover today awarded the Charles R. Walgreen prize of $500 for the best essay on the life and achievements of William Crawford GorSas and their relation to our health" to Gertrude Carter Stock ard. . student of the Home High school of MounRinburg. Ark.
 The essay contest, conducted un- der the auspices of the Gorgas Me morial Institute. was nation wide Nin ita scope and was participated in by high school students of 34 states. The essays deaft~ with thsfcareer of the late General Gorgas fin combat ting malaria and yellow fever and its contribution towards the better ment of health conditions in the world.
 Torrinxt0n Girl High
 A second prize of $15O was award ed to Marguerite Hastings, stu- dent of the Watertown. Mass. High school, while the essays of William GAmmaGe of the Meridian. Miss. IIiBu 0NHVVi, HltICu W VHitHeJ VI s'iN Htllsboroush High school of Tamps, Fla, and Eleanor Gilbert of the Torrington, Conn.,, High school, were given honorable mention. Each state winner was given prize of $cO snd the authors of the best essays in local high schools were awarded a bronze Gorgas medallion.
 In the national contest the judges were William J. Cooper. federal commissioner of education. Surgeon General Hugh g. Cumming of the public health service. and Dr. Franklin H. Martin of Chicago, president of the American College Of Surgeons.
 Those invited to participate in tha presentation ceremony. together xith the judges of he essay contest. were Charles R. Walgreen of Chi easo, donor 0f the prizes: Rear Ad- miral Cary T. Grayson, retired. pres ieient of the Gorgas Institute and Physician to the late President Will sen: Mrs. William Crawford GorSas. widow of General Gorgas, and Henry E. Wellcon.e of London, director oi the Gorgas Institute.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-23
Now You Can
 Banish Pimples
 In a Few Days
Costs But . Few Cents to Have Clean. Clear Skin You'll
 Be Proud Of.

No matter how many things you have tried to rid yourself of pimpies and bIackheads or how expenavs the trsat- msnts have been you are not doing yourself justice until you get 3S cent box of Peterson's Ointment and give 1t chance to free your skin from all bIemishes and make 1t soft. velvety and good to look upon.
 Mrs Minnie Jones of Louisville writes: "Peterson's Ointment sure is hns for blackhsadA My face was covered with them. but after using the ointment they are all gone"
 And in a letter about pimplea Miss Genevisve Linehan of Bradford. Mas. writes: "I had tried most every kind of ointment for pimples but found none as good As Peterson's Ointment am on my first box and my face is nearly clear. I am very pleased with it.''
 Druggists everywhere sell reterscn's Ointment. 1t clears the skin. $ cents box.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-23

until last night.
 Semon claimed Buchieri and two Icompanions demanded money from him and the former struck him when he refused. but Angelo Pala. dino testified that Semon was intoxi- cated and tried to gain admittance to the pool room, which was refused by the proprietor. and later Semou pointed out Paladino as his as' sailant. The zigmont boy saved Paladino. however. by telling the police that he was not the man they wanted.
 vagrancy Case Heard
 Stanley Smigel. 22, of PAP North street. pleaded not guilty to the charge of vagrancy. He was arrested by Supernumerary Officer John Kranzit about 6:3O this morning in the attic of Broad street house on complaint of the owner of the property. who told the officer and Sergeant J. C. Stadler that he had no permission to sleep there.
 Officer John M. Liebler testified that Smigel does not work and most of his time is spent in booze joints" on Broad street, Orange street and vicinity.
 Smigel admitted that he has not worked in a year. His sister lives in the house where he was arrested but he admitted that she does not want him.
 Judge Saxe continued the case in charge of the probation officer for one month.
 Boy Drives Without License
 Earl Perry, IT, of 55 Oak street. pleaded guilty to the charge of driv- ing an automobile without license. Officer George Moffitt arrested him about S:45 yesterday forenoon on Rockwell avenue. Perry admitted that he never had license. He said he recently left school and has not obtained employment.
 Judge Saxe fined him s and costs.
 Bad Brakes Cost 9S
 John Rode, 32, of Flanders road, Southington, pleaded not guilty to the charge Of operating a car with defective brakes. Officer Hanford Dart testified that Rode admitted he knew the emergency brake rod fell off two weeks ago. Rode said he had not been driving much while wait ing for a new rod. A fine. of $5 with out costs was imposed.
 The case of Albert F.. Talbot. 36. of Middletown was continued until
New Britain herald., 1929-05-23
Tender, Aching
 Perspii1ing Feet
Amazing Relief in j Minutes UT
 Money Back

Get bottle of Moone's Emerald Oil with the understanding that if it does not put an end to the pain and soreness and do away with all offensive odors your money will be promptly returned.
 Don't worry about how long you have been troubled or how many other preparations you have tried. This powerful penetrating oil is one preparation that will help to make your painful aching feet so healthy and free from corn and callous troubles that you'll be able 10 go anywhere and do anything in abso- lute foot comfort.
 So marNelously powerful is Moone's Emerald Oil that thousands have found it gives wonderful le- suits in the treatment of dangerous swollen or Naricose veins. Fair Drux Dept. is selling lots Of it.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-23
Farm Wages in State
 Ranked Above Average

Hartford. May g R-Commis- sioner of Agriculture s. Mclean Buckingham in a bulletin today on labor conditions on Connecticut farms said that the wage scale is somewhat higher than the average of $46.44 which is given for the whole country.
 Farm hands securing positions through the state free employment agencies last year received from $40 to $70 per month in wages.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-23
SENIOR II. $. NOTES

Glasses of the Senior High academic building were again dis. missed today because of the con- struction work and dampness in the building.
 Try-outs for the Senior Class Night will be held tonight at the school.
 Tomorrow will be the last day for work on the third assignment of the February-June semester. Next Mon- day the forth and last assignment of the present semester will be started. Although the same amount of work will be contained in the coming assignment, the time will be much shorter because of graduation week which comes at the end of the semester.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-23
Body of Missing Woman
 Found in Maine River

Lewiston, Me. May e3 NuP)-The body Of Mrs. Thelma Smith, es, of Portland. object of a two-month search. was discovered by boys in the Androscoggin river here last night.
 The young woman disappeared on March oo after coming here for an alleged illegal operation.
 Dr. Charles Bonnell and Mrs. ss- tella Edwards. operator of a home for convalescents. are being held under heavy bonds for the grand jury on manslaughter charges in connection with the woman's death
New Britain herald., 1929-05-23

shsuld the fara vslss se psesua- sitsa, q which teeA 3s . laegs pasA bs sxpresssd in terms of rstatl psicsa. Commissioner Buckinghan states that the total psfquisitss and cash would compare ravorably and in some cases probably exceed wages for comparable labor in tndustrial employment.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-23
uRGEs SPEED ON REPORTS

UH0E6 bHE4SO oN 1SSSA 01sA0
 In an endeavor to avoid late publication of the annual municipal record. letters have gone out frota the office of Mayor T'aonessa urging all boards to send in their annual re- ports without further delay. The report of each department, after being approved by the comptroller. is included in the municipal record.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-23
Special Notice

Martha Chapter. No. 21. Q. F, B., will hold a food sale tomorrow from 10 a. m till 4:3n D. m. at the otfi2e of the New Britain Gas Co.,. West Main street-advt.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-23

Insects have no noses. but breathe through their skins.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-23
RULES OF SILHOUETTE
 CONTEST

2.-Describe how he makes liveli. hood 3.-Address communications to Silhouette" Editor.
 New Britain Herald 4.-Contest closes at 3 D. m. fol. lowing insertion-Saturda; ID .. m. 5.-Answers may be mailed or brought to the Herald office. 6.-Credit given for neatness. 7.-One dollar awarded daily 10, best answer according t. rules. S-No telephone guesses.
Smyrna times., 1929-10-09
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES
Rev. f. A. Lemoine, Announces
Services for Next SUNDAY

Services for Next Sunday
Bishop Cook will preach at st.
Peters Sunday morning at the II
o'clock service. There will be no
evening service, but a teachers in
stitute will be held at p m, with
Bishop Cook. DR.. Matthews of
Newark, and Miss Cooper of New
York City, present.
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DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Continued From Page One

Continued From Page One
home of her father, Thomas S.
Fouracre, publisher of the Middle
town Transcript, on South Broad
street, Midletown, last Saturday
evening. Mrs. Turner had been in
failing health since February. She
is survived by her husband, father,
mother, two brothers, A. Claude
Fouracre of Middletown, and r.
Rogers Fouracre, OF Petersburg,
Pa, two sisters, Mrs. John w.
Jones, of Newark, N. j., and Miss
Mabel Fouracre, of Middletown.
Mrs. Turner was a graduate of the
Middletown High school, class '26,
and since her marriage had resid-
ed in Wilmington and Merchant
vile, N. J. Funeral took place at
Middletown yesterday.
Mrs. Chas. H. Howell, Middletown
Mrs. Anna T. Howell, widow of
Charles II. Howell, died at her
home on West Main street in Mid
Smyrna times., 1929-10-09
2OTH CENTURY CLUB NOTES
First Meeting of Year Held on Fri
day-Greeting by Club Presi-
dent Miss SmiIy Snruance


The meeting last Friday after
noon, October 4th, proved a very
enjoyable occasion. Recalling i'm
pressions of State Federation were
interesting and very profitable.
The president, Miss Emily Spru-
ance, greeted the club in a rather
unique manner as follows:
How do you do. oh, how do you do?
And how has the summer been using you
Hope you've been healthy, happy and wise
Basking in sunshine from Gods beautiful
skies.
Back from the mountains of purple hue.
Back from the ocean, white capped and
blue.
Back from the views of golden grain.
Back from vacationing by air. auto or
train.
Back again. home again.
How do you do?
How has the summer been using you?
Turn to your neighoor. for old times sake,
Reach for her hand and give a good shake.
Say, How do you 90. oh, how do you do ?
How has the summer been using you?
Back to the Club House this afternoon.
Pay your two dollars, now very soon.
Don't keep US waiting week after week,
Open your purse the two dollars to seek.
While secretary sits waiting there in the
chair.
Say. How do you do. oh. how do you do
I'm here to pay my dollars just two.
How do you dc, oh. how do you do?
What is yoIr Club needing from you?
A booster by day. booster by night.
Ready to help put the community right.
Have you ever thought of the factories,
two,
That employ our people the whole year
through?
Have they increased the wage as the living
goes up?
Have our people worked hard
But have had less to sup?
Have you said, How do you do. oh. how
do you do?
And how are the factories using you?
Have you thought of the beautiful spots in
the town?
OF Lake Como. ty Pennsylvanians held
much in renov5n?
Have you thought of a good road round
this beautiful AXE
In memory of Buddies who fought or fell
for our sake?
How do you do. oh, how do you do
How has the summer been using you?
The program for Friday, Octo-
Der 18th is THE Log of Journey
Come and tell something of your
summer travels and vacations.
Letters will be read from those
who have travelled far afield and
sent back descriptions of scenes
they have themselves enjoyed.
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NOTICE
TO TAX PAYERS

I, Robert F. Thomas, receiver of
Taxes in and for Kent County, do
hereby notify the tax payers of the
First Representative District of
said County that, pursuant to the
provision of Volume 3, Chapter "a,
Section 6, of the laws of Della
ware, I will sit during the months
Cf October and November at the
places and on the dates hereinaf-
ter named, between the hours of
nine A. M. and three p. M, for the
purpose of receiving County and
Special School taxes due in the
First Representative District.
SMYRNA, November 5, 1929, at
The National Bank of Smyrna.
There is one per cent penalty
due each month on ell taxes paid
after September 30, 1929.
ROBERT f. THOMAS,
Receiver of Taxes
Smyrna times., 1929-10-09

home with them for a weeks visit
Miss Edna Allen and Mr.. Robert
Means of Philadelphia, were guests
of Miss Matilda Armstrong over
the weekend. Miss Armstrong
also entertained her friends at
bridge last evening at her home on
Delaware street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warrington of Will
mington, and Mrs. Charles Penne-
well of Philadelphia, were guests
of DR.. and Mrs. w. c. Deakyne
over the weekend. Mrs. Pennwell
remained and is spending the week
here.
Mrs. Lee Deakyne entertained
with two tables of bridge in honor
of Miss Matilda Armstrong at her
home on Monday evening.
Smyrna times., 1929-10-09
SUPPER

The Mite Society of Asbury NJ e.
Church will hold their annual Sup
per on November 22nd, in the Sun
day school room of the schurch.
1919 1t
Smyrna times., 1929-10-09

| ,tors of America IVc-
Daasns5d,'h ls.sinsd, held a meeting IN in
|sllo"s I'd a1' ! social program.
ana a.. a. ! number Of visitors
I|,'''.,1,pton we're and other places
Smyrna times., 1929-10-09

dletown Thursday afternoon, aged
SO years. On May II Mrs. Howell
fell at her home and received a
severe scalp wound, and suffered
from shock, from which she never
fully recovered, and for some
weeks had been gradually grow
ing weaker. She was born and
spent her early life near Norris
town, Pa. In 1865 she was mar
ried to Charles H. Howell, anu
they moved to Middletown in 1867
where she had since resided. Mrs.
Howell was a member of Bethesda
M. E. Church, and had many
warm friends i'll Middetown and
community who regretted to learn
of her death. Deceased is surviv-
ed by one son, Harry D. Howell,
and one daughter, Miss Ida H.
Howell, and several grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at her
home Sunday afternon at two
o'clock, and interment made in
Forest cemetery.
Mrs. c. C. Fulton Dies at Dover
Mrs. Annie w. Fulton, wife of
c. c. Fulton, of Dover, died Thurs
day evening at her home on Brad
ford street. Funeral took place
Saturday afternoon from her late
residence. Mrs. Fulton was seven
ty-two years of age and is survived
by her husband and three children,
one daughter and two sons, all
grown. Mrs. Fulton was active in
Dover Century Club and also the
Dover Presbyterian Church of
which she was a member. Inter
ment was made in Lakeside Gem
etery, Dover, Saturday afternoon.
Smyrna times., 1929-10-09
IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our dear Mother
and Grandmother, Lillian Moffett. who
passed away Oct. 9Th. 1928.
No more cheerful smiles we see.
Nor hear your welcome voice.
That always in our troubled hours.
Would make our hearts rejoice.
Do you wonder that we miss you
You. who cheered our darkest days,
Making earth seem more like heaven
By your beloved and precious ways.
We're struggling on without you,
Through sunshine and rain.
Waiting for thai glorious day.
When we shall meet again.
Sadly missed by Daughters.
Son-in-Law. and Grandchildren
Smyrna times., 1929-10-09
and SOclai
II Who Come and Go
M Their Social Doings

/ du4AAN =
Ina tables of bridge on Sat
evening at the Wayside Inn
~ If Mrs. William Hartly
3deu of Overlook, Pa. Her
we're. Mrs. Thomas H. Gov
Mrs R. D. Hoffecker, Mrs.
| Anthony, Mrs. William J.
Mrs. |. Luther Lapham,
4 E. Rowland, Mrs. Harry
Miss Elizabeth Wilson, Mrs
|Hirous Shallcross, Miss Ev-
Eebb. and Miss Elva Good
end Mrs. r. F. Corley were
Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. HURT
Monday in Philadelphia, and
here purchased a new dental
lent which includes a ma
finished chair with blue
trimming with a modern
porcelain-lined cabinet; also
kn electric unit and foun-
spidor. Mr.. ]. Harry HURT
% is a former Smyrnian, is
esident of the Dental Manu-
n Supply Company, which
1 outfit.
E. R. Dick of near Bren-
nd Miss Jane Kirby, left on
for New York, to meet Mr..
Eho returned to New York
sday on the New Bremen"
six weeks tour in Europe.
ane Kirby vii take a train
Jew York and return to her
b Fort Pierce Florida, while
& Mrs. Dick will not return
lntil the latter part of the
Iand Mrs. Jacob Morris, Mr..
p. George Fisher, Mrs.
Prettyman, and Miss Eliz-
Hazard of Lewes attended
leral Of Miss Annie Wint Of
phia on Saturday with in
in Odd Fellows Cemetery,
srna. The late Miss Went
lnt Of Mr.. Walter w. Hyn-
Nh. Frank H. FIynson.
Pnd Mrs. E. R. Donnelly,who
zen spending the summer at
anp on Landing Rock ISL
llario, Canada, are spending
shs as the guests of Mr..
= Henry D. Boyer. Mr.. and
0nnely have been visiting
IN East Orange N. j., and
axe several visits before
aVe for their home at Win
! Florida where they will
ad Mrs. Arthur F. p Hut-
...lsourg' Pa, (nee Miss
T5an lsOn formerly q Of the smyr-
the MARRIAGE of u
c,aal MSS Eta Mae Hutson,
TOO took place On Tn4sdan -
-''n' at Wellsourg, west
gbo !. cooper Lloyd of New
Sns.l' Sno Is doing field work for
paay, y the Bell Telephone me
IT,. !. a Allentown, Pa '-Uas was
sssr ssa. The weekend yisitins Has
h ,l's' Mr.. and Mrs. ]. New.
Isbt -qlaer Va. Lapham, Mrs. E.
s1,.ah an, MIS-. rs, E. A. Lemoine p.
+,sn sr'Se I, Elterich, Mrs g.,
r. Mrs. m1s. William Lank Mrs I ]
ssd a dAseDonald, 8 and Misses 8 !
tta tsa,a Emily nj spruance ii1sTs srs
m y u . attend the State
Ersdsv !, ne ne. Episcopal Church lrsb
October 10th, eldiea held a.
81 j H1', " ocranston Holcomn.
Pa, a, a.d dI,aham ,a of German.
Aan 'Ip !, as, {, ard Mrs. John
hs gusst. ~ Philadelphia, Pa Pa
P. Tbos,A u Mr.. and Mrs.
Pnd. o'niey over tbo
Miss n Vipy Of Ne,,,.
~. y, n. Il 'a11s M,s l; rs Smith, Of
" aa1s ''s'i sss, si Windsor. WsS. ver.
y I'd uncle sssn N, visiting their
'' "'el'ids {; cottags' sa'ss
Smyrna times., 1929-10-09
FOOD AND RUMMAGE SALE

The Presbyterian Mite Society
will hold Food and Rummage in
the Long Building, Saturday, Oc-
tober 18th. 10-9 It
Smyrna times., 1929-10-09

grange which has .5, been zen
Frna .,'msr GlTns recess, will re- re-
h meetings ssine, peg An in
evVnI1 nni1g outlin-
ts .. pEaS FaIi and Winter months
Smyrna times., 1929-10-09

i the old Smyrna
Fity no'eu ass,,ring - that the
Frks 'aanv Is ls proposes to
Gas ~ III - SMYRNA. Three
YER ga ..ra ~ brought up last
|'aati 4 tbs smyrna Gas Plant Is
~.de ~ ready for them
Smyrna times., 1929-10-09
:. AND VICINITY

p'n.n., Home = nis5i9nafE so%s cf
/ viii I,.lasen aser on on thursday af,
!. g aso'VIG "a Group No. $, will
Smyrna times., 1929-10-09

N Grand Master Henry l!.ian En-
sn Ulcers Of Philodemic
F. Of Dover eyden as t0l. =.
f.rd fuSi' William Boyd, Jr.; n
| Saa, secretary, HE. Lynch sr.;
D secretary, S. H. Carson
Y recording secretary, vii
w.. treasurer, W. ". Rash;
Edwin E. Moore
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Form Transport Firm

~ United Press
J CHICAGO. Dec. Information
CT new air transport company,
which proposes to operate between
Chicago and New York on a seven
hour basis, with planes capable Of
carrying twenty tons of freight, or
206 passengers, has been announced
by Edward E. Clement of Washing
ton.
The Air American Super Trans
port Company expects to have
planes in operation by the end Of
1880. They are the design of DR..
William Whitney Christmas, avia-
ton pioneer, will have Widespread
of 262 feet and will be powered by
eight chemically cooled engines, each
, of 1,000-horSe power.
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FEATURES OF
) AIR SAFETY TO
Be DISPLAYED
Aircraft Exposition Slated
to Be Held Feb. 1923
at st. Louis.
BY JOSEPH III. BAIRD
United Press Aviation Editor

WASHINGTON. Dec. 27-Re-
suits of a years intensive search
for new refinements and safety fea-
lures in airplanes will be brought
together for the public at the In
ternatonal Aircraft Exhibition to
be held in st. Louis, Feb. Is to %.
The show is sponsored by the Aero
nautical Chamber Of Commerce.
Housed in the 100000 st. Louis
arena, both American and foreign
manufacturers expect to display $50
exhibits, including planes, engines,
and accessories.
What is hearlded as one of the
most colorful features of the exhi-
bition will be a pageant showing
the evolution Of transportation
from primitive ox-carts to air
planes.
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Arrivals and Departures

Curtiss-Mars Hill Airport-Lieu-
tenant James Parker. Dayton, o., to
Scott field, Illinois; Lieutenant
James Doolittle, famous former
ermy ace, accompanied by Major
y. D. Brady, Cessna monoplane, Co.
lumbus, O., to San Francisco Cal;
Tnbry- Riddle air mail plane pas
s.ngers included F. j. Resell and
Walter Laupher. to Chicago; T. A.
T. passengers included R. G. Kle-
meyer, courier of the T. A. T. plane
wrecked here Sunday night, who
had been visiting his parents at
Vincennes, and j. G. Mof1tt, both
to Kansas City, Mo.
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HE'S HARD LUCK VICTIM
Spends IL Months in Bed; Hurt as
He Leaves His Cot.

WICHITA, Kan, Dec. 27.-Lowell
Hunt, Is, sure has tough luck. He
had spent the past seventeen
months in bed, suffering from a
broken neck.
He was practically bedfast, his
head, neck and back trussed up.
When his telephone rang recently
he got up to answer it, and tripping
over something, fell. He refractured
vertebra in his neck.
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60 INJURED DURING
LEGION YULE PARTY
Floor Gives Way, Hurting Guests in
Crash From Upper Story.

Crash From Upper Story.
BIZ United Press
LANCASTER, Pa, Dec. 27.-More
than sixty persons were hurt, four
seriously, when the floor of the
American Legion building at Quar-
ryville collapsed during a party on
Thursday night.
About 125 people were playing
cards on the second floor of the old
building when the supports gave
way at one end. The floor became
an inclined plane, down which the
merrymakers we're hurled.
State police and f1remen went to
the aid of the persons caught in
the crash. Nearby homes were
opened for the shelter and treat
ment of the injured.
Doctors said practically every
person involved in the accident re-
quired medical attention Of at
least a minor sort.
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PRINCESS TO GET GIFT
Women of Sardinia to Present Ma
tive Gown for Wedding.

BIZ United Press
ROME, Dec. pa wedding gift
of the women of Sardinia to the
Princess Marie Jose of Belgium,
when she becomes the bride of
Crown Prince Humbert of Italy. will
be a gorgeous gown and cloak of
black silk, embroidered with gold
flowers. A green corslet covered with
a white blouse trimmed with pale
'blue ribbons will complete the
costume.
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Must Have Been Frigid

BIZ Tuited Press
DOVER, England, Dec. I'll
Bourch Tow, Greek silk and cotton
merchant, fined $500 for violation OF
the customs law, told officials that
he was wearing twenty-seven silk
slips between his shirt and under
vest because he was cold.