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New Britain herald., 1929-07-11
Radio "Mr. and Mrs."
 Author Is Divorced

Salem. Mass. July II P- Ralph L. Rogers, author of the radio skit, MT and Mrs" used to get his material at home, bat hereafter he will have to seek elsewhere after dialogue inspira- ton, for Mrs. Rogers has con- vinced the Essex county probate court that what was fun for radio fans was something else at the Rogers establishmt mt in Swamp scott.
 Mrs. Rogers told Judge Dow that the radio author too often had carried the theme of Mir. and Mrs" a step beyond the ra- dio salon to it's logical conclusion at home. The court agreed that case of cruel and abusive treat ment had been amply established. and granted her a divorce decree nisi which would become absolute in six months.
 The radio funny man was or dered 10 pay aimony of $50 a week and Mrs. Rogers was awarded custody of their three sons. He did not contest the ac- tion.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-11
RAPHAELlTES ON OUTING
Department Store Employes Have Day of sport at Ligh thousc
 Point and Sa,in Rock.

The annual outing of the Raphael Department store employees was held yesterday afternoon at Savln Rock and Lighthouse Point. Immediately after the closing of the store for the first halr- holiday Of the season th,- employees left m two special buses. Their first stop was at Lighthouse Point where sN lmming was enjoyed after which they left tor Savm Rock to partake of q shore dinner.
 At the dinner the chief feature was the rendering of an original song composed by w. H. Day and Louis k. Geiinas, employees and dedicated to Louis k. Raphael and William ( kranoWitZ. Another feature was the presentation Of character sketches by Mrs. Lena bellini.
 The crowd returned to this city late in the evening.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-11
BANKERS INDICTED; FRAUD IS CHARGED
All Members Of DeiunCt Clarke
 Brothers Co. Named

New York, July l tP4-All mcm- bers of the firm of the defunct prl- Y :" banking company of Clarke
 ,thors were indicted today by the iei.cral grand jury on q charge of using the mails 0 defraud. Named in the indictment were James Rae Clarke, Hudson Clarke. Jr., Philip L Clarke, and John r. Bouller.
 The partners were indicted on two counts. the first charging misuse of the mails and the second Conspir acy.
 The indictment was returned on charges made by Charles H. Futile, |. S. attorney. who also has d pub lie hearing on the bank failure start ing tomorrow before L. $. Comms sionor Garrett w. Cotter.
 While Mir. Futile was preparing his ease today, a long line of the banks depositors, including many middle aged women, filed into his office. seeking redress.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-11
Missions Conference
 to Be Opened Tonight

Williamstown, Mass. July II N- N-P)-Dclessltes were arriving here today for the opening session ;o- night Of the 10 day internatio. al missionary conference to be held at Williams college.
 All Protestant churches in the orld are members of the confer ence and representatives of churches in 20 different countries were eX- pected to attend
 Prominent delegates included: Bishop F. J. Mcconnell. Methodist church. Dean Luther A, Weigls, Yale Divinity school; (. Y. Chcng. China; James B. Rodgers, mission ary in Philippines; Professor Julius Richter. University of Berlin: and Dr. James H. Franklin. American Baptist society.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-11
Julian Eltinge Better;
 Hurt in Auto Accident

Los Angeles, July II (tP)- Julian Eltinso. leading female inn personator of the American stage. who suffered a scalp wound ana bruises in an automobile collision here yesterday, was reported i'm proved today.
 Mitchell Harris. A, Los Angeles actor Leonor2 Cosnova, film ac tress and Mrs. ]. Belle Spottswood, with Eltinge at the time, also were nursing minor hurts.
 The E.ltinge car collided with an other machine carrying H. B. Ricn, a traffic policeman. and Miss Mar garet Baxter, A who were bruised. Police called the accident ''unavoid able"
New Britain herald., 1929-07-11
?. 0. s. of A. Officers
 Will Assume Stations

Washington Camp, F. o. s. of A., will hold a regular meeting tomor- low night in Red Mems hall al which officers for the term will be installed by District President J. Harold Gamer of Meriden. After the meeting water melon will he served by the social committee. The following officers have been elected President, Fred Carle; vice presi dent, E. E. Wilcox: master of-forms, Walter May; conductor, Edward H Carroll; inspector. BaSton Faradee guard, l.. E. Carle; trustee. L. E. tEayla
New Britain herald., 1929-07-11

Al the end of the 45o0-foot run way an additional l0on feet will be cleared to permit a further run be- fore l come to TOW of trees so feet high,
 VIII Fly Alone
 Tn considering tho Tacoma -Tolio flight l decided to fly alone when I learned I could u9c the system of naNi@atjon devised by Commodore P Y. H, Wcems of the navy. In practice have determined my po- sit on at night in 4S seconds,
 Thus I can handle the bubble seXtant and do my calculating with one hand while flying, the ship with tho other.
 When I take off tho plane will have in her tanks approximately SS5 gallons of gasoline and 50 gal Ions of oil With tho special N. A. z. A. cowlins, tNe plane should
 On that basis ard assuming fair lv favora ble flying weather. the flight should be comr'"tod in not more than 35 hours, of which only three and onc-half hours will be flown in darkness.
 will follow tho great circle routc along the Aleuttan chain of islands. This will carry mo near five Russian and American radio stations.
 From the stations and nearby "'.ips I can get frequent reports of weather ahead. l plan also to send my position every hour and give information about my flying speed nd goncr"l condition. If by cNa1cc I should bn forced down. I will have rubber life raft, timed food and a Very pistol which shoots col orod signal flares.
 Within my koowlcdee this will individual flies the plane and naVi- gates by celestial observation.
 Tine take of is planned for early morning: During nearly all the | flight l shall be not far from land | Tho lor"cst water jump west Of Alaska is about 1900 miles. Even 1 here my maximum distance from 1 lard will be GOO miles. ENen though some may look on l the flight as stunt I consider in more in the light of helping tc rro>o the stropcth ard dura biity ot I ai""''00cs and engines.
 These flights also help to further 1 friendly international relations They certainly bring shores of dis
New Britain herald., 1929-07-11
20G Weddings Recorded
 in Past 6 Months Here

With six months of the year pass ed. 4lo persons have entered matri- mony. records at the office of the town clerk show. Of these, o3 had been previously married and di- vorCed The oldest bridegroom was Fl and the youngest @ years of age; the oldest bride was 70 and the youngest IS years old. Rev Walter J. Lyddy of st. Mary's church, anu Rev Martin w. Gaudian of St Johns German Lutheran church, led the officiating clergymen, each having married f couples. Attorney David l.. Nair, acting as justice of the peace, married 1 couples, the great
 est number joined in Wedlock by any justice in the six months period.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-11
BY LIEIT. HAROLD BROMLEY
(Written Exclusively for Herald and
 N EA SnrALinhl

(Written Exclusively for Herald and
 NEA Sorvice)
 Burbank. Calf, july 11-Scientf- c and mechanical progress of the last two years have made it possi- ble for pilot to undertake alone a longer nonstop flight than could have been possible in 1927 when LindberGl made his lone flight across the Atlantic,
 It is with the assurance that my mechanical and nGNisajional prob lens have been solved that I will hop eff in few weeks from Taco ma, Wash, for Tokio, JaHan-i762 miles west
 l am taking every safety provi- sion possible in order that no clc- ment Of the flieht will bo left to chance. These take form not only in frequent inspections of the plane during it's final assembly. but also in careful consideration of the weather and preparations to carry radio apparatus that will function under any conditiors
 In Open Coc.lpit
 My plane will be a special low wing Lockhced. I will sit near cided on a low wing job for sev- eral reasons, one of the most i'm portant being the added lift if will give when taking off With my heavy load
 The plane will be powered with a Wasp 25-horaepower engine This engine is "super-inspected. . That means every bit of metal i~ the motor has been microScopicallS examined. and that no flaws will de volop in it during the flight. In fact the engine was twice super-inspect. cd Following the first it was torl down and again completely inspect. ed with microscopes.
 Prior to taking off the plane vii be progressively. loaded and tested from dry lake beds near here. Or each talC-off tho length of run anc time will he measured. wind direc ton and altitude being taken into consideration.
 Thus We can determine exactly what load tho plane can lift a Seattle under given wind conditions
 At the final take off the plano will start down a 70-foot incline and skim along a 45o0-foot surfaced runway. The first .o00 feet will he specially surfaced to guard agains imperfections.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-11
The Associated Press

tant nations closer 10 our own from tiers.
 Through such long distance flights the world constantly grows smaller.
 Statistics On Bromley Plane Total Woicht of plane and load &S50 pounds
 Weight of plaHe-31no pounds. 1aho-off speed, loadcd-S3 miles per hour.
 Cruising spocd-15o miles per hour.
 Wing spread of plane-lS it., 5 in.
 GasoliHc-SS5 gallons.
 Oil-&0 gallons.
 ompasses-Threc.
 Life saving eQuipmont-Rubber raft, Very pistol, radio, timed food.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-11
rLRSkY OFFER ACCEPTED

composite offer of 30 per cent made by Harry Persky, owner of Perklns X Co.,, jewellers, who last month filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy was accepted at meet ing of creditors this morning. Ten per cent of the total amount was paid in cash today and four notes Of fNe per cent each were given.
 The total liabilities were S16,00O MT. Persky has taken over the store and will continue 10 do busi- ness, Persky is represented by Al torney Monroe s. Gordon. Attorney David L. Nair is receiver.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-11
HOPE NEGOTIATIONS. WILL CLOSE STRIKE.
Arbitration Nearer in New Or
 leans-Agreement Possible

New Orleans, July II 0P, - The street car strike here moved step toward arbitration today with the calling off of a labor mass meeting and announcement by New Orleans Public Service, Inc, that it's board Of directors would meet citizens mediation committee The mass meeting of all union labor in New Orleans had been called for tonight to consider he advisabilitv of a gen eral Walkout Tn sympathy with the carmen.
 Hope to Compromise
 The citizens committee. headed by Charles J. Theard were hopeful that the railway company would modify thelr announced open shop stand and agree to arbitrate in the strike that has stalled the car system for 10 days and spread reign of terror With destruction of lives and pro- perty.
 Today the labor executives advis- cd the striking carmen to observe strictly all provisions of a federal in junction granted by Judge Wayne G. Borah against further destruction Of property or intimidation of workers and Victor Loisel, United States marshal at the head of law and order, was understood to be ad- Nlsing precaution against premature efforts to operate car schdules.
 J. E. Lawson, an internationa! union official serving in advisory ca pacity with the strikers, cautioned the men to obey the letter of the in junction. Do this" he warned, and there is nothing to fear.'
 Marshals On Duty
 With United States deputy mar shals on duty and city and gove1n- ment concillators seeking truce the proposed mass meeting was postpon- ed indefinitely last night by unani- nous consent of the executive labor committee representing 5000 work CTS in the hope of bringing about a friendly settlement.
 The first sentence for contempt of the injunction order was given by Judge Borah tc Charles Enelebracht who received 30 days in prison.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-11
Blue Shoes for Men
 Forecast By Experts

Boston, July II (UP)-Out 0. the annual Boston shoe and leather fair, which has just clos ed, have come the following fore. casts regarding styles in foot wear:
 Blue shoes for men.
 Blue and white shoes for men.
 Chianti red. October brown, an tlqle purple and antique green as popular colors for women's shoes.
 Charles K, Heald. who directed the fair. admitted that he did not expect blue shoes 10 become gen erally popular among men, but he maintained that many a we'll dressed man would wear them during the coming season. Strap effects would predom- mate in feminine footwear, he predicted.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-11
Thin Underweight Men and Women
 Can Quickly Gain Needed Flesh
One Very Thin Man Gained
 2S Pounds in Eight Weeks

Tens of thousands of exceedingly thin, yes. sCraWny men and women have taken McCoy's Tablets and put on pounds of good firm flesh.
 Not only will McCoys increase weight, but taken regularly will cause frail rundown men and wom- gctic.
 If the millions of skinny. scrawuy men and women in America w1ll start today and put their faith in McCoy's it is safe to say that at least 90 per cent of them will gain few weeks
 So why not start today? Why not
New Britain herald., 1929-07-11
MYSTERY BLOWS UP

An investigation by the police into a letter which was found by William Conoski of 373 Park street and turned over to Policeman John O'keefe Tuesday night, with a small piece of black cloth found with the missive, failed to disclose anything of mysterious or serious nature, Detective Sergeant McCue said today.
 It is believed the writer of the let ter left it for his son-in-law, with whom he is said to have had trouble of a private nature The letter re- fCrred to furniture and similar things, but no explanation was made relative to the cloth.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-11

fill out those deep holloWs in neck, cheeks, and chest? Why go on through life with sunken cheeks and narrow chest when you can take ad- offer
 Mccoy takes all the risk-Read this ironclad guarantee. If after talk ing 4 sixty cent boxes of McCoy's Tablets or One Dollar boxes any thin. underweiCht man or woman doesn't gain al least pounds and feel completely satisfied with the marked improvement in health your druggist is authorized to re- turn the purchase price.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-11
ASSAULTS pOLICl.tiAN

Charles Laskoski of 435 Burrit street was arrested today on the charge of assauting an officer in Simsbury. according to word receiN- ed by the Hartford police today. Last night Deputy Sheriff Tucker requested the local police to be on the lookout for the young man but is it believed hn steered clear of New Britain, where he is well known
New Britain herald., 1929-07-11
BRIDGEPORT RED MAN DEAD

Bridgeport, July il t2>--Charles Elliot Peck. A, prominent in fra ternal circles all over the state, died here today. Nlr. Peek was past great sachcm of the Improved Or der of Rcd Men of the state. past great sachem Of Wowompon tribe of this city, dcnuty great sachem Of kcckcncc tribe of Norw2lk. He was also prominent member of the Masonic order.
 He is survived by his widow and two daughters. Mrs. William Par doo of New Orleans. La. and Mrs. Carlin l.. l,alley Of this city. The funeral will he on Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-11
JUDGES WIDOW DEAD

ldsartown. Mass. July II (UP) Mrs. Caroline w. Braley of Brook line. widow of former Justice Henry K. Braley of the Massachusetts su- preme court. died at her summer home here today, less than six months after the death of her hus- band.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-11
FIRST COTTON SOLD

Savannah, Ga. July l. tP-The frs bale Of cotton Of the t929-3O season was sold today for 4o cents a pound at an auction of the Sa- rannah Cotton exchange.
 The bale, weighing 475 pounds. as compared with the average of S5G pounds, was said to he one of the largest first bales sold in recent years.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-11
Woman Phones Mayor
 About Sunback Dresses

New Haven, July II UP)- An unidentified woman telephon- ed Acting Mayor Harry B. Ken neGy today and demanded he is- sue an ediCt against bare legs and bare back dresses that expose the spine"
 her case for nearly 30 minutes.
 The acting executive informed the woman his temporary power did not extend to dress reform and that he would turn the con- plalnt over to Mayor Thomas Fully on that officials return.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-11
DEMOCRATS TO MEET

The New Britain Democratic club will renew it's political activities al q meeting Of hH held next Monday nieht at o'clock in United building. Chairman Michael w. Bannan of the police board is president of the club.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-11
Dentists and MedicOs
 May Meet On Diamond

A baseball game between teams representing the dentists Of the citv and the physicians is heinz arranged at the suggestion of the dental group. It is also planned later 10 engage the lawyers in baseball game.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-11
RECORD C0MMUTER
Chapman Has Ridden 92 Miles Day Since 1890 to New York Of- fee

Now York, July II (up--H. s. Chapman of katonah. N. Y., claiots the worlds commutation record. both for distance and punctuality.
 Chapman has made the round trip from katonah. which is 42 miles from New York. every business day since April 3. 1890. Including the distance by subway to his downtown office. he covers 92 miles daily, a total for the 39 years of 1,O46,93S miles. He has been late an average of only twice a year
New Britain herald., 1929-07-11
LOVES ROAD ROUGH
Grl Finds Difficulty Obtaining Mar
 riagc License But Judge Gaffney
 Gives Her Official Bless You"

Miss Sofia Pl,szlla. 20 years old, Iesident of 20 Gold street, found .le- gal difficulties 10 surmount when she came to city hall with Wladys law Gromelski for A marriage li- cense today. Gron1elski is 26 years of age, but because his prospective bride is a minor she was informed that parental consent would be re- quired. She told the clerk, however that her parents. Mir, and Mrs. Jan Pliszka. are living in Poland and asked if there was not another way of meeting the law. The couple was then taken 10 the office of Pro Late Judge Bernard F. Gaffney who gave consent to the marriage, eXer- Cising his statutory powers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-19

leader in congress, will be the prin-
cipal speakers. MI. Miller is x
pected to outline in a concise man
ner the history, aims and progress
of the Intracoastal Canal asSocia-
ton, and the status of the project
at the present time.
Mr.. Gamers subject will not be
announced before the meeting, but
it is expected that he will touch on
water developments for the Valley.
1T is just going to be a big
family party Of Valley peoDle in
honor of these men," Mr.. Stuart
said. I'VE are going to kill several
yearlings. and also will have bqrbe j
cued pork and cabrita. We want
everybody in the Valley who can
get away at that time to be on
hand"
The barbecue which is to be held
IN the fair grounds, will start at
6 O'Clock promptly, Mr.. Stuart said,
and the meeting, in the auditor
ium at the fair grounds, will start
Immediately following the barbe-
cue.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-19
Propellors Rushed
To Mexican Ships
Damaged In Crash

A plane belonging to the Aero
nautic Transport corporation,
whic hoperates between Browns
vile and Monterrey, took off two
hours ahead Of the regular sched-
ule Tuesday, to rush two propellers
to Mxican government planes at
Monterrey. The federal planes are
cooperating with troops near Tor
reon in operations against the
rebels. Andy Anderson. chief pilot
Of the line, was piloing the Aero
nautic plane.
The propellers came into Browns
vile Monday on a special Texas
Air Transport plane, which
brought them down from Fort
Worth. They are intended for the
two planes recently damaged in a
crack-up at the Monterrey field,
and were two of the Waco sport
planes just recently purchased by
the Mexican government for use IN
s~uppreSsing revolutionary activi-
ties. They were flown from
Brownsville to Monterrey.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-19
INVESTIGATES
VALLEY CROPS
Representative Of Neither
lands Government Max
ing Tour of Section

L. A. H. Peters, agricultural at
tache of the Netherlands legation
at Washington, arrived in Browns
vile Monday and is investigating
crop production and marketing
methods in this section. In COM
pany with w. D. GOoge, of the
market news division, and H. T.
Longino. supervisor Of inspection,
he will make a tour of the Valley
Tuesday, and go to Laredo and the
Winter Garden area Wednesday.
The Holland representative was
greatly interested in the Valley
cabbag crop, stating that cabbage
an dspinach are the principal ex-
mort crops of his country. He Is
making a thorourh INVESTIGATION of
production methods. c~eao avatl-
able and securing other data for
presentation to the Netherlands
government.
THE climate Of the Lower Rio
Grande Valley is delightful. and the
soil appears extremely fertile" the
Holland representative said, adding
that he appreciated the opportun-
ity to visit this section.
He recently completed a survey
Of the citrus fruit and winter cab
bage areas Of Florida, and after
completing a tour of south Texas
will visit the Louisiana winter
truck sections.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-19
WAYS
TO LOSE FAT

One is starvation, one abnormal exer
else. The other is embodied in Marmol
prescription tablets. The Marmola wa.
is based on modern research. 1t has beer
used for 20 years millions Of boxes 0
it. The results are seen in almost ever,
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vitality.
A book in each box of Marmola give
the complete formula, also the reason
for results. Users know just how and VIII,
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for a 81 box Of Marmola.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-19
PRICE LACKS
UNIFORMITY
Tradings In Shares Cener.
ally Fair; Superior Oil
Opens With 10000

NEW YORK, March 1e-P-
Price movements lacked uniformity
at tn eopening Of today's stock mar.
ket, which was featured bv q re-
neWal of selling pressure against
GUY ana further accumulation of
Iae Oh n copper shares. Radio
new opened with a block Of 5000
SHARES at SO IL, off l 1-2, and
men eased to SO 1-2. Genearl Elec-
trlc, montgomery, Ward and Inter
natlonal Nickel yielded fractionallv.
american Smelling, Andes Copper
anoS Follansbee advanced a point or
more. Superior Oil opened with a
plock OF 10000 shares at 10 Ia. I'M
1-8. W
Despite the weakness of Radio
and a few other popular industrials.
Such as U. S. steel common, Good
year Rubber and Allied Chemical.
winch sol ddown l to 3 points, the
GENERA market continued to forge
upward under the leadership Of the
copper, oil, motor and railroad
equipment shares.
Buying Of the railroad eouipments
was stimulated by reports of large
current business, and talk of further
railroad electrification projects
Baldwin Locomotive advanced 2
points to a new high at 258. Lima
Locomotive, Westinghouse Air Brake
ana New York Air Brake all record
cd early gains of a point or more.
GUS Elevator jumped 7 points to
new nigh at 342 while Radio (old
~ock) broke 8 points to 492.
ForC-5r --1ngeS opened steady.
with cables unchanged at S4.85 So,