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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21
MODEL FORD
Wins FRIENDS
Reporter Covers Distance of
16O Miles Keeping Az
erage Speed of so

When Mrs. Herbert Hoover drove
through southern New England on
her way to visit Radcliffe College at
Cambridge, Mass, she was accom-
panied by Secret Service men who
enabled her to make rapid time on
the long trip from Washington, D.
c., and return. Traffic officials in
the different communities cooper
ated so that she was able to arrive
at the college in plenty of time for
the exercises.
The task Of covering the story
during her stay in that section was
given to Roy Atkinson of the Bos-
ton Post, who had just taken de-
livery of a new Model A Ford cab
rlolet. Accompanied by a fellow
newspaper man he joined the
White House cars, which, of course.
were large, high-powered ma
chimes. Some doubt was expressed
by the Secret Service men as to
whether he could keep up with
their pace.
Between Darlington, Rhode Is
land, and Canaan, Connecticut. a
distance Of $50 miles, the speed of
90 miles per hour was maintained
AS Atkinson writes, THE Model A
held this terrific pace without once
being forced out Of the procession
Despite the fact that the dav was
not, the engine raj cool through
out.
The Secret Service men marveled
at the ability of the Ford ear to
keep pace with their large and very
powerful car, specially selected for
this Journey"
Because the Model A. Ford car
has Won almost continually when
1t has participated in it's own price
class IN the Buenos Aires-Mar del
plata-Buenos Aires race in Argen-
Una, 1t has been barred from com
petlng IN that class hereafter. al
though permitted to enter the other
classes embracing cars of much
nigher price and many more cylin-
ders.
Recently a Model A entered in
one of the higher classes during j
F4A u CA46 IuLs ana succeeded
In winning first place in that cafe
CORY. The driver of the a said IL
mao not extended it at all: if he
mao, he might have Topped thirty
minutes more off his running time
Out Of all the cars entered bio
n small, foreign and American
the Model A came in sixth. That
position was changed to fourth
Wnen the two leaders were disouaIi-
lied because the cars were not stoct
me distance traversed was about
800 miles. 5000
The safety Of the Model A cowI
and fuel tank was recently demon
Strated in Antioch, California a
customer filled his tank from !
pucKet Of gasoline while others of
ms party smoked near by. The
FUMES lgnited from a cigaret spark
and Tor a few minutes roared in
oer the hood and around the "a
tank. So hot was the fire that If
melted the Patent Plate off the
Dash and burned the paint off tha
mood and cowl, but the tank was
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21

intervals the party passed other
cars along the 150-mile drive
stranded in the swirling muddy wa
tiers of the overflowing Guadalupe
river.
However, SCOTS faith in the
Marquette was justified when the
two cars finally pulled safely into
his home town-the first cars to
traverse the flood-ravaged roads in
more than a week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21

unchanged although the filler cap
was off the intake ruring the time
the fire burned itself out.
= =
S. s. Kahn, of Waco, Texas, is
now driving his thirteenth Ford car.
a Model A sport coupe. He has 5000
miles on the Speedometer without a
major repair Of any kind, or even
a puncture. The tires, he states, look
good for another 5000 miles. He
runs approximately 20 miles to the
gallon and changes his oil every
$50 miles without adding any be-
tween times.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21

as a seps -1ct, [ E--,nd-
ed vi \ Other ga inc to give the
pep desired - motorists. En-
I Zment Of the new metz u. the
-c u believes. will result in G
greater amount # natural" gaso.
line being produce and greater
mixture Of the product with other
gacolir
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21

A new program over KMBC,
Kansas City, is given each Tues
day night by the Three Mus
keteers'-good, bad and indiffer-
ent.
Olive Cline, concert and radio
star, will be the guest artist with
the Buffalo Symphony orchestra
when it presents its weekly con-
cert July IS owe WABC and chain.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21
POLICE NET BURIAL
FUND FROM RODEOS

BEAUMONT, Tex, July 2O.-P)-
The Beaumont police department,
with its plan of an annual police
rodeo to provide a burial fund for
members Of the force, has accum-
ulated $26,615. it was announced by
Police Chief Cary Kennedy.
The last rodeo, held July 3 and 4,
was the most successful one hid so
far, profits reaching $7,000.58. The
rodeo last year cleared approx
mately $4,000. The fund was started
in 1923, and since that time funerals
have been provided for an average
Of one a year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-21
BUTTERMILK oITENCHES FTRF

BUTTERMILK QUENCHES FIRE
LEXINGTON. Ky.-CP-E. M.
Masters, construction engineer Of
Lexington, was driving his motor
a when it caught fire. Unable to
quench, it otherwise, Masters dump
ed a pint Of buttermilk on the blaze.
went out peacefully.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16
BILLIARD PLAY
Several Cpsets Are Scored in Two Man League At Rogers Recreation Rooms.

All the upsets imaginable were scored last night in the two-man pocket billiard league at Rogers Recreations rooms. All of the lead ing teams were defeated to make, with two or three exceptions, the race a very close one.
 The Braves. Anderson and Peter son, won from the Senators, Sayoie and Pilarski, 75 to 39, but they were defeated immediately after by the Cubs, Viggiano and Dahlstrom, 75 10 ~. This was an upset. The Rob- ins. Stewart and Stokes. dropped two games, one to the Greys, Grace and Rekus and the other to the Sena- tors. The scores were 75 to 59 and 75 to A. In both contests, the Rob- ins dropped 15 balls on scratches. The Red Sox. Tracy and Neri, set down the Greys 75 to 46 in another upset.
 The feature game of the night saw the Cubs. Viggiano and Dahlstrom, defeat the Panthers, Mack and Mi chael. 75 to 64. Viggiano ran 20 balls to break the high run record and not two minutes later, Mack clicked off 30 to break the newest mark. Thursday night a number of postponed games will be played. The Cubs will meet the Tanks, the Giants the Cardinals and the White Sox the Panthers.
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New Britain herald., 1929-04-16
VOTE DOWN LONG MOVE
 IN LOUISIANA SENATE
Impeachcd Governors Supporters Introduce Rule Based on Premise
 House Is Sitting Illegally.

Baton Rouge, La, April Is P - The Louisiana state senate, con- vened as an impeachment trial court. after a two-hour debate last night killed a move by supporters of Governor Huey P. Long to amend the rules of procedure which would have halted the work of the house in bringing further charges against the governor. The vote was B to 15.
 The beaten substitute rule pro- vided that the senate should refuse to accept further charges from the house on the ground that that body ceased to sit legally after April 6, the date the special session called by the governor expired.
 Two charges have been voted in the house, that of intimidation of the press passing before the session expired and bribery a1terward
 The house last night in a brief session took testimony on two other counts charging the governor with carrying concealed weapons on his person and breaking up quorums in the last regular session of the leg iSlature.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16
COAL TAX LIFTED BY PENNSYLVANIA
Copy Of Baumes Law Also
 Adopted by Legislature

Harrisburg. Pa. April 16 R - The state legislature last night gave it's approval to repeal of the anthra- cite tax and to the sentencing of fourth offending felons to life im- prisonment at the option of judges.
 The senate's approval of gradual repeal fthe anthracite tonnage tax of about s cents per ton last night with only five dissenting votes leaves further legislative action on this question a mere routine. A bill to repeal of the anthracite tonnage tax other to repeal it by gradually re- duclng it until eliminated two years hence will go to the governor for consideration in conjunction with all other legislation affecting the states fiscal situation.
 The fourth offender bill was pass ed by the house last night and sent to the governor only after spirited debate In which Representative Witking, Philadelphia. decried it as unfair and unnecessary. The vote was 159 to 35 opposed.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16
GOLF BECOMES GAME FOR
 MAN, WOMAN AND CHILD
Few Years Ago America Was Called Nation of Spec tators-World War Proved to Be the Turning Point Ancient and Honorable Sport Becomes Attrac- tion for Youth-Three Millions Are Now Playing Expense is Not Necessary Factor for Enjoyment

it is true today that golf is the greatest outdoor game in this coun- try.
 Though indoor and outdoor sports have never attracted as large num- bers of spectators as now, the old criticism that we are only an au- dience is not valid. We will turn out to shout for Babe Ruth to bang one over the fence. trail with our alma mater if Cagle is in the lineup, travel to Madison Square Garden or Miami to see the maulers fight and even follow around in the wake Of champion golfers as they shoot their stuff.
 But from April Fools day to Hal lowe'en or Thanksgiving, the great golf1ng pack struggles from rough to sand traps. tops it's irons and Hops it's drives. altogether satisfied that the game is tough enough to be called ''he mans" sport.
 Exercise and Play
 It has proved to be the best com bination of exercise and play man has yet invented. In it there is some- thing that satisfies that primal de- sire of man for open-air competi- tion On the golf course he can match his skill and luck against an opponent and give himself a good run for his money if he wagers on his own prowess. There are no 'set- ups" and nothing is fixed in golf.
 As a matter of fact few games ap- proach it in sportsmanship and none surpass it in this respect. The code of it's ethics governs the game more than do the rules. The player need only blame himself for poor shots His opponents do nothing to discon- cert him. And all the time he is playing against himself more than he is trying to beat the other mem bers of the four-some. It is a tan- talizing but satisfying game, good for young and old.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16
Seven Forms of Marriage
 For JugO-Slav COuples

Belgrade. April Is. Rl-Seven forms of marriage will be recog- nized by the new Church law of Jugo-Slayia.
 Announcement of the decree shows that new ceremonies will be instituted for the marriage of per- sons of mixed religious faith, such as a Mohammedan with a Christian or a Jew. In addition civil marriage. which hitherto has been legal in only a few sections of the kingdom will be made lawful throughout the country.
 Legal recognition will be contin. ued for the five present forms.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16
THEATRICAL MEN PLAN
 INVASION OF TALKIES
Six Producers Said to Be About to Form 10000, 900 Sound Pic
 ture Corporation.

Boston, April 16 R - Arthur Hammerstein. son of the late Oscar Hammerstein, during visit here yesterday said that six of New York's theatrical producers are about to form a $2o, 100000 corpora ton to make talking moving pie lures. Hammerstein said that those associated with him in the venture were Arthur Hopkins, Sam Harris. George E. White, Lawrence Webber and Winthrop Ames.
 Hammerstein. who was here in connection with the opening of a new musical comedy. said that ne- gotiations were being carried on with the Radio Corporation Of America, and the present plan is to make the movies at the corporation studio at New York.
 Dorothy Dalton. former movie &C., tress and now Mrs. Hammerstein. will probably star in the first talk ie" of the new corporation, Har% merstein said.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16
SETS NEW RECORD
Myrtle Cook, Captain of Canadian Girls Olympic Games, Makes Mark tn Yard Dash.

Montreal, Que, April 1s (UP)-A new worlds record for the 50-yard dash for women was credited today to Myrtle Cook, who explained the Canadian girls team at the las: Olympic games. Miss Cook covered the distance in six seconds in a meet here last night. bettering the previ- ous record by Is of a second.
 Percy Williams, double Olympic sprint winner. equalled the mems world record for the 50 yard dash, covering the distance in 5 1-5 sec record.
 Phil Edwards of New York Uni versity won the 500 yard run in 1:16 3-5. while Jimmy Ball of Winnipeg,
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16
EASTERN BASEBALL
 GAMES POSTPONED
Big League Parks Inundated by
 Driving RainstGm

By the Associated Press.
 The entire opening day program of major league baseball in the east was washed out today by a driving rainstorm. backed by a cold north east gale that dissipated all enthu- siam for inaugural ceremonies and base hits
 Three of the games scheduled in the east were postponed early in the day, with no sign of let up in the storm. Only official announce ment was required to do away with the fourth game, at Boston. where there was no indication that the braves and Brooklyn would be able to play,
 The bad weather break. one of the worst any opening day has suffered deferred the Washington-Athletics game at the national capitol where President Hoover was to throw out the first ball; the Yankee-Red Sox affair at the Yankee stadium with Commissioner I.andis on hand; and the getaway performance of the olhillo anu 1 GU Piii"'
 Meanwhile it seemed probable the western half of the program would escape the main attack of the ele- ments, including the all-star Nat ional league event at Chicago, fea- turing the Cubs and Pirates. It was clear, but cool there.
 Clear weather also was reported 4 ! Reds and at St. Louis for the White Sox and Browns. It was cloudy however, at Cleveland for the game between Detroit and the Indians
 Elaborate opening ceremonies. planned especially for the Eastern American league games at Washing ton and New York, will take place tomorrow. if there is any improve ment in the weather, but conditions of any seasonable variety are not expected before Thursday.
 The postponements not only dam pen the enthusiasm that was ready for a spontaneous outbreak but are likely to cut down the attendance figures.
 It had been anticipated that 5N.- GOO would see the Yankees start their quest for court straight title, with 25.0o0 on hand for the opening in Washington.
 Although the storm was driving out of the northeast. the postpoine- ment read. in order, along the east ern seaboard, from south to north. Washington was the earliest to de eide play was impossible. fully six hours before game time; followed shortly by Philadelphia and New York enthusiastically waiting in the rain until 1 p. m. for official deci- sion.
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New Britain herald., 1929-04-16
Permits to Build and
 Repair Are Issued

The following permits were issued yesterday at the office of the buill
 ing inspector: John w. Anderson, garage, 73S Corbn avenue, $500: Vivian X Fredericks, 676 Arch street. advertising sign. 500; Francis Cian- ci. garage. Corbin avenue and Wilma street, $500; N. Scappelatti. dwei- ling, Brighton street. s6,00o; O. F. Falk, reroof, Henry street, s265: Charles Anderson. reroof. 72 Maple street. s250: c. T. Leavitt, reroot, Colt street, sl60; Benjamin kupe- wicz, playhouse, 122 Kelsey street. s100; F. B. Lasher, 1757 Stanley street, dwelling. $S.0o0: Mrs. E. R. Hicks, reroof, West Main street. $500; C. A. Peterson, 3S Foxon place, dwelling. $5,500; G. A. Peter son, 3S Foxon place, garage, se00.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16
GEORGE BERNARD SHAW
 TO MEET GENE TUNNEY
Noted Playwright and Former Heavyweight Champion to Va-
 cation in Island BriOni

London. April 1s @-Mutual friends of George Bernard Shaw and Gene Tunney today believed several interesting discussions lay ahead of the two celebrities. who both. possi- bly, by chance. will spend the next few days on the Island of Brioni in the northern Adriatic.
 The possibility of the two wives, Mrs. Shaw and the former Polly Lauder. finding one another interest ing companions. also was suggested.
 Mr. and Mrs. Shaw left London yesterday for Brioni for a months stay. Mir. and Mrs. Tunney are spending week on the same island.
 Last August the playwright was quoted a saying he would be ''de- lighted' to meet the former heavy weight champion. "All I know is that he disapproves of 'Cashel Bly, ron's Profession Ga work of Shaw's in which he discusses a hypothetical marriage of a pugilist and aristocra- tic woman)." Shaw said at the time. So do ]. It shows he has some taste and that we have something in common"
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16
NEW HAVEN WILL STOP
 TRAIN 47 AT BERLIN
Railroad Officials Notify Chamber Of Commerce That Its Efforts
 Have Been Successful

Secretary Ralph H. Benson of the Chamber Of Commerce was notified today that train No. 47 New York bound will stop at Berlin at approx imately 2:06 p. m. when the new schedule goes into effect April 28.
 This is the train which the traffic bureau of the Chamber of Commerce has been endeavoring to have stop ped at Berlin. The train leaves Hartford al 1;45 p. m. and makes no stop at Berlin at the present time. It runs express from Stamford and is due in New York at 4:40 D. m.
 At the present time there are no
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16
SEEKS FRANCHISE
Paddy Harmon is Attempting to Purchase Pittsburgh Pirates Ice Hockey Club.

Detroit. April 16 (UP)-Paddy Harmon, Chicago fight promoter. is attempting to buy the franchise Of the Pittsburgh Pirates, one of the clubs in the National Hockey league. Harmon conferred at length with the governors of the league at a meeting here last night, but refused to pay 32o0.0o0. the asking price for the Pittsburgh club. He said he was hopeful of obtaining the franchise.
 The Montreal Maroons purchased Mike Neville and Jack Arbur of the Windsor Bull Dogs. who retain an option on the two players in case they do not make good in fast com- pany.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16

trains between Hartford and New York, stopping at Berlin, between 12:51 and 3:32 D. I'll.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16

who was inches behind Ray Barbutti in the 200 meters run at Amsterdam last summer, won the 300 yard run in 342-5 seconds.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16
ENTER MARATHON
Three More Long Distance Veterans Have Joined Field for Boston Event Friday.

Boston. April 16 (CP)-Three more long distance veterans today had joined the field for the Boston A. A. marathon to be run Friday be- tween Hopkinton and this city, in- creasing the entry list to 15s. About 200 runners ar. expected to start.
 Among the B entries received yes- terday were the names of Kari Kos Ri and Willie Kyronen. both Of the Finish American A. c. of New York. and Carl w. Under of the Boston 4. A. Clarence De Mar. six-time- winner of the event. and Johnny Miles of Hamilton. Ont. who fin- ished first in 1926, already had en- tered. ...
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16

The performances of some of those who feel that they would like to arbitrate in the ring, has furnished many of the fans with comparison between them and Willis and we know of several who have changed their attitude toward the old timer. They now thinl. Johnny is pretty good official.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16

She first attracted attention as a swimmer about six years ago while . student at the New Britain high school. At that time, the New Ha- ven Swimming club staged a three- mile race and Jean entered. She spent several weeks in training and she engaged pilot.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16

Although emeshed in the web of studies which attends the course. Miss Ciexynski manages to find time to still enter swimming meets and she very often carries off prizes.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16

A party composed of Thomas Quinlivan. Bob Carlson. Gus Nelson. Roy Spencer and Emil Nelson. one of the deck hands" at city hall. went on a trout fishing expedition to Canton, yesterday. The Nelson brothers claimed to have the largest mess of trout. but physical evidences were lacking in the Marble Hall" today.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16

We do not always agree with Will lis when he renders his verdicts but we have seen many a referee, with 8 big reputation, who couldn't hold ! candle to him. Then again, there are just as many who think he is right as there are those who think he is wrong.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16

The pilot deserted her but, noth- ing daunted. she started without a pilot and went the entire distance with no one to guide her. She soon rot out in front and was never head ed. It was her first and her greatest triumph.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16

She soon got into class all by herself and competition was scarce. Then she took to diving She entered all sorts of meets and in short time, she was diving champion along with being the title holder among the swimmers.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16

As the years passed and the fight game hourished. Willis had the con- fidence of the public 50 tightly held that one night, when he was intro- ouced as Honest John" Willis. the name fitted good and it has stuck every since.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16

Jean Ciezynski of this city. who rerecently won the junior diving championship of New England. will follow in the footsteps of her brotk- CT. Dr. Henry J. Ciezynski. and will become 8 dentist.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16

8he is . third year student at THts Dental college and is the only young lady out of class of 70. All the others are young men.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16

The story goes that when any other referee but Willis was in the ring, the bets were of. With Willis in, the bets were on and the loser took his beating with the invariable remark. Well. got an honest shake, anyway"
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16

Old timers who followed the fight game in the same hall on Church street that is now being used. tell us that Willis was the one and only referee upon whom the gamblers in those days would depend for an hon. est decision in fight.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16

We are not commenting on the right of wrong of the decisions as rendered by Willis while in the ring, but we are defending his innate hon. esty, known to so many more besides ourselves. No referee ever lived who could satisfy everyone and most gen. erally, the referee is wrong in these days of sentimental judgment in a prize fight ring.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16

A reversion bck about 25 years or 50 might shed little light on the why's and wherefores of that title, This might not tend to hamp- CT the ardor of those who try so in- effectively to get under Johnny's skin. but 1t will probably show fhere he got his title, a well-earned one. -.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16

She is 20 years of age and when she finishes her dentistry course. she hopes to return to this city to take up her life work with her brother and sister, a student of dental hy- giene.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16

4 number Of the fight fans who attend the amateur tournaments at the Stanley Arena. are prone to ne loud and raucous in their criticism of the work of John Willis. club referee. On several occasions. the grey haired official. has been the subject of line of razzing from certain sections of the arena and . more especially on one point, the nickname he received in days gone by of Honest John.'