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New Britain herald., 1929-03-26
FINAL PLANS FOR
 K. 0F COMPOSITION
All Committees Meet Tonight to
 Complete Arrangements

Finat plans for the Knights or Columbus parents exposition will be completed -ont-ht IT the Gener- al meeting ot ali committees for the forthcoming parents exposition, which shall 'gl-a nlaoa If rha stan lev Arena th- We.h os April t5.
 Wal-=r J. keuney reported last night at th> executive mrotlng that h.- rha5-u had reported and all booth space Vas rraotloally sold, while inc ticket cotamistce informed him ct tho fact that over @",@9o 1i.E.r- are now in Inc hands os the general r.Mic. Fms IS helng ac- co4rjzhel through the medium of th- industrious hoy contest, inc Miss NeV Britain e,ac'.ou and rn" grand prize baAv pageant, as well as ny tHe uam6,as Of the Knights ot Co., lumuus.
 In the Miss New Britain election thore are now Il candidates in the running. with practically every large concern Of thjs vicinity rep resented with q candidate and com petition is strong not only among the candidates entered in the election but also among their friends, who ara anxious to sec their individual candidate win ne honors Of this contest.
 h the grand prize baby pageant seyeraI babies stand out exception ally well in the matter Of friendship points, but il IS only a question Of a few days before all charts pertain ing to the health contest will have been returned from being rated in Chicago. and a. that time all par erts will be notified as 10 the exact amount os votes that their babias are entitled 10 for their health standing, These points will be added to their total number Of friendship. beauty and pageant points. and the grand prize baby will he chosen &C., cordingly.
 This is the last day for new en- tries in the 100 per cent perfect baby contest. and the clinic will only run long enough 10 accommodate those entered up until tonight.
 The industrious boys are working hard and all looking forward to the days in the near future when they will begin to assist the mothers in making Of the many baby carriage floats that will be used in the baby parade. which will preface the opening of the parents exposition.
 Miss New Britain" Contest
 The standing in the Miss New Britain" contest is as follows:
 Frances Kolode, es,50o, Raphael's Department Store.
 Helen Lech, 96,47o. New Britain Polish Business CO.
 HuIda Knight. 9t.25o. North &: Judd.
 Anna Anthony, 96,25o, Bell Tele- phone Co.
 Evelyn carswell, s5,sso. Hart 6 Cooley Mfg. Co.
 Clara Hinder. 95,s07. Landers l'rary * Clark.
 B sste cuIIinan, assoc. Stanley Works.
 ra"mela Galati, s5,75o, Stanley Works,
 r-9gr Baltzer. 25,s0o. City Ma. f, "ai Bank.
 Eleanor Hayes, s5,55o. Stanley Works.
 Geotgiana Cadrain. s5,457, Stan ley Rule X Level.
 Ida Eavizza. s5,S5o. Hungertord G Sa&e.
 Viola Bleau, s5,a1n. Stanley Rule 6 Level.
 Alice Martin. 9t,250. P. J, Elan. nerv Co.
 Mary O'Mara. e4.15o. North S Judd.
 Anna Senk. a4'oo. Russell d Erwin.
 Helen Nutyn.h, q44cs. home girl
New Britain herald., 1929-03-26
Special Notice

After the regular meeting of Lady Wallace Lodge, Daughters of Scotia which will be held tomorrow eve ming at 7:3n in the Red Mems hall Main street There will be a whist, starting promptly at s o'clock. Mer1- bers Of Clan Douglas and friends are invited, Refreshments will be served. Admission 25c.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-26
La Guardia Predicts
 War Due to Dry Law

New York, March o6 JP)-Pro- hibition will precipltate the United States into another war with Euro pean nations. Representative Fiorella II. La Guardia warned on his re- turn from wedding trip to Pan ana with his bride. the former Miss Mary Fisher, who was his secretary
New Britain herald., 1929-03-26
ALTO SALES RANOIET

The Patterson Chevrolet Sales club will hold a banquet at the College Highway Inn in Pennington tomor- row night. Edward Squires is chair man Of the committee in charge an his assistants are Gerald Hannon, Walter Binge and Robert Patterson.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-26
QUICK STOPS DRINKING

Hamden, March 26 UP)-Harry Quick. restaurateur had promised his wife he would stop drinking. Yesterday while his wife was away. the medical examiner said, Quick became intoxicated. In remorse al his own infidelity, he put tube con- nected with a gas jet in his mouth and today was found dead,
New Britain herald., 1929-03-26
Cardinal Galli Dies
 In Rome at Age of 6

Rome, March 26 R-Cardlnal Aurelio Cali died here this morn- ing at the age Of 63. His deaAh re- duced the sacred college to sixty of whom 27 are Italians and B for eigners.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-26

The mean or average altitude of the United States is about 2,50o feet above sea level. The range in ele- vation is from 14,501 above sea level to 176 below.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-26

The average life of the presidents of the United States has been 69.9 years. The average hereditary mon- arch of Europe has lived for 53.s years,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
SENECA CLUB TO PLAN
FOR BASEBALL SEASON
Manager TO BE Named soon and
Date for Smoker to &c set
al Next Meeting.

At regular meeting of the new
iy formed Seneca A. c., last night.
plans for the coming baseball sea
son were discussed and arrange
ments started for a smoker in the
near future. Within the next two
weeks. a baseball manager VIII be
named to form a team for the COM
ing year. A talk on sports will be
given at the smoker.
Two new members we're voted into
the organization and it was voted to
purchase new furniture for the
rooms.
A pinochle and setback tourna-
mcnt is going Oh. Six teams are en-
tered and suitable prizes viii be
awarded the winners. l.. Keith.
captain Of the Aces, is well in the
lead. having Won all the games so
far played Jack Argosy and his
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
SLUGG|NG
BEES IN fights
Good Supporting Gard for
0'Brien-CurCiO Battle

Hartford, March 6-The support
ing card to the frankie O'Brien-
Johnny Curcio bout shows real
promise of genuine smuggling bees,
for this Thursday nights fisticuffs at
Foot Guard Hail.
Jimmy Rossi of Westerly, r. l..
who has made many friends here by
his heavy punching and the desire
to always mix will meet Leroy Car
ley of Worcester who. since turning
pro. has compiled list of ID wins
out of II starts. Carley In his pro
debut here stopped the winning
streak of Joe Russo of Westerly
and looked good in doing it. Carley
has won over Mickey Sears of Ros-
ton, Cannonball Cote Of Maine and
Young Granberg of Boston.
Rossi on his last appearance here
handed Eddie Cavanaugh of New
York a neat pasting. while on his
initial visit he fought sensationa'
bout with Eddie Ellie of Springfield
Rossi is a seasoned performer and
should give Carley plenty to worry
about. This bout is down for Sly
rounds at l54 pounds.
The rematch between Eddie Reel
Of this city and Buster Nadeau ol
Holyoke has created an abundant Of
interest among the fans of this cltt
and vicinity These boys fought a
special four lrounder some two
months ago with Reed gaining 4
close decision Nadeau asked fo'
return bout at longer distance
figuring he can take Reed who Is
not seasoned to the longer route
This bout is for six rounds at Ii.
pounds.
The hard hitting Joe Zotter o.
New Britain and Jerry Emard o.
Holyoke meet in another six round,
at 13S pounds
Vic Morley of this city is booked
to go six rounds with Lucien Rroul
lard of Worcester who recently de
ftated Ollie koski OF the same city
Eoshl gained u decision ever Morlt,
some three weeks ago here. Nor
! ley knocked out Bill Coe OF New
| haven in his last start here.
Jimmy Stachas of Hoiyoke opens
the show with Del Poullot Of New
Eritain as his opponent.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
Allows Pitchers to
Put Stuff on Ball

Phoenix, Ariz. March ~
Eight days Of work under the sun
having produced beneficial results.
Manager Bucky Harris of the Tigers.
yesterday permitted his pitchers TO
put something on the ball.
The new pilot was particularly
pleased with the showing of Frank
Barnes, southpaW pitcher obtained
from Houston. The hitting of Dale
Toronto, also fatorably impressed
Harris, who indicated he might get
the call over Harry Holman, who
finished last season at the initia!
sack
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
LIMITS DAYS WORK
Manager Connie Mack OF Athletics
Stages Short Morning Practice for
Squad.

Fort Myers, Fla. March s P)-
The Philadelphia Athletics, had no
regular varsit y rookie game sched-
uled for today, and Manager Mack
limited the days work to short
morning practice. All hands reported
in good shape and anxious for the
first inter-league game of the sea
son, a regulation contest TO be
played with the st. Louis Nationals
at Avon park tomorrow.
Rain broke up the practice yes
terday morning but the grounds
were dry enough for a workout in
the afternoon. two sets of infielders
worked on defense with neatness
and dispatch. Reading from first to
third. Orwell. Dykes, Boley and
Hale made up one quartet,and FoXX,
Hassler, Sharkey and Borrelli the
other. Borrelli, formerly of Mullen
burg college, was again the center
Of attract One on-looker remark
ed that the college star looked too
good to be true"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
Bartell Seems Logical
Choice for ShOrtstOp

Paso Robes. Calf. March 6 w.
Dick Bartell pepper pot Of the Pitts
burgh Pirates, now seems the iogi-
cal choice for shortstop. Harold
Pie TraynOr is to be moved back
to his third base position, Jim
Stroner, Wichita recruit. having fail
ment since his recent operation for
appendicitis.
According TO Manager Bush. the
initial lineup will comprise Shelley.
1b; Adams. ob; Barieil. SIS: Traynor.
Sb: Generously, If; Brickell, CT, and
Grantham, IF.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
Colbert Performs for
First Time for Cards

Avon Park, Fla, March tP-
Charles Colbert. scheduled TO be the
ST Louis Cardinals shortstop this
season, performed yesterday for the
first time in the major leagues, and
the stamp Of approval seemed TO
have been placed on last years sen
Satlon at Rochester after the work
out.
Wa!iie Roettger promising young
player last season until he fra ctured
an ankle, attracted much attention
IN the curtailed practice yesterday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
FACES STRONG FOE
Naugatuck High Basketball Team
Meets Calvert Hall Team Of Bal
fin1lp

Philadelphia, March (UP)-
Nausatuck, Conn. High schools
basketball team. 1925 High school
leaders. tonight will play Calvert
Halls five from Baltimore In the
ninth annual University OF Penn
sylvania basketball tournament.
Nausatuck is defending champion
in the High school division and will
face d strong foe in the Baltimore
team. York Collegiate, 1928 prep
school champion. was defeated yes
terday by Cook Academy Of Mon
tour Falls. n. Y, so to II.
Other games in the high school
division today were: West Catholic.
Philadelphia, VS.. PottstoWn. Pa.
Catholic. Philadelphia, VS.. North
ampton. Mass. Yonkers, N. Y. VS..
West Philadelphia.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
MATCHED FOR FIGHT

Chicago. March 8 P-HOnoY Boy
Finnegan, Boston featherweigh has
been matched with Tony CanZoneri
of New York for the semi windup of
the Tough ran Walker title fight at
the opening of the new Chicago Sta
dunn March IS. Finnegan replaced
Ray Miller, Chicago left hook title
who is under contract to
Detroit promoters.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
TO ATTEND MEETING
Barbuti to Defend Himself at Hear
ing TO Ike Held by Commissioners
Of A. A. u.

New York. March UPD-Ray
Barbuti. who won the only track
victory credited to the United States
during the 1928 Oiympiad. will at
tend the meeting OF the A. A. L. reg
iseration committee here tomorrow,
called to consider his suspension
which becam effective last week.
Barbuti was suspend, Il after state
ments deriding the A. A. U. were
carried in newspapers,
Barbuti said he had not been
asked to appear before the commit
tee but would be on hand, accom-
panied by his attorney, to defend
himself, unless forbidden to do so.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06

Has Beens are living up TO their
name by occupying last place.
Jack Argosy's claim to checker
champion is being disputed ny
Bunk" Mcknerney and a series oil
% games has been arranged between
them TO settle the honors The loser
Will E the. winner a theater party
i'll Hartford.
The next meeting of the club will
be held on March ~ and definite
date for The smoker will be made.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
LASSMAN RECOVERED
Captain OF New York University
1928 Football Team Is Among
Friends Again.

New York, March R--Appar-
emily fully restored to health, Al
lass,nan. big captain of New York
Inivcrsty's 1928 football team. is
among his old friends again.
Back from a period Of GONZALES
cence in Florida where he was sent
to recover from injuries suffered in
the Carnegie Tech game last fall.
I.assman was the honor guest at a
banquet last night.
Although he has been reported to
be having trouble remembering his
friends. Lassman greeted them all
by name at the banquet Physically
he appeared to be in perfect health.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
LOCAL, TEAM WINS

The Y Intermediate basketball
team defeated the Middletown Y
Employed Boys quintet last night at
the local Y gym by IS to 81 sco'e.
The locals led all the way and We're
never headed although MiddietoWn
made a bid for the lead in the frs
part of the game. Hultberg starred
for New Britain while Eiphick ana
st. Lawrence did good work Tor
Middletown. This game concluded
the series between the two. Tn
score:
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
SACRED HEART AI.IEAS
GIRLS I.E\t,(
", starry 1.i.n
Niglltinyaies
PAINTERS TAKE FORFEIT

Last night he Panthers A. c.
basketball am took d forfeited
game from the New Britain Blue
Reserves. The Painters took their
awarded them the game because III"
Blues failed to appear, The con-
test was scheduled at the Central
Junior High school gym.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
WINS MAT MATCH

Portland. Me, March 6 q P)--
Gus Sonnenbere. worlds heavy,
weight wrestling champion, defeat
ed Ed McGarr, form ,rly Ned Ne
CURE, in straight falls here lasi
night.
The tltlc-holder scored the first
fall with d flying tackle in IT min
utes, ) seconds, and the second in
4 minutes, 46 seconds.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
Nicidletown ~" FINN. BOYS

Score at half time 1913. New
Britain; referee, Bengston; scorer.
Zetterman
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
Speaking
Of Sports

The basketball lid flies off tonight
in Bristol when the local quintet
takes the floor against the Bristol
Endees in the first game OF the 81
ries arranged between the two and
the Meriden Endees, to decide the
state championship.
New Britain is sore clean through
hecause of two drab beatings received
recent. from Bristol. one in me
Bell Town and the other here. Inc
,,arrollmen have been laughing hi
the Lanphermen ever since and they
are boasting right now that tney
Will beat New britain even worse IN
he game tonight
Strencthened by the addition OF
Frank Dougherty to the lineup Ne"
Britain is out to win tonight. Inc
local players want toniShts game
and now that the slump has been
entirely dispelled, the crew is ready
for one of the toughest battles OF
the year.
Another sizzling battle will take
place tomorrow night at the Stanley
Arena when the New Britain and Al
bany Roller Hockey teams clash AZ
the Stanley Arena in the first game
OF the playoff arranged between the
first two clubs in the standing.
New Britain stands the favor'te
because of its consistent wins over
Albany on its home floor. New Brit
ain will have Red" Williams as Il
running mate to his brother. KID,
hut so far it is not known that Al
bany has added any players to its
lineup.
Some fine scores were rolled in
the Womens Industrial Bowling
League last night at Rogers Alleys.
Miss r. Hahn lust missed by one pin
Of tying the alley record score. she
toppled the timbers for grand 20
tai of 1875. one short OF the record
of 1856.
Landers team broke the high team
single with a team total of 491. 1t
also shattered the high team two
strings with 971.
The Meriden National Bowling
and home series matches with any
team would like to arrange home
team in the city of New Britain for
a purse of 500. The team would nj
so like to get a match with the VIM
ner of the Howarth- Silvcrio and
Gacck-Tronsky battle at Rogers to-
night.
Arrangements for these matches
can be made through Fred Teller
at the Palace Bowling alleys at $40
Main street, this city.
Pete Kimhall, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur KimhalI, is the happiest polo
rooter in town. Following last Sun
days game "kid' Williams gave tie
stick which he has used and with
which he scored the winning goal
against Fan River to Peter.
Pete hasn't missed game this
season and he is counted the pest
and most consistent rooter that New
Britain has. He has been great l.
mirer of kid" Williams. the great
est living polo player. and his inter-
est in the game has been so great
that Williams wanted to do some
thing real for him,
He inscribed his name on the
stick and gave it to the youngstcr
and now his father. the president Of
Landers, f'rary & Clark and his
mother. can hear nothing but roller
hockey from the possessOr Of the
greatest trophy possible.
YICNlGl II nNnNyYNNNn
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06

He inscribed his name on the
stick and gave it to the youngstcr
Landers, f'rary & Clark and his
mother. can hear nothing but roller
hockey from the possessOr of the
greatest trophy possible.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06

Florida possesses more than 30
900 lakes.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06

Another sizzling battle will take
place tomorrow night at the Stanley
Arena when the New Britain and Al
hany Roller Hockey teams clash at
the Stanley Arena in the first game
of the playoff arranged between the
first two clubs in the standing.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06

Strengthened by the addition OF
Frank Dougherty to the lineup, New
Britain is out to win tonight. The
local players want tonights game
and now that the slump mas peeh
entirely dispelled, the crew IL ready
for one of the toughest battles OF
the year.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06

Pete hasn't missed game this
season and he is counted the best
and most consistent rooter that New
mirer of 'ki1' Williams, the great
est living polo player. and his inter-
est in the game has been so great
that Williams wanted to do some
thing real for him,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06

New Britain stands the favor!te
because of its consistent wins over
Albany on its home floor. New Brit
ain will have Red" Williams as
running mate to his brother. Kid
but so far it is not known that Al
banv has added any players to its
lineup.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06

Some fine scores were rolled IN
the Womens Industrial Bowling
League last night at Rogers Alleys.
Miss r. Hahn lust missed by one pin
Of tying the alley record score. She
toppled the timbers for grand 20
tai of 1875. one short OF the record
Of 1876.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06

Landers team broke the high team
single with a team total of 491. 1t
also shattered the high team two
strings with 81.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06

The basketball lid flies off tonight
in Bristol when the local quintet
takes the floor against the Bristol
Endees in the first game OF the So
ries arranged between the two and
the Meriden Endees, to decide the
state championship.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06

Pete kimhall. son of MIR. and Mrs.
Arthur I[imhall, is the happiest polo
tooter in town. Following last Sun
days game. kid" Williams gave TIE
stick which he has used and with
which he scored the winning goal
against Fan River to Peter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06

Arrangements for these matches
can be made through Fred Teller
at the Palace Bowling alleys at $40
Main street, this city.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06

The Meriden National Bowling
and home series matches with any
team would like to arrange a home
team in the city of New Britain for
a purse of 500. The team would nj
so like to get a match with the win
ner of the Howarth- Silverio and
Gacck- Tronslly battle at Rogers to-
night.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06

New Britain is sore clean through
because of two drab beatings received
recent. from Bristol. one In me
l,ell Town and the other here. The
, ,arrol,men have been laughing ut
the Lanphermen ever since and they
are Boosting right now that they
will beat New Britain even worse IN
The game tonight
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-01
Local Stude ents
Enjoy Gathering
At Eastman Home

Several local students, now at
tending school on the coast, and
former Fl Ccntrans now living in
the vicinity Of Los Angeles, enjoy
ed reunion and birthday party
held last week at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. j. S. Eastman in Pasa
dcna, former FL Centre residents.
The event was in honor Of the
joint birthday Of their son, Samuel
G. Eastman and Albert De Vorc of
this city, whose natal days fall on
the same date Most Of those attend
ing comprised a group of young
people who went through grammar
and high schools here. together, the
majority of whom are now residing
in Los Angeles and vicinity. Easter
dccoratiogs IN yellow and green
were used and two birthday cakes
were a feature of the dinner, which
was followed by bridge and dane,
ing.
Stanford, Pomona, Cal-Tech, L.
G. /. A. and L. S. c. were represent
ed in the group, which included
Misses Jean Ellen Ross, Eleanor
Hobby and Ailene Powell and
Messrs. Harry Jones, Neil Ross,
Billy Foss, John Nichols, Hiram
Gordon and Samuel Eastman, all
former residents of this city, and
Victor Hctzcl, John Wells and Al
bert De NOrc of FL Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-01
STATE LEADER
AIDS WOMEN AT
FARM MEETINGS

Miss Fleta Smith, assistant state
leader Of home demonstration agents,
was in FL Centre last week, and ac-
companicd Mrs. Charles Thomas,
home demonstration agent for Impc-
rial county, on her Bard and McCabe
meetings.
There were % women present at
the Bard meeting, 100 per cent in
crease over the previous meeting,
and the day was spent in making
spring hats, much enthusiasm being
exhibited.
An equally enthusiastic meeting
was the McCabe meeting on Thurs
day, held at the home Of Mrs. j. a.
Wilson, Al women being in attend
once. This was the second meeting
for hat making, and as the electric
hat blocks were available, work pro
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-01
THE Barker
Comes To Town

FL Centre residents who have
seen and heard "The Barker' on
the coast, have returned with high
praise for this First National pic
ture starring Milton Sills and
Dorothy Mackail, and tonight those
who have not yet enjoyed it viii be
given the opportunity at Fox I'm
porial Theatre.
"Thc Barker" is the sort Il pie
turc that appeals to the big ma
iority of movie fans. 1t has pIentv
Of human interest, pathos, comedy,
real plot and enough thrills to
give it a kick. In addition TO the
stars, other notables seen include
Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Betty
Compson, Sylvia Ashton and George
Cooper.
George Fitzmauricc, with a score
Of real hits to his credit, has made
another one with "Thc Barkcr.' Z
played for weeks at Grauman 8 in
Los Angeles and is still being ex-