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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-02
Lightning in Maine
Wrecks Lumber Mill

North Arson. Nc, Apri! (UP)
A bolt Of lightning was blamed to-
day for fire which destroyed the
main plant OF the North Arson
manufacturing company here last
night causing loss estimated al
100000 and throwing 100 persons
out Of work.
With aid from Madison. local fire.
men succeeded in saving several
smaller buildings connected with
the plant, but much valuable ma
chinery, large quantity Of lumber
and two freight cars on a nearby
siding were destroyed.
The plant was owned by John p.
Elton of Waterbury. Conn.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-02
Count Tries to Kill
His Family Doctor

Budapest. Hungary. April P-
Count Paul keglevic, wealthy land
owner and member OF one of the
Oldest families in Hungary, was held
today for attempting the life of his
family doctor. whom he accused OF
visiting the countess entirely toe
ofton.'
The police charged that the count
fired several shots al the doctor. but
all went wild. After terrific
struggle with the count, the physi-
clan freed himself
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-02

leader in his community at the tins
Of peace.
attendance at a c. NJ. r. U. camy
does not in any way obiisate young
man to further attendance in one
of these camps and absolutely does
not obligate a young man to service
in any component OF the army Of the
United States.
For further information on C.
NJ. T. U. write to the Brock Barnes
post. No. 80. American Legion or
telephone to T. E. Fanion. 5se-s or
H. G. Sim onsen. sos. Boys between
the ages Of II and "a can enroll in
the c. NJ. T. L. All applications must
be made before April rs"
Plainville Briefs
A prayer meeting of the Hartford
home OF Russell d. S. Hopkins at
II Crown street, Plainville. tomor-
row evening at 7:45 o'clock.
The parish guild of the Church OF
Our Saviour will meet in the parish
house on Thursday afternoon at 23o
o'clock
A whist party and dance will be
given Saturday evening, April 6, by
The weekly rehearsal of the
Plainville American band will be
held this evening at s O'Clock at the
town hall. Individual instructions
will be given every Thursday evening
by James c. Lentini of New Britain
Special Bowling Mattel,
In a special match held at the
Harris alleys last evening. J. salziIlo
and Z. White captured five out OF
seven games from f. Heinzmann
and +. Anderson. These were the
first seven games of Is game
match. The next eight games will be
rolled on Thursday evening.
The results:
]. salzilIo-1e4. 1874. 1o1, le4, lis,
113, 159-S6S.
T.. White--lo4 IS, lis, los, 1903,
IS, 1o0-734.
E. Hcinzmann-S6, 1os. 1o4, s.,
IS. 1e9. 10S-7o6.
+. Anderson-30, 1oS, 1l5, 1856,
los, 1Ol. 1JS-7SS
Mrs. Louis l.. D'Antonio
Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie
D'Antonio of IS East Main street
were held this morning at 9 O'Clock
at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy.
Rev. Austin j. Munich was the cele-
brant Of a solemn high mass of re-
QUEEN. Rev. John keane of New
Britain was deacon and Rev. Stephen
Carr of Bristol was sub deacon
Burial was in ST Jose ph's cemetery
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-02

Ancient Chinese families COM
mcmorated the death of their rela-
tives by putting up a strip Of wall
paper each time a death occurrA !.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-02
WALL|NGFORD MAN
HELD after Crash
Charged With Driving Automo-
bile While "Under Influence"
COURT SESSION TONIGHT
Several Cases 10 be HearL-Drivcr
Has Narrow Escape From Acct
dent - Grange Meeting - Prom
inent East Berlin Resident Dies.

Following an accident this morn
Ing at o'clock near the site OF the
Silver Lake inn in Berlin, Carroll
J. Cooke OF Wallingford was arrest
ed by Cons: able Frank Brown of
Berlin and was lodged in the New
Britain police station until this
morning when he was released on
bonds for appearance in the Berlin
town court tonight. He was charg-
ed with drunken driving.
The car in which he was operating
crashed into the rear of a New Eng
land bus and badly damaged it, &C
Cording to the officer. Cookies car
also was badly damaged and neither
auto involved could proceed under
it's own power. No one was injured
In the crash.
The case against Julius Gibson OF
New Britain will also be before the
Berlin court tonight. Gibson was
arrested following an accident on
Berlin street Sunday. when the auto
which he was driving struck an
other car that was parked on the
street. He is out on bonds Tor APP
pearance in the court tonight.
There will be several drivers III
court tonight whom the state police
overlooking laws and for failure &c
obtain driving licenses for his year
Narrowly A,urts Accident
Clever driving on the part Of a
man whose name could not be
learned ayertcd today what might
have been a serious accident at the
junction of Hudson and Beilir
streets. Two cars we're On the main
road. blocking all traffic. when a
nigh po"ercd roadster came from
Merlden and evidently did not notice
the cars in SO short distance. Tho
drivers of the cars on the road saw
the auto approaching them and
with good judgment the driver OF
one car drove it forward up on III.
Sidewalk and the other driver backed
his from the road. leaving an open.
ing for the roadster to pass between
the two This he did without scrap.
ing either car although there was
not foot clearance on either side
The driver Of the roadster stopped
looked back. grinned. and continued
On his way toward Hartford. none
the worse for his narrow escape.
Mrs. Pauline Lyons
Mrs. Pauline Lyons. formerly OF
Berlin. died at her home in Middle
town Sunday afternoon at the ag.
OF SO years. She vas the widow OF
William l.. Lyons. well known in
Berlin and kensington. who ran a
barber shop in Kensington for man,
years
Mrs. Lyons is survived by three
sisters. Mrs. Edward Collins of Hart.
ford, Mrs. Margaret Lacroix OF Mer.
iden and Mrs. Joseph Moran OF
Boston.
The funeral will be held at the
funerals parlors of V. f.. Hall In
Meriden at o'clock tomorrow after.
noon. urial will be in Walnut
Grove cemetery in Meriden. Rev
George J.. Barnes Of the NJ. f.
church will officiate.
Wind Damage slight
The strong winds that hit Berlin
last night playo. pranlis with ali
movable signs and other ol iects hui
did no great property damage. Small
tree limbs we're blown across the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-02

spots In town and President A. A.
Macleod Of the Chamber Of Com
msrce has issued an appeal to the
people Of the town to assist in the
movement to be fostered by the or
ganization for the planting Of new
trees this spring.
President Macleod states that the
months OF April and May are the
two best months in the year to 90
this work. According to the cham
Der official, any officer or director
Of the organization will be willing to
assist any citizen in locating shade
trees and help in any other way that
may be necessary.
A town 10 known for the number
of shade trees it possesses. Shade
trees and shrubs not only beautify
the home but make the property
more valuable.
1t is expected that the project OF
the Chamber of Commerce will meet
with approval and cooperation by
the general public and that many
people will take steps in the mex.
few days to improve their property
fronts by planting shade trees.
Mr.. Macleod also announced to-
6ay that tho cb,mhcr NJ C,ommercc
vii, aeain conduct n c,can-un week
this YEAR.
Military Whist "Wednesday
Pythian Temple, No. %. will hold
a military whist in Odd Fellows hall
.oihofro" evening Inc ana'r is open
~ '"e puo''c anu pt'1es VIII NC
oMa'ueu 70 'i'G winners III an NV
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,h,. "a r..,rn,, hi. nr.o,;c. -, duties
n. Grand inror ~. ~ Ioast t,.o
week.
Trout season Not Omen
Manv anglers earer IN ,rv their
luck are under tho imnression that
tho Law for trout be1innino .nr;, 7
s,ill nrsvails In order ~ correct
this idea 1obn w ri,comb suner.
intendcnt Of the state hoard If fish
and game announced TODAY that tho
trout fishing sea.on avon. m Anri,
IL and NOT m Modav Anri1 +,
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''e'' a'e '''nl,so " ~ pounus "
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thamncr loAstmas0r
Clarence Hubbard. who VIII be the
toastmaser al the PialnVilIe Cham-
per OF Commerce banquet TO be held
on April 1s, is assistant secretary
10 the Automobile insurance COM
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-02

The expression Fits to a T. refers
TO the T-square or rule used by car
pcnters when exactitude is required.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-02
IN ALONE REPORT MADE

London, April P>-The deposi.
ton of Captain John Thomas Eao-
dal. master fthe I'm Alone, has
been received IN Downing street and
has been considered by the British
government. II is understood the
Canadian minister in Washington.
Vincent Massey, will handle the case
primarily in consultation with Sir
Esme Howard. British ambassador
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-02

Total Liabilities .&.Sss. 692. ! g
state of Connecticut County Of Hartford
IS. PiaihyiIlc April LIST. 1923.
|, 4. A. Macleod, TREASURED OF the
aforesaid Plainviile Trust Company, do
soiemny swcaf that the foregoing state
ment IL t'ne to the best of my knowledge
and belief
A. A. Macleod.
Treasurer.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this
first day OF Arlit, 1929.
C. " OLIVER,
Notary Public.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-02

READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-02
Many Pay Personal Tax

Over 1000 persons presented
themselves at the office Of City Tax
Collector Frank Is. Riley yestcrday
10 pay personal taxes. The number
remitting on Saturday and yester-
by tax office employees. Definite
figures however. viii not be avail
able until tomorrow.
A list of those who have not as
yet paid the tax will be made UP
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-02

READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
FOR BEST RESULTS
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-02
Wind Damage Slight

The strong winds that hit Berlin
last night playc. pranlss with all
movable signs and other ol iects but
did no great property damage. Small
tree limbs we're blown across the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-02
Attend Police Ball

Chief of Police and Mrs. Ernest
I. Belden, former Mayor joss phi f.
button. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Burn,
Policeman and Mrs. Edgar Norton.
Court Clerk Francis Donnelly and
Miss Margaret Rock attended the
annual ball of the MiddIctoWn po-
Ice department in that city last
evening.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-02

E. Hcinzmann-S6, 1oe. 104, s.,
IS. 1e9, 10S-7e6.
+. Anderson-90, 1oS, lis, 1855,
los, 1O1. lJS-7SS
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-10-19

Every Sunday from . to 4 P. M
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-10-19
May 20, 1929.

R. F. D. /, Box 1913,
Jarratts, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-10-19

TIME OF SERVICES IN THE
CHAPEL AT CITY HOME :.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-10-19

Joseph Henderson, 20 days, 1914
Hickory St., Oct. 5.
Roosevelt Jones, months, 4O7 N.
22nd St., Oct. z.
Mary E. White, so, 1121 N. 25th
St., Oct. 6.
Collie Burton, 46, R. No. Z, S. Rich
mond, Oct. z.
Mary E. James, 60, 1925 N. 21st
ST., Oct. 8.
Rosa Mickens, SO, lis w. Leigh St.,
Oct. 6.
Benz. Lee, SO, 11OS Greene St., Oct.
Lucy Patterson, 50, S18 W. Marshall
St., Oct. 8.
Ella Haggans, So, IA E. goth St.,
Oct. 7.
Annie Suber, AZ, $40 N. 9th St.,
Lucretia Garrison, 81, 1924 End St.,
Oct. 9. fiji fiji
Gerod Taylor, II, st. Philips Hos
pital, Oct. 10.
Alice King, 81, st. Philips Hospital,
Julia Scott, Ct, 724 W. Marshall St.,
Oct. s.
Mary A. Plummer, 70, 104 E. Mar
shall St., Oct. 10.
Fitzhugh Jefferson, 10, 4214 Fulton
St., Oct. II.
Rudolph billiard, months, All N.
7th St., Oct. II.
Catherine Steele, So, 51S W. Duval
St., Oct. Z.
Marian Odell, II days, 1915 Idle
wood Ave-, Oct. 10.
Luther Lewis, 38, SIP Goddin ST.,
Oct. II. I'll I'll
Alex Arts, 80, st. Philips Hospital,
Oct. 10. :,
Elizabeth Brighton, 5, Mitchell
St., Oct. II.
Willie A. Patterson, 40, 913 st.
James ST., Oct. 8.
Barney Braxton, so, R. 3, Henrico
Co., Oct. IL.
Annie Jiles, A, 1904 Greyland Ave-,
oo'' L. s.s,,..ass,,,ssessssrs- ex- q,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-10-19

Mr.. Hayden:
please send me a treatment of medl-
cine. I have been sick all this year.
! had the worst colds have ever had
and it was just as loose as it could be,
! just spit it up, phlegm, by the
mouth full. I have some dizzy spells
sometimes and I can hardly walk
across the house as / am so weak.
can hardly get up when ] sit down
and my system is gone clean down
/ had a slight stroke and can hardly
talk. can't deliver my speech very
well. So please forward me the medl-
cine at once to hit my case.
Rosa White,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-10-19

Maria L. B. Morrison, 80, ITO Ven
able St., Oct. Is.
James Price, 5, 612 N. Sth ST. Oct
Is.
Lucy Randolph, 80, 514 N. Ninth
St., Oct. IA.
Victoria McCauley, 49, st. Philips
Hospital, Oct. Is.
Chas. Grimes, 81, 6 Coutts ST., Oct
|13.
Gertrude Gates, 80, 1881 Blair St.
Oct. IS.
Jerome Morton, 81, 1414 st. James
St., Oct IA.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-10-19
NOTICE

Fourth Baptist Church, corner
Twenty-eighth and P Streets, Dr. r.
w. Williams, pastor. Sunday Scnooi,
$50 A. M. Morning service, LAO
A. nj. Night service Zone hour .
to 9 P. NJ. A sincere welcome awaits
Parsonage, COL N. Thirty-trss
Street.
Phone Randolph 34S5.
For Field Secretary call Randolph
e20-W.
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-10-19
VIRGINIA:

<s.ssssS =
VIRGINIA:
In the Hastings Court, Part II, City
of Richmond, the Sth day of Octo-
Der, 1929 =.
Drewry N. Cheatham..,.....-....Plaintiff
VS..
Louise Cheatham........... .....--.Defendant
The object of this suit is to obtain
a divorce from the bond of matrimony
by the plaintiff from the defendant
upon the grounds of wilful and con-
tinuous desertion and abandonment
for a period of over three years prior
to the commencement of this suit.
An affidavit having been made and
filed that the defendant is not a resi-
dent of the State of Virginia it is or
dered that she do appear here within
ten days after due publication of this
order and do what is necessary to pro-
tect her interest in this suit.
A Copy, Teste:
W. E. DuVal, Clerk.
BY A. l. DuVal, D. c.
C. Mimms, p. q. i
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-10-19
ROANOKE NOTES

Mrs. Mack Campbell, of Ninth
Avenue, N. E., has been quite sick.
Mrs. Phillis King is improving.
Rev. James S. Hatcher will be
home this week after visiting his
father and mother in Alabama.
Mrs. Annie P. Poindexter was
taken i'll with an attack of indi-
gestion as she got off the bus near
her home and Mrs. Catherine Stan
field administered to her great re-
lief.
Rev. W. w. Hicks and other Of
ficials were called to Lynchburg
this week in interest of the Sem
mary and College.
There was grand banquet at
the close of the tenth anniversary
of the loved and honored pastor,
Rev. A. l.. James.
Mrs. L. S. Simms, of Hart Ave
niue, is indisposed.
FlM8sss
wEA VI
-sSsls gssssi'
Phone in your orders. We will
serve you.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-10-19
DO YOU KNOW HER?

I would like to know the where
abouts of my sister, Mrs. Rosa
Brown, who formerly resided at 3lS
South Allen Avenue, Richmond, va.
Her husband is named Andrew
Brown. Address all information to
Mrs. Annie Redd, R. F. D., Mitchell
vile, Mo.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-10-19

L, J. Hayden, the famous Herb
Specialist at 224 West Broad Street
Richmond, Va. received the follow
ing letters which will explain them
selves
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-10-19
DEATHS REPORTED

The following is list of deaths of
colored persons reported to the Rich
mond Bureau of Health from Oct. 8
to Oct. 10, 1929, with age and date of
death:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-10-19
June Is. 1929
R. F. D. 1, Box 1873
Iarratt. Va.

L. J. Hayden, -.
Dear Sir: Just one more single
bottle of your wonderful cough
medicine which has done me so
much good. 1 am sending you 81 20
Please send me bottle Of the same
medicine you sent me 3 weeks ago.
I can't praise your medicine enough
for what 1t has done for me. Please
send at once before take my last
dose of the last bolt e you sent me
and you will great. oblige me.
ROSA WHITE.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-10-19

VIRGINIA:
In the Circuit Court of the City of
Richmond, Monday, September 3,
1929.
Ruth r. Ham ......-.........:...--.Plalntlff
Against ORDER
Willie Ham ---.--.-------.-----De1enoant
The object of this suit is to OBJ
tain, by the complainant from the
defendant, Willie Ham, a divorce
from the bond of matrimony upon
the ground of wilful abandonment
and desertion for more than three
And, an affidavit having been
made and filed that the defendant,
Willie Ham, is not resident OF the
State of Virginia, it is ordered that
he do appear here within ten (lOi
DAYS after due publication of this
order and do what is necessary to
protect his interest in this suit.
A Copy-Teste:
GARLAND B. TAYLOR, D. c.
JAS. T. CARTER, p. q.
The Washington times., 1929-12-05
s, s'

NASSAU, the Bahamas, Dec. s.
The winter sun that blesSeS and
blisters now has found it's place
overhead for the season. The
hurricane scars are healed. and
once again over the old walls
trail the bougainvillea, and the
hibiscus blossoms are gay upon
garden paths. The hotel season
will open on January /, with
Fort Montagu and a few days
later the Victoria and New Colon
ial will be in full swing.
The residential season opened
with L. C. Page, of Boston, and
party, taking the home of Frank
Christie, M. H. A., for five
months. At "Grayside," famous
pension of Mrs. Polly Leach, the
Strebeighs, of New York, are in
residence.
Nassau bookings for hotel open
ings are very much in advance of
last year. Increasing attention
to the amenities of resort life
will be found in extended facili-
ties for sport. The tom Thumb
Golf Course, under the direction
of Scottie Simpson, will grace the
forward slopes of the East Bay
Road near the Montagu. The
cruising fleet of fishing launches
has been added to by several
cabined, heavily engined, sea-going
vessels.
over 10000 pounds is being
spent by the Bahamas govern.
ment in restoring and improving
the areas surrounding the city
and along the water front. En-,
HANGED tender services to meet
the needs of over 80 cruise yes.
sells will be in evidence.
Sir Charles Orr, the governor,
is anticipating that he will be
host to Lord and Lady Willing.
don, the governor general Of Can.
ada, on their visit here and a
pleasant excitement is stirring.
This visit will be a compliment to
the growing inter-relationship Of
Canada and the Bahamas, which
has been fostered greatly within
the past year. With the Willing
dons will be a party Of at leas
The Washington times., 1929-12-05
British Princess Expected
To VisitBdhamaslncOgnit

IL and a semi-official group Of
Canadians will accompany them.
They are scheduled to arrive on
January 4, on the c. N. s. Lady
Rodney.
A royal princess Is expected
from England in February, and
for personal reasons will travel
incognito. Others Of her house
hold are likely to come in jan
uary. This visit, at the present
time shrouded in mystery, follows
closely last year upon the visit
of Princess Alexandria Victoria,
of SchleSwig- Holstein, who spent
some time painting beauty spots
in the Bahamas. The season
promises to be one Of unusual
brilliance as to personalities ex-
pected and the rush bookings
consequent upon the visit OF the
Willingdons is placing hotel &C
commodation at its highest book
ing peak in years.
IN I )9TsUsu5ss' 'dDm.9. .4sss
The Washington times., 1929-12-05
Florida Expects
Busiest Season

ST. PETERSBURG. Fla,
Dec.
FLORIDA Is now opening
L its greatest winter sea-
son. Reports from every
section of the state - the
West Coast, the Ridge section
and the East COast-reveal
heavier traffic than during
any previous year at this
period.
Highways are filled with
SOuthb0und motorists. Hotel
men as far north as Val
dOsta, Macon and Atlanta
are telling of increased bust
ness as the result Of south.
bound traffic which employs
these points for stOpOvers on
the way down.
FlOrida's program Of en-
tertainment has never been
more brilliant. This vast
sub-trOpical winter play
ground has been a hive Of
industry during the summer
months to prepare greater
accommodations, more SPIRITS
arenas and more facilities
for recreation.
The Washington times., 1929-12-05
.'DUBS'. GET, SAY
IN MIAMI BEACH
SPORTS EVENTS
Kings of Links, Water and Net
Play With Worst Of Tyros
in an Unparalleled Medley

MIAMI BEACH, Fla, Dec. S.
Individual participation In sports
is the keynote Of winter play ac-
tivity in this land Of semi-tropical
climate.
Experts, professionals and dubs
mingle on common ground. The
meek observer Of the North be
comes participant and swings
down the golf fairway in company
with the Sarazens, Hagens and
the Farrells.
A midwest foursome debating
a seven-Shot win on a short hole
may block the great Bobby Jones
playing round with his father,
and a jealous Iniddle-age banker
may have the distinction of driv-
ing into Horton Smith, who Ii
contemplating a chip shot.
Johnny Weismuller, worlds
champion swimmer. swims in q
pool where folks are taking their
Al4OO pdAdA1I4S. 4CooSA4 dAAd & Cue OCo-
iardinS, twice honored at the
Olympic games with first prizes
for high and fancy diving, leaps
over the heads Of amateurs who
splash about in warm salt water.
far away from the snow-bound
northland.
Tilden, Francis Hunter, Johnny
HennesSey and other interna-
tional net stars play in the an
nual South Florida Tennis Cham
pionShip at Miami Beach, but
take time off to enjoy themselves
playing with friends.
Two heavyweight boxing cham.
pions, and today's foremost CAN
didate for the throne have Sc
lected this winter sports center
as their seasonal home. Gene
Tunney inaugurated here his
training for the Philadelphia
fight that won him the crown.
The Washington times., 1929-12-05
RONEY HOTEL OPEN
At MIAMI BEACH

The Roney Plaza Hotel, on the
ocean at Miami Beach, opened on
Thanksgiving Day for It's fifth
winter season. with reservations
exceeding those Of the same
period last year by more than 100
per cent. The early opening was
neceSSitated by the demand Of
guests desiring to start their
winter tanning before the com.
plete invasion of winter in the
North, and the season will also
be extended through April.
Celebrating the opening, large
Thanksgiving dance was held in
the palm garden under the aus
piceS of the Miami Beach
Women's Club, attended by some
600 guests.