New Britain herald., 1929-05-21

and industrial establishments and every effort will be made by | hnal house to house canvas to assure everyone an opportunity to express appreciation of the army's work.
 Every solicitor will bear letter of credential signed by the chair- man, Frank Wheeler. Friends of the army arc asked to see this letter be- fore giving 10 that they will be sure that what they give will 90 to the army.
 To Establiah Airpart
 A large tract of land between Pennington avenue and Cook street to be developed as . commercial air port, has been leased by the Eastern Skyways. Inc, headed by Stanley Smith of Plainville. aviation enthusi. ast and real estate man.
 The land is owned by Albin Swan son and John Cook and the aviation company has leased 1t for one year with renewal privilege of five years and option to purchase it after that time. The land is about 1000 feet ty 2,00Q feet of level ground. situat- ed east of Pennington avenue, and north of Governor Trumbulls home It will be the second airport to be established here, Governor Trumbul having his own private field.
 It is understood that Mir. Smith will make the field a commercial project and that he will act as agent for an airplane company. Passen- gers will probably be taken up dur ing the summer as soon as the field is officially approved and condi. tioned.
 Prom OrchestrA Selected All preparations at the high school indicate that this years junior prom to be held Wednesday evening, Ma, 20, is to be tho outstanding socia event of the school year.
 Announcement has been made that Norm" Cioutiers' Travellers orches' tra of Hartford has been secured ts furnish the music for this occas sion Besides broadcasting almost daily this orchestra has gained great pop ularity at Club Worthy in Hartford where they were engaged during thu winter months.
 This group, featuring eight pieces will play from to IF o'clock at thu prom. Tickets went on sale ut tn, high school today and reservation may be made there or with Mis- Betty Jewett.
 Gets Jail Sentence Charged with harberins . parole, girl from the Long Lane farm, Johl kempa of Pierce street was sentenc ed to 30 days in jail by Justic Merritt o. Ryder in the justice cour following . hearing yesterday after noon at D. m.
 The girl is the 16-year- old daush ter of Kempa and was paroled int the custody of the Sisters of St. Jo seph at Hartford several month ago. She escaped on Easter sunda and has since been working in Ne, Britain. Monday Miss M. Josephin Sweet, parole officer at Long Lan farm, came to PIAinville seeking in formation regarding the girl. Ac cordinE 10 the authorities, Kemp refused to divulge anything concern ing the girl. His arrest followed complaint made to Grand Juro Charles F. Conlon.
 Students Win HonOrs
 At the shorthand and typewritn contest held in Thomaston last Sa urday, Plainville high school place second, finishing within . few poin of the silver cup winners from Te; ryville high school. A great deal . credit for this remarkable showir is due to Miss Helen Barrett and h, pupils inasmuch as this year maj Il Plainville's first appearance in ar commercial contest.
 In this years contest studen were entered from Litchfield, Terr! vile. Watertown, Thomaston an Plainville high schools, each scho registering pupils from both the b. ginning and advanced classes stenography and typewriting.
 In the senior S0-6O wocd shor hand competition. Plainville w8 represented by Dorothy Ives an Lucy Rapacky: in the senior typ, writing contest by Esther sneid, man, Constance Vicinus and Dor Spencer: in the junior 6O-40 wor shorthand event by Theresa Dillo and Alice Peterson. and .n the juI !! for typewriting by Helen Donnell Helen Chotkowski and Evalena ka lenback.
 Special interest and activity h. been shown in the commercial d. partment throughout the year. r' sultins in the following awards fl proficiency in typewriting: Roy gold pin. Helen Donnelly. Dorott Ives Lucy Rapacky, Esther sneid man. Constance Nicinus and Dor Spencer: Royal silver pin. Dorotf Ives and Helen Donnell: Royal ce tificates, Evalena kallenbach. Am Certani, Oscar. Johnson, Earl Nj Gibbon. Nelson Royce. Betty Jewe , and Helen Chatkowski: Underwot silver pin, Esther Sneideman, Dor ; Spencer, Constance Vicinus ar Dorothy Ives; bronze pin. Constan' Vicinus and Helen Donnelly: certit catex. Anna Certani. Oscar Johnso Marion Livingston. Helen Chatko, ski. James Simpson and Earl Nj Gibbon.
 To Give Play Thursday