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Putnam patriot., 1929-05-23
DOWNPOUR OF RAIN ENDS
 ABBREVIATED AIR MEET
BROADWAY MELODY AT
 BRADLEY MON, TUES. WED.

Musical comedy through the world can have it's daring dancers and sooth- ing syncopation, but it is doubtful if any show has ever produced a more glorious galaxy of beautiful chorus girls than are to be seen in Metro Goldwyn- Mayors all-talking. singing and dancing picture. "The Broadway Melody" which will be shown Mon day Tuesday and Wednesday at the Bradley Theatre.
 A bevy of sixty beautiful sirens weaving to and fro to the rhythmic strains of specially written musical numbers will be seen and heard in one sequence. photographed in Tech nicolor. while the revue proper dis plays a troupe of speciality dancers who display for the first time the Tampa Step" created by the we'll known George Cunningham. origin ator of of beat" rhythm in stage dancing.
 Anita Page and Bessie Love appear as sisters in a cleverly composed sister act" which is complete flop when given a tryout at dress rehear- sai Charles King, celebrated Broad way DdflloHt anu UlQcttai &0itttu3 star, is seen in the male lead as a small town song-and-dance man, who eventually falls in love with the younger sister.
 Miss Love, as the elder sister, is forced to content herself with pair ing up with a former antagonist from the chorus, in crder to carry on with the act. The entire production is interspersed with novelty musical numbers, one of the musical high ignts coming from the true coneep- ton of a popular song publishers of ice.
 Harry Beaumont. responsible for the direction of "0ur Dancing Daugh- ters" and other recent screen triumphs, directed the picture. The cast. a notable one, includes, besides the three principals, Mary Doran, Kenneth Thomson, Eddie Kane and others.
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-23
GRANGE NOTES

The last meeting of Putnam Grange was Neighbors' Night. Wolf Den and Quinnatisset were the guests of the evening and they presented an excellent program. May i4th, the Ladies' Degree team of Putnam ini- tiated a class of candidates in the fourth degree of the order at Echo Grange. May 17th, Putnam was in vited with Natchaug and furnished the program. About twenty members attended and had a very enjoyable time. May 24th, Little River Grange has invited Putnam to neighbor with them and furnish the program. May 27th is the regular meeting of Put nam Grange and there will be mum social. An excellent program has been prepared and the refreshments are in charge of the men with Clar- ence Lamondy as chairman.
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-23
ENTERTAIN GUESTS

Mrs. Frank P. Donahue of Spring field spent three days last week with her sister, Mrs. Leon M. Woodland, South Main street. On Sunday Mfr. and Mrs. Woodland entertained Mir. Woodard's sister, Mrs. Robert Blanch- ard, her husband. and Mir. and Mrs. Stearns, who motored from Lebanon. N. H., returning the same day.
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-23
RECEIVE SECOND DECREE

About fifteen members of Israel Putnam Lodge of Odd Fellows accom- panied local candidates to Danielson Tuesday night, where the second de- gree was exemplified upon class of candidates from that town, Central Village, and Putnam. The work was performed in an excellent manner, and at the close refreshments were served. On Thursday evening, June 9th, the
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-23
Memorial Day Exereises

Abingdon will observe Memorial Day in the afternoon with a parade, headed by a band, starting at two O. clock. daylight saving time, and marching to the cemetery. There will be appropriate exercises and speaking. Refreshments will be serv- ed in Grange Hall If it is rainy the exercises will be held in the church.
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-23

Chugwater-Did you ever know a woman to buy what she wanted at the first store she came to?
 Dashpot-Yes My wife frequent. ly does-that is, she returns to 1t af. ter she's been to all the other steres The Pathfinder
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-23

Missionary (to eannibaD What makes your chief so talkative today?
 Cannibal-Oh, he ate couple of barbers this morning.-The Path finder.
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-23

same class will receive the third de- gree al the hands of the Central Vil- lage Lodge in that town, and t is ex- pected that there will be even a larger number go from Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-23

My husband is always making scenes"
 Are you thinking of divoreing him2"
 "Oh, my ne-you see, he's a movie director. "-The Pathfinder.
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-23

Doremifa-My wife and l didn't have a cross word for two years until yesterday.
 solasido-Indeed What happened then?
 Doremifa-She came back.-The Pathfinder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-28

23l0 CONN. AVE. N.W.
South End Conn. Ave. Bridge.
z rooms, bath and foyer to rooms,
bath and foyer, $45 to $135.
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1859 CONN. AVE.

CORNER WOODLEY RID.
The best apartments in the city for
the money. rooms, Kitchen: Foyer
Spection.
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THE VENTOSA

LIST AND B STS. NV.
I room, alcove, kttchenette and
bath to rooms. kitchenette and
bath apartments, $50 to $40.
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FALKSToNE COURTS,

8 rooms and bath to rooms and
bath, SIS to 500; exceptionally con-
venient location; spacious and at
tractive lobby; 24-hour elevator and
switchboard service.
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BLENHEIM COURTS,
is4O-42 CALIFORNIA ST. NV

Convenient to car lines; EXCEPTION:
ally nice apartments, 8 rooms and
bath to 6 rooms, bath and lavatory,
$40 to SIS.
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THE CALVERTON,
1873 COLUMBIA RID. NV.
A splendid, high-class apartment
house; 24-hour elevator and SWITCH
rooms and bath, 5 rooms and
bath. 6 rooms and bath. $65 to $165.
month.
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THE CORTLAND,
1850 EUCLID ST. NV.
Exceptionally desirable apis. Of 5
rooms, bath and foyer, 500 to 500.
24.hour elevator and switchboard
service.
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THE .KINCMAN.

AS MASS. AVE. NV.
The most desirable apartments IN
the downtown section; rooms
kitchen, bath and porch, 500 TO $40.
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as St. NV. or 1901 Fairmont ST. NV.
Telephone Lincoln 1860 or Adams s464
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$500 ONTARIO RID.

Apt. Of 5 rooms and bath and
rooms and baths, $135 to $50.
Equipped with Frigidaire. Radio con-
nections.
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CHATHAM COURTS
TIE CT ABRAMS.

l707 COLUMBIA RID.
Very desirable apartments OF
rooms and bath to rooms ana bath,
$50 to 500.
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BLISS PROPERTIES

712 C ST. NE.
5 rooms and bath. $50.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
SHIRES MAY FIGHT
Basebalfs fistic Product May Get License If He Makes Personal Application.

New York, Dec. 91 UP) - Ar ! (Tho GreaO Shircs. Chicago White SoX first baseman, will be allowed : 10 further his pugilistic career ir New York if he makes personal ap. i plication for a license. Secretary Bert Strand of the state athletic commission has announced. Strand turned down the application of Promoter Charles Murray of Buff talo. who filed an application for a license for Shircs, ruling that the Chicago ball player must apply personally,
 Murray has signed Shires for q , bout at Queensbury A. C. in Buff falo on December 2G-believins that the garrulous ball playing fighter will prove a big attraction despite his recent defeat at the hands of George Traitor, a profes- sional football star.
 There is possibility that Gordon (Mickey) Cochrane. Philadelphia Athletic catcher, may be secured as an opponent for Shires. Cochrane is under the management of Teddy Hayes, who started Shires on his prize ring career, and has an- nounced his desire to meet the Chi cagoan.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
T0RR|NGTON BOWS
 ID BRISTOL FIVE
Opening High School Game Is
 Seen by 2,5O0 Fans
Special to the lIerald)

Bristol, Dec. 21.-About .. 500 peo- pie, the largest gathering ever to witness Bristol high school game. looked on as a well-oiled Bell City machine, another product of Coach 'Tommy' Monahan, regarded as one Of the finest court tutors in the east, defeated an aggressive Torring- ton high school quintet at the local high school gymnasium last night by a - to 20 score. The battle was re- pletc with thrills and startling plays throughout and proved to the Brist o fans that a good little team" can whip q good big team in many cases
 The local five overcamc an eight point lead which the visitors enjoyed at half time and caused the fans 10 hold on tight 10 their seats when Eddie White. stellar center. and Ben Allalre, four year varsity man, both were successful with tries from the free stripe with only about 30 seconds to play. Two Bristol high yearlings, both members Of the in ter-clasS cham pionshipE team. saw service during the fray and showed the crowd the exact brand of baS- Eetball taught at the institution when they were forced 10 assist their teammates 10 freeze the ball in the last few minutes. An accurate type Of passWOrk which is uncXCclled on high school courts was domonStrat- ed, Eddie Whites fire gcncralship combined with a wonderful eye on long pops which netted the locals l4 marks is probably the reason for a Bristol victory,
 Pavlktovic. the visitors right forward and their leading player showed his true value by sinking five goals and a foul shot for | point CTS during the course Of the hrabblc Torrington used only five men throughout the entire contest. Ap- parently, the New City men wcrc tired during the last few minutes and were forced to let up 10 ccr- tain extent.
 It seemed to T great number Of the fans that the Brist ol victory was q complete Surpris" and wholly un- expected because of Torrington's cN- pcriencr. The "isiting squad was composed of at least three quarters of players who saw service with the varsity outfit last year against Bris- tol high. Bristol, on the other hand. has only two men who were con sidered regulars last season and they are White and Allairn. About four "frosh' courtsters make up a part Of the first squad which has ten on it's roster.
 The game played last night was really a hummer. There were so many persons present that many were forced to look on from the out side.
 The summary:
 Bristol High school
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21

and he ranks with the best goalies In the game. This team is a threat to any in the league
 Tomorrow's game Will find New Britain with it's regular lineup intact. Earl Pierce and Williams will hook up on the rush line with Bob Grif- flths at center and Barney Doherty at halfback. Hoff. who is proving a sensation in the goal for an ana teur stepping into fast company for the first time, will be in the goal.
 The contest will be the first of q home and home series between the two teams as Albany is due back here in this city Monday night. Aft CT last Thursday nights exhibition, New Britain has solidified it's rooters behind it and they will all be on hand to cheer the team on to a win.
 The game will start promptly al 9 o'clock and will be preceded by q preliminary that will start at S o'clock,
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
HAGEN-VON ELM
 LEADING TOURNEY
Coli Stars Out iD Front in
 Pasadena Open Play

Pasadera, Cal, Dec. q R%-At the head of an army of a hundred or more select performers in the great scottish pastimc today trudgcd the great Walter Hagen, British open champion. and George Non Elm. sec ond ranking amateur in America seeking the winners spells in the Pasadena $4.000 open tournament.
 The two players broke par by two strokes yesterday under adverse con- ditions in the opening IS holes 0: play with scores of G9. On their heels came five others. the defending champion, Craig Wood, Bloomfield. N. J. Professional Horton Smith. Columbus, O.. and David Hackney oI Lawrence. Mass. and lew Weldon, Boston. Each had q 70 card.
 Fifty of yesterdays starters, whose rounds were not completed as the shades of night closed in on the Arroho Scco, started out to finish their "iGhtecns today before those who turned in x or less tccd off tor the second round
 The Gb low cards after the seconI IS holes today will qualify for Sun days concluding SC hole S Larry Montes, champion of the Philippine Islands, along with Jimmy Flouiis, Chicago and Hut Martin. Reno Nev., will so to the tee tied for third place at rar 7l figures. with 1G others making the opening round one over par.
 A sandstorm was responsible for many high cards yesterday. But no outstanding players were left be- kind.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
BRISTOL ENDEES
 ID BATTLE ATLAS
New Haven Team Appears on Bell Town Floor Tonight

Bristol, Dec. 1.-The Atlas Con- solidatcd basketball quintet, of New Haven, comprising an array of for mer Atlas stars will provide the op- position for the Bristol New Depart ureS. Saturday night at the local armory in what promises to be one or the most bristling court engage mentS Of the current young season A fast preliminary contest featuring q meeting of the Tcrryvillc Maple Ends and the local Eagles in a city city league engagement will also be served up to the fans.
 Invading this city with a record Of two wins in three starts, the Elm City athletes are confident that they will regain some Of their prestige held by Atlas clubs in years gone by, by taking the measure of the tarrollmen tomorrow night. The New Haveners have scored triumphs over the Hebrew Giants of New York City and the Brooklyn Y. N. H. A. courtsters, two of the lastest clubs to be found in the Metropolitan dis trict. Their only defeat 10 date was suffered at the hands of the New Britain outfit which humbled the Atlas bunch by q 26 to 4 score in sensational duel several weeks back.
 Calling upon a veteran lineup, Manager AbcshouSc is confident that his charges will give the BriStolitcs plenty of trouble. The Jewish boys are noted for their characteristic dc termination on the court and can be counted upon to fight hard until the final whistle blows. In former years the AtlaS-NoW Departure bat ties were among the spicicSt on thc calendar and the resumption of tn" f"ud is certain to attract huge in tcrcst tomorrow night.
 The Atlas team will present q we'll balanced combination, showing Sam my Pite and Shrimp Evans in the forward berths. Alderman at center and Zekc Chadys and Herky Ruben stein. guards.
 Against this team, Manager Car roll will counter with the same az gregation that conquered New Brit ain and the Washington Hills Pick en and Collins will hold down tho front court with Richman at center and Waterman and Richtmyer. guards.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
ROLLER HOCKEY TEAM TO
 INVADE ALBANY TOMORROW
Partners and Lawmakers to Battle in Empire State in
 Sunday Game-Two Teams to Clash Again Mon- day At Stanley Arena-New Workers Have Fast
 Offensive Combination-"MolIy" Morrison Leads Defensive Forces - Hardware City Team Ready.

In an endeavor to keep up it's winning streak, the New Britain rol- Ter hockey combination will enter Albany tomorrow afternoon deter- mined to topple Bill McGory's quin- tet. The local team. rested after it's terrific struggle with Hartford las, Thursday night. is ready once again to do battle and the quintet confi- deHny expects to take tomorrow's game.
 Albany has one Of the fastest clubs in the league on the offcnse and it has also team that has a strong defense. With Bob Peregrin and Al Davies on the rush line. two fast steppers and Ferdie Harkins at center, the team boasts one of the snappiest scoring combinations in the entire circuit. "Molly" Morrison is at halfback and he rates with the best defensive men in the game Phinney, a youngster, is playing goal
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
Door Checks
Panic Iini
Laurel Court, Q. Of A.,
 Holds Alt,.ual Election
ROGERS ALLEYS UNIVERSAL CLUB IEAGJE

Laurel Court. 0. Of A.. elected the following officers at it's meeting last night: Royal Matron. Mrs. Minnie Brown: royal patron. George Arnd' i: associate matron, Mrs. Ida Leavitt; associate matron, Fred Eppler; sc@- retary Miss Amy Beach treasurer. Mrs. Abbie Meisner; conductress, Miss Lucy Goodwin associate con ductress. Mrs. l.. Papenforth, trus- tee, Mrs. Lillian Gill.
 The Royal Matrons and Royal Pa- irons association prcscnted the court with a memorial altar cloth.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
Spanish Lottery Prize
 Drawings Held Today

Madrid, Spain, Dec. 2l (UP)- Spaln's Christmas season was opened officially today with the drawing of the first of the Christ mas lottery prizes totalling sev- eral million dollars.
 Among the first winning num- DcrS drawn was that for thir.l prize. Ticket number 17S9t, purchased from Seville. won D. oO0,00O pesetas (Sl,O0O,00O).
 Fifth prize of 2,ooo,O00 pesetls ($4OV,0On was won by ticket number 2S770 purchased in Ma drid.
 Thousands packed the saloons where the drawings were made, even standing room within viov of the drawings selling for high prices.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21

hastily" he said, "a number of the democratic United States senators in an interview in Washington warned against such action. Seator Black Of Alabama spoke against such action. The chairman of the national exc cutlVe committee advised against it
 T had hoped that Al Smith would cease to be an issue in political> af- fairs in Alabama, but the 2 (mem. peFs ot the state committee who voted for the ruling) made him the test for qualification for office. They have injected him and Tammany halt into the next primary and the next election"
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
Wife's Desire for Work
 Leads to Divorce Suit

Milwaukee, Dec. 2l UP)-t wife's desire for work has deprived her husband of the welded bliss he anticipated and has caused him 10 seek divorce on that ground it de- veloped in circuit court here.
 Herman Schable, 4G, Milwaukee painter contended that his wife has worked in other homes as a house. keeper since their marriage in 1919.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
GERMANS LIKE GRAF BOOK

Berlin. Dec. q GP}-A book con taining the articles written by the correspondent Of a group Of Berlin newspapers during the Graf Zeppc- lin's world flight has become one Of the besl-scllers here.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
Torrington High School

Referee, Manion. Time, four eight minute quarters. Score at half time, Bristol :, Torrington 15.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
.HEFL|N COALITION
 TICKET HUNDRED
Locke, Independent Alabama
 Candidate, Calls Meeting

Birmingham. AId,, Dee, 2l lP- Hugh A. Locke, independent candi- date for governor, said today that Senator J. Thomas Heflin. who also has announced for reelection as an independent, would attend a state wide meeting called here January to plan LOcke's campaign. MeanWhilc steps were being taken to obtain opinions from the courts and the attorney general on the Lc- cislon of the state democratic exec Etive committee, which barred Locke and Hetln among others rom competing n inc next pri mary all persons who supported the republican presidential ticket or who openly opposed the democratic nominees.
 Attorney General Busy
 Attorncy-Gcncral Charlie C. Mc- Call, himself q candidate for gor- eImor, had under consideration n request for an opinion on whether democrats who voted for President Hoover can participate at all in the party primary.
 William r.. Lee. brother of Law hence F. Lee, who is Governor Bibb Graves personal 4ttoru,y, said he voted tn" republican prcsidcntIaI ticket. but yesterday filed with ,he secretary Of state his announcrmcnt as 't candidate for governor subject to lhc 1850 primary. He said he would present his qualifications to the state democratic executive com mittec next month.
 "I1 my qualIllcations are refused. he said. "l am going to let the courts Gecldc Nhethcr an executive com laittec can fix qualification for candidate different from the qualifi- cations for a voter"
 Tn" democrats presidential ticket carried Alabama last year by 1000 votes as against d winning margin of nearly GH,oo0 in 1924.
 Addressing preliminary meeting of his packers last night Locke. Birmingham attorney, said the part Of the state committee rulng which left 10 the county committees the task of determining the qualifica- lions Of candidates for county offices vas an 'arbitrary distinction be- tween state and county offices"
 Action Not Nasty
 They did not take this action
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21

No English king or queen has rc fused assent to a bill since the tim Of Queen Anne, who died in 17l4.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21
Spe a king of Sports

The Hartford Indians strengthen ed their hold on first place in the American Roller Hockey league or their home floor last night by de- feating Albany by a ' to 2 count The Lawmakers were never in the running as Jea1i's tribe, nettled by their defeat at the hands of New Britain last Thursday night. took their revenge out on the Albany crew.
 Hartford will be here Wednesday night. New Britain will meet the In dlans in the afternoon in Hartford
 The Arnold college basketball team Of New Haven was defeated last night by the Gallaudet college five in a game played in Washing ion. The final score was 39 to 31. Al Sloman. playing guard on the New Haven quintet. scored three basket $ and a foul for total of seven points.
 Marion Zaleski again starred for Fordham in it's game last night with the Dartmouth University quintet. Dartm outh noSed out the maroon team by a one-point margin, 20 to J. Zaleski scored q basket and three fouls for total Of five points.
 Fordham trailed for most Of the game until a basket by the local boy in the second half put Fordham in Inc lead for the first time.
 Two good basketball attractions arc on tap tonight. one here and the other in Bristol. New Britain plays the Renaissance quintet at the Stan Icy Arena while the Bristol Endecs will meet the Atlas Consolidated.
 Manager Ralph Recano amour ,- "d today that his team goes 10 Bridgeport tomorrow 10 meet the 'thryslcr Redheads, We announced yesterday that the quintet would play in Bridgeport the Sunday after Christmas. Tho Guards meet Man chester in Manchester Christmas night.
 Olson's Swcdes, one of the attrar- tons at the Stanley Arena last sea- son. will meet Clarence Lanphcrs quintet in this city on January 4. New Britain and Bristol are all set for their New Years Day double header. Bristol will play here in the afternoon and the two teams will 20 10 Bristol for the game at night.
 "Goodie" Preisser is becoming one Of the comedy features at the Tues day and Friday night Industrial Basketball league games, His antics on the floor give the crowd more than one laugh.
 Incidentally he and Billy Prcisser form another Of the many brother combinations in the league.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21

NEA Los Angeles Bureau
 Because Monee. this a-ycar-old Ger man police dog. will take orders given in silence hc is about to prove the salvation of the "talkies" where a spoken command to an animal actor would register on the sound film and would spell the effect Monce. who obeys silent commands. has arrived to solve Hollywood's problem. IIrr ho is waving 10 the cam .,9Ef'. ."' say. did you ty,r
 sec d dog in this pose before?
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21

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New Britain herald., 1929-12-21

Two good basketball attractions arc on tap tonight. one here and the other in Bristol. New Britain plays the Renaissance quintet at the Stan Icy Arena while the Bristol E,ndecs will meet the Atlas Consolidated.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21

Fordham trailed for most Of the game until a basket by the local boy m the second half put Forlham in tho lead for the first time.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21

Marion Zaleski again starred for Fordham in it's game last night with the Dartmouth University quintet. Dartmouth nosed out the maroon team by one-point margin, 20 to l9, Zaleski scored a basket and three fouls for total Of five points.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-21

"Goodie" Preisser is becoming one or the comedy features at the Tues day and Friday night Industrial Basketball league games. His antics on the floor give the crowd more than one laugh.