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Smyrna times., 1929-11-27
NAME SCHOOL ST. ANDREWS
First Unit Near MiddIetoWn Now
Under Construction

Bishop Philip Cook, of the Epis-
copal Diocese of Delaware, an
nounced at Washington last week
that the boarding school for boys
now being constructed near Mid
dletown with funds supplied by A.
Felix DUPONT, will be named after
ST. Andrew, the Patron Saint of
Scotland. Bishop Cook attended
the meeting of the House of Bish-
ops in Washington. Mr.. DUPONT
gave $1,000,O00 for purchase of
ground and construction of the
school. Bishop Cook also an
nounced that work upon the first
unit of the structure which is be-
ing erected on a 350-acre tract be-
tween Noxentown and Silver Lake
is proceeding rapidly and that the
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cornerstone will be laid st. An
drew's Day, Saturday, November
80. The Rev. Maiden Pell, at pres
ent assistant headmaster of the
famous Lenox School, Lenox, Mass.
will be the headmaster of ST. An
drew's School which is expected to
open next fall. Mr.. Pell is expect
ed for the cornerstone laying GER
emonies.
Smyrna times., 1929-11-27
u. S. Boys Lose at Chess
After AZ Years Battle

Beverly. Mass.-This little city
has returned to its normal quiet
life after all the excitement attend
ing an international chess match
that lasted four years, seven
months and four days.
The match begun on November 1,
1924, was played by mail. A team
representing the United States Ma
chinery company of Leicester, Eng
land, wen the tournament, defeat
ing a team representing the local
plant of that company, II games to
s.
Smyrna times., 1929-11-27
STATE AND PENINSULA NEWS
TOLD IN BRIEF SPICY ITEMS
NEWS ITEMS GATHERED FROM
OUR STATE EXCHANGES
Brief News Items of People We
Know In and Around the Larg-
er Peninsula Towns

A meeting of the Spanish-Amer-
lean War Veterans was held Fri
day evening, at $50, in Mr.. Nc
Ewen's apartment, over Lewis
Store at Dover. 1t was for organ
ization purposes and large at
tendance was present.
Smyrna times., 1929-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Moore, of the
Buck Road, announce the engage
ment of their daughter, Miss Lois
E. Moore, to Earl F. Pierce, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett w. Pierce,
of the Cedars. The wedding will
take place in the near future.
Smyrna times., 1929-11-27

A $4,000 bronze window in hon.
or of a woman still living has been
presented the Daughters of the
American Revolution. 1t is the
gift of Alfred ]. Brosseau of New
York, a testimonial to his wife,
Grace Lincoln Brosseau, former
president general of the d. A. r.
1t will be placed in the new consti-
tuition hall.
Smyrna times., 1929-11-27

Calvin c. Staats, constable of st.
Georges, has been appointed mag
istrate of the Second district, Red
Lion hundred, by Governor G.
Douglas Buck, to succeed Benja-
min Vinton, whose term expired
Sunday, November 18th. Mr.. Vim
ton, who had been magistrate of
district for eight years, was not
eligible for reappointnent as he is
no longer a resident of Red Lion
hundred
Smyrna times., 1929-11-27
SHERIFFVS SALE
OF VALUABLE
r E AL E S T A T E

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias to
me directed will be exposed to sale by way
OF public vendue at the front door of the
Colonial Hotel, in the Town of Smyrna,
Kent County and State of Delaware, on
Smyrna times., 1929-11-27

Today Wednesday, is donation
day at the Masonic Home of Della
ware, Inc, according to an an
nouncement from the board of
managers of the home. Donations
should be sent to Harry Galbraith,
Masonic Temple Of Wilmington.
Checks should be made payable to
the Masonic Home of Delaware,
Inc, The home will be open to Wis
itors on Donation Day
Smyrna times., 1929-11-27

Mr.. Cinders, four year old colt
of Mrs. Helena Raskob's Bulle Rock
Stables, near Centreville, Md, was
purchased last week by r. M. Car
penter of Wilmington. The pur-
chase price is said to have been
$500. The sale was made thru
Robert Coursey, manager of Mrs.
Raskob's thoroughbreds.
Smyrna times., 1929-11-27

Congress was urged to increase
the appropriation for Federal aid
highway projects to S125,000,000
annually, an increase of S50,000,-
600 by the American Association
of State Highway Officials, com
pleting it's annual convention at
San Antonio Texas. Samuel Eek
els, chief engineer of the Pennsyl-
vania Highway Department, was
elected president, and Warren w.
Mack, chief engineer of the Della
ware Highway Department, who
resides in Dover, was reelected
treasurer.
Smyrna times., 1929-11-27

The annual melting, of the Coun-
ty Engineers Association of Della
ware was held at the Sesqui Inn,
north of Dover, (Thursdayt, where
a dinner was served and the bust
ness meeting followed. The mem
bers of the three Levy Courts of
the State were in attendance with
few invited guests. The commit
tee from the Kent County Levy
Court to assist in the arrange
ments for the meeting included
Frank Hall Davis, attorney for the
Court; Jackson Snow, president of
the Court; County Engineer Moore.
j. Hall Anderson, former Lieu
tenant Governor of Delaware and
graduate of Washington College at
Chestertown, has ben chosen presi-
dent of the Philadelphia-W Whining
ton Chapter of the General Alumni
Association and Ernest Howard, of
Wilmington, has been made vice
president. The choices were made
at dinner held recently at the
Meridian Club, Philadelphia. Miss
Maude o. Hickman, of Philadel-
phia, was reelected secretary and
treasurer and Miss Mary Ford, of
the same city was chosen assist
ant secretary.
Mckinley Price, colored, indicted
by the Kent county grand jury at
the recent October term of court
for carrying concealed a deadly
weapon, but who was not appre-
hended during the session of the
court because Of his being in Mary
Smyrna times., 1929-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas z. Ruston,
of near Dover, have issued invita-
tions to the wedding of their
daughter, Esther, to Mr.. Earl
Scull, also of Dover The cere-
mony will take place at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs Ruston, on Satur-
day, November 80, at nine o'clock
P. M.
Smyrna times., 1929-11-27

A condemnation jury, impaneled
Wednesday by Sheriff Frank Y.
Whiteley, agreed upon verdict of
41,200 as fair and adequate COM
pensation for right of way thru
the property of John P. Arlington,
for the construction of the
Queenstown-Wye Mills link of the
Eastern Shore Boulevard. Settle
ment of the controversy between
MIR. Arlington and the State Roads
Commission over this right of way
now leaves the entire stretch open
and ready for building operations.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-08
TOWN COURT READY FOR JULY OPENING Will Replace Present Obsolete
 Justice System
 HIGH SCHOOL TO PLAY
Services. tn Churches Tomorrow MOrnins-Iiain,ille High Nine to Play WatertOwn Tcam-Entcr- tainment at strand Theatcr.

With the adoption of the morning sessions for the new PlainNiile town court, all details in connection with the new judiciary system are com pletcd and everything is in readiness for the opening of the court on July 1. The new town court will re- place the old justice court, now in existence.
 Agitation for the csta blishment of town court here was revived early last fall by the Chamber of Com mcrce, which appointed specia
New Britain herald., 1929-06-08
PAROCH|AL SCHOOL
 WILL GRADUATE g
Pastor of St. Joseph's Church to
 Award Diplomas Tomorrow MURPHY STARS IN WIN
H. $. Pitcher Shines in Defeating MiddlctOwn - Autos Collide, One Strikes Blinkcr-WaItcr Hutchin- son S6 Years Old-Itcms.

Twenty nine pupils will receive di- plomas at the annual graduation exercises of St. Joseph's parochial school, which will be held at 7:30 o'cloci. tomorrow evening at St. Jo- seph's church. The graduation cer- titicates will be presented by Rev. William r. Laflin. pastor of St Jo- scph's church and principal of the school. The address to the grad uates will be given by Rev. Cor nelus Teulinss of Watertown.
 Tine class motto is Nothing Without God and the class colors crimson and gold. The class flower IS the American Beauty rose and the c,ass patron the sacred heart. The cut tomorrow evening.
 Procession. organ: Litany of the Sacred Heart; Neni Creator: Address to graduates, Rev. Cornelius Teul- ings; class song, members of the graduating class; presentation of di- plomas. Rev. William P. Laf1in: act of consecra,ion by the class: praise 10 the Sacred Heart. class; benedic- ton of the Blessed Sacrament: Dau- date. Lambilottc; recessional. organ.
 The members of this years grad uating class are as follows:
 Thomas Joseph Bcaucar, John Anthony tallah han. Donald Joseph Dauphlnas. Francis John McMahon, Nell Francis Murphy. Louise Joseph Nouman. Donald Joseph Paradise. Raymond Albert Thayer, Marie Hi!da Bachman, Elizabeth Lillian Bachman. Cora Anna Beattie, Cath crine Theresa Casey, Laurine Cath crime CaWley, Dorothy Mary Cos tello, Ellen Elizabeth Donovan, Mary Elizabeth Drury. Irene Gather inc Duncan. Clara Evelyn Englert, Eleanor Mary Farrell, Mary Frances Grace. Emma Marie Johns. Stcph- anie Mary kablick. Mary Celestine Lyman. Marion Louise McCrane. Geraldine Mary Mclaughlin, Cecelia
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St. Francis church in New Haven. From there he was sent 10 Bristol, where he stayed for a few years. Then he was transferred to Lake vile. from which chulch he came to kensington.
 On September 13. 1911. Father Brennan came 10 St. Paul's church, which at that time was near the American Paper Goods company Sblant on Main street. Less than two years later the church. a frame building. was totally destroyed by fire. This was on March 4. 1913. Instead of being diamayed by the loss of the church. he went 10 wCrk at once 10 plan for larger and more beautiful building Less than ten weeks later ground was purchas- cd where the present church stands. During the time from the fire until the completion of the new church, services were held in the parish hal. on Main street. kensington.
 On November ?, 1913, the corner- stone of the new church was laid with impressive services. and on Hay 25, 1914, the new church was dedicated. The church has today one of the most beautiful interior decor ations of any church building in this section of the state. A new s1,000 organ was installed last year and was dedicated on the 50th anniver- sary of the church This was only one of the achievements of Father Brennan during hls IS years with the church here.
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Anna Mayrhofer. Mary Helen Petti- pas. Marion Ellen Welch and Mary Margaret Whipple.
 The class officers are aS follows; President. Neil Francis Murphy; vice president. Mary Margaret Whipple: treasurer. John Anthony Callahan: secretary, Marion Eller WeiCh.
 st. Johns Mission
 At 9:15 o'clock Sunday morning, holy communion will be celebrated at St Johns mission, Forestviile. Rev. John Wilkins, rector of Trim ity Episcopal church. Bristol. will be the celebrant. The church school will open at 10:3O d. m.
 Months Mind Mass
 A months mind high mass of re- o'clock Monday morning at Si. Matthews church, Forestville. in memory of Frank Dietrich of Staff ford avenue.
 Sunday Baseball
 The forestville and West End baseball teams will fight it out at Muzzy field tomorrow afternoon to determine which will occupy the cellar position of the Bristol City baseball league. Neither team has as yet won d game and the Forest. vile contingent has failed to score run in either of the two contests played. The game will start prompt ly at 3 o'clock. Clyde Waters will referee.
 The Maple End baseball team will travel to East Hartford for a return engagement with the Economy Gro cery team of that place. The locals were defeated in this city Memorial Day afternoon by a f to 3 score and they anticipate reversing the situ- alton tomorrow.
 Bristol High Wins The Bristol High school baseball team scored one-sided victory over he Middletown High team on the local athletic field yesterday after noon due to great extent to the brand of pitching and hitting exhib- ited by Home Run" Murphy. Mur- phy, besides holding the opposition to three hits. made two of Bristol's six binglcs and stole one base. He also struck out eight of the oppos- ing batsmen. The score: BRISTOL,
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Sunday morning service at i0:45 o'clock, when d special program will be given. There will be no Sunday school session at l2 o'clock. The officia, board is asked to remain for {. meeting at that hour. Epworth league at D. m. Evening service at o'clock. An address will be given by the pastor. Rev. 4. A. Ball.
 The program for the Children's Day observance will be as follows: Hymn-Concresation. | Baptism prayer-Eev. Arthur A. Ball. pastor.
 Hymn-Consre2ation. Welcomc-charles klatt. George Stephenson. Gtorsiana Stephenson, Dorothy Dibolc, Oriand Wheeler, John Lamb. Bobby Blair, Bertha Chamberlain. and Edward Turk. nvocation-Florabel Parker.
 Scripture Icading-Russell May nard.
 Cradle roll exercise Harold Lamb, Dorothy Macleod. Solo, Jesus Called the Children" { l'tl chilN -hdN I-toh anu department.
 Recitation--Harold Lamb. Song. Something Happy" - Be- , g,nnors' department Exercise. Gods Little Children" -Leray Schober. Francis Lane, Ruth klatt, Dick Jester Allan i Clarke, and Thelma Taylor. IL Exercise, I'm the Gardens - 1 Helen Norton, Caroline Horse. Bea- 1 trice Rogers. Elizabeth klatt, Helen ! Furry, Pearl White, and Pauline | Simone
 Closing hymn-Concreeation. Word Of Death | Word has been received here Of 1 inc death of Robert Dumas. four 1 yrar-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart | Dumas of Paterson, N. J. They 1 formerly resided in this town.
 Action On sidewalks
 A survey Of the sidewalk cond,- tions in town has been completed by the sidewalk committee of the Flanviile Chamber of Commerce, and it has recommended that ac- | tion be taken al the next town meet 1 ing upon the issuance of S10.0o0 bonds for the completion of side walk work in town.
 At the last session of the General assembly. T resolution was passed authorizing the town of Plainville to issue bonds for S1o,0oo for sidewalk i improvements. Chairman F. l.. Bcnzon of the sidewalk committee has spent considerable time in an extensive survey of conditions in i Plainville. Members of the cham- her who have investigated the mat . ter express q favorable sentiment of the project.
 The committee of the chamber
 has found that on several of the
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met with favor among Plainvillc residents. The new judge was eiy- en the power to appoint the prose cutor and deputy prosecutor and, on April IS, announced the selec- ton of Attorney Charles F. Con Ion and Stanley g. Gwilim. Last week the new court officials met in conference and decided to hold court sessions in the mornings. Al the present time the justice court holds sessions during the day and in the evening.
 The justices of the peace in Plain vile at the present time. who haNn been in charge Of the justice court are: Merritt O. Ryder. Charles F. Conlon. Edward r. Prior, Willia m Cunningham and Frederick Bullcn. The grand jurors are: Charles F. Conlon, Stanley s. Gwillim and Will liam J. Foran.
 Judge Merritt Q. Ryder
 Judge Merritt Q. Ryder has been a resident of Plainville for the pa st 56 years He was employed for o1 years as a clerk in the plainville
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posal plant at the school.
 Legion Meeting

"-sosh -sNNsh"t Bolton kasica post, American Le- zion, and it's auxiliary met last night at Legion hall. A social was held. and there was good attend ance at the gathering C. w. Dickerson was awarded q pillow by the Legionnaires and their auXiliaries.
 Fire Rate in Effect The new contract with the New Britain fire department for fire pro lection to the town of Berlin went
 into effect today. If there should be
 fire in Berlin, it will be answered by the New Britain department at
 the rate of $1O0 per hour. To date no acceptance of the new | contract has been filed with the New 1 Britain authorities. and Chairman
 James J. Butler of the fire board states that a reasonable time will be allowed for the town to furnish the additional insurance that is called | for in the contract.
 On July 30 there will be town meeting to hear special commit
 tee that was appointed at the last town meeting. It will report on the cost of department in Berlin as l compared with the cost per year of the New Britain contract. At this 1 meeting final action will be taken on the fire question: Until that time
 Berlin will be protected by the New Britain fire department and, if it is decided that this is the cheapest 1 way out of the matter. the contract
 will stand as signed. If it is decid-
 ed to establish separate depart
 mcnt in Berlin. the contract may be cancelled on 30 days notice. Children's Rehearsal The primary grades of the Sun day school of the Berlin Congrega- tional church will hold the final re- at the church. The children will
 take part in the Children's day serv-
 ice at the church tomorrow. All children are urged to be present. Funeral of Anthony MieZlaiskas The funeral of Anthony Miczlais-
 kas, G1, who died yesterday at his home on the Berlin turnpike will
 be held Monday morning at 3
 o'clock at St. Andrews church, New Britain. Burial will be in St. Mary's | cemetery, New Britain.
 He leaves. besides his wife, two
 daughters Mrs. Anna Tamosaik.s of Berlin and Mrs. Mary Nolousl,s 1 of New Britain: and four sons, An
 thony Of New Britain. George and
 Joseph of Berlin. and Peter. stu dent at Antioch college, Yellow Springs. Ohio.
 kensinSton Methodist Church thildrcn's Day will be observed at the kensington Methodist church to-
 morrow morning. Services will be- gin at 1o.30 o'clock. The children nave prepared q program which will
 take the place of the regular scrv- ice. Rev. Alan l.. Dodd will be in | charge.
 I
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completing a business course in a Hartford school. he entered George town 10 study law.
 He has practiced in plainNillc for the greatest part of his professional career. During the last few years. the major portion of prosecuting has fallen upon his shoulders He is also justice of the peace.
 Like Judge Ryder. ho is known for his fairness in dealing with cases and, while strict in regard 10 cases where the parties involved are Gui- ty. he is ever ready to listen to tho defense of the accused and request
New Britain herald., 1929-06-08

hoiFhS e' ASsO'
 Autos Collide
 Automobiles operated by Harold Seltzer of 96 Gridley street and Kenneth Schoell of e Park street. New Britain, collided shortly after l2 o'clock lat night at the corner of West and School streets. One of the cars also struck the traffic blinker, moving it distance of seN- eral feet.
 Both drivers appeared this morn ing before Prosecuting Attorney An. thony J. Rich and agreed to settle the matter civilly.
 Services This Evening
 There will be devotions at 7:31 o'clock this evening at St. Joseph's church in honor of St. Anne.
 Celebrates 8Sth Birthday
 Walter H. Hutchinson of Graham street, adjutant of Gilbert w. Thompson post, G. A. R.. celebrated his SSth birthday quietly at his home yesterday. A number of friends called on Mir. Hutchinson during the day and many congratu- latory messages were received.
 Twenty-Threc Deaths
 There were e3 deaths recorded m the office of the city clerk during the month of May, according to fig ures released yesterday. This n considered remarkably low death rate for city with population of over 3O,00O.
 Tax OhiCe Open
 Tax Collector Frank B. Riley will be in his office today between the hours of 1:S0 p. m. and p. m. and and D. m. to receive the zen. eral city taxes.
 FrancO-American Club
 At a meeting of the members of the recently organized Franco American club, the following officers were elected: President, Charles E. Bergeron: secretary, Mederic Guer. tin; treasurer, Arthur Lalane: direc- tors. Joseph Danis. Albert E. Tro- thier, Emile Fortier. Robert Danis, Emile Lessard and Joseph P. Lan- dry.
 The Bristol high school tennis team overwhelmingly defeated Mil dletown in the final match of the season here yesterday. Bristol won Al. Middletown's only victory was scored by Sigrist. who beat Beach. G-1, 6-1. Barker of Bristol beat Robylenski. Barker has lost but one match this year.
 Singles: Barker (B) beat Robylen- ski (M) "a, 6-2, 6-2. Ersoftzof (B) beat Walsh. 4-6. 6-2. 60. Sigrst (M) beat Beach (B) 6-1. 6-1.
 Doubles: Beach and s. Ersoftzof (B) defeated Sigrist and Hoover tMD s-6. s-6 Barker and M. Er. softzof (R) beat Robylenski and Walsh (M) 60. 60.
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post office. At the present time he is employed at Trumbul Electric Manufacturing Co.
 When he assumes charge of the ncw town court, if will mean that he has held office as presiding off Ger of every court in plainville. He has been d justice of the peace fer 50 years. functioning in the local justice court. He has also been pro- bate judge for the past 12 years.
 Judge Ryder is respected by the residents of Plainville and is known for his fairness when dealing out sentences in court.
 Cornelius Prior
 Deputy Judge Cornelius Prior is the son of Mrs. Katherine Prior. He is a native of Plainville and is
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considered one of the youngest court officials in the state
 He is q graduate of the New Brit ain high school. Holy Cross college and Yale law school. At the present time he is connected with the legIl firm Of Gilman X Marks in Hart ford. He is popular in Plainville as well as in Hartford and has the best wishes of his many friends for success in his new position.
 Prosecutor C. r.. COnlOn
 Prosecutor Charles F. Conlon IS d native of Plainvillc and has been identified with the local justio" catcd in the local schools. After
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Father Brennan is well liked among his parishioners of both St. Pauls church in kcnsington and the Sacred Heart church in East Berlin. of which also, he is the pas tor. He has been with both churches since he came here.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-08
REV. J. l.. BRENNAN
 32 YEARS A PRIEST
Pastor of Two Local Churches
 Was Ordained in Rome
t7 YEARS IN THIS TOWN
Putnam Woman Engaged as Visit ing Nurse-Ffnance Board to Dis cuss School Addition - Legion Holds StA.ial-Berlin Briefs

On Wednesday Rev. John C.. Brennan will have been an ordained priest of the Roman Catholic church for 32 years. He was ordained June 1o, 1897, at St. Johns Lateran church at Rome by Cardinal Parri- eli. This was following five years of study at the American Academy there. Previous 10 this he had grad uated from the Manhattan univer- hity in New York with q degree of bachelor of arts.
 Upon completion Of his studies he Was given charge of the parish of
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committee 10 work for its adoption. At a hearing held in March al the State Capitol before the judiciary committee, members of the Cham Der Of Commerce and prominent town officials spoke in favor Of the court and its adoption followed quickly, both the senate and the house passing the bill without obje3- tion. Governor Trubull signed the measure which will go into effect on July 1.
 On March II. Merritt o. Ryder was appointed judge of the new court and Attorney Cornelius Prior deputy judge. Both appointments
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