New Britain herald., 1929-10-31
PainDiUe News
OVER 300 ATTEND
 ITALIAN MEETING
Mayor Angelo M. PaOnessa Of
 New Britain Gives Talk
PRAISES LOCAL SOCIETY

High school Eleven to Meet Sims
 bury High-Dr. J. (. Tanner Re
 covering-CathoIic Church Scry.
 ices Tomorrow and Saturday.
 More than 300 gathered at Ameri- can Legion hall on Whiting street last evening at the social sponsored by the 1talian-American Citizens cup. The affair was decided suc- cess, the hall being filled to it's ca- paclty. It marked the first gather ing of real importance held by the local club since it's formation.
 Mayor Angelo NJ. Paonessa of New Britain, honorary first vice president Of the club. was the principal speaker of the evening. He was | given a hearty Uelcome as he en- tered the hall. In his address he urged all Italians to become Ameri- | canized and to become citizens and | electors
 He stated that he was very much surprised at the large attendance present and complimented the club for the large turnout. He urged the club to work for organization and to do it's best to carry out the Ideals for which it was founded. He told his listeners that the work of the local club was very satisfactory and that he would be willing 10 aid it in every way possible.
 | Prosecuting Attorney Anthony J. Rich of the Bristol city court, sec | ond honary vice president of the club, also spoke. He urged tho club members 10 cooperate and build ID a worthy organization. He also stated that the older generation be- gan the work and it was up to the 1 younger members of the club 10 carry it on.
 V. G. Minella, president of the or. 1 eanization. urged the members to be | present at all meetings in order to know what is going on and aid in the development of the club. He said that the cluE was mainly for the younger generation.
 Samuel Minella. son of the prcsi- | dent and a student at the Plainville ! high school, gave the address of welcome. William J. Gnazzo sec retary of the club, was the toast master
 Due to previous engagements Honorary President Francis Pallotti Of Hartford and Anthony Russo of NlddlctoWn were unable to attend Judge Pallotti notified the club that he would be glad to appear here on | some other date.
 William Tolli was chairman of the committee in charge A luncheon Vas served, followed by dancing.
 Party Successful
 A large attendance was present at the whist and bridge party held last evening in the basement of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy un- der the auspices of the ladies of the parish. Prizes were awarded to the winners in all the games. This was the third of a series of parties being | held by the ladies. An enjoyable | evening was reported by all.
 The winners of the prizes were as follows: First ladies' bridge. Mrs. George Conlin of Bristol, salad dish; first mems bridge, Elmer Maynard, desk smoking set; consolation, James Led, ash tray; first ladies' whist, Mrs, L. Blinn, cheese dish: first mems whist, Rev. Augustine tIenncssey desk smoking set; and consolation, Mrs. H. Creegan, bridge pad and pencil. The pillow was won by q. F. O'Brien of Bristol. Another party will be held in the near future. At the end of the series, grand prizes will be awarded.
 Two Men Arrested
 Two New Britain young men were taken into custody early today by Acting Sergeant Peter Cabelus Of the New Britain police, Officer George Schubert Of Plainville, and Deputy Sheriff Carl Tucker Of the state attorneys office on suspicion of having robbed John Frawley on q New Britain Plainville trolley Mon day night. After being questioned at length. the young men were re- leased
 Funeral of W. W. Chidscy
 Funeral services for William W.