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New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
FRESH BLIZZARD ADDS TO PLIGHT G EUROPE
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ities were unable to send food which was seriously needed.
 At one village five gypsies were found dead, after they had, it was said, knocked in vain at peasants' homes. asking for shelter
 There was danger of Antwerp harbor being bottled up by the ice in Belgium. Intense cold persisted In France where there was consider able ice on the River Seine; while London reported cancellation of sail- ings of passenger boats from Grims- by to the continent because of ice hazards at ports of destination.
 SoOw Falls h II0a10a
 London had its first snow fall last night. Seven deaths were reported over England yesterday from the cold.
 Dispatches from Athens said the severe weather in Thrace and Mace- donia had given place to torrents of rain. The rivers Struma. Maritza and vardar overfiowed their banks and flooded the towns of kavala and Seres and many villages. Railroad services were interrupted and water was said to be rushing river-like along roads and streets in the flood- ed area. Damage was great.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
Fl, 900 Light Bulbs
 Sold in Three Weeks

A total of 11,00o electric light bulbs were sold in New Britain in three weeks, by employees of the Connecticut Light ( Power C.. in . campaign in charge of Robert c. Mcconnell of the local office. Nr. Mcconnell and B. H. McElhone, dis trict manager. were among a group of guests of the General Electric O.. at . banquet in Hartford last night. when . trophy was presented to the Connecticut Light Co. as winners in . national lamp kit sell- ing contest. The trophy is in the form of . silver light bulb. Tavors were distributed in miniature bulbs. MT. Mcconnell and his asststants sold $500 kits of six bulbs each in this city in . three week period.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
BOYS DAMAGE ORGAN

Detective Sergeant c. c. Ellinger is Investigating . complaint that the Lyceum theater organ. which has been stored in building in the rear Of g Orange street. has been dam. aged. It is believed that boys gain ed entrance and tempered with the organ.
 Sergeant T. J. Feeney has turned over four boys to the probation de- partment for theft of faucets from a building at I'll Linden street, Louis Nair having complained of the theft yesterday.
 An investigation is being made by the detective bureau into a cosn- plaint by Mrs. Machenski that ,S16 was stolen in her store at 4e Horace street Wednesday night.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, SATURDAY FEBRUARY ls 1929
City Items

Samuel Waskowitz of 7s Lincoln street is spending the weekend with friends in New York city.
 Nathan Novack sailed today for a two months tour of England, France and Poland.
 Simon Novel. Al Havlick and Vincent Abramowicx have left for New York where they will attend tho Fordham-City College basket- bali game tonight.
 Tho Sunshine society will meet Monday at 2:30 o'clock at Trinity church.
 St. Elmo Sisterhood temple will meet Monday night at the lodge rooms.
 6upernumerary policemen have been ordered to report at 2:s0 to- morrow afternoon for . session of the police school at the police court room. It will be the first session in several months.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
Stanley Church Club
 Has EniOyable Social

The Mems club Of the Stanley Memorial church held it's social last night with the follow ing entertainment by local and out of-town talent: Concertina setec- tions. William Livingstone of Bridge port: selections. Troubadours of the Sons of St. George: solos, David Brown, Thomas Briar. Hugh Me- Govern. Herbert Berry and Arthur Hayes: selections, Tuxedo Entertain CTS Messrs. Schaefer. Law and Carl son, banjo and conccrtina artists: solos, Chester Hamilton accompan- jed on the piano by David Matthew son.
 George l.. Chapman, chairman Of the entertainment committee of the Mems club, presided.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
CARNIVAL FOR SYNAGOGUE
B'nai Israel Sistcrh0od ArraIlges SO-
 cial Function for Bei,cat of New
 Building Fund. A@e.a 4

The B'nai Israel sisterhood, the women's organization of the Con- gregation Sons of Israel, is carrying on a number of activities for the purpose of supplcmenting the fund for a new building for the congre- gation.
 The most elaborate and ambitious of .thcse activities will be a carnival at the Stanley arena on Church street on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, February 19 and 20.
 The president. Mrs. D. L. Nair. has announced the following com mittees in charge of the carnival.
 Merchants committees: Mrs. M. Birnbaum. Mrs. George Berson. Mrs. 5. shurburg. Mrs. s. Green. berg, Mrs. A. Hoffman, Mrs. M. c. Levitt. Mrs. Louis Nair and Mrs. N. Berson as chairman
 Homes committee: Mrs. J. Cher noff. Mrs. Bundle Finklestein. Mrs. William Kaplan, Mrs. Edward Ly- Ons. Mrs. M. Silverbush and Mrs. Benjamin Protass as chairman.
 Refreshment committee: Mrs. g. Greenberg as chairman and Mrs. Louis Nair and Mrs. l. Geisinger.
 Bridge committee: Mrs. s. M. Davidson, Mrs. l.. Davis, Mrs. A. Hoffman, Mrs. William KapIan, Mrs. Leon kaplan and Mrs. Nathan Conn as chairman.
 Advertising committee: Mrs. N. Bers0n and Mrs Bundle Finkle- etein.
 Sales committees: Samuel Green berg, Martin Horwitz, Samuel Sa- bfotsky and David l.. Nair.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
TRANSPORTA1IONf FOR
 PUPILS IS PROBABLE
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estimate the amount of aid.
 "Something should be done to aid the towns" she asserted. ''as the Surden now upon them is probably the most vital problem they face. Al far as the committee is con- cerned we will probably draw . sub stitute bill for the many presented on the subject. Ono bill provides $500 900 for ths towns, but l think this will be set aside."
 Outstanding amors this week: legislative activities, was passage of the deficiency bill involving more than t1. .000. 900 other important acts were passage of bills bringing anna teur boxing under the wing of the state athletic commissioner. who heretofore controlled only profess sional bouts, and reference to the appropriations committee of bill1 calling for a new state office build- ing. the first step toward erection of tho 42.0O0.000 structure
 Mention of the deficit in the cor oners' appropriation by Rep. Clark of Haddam when he reported the deficiency bill sounded the first warning in a fight to abolish this office. Clark would place the work of crime investigation now handled ty coroners in the hands of county detectives and otAte police.
 The legislature at present is wad. ing through . mass Of some s.00a bills and is occupied principally with hearings on proposed laws.
 Interest next week will be cen. tered on the three-cornered fight for the two Hartford police court ludgeships. Hearing is scheduled for Wednesday before the judiciary committee and political clashes are expected. Several unopposed judge. ship resolutions should reach the assembly next week along with the mass of favorable and unfavorable reports.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16

tic to proposals for further ail- round reduction. although 1t vas indicated that at the next conference Japan would ask . ratio of 10-l0-7 in all classes as It asked that ratio in auxiliaries at Geneva in 1927.
 It is known Tokyo is willing to cut down the capital ship limit to 30.0O0 tons or less. Architects al- ready are working on plans for the replacement battleahips and hence the navy is desirous that questions of tonnases and gun calibres be set- tied as soon as possible.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
Gives Land to City
 For Highway Purposes

Land for highway purposes 10 create . street to be known as Chamberlain street. has been deeded by W. l.. Hatch. representing the New Britain Real Estate and Title Co.,, to the city of New Britain. Pro- vision is made for 60-foot high way to follow a circuitous layout, having its beginning and its ter- minal on Coolidge street.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
Schultz Congratulates
 Successor in Office

County Commissioner Edwin w. Schultz has forwarded his congrat- ulations to Senator Robert J. Smith of Manchester. who is to be his suc- cessor. Smith was elected by unani- nous vote of the Hartford county senators and representatives.
 'I have nothing to say conceraing the appointment I'm . good eDArt. and have congratulated Mir. Smith," was the only commeat tho unsuccessful candidate would uake today.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
A. P. McC Coy Surprised
 By EmplOyes of Store

A. F. Mccoy. proprietor of music stores in a number of cities. was rendered surprise Valentine party Thursday evening by the employees of his New Britain branch as a testi- m0nial of esteem prior to his de- parture for q trip to the south. Sev- eral employees of the Hartford store were in attendance. Mrs. Mccoy was also guest of the evening. Re- treatments were served and dancing was enjoyed.
 The hostcsscs Of the occasion were Miss Myrtle Turner. Miss Charlotte Syinolen and Miss Edith Eogin.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
Lindbergh Hops From
 Charleston to Capital

Charleston, s. C.. Feb. 16 N-Col- onel Charles A. Lindbergh. flying from Miami to Washington. left the navy yard flying field here at 6:45 this morning, despite very adverse weather conditions.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
Liner Gets s OS.
 From Freighter

New York, Feb. 16 h = The steamship President Harding wire- lessed today that she had picked up an sos. can from the American treighter Padnsay and was going 10 her assistance in latitude 41:S0 and longitude l9:5O west.
 The President Harding left New York on February 13 for Bremen. The Padnsay left New York for West African ports on February 10. ; The wireless message from the President Harding which was re- ccivcd by the Radio Marine corpora tion said the freighter's ruddcr was gone. No other details were given.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
Pacific Still Fast On
 Handkerchief ShOal

Thc steamer Pacific remained stranded on Handkerchief Shoal to- day despite efforts Of coast guard vessels to pull her into deeper wa- tet. Tho steamer went aground yesterday while bound from Provi- dence. R. l.. to Boston with a cargo of lumber and other freight. The coast guard cutters Tuscarora and Acushnet planned to make another attempt to float the steamer at flood tide late today. It was rcpored that the Pacific was apparently undam- aged and was in no danger.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
M0NKIEWICZ AND CASALE
 WANT VERDICT SET ASIDE
Judge Dickens0h May Hear Motions By Lawyers at Session Next
 Thursday

It is expected that Judge E. c. Dickenson in superior court will heart Attorneys 5. J. Monkiewicz and s. Gerard Casale at short calen- dar session next Thursday, on their motions to set aside the verdicts in the case of Chief w. c. Hart against Peter J. Pajewski and Henry F. Gardiner. The attorneys intend to carry the case to the supreme court Of errors in the event that the mo- tions are denied.
 Gardiner. against whom verdic.s for e501 were handed down, was in conference this forenoon with At. torney Casale, whose motion sets forth that the verdicts were contrary to the weight of the law and the evidence and that the jury "was swayed by passion and prejudice"
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
CIVIL SUITS RECORDED

Four suits for the collection of unpaid bills were filed yesterday in the city court by Constable Fred Wrinkle. They are: The Endicott Johnson Shoe Corporation against l.. Guillaro for S7OO, through Nair < Nair: Byren & Veil. Inc. against the Baggish Baking Co.,. for $500. through Attorney Harold Y. Wil- iiams; Albro Motor Sales Co. against Honorius Coate for $500. through Attorney l.. J. Colon, and Nichola BeIltni against Rosario Genovese for SIPS through Attorney E. \. Mas.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
STOPS IMPROPER DANCING
 BY HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS
Miss McAulcy C0rrccts Posture Of Couples at Social Function
 Held Last Evening.

An carly opportunity was afforded Senior High school authorities to enforce their regulations relative to tho conduct at tho schools dances when several couples were stopped and their style of dar cling corrected at the Spanish club dance at the Central Junior High school auditor ium last night.
 The list of rules published ycster- day included edicts against "con- Cave' dancing. "shimmying." ''face to face" dancing and "cutting-in."
 Tho pupils appeared to be ac- quainted with the rules and although there was 2 large crowd present, the corrections had to be made with only . few couples. Miss Miilie G. Mo- Aulcy. assistant to Principal L. F. Slade, made the corrections.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
PUPILS IN PLANO RECITAL

An interesting piano recital by pupils of Mrs. Hazel G.. Elphee of 35 Wooster street. was given last evening at her home in the presence of parents and friends. The follow ing pupils took part in the recital: Miss Virginia Cormier, Miss Mildred Clark. Joseph Bona,li, Miss Pauline Elphee and Mss Mildred Parsons. At the conclusion of the program Ms. EIphee played Paula Szalit's "1n- termezzo."
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
VACATIONS FOR CnILDnEN

Arrangements for raising fQndes for children's vacations will be mAde tomorrow at the home of Dea Le. vine, 1so Winthrop street. by the officers and members of the satsf~ tainment comimtttee and tAs beArA of governors Of St. Elmo 1oADs, E. Of P. The meeting win hc q 1e !. m. M
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16

With the coming of Lent, come also the sewing classes, one Of the oldest and most interesting of the1e classes is that in behalf of the Fresh Air Association of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. The meetings are held Tuesday mornings at the homes of the members. The first vii be at tho Bishops house, in the Catb edral close. next Tuesday, with Mrs William T. Manning as hostess.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
WOMAN INJURED
 AS TROLLEY STOPS
Mrs. Root Of Nexin6ton Thrown
 Violently Against Seat

NeWinHton, Feb. l6-MrS. Cath crine M. Root of Main street is, con. fined to her home suffering from serious injuries which she received Wednesday when the Hartford. New Britain trolley car in which she was riding came to . sudden stop throwing her face forward upon the seat in front of her. Besides contus- sions and abraisions about the body. Mrs. Root is suffering greatly from shock and has trained nurse in attendance.
 The meeting of the Newington Girls club has been postponed until Friday. February, e2, when they will meet at the home of Miss Su- san Hubert. Maple Hill.
 The Volunteer Fire department held its regular meeting last night in the town hall. After the meeting . smoker was enjoyed and refresh ments served. It was voted to hold an oyster supper at the Grange hall Wednesday evening. March 6. tn connection with a bowling match by the department. The entertainment committee is making plans to hold an outdoor carnival in June.
 The case of Robert Smith, of Hartford. driver for the City Coal Co.,, who was arrested February 9, by the state police for diving with out rear light, was tried in town court Thursday night before Judge E. Stanley Wclles.
 From the evidence presented, o, P. Nasle of Hartford. driving . sedan, collidcd with the rear end of the coal truck. His car was dam- aged. Immediately behind him, Oscar Lindahl, driving g sedan, also collided with the coal truck. His car was also damaged. and Mrs. Lindahl severely injured. She waa taken to the Hartford hospital where five stitches were taken in her scalp, She also received other injuries and bruises about the body. Mir. Lin- dahl was severely cut about the right ear. Another car coming from the opposite direction, and driven by Albert Wohinx of New Britain also figured in the collision.
 Smith stated that he had trouble with the light on his car caused by q broken ground connection. This he had just repaired on the road, and stated that all lights were burn. ing. On account of . heavy fog Nasel stated that he did not zee q rear lamp. Lindahl also stated that the lamp was not burning. and when the state police arrived. upon investigation it was found that the lamp was burned out.
 It was claimed by Attorney Schof. field who represented the City Coal Co. that the lamp was broken by the collision of the first car.
 Prosecutor Harold Lucas could nnd no criminal negligence upon the part of Smith, and requested that the case be nolled upon payment oi costs. which amounted to 117.31.
 The Ladies' Aid will meet Wed.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
NEW HOLDING MMpANY
 HAS CAPITAL OF SsYo,Aoo

Judge J. H. Kirlkhan lnc0rp0r.
 ate Brist0a Securities Co.
 The Bristol Securities Co. has been incorporated for S270.00O. and with that amount of money with which to begin business as . holding com pany. will operate in this city. Fred erick 0. Platt. Hareld E. Shepard and Judge John H. Klrkhsm arc the incorporators.
 Officers of the corporation will be connected with those of the New Britain Lumber O.. of which MT. Platt 10 president and Mir. Shepard secretary. The capital is 10 be di- vided into 10. 800 shares with . par value of tss.
 aThe articles of incorporation per- init the general operations of . holding company. dealing in securi. ties of all descriptions and permit- ting of the organization of subsi- diaries.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
GIFT FOR PRINCIPAL WHITE
Director of State Normal School Re- ccivc Valentine In Form Of Watch From Faculty and Pupils.

The high esteem in which teachers and pupils at the New Britain State Normal school hold their principal. Marcus White, was shown on Vaien- tine Day when he was presented with a heart-shaped box which con- tained a gold watch.
 The present came one year after he had made the statement that 1t was a long time since he had re- ceived messages of sentiment on Valentine Day.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16

The first Christmas pantomime was produced at Drury Lane thea ter in 17O1.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16

Steam hows into atmeepAeee a4 the rate of ste feet pee s1pea
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16

It ia estimated there are s.0nt amateur weather prophets in Great Britain, t. ,~4... ..,.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
NEW WORKERS NOW
 QUIETER FOR LENT
Social Ssason in Metropolis Slows Up Sensxh,t

New York, Feb. 1s. N>-With the advent of Lent. New York society this week begun to settle down for its annual period of comparative in- activity and. to many of its mem-, bers. most welcome rest.
 There waa . decided drop in the gay round of parties that began away back in September, when the first debutantes appeared. Nest Of those debutantes have. now hung their evening costumes away in closets. Others are now en route to Europe with their parents for some sightseeing, or off to Virginia 10 ride horseback and play golf.
 To be sure, there will not be . complete lack of entertainment for society during these Lenten days. Nobody frowns on dances during Lent any more. provided they are not too formal and especially if they arc given for . worthy cause. Certain subscription dances-not- ably the midwinter assemblies at the St. Regis, one of which will be given tonight. These dances are sponsored by Mrs William Laim- beer. and the proceeds 70 to the visiting nurse service of the famous Henry street settlement. Tonight's dance will be . Valentine party.
 Qf V~1outinosa ne., h.d &> ha duly recognised this week. too: al- though 1t did come the day after Ash Wednesday. There were many charming parties. small and in. formal.
 During Lent, too, there will be many dramatic and musical bene- fits. generously patronized by soci. ety. Outstandtng among this weeks benefits was the special performs ance Thursday evening of the new operetta "Fiorctta." the proceeds < going to the National Navy club of New York. Patronesses included 1: Mrs. Vincent Astcr. Mfs. L. Have. meyer Butt. Mrs. Francis McNetl Bacon. Mrs. William Barclay Par sons, Mrs. John Ross Dclafield, Mrs. Lawrence F. Abott. Mrs. Ernest Isclin. Mrs. Williamb w. McAlpin. Mrs. Charles $. Mac Velsn. Lady White Todd, Mrs. Manton B. Met calf. and Mrs. Stewart Walker.
 Several small dinner parties pro. cedcd the performance. Among the hostesscs were Mrs. Julian w. Rob- bins, who rave q dinner for Rear Admiral and Mrs. Louis R. De Eteisuer: Mrs. William H. Hamilton, whose guests of honor were Rear Admiral and Mrs. Charles P. Plum kett: Mrs. James Roosevelt; and Mrs. John Edmonds.
 An interesting new venture in which New York society is inter. ested is the theatrical stock com- pany of the Junior League. The company is composed of ,graduatei of the leagues theater school and of other members of the league who have had theatrical training and ex- perience. Ths company will begin its program with threo perform. ances Of Alice in Wonderland" at tho Laboratory thcater on the morning and afternoon of February a3 and the afternoon of February 24. Among those who will have leading parts in '"Alice" are Mrs. George Blow, Mrs. J. Horton 1jams Mrs. H. r. Cooper, Mrs. Henry Cart. wright, and the Misses Justice Townsend. Ruth Sterling. Mary Min. or. Beatrice Chard. Ellen Lord Margot Zolnay. Margaret Brett, and Louise Bigelow.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
POWERS APPROVE BRITISH PROPOSAL
 FOR ARMS FARLEY
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crnment had not indicated its atti- tude heretofore because the bill au. thorizing IS cruisers and one air craft carrier was pending before congress. He declared that now this bill had become . law there was reason to believe ''a further report before long will be made to reach an agreement between the principal naval powers of the world for the limitation of naval armaments."
 He called attention to the favor- able attitude of the United States in the past toward such . conference. He said the league of nations made 1t mandatory on league members to take further steps toward arma- ment limitation. and declared there appeared . much better prospect of success than at the Geneva confer cnce in 1927. which ended in fail. ure.
 Not for Some Tine
 Just how soon England will make a definite proposal with . conference in view is uncertain because of the English elections which come in the summer. Sir Esms intimated that this might postpone open discus. sions SO far as his country was con- cerned, for some months. It was felt, however. that these months would be used by the governments in determining each others attitude and that tho ground work for the proposed parley might be laid by the time the elections are over. Hugh Gibson, American ambassa. dor to Belgium. and the United States delegate to the unsuccessful three-power naval barley at Geneva in 1927. is now on hts way to the United States to discuss with tn. Washington government its attituds on the preparatory disarmament conference which opeps in Geneva l on April IS,
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16

The Ladies' Aid will meet We'd nesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George w. Hanbury at 2:3o o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16

St. Valentine's Day had to be duly recognized this week. too; al- though it did come the day after Ash Wednesday. There were many charming parties. small and in. formal.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-06-21
WELCOME TO THE YACHTSMEN.

Juneau welcomes the yachtsmen and yachtswomen from the Puget Sound yacht clubs who are here after successfully negotiating the inland water courses between Olympia, the Capital City and his toric center of the Evergreen State and Juneau the thriving little Capital City of Alaska They are here as triumphant devotees of the greatest of all sports and as our friends and neighbors Juneau is theirs to do with fancy might dictate They have the keys, and all Juneauites subject to their com- mands.
 The successful accomplishment of the second an- nual Capital Capital yacht cnches the event as an institution. We confidently expect that 1t will endure the capital Pacific Coast annual event in the sporting world May the occasion be ob- served and our guests be treated in manner meet for important doings.