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New Britain herald., 1929-05-18

of the Missionary Training institute of Nyack. N. Y. At p. n. svsning service. speaker, Alton Brown.
 Tuesday. 1880 p. m. troep 23. B. s. A. meeting.
 Wednesday. .:3o p. m. religious instruction class.
 Thursday. p. m. religious in- structton class: 7:l5 ?. m. prayer. praise and fellowship service.
 Friday. 7:45 ?. m. choir rehearsal.
 Congregation 0nns of lsraei
 An "Einstein evening" will be ob- served in honor of Albert Nnstein by the Jews Of New Britain. Tuesday evening, May g In the central junior high school. A motion picture show ing the activities of Jews in Pales- tine will be shown.
 There will be no charge for ad- mission.
 The committee in charge Of the affair consists of George Cans and Morris Cohn.
 The officers of the organization are: President. Samuel Kaplan: vice presidents. Dr. M. 6. Dunn, Myer Goldsmith: treasurer. William Cohen; secretary, Miss Jennie Cohen; chairman of the Jewish na- tional fund. George Cans.
 The Lag B'Omer outing will take place Sunday. May 26.
 Regular session at the Sunday school Sunday at 10 .. m. =
 Several members of the congrega- tion are going to spend the weekend in New York in order. to attend the convention of the United Synagogue of America, to be held at the Hotel Astor, N Y,
New Britain herald., 1929-05-18
SHADE EXPLAINS
 LETTER AWARDS
School Committeeman Day Not
 Satisfied With Reasons

The action of Coach George M Cassidy of the New Britain High school in awarding P monographs ol letters for play during the past bas. ketball season has met with the full approval of Principal Louis P. Sladt who stated in . letter to the schoo board that this is encouragement tc the boys and is fulfilling the aim ol the school, which is to interest ai many as possible in athletic exercise
 After the letter was read at the school board meeting yesterda, afternoon School Committeeman William. H. Day'who sponsored the investigation at the last meeting ol the board. expressed the opinion that the reply was not satisfactor, 10 him and the letter award was 6 great departure from the usual pol. icy. He motioned that the subject be referred to the teachers commit tee for further study and investiga. ton. It was passed unanimously.
 The letter from Principal Slade is as follows:
 This is in answer 10 your ques- ton with regard to custom in ac- cordance with which the monograma in basketball were assigned at mid years.
 Tn the first place our aim in ath letics should ever be kept in mind This aim is to interest as many oi the young men of the school as pos sible to take part in athletic excr- cises. Interschool cntests are valu. able as far as they contribute to thi, purpose and undesirable when they detract from it. Our schedules are unusually short. We try to avoid all contests that threaten bitternes. or disorder. And our monogram: are used to develop an interest or the part Of many to engage in ath. letics.
 "The basketball season is alwayi cut in two by our midyear gradua. ton. To take the place of player, who are graduated, additional play. CTS must be drawn from the squad This year. a squad of over 60 com. peted for membership in the school team.
 When it is taken into considera. ton that, because our gymnasium was closed, practice was held a long way of, in a gymnasium of the Nathan Hale school, the number would seem to indicate genuine in. terest and probably good material.
 While the squad was large, ill., ness and deficient scholarship would have interfered with the policy oi using but few players, even if we had believed in such a policy.
 "Of the 27 students who were awarded their monograms at the end of the season, more than one whole team had been graduated in the middle of the season, and two were managers. Twenty had earned tho monogram in other sports at least once before; in other words, a large majority was entitled to wear tht monogram without basketball credit Only a few received monograms fol the first time"
New Britain herald., 1929-05-18
StallleY Memorial

Sunday. s:30 a. m. junior. inter- mediate and senior departments. church school; i0:45 a. III. morning worship and sermon by Rev. R. N. Gilman. subject: Seeing God" At F o'clock, primary and beginners departments.
 Monday, 7:30 p. m. Boy Scouts. troop II.
 Tuesday, ' p. m. Girl Scouts. troop 16; p. m. meeting of the standing committee of the church.
 Wednesday, 2:3O to 5 p. m. united week day church school. grades three and four.
 Thursday, ? D. m. rummage sale of clothing and other articles under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid so- ciety; s p. m. Young Peoples social:
 Friday, p. m. entertainment ana church social.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-18
IRON NERVE NEEDED BY LOFTY WORKERS
Once They Lose It They Seek
 Other Employment

There are few things which give a person a greater thrill than the feats of daring shown by the struc- tural steel workers who walk across narrow rails high in the air with all the confidence of others walking on the sidewalks.
 All person had to do is stop for a few minutes and look at the men at work on the New Britain Senior High school addition on bas- sett street. Clever acrobats on the stage would not provide the thrills these men furnish in that few minutes.
 A derrick 90 feet high at times carries two and three men through the air Recently an employe climb ed to the top and sat there uncon- cerned.
 One can see employees climbing up the vertical beams at any time and while hanging in a precarious posi- ton rivet bolt into the iron or catch a hot one thrown by a fellow employe.
 Those who are outside the trade often wonder if these men are hu- man, if it is possible they have no fear. Inquiry of one of them re- vealed the fact that they have fear and when they are stricken it is much worse than that of the ordinary person.
 Some men who have endangered their lives for years and who never show the least sign of weakening finally lose their nerve and when this happens they never regain it. If they are up on . beam when this occurs they always hang on and wait until some fellow employe comes up and takes them down.
 One example of this was shown when . New Britain man, after working years at this type of em. ployment, suddenly lost his nerve while he was on a beam high in the air. He had to be assisted to the ground and was confined to his home for several weeks with a nervous breakdown. He came back to work and attempted to continue his reckless feats on the beams but lost control of himself again and was forced to hug the beam until he was again helped from the scaffold- ing.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-18
SWEDISH CHURCH
 SPRING FESTIVAL
Walter |. Masnuson to Direct
 Concert by Mixed Groups

The annual spring concert at tho Swedish Bethany church will be held at the church Thursday evening, May g. beginning at 8 o'clock.
 The mixed chorus numbering S5 voices will render selections from Handel, Dickinson and T. Tertius Noble.
 The male chorus numbering 20 voices will sing selections by Griex. Decius. Bortniansky, Nevin and others. This will be the first COIL cert to be held by the joint choruses of Bethany church under the direc- ton of Walter l.. Magnuson, organ- ist and musical director. since con- ing to New Britain from Worcester. Mass.
 The choruses will be assisted by Mrs. Caroline Barsch, violinist. Mrs. Barsch comes from a musical fam fly, her father being a we'll known violin teacher. She is a native Of Rochester. N. Y., and is . graduate of the Eastman school of music there. She studied under Gustav Tanlot at one time concert master of the New York Symphony orches- tra and now with the Paris con servatory. She is the wife of Rev. William H. Barsch, pastor of the Memorial Baptist church. She will render selections by Wieniawslli. Kretsler, Maud Powell and Sarasa:e.
 Other assisting soloists are: Mrs. Eleanor F.. Vahlstrom, soprano, soloist at the Trinity Methodist church: Miss Florence c. Ostlund. soloist at the First Baptist church: also Robert J. Klingberg, baritone and George H. Johnson, bass of the local church,
New Britain herald., 1929-05-18
NEW BRITAIN PASTORS
 WILL ATTEND COUNCIL
Rev. Dr. G. w. c. Hill and Rev. T. A. Greene to Meet With National
 Body At Detroit

Rev. Theodore Ainsworth Greene and Rev. Dr. George w. c. Hill will attend the biennial meeting of the National Council of Congregational churches to be held in Detroit, May eS to June {.
 Dr. Hill is chairman of the seminar on worship and is a mem- Der of the board of Congregational Home Missions. Rev. MT. Greene has been elected voting delegate from the churches of New Britain, Berlin. Newington. Meriden. Rocky Hill, Huntsville and Southington.
 Dr. Hill will leave early to at tend the preliminary meetings. Mir. Greene will leave May c7 and will attend the commencement exercises and alumni banquet of the Union Theological seminary at New York of which he is graduate.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-18

was on the tongue of every basket ball follower and his presence alone in a game meant extra sales at the ticket office.
 Now Plays Hand Ball
 Although years have gone by since Mir. Loomis graced the chalked court. he is still a perfect example of good health and condition. He is to be seen daily at the Y. M. c. A. batting the elusive rubber ball around the confines of the hand ball court and, as his friends and followers of the hadball game will testify, is fast on his feet and is a good player. Mir. Loomis is an ar- dent lover of the game and keeps in the pink of condition. He takes an active interest in the youngsters who are breaking into the game and encourages them on in their efforts. He can be seen often making trips to other cities to battle with hand ball champs.
 He Was . Speed King
 Back in the early days of basket ball. Bert thrilled hundreds of bas- ketball lovers by his speed and dash on the chalked court at Hanna's armory. Loomis was the background of the famous Y. M. C. A. team which captured the worlds champ ionship. He was captain of the az gregation and was known far and wide for his uncanny ability to drop the sphere through the nets.
 An account of a game played be- tween the local "" five and the Brooklyn Y. NJ. C. A. team on Jan- uary 10. 1897, at Hannas armory on East Main street gives a per- feet description of the Loomis tech- nique.
 The Brooklyn aggregation came here with the distinction of being champions of the eastern district and was sent home with an artistic facing. the score being 20 to 9.
 Basket in Four Seconds
 Paragraphs from the story are as follows:
 "The game had many noticeable features. Primarily was the return Of Captain Loomis to the rink. His little vacation did him good, his playing was above par. startling 50.
 "He scored the first goal of the game in 40 seconds of playing time and the number he missed by a traction of an inch, after that defy computation. He raced down the rink with a vengeance in his eager ness to make up for lost time and he tried new trick or two. One of the innovations was the way be bounded the leather over the op- posing players heads to pick it up on the other side and shy at the net. Later on in the evening he cre- ated a local record by caging the sphere in four seconds. This is get ting the trick down to science"
New Britain herald., 1929-05-18
BERT L0OMIS ONCE
 BASKETBALL KING
Tax Collector 0YertoVtrd All
 Others in His Prime

One of the most familiar figures in the everyday life of this city is Bernadotte Loomis. better known to his many friends as Bert" who has held the office of tax-collector for many years. To young folk. Mr. Loomis is practically unknown out side of his official capacity. but to the men and women who were chill dren in the gay sos, he is known as one of the best athletes that this city has ever known. especially in basketball. MT. Loomis was to New Britain basketball in the sos what Babe" Ruth is to baseball at the present time. The name 'Loomis"
New Britain herald., 1929-05-18
TO TOUR NEW HAMPSHIRE

Rev. k. Leonard Smith of the Emanuel Gospel church has been granted a three months leave of ab- sence by the church in order to en- gage in evangelistic work during the summer. Rev. Smith. together with four companions, will tour New Hampshire in the interest of the Dudley Bible Institute of Dudley, Mass.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-18
WOMEN TO MEET HERE

A conference of delegates from the women's societies of the Central as- sociation of Congregational churches in Connecticut will be held in the First church chapel Monday morn ing. May 3oth. Beginning, at 10:so o'cloch. Mrs. F.. C. Lane of Hart ford, chairman of the Hartford dls- trict will preside at the morning session., There will be an informal! discussion of the work of the coun- cil and plans for programs as well as service work for the coming year. Luncheon will be served in the din- ing room at 12:30 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-18
RELIGIOUS WORKERS TO MEET

The May rally for young people. teachers and officers of the church schools will be held on Monday evening at 6:15 o'clock in the Swed- lsh Bethany church on Franklin square. The general subject is racing Up to the Challenge of Re- liglous Education in New Britain" Following the supper three simu1- taneous conferences will be conduct ed at 7:45 o'clock upon the follow ing subjects: Recruiting for Chris tan Leadership" led by Rev. Theo- dore A. Greene; Problems of Young People in New Britain" led by Rev. Theodore s. Dunn: "The Teacher and the Every Day Life of the Pupil" led by Dean Carl R.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-18
.MLY ENGAGE HALL
 FOR GRADUATION
Gt Of M9h Schod Class Causes
 Paplslile Problem

Lack of accommodations for the many friends and relatives of the esni0r High school graduates will saAke 1t necesaary that the exercises this June be held in a theater or hall. Definite action on this matter was left to Supt. Stanley H. Holmes and Principal Louis P. slade of the school, by the school committee yesterday afternoon.
 fsthe exercises are in theatei' they must be held in the morning, but If they are at hall they may be held in the evening. This is de- parture from the custom of recent years. Formerly when the classes were large and graduation occurred once . year. . theater was used. With the exercises twice a year the classes became smaller but are now increasing to their former size.
 Principal Slade wrote the board Informing it that between 21S and 330 pupils will be graduated from the school this June and if the eX-
  of the Central Junior High school where the mid-year graduation was held, only two tickets will be allowed each pupil.
 It was the Senior High school principals opinion this would cause Identification and he suggested that tho school return to the theater to hold it's graduation exercises. He believed that with the completion of the new addition the auditorium would probably be ready for the exercises next June.
 Committeeman Louis W. Young vas of the opinion that high school eraduation is . great event in the lives of the pupils and they should have . place large enough to accom- modate their friends.
 Mrs. Laura P. Mangan brought up the question of having the gradu- ation in . hall like the Y. M. T. A. & B. auditorium on Main street which Is said to be able to accom- modate approximately 1,5oo. supt. Holmes said it would cost $20o to rent . theater for a morning and the rental of the hall would not only assure a reduction in cost but would also be means of having night graduation. a better accom- modation for the parents.
 Miss FallOu's Letter
 Another letter was received from Miss Fallon. Continued illness made 1t necessary for her to resign her place as head of the secondary schools. She expressed appreciation to the school board. Supt. Holmes, the principals and teachers for their Cooperation and their stimulating Fellowship.
 The letter, in full, follows: Dear Mir. Holmes.
 Because of continued illness, find it necessary to abandon the wark of teaching, and am here presenting my resignation ito take effect at tho cloae of the present school year.
 AAy ! eANo NhlS VppVANuuIly " tell you and the school committee how enjoyable these years in the New Britain schools have been to ms-where official leadership has always left wide latitude for indi- vidual growth. where the attitude of teachers and principals has been not only highly cooperative Nut that of stimulating fellowship.
 T wish especially to express my appreciation of the unfxiling consid- oration of yourself and the school committee during my illness, and my 1sep regret in severing professional relations with the New Britain schools.
 "Sincerely yours.
 (SiGned ELLA A. FALLON WUuDeFvisor of elemenfnfy SchOOl6"
New Britain herald., 1929-05-18
List of Patents Issued
 To Connecticut People

/. (List compiled weekly from the Official Gazette by the office of Har- old c. Manning. Room 405. City Hall Building. New Britain.)
 EWald 4. Barteit, New Haven, as- tignor to the Geomctric Tool Co. Die head.
 Charles T. Brennan. Waterbury.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-18
LUTHERAN CHURCHES

The annual confirmation will be held Sunday morning at 10:3O o'clock. There are 34 in the class. In the evening at 1880 o'clock. holy communion will be received by us class and church members. A rs- ception of new members will also be held.
 Tuesday afternoon. the Ladies' Missionary society will meet.
 Wednesday evening, the Luther league will visit the league in Nau- gatuck and render a program.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-18

Stol1 Ph.D.. of the Hartford school
 of religious education. All church school teachers and officers and others interested in the religious well
 fare of children arc invited.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-18
Emanuel Gospel

Sunday 10:15 a. m. prayer meet ing in the vestry: 10:45 a. m. preaching by the pastor; 12:1s D. m. Bible study hour: s:So p. m. Bible study at the Burritt mission hall. Cherry street: 6 p. m. senior Y. P. meeting, leader. Alton Brown
New Britain herald., 1929-05-18
METHODIST CHURCHES
 Trinity

Sunday, 9:30 a. III. Women's Bible class, church school; 1O:45 a. m. sermon: When a Fellow Needs a Friend"; 6:15 p. m. Epworth league, leader Anne Zahnleiter, an anniver- sary service: 7:15 p. m. evening serv- ice. An Uttermost Salvation"
 Monday, 2:S0 p. m. Sunshine so- ciety; z p. m. ladies' night of Meth odist Mems club, banquet and en- tertainment
 Tuesday afternoon, w. H. M. s. social tea, Mrs. H. C. Doolittle; ? to D. m. Methodist group at the hos pital; 6:S0 p. m. Philathea class; 7:l5 p. m. Boy Scouts; 7:45 p. m. class meeting.
 Wednesday, 2:so ?. m. week day religious school third grade.
 .-1hursdsS, 1a!45 a. &-W. H. NJ. s. district convention; 7:45 p. pl. midweek service.
 Friday. D. m. last session of sewing school: 7:45 D. m. business meeting of Epworth league.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-18
Union A. NJ. F. Zi,n

Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. Morn- ing worship 10:45 o'clock. Rev. c H. Moreland of Hartford will preach. Narick Christion Endeavor society will meet at 6:30 D. m. Sermon by the pastor. 7:45 o'clock.
 Tuesday evening, prayer and class meeting.
 Wednesday, o:45 ?. m. week day school of religious instruction, grades three, four and five.
 The annual bazaar will be held
New Britain herald., 1929-05-18
Thursday and Friday evenings with
 Especial program each evening.
MISCELLANEOUS Second Advent

AISCELLANEOUE
 Second Advent
 Sunday school 10 2. m. Sunday morning service with sermon by the pastor. II a- m.. subject: ''The Plague of Frogs" Evening service with sermon 7:1S- p. m.. subject: .Abettcrs of Sin.''
 Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. Bible class.
 Christian Scinco
 Sunday service at II .. m., sub iect: "Mortals and 1mmortAls." Sun day school at 9;45 a. m. Wednesday evening meeting at o'clock.
 St. Marks EpiscOpal
 Sunday. 7:3O a. m. holy com-' munion; 9:3O 8. III. church school: II a. m. holy communion, sermon by the rector.
 International Bible Students Assn. Sunday, 8 p. m. Bible study at 19 Howard street, March 18th Watch Tower.
 Wednesday, 8 p. m. praise, prayer and testimony service.
 Friday. p. m. Bible study. Con- nnuaticn of study in Watch Tower,
 Peoples
 Sunday, 10:15 &. m. prayer in the pastors study; 10:45 a. m. sermon: Born of and Sealed with the Holy Spirit; 12 o'clock Bible school; p. m. sermon: For His Pleasure and Glory"
 Tuesday, 3 p. m. Women's Mis- sionary Prayer band in the pastors study; s D. m. Mems Bible class at the church because of sickness at the parsonage.
 Wednesday. p. m. children's classes; 8 p. m. Womens Bible class at the church.
 Thursday, 7:45 p. m. regular weekly prayer service.
 Friday. choir practice.
 6wCSAso4e uCtudny
 Sunday school at 9:30 o'clock. Swedish morning worship at 1O:45 o'clock. Junior league will have . meeting at 4:30 p. m. English eve ming service at 7:3O o'clock. Dr. J. K. klingberg, superintendent of the Children's home will preach at both morning and evening services. Church chorus will sing at the morn ing service. Robert Klingberg. bari- tone, will sing at the evening service. The annual spring concert given by the choruses will be held next Thursday evening at o'clock. The choruses will be assisted by the fol- lowing soloists: Mrs. William Barsch. violtnist; Mrs. Eleanore Vahlstrom, soprano; Miss Florence Ostlund, alto; Robert klin1berg, bass; and Walter Masnuson. or ganist and director. Extensive preparations have been made and a large attendance is expected.
 The Bethany brotherhood will have it's monthly meeting on Friday night at 7:45 o'clock. Musical num- bers will be given and an address made by the Rev. Eric Iinder of Paxton, Ill. / !,.s. sas.s: 2 2; :, -;e se. ''
New Britain herald., 1929-05-18

Sunday school 10 2. m. Sunday morning service with sermon by the pastor. II .. m.. subject: '"The Plague of Frogs." Evening service with sermon 7:1S p. m.. subject: "Abettcrs of Sin."
 Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. Bible class.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-18
Reformation

Sunday services 10 a. m. Recep- tion of members by baptism. con- firmation and renewal of faith. Sum- day school al 11:15 a. m.
 The Luther league will meet Mon- day evening at 8 o'clock.
 The religious school will meet Wednesday and Thursday after moons.
 The service of public confession will be held Friday evening at s o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-18
st. Marks Episcopal

l Sunday, 7:30 a. m. holy com- munion; 9:30 a. III. church school: II a. m. holy communion. sermon by the rector.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-18
BAPTIST CHURCHES
Memorial

Sunday, 9:46 a. m. Bible school; 10:30 a. m. English worship, preacher. Rev. H. B. Sloat of Hart ford.
 Thursday, s p. III. midweek serv- ice. English.
 Friday, p. m. choir rehearsal.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-18
Christian Scince

Sunday service at II .. m., sub iect: "Mortals and ImmortAls." 8un- day school at 9;45 a. m.
 Wednesday evening meeting at 5 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-18
(EliM) Swedish

Sunday, 9:45. T. m. Bible school and Mems Bible class: Il a. m. Pon- tecostal sermon by the pastor Rev. Axel l. Peterson; 7:30 p. Fl. serr.o. by Rev. Carl W4sterdahi of Bristol.
 Tuesday, 8 ?. T. tho monthly meeting of the Mission circle at She home of August Olson, Harry street kensington.
 Thursday, 8 D. m. prayer service.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-18
St. Johns German

Pentecost Sunday, S:3O a. m., Erg- fish confessional and communion service: 9:45 a. m. Sunday school; 10:45 a. m. special meeting of the Sunday school teachers; Il a. m. German confessional and com munion service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-17
FEED PRICES DECLINE.

Factors particularly responsible for
the recent downward trend in feed
prices include ample farm supplies of
feed and grain and early availability
of pastures in most areas. Supplies and
offerings of most feeds accordingly have
been more liberal during the past
month than earlier in the season, says
the United States Department Of Agri-
culture. High protein and corn by
product feeds have declined sharply
since the latter part of March.