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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-13
MERCEDES
CHR H0STFSSFS

CLUB HOSTESSES
Mrs. Owen Stone. Mrs. Cicll Sol
ether and Mrs. r. A. Roland were
hOsteSses at women's luncheon day
at the Llano Grande Country club
Friday. Those entertaining on this
Gay were Mrs. v. II. Holrle and hrs.
Newell Waters OF Weslaco and Mrs.
5. III. Collier and Mrs. Jack Trollin-
ger Of Mercedes.
Ms. EOlnc entertained three ia
bles Of players. C~euterpieces for
the luncheon tables we're sprays OF
purple sage. this delicate color be-
ing woven IN table accessories and
high score trophies. which were pre-
scnted Mrs. wv. H. Carlisle. Mrs. O..
c. Fit and Mrs. Owen Stone.
Mrs. S. II. Collier had for her
guests at luncheon and bridge Mrs.
Henry ~Lauderdale. Mrs. Harry Law
son. Mrs. George Breeding. Mrs. Ed
Olson. and Misses Lorene Morrow
and Willie Ray Markham. Mrs
Lauderdale scored high and Miss
Lorere Morrow scored for conscla-
ton.
Mrs. Fred Bennett. Mrs. George
Markham and Mrs. j. Z. Shaw were
guests Of Mrs. Jack Trollirger for
one table Of bridge. High score
trophy went to Mrs. Bennett.
Mrs. Newell Waters entertained
II tables OF bridge players. The
women from Mercedes present We're
Mrs. j. y. Murray. Mrs. Harry
Rouse. Mrs. ". P. Barton. Mrs.
Robert kirkpatrick. Mrs. Den War
ner and Miss Mildred Bridges.
FIFTH BIRTHDAY
Mrs. II. Fl. Giddle entertained
with a pretty children's party
Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 6
o'clock in honor of the fifth birth
day Of her little daughter. Norine.
The children gathered on the
lawn where games and contests
were enjoyed. Later the lovely
birthday cake was cut and served
with the refreshments.
NO-ine's guests included Billie
Lottie and Junior Campbell. Cal
vim Metcalf, Mary and Frances
Richmond. richard Terry. Jack
Green. Peggy Peck. Verna Borchelt.
Mildred and Elinor Barber. Mary
Lee Briscoe. Clara Fay Pattee. Ilene
Neff. r. G. and Leander McM3nus,
and Harold Rippert.
BARBECUE-DRT &c
"A recent entertainment OF much
enjoyment "a a barbecue and
New Britain herald., 1929-08-12
Henry Ford Hastens to Accident
 Scene and Helps Rescue Injured

his skull crushed. He had been a passenger in a car driven by Walter Isaacson and containing beside him. Charles Haynes and his son, Joseph, II, all were from Worcester. The in- iured were taken to the Marlboro hospital where neither Isaacson nor young Haynes was expected to re- cover.
 Tried to Pass Cars
 The other two cars involved were operated by Henry II. Lahair of Worcester and Ernest H. Knight of Springfield, and, like Isaacson's ma chine, were headed for Worcester. Police investigation was said to have revealed that in attempting to pass each other the three machines were nearly abreast when the bus sped into sight from the opposite direc- ton.
 1saacson's car burst into flames after the collision and it was neces- sary to summon Marlboro fire ap- paratus. The bus was driven by John Ward Of Marlboro. He said none of his 25 passengers was injured.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-12

Sudbury, Mass, Aug. 12.-tP>- An accident involving Il Boston, bound bus and three other automo- piles cost one man lis life late last night. sent three others to hospitals in serious condition and brought Henry Ford 10 the scene to offer what assistance he could.
 The dead man is Captain Roy Dur Charme, 35, of Worcester, command CT of a medical corps unit of the 101st Infantry, Massachusetts Ma tional Guard.
 Ford Hurrics to Scene
 The crash occurred on the new Henry Ford highway, recently pre- scented to the state by the automobile manufacturer, not far distant from the famous Wayside Inn, where Ford is staying. MT. Ford, who has built up a colonial community around the inn, which he owns. heard the sound of the impact and hastened out ac- companied by E. J. Boyer, manager of the hostelry.
 Durcharme was badly burned and
New Britain herald., 1929-08-12
CHURCH MAY PROTEST
 AGAINST NEW STORES
Holy Cross Parishioners Object to Business
 Encroachmcnt

Legal action to restrain Joseph Cadino from proceeding with the construction of two st torres on Farm ington avenue near the Holy Cross church, is threatened by members of the congregation if Cdntino carries cut his expressed intention of taking out a permit and proceeding with york.
 Cantino held a certificate from the building department about six months ago and intended to buildt at that time but changed his mind and allowed the permit to lapse. A few weeks ago he began construction, but was stopped by the building de- rartment and advised to file amend ed plans in accordance with changes in the size of the building. In the meantime, members of the Holy Cross congregational, dcsirons Of protecting the parochial properties, filed petition for a change of zone 10 restrict business buildings out Of the district, and hearing on this change is now pending. fact which. they claim, bars Cantino from doing any work until the question of zone change has been adjudicatcd.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-12
AUTO GUEST LAW IS
 AGAIN BEFORE COURTS
Judge Traceski Denies Motion to Set Aside
 Verdict

Judge Stanley J. Traceski in city court this afternoon denied a motion by Attorney Thomas F. McDonough to set aside the verdict for the de- tcndant to recover costs in the suit of Nora Carroll of Hartford against plaintiff sued for $2,OO0 for injuries sustained when she was injured while riding in Boland's automobile.
 When the motion was denied. At torncy McDonough filed notice of his intention to take the case to superior court. The suit was heard last week before a jury and Judge Traccsllie directed verdict for the defendant
 Attorney McDonough based his appeal on the fact that the verdict was contrary to and disrcgardg d the rules of law and against the weight of the evidence at the trial in city court Thursday.
 In the superior court action, the amount of the suit will be raised from $2,000 to $1O.000 because the attorney alleges that strong evidence of serious, permanent injuries was brought out very forcibly at the trial.
 The case attracted state wide in- terest due to the fact that it was the first test of the validity of the au- tN, l.. IL. !, later than three days after the gen
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New Britain herald., 1929-08-12
ATTORNEYS CLASH
 IN SHOOK HEARING
Prosecutor GTillS Defense Law
 yer on Stand-ExchanSes Sharp
SAYS CONFESSI0N FORGED
Witness Admits He Called BarYister "pup" and Says He Has Not Changed Feeling - Experts on stand Today Also.

Court Room. Columbus, O.. Aug t2 (UP)-Hot words were passed by Prosecutor John J. Chester. Jr., opening today's proceedings in the Snooll-llix murder trial.
 In cross examining John F. Seidel member of counsel defending Dr. James Howard Shook against the charge Of murdering Theora HiX, Chester asked:
 You say you have known Dr. Shook for 20 years?"
 Yes, sir.' said Seidcl
 Q.-1s it not a fact that when you came to police headquarters to take up Snook's defense that asked a de- you?
 Says Story Is Lie
 Al didn't. and anyone who says 1 did is a liar.
 Chester flushed but Judge Henry l.. Scarlett demanded order and cautioned the attorney to proceed with his questioning in a regular way"
 Well, don't bite my head off, " Scidel snapped at Chester.
 Nobody is going to bite your head off" answered the prosecutor 1t wouldn't taste good"
 The questioning passed to the ex- animation of Shook after his arrest Seidel had charged that Chester had promised to ruin me in 10 minutes if he did not make Dr. Shook con- foss.
 Chester maintained he had called Scidel and told him Shook was about to confess and probably would us soon as he talked with his attorney Then, according 10 Chester. Seide, talked privately with Shook where upon Shook refused to confess.
 Says Stories Differed
 "Mr. Chester and I went rc Snook," shouted Seidel, and l said Jack, you say this man has confess cd; Doc, you say you haven't con-
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New Britain herald., 1929-08-12
EX-LIEUT, STANTON
 MARTYR ID DUTY
Retired Fireman, Injured in
 1924, Dies al Sharon
ON PENSION 10 MONTHS
Fatal Illness Believed Caused by Blow From Hose Tip While Fighting Flames in D. X K. Coal Yard on East Main Street.

John r. Stanton, a former lieu tenant in the fire department, who was retired last November because of i'll health, died this morning at sharon, where he had gone last Saturday in the hope that eli matic change might improve his physical condition.
 Ex-Lieut. Stanton was 47 years of age, a native of Cohoes, N. 9, and resident of this city since funeral were incomplete today, but it was expected that the services will be held Thursday morning at the Church of St. John the Evan gelist. The body will be brought to the Stanton home at 4S Dwight street, this evening, by the M. J. Kenney Undertaking Co.
 Joins Permanent Ranks In 1915
 Mir. Stanton entered the fire de- partment as a substitute, June 10. 1910, and on August l, 1915, left his employment in the Corbin Screw corporation plant to become a permanent member of the depart ment. On April II, 1921, he was advanced to the rank of lieutenant
 Early in the morning of August r, 1924, Lieut.. Stanton was in charge of the platoon on duty at Station 5, located on East street when an alarm called his company to the D. x K. Coal Go. yards on East Main street where stubborn fire was blazing. While attaching a nozzle to a line of hose, the water pressure snapped the tip" loose and it was thrown through the air. striking him with great force on the leg. He was given medical treatment, but the shock he suffer- ed was so great that heart disease was induced, resulting in periodic absences from duty.
 Last year after he had been away rom duty for several months on account of illness, he requested he fire board to retire him on pension and his petition was granted No- vcmber 19. 1928.
 Since leaving active service, Mr.
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New Britain herald., 1929-08-12
SEWER BOND ISSUE
 TO BE CONSIDERED
Three Improvement Pro- jects Before Board of
 Finance

To finance a program of storm water and sanitary sewerage extend- ing into three districts of the city, an appropriation of S107,000 will be considered at Q special meeting of the board of finance and taxation tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clock at the office of Mayor Paoncssa.
 Relief of flood conditions in the locality of Willow Brook. construc- ton of thelong sought sanitary sew CT in the Barnesdale district and ex- tension of the culvert on the Nib- berts tract Stanley street to escape the stoppage caused by dumping on the border of the brook, are includ- ed in the program which will be out lined to the finance commissioners by members of the board of public works and City Engineer Philip A. Merriam.
 The plan which will result In pip ing of considerable of Willow Brook will probably be the most ambitious Of the three important projects. De- cision to carry out this work was made ly a special committee of the common council and the board of public works after many surveys and considerable investigation, and it is believed that sufficient support is available to insure the favorable vote which most ultimately coms from the common coucl.
 1t has been customary for the city 10 make an annual appropria- ton, through bond issues, of about | $150,000 a. year for sewer work. l This money was not set aside last spring, due to the fact that other | funds were available.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-12
INNOCENT
 IN BOYS SHAVING
Milford Police Seek "Star Board-
 CT in MikenaS Probe
'FIEND' MURDERER BLAMED
Babonis Alleged to Be Parent of Baby Whose Body Was Found Sunday in Marsh Near Shore Re- sort.

Milford, Aug. 12 F9 - Police tioning Peter Millenas, father pre- sumptive of three year old Albert MlkenaS, whose dcComposcd and naked body, bearing marks of Nio- lence. was found in marsh here yesterday, said today that Mikenas had been cleared of suspicion in connection with the child's death but was being held as a material witness.
 BIames "Fiend Slayer"
 The chief detective said the boy had been killed by a "fend slay- CT" He also said that Charles Ba- bonis, "star boarder" in the Mike mas home in Ansonia, and alleged real father of the child was being sought. Babonis before his disap- pearance denied paternity of the child, but police say he lived with Mrs. Mikenas for several years fol- lowing her separation from her husband. Mikenas was arrested this morning as he reported for work in a Shelton bakery and was inn mediately turned over to Police Chief Maher.
 The body of the boy. at first be- lieved drowning victim, had been sought since July 29 the day he disappeared during a visit with his mother at Walnut Beach. A life guard. Henry Starnauld, found the body two miles from the beach. on a spot near where the child's over alls had been found Saturday. A large gash on the head indicated the child had been killed by a blow
 Dr. Marvin NJ. Scarborough, medical examiner, conducted an autopsy on the body today, but re- fused to make known his findings which will be turned over to Acting Coroner James J. Corrigan. The acting coroner said he did not know when he would hold the inquest.
 Father Not at Home Police learned when they sought to question the father at an aban- doned rifle range in Ansonia. where he had been living in a shack, that he had left the place Saturday.
 Mrs. Millenas had left the boy alone at the beach to get some re- treatments and when she returned he was missing. A search was started and ended yesterday with the finding of the body.
 According to the opinion of Medical Examiner w. ]. H. Fischer, death was due to foul play, prob ably from a blow. Tho boy appar ently had been slain in the thick underbrush near where the body was found.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-12
Start Corresponds to g P. M., New Britain Time, Tomorrow-An Arrangements tor Crossing Various Countries Completed.
Commander Believes Next Leg of World Tour Will Take Five Days-Two Courses in Mind for Trip Over Siberian Wastes to China.

Friedrichshafen, Germany, Aug. i2 LP-Dr. Hugo Eckener, con- lander of the Graf Zeppelin, this
 ternoon ordered the dirigible
 feared for sailing" on the Tokyo tTe of her flight around the world
 8. m. Wednesday @ D. m. Tues y, F. $. T.). He admitted the de- 'rture of the big air liner might be .layed by unfavorable weather un- i the same hour Thursday morning.
 In any case the start will be made n the early morning house as the ow temperature then permits a maximum load of gas.
 Gets Close Haircut
 Dr. Eckener made the announce nent after getting one of the closest Gircuts in his life. The barber who as grooming him tonsorially before ne Tokyo flight persisted in going yer the hero of Friedrichshafen s Nair again and again despite Dr. 'ckener's insistence that the haircut {" as already perfect.
 Everything is in perfect order for the flight around the world so far as ' ccssary permits, visas and other : overnmental requirements are con- 'rned," Dr. Eckcner declared.
 The Soviet government has been most obliging in every respect. At the beginning of negotiations the So- Niet authorities suggested certain route over the vast Russian terri tory to us, We immediately asked them whether this was a prescribed CT an optional route.
 "The Soviets replied this was merely a suggested route based on their meteorological experience. They did not in the least wish to prescribe my course"
 Denies Delay in Permit
 Dr. Eckener declared rumors cur rent in F'riedrichshafen that the Heppelin's departure would be delay . l by proscrastination of Russia in granting permits to fly over Russian territory were "arrant nonsense"
 There is not the slightest string attached, not even as to where we must enter Russia
 The dirigible has been groomed to perfection for its long flight. An engineer from the Maybach Co. said the Graf's motors we're good for l,900 hours more flying.
 Two courses have been plotted by Dr. Eckener for the earth circling trip. One is a northern route across siberia and the other a southern
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New Britain herald., 1929-08-12
EARTHQUAKE SHAKES FIVE EASTERN
 STATESEARLY TODAY, WITH TREM0RS
 STRONGEST IN WESTERN NEW YORK
Connecticut Notices
 Slight Earth Shocks

New Haven, Aug 12 P)-Nar- ious section of New Haven and vicinity were rocked by slight quake at 7:@0 q, m. daylight say ing time today.
 Household articles were shak- en. No damage was done.
 No record of the shock was made by the seismograph in Yale's Peabody museum as the custodian. Fred Herpisch, is on a vacation
 Norfolk, Aug, l2 R-Richard F. Warden, of North Norfolk, said he and his family felt slight quake at 7:3O q. m. day light saving time today. He said the tremor lasting 30 seconds shook household articles and wakened sleeping members of the family
New Britain herald., 1929-08-12
Shocks Extend as Far East as Springfield, Mass, and Into Ohio on Wes;-Village ge Church Collapses in Attica.
Connecticut Feels Slight Quivers in Some Sec tions - Houses Rock, Windows Break and Chimneys Fall in More Violent Manifestations Near Buffalo.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
 A series of earth tremors, varying considerably in intensity, and length of duration, rocked portions of five eastern states and one Canadian province today.
 Quakes were reported at intervals from as far east as Springfield, Mass, west to Ashtabula, Ohio, south to various points in Pennsylvania, and north to Toronto, Ont.
 In most cases the effects of the shocks were confined to the awak- cning of sleepers and the viole mt rattlinss of windows and dishes, but in western New York, where the tremor appeared to have reached it's maximum intensity, considerable damage was done.
 Timcu At 1:2l, r.. D. T.
 Seismographic readings at Canis- jus college, Buffalo fixed the time Of the principual shock at 24 min- utes, 55 seconds after a. m, F. D. s. T., the main tremcr lasting 12 seconds and being followed by minor shocks at 'atervals throughout the next six minutes.
 Reports of shocks from other | points. however, fixed the time as early as . a. m.
 In Canandaigua, where the tre- mors lasted nearly three minutes, large apartment houses were said to have swayed noticeably and police and fire departments were besiessd with telephone calls from terrified householders.
 In Elmira woman reported that Ter bed broke down from the force of the quake. Horwell, Corning. Sayre, Pa, also reported shocks of considerable intensity but not suffi- Cient 10 cause damage.
 shorter shock Pronounced
 Shorter but somewhat more pro- nounced was the tremor at Alfred, where dishes and pictures were thrown to tEe floor during the shock which lasted about Is seconds. The shock was felt for the same length of tmc at Geneva. put no damage was reported.
 Binghamton reported the earliest experience of the quakes, fixing them between 1 and 3 a. m. Sleeping residents were awakened by the violent tilting of their beds. but no damage was reported. The same ex- perience was reported from Herki- mcr, where the time of the shock
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New Britain herald., 1929-08-12
Zone Board to Proceed With Work Next Month

Convinced that the "healing acts of the special legislative session has removed all cloud of authority from the board of ad- justment, that board has made plans for a meeting on the sec ond Tuesday in September, at which an effort will be made 10 clear a large docket of cases The meeting planned for this month was not held due to the questions which arose after the McCook decision had made voidable tho legislation by which zcning and the board of adjustment were created.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-12
WASHER FINED SIC
 AND SENT TO JAIL
Slaps Girls Face and Is Repaid With Wallop
 Before Arrest

The way of the masher is hard Mike. Valentine, %, 233 Lasalle street, discovered in police court this morning when he was fined S10 and costs and sentenced to 10 days in jail following an attempted pick up" Friday evening when he assaulted Mrs Elizabeth Hollis and Miss Mary Hollis, 3S Carlton street, as they were on their way home.
 Il ask for a severe sentence for this human vulture who walks through the streets of New Britain, molestlng and insulting women" !" said Prosecutor Joseph G. Woods in demanding jail sentence from the court. "I recommend that he get 10 days in jail to cool off"
 Such conduct will not be toler- ated in New Britain" replied Judge stanley J. Traceslli. "I fine the ac- cused S10 and costs and sentence him to 10 days in jail for his of fense."
 On the stand Mrs. Hollis told how she and her sister were walking home Friday evening when Valen- tine wanted to pick them up." They refused 10 associate with him. Words were banded about. and Mrs. Hollis slapped Valentines face. In re- taliation. Valentine slapped Mrs. Hollis face and went away.
 Sergeant O'Mara, who served the warrant Saturday night, declared that the girls told him that they were on their way home and the young man tried to pick them up
 He is one of these wise fellows, |" Mrs Hollis testimony continued. When he slapped my face he said T have slapped better looking girls than you l never saw the man before and I did not give him any encouragement"
 Miss Mary Hollis said they were
New Britain herald., 1929-08-12
PARENTS IGNORANT
 SON IS CRITICAL
ArnO Schubert, Jr., Maple Hill,
 in Troy, N. Y, Hospital
FATHER AND MOTHER AWAY
Friends Making Frantic Search For Couple Believed to Be On Auto Tour in Vermont With No Sc: Destination.

At the point of death in a Troy N. r., hospital while his parents are vacationng in Vermont, police aud residents of New Britain are en- gagged in a frantic search for the mother and father of Arno Schu- bert, Jr., p, of Robbins avenue. Maple Hill.
 Lieutenant Rival of the local po- lice department received q tele- phone call frcm the Troy authori- ties last night in which they sali that the young man had been in an automobile accident and was in q critical condition at Troy hospi- tai. They asked the local police to locate his parents.
 Later in the night Lieutenant Rival discovered that the parents were in Vermont. At 7:45 this morning Sergeant Flynn received call from Edward l.. Steinle, A Harrison street, who said he was trying to locate the parents and that he would inform the police when he had done so.
 Condition still Critical
 AdviCcs from Troy this afternoon were that Schuberts condition was still critical and his response to medical and surgical treatments being administered was very poor"
 Officials of the hospital ap- prcciating the seriousness of the injury and it's possible fatal effects. were anXiously awaiting word from the parents, but could offer no sug- gcstion as to how they might be found
 Family Starts On Tour
 The injured young mans father, is a salesman for the New Britain Machine Co. Accompanied by his wife, he left several days ago to tour New England, with no set destination. and friends of the fam fly, nearing 24 hours of futile search. this afternoon were dis. couragcd and doubtful as to the success of their efforts, but con tinuod to send queries along the route which the Schuhorts were be- lieved to have planned to follow.
 Crowded on Highway
 A student of Rensselaer, Poly technic Institute, Schubert had en- rolled in the reserve officers train ing camp being conducted near Troy and was en route to camp when the accident happened. AL though there are few details of the accident available. it is understood that the Maple Hill mans machin" was crowded off the highway, caUs-
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