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New Britain herald., 1929-02-07
GENERAL BOILING IS
FEATURE OF MEETING
Rotae1aa IndlgAst3na q Missing
Laacheaa Soon Chanees -
Pheasant Eurpsase.

when do " eat ?" "Where do we
eat?" DO w eat at ALL" These
were the speeches at the meeting of
the Rotary club today and they
were made by the individual men,
berA Now the joke Is on the mem
bers.
For the past two weeks the club
secretary. T. P. AcAuli6e. has been
announcing the speaker for today ~
General l. N. Boiling. . recondi-
TONER Of men. who will give = health
demonr alton"
An unusually larss crowd appear
ed at the Burritt hotel today. only
to learn that there was no luncheon
and no arrangements for . meeting.
Charles White. head waiter. said
he had been notified there would be
no Rotary luncheon this week. The
ballroom was locked. Manager Fred
Thornton in = heated" argument
with Rev. w. H. Anderson. president
Of the Rotary club. said he had no
orders to serve lunch and would not
do ~ without the necessary author
ity.
At this point 4 telephone call in
formed Rev. Mr.. Anderson that II the
hotel refused to serve the members,
George c. Rogers. proprietor Of Ro-
gers bowling alleys would see that
the men were fed. He invited them
to meet him at his bowling alleys.
Some Of the Rotarians began "a
sec the light. Judge J. H. Kirkham
corporation counsel. remarked Gen.
crnl l. N. Boiling. An"
At the bowling alleys 1t was found
that Mrs. Kronholm had been there
and had . chicken dinner all read,
to serve. There were no speeches
A bowling tournament between thu
members and guests followd the din
ner. Mr.. Rogers announced that thu
alleys would be available to the clut
members and guests followed the
dinner. Mr.. Rogers announced thai
the alleys would be available to the
club members until 8 o'clock thi.
evening at his expense.
Scores ranged all the way from
10 to 100.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07
GROBSTEIN ON AIR

After nearly two years OF inactiv-
ity. John Grobstein Of 81 Amherst
street, the frst amateur radio oper-
ator to ever hold federal license
In this city. has resumed his CON
nections" with the outside world
about two weeks ago.
80 far he has been successful In
holding conversations with other
amateur operators in several Euro
pean cities like Antwerp. Belgium:
Berlin. Paris and Nancy and other
places. Last night he was success
full In hooking up with the amateur
radio station NM MIC operated by
the U. s. Marine corps at Managua.
Nicaragua, and for several minutes
talked with the operator there about
the visit Of Colonel Charles Lind
bergh. who stopped there on his
way to Panama with the air mail.
Mr.. Grobstein operates station
WAX. and before breaking rela.
tions with the outside world two
years ago, was successful in getting
distant stations in Australia. Italy
Austria and England.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Ciller
Married for Al Year

Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Giller Of
~ Roberts street are observing the
4lst anniversary OF their wedding
today. They were married in New
York city on Feb. I. 1853. They
were the recipients Of many congrat-
ulations throughout the day.
IT, couple has six children. Al
derman August H. GiIler Of Hart
ford. John H. Giller OF Hartford.
George A. Giller Of Nutley. N. j..
Mrs. Elsie Hornkohn and the Misses
Theresa and Ann Giller. Of this city.
They also have - grandchildren.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07
Hungarian Ministers
Sick With Influenza

Budapest, Hungary. Feb. I ~
Three members Of the cabinet and q
large number of government en-
ployes arc among those who have
been stricken by influenza.
The government already has taken
the precaution Of warning the
population Of the illness and to ad-
wise what measures should be taken
to mitigate 1t. This prompt action ia
believed to have prevented q gen
eral epidemic.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07
McLane to Abandon
Jersey Silk Plant

Turner's Falls. Mass, Feb, w
Stockholders OF the McLane Silk
Company. operating mills here 2nd
in Paterson. n. j., today decided to
concentrate all activities of the com
pany at the Turner's Falls mil and
to discontinue operation OF the
Paterson plant. This action was
taken after a special committee re-
ported its belief that the silk indus
try was improving. Recently the
stockholders voted to abandon 10th
mills.
r. H. P. Jacubs was elected presi-
dent, W. 7. Ellis vice president. and
E. l.. Taber, treasurer and general
| manager
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07
WIFE SEEKING DIVORCE
ATTACHES FOR $4,000
Mrs. Antonio Mirante Accuses Hus.
band OF Intolerablc Cruelty In
Writ Issued Today.

Property Of Antonio Mirante was
attached today in the sum Of $780,
900 in a divorce action brought by
Mrs. Elvira Morello Mirante through
Casale & Casale in which she claims
intolerable cruelty and conduct un-
becoming q father and husband.
The Mirantes were married on
April ;. 1910 and have five chill
dren. Edward. Dominick. Rose.
Alexander and Christopher. The
plaintiff also claims custody of the
children and alimony. Constable
John s. Recor served the papers.
The writ Is returnable in superior
court on the first Tuesday in March.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07
PAINTED WOMAN
Smiles At JURY
Continued from First Paxe)

Art. had not Sir Joseph told a re-
porter that she was not a Da Vinci.
Hence Nine. Hahn. on behalf Of
La Belle" Is suing Sir Joseph for
100000 for libel.
While LA Belle Ferronniere"
smiled patiently. a prolonged dis
cussion of other blacksmith's daugh-
tiers. now in the Louvre in Paris en-,
sued. The customs Of courts de-
c. ,ed that there must be consider
able questioning leading up to Sir
Joseph's explanation of why this
particular blacksmith's daughter
was not painted by the great mas
:.
Five Da Vincis IN Paris
Sir Joseph. questioned by s.
Lawrence Miller. attorney for Nine
Hahn and La Belle" declared
there are now five Da Vinci's in the
Louvre. 1.-THE Mona Lisa" THE
Virgin on the Rocks" ''St. Anne
1.-The Annunciation." and La Belle
Ferronniere."
There Is only one La Belle Fer
ronniere' that IL the work of Da
Vinci." he said. That painting. Il
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07
mrs. DOW WlTHDRAWS
John Street Woman No Longer
Candidate For County Commission
Election ON February IA.

Mrs Nellie NJ. Dow Of 16 John
street. who for a time was can
didate for the county missioner
ship which becomes vacant this
year when the term Of E. w. Schultz
expires has withdrawn and will not
seek election to this office, she said
today. Mr.. Schultz is still in the
field. although 1t is generally be-
lieved that the position will 60 to an
other.
Robert. ]. Smith. senator from
Manchester. and chairman Of the
Hartford county legislative group,
which will select the commissioner
Is q candidate for the place. When
he entered the race he made II
known that he did SO because he
feels certain Mr.. Schultz has no
chance Of reelection. The choice
will be made at a caucus, February
II.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07
FIR. KoWALCzYK REELECTED

Rex. Alexander Kowalczyk. as
sistant pastor of the Sacred Heart
parish was reelected president Of
the citizens committee Of the parish
at the annual meeting held last eve-
ming at the parish school on Gold
street.
The other officres are: Vice presi-
dent Walter Gorlewski; secretary.
Thadeus Wladowski. and treasurer,
Paul Nurczyk. Outside of the regu-
lar business matters and elections,
the gathering passed resolution
expressing condolences on the death
Of Felix Rezrudczyk. who held he
office OF treasurer up to the time Of
his death two weeks ago. This Or
ganization is composed Of officers of
all the civil and church societies
connected with the parish.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07

City Items

Mayor Paonessa has appointed
Darius Benjamin. kasinlir Majewics
and Lewis W. Lawyer a members OF
the jury committee. and has notified
Chairman Richard H. Phillips,
chairman Of the state judicial coun-
Gil Of the fact. The committee men,
beers are the selectmen elected last
April.
The novel court Of awards for
Girl Scouts will be held At st. Marks
parish house tomorrow afternoon al
4:l5 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07
VEGA SOCIETY REACHES
Its MTH ANNIVERSARY
Goldoa jubilee to Re Observed With
Special Program NEXT
Saturday EveninE.

The Vega society will celebrate
the 50th anniversary Of its founding
Saturday evening with a banquet at
the Vega hall. The society has made
elaborate plans for the affair. DR..
g. @. Gilman has been invited to
attend and he will be the principal
speaker on the program. There will
DO . veriety Of musical and vocal
numberA
Charles Gullberg will be the
toastmaster for the evening. The
Vega society 10 the largest organiza-
ton Of it, kind in New England and
has . membership Of more than
1000 members. The members are
spread throughout the United
States and Canada.
On February 3. the society will
have initiation OF new members
Fifty candidates will be initiated. II
10 expected that many out OF town
members will attend this ceremony
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07
MISS TRAvER REELECTED

Miss Maud T.. Traver. directress
Of nurses OF New Britain General
hospital. was reelected secretary
treasurer Of the educational section
Of the State Graduate Nurses asso-
citation. at its annual meeting held
at the Bond hotel in Hartford on
Wednesday.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07
BAY STATE Senate
urges DRY REPEAL.
CONGRESS Asked 10 Abolish Pre
hihdoa BY IS 10 { Vote
I Boston. Feb. ,@-Massachusetts,

i Boston, Feb. ; N-Massachusetts'
A. represented by the state senate
was today on record in favor Of the
repeal Of the prohibition amend
ment to the federal constitution. A
resolution requesting congress to
take action % that effect was passed
without debate by a vote Of 20 to
6 in accordance with ma1oriies
rolled up In favor OF repeal In ~
OF the 10 senatorial districts ON .
referendum last November.
Only q few minutes before the
senate acted. q group Of women
dry" leaders, who characterised
the state a. dry and law-abiding.
appealed to Gov. Frank g. Allen to
"save the commonwealth Of Massa-
chusettz" by using his influence to
prevent passage Of the resolution.
They termed It u wet memorial
likely to be construed ~ IN invita-
ton to every gangster and racketeer
to come into Massachusetts and ply
his nefarious trade"
TAR Speech Cited
The signers Of the appeal said
they acted under the influence Of
statements made in a recent speech
by U. g. Attorney Frederick H.
Tarr. who, told the Professional
: Women's club that several banks
were under suspicion of deliberately
financing the illegal liquor traffic
The attorney also had attacked the
reputable citizens" who patronixe
bootleggers and thereby "fostered Z
school of crime with large cash
awards"
The resolution favoring repeal Of
the 18th amendment, introduced By
Senator Erland F. Fish Of Brook.
line. will be forwarded to congress
Immediately. The six senators who
voted against it were: Charles C
Warren Of Arlington, Henry L. Kin
caide of Quincy. Cornelius F. Hale,
OF Rowley. Donald w. Nicholson o.
Wareham, Clarence p. Kidder o.
Cambridge and Roger Keith o.
Brockton.
House Dodges Issue
Shortly before the senate took &C
ton the house voted against further
consideration OF petition OF Rep
resentative Charles 8. Rackema1
asking that the house likewis,
memorabilia congress for repeal
Representative Newland H. HolmeI
OF Weymouth said the Novembe
referendum applied only to the sen
ate and the house agreed 1870 to 70
The signers Of the appeal to Gov
Allen, which he did not see unit
after the resolution had been adopt
ed. were: Mrs F. E. Crawford
chairman Of the Massachusett
Women's Committee for Law En-
forcement; Mrs H. ]. Quincy
chairman of the New EnKlan,
branch. Women's National Com
mittee for Law Enforcement; Mr.,
William Gleason and Mrs. Arthu
Ropes. honorary president an,
president respectively of tho Massa
chusetts Women's Christian Tenn
perance Union, and Mrs. William
Tilton Of the committee on lesisla
tion and moral welfare Of the Mas
sachusetts Federation Of Churche,
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07

Herald Classified Ads help a lot.
Telephone s25 and you get service
via the Herald Classified Ad route.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07

The department Of health esti-
mates New York's total loss from
smoke at tss,000.00o q year.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07

READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-05
FINE SHEEP TO
Be BRED HERE
McAIlen NJ a Purchases
Quality Stock For
Experiments

McALLEN, Nov. 5-A. Ross Hoyt
who has been interested IN sheep
raising in the Valley for some time
has recently purchased a purebreo
black Karakul ram to be used IN
breeding up native sheep, in an ef-
fort to develop a better quality Of
animal, adapted to this section. He
has also secured a registered Shrop-
shire ram from one OF the best
breeders in Iowa. to be used In his
experiment.
The Karakul. an unusual variety
Of sheep, comes from the herd flock
of the late Dr. G. G. Young, the
nan who imported the KarakulS
from their native home in Central
Asia. and the speciman purchased
by Hoyt is the first seen in the Val
ley. The Karakul is used for tuI
as well as wool, being sold under
the names Of Persian Lamb
"Broadtail", Baby Lamb. "Kar-
akul." and the like. according to
quality. Wool is used for the fine
Oriental rugs. and is Of highly dur
able character. They are larger
than most other sheep, and the
lambs develop earlier.
Hoyt hopes to develop a sheer
adapted to the warm climate here
The two animals may be seen al
his farm on the South McColl road
and are attracting much interest
among sreep men.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-05

Increased production over a long period, and through
Improvement of that production.
AGAIN, therefore, Majestic Is enabled to assert is
leadership by offering the public sensational savings In
the purchase of the best radio set that money can buy.
Note these new low prices, and remember that you are
buying a Majestic set, the standard Of value, at the price
named, only because Of the production job that the whoLe
sUorId n is still talking about.
REMEMBER, too, that in its own factories, Majestic
makes from raw material every part and parcel Of It's
radio sets, including its osUn tubes. For the greatest en-.
joyment from your Majestic set, and for the perfect
reproduction which you are assured of with Majestic
tubes, be sure to insist that your dealer equips your set
with Majestic tubes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-05
500 Bond For Man
Set In Shooting

Juan Vidal, Jr. was bound over
to the grand jury in 500 bond
Monday afternoon Ia connection
with an affray at the home OF Juan
Domiguez on the Old Point Isabel
road recently. Vidal was shot in
the face with bird shot.
The testimony showed that Vidal
and u cousin, Bernardo Vidal, went
20 the Oominguez home and asked
for Juan. ConSuelo Dominguez and
Salvador Ruelas came TO the door
and answered t1at Juan was not
there.
After an exchange or words, sew
eral shots were fired from the in
side OF the house. striking Vidal
In the face, according to IFS cous-
ms testimony.
The woman. howeved, said that
Vidal tricked her into opening the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-05
Mission Methodists
Paw OFF Old Debts

MISSION, Nov. 1That the local
First Methodist church Is in fine
shape financially was shown in the
statement issued by II. z. Smith
treasurer, in which the entire church
liabilities for the past year were
lquidated, a total sum Of S7,539.22
being raised during the year, which
not only paid all current expenses,
but also paid out a debt Of nearly
$4,000 from the preceding year
Of ,27-28.
According to Mr.. Smith, all out
standing bills have been paid and
the church property, including the
parsonage. is in a fine state Of
repairs. The Rev. w. N. Carl, who
was returned to this charge by the
conference, has proven the right
man in the right place. and local
people are very glad over his return.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-05
Valley Man Dies
After Long Illness

MERCEDES, Nov. 81. w. Ward,
~, died at his home here at 9 p.
m Monday after an illness Of near
ly four years. He is survived by his
widow. and two sons. John Ward
and q. 9. Ward, OF Mercedes, Mrs.
Mary Combs. McAllen, a daukhter,
and q married daughter living IN
Paris, Texas, who Is expected TO
arrive Tuesday for the funeral,
and another son In Arkansas.
Funeral services are 10 Be held
Wednesday, with Rev. M. II. Keen,
pastor Of the Methodist church,
and the Rev. Ernest Baldwin,
Baptist pastor, in charge. The body
Is being held at the Stotler mort
uary.
Ward came to Mercedes about
nine years ago, from Gainesville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-05
ANXIOUS OVER OUTCOME
OF ELECTION In VIRGINIA

While election contests drew vote
rs Of a dozen states TO the polls to-
day. the eyes OF the nation were
fixed primarily upon Virginia,
watchful for any indication Of what
might be expected of the old do
minion in future national cam
paigns.
Mayoralty elections In New York
Boston and other cities attracted
attention, but today'S ballotting in
Virginia was considered a cruicaI
test for the democratic organization
there and efforts OF the republican
party to solidify its gains Of last
years presidential election under
leadership Of Herbert Hoover.
With a coalition candidate, VIII
liam Moseley Brown, sponsored by
the republicans and those elements
Of the democratic party which SUPP
ported President Hoover, opposing
the candidate of the regular demo-
cratic machine. John Garland Pol
lard. 1t was inevitable results OF
the balloting should be compared
with the Hoover majority of $4,000
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-05
One CHARGED in
HIDALCO DEATH.
Nephew Says He Killed
Uncle When Latter At
tackled Him at Bridge

EDINBURG, Nov. 5.-Grerorio
Guzman Of the Granjeno ranch
near Hldalgo IS in the county jail
mere charged with the murder OF
us uncle. Aurelio Enriquez, who
maS found IN q dying condition
eariy Monday morning in front OF
me customs house at Hidalgo BY
health inspector ID. d. McAda. A
Y. Taylor, and Joe Estrada, a Mexi-
can photographer. The head and
ace Of the man had been badly
dubbed.
Guzman was taken into custody
AZ Z 2. m. Monday morning by Dep
NY Sneriff John Bales on the high
way about two and one half miles
north OF Hidalgo. He was said to
nave been sleeping off the effects
ot the liquor which ne had imbibed
while in Reynosa.
according TO a statement made
70 Rogers Kelley, assistant District
attorney, at EdInburg late Monday
afternoon, Guzman in company
with Cecilio Anzaldua, Enrique
CaStanlleda and Antonio Anzaldua,
drove Sunday evening to the inter
national bridge at Hidalgo. AT the
bridge Anzaldua and GuEman con-
tinued across the river to Reynosa.
while the other two men drove Guz-
mans car back to the ranch.
Visit i'm Reyn0sa
While in Reynosa the two men
me- Guzmanis uncle, Aurelio Fen
riquez, the three remaining in Rey-
noSa until about 1880 p. m. Anal
qua decided to remain in Reynosa
al night, while Guzman and Enri-
quez drove back across the bridge
IN the older mans car. They stop
ped the "a lear the customs office
the officers having Just retired for
the night, where an argument start
ed. Guzman wanted TO 60 home,
while Enriquez wanted to return TO
ReynoSa. The older man started to
60 back across the bridge, 1t Is stat
ed, and Guzman followed him in
the hopes Of persuading the uncle
TO return TO the ranch with him
Enriquez returned TO the a and
seized q car pump, according to the
story told officers. Upon seeing
this, GuzZman went to the
store GRO from the immigration
office and found two old brooms.
Start Fight at Bridge
During the scuffle GuZman struck
his uncle with these weapons,
knocking him down and causing
the pump to fall out Of the older
mans hands. Guzman seized the
pump and hit Enriquez in the head
with it, according to the statement.
BY this time my uncle was back
on his feet and had one Of the
brooms in both hands holding 1t
apove his head and in front of his
face. guarding himself. I hit him
in the head several times with the
pump. I don't remember how many.
! hit him until he fell down again.
Then ! got In his a and drove
from Hidalgo toward Granjeno
Ranch. I don't remember how far
] went because I went to sleep in
the car along the road some place"
concluded Guzman in his statement
to Mr.. Kelley.
The body Of Enriquez was found
lying in a pool of blood by customs
officers, who were awakened by the
noise of the brawl. He had been
badly battered about the head and
body.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-05

STRANGLED BY NECKTTE
Paris.-Pierre Clodet was strangl-
ed to death when his necktie caught
in machinery.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-05

JAMESTOWN. N. DIV. v. Jor-
lies. a farmer. was bitten and kick
ed to death by a wild horse.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-05

and interpreted as indicating Viz
ginia had definitely joined the col
umn Of doubtful " states or had
returned to the solid" democratic
south.
In New York city. Mayor James
j. Walkers candidacy for re-elec-
ton on the democratic ticket, was
opposed by representative Fiorellc
III. Laguardia. republican, Norman
Thomas, socialist, and Richard e.
Enright. former police commissioner
running under sponsorship OF the
square deal party.
In addition to the gubernatorial
election. the Virginia voters were
called upon to select a lieutenant
governor. attorney general, and the
entire membership OF the house Of
delegates.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-05
BANKERS SEEK
CITRUS BOOST
Valley-wide Meeting I o
Raise Price Called AT
Edinburg
Especial to The Herald)


EDINBURG, Nov. 5.-The first
moy y the part Of bankers Of the
VALLEY 70 bolster up the price Of
citrus fruit will be taken at a meet
ing to be neld here tonight at 7:45,
bankers here announced.
Representatives of 80 banks OF
the Valley are expected to attend
the meeting, considered Of vital inn
portance in view Of the present low
price being paid for alley citrus.
Bankers. shippers and growers
feel that there Is no logical reason
why the price Of Valley citrus should
be SO low" one banker said, with
Florida fruit barred from. the South
on account OF the quarantine, anc
California shipping very little. the
Valley fruit should bring q good
price"
The bankers viii attempt Il
work out some course Of action
probably involving the Withdrawal
Of support from persons OF concern
who viii not cooperate in the movI
TO raise citrus prices.
Clinton S. Fraser of the First Nat
sonal Bank Of Edinburg sent on
the notices.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-05
SONORA AND HER
X y "
MATE USE GUNS;
= Z
SHE is

MEXICO CITY, Nov. 5.-Both
Sonora Adriana Beltran de FL
gueroa and her husband, Senior
Raul Figueroan carried guns
Yesterday they quarreled.
Servants in their Mexico City
suburban home said in the midst
Of the argument Sonora de Figu-
eroa drew her gun and shot her
husband in the leg.
He thereupon drew his own re-
yolyer and shot her in the heart,
killing her. He is in a hospital.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-05

door and that al had On gun anc
also that Vidal fired first. ThIa
Vidal denied.
It is probable that more charges
win I've filed I'm the near future,
officers state.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-05

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