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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03

and injured. She was given first aid
by her family physician.
Charles A. Russell, 40, 1915 Thirteenth
street, was knocked down at Pennsyl-
vania avenue and Seventeenth street
yesterday afternoon by the automobile
of H. E. Eilers, zoos Klingle road. He
was slightly hurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03
SHOW HOST TO CARRIERS.
Evening Star Boys Will See Car
niva1 Free Tonight.

nlvaI Free Tonight.
More than roo Evening Star carrier
boys will be guests tonight Of the
Johnny Jones Carnival at Fifteenth
and H streets. The boys will be taken
into every attraction and on every ride
Tho Star will furnish transportation
to and from the grounds. All other
attractions and rides will be furnished
by the management of the carnival.
This is yearly event and is eagerly
anticipated by the carrier boys.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-20
Banquet and Class Night End Normal School Students Social Calendar

Every member of the New Britain otate Normal school graduating caass was present at the banquet and class night exercises held in the Burrttt hotel last night. The event was open only to member of the class and throughout the evening laughter and joy predominated.
 The banquet began at ! o'clock after which entertainment furnished by members of the class took place. The class will and class prophecy were features. The prophecy was de- uvered in . novel manner by Miss Jeanette L. Simpson of Torrington. whe was dressed in an unusual cos tune. shs stood on chair. and rave out tho individual prophecies as | judge passing sentence upon . prisoner. In many cases two assis- tants escorted the victim to the chair. Miss Simpson then read the prophecy and the girl was allowed to return to her place.
 A typewriter sheet of paper en- titled Who's Who,' was distributed
 At the conclusion the girls sang the class hymn which was written by one of the students.
 The banquet committee consisted of Miss Margaret E. Kimberly or Goshen. chairman: Miss Cecilia T. Gallagher of East Hartford. and Miss Olive M. Bill of Windsor.
 Papers read at the event were as follows:
New Britain herald., 1929-06-20

cut and members of the Hartford post congratulated the newly organ izad branch.
 The meeting was opened by Com mandpr James r. Simpson "ho turned it over to Department tom- marder Seaton lie spoke about the responsibility the Newincton post would have in regard 10 the pro- posed hospital to the disabled sol diers which will soon be erected west of Willard avenue. He stated that when that came about Newing- ton would probably be honored by having two American Legion posts in it's boundaries. including the dis abled veterans post.
 Commander Simpson, Vice Com mander Robert H. Bray. Chaplain Harold R. Burton, Adjutant George Firth, Treasurer Carlton Walters, Historian Harry Webster and Ser geant at Arms Earle Rush were in- stalled by Department Commander Seaton and then presented with the charter.
 Commander Simpson thanked the drum and buglc corps for it's service and all the visiting pests and com mandcrs for thelr help in making the night enc long 10 re rcmcm- bered.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-20

reign to your artistic abilities.
 Mamie Cooney! When the plump figure reisns once more your beauty salon will be the most popular in tho country due to it's fame in the easiest method of acquiring curves. Mary McMahon and Anna Mur- phy! You two offenders will be an example to future Dormalities of perfect room mates Ruth Fitzgerald! You proved yourself worthy of your future lot being principal of school noted for its efficiency.
 Esther Tombari! You'll pursue your hobby of investigating your family geneology.
 Ruth Bennett! You'l throw aside the ill-fitting judicial robes thrust upon you at the New Britain Nor nal school for the gay garb of l poet.
 Dorothy Ferguson! You will make Ia livelihood as a dealer in source material.
 Mary Godfrey! You will be in the new teaching personality" of the New Britain Normal school.
 Lillian Calmback, Olive McCahill Ann Began. MT. Dyer will point to you with pride as steady contributor of articles to the Teachers College Record"
 Clelie Evens and Doris Hill! You will open 8 little soda shoppe which will be the haven for al the gir: dying for smoke.
 Marion Muller, Edna Larson, Dor othy Tolhurst! You will be model for ultra-fashionable shops on Fifth avenue.
 Rose Risley! You will be the new model for the Fisk's sign, Time to Retire.
 Alice Sullivan and Paula Zotter. You will establish a summer resort whose clientele will be aviators ex- clusively.
 Anna Mae Havlick and Helen Kark! You will be model teachers in model training school.
 Betty Dennehy and Rose Jaffe. You will be beloved by your pupils because of your good natures.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-20
Class Will by
 Miss Anne Sullivan Miss Ruth Jones

On this day. most unfortunate for the future welfare of the Normal school, be it announced to all in- terested that We, the most unusual, the most original class which ever escaped through the Good Old Por- tals into the World Beyond. the Class of 1929 10 hereby execute, publish, and allege this to be our last Will and Testament. Being of unlawful age, Of fragile body, and insane mind, we do transmit and bequeath to our distressed heirs. the following items:
 1. To Mir. White:
 1: Our heartiest appreciation for the privilege of being allowed such close association with him during our two short years at Normal school.
 ?. A suit of clothes containing thirteen extra-size pockets in which to carry his pet anecdotes, specifi- cations. and books.
 }. A filing cabinet 50 that he need never worry about the order Illness of his desk.
 1. Two books. one to be col lection of the popular songs of the day entitled Sing Elm and Sob": the other to oe a collection of ques- tions guaranteed to stick even the inevitable "One" in Assembly
 2.-To Miss Schmahl:
 1. Our most sincere thanks for her patience and willingness in guiding us as immature Juniors to that distinguished profession - teaching.
 ?. A telescope and an ear trumpet to assist in controlling the angry mob living in the dormitory next year.
 ,. The difficult task of wisely investing each members monthly savings of ten dollars.
 3.-Miss Warfield:
 1. A class of Juniors with heal thy tonsils. controlled diaphragms. good sets of teeth. ana long tongues to assure her of bigger
New Britain herald., 1929-06-20

Where Diekie discovered our I. Q's. He said. Answer this. is it true.
 false? The selection depends on your
 views"
 history We learned how the cavemen did
 write. Miss dricks thought us, oh, so
 interesting And to her apartment did invite. We were anxious to go to Geography To See the famous Mir. Howe. We thought we would learn about
 rivers But he said. Count the teeth in a cow" Boo hoo hoo hoo hoo ho3 hoo At this time report cards were due Boo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo We looked for some As, but found
 few
 t3oo hoo hoo, etc.) As Seniors we thought we were
 something But soon we were sadly dismayed, We looked at our schedule of classes And found We would soon need first aid. Our training was found to consist Nine weeks of hard labor and toil. We sat mp from sunset to sunrise. And wasted our good midnite oil. We thought we had finished with
 nature But the spirit it would not depart. Our brothers and fathers lamented As they made label holders of art. To Normal School we'll say good bye. We never thought We would be sorry. But now we feel like a good cry.
 (Ha ha ha ha hee, etc)
 Amen The agony quartet
 JO.
 ANNE.
 Bk,A.
 OLIVE.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-20
NEW LEGION POST
 RECEIVES CHARTER
Commander Seaton and Other
 Officers Visit NeWington

Newington. June 20 - The young est. but not the smallest American Legion post in the Connecticut de- rartment was ushered in last night at the Grange hall with an enthus- iastic welcome, not only from the residents of Newington but also by the members of posts from neigh boring cities when the May-Davis- Stotzer post No. 117 was formally started on its active work.
 Eddy Glover post Drum and Bugle corps of New Britain. 40 members strong. paraded Main street with the newly organized post and its hosts of friends marching from the Grange hall to Atwood street, then returning to the hall. Among the members of the Ameri- can Legion present were the depart ment commander of the American Legion, Paige A. Seaton of Water bury. Past Department Commander Harry C. Jackson of New Britain. Past Department Commander Ken 1eth Kramer of Wethersfield. Vice County Commander Elmer Dickin- son of Glastonbury. the department president of the auxiliary. Mrs. Lil- !ian Yerington of Hartford and her secretary, Mrs. Susie May Dyson of Hartford, and several members of her staff, National Committeeman Ruth Pfennig of Bristol. Department Vice President Agnes Wells of Hart ford and Commander Maurice H. Pease of Eddy Glover Post of New Britain.
 Members of Eddy Glover post of New Britain, Bolton- Kasica post O. Berlin, Brock Barnes pest of Plain- vile. Seicheprey post of Bristol, Gray-Dickenson post of Windsor. Leon Goodale post of Glastonbury. Hayes Velhane post of West Hart ford, Brown-Landers post of East Hartford and the Jane Delano post of Hartford. the only women's post of the American Legion in Connecti-
New Britain herald., 1929-06-20
AUTO ROLLS AWAY,
 BUMPS INTO HOUSE
Driver Fined s for Useless
 Condition Of Brakes

Rolling across Russwin road from its parking place. an automobile owned by Cesario A. Napoletano. 3S. of ss Putnam street. went onto the lawn in front of Col. w. w. Bullen's residence and damaged it before coming to & stop against the side of the house about 6 o'clock last night. Motorcycle Officer Thomas Blan- chette received . complaint from Col. Bullen and arrested Napoletano on the charge of driving an automo- bile with defective brakes. A fine Of $ and costs was imposed by Judge M. D. Sake in police court today.
 Napoletano was doing some work on q house across the street from Col. Bullens home and is said to wheels from rolling. Supernumer- cry Officer Michael Brophy. night patrol driver. testified that he tried the brakes and found the emergency brake useless. The foot brake was In fair condition.
 Napoletano had nothing to say ex- cept that he had the brakes repaired two weeks ago. Officer Blanchette told the court that Napoletano ad- mitted last night that he had knowledge of the defective condi- ton of the emergency brake.
 Accused of Reckless Driving
 Michael Pobrezny. 36. of 375 Broad street, pleaded not guilty to the charge of reckless driving and a continuance until Saturday was or dered. He retained Attorney David L. Nair after court.
 Pobrezny was driving north on South Main street shortly after 12 o'clock last night and a car owned and driven by Richard Murray of Remington was at standstill facing west on Whiting street, in the center of the road. according to the report Of Motorcycle Officer Clarence Kumm. when Nurray's car was
New Britain herald., 1929-06-20
BLOODY SCHOOL OUTING
Program of Athletic Events Enjoyed By so Students On Visit to Lake COmpOunce.

About so students of the Moody Secretarial school iourneyed to Lake Compounce yesterday for the an- nual school picnic.
 The stunt committee consisting of Helene Mcconnell. Mary Gallery and Milton Legat had program Of events planned, the most popular af which was the swimming meet. Tho long distance swim was won by Nor man Vining and fancy diving by Lorraine Neumann. The baseball team. the Blues. explained by John McGuire won the game by defalit of the Gold team. explained by Genevieve Howe. Prizes in other events were won by Marian Whit ham. Eunice Landon. William Fitz- gerald. Helen Murray and Chester Buccheri.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-20
TrOtzky May Seek to
 Enter United States

Constantinople, June 20 lP-Re- ports were current here today that Leon Trotzky. eXiled former soviet war chief would apply soon for per mission to enter the United States.
 Before making formal application to the American state department. it was said. Trotzky will get in touch with the American Federation of La bor to obtain its consent, assign ing as a reason desire to resume publication of the Russian Journal. ''Novy Mir" which he published in New York in 1914.
 There were reports also that in the meantime the Turkish authorities have waived the original time limit on his stay and will permit him to settle here permanently.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-20

cd.
 1o.-To the class of 1930 A Course in Class Finance with NJ. . Howe.
 11.-To Dr. Dyer: A community l subscription for each departing class to the Book of the Month Club for Progressive Teacher. 12.-To Miss Hendricks: Several pounds of peanuts to be used when future classes visit the apartment.
 13.-To Miss Cotton: Our admira- ton for the expeditions way in which dancing, acrobatic, musical. designing and dressmaking talents are produced for May Day. 14.-To Mir. Wampler The ques- tion: Should the gathering of stu dents in Room 9 at unscheduled hours be termed Stampede or T Rodeo?
 15.-To Miss Spencer: An auto- matic chute from the towel closet to the chair to facilitate the pass ing of lines to the showe"-rooms.
 16.-To Mrs. Clayton: A book of explanations to he used by the stu dents in her classes while she draws her famous diagrams on the board.
 17.-To Miss Hanna A display case for lost and found articles.
 1S.-To Miss Woodward: An ann bilious carpenter to make whatso- ever is needed in the line of furni- ture in the training schools.
 19.-To Miss Strong: A round- trip ticket to various points.
 20.-To the Training Teachers: A new and entirely different system of marking to be based solely on the students ability to look wor- ried distressed weary or ill
New Britain herald., 1929-06-20
Class Prophecy by Miss Jeanette L. Simpson Miss Laura Haberstam

Ye who are 90 white livered as to have voluntarily committed your selves to two years solitary con- finement in the hold of the ship N. B. N. S.-for such unnatural be- havior hear your sentence! Men, drag forth these offenders-
 Mildred Wightwood. While at Normal school you did a stowaway act to Boston, did you not? You were able to take care Of yourself as all good seamen should, were you not? For your sentence you shall stowaway to Seville. Spain. where you shall explain to the poor. Hitter ate spaniards the structure Of the 4kunk cabbage.
 Esther Flynn! You shall be the head d-window-shutter and overseer in general at the Hoople asylum for stray cats and dogs.
 Harriet Foley! You shall be sub- stiute for Atlas during his two weeks vacation. at the same time delighting the world with your carroling.
 F.. steitz. H. Bengston and A. Bielefield! You shall be sentenced to the electric dish washer and vacuum cleaner for the rest of your lives.
 8. Lake! You shall be head check CT at the Bond parking space. re- served for red red Rolls Royces ex- clusively.
 K. Dankevitch. P. Zlocheusky and F. Denicola! kzania. you shall write the next popular Russian novel, "The Tender Passion" When your story has been adapted. Paz- line. you shall play the heavy vit- lain and Eve. you shall play the sweet young thing"
 M. Kimberly and B. Dodson! Hav- ing become fed up on heavy drama' you shall renounce the glamous of the footlights and devote your lives to relieving the heavy bus traffic between New Britain and Hartford.
 C. Gallagher! With propensities toward incidence stronger even than those of MT. Wampler. you shall succeed John Dewey as leading psy- ehologist.
 B. McMaster and NJ. Miller! Yoa will constitute formidable debat- ing team and challenge all corners.
 J. Gourson! You will find that school teaching will interfere with your serious business of party dash ing, so you will give up the former and devote your life to your life's work.
 l.. Aver! You will be appointed to . diplomatic post. You have re- ceived valuable training in your in- terventions between the Senior class and Miss Schmahl.
 M. Valentine and R. Stalk! You will continue your careers as heart breakers by being college widows
New Britain herald., 1929-06-20

and better American voice.
 ?. A crate of bthn!s books to be used as anthologies (cspccially thcse secured by Senior 1A) to be filled at her leisure.
 4.-To Mics Allyn:
 1. A new and unabridged diction- ary with a gracious student attach ed to seek the correct pronuncia- tion of words.
 2. Our personal anthology of moral fables gleaned from Arith- metic classes built on the advice: Avoid the school-teacher mind.
 5.-To MT. Pratt: 1. A platinum megaphone de- signed with nature motifs to be used to direct the future nature trail walks
 2. A letter of appreciation from all the mothers and fathers who made label holders for the surpris- ing news that there are such useful things.
 6.-To Miss Moves: A better vent Hating sy-tom in order that she may rest assuredly and comfortably dur ing kindersartcn-p primary classes.
 7.-To Miss Pihl: A book entitled How to Teach English Grammar to Foreigners" to be used during her summer travels.
 S.-To Mir. Howe:
 1. A loud-speaker that he may realize with greater ease his ideals of bus education.
 2. A new set of shoulders on which to carry the hIrdens and problems of the Normal school.
 9.-To Miss Prior: A victrola rec ord of her contagious giggle to be used on those days when she is ab- sent from Music Appreciation peri
New Britain herald., 1929-06-20

struck by the other and had the front bumper knocked off. the ieft front fender bent. two headlights bent and the chasls damaged. POb. rezny's car was damaged about the front right hub cap, front right fen der and left rear fender.
 According to witnesses, Pobrezny was driving fast. and the measure ments taken by Officers Kumm and Cabelus disclosed marks on the road indicating that his car contin- ued for S2 feet after the brakea were applied, and did not stop until 1t had gone IT feet inches after striking Murray's car. The brakes according to the police, were in good condition. Witnesses summon cd. besides Murray. were Louis Kohler of 130 Cherry street and Ed ward Vanasse of sS Whiting street. Pobrezny told the police he was driving at the approximate rate of 10 or IS miles an hour.
 kafunl Case Nolled
 The charge or reckle SS driving was nolled in the case of Edward Kamm. 22, of 72 Pitkin street. East Hart ford. who was arrested by Motor cycle Officer Tanguay yesterday forenoon. Kamm was driving a truck loaded with stone down Hart street hill at the rate of 70 miles an hour. the machine being out of gear. according to the police.
 Joseph Landino. who was arrested two weeks ago for breach Of the peace. has moved from 3l1 Church street. where the trouble occurred, and Prosecuting Attorney Woods 7olled the charge. Judge W. F.. Mangan represented Landino.
 Spce<ier Fined s1O
 Gustave kuehn. 44. of 12 Fair view street, pleaded not guilty to the charge of speeding but was found guilty and fined $10 without costs. Motorcycle Officer w. s. strolls testified that he followed Kuehn's car north on Stanley street at e:55 this morning. passing St. Mary's cemetery at the rate of 70 miles an hour and crossing Allen street at the rate of 36 miles an hour. Koehn had nothing to say
New Britain herald., 1929-06-20
'29 Class Book Issued
 By Normal School Girls

"The Dial" New Britain State Normal schools class book, was dis tributed among the graduates at their banquet and class night exer- cises last night. The book contains photographs of the graduates with an original poem dedicated to each.
 Articles. including the class pa pers. contributed by the graduates were also contained in the book as were group pictures of the school clubs. Several pages showed the girls in costumes worn in plays. Wit ticisms of which the faculty and students were victims were also brought out prominently in the book.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-20
Who's Who

Cutest-Anne Curtin.
 Most popular-Ruth Fitzgerald. Prettiest-Gladys ,Ahlgren. Best dancer-Loretta Mc0utre. Most pessimistic-Marian Miller. Most optimistic-Anna Murphy. Most cynicaf-Cecilia Gallagher. Most sarcastic--Cecilia Gallagher. Most forward-Zelda Rlackman. Most bashful-Mary brennan. Most mannish-Ruth Woodward Daintiest-Anne Sullivan. Vainest-Zelda Blackman. Best drag with faculty-Sally Bushnell. Most athletic-Harriet Foley. Done most for N. B. H. s.-Lucy Aver
 Best dresser-Ruth Fitzgerald Most willing-Amantha Crocker. Worst drag with faculty-Loretta McGuire.
 Most original-Betty RnbbinA
 Biggest grind-Cecilia Doyle.
 Best personality-Marga Kim berly.
 Best disposition-Ruth Fitzgerald. Tightest-Jennie Dabrowski.
 Most extravagant-Peg Tierncy. Most docile-Mary brennan.
 Huskiest-Marian Falk.
 Thinnest-Corinne Clapp.
 Tallest-Corinne Clapp.
 Shortest-Nlary Boyle.
 Most loquacious-Pauline Zlo- Chevsky.
 Sweetest-Dorothy Walden.
 Peppiest-Jeannette Simpson.
 Wittiest-Mildred Wightwood.
 Most artistic-Marie Stalk.
 Most d-fashioned-Ksania Dan- kevitch.
 Laziest-Cecilia Gallagher.
 Biggest bluffer-Helen Berson.
 Most oadminded-Betty Rob- bins.
 Neatest-Alice Johnson.
 Most egotisticai-Zelda Blackman. Most naive-Merle Daniels.
 Nosiest-Esther Cohen.
 Most tactful-Lucy Aver.
 Noisiest--Jeannette Simpson.
 Most tactless-Harriet Comstock. Most graceful-Clelie Evans.
 Most subtle-Helga Jestinsky. Best sport-Anna Mae Havtick. Best all-around-Ruth FftzgeFald.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-20
HUB BANS MAGAZINE
 FOR ANTI-WAR STORY
Boston Police Find HemenWay's 2 Serial in Scribners Highly Objec-
 tionable''-Edict Not Contested.

Boston. June 2O.-R9Boston news stands were bereft of the cur rent issue of scrfbners magazine to- day as result of action taken yes terday by Superintendent of Police Michael H. Crowley.
 Superintendent Crowley said that he considered the current chapter of a serial by Ernest Hemenway. Farewell to Arms" highly objec- tionable.
 John J. Tracey. manager of The New England News company. prin- cipal magazine distributors in Greater Boston. conferred with Superintendent Crowley at the lat ter's request yesterday and said that he would abide by the police super intendent's decision.
 The serial is an ahti-war argument built around the romantic adven- lures of an American ambulance driver at the Italian front.