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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-16
Battistoni Champions
Highways 100 Feet Wide

New Britain should plan for its
future development with highways
100 feet wide as a part Of the gen.
eral scheme, Commissioner Harry J.
Battistoni of the board of public
works believes and in this declara-
ton he has the support of Chairman
George RI Dobson OF the board of
public works. The commissioners in
their periodic trips of inspection have
been surprised at the few wide
highways in this city. Although
most of the central portion of the
township has been developed beyond
a point where street widening is
feasible, Messrs. Battistoni and Dob
son regard it wise policy to require
wider thoroughfares wherever prac-
ticablc.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-16
'JIMMY COSTELLO
dies FROM fall
Park Street Man Always Had
Dog for Companion

4 fractured hip received when he
fen from chair at his home a week
after he had suffered a shock was
direct cause of the death this
morning of James Costello, 70 years
old of 313 Park street. Death &C.
CURED at the New Britain General
hospital.
MIR. Costello was born in this city
In house within few yards of the
home he had been living in for
many years previous to his death.
All his life was spent rs a resident
of that neighborhood where he was
q unique figure.
For years neighbors in that vicin-
ity have seen a little old man walk
ing up and down the street with \
little brown spaniel. At times when
he was not able to walk outdoors
because the weather would not per-
init it he would sit in an old FASH
toned rocker outside his home,
watching the traffic on the street
with the dog in his lap. Jimmy
and his dog we've inseparable, no
Uno oCtllI6 olS Sue
the other in recent years. With the
death of Jimmy Cos'lo" as he was
known, passes one of the most pic
turesque figures on the east side of
the town.
He had been able to sit in a chair
and was apparently recovering from
his shock in the afternoon of Janu-
airy S. While his niece. Miss Alice
Singleton, was out of the room he
fell to the floor where he was found
when she returned. He was hurried
to the New Britain General hospital
and placed on the critical list.
For 40 years Mr.. Costello worked
for Russell e. Erwin division of the
American Hardware Corp. He was
retired about eight years ago.
He was the youngest son of Mr..
and Mrs. Bernard Costello and he
was the last surviving member of
the family. A few years ago his
brother and sister were buried in
q double funeral.
His parents sold the old Costello
Der Co.. and since that time he had
been living at 313 Park street. His
only surviving relatives are a niece.
Miss Alice Singleton, and a nephew.
He was an old member of St
Mary's church where he was a reg
uar attendant until the formation
of st. Joseph's church of which he
was charter member.
Funeral arrangements. In charge
OF ]. NJ. Curtin & Co., are incomplete
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-16
HEADS liSHERS At STRAND

Thomas Grogan. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Bernard Grogan Of 80 North
street has been appointed head ush-
er at the Strand theater and has
already begun his duties. He has
been usher at the theater for more
than q year.
His brother, Bernard A. Grogan.
Jr. is manager of the Capitol thea
ter. He was formerly a head usher
and assistant manager OF the Strand.
When Dan Finn was transferred to
the Strand and Princess in Hartford
by the Hoffman Brothers, Contaras
Brothers and Perakos enterprises. c.
J. Barrett was transferred from the
Capitol to the Strand and Bernard
Grogan was made manager of the
Capitol
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-16
Printing and Supplies
Committee Needs Money

Because the incidental fund is
running low. Comptroller Hartford
J.. Curtis will suggest that the
printing and supplies committee be
permitted to draw on the emergency
fund until after February 1. at which
time transfers from other accounts
arc permissible under the city char
ter. The board of finance and taxa
ton will be convened next month
to bring abou: transfers of funds
from accounts having large bal
anccs to those where the funds are
low
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-16
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

The engagement OF Miss Beatrice
panbury of this city to Weaver
Squire Of Seymour was announced
Monday evening at a meeting of her
bridge club at her home on Lin
coin street. No date for the we'd
ding was announced. Miss Danbury
is teacher in the Stanley school.
The table decorations at the
bridge were pink and yellow. with
ferns sweetheart roses. and other
flowers. Prizes were won by Miss
Marjorie Norris. Miss Eunicc john
son, and Miss Elva Mckirdy.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-16
Mrs. Constance Benevich

lance Benevich of Somcrvillc. Mass.
were held this morning at o'clock
at St Andrews church. A solemn
high mass of requiem was celebrat-
ed by Rev. Edward V. Grikis. pastor.
as deacon and Rev. Edward Grad
eek. as sub deacon.
Miss Mildred Balosk and Mrs.
Sinso sang, accompanied on the
organ by James u. Donohue.
Burial was in st. Mary's cemetery
Father Grikis conducted the COM
initial services.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-16
PETER I. HIGGINS, IN
WAR WITH SPAIN, DIES
Former New Britain Resident,
Member OF Hammond Camp,
Expires In Hartford.

Peter T. Higgins, SO years old,
died in Hartford today. He was u
former resident of New Britain but
moved to Hartford about 10 years
ago.
He was a member of A. G. Ham,
mond camp. U. S. w. v. He was a
gardener.
Surviving him are sister, Miss
Elizabeth Higgins, and four BROTH
era, William, of New Haven, and
Martin, of Toledo. O.. John and
Thomas Higgins of this city, and
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements. in charge
of NJ. J. Kenney Co, undertakers,
are incomplete.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-16
Deaths
stanley NicIlalOu'Skt

Stanley Michalowski. IS years old,
resident of New Britain for 80
years. died at his home, 81 Beaver
street. last night.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Frances
Michalowski; two sons. klement and
Frank, and a brother. Ignatius Mi
chalowski. all OF New Britain. He
was a member of Sacred Heart
church and was affiliated with st.
Boleslaus the Great society.
Funeral services will be held at
Sacred Heart church tomorrow
morning at 1880 o'clock. Burial will
be in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-16
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to all friends and relatives
the illness Of Mrs. Axel Peterson and
also for the beautiful floral tribute.
In special manner We wish to thank
the Swedish Baptist church. Ameri-
can Hosiery Officers and F'riedhen
Society.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Olander.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-16
Hubert Williams

Funeral services for Hubert Will
liams of zoos Corbin avenue. who
died from injuries received in an
automobile accident in Berlin. were
held at the home of his father, 101 8
Corbin avenue, this afternoon at 3
o'clock. Rev. Theodore A. Greene.
pastor OF the First Congregational
church. officiated. Burial was in
Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-16
ENyURTayNS ON BIRTHDAY

Robert. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
~ NJ. Vile of ia Hart street. cele-
brated his sixth birthday annivers-
airy yesterday afternoon at his
home. About ~ of his friends we're
present and he was the recipient Of
many gifts. Following an entertain
ment furnished by the children, re-
freshments were served.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-16

We wish to thank the many
friends who so kindly extended thcii
sympathy and beautiful floral tri-
butcS during our recent bereaNe-
ment in the death Of our beloved
mother, Josephine Wicander.
Mrs. Theodore johnson
Mrs. Oscar kallin
Mrs. Fred Yeamons
Mr.. David Wicander
Mr.. William Wicander
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-16
Real Estate News
Warranty

warranty
Edward o. kilbournc to John F..
kilbourne, Stanley street.
Peter Denuzze to Hulda Alprecht
ct al. Willard street.
Mortgage
Stella Jawinski to Jonanny Tybur-
ski. $500. Biruta street.
John +. kilbourre to E. o. Kill
bourne. 1892. Stanley street.
Release
Elvira Giantonio TO Joseph Gaeta,
Belden street.
Mechanics Lien
Hardware City Tile 60. against
Mario Cianci, $i.10S.65, Lincoln
street.
New Britain Lumber Co. against
Sol Moncllo, 1894, Church street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-16
MRS. ClRTISS DIES

Torrington. Jan. 16 up - Mrs.
Everett P. Curtiss. ~, mother Of
Phillip Curtiss. the author. died at
her home in Norfolk today follow
ing a brief illness with pneumonia.
The funeral is set for Friday at
ESQ p. IN.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-16
ChSS-WIIEOy

Miss Mary Peck Wilcox Of Wash
ington Place. New York, daughter
of Paul p. and Elizabeth Humason
Wilcox of this city, where she was
born, and MILFORD O. Cross OF New
York city obtained a license to wed
in New York yesterday. They an
nounced they would be married in
New York this month. Mr.. Cross
is a native of England.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-16
Weddings
ROYA-MOYLAN

Miss Mary A. Moylan and John
Royal, both Of Terryville. obtained
a license to wed in New York yes
terday. The couple announced they
would be married the same day.
Miss Moylan was born in New Brit
ain. the daughter Of Timothy and
Blanche Mahoney Moylan. Mr.
Royal was born in Bristol, the son
of William H. and Anna Healy
Royal.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-16
Anthony Podhajskt

Funeral services for Anthony
Podhajski of IA Allen street will be
at Holy Cross church. Burial will
be in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-16
GALLIHER-NELSON

Ny. and Mrs. G.. Nelson OF 81
Cherry street announce the marriage
of their daughter. Ruth Nelson. to
Francis Galliher OF Dalton, Mass,
which took place August is, at New
London.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-16
Anthony CrenziC,lski

Funeral services for Anthony
Grenzenski of BAT High street
were held this morning at 1870
o'clock at Sacred Heart church.
Rev. Alexander Kowalczyk celebrat-
cd requiem high mass. Burial
was in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-16

There's no secret about success If
vou read the Herald Classified Ads.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-16
Walter TODA

The funeral of Walter Topa of 1879
Beaver street was held this morn
$50 o'clock from Holy Cross church.
Rev. Stephen Bartkowski officiated
and burial was in Sacred Heart
cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-23
BEDTIME STORIES
BY THORNTON
". BURGESS

during the night. You knew Peter likes
TO travel about at night. At daybreak
Peter was sitting under some ferns clcs~
to the place where the Laughing Brook
enters the Smiling Pool. He was look
ing about idly and suddenly he made a
discovery. Sitting on one of the many
little mounds of dead rushes and weeds
he discovered one of the Grebes. He
felt sure it was Mrs. Grebe, and in this
he was right.
MY goodness" thought Peter, can
that be her nest? No wonder couldn't
find 1t! I wonder If it really is. I'll
scare her and see what she'll do. II
that is her nest and there are any eggs
in 1t. I ought to be able to see them
from here" So suddenly Peter thumped
as only Peter can. Instantly Mrs. Grebe
was off that nest and disappeared under
water. There had been a couple of
quick movements of her head as she
went off, but that was all. Peter then
stretched up as high as he could, but
he could see no eggs. Indeed, he could
see nothing that looked like nest. 1t
was just a mass Of dead reeds and grass
matted together. There were several
other similar masses scattered about
No. 1t didn't look at all like a nest
Peter was disappointed. Still, he felt
that it must be the nest.
II wish I liked the water better"
thought Peter IF I liked the water
better I wouldn't mind swimming out
there to find out. But I don't like the
water, so guess I'll just stay here. u
that is Mrs. Grebe's nest, she will CONE
back to it sooner or later. OF course,
she may have been just sitting on that
place"
So Peter settled himself to wait in
patience. He could hear Redwing the
Blackbird. He always did like to listen
to the song of Redwing. Presently Red
wing came flying along and alighted on
that little mound that Mrs. Grebe had
been sitting on. He stood there for a
few moments, after which he few over
to where Mrs. Reowing was sitting on
her nest in the alders, not far from
where Peter was sitting.
THAT settles it." said Peter with a
sigh. IF that had been Mrs. Grebe' s
nest, with eggs In 1t, Redwing wouldn't
have sat there so unconcerned. He
didn't see anything unusual there and
there Is nothing the matter with Red
wings eyes. Oh, dear. was sure had
found that nest Well, I guess I'll go
home to the dear Old Briar-patch."
That is where Peter made q mistake.
He should have remained right where
he was. He would have seen something.
(Copyrisht, 1920
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-23

It is always provoking to want to
know thing and try in vain to find it
out. Peter knew that the Grebes must
have a nest, because, though he often
saw Dipper, he never saw Mrs. Grebe
with him Sometimes he saw Mrs.
Grebe, but she was always alone. He
never knew which one it was that he
saw until he asked. all of which was
very amusing to the Grebes. But at last
one day he found a way of distinguish
ing between them. He noticed that
there was a feather missing from Mrs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-23

Grebes right wing. After that he could
always tell one from the other.
Peter tried watching Mrs. Grebe to
see where she went. She always went
in the same direction and Peter couldn't
follow her. Have you guessed what di-
rection that was? 1t was down. When
ever she bade Peter good-by she dived
and that was the last Peter saw Of her.
He knew that she swan under water.
but when she finally came up it was
always where Peter couldn't see her.
Peter had become so discouraged that
he had about made up his mind that
he wouldn't look any more for that
home of the Grebes. Then one morn
ing. quite by chance. he discovered Mrs.
Grebe Peter had come down into the
swamp at the head of the Smiling Pool
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-23
How Peter Was Fooled.

Few folks have eyes that really see;
Things are not what they seem to be.
old Mother Nature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-23
(Copyright, 1920

Across.
/. Mediterranean island.
6. Solemn affirmation.
TO- Huge.
IA. Northern constellation.
is. Fruit Of the black thorn.
49, Son of Asher; Bible.
II. Boatmen of Venice.
10. Agitate.
20 Practice.
81. Bonds.
% Arouse.
"a. Dressed hide.
26. Bag for small articles.
81. Reward
%. European scene Of many battles.
30. Watery; dim.
"a. Eats and drinks according to pre-
scribed rules.
IS. Diocese.
36. Oval for sports.
81. Spear.
80. Volcano in Sicily.
SO. Newt.
40. Mark noting omission.
Al. Earlier.
AZ. Sings.
"A. Country In Asia.
IS. Covers.
as Throb.
az. Believers in a doctrine denying the
Trinity.
81. Nobleman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-23

Salmon are reported to be more plen-
iful than ever in the smaller streams
Of Scotland this year, and woman an
glers are making large catches both In
number and size.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-23

So. Spread loosely for drying.
81. Crude person.
SIS. Directing wrongly.
3d. Poison.
So Skin disease.
so. A fowl.
81. Former; poetic.
So, Requirement.
SO. Eagles.
/. Title of former emperor Of Delhi.
2. Mounted.
3. Outlines.
4. Twenty-eight pounds Of wool.
5. Not the same one.
6. Willow for making baskets.
7. Beverages.
s. Jutting rock.
8. Pause.
10. Sticky.
! IL. CITY in Italy.
| IL. Become.
| 10. Weary.
| l8. Uttered falsehoods.
| %. Members of religious order.
IS. Very hard wood.
| rs. Choose.
! %. Penalties.
! 90. Opinion.
| 80. City in Nevada.
/ 81. Burn.
80. Reared.
| 80. Vitality.
"a Arrows.
81. Sailor serving for first time at sea.
49, Ages.
49, First son.
Al. Sack.
49, A wine.
a. Certain.
46. Lost color.
~. Strained.
The Washington times., 1929-06-25
HARD CENTER
OF WOOD

On the island of Guam, the
largest and most thickly popu
lated of the Marianas, there are
about 6,400 acres of forest. A
wood known as infil, hard and
heavy at the center. is the most
important wood on the island. 1t
makes sturdy furniture wood
and is beautiful when kept highly
polished, says the American Tree
Association. Various other woods,
: among them chopag,/ dugdug. ufa
and ajgoa, are found on the island.
Machines have been perfected
for the production of the most
beautiful embfoideries, much more
perfect than any that can be exc
cuted by handH> The apparatus is
a. steel frame 20 feet or more in
length, on which a sheet of fabric
is stretched. Upon this long sheet
as many as 500 needles may be
simultaneously in operation, sup-
lied with thread from as many
bobhins holding silks of different
colors. The skilled operator sits
on stool at one end of the frame.
holding in his hand a lever that
carries a metal pencil. In front
of him Is an embroidery design
drawn on a piece of cardboard.
He passes the pencil slowly over
the lines of the design, and the
eedles, responsively, reproduce 1t
in stitches on the. cloth.
The Washington times., 1929-06-25

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Eaisziaasl: - -
n ot
mosquito

Not one mosquito! Not one
ay, roach, ant, bedbug, or moth
will be seen where Fit ID
regularly and freely used. Flit
kills all household insects. Not
a single insect escapes the
deadly Fit spray that quickly
penetrates every crack, corner
and crevice. Fit is effective be-
cause it has greater killing
power.
Fit is guaranteed to kill all
insects or money back. Fit also
has the advantage of being alb.
soluteIy harmless to people.
Flit vapor will not stain. Buy
Fit and the new improved Fit
sprayer for most satisfactory re-
suits. The yellow can with the
black band. More for the
money in the quart size. Re
member: every insect will die
The Washington times., 1929-06-25

each other. 1 shall cali him
Jack.
AFTER / went out with him
once, | went out with his chur1
one night. Jack did not find
this out until | told him. He did
not seem angry, but he said il
he had known sooner he would
never have asked me out again.
Il did not think much of this
incident--in fact, forgot 1t and
continued to go about with Jack.
He was all a girl could ask for
in the way of a gentleman. But
/ am tickle.
"The other evening, again
accepted an invitation to go out
from his chum. / went, but it
did not turn out as 4he first
time. Jack found out and told
me that this ended our friend.
ship.
'1t hurt terribly TO find. that /
was such a fool. l told Jack
was very sorry for what l had
done. But he only said / had
done him great wrong.
What shall do? Forget him
and go about with others? Or
shun all other fellows in the
hope that some day / shall 60
back to him? l realize now that
l love him. Please advise me. /
am so heart broken"
In Just what respect are you
tickle, my dear? How have you
wronged the young man with
whom you had been going abous
for zone month";
You and he were not engaged.
What right had he to demand
that you desert all your other
friends. old and new. for hif14a
II anyone has been tickle. dis
loyal to friendship. it is he. not
you. for he has shown not the
least regard for you. but only a
selfish desire to dictate and DOM
mate.
Shun none of your good friends.
Refuse to be dictated to- Courage
USUALLY wins.
The Washington times., 1929-06-25
Indicating Good Breeding


DEAR MRS. BEECKMANi
/. Is a thank-you note from a
person who is III to the sender Of
some flowers correct?
2. Is II correct to send flowers
IL a man IL he Is i'll, or Is some
hing else appropriate7 What?
3. Should a lady say thank
YOU" to a gentleman who opens
the door for her to pass?
4. How should lemon be used
with tea? Dropped, into the cup
and then removed? IT.
Yes, correct and gracious ana
necessary.
2. Unless you know that the
man Is especially fond of flowers,
books seem to me more 3appro-
pirate to send a man in hos
pital. Also collection Of current,
magazines is, ] think, an excellent
idea for gift to man conva-
.lescing. He can read as much
or as little at time as he
wishes. and magazines now are 50
fun OF interesting things that he
cannot help finding something
will hold his attention. II he
is allowed to smoke, cartons of his
favorite cigarettes are welcomed,
and il he is allowed to eat fruits. a
small basket of fruit, especially
chosen. is an excellent gift.
3. Yes. Such gracious acknowl-
edgement shows breeding.
The Washington times., 1929-06-25
By Beatrice Fairfax
Correct Manners = By Mrs, Beeckmon

2. Is 1t correct to eat the lettuce
under q salad7
g.. Should silverware be placed
according to use or size?
4. After an evening date, Is 10
proper to invite the young man
In, regardless OF the hour?
A gracious hostess always thanks
her guest for coming. Something
like this: ut was very kind of
you, to come, and / enjoyed 50
much having you," or. II enjoyed
so much having you come. hope
that am able to have the pleas
t1re Of seeing you again soon.
3. Yes. And why not, pray7 To
my mind it's the best part of the
salad. no matter how good the
other parts are.
3. Sllverware should be placed
in the order in which the person
eating Is to use it--heginning
with the pieces farther from the
plate and proceeding toward the
plate.
4. No, the hour should be care
fully and thoughtfully regarded.
"Too late" are. in this respect
very mannerly words.
The Washington times., 1929-06-25
! @5E{|I,zzIHBAe71fl53Ii3| a
By MARIE PAULETTE

Extreme genuine charm Is mani.
tested in this simple styled frock
OF chiffon in small all-over pat
tern I'm showing today. The
sheer crepe in small pattern was
chosen because it's quite formal
and yet conservative to wear with
silk crepe coat to town.
It's a dress you will adore wear
ing. You'll never feel overdressed.
No indeed! You'll be eomph'
mented on your superb good taste.
You, can copy 1t exactly for a
very small sum. Design No. SO94
is made with 81 yards of S9,inch
material in the medium size. 1t
can be had in sizes 10, Is years,
So. SS, 40 and AZ inches bust.
It's chic one -sidedness will make
you appear very slim. You'd be
surprised how the dipping side OF
circular skirt lengthens the sill
houette.. This circular skirt is in
two sections which are scanned
and stitched to the two-piece nip
yoke, and the skirt is ready to be
attached to the bodice. But you've
yet to hear how easily the bodice
Ii made. The cascading jabot
frill, the best means / know of
to detract from breath of bodice
cuts all in one with the left front.
Simply sides and shoulders to join!
You'll enjoy the making Of this
one so much, you'll Immediately
want to make another, which
would be just splendid in chiffon
printed voile, which will tub beau
tifully, and Is so cool and pretty
for summer afternoons.
And still another idea Is sun
tan beige georgette crepe. Crops
de chine in geometric print in
green and white is very effective.
with the sleeves omitted for dinner
wear for country club or vacation,
choose eggshell shade in dull crepe
satin or silk crepe.