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New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
SPEAKERS LISTED FOR BIBLE CLASS
Protestant Ministers Engaged for Series Of Sunday Talks

A list of speakers for Everyman's s Bible class from now until February l, has been prepared by the Protes- tant Ministers association and is made public today for the first time. The list is as follows:
 November S-Rev. Samuel A. Fiske.
 November 10-Rev. William II. Anderson.
 November 17-Rev. Abel A. Ahl- quist, Ph. D.
 November 24-Rev. Theodore A. Greene.
 December 1-Rev. Raymond N. Gilman.
 December S-Rev. pr. John E. klingberg.
 December 15-Rev. William Ross. December 22-Rcv. Samuel Sut- cliffe.
 December 29-Rev. Carl J. Ere deen.
 January 5-Rev. George W. C. Hill, D. D.
 January 12-Rey. William H. Barsch. January 19-Rev. Vernon l.. Phil lips.
 January 26-Rev. Theodore S Dunn.
 February 1-Rev. Alfred D. Hein- ingcr.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
MRS.S. H. WOOD, Sl, CALLED ID REWARD
Prominent South Church Work CT Dies After Brief Illness

Mrs. Celia Melissa Wood, wife of Spencer H. Wood, died last night at her home, II Emmons place, after d short illness. She had been a res ldent of this city for almost 50 years and reached her S1st birthday an- nlversary in March.
 Mrs. Wood was one of the oldest members of the South Congregations "a church and devoted much of her lime to the activities of the church. She was a former president of the New England Union Chinese Sun day school and was superintendent ;of the Chinese department of the south Congregational church Sun day school for many years.
 Mrs. Wood was prominent in fra rtcrnal organizations including the W. C. T. U., of which she was former president. She was a member of the D. A. R., the Woman's club and was matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, serving in that capacity for seven years.
 Mrs. Wood was born in Long, meadow, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Noah Bliss, and came to this city at an early age. She was a direct descendant of the Robinsons who were among the Pilgrims who came to America on the Mayhower.
 She was married to Spencer H. Wood, optician and former ieweler of this city. They celebrated their ,COth wedding anniversary Septem- Der 14. MT. Wood is commander of the G. A. R., having held that office for the past 10 years.
 Besides her husband, Mrs. Wood is survived by three sons, Frederick B. Wood of this city, Henry N. Wood of Rochester, N. Y, and Richard Wood of Springfield Mass, and a grandson, Albert B. Wood of Ro- chester.
 Funeral services will be held on Monday afternoon at 1:30 at the South Congregational church. Burial will be in the family plot in Long, meadow.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
DISTRICT DEPUTY
 ID VISIT MASONS
Official to Inspect Harmony
 Lodge Work November fl

Fritz Lofgren of Collinsville, dis district will pay an official visit to Harmony lodge A. r. and A. M., Monday evening, November II. h. speCtion will be on the work of the Master Mason degree.
 The same degree will be worked at a stated communication Monday, November 1, and at a special com- munication November 25. Novem- ber IS the lodge will work the Eel lowcraft degree.
 Thursday evening November 7, the annual get-together night of the 10 lodges of this district will be held at the New Britain Masonic temple. George R. Sturgess, grand master of Connecticut. will speak. Rev. Samuel A. Fiske will deliver the address. The Tempo Quartet of Hartford will sing.
 Friday evening, November 22, Harmony and Centennial lodges will unite in observing Ladies Night" The program Will lnCluue a nluSlCal in the large lodge room from s un- til 9 o'clock, Bridge and dancing will follow until F o'clock. This will be the first Ladies Night in the temple.
 Wednesday, November 6, Centen- nial lodge wil work the Fellow craft degree; November IS the lodge will work the Master Mason degree.
 November 20 Centennial lodge will observe it's annual past masters night at which time men who have gone through the offices will re- turn to their former positions. The Master Mason degree will be work ed. Supper will be served at 6;45 D, m,
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02

Continued From Page Seven) Sunday school will meet at 10 o'clock.
 The morning service at the Meth odist church will be held at 1O:45 o'clock with preaching by the pas tor, Rev. l.. E. Adkins Sunday school will meet at F o'clock. The Intermediate league meets at 6:45 o'clock. The regular evening service will be held at 7:3O o'clock
 The women of Sacred Heart church will hold a social and whist Monday evening at 8 o'clock in the church social rooms. Mir. and Mrs. D. J. Hartman of Middletown will be the host and hostess.
 Halloween was not as unevent- ful as was first reported, several [ complaints having been registered over damage done by boys. One group entered the Hubbard school and mutilated the school flag which act has caused considerable indig- nation. Many out houses were tip- ped over ana considerable lattice work damaged. An investigation is under way to find out the culprits who broke into the school. A local resident reported that at midnight the school was alight from cellar to roof. Nothing has been done in former years following Halloween escapades, but this time something will be done.
 The Wesleyans will meet Monday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Miss Edith Northrop> The business session will be followed by a social time.
 The Knights of Pythias will meet
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
'. W. GIRLS HAVE
 HALLOWEEN SOCIAL
TAO Girl Reserves Enjoy Games
 and Novelty Dances

One hundred and forty Girl Re Hallowe ell masquerade dance given at the Y. W. C. A. last night. Spe- cial features in games and novelty dances made the occasion one of unusual recreation. TWenty-tWO members of the various clubs of Girl Reserves, with Mrs. Jack Whit taker of the Girl Reserve committee and Miss Mona Yochem, recreational secretary, were responsible for the planning and carrying out of the party. The chapcrons were Miss F., Gertrude Rogers, Mrs. George w. Traut, Miss Anna Traut, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Whtteker, Miss Elena Misterly, Miss Ruth Landon, Miss Gertrude Fossett, Miss Eleanor Zimmermann and Miss Mary E. Howey.
 A girls basketball league, spon- sored by the Y. w. C. A, will soon start it's season. At the present time there are only three teams ready for practice, those made up of the life saving group, the Pin nacle club aud the Girl Reserves. Several churches have indicated their interest in the proposed league, and this, together with several groups of employed girls, will form a good sized league. Practice starts Wednesday, November 6. All girls interested in forming teams are urged to call the association some time this next week for details.
 An interpretive dancing class is to be held every Tuesday evening from S:30 until 9 o'clock beginning this week.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
HALLOWEEN PARTY
 FOR '. M. |. A. BOYS
Junior A Glass Has FroliC-
 Winger Wins Costume Prize

Last night about 40 members of the Junior A class gathered in the banquet hall at the Y. M. C. A. for their Halloween party. Several boys attended in costumes. Henry Winger won the flashlight for the best outfit. He came disguised as a herring vendor from Scandinavia.
 After a program of games, stunts and relays was offered by the mem- bers of the junior and senior lead CTS councils, lunch was served. Fol lowing the punch and cookie ses- sion there was a candy scramble 10 top off the evening.
 Baptist Boys Club
 A meeting of the Baptist Boys club was held in the boys depart ment last evening. The club is get year under the adult leaders, Charles Laughton and Theodore Beach. The club officers for the year are: Pres ident. Francis Steele; vice president, Rowland Rogers; secretary, William Fleming, and treasurer, Sigfred Nordgren. The other members :n the club are. Philip Nightingale, Nelson Richmond. Oscar Kallin. Charles Laughton, Jr.. Perry Blair, Donald Milford, Malcolm Jones, Harold Johnson. Ernest Johnson, Leo Recor, William Fleming and Gordon Futile.
 Membership Contest James Meligonis was presented with a football yesterday for first place in the membership contest | during October. Abraham Silver received a jersey for second place. Richard Lindberg will get a mono- gram for bringing in four new mem- bers. William Merza will get one for | bringing in three new members. Tho | following boys will get pins for bringing in one new member each: l Carl Manthey. Francis Spring, Jos eph Miller, William Souney. Law renee Cutie. Howard Stanley, Ar hold Carlson, Edward Marx, Carl Kozlenko, Adam Shivok, Albert Hyneck, William Maynard. Judd Spencer and John Pustelninka.
 Scout Troop Hike
 The members of Troop 12 will meet at the "Y" tomorrow noon at 12 o'clock to go on a hike with Scoutmaster Baisden.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
Miss Griffin Leaving
 School System Nov 27

Miss Katherine Griffin, senior high school English teacher who resigned from the New Britain school system to take a place in Boston, Mass, will leave November 27 at the beginning of the Thanks giving vacation. Under her con- tract she must give a months mo- tice before she iN released from her New Britain duties.
 In order that teacher may re- ceive high school position in Bos- ton she must pass an examination. There is a waiting line and the-posi- ton in the line depends upon the marks. Miss Griffin took her ex- animation only short time ago but because of high marks received early appointment.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
Ships Boiler EXplodes,
 Eight Men Are Missing

Bilbao. Spain, Nov. ? (UP)-The 3O0-ton ship Kontzesi, with a crew of nine, sank seven miles off the port of Ondarroa last night after a boiler explosion.
 Although a storm was at it's height. fishermen of Ondarroa put to sea in motorboatS and attempted to rescue the crew. They found only one body. that of youth about 20 years old, who was unidentified. There was no trace of the other eight men,
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
Stamford Teacher Sued
 In Heart Balm Action

Norwalk, Nov. 2 R-Charging that Miss Mary E. Marks, 3S, a Stamford public school teacher, with a summer residence in this city, ''in 1929 by her arts, blandish~ ments and seductions,' stole the affections of Albert F. Allen of Nor walk, Mrs. Ethel D. Allen of South wick, Mass, has brought suit for $10,000 in superior court.
 Property owned by the defend ant, at Harbor View, summer col ony in this city has been attached for this amount
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
Champion Sprinter Is / Hurt Escaping Blaze

Los Angeles, Nov. , P>-FranH Wyckoff, University of Southern California champion sprnter, sui fered an injured ankle when a fire that destroyed the Kappa Alpha fraternity house on the L. $. C. campus forced him to jump from a third story window. He landed on the veranda roof,-.and dropped to safety after the flames had cut of his escape by the stairs.
 The fire, the third to attack fra ternity row within a few days, caus- ed loss of approximately $29, ,000. An investigation was started to deter sponsible for the recurring blaze.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
Family Gathers Around
 Open Air Fire Place

On complaint of Thomas Glynn of living ne"t to him made a bonfire every night, Officer Thomas Tierney interviewed Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin last night, finding them sitting with their son near a fire in the yard.
 They told the officer they liked to spend their evenings seated around an open fire, but if the neighbors objected, they would discontinue the practice.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02

Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at Community hall.
 Miss -Nelma Payne and Miss Rhoda Pratt attended the Senior Frolic at the Middletown high school last evening.
 Mrs. Charles Pratt and Miss Betty Pratt were local visitors yesterday
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
Herman Hoffman

man, "A years Of age. of 194 Strat ford road, who died yesterday morn ing at the New Britain General hos pital following 6 short illness, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:3O at the home. Rev. Dr. G. w. C. Hill, pastor of the South Congregational church, will officiate. Burial will be in New Preston
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
ROIlin ID. ,luIl

Funeral services for Rollin D.. Judd, aged S9, of IA Lincoln street, one of the oldest residents of this city and the oldest member of the First Congregational church, who died yesterday morning at his home, will be held Monday afternoon at 3:30 at his home. Rev. T. A. Greene of the First church will olticiate and burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
City Items

Jack Brennan of 5S Beaver street, who was struck by an au- was sent home from New Britain General hospital last evening, an examination disclosing no injuries.
 Dorcas Social Temple will meet Monday evening in the Odd Fellows hall for initiation of candidates and installation of officers.
 Co., No. 6 of the fire department was called at 9:34 o'clock last night to fire in an awning at the Econo- my store at Arch street and Shuttle Meadow avenue. The damage was slight.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
RAIL PURCHASES LARGE.

Chicago, Nov. ? P-American Railway in October purchased more steel rail than in any other month for the past five years, according to the monthly summary of railway purchases compiled by Railway Age. Rail orders totalled 794,04 tons, 1924, but two, by more than 800, 900 tOnS
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
un CT a S
Mrs. Nellie DudjaCk

Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Dudiack, aged 30, wife of Theodore Dudjack of 2S Sexton street. who died Wednesday at her home fol- lowing long illness, were held this morning at 9 o'clock at the Holy Trinity Greek Catholic church. Rev. John Rumza, pastor, officiated. Burial was in Holy Trinity cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
BANK WILL FORECLOSE
 ON TOWERS PROPERTY
Commercial Trust Co. Files Notice of Its Intention at Town
 Clerks Ohice.

Notice of intent to foreclose on all property held by Reginald E. Towers and Mrs. Lucy Towers was filed in the city clerks office today by Al torney Cyril F. Gaffney, acting for the Commercial Trust Co.,
 The property held includes his gasoline station at the intersection of Stanley and South Main streets and property on Hamilton street. Walter H. Goodrich Co. Inc is also named a defendant because of an attachment on the gas station.
 Constable Fred Clynes will serve the papers
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
WALC0TT WEEKEND GUEST
 OF PRESIDENT HOOVER
Connecticut senator Visiting Chief Executive At Camp On Rapidan
 Rivcr-ClOSc Friends Present
By GEORGE H. MANNING

" dSlIiII slbll Ioul eau! N D. Iltl dIiJ
 Washington. Nov. ?. - Senator Frederic C. Walcott of Connecticut is one of President Hoover's guests at his fishing camp on the Rapidan river over the week end.
 The Hoover party this week was limited to a group of personal friends and neighbors of the Presi- dent and Mrs. Hoover when they lived in s street. The Secretary Of the Navy and Mrs. Adams and the Secretary of Labor and Mrs. Davis and the Countess De Buyer, a Bel gian friend of the HoOVers were among the guests. Senator WalCott has rented the former home of the HooVerS.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
Ins. Peterson Reports
 On October Plumbing

The office of Plumbing Inspector Olaf A. Peterson issued IS permits in the month of October, all but four of this number being for op- erations in old structures. Indica- ton that the new ordinance requir- ing all gas hot water heater in stallations to be piped into flues is being obeyed is seen in the report of 20 such inspections.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
Deaths s
Henry GrcdZienSki

TIVIITN NITFFIIIVIINkI
 Henry GredZienski, IS month old son of MT. and Mrs. John Cred zienski of 31 Cypress street, Bristol, died last night at the home of his parents. He became i'll in the morn ing.
 Funeral services will be held this afternoon at ? o'clock at the home of his parents. Burial will be in St, Joseph's cemetery, Bristol.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
PEDDLES WITHOUT LICENSE

Nathan Silverman, 60, of 30 Hunt ington street, Hartford, and Joseph Hoffman, 45, of IF Mather street, Hartford, were arrested today by Motorcycle Officer David Doty on the charge of peddling without H. cense. The men were selling pota- toes in the northwestern section Of the city.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
Emil Sillltran

Funeral services for Emil Shutran aged 5a, who died yesterday morn ing at his home, 193 North street will be held Monday morning at S:30 at the home and at o'clock at the l'llrainian Greek Catholic church. Burial will be in Ukrainian cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
PLAINVALE NEWS
Continued From Page Seven)


 yesterday afternoon recorded the fol- lowing transfer of title: Daniel La hey to Frank H. Wood, land on Maurice street. A quit claim deed recorded a transfer of title from Roy B. Hurlburt to Mrs. E. Hurl- burt, property and buildings on Oakland street. A certificate of pro- bate recorded a title transfer from Gertrude N. Tribble to Minnie W. Barnes. half interest in land and house on East Main street, Forest vile.
 Auditorium, Terryville, Ct. Sun, Nov. 3, McEnelly's Victor Recording Orchestra. Dancing to 1.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
WaU Street Briefs

New York, Nov. ? tF) - Stock holders of the Republic Brass cor poration have voted to change the corporate name to Revere Copper X Brass, Inc, effective November 12. The change, it was said. was made to pcrpetuate the name of Paul Revere, whose firm. Revere X. Son, founded in 1891, was the coun- try's first copper rolling company. Years later Revere's concern be- came part of the Taunton-New W Bedford Copper company, a division of the erstwhilc RepublicN Brass corporation, which has plants in several cities.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our sincere thanks for the beautiful floral of ferings and expressions of sympathy in our sad bereavement. Signed,
 MICHELE CIAMBRIELLOI
 CANDITA SILVERIO.
 TERESA CIAMBRIELLO.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
BERLIN BANK RATE FALLS

Berlin. Nov. (UP)-The Reichs- bank today reduced it's rate one half per cent to seven per cent, ef- fective November 4.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
FEAR NEW OUTBREAK

Island of Malta. Nov. (UP(- Fearing new outbreak of hostili- ties between the Arabs and Jews in Palestine, the British battleship Ra- miles was ordered 10 proceed under full speed today to Jaffa, Sl miles from Jerusalem.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
TREASURY BALANCE,

Friday and Saturday treasury balance,
 Treasury Balance, s2n4,5l2,sl1.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02

Shipments by the w. A. Sheaffer Pen Co.,, of Chicago, during Octo- Der were in excess of $1,00O, 900, the largest in the company's his tory, w. A. Shealfer president, an- nounced today.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02

October sales Of Neiscr Brothers Co.,, of Rohcester, x. Y., chain store system, amounted to S1,377,- 42o, compared with s966,Go4. an increase of 42.50 per cent.
 The total melt of 15 United States sugar retinerics from January to October 26 was 4,225, ,000 long tons, as against 3,S90,O0O long tons in the corresponding period of last year. Deliveries totaled &,975, GOO long ions, compared with 5,6S5,000 tons in the 1928 period.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02

USE HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02
BERLIN NEWS

Continued From Page Seven)
New Britain herald., 1929-11-02

The Chicago, Rock Island X Pa citlc railroad is in the market for 40 locomotives, the Frisco system for 30 and the Wabash for 25.
 The National Cash Register com pany's October sales totaled SS,- 400, ,000, a new monthly record
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-09
SHORT SESSIONS
OF HOUSE WILL
BE ENDED SOON
BY HERBEET LITTLE
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9. tU.P)--
Officially the louse of representa-
tives is still in session hut it i.
meeting and adjourning without do
ing anything except hearing a
prayer.
The Monday and Thursday ses.
sions which have been held for the
last six weeks-some Of Them last.
ing only two minutes-will end
November IL. But with all hope of
senate passage Of the tariff bill
during the present session aban.
doned by leaders the house prob
ably will continue it's three day ad
,;ournments until December.
House leaders would be willing
20 consider an adjournment until the
regular session starts December 9
but a concurrert resolution is nee.
essary, and the senate would not
be likely to agree to adjournment
it is believed.
Meantime hous, members are in
Producing bills and resolutions, but
no committees are meeting and the
legislative proposals are being
placed in cold storage, to be taker
up by the regular session.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-09
CALEXlC0 READY
FOR CROWDS ON
ARMlSTICE DAY

Starting tongh. with the big
dance to be given at the Colorado
River Land Comp.ny's headquarters
in Mexieali, CaleXico members Of
the American Legion are prepared
to act as host Cor several thousand
valley residents at the big three
day Armistice day celebration, in
which they will have the coopera-
tion Of other posts in the valley.
TomorrOw's program is featured
with the dedication of the Calexico
airport, in which Il number of promi-
nent aviators will participate, in.
cluding Verne Speich, holder of the
worlds solo endurance record. Day
light fireworks will form part of
the dedication Program, together
with stunt flying by a number of
aviators. A ball game between Cal
exico and the Milwaukee Colorcd
Giantsat 2:30, follows dedication
Of the airport which starts at noon.
Monday will be the big day of the
celebration, with an elaborate pa
rade to be given at 10 O'Clock. Ma
ior Ross Seldom Kingsbury, United
States marine corps, will be the
chief speaker of the day. A veteran
Of 20 years with the marines, Major
kingsbury has seen much active ser.
vice in all parts of the world.
FL Centre Lecionnaires, headed
by their drum and buglc corps, have
been given the place of honor in
the parade, and will lead the pro.
cession, following Marshal Herbert
Hadlcy. Other units participating
include, Calipatsia Legion, Holt
vile Legion, Brawley Legion drum
and bugle corps and Legionnaires,
Westmorland Legion, Calexico Le-
gion, Imperial drum and bugle
corps and Legionnaires, American
Legion Auxiliary, Veterans Of For
eign Wars, Officers Reserve corps,
Mexican military band and Mexican
troops, FL Centre Sciots, Boy Scout
troop and float sponsored by FL
Centre lodge of Elks, and headed
by Scout drum and bugle corps, all
other Boy Scout troops in the val
ley, Girl Reserves, Holtville Swiss
band, Mexicali school children, Cal
cxico school children, floats and
racing ears participating in aban
doned car contest.
All members of the American Le-
gion in FL Centre, together with
members OF the drum and buglo
corps, are urged by Commander Os-
walt to be in CalcXico ready to pa
rade at $3.50 Monday morning. The
same orders applied to Imperial Val
Icy Pyramid of Sciots.
Following the parade the Central
Union-Calexico high school football
game will be the big attraction. A
record crowd is expected for this
event.
Fireworks in the evening will con
elude the big program.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-09
BELGIUM BALKS
AT LOCATION OF
PROPOSED BANK

BADEN BADEN, Germany, Nov.
9.-(U.H-Selection of Switzerland
as the seat of the bank for internal
settlement. created under the Owen
ID. Young reparations plan, caused
n split in the bankers committee
meeting here to frame the banks
charter.
The Belgium delegates to the COM
mittec withdrew from active parii-
Cipation because they charged polit-
ical elements had entered into the
decision.
Louis Franck, governor of the Bel
gian National bank, explained that
the Belgians, were unable to accept
the decision because it was based
on pclitica, grounds. The Belgians
had favored Brussels in the long
controversy over the seat Of the
bank.
lranck announced that Belgian
ropre scntatives would attend the re-
Raining sessions of tne committee
only as observers.
The committee is nearing the end
of its work, having referred most
of the difficult political questions
involved to the next reparations con.
ference at the Hague.