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New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
Social Tctiuities Tbout oolvn
Current Events Classes In Lmeight With Two Gala Parties-Continual Round of Smaller Affairs Amuse Society Foks-Several Weddings
 and Anniversaries.
Photos by Johnson | Peterson

NEW BRITAIN is full of variety this winter Perfect
 weather proongs the outdoor and society folks arc still enjoying the golf out at the Shuttle Meadow club An occasional cold spell with bit of snow has kept happy those who enjoy the skating ponds Dinner parties continue popular with auction and contract in the foreground Tuesday night Meadow of the high lights of the week with some l50 persons in attendance In addition to these affairs have occurred the usual round of nheons teas eater parties and cinema attractions. 2" MOTHER cooful party of the week that which of
 the Monday Current Events classes gave last night in the Howard Har athskeer Hart street The class including Mrs. William Hart, IT,, Mrs Stanley Eddy Mrs Donald Hart Mrs. Rodman Chamberlain, Ms Russell Germond Mrs Louis Young Mrs Charles Stanley M Kenneth Seare Mrs. Harold Hatch Mrs. R. Carter and M1 Ralph Howe with each mem Der inviting another couple e brilliant assembage at the preceding dinner party which Mrs. Eddy gave her home
 Lincoln road S Yae played for the dancing which followed later in the evening" t
 CHILL another party in prospect is the modeistc dinner and dance which group of New Britain debutantes and young matons giving Saturday, March g. at Martha Moores studio in kensngon sponsored by one of the Monday current classes which includes the hostess, Miss William Rattenbury Mrs Henry G. Schauler Mrs Gardner Weld, Mrs. Maurice Pease Mrs. Maxwell Porter Miss Sally Humason and Miss Virginia Hart At this date has all the eamarks of untold gaety the invitations which issued yesterday unusually novel and original calling the party
 1890 costume affair You it has possibilities Whstein will play. DLANS rapidly nearing completion for the annual
 February Ball which is to take place Saturday night at the Shuttle Meadow club Dinner parties being arranged both with and without hostsin fact it's quite the thing nowadays for members to organize mo host parties family tables they often called Set this date aside for the dance promises to be really worthwhile.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16

George Kimball of South Burritt street was. in New York city and Washington, D. C.. this week.
 MT. and Mrs. John A. Andrews of Lincoln road and their daughter. Mrs. Lucian Stevens of Monroe street sailed for Bermuda today. Mir. Stevens and Miss Ruby Andrews were in New York city to see them off.
 Harold Mott of Garden street has gone to Bermuda for short stay.
 Harold M. Parsons of Russell street and Arthur c. kimball Of Lexington street leave tomorrow on 2 trip through the west. MT. Kim ball going as far as Denver, Colo rado, while MT. Parsons will con- tinue on to San Antonio, Texas, re- turning home about the middle of March.
 
 Mrs. Gertrude Coombs of Black: Rock avenue and her son and daughter, MT. and Mrs. Briggs Par. sons of Liberty street are leaving the latter part of next week to spend several days on Long Island.
 Mrs. Frank Porter of Lexington street and Mrs. Maxwell Porter of Lincoln road recently spent week in Boston, Mass.
 Mrs. Lewis B. Hill of Mount Vernon. N. Y., is visiting her daugh- ter, Mrs Hardy Payor of Lincoln road.
 Miss Martha Moore daughter o. Mir. and Mrs. E. Allan Moore of sunnyledge was in New York city this week.
 Mir. and Mrs. Emory Corbin of West Main street have recently purchased a new home on Eibridge road and arc planning to take up their residence there early in June.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
Photo by Brown Studio

Mrs. Robert Everett of West Medford, Mass. is the house guest of Mrs. Stanley Hart of Park laca.
 Miss Eleanor Vivian of Wellesley college, Wellesley, Mass, will spend the latter part of next week with her aunt. Mrs. Isaac Black of Park Place.
 Mrs. Albert Corbin of Park place is visiting friends fin Boston. Mass
 Miss Beatrice Bull, daughter of MT. and Mrs. A. G. Bull of Black Rock avenue, is attending the festivi- ties at Sufiield academy over the weekend.
 Mrs. and Mrs. Harry Bates of Russell street leave Monday for a trip to Eustis, Florida.
 Miss Elsie Gamerdinser of Chest nut street is spending the weekend in Boston, Mass.
 Mrs. A. c. Hathaway of Taunton, Massac chusetts, has been a guest of Mir. and Mrs. l.. l.. Harding of Maple Hill for several days.
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 Mr. and Mrs. James F. Buckley of Fairview street are spending the remainder of the winter in Miami, Florida. ; --,
 Dr. Samuel J. Chernaik and Will liam J. Farley have returned from a two weeks trip to Havana.
 Mir. and Mrs. Israel Lipman and daughter, Julia, of Winthrop street have returned from Boston, Mass, where they attended the Rabinow- Romer wedding in Brookline, Mass.
 Miss Jenny Prensky of New York city is visiting her sisters, Mrs. liar ny Rabinow in Winthrop street.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16

Telephone office at . dinner party and bridge Ut her home Thursday night. Prizes were awarded to Miss Mary Hart, Miss Gladys Putncy and Miss Anna Buttner.
 Mrs Richard White of Corbin ave- nuc gave tea Friday afternoon to the members of her current events class.
 Mrs. Audley Shaw entertained three tables at bridge at her home on Hamilton street Thursday night.
 Mrs. Charles Parsons is giving 8 dinner party at her home on West Main street tonight.
 Beatrice Vining will observe her birthday by entertaining a number Of her friends this afternoon at her home on Pleasant street. The house will be decorated in a color scheme of pink.
 
 Mrs. c. A. Comstock gave a luncheon and bridge for sixteen Wednesday afternoon at her home on Lincoln street. Mrs. Joseph Hance. Mrs.. Lawrence Humason. Mrs. Eldridge Beccher and Mrs. Richard Prichard were given the prizes.
 Miss Betty Schrey of South Bur- ritt street entertained her bridge club Monday evening. Miss Peggy Zimmerman won the prize.
 Little Miss Mary Hick, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Georg Hick of For est street, entertained a few friends at Valentine party Thursday afternoon.
 Mrs. Harold Peck of Brady ave- nue will entertain the members of her bridge club Monday afternoon at her home.
 Miss Mary Mechan of Wilson street entertained at tea Wednesday afternoon in honor of her aunt,
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16

Mrs. Clark Of Garden street stu Gent at Beaver college. Jenkintown, Pa. and editor of the Campus Choir has recently been guest at the of- fices of the Philadelphia Public Ledger where she witnessed a pub lication of the paper.
 Mrs. Allan McKinnici and little daughter. Ruth. of Forest street are spending several weeks with Mrs. St. Louis, Miss.
 Mr and Mrs. Stanley Lonsdale of Bridgeport spent last weekend with Mrs. Lonsdale's parents. Dr. Robert Clark and Mrs. Clark of Garden street.
 Mrs. F. E. Rackliffe, Jr.. of Golf street. Maple Hill. is visiting Profess sor and Mrs. Herber Durham of New York city over the weekend.
 Miss Joan Cellecz of South Main street and Miss Rose Hahn of Whit ing street are spending the week. end in New York city.
 One of the traditions each year at Howard Seminary. West Bridge water, Mass, Is to elect the Howarl
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
PERSONALS
Here and There With New
 Britain People - South Popular Haven For Folks.

Of interest to New Britain peo- pie is the progressive house party which Ford Cooper. son of Mir and Mrs. Elisha Cooper and James Cooper. son of Mir. and Mrs. J. E. Cooper are attending the week k-en1. Mrs. James Cooper's fiancee, Miss Louise Field is also a member of the party which started last night in New Haven with dinner party at Professor Nettleton's home. From their the young people went on to the Venetian ball sponsored by the Yale Art school. Tonight they are attending a dinner party at Robert Shurles home in Hartford and to- morrow noon MT. and Mrs Elisha Cooper will entertain them with Sunday dinner at their home on Vine street
 Mics Catherine Clark. youngest daughter. of. pr. Robert Clark and
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16

Mrs. Martin E. Higgins of Detroit Michigan, formerly of this city| Mrs. Carl E. Bergendahl poured.
 Mrs. F. M. Hayden of Lincoll court gave a luncheon for eight last Wednesday. honoring Mrs Jol seph Hooker of Hartford, the forml CT Miss Margaret Eddy of this city
 Mrs. Stanley Hart gave a dinne1 rarty for eight Wednesday night al her home on Park place.
 Mrs. Roger Whitman will enter| tain with dinner tonight at he home on Corbin avenue.
 Mrs. Joseph Williams entertained the members of her card club wit luncheon Thursday noon at he home on Adams street.
 Mr. and Mrs. Carl r. Ncumann al Black Rock avenue gave a ValentinX bridge party Wednesday evening a their home. Mir. and Mrs. Earl d Burdick won the prizes.
 Mrs. Raymond McKnerney o Stanley street entertained with Valentine bridge Thursday evenina The prizes were won by Mrs. E. :. Miller, Theodore Anderson, E. Miller and Mrs. J. Tormay.
 Mrs. J. H. Latham entertained hcl bridge club at dinner and card. Monday night at her home in Mapl Hill. Mrs. Theodore Wallen, Mir, B. J. Hubert and Mrs. Frederic1 Tcich won the prizes.
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 The first of a series of socia.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16

types for the scaSel snaual. Mia Asnes Diehl. daughter e Nr. aad Mrs. Tobias Diehl Of winthrop street. this city. was voted the Most Studious" by the student body.
 Mfr. and Mrs. Albert Corbin oi Park place are sailing for Havana next week.
 MT. and Mrs. Donald Montgomery of Berlin. left Wednesday for . several weeks trip to Ai3mi. Flor ida.
 Nr. and Mrs. Martin Keevsgs ot Brooklyn, New York, were the guests this week of MT. and Mrs. John Keevers of Lincoln street.
 Mr. and Mra E. Allan Moore of Sunnyledge. were among the guest, at . luncheon given Monday by Ar. and Mrs. Kenneth Smith of Chicago. Illinois. and Palm Beach. Florida, at the Miami- Biltmore Hotel. Miami. Florida.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Donnclly of West Main street who are spending the winter in the south are travel- ing ih Venezuela.
 Mr. and Mrs. James s. North and MT. and Mira Frank Vibberts of Sunnyledge spent last weekend in New York city.
 Mrs. Fred Wrinkle of Maple strc t has returned from New York city. where she had been spending the week visiting with relatives.
 Mra M. Siderowfsky and daush- ter, Anne Ruth, of Stanley street, sail today on the s. s. Coronia for Havana. Cuba. where they will spend several weeks.
 Miss Edith Longebacker of New Jersey ts the guest of MT. and Mrs. A. Stanley Duncan of Lincoln street.
 R. ". Blanchard of Vine street left yesterday for business trip to California.
 Miss Dora Gordon of Stanley street is spending the weekend in New York city.
 Mrs. Frank J. Porter of Lexing- ton street was in New York city during the week.
 Mrs. Robert Brown Of Russell street is in Orlando. Florida.
 Mrs A. Tyson Hancock of Corbia avenue has had as her guest Mrs. Fred Peck of Morris, Conn.
 Miss Louise Little of Media, Pennsylvania. and a student at Gateway, New Haven. spent last weekend with Miss Harriet Parker of Wins street.
 Mrs. Martha Higgins of Detroit. Michigan. is spending . month as the guest of Aiss Mary and Hiss Catherine Neehsn of Wilson street.
 Mir. and Mrs. Mortimer Camp of Park place left last Saturday for d motor trip to Florida.
 Mir. and Mrs. F. L. Wilcox. Miss Elizabeth P. Wilcox and Miss Helen L. Rohm of Berlin are spending the winter at Rockledse. Florida.
 Mr. and Mrs. Elbridse M. Whit man of Fern street, West Hartford. formerly of this city. are spending three weeks in st. Augustine, Flor ida, and Havana. Cuba IT, Mir. and ArA Frank Wheeler of Pennington avenue, Plainvillc leave today for Pinehurst. South Carolina.
 Mrs. Philip Engstrom of Sheffield street returns today from a few days visit in Boston.
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank Wachter of Park place expect to leave tomor- row for ! trio west. MT. Wachter will go to California on a business trip and Mrs. Wachter will visit relatives in Springfield. Illinois.
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank Johnstone of West Main street with their daugh- ter. Mrs. Clyde Olin Fisher of Port land sailed on Wednesday last for Bermuda, where they are planning to spend the next two weeks.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Kimball of Lexington street were in New Yorx city this week.
 William Sweeney of Cedar street sailed today for Bermuda where ha will spend the next two weeks.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16

Miss Mary Mechan of Wilson street entertained at tea Wednesday afternoon in honor of her aunt,
New Britain herald., 1929-10-11
S2,50O SUITS BASED . | ON AUTO COLLISION !
Local Residents Made Defend
 ants in Claims for Damaees

Two spits totaling $2,50O were brought today against Andrew J. Daly and Alice Daly of this city by James W. Gahorty of Hartford and William Wclch of Evanston. III. as the result of an automobile accident on the Berlin-Moridcn highway on September 24. 1929.
 It is alleged in Wrts issued by At torney Farrell J. LeRoy of Hart ford. that the plaintiffs suffered in jnri's when the automobile owned by Alice Daly ani driven by An drew Daly struck the car owned and operated by Wclch. The persons in the plaintiffs car claim injuries and the owner claim damages which kept him from using the car for six days. It was further alleged that An drew Daly was driving while under the influence of liquor Welch is eu- ing for Sl.500 and Gaherty is suing for $100o.
 Constable Fred Wrinkle served the papers.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-11
NEVER HAD DRIVING LICENSE

Daniel Padrille. 24, of 93 Tulip street, Bristol, was arrested this afternoon by Motorcycle Officer David Doty on charges of operating an automobile without license and without certificate of registration, Officer Doty followed him from Bur ritt street into West Main street and Fadrille. on being stopped, said he had never had an operators license. The car, he said, was registered in his name and that of a partner.
 paolo Cianci, $4, Of 3o9 High street. was arrested by Motorcycle Officer W. P. Hayes on the charge of speeding on south Main street today
New Britain herald., 1929-10-11
MEMORIAL MASS {. FOR LEN. PULASKI
Celebrated at Holy Cross Church
 Today by Curate

X solemn high mass was celebrat :. j td this morning at the Holy Cross church by Rev. Victor Piastkowski In honor of Brigadier General Casi- mir Pulaski, who died 150 years ago today from wounds sustained in the Siegc of Savannah.
 Church societies will take part in The parade and dedication of the Pulaski park and KOsciuszlo parks sunday afternoon. They will march n body accompanied by the chl- srcn of the parish. The delegation will also include a band and float.
 A meeting Of the Pulaski commit lee will be held tonight at 7:3O at fOom 209 city hall, to make final ar Engagements for the parade which win take place in this city on Sunday hs part of tho celebration cOmmem- brating the deeds of Pulaski.
 Work on the monument which is being erected on Pulaski at Burritt hnd Broad streets was commenced this morning and it was stated today oy the monument committee that fhe foundation will be completed Haturday It will be dedicated the Following day, The committee in charge consists of Finance Commis- eioncr Paul Nurczyl1 and Attorney E. J. Monkiawicz.
 The erandstand, large enough to accommodate several scores of peo- tle, is being erected and will be Completed tomorrow. It is being erected in the eastern angle of the Pulaski park and will face the in tcrsection of Broad, Cleveland and Clinton streets.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-11
RAIDERS MOP UP
 BEER AND LIQUOR
Raid Barber Shop on East Main
 St., Arresting Three

SerEcants T. J. Fyeney and P. J. 0'Mara and OfItc-r F. AI Kiely made three arrests this forenoon in I bar Der shop and smoke shop at BPS East Main street, and seized 15 cases of homo made beer and a pint of all lcged liquor, besides several drinking glasses.
 Those arrested were Stanley Matu- lis, 21. of 515 Church street; Michael klukcnslli. g.. of 241 Spruce street, South Manchester; Frank Navickaa address not given. Navickas had not been released this afternoon, a bond of $500 being asked because of q previous conviction on the charge of violating the liquor law. Mathis and 1llukrnsl>i were released in tonds Of $25o each, it being their first arrest on the charge. The bottle of liquor was found under tn" cushion of a chair in the barber shop, according to the po- lice. and II cases of beer were in the cellar. There is . partition be- tween the smoke shop and the bar bar shop, and the police in the past few years have conducted successful raids there.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-11
nOVIF,'S RI0CKIN(I
 SUNDAY CONCERTS
Civic Music Association Unable
 to Engage Theater

Early Sunday afternoon movies prevent an early resumption of tho tonc"rt activities of the Civic Mu. Bic association. it was officially de tcrmincd tolay following a meeting Of the asSnciation's officers at th2 New Britain club.
 The movies, now beginning at 4 ?, m. on Sundays, make if quite inn possible for the association to util- ize 9 theatcr for concerts at that lime. No concert could be started farly enough, it was felt, to be over before that hour.
 The association, therefore, must Await further developments in the local auditorium field. It is prob sble that future concerts Of the as sociation will be given in the new Auditorium being constructed at the Senior High school Whether such a concert will be given by tho as, sociation Tn the spring is left in lboYanCc.
 The result Of today's decision is lhat the Civic Music association re mains in the field after q most sat kfactory artistic beginning last year. Judge w. C. Hungcrford, president bf the association. announced that he would call another meeting of she directing board when necessary.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-11
SMITH VISITS PAONESSA

Henry A. Smith, the city's only announced candidate for the office of mayor at next Aprirs election. was a caller today at the office of Mayor Paonessa.
  Mr. Smith is pleased with the pro-. Eress Of his campaign which, he said, is being carried on daily through personal interviews with voters in all sections of the city. The candidate expressed satisfac- ton that his following is growing steadily and spoke optimistically of his chance for success in the cleo ton. /
New Britain herald., 1929-10-11
GAS FLAME CAUSES FIRE
Damage of $50 Caused by Blaze in High Street House When Fumcs Escaping Prem Pipe ignite.

Fire st1rtng from escaping eas which was in contacs with the flame from q gas stove worked its way into a partition in house at 1G4 iIiGh street. owned by Lauta Dhutlo this o'roon. c2ua.ng d|ua@r cStl. mated ut $150. Co, No. 5 Of tbc fro department answering n "a'ir alarm Ut o;05 o'clock. found that inc lir" had been burning for some t1ue Gud it was necessary to cut away large portion Of the wall to check it,
 The family of Michael Leone oc- cupies the tenement and someone neglected o tUlu off the gas under q. coffee pct before going out. There w;ss A leak in q pin" leading from the gas meter and in the opinion of Iii" t1r men, these conditions caused the tira.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-11
Stage Star Alleges
 Hubby Punched Nose

Los Angeles, Oct. II Ho}-Bptty Pierce, stage and screen actress, was granted a divorce today from Benjamin r, Scriis, los Angeles and San Francisco stock broker She charged cruelty.
 The actress testified her hus- band accused her of intidolity and hired a lot of cheap detectives to follow me around" She said they separated September 2S after Serlis had "punched my nose"
 Miss Pierce was awarded $50 a month alimcny. The court ap- proved property division under which sine received home in Beverly Hills and $15,0GU.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-11
HE IS NO WEAK PUFFER
Michacl Cayalicri on S0th Anniver- sary Blows Once and "PuH'' Out Go Eighty Candles.

Michael Cavalieri, one of the old Est Italian inhabitants of the city, mas guest of honor on his S0th birthday anniversary last night at the home of his son, John Cavalieri, bf 13 Seymour street. He accom- plished the feat of blowing out 80 candles on birthday cake at one puff. Entertainment was furnished by John Gianfioddo.
 Those present were Jame Blu cchlere, Santo Cianci. Paul Cugno, Mlchael Ciarcia, Paul Gionfioddo, Sr, Paul Gionfioddo, Jr., John Gian- Hoddo, Michael Reale, Sebastian Raffo, William Temple. Sebastian Puzzo, Vincent Puzzo, Paul Puzzo, Emmanuel Iubera, Joseph Leonardo, and Sebastian Leonardo.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-11
CRiT;CILI.S FEDERAL MEN

Terre Hau'a, Ind, Oct. Il tuP)- After delivering trade against prohibition agents who base their activities on information given by convicted bootIeggcrs, Federal Judge Robert c. Baltzell freed five men in court here on charges of violating the federal prohibition laws.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-11

Earl "IIot Shot Brammer Of Iron ton, O., recently ate 52 eggs at one sitting on a wager that he could down 9f and, pleading he failed be- cause of a hearty supper beforehand, he Wants another chance. Two other contestants have wagcred they can beat Hot Shots" best efforts-anI
 all are in framing now.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-11
AWARDED SI52 DSNAGTS

The Bristol Wholesale Beef & Provision Co. Of Bristol, plaintiff ir suit against E. and K. KalkowsIi Of this city was awarded damages Of $452 in city court in judgment handed down by Judge stanley J. Traceshi. Attorney Yale Sable rep resented the pl,iutjfT
New Britain herald., 1929-10-11
WILL SPEAK ON CHINA
'wcdi>h Bethany Members ~ rErar Address By Missionaries Home On FurlOugh From Orient Sunday.

Rev. and Mrs. J. Ahlstrand mis- Aon9rfcs to the Chinese will speak at fhe morning and evening services heXt sunday, in the Swedish Bethany church, Franklin square.
 The Ahstrands are stationed at kienchow in the Province of Shensi, China and are among the oldest missionaries in the province, having 'one missionary work there since 1891. This is their fourth visit to he local church, the last time was In 1921. Mrs. Ahlstrand is support sd by the Bethany church and Rev. MT. Ahlstrand has his support from the Swedish Congregational church 1t BroCkton, Mass.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-11
AIR ,.IOSy MAKES Sl0o. 900

Cleveland, O., Get. II Np)-Onc hundred thousand dollars is avail &bl' for the promotion of anronau- ties here as a result of tine national air races held here this year. Re cvipts were placed at SG6@,9S9 and expenditures $5tl,ggS. This is the first surplus to be shown in the four Ncars the races have blen heId.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-11
BREAKS LEG IN FALL
Brook Street Man Drops Three Stories From Ncranda at Tcmc-- Taken 10 Local Hospital.

His right leg fractured when he fell to the ground from the third story vcronda of 111' Brook street, Harry Almond, fl, today is resting comfortably at the New Britain General hospital after having been admitted late last night. Details surrounding the accident are few, but at the hospital it is believed that the man was alone at the time he fell.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-11
OnSERNE ANNIVERSARIES

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thomas of s Locust street and Mir, and Mrs Bernard Faulkner Of 1G2 Shuttle Meadow avenue are observing their wedding anniversaries in New York city over the weekend
New Britain herald., 1929-10-11
BVRGLAtR FREES CANARY

St. Louis. Mo-. Oct. 11rP)-Po- lice arc satisfied that the burglar who ransaclled the suburban home of sam Iummo and took StG0 here last night was an oX-convict.
 He released Q canary bird from its cage.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-11
O'Brien Claqs President
 At (, E. Law School

Edward U'Brien, son of 1Ir. and Mrs. JHmes O,Brien of Hart street, has beon elected president of the 1851 class ill the law school of Catholic university, at Washington, D. C.