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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-18
SMELL and COOLIDGE
CONFER ON PROGRAM
House Rules Committee Chairman
finds President Interested
In Muscle Shoals

Washington, Feb. is R@Chair-
man Smell of the house rules conf
mittee, was called to the White
House today by President Coolidge
for a conference on the Legislative
prospects for the remaining days of
the congressional session which now
has only two weeks to run.
The president, Mr.. Smell said aft
erward, was particularly interested
in the outlook as to Muscle Shoals
Legislation. Smell declared he want
ed to obtain legislation upon this
subject, but thought it was imprac-
teal TO bring it up at this time. He
added that owing to what he term
cd confusion in the committee
there was no possibility of obtaining
action
The chairman referred to the mill
tary committees approval of the
bill to lease the shoals to the Amer
lean Cyanamid company at 4 meet
ing not attended by Chairman NORM
and declared by him to have been
illegal.
He doubted whether the Jones
senate bill increasing penalties for
violations of the prohibition law
could be passed at this time and de-
clared that the real friends of pro-
hibition" seriously doubt the efficacy
of the measure. if made a law at
this time. Mr.. Smell was emphati-
cally of the opinion that there was
no possibility of enactment at this
session of railroad consolidation leg
islation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-18
Brethren Sons OF Israel.

Brethren Sons of Israel.
Miss Alma NJ. DeMore Of Is
Smalley street and George E. Bur-
dick of Az Main street were mar
ried Friday by Lawyer David l..
Nair. Justice of the peace.
Harold Anderson celebrated his
eighth birthday Saturday afternoon
at the home Of Mrs. r. s. Ander-
son, 81 Greenwood street. Games
were played and refreshments
served.
Harold Backus of 6s City avenue
reported to Officer Anthony Ustach
at 1850 last night that he parked
his automobile in driveway at $50
kensington avenue and someone
stole a spotlight, a. f1ashlight, pliers
and a screwdriver out of it.
The Ladies' Auxiliary. A. o. H..
will meet at the home of the late
Mrs. Elizabeth Watkins of Hillcrest
avenue this evening at o'clock to
offer prayers.
Arthur d. Carpenter, astronomer
of Seattle. WASH, will speak at the
meeting of the Lions club tomorrow
on 'The Greater Universe"
A son was born at New Britain
General hospital yesterday to Mr..
and Mrs. William Rinker of ~
Pleasant street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-18
de SOTO SIX
READY FOR SHOW
Has Many New and Up'to-he'
Minute Features

=, In every detail. the De Soto Six is
precisely the kind of car the whole
world expected w. T. Chrysler to
produce.
instantaneous public acceptance
of the lie Soto Six has confirmed. in
all respects the natural enthusiasm
of its builders.
Captivating in its style appeal,
spectacular in its performance abil-
tiles, the new De Soto Six abundant
ly justifics every expectation OF a
critical and motor wise public.
Smartness, beauty predominant,
Its performance is characterized by
the virility. the snap, the tireless
energy which is typically Chrysler.
All this is brought to you at the
lowest price for which a Chrysler
built Six has ever been sold.
We enthusiastically invite your
most critical study of this new car
in the belief that you will find 1t In
advance of anything offered in its
field.
J. B. Moran Motor Sales is the To-
cal distributor. This company will
have a representative daily at the
automobile show.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-18
'50TH ANNIVERSARY
OF VEGA society
More Than 500 Attend Function
Of Oldest Swedish Club

More than 500 members Of the
Vega society gathered at the Vega
hall on Arch street Saturday eve-
ming to take part in the celebration
of the 5Oth anniversary of the or
ganization. The society is the Oldest
short entertainment of musical
numbers, the annual banquet was
served.
Nine charter members were pres
ent. Each spoke concerning the con-
slant growth of the organization and
praised the work of the committees.
They were Mrs. Charles F. johnson,
Peter Larson, Otto Bengston, Mrs.
C. A. Dahlson, Gustave johnson.
Gustave Nelson, John A. Anderson,
Frank Anderson and Charles Lind
gren.
The original officers of the society
were also present and were as fol-
lows: President, John Lang; vice
president, John A. Berg: financial
secretary, Frank Everson. Other Of
ficers included N. N. Lind, John A.
Berggren, August Anderson and Jo-
seph Fridell. They also spoke Of the
interest taken in the club in past
years.
After the banquet. another short
program of entertainment was
given. Carl Hanson, well known vio-
linist, played several numbers and
Edward Hedwall sang. Other en-
tertainers were Miss Esther Gull
berg. Miss Alva Bengston. Miss Mil
dred Swanson, S. v. Hoagberg, Rev.
DIR. S. G. Gilman and Rev. Dr. Abel
A. Ahlquist.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-18
THREE GRASS FIRES

The fire department was called
three times yesterday to grass fires.
Co. No. went to the rear of 230
Kelsey street at 1926 O'Clock, the
property being owned by H. Gray.
and Co. No. vent to a fire en-
property of the Stanley Works on
West Main street at 1888 O'Clock.
Co. No. 6 went to Grandview Heights
at e:17 o'clock. and found tho grass
in three lots burning.
A sedan owned by :. Santa of 80
Queen street was badly damaged by
fire last night at West Main street
and Slater road. Co. No. I answered
a call at 1928 o'clock and found the
car blazing brisllly. Chemicals were
used to extinguish the flames.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-18
Sargent Disappr0ves
OF Parole for Kirby

Washington, Feb. is R--Attor-
ney General Sargent today disap-
proved recommendation that Josiah
Kirby. convicted in Cleveland In
1926. be paroled. Kirby was sem
fenced to seven and one-half years
in the federal penitentiary on
charges of using the mails to de-
fraud, and conspiracy to influence
jurors.
Kirby was fined $500 as we'll,
and has paid $3.50. He became
eligible for parole on January ~
when he had served two years and
seven months. With time off for
good behavior, Kirby will be re-
leased on January %, 1882. He is
now in the Atlanta penitentiary.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-18

Produce from Virginia territory
west OF Chesapeake Bay destined to
New England North Atlantic terri
tory was held to be entitled to a 4
I-2 per cent reduction.
As to peaches from Georgia AMI
Carolina points to western territory.
refrigeration rates on which were In
vestigated In the same proceeding.
The commission refused to act. Com
plants as to the western peach re-
frigeration charges were dismissed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-18

they are alike-dner in engineering than
any cars Packard has built before. Each
Packard Eight today is Packard" in
the full sense Of that significant WORD.
We invite you to come in and see the
three new Packard lines, to learn from
actual figures why it is more economical,
over three or four years, to own and
operate Packard Eight than to drive
succession Of lesser cars during the same
period of time.
The Packard Eight is long-lived car,
providing more miles Of luxurious and
distinguished transportation than the
average owner ever uses. When will
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-18
ORDER Change IN
RATES ON FRUITS
Commerce Board Makes Cut in
Refrigeration Charges

Washington, Feb. is R)-A series
Of reductions in railroad refrigera-
ton charges OH fruits and vegeta bles
moving from southeastern states to
northeastern consuming territory
was ordered today by the interstate
commerce commission effective April
18th.
On the important traffic in citrus
fruits and vegetables from Florida to
New England and North Atlantic
states, the commission ordered a re-
duction Of approximately Is per cent
in the refrigeration charges. On ber-
ries from Florida to the same des-
tinations the reduction ordered was
% per cent and on melons and other
Florida fruits reduction Of per
cent.
Cut 10 Per Cent
On Ncgcta blcs, lrrrles and melons
from Georgia to the northeast the
, refrigeration charges must be cut 16
per cent while from South Carolina
to like destinations on berries and
melons the cost must be - 1-2 per
cent. On South Carolina vegetables
a reduction of II IL per cent was
prescribed while from North Caro-
lima on berries to the northeast the
reduction justified was fixed at 10
| IL per cent.
For North Carolina vegetables ami
melons Il 10 per cent reduction was
prescribed while 6 per cent was Civ
en- general fruit from North Caro-
lima.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-18
CALDWELL WITH NEW HAVEN

New Haven, Feb. IS (UP)-Co!-
legiate interest in Eastern league
baseball was seen today as pos
sible result of the acquisition by the
New Haven Profs of Bruce Cald-
well. Yale baseball and football star
Caldwell played first base for Yale
last spring. 1t is not known what
position he will play for the Profs
but his smuggling is expected to be
his chief value.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-18
WE'LL BABY CONFERENCES

The schedule for the Well Baby
Conference conducted Try the Visit
ing Nurse Association for the week
will be as follows:
Tuesday. Al Ellis street, fNorthend
SCHOOL,, weighing conference. 2-3
O'Clock. Wednesday. SO Center street.
weighing conference, % o'clock.
Thursday, Washington street school.
weighing conference. "a o'clock.
Friday. conference omitted. Exam
lining physician, DIR. l.. B. Slysz.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-18

A son was born to MIR. and Mrs.
Joseph Jackson Of 17S Winthrop
street at New Britain General hos
pital yesterday.
Esther Josephson. domestic en-
ployed at SIS Lincoln road. reported
to Supernums y Officer George T..
Crowley at Grotto hall Saturday
night that her pocketboo was stolen
out OF the coat room. She said it
contained four cents. . pair Of
gloves and a house key.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-18
Mexican ROtarians
Meet at Vera Cruz

Vera Cruz. Mexico. Feb. is Pt-
Rotarians from all parts of Mexico.
including several from the United
States, gathered here today for the
seventh conference Of the third dis
trict which begins tomorrow.
The official opening address will
be delivered by Wade Mari Of Ra
leigh, N. c.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-18
Miss Baum in Program
Of Songs From VITO

Miss Grace Baum, well known
contralto, OF 90 Wooster street, will
appear as guest soloist over station
VITO Tuesday evening during the
Electra Ensemble hour at o'clock.
Miss Baum will contribute Schu-
bert's "Serenade," accompanied by
the orchestra.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-18

you take the model Of your choice for
trial driver
The Packard Standard Eight is priced
from $2435 to $685. - the Custom
Eight from $3l75 to $3.50 - and the
Eight De Luxe from 1855 to $685. -
at the factory. Individual custom ean
are also available to order on the De
Luxe chassis.
If .,ss t'.js, +" b., OFT Of ineoms. ,os viii
find sbs P<ek~r1 Peymsns Plan most a.
srsesi~. Many s1ks ts,ss,,iss Of their
nsw car, witbeSr ~, e1tb sa,ley - md
viii 'bs mail monthly payments mad.
5msllty beessss sbs used cav sllowsses ~
e"1, sbs do~~ payment ~ ,bs nsw ca.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-18
Students Fined for
DrOpping Old Eggs

Willmantic. Feb. is uP)-One
of the courses given in Connecticut
Agricultural college at Storrs near
here is scientific egg Lying. Today
in city court six Aggie students were
fined for dropping eggs of mature
age from the balcony Of a local the
alter during the performance.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-18
available in Three Price Ranges

LINE CAR enthusiasts who desire the
l. supreme luxury and distinction Of
Packard Eight transportation have a
wide choice in models and in prices.
For the famous Packard Straight-Eight,
acknowledged both at home and abroad
as the finest of all fine cars, is now avail
able in three complete and separate lines
and in three distinct price ranges.
These three lines - the Standard Eight,
the Custom Eight and the De Luxe
Eight - differ only in size, in detail of
appointment and in the degree Of indi-
viduality obtainablc in upholstery and
in color. In fundamental design and in
quality Of materials and craftsmanship
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-18
City Items

Harry Maxen OF SO Mason drive,
this city, and Sophie Schectman OF
II Kennedy street, Hartford, were
married February IL by Rabbi Ger
shon Hadas of the Congregation
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-18

1t is estimated that out of world
population of nearly 1900. 900, 900
about ESQ, 100000 are Christian.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
Poinfret

Mrs. Henry C. Holt went to New York on Monday to stay till the end of the week
 Miss Alice Lowell returned from i Vineyard Haven on Saturday, after a stay oz two weeks
 Dorothy Chapman, who has been spending a month in Schenectady with her aunt. returned home last week.
 ! Mrs. Clarence Ashley and Mrs. Cheney of New York arrived at Fcx Hill Farm on Monday for the month of August.
 Miss Beatrice Wainwright, professor of vocal music at Sweetbrier College, Virpinia. is the guest of Miss Rather inc Moves at Topstieid.
 Mir. Charles Swain. who returned from Europe last week, has gone to Wiekford. Rhode Island, to visit MT. Green and the Misses Green.
 Mrs. Ellen King, who has been spending the month of July at Fox Hill Farm. left on Monday for New York, where she will stay for short time before making 8 trip to Canada.
 Mir. Louis deF.orez and Peter de Florez sailed for Europe on the S.S. Paris on Friday for a six weeks trip They expect to fly from Paris to Lon don and take a motor trip through England.
 Edward Harworth Hemmngway. Jr. celebrated his sixth birthday at Fox Hill Farm on Thursday by a party for some .oung friends. Margaret, Mary and Susanna Holt were among the guests. There was cobweb, and other games, and refreshments were served. Mir. and Mrs. Hemmingway and their two little boys, who have spent the past two months at Fcx Hill Farm. left by motor on Saturday for Long Island, for the rest of the sum- rer.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
Pomfret Landing

Mrs. Jennie P. White Is remodeling her barn.
 Fred Noon and Leonard Kempton spent Sunday in Mystic.
 Mrs. Jennie P. White is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Mairson, of Hart ford.
 Mir and Mrs Roland Cartier ana son John of Danielson spent Sunday with Mir ad Mrs Hilton.
 Mrs. Brooks and son Jack of New York is visiting her sister, Mrs Thomas Grimes, and family.
 Mir and Mrs. Frederick Hildretl of Chicopee Falls, Mass. spent thu weekend with his mother, Mrs Id; Hildreth.
 Mir and Mrs. James Harney an, daughter Louise of Danielson visite, last week with Mir. and Mrs. Edwar, Tourtellotte and family.
 Mr and Mrs. Oscar Wilbur an' daughter Ethel and son George O Mendon. Mass, visited Mir. and Mrs Herbert Congdon and family Sunday
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
FARM BUILDINGS

The state agriculture college of Connecticut will be requested by the department of agriculture to aid in q research study of farm buildings with - view to determining and develop ing ideal types of buildings
 The study will be conducted with xarntal requirements of farm struc- lures of all kinds and the best and most economical methods of meeting them. Farm buildings, as they ex- sz today. are the result of following precedent without regard for the Ysxticuiar structure nor for economy fn the use of space and materials, the division of engineering of the com s0crce department states in announce fng the survey.
 The stud ywill be conducted with the idea of eliminating the continued erection of farm buildings without re- xsrd to engineering and economic principles, and the Connecticut state college will be requested to cooperate with government oiiicials in making the study.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
Attawaugan

Oliver Tetreault attended the poul- try meeting at Stcrrs college on Tues day.
 Miss Doris Kosmaler of Worcester has been a recent visitor at her home here.
 Miss Ruth Young of New York is visiting her parents, Mir. and Mrs. William Young, at Mohegan Home stead.
 Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Aubin, Mrs. Joseph Tetreault of Putnam and Mrs. Oliver Tetreault were Sunday visit ors in Moosup.
 Air. and Mrs. Roy Pike and two daughters, Mir. and Mrs. Harold Bail ey and daughter of Fitchburg spent Sunday with Mrs. Laura Thyng.
 Mrs. Laura Thyng had as guests her son Burton Thyng of Whining ton, Del. for a few days and his daughter Edith, who will remain for August.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
West Clocester

Mir. and Mrs. C. W. Place spent Sunday in Chepaehet.
 Mir. and Mrs. Willard Place have for their guest Richard Brownie of Putnam.
 Mir. and Mrs. Floyd Moran and family spent the weekend in East Killingly.
 Mr. and Mrs. William Shaw and family visited with relatives in Pas eoag, R. l., Sunday.
 Miss Ruth Moran, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. James Moran of East Kill lngly has been visiting Mir. and Mrs. Floyd Moran the past week.
 MT. and Mrs. Floyd Moran and family and Fred j. Moran and daugh- ter Gertrude were the guests of Ed Randall at The Haven in Abingtcn.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08

Mir. and Mrs. Michael Conlon were in Worcester Saturday.
 Mrs. Carrie Johnson cf Worcester is visiting MT. and Mrs. Fred D. Chandler
 John Strait who has been spend ing two weeks at Camp Woodstock has returned to his home.
 Miss Mary C. Jennison has return ed to Worcester after a visit with Mir and Mrs. Verne Rawson.
 Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Butler and family were the guests of Mir. and Mrs. Wyman Rawson recently.
 Mir. and Mrs. Albert Holt of Provi- denee spent the weekend at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Edward Swanson.
 Roy Johnson os Worcester spent the weekend at the home of his par ents. Mir. and Mrs. Gustaf Johnson.
 Miss Marian Johnson and Miss Mary House of Orange are spending few days as the guests of Miss Irene Johnson.
 Mrs. William Archibald and little daughter Barbara of New Jersey are SVtnNiHE HipftH WitH NIT anu Nlths Edward Swanson.
 Mrs. Francis Borse and daughter Constance are spending a week as the guests of Mir. and Mrs. Louis Hamel of Wauregan.
 Knute Johnson of New Jersey, who has been spending a weeks vacation at the home of his parents, Mir. and Mrs. C. T. Johnson, returned Satnr day.
 Mir. and Mrs. Carl Anderson and daughter Carrie accompanied by Mrs. Magma Lorenz are on a two weeks auto trip through New York and will also visit Niagara Falls.
 Rev. Fritz Soderberg is spending the month of August at the New Eng land Luther League Conference which is being held at Killdeer Island dur ing this month. This week delegates rom the Rhode Island Luther Lea gues are occupying the cottages.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
THE GROSVENORDALES

Miss Irene Johnson mot0red to Worcester on Tuesday.
 Reynold Peterson of Boston spent the weekend at his home here.
 Mir. Robillard of Buckley Hill is il with the grip and quincy sore throat
 Miss Belvah spent the weekend al the home of her mother, Mrs. Hazel Buck.
 Miss Sylvina Barrett is spending her vacation in Worcester and New Bedford
 Miss Alma Larose of West Thomp- son has been visiting Mir. and Mrs. Senecal.
 Mir and Mrs. Emil Swanson and daughter were visitors in New Haven Saturday
 Charles Cunningham has returned after spending two weeks at Camp Woodstock.
 Mir. and Mrs. Richard O'Brien and family of Boston visited friends in town Sunday.
 The Girls Scouts, Pine Gene Troop, enjoyed picnic at Killdeer Island, Webster lake on Monday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry Brodeur and son Wallace and r. l.. Peterson were in Worcester on Saturday.
 Miss Evelyn Johnson and Miss Myrtle Strait are at the Luther Lea que camp at kiildeer Island.
 Stuart Swanson of Springfield ft tk. e.t I. l. his parents, Mir and Mrs. Emil Swan son.
 Mir. and Mrs. Paul Rawson and family of Worcester spent Sunday at the hcme of Mr. and Mrs. wyman Rawson.
 Miss Mildred Swanson of New Jer- sev is spending this week at the home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Edward Swanson.
 Mir. and Mrs. Stanley Johnson and ssn Sherwin of Millhury spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. c. T. Johnson.
 Mir. and Mrs. GGStaf Jari and sons Alden and Howard and Everett Back strom of Providence spent the week end as the guests of Miss Albcrtina Jarl.
 Mrs. Forsberg and dauehters Ebba and Edith of Brooklyn. New York have returned to their home after a weeks visit with Mir. and Mrs. c. T. Johnson.
 Mir. and Mrs. Edwin Carlson and daughters Harriett and Constance of Auburn. R. l.. are spending a week at the home of Mir. and Mrs. A. j.. Swanson.
 Mr, and Mrs. Emil Johnson and dauehter Irene accompanied by Miss es Marion Johnson and Mary Howe of Orange, motored to Rocky Point eu Sunday.
 Mrs. Ira Pray and family are speud- mo the month of August at the Luth. CT League Camp at Killdeer Island, Webster Lake. Mrs. Pray has charge of the kitchen.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
ONE TELEPHONE FOR SIX
BOOST Telephones Serving Connee.
 ticut Residents

There is one telephone in Connec- ticut for approximately every six residents of the State. according to an analysis of population estimates made by the census bureau and the results of the 1928 census of tele- phones.
 The telephone census conducted by the census bureau last year reports that there are 290,S73 telephones in Connecticut, and census bureau ex- perts estimates that the 1880 census will reveal a population Of approxi- mately 1.729, 900 for the State.
 A comparison between these two figures indicates that for every six persons in Connecticut, there is one telephone in the State.
 There is one telephone in the Unit cd States as a whole for every six and three-fifths residents, according to the census bureau reports and es- inmates.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
CONNECTICUT oUARRIEs
Grinding States Rocks in Profitable
 Business


 Connecticut ranks fourteenth in the country as a whole and third among the New England states in the number of establishments engag- ed primarily in grinding or pulveriz- ing certain earthen rocks, or miner als such as emery, chalk, tale, slate, pumice, and the like. the department of commerce announces following the publication of the biennial census of 1928.
 In 1927. the year reported in the census, total of 245 such establish ments were located in the United States. Of this number, twenty-six were iu the New England states. Mas sachusetts led this group of states with seven mills located in the state. Vermont reported the next greatest number of establishments of this type with six. New Hampshire follow ed Connecticut with the fourth larg- est number of stone and mineral grinding mills in NeY England with four. Maine was fifth with three.
 In the country as whole, Pennsyl- vania reported the most mills of this type in 1927 with forty-six of the 245 mills of the country located in the state. New York was second with twenty-six.
 During 1927, an average number of S,270 persons was employed in the 245 establishments of the country, with total of $9,S32, ,692 in wages received by these workers during the year. The value of the products from these mills throughout the eoun- try totaled s4l.210.461 for the year, according to the commerce depart ment report.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-08
Each week

WTHAT velvet creaminess, what w smooth joy come triple wrapped and tight-sealed in the new Fro-joy 2-aavor pint packages!
 Just faJfs it! Isn't the first spoonful e revelation in deiiciousness? Doesn't it tell you the refreshing story of fine country cream, of fresh fruits and berries, of sweet nut meats, of mellow favorings9
 Now do you wonder that so many hostesses look to Fro-joy and it's fas- cinating, ever-novel flavor combina- tions (chosen each week by Alice Bradley, you know) for their iarri- ration2