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New Britain herald., 1930-10-11
EMBASSY FEATURE
 IS ANN HARDING
"Girl Of the Golden West" Is
 Screen Healthier

The wistful appeal of Ann Hard ing stands out as the vivid spot of Girl of the Golden West" which opened today at the Embassy the- ater.
 The story of this First National and Nitaphone feature was taken from David Belasco's powerful stage drama bearing the same name, which had a steady run for over two years in New York.
 The story itself has all the Belasco dramatic power. It is set in the gold rush era of California, one of. the most colorful periods in American history, but essentially it is a story of a love, and the regeneration of d man through the efforts of a wom- an.
 Minnie the girl, walks untouched through many experiences, and in surroundings which might have made her vastly different than she is. She is the owner of a saloon in Western mining town, a girl adored by all the rough miners, and especially by Jack Rance, the sheriff. However Minnie does not return this feeling.
 On the other hand she instantly falls in love with the flashing Dick Johnson, who mysteriously rides in to town. He is bad man" and is planning 10 rob Minnie's saloon, which also serves as a depository for the miners. gold dust. Johnson really is Ramirez, the notorious road agent, who is being sought from one end of California to the other by the ever-vigilant agents of the Wells Fargo express. It is in these scenes that. the thrilling story begins, and the novel twists of this picture together with the beautiful settings and expert characterizations hold the audience spellbound from start to finish.
 James Rennie is highly effective as Johnson. and gives a perform ance that is convincing in its sin cerity. He plays the role with re- straint which serves as most eff fective foil for Miss Harding's naivete and simple charm. Miss Harding, as Minnie, undoubtedly portrays one of the most excellent and powerful roles in her screen career. Harry Bannister (Ann Hard ing's husband) is the "heavy' in the role of Rance. Ben Hendricks, Jr., J. Farrell Macdonald, George Coop CT, Johnny Walker, Arthur Stone Arthur Housman and many others make up a really superb cast.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-11
GLORIA SWANSON
 IN STRAND FILM
"What a Widow" Feature Of
 Program in Sunday Show

Always an exponent of versatility,
 refusing to be "catalogued" as a
 clothes horse or an emotional actress
 or any other particular type of screen personality, Gloria Swanson has again registered surprise by
 changing from the heavy drama of
 The Trespasser" to the opposite ex- treme of high society in What a
 Widow!" at the Strand Sunday, her new United Artists talking and singing picture.
 Her choice of role in sharp con- trast to her Marion Donnell in The Trespasser' was not made without reason, however. In response to in
 quiries by Josph P. Kennedy, who sponsored Miss Swanson's appear ance in both pictures, major exhibl- tors and critics almost unanimously
 agreed that she should do comedy. In effect they said that following The Trespasser," which established a high mark in emotional drama. the public would welcome some thing from her that would provide
 laugh-a lot of laughs, in fact. What Widow" is the result.
 Miss Swanson's role in What . Widow!" which was written for her by Josephine Lovett, is that of a vi- vacious New England widow who having become quite subdue through marriage to her former guardian, an invalid and dour capi- talist, many years her senior, decides
 that she wants to sing and dance and be gay. Released from bore dom, she waits only long enough to
 satisfy the conventions of widow hood before dashing off to Paris in search of adventure.
 On shipboard the widow Tam meets la young attorney, a dancer and the sophisticates of two conti- nents. She pursues her quest of romance so vigorously that it is not long before she finds herself involv-
 cd in tangle Of mplcations which become increasingly difficult
 and increasingly amusing as the story unfolds.
 Miss Swanson's supporting cast includes Owen Moore, as the attor-
 ney; Lew Cody, as the dancer and
 Margaret Livingston as Cody's danc-
 ing partner and wife; Gregory Gaye, Herbert Braggiotti, Adrienne D'Am- bricourt, Nella Walker, Daphne Pol lard and William Holden.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-11
CLARA BOW AT PALACE

Karin to Co.," Clara Bow and a gang of Paramount's most con- Nulsing comedians, including Mitzi Green, Skeets Gallag gher and Stuart Erwin, the dumb AXel of "Sweetie, ? are coming 10 the Palace theater starting Sunday for two days, in one of the "It'' girls biggest hits, Love Among the Millionaires.
 Full of the real redheaded pepper and ,throbbing love- Love Among the Millionaires'' is really Clara Bows first musical romance. Intro duced effectively as a screen singer of note in Paramount on Parade and then in True to the Navy; Clara now steps forth as the New Anna Held" gloriously radiant with a voice that puts a quartet of hot hit ballads over as no other could.
 Karin to Go" is only one of them, but this song, real jazzy dance number probably gives the greatest play to the Bow personality. Then Relieve It or Not. I've Found My Man" is a joyous lyric of tho scorch type. Clara follows this with rendition of the radio riot, That's Worth While Waiting For" The theme song of the picture, That's Love Among the Millionaires, is her fourth number.
 The companion feature is Bore Reckless" a thrilling drama of gangland, starring Edmund Lowe. Born Reckless is the fastest paced gangster talkie in the history of pictures.
 A variety of selected sound shorts complete the program.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-11
was given by Mrs. Frederick

was given by Mrs. Frederick T. Teich.
 John Perry, student at the Stony Brook school for boys at Stony Brook, L. l. spent last weekend with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Perry of Golf street.
 Miss Beatrice Johnson of Hart ford has been the guest of Dr. and Mrs. A. s. Grant of Golf street this week.
 Mr. and Mrs. James Powell of Robbins avenue spent last weekend at Beverly, Mass.
 Mir. and Mrs Lucius Bushnell of Pottstown, Pa. were the guests Of Mrs. Bushnell's parents, MT and Mrs. N. l., Mann of Robbins avenue | last weekend, Mir. and Mrs H. H. Howard and family of Maple Hill avenue will motor 10 Corinth, Vermont this week
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank Benson and children of Johnson street will spend this weekend visiting rela- tives in Wellesley, Mass.
 The Newington Garden club will meet next Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home Of Mrs. Leon A. Sprague on Theodore street. A. Cummings, Jr.. of the Bristol Nurseries will speak on the Fall Planting of Bulbs and Peren- nials." Mrs. Sprague will be assist ed by Mrs. Chas A. Chase.
 MT. and Mrs. l.. L. Harding of | Robbins avenue will entertain Mr. and Mrs. F. NJ. Stevens of South i Norwalk this weekend.
 Mir and Mrs. Harry Hurd and daughter, Martha of Shelburne i Falls. Mass, have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Hurd of Golf street 1 for the past week. | Miss Mildred Teckcntrup, teacher at the Elm Hill school is spending ! the week end at her home in Bethel.
 Mir. and Mrs F. F. Rackliffe. Jr.. of Golf street have been in New York for a couple days.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-11
1.-THE MAN HOLLAND"

Paul Muni, who will be remem- bered for his appearances in -Four Walls and We Americans" will be seen in Hartford as the star of a new play, "The Man Holland" by Sidney R. Buchman which, Arthur Lubin and Richard Krakeur will present at Parsons theater for Q three-day engagement, beginning Thursday, October 16.
 E-. Muni recently played in two
New Britain herald., 1930-10-11
PRINCE CHU CHANG"

Franz Lehar's new and glorious operetta, Prince Gnu Chang" one oI Europe's greatest musical sue cesses, will provide the noteworthy attraction at Parsons theater, Hartford, for three days only, Oc- tcber 18th, 14th and 18th, with matinee on Wednesday. prior to it's New York opening and under the banner of the Messrs. Shubert.
 Fairly sparkling with comedy, bright haunting song numbers, dance oddities and everything else that goes to make a glamorous op- eretta genuine success, Prince Gnu Chang may be considered as one of the most important musical presentations ever offered here. It's fine record of achievement in Flu rope augurs we'll for its future re- ception in this country.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-11

ly funny comedian Charles CTramp) McNally who has a brand new bag of tricks and gags with which he has been delighting thousands on this swing around the wheel.
 Legs and Laughter" current at traction at the Grand will bring to a close its engagement at the laugh hub today with the usual shows at 2:20 and S:20. Boxing is an added feature every Wednesday evening at the Grand seven fast amateur bouts being staged in addition to the reg ular show. The performance on that evening is presented without the usual intermission and the bouts start at ten o'clock, being over in ample time to allow every patron to arrive home in good season.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-11
RIALTO BALLROOM OPENS

The Rialto ballroom will open it's will be held each Wednesday and Friday evenings during the season.
 Under the new management, Ro San and his Club Diamond Gems will provide the music. A floor manager will be in attendance and every pre-
New Britain herald., 1930-10-11

highly successful motion pictures, The Valiant" and Seven Faces. He was granted a leave of absence to come East to play the leading role in The Man Holland"
 The supporting players include Constance MaKay, who played in "Celebrity,' Subway Express" and "Gertie"; Paul Guilfoyle, who wilt be remembered from the Green Hat" and Penny Arcade" and Mike Donlin, the famous ballplayer, who has been acting in pictures on the coast
 "The Man Holland" has been di- rected by Leo Bulgakov. A Saturday matinee will be played.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-11
Maple HiU NelUs

About 50 members were present at the first meeting of the season of the Woman's club of Maple Hill held at Berlin Community house Wednesday afternoon. A delightful pinic lunch was served at one O'clock by the members of the eX- ecutive board This was followed by a business meeting conducted by the clubs new president, Mrs. L. L. Harding. A interesting report from the spring session of the state fed eration held in Waterbury last May
New Britain herald., 1930-10-11
PAUL SHINES FOR HUSKERS

Lincoln, Neb.. Oct. Il (P}-Marvin Paul of Fremont looks like he is go- ing to furnish the Cornhuskers an other threat for high scorer in the Big Six conference. Getting into only three practice sessions due to inJur- ies, in the game with the Texas Az ges, Paul smashed through five first downs in four minutes.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-11
GRIFFIN COMMITS SUICIDE

Bedding, Oct. II Pl-Fred c. Gr7rfin, 54, of this place, committed suicide by hanging himself from tree near his home yesterday after noon. The man had returned g. short time ago from the state hos pital for the insane. Before hang ing himself he wrote two notes, one to 8 relative and the other to the coroner.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-11
GRAND THEATER-HAR

A cross section of Partisan night life that just about describes Mite Life in Paris impending attraction at the Grand theater in Hartford which is scheduled to open a weeks engagement at the laugh hub Mon day with the usual matinee at 2:20. La Villa Nave, one of burlesque's outstanding stars, heads the aggre- gation of funsters assembled for this burlesque-vaud treat. As a partner in the entertainment of fered Miss Nave has that immense
New Britain herald., 1930-10-11

matter, including distances as be- tween the Stanley and Smalley schools and safety for the children in going in either direction. it ap- peared to the teachers committee undesirable to make any change in theSline between the two districts"
New Britain herald., 1930-10-11

| caution will be taken to insure l dancers of a pleasant evening" The | ballroom is in the Rialto theater l building, 26 Broad street.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-11
Allen SmaIley School Rcport

Efforts on the part of parents of 20 pupils living on the north side of Allen street to have their children remain at the Stanley school instead Of being transferred to the Smalley school failed The report of the teachers committee stated that the traffic conditions made this move necessary No vote was cast against the report and it passed unani- mously.
 The report in full follows:
 "The petition and statement pre- sented by residents of Allen street. asking for a change in the school district line and presented at the school committee meeting on Friday, September 12 were referred by vote of the committee to the teachers committee win power
 After due consideration of the
New Britain herald., 1930-10-11
C. J. H. s. Letter

After the board had listened to a letter from Principal w. c. French ot the Central junior high school suggesting that system for the locker room 5e installed, it ques- tioned the financial side of it. Two of the items in the recommendation required that the pupil furnish a paddock and $1. Some of the members felt S1 was a great deal in
 some families but it was finally left with the finance committee with
New Britain herald., 1930-10-11
Northend School District Parents,
 Demanding New Building, Are Told
 Plan Has Already Been Considered

antique furniture and unhealthy conditions
 Mrs. Sicklick had a son who was home because Of sickness while at tending classes in the portable school building, she said. Continu- ing she declared:
 "lf something is not done, rli keep the children home from school. 1 am not the only one. Others have said the same thing.'
 MT. Jackson told the board mem- bers the children are entitled to auditorium and gymnasium educa- ton. He spoke briefly of the needs and urged immediate action.
 Suggests Aid For Unemployed F. A. Clark told of plan to help the unemployed. He said the Rock we'll school can be torn down and the bricks cleaned for $3 a thou sand. He said now was the time to take action when economic condi- tions are favorable for the construc- tion work. He added that the par ents would like to see the two wings built by next September and have the old building torn down during the summer.
 MT. Clark reminded the board that 1t spent an average of $500 a year on the building during its 54 years of existence. He told of the need for a Central Junior high school and the probable request of residents in the southwest for a new junior high school. He urged that the Northend building be constructed as soon as possible so that expenditures may be spread out over a greater number of years.
 After the parents had left Chair man Halloran said a report on the building vii be made at the next meeting.
 Consider Course in Investment The only other matter that caused discussion was the plan of Con- mitteeman Joseph M. Ward for a course in the high school that would educate the students in saving and 1 investment Favorable action was recommended by the teachers com- mittee but in presenting the con- mittee's recommendation, as is the custom. Secretary Henry T. Burr made the statement that the pro- posal was passed at sub commit tee meeting which he did not at tend. The other two members, President P F. King and Supt. S. H. Holmes passed on the matter, it was learned.
 Mr. Holmes explained that the committee tried to get in touch with MT. Burr but could not find him. Mr. Holmes said the proposal would be referred to the teachers con- mittee to work out a plan. It was his contention the plan was only par tially passed and the board could vote on it later.
 Mr. Burr contended that the board would go on record as in favor
 Of establishing the system when as matter of fact he was definitely
 opposed to it. Mir. Ward explained
 the plan is being used in New York
 and other places but the board sec
 retary said he did not want to jump
 in the dark" on it.
 1t was referred to the teachers
 committee for study.
 C. J. H. & Tetter
New Britain herald., 1930-04-29
H. 5. TRACK MEN
 ATTAINING FORM
Show Up We'll in Practice Runs
 at Memorial Field

The first regular high school track practice in week was held yester- day afternoon after school at Me morial field with Coach Lionel De- pot spending his time chiefly with tho field events men. Although no time trials were run off, the men in all distances ran practice runs, no runners being expected to give their best. The candidates were aided con- siderably by the warm weather and a large number of boys turned out Coach Depot illustrated the best manner of getting good take off in the broad jump and he said that he expects the candidates for broad Jumping to devote at least a week to the measuring of their take offs and starts. Time trials were sched- uled for this afternoon.
 The regular Tuesday morning meeting of the student council was held this morning in the meeting room of the new central building. Principal Louis P. Slade presided at the meeting at which regular busi- ness was discussed.
 Students did their banking this morning during the opening period Banking percentages have picked up at the high school for the last sev- eral weeks and several rooms have now attained 100 per cent for more than week in succession.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-29
State Official Assumes
 Charge of Loan Firm

Harrisburg, Pa, Aprll 19 Wp - Secretary of Banking c. Cameron. at the direction of Attorney General Cyrus t. Woods, has taken posses sion of the business and property of the Homer Building and Loan as- sociation, Philadelphia. He has ap- pointed Special Deputy William l.. smith as agent in charge of the in stitution.
 Appraisement of the real estate securing approximately one-half of the mortgages owned by the asso- citation, showed losses in excess of S1,054,000, Cameron said. He add cd that appraisements of the re- mainder of real estate securing the balance of the mortgages will, pre- sumab bly, show additional substantial losses. Nj
 "The Homer Building and Loan association Cameron said, lis a corporation formed by the merger of 21 building and loan associa- tions."
New Britain herald., 1930-04-29
Couple Kidnapped by
 Gypsy Band in Boston

Boston, April % Py-Thc kid naping of a young wife and her H. months-old daughter and two hold ups netting a total of SS70 by four gypsies, who travelled in an automo- bile with Illinois registration plates, were reported to police today.
 The Kidnapped mother was the wife of Pette Mark, of the west end, who police said was a member of a gypsy tribe, and from whose home the quartet was reported to have stolen S400. The other holdup, which oc- cured a sbort time before, was in the home of Ephraham Marks in the north end.
 Three persons were taken into cus- tody by police as suspicious persons in their search for the kidnapers.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-29
CURB SEES HEAVY LIQUIDATION TODAY
Light and Gas Shares Show
 Primer UndertOnes

New York, April % P) - The curb market continued to encounter heavy liquidation today, although it showed fairly good powers of ab- sorption. The more active stocks generally sold off point or two before encountering good support.
 Many traders have been waiting for the past fortnight for 8 sub- stantial reaction to replace lines sold out at higher levels, but such buying as has occurred on the de- cline has been largely on a scale down, pools generally preferring to stand aside and permitting the sell ing to run it's course before resum- ing operations for the advance.
 Leading utility shares continued to encounter heavy liquidation. Such issues as Electric Bond and Share, American Superpower, American and Foreign Power Warrants, and American Light and Traction new stock sold off point or so. North American Light and Power dropped more than points. A few shares displayed a firm undertonc, notably United Light A and the United Gas shares.
 In the oil~, Gulf was bid up few points during early trading, but soon lost its gain. Such issues as Va Cuun1 Cities Service S.andardc of Indiana and Kentucky sagged a point or so.
 lndustrials were highly irregular Deere new stock was bid up a little at times, but ran into further sell ing on rallied. Agfa Ansco and Driver Harris, firm spots yesterday, turned heavy. Technicolor reacted moderately Crocker Wheeler ral- lied moderately.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-29
Miss Mary HOulihan

Miss Mary Houlihan, aged 75, died last night at the New Britain General hospital after a short ill., ness.
 Miss Houlihan was born in Port land but moved to this city with her parents when an infant. She was a resident of this city for about 75 years and during that time she had made many friends.
 For many years Miss HoulihaD had been cmplo.ed by North & Judd and she was one of the oldest members of the St. Mary's parish.
 Surviving is brother, John Houli- han.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow morning at 7:45 at the funeral parlors of r. P. Duffy and at 8 o'clock at St. Mary's church. Burial will be in St. Marys cemc- tery.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-29
Stock Prices Experience Setback
 When Opening Rally Fails After
 Coppers and Rails Hit New Lows
Poor Earnings Probably Shaded Steel Prices and Stimulated Reactionary Selling Moyement-Littlc New Money in Market.

New York, April 20 LP - Stock prices experienced another sharp setback today when the rally, which started soon after the opening, failed to follow through. Selling pressure was particularly severe against the coppers and rails. more than a score of which were hammered to new low levels for the year.
 Weak spots also cropped out in nearly all other leading groups, the declines running from 1 to points in the active issues, and as much as 19 points in some of the specialties.
 Unfavorable earnings and trade reports, including unconf1rmed ru- mors of shading in steel prices, probably stimulated the selling movement. although there was a rather widespread feeling that the reaction was nothing more than a correction of speculative eXcesses which had taken place earlier in the year. Much of today's selling was reported to be for short account, with indications of excellent scale buying in a number of issues, cur rent earnings and prospects of which are favorable. One of the large commission houses, which urged the liquidation of stocks three weeks ago, today recommended the purchase of high grade issues.
 Dow Jones &c Co. reported slight decline in steel operations during the past week, estimating current activ- ity around TIE per cent of capacity as against 7S per cent q week ago. The quarterly report of the U. s. Steel Corporation, due after the close of the market, is expected to show earnings of between s3 and s3.25 a share as against s5.04 in tho first quarter of last year.
 Declines Registered
 Peoples Gas broke 19 points on a relatively small turnover. Diamond Match, which recently recorded a spectacular advance, fell 14 points and Auburn Auto 12 1-4. Extreme declines of to 71s points were reg IolSl GU pS l. SdoCb ' SiINi, Eastman K >dak, Sloss Sheffield Steel, A. Nj. Byers, Worthington Pump, Dupont and Electric Auto Lite.
 New low records in the copper group were registered by American Smelling, Anaconda, Cerro De Pasco. Magma, Calumet & Hecla, Calumet &o Arizona, Andes, kennecott, Phelps Dodge, and Granby.
 Rails were again liquidated freely as a result of the extremely poor showing being made by most roads in their March income statements. Atchison dropped points to 21s 5-S Nickel Plate Az to 126 and Lack awanna S15 to 12S, all new 1880 lows. Other rails 10 break into new low ground were Southern Railway, Rock Island. Missouri Pacific pre- ferred, Baltimore &o Ohio, Chicago Northwestern and Reading.
 Call money opened at 4 per cen; with indications that the rate would be majntaiLed all day. Little new money came into the market. and there was a moderate calling of loans in anticipation of heavy month-en requirements.