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Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-05

front door. was nearly finished. Cats
might get our little birds. "
..That would be too bad SAID
Mrs. Wren. s.But / have seen no
eat around that house. ] have only
seen an old man, with rather a
cross, unhappy face. I'm sure he
will not harm US.
cit is too bad he hasn t happy
face. and that he doesn t feel as
iollv as we do, >, sang Mr.. Wren,
loudly cchirping. "Well, now, M
dear, YOU may start laying your
eggs for the nest is finished.
So Mrs. Wren began laying eggs
in the hollow branch of the old tree
near the house where the man with
the cross face lived. And Mr.. Wren
was 50 happy that he arose very
carly every morning and sang as
loudly as he could while his wife
was in the nest Matching the eggs.
Each morning, when Mr.. Wren
sang. the man with the sour face
would come out of his back door
and shout:
"Get away you noisy wrcns.
You make so much noise | can t
slcep!"
But Mr.. Wren only chirped more
lcudly and happily and Mrs. Wren
could tell by little movements in
side the eggs, that soon her little
birds would hatch.
One day, when Mr.. and Mrs
Wren left their eggs and nest alone
for a little while to get something
TO cat. the man with the sour face
hurried out of his door. In his hand
he had a cork.
"I1l stop those wrens from sing
ing and waking me up every morn
ing,' said the man. "I'll plug ur
their nest hole with this cork and
they win have to 90 somewhere else
and make their noise.
Into the hole, beneath which Mrs
Wren had laid her eggs, the man
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-05

with small opening is so That cats
or bigger birds, like crows, who eat
the eggs of other birds, cannon
reach in through this little hole like
:, quarter in size.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wren were soor
very busy making their nest in the
hollow tree back of the house where
a man lived.
81 hope there are no cats in that
house. said Mr.. Wren one day
when the furnishing of the nest
with its little round hole for 9
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-05

munity to stand up under half dozen
blows of that kind AS we see it, Calex-
leo needs no sympathy. 1t deserves a
nice slap on the back for sticking to it in
the face of exceedingly rough going.
After all, population isn't the only
thing. A city with 10000 slackers could
be everlastingly trounced from soup to
nuts by a community with couple of
hundred active community boosters.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-05

side a box, or followed tree
branch, where the hole. or door, IS
not larger than a quarter, or twenty
five cent piece. Many birds like
larger holes, or doors, to their
houses, and some birds, like robins,
build nests out in the open.
But wrens, being very small
birds, only need a little door and
another reason they pick out a house
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-05

American scholarship that will bring
a girl student from Chile to Ohio
State University.
a series of such panAmerican
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-05

This is just TO remind you of the
opportunity you will have to take
part tonight III FL Centro's first
municipal open air dance. The X.
of p. band will furnish the music,
the dancing to begin at $3.50 o'clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-05
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
.June s. 1915

But four outlying school districts
will be holding school the coming
week. The great majority of schools
in cities and country districts
closed yesterday for the summer va
cation.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-05

scholarships could not help but de-
vciop friendship and understanding
between the nations. Mrs. Sipplc be-
licvcs.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17

by the state trade school which played three nights 10 crowded houses at the senior high school aI- ditorium.
 The minstrel will be followed by dancing, music to be furnished by Fave Mathcwson' orchestra.
 The bill will contain popular num- bers with q few old time songs thrown in.
 The cast Of characters and the numbers they will sing includes the following;
 Garner C. Goodwin, cHl man "Any Rags: Alfred Bcngston, Moonlight on the CoIor&do"; James Burke, end man Gee. But I'd Like t. Make You Happy; Victor Ky seek. Don't Tell Her Whats Hap p"ncd 10 Me: Forrest Lohncs. end man, "I"d Like 10 Find the Guy That Wrote The Stein Song: Thom- as Neuman, end man, Drifting Back 10 Drsamland'; Irving Howe. "l'Il be Blue, Just Thinking of You; Paul .GracSscr, end man, Good Bye Boys'; Harry Holland. West Of the Great Divide: John Gibson, end man. shes Nobody's Sweetheart Now"
 Clifford HalIaday will bo inter- lccutor. The opening chorus and finale will be by the entire cast Dr, L. E. Dary, Dad" is cooperating ir the direction of the program.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17

AT THE EMBASSY

 The Embassy theatcr is presenting today and tomorrow the Tiffany pro- Guction, EXtraya gance." in which June Collyer and Lloyd Hughes head an all-star cast that includes Dor othy Christy, Owen Moore. Jameson Thomas, Gwen Lee. Bobby Agnew, Joan Standing, Add:e McPhail and Ncla Walker.
 Extravaganza is an original story by A, r, Younger with scen- ario and dialogue by Adele Bufing- l ion. It is Q story of modern youth and marriage Alice Kendall was i the pet of her Set-aons and daugh- ters of mi!honaires and daring every . temptation. Her Got.ng mother had impoverished hcr-elf 10 provide Alice with the lu%urics she accepted as her right because her friends had them. Her last gesture is a lovely wedding and the best rousseau the 1 money from the sale of her last jewels will buy.
 After that tho burden of Alicc's ! extravaganza falls on her young hus- band, Fred Garian, who i1 only com- tortably fixed financially. Whil4 Alice is coa%inS for sable coat, Fred is trying 10 borrow enough . money 10 keep his business going. And then Alice meets Moryell. a broker who stays q bachelor by firt- ing only with married women who get q thrill out of cheating their hus- bands. The events that follow carry EXtrayagance' to q startling cli- max.
 1 Excellent short subjects are offer cd and Gerald Sullivan at the mighty organ in melodies Of years ago.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17
Yale Papc- Approves
 Appointment cf Walsh

New Haven Nov. r CUP)-Thc lalo Daily News, student mouth piece, paved the way in in editorial published today for student support Of the pcasible appointment cf Adam Walsh alumnus Of Notrc Dame, as head football coach il 1882.
 E&ressing pleasure at the appoint mcnt Of Dr. Marvin Stevens for 1a31, the News added:
 He has done a good job, with the able assistance of Adam Walsh to work cn the men Of the line
 "Tha time will come shortly. how ever, when the Athletic association must cast around for successor to pr. Stevens. Tradition is m favor of a son of Yale for the position of had football coach, but any con alteration might well he waived if il were obvious that 2n alumnus of =cme alien insututlon vas the logical clrd.lct. for tho honor"
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17
'NIN YORK PLAYERS

Al the Copitol thca,or tonight, the New York Players will begin their sixth Weel, of the spoken drama. which seems now to be firmly cstaD- lished for the season. The play is the New York comedy success, 'Laf That Of,' produced by Earle Car roll of "Vanities'' fame. Although listed as a comedy Of mirthful de- s;gn and purpose there is an under current ot drama, with many sus- tained dramatic situations. However, there is nothing morbid in any of the dramatic incidents, The favor ties Of the cast will be seen in ad- yantageous roles; Miss Isabel Jew ell as the lead, Misses Dalton, Craw- ford. Tcnny, and Mcssrs, Orr, George Clarke Swift, and two newcomers. Betram StarcIife and William Mur- ".
 Reserved seats are on sale for the wcel. including the Wednesday and Saturday matinecs. Telephone res- cryations may be made by calling I230.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17

Joseph Callahan, who is playing
 in "Applcsauce," 10 be staged by the
 St. Joseph players in the Tabs hall
 On Nov. 19 and 2o has appeared n several productions both hy the st. Joseph players and the Tabs H. comes Of a family long identified with amateur theatricals in this city land he upholds its best traditions.
 As Rollo Jenkins in "Appl-saucc. he plays the role Of q youn- man who has achieved considerable sue cess by dint Of hard work. H. haa but little patience with his rival BII McAllister, who believes that happ.- mess and not money should bc th. goal Of a young man. Hazel Robin l.on, whom both are woO.n~. becom-s engaged to Rollo but eventually th- carefree Bill McAllister wins her 10, his wife, mainly because he is aI- ways saying nice things 10 her
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17
AT THE STRAND

Few pictures have been so per fectly cast as "The Doorway to He'll in the Warner Bros, and Vita phone production of life and love among the racketeers now playing Ut the Strand theater
 Lewis Ayres, the handsome youth who rose 10 Stardom in All Quiet on the Western Front" heads the group of players in, this underworld story. He portrays a youthful and reckless gangstcr who fights his way 10 the top to become q powerful moi leader only 10 fall before the guns Of his former pals
 Dorothy Mathews males her Ge- Dut Gs d leading lady, playing d daughter of q big city's underworld who marries the young gang leader only 10 bctray him.
 Charles Judels, formerly a Broad way star as a musical revue com cdian and character actor, plays his first screen dramatic role as a gang stcr working in the guise of q scdate llori-t.
 Ih!rtcen year old Leon Janney cnacts d military school student and the younger brother of the gangland cX-boss, unaware of his older broth CTS illegal and dangerous occupa- ton.
 Famous for his screen and stage detective roles, Robert Elliott once again enacts one of his inimitabI, dick charactcri2ations as chief ot the homicide squad yigilantly trail ing killers and gunmen in the becI racket.
 James Cagncy, a recent rcscruit from the New York stage, plays his second talking film role in "Tho Doorway to He'll" in which he en- acts Mleaway, q dead-shot gun man and trusted lieutenant of the yoUnS rackctcer,
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17
DE MOLAY MEMBERS
 IN MINSTREL SHOW
Production to Be Given Thurs day Night at Masonic Temple

Walter Schwartz, president of the Fellowcraft club connected with To- ral Masonry and president of tho northern Connecticut assembly Of the American Society of Magicians, ia co-directot with Harry Holland and Forrest Lohnes in the annual minstrel show and dance to be given by Nathan Hale chapter Or der of DeMolay cn Thursday of this week at the Masonic Temple.
 The performance will be on the stage in the auditorium Of the Ma scnic temple. Dress rehcarsaIs are being held every night, and accord Ing to Mr. Lohnes, The show ais q wow" Lohnes took an end man part in the minstrel given last year
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17
AT THE pALAt..

Occasionally picture comes along that, through some new twist or some novel method Of treatment, causes the jaded movie
 fans to sit up and take notcic. Such
 picture is The Primrose Path. which opened a three day engage nicnt at the Palace theater today
 In addition to being wonderful entertainment, and a story of com polling interest, The Primrose Path" deals with a subject that is close to the heart Of every normal .imerican-the welfare Of our girls.
 Rarely in the history Of the screen has I picture been so beautifully cast and perhaps never has . sub
 iact dealing with such delicate topic as sex delinquency been so c,aycrly handled. The thrill seekers will get his full quota of emotion, the sensation seeker vii! not be dis appointed, yet the thoughtful wi.l
 leave the thcator feeling that thy have seen a maslcrly presentation Of the most serious problem facing ! the American people 70 i1v.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17

comedy "Applesauce" at the Tabs hall Wednesday and Thursday eve nings. The play will start prompt ly at S:3D o'clock.
 st. Jolin'S Church
 The men Of the parish Of St. John the Evangelist WiH meet in the parish hall tonight at $ o'clock and will play cards for turkeys.
 Tomorrow afternoon the member: of the Altar Society will hold their weekly card party in the church hall. The affair will be in charge Of Mrs. Peterson and Mrs. Maloney.
 St. Peters Church
 Tuesday evening from ! 10 < o'clock, q Dutch supper will be serv- ed in St. Peters church hall It w;Il be served by the women Of the church and is open to the public.
 Members Of St. Anne's German so- ciety will gather and distribute food to the poor for Thanksgiving, Dona- tions of food will be received at the parish house on or before Noyem hcr 4, Monday
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17
Fail to Send Plates
 For Auto to Hartford

N-t0CIIVe S0rgeant r. J. O'Mara arrested Stanley and Joseph Srogi, brothers, of l06 Willow street. to- day, on. charges of misrepresenta- ton and failure 10 return automo- bile markers 10 the motor vehicle department. They will he arraigned in police court tomorrow.
 Joseph Srosi owned an automo- bile which was involved in an acci- dent some time ago and being un- able to show proof Of financial responsibility he registered it in Stanley's name. according to the po- lice. Later the car vas sold and the markers were not turned in.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17
Cross En Route South
 For Rest in Florida

New Haven, Nov, r UP)-Leav- ing olfice-seekers far behind Gov cInor-E Elect Wilbur l.. Cross was on route today to Palm Beach, Fla, where he will rest at the home Of Archibald McNeiI, democratic ma 'Ional committeeman from Connecti- cut, in preparation for what may be a battle with a republican legisla- tur".
 Crcs5 left here for New York yes torday and departed from New York this morning.
 While in Florida he is expected to !r2ft his message 10 the general assembly and discuss with advisers ~omo of the appointments which will face him when he takes office in January
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17
Young Boy Shot by Own
 Brother at MiddletOWn

Middletown, Nov. Y F' - John Smolik. 10 years old, of Middlcfeld was in a critical condition. today in Niddlosex hospital from bullet wound said 10 have been inflicted accidentally by his brother, Walter, l..
 The bullet entered his hack be- low the right shoulder blade. The accident occurred Saturday when he, Walter and another brother, AleXan- der, r. set out to hunt rabbits. They separated. Walter fired into some moving bushes and struck his ' brother.
 Coroner l.. A. smith last night ob- tanned a statement from the wound- ed boy which he refused to make public.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17
Pontif's Telephone
 Number Fixed at 1O2
'.0-. ;ro
 -sL l-IE

Vatican CiiF, No. Y (UP)- The telephone namlar Of Pope Plus IS "1o2 Vatican City" but the special gold instrument pre- gentcd to the rontir IS so ar ranged that no calls can be made ol it unless Ac desires to receive them.
 The Pope. however may call not only the tro telephones in Vatican City but the main ex- changes in Rome. The Vatican City telephone system was pro- nounced by engineers today to he in complete order fer operation. The official ceremony O. presen- tation to the Pope will occur Dec. 18th.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17
JOINS COAST GUARD SHIPS

ProVidcnco, K. L. Nov. IT lP1- The former rum runner Good Luck" one of the fastest motorboats along the coast, said to be capable of speed in excess of 40 miles an hour. today was enlisted in the Coast Guard fleet at New London to patrol rum row. The vessel was con- dcmned and forfcited to the govern ment after she was captured with q cargo of liquor aboard.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17
Nashua Mill Resumes
 Full Time Schedule

Nashua, N H.. Nov Y tP-The Jackson mill of the Nashua Manu- featuring Company began operation on a full time basis today for the first time in two years,
 The resumption of full time op- eration was made possible through an agreement with employees pro- riding for a wage reduction, but with q guarantee Of six days a week york for all employees until May l.. The mill which has been employing 2o0 men will have six hundred en- ployed by the end Of the week. About 100 additional workers were put 10 work today
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17
GEN. EMERSON LEAVES

Miami. Fla, Nov. Y tP-An air rlane bearing Major General Will lam c. Evcrson, chief of the United States army militia bureau. to Haiti and Porto Rico for inspections ot military units thcro, left the Pan American airport at S:17 o'clock to- gay for Halan
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17
City Items

The board of health will recon mend 10 the common council at the meeting Wednesday evening that authority be given to employ Ma than Basson as temporary assistant in the laboratory at :alary of SIS per week. There is sufficient work in the laboratory 10 justify the move, according 10 the health board
 Three tires were slashed and hole was cut in the roof of an au- tomobile owned by Max tilverman Of 942 Linwood street as it vas parked in front Of the high school Friday night police were informed. The police are of the opinion tha' lhe work was that of high sch9o yanda!s,
 Rev. Walter A. NcCrann. pastor Of the Holy Angels church in South Meriden but recently a curate at st. Mary's church in this city, is able 0 be up after having been confined 10 bed at St. Francis hospital fol lowing an automobile accident thr@" weeks ego
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17

observed their G1at wedding anniycr- aary at their homo today in q quiet manner. They came to this city about @3 years ago and have six children, Charles Hofsess Of Water bury; Arthur and Frederick Eofacss Of this city Mrs, Henry Aldrirh or S&racuac, :. Y, and Hrs, Giles BuelI and Mrs, Benjamin IarrIr of Plain vile.
 P.-T. A-en. to s.ect
 The Parent Tcacacr .Ar4ociation O the Federal Fill school will mec, jH the school auditorium this eye. niag at o'clock, Charles T. Tread way, president Of the Horton Mfg Company, Eill speak on traycl. illus tiating his talk witn motion pictures taken b% himself There will be yo- cal selections by Mrs. Stella Rich ardson and refreshments will be served.
 Passes PhcvnaciSt's EIam
 Louis J. Dtmso Of Er!ltOl was one Of S7 successful candidates out Of inc 5 applicants who tool; the eX- animation for registered pharmacis, on Octcbcr !. Herbert Lorou. socre- tary of the state board ot pharmacy commissioners. announced today.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17
POLICE, CHIEF Dif.S

HNddI-'own. Nov. r tPi-Robert II. IudrJ4-. chief of police Of Glas- tonbury. died at IHddlesoX hospital yesterday from septic poisoning which followed extraction of two teeth. H. went 10 tho hospital Sat urdaN
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17
WEBB COMMITS Ni.CIDE

D1nhurE, Nov. r Up) - The b3dy ct William Webb, Gn. who ire Quantly had thraatanad suicide, was found in his home today. Tho medi- cal examiner said death resulted from drinking a powerful disiniec- tgut.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17

Correct this sentence: There \ ere ten of us" said the woman, and not one wished to Je thinner O. fatter.'
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17

Russia's shipping food abroad while denying herself enough to eat SC ems very silly 10 Americans who dc without beefsteak in order to buy gasoline.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17
Weeks Activities
 In Catholic Churches
St. Nary's Church

Banns of marriage were publish cd for the second time at St. Mary'a church yesterday between Erne-t r.. Maitz and Anna T. Long.
 Requiem masses at the church as announced yesterday are as follows. Monday at :, months mind for Margaret Daley; Wednesday at :. months mind for Mrs. Annunza't Margi; Thursday at ', months mind for John H. Keevers; Friday at : months mind for Mrs Mary J Nor an and Saturday at :, annircracry for Ninccnzo Pirta.
 The regular monthly meeting or the promoters of the League Of th . Sacred Heart will be held this cye- ming al 7;20 o'clock
 There will be a meeting Of thc promoters of the propagation Of the faith next sunday afternoon at 3:3o 1'rlOrL-
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17
St. Joscnh's Church

Requiem masses at S. Joseph's church this week arr as follow Wednesday al 7. months mind for Albert Swanson: Wednesday at s. months mind for Edward Cott-r and Thursday at :. anniversary fof John Meskill
 St. Joseph's parish will offer the
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17
Building Permits Issued
Observe 6lst Anniversary

MT, and Mrs. Charles Hofscss O Queen street, married in the Little Church Around the Corner, New York city, on November IT, 1869
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17

USE HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17
GEcane-lIill,. l.ectinr

The Parent Teacher Association oE the GrcencHllls school in Forest vile will meet at S o'clock this eve nlng for tho purpose o' Eoaring re- ports Of various committees named
 by its chairman at the last meeting.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-17

Referee, W, S. Camel, Tufts. Um- pirc, Harry II. Dadmun, Harvard. Head linesman, Alfred NJ. Mccoy. Lafayette. Field judge, Ernest A.. Roberts, Medford. Time. 12-minuta nnrinls
The Sauk Centre herald., 1930-11-20

E. H. Pfeninger elevator Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. L. Puckett and
daughter, Catherine, spent Wednes-
day evening at the B. Volkman
home.
Miss Magdalyne Oslakson was an
overnight guest of Mrs. Hubert
Yenter Sunday.
Kenneth Orton, of Iowa, called at
the James Harper home last week.
Misses Jessie Stuart and Kathryn
Hopkins motored to Little Falls
Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Hubert Yenter and Mrs.
James Harper will entertain the M.
E. Ladies Aid at the Harper home
Wednesday afternoon. There will be
a fine lunch.
Mike Flannery died at the Long
Hospital in Sauk Centre Thursday
evening. Father Petermier, of Glen
wood, took charge of the funeral
services at the Willard catholic
church Saturday morning at ten
o'clock. He was laid to rest beside
his wife in the Catholic cemetery.
The pallbearers were: Francis
Daughty, P. Gaffaney, Christ.
Hesse, Weisgram, Abe Morris and
Bill Welch.
Mrs. Ronald Pennie visited rela-
tives here Sunday.
Mrs. Ingram filled the Willard
and Westport pulpits of the M. e.
church Sunday. A number of the
young people formed a choir to
help with the singing at Mrs. In
grams request.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1930-11-20
Stiles

Mrs. Carl Jaspers and children,
Mrs. Ike Henry and Miss Daisy
Robinson spent Thursday at the
Mat Michels home.
Adolph Miller returned home Fri
day evening from Marshalltown,
Iowa, where he has beeen employed
husking corn.
Carl Jaspers called at the Fred
Crippen home Monday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Reble and
family visited at the Fenton Park
er home Sunday afternoon,
Quite number from here at
tended the Lutheran Ladies Aid
Sale given at the parsonage in
Sauk Centre. Thursday.
Ed Swartz hauled truck load of
young stock to st. Paul Monday
for Leo Zehrer.
Mrs. Archie Pacey spent Satur-
day at the Paul Guelsow home.
Miss Josephine Hansen visited
at the home of her sister, Mrs. Otto
Falkstead and family, Tuesday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Miller spent
Sunday afternoon at the Gottlieb
Pastian home.
William Miller was a business
caller in West Union Tuesday.
Walter and Charles Michels spent
Sunday afternoon at the D. w.
Carpenter home.
Otto Pastian, of Bismark, N. D.,
is spending a week at the home of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Gottlieb
Pastian. He was accompanied home
by his uncle, Adolph Pastian.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1930-11-20
Lyman Prairie

Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Nelson and
daughter, lola, and PIT. Harold Mel
son, OF Grove Lake, called at A. I,
Cowlthorp's Wednesday.
Mr.. Frank Domke and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Domke drove to
Pipestone Friday to visit relatives,
They returned home Sunday even
ing.
Mabel and Carl Smith and Eddie
Kolaskie, of Sauk Centre, visited
at the Elmer Smith and George
Whitney homes Sunday.
Mr.. Harry Gilbert, of Osakis,
called at Win Cowlthorp's Wednes-
day afternoon.
Evelyn Gray and Marie Veeder
visited Miss Mahigan's school
Thursday afternoon.
Earl Kruse spent the week end
with his friend Jerome johnson, at
Fergus Falls.
Freda Karsten spent Sunday
night with the Smith girls.
J. L. Kiken returned Thursday
from Minneapolis where he spent
the week with Mrs. Kiken, who is
a patient at the Swedish Hospital.
We are glad to be able to report
Mrs. Kiken is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Len Petit and
children spent Sunday with rela-
tives in Glenwood.
Grace Clark, of Sauk Centre, was
a guest of Winnifed Cowlthorp
Thursday night.
Geo. and Lucy Miller, Henry
Judes, Elmer Smith, Leo Lardy,