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New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
MORE BANKING HOUSES CLOSED
fl More Institutions Fail to Meet Obligations to Depositors

By the Associated Press
 Eleven banks in five states of the south and lower middle west failed to open for business today.
 Banks in English, Leavenworth, Corydon and Corydon Junction, all small communities in southern h. diana, were taken over by the state banking department on the heels of the failure yesterday of two banks at New Albany, Ind, across the Ohio river from Louisville.
 Banks at Paris, Tenn, at Donip- pan and Edina, Mo; at Crestwood, Louisville suburb, and Madisonville, Ky; at Asheville, N. C.; and a Negro bank in Nashville, Tenn, were the others to close.
 Closing of the six Indiana banks was attributed to the recent failure of group of Louisville banks. The closings in Kentucky today brought the number there to fifteen in d week, seven in Louisville and two in ita suburbs. The Asheville closing was the ninth in North Carolina in two days. The Missouri closing5 were blamed to heavy withdrawals.
 Governor Horton of Tennessee pledged a full and complete inves- gation' of all state government de- partments as result of state finan- cial difficulties which followed the naming of a receivership for Cald- we'll 65 Company, investment bank CTS.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
TEACHER SHOT BY 2
 JEALOUS ADMIRER
Assailant Also Fatally W0undd
 as He Tries Suicide

Bath, \. Y. Nov. 21 [P) - Nfss Elizabeth Rotinot, A, a native Aof Lowville and teacher of French at Bath High school was shot and in- stantly killed early today, and Law renee Quincy g, her suitor, is Tn Bath hospital, probably fatally wounded with a self-inflicted bullet wound near the heart.
 Quincy, a native of Tupper Lake, was an admirer of Miss Rodnot, whom he met while she taught at the mountain village. He had come to Bath recently to visit her.
 The shooting, according to Under- Sheriff Hugh Cunningham. took place at a summer cottage at Lake Salubria, near here, where Miss Rotinot and Quincy were among the guests at dinner party and dance given by Herbert kleckler.
 About midnight, Under-Sheriff Cunningham said, after all the guests but Miss Rofinot and Quincy had left, Kleckler went to Bath and on his return found the pair en- gagged in an argument.
 Suddenly. according to kleckler, Quincy pulled 6 revolver, shot the girl and turned the weapon on him. self.
 Authorities said that they had learned that Miss Rofinot and Gum ey had engaged in several argu- ments during the day and that the argument at the kleckler cottage was climaxed when Miss Rofnot fe- fused his proffer of an engagement ring. %tf
 According to Under-Sheriff Cun- ningham Miss Roinot had said sev- eral times that she wished to con- tinue her teaching career for the time being.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At Court of Probate holden at New Britain, within and for the District of Berlin in the County Of Hartford and State of Connecticut, on the Fist day Of November, A. D. ls30.
 Present. Bernard F. Gafney, Esq. Judge. On motion Of William McGrath of said New Britain as Administrator on the Estate Of Nora Nj. Cullen, late of New Britain within said district deceased
 This Court doth decree that six months he allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate 10 exhibit their claims against the same to the Administrator and directs that public notice he given of this order by advertising in a news paper published in said New Britain. and having circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the pub lie sign post in said Town Of New Brit ain nearest the place where the deceased last dWelt,
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
JUDGMENTS GIVEN
 ON SMALL CLAIMS
Lack Of Work Excuse Offered
 Creditors by Debtors

Shortened working hours was the principal defense of the defendants in small claims court this afternoon. Judge Stanley J. Traceski who pre- sided arranged so that payment could be made at s1 week. One woman defendant wanted it ar ranged so that she could pay 25 cents a, week.
 The following findings were given: John Pomerleau Vs. Linus and Hat tie Sanford, $32.15. merchandise; Universal Coal &; Wood Co. vs. Rich ard and Mary McEnroe. s10 bal ance on coal bill; Universal Coal X Wood Co. ys. Frank and Barbara Blum of Elm street, s60 for coal bill; Universal Coal 6: Wood Go. Hs. Helen and Rudolph Carlson, $50. coal; Universal Coal & Wood Co. Inc, vs. Clifford and Mary Cowles, s32.
 Universal Coal & Wood Co.,, Inc, vs. Richard and Ida Davin, s54, coal; Universal Coal & Wood Co, Inc. vs. John and Della McNamara, s23.25, coal; General Roofing Co. Inc. vs. Mrs. R. Wiltenburg, S22, labor and service; General Roofing Co. Inc. vs. J. s. Goldberg, s24, la bor and material: The Davis Go. vs. Mary A. Morrison, s20, merchan- disc; The David Go. ys. George and Betty Jackson, s15, merchandise :; New Britain Real Estate & Title Co.,. vs. Carmelo and Mary Coccomo, s92.05; Fitch-Jones Co. vs. Francis Doe, s9, merchandise; TomikoWski and Dawson vs. Joseph komorowski, s22, merchandise; Fitch-Jones Co. vs. Timothy Clare, s52.45, clothes; Kolodney Bros. Hardware Co. vs. Nj. o. Crawford. SPOTS. merchandise; The Abbe Hardware Co. vs. Frank A. Spitzek, s725, clothes; tle Abbe Hardware Co., vs. Mrs. Charles Dro- berg, s255; Angelo Blancati vs. Jack Bonolo, judgment for the de- fendant.
 Stanley F. Arzylowicz vs. Alex karas. sS.60; Jack Bonolo vs, An gelo Blancati, Josephine Blancatl and Louis Reale, s2SS5, balance on mortgage note; Adler's Silk Shop vs. Mir. and Mrs. Frank Dolce. sl783.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
ORDER OF NOTICE OF HEARING

District Of Berlin, ss; Probate Court. November 18th, 4. D. ls30.
 Estate of David Rosenzweig. late of the town of New Britain in said district. de- ceased.
 Upon the application of Alexander Rosenzweig praying that as administra- tor, he may be authorized and empowered to sell and. convey certain real estate as per said application on file more fully appears 1t is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office, In New Britain, in said district. on the c5th day of November. A. D. l9So. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said appli- cation and the time and place of hear ing thereon. by publishing this order in some newspaper having circulation Tn said district. and by posting a copy of this order on the public signpost in the town of New Britain in said district. and by giving notice to all parties in interest either personally or by mailing to each one, prepaid postage, copy of this order and return make to this Court of the notice given.
 BERNARD F, GAFFNEY. Judge
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
Erwin District Chief
 Of Postmasters' Assn.

Postmaster H. F.. Erwin has been appointed district director of the National Postmasters' association, covering Hartford county, Notice of his appointment was received while at a meeting of Connecticut post masters at Waterbury yesterday. The meeting was that of an cAecu- tive branch of the Postmasters' as sociation and was attended by 30 postmasters
 MT. Erwin is a past master Of the state association.
 The meeting was for general discussion of handling mail over the Christmas period. A number of ideas were exchanged and will he adopt ed at the various post offices.
 Steps toward the final formation of a New England Postmasters' as soCiation were taken.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
MRS. MARY A. BASS, 7S,
 EXPIRES AT HOSPITAL
Resident of St. Mary's Parish for More Than 65 Years
 Called by Death.

Mrs. Mary A. Bass, 73, of 46 Law Tor street, a member of St. Mary's parish for more than 65 years. died last night at New Britain General hospital after long illness. She was the widow of John ". Bass.
 Born in Collnsville, Mrs. Bass came to this city at the aNe of 12 years with her parents and resided in the northern section, where she was widely known among the resi- dents.
 Surviving are two sons, William J. and Francis J. Bass of this city, and four grandchildren.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow morning at S:S0 at the home and at o'clock at St. Mary's church. Burial will be in St. Mary's old cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
TRADING IN BONDS DESULTORY AFFAIR Domestic Issues Fairly Steady
 On Narrow Fluctuations

New York, Nov. 21.-P}-Change in bond prices were generally unim- portant today. Domestic issues were fairly steady on narrow fluctuations either way, and important progress vas confined to a few gilt edged obligations Governments. however, were very firm and Liberty 3 1-2s. Is 3 1-4s and Treasury 4 1-4s forg- cd ahead.
 The foreign list reflected the mix cd sentiment existing among Amer lcan investors, and some wide swings developed. The group show ed no definite trend. The French I which advanced yesterday to a new years peak was adjusted to it's for mer price at which it has been stable for several weeks. German , 1-2's were again heavy.
 New financing for the week in creased skiold and stands out as the principal development during the period. The total for the week ended today was s9S,77T00O against S16.66400O in the previous week.
 The sole offering today was a sS,000,0O0 one year , per cent con- vertible bond issue of the Western Utilities corporation.
 There was a further evidence to- day of a better inquiry for old time legal railroad bonds, some of which have been sharply depressed in re- cent weeks by reports that their standing on the legal list was in jeopardy. Savings banks were re- ported to have discussed the possi- hility Of seeking changes in the law so that some bonds might be re- tained.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
KYISTR0M ESTATE SUES,
 CLAIMS S1O,000 DAMAGE
Litigation Brought as Result Of Death of Motorcyclist on
 Durham Turnpike.

George A. Stevens of Waterbury and Frank Maguda of Berlin have been made defendants in a s10,000 action brought by Olaf R. Falk. ad- ministrator of the estate of Hilmer kvistrom. deceased, based on motorcycle accident which occurred on June ], 1880 on the Durham turn pike.
 t'alk claims that on that date Maguda and kvistrom were riding on a motorcycle when struck by Stevens, who was in an automobile.
 He also alleges that while kvis- trom lay in a dying condition on the ground Maguda, who was the driver of another motorcycle, also ran over him.
 Attorney Elias T. Ringrose repre- sents the plaintiff and Deputy sheriff Martin Horwitz served the papers.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
PASTOR PREDICTS POLES
 WILL DO WELL IN PERU
Father Bojnowski Tells of Efforts Of Farmers In South Ameri-
 can Colony

A prediction that Poles in Peru will become wealthy because of the economic conditions was made by Rev. Lucyan Bojnowski, pastor of the Sacred Heart church, in let ter written to Rev. Alexander Row. alczyk, administrator.
 Father Bojnowski reports that q number of Poles have settled in the country and are engaged in agricul ture which is lucrative due to the fertile soil. In his opinion, Father Bojnowski, who made 8 close study of the conditions in the country for the past month, thinks that little or no improvements have been made in transportation and that roads in some parts are impossible.
 Father Bojnowski is continuing his travels in Argentine, from where he will leave directly for Rome.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
PURSE CONTAINING S54
 LOST ON TROLLEY CAR
Broad Brook Woman, Comes to New Britain on Visit and Arrives
 Penniless.

When Mrs Usienas about 50 years old of Broad Brook left home this morning to make a trip 10 this city she was carrying S54.75 in her pocketbook. Just as she was get ting off the trolley from Hartford at the triangle she noticed that the purse was missing.
 Going to the police station she tearfully told her tale to Detective Sergeant Ellinger, who detailed off cer Thomas Dolan 10 make an in vest gation.
 After questioning several persons who had accompanied Mrs. Csienas on the trip from Hartford to this city on the trolley he learned that q young man whose name could not be learned was seen to stoop down and pick something off the floor. It is believed that he took the purse.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
BERNARD r. GAFFNEY, Ju

BERNARD F GAFFNEY Judge
 At a Court of Probate holden at New Britain, within and for the District of Berlin. in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut, on the 2oth day of November. A. D. 1s30.
 Present, Bernard F. Gafney. Esq, Judge. Estate of Candida Desarro of New Britain in said district minor. Upon the petition of Elizabeth Scagliotti of said New Britain by Albert A. Green berg her attorney praying that She may be authorized and empowered to com promise and settle certain doubtful and disputed claim for sum in dollars as per application on file more fully appears 1t is
 Ordered-that said application be heard and determined al the Probate Office in New Britain, in said district, on the 2str day of November, A. D. 1930. at 10 O'clock in the forenoon. and that mo- tice be given of the pendency Of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing this order in some newspaper published in said New Britain having a circulation in said Dis trict. and by posting a copy thereof on the public sisn-post in the town of New Britain in said District. and return make.
 BERNARD F. GAFFNEY. Judge.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
LEVITT LAWSUIT
 MOTIONS ARGUED
Two Pleas to Be Heard Before
 Court in Hartford

Hartford, Nov. 21 (UP) - Hear 1ngs on two motions by Professor Albert Levitt and the attorney gen. eral in connection with the former's s effort to initiate action to remove the state public utilities commission for alleged neglect of duty, were on the superior court docket for today. Arguments were expected to be heard late this afternoon,
 The motions were:
 i. By Levitt, asking that the at- torney general be made 10 show cause why he should not be adjudg- ed in contempt of court for failure to obey a superior court order of mandamus.
 2. By the attorney general, seek Ing dismissal of motion by Levitt asking dismissal of his request for new hearing on the mandamus or der.
 Levitt seeks to force the attorney general to institute custer action against the utilities commission for alleged failure to enforce grade crossing removal laws.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
Lights Are Turned On
 At Memorial Approach

Lights at the West Main ttreet entrance to the Walnut Hill park war memorial were turned on for the first time last evening by or ficials of the park department, lllu- minating the approach from the sidewalk on West Main street to the monument.
 The experiment was satisfactory and they will be turned on every night from now on.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
OFFICERS BROTHER INJURED BY AUTO
William Storey Knocked to
 Ground by Motorist

William Storey of 47 Winter street, a brother of Policeman Thomas Storey. was struck at the corner of Main aand Winter streets about S:30 o'clock last night by an automobile driven by William Robi- chaud of West Pearl street. Rid ing with Robichaud at the time was supernumerary Policeman Fred Terry.
 Mir. Storey was knocked to the pavement by the force of the lm- pact and admitted when questioned by Sergeants Patrick McAvay and Patrick J. O'Mara, who were driv- ing in the police car just behind the auto which struck MT. storey, that he had been injured.
 According to the statement Of Robichaud he was driving north on Main street and stopped at the inter- section to allow q car travelling south on Main street, making a left turn into Winter street to clear. When he started again his left front fender struck and knocked Storey to the ground.
 The police sergeants reported that Mir. Storey was thrown west Of the trolley tracts by the impact. They advised him to have injuries which he com mplained of after arising, look- ed after by doctor.
 Skid Into Crash
 The wet condition of the pave ment at the corner of Willow and Putnam streets yesterday caused sutomo mobiles operated by William Cole of Portland and Edward Zack of 164 Carlton street, this city, to go into a tail spin when both ap- piled their brakes to avoid strik- ing the other with the result that instead of avoiding an accideht' they skidded into one.
 Cole was driving east on Putnam street while Zack was proceeding south on Willow street when both noticed the other approaching the intersection. The cars came to- eether in rear end collision that did considerable damage to poth machines. ..
 Officer William O'Mara lnVesu- gated and after listening 10 the stories of both drivers allowed them to proceed on their respective ways.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
Dr. Julius Rupert Will
 Resume Practice Here

Dr. Julius Rupert, who holds the distinction of being the first Polish doctor in this city, will resume prac- tice here on December with offices at J59-63 Main street.
 Dr. Rupert practiced in this city for many years before he left on an extended visit to Poland and other foreign countries. While abroad he conducted clinics in Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Warsaw and Krakow, Po- land, where he was prepared for the profession.
 On his return 10 this country about eight years ago he practiced in Chicago. He was in this city during the influenza epidemic and remained long enough to examine soldiers who enlisted in the Polish army.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
City Items

Dinner served, 5 to :, soc. Rogers -adNt.
 A battery which was in an auto owned by George Bielman ot A Buell. street was stolen last nlgnt while the car was parked ;n the garage. Mr. Bielman reported the loss to police headquarters today.
 A card party for the beneht oi the Polish orphans of this city Will be given by Mrs. K. BlogoslaWskl or 20 Orange street at her home next Tuesday evening at 7:3o.
 Miss Marjorie Neumann, daughter of President Carl s. Neumann Of the Union Manufacturing Co. and Mrs. Neumann, is recovering at the Hart ford hospital where she was taken about six weeks ago to be treated fo. a broken leg.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
Rirth Record

A son was born today in the New Britain General hospital to MT. and Mrs. Raymond Reed of 23 Paul street, Barnesdale.
 A son, Ronald George Johnson, vas born yesterday at home to MT. and Mrs. George w. Johnson of 206 Winthrop street.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
Mrs. James McGrath

Funeral services for Mrs, Mar saret McGrath, aged 56, of 35 Spring street, who died Wednesday, were held this morning at o'clock at St. Mary's church. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. John B. Malley. Rev. John T. Connor was deacon and Rev. Thom as F. Lawlor was sub deacon.
 As the casket was borne into the church Grieg's funeral march was played by Organist John J. Croan. Pie Jesu" was sung by Mrs. Mary T. Crean at the offertory nd at the communion Rock Of Ages was tolled on the chimes by Organist Crean. Mrs Crean sang Nearer My God to Thee at the incensation of the bier and Some Sweet Day at the conclusion of the mass, As the casket was borne from the church Organist Crean played Choplns s funeral march.
 The pail bearers were Thomas Donlan. John Lynch of Albany, Philip Egan of Albany, Peter Welch. William McGrath of Southington and Thomas Donlan. Francis, John and James Donlan and James Me Neil were flower bearers.
 Rev. Matthew J. Traynor, pastor, read the committal services at the grave. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
Arthur B. Powers Wins
 Suit Against MOtOrist

A verdict in favor of Arthur B. Powers of this city, defendant in a s15.000 damage suit brought against him by Otto B. Olin of Windsor, was returned by jury to Judge Edward M. Yeomans in superior court yes terday. Olin had claimed damages resulting from his being struck by the defendants car on the highway in Berlin on November 15, 1929.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness and flowers during the death of our beloved mother. We also wish to thank Clan Douglas. o. S. C., Corbin Screw Foremen's club. Corbin Screw Girls club, Speed =, ometer room of Corbin Screw, Dav- idson & Leventhal Dept. store. and also Heading room, Corbin Screw shop. Signed.
 MIR and MRS. A. STEWART.
 MIR. and MRS VIM. STEWART.
 MRS. A. LARSON.
 MRS. J. kIMBALL,
 NELLIE STEWART,
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
Funerals
Joseph Lynch

Funeral services for Joseph Lynch, aged 40, of 27 Miller street, who died Tuesday, were held this morning at 7:30 at the home and at o'clock at St. Andrews church. Rev. Edward V. Grikis officiated at a high requiem mass.
 During the offertory Anna Rice sang Ave Maria and as the body was being borne from the church she sang "Giesme Gailescui."
 The pail bearers were Joseph Sopis, Peter Muskielis. Anthony Zu- kauskas. Charles kasparavicius. Mi chael Arbacauskas, and Peter Yeru- iavicus.
 Rev. Father Grikis conducted the committal services at the grave in St. Marys cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
CHESTNUT ST. RESIDENTS
 MARRIED FOR Al YEARS
Mir and Mrs. Cowles Quietly Ob- serve Anniversary-Going to NA
 '. for Thanksgiving. \.

Mir. and Mrs. George E. Cow@es of 344 Chestnut street quietly ceN- brated the 41st anniversary of their wedding at their home yesterday.
 They were married on November 20, 1889, by pr. Cooper, a former pastor at the South Congregational church, and have spent their entire married life in this city.
 One son Graydon Cowles was born to the couple. They also have one grandson. He is 6 resident of Au- sable Forks. x. Y. and the parents are anXiously awaiting his visit the early part of the week, following which they are planning to motor back to his New York state home to be with him over the ThanksgN- ing holidays.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
Hartford Robbery Report
 Received by Police Here

A teletype message received at police headquarters at 2:35 o'clock this morning from the Hartford po- lice department reported that one of glarized and a fur coat valued at s2.000 taken.
 Local police were asked in the message to be on the lookout for two men who were driving a small sedan registered under Massachu- sets markers S1G-715. The Hartford police believed that the men were proceeding this way.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
Special Notice

A general good time. Entertain ment by Johnson X Woodward Amusement Service of Hartford. Dancing. 50 turkeys given away. Admissions 25 cents. Odd Fellows Asso., Arch St. Saturday night, Nov. 22. You will miss something if you don't come.-advt
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
SURPRISED ON BIRTHDAY

P. Alfred Johnson of 60 Mill street was surprised last evening by 50 of his friends at dinner in hon. or of his 50th birthday. He was the recipient of a gold knife and chain with an Odd Fellow charm.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21

New York, Nov. q UP)-Banh clearings sS37,000.O0o: clearing house balance, s130,o00,O0o; Federal Reserve bank credit balance, Sl10,- N00.00N.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
Joseph Kohl

Funeral services for Joseph Kohl, aged 33. of S4 Pleasant street. who dled yesterday from injuries received sons corner, kensington. will be held. tomorrow morning at o'clock at St. Peters church. Burial will be ir St. Marys cemetery.
 Surviving are his uncle. Louis Roller, with whom he had made his home; his stepmothcr, four broth CTS and two sisters in Austria,
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
Real Estate News

Louis Gitlitz has transferred pro- perty on Oneida street 10 Nick ScricCa.
 Frederick A. Murphy has trans ferred 10 Frank F. Rackrffe. Jr., property on Pennington avenue.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21

By treating ordinary bees with ultraviolet rays. the L. S. depsrt- ment of agriculture hopes to de- NeIop a new race of bigger and stronger honey gatherers.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
Special Notice

The dance given by St. stephen society which was 10 be held tomor- row night will be cancelled because of the death of one Of the members. -advt.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
BOSTON BANK CLEARINGS

Boston, New q (UP)-BanN clearings: Exchanges. S74,00Q,Qo0: Balance. $31,00O,000.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21

4 movement has been started in Of lamb and mutton.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
Public Utilities Stocks
TREAStRN BALANCE.
\, '. BANK CLEARINGS

Treasury Balance, sl0Q,29I296.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
THE MARKET AT 2;O0-3:OO F. M.

Total sales to 2:10 p. m. .672,- 100 shares.