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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-15

Carl Fitz will probably be called
upon to do the hurting again, as
Frank Shipley isn't back In town
as yet. His arrival was awaited for
last Sundays game. but he didn't
show up. SO Fitz stepped in and
won Il himself.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-15
Pot Shots

Be IL recorded that Slim Wait
nan OF the Saint nine Is Truths
scss during WORKING hours. San
Benito and La Feria played yes
berdav. with Slim on the mound
tcr the Saints.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-15

Two men who are expected 70
add greatly to the strength OF Nc
Allen high schools Bulldog foot
ball squad when they report, are
Bud Earnest and Darwin Jones.
Earnest Is a fine wingman. having
played at end two years here. while
Jones II a new ma this season,
having lived here during the latter
part Of the football term l>st year.
Jones may be slated for the full
back post on Cowboy" Ogan's
squad If some other likely looking
man doesn't show up.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-15

third place, three and one-half
games of the roof.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
Icy Pavements Cause
 Minor Auto Accidents

Elizabeth Lasky, II years old, of 49 Pleasant street was only slightly injured when she was struck and knocked down by an automobile driven by Herbert Herman of 103 Henry street at the corner of Pleas ant and Stanley streets Saturday afternoon.
 Mir Herman told Sergeant Thom- as Feeney that the little girl had run into the street without stopping 10 look for autos or other traffic. As he applied his brakes the auto started to skid and the girl was struck by the side of the machine.
 Mir. Herman picked her up and took her to her home. Dr. J. T. Matteis was called and treated the girl for slight cuts about the face and forehead.
 At 1:30 ?. m. Saturday at Spring and Winter street a truck driven by Henry Frey Of Pennington and another auto driven by Peter Bucchi of 212 Oak street collided when both machines skidded along the slippery pavement after they brakes had been applied. The only damage was to the bumpers of Bucchi's machine.
 Earlier in the day a large truck owned and operated by Edward Rosen Of Waterbury skidded against a pole at West Main and Washing ton streets and snapped it off. The pole was a light standard and also carried the traffic light for this point.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
POLICE GIVE $50
 ID AID CHILDREN
Rev. Dr. Klingberg Expresses
 Gratitude for Check

Chief William c. Hart is in re- ceipt of a letter Of thanks from Rev. J. E. Klingberg for a gift oi $50 which the department makes to the home every year. The letter fol- lows:
 Chief William C. Hart, Police Department,
 New Britain, Conn.
 My dear Mr. Hart:
 One of the officers of the police department called at the Children's Home this morning and left for the benefit of the orphans a sum of fifty dollars (s50). For this gener- ous contribution I wish hereby, in behalf of the boys and girls, to ex- press our most sincere thanks. The same act of loving kindness has been performed by the police de- partment for many years in success sion and we indeed rejoice when we see a police officer coming in through our doors to hand us an envelope containing money for the work. Thank you ever so much. The gift will be used for the chil- dren entirely.
 With best wishes for Gods bless ing upon you and your work as officers of justice and order in New Britain throughout the new year, am,
 Sincerely yours,
 J. E. kLINGBERG.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
City Items

The Globe Clothing House has started it's annual January clear ance sale on suits and overcoats.- advt.
 James Garrity is ill at his home on Arch street. The Globe Clothing House has started it's annual January clear ancc sale on suits and overcoats.- advt.
 Mrs. Margaret Speahman has been appointed administratrix of the es- tate of the late Albert Speakman.
 Peter W. Partyka of 54 Booth street and Leocadia C. Paskowski of 534 West Main street applied for a marriage license at the city clerk s ! office today.
 The Polish Literary Guild will hold d meeting tomorrow night at s o'clock at the Falcon hall on Beaver street.
 John Burns has resumed his du- ties in the municipal employment bureau at the Harvard street yard of the public works department aft CT a few weeks illness. Inspector John Farley, who substituted for him, has returned to his own duties.
 John Hilton has returned from 1 Boston. Mass, where he visited his daughter. Mrs. H. P. Morgan, for merly Of this city.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
GIRL SCOUT NEWS

The Camp Sprague reunion vas q great success. About 50 girls attend e1 the play Saturday afternoon. There were G5 at the banquet satur- day night including Miss Harriet Nash, Miss Barbara Jennings. Miss Katherine Blood Miss Gladys Haga- boom, Miss Irene Haigis and Mrs. Leon A. SpragUe.
 Many girls returned 10 see their friends coming from Wal)ingford. Chester, Southiugtou and Tlainville.
 At the banquet Saturday Miss Dor o'hv Bl.ws and Miss Dorothy H,r- man tGnished a part Of Inc cnt.r- tatnmeut by doing tap dancing and Mrs. Leon SpraeUe talked to the scouts abog, plans for camp in 1881 Greeting cards were sent 10 Mrs. F.. K. Davis and Mrs. T.. L. Warren, both Of whom were unable to attend.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
Test Case in Boston On
 Jersey Court Ruling

Boston, Dec. 29 (UP)--A test
 case was to be heard in federal
 court here this afternoon involv-
 ing the recent decision of Federal
 Judge William Clark of New Jer-
 sey that the 18th amendment IS
 invalid because of improper rati- fication.
 Motions to quash liquor charges
 against three defendants on the basis of Judge Clark's ruling were to be argued before Judge James A. Lowell.
 The defendants, John Brando, Louis Pelleriti and James San dowy. were to be represented by three former United States dis trict attorneys, Daniel A. Shea, Joseph V. Carroll and Essex Ab- bolt, with United States Attorney Frederick Tarr and Assistant United States Attorney Elihu Stone appearing for the govern ment.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
Captain Sent to Prison
 Despite Past Heroism

Providence, E. |, Dee. 22 (CP) His heroIsm in preventing q dis. astyr at sra was cited ia tedera court here today in all unsuccessful. cffort to saye Captain Uenriqu. Rose of tho schooner John E. Man ia from prison
 Alter pleading guilty to a charga Of violating the immigration law. by bringing II stowaways into In, country on June j, 1923 Rose wa> sentenced to - months in Atla,t. pentenrlary,
 Prior to imposition Of sentence L. $. Shipping Commissioner Leo hard Nichols made q plea in the defendants behalf, emphasizing that but for Captain Eosc's horoism 15 persons might have pcrishod when rho schooner N&lhyria oWdertd in tho south Atlantic in November 1926.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
BURGLARS SOUGHT
 IN NOOSUP BREAK
Clothing and Shoes Valued at
 S2,SOO Reported Taken

Moosup, Dec. 29 Op-Three burg lars, loaded with suits, trousers, children's shoes, underwear and mems shirts, with a total estimated value of S2S00 were today the ob- jccts ot state wide search.
 The loot was taken from the clothing store here of \. Goldberg last night. The robbers were sys- tematicaIIy stripping the store oi merchandise when they were sight ad by Teddy Robitaille, a tenant ill a neighboring building, but sudden ly dropped their activities and fled when he called 10 them.
 He reported two Of the robbers worked inside the store, carryin , out clothing in armloads and placing 1t in their roadster, while a third remained outside as q lookout. IL Was found today that entrance had been gained hy using q glass cutter 10 remove a small square of glass near the lock Of the front door. With the piece removed. it was then pos sIUIe to reach inside and release the lock-
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
Stock Promoters Plead
 Not Guilty to Charge

New York, Dec. 29 UP)-Clark W. Parker, chairman of the board of Automotive Royalties corporation, an organization said to have sold s1,250,000 in stock on the basis of a rotary gasoline motor which would revolutionize airplane construction, pleaded not guilty to charge of il- legally using the mails.
 Wyman c. Parker, his son and general manager of the company, also pleaded not guilty. They were held in bail of s5,000 each for trial March IS. Bench warrants were is- sued for 12 alleged salesmen of the stock who failed to appear. Two other salesmen already have been placed under bail, H. Ellery Sey- mour, slO,00O in Los Angeles. and Hubert S. Vail, s2,500 in Indiana polls.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
Youth Suspected of
 Auto Theft Released

Jefferson Bauchman ot Quantico Va, Has released yesterday from police headquarters where he had been held since Saturday night while the police sought 10 check mp cn the registration ot the automo- bile h. was driving and which he said Was loaned 10 him by his brother for the purpose Of making tho trip 10 this city.
 BuIchman Was picked up by Pc lic@m"u John O'Brien and Thomas Lee when hc vas about 10 enter the automobile which was parked or Franklin square. Asked for his reg ls,ration, the youth told the police men that it was In his room. Ac- companied there by Lee. he was unable to produce the certificate and was taken 10 headquarters
 The check on the situation made by the police proved his story 10 be true and his release followed.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
New London Man Still
 Missing From His Home

New London. Dec. 29 P-F'ive days of searching have failed to disclose a single clue as to the whereabouts of Sterling c. Denison, 2S year old Yale graduate who dis appeared the day before Christmas, police officials reported today.
 A group of Boy Scouts conducted an unsuccessful search in Salem where the mans father owns a farm. Friends Of the missing man adhered to the belief that he might be a victim Of amnesia but discount cd the theory that he might be a victim Of foul play, saying they should have heard about it in five days.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
Stolen Watch Saves
 Young Lynn Burglar

Lynn, Massr Dec. 99 (UP)- Melvin A. French. A, father of three children, probably owes his life to d stolen watch.
 While allcgedly robbing a Chestnut street Jewelry store here early today he placed the watch in a pocket over his heart.
 A few minutes later. John R. Noble. proprietor, appeared and fired several shots from a .32 cal Ibre revolver.
 When French was captured some distance from the scene 1t was discovered that one bullet had struck the watch and lodged in its works. Police said that but for the watch, French would have been shot through the heart.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
Fish Dealers Warned
 Against Outlaw Beds

Some of the local fish dealers are dealing with proprietors of shellfish beds which are not approved by the United States public health service, it has been learned by pr. L. J. Dumont, superintendent of health, and notices have gone out to them to the effect that they must discon- tinue handling fish from those beds.
 The inspectors in the local depart ment canvassed the fish markets and obtained the information, at the re- quest of the government. It was learned that some dealers obtained part of their supply of shellfish from approved beds and the rest from unapproved sources. Lobsters, clans, oysters and similar fish are included.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
Milkman Covers Route
 By Using Yoke of Oxen

Last Hampton, Dec. 29 P-Using | yoke of oxen and d sled 10 deliver milk to the customers on his route. Michael Daley finds this mode of conveyance the most practical since the recent heavy snow storm.
 Daley who lives five miles from inc village, resorted to the OK team when he found the roads blocked by nugc drifts. He is believed to be the only milk dealer in the east using this type of delivery team.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
9 Local Girls in Class
 Receiving Nurses Caps

Al the Christmas reception given for the parents Of the students at the nurses resident on Hawkins street yesterday, the capping of the following students took place:
 Miss Florence Eustis Of pIauts- vile. Ruth Noecl Of Nov Hartford; Marion Conkhn Grace Sorrow, Louis Rushkowsky, Pauline EalIn. Julia Pikutis, Fife Johnson. Grace Macarthur, Sophie Ha1ryIb and Ellen Stevens, all of New Britain; Anna Walla Of Litchfeld and Anna Covelusky Of Frackville, Pa.
 The surgical supply dressings for the week were as follows: Mrs. Sheldon, group ot nine, 9,200 dress ings; the Catholic council. group Of four, 635 dressings.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
PASTOR ADMITS
 CHURCH FORGERY
Rev. W.D. Marburger Arraigned
 by Religious Group

Lancaster Pa. Dec. 29 (UP) - Rev. William D. Marburger, pastor Of the Salem Reformed church at Rohrerstown, Pa, today pleaded guilty to four charges of forgery and fraudulent conversion of church funds when arraigned before a clas- sis of the Reformed church here.
 Rev. Marburger was accused by D. G. Glass of taking cash and cheeks contributed for a college and an orphanaEe for his own use. He pleaded guilty to the charges which involved taking of S2,0O0.
 The classis proposed to meet later today to decide what punishment should be given the minister.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
MISSISSIPPI BANK CLOSES

Jackson, Miss. Dec. % P1Clos- ing Of the Bank or Oxford at Ox- ford and the Lcake County bank at Carthage and the reopenlng of the Security Bank and Trust company at Greenwood were reported today by the state banking department
 4 run was given as the cause of the closing of the Leake County bank, while the Bank of Oxford de- CIded to suspend temporarily be- cause Of prevailing conditions"
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
COBBLERS TO CLOSE ATT

uTthcT progress towards the or santzation of a union was accom- plished by the shoe repair shops of the city at meeting held yesterday. It is believed that after January 1 q uniform closing hours of : P. m. Will prevail in most Of the shops. The organization papers which were drawn Up last week were approved by all present at the meeting.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
C. l.. & P. Co. to Give
 ReceDtiOn to EmplOyes

The annual reception of the Con- necticut Light and Power Co., to its employees and friends will be held this evening at the company's plant on Curtis street. It is anticipated that more than 150 will be in at- tendance.
 The committee in charge has ar- ranged a banquet, numerous vaude- vile acts and dancing.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
Bridgeport Woman Has
 Escape From Tragedy

Bridg pOrl Dec- v IP-MTs. Beatrice Dugan. A, was overcome by gas fumes today while doing the family washing in her kitchen wh=n one of tho kettles boiled over cX- tineuishins the gas flames in the stove.
 Her siX small children in an ad- joining room heard Mrs. Dugan -asping for breath as she lay on the floor and ucIghbors were called. The emergency ambulance also was called and doctors revWcd her.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
WINFIELD $. HONT DEAD

GreenWich, Dec, 29 UP)-Win- field Scott Hoyt, grandson of Gen. eral Winfield Scott. hero Of the War Of 1912 and the Mexican War, died at his home here today in his 77th year. He had been ill for several months.
 He left wife and two sisters, Miss Virginia Hoyt of New York city and Miss Camilla Hoyt of Lon- don, England.
 The funeral will be held Wednes day at Trinity church, New York city.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
ACCIDENT VICTIM DIES

Westerly, Dec. 20 P-James Kennedy 5S, of Wyoming, R. l.. died at Westerly hospital late last night Of a fracture of the skull received in an unknown manner Thursday night on the highway be- tween Westerly and Providence
 Kennedy was found lying uncon- scious in the road, while his truck had run 25 feet farther and turned on it's side in q ditch. Rhode Island state police believed he had been jolted from the truck in some man. ner, alighting on his head.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
PROBE GANGSTER RECORDS

New York, Dec. 29 tP-Records Of about 70 reputed gunmen were examined in secret today by appel late court investigators into magis- trates' courts in Manhattan and the Bronx.
 The records were obtained from the court of general sessions. It was believed the purpose Of the ex- animation was to determine whether records of offenders facing long terms under the Baumes law had been altered before reaching general sessions.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
Gary, Ind, Bank Closed
 Because of Disturbances

Indianapolis, Dec. 23 tP, - Tn Central Trust and Savings bank of Gary, formerly tho Southside Trust and Savings bank. was closed this morning, the state banking com- mission Vas informed.
 The bank Was capitalized a. &lao,e"g and had deposits Of sgoo. oQ0 with surplus and undivided profits O. S@5.gQy.
 Recent disturbances in banking circles Of Gary was held responsible for the closing.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
ALABAMA BANK JLOSES

Montgomery. Ala. Dec. 29 @ - Dent F. Green, state superintendent of banks, announced today that the Chambers County bank at 1afay- cite, Ala, had closed because o1 frozen assets and steady with. draWalS"
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
CHARLES HADDAD BETTER

New Haven, Dec. 2 2 CP-The con- dition Of Charles Haddad, 35, who was shot and wounded in a struggle with two hold-up men Saturay night was somewhat improved today, of ficials al the hospital stated, Had dad was struck by four bullets fired by bandits who attempted 10 rob his grocery store
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
CORNERS FINED S1U0

Waterbury. Dec. 29 LPt-Pleading -ujl'y 10 operating T automobile " hiia under the influence Of liquor, Frank Corners, 23, Of 935 Ferry street, New Haven, was fined slo0 and costs Tn city court here today.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
REPORT BRIGHTER ADRIFT

Seattle, Wash, Dec. 29 C4p-Dis- tress messages from the freighter Yojin Maru, saying the ship was adrift in a southwest gale with her rudder lost, were picked up by the harbor radio station today. The ves- sels' position was reported about 700 ington.
 The Yojin Maru sailed from Van couver, B. C. for Osaka December 23 laden with wheat and lumber. A crew of 40 was aboard.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
ARKANSAS BANK CLOSES

Little Rock, Ark, Dec. 29 (P) - Clinton suspended today for five days, the state banking department announced.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
EDISON l., pE,1SI. DIES

Montreal, Dec. 29 tP,-E Edson L. Pease, vice president Of the RoyaI Bank of Canada, died today.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
Cabinets

Phone cabinet; Colonial style with stool; maple, decorated. s1O Regular S49.00 '
 Console cabinet; Sheraton model of mahog- any and satnwood: with SOG drawer, Reg. $95.00. OJ o, Wall cabinet; solid walnut carved base; Chinese lacquered cabinet Good 500 tor radio and books). Reg. $lOO LJ Wall cabinet; English chestnut with wrought ron hard ware. Excellent radio scO and book cabinet). Reg. $135 .... OJ Sewing cabinet; Sheraton; s1O.5O solid mahogany Reg $35 .....
 Living Room Tables
 Occasional Iable; Sheraton drop end table marquetry. Reg. $63OO ..... ZJ
 Occasional Table; burl walnut veneer and solid mahogany. s1O Regular $29.0O U
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29

Full size map poster bed. SOE antique finish. Reg. $39.0O ..... LC One twin size maple spool $OE bed. Reg. $45.00 ............. LC ' Full l3 size mahogany pl any and nn sumwood s05 (4) Twin size. high poster beds; mahogany and gumwood; reeded posts. $OE Regular $45.00 .............. LC Full size maple poster bed $1O.75 with foot board Reg. $44.00 =. lJ
 Full size, low poster bed; $1O.75 antique maple. Reg. $500 .... lJ
 Full size poster bed with metal side rails Mahogany and gumwood. $1 H.75 Regular $32.50 ........... 10
 Two twin size poster beds with metal side rails. Mahogany and gum $11.75 wood. Reg. $l9.00 ........... IL
 Full size low post bed, mahog- $1H.75 any and gumwood. Reg. s32.50. 10
 Full size mahogany and gum $1O.95 wood poster bed Reg. sl950 :. 10
 Full size. low post bed; mahog- $OO.5O any and gumwood. Reg. $59.00. LJ
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29

Ch'ppendalc design; solid mahogany base; tapestry cover SO75O Regular $I75.OO .S
 eoIe'sd sSsi 'Si Rss 1;;5:s ss;'ac S,'t as"." @49
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
Bedroom Chairs

Choice of 7 bedroom chair. made of walnut and gumwood or mahogany and gumwood; SIX with upholstered seats; one with cane seat. R R:ssj,5 s9ooo y'los'' $500 s7.7' .,.' M'f!: k:sss' Sss,'sT s1ccS it;;': cane s7'o
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
Benches

Choice of four dressing table benches; mahogany and gumwood; } walnut and gum wood; 1 cane seat; } upholstered $7.7i seats Reg. values $l } to sl6 .....
 Maple bench with cane seat. $7.5C Regular 5000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-03
HURRICANE PASSES
PORTO R|CAN COAST
Storm Moving Rapidly North
WeSt-Caribbean Navi-
cation Threatened.

The storm of hurricane Intensity
which was discovered Yesterday south
of Porto Rico was reported by the
Washington Weather Bureau today
south or scuth-southeast of Santo Do
m1ngo City.
today by weather observers as moving
IL miles an hour in a west-northwest-
ward direction. Weather officials say
ships i'll the Caribbean and in the vi
cinity of the windward passage and
Turks Island, in the Atlantic, have re-
ported low barometer readings and stiff
northeast winds, indicating the APP
preaching storm as being a severe one.
The velocity of hurricane winds is
rs miles an hour and up. They blow
anti-clockwise. Weather records show
that these storms. have reached We
locity of $50 miles an hour.
Meanwhile the Weather Bureau re-
ported today there was no danger at
present to the United States from the
hurricane.
Will Reach Haiti Tonight.
The storm is expected to reach the
Southern Haitian coast tonight, passing
over or near Aux Cages, and by tomor-
row should be in the vicinity of Santi-
ago, Cuba.
The Weather Bureau at 1890 ann
today issued the following advisory
storm warning:
Tropical disturbance Of hurricane
intensity central over Caribbean about
100 miles south or south-southeast city
of Santo Domingo moving west-north-
westward about IL miles an hour. This
disturbance still Of hurricane intensity
and caution advised all vessels near
its path"
Word of the hurricane was picked
up by a local radio amateur. @. A.
Briggs, who last night had been in
Communication for more than "a hours
with an operator in st. Thomas, Virgin
Islands, through his short-wave set at
1911 Spring road.
Mr.. Briggs was advised last night
that no further fear of the hurricane
was felt at that point, as the center
of the disturbance had veered on from
st. Thomas.
He first established communication
early yesterday and was informed that
gale of hurricane proportions" was
approaching the island.
The st. Thomas amateur agreed 70
advise of further developments at
hour intervals, and last night I'VE other
amateurs here established watches TO
pick up the communication. This was
discontinued, however, when the gale
passed out to sea.
Messages Relayed TO League.
Mr.. Briggs relayed the messages he
received to the American Radio Relay
League headquarters at Hartford, Conn
which acts as clearing house for the
more urgent amateur messages.
In event Of emergency, Mr.. Briggs
said, the radio amateurs of the Capital
can be quickly organized to pick up
ana transmit messages from localities
where other means of communication
may have been interrupted.