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Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-02

rior finish wide siding, shinsie
roof The exterior would look well
painted white or gray, with green
blinds and a green roof. The CHM
ney might be painted white with a
black cap. or it could be of unpaint-
ed red brick, the concrete cap also
left unpainted. Shingles would also
be an appropriate exterior finish.
Lot size: Approximately 55 feet.
It is desirable that the house stand
we'll back from the street.
Facing: Should be located to take
advantage of prevailing winds and
peculiarities of site. May be re-
versed.
Complete working plans may be
obtained for this and other designs
shown in this series. For further
information see editors note.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-02
FOR.OWNERS|
TWO MORE WINNING ESSAYS IN
RECENT HOME OWNING CONTEST

free to climb tree for fear of
breaking branch. Small "tots y
who make it their business to go
about pulling up "weeds" and they
eventually turn out to be mother ,
pet plants are continuously being
threatened that the landlord will
"spank 'cm. =
If you owned your own home your
children would never hear such
threats for your would probably have
Il place fixed i'll the back yard in
which the kiddics could play.
While they would be busily en-
gagged in cleaning up their play
house which you would have the
freedom of building for them, you
would also have Il few moments to
yourself for attending to your gar
den.
Another of the most important
reasons for wanting your own home
would be the independence you
would have in planting flowers,
trees, and shrubery. If you chose
to have fountain, or fishpond, or
II garden statuettc you could choose
your own style without consulting
the landlord. If you rented your
home YOU wouldn't care to select
these pieces of art or to have them
built. You may find more suit
able home and could not move them
and would have to leave them for
the next tenant to enjoy. Some peo-
ple who live in rented homes think
little of these small touches, but a
person who owns their home realizes
that small touches such as flowers
and stone work really help to make
ii home more beautiful, attractive,
and more pleasant in which to live.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-02

or 10 years. They are one pet
which YOU do not have thing of
feeding, since they are, so far as is
known, carniverous, if indeed YOU
can consider the minute bugs, which
lnfest your garden, meat.
Let your children make friends
with the toads. The old theory that
toads cause warts has been explod-
ed a long time.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-02

stairway could be arranged here
for greater convenience).
Windows on three sides of the
living room make it light and
cheerful at all times. Because liv-
ing and dining rooms have been
thrown into one, this area is of ex-
ceptional size, larger than the living
room of the usual small house.
Wall space is adequate for all the
larger furniture. The fireplace is
brick faced, with a wood mantel-
piece in the Colonial style.
The definite separation of the
bedrooms from the living quarters
of the house gives them desirable
privacy, yet there is no loss of con-
venience All rooms are easily ac-
cessible from the hall.
Construction: Wood frame, exte-
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-02
Liueable Rooms, Large
IN Size, Make
\ for Comfort

FEATURES of the exterior Of
l. design 4-G-1 are: Low walls;
unbroken roof lines; close cornice;
double hung windows divided into
small lights; shutters; corner
boards; latticed archway at en-
trance; bulkhead at rear providing
outside entrance to basement; low
foundation with basement windows
set in small areas.
Features of the interior are: Coat
closet in entrance hall; combined
living and dining room over twenty
feet long; fireplace; dining alcove
in kitchen; linen closet; recessed
tub with towel closet above in bath
room; scuttle in hall ceiling leading
to attic space above; disappearing
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-02
FORBES NAMED TO JAPAN

WASHINGTON, June .. U.P}-
w. Cameron Forbes of Boston, who
headed President Hoover's commits.
sion to Haiti recently, has been Sc
lectcd by the President to he am
hassador 70 japan it was learned
lcrc today. The state department
has forwarded his name to Toxic in
the usual way to determine if he is
acceptablc.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-02

this small pool or basin, such as Ivy
or Wandering Jew, or any other Of
the water plants commonly grown
in fish ponds, for the toadS to hide
under. loads have an "infcriority"
complex, and like to hide under
plants 50 they may see what IS
going ON, an yet not be seen.
Toads are rather long lived, some
have been known to live for eight
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-02

above; all of these and many other
conditions which, if mishandled.
will cause house to deprceiatc
[apidly. are taken care of by speci-
fications
((Written and copyrighted by the
J'chitccts Small :NJusc Service
Burcau.)
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-02
j.. DOEG BEATS VAN RYN

SOUTH ORANGE, n. j.. June 2.
U.P-Johnny Doeg, Santa Monica,
Calf, won the Orange lawn tennis
clubs invitation tennis tournament
Suday by defeating John Van Ryn,
East Orange, n. j., 6-3, 6-3, o.
Doeg and Van Ryn will sail with
the other members of the L. S
Davis cup team for Europe tomor-
row.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-02
By ROSEMARY DANIEL

The numerous reasons why l
would delight in having my father
and mother own our home could
never be listed in such a small space.
If one rented their homo | am
sure the children would never feel
New Britain herald., 1930-02-14
MAY RAISE FEE CHARGE
 FOR SUPERNUMERARIES
Police Board FayOrs Change in Ordinance Increasing Cost
 From S3.50 to So

The board Of police commission CTS will recommend to the Com- mon council at the meeting nert Wednesday evening that the ordi- nance committee be requested 10 amend the ordinances to provide fo.' a $5 charge for the services rt supernumer-.V policemen on spt~ cial assignments such as dances, athletic games and the like.
 Chief W. C. Hart explained todly that the present charge is $50 far an assignment from D. m. to miI- night the officer keeping g arI turning in the rest to the police pension fund. If the change $ made, the officer will keep $t and and the pension fund will take ,!
 Jn the opinion of the chief a3l the commissioners. the services Of policemen are worth more than tue present charge and an opportunitv i' also seen 10 build up the pension fund with the idea in mind of eventually adding q widows pension feature. which has been agitatcd in the past but without success. Be fore anything in this respect can Da done, however, q charter amendment must be obtained, which cannot ',e done for q year.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-14
Two New Britain Women
 Elected at Convention

Hartford, Feb. If (P}-Mrs, Flor cnce s. NJ. Crofut, of Hartford, was elected president of the Connecticut chapter, Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America, at the annual meeting held here today at the Hartford Golf club.
 Other officers were chosen as fol- lows: Pathfinding secretary, Mrs. Frederick w. Benham, New Brit ain; recording secretary. Mrs. James N. H. Campbell, Hartford; registrar, Mrs. Arthur II. Jackson, New Ha- ven; treasurer, Mrs. William F. Parker, New Britain; historian, Mrs. Moves D. Baldwin; chaplain, Mrs Essie s. Cramer, Clinton; councillors for three years, Miss NJ. S. Whittle- scy, Mrs. Clarence B. Bolmcr, Mrs. Henry Edward Ellsworth: delegates to convention in Washington next April. Mrs. Campbell. Mrs. Parker Mrs. Baldwin and Mrs. Joel Ander- son.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-14
New COrbin Screw Corp.
 Girls Club Has Social

The Corbin Screw Corporation Girls club held a valentine social in their club rooms last evening. Supper was served at 5:30 followed by a business meeting.
 The officers of the club which has recently been formed are as follows: President, Monica Bianis; secretary, Marguerite Fleming: treasurer, Helen Green.
 After the meeting the following program was enjoyed.
 Tap clog dance, Helen English.
 Recitation, Mrs. Clancys Illus band,' Nellie A. Ryan.
 Comedy sketch. Agnes Griswold
 Song specially, By An Open Fireplace" Martha Earnest and Helen O'Neil.
 Tap toe dance, Helen English.
 C. w. Swanson, mechanical su- perintendent of the Corbin Screw corporation. exhibited motion pie lures of his recent travels through Europe.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-14
AUTO STRIKES AGED MAN
August Pilx. so. of 2S Rockwell NN- cnuc. Removed to Hospital After West Pearl St. Accident

While crossing West Pearl street at Arch street about $50 o'clock last night, August pilz. so, of 2S Rockwell avenue, was struck by an automobile driven by John X. Par sons of 2S IiaWlcy street, and sus- taincd an injury % his shoulder. He was reported 10 hv fairly comfort . able 0t New Britain General hospital today.
 Parsons rorortn 10 Lieutenant Matthias Rival that he was driving south on ArCn street at a moderate rate of speed and ay he turned left into West Pearl street Pill stepped into the street 10 cross. Parsons applied his brakes and stopped. the front bumper striking the pedestrian and knocking hiTt down.
 Parsons took Eilu to the hospital, although pilZ wanted to go home. Because of his aga. the effect of his injury is proolcmatical
New Britain herald., 1930-02-14
French War Ace Will
 Attempt Atlantic Hop

Paris, Feb. If O'P) - Pilot t,douarj Dpch4rt. war ace, has been chosen jo return Lindborgh's visit to France hy paying an overnight call -I'ari5 to Now Nork-in a new mystery plane ordered by the French government at a cost of 1.5oo, ooo frames
 Among Dl@ features Of the new rIaHy, which was designed hy Rene NouHiu"t, are fh" following:
 If Is of all-wood construction will weigh II tons, and is equipped with thr"" motors, two of them cmh"ddod in inc wings and the other in the nos" ot tno tus,las'. It's landing curiaG" may be drawn up under th" body lt has l,&oo Horsepower and should make 1Go miles an hour
 Corridors connect tn" motors of ,h" new model SD they may ho rc- paired in flight,
New Britain herald., 1930-02-14
INDIA GIRL SCOUT
 WORK PERPLEX|NG
Miss Labaree Tells Of DiffiCuI.
 ties Encountered by Leaders

Miss Clara Labaree, captain of the troop of Girl Scouts which meets at the First Congregational church. spoke 10 a group of mothers at the South Congrc gational church in Hartford this afternoon. on Girl Scouts at Home and in India" IT her work in one of the Marathi mis- sion schools she was in charge Of several Girl Guide troops. The day of her arrival at Sholapur she was enrolled as captain of company of Girl Guides and attended two tram ing courses for leaders in India. She said the problems that leaders face here are entirely different from those in India. In the United States the scouts come from homes where there is more or less culture Of odu- catod parents. The homes are larger and the scouts attend well equipped schools. In India the girls come from small crowded homes that barely exist. their parents arc Hitter ate. and ignorant and there arc no schools for girls except the mission schools. Consequently the typo Of work done at troop meetings is very different
 Troop Of the South Congroga- tional church will have a supper meeting this evening. The troop has started contest in which points are given scouts for attendance. wearing uniforms, passing personal inspcc- ton. paying dues. and showing scout advancement. The eight scouts hay ing the highest score by the first of April will be entertained by tho captain, Miss Gladys Hogaboom at her home.
 In the patrol contest held by Troop of the First Baptist church Patrol leads with score of A.. Patrol l has q score Of %5, For the convenience of the captain. the local director, the next three meetings of the troop will be held in the Girl Scout office.
 Examinations will be given in needleWoman and dressmakcr merit badges Saturday morning. February 1 ,. at 10 o'clock in the sewing room Of the New Britain Senior High school by Mrs, Knapp, instructor Of sewing in that school.
 The first mass meeting of the Now Britain Girl Scout drum corps will be held in the Girl Scout office Sat urday afternoon, February IL. at 2:30 o'clock. All scouts who arc in tcrcstcd in inc corps will attend the meeting.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-14
Plumbers and Auxiliary
 Valentine Party Guests
Members of the New Britain Mas,

Members of the New Britain M"s- ter Plumbers association anu Us Ladies Auxiliary. were pleasantly surprised last evening after their regular meetings with a Valentine bridge and social at the home Of Mir. and Mrs. A, NJ. Dressel at 4l Homestead avenue.
 The two organizations held bus- Hess sessions first, the men meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms while the women gathered at the Dresscl home.
 Bridge was played and prizes were awarded 10 Mrs. Thomas Firth. Mrs Fred Loomis and Mrs Arthur Kal- berg.
 The home was prettiIy decorated in colors appropriate 10 the Nalcn- tine bay observance. Luncheon was served by Mrs. Dresscl during th" evening. About @J were present.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-14
CO. H DRILLS FOR
 Us ARMY CAPTAIN
New Britain (, N. G. Unit Makes
 Pleasing Impression

Company II Of the lG9th regiment, C. x, C.. made a good impression in it's drill before Col. Orvillc Petty and his staff at the state armOry last night, Captain Campbell Of the reg ular army was in charge of the in, 5pcctiOn and in every particular the guardSmcn cNCCllCd.
 For l5 minutes the company went through q drill and never faltcrcd.
 Captain Campbell did not put the company through a hard mental test, as is the custom with other reg ular army officers who arc in charge of the annual federal inspection. The only question asked was directed at Sergeant Leon C.. LaPointe, who answered 1t correctly.
 The machine guns. which are in charge of Private Fred r. schmidt were found in perfect condition.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-14
COAL THEFTS END
 IN FINES OF S25
Men Admit Guilt But Cannot Ex-
 plain Their Actions

Admitting their guilt and profess ing total inability to explain thair actions, Nicholas Mastrionni, 3. Of l502 Corbln avenue and James Cal derone, 2S, of 20S Curtin strca;, were fined $25 and costs each in police court today on recommends tion Of Assistant Prosecuting Attor- noY w. M. Grcenstein for theft cf <l0 worth Of coal from James |. SulIivan's yard on Grove street.
 Attorney Lawrence J. Colon, who appeared for the men, told tho court il was q case which was difficult 70 'Hplain. because they could offer no reason for deliberately going out in two autoln obilcs and carrying off 10 bags Of coal Tho offensc was more foolhardy in Calderone's instance, the attorney said, because he plan ned 10 make application shortly for citizenship and the conviction may count against him. Attorney Colon asked that he fine in each case be 5 ). but Judge TracCski accepted Mir. GrCCnstcin's recommendation.
 On the night of February 10, De- t'ctive Sergeant C.. C. Elnmgcr w S walking along Myrtle street whan lis attention was attracted to two automobiles parked at the curb. Hc was curious to learn why the par Ucular spot was selected 10 leave cars, there being no houses or stores c,ose by, so he investigated aul caught the men in the act of lOa l. ing the bags Of coal into the cars preparatory to driving off. Mr Glccnstcjn explained the situation to the court and no testimony W9s offered by the state or the defense.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-14
Russell Sage Singers
 To Be Heard on Radio

Miss Marion SChiling, daughter ot Mir and Mrs. Ray (. SchilHng of 8 Warlocll street, thi; city. :s a mem bcr of the Russell Sage Conegc Giles club which will sing at the College Hour broadcast from WHAI, the experiment station of Rensselaer, Polytechnic Institute on Monday. February r. from S-9. At this broadcast the president of the col lcgc. Dr. James l.. MeadCr. and a member of the faculty will speak. Mr. Pickering, the conductor of the glce club, will accompany the sing ing and play piano selections.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-14
Pliers Leave Newark in
 Start for BucnOS Aires

Newark. \. H.. Feb. If tPl--Iiou- tenants Will W Whit" and Clement McMulIrn took off al 7:%5 d. m. E. <. r.. today from the municipal airport for Miamj Fla, on the first I.@ of lIiGht to Bucuos Aires
 Th" tliors, both army pilots. arc seeking 10 act a new speed record for the flight between Newark and HHcuos Aires. They arc flying q sin gle motorcd I.ockhccd-Nega mono plane. No stops were planned be- tween here and Miami.
 The ficrs expect 10 reach Miami between 1 and , o'clock this after UcON
New Britain herald., 1930-02-14
MANY VALENTINES FOUND
 WANTING FULL POSTAGE
Hundreds of Young Women Ecqui"- ed to Pay Balance Due on
 Cupiu'S Nissiyes.

Cupid has not been observing aly stump in his business in New Brita n according to Postmaster II. r. Er- V in and the victims Of the willy lr- llc fellow with the bow and arrow and falling just as freely and liking r just as enthusiastically ae th... ever did.
 Mr. Erwin bases his statement on the fact that today being St NaI.I- tines bay the mails are musuH.v heavy. Suspicious looking ruvrlop. $ it. all sorts of cOlOrs. sizes and shapes from fine size O. "posra". stamp to that Of baby Ulanhya' s&Ns the postal officials
 But there is a fly in jhr omn, !. and the gentleman ot African d,e- cent still hangs around ,hc woo3- pile.
 The hitch lies in the fact that cupid thought he could send Nalo9- ,incs with one cent stamp The
New Britain herald., 1930-02-14
VALENTINE SOCIAL
 OF GIRL RESERVES
51 Attend Party With Schools
 Club Members as Guests

l'ifty-onc Girl Reserves of the Y. W. (, A. enjoyed a Valentine party in the girls clubrooms Thursday from 1 to ( o'clock. The party brought together the girl reserves Of two clubs Of Central junior high girls. and as special guests, 13 girl reserves of the Busy Bees club of Benjamin Franklin school.
 The rooms were fcstooncd with Valentine hearts and the occasion was made gala as the girls donned red and white hats. The program of games, songs and refreshments was planned and carried out by the fol- lowing committee: Edna Gordon. Florence Anderson, Nellie IIerpst, Virginia Torosian, Beatrice Van nasscc. Molly Gordon Mary Hartncy, Ruth StrinGham. Nelma HodGdon, and Dorothy Kelly.
 \ special feature of the progra m was the presentation of 3 valentine 10 the Busy Bee club, the valentine being an engraved copy of the Girl Reserve code. Miss Emily BaGay, president Of the club received the valentine and expressed the thanks to her club.
 Miss Florence Markham, Alice Sodcrling and Louise Matteis leaders of the clubs assisted with the party. Miss Gertrude Rogers, chairman of the Girl Reserve committee brought greetings to the group.
 Nation Wide Banquet
 The committee members from the program and decorations committee met at the Y. w. C. A. last night and made the final plans for the nationwide banquet which will be held next Tuesday night when girls all over this country will be thinking Of "thc romance of business" Many business girls in other countries as well will join Witl those of the United States in fellowship sup per.
 The program committee has sc cured Mrs. John Icrray, q popular speaker and wrtcr connected with the Hartford Times as speaker. Music and %pccieI stunts will be featured. R2s2rvlticr s are requested to be in at tie association office by Tuesday nish'.
 Tho foll,win girls will hay. charge of the L>1quct: Gertrude Ficbor chaIGuan; Myra Foster ami Mrs. Barlow. Sociology club; Frances Rockwell, library; Mrs. W, F. Fay Silver Bay club; Ruth Gran dall, residence; Gcrtrddc House, Ici- lowship club; Sylvia Olson, Pinnacl" club; Anna Nalcnti, Tanglcw woo2 club; Harriet Scott. nurses; Mary Hart, Telephone company; Gertrude Middleton, life saving and Charlotte Nichol. music; invitat;crs, Mary Hart. Frances Rockwell. sylvia O. son, Harriet Scott and Mary IIoWcy: program. Mrs. w. r.. Ely, Nlra Eos ter. Charlotte NiChol aTd RutE Crandall; supper and decorations, Mrs. E. II. Bar ow. Anna Nalenti. Gertrude Middleton and Miss Elena Mistcrlr.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-14

persistent rumor that he is the de- S>ence of party leaders 10 make the run in April.
 When he sought election as may- or. Bartlett was serving as council II an from the third ward. Last spring he was advanced to an al- d"manic chair, a position he relil- quished within a few months be cause of added demands upon his time made by a promotion in the cilice organization Of the Stanley Works.
 At that time he dismissed repor: 2 0, intended candidacy in 1880 bl $, wing: "A man who is too busy 70 h. alderman from tho third ward is foo busy to be mayor Of the city"
New Britain herald., 1930-02-14
Harty Branch Winner In Bowling Contest

Rev. William A. Harty branch, A.. 0. H., team was again the winner in the state bowling league when it defeated the Hartford branch. New Britain lost the first game. 515 to 414, won the second string, 4S5 to 45$ and won the third game 539 to 494.
 Those on the New Britain team were Billy" Fisher, Bill Bass Bill Campbell, Donlon and B. Fisher.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-14
75 ATTEND CHURCH SOCIAL

Th" Children of Mary of the Holy Cross church had a card party last night at $ o'clock at the church basement and about - members and friends of the club were pres onN Rev. Victor Piastkowslli as si@tant pastor, and Rev. Stanjslaus NaIcWajoIl were guests of honor.
 The guests enjoyed an cntortain- m"nt and refreshments were served. Miss Natalie SkoWronska sang soy oral selections. Miss <. PictrowSka played popular numbers on the piano and r.. Kolczall on the violin.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-14
ATHLETES FATHER DIES

Torriug,ou. Feb. fl - Henry Nlu- cent. father Of I'ranNs "Eay'' Vim cent. captain of the Yale football team for 1890. died nj his home here last night, Ha Was a native ot Hart ford and his father vus one Of the pioneer Irish residents Of Hartford. and Was for nearly half a century Il Soloist in the choir of <. Joseph $ cathedral
New Britain herald., 1930-02-14
Elite Shoe Store Fire
 Damage Put at S7,600

The fire in the Elite Shoe store, %S2 Main street several days ago. caused damage of approximately $7,G0O, according to the insurance company appraisers. Of that amount the stock in the store Was dama ged 10 the extent of $5,70O and the building itself had a loss Of approXi- matcly $950. Other stores in the buildings were damaged 10 tho ap- .rroximatc amount Of $l,000 by smoke.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-14
LOAN COMPANY SUES

The Beneficial Loan Socjett, through Attorney Edward A. Ma, has brought suit for @i-5 a@ai1-J Louis and Mary Neubauyr Of Ii7 Dwight street. allegoins that Sap remains unpaid on a uore for >gt ,, besides all interest charge oG $4i.5,. Thc noDe was taken out December q. 1gg7.
 The action is rr1uuJbI~ in ci y court the first Monday In Marra. Constable Francj, r. rIyu~s s.rv-I 1n" papers.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-14
CONFESSIONS IN WAX

Budapest. Feb. IL. tPl--As one rc- ~ult of H visit to the United States i> a superior officer Of inc m"trH- roIttan police. declarations by pri, or"rs are hereafter 10 be taken oH WaN disks or rolls. The records wlI then h" introduced in court IS ryjdoUc".
New Britain herald., 1930-02-14
BARTLETT'S MIND
 NOT ON POLITICS
No Intention of Running for Mayor at Present, He Says

No one has approached me Q run for mayor of the city of Nc,y Britain, and 1 have no intention tf hoing so at the present time" Dol ald L. Bartlett, republican nominee n 1928, said today in comment upon
New Britain herald., 1930-02-14
RUM EXPORTS STOPPED

Canbcrra, Feb. 15. (P,-Thc Aus tralian federal government has dc creed that export of rams 10 South Africa and South America must stop, holding that it is suicidal 10 build up tho flocks of countries competing for AuStralia'5 wool market.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-14

result is that several hundred young women in New Britain rccciv ] misiyes bearing d due stamp for ony cent, which Cncle Sams miniors were required to collect
 Frosty weather is predicted in many local homes this evening.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-14
NIL -NI ISI. NATIVE INKS

Rome, Feb. U. LP-The mjuist .7- o' education has ruled that SO 'Hr a% possible the kingdoms schoo 5 must use only Italian inks. drawing tcols. crascrS and the like Forci"0 product can ho adopted only in exceptional Ca.es.