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New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
Prince to Be Promoted
 In Army, Navy Offices

London, May P}-It was un- derstood today that the Prince of Wales probably would receive promotion in both army and navy during this year.
 There were reports that he would be sazetted a major-gen- eral in the course of the next few months and possibly promoted to the rank of rear admiral in the near future.
 The prince has been a full col onel for 1 years and is sixth on the seniority list for promotion. He is colonel-in-ch chief of several regiments, including the Welsh Guards and has gone through all grades of rank in the same way as any officer who receives pro- motion.
 In the navy the prince has held the rank of captain since July, 1919.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
SOVIET COMPANY
 ATTACKS PAPERS
Amtor6 Official Says Radical
 Document Forged

New York, May 3 R}-Branding the photostat copies of soviet docu- ments made public by Police Com missioner Grover A. Whalen as for gerlos, Peter A Bogdanov, chairman of the Amtorg Trading corporation, today demanded thorough investi- gdtlon of the documents and offered the police commissioner every as slstance of the Amtorg.
 Inc Amtorg corporation is the of ncial purchasing agent in the United States of the soviet government.
 speak For Selves
 Commissioner Whalcn said the documents would have to sneak for themselves The letters, one of which addressed to Moscow appears on letter head of the Amtorg Trad Ing company of New York makes mention of 30 persons in New York as being hard to replace and says the recall of any one Of them would seriously interfere with the work,
 Pointing out that the Amtorg has done business with American firms totalling s150,000,00 and that it is strictly 2. commercial corporation, MT. Bogdanov, in his letter to Nhalen said 'the publication of your statement and the photostatic copies of what We insist to be forged documents may cause sub stantal damage to US and to the numerous American firms with which We are doing business by it's effects upon such trade"
 Wants Fair Survey
 Tn all fairness. We feel that we are entitled to have determined the authenticity of these documents which were given by you to the press without any opportunity on our part to examine the same.'
 Boris F. Skvirsky, called by Whalen unofficial soviet ambassa- dor to the United States and head of the soviet information bureau in Washington, also called the docu- ments forseries.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
Veteran Actress Dies in
 London at Age of 72

London. May lPt-Jcnnic Lee. veteran actress, famous the world over for her mpersonation of Jo. the crossing sweeper, in Dickens ' Bleak House. died today in Lon- don at the age of =.
 In her youthful days she won a triumph in this part in San Fran CISCO and other American cities. Her son was killed in the World war and her husband died soon after ward. She has been living in re- cent years in reduced circumstances
 About five years ago reports of her death were circulated when an other Jennie Lee, film star, died. She was greatly upset by the false information.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03

Marie Rivers. daughter of Mr. anI Mrs. George Rivers of Dwight street. to Earl Martin. son of Mr. and Mr.. Andrew Martin of Dwight street, will take place Tuesday morning at S o'clock, at St. Johns the F,vange- list church. Reverend Thomas IL den will officiatc.
 Miss Mary Rivers. will attend ha~ sister as maid of honor, whi'r George Hill will be his cousins best man,
 A reception will be held at the homo Of tho brides parents foe about q half a hundred guests from Boston, New Jersey, and Florida following tho ceremonies.
 Mfr. and Mrs. George Price oe Flainville celebrated their crysta? wedding anniversary on Monday evening at tholr homo on TrumbuIl avenue by entertaining number ot their friends at bridge.
 
 Mfr. and M,s Arthur Sucss of Eddy Glover Boulevard were pleas. antly surprised at their hcmc on Tuesday night in honor of their fifth wedding anniversary.
 
 On Monday morning at 2 o'clock. Miss Nelda Marchesi. daughter of Mrs. Daniel Marchesi of Park street, became the bride Of Frank ]. Newell. son Of Mir. and Mrs. William Newell Of Main street, at St. Joseph's church, which was decorated with lilies, snapdragons ard palms. Reverend John F. Dono- hue performed the ceremonies.
 Miss Mary E. Newell and Charles J. Marchesi attended the couple.
 The bride was dressed in white bridal satin, and q tullc and lace veil, caught with seed pearls. Shs carried calla lilies. The maid cf honor was attircd in q green satin frocl. Sho wore a horseh; ir hat trimmed with green 10 match. Her bouquet Was of taljsman roses
 Following a reception which vas held at the home of the brides mother. for about - guests, from Now York. Now Jersey, and ncarh cities and towns. Mir and Mrs. New oIr left on Heddine trip 10 Wash ington o, C. and New York city. They will make their home at &5F South Main street upon their return.
 Mr. and Mrs. James Corr of Ken slngton celebrated their trrth or tIr wedding anniversary at ther home on Monday of this week.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
Massey's Successor Is
 Matter of Speculation

Ottawa May tP-The successor of Vincent Massey, first minister plenlpotentiary from Canada. to Washington, was a matter of specu- lation in doplomatic circles today after Premier Mackenzie King an- nounced that Mr. Massey would be appointed Canadian high commis- sloncr in London.
 MT. Massey. whose ancestors were among the pilgrims, will remain in Nashlngton post until the end Of the summer vacation. when he will go 10 London, arriving in time for the imperial conference.
 His appointment 10 the London position is interpreted as a mark of recognition of his service in Wash ington,
 He will succeed the late Peter Lar Kin who died in London recently.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
MANHATTAN HAS
 VERY GAY WEEK
Springtime Beauty Adds to
 Social WhirI
By ADELAIDE KERR

New York, May 3 lp,-Through bowers of roses, peach blossoms and yornal greens. enhanced by colorfI costumes, Manhattan's smart world raraded this week on one round os festivlty after another.
 Carnival pageants, wedding cere- monies, charity benefits, all were set in scenes of springtimo beauty that transported the modern fashicnables into a world Of romance.
 On Tuesday night at Madison Square garden, society gathered for the charity carnival Of 1880. given in aid Of the Judeon Health Center.
 At 8:20 the smart folk seatrd themselves in the vast amphithea- ter. dockcd with thousands Of rose bushes, cherry blossoms and peanh blossoms banked around q. terrace al one end and a pool at thc other with gay banner floating ovcrhea i And then the pageant began 10 un- fold
 II was a pageant Of "ror1ancc. ' depicting the famous loves of hIs- tory, literature and Biblical lore. with a thousand Of socioty'3 mem- bcrs. deliberately costumcd, taking part in it's scenes.
 Jupiter opened tho colorful pro- ccssion, cscorung Venus to the throne of love. followed by Ne=ta. Iicbo, Juno, Mercury. Apollo, Diana. pearl bearers, flower maidens and mirror bearers.
 Then camo the famous loves Of history and nterature-Helen os Troy. Cleopatra. the Queen Of Shoba. the Duchess Dc La Naliere, Katrinka Van Tasse1 and q score Of others. Uniforms of the Russian empire, the court Of Louis the KY and Henry VIII mingled in tn" scenes and blue and black peacocks paraded through the garden Of love.
 In the romance of light. fashion able women appear as fire, the candle, the lamp and the moon god dess, led by tho ninth and newest planet, portrayed by Mrs Stan1ood Menken in q gnttoring costume. The pageant closed with modern wedding.
 Rudy Valjce singing "Romancc," assisted hv his Connecticut Yankees, the Albortina Raseh black and white ballet from Sons O Guns" and an aNhihrIon of the Nalza Eo- mantiquc contributed 10 the enter tainmcnt foafDrcs of th" carnival which rlosod with midway amuso- monls and jancD@
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
TITLE BOUT CANCELLED
Inability of Frankie Genaro to Cau eel Previous Engagement Forces Change in Plans.

New York, May (UP) -Inabil- lty Of Frankie Genaro 10 cancel a previous engagement for May 16 today forced Madison Square Gar den to cancel plans for a fywoight title bout between Gcnaro and Midget Wolgast of Philadelphia.
 Genaro and Wolsast originally were booked to fight May 2S but an injury to Kid Chocolate who was 10 fight Fidel LaBarba on May Is re- suited in shift in dates for the two bouts. Wolgast accepted the new date but Genaro vas under contract to fight at Camden May l6 and could not accept.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
r. " (. 4. NOTES
Schedule for Pool and Gym

MondaN-4-6 Normal school swim classes. 6-6;S0 life saving class. s 9:S0 senior swim classes.
 uesday-2:45- 30 senior plunges; 4.15-5 junior plunges; 6:30-S:45 senior plunges; 4-43o junior tennis classes; 5-S senior tennis classes.
 Thursday-5;30-8 senior tennis classes; 6:3o-S:45 senior plungcs.
 Frlday-o:30-12:3 private swim lessons; 6-6:3o advanced life saving class; G:3o-9:3o senior swim classes.
 Saturday-9-12:30 junior swim classes
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
Irish Priests Reported
 Safe and Treated We'll

Belfast, North Ireland May 3 UP) Tho Irish priests. James Linehan and r. r. Laffan, who were captured by bandits at Sientaochen, arc alive and being treated well, said a cable gram received today from Father Quinlan, attached to the Chinese mission at Huan Yang.
 The cable added that hopes were held for their early release.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
WEDDINGS
Marriages and Engage ments Are in the Lime light Until Late June.

Mfr. and Mrs James Corr O.; kensington were given a surpr9 party by 20 of their friends at th a home of Mrs. ". J. Pagan in Ken sington in honor Of their terth we'd ding anniversary on Monday eve ming.
 Miss Florence Halloran Of New York city. formerly of this city and ot Hartford laughter of Edward Halloran of Cummings street. New York city, and Attorney Albert A. Greenberg. son Of Mr. and Mrs Rune Greenberg of West Main street. this city, were married il New York city by Deputy Clerk James Mccormack on Wednesday,.
 Both Mir. and Mrs. Greenbers attended local schools. Attorney Greenberg is q graduate Of New York University. He was admitte !, to the bar in 1915. After q honey moon at Atlantic City, MT. and Mrs. Greenberg will reside in the Park view apartments, on West Main street.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
American Suntan Hose
 Is Praised in Paris

Paris May 3 Pl-One Of The cut ups among Rue de Ia Paiy cou- tnriers comes out blatantly for sum- tan silk stockings with feck mesh which looks like pin point dots woven in the hosiery
 Of American manufacture the dot-mesh stockings were sent to Paris 10 receive the stamp of off, cial style headquarters.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
BODY FOUND ON TRACKS

Pottsvillc, Pa, May 3 lP}-The de- capitated body Of John Nowalk, a former soldier, said to have three sisters living in the west, was found today in the Mount Carbon yards Of the Pennsylvania railroad.
 No"alll, police said, was Killed when he fell between two cars of q fast freight found from Wilkes barre, Pa, 10 Philadelphia Rail road authorities are holding Emil Pasciseo, of Rraddocl5. Pa. alleged companion of the dead man.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
PLAN RUBBER RESTRICTION

Batavia, Java, May 5 LPp-The as- soclatlon of Dutch rubber growers reported today that Il Dutch, SI3 British, 90 continental, and 5S Dutch East Indian rubber compan- les would participate in the rubber reStrlction scheme which begins this month in the Dutch East Indies and elsewhere.
 For scientific purposes continua- ton Of tapping will be allowed over an area of 20 hcctacres including the east coast of Sumatra.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03

The informal note was carried to the first large afternoon party giv- cn by Senator Don Manuel C. Tel leg, ambassad dor of Mexico, since he became dean Of the diplomatic corps. Sonora De Tellez sent out the cards in her own name 10 Latin- American diplomats, the cabinet, and others from official and resi- d"ntial society. The ambassador. however, stood beside her during the afternoon and presented the guests,
 The embassy has been much en- largcd since Mexico bought the property To 5ha large conservatory that formed the entire end Of the dining room, has been added an en- closed terrace with a floor foc dancing
 Tea vas poured hy Mrs. Jrncs ). Davis, wife Of the secretary Of Iabo~, Mrs, Harlan F'isko Stone, wife Of Associate Justice Stone. and Mrs Fred Britten, wife Of Representative Brittcn.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
SCENARIO WRITER DEAD

AIbuquerque, N. NJ, May 5 (P- Mrs. Lorna Moone, author and Hol- lywood scenario writer, died here yesterday. Her body will be crc- mated in Los Angeles and the ashes sent to her former home at Stricken. Aberdeenshire. Scotland.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
FORMER FIRE CAPTAIN DIES

Hartford, May 3-Warren A. Bingham, S2, former captain in the Hartford fire department, died in Windsor yesterday. He had been a member Of the department 3S years and retired 20 years ago. Funeral services will be held Mon day.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
Pages 13 10 20

The younger members of society have been almost distracted the last few days in their efforts to attend tho nuptials Of their friends and still not neglect the affairs of th@ National Junior league convention
 A program Of luncheons, teas, dinners. sprlnkled with formal meet ings and open forums, kept them 6ashing all over town and rushing breathlessly home again to slip into another froek for the nc&t function
 The climax of the convention ac- tiVities came on Thursday nigh when the delegates and their Nev York hostosses were guests at n series Of regional dinners given ny Mrs. Vincent Astor, Mrs. Whitelav Reid. Mrs. Charles Sabin and othcr well known hostesses.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
HONORID BY ROTARY

Holyoke, Mass, May 3 - Prof. William b Dodge, Willimantic, was elected governor of the 18th Rotary district at the district Rotary con- ference held here yesterday.
 The next annual conference will be held in New Haven.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
JUNIOR EXHIBIT
 DUE AT CAPITAL
lnIormaIity the Rule at Wash
 iD5ton Gatherings

Washington May 3. tP-Thoo- dorc Rooserclts sIN-ycar- grand daughter, paulira LongHorth, will keep alive a family heritage when she rides at the Junior Horse show next Saturday. First indication that she too had been born with loy. for the saddle became manifest or trips to Atlantic City with ncl moth. CT where she often rode the ponies over the sand. Dressed in ridins brooches, leggjngs and cap. and swinging crop, she became ra- miliar figure m the corrals beside the board walk.
 Mrs. LongW0rth was q rider of considerable spirit as d girl Per- haps her most famous Washington ride was when she accompanied her father, President Roosevelt, and Prince Hnery of Prussia on one Of their strenuous gallops over the bridal paths Of the capital.
 Paulina will ride with other young members of official Washington so- ciety; Virginia Alex and Martha Ba- con, children of Representative and Mrs. Robert Low Bacon Of NeM York: Louise and Virginia Rodgers, grandchildren Of the late Gcorsa von l., Meyer, secretary Of the navy during the Taft administration, Polly Forkcr, whose grandfather vas Senator Forakcr of Ohio, and the Szechenyt children. daughters of the Minister Of Hungary anJ Countess Szoc1enyL The Speaker O. the House and Mrs. Longwdrth have taken 2 box as have other mem- hers ol the parent group.
 An informal atmosphere pcrradoe Washington society this season. whothor it IS an embassy dinner. musicale or reception, a lunch 4t enc ot the fashionable scountrv clubs or 4 tca at the Congressional club, Mrs, Porter II Dale. wife or the senator from Vermont. ari president ot the Congressional club, entertained at one of thr most in- formal parties during the week
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03

when she invited members Of the club and others to coffee party.
 Steaming urns Of coffee, pots Of cream and bowls of sugar. d varied assortment of coffee bread anI cakes, tiny rolls split with Virginia ham-all graced her board. The in- formaIity of the occasion was con- pletcd when wives Of senators an representatives in street clothes dropped into the club directly from market or shopping. Since then # has become the vogue 10 phone cnc's friends asking them to drop by for coffee
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
LOAN FRY WINS CONTEST

Bournemouth. Eng, May 3.-tPt- Joan Fry won the hard courts wom- on's singles tennis championship Of Great Britain today. defeating the Australian born Mrs. w. D. List, 6-1, c-6, 6-..
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
FIGHTS LAST NIGHT

By the Associated Press
 Pittsburgh - Farmer Joe Cooper of Terre Hautc, Ind, outpointcd Harry Wallace. Philadelphia G0).
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03

Among those who aided in is production were Mrs. Graham Far Vanderbilt. Mrs. Edward F. Hutton Mrs. Arthur Iselin and Mrs James Lowell Putnam.
 The procession Of weddings, al- most as long his week as last. kept the fashionabics journeying church. ward morning, noon and nigh. Monday afternoon inc wedding Of Miss Marjorie Phelps Koop and Sartell Prentice, Jr,. drew them 10 Madison Avenue church
 The bride wore the gown that had been worn by her mother an1 grandmother at their weddings, an antique ivory satin creation da- signed with q, bertha Of satin folds endged with old lace and short puffed sleeves. Her veil of roS1 point lace over tulle was held in place h} a lace cap caught with or ange blossoms, She wore old fash toned gloves with lace inserts anI the white satin slippers that hal belonged to her grandmother.
 Her maid Of honor was ccstumol in q princess frock Of yellow tuue a picture hat Of brown horsehair and brown moirc slippers. She wore lace mjtts and carried an old-fash- tened noscgay Of vari-colorcI flowers.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03

The country wedding Of Mics Marjorie Amelia Martin and Hcnry Stuart Fish, which brought the smart folk together in Christ church, Greenwich, Conn, was one O, the most interesting Of the spring season.
 For this ceremony which was followed by a reception in tn. country home Of Mr. and Mr.. Martin. the bride wore q. gown Of ivory duchess satin designed wit1 lcng tight-fittlng sleeves and tri-pointod train. Her veil Of tullo fell from q cap of Auencon lace, while her bouquet was or Laster lilies.
 Her maid Of honor appeared in 2 gown Of the deep shell pink chif- fen which is so popular this spring, designed with tiny cap sleeves, a girdle Of deep rose velvet and 0 long full skirt. With it the bridal attendant wore a hat Of rose la1a straw. the wide brim turned from the face and dipping low in the back.
 Almost without exception the weddings of the week took place in spring-time settings, against masses of roses and lilies, with lighted tapers glowing against backgrounds Of ferns.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03

Forty eight per cent of the cleo trical power used in France is pro duccd by water power, 50 by steam and the remainder imported.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03

It is estimated that the moderniz- ing of old buildings during 1929 cost more than s500,000,000.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03

be Mrs. w. J. McDonoush. Miss Lillian Barrett, Miss Eleanol, Shields, Miss Helen Kelly, Miss Thelma Scholl, Miss Hcleg McDowr, Miss Alexandrina O'Connor. Miss Irene Daley and Miss Helen Rigncl,
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03

On Wednesday evening many ot the fashionables gathered at inc Ho- tel Plaza for the dinner given by Foch Memorial, Inc, in honor Of Mrs Harry Payne Whitney, th" former Gertrude Vanderbilt who Is widely known as d sculptress.
 4 few weeks ago Mrs. Whitney accepted a commission 10 design Il memorial Of rhe late Marshal Foch, which will be erected in New York. Wcdnesday's dinner vas devoted 10 discussion Of the project and to aG- fairs Of the "culptural world in general.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
Social Mews

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New Britain herald., 1930-05-03

The marriage of Miss Flayla
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03

Between other activities the fash ionabie women have found time ID gather for small luncheons and teas in Park avenues smart res taurants, and wherever they gather interesting fashion notes abound. Mrs. Thomas Kelly chose for her teatime costume recently a black and yellow ensemble with d coat Of black kasha lined with yellow crepe. q black and saffron print frock, and q small yellow hat.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03

Music lovers from fashionable ranks journe}ed 10 Carnegie hall Tuesday evening for the People, chorus spring song festival. Morc than 800 members Of the chorus joined in the program of spring songs and impressive choruses which marked the continuation of its sea- sons activities.
 Mir. Otto Kahn, Mrs. Dunlevey Milbark, and Mrs. Reginald b. Koven were among the committee ir charge Of the affair.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03

MT and Mrs, James Corr of Ken slngton celebrated their trrth or fir wedding anniversary at thelr homo on Monday Of this week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-09
VETERAN BASE BALL
MAGNATE SUICIDE
Alexander J. Heinemann of
New Orleans Kills Self After
Losses in Stocks.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW ORLEANS, January 9.-Alex-
ander Julius Heinemann, who became
the owner of the base ball club which
once employed him as a peanut vender,
killed himself last night in his Office
at the New orleans base ball park. He
was 50 years old
A groundkeeper, who found the body,
said he had seen the base ball magnate
rehearse the shooting while sitting at
his desk several days ago. Friends said
Heinemann had lost $336,000 In stocks
recently, but expressed the belief that
Ill health had prompted his act.
John D. Martin, president OF the
Southern Association, who came here
today for the funeral, paid tribute to
Heinemann as "a faithful friend and a
man charitable in mind and heart"
Heinemann, native of New Orleans
and a bachelor. devoted his life to base
ball. He developed many big league
stars while building the New Orleans
team into a pennant contender in the
Southern Association. Among his grad
yates were Joe Jackson, DaZZy Vance,
Hank De Berry, Jim Bagby, Buddy
Myer. Bob Smith and Joe Sewell.
Although his personal fortune was
known to be large. he had contributed
thousands to charity. College students
and scores of old ball players in need
Of funds received aid from him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-09
HAMILTON BIRTHDAY
CEREMONY SATURDAY
Sons of Revolution to Be in Charge
of 173d Anniversary
Celebration.

The 173d anniversary of the birth of
Alexander Hamilton, first Secretary of
the Treasury, will be observed here Sat
urday with appropriate ceremonies I'M
der auspices OF the Sons of the Revo-
luton.
Secretary Of the Treasury Mellon, it
was announced, will be the guest of
honor on this occasion. Exercises will
be held at the Hamilton statue. in the
rear Of the Treasury Building.
Hamilton's grave. in Trinity church.
yard, New York City, will be decorated
Friday by the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution and Sons Of the Ameri-
can Revolution. Columbia University
also will take part in the ceremonies
honoring her most distinguished "son'
and trustee. Brig. Gen. Oliver B
Bridgman, president of the S. A. r., will
represent that organization.
Announcement will be made at later
date of the program at the Hamilton
statue in Washington. A number OF
other officials besides Secretary Mellon
are expected to attend the exercises.