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New Britain herald., 1930-11-26
W!LFRED PRATTE
 VICTIM OF BURNS
Former New Departure Track
 Star Dies in Hospital
CHEST FUND INCREASING
senior High School Glass Plans Dance to Raise I'UEd, For Pub fishing Year Booh-t.rcmcn's Bal In Armory Tonight,

Nlitred r. PrdttC, aged -S, former all-around New Departure athlete, of 17G Park street died at the Bris- tol hospital at 5:45 o'clock this morning from burns received when a quantity Of kerosene oil caught fire as he, with a brother Odlon, was cleaning a paint brush over a kitchen stove preparatory to clean ing the home of a brother, William Pratte at 7S Tulip street, late yester- day afternoon, Wilfred was serious ly burned from the waist upward, but his brother(Odilon, in attempt ing 10 put out the flames on his brothers clothing, was only burned about the hands. The latter was treated at his home.
 "Jumbo,' as Wilfred J. Prat is popularly known in sporting circles, was a crack Endee track man until year or two ago, when he retired from the sport. He was also q baseball and basketball player. He was born in New Bedford, Mass, on June s, 1902, son of Rosina and the late John B. Pratte, and came 10 this city in April of 1905. He attend ed and was graduated from the South Side and Bristol High schools and then entered the employ of the New Departure Manufacturing com pany, where he later distinguished himself as an athlete. On Septem- Der 5, 1929, he married Marie Ange Pelletier. He was a member of the West End Athletic club and took great interest in sports.
 Besides his wife, he leaves his mother and five brothers, Leon of New Bedford, Homer, William. An tono and Qdilon Pratte of Bristol; four sisters, Mrs. William L'Heur- euN, Mrs. Harold Blakesley and Mrs Leon Bcrnier of Bristol, and Mrs. Clement Pryor of Plainville
 The funeral will be held from St. Annc's church. where a solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated at s o'clock Saturday morning Bur ial will be in St. Thomas's ccmc- {
New Britain herald., 1930-11-26
EMBASSY BABY" RATIFIED

Vatican City. Nov. 26 LPl-Elean- or Bellinger the daughter of Com aw, $. C., assistant naval attache Of the United States embassy, this afternoon had the honor of being the first embassy baby to be bap- tized in St. Peters, The ceremony was performed by Monsignor Burke, rector of the American college.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-26
TRUCK HITS COUPE,
 FIRES GAS SENTRY Dashes Through Filling Station,
 Stops Short Of House
 WOMAN HURT, DRIVER HELD
Spectacular Accident Has No Serious ResuIts-Pctanowit Case Con- tinued-Two Fail to Appear in COurt-NOtes of Interest.

Last night just before time for the Tuesday night town court session, d large moving truck driven by Will liam Johnson, Negro, of New York city brushed q light coupe driven by Robert J. Skelly of 134 Winthrop street, New Britain, as the latter turned off Worthington ridge into Pennington avenue. Both vehicles were travelling north and when Johnson did not see Skelly's eXtend- cd hand the truck ralied the coupe, continuing on through the grounds Of the Socony service station at the intersection to avoid hitting the smaller car .broadside.
 Skelly was uninjured, as Johnson avoided hitting him q solid blow, but the truck went wildly into the filling station, uprooting gasoline pump which immediately caught fire. The truck took a nose dive down d short incline and came to a stop in an angular position q few feet away from the homo of A. A. Elm gren. Johnson was not injured. but Mrs. Edna Jenkins, wife of the own CT of the truck and a passenger m the heavy vehicle, was badly cut about the hands by flying glass from the shattered windshield. She was cared for by Dr. T. C. Hodson.
 Constable George kanupka was called 10 investigate the accident and arrested Johnson on a charge of reckless driving.
 Pctanowitch Case Continued
 Last night at the town court ses- sion Andrew Petanowitch. who had been arrested by the New Britain police upon the request of Constable Frank Brown for evading responsi. biity when he left the scene of the accident when his car crashed into g tree near Upson's corner and killed Joseph Kohl, appeared and had his case continued until De. cember 30 pending the coroner's in. quest Petanowitch is free at pres ent on bond of s1,0o0. The charge he will be arraigned for is criminal 
 negligence.
 Two Fail to Appear
 Barnett Martell of Auburn, Me, who was arrested on November 14 by State Policeman Joseph kamin ski for having no tail light. no re- Hector and but one headlight on the trick he was driving. did not ap' pear at court last night after hay ing had his case continued once be- fore, and a bond of sS5 was for fcited for non-appearance.
 William Mazuki, also arrested bN Eaminski and on the same charge as Martell. likewise did not appear and kaminski was ordered to seef him out and put him in jail If h' did not offer a satisfactory excuse for not presenting himself in court His case. too. had been con'lnue' from last week.
 Johnson was taken to the New Britain police station and lodgo' there pending the making of q casl bond of sl00.
 Schools Closed Today
 The schools of Berlin closed a noon today for the Thanksgiving holidays and will not resume activ
New Britain herald., 1930-11-26

They will be staged at, the Bristol Boys club gymnasium Monday.
 Secretary Geiger said season tick cts will be printed and distributed this week. There will be 42 games. The season. it was decided, will be again split in halves this year, the winner of the initial half to meet the winner of the second half at the end of the schedule in one or series of games for the league championship. Clyde Waters of the Central Board Of Approved Sports Officials will be engaged to referee all games.
 The lists submitted follow;
 Hortons - Eddie White, Ruffy Rao, Johnny Cavalieri, Art Avallone, Joe Dans Russ tspeed) Goodrich, Lou Goulette, Lou LaPonte, Adam Wojewoda
 Ingraham's - Tug and Steg Ze- tarski Herb Carlson, Rod Burghoff, Stan Kowalski. Joe Martino, Hop Murphy, N. Covini, Joe Bachman and Al Bordeaux.
 Maple Ends James Kane, George Alexander. Ernest Dutch) Leonard, Bunny Senski, James Rior- dan, Kenneth CTink) Heffernan, Leonard CHick) Bachand.
 Maccabees Abe Ersatzof, Charles Kurland. Hyman Plutzik, Sam Ersaftzof Harold Koledney, Nathan Lipman, Isadore Ikovitz, Milton Berkowitz, Irving Schloss- berg.
 Terryvile Furniture William Bertnagel, William Roland, Wallace Cook, Gustaye Bake, John Kostyk. Walter Zalaski. Walter Levandoski. Michael Fill, Edward Keefe, Stanley kenna.
 Sessions Clock - Mike AvalIone, Ray (Ginney) Ebb, Bloom, Sal Mar 10, Bill Lincoln, Bostwick, Leslie Herriot, Boyer, Manager Wilfred Croze.
 Albert's - Boticello, John Davitt, Art Pipke, Ernest Giromondi, Alfred Greenleaf, Frank Bastert, M, and R. DeMars, Arthur Rode.
 A seasonal trophy, to be presented to the champion of the league this year, was donated by George Reiser of the Reiser Playshop, 8 School street, through a representative at the meeting. The representative presented each person present a leather case containing comb and nail file.
 No Ash Collection
 In view of the fact that tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day, the public works department has announced that no ash collections will be made. On Friday, collections will be made in the south and west ends and on Saturday, in the north end and Fed erai Hill section.
 Commence Campaign
 In an effort to raise money to publish it's annual class book, the senior class Of the Bristol high school will give a dance in the school gymnasium Friday evening at s o'clock. Joe Cooks Revelers will furnish music.
 Tiremen's Ball Program
 The program for the annual con- cert and ball of the Brihtol fire de- partment, which will be held in the state armory this eevning, has been announced. The Pioneer" Camp us Memories" "Niala," "A Summer in the Alps" and The Whistler and His Dog" will be played by 35-piece band furnished by the Bris- tol Musicians association and di- 1ected by Ernest A. Becker, conduc- tor of the New Departure band. Mr. | Becker will present a cornet solo, 1 Scenes That Are Brightest"
 Immediately after the opening concert, a grand march, led by Mayor and Mrs W. Raymond Crumb will be commenced. The orchestra, enc of IS pieces, is aslo donated by Continued on Page 15)
New Britain herald., 1930-11-26
More Than S95.O00

Exceeding all expectations. the
 Bristol Community Chest fund has
 passed the S95,000 mark and is
 steadily advancing. Chairman Charles B, Greene stated this morn ing that contributions were still coming in and final figures will not be available until Friday. It is
 thought that about $5,000 over the goal line will be used as an emer- gcncy fund for relief work this win
New Britain herald., 1930-11-26
Player Lists Submitted

Al q meeting of the executive board of the City Basketball League held last evening, the player lists and forfeit fees of seven teams were submitted 10 Secretary Philip c. Geiger. It was announced that the withdrawals of the Forestville and Terryville Maple Ends lives had been received. decreasing the num- Der of clubs in the circuit from eight 10 six. However, the figure was raised 10 seven with the applica- ton for membership by Arthur Rode Of East Bristol representing Albert's Filling station.
 The board, by virtue Of the with drawal of the two clubs, revised the opening night schedule The Bristol Maple Ends and Sessions Clock Company will meet at 7:15 o'clock in the opener with games between the Terryvllc Furniture and Crock cry Company and Maccabees and the F.. Ingraham Company and Horton Manufacturing Company following
New Britain herald., 1930-11-26
PROMINENT COUPLE MARRIED 5l YEARS MT. and Mrs. George Buys to
 Hold Observance QUIET THANKSGIVING DAY
Sequasscn Lodge Meeting Postponed Many Attend Catholic Card Party Newton 'Ianross Lodge Meeting -Wadsworth-Deloy Wedding.

MT and Mrs, George Buys of | Woodford avenue, well-knoWn | Plainville residents, will observe | 51st wedding anniversary tomorrow. They plan no special celebration and will spend the day quietly at ! their home.
 Mir. and Mrs. Buys were married in the Methodist parsonage in For ! estville on November 27, 1879. Their 51st anniversary falls on Thanks giving day and it was on Thanks | giving day when they were married. They have been residents of Plain | vile for many years, living here practically all of their lives outside of a short stay in Bristol. Both are well-known and have a large num- Der of trends
 Their union was blessed by four children, Mrs. George Schubert, William Buys, Wesley Buys and Cornelius Buys. The couple also has , grandchildren and great grand children. Before her marriage, Mrs. 1 Buys was Miss Martha Day.
 Quiet Thanksgiving
 Thanksgiving will be observed quietly here. Practically all of the stores of the town will be closed for the day except for a few hours ill the morning. Hatton & Jones "iil remain open until 10 o'clock tonight and will be closed all day tomor- row. Castles stores will be open until Il q. Tn. tomorrow.
 The barber shops will be open until 10 o'clock tonight and will close tomorrow for the entire day The registry and general delivery windows at the post office will be open from s to 10 a. m. tomorrow but there will be no delivery of mail.
 Nadsworth- -DeIoy
 Miss Myrtle Deloy, daughter of Mir. and Mrs, Joseph Deloy Of 96 Broad street, and s. Judd Wads- worth, son of Mrs. Mary Wadsworth of Linden street, were married this afternoon at o'clock at the Meth odist church parsonage. Rev. Arthur A Ball, pastor, tied the nuptial kno;
 Mir. Wadsworth is q former COL stable.
 Many Win Prizes
 A large attendance was present at the public whist and bridge party given last evening in the basement hall of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy under the auspices Of the La dies Aid society,"
 The winners were as follows: Bridge, men, first, Y. E, Gauthier; second, Mir Quinn and third, John Bergan. Jr.; bridge, women. first, Mrs John Bergan; second, Mrs Jo seph Allard and third. Margaret began; whist, men, first, John Cas- sidy: second. C. W. Crampton, and third, Fred Livingston; whist, Wom- cn, first, Mrs. James Cafferty; sec ond, Mrs. s. J. Cooke and thigd Mrs. Thomas Cassidy; distribution of tur- keys, F.. Leonard, W. II. Atwood and s. l.. B. Anderson.
 Thanks school Children
 Mrs. Stanley S. Gwillim. local representative of the Womans board of the New Britain General hospital, wishes to thank all the school chil- dren of Plainville who responded so
New Britain herald., 1930-11-26

CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our kind friends and neighbors for express sions of sympathy and floral tri- butes at the time of death of our beloved husband and father. We especially wish to thank all those who donated the use of their auto mobiles for the funeral.
 tSigned)
 MRS. LOUIS GREEN
 AND FAMILY.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-26

The Herald Classified Ad depart ment keeps it's columns full of per feet ads.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-26
CARD OF THANKS

To renj-30 Hough St., rooms and bath. Tel. 66-4-adyt.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-26
Commence Campaign

In an effort 10 raise money to publish it's annual class book, the senior class Of the Bristol high school will give a dance in the school gymnasium Friday evening at s o'clock. Joe Cooks Revelers will furnish music.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-26
No Ash Collection

In view of the fact that tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day, the public works department has announced that no ash collections will be made On Friday, collections will be made in tho south and west ends and on Saturday. in the north end and Fed erai Hill section.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-26

Mrs. Stanley s. Gwillim. local representative of the Woman's board of the New Britain General hospital, wishes to thank all the school chil- dren of Plainvile who responded so
New Britain herald., 1930-11-26
Firemen's Ball Program

Continued on Page 13)
New Britain herald., 1930-11-26
Sodality Bazaar

The Children of Mary Sodality of on the afternoon of Saturday, De- cember 5 at the Tabs hall in Ken sngton.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-26

Anderson -. 90 S5 95- 270 c. Heinzman .1Q9s 87 98- 294 Crowley ...... 91 107 112- BIO ]
New Britain herald., 1930-11-26
N. K. C. Meeting

Newton s. Manross chapter. w R. C., will hold a regular meeting in G. A. F. hall in Forestville on December 4. A dinner will be selV- ed at 12;20 p. m. These dinners are in honor of members whose birthdays come during the month. All members are invited to attend.
 M L, Church NnfGS
New Britain herald., 1930-11-26

 No special activity has been plan ned locally for Thanksgiving al-
New Britain herald., 1930-11-26

Funeral services for Mrs. Frances (Bond) Tanner. mother of Dr. J. c. Tanner of Plainville, who died at her home at 637 Pennington ave nue, Hartford, on Monday, will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock with a solemn requiem high mass at St. Joseph's cathedral. Burial will be in Mount St. Bene- dict cemetery.
The Washington times., 1930-04-08
WI FOX PLEDGE TO REIMBURSE EMPLOYEES WILL BE KEPT
When Feature Is
Shown on Screen
KEPT

R-K-O-KEITH'8 Barbara Stan
wyck in Ladies Of Leisure" At
11:15 a. M, lis, 3:15, Sis. 7:15
and 0:20 p. m.
EARLE Eddie Dowling in per.
son and on screen In Blaze O.
Glory" Persona appearances at
lao, 3:26, 7:20 and 0:28 p. m.
Screen feature at 1880 a. m,
1885, 3:4l, 5:29, 1885 and 9:43
p. m.
FOX-John Garrick in 1.-THE
Sky Hawk" At :2:15, 1889, 4:44.
1854 and 9:59 p. m.
PALACE-William Powell In
The Benson Murder Case" At
1905, 2:19, 4:37, 1880 and $3.50
p. m.
COLUMBIA-Gary Cooper and
Mary Brian in "Only the Brave" !"
At 1850 a. M, 1850, $3.50, 5:45,
1850 and 9:55 p. N.
MET lOPOLITAN--Frank Fay
in Under q Texas Moon" At
11:04 a. M. 12:47. 2:32. Alt, 8.
7:45 and 9:36 p. m.
The Washington times., 1930-04-08
BROTHERS" IS
TRIUMPH FOR
GILBERT

'"RRoTHERs" is a play to
show off a leading man. For
16 months it served Bert Lytell
as a starring vehicle, and now
its protean problems and the
original scenic production have
been provided for Walter Gilbert
and the augmented cast Of the
National Players.
This melodrama, in a prologue
and three acts, has been deftly
welded by Herbert Ashton, jr., to
compound interest not only for
the central dual role, but to in.
spire admiration for the dexterity
Of the actor who plays 1t.
In brief, 1t Is good theater. a
play that has laughs, interludeS
of excitement and enough Of
romance to make 1t consistently
appealing.
Interesting Experiment
Brothers" tells the story Of
twins born into poverty who are
made the subject Of an interest
ing sociological experiment. One
is given all the advantages of q
good home, education, luxury and
ariStocratic environment. The
other, without these guides to a
successful future, is permitted to
find his own level.
The panpered son becomes a
drug addict and murderer. The
derelict brother has character
that needs only encouragement.
Eventually it becomes necessary
for the brothers to switch person.
alities and the groundwork has
been laid for engaging drama.
Gilbert Rates Praise.
The Walter Gilbert perform.
ance is one for glowing adjective.
It was surefooted always, finely
shaded for varied emotions, clean
cut in its contrasting character
izations.
Mr.. Gilbert appeared to vary
his personality with his tighten
ing change Of raiment and the
audience appreciation for the
Fregon art evolved into an en-
thusiaSm close to an ovation. On
the bright pages of Washington
stock history the Gilbert per-
formance in Brothers" can be
Scrolled.
First class assistance was given
by supporting principals, particu-
larly Marion Wells, Romaine
Calender, Mrs. Hibbard, Dudley
Hawley, Freddy Sherman, Edward
Poland, Forrest Orr, Ival Miller,
John Shellie and Edith Gresham.
But as remarked above BRO
thers" is a play to show off a
leading man. And Mr.. Gilbert is
and AL exhibit.
ANDREW r. KELLEY.
The Washington times., 1930-04-08
Best 1929 Films
Awarded Honors
BAXTER's perform

UTARNER BAXTER'S perform
W ance in the pioneer outdoor
Western talkie film, I'm Old Ari-
zona," won him the actors award
Of merit for the year ending
August, 1929, it was announced in
Los Angeles, at the annual presen-
tation of awards offered by the
Academy of Motion Pictures, at
a banquet in the Ambassador
Hotel, at which the presentation
was made.
Mary Pickford won the awafd
for actresses through her per-
Torrance in the talking picture,
"Coquette."
of the directors, Frank Lloyd
was given the award for his
achievements in directing Weary
River" "The Divine Lady" and
Drag" Cedric Gibbon won the
award for art directors for mis-
work in "The Bridge Of San Luis
Rey" and other pictures. :.
The cinematography award
went to Clyde de Vinna for his
photography in White Shadows
in the South Seas"
Hans Kraly was given the
writer's award for THE Patriot" :"
To the Metro Goldwyn-Mayer
Corporation went the production
honor for producing the pioneer
musical picture, THE Broadway
Melody"
The Washington times., 1930-04-08
To Redeem Stock

Encouraging news for the en-
ployes Is the announcement that
the new control will recognize the
william Fox promise to his en1.
ployes.
When they bought stock on the
installment plan it was with the
definite personal assurance Of
William Fox he would redeem 1t
at 25 with interest whenever the
owners wished to convert it.
The stock is now selling at II
but the announcement says ST.
00O,O 900 has been set aside to
redeem this pledge to the workers.
Major John Zanft, temporarily
out as directing head Of the de
luxe theaters will probably return
to his old desk and the re-
organizatio n whish will begin
with the election of the new
board Of directors is not expected
to affect many employees. although
quite a few in high places are
scheduled to pass from the Fox
payroll.
The Washington times., 1930-04-08
Loew Bosses Meet

EOR the next few days the
l. Loew enterprises in Wash
ington will be directed by House
Manager Angelo Ratio, Of the
Palace.
Managing-Director Michael j.
Cullen, Roscoe DriSsell, manager
Of Loew'S Columbia, and Sam
Rubin, publicity engineer, have
checked out for New York, and
the Loew convention which opens
at the Park Central Hotel today.
Some 200 Of the country's leading
experts in motion picture theater
operation will gather at lie Loew
sessions. Announcement of i'm
portant developments in the cool
ing devices for Loew theaters this
summer are expected. The engi-
neering staffS Of the circuit are
said to have developed new con-
The Washington times., 1930-04-08

troll systems which assure dry,
cool air Of just the right tempera-
ture. Revelation Of Improvements
in sound reception AMI reproduc-
ton are expected from the acouS-
tical department. Details of plans
for summer programs, also will be
announced. Nicholas M. Schenck,
president of Loew's, will open the
meeting while E. A. Schiller will
preside.
The Washington times., 1930-04-08
Really a Dry Boat

MARION WELLS, the charming
1V1 little leading woman of the
National Players was elated when
invited to christen the U. s..
Coast Guards latest type speed
launch at the Motor Boat Show.
'Lemme see," said Impressario
s. Dillingham; Cochran I will have
to call up so and so for some
champagne.
Whereupon Walter Gilbert, who
evidently knows his prohibition
facts, observed, TITS not that kind
Of O boat"
And so the bottle was duly eX-
ploded over the bow. But it was
ginger ale. Thus the latest rum
chaser can speed the waterways
without feeling hypocritical.
The Washington times., 1930-04-08
MONEY READY
TO REDEEM
STOCK
by ANDREW r. KELLEY
G6T SEE by the papers" says H

ny ANDMEW hs AEALGx
S6T SEE by the papers" says H.
! Wayne Phillips, the mad
wag," that az high priced stars
will no longer fatten on the Will
liam Fox finances.
who are they?" inquired q
guillible editor.
'"The lawyers, my boy, hadn t
you noticed?"
Well we had noticed that the
legal fraternity got more front
page mention for the Fox affairs
recently than did the Hollywood
stars.
The industry generally is
glad that the controversy has
been settled. Morale in q great
organization was beginning to
suffer.
It establishes George M. Cohan
with this department as an able
prophet.
"Bet o million dollars to a
dime that Q receiverShip for
the Fox Company will never
be permitted. The political
effect Of such q failure would
be ruinOus. A way out will
be found"
Those words spoken In Jan.
uary have come true.
The Washington times., 1930-04-08

UlOI1S LklG C1u O1
this month remains to be de-
cided in conferences. The trip is
highlighted with dollar marks.
Booking half a ship: paying Ior
it's flicker background use; taking
a troupe-actorS, cameramen, elec-
tricians, ct al.-and cameras
lights, film, ETC., some 1000 miles
Is no cheap proposition.
Incidentally, Harold has in
"Feet First" a complete scenario
with written gags and dialogue.
'TiS the first time in IL years he
hasn't written a funster day by
day on the set. The last time
being when T. A. CTad") Dor
gan, the w.-k. cartoonist, wrote
four stories and scripts especially
for him, and Hal Roach produced
'em. Lloyd is experimenting with
The Washington times., 1930-04-08
Whoops! Whoops !

Not to return to Harold Lloyd.
But Gloria, his small daughter
who will celebrate her sixth birth
day May 1st, wandered forth to
moop-gaze and ran in great ex-
citen1ent to her mother.
THE moon has had an acci-
dent" she walled.
Mildred (Mrs. Lloyd) couldn't
imagine what the dickens had
been going on. So out she
traipsed with the skipping Gloria
And saw half a moon. Naturally,
it had had an accident.
The Washington times., 1930-04-08
Next for Morris

Roland director Of "Alibi")
West has decided upon a story
and goes into production shortly
with his Boy" Chester Morris
starred.
Morris is under contract to the
director. Mr.. West refused de-
tails about the yarn, but, after
all, this is small matter. That
he is going to work is interesting.
For here's a chap who says
uh-uh unless he has a story to
his liking. He will produce one
picture this year. He'll produce
another next year. That one will
be Death Takes a Holiday" at
present hit show in New York.
Chester Morris will bring to the
screen the role Philip Merivale
created on the stage. Concerning
Chester, Roland has decided he
will emotein only four flicks for
1905 twelve months. Morris is
box office familiar, now.
Hence, this decision.
Wall TSf1 Inn cnai1oP Hyo,s