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New Britain herald., 1930-05-07
MAYOR OF BRIDGEPORT
 SPEAKS ON RADICALS
Buckingham Plays Propagandists Who Have No Respect For
 American Institutions

Bridgeport, May ' (P)-An appeal 10 combat propogandists who say this country is not doing anything in the interest of the ordinary man" and who have no respect for our laws, our customs and our officials was voiced by Mayor Edward T. Buckingham at the opening Of the annual Great Council Of Red Men here today.
 Past saChems escorted the mayor, who also is past sachem, into the council chambers Discussion Of matters which will be voted upon this afternoon occupied the morn ing session. Election Of officers will be held later today
 The election is expected 10 include the elevation of Great Sachem Hag- gerty to become great prophet; Frank Firth Of Terryville to be- come great sachem; Harry Goodwill of Wallingford, 10 be senior saga more.
 William Saunders Of Waterbury. great chief Of records, and Albert H. French Of West Haven, great keeper Of wampum, are slated for reelection.
 Past Great lncohone Frederick G. Dovnes of Boston, and Past Great Sachems Peter Brunty and Edward A Davis of New York state, uill address the council this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-07
LAKE COMPOUNCE, BRISTOL

Lake CompounCe. the Bristol amusement park which is annually visited b" pleasurc-seekcrs from New Britain will be opened for the season Saturday night. May l0. There will be a special display of fireworks by the New England Fire orks Company, of Springfield, and dance at the Casino ballroom with music by Bill Tasillo's orchestra. The popular dance leader has pre- Jared special program and wili direct his muslcian5 personally Sa.- urday night.
 A second feature of the opening v,ili be a concert program. Including tn. most poplar musical selections Q. the day, by the Orthophonic re- producing system.
 The fireworks display wit be ar elaborate one similar to thoSo prov ca 90 popular with the holiday crowds at the resort last s.ason.
 The speed boats roller ccaster, whips and other amusement facll.. | es have been newly overhaLled ani all will be ready for the visitors at the park Saturday night
 The Orthophonic concerts will b. continued Sunday when the various "thrillers' will again be ir opera ton.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-07
SUGGEST BEAUIIFYING
 WAR SHAFT APPROACH
smith and Magonigie Recommend Four Pools at New Entrance 10
 Walnut Hill.

Four pools six or eight feet in diameter each to contain d small bubbling fountain. pond lilies and gold fish and flank the new ap- proach to the war memorial at Wal nut Hill park. were suggested by Architect H Van Burcn Magonigle Of New York, who, with C. F, Smith, sponsor Of the project. attended the meeting Of the board of park con- mIssioners last evening.
 A change in personnel on the board, created by the resignation Of Arthur l.. Berg. was filled by the ap- pointment of Donald L. Bartlett. Judge William F Mangan presided as chairman, probably for the last time. it being understood that Mir. Bartlett is slated for the chairman ship, Dr Henry R. Lasch, retiring commissioner acted as clerk pro tenn.
 Mcssrs Smith and Magonigle dis cussed with the commissioners the proposed layout and recommended that ID lights be placed along the walk. The walk will consist Of fine ly crushed blue stone instead of cin- dcrs. More than 500 feet of conduit will be laid for the light connec- tions
 A special committee from the con- mon council was present and dis cussed the proposed new wading pool in Washington park. The pool. which is nearing completion and will be ready before the end Of the summer. will be 900 feet long and
New Britain herald., 1930-05-07
PARENTS AND TEACHERS
 WILL MEET IN SCHOOLS
Chamberlain Association Gathers To- Night and Roosevelt to Have
 Session Tomorrow Night

The Valentine B. Chamberlain school Parents and Teachers as- sociation will hold it's annual meet ing this evening at 7:30 o'clock. The following program will be carried out; Secretarys report; treasurer's report: election of officers; vocal solo, Mrs. Martha Wlckin; speaker, Rev. William Barsch; violin solo, Miss Rose Himberg; accordion solo. John Elm mbaCher.
 Previous to the meeting the par ents will meet the teachers in their rooms,
 The Parents and Teachers asso- citation of the Roosevelt school will hold a meeting Thursday evening. The following program has been ar ranged: Selections, school orchestra; secretary's report: treasurer's report; election Of officers; selections, school orchestra; speaker, Dr. Louis J. Du- mont, superintendent Of the health department and Miss Estelle Cuddy. director of physical education; vocal solo. Miss Rose Miller.
 The parents will meet the teachers in their rooms previous to the meet ing.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-07

chitect, and Dick Carroll, a young man employed in Pages drafting room.
 On this thrilling episode hinges the drama and suspense of Radio Pictures newest all-talking produc- ton - a story Of modern youth set in the dazzling background of mad Manhattan's playgrounds. Olive Borden, famed as one of the most beautiful and well dressed screen stars. plays the featured role of Judy Page. In Half Marriage" :" adapted from George kibbe Turner $ magazine story, "Companionate, ' Miss Borden takes fullest advantage of the lure Of gorgeous gowns to get her man.
 Dick Carroll, played by Morgan Farley, is her map" AS strug- gllng young architect, deep in Il heart breaking attempt to convince his employer Of his genius, Dick tries 10 resist Judy's urgings that they clope, until he has proven his worth.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-07
BIC NEWS" AT CAPITOL

Today the Capitol theater present. ed its exceptionally well balanced double feature program of Big News and "A Notorious Affair Robert Armstrong and Carol Lom- bard share the lead in Big News while Billie Dove is at her best in "A Notorious Affair."
 Big News" might well be de scribed as one hectic day in a news paper office. With a time lapse Of only twelve hours, the story is crammed with more thrills than are the lot of many lifetimcs. Nor are they hung on loosely, but developed as part of 8 logical plot which deals with the effort of reporter on a big metropolitan daily to get the low down" on a band of liquor and narcotic dealers.
 Robert Armstrong has the fea- tured role Of Big News' as Steve Banks, who has plcnt Of personal peCadilos as well as a keen nose for news. The combination Of genialty with light touch of cynicism which have helped Bob along the road 10 fame in former pictures is said to have plenty Of scope in Big News"
 Carol Lombard who plays the feminine lead opposite Armstrong. is q girl whose gorgeous blonde beauty is augmented with real dra- matic ability.
 Big News vas directed by Greg ory La Caya. Credit for the excel lent dialogue is shared by JacK Jungmyer and Walter De Leon.
 Billie Dove has proven that sh4 is as good an actress as she is beau tiful by her performance in "A No- torious Affair a First National and Nitaphone production. She is play ing a difficult role, one that is hard to portray without overaCting. but she comes through with flying colors,
 Basil Rathbone, her leading man. also gives an excellent character de lineation. His role is full of possi . bilities and he has taken advantage Of them all He plays the part Of Paul Gherardl, a tomperament1l musical genius. Kay Francis is the other woman in the case.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-07
OWNER 0F TRUCK
 IS AWARDED S226
Judgment Filed in PIainYille
 Road Crash Nov. 29

Two automobiles crashed into the back of parked truck at Trudon & Platt, Inc. while it was parked on the side of the Plainville- -Southing- ton road on November %, 1929 within five minutes of each other. The owner of one was allowed dam a ges of s226.45 but the owner of according to Judge Morris D. Saxes Judgment, filed today.
 H. T. Blakeslee of Canton claimed he was travelling on the right side of the road when his car bumped against the parked truck. Five minutes later Harold A. Anderson of Newington came along and also crashed into the truck.
 The reason the NeWington man was not allowed damages was that if is said. he was given warning be- fore he approached the truck. The constable who was investigating the first accident said in city court tlat he flashed his searchlight as a dan ger signal to the second automobile but the driver is alleged 10 have driven headon against the truck.
 Attorney Cyril r. Gaffney repre- ventcd Blakeslce and Attorney D. R. Woodhouse of Hartford represented Anderson.
 Doctor Given Judgment
 Dr, Michael A. Kinsella was given judgment for s25O in his suit against Joseph A Betz Of Hartford for treat ment at New Britain General hos rital. Attorney Edward s. Pomeranz o' Hartford represented the plaintiff Tn the suit. Judge Saxe gave the judgment.
 Judgment By Default
 The Industrial Finance CO. was given judgment by default in a suit against Classic Young and s55 damages were allowed. Nair & Nair represented the plaintiff. The suit was on the purchase Of used automobile.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-07
"CHILDREN OF PLEASURE"

Children of Pleasure" Metro- GoldWyn Mayer singing and danc- ing romance Of Tin Pan Alley, will open Thursday at the Strand theatcr with 9 cast which includes Lawrence Gray, Wynne Gibson. Helen John son, Benny Rubin, Kenneth Thom- son. Lee kohlmar and May Boley. The picture was adapted by Rich ard Schayer from the play The Song Writer" by Crane Wilbur liar ry Beaumont producer of the sue cessful The Broadway Melody" di- rected.
 Report has 1t the picture con- cerns the romance Of Q Broadwa J song writer with the daughter Of a millionaire and revoives about the conflict between class distinction. The settings are laid in the homes of society, in Broadway music pub fishing offices, on vaudeville stages and in night clubs and are said to have been constructed without re- ward for expense, The interiors
 
 and contain a number of novel features among which is fire place which burns quicksilver an " hlch report has it will be used for the first time on the screen in this production. The effect is produced by vertical bars Of radiat- ing light and heat made by long glass tubes in which glowing mcr- cury yapor is generated by an elec- trlC current.
 The vaudeville program will have five acts to offer featuring Almon,l DeNora Co. in Music and Dances Unique"
 Beginning Sunday the Strand will offer the bis party Of the Paramount stars Paramount On Parade
New Britain herald., 1930-05-07

Harry E. Morton who has ac- cepted Mayor Quigley's offer of re- appointment to the board of police commissioners, is well known resi- dent of New Britain. His fathcr the late Albert Morton, was town audi tor in 1886 and 1887, also in 1892 and 1893.
 Commissioner Morton served on the board of public charities from 1915 10 1919 and was first appoint cd 10 the police board in 1926. He was reappointed in 1928 and has served on the important committee on rules and discipline. He IS a dem ocrat
New Britain herald., 1930-05-07

GO feet wide. The park board homes to have the school department decd a section Of the Washington school grounds for park and playground purposes
 School Committeeman Henry T. Burr, Joseph M. Ward and Peter Pajewski were present and discussed the suggested transfer. They will in spect the site Thursday afternoon and will submit q written request from the park board to the school board for action.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-07
HOOVER SEES NAVY PLANES

Washington. May ' tP}-The air, plane fleet of the navy, en route tc New York 10 join the battleship fleet was viewed early today from the ground by President Hoover as il passed over the White House. With Ernest Lee JahnCke, assist ant secretary of the navy, at his side the chief executive stood at atten- ton on the rear lawn Of the White House as the long line of fighting planes passed over.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-07
AT THE, EMBASSY

The talkic screen of the Embassy theater presents for three days starting today smashing double feature screening. Half Marriage" with Olive Borden and Morgan Far ley makes LID the first feature, whil2 the three Moore brothers present Side Street" They are both good features and should be seen to be appreciated
 Police investigation Of the mys- terlous death Of Tom Strlbblng, wealthy young clubman. who fell from the sixth story window Of q Greenwich Village apartment. has brought 10 light the amazing Half Marriage" Of Judy PaSa. art student daughter Of George Page, noted ar
New Britain herald., 1930-05-07
Peach and Apple Growers Expect
 Large Crops In This Territory

Peach and apple crops in this To- cality should be unusually large this season, despite the fact that only a 90 per cent harvest is expected to be general throughout the country, l.. Rogers. proprietor of extensive orchards in the vicinity Of Shuttle Meadow reservoir said today.
 Trees are budding favorably. Al though this is not regarded as an unfailns sign of good crops, it is taken as a favorable indication, Mir. Rogers explained.
 Similar statements come from the Smith orchards in the same neigh borhood
New Britain herald., 1930-05-07
DIVORCE BILL READY

Ottawa, Ont, May Having passed the house of commons a bill to establish divorce courts in On- tario was ready for senate action to- day.
 A similar bill was passed in the senate last session, but was defeat ed in the commons. Under present law divorces in the province can only be granted by act of parlia- mcnt.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-07
SAVE FELLOW WORKER

Albany x. Yr May ' LP-Otto Johnson. an electric light lincman, risked death by c!o6trocution today to rescue Albert Schupper, d fellow worker, who had been shocked into insensibility on top Of a pole. Schup- per's clothes were on fire when Johnson reached him. loosened his grasp from the live wire, (astened a rope about him and lowered him to the ground.
 Johnson vas severely burned. Schupper is expected 10 recover.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-07
Seven Soldiers Home
 Inmates Before Court

Darien, May : P'-SeVen inmates Of the Soldiers home in Noroton, were given suspended sentences in Darien town court last night, when they were arraigned on intoxication charges.
 A complaint 10 the police indicat- ed the men had lmblbed Jamaica ginger to such an extent that incar- ceration in the cells was necessary, when the detention quarters at the home were filled.
 Reports from the home indicated that the brig" at the home was crowded with drunken eases. since the recent busting Of Captain Ar thur C. Bennett. who was dismissed for clubbing one Of the inmates.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-07
CLUES SUMMER SCHEDULE

The first meeting Of the summer schedule Of the Polish Political club No. will be held tonight at 7:50 at the Falcon hall on Beaver street and Y IS expected that the majority of the members will be present. Joseph Koza klewicz, president, will be the presiding officer.
 The committee and b-commit- tees in charge of making arrange mants for the 3oth anniversary cele- hration which will take place in Sep temher, will meet after the regular meeting has been adjourned. About c5 of the oldest members of the club form the various committees for the observance
New Britain herald., 1930-05-07
TWO HELD ALIEN RING

Niagara Falls, x. T., May L. (UP)-Tvo men suspected of con- nection with what immigration off, cials describe as an alien smuggling ring of world wide organization were arrested today after long automo- bile cha&e.
 Eleven persons had been taken into custody TOT questioning preNi- ously.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-07
POLICE HALT DISTURBANCE

London, May ' UP)-Pollce in Valladolid. Spain. intervened in d disturbance between university stu dents and townspeople today an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Madrid said. Other parts Of Spain were reported quiet,
New Britain herald., 1930-05-07

Reports from Eangoon told Of earthquake and tidal wave that wiped out town of Pcgu in Burma. It was estimated 600 died in dis aster. This map shows The location Of the district hit by the quake.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-07

TOR BEST RESULTS | SE HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
New Britain herald., 1930-08-11

ton ridge is visiting with friends in Summit, N. J.
 MT. and Mrs. Pardon C. Hickey are expected to return to their home on Warrington ridge this week fol- lowing an auto trip through New England and Canada.
 Mir. and Mrs. Mel Morrison and children, of kearney, \, J. are visit ors at the home of MT. and Mrs. James Thomson of Beridale avenue.
 Donald Ratings, of the |. S. s. O-6 is visiting at his home on Worth ington ridge for a few days.
 Mir, and Mrs. Ray Romaro were the weekend guests of Mrs. Ro- maro's parents, Mir. and Mrs. Jerry Nendrillo of Hudson street, Berlin.
 East Berlin Items
 The services Of the Methodist church, held at Branford yesterday were attended by about 75 mem- bers and attendants of the church. The worship hour was held at the shore cottage of MT. and Mrs. k. 0. Clark and was conducted by Rev. E. E. Wilson, The start for Bran ford was made at 9:15 from the To- cal church, a large bus and a num- Der of private cars transporting the group. Following the Sunday school services, luncheon was served after which many enjoyed bathing or rested. Lemonade was served throughout the afternoon. All those who attended voiced their appreci- alton Of the invitation of Mr. and Mrs Clark.
 Miss Eunice Pratt of the Brook lyn Methodist hospital spent the weekend with her mother. Mrs. Charles Pratt of West Cromwell. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Stevenson and family and Mrs. M. Sears spent yes- terday with relatives in South Glas- tonbury.
 MT. and Mrs. William Holigan Of Southington spent the week end here as the guests of Mir and Mrs. Patrick Holigan.
 Miss Alice McCorkle and Miss Betty Pratt returned Saturday from 8 weeks automobile tour of New England
 The continued drought finds crops in a serious condition at the begin ming of another week. Tomatoes are rotting and blistering on the vines and the plants have Wilted be- cause of lack of moisture. All yegc- tables whose roots noursh from the top soil are the most seriously af- tected. Carrots and parsnips which extend from six to ten inches in'o the sub-soil continue to thrive. Pota- toes have been hit hard the vines drying up and falling away.
 The Knights of Pythias will meet tomorrow evening at s o'clock Tn their rooms at Community hall.
 Rev. E. F.. Wilson left today for Camp keemosahbee to join the lo- cal troop of Boy Scouts who are spending the week there.
 Eltjo Ensing has reported the theft of his bicycle to the local au- thorities, the machine having been
New Britain herald., 1930-08-11

ped heart breaking 4 to decision Datoli, pitching for the locals, was in wonderful form and allowed but a single hit but faulty support in the critical moments spelled his doom.
 The locals gathered six hits off the offerings Of Berg, star New Britain tWirler. Full details of the game may be found in the Bristol column.
 Property Foreclosed
 Felicetta Genevese has been granted a foreclosure on Plainville property owned by Alfred and Mary Schultz through an order of superior court. The property is divided into 20 lots and is located at New Britain terrace. The time limited for re- demption of the property has passed. The plaintiff was represented in the action by Attorney Angela M. La cava Of New Britain.
 Slight Accident
 A slight accident took place this morning at 3 o'clock at the dummy in Center square when cars driven by John o Brien of New Britain and William Burke Of New Haven came together. The O'Brien car received damage 10 the lenders while the mudguards and bumpers of the Burke machine were damaged.
 Each driver claimed that the other had hit him. A long verbal argument followed. Constable Thomas Royce investigated the acci- dent but found no cause for arrest.
 Win Two Games
 The Plainville Athletic baseball team won two games over the week end from the Ramblers of Bristol Saturday the locals scored g to 1 win at the Green Hill school dia mond in Forestville. Morante struck out 16 men and allowed but three hits.
 Yesterday at the local high school field. the locals made it two straight with q 19 10 victory. Rogers pitch ed for Plainville and struck out ten men.
 In Saturdays game, Snowder and Wiley hit home runs while Jackson gathered three base hit. Yesterday Wiley, Roger and Dalke were the star hitters.
 Visit Indian Neck
 Mrs. Isabelle Phelps, Lillian Con- nors, Zella and Mary Dyer spent the weekend at Indian Neck.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-11
NAIHALIA CRANE ENTERS
 RANKS OF ADULT POETS
Child Author of Six Books Observes Her Seventeenth Birthday An
 nouncing New Poetry Book

New York, Aug. Il Pt-Nathalia Crane. with four books of verse and two novels to her credit, today dis cardcd her eratwhile title of child prodigy and became grown-up poetess.
 Nathalia-or Miss Crane, as she now prefers it-observed her seven teenth birthday at her home in Brooklyn
 She revealed that her seventh book, a long poem dealing with the capture of the Atlantic coast of the subsequent defeat at the hands of patriots led by eight poets. will be published in the fall.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-11

The second injection was made by Dr. Paul A. Park, family physician of the Gengenbacks.
 The parents of the boys fought stubbornly until Dr. Knowlton's ar rival Saturday not to have the serum given to their boys. They voiced their disapproval of serum adminis- traitor by saying that vaccination had done their sons no good. They said religion had nothing to do with their refusal
 Dr. Robbins asserted this morning that Leo Corbeille of 784 Farming ton avenue and Mir and Mrs. A. Dana Weekes of TT Pennington avenue, each of whom were infected by saliva from rabid canines. were inoculated with serum yesterday as a precautionary measure.
 Jerome Greenleaf of t35 East Main street, Forestville. was bitten about the cars by q dog belonging Q a neighbor Saturday afternoon. The injured youngGter was taken 10 the Bristol hospital and treated by pr. Joseph Papa, who did not con- sider the wounds serious and dis charged the patient. The hospital authorities notified Dog Warden Jo- seph L. Ryan, who captured the dog and placed it in the pound where it will he kept under examination for several days.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-11
FREDERICK TOYE DIES

Boston. Aug. II tP-Frede H, Toye, 4. widely known in the musical advertising and newspaper field was dead at his Back Bay home here today He was native of Cambridge and a graduate of Harvard college. Toye was manager O. Isadora Duncan, the dancer for about ten years when she was at the height of her career. He leaves a widow and a son