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Imperial Valley press., 1930-01-09

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Imperial Valley press., 1930-01-09

Marrigac license issued yesterday
10 Manuel Elias. -. and JuaAita
,}uintcras, Il. both Of Brawlcy.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
FAILS ID
 BARE RATE DATA
Commission Rules Against Rora.
 back Critic in Trial

Hartford, Dec. 23 (UP)-Profes- sor Albert Levitt of Bedding was believed today to have failed in the primary object of his suit before the public utilities commission to com pei the Connecticut Light 6: Power company to serve his isolated home at regular rates-to bring the com pany's rate structure into the open.
 The commission. which would be removed from office for friendliness to corporations if a legal action brought by Levitt is successful, re- fused late yesterday to order the company to produce its books and explain the basis of it's rates.
 The Connecticut Light & Power company is headed by J. Henry man against whom the Bedding law professor Waged q bitter fight during the last political campaign.
 Levitt said he might appeal 10 the courts if the commission refused 10 order the company to serve him at regular cost. He insisted that the commission could not determine whether he ought 10 pay extra for service if 1t did not know how the customary rates were established. Levitt contended during his cam paign as anti-Roraback candidate for the republican nomination for governor that the company's light structure was falsely based and ex- tortionate.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
Motorist Expresses
 Praise for POlitis

Chief William C. Hart Of the po lice department is in receipt of a letter from R. V. Valentine of the Capitol National Bank and Trust Co. of Hartford in which MT. Nalen- tine expresses appreciation for the courteous treatment received at the hands of the policeman who patrols in the vicinity ot Broad and Burritt streets at 4 o'clock in the afternoon.
 MT. Valentine also comphmented the policeman for the exceptional knowledge he manifested of the layout of the city when he found it possible to find his way from this locality to Clayton without a hitch following his direction by this po- liceman.
 Policeman William Politis patrols this section at the time mentioned by the appreciative Hartford resi- dent
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
JUDGMENT AGAINST SHERIFF

A judgment for s9l5 was given in favor Of the Kennedy Auto Parts Co. against Deputy Sheriff Matthew T'apciak by Acting Judge Edward A. Mag in city court yesterday after noon. It was claimed through Attor- ney Irving l. Rachlin that the dep uty sheriff took an automobile that the company had let out on q con- ditional bill Of sale. The car was taken under instructions Of 1gnacy orajczyk, who was also a de- tondanr
 Another judgment for s47.74 was given in favor of Barnard Conley and other against George J. Jack son. The judgment was stipulation and Judge Stanley J. TraceShi was on the bench. Attorney E. T. Ring rose represented the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
DREEK GOES TO JAIL

Springfield, Mass, Dec. 23 p-- Mike Dreek of New Britain. Conn. who recently eluded police here who sought to arrest him, but was ar rested in Hartford, Conn. vas sen- fenced to one month in jail here to- day for assault on an officer and fined $50 for driving unlicensed. . while a speeding charge vas con- tinued
 Dreek has a record that includes a uild dash through New Haven fire lipes to escape police pursuit as a rum runner few years ago. His late8 exploit here included pushing an officer from his running board. He distanced motorcycle officer who fired several shots 10 halt him.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
BANKER COMMITS
 SUICIDE IN HOME
I. Edward Hamblet0n Shoots
 Himself Near Baltimore

Baltimore, Dec. 23 Pt-T. Edward Hambleton, president of the banking firm of Hambleton and Company,
 was found shot to death in his home
 at Lutherville. a suburb, today. Judge William P. Butler, coroner, gave a verdict of suicide after d short investigation.
 was A years old, was found by Charles Richardson. his butler,
 when he went to call his employer. Caused By Bullet Wound Death was caused by bullet
 wound in the head.
 The banker, prominent in New York, Baltimore and European so- ciety, had just returned from a big game hunting expedition in Indo- China, during which his wife, the former Adelaide McAlpin, daughter of the New York hotel mganate, es- tablished residence in Reno to seek
 a divorce. They had been married for 20 years.
 Mr. Hdmbleton was said by his friends to have become depressed over his marital difficulties and the death of his brother, John A. Ham, bleton, who was killed in an airplane
 crash year ago.
 The son of the late General
 George s. Hambleton, Edward Ham bleton entered the banking business and with d S3,000,00O inheritance from his fathers estate, amassed a large fortune. His brother also was affiliated with the firm up to the time of his death. His life was in
 sured for s4,000O00.
 Maintained Two Homes Hambleton, a prominent sports man, maintained homes both here
 and in New York after his return from service in the World war. in
 which he became a brigadier gen. eral of reserves. He entered the service as a major and won the Dis tinguished Service medal, the Brit ish Distinguish Service order and the French Legion of Honor.
 Besides his widow, he is survived by one son. T. Edward Hambleton, Jr., a student at Yale university.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
MAN KILLED BY GAS

Waterbury, Dec. B LP)-When Octave Tanguay, 5, roomer at 2o6 South Elm street, failed to an- swer his call this morning, Mrs. Di- nah Larose, landlady, had the door 10 his room forced. Tanguay's life- less body, fully clothed, was found across the bed and gas was pouring from a defective heater that Tan- quay found yesterday in an obscure corner of the house. It had been dis carded as unfit for use. MT. Tam quay was d widower and had no im- mediate relatives.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
Partridge Appointed as
 VermOnt's Senator

Montpelier, Vt, Dec. 23 P - Frank c. Partridge, Proctor busi- ness man, today was appointed by Gov. John E. Weeks as United States senator to i'll the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Frank L. Greene last Wednesday, Partridge will serve until success sor has been elected, at special election called by the governor to- day to be held March 31. The gov e1nor also directed special sena- torial primary be held March 3, the regular town meeting date.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
INSURANCE POLICY
 INVOLVED IN SUIT
Question Of Claims by Creditors
 in City Court

The question Of whether creditors Of Mrs. Clara Murtha widow of Thomas Nurtha, have the legal right to collect money on policy due her for the death Of her husband. Thom- as Nurtha, last winter, was brought out ip the S75 suit Of Louis Marin koUski against the John Hancock Life Insurance Co. The decision on two cases involving larger sums of money will be made according to the outcome Of this case. The other two plaintiffs are Mrs. Deborah Murtha. mother-ln-law, and Harry NaJarian,
 Judge Stanley J, Traceski who presided, reserved decision. Attorney Andrew s. Aharonian and Attorney Francis B. Keeler presented the case for the plaintiff and Attorneys Carlos Richardson and William E. Hagearty represented the insurance company and the younger Mrs. Murtha.
 There was considerable debate over the question Of whether Miss Mary Knapp, public stenographer, could te employed in court. Attorney Richardson objected on the grounds that the case did not warrant the expenditure but the plaintiffs attor- neys said they wanted the testimony in case Of an appeal. When Attor- ney AharonIan agreed to pay her ex- penses, Judge TraCeski agreed to al- low her to remain as the court stenographer for the case.
 William J. Hughes of 14 Hart street, district cashier for the in surance company, said in testimony that the process papers were coming so thick and fast that he told Con- stable John Recor to take up future actions with the company's lawyers Constable Recor was the only other witness on the stand.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
SPORTS WRITER IGNORED

Danbury, Dec. 23 PI-The ap- pointment of William 0. McGeehan, sports writer Of the New York Herald Tribune, as an honorary deputy of Fairfield county by Thomas r. Reilly of Stamford, sheriff-elect, was announced here today. Mir McGeehan has accepted the appointment and in his letter of acceptance calls attention to the fact that he is q resident and tax payer at Newtown, near here, where he spends most Of his summers and where he intends 10 spend all of his time later.
 Recently Mir. Reilly announced the appointment Of Gene Tunney on his staff ot honorary deputies.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
SIMMER COTTAGE BURNS

Middletown, Dec. 23 tPp-A sum- mer cottage on Crystal lake at Lake view Park. south of this city about three miles, was burned early today. It was owned by Joseph Booza and J. Bezila of Wallingford. Chief Ben ford, responding to a fire call with a detail from the Russell company, saw a car drive out of the road leading to the cottage. For this reason the fire was believed to have been set. A garage nearby was saved.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
SEEK RUNWAY DRIVER

Westport, DIG. g P-WestpoTt police today are searching for hl. and run driver who injured Thomas Mcdonald, 15 year old Westport post office special delivery bicycle mes sanger, who was left lying in the street following the accident.
 The boy was taken home by a passing motorist. Physicians found the boy to be suffering from q slight concussion Of the brain. Police say the bicycle was struck head-on and the boy lay unconscious for several minutes in the roadway.
 When found he was still clutchins q. handful of special delivery Christ mas letters.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
City Items

Rev. William H. Alderson will speak at the annual Christmas party of the kiwanis club tomorrow noon. Toys will be given by the members and distributed 10 the day nursery.
 Mrs. Walter P. Occupin of the Hungerford apartments will return to her home this week from the New Britain General hospital where she has been confined for the past two weeks. She underwent an operation or December l3.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
DIR. WALSH TO SPEAK

Dr. James J. Walsh Of New York, physician, lecturer and writer, will speak at a dinner meeting of the Mems club of the First Congrcga- tional church this evening. His sub ject will be Funny Things That Cure Mankind" Dr. Walsh has written 40 books on history, medi- cine, relation Of mind and body and other subjects
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
WILL STIMULATE
 BUILDING TRADES
Chamber Of Commerce Sponsors
 Move Among Contractors

4 movement 10 stimulate activity in the building trades in New Brit ain and keep business in the city whenever possible. was put under way at meeting last night in the Chamber Of Commerce rooms, at tended by moro than 2J contractors and tradesnen.
 President Israel WeXicr Of the Master Builders Association Of New Britain presided and it was voted to meet again on January 4 10 perfect an organization in which employers and employees will be on an equal basis, working tor the common good Officers will he named and other details of an association will be com- pletod.
 Various speakers offered proof that there are fradasmen in New Britain qualified 10 handle all parts Of construction work and there IS no necessity for going out of the city to obtain competent contractors or artisans. The action Of The school board in engaging Architect Holmes Of Michigan to draw plans for school buildings was criticized, and at the next meeting t is expected that To- cal architects will be in attendance and this situation will probably be taken up again.
 Discuss Costs
 The gathering discussed building costs and figures were offered showing that labor represents only gG per cent Of tho total cost of con- struction work. Financing amounts 10 15 per cent and materials account for the greater portion ot the ball. anCe.
 Wages were discussed and it was the common feeling that there should be no reduction at this time It was estimated that approximately 1000 persons in the city are depend- ent upon inc building trades for their livelihood, the families Of painters, carpenters, nlasone, stcam- filters, plumbers, Iaborers, archi- tects, and others connected with the trade being included.
 Mir. Waxlor said today that the tradesmen of New Britain can have one Of tho most powerful organiza- tions the cIty has ever known if they carry out their expressed deternlna- tion to band together, and there IS no question Of the stimulating effect on business which can be obtained.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
sITNTS IRONS GROWTH

Washington - Because of the changes in composition of cast iron, that material expands or grows, sometimes as much as three inches year. In order to overcome this growth, J. s. Vanick and Paul D. Merica have developed an alloy of nickel copper and chromium, they Society for Steel Treating.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
STAMFORD SETS RECORD

Stamford, Dec. 23 (Pt-The larg- est day in the history of the Stamford post office was reported today by Postmaster Lincoln Taylor. The first class business yesterday amounted to s166,OO0 while the previous high total on December P, 1929. was s12o,0O0. The par. eel post business, incoming and outgoing, was reported as on third heavier than ever previous ly recorded.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
BRISTOL ICE FISHING BANNED

Bristol, Dec. 23 Py-Deputy Game Warden Joseph E. Ryan today post ed notices at Cedar lake, located in Bristol and Wolcott, to the effect that fishing through the ice during the present winter will be prohibited. The order was promulgated by the fish and game commission and low water conditions was said to be the reason.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
SEEK UNION VETERAN

Fayetteville, Ark, Dec. 23 Pj- Search was under way today for G.. L. Mattlock, described by authorities veteran Of the Civil War, who shot and killed Sheriff John A. Phillips, 75. Of Madison county.
 The sheriff had gone to arrest Mattlock on a charge Of neighbor i'm
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
MAIL ORDER PRICES CUT

Chicago, Dec. 23 UP)-Price cuts ranging from 10 to 25 per cent will be listed in the mid-Center cata- logue of Montgomery, Ward 6, Com- pany it was announced today.
 The reductions cover approximate ly 4,00O items. The company an nounced that the budget payment plan would be operative on the pur- chase Of all goods except groceries.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
DRAWING EXHIBIT

From to 10 o'clock tonight drawing exhibit will be held in the banquet hall of the Y. NJ C. A. at which pictures drawn by boy boot blacks will be featured. The dis play is sponsored by the Bootblacks' club, Aloysius Sacharko, president A program of music and refresh- ments has been planned.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
PRINCE REPORTED BETTER

London, Dec. 23 UP)-The Prince of Wales has recovered from his recent chill and has received a Of visitors, it was announc- ed at York House today.
 The Prince will proceed to San by rail tomorrow to spend Christmas with members of the royal family.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
PELT SONG WRITER

New York, Dec. 23 CP-They've got even with Richard Gerard, au- thor of sweet Adclinc."
 At d reunion Of public school graduates last night, he was pelted with vegetables and fruit when he rose to speak. After the lombard ment everybody joined in Sweet Adelinen
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
HORRORS, MEN!

London-Get yourselves set for shock. gentlemen. If Dame Fash ions influence is felt natIon-w wide, you'll be wearing blue. red. yellow, scarlet, green or tangerine- colored hats. They've already mad' their appearance on the streets Of this city. Naricolored bands complete the ensemble Of the colorful head- gear
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
DORSEY PRESIDENT
 OF CLASS AT |. Ii.
New Britain Man Heads Fresh men at New London Academy

Francis E. Dorsey Of 243 Maple street, q cadet at the United States Coast Guard academy at New Lon- don. has been elected president of the first year class at the academy He Is third classman at the insti- tuition, rank given 10 members Of the entering class.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
FIRE TRUCK DAMAGED

Middletown, Dec. 23 P-Five men on truck which was going to chimney fire escaped unhurt today when the trucks rear section refused to respond to the tiller on d turn oil Main street and carried the vehicle against an elm tree. It was a new truck and vas somewhat damaged.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
BROTHERHOOD OFFICERS

Officers of the Brotherhood of St. Johns German Lutheran church were elected last night as follows: President, Henry Hess; vice presi- dent, Rev. NJ. w. Gaudian; record ing secretary, Edward Lanske; treasurer, William Jurgen.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23

ilton, capital of Bermuda, the vessel is turned around and moored to the dock. So narrow and tiny IS this harbor that 1t seems as if the bow and stern would touch the banks as the ship is warped around. From the decks passengers look down on the little village as if from a tower. Lines of carriages, once the pride of Fifth avenue. are dawn up. natives with bicycles stare at the ship and the life of the town in general seems to stop and gather to see the event of the week, the arrival Of the mail packet,
 Clean, little two story houses, as white as the icing on a cake, ac- cording to Mark Twain, dot the roll ing hillside around the harbor amid dark green native cedars, palms and gardens. Tall American-look joking hotels and the Hamilton cathedral break the sky line.
 Bicycle Traffic Rigidly Regulated
 The absence of automobiles does not prevent strict enforcement of traffic rules, Reckless bicycle riding. cutting in front of traffic officers at intersections, or riding on the wrong side of the street are serious traf- tic offenses.
 "Bermudians either farm or cater to tourists, who consist principally Of Americans. Easter lilies are the best known export. Early vegetables are shipped in large quantities es- pecially onions. There are no income or property taxes. Practically all government revenues are collected from the customs duties on import ed articles.
 Houses arc built by saving blocks of white limestone from quarry near the house site and ft- ting them together. Even the smooth, sloping roofs are made of limestone slabs which harden when exposed. Because of the porous soil there are no rivers or springs in Bermuda and therefore every house is required by law to make Of the roof a rain catch. adequate to sup ply the water needs of its occupants.
 Connecting various towns, many Of them bearing English names, are smooth, orange-colored lanes, slip pery and treacherous when wet to cyclists. Sometimes these roads lead along the waters edge, affording lovely vistas of the blue ocean through the native cedar trees. cut through limestone hills in miniature man-made canyons, or are lined with scarlet and pink oleanders which bloom for nine months of the year. During the early spring months lilies carpet acres of reddish-brown top soil and perfume the air for miles. Cardinals, bluebrds, goldfinches, humming birds and many other North American birds have found refuge in the islands.
 Bermuda's government is pattern cd after that of it's motherland, Britain. A man must be a property owner to vote or hold office. If he is a landholder in several parishes he is entitled to vote in each once. Der mudlans are proud that theirs is the oldest English colony in the new world, since it was settled in l6l0 by Sir George Somcrs. The streets of St. Georges the first settlement, lead down to the central market square. They were built that way 10 give protection in case of invasion"
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
"Lends' His Youngsters to Kindly Townspeople for Christmas Holidays - Motherless Flock Keeps Him Too Busy to Work Regularly.

Wellsville, kas., Dec. 23 Cp-The lights Of gaily decorated Christ mas tree will shine tomorrow night through the window in which Tom Dorsey cobbler and student Of tho philosophers, hung up last week the sign:
 Children 10 give away. Can't af- ford 10 feed them longer"
 And little David. 3, who sobbed in his fathers arms: You're not going 10 give me away, are you, Daddy?' will be there with four of his brothers and sisters Christmas morning to draw a little red wagon from the pile Of red wrapped pack ages beneath the tree.
 Housework Halts Job
 The sign was a last resort for Dorsey after the task of washing, cooking and sewing for his mother less flock had eaten into his time for work so much that returns were slim. The county had refused aid because his three oldest boys were not at work. He had refused to send the children to an orphanage because that, 10 him, meant perma- nent separation, saying:
 Nothing doing. I'm just lending my babies out for awhile. I'm just trying to keep them fed and warm until things break
 It brought results for all the lit tie ones. Mary Louise, s, went to the finest house in town. A veter- marian took Lola May. 10. David went to the motherly arms of Mrs. Purl Russell,
 The seventh child, Mildred, 6, will have real Christmas, too, away from home, with family in Kansas City which wanted a little girl to entertain during the holidays.
 Aunt Arrives With Gifts
 After the little ones had gone to homes where Santa was scheduled 10 call. Mrs. Florence Mckaig of Fayette, Mo, their aunt, arrived with the Christmas tree and arms hlled with packages.
 There will be other packages from neighbors, with children of their own and purses none too full, but hands that can cook and sew.
 And Tom Dorsey, who can quote at length from the philosophers whose works he reads while he works al his last, will smile through the tears as he tacks on soles.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
REPORTS $50 STOLEN

Miss Norma Lynch of Lake court telephoned police about 11:15 o'clock last night to report the loss of $50 which she claims was stolen from her pocket book at a shop where she is employed.