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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-15
Number Players Indignant
Over PLANETS Expose
Special Investigator Says Students Play
Clearing House Numbers

meal has been bought by catching
boleda.
1t is said that some very prominent
people have caught large sums of
mazuma and that these bucks have
aided materially in giving the wolf
the cold run-around" during these
hard times. A list of these lucky
ones would read like selected list
of the "Four Hundred" Some OF
our critics say we have not mention
ed the ordinary folk who play these
games. We reply that it is generally
known that these people play, and
it is bad enough for them to do so,
but it is serious thing when our
best folk not only play the clearing
house," but rage when anything is
said against it.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-15

A wave Of vituperative criticism
greeted The Planets special inves-
tigator's report on the Number Sit
uation" here in Richmond. The very
fact that such Indignation is ex-
pressed when exposure is made of
an insidious practice is proof that
the matter is more serious than what
we thought. Any form of gambling
undermines the moral and ethical
fibre of the community, and when
said gambling is known to be unlaw-
full, it is doubly detrimental. 1t goes
without argument that we lose a
great deal when we become so hard
ened to gambling that we not only
think it is right, but rage when some
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-15
GOVERNOR ASKS INQUIRY INTO
GEORGIA .LYNCHING

Atlanta. Ga.-(CNS) - Governor
Hardman has telegraphed Sheriff W.
c. Tyler and Solicitor General Rob-
erts ST Foy, of Irwin County, to
investigate the lynching of jimmy
Levine, in 0cilla Saturday. Until ne
receives their reports, Governor
Hardman said, the State will take
no action in the lynching.
Levine was hurned by mob es-
timated at 500 early Saturday morn
ing, February LIST, after being taken
from Sherilf Tyler's automobile in
the center of Della, The sheriff had
arrested him on charge OF attack
ing and killing q .14-year-old white
girl and was taking him to the Irwin
County jail.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-15
METRONOMIC GLEE CLUB AT
SIXTH ST. BAPTIST CHURCH

Metronomic Glee Club and Dixie
Spiritual will appear in a singers
Musicale Excelente at the 9Th st.
Baptist Church, 9Th and Clay streets,
Tuesday night, Feb. 18th, at SIS
o'clock.
The Metronomic Glee Club brings
to its hearers their joys and sorrows
expressed in songs. Admission ID;
cents. Hear them every Monday
night at 1890 over WRVA. Come
early to avoid the rush.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-15
ONE THOUSAND PEOPLE
WANTED

At First Baptist Church, 18th and
Broad streets, Sunday, February 16,
1880, at $3.50 P. NJ, at which time
the Rev. Dr.. Skipwith will speak
and sing. Subject, "Step On It,"
A choir of rs voices will assist
with the singing.
REV. W. T. JOHNSON, D. D.,
Pastor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-15
ST. JOHNS BAPTIST CHURCH
LOSES TWO DEAcoNs

Richmond, Va, Feb. 10-Upon tn,
very heels of Deacon Aaron Quarles,
who departed this life Tuesday, jan
nary 2Sth, Deacon G. B. Harris died
Sunday, February 9th, at II A. M.
Funeral service was conducted at the
church Wednesday morning at $50
o'clock. He was buried at his home
in Ceyington, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-15

The Veteran Officers Association
of Virginia will hold their regular
annual meeting at the First Baptist
Church, Norfolk, Va, Sunday Feb
ruary 23rd, and a memorial sermon
will be preached by Rev. r. H. Boil
ling in memory of all deceased Off
GERS who served in the State militia
and the Spanish-American War.
The services will begin at 1870
A. NJ. A very interesting program
has been arranged for this occasion.
Officers from Richmond, Petersburg
and Norfolk will be in attendance.
All comrades who served with these
officers under the State OF in the
U. S. volunteer service are cordially
invited to attend.
MAI. VIM. H. JOHNSON,
President.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-15
CARD OF THANKS

Rev. and Mrs. Fendall W. VIII
Iiams wish to thank their many
friends for kindness and remem-
ORANGES during the recent holiday
season, and take this means of ex-
pressing their sincere appreciation.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-15

The Ladies' Tuesday Evening Club
will give their annual opening Val
entine party Friday night at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Rob-
eertson.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-15

News notes will be received by C..
II. Hardy for this paper. Job print
ing and advertising estimates, given.
Copies of the paper can also BE Sc
euned from him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-15

North Side Choral Club will be
heard over WRVA Saturday, Feb
ruary 18th, from 1890 to IL, led by
Mrs. Matte Robertson and Mr.. James
Robertson.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-15
NORTH SIDE
WASHINGTON PARK.
BY Hardy

Revival starts at St Joints Bap-
fist Church week of February 23rd.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-15

Mrs. Katherine Harris has had a
slight setback after recovering from
her recent long spell of sickness.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-15

At the close of the morning SER
vices at the First Baptist Church,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-15

W. H. ANDERSON,
New Britain herald., 1930-02-10
Inspect
 Modern Auto Plant

Indicative of the publiC's great interest in the aLtomotive industry Is the report Of visitors at the Olds- mobile-Viking factories in Lansing, Mich, during 1929. The thousands who inspected this modern automo- bile plant represented every state iE this country and 8 score Of for ei2n countries located in Europe and remote parts Of the world, is the news received by Y. Domijan O. lhe DomIjan Motor Co, local Oldsmobile-Nikins dealers.
 lowing 10 the increasing numb r O. persons visiting the Oldsmobile- Viking factories regular inspection trips were inaugurated several years ago." the report states. Since that time thousands Of visitors have been received and each year the numbers have been increasing.
 Visitors are taken through the factories in groups headed by q trained guide. The trip requires two hours and includes the Oldsmobile Six and Viking Eight motor plants, axle factory, sheet metal plant. chromium plating department Fisher body plant and final assem- bly, lines.
 "A surprisingly keen knowledge and interest in the mechanical COZ struction of automobiles are dis played by the visitors. Frequently their questions are of highly technical nature and indicate the study given automotiye engineering and design by the layman.'
New Britain herald., 1930-02-10
Buick Has
 Record Month

During ,he month Of January the Buick Notor Gar co. advertised th@t 4 per cent of the cars sold III Buick price class were Bucks. New Britain leads the United States with q local percentage Of 4S per cent.
 Tt is very gratifying to our or ganization that during the month Of January We enjoyed one of the best sales months of our historE," says W. O. 'Wolley, manager of the Capital Buick Co. "It Is uatur9l that in a month in which occurs III automobile show new car sales would show an increase; however, in addition 10 our ten new car sales we also sold , used models. There is nothing remarkable about it, bat |; goes to show that New Britain people arc buying automobiles d. spite the fact of the general feeling that "busness is not normal in any line" continued Mr. WoIey.
 The addition Of The Marquette to the BujcI, has helped considerably in Buick maintaining and holding tho sales lead. A very popular model. of which only . few a"e allotted to each dealer, is tn" Mar quctte Sport Roadster, Beautifully cUstomed and coached by Fishnr this model. one Of which is owned by a recent New Britain purchasor, W. H. Hart, Jr., with it's striking colors Of black and orange and six able comment as it is seen abo It town
New Britain herald., 1930-02-10
H. 5. AUDITORIUM OPENING TONIGHT
Exercises for Parents and Public
 in New Building

Final preparations for the open ing of the new Senior High school building were made today by the school administration. Because ot the large amount of work to be done today in connection with the event all pupils were dismissed at o'clock this morning.
 Meetings of the students who will usher tonight were held during the opening period this morning under the group directors and the floors and corridors were assigned.
 Workmen were making last minute rush today to have the building at its best for the parents this evening. Time has not allowed the library staff to complete it's new sanctum but the tables and chairs are in place and the new draperieS are at the windows. The two new gyms are in readiness, both having been used last Friday afternoon for dancing and the Hartford H. $. bask etball game,
 Doors will be opened 10 the pub lie at 7:SO o'clock and the inspeC- ton of the building will last until S:30 o'clock when the exercises in
New Britain herald., 1930-02-10
1930 Chevrolet Six
 Reduced in Price

Announcement last month of suu- stantialy reduced prices on the new 1880 Chevrolet Six, at the same tune that the car embodying many distinct improvements made IS public bow. created a sensation il automotivc circles here.
 Reductions as announced by ". s Knudsen. president and general Eanager of the Chevrolet Motor company, range from $25 10 $50 "n seven of the twelve models in tic l930 line. while three new body types introduced for the first time this year arc priced to parallel the new low figure on models retajne in the current series. The present base price of S495 brings the six cylinder Chevrolet 10 within fife dollars of the lowest price at Whic1 even the four cylinder Chcvrolet vas ever sod.
 This is made possible, Mr. Knu-l-
New Britain herald., 1930-02-10
Crowds at Auto Show
 Points to Good Year

Record breaking crowds at the sh ows over the country indicate retail business in the motor industry will continue on a highly satisfactory basis during 1880, a. cording 10 information received by NJ. D. Honeyman, Chryslcr distribu- tor here, from officials of the Chryslcr corporation. who have made surveys at the leading eX- hbits.
 "The public doesn't pay an aI1 mission to automobile shows just to look around" said Mir. Honeyman. The majority Of people come b. cause they are interested in the purchase of a motor car, and they want the unusual opportunity 10 compare values Of competitive makes.
 Never before has the mechanical structure of q motor car attracted so much interest. Cllt-aWay chassis and transnisslons keep a constant crowd of spectators around them. Attendants are busy answering in- teiligent questions about one polH' O., another, Let's see the engine $ 8 common request. according to the salcsmcn on the floor.
 The improved models offered at tho shows this year establish rec ord breaking buying opportunill : wherever shows are held.
 American clock and watch makers turn out products with an annual value of moro than $S0,000, 0,0o0.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-10
Protect Your Tires
 By Careful Parking

When careless parking habits, poor road conditions, improper usa of brakes and either over or under irflation Of tires are combined, the tires on your car are given a pretty tough job.
 MT. l.. Jartman ol Honeyman Auto Sales local Hudson Essex dealers gives here two points in connection with parking which. if observed, will increase the life Of your tires. r. you must park on hill. pull tll parking brakes up tight. place your car in gear not in reverse, how ever, 10 avoid burning your backing lghD. leave She front wheels in a cramped position but make sure the front tire nearest the curb is a feV inches away from it. If it is forcel tight up against the curb. there is ;' good chance of pinChing the tire and breaking down the side wall.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-10
FOUR FIREMEN INJURED
 WHEN CHEMICALS BURN
Boston Drug Warehouse Is Easy Prey to Flames Because of Com
 bustiblcs stored in Building

Boston, Feb. 10 tCP)-Four fire men were injured early today when fire caused damage estimated at moro than $30,O00 to the tive-story, Brock storage warehouse of Howe and French, Inc, dealers in drug chemicals, on Broad street.
 Those taken to Haymarket Relief hospital were Lieutenant John l.. Glynn, A, John J. Hurley, 30, Ed ward Lucas, 43, and George Ryan, ,3I
 Lieutenant Glynn and Hurley were injured when they fell 1 , feet from ladder, Lucas and Ryan were cut by shattered glass. None of the fremen was believed seri- ously hurt
 Because of the highly infam-
 mable chemicals stored in the building, the fire had spread almost ! throughout the structure when dis | covered shortly after midnight
 The adjoining five-story building 1 of Youlden, Smith and Hopkins, truckmen. was damaged by water and smoke.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-10
TAFT'S METHODS
 SPEEDED HEARINGS.
Chief Justice Brought Business
 like Ideas to Court

Washington, Feb. 10 (UP)-Wil- liam Howard Taft as the tenth chief justice of the United States made the supreme court business-like. fast working body for dispensing justice,
 Taft, although conservative in policy, acted drastcauy to save the courts time. He supported bills to enable the court 70 dismiss cases iu- >olvin2 unimportant points. He is sued new rule eNpeditiug action on all criminal appeals. In 1927, after six years o' his administration, a case on the regular docket was argued in inc same term in which he appeal was filed, instead Of two or thrcc years la,or.
 Sides N ith Conservatives
 lie sided with the conservative majority of tn" court from the rirst, and the appointment of three other conservative jursts hy President g-Suthorland. Sanford and Batulcr-smoothod the way for tr- uwph ol his policies
 Many important decisions were made by the court during Tafts tight and onc-naIf years. Although le repeatedly criticized the prohi- bitjon law as unWise, unjust and un- workable, h" supported tho govcrn- mcnt in its most drastic enforce mcnt proposals. Recognizing what he believed 10 hy the will of the majority for prohibition. he upheld every attacked section Of the law. lie was with the majority which up- held virclapping as a means Of ob- taining cvidcnca asaUst drY-law >iolators.
 Taft's service also was marked by the Teapot Dome and Elk Hills oil lease decisions branding former ln- 1erior Secretary Albert $. Fall as a "faithloss public officer and can ceiling the leases he gave.
 spent Summers At Murray Bay
 For nearly 50 years he spent his summers in a modest bungalow at Murray Bay. Quebec which was a center Of the close family life Of the Tafts. He worked hard. even dur ing his vacations. and in recent years had court documents sent to him there during the summers. Mrs Taft has accompanied him every where on his trips over the world.
 His resignation from the supreme court, forced by ill-health, was a personal tragedy because one of his greatest works was not yet fulfilled This was the erection of a tremen- dous separate supreme court build ing which is to cover two blocks facing the capitol building. and which will, for the first time in tho courts history, set it apart physi, cally as well as legally, from the coordinate legislative and executive branches of the government
 Taft has been too busy 10 write any memoirs, his friends say. He has written many letters, q few of whicl have come 10 public notice. Most 0 them, however, are held under locl and key in the library of Congres until his will discloscs what disposi tiop is to be made of them. Som O. the letters even now. migh cause political upheavals, for Taf throughout his career was out spoken
New Britain herald., 1930-02-10
Elementary Principals
 To Meet Next Saturday

The annual meeting of the clC- mentary school principals association of Connecticut will be held in New Haven next Saturday. The meeting will open with luncheon and will continue with the following pro- gram:
 200 D. m. address-"Thc Place of the Principal in the Improvement
New Britain herald., 1930-02-10
SEVEN MEETS ON TRACK THIS WEEK
Plenty Of Action Planned With
 Outstanding Stars Performing

New York, Feb. 10 tP, - Few track fans will complain Of not having enough of their favorite sport this week. In the short space of seven days, beginning tonight, seven meets, four Of them among the most important Of the winter season, will be held.
 The action opens tonight in New ark where the annual Seton Hall college games will be held. Coming ais they do in between two of the biggest indoor meets. the seton Hall events have attracted it's full share of stars. Jack Elder. Notre Danes sprinting halfback, will be the fea- tured performer and have a chance 10 redeem his defeat at the Mill rose games Saturday night, when he finished third behind the Ca nadian stars, Leigh Miller and John Fitzpatrick. who however, will not compete. Howard Kriss, Cleveland A.. C., Jimmy Pappas and Bill Bruder of the Newark X. C.. and Bob Wcisc of the New York A. C. will provide plenty of opposition in a sprint series at 40, 50 and GO yards.
 A 300 yard invitation event with | Bernie McCaffcrty of Holy Cross. an alumnus Of Seton Hall prep Reginald (Pctc) Bowen Of Pitts burgh and Vic Burke of George town resuming their rivalry pro- vidcs another feature. Bowen and l McCafferty finished second and third ! to Eddie Roll of the Newark A. (. lin the great finish of the Millrose coo Saturday. Notrc Danes two mile relay team, victorious on one { occasion, will get another crack at i New York university and George town with Manhattan, Fordham and 1 Lafayette tossed in for good meas ure.
 Tuesday nights meet. sponsored ] by the Brooklyn Edison club, is largely confined to New York school boy runners.
 The scene moves to Philadelphia i Wednesday where the Meadowbrook club will hold it's annual duplicate Of Saturdays Millrose meet. Most Of the star performers will compete again.
 At tho same time the Osceola clug games in New York will draw a few of the star performers. The entry list is headed by Dr. Paul Martin. veteran Swiss Olympic run ner. who fell before the great fin ish sprint of Fred Ncit, former N 1 Y. |. ace, in the Mlllrose half mile run.
 The Boston A. A. meet holds the center of the track stage Saturday night drawing the major portion oi the stars. But New York will agan get it's share for the Crescent A C. meet in Brooklyn and the Metro poltan A. A. |. championships which are held in conjunction witt it,
 The seventh biz meet, the New
 York A. C. affair. will be held il
 Madison Square Garden the follow
 ing Monday night. with Stanislav
 Petkiewicz, Polish conqueror 0
 Paavo Nurmi, who was beaten ovc
 the two mile route Saturday b!
 Paul Rokcrs of Penn State college making another start.
 Decorating dinner tables for priv.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-10
Developments in Automobile
 Field as Described by gents

sen explained. bocaue" 1929 w5s Chevrolet's greatest year, with 4n output Of 1.35u.ooo sizes. Economics O. precision manufacturing, plaS savings effected by quantity pur- chase of law materials, brought about lowered production costs, which. consistent with the Chcvro- let policy. are now being passed on to the consuming pubhC.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-10

the new auditorium will take place. Speeches by prominent citizens, numbers by the school orchestra under George B. Mathews, director of music, and songs by the school chorus will feature the program. All who plan 10 attend will receive complete instruction as 10 the loca- tion of class rooms, gyms and the group leaders who have arranged their staffs and placed them in strategic points around the build ing,
New Britain herald., 1930-02-10

a bank president, did not begin to paint until he was so years old. He did not enter the banking business until he was past middle age having been in the oyster business for some years before cmbarking on q findn- Cial career.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-10
always ChrysIer-for PERFORMANCE ]!
CHRYSLER-

There ore ali kind, of COTS ot all kinds of prices but no other cor cen give you performance comparable 10 the brilliont speed ond pickup of new MuIti-Ronse Chrysler.
 With larger and for more pow erfUI engines. with new Down. Draft corburetion such isis found in the Io'est oirpIones ond with the sensational Multi Ronse fovr-speed transmission end seor shift -ChNsIer gives motoring on entirely new vigor.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-10
EXHIBITS AT 96

Norwalk, Feb. 10 - Alden Sol mans, 96, will exhibit his paintings for the first time today in the New York Art Center. Soman, who is
New Britain herald., 1930-02-10

Never before hove you known such performance such brisk oliveness Of pickup such speed with silky ,moothness- such ease, quickness and non- eloshing quietness of geor-shlft- ing-such fost lime up hills.
 And added 10 the thrill of this new performance is the ,pIen- did pride oppeoI of new and Iorger bodies-richly uph o!- stered-ieweIry-fne interior ft- ments executed by Cartier ct Cie. Thus today, more thon ever, q Chrysler inspires 0 pride of ownership all its own,
New Britain herald., 1930-02-10

Decorating dinner tables for priv ate parties is q well paid business in New York, the fees charged rang ing from s200 to s1.OO0. !.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-10

of Teachers in Service" Herbert C. Clish. principal, and supervisor of non-tenurc teachers, New Haven.
 2:15 D. m. address" Supervision" Worcester Warren, superintendent ot schools, Bridgeport.
 2:45 p. m. addrcss-"Thc Real Function, Of Schools in. at Demo cracy." A. J. Stoddard, superintend- cnt of schools, Providence, F. l.
 A business session will follow the addresses at which the election Of officers for next year will take place.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-10

A Swiss scientist declares that fish are not deaf and dumb. He says in the depths of the. sea they make a buzzing sound which con- tains a certain amount of harmony and gayety
New Britain herald., 1930-02-10

FEATURES: lARce, POWERFUL ENGINES SEVEN BEARING COUNTER. WEIGHTED CRAhkSHAFT
 MUlTI-RAhGE FOUR.SPeED TRANSMISSION AND GEAR SHIFT
 RUBBER SPRING SHACklES .. CARYSlER WATERPROOF FOUR WHEEL HYDRAULIC BRAKES .. LARGER BODIES OF DREAD NOUCHT CONSTRUCTION :. ADJUSTABlE FRONT SEATS. .. nETAlWARE BY CARTER Fl Cle.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-10

American clock and watch makers turn out products with an annual value of more than SS0,G00,0 ,0o0.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-28

And now the wise ones wink and
question whether she will do 1t all
ever again.
IN the meantime, her comings and
goings r as vague as neighoor-
hood gossip.
It has been accepted as a fact
fur some time that when she Is in
New York, Miss Adams stays at
the Colony Club. But this Is very
exclusive and very secretive.
When she travels. her identity Is
disguised under the family name.
"Kiskadden." Once when she sailed
for Europe. her name appeared on
the lists as Miss NJ. A. KiSkadden."
1t got by almost to sailing time.
Then the reporters made q rush for
her stateroom. A g~entle-voiced old
lady. with iron gray hair. came 20
the door and quietly announced
that there must be some mistake.
Recalling Maude Adams as the
eternal youth Of Peter Pan" the
invaders were startled into polite
retirement. The fact is, OF course
that Miss Adams fast approaches
her sixtieth year OF life. And since
only her intimates have sec her
In late years. the average person
would not be likely TO recognize her
The tale goes that. even in the
face OF doubtful recognition. she
carries a handy veil with which 70
hide her face when entering or
leaving theaters. A car is always
at her disposal Just outside her
dwelling place. and those efforts
70 salute her have been met with
A hasty hopping inside the car, ,
Quick shutting Of the door and q
hurried departure.
This has been her attitude ever
since that day. years back. when
after the death Of Frohman In the
Lusitania disaster. she COLLAPSED
back stage while appearing in Ten
nessee. Later. her health breaking.
she retired to a sisters hospital
ard. out OF gratitude. gave to this
siSterhood her elaborate estate out
side Of New York.