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The Washington times., 1930-05-28
SHER MAN-HAS.
DOUBLE TASK
WITH R-K-O
BY DOROTHY HERZOG
Copyright, 1880. Premier.
Syndicate. Inc,)

HOLLYWOOD, Calf, May %
70 happened at Malibou Beach.
Norman Kerry and q bunch Of the
tellers stopped in front Of Grace
Moore'S cottage to view the dead
seal that had been washed ashore
Along came Roger Davis and
MRS. May Sunday. Miss Moore
StroIled down to see what in the
world everybody was staring at.
MY heavens, q dead Seal!" she
ehuddered. take it away. Take
Y away or drag 1t in the yard
Don't leave that thing here"
Shush," shushed Roger. you've
GOT too many coats as it is!"
I don't know just what they
Gid about the seal after that.
Pretty Busy
Lowell Sherman is a pretty
busy lad these days. He's mega
phoning his initial outloud for
R-K-O, Lawful Larceny" with
Bebe Daniels the stellar fem and
Lowell, the stellar male. Olive
Tell Mrs. Hobart Henley, has
- ACdGuIeQ TO1e.
discovered Lowell sitting in ye
directorial chair, as swank a direc-
tor as ever eyed a scene.
Better dress less immacu
lately, I cautioned, "or they'll be
saying you're still an actor to
your toes"
I'm afraid Of that" he agreed.
"But I do need a shave. I'm do
ing what the producers do. Wait
ing to get one at 2 o'clock that
may help"
The Sherman chap is excited
over his first directorial effort.
They do be saying he has smart
flick, thus far. He's three-quar-
ters through and the old flag IS
still waving happily.
Lowell is terribly enthusiastic
over Bebe. They haven't any
idea how good she is," he opined.
"Why. that kid can ease from a
dramatic scene to comedy and
back without blinking an eyelash.
Years ago, when Lowell and
Bebe were co-featured in Rudolph
Valentines picture, Monsieur
Beaucaire," Sherman was loud in
singing Bebe's praises. Claimed
she'd have stolen the picture if
they hadn't left most of her
scenes on the cutting room floor.
So if you're willing to take a
iirector-actor's tip, you'll see a
vhoopee Daniels girl in Lawful
larceny" Lowell goes to First
National after this 'un to traipse
n Otis SINNERS initial outloud
Effort, "Kismet." Later, he re-
urns to R-K-O. Will direct and
lerhaps star in five more cellu-
oiders on that lot.
Looks as though Julanne John
one and her dancing partner,
amy Darling, will be signing a
Intract in a week or so that will
ke them terpsichore-ing to Lon
bn. Paris. and back to New
ork. Julanne and Darling are
splendid dancing team. They
nave made several appearances
The Washington times., 1930-05-28

Paramount Eastern chieftain, in
town for week or so. William
Haines, the Mark Kellys, ct al
visiting Dick and Adela ROGERS /
Hyland at Malibou. Flora LeBre-
ton, petite blonde Britisher, is in
Hollywood. Last time I heard
tell of Miss LeBreton she was
The Washington times., 1930-05-28

playing in one of the late Bar
bara Lamar's pictures back in
New York. Dolores Del Rio and
Johnny Farrow entertainir a
few of the officers from a British
warship anchored off Santa Mon
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
|EARLY START SEEN
 0N PUBLIC WORKS
Col. Woods Says SS00,O00,000
 Projects Almost Ready

Washington, Dec. 29 UP)-A total of about S00,O00000 in public and semi-public construction is in sUcn shape that actual work can be started within the next few months, Col. Arthur Woods, chairman of the presidents emergency committee for employment, announced today.
 The estimate was based on reports compiled by Franklin T. Miller, of the committee, who received reports or construction amounting to more than s2,000,O00,0O0.
 "All of this work which is ready to begin has advanced beyond the stage Of procured funds. selection of sites, litigation, and other steps which frequently delay public con- struction," Miller said.
 Included in the building projects ready to begin shortly are state. municipal and county buildings, schools, and highways.
 "The normal annual construction in this country amounts to sl0,O00.- 100000" Miller added. "Of this, 30 to 40 per cent is for public works. and five per cent for federal works We have received reports for s1,- SJ3,733 GOO of public construction. and our reports arc coming in at the rate of about sSO,00o,0OO q day"
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
City Not to Disburse
 Relief Workers Funds

Because there was not a quorum Of members Of the relief fund dis bursement committee present when l. was agreed that the city Welfare association might contract bills up to $200 monthly in the relief of needy cases in the city, the plan has been voided. It is expected that on Friday there will be enough mem- bers of the disbursement committee present for quorum. and at this time the subject will again be brought up.
 Since the agreement originally made, several protests have been heard. City employees and members of the emergency relief committee from whom much of the relief fund was raised, are understood to be against the plan in some instances
 The original purpose Of the emer- gency fund vas to aid the needy without any money being spent on salaries. and without any disburse ments in cash. Using the money by the paid welfare workers would in some ways invalidate this original purpose 1t is said, hence the objec- tions. Those in opposition think it best that the emergency relief com mlttee handle all expenditures through their disbursement con- mittee.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
SENTENCE IMPOSED
 ON VICE SUSPECTS
New London Mann Act YioIatOrs
 Sent to Jail

Providence, k. L, Dec. 29 (UP)- Three of six defendants pleaded guilty to indictments charging viola ton Of the Mann act as the Proyi- denceNew London vice ring cases were about to go to trial in federal court here today.
 Those who pleaded guilty and the sentences imposed on them by Judge Ira Lloyd Let's were: Mrs. Lucy Bsldi of Providence, mother Of five children and widow Of a slain gang ster, suspended six-month jail sen- t7nce and five years probation, Mario Restiva, Of New London, one year at Atlanta penitentiary; his wife, Anna, two months in Provi- Gence county Jail
 Trial Of the other three defend ants began immediately. They were Nick Falacco, Rosario Montecalvo and Raymond Patriaca, all of this city.
 The arrests were made some time ago during an investigation of white slave traffic between Providence and New London.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
N0N-C0MS FE1E KILDUFF
 AT PARTY ON BIRTHDAY
Company H Officer Presented With Wrist Watch by Colleagues
 at Celebration.

Fifteen non- commissioned officers associates of Sergeant Edward J. kilduff in Company H, 169th Infan- try. C. N. G., tendered him d birth day party at his home on Bronson street Saturday night. The popular officer who within six months after enlistment worked his way from the rank Of private to scrgcancy, was presented with a white gold wrist watch by Corporal Charlton |. To- rello.
 Several talks were given at d din- ner held during the evening. The home was decorated in d rainbow color scheme and the table was dim ly lighted with candles. The feature of the entertainment was furnished by Sergeant G. C.. Kerstner. Other contributions were offered by First Sergeant Thomas D. kilduff. Ser gcant Al Schneider and Corporal Thomas O'Neil.
 In the card games the team cap- tained by Corp. Torello defeated the team headed by Sergeant Edward kilduf, nine games to one.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
BANDITS IDENTIFIED
 BY THEIR VICTIM
Pair Arrested Tamperin6 With
 Gar Held in Bond

New Haven. Dec. 29 LPt-Two men arrested early today when police discovered them tampering with a car without license plates, have been positively identified as the rob- berS, by the victim of q recent se- ries of holdups, although a second victim failed 10 name them as his assaiIants.
 They are George W. Braun 2t. and Harry R. Thomas, 33, both of New Haven. Presented in city court this morning on tentative charges of drunkenness and tampering with a motor vehicle, their cases were continued until Wednesday with bond set at s10,oQ0 in each case.
 A third man. aiding them when they were first seen by police. fel as the officers approached. Those seized would not give his name. They declared they met him ill d restaurant and hc had asked their assistance in starting his car AL though the car they were working on bore no license plates, insid : were found three tags with different numbers, two issued to New Haven people and third held in the name of d Waterbury resident.
 Identified by Victim
 They were positively identified. according to police, by Maxwell Ely. who was held up and robbed of s33 Saturday night. At St. Raphaels hospital they were presented at the bedside of Charles Haddad. 35, who was shot four times Saturday night by one of two bandits who invaded his store. Haddad, however, was unable to identify them.
 Police found the pair on State street. They deny being the men who held up Ely, but they will later be seen by the victims Of five other holdups which have puzzled police during the past few days.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
Rush Starts in Full
 Stride for Auto Plates

Hartford, Dec. 29 CP - Two classes of individuals at the state capitol today believed the sun to be shining a bit brighter for them than for others, those being motorists who first found parking space for their cars within d reasonable dis tance from the capitol and then were able 10 obtain their 1881 au- tom obilc markers without prolonged waiting in line.
 State police assisted inspectors Of the state motor vehicle department in directing the big crowd at the state capitol today. through the var ious stages of registering motor vehicles. The police would permit no congestion of cars in the drive ways of the capitol. and because every available parking space was in use, it was necessary for many to park their cars at some considerable distance away from the capitol.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
PORTO RICO ASKS
 FOR LIQUOR RIGHTS
Urges Congress to Allow It to
 Regulate Affairs

San Juan, Porto Rico, Dec. g (P) Resolutions urging that congress restore the right to Porto Rico to establish it's own liquor regulations were passed by the Porto Rico Agri- culture association at the closing session of its annual convention here today.
 The resolution asserted that pro- hibition in Porto Rico had been T complete failure and that the illicit manufacture and consumption of liquor had resulted in increased crime and a menace to health.
 Porto Rico voted for prohibition in 1917 following the passage of the organic act by congress providing for the ending of the manufacture and sale of liquor within one year unless the electors within five years voted to repeal the compression provision.
 The island went dry at the first general election and later the na- tional prohibition act was made ap- plicable by congress.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
EMPLOYMENT BODY
 REPORTS PROGRESS
Head Of Presidents Commission
 Outlines Work On Hand

Washington, Dec. 99 Pt-Public and semi public building projects aggregating more than S800,oO0,00 were reported today by President Hoover's emergency employment committee as ready to be undertak- en within d few months.
 A nation wide canvass was taken by Franklin T. Miller, head of the committees public work section. Eff forts were made, he said, in a state ment, to ascertain the actual condi- tion of specific projects amounting 10 more than s2,00O.o00.000.
 All of this work" he said, "has advanced beyond the stage Of pro- curing funds, authorization or secc- tion of sites, limitation and other preliminary steps which frequently delay public construction programs
 "Our estimate is based upon per- sonaI letters and information on spc- cltiC projects Of a public and semi public nature including state. muni- cipal and county buildings. schools and highways, amounting to more than s2,000,000, 900. It is based on a tabulation of actual jobs which have come before us one at a time during the last three or four weeks.
 Tt has been said that the total normal actual construction In this country amounts to some $l0,O00,- Oo0,OOO Of this 35 to 40 per cent is for public worTs and five per cent for federal work. Up to the first of this week we had received reports on S1,S53,733, ,00O of public constIuc- ton so our reports are coming in at the rate of approximately ESQ., 000,0 a day"
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
Veteran Dentist Dies
 Of HemOrrhage at 66

Worcester. Dec. % LP-Dr. Thom- as J. Barrett, 66, president of the National Association of Dental EX- aminers and head of the Massachu- setts Board of Dental Examiners many years. died today from d Cere- bral hemorrhagc which he suffered yesterday.
 Dr. Barrett was born, in Hartford but had lived in this city most of his life. He was graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery in 1885 and started in prac- tice in this city. When the Massa- chusetts board of registration in dentistry vas established he was ap- pointed one of the original members by the late Governor William E. Russell.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
SECURITIES TREND
 IS MORE CAREFUL
Speculation Yields to CODSerYa.
 tive Investment Plan

New York, Dec. 29 LPl-In 1880 the pendulum swung sharply from speculation to conservative invest ment in the security field.
 Compared with 1929, Moody's reports that new corporate capital issues showed large increase in l930 while there was a correspond ingly sharp decline in new offerings of bonds and stocks of lower in- vestment calibre particularly by concerns which do not furnish de- tailed financial and operating in- formation to the public.
 This improvement in the general quality of new issues forms a most encouraging tendency,' Moody S adds, "as well as an assurance that there is probably no great amount of unsecured obligations foated in 1880 now hanging over the mar kct."
 Corporate emissions rated "-" or better by Moody's represented 4S9 per cent of all corporate Rotations in the first Il months of 1880 con- pared with 1S.7 per cent in d like period in 1929, an increase of 43.9 per cent Bonds and stocks rated "BAA" showed little change, com prisiug 32.2 per cent this year against 31,0 per cent in the II months period of 1929. Unrated corporate issues, which in 1929 ex- cceded five billion dollars or more than 5o per cent Of all financing, slumped in 1880 to about one bill lion or 1S.9 per cent Of the total.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
BOLIVAR EXT0LLED
 FOR LEAGUE IDEA
American Historians Hear Of
 South Americans Ideal

Boston, Dec 29.-tPl-Thc char | acter of Simon Bolivar, South Amer ican liberator, was eXtolled today at an opening session of the annual meeting Of the American Historical association.
 Professor J. E. Lockey Of the Uni verslty of California discussed Boli- var as q statesman.
 Bolivar's envisionment of q United America in a league of all the na- tons of the earth, is not an impos- slbility, Lockey said. He referred to the patriots ideal as "a symbol of American unity, the one point around which the nations Of America can rally"
 Let them rally" Lockey urged Let them achieve Americas ideal. Let them provide a model for the other great regions Of the earth. Let them emulate the American example, Let Europe federate. Let the other regional unities be established Then perhaps the world can unite. IT that day comes, it may not he too much to call Bolivar the providence Of two hemispheres
 Was Great Commander
 Treating Of Bolivar as q soldier, Professor Alfred Hasbrouck of Lake Forest college said the South Amer ican ranked with the great com- manders of history.
 He had energy. courage, mastery of strategy, a never-say-die spirit, and all the basic qualities that go to make up good general, Hasbrouck asserted.
 The speaker compared Bolivar with George Washington, General Pershing, who commanded the American forces during the World war, and StoneUall Jackson
 Whereas Washington's longest march during the revolution was one of 400 miles from New York to Yorktown, Bolivar led his forces in two long, difficult marches over the Andes mountains. Hasbrouck stated. He added that whereas Pershing or SoHlHcu olle dIlil oI two IlllllOn men for the World war. Bolivar raised eight different armies in the course of his campaigns.
 Bolivar inspired his soldiers with his own indomitable spirit by living close 10 them, and he had the God given faculty of imparting 10 his subordinates that part of his genius needed for the accomplishments of their assignments" Hasbrouck de- Clared.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
Weeks Activities
 In Catholic Churches
St. Nary'S Church


 Banns of marriage were published for the third time yesterday at St. Marys church between Alexander Tozzo and Anna Marchon.
 A first anniversary mass of re- uuiem will be celebrated Friday morning at { o'clock for Mrs. Mag dalene Cont and a months mind will be celebrated Saturday morning at the same hour for William R. Mullen.
 Wednesday is the feast Of St. Syl- %ester and a suppressed holy day. The community mass will be celc- brated at ' o'clock.
 Thursday, New Years day is the feast Of the Circumcision and d holy day of obligation. Masses will be celebrated at 5:30, [, and 9 o'clock. The 2 o'clock mass will be q. high mass and the children will have their mass in the lower church at 3 o'clock. Benediction will be held after the 2 o'clock mass.
 Confessions will be heard Wednes- day afternoon and evening and on Thursd- y afternoon and evenig.
 Masses on Friday, the first Friday of January, will be at 5:30 and 7 o'clock. There will be an exposition of the Blessed Sacrament all day Friday ending with Holy Hour in the evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 Confessions of the children Of the parish will be heard Friday after noon at 3:3O o'clock. They will re- Celvc communion at d special mass Saturday morning at o'clock.
 St. Mary's parochial school will re- open after the Christmas vacation, a week from today.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
PENNA. EDUCATOR
 GETS NEW POST
Rhode Island State College
 Gives BreSSler Job

Providence, k. l., Dec. 29 LP) - Raymond G. Bressler, deputy secre- tary of agriculture of Pennsylvania and formerly professor at Texas Agricultural and Mechanical college anC vice dean at Pennsylvania State college, today was elected presid ent of Rhode Island State college by the board of managers of that institu- ton. He succeeds Dr. Howard Ed wards, who died April 9, 1880. The new president will assume his duties on April l, 193l.
 President Bressler is in his 4 st year and comes to Rhode Island after nearly a. quarter of a century of practice in teaching in adminis- tration. Mir. Brosslcr has held the position of director of physical ed ucation, coach of baseball and bas- ketball team and director of the col legc glec club at Wofford college; professor of English and public speaking at Texas Agricultural and
  Mechanical college: director Of inter- scholastic affairs and head of the department of rural education cx- tension at the University of Texas: assistant director of vocational edu- cation in charge of agriculture and inspector of high schools in Texas; professor of rural economics and ,- lege and vice dean and directors of instruction at the same institution.
 He was named deputy secretary of agriculture Of Pennsylvania in 1927 and has since been active in numerous rural activities in that state. He has also written several text books.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
Trains Delayed When
 Engine Jumps Off Rails

New London, Dec. 29 CP - De- parture of two early morning trains from this city to Providence and Boston was delayed this morning by the derailment of switch engine No. 310l at the Union station here. The trains delayed were one scheduled to leave here at o'clock and another scheduled to depart at GAS o'clock.
 The switch engine was maneu- vcring to bring from a siding, cars 10 be used in the makeup of the two carly trains and the derailment blocked the siding. It occurred at 5:45 o'clock and vas caused by snow. Pony trucks on the locomotive left the rails and the tender also quit the tracks. Replacement work was completed at 6:47 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
Pope Plans to Purchase
 HelicOpters if Workable

Vatican City, Dec. % CUP) - Helicoptcrs will be rising from the terrace roof in the Vatican City courtyard in 1881. Father Pic Scat izzi, in charge Of aviation in the papal state, said today in discussing his new helicopter invention.
 The pope has promised to pur- chase two Of the craft if the inven- ton is successful, A regular airplane would not be able to land in the restricted space in Vatican City.
 Father Scatizzi said an inspection of the Vatican gardens had been made to choose the hangars and landing place. He said the Italian government was interested in his de- vclopment of aircraft and would purchase several
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
CALL MONEY ADVANCES

New York. Dec. % lF-Cal money advanced to per cent on tre New York stock exchange today, the first sine these funds have loaned at that figure in the official market since July last
 Heavy loan calling in prcparation for year. payments resulted in q firm money market, with call loans rencHing al ? T. per cent and lenders in the outside marekt asking per cent. The rate in the official mar hct went 10 per cent around noon.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
BOSTON WOOL MARKET

Boston, Dec. 29 (pl - The Boston wool market report issued today by the local office Of the United States Department of Agriculture follows;
 Trading in wool is restricted to small quantities, but inquiries in volving d szeable volume of wool have recently been received, This has resulted in a little better feeling on the part of members of the trade toward the near future outlook in the wool market than has prevailed for sometime. Tho receipts of do- mcstic wool at Boston during the week ending December v amounted 10 742.6O0 pounds as compared with 2.197,40O pounds during the previous week"
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
New Device Registers
 Distance From Ground

Washington, Dec. 29 CUP) - A new instrument which informs the airplane pilot of his distance from the ground while landing on fields obscured by fog or darkness has been perfected by the army air corps and the General Electric Com panY.
 The new sonic altmetcr" regis ters the distance to as little as 50 feet by means of sound waves, the length of time from plane to ground and return being registered in terms of distance.
 Charles A. Lindbcrgh and Lieut.. Albert Hcgenbcrger have tested the new instrument until the army feels one of aviation's most important problems has been solved.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
I,OOO IN AUDIENCE AT CHRISTMAS PLAY
St. EliZabeth'S Circle Of Holy
 Cross Parish Applauda

Three sisters were the objects of congratulations from an audience of almost 1000 which attended the annual presentation of the Christmas play "Jaselka' at the Sacred Heart school hall on Gold street.
 They were Misses Theresa, Flor ence and Helen kowalczyk. who played five important roles in the play presenting the birth of Christ.
 A cast Of more than so included members of St. Elizabeth's theatri- cal circle. who did all the dramati- zation, and children of Sacred Heart school, who comprised the chorus and a group of angels throughout the attraction.
 Miss Theresa kowalczyk played the leading role Of Mary faultlessly, being accompanied by Richard A. Sokolski, who played the role of Joseph. MT. Sokolski was compli- mented for his ability in appearing in two leading parts and a minor one.
 The proceeds will so towards the benefit of the parish.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
CRANBERRY CROP LARGER

Boston. Dec. 29 (UP)-Thc Unit ed States cranberry crop this year totaled o70,500 barrels. according to an estimate today by the New Eng land crop reporting service.
 This compared with 546,500 bar rels in 1929 and 596,000 barrels, the tive-year average.
 Massachusetts harvested nor" than half the national crop, this state producing about 3S0,0o0 bar rels, compared with 100000 barrels last year and 37S,000 barrels, the five year average.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-29
Bridegroom-tO-Be Is
 Given Bachelor Party

Twenty friends of Prosper D, La cava rendered him a bachelor dinner at the Elm Tree Inn in Pennington last night. Among the gathering were many professional men and a large grolp of college students.
 Mir. LaCaya, who is the son of Mir. and Mrs. James Lacava of 26 Anne Anthony New Tears morning.