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New Britain herald., 1930-12-09
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
 GIVES UP COURT TOURNEY
Blue Ribbon Event of High school Basketball since 1917 Has
 Been Discontinued

Chi"aGO. Dee. 2 IPJ - The "h+g trip 10 Chicago to strive for the na- ticnal iutcrgcholastic basketball title has been made by high school teams for the last time.
 Coach Amos Alonzo Stagg last night announced that the University of Chicago had decided 10 discon- tinue the tournament which has been the blue ribbon event of high school basketball since l9l7
 From every part of the country the prep stars made colorful drive on Chicago for d week each March
 In announcing discontinuancc of the event Director Stagg said:
 "Thc University of Chicago began its intcrscholastic basketball tourna- ment to cover a field which then vas rather neglected.
 'I believe the tournament has done much 10 create interest in the sport and l am sure it has made distinct contributions 10 develop mcnts of standards of eligibility and sport5manship. It also has been an important factor in the development of the national federation of state high school athletic associations. Ap- parently the purpose Of the tourna- mcnt has been served and no longer IS necessary"
 The annual track and field cham pionships, however, will be held as usual at Stagg field here May % and
New Britain herald., 1930-12-09
\ NEW REASON FOR HANGING
 CREPE

Blue laws serve the good purpose Of advertising a town when applied. h 10 other way could Bellows Falls, Nt.. have been heard rom so vocft- erousIy For years or end nothing particular happens in the pretty little city: but ot d sudden some ministers O. Inc gospel and other petitioners move 10 have che blue la"s enforced, and th,n there Is q laIry time.
 The anri-hllo law portion oc lo population deserve credit Tor their imaginative response 70 thc threat 10 'a Up 1hr town as tSnt as 4 drum. Hanging it nin crepe was quite g mastrr s'roE,. That method Of humorous and whimsical protest earned tho Incident space in news papers far and wide, Without the erspe the town would have merely suffered in silence. minus the sym Ia'Ae'l- thoughts O. others miles away.
 This Yankee notion ot protest against blue laws IS likely 10 spread m the future 10 all such cities con- @tonted with similar efforts al law enforcement.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-09
Asks One Mother What Kind of a
 Girl She Was
Editor New Britain Herald:

Editor New Britain Herald:
 TO One Mother-CWho recently Wro-e to the HeraIdJ.
 strange as it may seem. hcro is q decent girl who agrees with the Modern Mss Somehow or other you remind mo of a few old maidish teachers that we have in our school.
 Atror reading your Saturdays paper article you strike me as very narrow minded mother Your chlldF"n's life must bc uubcaraLle. My only wish is that l lived and was friend Of yours when you were young but then again maybe you weren't ever young. Maybe you were however, one Of these modcled hated girls ot your day just perfect m the eyes of the grown-ups but worst than any Of the others in your crowd. Maybe you have forgotten that you used red paper 10 make your checks and lips red and that the charcoal Was used to make the eyebrows and lashcs darker and made yourself attractive for vour husband. 1T not your husband must have been hInd Modern Miss has thc right idea. There is no harm n putting q little rouge on (not q whole box as you have statod). Let her curl her hair. what's the odds. Your wrong about girls being pottcd. In the first place if fellow has any respect for the girl he won't try. If Ig Estur,'t z; rises in his opinion, she doesn't die out like a rose SHc is placed upon l-c shelf and admired and goes out just the same. Then again what's so awful wrong with being pctted. you must have been in order to be q mother, sorry you weren't allowed 10 live in the age you preferred. Just remember, all your criticisms might apply 10 yOGr own 1on or daughter it is usually the ones that are tied down that are usually the widest when they lnt ort. Your reply 10 this will probably say that you doubt my decency We'll, sorry l cant prove il, Your doubtfulness isn't Dothoring ne. have gone out plenty and have never had the op- portunity 10 sce what would happen if a fellow would try to pet me, for the people l associate with aren't that kind. Personally l don't believe Tn excessive use and have no Use for girl that smokes or drinks and no use for fellows that drink. How ever this has not lessencd my popu- Iarity, 1 cannot see where you get your power 10 criticize other peoples children. Your own aren't perfect and maybe they are the ones your criticism is pointed at.
 l remain, sincerely yours.
 ANOTHER SORORITY GIRL.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-09
25 Fears Ago Today

The local high school authorities have decided to turn over the Trim ity cup 10 New Haven although they feel that they are being robbed of the trophy.
 Jack Higgins of this city and Kid Murphy fought to q draw in a five round match in Springfield last eve- ming.
 The finance committee of the newly formed Visiting Nurse asso- citation has completed it's organiza- ton work. An appeal is to be made to the city for funds with which to start the work Of the or ganization.
 E. ". schultz filed his bond Of $@0, 900 yesterday with the select men and is now acting as the town tax collector. Mir. Moore has com rloted his work and has retired from office
 Court Progress, F. Of A, will hold it's fifth anniversary celebration on December T. in Hanna's srmory.
 Meriden. like New Britain, has passed out of the Connecticut base- ball leaguc. The team has been sold to Waterbury business men.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-09
Observations On fife Weqther

Washington, Dec 9.-Forccast for southern Nv England: Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday: not much chang in temperature; strong West winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Partly cloudy tonight and Wcdncs- day; not much change in tempera- ture; strong west winds.
 Forecast for New Haven and vicinity. Fair tonight and Wednes- day
 Conditions: The pressure is high in the southern and low in the northern sections. F'rosts We're re- ported ill the southern districts as far south as Miami. The tempera- ture continues mild for the season ot the year along the northern bor- dor from Montana to Maine. The temperature in Florida this morning was about the same as it was in Connecticut.
 Conditions favor Tor this vicinity: Partly cloudy weather and not much chang" in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-09
ZOO.McInfYre

for the entire course. For five days after it came I went about uttering queer tight Tipped noises, trying 10 make a voice in q closet say: Let me out" As an inglorious climax I was taken to the family doctor for a tonsil yanking. But l kept my secret.
 The Family Preside, too, recalls the home talent play it printed for free use Of subscribers. It was call ed Roanoke" and We presented it in the Gallia Academy hall. The performance was interrupted at in- tervals by what seemed to be vol leys of sudden misses. Later we learned the hissing was merely members of the audience splitting against the red hot cannon ball stove in the middle of the room.
 In reviewing "Roanoke," the To- cal paper said of my performance: He acted his part naturally" was cast as the simple boy.
 Copyright. 1880, McNaught
 Syndicate. InC)
New Britain herald., 1930-12-09
SOLVING THE "I\IGMt
 OF SENATOR BINGHAM

Our valued conlemporary. tha Waterbury Republican, has uado few remarks about Senator Bing- ham which arv worthy 0 further consideration. The Senator, says the Republican. has been something O an enigma -Ner since he entered politics,
 "Why man ot Hs position in tho social and intellectual world should have permitted himself to become the subscrvient agent of the reactionary Roraback machine has never been clear. Why q man who had gwen every evidence Of q rather pronounced inIividu5Iism should have 50 completely renounced political individualism has been a mystery remarks the Waterbury paper.
 Returning 10 thls pont later, We 20 on 10 inc Senator's latest pro- nouncemcnt tending 10 prove h. actually possesses a species Of the indiyiduahsm referred 10. Following the Red riot in front Of the Capitol on the opening day Of Congress, our senior Senator was quoted as saying:
 T an d firm believer in free speech and freedom Of the press. No action should be taken towards suppressing the so-called Reds. l think England has set for Us ono of the most beautiful examples Of diplomacy in permitting absolute freedom of speech at Hyde Park where one may go and preach the most radical Of ideas. l have SUfl- cent faith in the common sense Of the American people 10 feel that they will not he influenced by q lot Of radical talk
 As the Republican aptly says. that is an expression Of sound American- ism" But adds: How, then, has Senator Bingham been able to align himself so unreservedly with a po- litical machine that has been 90 inimicaI 10 democratic government in Connecticut?"
 That point is not so difficult Of analysis. It has been the custom for
New Britain herald., 1930-12-09
BEST TO BE WISE AND SHOP EARLY

Christmas is not far away and lt is time 10 do more than think about what to induce Santa to bring. Of course, 1t is no secret that most Santas are merely the heads Of families who buy the joy-bringing material iii the regular marts Of trade. Most of them are eXperienc- ed, having played Santa many times; and being experienced, it naturally comes to them that it is much easier 10 buy what is needed early rather than waiting until the last few days before the holiday.
 The man or woman who doesn't buy early simply isn't wise. The last minute Christm rush this year will be just as trying as during any other year, despite the depression The person who imagines buying late is going to be an easier process this year will fool himself
 The Santa or Mrs. santa who chooses the necessities or q happy Christmas early-that is to say, now will relieve themselves Of much worry and bother later. In addition to making it easier to choose and at greater leisure. there is the add cd advantage Of having the largest selection to pick from. The late Christmas shopper inevitably sees only the left-overs.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-09

one half years. Mother as yet has 1 found no fault with the girls and ! before mo come my two sisters. Speaking of feeding 27 people-it might have happened, who's fault was that?
 Surely you don't blame a sorority | for what some mans wife did her. self. Yes. the sororities have had house parties. It cost my mother three dollars and fifty cents for three weeks. How much would it cost you at home? I think that s pretty good. But as for bringing q mother down to chaperon q party and have her fall over couples and take her daughter out of some fel- lows arms. that was pretty bad surely you never held you wife eff you have one) in your arms or any other girl. That's just human nature. l suppose you don't crave affection once in a. while. Maybe that's why this country is the way 1t is and why there are so many di- vorcos. Talking of expenses. did it ever occur 10 you how much money you spent on cigars, gasoline and maybe played a game Of golf. should the women Of your family bc de privcd Of privileges 10 give you pleasure? Yes. the Sorority Girl used some crude eNpressions-bu to the point. Big organizations do recognize sorOritics and fraternitics. Right down in Middletown We can ride through the streets and read the different names of the fraternities. Yes, disgusted you are, but what must we be that belong to these sororities and arc unjustly criti- cized? You must remember we are organized by school officials and are under their jurisdiction. We have fortunately the most broad minded man and lady as our principal and vice principal. Ycs. l do wish you would bring ii up with the educa- tonal board The chairman Of this boards own son belongs to a fra ternity. The only lady on this com- nttee's daughte' belongs to the samc as l do. Another mans son also belong 10 a fraternity. Yes do bring il up. They evidently do ap- prove of them when they let their children join. At our meeting this lady stated she never realized that We girls could have such a good time, so inexpensive. Once again I say do bring il up before the school board and l with every other mem ber Of sorority or fraternity will be there 10 greet you most sincerely and show you whore you are wrong and allow you 10 show us where We are wrong,
 AN INTERESTED SORORITY
 GIRL.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-09
l HAT GRAIN "~t BNIDI'" AND OTHER SUBSIDIES

Secretary ot Agriculture Hyde re- gently zare Iackhsndad slap at the debenture plan for farm relief. which is anathema to the Admiuis- rration but which is likely to find it's way into law whom the now Con- gress goes into action. True. the secretary did not call out the dc- honture hy name but everyone knows what he refers 10 when he mentions "subsidlcs."
 What tho farmers arc likely 10 ask Is why the Administration IS op- posed 10 subsidies in their case when it is in favor Of them in the case of tho American shipping industry aud indirectly in inc cases or other tn- dustrlcs, including the tariff princi- pie.
 Such discussion, Of course, is out Of AIr. Hyde's province, He is at the head Of the agricultural depart ment having nothing 10 do with other governmental affairs affecting subsidies.
 MT Hyde further trots forward the time-worn argument. resurrcct- cd from the days of Nr. Coolidge, that the debanture would encourage the farmers 10 oyorproduce. No doubt they would. They have been doing so ever since the war. The agriculture department has been advising farmers to plant less acreage to this and that for several years, but it has done no good in the least. Rather the reverse has happened. The average farmer not- ing that grain brings only so much q bushel. is said 10 conclude that the way 10 beat the game is to try 10 grow twice as much and thus net as much money as if the pFicc were high, extra labor deducted. That is
New Britain herald., 1930-12-09
COMMUNICATED
Another From "Modern Miss

To the Editor of the Herald;
 You were good enough to print my letter presenting the younger scneration's view of modern dress and cosmetics and possibly you will give me further space to answer One Mothers" second fanatic and anticipated attack upon our morals.
 One Mother' agrees with another writer who upheld my side that there arc a few decent boys and girls in their teens today despite vanity cases and than floor length skirts. I'll say there arc. In fact. there are only few who aren't. "Onc Mother" also makes the mistake Of mixing ID those who use but a bit of cosmetics 10 improve their appearance with those who smear their faces with layer on layer of it, and she condemns us all to- gctl1r- She may see factory girls CT even q few high school girls rigged cut in what would-be funny people cal war paint" but most Of us use only enough to bring out what good looks We have. And I'll bet that most of us are getting better marks in school or doing better work in offices than "One Mother" and her girl friends did in their day.
 l hope l am "carefree," as she says, but am not "sheepi-h" in my defense Of myself and friends. Also. l do not defend myself because l think ii is smart" In fact, l be- licvc one Mother" IS attacking modern frankncss because in her day il was the thing to do to be nrudish. If wc moderns defy con- Ventlons lt is only because they are stupid and outworn along with One Nother' and her crowd
 As for wearing "alluring" dresses and making oneself "attracrive to young men," what's wrong with that? When a girl ceases to make herself as attractive as possible. she might just as well dress in a sack or go the whole way and put on the famous wooden overcoat-a coffin. Shes as good as dead. The shorter skirts today are more sanitary than hose with which "Onn Mother" made the street cleaners job un- necessary and our light clothing is moro hcalthful than the tight cor sets which made faintlug a mark of good breeding. I don't proroso to go around nude, but talk of true modesty' is a laugh, for does one Mother know that in some parts Of the world the inhabitants consider clothing just as immodest as VIC consider lack Of il: lis all in the standard. and "One Mothers" stan dard is long out CT da-o.
 l suppose this will bring another oUtburst from "One Mother" but l am even going 10 say q word ill de- tonse Of what she calls "petting." l don't mean going in for heavy neck ing with every fellow you sec, for not many girls do that today in spite of what "Ono Mothcr' thinks, but if you like boy why shouldn't you 'net" with him 6 little 10 show your liking. And l bet all Of them except, maybe, for q few prudes like One Mothcr"-djd q little "spoon- ing" as they called it then. And what's the difference between spoon- ing and rcning. even if one name does not sound harsher than the other. At least girls now know what it's all about, so they know where 10 stop-and why That's one ad- vantage they have over the innocent and frequently "wronged" misses Of 1 one Mother's'' long past day.
 Thank lOu, MT Editor.
 MODERN Mss
New Britain herald., 1930-12-09

| decades in Connecticut for ambi- tious servants Of politics to regard the machine" referred 10 as the only possible method Of providing preferment. Senator Bingham could not have become senator without its aid; indeed, with all his learning and reputation as an explorer and this and that. he could not have be- come governor for d day and then senator without permitting himself first to become a handpicked candi- date
 Conditions may change in the fu- ture, now that Dean Wilbur l.. Cross has broken the political ice: but the general political outlook has been that only through q gum like adhesion 10 the Republican party in the state could anyone hope 10 obtain important state office. This rule applied 10 the learned as we'll as thc Bahhtrs. First 1t was noccs- sary 10 swear alcgiancu." so to speak; then it would be possible 10 set elected. Senator Bingham, when he aas seized by the political bug. simply did not permit his individual ism to swamp his notion of practi- cal politics. Like scores of other ukabIc and able men, he had 10 conform with the rules and rcgula- tions descending from the fount of the party.
 Suppose Mir. Bingham had re- trained from crawling through this political hoop. Ha would have attain cd the same eminence III the Repub- Ucan party as has Professor Albert Levitt who refuses 10 submer2e his individuality and refuses O bo q po- ntical yes-man.
 An expression that one has often heard applied 10 persons who have been climbing up tho political lad der is, "Therc's So-and-so; sec what the Republican party has done for him." One rarely hears q remark relative 10 what so-and-so has dore in behalf O. the pubic in order to merit political considerations by the party
 senator Bingham has been a ,ic- ttut oc his environment. Mr. Rogers rred 10 become governor according 10 1le sane formula and in his case if failed. The peopI, simply dccf1- r4 that Mr. Cross atrainments and abilities were too pronounced 10 justify his being disappointed when offering 10 be Of public service.
 Perhaps .a, recent victory Of bean Gross may s.rve as hint to Senator BlaeAam that he can afford ,o show thu state his Lest side from now on; perhaps, after aIL he can 0e loss Of an ouisma and more Of m adlyilaaljsc.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-09

This is d greater country than some Of Us really realize. The re- cent report or tho [, s. Treasury had it that sS6o.oVQ0o0 o1 the old large-slzed paper currency is still in circulation. Yet very few O. these big bills are met with any more. Similarly, the Government reports that there arc millions or silver dol lars ln cIrculation; but where. cx- cept in the Far West. We don't know. How many Of the new-sized one dollar bills there are in circula- ton is not stated. presumably be- cause the ordinary typewriter would wear out the ctphers in printing the total. This remains q great country, with lots Of money somewhere.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-09
Facts qndFqncies
By Robert Quillen

If hes q good party man, the ac- cent IS on the party-not the man. As q last desperate effort to ham, string rich criminals, the cities might try stopping the sale of liquor.
 There's some good in everything. Think what fix the talkies would be in if people had anything else to do.
 A politician is man who has the courage to try any desperate eX- pertinent If 1t isn't his money.
 A famous Englishman says Amer ica eventually will police the world Then at last she'll get paid not to meddlc.
 Dieting: Nibblng small portions at the dining table and then going back to the kitchen to fill up.
 1t might be worse. Many of the unemployed were foremen, and they don't notice any difference.
 Slowly the suspicion grows that the war 10 end war worked on the wrong end.
 Table scraps are Of two kinds. one used to feed the cat and the other as an excuse to kick it.
 Americanism: Frankly scoruing a law that doesn't meet our approval:
New Britain herald., 1930-12-09

Mayor Quigley IS sad to be O. the belief that the Mayor Of this city does not possess too much power. What he has of power was develop d 10 it's present status during the previous administrations Of the Mayor. and he apparently believes that a little more would do no harm. The statement has been made and not denied that the Mayor or New Britain has more power than any other Mayor in Connecticut
New Britain herald., 1930-12-09
NtWLNWEDS BUY BISCUITS

Washington, Dec. 9 UP) - The old saw about the brides biscuits ap parently holds true no longer-the newlyweds are buying them instead of making them, judging from com- merce department figures which show biscuit and cracker makers last year did a business of $271,694,- 999. This was an increase of nearly seven per cent over 1927, the last previous year in which d census of biscuit and cracker manufacturers was made.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-09

AS We understand 1t, the post oAlce department expects to be as overvorked during the prc-Chrlstmas gift mailing period as during any other previous occasion. The post office department sets a good exam pie in optimism. Some day an inaginative postmaster general will order all letter carriers 10 dress themselves as Santa Clauses during the week before Christmas,
New Britain herald., 1930-12-09

The Government is sad 10 be prepared to go right ahead with q huge building program just as soon as somebody cuts the red tape. By that time the upward swing will be we'll under way and the great new buildings will be constructed during prosperous times.