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The Sauk Centre herald., 1930-04-17

named work was performed by the
seamen kneeling down on deck
and giving the deck a good scour-
ing with holy stones, sand and
water.
The attitude thus assumed is
responsible for the name, being a
position of prayer, on the bended
knee. 1t is safe to say that few
prayers were ever uttered by the
sailors as they labored at this
tireSome work.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1930-04-17

School Lunches for Tom Briggs, Jr.
Planning Toms school lunch was
an entirely different proposition
for Mrs. Briggs than planning "a"
lunch for his sister, Dorothy. Tom
loved outdoor sports and was play
The Sauk Centre herald., 1930-04-17

Miss Emmy Urban of New York,
who designed a new aviation flag,
was dubbed by Mayor Walker as
"the Betsy Ross of the Air.
The Washington times., 1930-10-31
c A NJ P BUDGET
IS ADOPTED

After hearing an official report
showing a record seasonal at.
tendance at Camp Good Will and
Camp Pleasant during last sum-
mer, the summer outings commit
tee, at a meeting in the special
service house yesterday, adopted
a budget for the operation of these
camps for mothers and children
during the coming year.
The committee members also
voted to request authorities con-
trolling public parks and lands to
provide camp grounds suitable for
entire families, declaring that
such projects in other commun'
tiles have proved successful. Mem
bers of the committee attending
included Harry G. Meem. treas
urer; DR.. George M. Kober, Wal
ter s. Pratt, jr., Elliott H. Thomp-
son, John C. Wineman, Prof.
George w. Cook, Mrs. Walter S.
Ufford, Miss Louise Beall and Ed
win s. Potter.
The Washington times., 1930-10-31
THIEVES TAKE SIS CANDY

Candy worth SIS yesterday was
stolen from the store Of Louis
Watts, 500 block Maryland Ave.
N. z. Entrance was gained by
battering the lock from a rear
door.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-17
New London Man Dies
 As Result of Accident

Hartford, Oct. II F>-Arthur Jos ephs of Ss Bank street, New Lon- don, died at the Hartford hospital today after the car in which he had been riding overturned at Hunts Corner, Glastonbury. Charles Ma than, of the same address is In critical condition at the hospital where he is under treatment for compound fracture of the right leg and severe cuts about the head from which he lost much blood. Harry Hicks, driver of the car is at St. Francis hospital with fractured wrist. Three other occupants of the car, one a woman, were uninjured. All are negroes.
 Hicks will face charge of reck- less driving when he leaves the hos. pitGl. according to Constable Rob- ert H. Endress. who said the driver lost control of the car on a clear. straight section of the road Both rear wheels of the car were broken off.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-17

social Monday evening at o'clock in the church social rooms. Both bridge and whist will be played.
 The condition of Richard Bacon, who is confined to the New Britain General hospital, continues to in;- prove, and his recovery is now look ed for. The severity of his burns made it doubtful for a time as to his recovery.
 The first meeting of the fife and drum corps held last evening at Community hall was we'll attended. Plans are under way to hold weekly rehearsals during the fall and win ter.
 The regular weekly meeting of the Boy Scouts will be held this evening at o'clock in the Meth odist church basement. Every scout is asked to be on hand.
 A meeting of the Pythian Sisters will be held on Monday evening at s o'clock at Community hall.
 Victor Belden, the local Herald newsdealer. has recently entered the magazine field and is now ready to receive yearly subscriptions on all magazines.
 Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Wilson were New Britain visitors yesterday
 May Get City Water
 There is a possibility of East Der lin getting an extension of the New Britain water mains at a not too distant future. There is consider able activity among certain interests in this direction and 1t is believed that pubic announcement will be forthcoming in the very near future. Given Shower
 A miscellaneous shower was given last night in honor of Miss Jennie Maccarone at her home on Farming ton avenue, Kensington. Miss Mac carone was presented with gifts by about 50 guests who attended the affair.
 Miss Maccaronc will become the bride of Ralph Sanada of New Brit ain on Monday morning October 27, in St. Mary's church.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-17
Three of Crew Lost in
 Foundering of Schooner

Boston, Oct. 17 P-The captain and two members of the crew of the schooner Catherine G. Scott of Mobile, Alabama. were lost at sea when their vessel foundered off Cape Hatteras, four survivors of the wreck reported upon arrival here today aboard the Standard Oil tanker Afro, which rescued them.
 Captain D. A. Scott was the skip per of the schooner. Besides Scott. George Bridges, the cook, and Os- mond Sims sailor were lost.
 The four who were brought in on the tanker were Robert Thomp- son, Antonio Anterves, Melton Brown and Riley Mclaughlin. They were picked up in a lifeboat after they had escaped from their sink ing ship.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-17
Searching for Owner

Dog Warden Joseph E. Ryan to- day searched in the vicinity of Ses- sions street for the owner of . dog which bit William NJ. Thompson, II, of 110 High street last yesterday afternoon. The boy, who is said 10 have been delivering newspapers on Sessions street when he was bitten, was taken to the office of Dr. Ben- jamin B. Robbins for treatment cauterized and this morning anti rabies serum was administered.
 Warranty Deed Filed
 Property on the Old Marsh road has been transferred from Robert J. Coe to Thomas l.. Scoville. ac- cording to a warranty deed filed at the office of the city clerk today.
 Building Permits ..
 Building permits were today is- sued by the superintendent of pub lie works to the following:
 To P. Allaire and son of Orchard street to re-roof house for William J. Tracy on Bellevue avenue at an eStlnldleQ cost or 9SUu.
 To Julius Nick of 43 Terryville avenue to erect a shed for hipself at that address at an estimated cost Of s2O0.
 To William Luke of Wdcott street to erect one-car garage for himself on Wolcott street at n es- timated cost of s200.
 To Edward McGann of 133 Brook street, Hartford, to erect 2 sign for the Goodrich Oil company of Hart ford on the Memorial boulevard at an estimated cost of $50.
 Marriage License
 Eddie J. Parsons of North Main street was granted license by the city clerk today to marry Nora Brooks of 221 Prospect street.
 Annual Inspection
 At the regular monthly meeting O. G. A. Hadsell post, No. 21, United Spanish War Veterans Monday night Department Inspector Leon Loon1is will inspect the local post. Pour state officers of the U. S. w. V. aux Hilary will inspect the local ladies unit at the meeting, at which re- ports on the department banquet. to be held at the -Endee Inn on October 25, will be made by the committee in charge.
 Automobile Top Ruined
 Squad A and Company N. of the fire department were summ oned to Orchard street at 2 o'clock this morning to extinguish a blaze in the top of large touring car owned by Eoderick Mcdonald of Center street. The fire was extinguished with chemicals damage to the top being the only loss.
 Noted Organist Coming
 Dr. Minor C. Baldwin, organist who played at the Sesquicentennial exposition and numerous other sim liar fairs. will play at the Prospect M. F. church at Summer and Gen. ter streets on Sunday evening at o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-17

late Elizabeth B. Eaton has been duly settled in probate court.
 The certificate states that the de- ceased left will in which was de- vised to Lewis G. Eaton of Ragland, Alabama, local property.
 To Make Voters
 Persons on the Ito be made" voters list will have their last op- portunity to be given the electors oath tomorrow when the board of selectmen and the town clerk will be in session at the town hall from 9 a. m., to s p. m. The list of pros pective voters contains 1S0 names and 1t is expected that the majority will take the oath due to the extreme interest being shown the coming state election.
 Funeral of Mir. Lobdell
 Funeral services for Walter J. Lobdell, aged "A, of River street. Southinston, who died suddenly Wednesday evening from a heart at tack, were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the w. A. Bailey 6; Co. undertaking parlors. The body was taken to Ashland, N. H., for burial in Green Grove cemetery.
 Red Rambler Blooms
 Despite the lateness of the season and the recent cold weather, red rambler was blooming in all its beauty this morning at the home of Constable and Mrs. George Schubert on Canal street.
 One of the clusters contained nine blossoms and the flower seemed to be just as healthy as it would have been during the summer months. It is very unusual for a red rambler to blossom at this unreasonable time of the year.
 Plainville Briefs
 The Plainville Blue football team will hold an important practice this evening at 6:30 o'clock at the High school field. It is important that all members be on hand.
 Plainville Grange has been invit- ed to visit Beacon Valley Grange this evening and take part in a Neighbors' Night program.
 A daughter was born last evening at New Britain General hospital to MT. and Mrs. Peter Dalena of Noun tain View.
 Myron E. Rogers has transferred local property to his son, Melvin E.. Rogers. according to a warrantee deed filed at the office of the town clerk. .a
 Vincenzo DeMeyo has sold Lot No. 7S on the Gridley Realty Co. tract to John Cellini
 Meet Old Acquaintances
 Plainville Legionnaires who at tended the national convention in Boston last week were very fortu- nate in meeting many of their old time war buddies, according to their tales being told this week. All are unanimous that the convention was the greatest Legion affair ever held and are dubious of the reports of thousands of dollars worth of dam age done during the week. They believe that the figures had been greatly exaggerated.
 To rent, 2S Hough-5 rooms, bath. -aGVt
New Britain herald., 1930-10-17
70 Arrests in Espionage
 Investigation in Europe

Bucharest, Oct. IT P)-sevtnty arrests have been made in round up of alleged espionage agents ,n which, an unofficial report today said many foreigners, including Russians, are believed implicated.
 The report said that the affair probably would prove to be the most sensational exposure of in trigue in favor of Russia ever made in the country.
 Its discovery apparently was made by the authorities only today and details have not been disclosed al- though it was admitted that the arrests had been effected and that others were to follow.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-17
EAST BERLIN MAN
 STICK-UP VICTIM James S0kol0Ski Robbed of S32
 by Bandit in Meriden CHURCH ELECTS OFFICERS
Scout Leaders Report-Meeting Fol- lows Harvest Supper-Last Chance to Be Made Voters Tomorrow Hearings on Estates Scheduled.

James Sokoloski of Mattabesett street, East Berlin, was held up by an unmasked gunman last night as road near Baldwin's pond bridge just outside Meriden. AS Sokoloski stepped in front of his automobile to inspect the headlights, which had gone out, the "stick-up" man ap- preached him from nearby bushes and ordered him, in no uncertain terms, to get ready for a nasty in- spection.
 With hands aloft, the East Der lin man submitted to a search which yielded the robber a. pocketboo!< containing s6 in cash, a check for s26. and Sokoloski's drivers license. Taking possession of the wallet. the holdup man backed into the bushes again and no more was seen of him.
 Sokoloski immediately informed police headquarters at Meriden, and Detective Lieutenant Walter Kurcon accompanied him to the scene of the robbery. No signs of the culprit could be found. Sokoloski described his assailant as being about 20 years old, of dark complexion, and about five feet eight inches tall.
 Legion Meeting
 At the regluar semi-monthly meeting of Bolton -Kasica post American Legion, held last night. a committee was appointed to make arrangements for installation of the officers who were elected few weeks ago. The committee Is head ed by Howard Bunce. Arrangements are under way for joint installa- ton to be held by the Legion and the ladies' auxiliary. The officers for the latter were elected a short time ago.
 Church Elects Officers
 The annual meeting of the mem- bers of the Berlin Congregational church was held last night in the newly decorated Sunday school rooms after harvest supper which was attended by fully 200. The dec orations were provided by Mrs. C. P. Wilcox, while her husband acted as chairman of the meeting which followed. Robert Deming acted as clerk.
 Mrs. S. Chase Coale and Emil O.. Shjerden reported for the activities of the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, respectively. They outlined the work that has been accomplished by the two organizations during the past year.
 Officers as elected for the coming treasurer. Ernest w. Mildrum: i: standing committee for three years, Miss Caroline Savage and Miss Ruth Hubbard; for one year, Mrs. Arthur L. Woodruff; Sunday school super intendent. Emil o. Shjerden; assist ant superintendent, Leon J. Honiss primary department superintendent, Miss Caroline Savage; home depa rt- ment superintendent. Miss Helen Roys; cradle role superintendent. Miss Elizabeth Wilcox; Sunday school secretary, Miss Josephine Barrattiero: assistant secrota ry, Grace Ventres; treasurer, Leon J. Honiss.
 Church committee, Bryan H. At water, Mrs. Russell Gold and Mrs. Charles Pratt; decoration commit tee, Miss Elizabeth Wilcox, Mrs.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-17
Simpson, s Grocery IA WEST MAIN STREET
 Plainvillc, Conn.
Week end Specials

Butter, White Rose, lb roll i3c Peanut Butter, 1A lb jar ..... 25c Apples, Mcintosh, lbs ........ 2oc Prunes, 30-i0, lbs .......... 19c Minute Tapioca ............ lie Peaches, new pack, large tins 35c Cocoa, Bakers, F lb ....... 15c Corned Beef Hash, Prudence
 Catsup, large bottle ........... 1ac Waldorf Toilet Tissue, rolls .. lie Olive Oil Soap, cakes .... 25c MoIasses Grandma's, 11a can .. l9c Bean Hole Beans, med. cans . 25c Table Salt, ? pkgs. ,.........., 15c Royal Scarlet Coffee, liquid form 35c Royal Scarlet Coffee .......... 29c Pineapple, sliced, No. can ... o3c Peanut Brittle, 1 lb ......... 25c
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-29
YOUNG ATTACKS
HEARST PAPERS
DURING SPEECH
Democratic Cand i d a c
For Governor Also
Takes Rap at Rolph.

Branding the publication Of his
essay on prohibition in Hearst pa
pcrs LAST night and this morning as
"u uudcrhaudod political attack,
Milton X. Young, Democratic nom
me for the gorernorship Of Cal
ifGrnia. this afternoon told a radio
audience that the essay in question
bad been grossly misrcprcscntcd to
voters.
His eSsay. said Young. did not
oppose prohibition, X #oters were
lead to believe, bat presented n
plan for bettcrmont Of conditions
governing enforcement Of the 18th
Amendment.
He attacked the Hearst papers
for the stand they have taken on
the prohibition question, charging
that the ESSAYS tho wanted in their
$4,000 prize contest were those
taat would encourage violation Of
;hc Nolstcad act.
r he Hearst papers. asserted
oung, held his essay in cold stor-
2gc' until it was to their interest
- publish it in giaring headlines.
This string OF newspapers, said
ihc gubcrnatorial candidate, fear
that Mayor foiph viii not measure
up t. requirements. and fear that
lhc Democratic candidate VIII be
elected, which. stated Young, lie is
uositive he will b..
If he is elected, said the speaker,
i viii not be because thc voters
arc Democratic o. Republican, but
because they have studied the rec
old- Of the two candidates.
Young pointed out that his oandi-
dacy has been endorsed by church
and anti-prohibitian forces through
out California.
The attitude e metropoli'an pa.
Continued on page 8
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-29
Tunney Absent AS
Suit Is Started

NEW YORK, oct. %. U.N Tim
Mara : suit against Gene Tunuov
'or $4,000 opened TO-DAY in Su-
plcmc court where 4 jury WIS Sc.
lcctcd in the first two hours
Mara, owner o. the New York
Giants professional football team.
alleges that the money is due him
from Turncr and Billy Gibson
formerly Tunncy's manage for as.
.;Ntauro rendered to them at fine
timo of the Tunney- Dempsey light
in Philadelphia.
Martin ". Littltton. counsel for
Mara, viii seek to show that there
were oral ard written agreement,
which obliged Tunucy to pay Mara
DO per cent OF the money 0e re-.
c,ivca for the Dempsey fight and
- per cent cf his earnings there
after Tumcy WAS not in court, bee.
ms represented hr Emory Eucknor
an attorney.
After the jury Was chosen. thu,
case was adjourned until p. M.
tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-29
|. .|l)N
I u HE|:::::|. P
WORKERS
California Planning Pro-
gram To Nd Unem-
ployed In This State.
YOUNG TAKES LEAD
Money VIII Be Divided In
Equai Portions Between
North And South.

SACRAMENTO. Oct. %. UP
Plans were underway today to re-
lcvc the unemployment situation
III California.
Gov. G. c. Young declared he
would take under immediate consid.
eration the suggestion of VIII j.
French. state director Of industrial
relations, that he appoint a state
unemployment committee.
Bert B. Meek, ,Grecfor of the de-
partment of public works, announced
four camps employing 1000 men will
be started within t#o weeks. Steam
>hovcls, tractors and other mechani-
cal devices VIII not he used in the
construction work planned
We win use the pIck and shovel
in every Instance possible, > Meek
Gcclarcd lin order % create more
jobs. We Iea.izc, Of course, this is
rot an economic thing to 90, but we
feel that employment OF these men
viii have a psychological effect, as
il win teud to eliminate bread lines
IN the big cities.
Although wages VII be small, he
said. It viii at least assure board
and room for many throughout the
winter months.
! million dollars viii be divided
equally for the work between the
northern and southern parts OF the
state.
Governor Young declared himself
thoroughly in favor Of the plan,
but pointed out shat while it tool,
care Of great many laboring men
it would not help those unused TO
and incapable Of physical work.
If the state unemployment com
mittee is decided upon, the members
viii probably have TO be recruited
from among volunteers. willing to
work without pay, Young said, there
being no funds available at present
for such body He indicated he
would consider selection of two
groups, enc to function in Los Au-
gelcs and the other in san Fran
cisco.
Lyman ". King, state director OF
finance, reported that applications
for employment with the state are
pouring in at heavy rate.
During September, he said, a to-
tai of llo0 applications were re-
coived, and in the first half Of Oc-
tohcr $40 persons applied.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-29
SHERIFF SLAIN
BY FRIEND WHO
SHOT IN ERROR

HARRISON, Mont. Oct. %. U,Hj
Search was concentrated in the
Billings area today for two bank
bandits who robbed the harrington
bank Monday night of 6,70s and
escaped whi,c 5icir Pursuers were
mistakenly shooting if cut among
themselves. killing one of their mum.
her
in Harrington, funeral arrange
mtnts were being made for Frank
Mctzel. veteran sheriff, shot TO
death bv Il good friend while each
of the two par.ic, of scar"hcrs was
Icing mistakcn by the other for the
bandits.
Clarence Bell. rancher. Wa
aroused at his house several miles
t'om town when an automobile con
tanning two youths--oBe a SON oi
the bank 5 prcsidcnt--poundcd at
his door and yelled that the bandits
were chasing them ia fast automo'
bile. Bell let them into his house,
Meanwhile. Sheriff Mctzel and +
". HlccE. cashier Of the bank, drove
up to Bell ., house after chasing the
ear occupied by the two youths an
der the impression that they were
the bandits.
As Mctzrl and Blcck stood on
Bells porch, they heard 4 noise
coming from the rear of the house
and opened fire, Bell. who made the
roisc, returned the fire aud Mctlcli
fell. murtallv wounded.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-29
Bodies OF Eight
Miners Located

McALESTER. Okla, Oct. %. ,UH
--Rc~cuc workers, pushing slowly
ilto the lower loVelS of the litrrcd
.ud gas filled No, i Whcatley mine.
sent up word today that they had
located the bodies Of eight en-
Iombcd miners.
The bodies were huddlod ON the
10Th level Of the slope pit coal hole.
which was wrecked by an explosion
Monday night. Apparently the men
eied from poison gas.
Meanwhile officials announced
they believed 30 men had been
trapped in The mine, Previously it
was thought % men were involved.
Oae of these was killed by the blast
and his body recovered Mt once. y
new muster brought announcement
today that - men were missing, in
&ddition Ia the eight bodies found.
40 effort was made to bring the
victims to the surface. Workers
confirmed digging through the
chukrd paS>agcWaNS. They had
ttached The 18th level.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-29
MINIATURE GOLF
GETS INTO FIELD
OF MAJOR SPORT

CHICAGO, Oct. %. U.P) =" Pee
Vice. golf today madc It's bid for
recognition as major sport with
'ho opening Of the first national op-
rn miniature golf tournament at
Chicago stadium.
The public generally classified
the tourney as comedy nt"rtan
mcnt. along with turtle dcrbieS and
talking marathons hu; the promot-
c1S and contestants profcssed to re
gard the affair with all the serious.
ness which the Staid old 1. $. &. \.
attaches to its national tournament.
y $4,000 prize list, with 5000
miniature golf course rs the ma ior
award, gave the contestants jastifi.
cation for their attitude Chick Ev
ans, JI., former national amateur
and open golf champion, exp. csScd
the sentiments of the onte,tants
with the explanation that "no mat
tor how much humor one finds in
the efforts Of pigmv golf dceotecs
TO shove the little ball through the
hollow logs and other thick haz-
zards. $4,000 'ain I 10 hay IN any
language "
The promoters had less excuse to
keep straight faces in classifying
tie tournament a~ cone Of the
years outstanding >portin Z
events. but offered IN alibi by
pointing on that miniature golf.
which began few wears ago rs =
tcv. has nov reached the status Of
. t19j,o30 600 industry.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-29
AiellO Funeral
Is Drab Affair

CHICAGO, oct. -. U.E, joe
t!cllo, murdered north side gang
r9der WAS buried today without
lencfit Of clergy or the usual large
owd Of curious that IN the past
Las marked the funerals OF Chi
D5go underworld leaders.
Fewer than 1000 persons gath
a,d today at the luxurious Lun;
,'cet home Of Aicjio. who died, llkr
so many Of his predecessors, at the
hands Of machine gun squads. The
tAoo.a of ,Ioln " Dingbat Ghrrta,
e. lesser light in gang circles, drew
$500 persons only u few months
ago.
Even fewer waited to sec the
200 bronze and silver caSkct
tlr NiN Aiello brothers bought Tor
t'cir more notorious brother as it
as carried to thv hrarNr aad
.t.rtcd on lis journey to Mount
J.rwrl crnrtcrN where il Na, bur.
oa - mscoAsryratcd ground.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-29
FULL DUTY MUST
BE- PAID ON HAY
CROSSING BORDER

Hay imported into this country
from Mexico, when of a commercial
grade, must pay the full dutv for
nay regardless Of It's intended use,
according to instructions received
yesterday afternoon from Wa; hing
ton, y. c. by Harv,% I. Shepherd,
deputy collector of customs, who so
Informed Scott B. Fouds. secretary
r:anagcr Of the Imperial County
Farm Bureau.
This ruling "Hds the fight lnpcr-
i4j Valley has been carrYinG on TO
prevent hay of commercial grade
being shipped into this country ur:
der the classification of waste on
the grounds that i was intended for
use as fertilizer.
During the past two weeks. such
lay has been graded and found TO ho
tnC |. s. no. grade, yet paving the
duty for waste onlr. thus offering
competition to Imperial Valley
glown hay. The chamber of com.
mcrcc. the farm bureau, the county
supervisors and other, have been
fighting this ruling. end through Of
forts in Washington, have succeed.
ed in gaining their point.
This morning Scott b. Fou'd, re
rcivcd = wire from Phil u. Swing.
congressman from this district. aS.
>uring them that the ruling has
been made favorable to the valley
a"d that he would continu" his
work in thai direction.