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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-27
PIONEER NILL|NER
dies At AGE OF Is
Hannah LOugbrey in Business
for Three Score Years
NOTED AS CHOIR SINGER
Woman Whose Business Integrity
Brought Success Enjoyed Eaten
siNe Circle of Clients and Friends
During Long Career in City.


MISS Hanhhh Loughory OF 15o
West Main street, until 10 years ago
enc of the leading ri1Iin.rs and
su...-.,,.-
o'''' U''N 90 '''-'
l'oi''o 'nlA morning al 80" O'CLOCK
1 after lingering illness. She was
in her 79th year and had lived here
virtually all of her life,
She was born in Sinsburv on Sep
TENDER 81. 1851. end as a child. her
parents brought her TO this CITY.
Early in life she showed her anti
tude as a milliner and she followed
this vocation for about so wears.
She was life long member Of
St. Marv's church and for about Ga
years, she was A member of the
eer, U, s IN , her. orfn .Y ss s w. "a. ~,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-27
MANUAL OCCUPATIONS
At ROCKWELL SCHOOL
New Class for NOn-Aca-
demic Studies to Open
in Fall

BOYS and girls in tho grade class
rooms VINO are not interested in the
regular studies VIII nave on oppor-
tunity TO learn special occupations in
newly established vocational unit at
the Rockwell school This plan will
20 into effect in September when the
school will be abandoned as an ele-
mentary school site. the school COM
mittee voted at special meeting yes
terday afternoon.
The board was requested by the
teachers sub committee to give the
committee permission to establish
the special school and after short
discussion the members expressed
unanimous approval
The school activities will be direct
eddy six teachers, three women and
three men. Boy pupils will be taught
work such as shoe repairing. shop
work, electrical work, household re-
pairs, gardening, wood work and
concrete work. Girls will be taught
practical nursing, sewing and dress
making, cooking. preparing of meals
and other kitchen duties.
1t was estimated that there are
about 200 larger boys and girls in
the schools who are not interested
in regular school lessons and should
be instructed in branches which
would give them early training for
future occupations. 1t is said that
too many older people who are
working at clerical duties should
havs been trained for other work
when they were younger and would
have progressed further If they had
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-27
GUARD RISKS LIFE
WARNING OF BLAZE
Campus Official Uncon-
scious When Taken From
Burning Dormitory

New Haven. NAV 81 tp-Thonas
Crsamer. campus officer TODAY, N
line Of duty seemingly risked his life
10 arouse students in Durfee dor
mitory of their danger after he hal
discovered fire IN the room occupied
he Walter Hoffman, Of Santa Bar
bara. Calf. and Dana Sheppard
Stone Of Chicago. both Of the class
OF 1882. He was found by firemcn
or the floor Of the room, uncoa-
scjous from smoke, carried out, laid
or the turf Of the campus and re-
ylved by use Of an inhalator. Later
he was sent 10 the hospital.
Firemen who had been called
found Hoffman clinging 10 the Ledge
of his room window and brought
him down with A So foot ladder. H.
had suffered little from his expcg-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-27
Refueling Hop to South
America at Last Ap-
parently to Begin
Partridge Sets Hour
for Departure After
Favorable Report.
Plans to Take Gas Over
New Haven, Above Har-
Dor and at Stratford-
Radio Set to Keep in
Touch With Ground Sta
lions En- Route.

Brainard Field, Hartford, Nay II
.LP-Prospects looked good and
hopes ran high at noon today that
the x Of New Haven" would be
started on its nonstop flight 10
Buenos Aires at 4 o'clock, daylight
saving time. this afternoon.
Lieut. Commander George f.
Pond, who did not come to the field
this morning, sent word that the
hop-off would be at the hour stated.
The noon weather report from
Washington showed good conditions
as far south as Cuba
Partridge In Charge
Lieut.. Commander Pond said that
he plane would arrive at Havana,
Cuba. tomorrow night and might
proceed O Panama without refuel-
ing. A statement was issued which
named Captain Herbert G. Partridge
as flight commander and designat-
ing Lieut.. Commander Pond as act
ing flight commander and Lieut..
Garland Peed as second pilot. In
the air Pond will be master of the
ship and Partridge relief pilot,
A good weather report from
Washington. excellent visibility, even
blue skies, did not aid in the max
ing of an early start for the plane
this morning.
Captain Partridge last night said
that the start would not be later
/ than q. m. eastern daylight time,
/ but at that hour, he alone of the
/ planes company had arrived at the
( field.
Trouble With Motor Oil
Mechanics at work on the plane
which had been drawn out of the
hangar said there was some trouble
with the motor Oil. They also said
that definite arrangements had been
made for refueling by contact be-
tween New Haven and Hartford and
again over Stafford.
The radio set which has been in
stalled on the plane will be operat-
ed by Lieutenant Commander Pond.
1t will use a s. meter short wave.
and will be used TO communicate
with ground planes and stations. The
call letters vii be KHRI,
The plane has been proyisioned
for three days with sandwiches,
fruit, a gallon OF vegetable soup,
chocolate and other items.
Has Wasp Engine
The plane is Stinson monoplane,
with a Wasp engine of 425 horse
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-27
THREE KILLED IN CRASH
OF PLANE IN OKLAHOMA
Girl and Two Men Burned as Craft
Falls Over Airport at Tulsa
Last Night.

Tulsa, Okla May - GP,-Crash-
ing at the pilot was landing on the
lighted Garland airport, an airplane
carrying Miss Ursa Ball, IS, of Tulsa,
and Robert Hammond, y, and
George S. Busboom, both of Cathage,
Mo, fell SO feet here last night and
burned, killing the trio.
The bodies of the victims we're
scared beyond recognition.
Attendants at the airport said the
plane, after flying low over the city,
returned above the field. dipped as if
10 land. and then zoomed over a
hangar before falling.
The reason for. the crash was IN
known.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-27

Chicago MAY - (UP) - Dis
cuised as an Old man and dressed
in old clothing, Jacques Gordon.
concert master Of the Chicago Sym
phony orchestra for the last nine
years. earned S5.51 cents fFom an
audience of IN persons playing his
100000 Stradivarius violin on
Michigan boulevard.
The Chicago Evening Post pre-
vailed upon Gordon to settle a dis
pute in the magazine Time recent
}y. The magazine printed two arti-
cles. one saying that if Jascha Hell
fetz. famous Niolinist. were to play
ON New York streets he would re-
ceiye no attention and the other de-
cIarinC that he would block traffic.
Drew Good Audience
Gordon proved that an artist can
earn more and draw greater crowds
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-27

''It' 'hl - Tue ffFE6 u
Washington. May 81 - Spelling
down three state champions in n
friendly contest on the eve OF the
national spelling bee, Ruth F'ortier,
New Britain Herald spelling cham
plon, successfully defeated the Ten
nessee, New Jersey and Nebraska
champions in a room at the Hotel
Hamilton last evening.
With kilograms Of good wishes
and encouragement from MAYOR
George A. Quigley, the Chamber of
Commerce and other New Britain
boosters, Ruth prepared to enter the
national finals today with the same
confidence and assurance that kept
her on her feet in New Britain when
10 other contestants had left the
field.
Because of her friendly nature
Ruth has become a favorite with the
other champions here and is having
a enjoyable time making new friends.
'f~'i'A4S illOllS llOI1l states from
Maine to Utah have called at the
room Of the New Britain ,speller and
her escort TO extend greetings and
exchange experiences.
Donald P. McWain. national SPELL
ing bee director. and a group of
spoilers from the southern and west
ern states called to pay their re-
spects. Mr.. McWain was impressed
with Ruth's spelling ability after the
friendly contest with the three state
champions.
Yesterday noon Ruth had lunch
con with the champion from Hart
ford and those from New Jersey.
At s O'Clock last evening she posed
for group picture with the other
champions and at ESQ she at
tended banquet for the entire
group.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-27
ECLECTIC DOCTOR SUES
FOR LICENSE RETURN
Frank +. Galvas Seeks Right to
Practice Again-Barred During
Diploma Mill Case

Hartford, May 27 LP)-Frank Z.
Galyas. of Bridgeport. one of the
eclectic physicians who lost his
license to practice medicine in Con-
necticut, has started a new action to
obtain a return of his license. Papers
have been served on the Connecticut
Eclectic Medical Examining board
and the state Department OF Health
in an action brought for him by
Williamson, Willis, Lister & Foster
of Bridgeport, and returnable to the
superior court of New Haven county,
June 8.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-27
YOUTH WITH GUN R0BS
WOMAN IN OWN HOME
Young Bandit Enters Home of Hart
ford Resident Taking $50 From
Her Writing Desk.

Hartford, May 81 Pt-A Young
man with a black revolver in his
hand forced his way through the
kitchen door into the apartment Of
Mrs. Abraham Solomon at 432
Woodland street at II O'Clock this
morning. Mrs. Solomon, who was
alone, had just returned from the
store and it is thought the youth
NAV have followed her.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-27
Methodist Board Official Credits
Drys With Victory Over
Smith-Says G. O.P. Lax
BUDGET $4,000 YEARLY,
WITNESS TELLS COMMITTEE
Denies Charges OF Lobbying, But
Admits Activity Against Smith on
moral" Issues-Statemcnt Says
G. o. P. Lacked Leadership En-
cept for Sen. Curtis--ToId to Re
turn Tomorrow for Quiz Again.

Washington, May 81 P-Crcdit
for the election Of President Hoover
was attributed to the churches and
temperance organizations by Deets
Pickett, representing the Methodist
board of temperance, in testimony
today before the senate lobby COM
mittee. The statement, which ap-
peared in one of the boards publ
cations, read:
The bald truth is that the inef-
ficiency of the republican political
organization in this campaign was
startling.
Except for the counsel of Sena-
tor Curtis, the republican manage
ment was lacking in the advice of
astute and experienced political
leaders.
Won by W. c. T. L., Ltc..
THE fight was won not by the re-
publican party, but by the churches,
the w. c. T. T.. the Anti Saloon
League and other temperance or
CARNATIONS.
Pickett, who is research secretary
for the board, testified its annual
budget approXimated $4,000.
He presented prepared state
ment which denied that the board
had engaged in lobbying" activi-
ties. He was not permitted to place
it in the record but referred to it in
his testimony.
He testified that the board had
been active in presenting to the
public the prohibition views of Al
fred Z. Smith and commended this
was a moral question and not
political one.
He was directed TO return tomor-
row for further questioning
The interest OF the Methodist
Board of Temperance in moral
problems was detailed TO the COM
mittee by Pickett.
Senator Caraway asked She
boards research secretary whether
it concerned itself with any prob
lens before congress"
II il pertains 10 moral prob
lens" he replied. saving his organ
ization was interested in prohibition
and gambling.
Gambling in stocks?' inquired
CaraTay.
II don't know much about that.
it might be a good thing if We did,
S135 900 Yearly Received
Pickett said the annual receipts
of the board averaged approximate
ly s135,O00.
Representative Tinkham of Mas
sachusetts and Senator Tydings Of
Continued On Page THo)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-27
Mother and Two Sons Motor From
Chicago to This City In IS Hours

last Friday He joined his mother
and brother at Chicago and the trio
left there at o'clock Sunday after
noon. making the entire trip of 1000
miles without a stop except for gas,
oil and meals en- route. The boys
took turns driving.
Haddon klingberg, who was mar
ried several years ago to Miss Myrtle
Peterson of this city, has been a
student at the Minnesota institution
for the past two years. This is the
first"time he has seen his wife and
daughter Carolyn, since he was
home on a visit last Christmas He
and his family Will remove TO Dav-
export Iowa. on June Is. where he
will he ordained as pastor of a
church in that city, -
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-27

On the road steadily for "a hours
and 80 minutes, covering 1000 miles
in a coupe, Mrs. John L. klingberg
and two sons, Haddon and Edwin,
members of the family of Rev. DR..
John L. klingberg arrived home at
$50 O'Clock this morning after hav-
ing been on the road since o'clock
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs klingberg and son. Edwin,
who reside in this city, had been in
Chicago for the past several weeks
visiting Miss Mabel klingberg, a
daughter. who has charge of the
Chicago branch of the local Chill
dren's Home.
Haddon klingberg, an older son
was student at Bethel seminary at
st. Paul. Mimi. and was graduated
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-27

the logical place for census enufner-
ators to check up their returns, and
cites as an argument the fact that
the third ward is said to have gained
only II persons. even though there
have neen number of new streets
built and many new apartment
houses erected in that district.
Third Ward Discussed
He said today in discussing tho
report:
From the standpoint Of the post
office the census figures would ap,
pear 10 be wocfully lacking. and 1t
should need no more than a glance
at the result IN the third ward TO
prove the point where they tell us
there is an increase Of but II ndi-
Niduals over the 1920 census.
The third ward has not changed
Its confines in 10 years, but those
Continued On Page Two)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-27
Chicago Concert Master Plays In
Street and Collects Exactly S5.5l

than can the ordinary street player.
but he did not draw such a crowd
as to cause traffic congestion.
The concert master stationed him
self in 'front.' of the Art institute
shortly before noon. He started
playing the tunes for which hun
drcds Of persons gather in concert
halls. paving thousands of dollars
Six persons were attracted.
An elderly woman was the first
to show her appreciation. She lis
tened a few moments. walked on
and then came back. dropping a
small coin into Gordon's cup,
Then as office forces came out for
lunch, the crowd grew. Office boys.
stcnograp hers and business men col
leCted and the coins began 10 clnk
CONTINUED On Page Two)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-27
Postmaster Points Out
Alleged Defects in
Enumeration and
SCOTS at Trivial In
crease Reported for
Third Ward.
Figures Would Appear to
Be WoefulIy Lacking"
From Standpoint of
Postal Records, He Says
Tells of Increase in
Mail Delivery.

Keen disappointment in the report
of the census enumerator giving
New Britain a population of Co.
543 vas expressed today by Post
master H. L. Erwin, who quoted fig
ures TO show that the city has at
least $4,000 and who claims that it
las had as many as $4,000
IF there are only 67.S43 persons
in New Britain. then We have been
delivering a lot Of mail to names
that are fictitious and that do not
exist Mr.. Erwin stated in discuss
ing the report OF the enumerator.
Mr.. Erwin believes that the post
office department would have been
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-27
king george SICK
WITH RHEUMATISM
Inflammation Of Right Hip to
Keep Monarch Inactive
WILL NOT ATTEND COURT
Wet Weather Causes Trouble, Which
Has No Connection With Recent
Pulmonary Trouble-Leg Weak
cned BY Fall From Horse.

London, May - LPf-1llness Of
King George will prevent his attend
ing the third court Of the season to
be held tonight at Buckingham
palace, it was officially announced
today.
1t was said HIS Majesty was suf-
Cering from Inflammation Of the
right hip. On May IA and May 10
he presided at the first two courts
of the season, the first he had at
tended in two years due to his preyl
Gus serious illness.
Prince to Take Place
The Prince Of Wales deputized for
him during the preceding season.
His serious Illness of the winter of
1928 and 1923 was bronchial pneu-
monia with subsequent pulmonary
developments which necessitated
draining Of a lung abscess and other
delicate and hazardous treatment.
Eight American girls are to be
presented at tonight's court and were
10 have met the king. Six other
American girls and women are TO be
presented tomorrow evening at the
fourth and last court of the season.
King George is "a years old.
Text of Announcement
The following announcement was
issued at Buckingham palace:
For some days past the king has
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-27
MASTER OF ANCIENT
LANGUAGES IN CITY
Prof. TOrOsieWiCZ Takes Up
Residence in New Britain
TO AID FATHER BOJNOWSKI
Distinguished Linguist Reads and
Writes in Many Modern and OBJ
Soletc Tongucs-BeComcs Precep-
tor of sisters of Mary.

Professor StanislaS Maria de Tor
! osieHicz, I. L. D.. Pin. D., lecturer.
/ linguist and author, had accepted a
position 10 act as a preceptor of the
( Sisters OF Mary of the Immaculate
/ Conception of the Sacred Heart
I church and in conjunction with his
duties there he will also contribute
articles TO the Polish weekly. The
Catholic Leader.
Professor Torosiewicz came TO this
city in order to associate himself
with tho manifold religious and edu-
cational activities of Rev. Lucyan
Bojnowski pastor of the Sacred
Heart church. who has Won recogni-
ton throughout the United States
and in Europe for his ecclesiastical
work.
Educated in several European
countries. Professor Torosiewicz is a
man Of extensive learning and eXper-
fence. He is a Pole but studied at the
Universities in Vienna. Austria,
Rome, Louvain. Belgium, F'ribourg.
Switzerland, Paris and Prague,
Czechoslovakia. He is a doctor of
both laws. civil and canon, and Of
philosophy
Master of Many Languages
As a linguist h. masters in writing
Polish, English French. German,
Italian, Czech. Latin and Spanish, be-
sides being a student of oriental
languages and he is an expert in He
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-27
NATIONAL SPELLING
BEE IN WASHINGTON
Contest for Championship Of
!. 5. Under Way Today
RUTH F0RTIER ELIMINATED
New Britain and Hartford Candi-
dates Go Down Early as Spoilers
From Many States Are Put to Test
in CAPITAL.
RUTH DEFEATED EARLY

Washington, May 81 UP)-The
first Is rounds of the sixth national
spelling bee today saw many of the
school children who had iourneyed
here from all parts Of the country.
defeated Among the first to go
down were Ruth Fortier, New Brit
ain, Conn, and Angelina Delisa.
Hartford, Conn.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-27
THE WEATHER

New Britain and vicinity.
Generally fair and not quite
50 cool tonight and Nednes-
day,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-27

Continued On Page THo)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-27
Master of Many Languages

tcontinoed On Page Twol
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-27

Average Daily Circulation For
Mss si Finding ing: 1858
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1930-05-27

CONTINUED On Page Two)
New Britain herald., 1930-07-03

hold their usual weekly rehearsal this evening.
 The mid week service of the Meth odst church will be held this even- ing at o'clock at the home of Mrs. Carrie Lawrence.
 The East Berlin house at the Plainville Camp ground will be open tomorrow for the holiday. A pro- gram of entertainment and sports has been planned at the camp to- morrow.
 The Pythian Sisters will meet next Monday evening at o'clock at Community hall,
 Mir. and Mrs. W. H. Payne and family and Mrs. J. Rose Belden and Victor Belden will spend the Fourth at the Plainville Camp ground.
 Mir. and Mrs. Chester Bunce and family have returned to their home at East Orange, N. J., after weeks stay at Camp Northridge.
 The West Cromwell setback team and the East Berlin contingent are planning to have another session in order to give the local boys chance to square accounts. The boys from over the river gave the local boys q bad beating last Saturday night.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-03
Old Sore Ten Years Old! Healed

For over 90 yrs. the healing and soothing power Of Peterson's Oint- ment has quickly banished old sores of long standing has brought ln- stant comfort to folks suffering with piles. itching skin, burns-has erad- icated worst pimples, blackheads and Eczema in just a few days,
 And one 35 cent box of Peterson's Ointment at any drugstore proves it even one application convinces you've at last discovered a wonder working Ointment which won't fall to give you results you want.
 Mrs. Fay korenChul< Of Chicago, III, writes: T am 4 yrs. old anI had a running sore over my ankle for over 10 years. I tried treatments and salvcs but failed 10 heal it. Then I got box Of Peterson's Oint- nent and in days time it was healing and very shortly the sore sappeared.'
New Britain herald., 1930-07-03
ALBERT H. DRESSER
 IS 82 YEARS OLD
Well-Kn0Wn Resident Works
 Daily in F0retVlle Plant
POLICE ON DUTY TONIGHT
Mastin Celebration Is Very Success ful-Vacation School Ready for Opening-Boy Slightly Hurt When Struck by Truck-Items.

Albert H. Dresser, one of Plain l villes best known citizens and a resident here for the past 60 years, will observe his S2nd birthday to- morrow. He will spend the day quietly with his wife at his home at the corner of West Main and Church 1 streets.
 He is a native of Plainville, being born here on July 4, 184S. When MT. Dresser was five years old, his parents, who were among the orig inal settlers in Plainvile. moved to Iowa where they resided for some time. Later they moved to New York state.
 When a young man of %, MT. i Dresser returned to the town of his birth in 1870 and has resided here ever since. He has always worked at various occupations in the locality of Plainville. At the present time he is employed at the Sessions Clock Co. in Forestville and will complete | B years of service in the fall. He is enjoying splendid health and re- ports for work daily, seldom missing a day. MT. Dresser says that he en- joys work because of his fine physi- cal condition.
 He is very active in fraternal or ganizations, being a member of Frederick lodge, A. F. & A. NJ, Se- quassen lodge, I. o. o. F. and the Knights of Pythias He also takes prominent part in the activities of the Plainville Congregational church, being a member of the executive committee. He has been a member of the church for about 50 years. Mir Dresser is largely known here and has a large number of friends. He is highly regarded and respect ed because of his kind and friendly 1 disposition.
 Post Office Hours
 The post office hours for July 4 were announced today by Postmast- CT James E. Usher. The stamp and registry windows will be opened from to l a. m. The parcel post window will also be opened during the same hours
 NO money OIQeES Will pc lSSueu. There will be no city or rural de- livery. All mails will be dispatched as usual
 Vacation School to Open
 Final plans for the opening of the Vacation school are being made this week. Both leaders and children are anxious to begin. Reports from three of the churches who took a previous registration indicates that large classes are expected. Boys and girls who have not registered as yet may do so Monday at the open ing of the school,
 The school will be conducted from July ' 10 25. The places Of the classes will be as follows: Kinder garten, Congregational parish house; primary department, Episcopal parish house; and Juniors, Metho- dist parish house.