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New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
SPEAKER EXPLAINS
 ORIGIN OF NAMES
Adam Knew Who Was Meant
 When Eve Called Him

Members of the Kiwanis club were told how their names originated and why at their weekly luncheon today by Erwin H. Forbush, educa- tional director of the Price & Lee Co.,, directory publishers.
 MT. Forbush took as his subject What's in a Name?" "A name,' he said, lis something we all must nave. We get it without our own volition. We have no choice in the selection whatever. When we get old enough whether we like it or not it's too late to change it. Tn the days of Adam and Eve not so very long ago as the history of the earth goes, Eve spoke to Adam as wives have always done even to this day. He didn't need a name. He knew whom she meant even if she didn't call him by name Later there were others who had but one name. There was Ebenezer and. Jeremiah; Ham and Jacob and maRy others. But as the population of the world grew and families grew larger it became nec- essary to distinguish families as we'll as individuals.
 This in the 18th or 18th century surnames came into use. They be- came hereditary.
 Practically all of these surnames came from five different sources First names are required at the time of baptism. Surnames come from the name of the parent, son as Robertson, Johnson, Richardson and other names of this type. (Roberts son, etc.).
 Some names were taken from geographical locations, such as John Brooks, John Atwood, Tom Firth Bill Fenn, Hills, Dales. Meadows Rivers and others of that type.
 Some names come from official position. A good example is that of Earl Bishop. Both the earl and the bishop contributed to his name. The same thing applies to King, Judge l name came from Warden, an off cial position.
 Some names come from occupa- tion, such as Smith.
 Some come from nicknames such as Shakespeare. from a war rior on the field of battle shaking g spear, or Whitehead or Cruik- shanks. Skinner might be nick. name or an occupational name Hawker, Young and Moody could be nicknames.
 Sometimes it is necessary to give additional information to identify individuals. One directory has 14 John w. Smiths"
 The speaker then gave a detailed history of the development of the directory from the first directory published in London in 1640 to the present time.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
Party for Rats Planned;
 New Poison Chief Dish

New Haven, Oct. IS P-The guests of honor at the big ban quet' on November 4 will be- the rats of New Haven county.
 And the delicacies to be served will include hamburg steak, ground fish and cereal, seasoned, incidentally, with a new and powerful rat poison known as red squill.
 This poison, according to the New Haven farm bureau and Ernest M. Mills of the United States geological survey. who are cooperating in giving the party, is deadly to rats and mice. but will not harm cats, dogs or hu- mans.
 Ample supplies of food and poison will be distributed to farmers throughout the county for use on the night of Novem- Der 4.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
UNABLE ID BRING
 BRIDE INTO ]. 5.
Carl Strashart's First Papers Questioned, Thought 0utlaVe1

Unless Carl Strashart of AIS East street is able to produce citizenship papers that have not been outlawed | through the seven-year limit, he will not be able to bring his bride into this country from Russia. The only records the naturalization couEt has are documents that are over seven years old and are therefore out lawed.
 He claims he has since been giv- en second first papers" but he has no receipts to show the truth of his statement. According to Clerk Emil Danberg, Strashart petitioned for citizenship papers twice and on the first occasion his petition was dis missed because he had claimed ex- emption from the draft. He claimed he was an alien On the second oc- casion his petition was dismissed because he was not present at the hearing.
 The only time he was given citi- zenship papers was in 1920, accord HIS to tllc lldlul ciliLdlloll lCloi d-' He claims he received the first pa pers again in 1925. If this is true he will be within the time limit and can apply for citizenship rights at the next session of naturalization court.
 While he was waiting he decided to take a trip to Russia. He married during his II months stay and had anticipated he would be able to get his wife into the country a few months after he arrived here. He will have to wait five years if he does not find valid papers received during the past seven years, Mir. Danberg said today.
 MT. Strashart brought his case to Mayor George A. Quigley yesterday, but the mayor said it was out of his jurisdiction.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15

of the Camp school for many years and much of it was broken and damaged beyond repair
 'The children of this city are certainly entitled to educational op- portunities which are equivalent to those which are found in neighbor- ing cities. This is especially true in the matter of providing desks and seats which are not only comfort able and which provide for good posture but also a type which is in keeping with a modern educational program. Let us not confuse the is- sue but let us rather stand for the fundamental principle upon which dem ocracy in education rests, namely, equal educational oppor- tunity for all regardless of race, nationality, sex, or creed.
 I'll. D. WELrE"
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
Feared for Life

Berlin, Oct. IS R-Afraid that he would be killed, Jack Legs Dia- mond, New York gangster, made re- peated efforts to have Germany, which last month expelled him readmit him. Dr. Alfred Sandak' Diamonds attorney, said today in q statement to the press.
 Dr. Sandak asserted that the Ger man government in expelling Dia- mond. an act which he termed wholly unjustifed" and not re- quested by American authorities, was partly responsible for the attack up- on him in New York Sunday.
 He said that in numerous tele- grams he had had from Diamond he was requested to do his utmost to secure permission for him to re- enter Germany. In the telegrams the gangster expressed clearly his
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
NEW BABY CLINIC FOR FIFTH WARD
Conferences at Putnam School Planned d-YacCinatiOn Difficult

The establishment of a new head quarters for baby conferences was voted and plans for the 25th anni- rersary of the organization were started at the monthly meeting of the board of directors of the Visit Ing Nurse association held this morning in the board and commit tee rooms of the society's new head quarters on West Main street. Mrs. Rufus N. Hemenway presided.
 Reports from the nurses. automo- bile, finance and child welfare com mittees were made by Mrs. Louis Young, Mrs. Andrew J. Sloper, Mrs. Clara D. Lucas and Mrs. Harry Hine, respectively.
 Vote Additional Clinic
 Mrs. Hine, in summing up the well baby work accomplished through the we'll baby conferences this summer, stated that there had been 65 con- terences held during the past four months with an attendance of 2124 babies; the average attendance at each conference session being 33 Mrs. Hine recommended the opening ot fifth well baby conference at the Israel Putnam school, because Of the desire of the mothers in that section to be able to take their babies to a conference. The board of directors voted to adopt Mrs. Hines recommendations and gave the con- mittee power to open the conference at that school, provided the school authorities are in accordance with the move.
 Early Vaccination Impossible
 Mrs. John S. Whitteker said it was apparent now from information collected that parents living in New Britain find it impossible to vaccin- ate their children early in life or to protect them against dipntheria by the use of toxin anti-toxin.
 Mrs Lawrence Humason deplored the lack of city facilities for such health protection measures and re- ported that the child welfare con- mittee had gone on record to sup port any city activity which would
  tration of toxin anti-toxin to any child in New Britain whose parents wanted him to be sn protected.
 Gifts for the new headquarters were reported to the amount of S105 from Mrs. Mary Pease, George Spear and Mrs. Ira Hicks.
 Special gifts to the association by Henry B. Goldsmith and s. M. Davidson in the way of draperies and steel cabinet, were also brought to the attention of the board,
 To Observe Anniversary
 On November 10, the association will celebrate 25 years of service in New Britain, and a special com mittee was appointed to plan for suitable celebration of this occasion. The members of that committee are Mrs. George T. kimball, Mrs. w. C.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
City Items

Mir. and Mrs. William L. Joy and Mir. and Mrs Howard William Joy have returned from a weeks tour in Vermont.
 The A. Nash Go. suits, topcoats, overcoats. J. Ryan. Tel. 2909.- advt.
 Buel Alderman of BarnesdaIe, IS critically ill at New Britain General hospital.
 Leading Star lodge, o. S. of B., will meet Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock in Junior o. U. A. M. hall. A social will follow.
 Members and friends of Unity Rebekah Sewing circle will meet Thursday afternoon at the club rooms on Arch street.
 Stella Rebekah lodge will hold a business meeting Friday evening at o'clock at Odd Fellows hall.
 Casper P. Valenti of 4S Albany avenue and Anna Zotter of PAS Chapman street have made applica- tion for g marriage license at the office of the city clerk.
 Dr. and Mrs. J. w. Bush of South High street have as their guests MT. and Mrs. J. E. Wilkins of Anderson, Ind.
 Phoenix Temple of Honor will hold a regular monthly meeting to- morrow night at 8 o'clock at Odd Fellows hall on Arch street. Election of officers will take place.
 The New Britain Council of Cath olic Women will hold it's first meet ing of the season tonight immedi- ately after the devotions at St. Mary's school hall.
 Guilio Guilietti. Joseph Luzietti Blanca Luzietti and Iva Guilietti, all of this city, have been made defen- dants in $500 action brought by Giovani Sanlei of New Haven based on the alleged non-payment of a note issued September 22. Attorney Stephen r. Dunn represents the plaintiff and Deputy Sheriff Matthew Papciak served the papers.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15

At Court of Probate holden at New Britain, within and for the District of Berlin, in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut, on the 14th day of October, A. D. 1930.
 Present, Bernard F. Gaffney. Judge Estate of Marvin Wiener of New Britain in said district minor. Upon the petition of 1sdore Wiener of said New Britain praying that he may be authorized and empowered to compromise and settle a certain doubtful and disputed claim for sum in dollars as per application on file more fully appears 1t Is
 Ordered-that said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in New Britain, in said district, on the 2oth day of October A. D. 1880, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing this order in some news paper published in said New Britain hav- ing q circulation in said District, and by posting copy thereof the public sign-post in the town of New Britain in said District and return make.
 BERNARD F. GAFFNEY, Judge.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
TROOP 4 BAND REHEARsES

The Troop 4, B. s. A., Trumpet band held it's first rehearsal of the season at the state armory last night with four new recruits pres ent for their first instruction. These rehearsals will be held at o'clock Tuesday evenings each week during the coming winter as the corps points for a 1881 season even big ger than this, its first year in com petition.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
TAKE EXTENSION COURSE

Under a special arrangement with New York university, training teach CTS and members of the student body at the New Britain State Nor nal school are taking a two hour extension course every Thursday afternoon between 4 and o'clock. The subject is Problems in Normal School and Teachers College Edu- cation" The teacher is Dr. Am- prose Sucrie and the course will last Is weeks. The first lecture was given last Thursday.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
Lieut.. and Mrs. Rival
 Married for 25 Years

Police Lieutenant and Mrs. Mat thias Rival of 190 Hart street, will observe the silver anniversary of their wedding next Saturday.
 Lieutenant Rival has been a reg ular member of New Britain's police department since 1914. He is in charge of police headquarters on the D. m-midnight shift.
 Lieut.. and Mrs. Rival are both ac- tive members of St. Peters church.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
SMOKE FILLS CELLAR

Members of Company No. of the local fire department learned yesterday afternoon that the old adage Where there is smoke there is also f1re' was only partially true.
 Sent out yesterday on call from the home of Arthur Krusberg at 347 Stanley street stating that there was a fire in the cellar they found on ar rival that the smoke was backing into the cellar because of an obstacle in the chimney.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15

At Court of Probate holden at New Britain, within and for the District of Berlin, in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut on the 14th day of October, A. D. 1930.
 Present Bernard F. Gaffney, Judge. Estate of Frank Zenobi or Frank Zeno late of New Britain in said district de- ceased. Upon the petition of Bernadino Henobi of said New Britain praying that Letters of Administration may be grant ed on said estate per application on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered-that said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in New Britain, in said district, on the S1st day of October, A. D. 1880, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing this order in some news paper published in said New Britain fav- ing circulation in said District, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in the town of New Britain, in said District and return make.
 BERNARD F. GAFFNEY, Judge
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
SCHOOL FURNITURE
 IS SOLD BY STATE; : CITY NOT INVOLVED
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neither just nor defensible. The school department of the city of New Britain had absolutely nothing to do with this disposal and for so- called interested parties to state that the desks and seats which were disposed of were valued at from S15 to s25 each, is beyond the com- prehension of those who under stand the situation.
 The Camp school is owned and equipped by the state and is used for training purposes in connection with the work at the state normal school. The school furniture, there fore, is owned by the state and the responsibility for disposing or re- placing such rests with the authori- ties at the normal school and not with the school department of New Britain. Most of the furniture which was disposed of at a very nominal fee was well over 40 years old, and it is a type which is not at all in keeping with present edu- cational thought and practice in this respect
 Replacing Old Furniture
 When the Junior high school was recently abandoned at the Camp school for administrative reasons, quite a number of elementary pupils were transferred to this building. The desks and seats which were previously used by the Junior high school pupils were not only too large for the smaller children but they were also of the stationary type and were, therefore, not adaptable for the use of elementary pupils. It is the intention of the state to gradu- ally replace this old furniture with q newer and better type. In the process of this replacement, the problem of providing adequate stor- age space for the old furniture be- came acute. It is the belief of those in charge at the normal school that it would be far better to dispose of this anticipated furniture at a nom- inal fee rather than to store it over a period of years. Most of this old furniture which was thus disposed of had been stored in the basement
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
LEVITT COMPLIES WITH LAW

Hartford, Oct. 15 LP-Prof. AL bert Levitt, who is to be an inde- pendent candidate for representative from his home town of Bedding, has compiled with the state law in fil- ing his petition at the office of the state secretary, so as to insure the placing of his name on, the ballots as third party candidate.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
Special Notice

Ladies' Auxiliary Boys club an nual bridge party, Monday evening, October goth, p. m., at the Boys club gym. Make table reservations with Mrs. Harry Parker, phone 213S or Mrs. Dwight Skinner, phone 6434. Adm. 50c.-Advt.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
fears for his life. Used Many Addresses


 In answering these telegrams, the lawyer said, he was compelled to use a new address each time. Re- gently in order to hasten matters Diamond telephoned the lawyer from New York. declaring his read mess to expose his entire life to the German police. showing that aside from a minor punishment as a youngster he never had been con- victed.
 The lawyers attempts to secure a | visa for Diamond from the minis try of the interior thus far have failed, the ministry instructing the lawyer to apply to the German con- sulate in New York.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15

Heart Attack Fatal to
 Woman During Lawsuit

New York, Oct. Is (UP)- After the death of her husband. Mrs. Louise Lustig. 65, of Yonk- CTS, sued to collect s3,0O0 in in surance policies issued on his life.
 The ensuing litigation occupied two years. Yesterday the judge announced a decision in her favor but two minutes previously Mrs. Lustig had died in the court room of a heart attack
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15

A device for police has been in- vented to hold a revolver on a dash board or at any other convenient place in an automobile.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15
Nly WIND ismt good amy more"

Pufine pantine tired in the knees? Wondering where your energy's gone? Maybe you're keeping com- pany with tobacco that's too strong and harsh.
 Maybe you and your cigarette are not getting along as you should.
 Maybe you need a change of brand say a fair workout of cou9hless OLD COLDS. You'll find it a pleasant change.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-15

Durable playing cards that can be washed when soiled are being made of aluminium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-09

steep path and then entered the valley Of the
Lyzerne We here found . remarkably good
path gradually rising and leading toward the
Col de Chenille. Having followed this path
for about three hours, we struck of to the left.
and begin zigzagging mp the mountainside
through pine forest
Soon they were laboring heavily through
the deepening snow. Above the tree line the
snow improved.
For some time we advanced pretty rapidly
The peak was glistening before us, and the
idea of success put ms in high spirits. Our
good fortune did not last long; we soon came
to snow frozen on the surface, and capable Of
bearing for only few steps and then giving
way"
Alto O'Clock they were dismayed to find that
in three hours they had risen only 1000
feet. They tried the isdgs but blocked by
rocks they were forced back on the snow. At
the foot of the real peak they made for the
eastern ridge. To do this they had to ascend
steep snow field.
During the ascent we sank about one 1ook
deep at every step. Bennen did not seem -
like the look Of the snow very much. He asked
the local guides whether avalanches ever came
down this couloir, to which they answered that
our position was perfectly SAT-
I'VE were walking in the .eioE-fig order:
Bevard Nance, Bennen, myself, Boissonet and
Robot Having crossed over about three
quarters of the breadth Of the couloir, the tNA
their waist. Bennen frightened the rope. The
snow was too deep to think Of getting out Of
the hole they had made, so they advanced one
two steps. dividing the snow with their bodies.
Bennen turned round and told us he was
afraid OF starting an avalanche; We asked
whether 1t would not be better to return and
cross the couloir higher up. To this the tl1ree
Arton men opposed themselves: they mistock
the proposed precaution for fear. and the two
leading men continued their work.
After three or four steps gained Ia 80
aforesaid manner, the snow became hard again.
Bennen had not moved-he was evidently I'M.
as he saw hard snow again. he advanced and
crossed parallel to, but above the furrow the
Ardon men had made. Strange to say, the
snow supported him"
Gossett followed Bennen through the deep
burrows. They had all come to the false COM
clIlsion that the snow was accidentally softer
there than elsewhere.
~Boissonet then advanced: he had made but
q few steps when he heard a Deep cutting
sound. The snow field split in two about IL
or fifteen feet above us. The cleft was at first
quite marrow, not more than an inch broad.
An awful silence ensued; it lasted but q few
seconds, and then 1t was broken by Bennen's
voice, 'wir sind ale verloren' His words were
slow and solemn, and those who knew him felt
what they really meant when spoken by such
. man as Bennen. They were his last words.
II drove my alpenstock into the snow, and
brought the weight Of my body to bear On
It; it went in to within three inches OF tho
top. I then waited. It was an awful moment
Of suspense turned my head towards Bennen
to see whether he had done the same thing. 70
my establishment, saw him turn round, face
the valley and stretch out both arms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-09
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GODgtTbaeu JTOUb FoHFbH f0ge
tenk mr.. Post went out to catch more nsh,
end was delighted to sight two woodsmen
crossing the lake IN birch-bark canoe. He
called to me. and together we hailed them by
calling Halloa.'
'eWhen they located us they came across.
One Of them had worked in q lumber camp In
the States and spoke little English. They
were on their way to look at their traps, but
when we made them understand we were willing
to pay them TO be taken to within walking
distance OF the nearest town, they decided to
let the traps 60 for a day or two, so we picked
up our few belongings and took passage IN
the canoe.
eft was a full days journey to the landing
place. q wagon road leading into the village,
and q hve-rnile walk after we landed. When
We reached the village with our clothes torn
and travel-soiled, our shoes worn on our feet,
and weeks growth of beard on our faces.
We were q pair Of sorry-looking trarnpsi The
priest was also the village telegrapher. When
we introduced ourselves, to our surprise he
seemed to know who we were. We soon found
out how he knew us when he produced news
papers three days old in which we read sur
prisfng comment about ourselves. THE re-
wards offered for news Of us, dead or alive,
were large enough to be most complimentary
when we finally got back to civilization, we
were delighted TO learn the race was ours In
the mileage check-up we had 1,1729 TO our
credit Capt Charles Chandler, u. s. A., had
won the race in 1907, landing IN Walton, w.
Va. having covered 473.56 miles, Mr.. A. Hol-
land FoFbss was the winner IN 1909. getting as
far a. Chesterfield County. Va distance Of
687.l7"
1.-The record made by the America Sec
end has stood for 20 years. 50 I reckon !
cam call 1t my properly without fear Of dispute
HAWL.EH Is Of the opinion that the next
great discovery win be made IN the cir.
Several gears ego he offered e25s000 prize 20
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-09
Hunters GiDe Data on Ducks

ME Biological Survey is seeking to enlist the
services Of fair sized army In its efforts
to collect accurate statistics ON the migration
and numbers Of wild duck in the United States.
The army in question is the horde Of hunters
who shoulder their guns and 60 out in the
chilly hours just before daylight begins to break
and sit sllivering In blinds waiting for q chance
to take shot or two at the birds.
These hunters are requested to inform the
survey In washington Of any ducks which they
shoot having bands on their legs These bands
contain q serial letter and number. Hunters
notifying the survey viii be given information
as to where the ducks were banded, their age
and other interesting information in return for
their cooperation in informing the survey.