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New Britain herald., 1930-07-03
JOHN ZIGOLA MISSING

John Zigoli, so, of 24 Sexton street, left home last Saturday and has not returned, according to noti- fication to the police last night by Boleslaw Slepski of 126 Beaver street. It was expected that he would put in appearance from day to day during the week and when he failed 10 do so or send any word as to his whereabouts, alarm was felt.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-03
10 P.C. WAGE CUT
 FOR IRON WORKERS Pay Readjustment at Berlin Construction Plant ArbitratM SILENCE CHURCH BELL
Policeman to Watch For Youths to Prevent Ringing of Independence Day WeIcome-Carbo Property to Be Sold at Auction.

Settlement Of the wage controver- sy between officials of the Berlin Construction Co.. and its employees. occasioned by the proposed cut of 20 per cent in the present wage sched- ule, was reached yesterday after the matter had been arbitrated.
 representatives, of the employees accepted a compromise adjustment which calls for a 10 per cent reduc- ton to become effective next Mon day morning.
 The first proposal of the company met with flat rejection on the part of the employees and for time there appeared 10 be little hope Of an amicable settlement.
 The officials claimed that present business conditions did not warrant the scale of wages which had been maintained by the company while the employees countered with the argument that the rejected proposal meant the loss of one full days pay per week and they felt that a cur tallment of the working hours would have the same effect as the cut but would not mean loss to them should business return to normalcy.
 The plant has been affected by the lull in business and officials stated today that either wages had to be reduced or operation of the plant suspended until better conditions were experienced.
 Bell Will Not Ring
 Determination on the part of the board of trustees of the Kensngton Congregational church to prevent the recurrence of any actions on the part of the youths of the town as have been experienced by that body in the past, due to the desire Of the boys to ring the church bell as part Of the celebration Of the Fourth of July has brought about the retention of an officer who will be stationed at the church with orders to hail anyone caught about the premises into court.
 The boys have resorted to acts of vandalism, it is said, and the church has been put to unnecessary expense because of some of the acts commit ted by the overzealous youths.
 In years past the church bell was rung at midnight Of July with the permission of the board Of trustees but this privilege was denied some time ago when party Of youths en- trusted with the keys of the edifice spent the greater part of the night throwing the new cushions about as we'll as tearing down two of the doors of the building.
 Last year several of the youths of the town were hailed into court for their part in trying to enter the church and the board wishes to warn these and any others who are pos sessed of the same desire that any such action on their part will be dealt with severely.
 Notice Of Sales
 A house and barn owned by Johr Carbo. and situated on Perciva avenue in Kensington. will go undel the hammer on July 1o next when i will be sold at auction to satisfy z recent judgment rendered by the superior court in favor of the Man chester Realty Go.
 The premises will be sold subjec
New Britain herald., 1930-07-03
Boy On Probation for
 Burns Woman Received

Sergeant T. J. Feeney turned IT, year-old boy over to the probation authorities late yesterday for setting off a frecracker which burned Mrs. Sophie Greger Of 112 Glen street on the leg as she was walking down a flight of stairs to the cellar at her home.
 The report that came to the po- lice was that woman had been shot, but Sergeant Feeney learned that the burn, while painful, was not serious.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-03

analysis. With both Plainville and New Britain water in the same con- dition people can realize what the officials are up against and should try to make the best Of things at the though the water has a fishy taste. 1t is not harmful.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-03
B. X; A, SHOPS CLOSE

Springfield, Mass, July 3.-lP- The West Springfield locomotive and car repair shops of the Boston X Albany railroad closed today for two weeks, in pursuance of a re- trenchment policy due to country wide general business conditions. Emergency crews will he on duty to carry on necessary work.
 FOR BEST RESULTS USE, HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
New Britain herald., 1930-07-03
KEEPS RESINOL
 Or Hand For
 Skin Abra assons Hea!s Infected foot

Knowing that Rcsinol Oint- me1t is good for healing skin a'rasions, 1 had the product on hand when my foot became in- fected. Little bii5eers formed around a hard center. These spread until large sore devel~ oPed. It was very ctub5orn and painful, but I arr,:2d Resinol several times a cay. Now I am completely over it, ard I keep Re5irol Ointment ready to use whenever any Of the family have break in the skin"
 Signed Mrs l. T. Hurst, Anderson, Tex. At your druggists. For free sample, write P>csiaol Chemical O.. Baltimore, Nd.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-03
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF PLAINVILLE TRUST co.
pLAINNILLE CONN

PLAINVILLE, CONN. At tho close of business on the 30th day Of June, 1880.
 RESOURCES
New Britain herald., 1930-07-03
Reckless Driver Fined

Commander Royden Barton, c. M. Pfennig, Isaac Kicker and Harry Perkins have been chosen by the Seicheprey pest. No. ,, American Legion, to represent the local unft at the annual state convention to be held in Bridgeport on July A, 25 and 26.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-03

City Clerk Thomas B. Steele this morning granted a marriage license to Joseph kaminski. a mechanic. Of 70 Gaylord street and Bernadette Huard Of 34 HarWington street.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-03

State Of Connecticut, County Of Hartford ss. Piainville, July cnd, 1880. l, A. A. Macleod. Treasurer of the aforesaid Planville Trust Company do solemnly ewear that the foregoing s'ate-
 ment Is true 10 the best of my know edge and belief. A. A. MACLEOD, Treasurer. Subscribed and sworn to before me, ths July Ind I950 T. P. PRIOR, Notary Public.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-07
CITY MAN SHOT
IN GUN BATTLE
Alleged Kidnaper Identified
by Chicago Police.

Identification of James Riley, shot
and wounded probably fatally in
attempt to kidnap Chicago plain
clothes officer two weeks ago, as
Richard McNeese, 81, of Indian
apolis, was made Thursday after
noon, Chicago police declare. He
is wanted at Bowling Green, KY,
on bank robbery and murder
charges.
NIcNeese is in a Chicago hospital
in critical condition. A companion,
Carl Hanson, also was shot and
wounded by Herman Meyers, Chi
cago plainclOtheS officer. Hanson
recovered from his wounds.
McNeese is charged with being
one of three men who held up a
bank at Oakland, KY, Dec. 81. In
a flight the three engaged in a gun
duel with a volunteer posse which
blocked the roadway at Smiths
Grove, KY. and j. Robert Kirby,
banker of that town, was wounded
fatally.
Elmer Grayson. "a. of Indian
apolis, was captured after the fight
and is serving a life term in the
Kentucky state prison. The other
men, alleged to have been McNeese
and Ben Orville, also of Indianapo-
lis, escaped.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-07
SHOW VETERAN DIES
A. L. ErIanger Was Called
WeaIthieSt Producer.

BH United Press
NEW YORK, March abraham
Lincoln Erlanger, SO, veteran the
atrical producer, died here today.
During his long career as pro-
Queer and theater operator he be-
came one of the three or four Lead
erS in the show business. 1t was
estimated once that over a thirty
year period he had made 100000
from his theatrical ventures.
Erlanger was regarded generally
as the wealthiest man in the field
of the legitimate theater. His real
estate holdings alone were believed
to be worth at least $25,000,000.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-07
MANDATE FOR GARAGE
PERMIT IS SOUGHT
Suit Aimed at Buildings Chief;
Church Fights Project.

Suit to force issuance by the city
of a permit to erect a garage at
the northeast corner of Washington
street and Audubon road has been
filed in circuit court by Thomas C..
Howe, former Butler university
president, and f1napcier of the prof.
ect.
In form Of a mandate suit, the
action seeks to compel William F.
Hurd, city building commissioner,
to grant the permit, alleged to have
been refused Thursday.
Board of zoning appeals has ap-
proved building of the structure, &C
cording to the suit.
Protest against building the ga
rage has been placed before the
coming board by members of the
Irvington NJ. E. church, who, in a
delegation led by the Rev. j. B.
Mosemurgy. pastor. voiced their OBJ
jectiOnS Thursday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-07
JANITOR LOSES WAY
IN STATEH0USE DOME
Mailman Hears Knocking: Assists
in Rescue of EmpIoye.
who's that knocking at my dot

Who's that knocking at my door?
Who's that knocking at my door,
This refrain from "Barnacle Bill
the Sailor" ran through the mind OF
John Larner. StatehouSe mailman.
as he was making his rounds on the
fourth floor of the statehouse Thurs
day afternoon.
The door upon which the knock
ing was being done was one leading
from the Capitol dome.
Investigation disclosed that Rob-
ert Gregory, Negro janitor, had
been inspecting the dome and lost
his way. The door from which he
was seeking egreSs was locked IN
der Larner's shouted instructions.
Gregory made his way in the dark
ness around TO the other side, where
q door was open.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-07
STORKS' HUGE NEST
AMAZES NATURALISTS
ROost six Feet In Diameter, Three
Feet High, Examined

BIZ Science SCrricc
BERLIN, March when the
stor&s of the village of Grenwalde
fly north from Africa this spring
they will find their old home on the
schoolhouse, but they will hardly
know the place. For the school
house had to be reconditioned dur
ing the winter, and the nest had 70
be taken down. This, incidentally,
gave naturalist's chance to eX-
anime a storkS' nest of champion
ship proportions. before putting it
back.
The nest was over six fee in
diameter and about three feet high.
It could contain four men sitting on
chairs around a table. In odds and
ends of space not needed by the
storkS about fifty sparrow families
lived.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-07
BALLOONS

given to every child
a c c o 10 panied by an
adult Saturday
only in our Children's
Department.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-07
Chautauqua Announced

% INIfN NWTITUI
ANDERSON, Ind, March THE
Anderson Chautauqua Association
will present a flye-day program
opening July S, at the local armory.
it Is announced by Dan w. Meyer,
president. Ten afternoon and eve
ming entertainments comprise the
program
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-07
HOOVER REGIME
BRINGS CHANGES
IN WHITE HOUSE
President Alters Program of
Press Activities, Re-
CeptionS.
BY JOSEPH III. BAIRD
I-nited Pres STAFF Correspondent

WASHINGTON, March Pres
dent Hoover has turned many
hoary White House customs topsy-
t1rvey and introduced new ones in
their stead during his first year as
chief executive.
White House entertainments,
press conferences, reception of
nress conferences. reception Of
been remodeled, along with others,
by the hand of the engineer Pres
ident.
Whereas. in previous administra-
tons only four receptions were
held at the White House each year.
with the exception Of the public one
on New Years day, Mr.. HOover's
first social program provided eight.
Separate dates were set for receiv-
ing members Of the house and SEN
ate. whereas. formerly, the two
bodies were hOnored simultane-
ously.
Add New Receptions
To the four traditional recep-
tions. Mr.. Hoover added new ones
for the government departments.
Previously. the state, war, navy and
Justice branches we're the only ones
for which receptions we're held,
their officials attending the diplo-
matte. army and navy and judicial
receptions.
Now the treasury, postoffice, In
terror. agriculture, commerce and Ia
Dor departments are invited to the
White House. two at time.
Conduct of relations with the
press was pondered by Mr.. Hoover
for some weeks before he entered
the White House.
Changes News System
After conferences with a number
Of newspaper men he decided to
change the system which Coolidge
had followed. The plan he worked
out in time is different from any
praCticed before, and Mr.. Hoover
said recently, after trying it for ten
months, that it had proved salts
factory to him.
President Hoover, on entering
office. created three categories with
in which he might speak. The first
included statements which might be
quoted verbatim. These are given
newspaper men in written form.
The second embraced material
which might be attributed directly
TO Mr.. Hoover or the White House,
but not quoted directly. The third
class was composed of statements
the President might make merely
for information. These were not to
be credited to him in any way.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-07

Johnny Birch, former profess
sional baseball player. and Jerry
Thompson, Indianapolis marathon
couple, as they finished in tie for
first place in the dance marathon
at Columbus, O., Wednesday.
The marathon went 1910 hours,
or more than siXty-seven days.
Three couples compromised for
the $1,000 prize money.
Johnny says he's cured" of
marathoning and never will enter
another. Jerry, too, says she's
through and soon will marry Ken
meth Hurley, another indianapolis
youth who was dietician for the
Columbus marathon.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
THE, ST. CLAIR CASE

The case Of Mrs. Ruth St. Clair the New York woman who was sent to prison for life after a fourth con- viction of larceny, is providing much food for thought, especially after an official report on her life history was made public after having been sent 10 Governor Roosevelt. No other conclusion is possible than that the woman suffers from Q mental twist which causes her to habitually transgress the laws.
 The records shows that she has been definitely anti-social from the days Of her girlhood; yet sine never committed an act of physical vio- lence. Many persons tried 10 re- habilitate her, coming to her aid and giving her a new start in life; but each time she succumbed 10 the temptation 10 violate the law.
 An unfortunate person who is thus afflicted should not be sent to prison for life. but 10 some institu- ton where she might he cured or al least more properly taken care or than in q prison.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
SOME PROGRESS, ANYWAY

The Common Council revived long enough 10 attend 10 some pressing business last night, formal ly giving the Board of Finance and Taxation power to issue s725,000 in municipal bonds to provide funds for schools, sewers, water improve ments and subway construction. For that, much thanks. Meanwhile legal fireworks continue regarding inc "comptroller situation" after the Council had oycrridden the Mayors veto against the appoint ment of William II. Day.
 Whereas the evening before the Mayor had sprung a surprise flank ing operation when he cited from the records that the late Mr. Cur tis had received more Democratic votes than Republican votes, that he therefore was a Democrat, and that according 10 the charter llla successor should also be Democrat, the Republican forces under Mr. Judd returned 10 do battle with in- creased armament in the form Of Cushings Manual. which seems 10 permit an appeal 10 the floor despite the Mayors contention 10 the contrary the evening previously. After the firing ceased Mr. Day had been tentatively appointed comp troller, but with the questions d issue headed to a court, an inJunc- ton being in prospect,
 The boys certainly take their poll tics seriously.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21

today to the effect that all slot ma chimes in town must be removed by tomorrow night or the parties har- boring them will be prosecuted.
 Professor Matthews chorus at the high school will give concert in the near future for the benefit of athletics. Rehearsals are being held regularly.
 The Merry Ten club of Meridcn will take a sleigh ride 10 this city Saturday to attend a private dance.
 About 150 members of New Brit ain council, Q. L. A. NJ, gathered together last evening and celebrat- cd Washngtons birthday. The eX- ercises were opened up by ". C. Bancroft.
 The arguments in the case Of ". ". Hanna and J. T. Sweeney which were down for today have been postponed.
 The Woman's club will hold it's annual reception on Wednesday evening in Institute hall.
 The eighth grade pupils of the Model school will hold a reception this evening for their teacher.
 Much interest is being shown over the proposition to raise the salaries of the policemen. The chiefs pay may be set at s1,500 and the patrolmen at $500.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
Observations On He Weather

Washington, Feb. 21.-Forecast for Southern New England: Cloudy and slightly colder tonight; Saturday day cloudy, moderate northwest and north winds
 Forecast for Eastern New York: cloudy, moderate northwest and north portions. Saturday cloudy, moderate west winds.
 Forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Fair and slightly colder tonight. Saturday cloudy.
 Conditions; A ridge of high pressure covers the eastern portion of the country. A trough Of low pressure extends southeastward from Alberta to Texas.
 The southwest winds of the past three days transported so much warm air from the Gulf of Mexico that many stations in the northeast ern portion of the country recorded yesterday the highest temperature ever experienced in February.
 New Haven was among those re- porting highest readings.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with mild temperature followed by increasing cloudincss.
 -'I'pp1 tllrcg NCetorJaN
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
Just Little Bit of Comment From the Place
 Where He Has Gone. >

(Contributed) Uncle. Mu5cs endow To grave of yesterycar lest the Mayor rout whisper sad secret in car In that dreadful place I've (Whe many neither telephone radio from being lonely. Cts often been consigned there, don't you hnow). reached And read the gcngs City Hall How Mayor a which the Council won't l could that times ant changed much, after all CTNas when they kicked about that ice house at the LakeD Council fought the Mayor a standSll Cause the home dished pordge, stead cake. things I've forgotten butoh LodTwas pretty rotten nd toher down, thought all the City clover While the Mayor incumbent bossed the Now see was in and crinse in fearomc terror Old Belzy back there Podunk With instructions to the voters and political promoters To the whole kaboodle with their bunk. help this (Ior this ths Won't please tell all those the Hall To forget their boters like and brothers Else folks down here won't like them, a-tall Pubicans Democrats Beginners: your childish Don't delay. Do the that held to- I'll compelled Raise all Hell and vote them down lection day. unsecmy appontn comptroller When only When the Bunch has got it in the neck, as they deserve.
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New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
AMBLING WITH THE AMBER

Our traffic light system seems to be superior to the one that is agtatng the great city of New York. Perhaps that is not the only thing that is superior in this town, but it is at least what's on our mind at the present moment.
 II appears that Police Commis- sioner Whalen, in his attempts al efficiency, has put in traffic lights on many important intersections and along the quasi-boulevards. They blink rej and then they blilk green.
 What the Board or Estimate wishes 10 know is what becomes Of the pedestrians. Are they 10 be run down right and left, or have they still a few rights left which the traffic lights are bound to recognize?
 Acting Mayor Mckee and Borough President Miller Of Manhattan have what is regarded as d grand idea. An intermediate light should flash for the benefit Of pedestrians" is their opinion.
 In New Britain this intermediate light is amber, and the word walk" shows up when 1t shines. That at least gives a fair shake 10 pedes- trians tiring of seeing the automo- piles shoot past. Even a woman with d child has q chance to cross a street in fair comfort.
 But out at West Main and Cor bin avenue the amber light gives the impression that pedestrians out that way walk many times faster than they do downtown. The amber blinks, and by the time a pedestrian fortunately there are never many at the corner-gets a foot off the sidewalk onto the street the light noscdiycs into red or green. By that time the pedestrian mutters various uncom plimcntary remarks about the traffic lights, the police, the automobile drivers and what not.
 Returning to what we started out 10 say, the New York traffic en- sinccrs will some day catch up 10 New Britain in some respects, bu. not in all.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21

writing out a check and mailing it to the department. Almost everyone knows what happens if the check is directed 10 such a private institu- ton as the telephone company. the electric company, or many antohel ofticiency-plus corporation.
 The gentlemen on the receiving end Of the check conclude that the fellow who mails check does not require a receipt, seeing that the cancelled check which comes 10 him through his bank is sudlient Of receipt. Thus they save stamps and the bother Of addressing the letters.
 Not so with the city tax depart mcnt. Obviously, most citizens like 10 have their tax receipts after they have paid their taxes, although ir law a cancelled check would be proof ap.enty that a tax was paid. Mr. Loomis therefore sends the re- ccjpts without further ado or hesi- lation.
 Another thing the tax department does which no private corporation would dare to do is to make de mand for payment of personal taxes in bold bIakface type, This pay mcnt IS hereby demanded" business could he changed 10 q request in mildcr terms. Likewise, there is the citation Of the law and all the other printed Establishments that adorn the tax demand.
 To cap the climax, the last Lesis- lature passed law. with regard 10 personal taxes, that if not paid by q certain date it is increased 5o per cent, making the personal tax B in- stead Of s after that date. The state boldly tried to help out the tax collecting situation in this man. ncr. Private corporations, it appears, arc much nicer toward their cus- toners; if the money due is not paid promptly the sum due is not incrcased-a process which probably would be against the law anyway. In the case Of the state the law seems to be "the other way around" in reverse gear, or something like that