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Milford chronicle., 1930-10-24
SCHOOL NEWS

On Monday of last week the
Freshmen, with the other grades,
were inoculated against typhoid fe-
yer.
Tuesday, the Latin class under
Miss Tatman had a test on the ap-
plicatiOn of Latin to English and on
the Latin vOcabularies.
Thursday, the Algebra class, un-
der Miss Kinder, learned how to
multiply in Algebra. If you could
have heard a few of the answers,
you would have thought that the
freshmen never knew a thing about
multiplication. The work will get
you mixed UP, but after a little
practice work the class seemed to
progress rapidly.
On Friday the Science Glass un-
der Miss Moss had a test on the
chapters which they had been work
ing on. The class received marks
between 80 and 100, which was a
fairly good showing.
A meeting was held in the home
room of Section 81 on the afternoon
of October IS, for the purpose of
electing class officers. The follow
ing were elected:
President, Jane Harrington.
Vice-President, Ethel Carpenter.
Secretary, Hammond Bennett.
Treasurer, Causey Clendaniel.
Sarah Cooper acted as chairman
for the meeting.
On Monday afternoon group 80
elected their class officers, as fol-
lows:
President, Pierce Watson.
Vice President, Earl Walls.
Secretary, John Whaley.
Treasurer, Vivian Shute.
These officers will serve three
months; then new officers will be
elected.
On Wednesday the Freshman
class had a class meeting in Miss
Kinder's room. The purpose of the
meeting was to find out whether the
Freshmen wanted a Halloween par
ty. The class decided to have one
on the Friday of October "a in the
Assembly Hall. The president
chose a cleanup committee. a COM
mittee for the decoration of the AS
sembly Hall. and a cOmpittee to
look after the refreshments.
The girls of group so are going
to start cooking breakfasts on Fri
day in Home Economics. They have
finished making articles for their
bedrooms.
The pupils OF group SO have
completed their unit in geography
on the New England States.
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-24

Marinus Wagemaker has return
ed to school as a member of the
Sophomore class after working at
the factory in Houston during the
summer
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-24

Mr.. McGinness reports that at
last the Junior High Science classes
are really getting down to do good
hard work.
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-24

Niblick-My wife says if I don't
give up golf, she'll leave me.
Putter-Gee, that's hard luck!
Niblick-Yes, I'm surely going to
miss her.-The Pathfinder.
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-24

Lady osch-Darnn-The duchess
comes of a famous old family, I be-
lieve?
Lady Pusch-B h-Button-Yes, very!
An ancestor of hers was beheaded in
the Tower of London during the
reign of King Edward "!
Lady Gosch- -Darnn--Oh, how per-
fectly thrilling!-The Pathfinder.
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-24

Miss Hastings, commercial teach
er, was absent from school on Mon
cay after her incubation.
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-24

Mr.. Vergil B. Wiley, superinten-
dent of Dover schools, spent Tues
day afternoon visiting our new
school.
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-24
FRESHMEN LEAD ON
BANKING DAY
SOphs Make Poorest Show

The Freshmen led the rest of the
high school by a big margin on
bank day last week. They deposited
$S.8S, while the next largest deposit
was made by the seventh grade and
was S6.65. The other classes fol-
lowed in this order: Eighth grade.
$3.S5; Seniors, $S.65; Juniors. $3.50;
SophOmores, $40.
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-24

Moron-Your spelling is trocious.
Why don't you look up the words in
the words in the dictionary?
Roboth-I can't spell well enough
to find them.-The Pathfinder.
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-24

A traveller going to New Zealand
was asked by a friend if he would
inquire while there as to the where
abouts of his grandfather, Frederick
Thompson. One day the traveller was
introduced to fine old Maori of ad-
vanced age. did you ever meet an
Englishman named Frederick
Thompson" he asked.
A smile passed over the Maori's
face. "Meet him?" he replied. "Why,
| ate him. THE Pathfinder.
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-24

Peter Rinaldi of the Sophomore
class has returned to school at Har-
ringtOn.
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-24

Slowboy-If knew you better I'd
kiss you.
Miss Pepp-If you'd kiss me you'd
know me better.-The Pathfinder
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-24

The pupils Of group 50 have
completed their unit in geography
Oh the New England States.
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-24

The girls of group 80 are going
to start cooking breakfasts on Fri
day in Home Economics. They have
finished making articles for their
bedrooms.
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-24

Section 81 has made spelling
booklets for this month, and so far
seventeen pupils have not missed a
word.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-30
COLDER WEATHER
 |NVADES SOUTH
Chill Winds and Gales Cause
 Suffering in District

Atlanta, Jan. 70 lPl - Chilling winds which siftcd snow and churn- "d np gales along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts brought winter to the south again today.
 small build,r ss were lmroofcd in Mississippi. and as the cold way. SW"pt eastward SHOW reached q depth of nearly nine inches al hrIStol Va. A tornado hit two l'orida counties, killed q nccro woman and damaged property.
 off Wilmington. N. C., rough seas for l2 hours bultctcd q tug boat carrying seven mon before tho craft reached village south of that city,. Three negro fishermen were be- iloNcd to have drowned when their schooner capsizcd off the Mississippi coast.
 X fall of three and a half inches Of snow in Atlanta broke a 13 years record. Snow fell in Nicks- burg, Miss, covered the ground at Birmingham, Ala. and blanketcd Johnson City, Tenn. with eight inches. 4 six inch snow held a bus party of 100 at I'ranklyn. \. C.. snow accompanied high winds throughout Virginia.
 Sub-freezing temperatures were the rule in Dixie last midnight and continued cold was forecast today with slowly rising mercury to- morrow.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-30
LEADERS ID VISIT LEGION AUXILIARY State and County Officers to At-
 teld Next Meeting

Mrs. Arthur II. Petts. president or EdLy-Gloycr Unit. No. C, American Legion auxiliary, has called a spe- cial meeting Of the unit on Febru- ary 12, for the purpose ot ratifyiny proposed changes in the bylaws Of tHe organization. After the meet In% sewing club will be formed To prepare articles to be used in connection with the welfare work Of the unit. such as laNcttcs. patch work quilts, etc. Anticipating the needs Of the government hospital which lS to be erected in NcWington. work will be started on knitted a'Ghans for that institution. Mrs. George Mitchell and Mrs. Howard Mitchell are handling the details Q
 On January 2l Mrs. Paul Xinll will entertain 70 tables Of cards az her home on Stewart street for the benefit of the unit. Tables may be reserved through the members of the committee as follows: Mrs X. II, Pctts, Mrs II. G. Mitchell, Mrs. George kinkadc, Mrs Leroy Ems nlnEtr, Mrs. Prank Chase.
 Tn" next regular meeting of inc unit on February 20. will mark the cuminaton of a membership drive under the direction of Mrs Fred Iiottman, membership chairman. State and county officers have been invited to conduct the initiation ceremonies. A meeting of the state executive board will be held in the afternoon al the homo of Mrs. Fred EnsWorth. state treasurer, at ' Lyons street, A complimentary sup per will be served preceding tn, meeting at 6:@p to the guests who will include the state president. Mrs tlemency II. Schal of West Haven; secretary, Mrs. Frances Kruasc. West Haven; chaplain, Miss Jennie Ha'H, Rockville; historian. Ar3. T7oresA lIolngrcn, ;Itratford: ser E'ant-at-arms, Mrs. Viola Maynard. west Haven: vice presidents, Mrs. Florence E1hC, SOWhngton: Mrs. Carrie Reynolds, North Haven; Mrs ''.'' '' i''N | NoiI. NIitilNItIl, A1r-. Helen Macl'arlaud, Mansfield Cen. ter; Mrs. Ruth Grant Scars. Tar. N'II"; Mrs. Frances Lister, Tcrrv- vile; Mrs. Nellie Ahlberg. Middle town; national executive committee woman, Mrs, LIliar Warrington. Hartford; finance officer. Miss Mnude Clark, East Hampton; state chairman of national defense, Mrs. Phyllis Thatcher, East Hampton; county secretary, Mrs Viola John- son. PIantsvillc; county treasurer, MrS Addic Bassctt, West Hartford. and county sergcant-at-arms Miss Beltz, Southington. Mrs. Thatcher VIII report on the proceedings of 'he national defense cornell in aShlngton. D. C., January 28-31, ! to winch she was q delegate from 1 the state of Connecticut. Mrs. How ard C.. Mitchell is the chairman in charge of the supper
New Britain herald., 1930-01-30
CHICAGO CANISTER
 SHOT EIGHT TIMES
SCOhs at Police Efforts to Get
 Names Of ASSaiIantS

eInccr for Leon Morse. In her visit
 Chicago, Jan. an.-(P)-,Jobnnv Gcnaro's enemies found him last night. and shot him. If he survives the eight bullet wounds their guns pumped into his body. it will be something hospital physicians be- llc>c almost Impossible.
 Gcnaro. known as sangstrr, questioned in the Moran gang massacre Investigation. and once named as kidnapcr of poll watch. CTS in the bloody twcnticth' ward on the tunultibus primary election day in 1928, was shot by two men.
 imbushcd In Street
 They ambushcd 4him at Wcnt- worth and @3rd street, as he walked from q club toward his parked automobile Without a word they opened fire. One bullet entered his body just above the heart, an- other the left side, a third the groin. a fourth the abdomen and d firth his right arm.
 '"cii 'll'S lOoN lllfn to lllC OpCT- atlnG table, Gcnaro said:
 Doc, I'm full of holes like q cheese He placed his hand over his heart. but the hole right here is the one that counts"
 Gcnaro himself said he was dying, He asked for 8 priest. 4 detective asked who shot him.
 Ask mo anothcr," said Genaro,
 ou know. don't you?" the officer persisted,
 Both Wore Pants"
 sure answered Gcnaro. ""rwo guys that wore pants and hats and coats. Write that down and don't bother mo"
 Police know GCnaro as the broth CT Of Joseph NtppD Gcnaro, South side cabaret owner. They know him as q SangstCr, as d man mixed in numerous raCi>ets, and as one who has been mentioned in connection with vice, gambling and liquor.
 Witnesses said the euumcn fired from distance of three or four feet. They took careful aim and continued firing until Genaro fell.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-30
Former London Barmaid, Recently
 Chorus Girl, Ends Life by Gas Route

New York. Jan. 50 LRl-Bobbv Storey, one-time London bar-ma!d who became one of the highest pad chorus girls on Broadway, was founi dead yesterday with a nickel in her purse. Police listed her death as q. suicide She vas A years old
 Her body clad in black la"c paJamas, was found lying across ? bed in the studio apartment of ltaymond F. Holland, q landScap Dc artist in East 3Sth street. A jet of the gas log was open and the apal t. mont was filled with gas.
 Holland Finds Body
 Holland found the body when nr returned to the apartment after ;.n absence Of two weeks. spent in q Sanltarlum for treatment for # nervous disorder. He said he ha l loaned the u5e Of his apartment 70 Miss storey before leaving.
 Miss Storey, who in private lie vas Mrs. Robert l.. Poster. wife of ar English actor. was "discovcrcI' b% Andre Chariot producer e.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-30
BEST FOR INDIGESTION
Thousands With Poor, Weak StomachS Now Taking Pepsin
 In New Liquid Form
PHARMACISTS PRAISE TT
Stops Acute Kind in Few Minutes
 What BlcSsin.

Here's d delightful elixir with plenty of real pCpSin. some Men, thol and just enough of several oth- CT stomach corrcctivcs to make it capable of putting almost any weak, rundown, abused stomach in first class shapc--and it tastes like the most palatablc ncct;r.
 The men who created this su premely good formula know their husincss-they don't believe in nas- ty tasting medicine and the people are with them for Dare's Mentha Pcpsin-that's the name-is having a tremendous sale all over the country. They have passed along tho word to every druggist in the country that if Darc's Mentha Pep sin doesn't bring serene comfort to any Wornout, rundown. sickly, gassy stomach that the owner of that most important internal organ can have his or her money back.
 Stubborn indigestion of years standing is hard to get rid Of, but Darc's Mcntha Pcpsin will do It; ono enthusiastic druggist asserts It's real pcpsin in liquid form the right way to take pepsin, Fair .Drug Dept. always has big supply on hand.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-30
LADY READING DIES
 IN ENGLAND TODAY
Vile Of Former Minister to
 America SuCCuIlbS

London, Jan 50 tP}-Ladv Ecad- Ing. wife of the former viccrov to India, and former high commits sioncr and special ambassador to inc United States, died here this morning.
 Lady Reading Was seriously ill last August and in 1925 in Calcutta after an operation, prayers for her recovery were offered m many places of worship, in synagogucs. temples, and mosques of India.
 She was a brilliant hostess and will be greatly missed in society. She accompanied her husband to tho United States during the war and 10 India while he was viccroy there. She interested herself in his task throughout the difficult post War years.
 She was Alice Edith Cohen be- fore her marriage, third daughter or London merchant, and was married to Lord Reading in 1887.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-30
Negligence Claimed
 In New Haven Suit

Claiming that inc crossing gates were not in order and that the sig nal man failed to give proper warn ing of an approaching train, Charles F. Hoffman of this city charged the New Haven road with negligence in a court of common pleas case heard yesterday by Judge Arthur E. How ard. Jr., in Hartford.
 Hoffman claims $l.500 damages to his automobile, struck by rail the night of January 1, 1929. road train at a Plainyillc crossing
 Attorney F.. R. Brumlcy for the railroad refused 10 allow his wit ncsscs, the railroad engineer and the fireman, to be questioned on any point but the blowing of the whistle before the crossing was reached. They said the whistle had been blown three times, although the plaintiffs claimed not 10 have heard it.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-30

Charlot's Revue working as bar maid in d Pub" near Londor. Struck by her beauty. he engaged Ter for his chorus and brought her to this country in 1924.
 In 1925 she was member Of zi,. ieId's Follies company, then appea-- od in Yours Truly" Rio Rita" Earl Carroll's "Nanitics." and in Pleasure Bound"
 Appeared in Chicago
 Her last engagement was in Sh4- herts "DuchcSs of Chicago" which "as recently Withdrawn in Phila- dclphia,
 Although Inc medical examiner and police called the d,ata T sulci!-. Miss Eohbic Hamilton. anothar chorus girl and friend of Mi.4 Storey. declared her b,nct that ii was an accident. No notes were found.
 Police said thcro nas a partly cmptiod liquor bottle on table near the bed but that other than for h"r scattered garments the room WAS Undisturbcd
New Britain herald., 1930-01-30

penduturcs for roads from s75.oo0.. o00 to l25,0o0,o00 annually.
 Interstate commerce commjtic, heard about new device for rcceiy- ing radio programs by telephone cir cults.
 House.
 PaSsed appropriations bill carrying funds for commerce, state. labor and justice departments.
 Adopted resolution to appropriatc $ioG.0o0 for the Federal radio cont mission.
 Judiciary committee announced il would open hearings on entire prohi- bition question on February l@.
 Another plea for Philippine indc- p"ndencc made by Resident Commis- sioncr Orias during discussion of i'm migration problem.
 Elections committee decides to count ballots in protested precincts in Wnrzbach- -McCloskey contest from TcXas.
 Merchant marine committee con tlIh'A JltHIlilbS OH DdNlS ocean man CoDtraCt bill.
 Chairman McI'addon Of banking committee. after conferences with President Hoover. Secretary Mellon Governor Young of federal rcScry" board, and house leaders, announced he expected favorable action on his resolution for inquiry into branch banking.
 Immigration committee heard ad- ditional testimony in opposition to immigration.
 Interstate commerce committee approved Parker bill to coordinate public health activities of the gov { crnmnnt
New Britain herald., 1930-01-30
Fossil Footprints Found
 By Jersey Clay Workers

New Brunswick, x. J., Jan. 50 P'-Thc fossil footprints of q dlnosaur, found in clay pits at Woodbridge by Workmeu who thought il was the mark of "a big chicken" was presented today to the geological museum at Eut- gers university.
 nc Workmen, cm mploycd at the Hampton Cutter clay pits, in re- moving sand from the clay. un- Knowingly obliterated three other tracks of the dinosaur and had begun to dig away the fourth when former Rutgers geology st-dcnt who is employed at the clay works realized it was the footprint of the prehistoric rep tile.
 11r. Albert o. Hayes. head of the geology department at Eut- gers. who directed reservation of the footprint. believes that it dat"s back at least 5.uuo. .oUo years to tn" beginning Of the CcnoZolc period. II" said is pres "ncc proved that dinosaurs simi- lar to those found in western North America. Europe and Asia, lived also in New Jersey.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-30
What Congress Is
 Doing
Thursday

senate.
 Continues debate on tariff bill.
 Interstate commerce committee hears Walter $. Clifford of Amcri- can Telephone and Telegraph com- pany.
 Lobby committee hears repre- sentative of Silk Association of America.
 Indian committee continues hear ings on relief bills.
 House.
 Takes of Cramton bill 10 create George Washington memorial park . way along the Potomac river.
 Expenditures committee continues consideration of prohibition transfer in executive session.
 Appropriations committee continues work on navy and dcfic- icncy appropriation bills. e Immigration committee takes more testimony on proposal to place new world immigration under quota basis
 Agriculture committee takes up flood relief in executive session..
 Wednesday
 Senate.
 Rejected amendments 10 lower tariff duties on cheaper grades of straw hats.
 Action appeared likely at this scs- sion on question Of granting indc- pcndcncc to Philippines.
 Elections committee decided that Senator Grundy of Pennsylvania, is entitled to his seat,
 committee was appointed 10 hold hearings on bill to consolidate farm loan and farm boards.
 Passed house bill to increase ex-
New Britain herald., 1930-01-30

has entered the Middletown hes pital for treatment Have you enrolled for evening . classes at the Moody Secretaria school? New semester starts Feb ruary third.-advt.
 Mems Nest. No, l54S. Order oi Owls. will hold meeting Friday evening at the home of James Meek CT. SD Pleasant street, at o'clock.
 Day school mld-year classes start Monday, February third at Moody's.
 -adyt.
 William Massi of SG5 South street. complained to the police last night that five chickens had been stolen from his coop the previous night.
 Day school, s12: night school, s5 Connecticut Business College -advt.
 O. Lambert Lord, manager for tn" Golf Refining Co. and exalted ruler Of Ne" Britain lodge, E. P. o. r. is confined 10 his home. I45 Basse street, by an attack Of grip
 Foot sufferers are receiving per. manent relief daily from Dr. Eous s"au, foot specrshst. Appointment only. Phone G46.-adyt. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas r. Fitzpatrick Of Prospect street left this eek for Miami Beach. where they will spend the next two months.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-30
Your Cold May Develop Into
 Pneumonia

If you've a cold, it's your danger signal. Pneumonia can follow speedily. Don't tolerate a cold. It too frequently leads into a serious disease. Stop it: get over it. Creo- mulsion will help you do it. It is pleasant, easy to take. It relieves coughs from colds that hang on. It can help you avoid the dangerous diseases that sometimes follow colds.
 If you've a rattling bronchial irri- tation: or cough from a chest cold that tears and hurts your throat, go and get q bottle of Creomulsion.
 Take it like we tell you to take t, and We guarantee relief. We know what it can do. Millions of users know how it helps. Your money will be refunded if you are not relieved
New Britain herald., 1930-01-30
Bonds Set for P Men
 In Galveston Rum { ases

Galveston, Tex. Jan. %u tp--Bonl Of $95.ooo was set in federal district court today for George Nusey. prin- ripal m the SoNernmcnt's liquor con- spiracy ease against - Galveston men, including q former coast suardsman and two policemen. Other bonds ranged down to &I,- 600 each, $lo.ooo being sct in inc case of Harry Giddy. and &5.0oo each for T. E. Davis Theodore Owens and George Etc, W. l.. Schultz. former coast suard warrant officer. Was placed under $3.50O bond. The two Galveston policemen, A. GIcich. jr, and Joe Marrero. were hcII pu- der bonds Of $Loc0 each. MuScy has not been anprchonded and date for trial of the cas" as not been set.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-30

q pcrenlptory notice to the effect that 1T any Of the women in question were employed at the library on December 26 at the rate at which they were paid, notice would be pub HShed in the Boston papers, and also in one Of the focal papers. to the effect that the university had refused 10 comply with the minim- unl wage law.
 Notified In Writing
 "inasmuch as We had already be- gun the reorganization of the ser vice in the library and intended 10 complete it in the immediate future, lt seemed wise under the circum- stances 10 make the other changes Therefore, We notified the women. in writing. that their services at the Widencr library must he terminated but that VIC would be c)ad 10 employ them elsewhere just US soon as possible"
New Britain herald., 1930-01-30
MiddIcto"n Church Fire
 Caused by Short Circuit

WIdJTetONU, J3U. 3O--ShOrt cir- rul'lng in th@ wires below the organ loft Of the auditorium was given by Fire Chief Michael w. Lawton as the cause of the fire which destroy cd the First Methodist church here Tuesday. An oil burner in the eel lar Was found 10 Dc in good work ing order. IL is behcycd the fire burned nearly an hour before it