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New Britain herald., 1930-03-24
DETECTIVE FACES NEW HAVEN COURT
Sullivan Ar1aigned on Charge Of
 Killing MeSSner

New Haven, March A [P}-Judee Stanley Dunn, today, began hearing evidence in the case of Detective Jo- seph P. Sullivan. charged with man. slaughter for the fatal shooting las, December of Herbert Messner.
 The detective. who has been per nitted to continue with his duties ill the police department. pending the outcome of the case, was hell crininally responsible for the dealh by Coroner James J. Corrigan.
 Messner sought as a volator from the Cheshire rcformatory, was shot twice in the thigh while he sought to escape from Detectives Sulliv ln and Charles NJ. Gill, who had arrest cd him. He died the next day in j hospital after collapsng on a house porch.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-24
POLICEMAN SURPRISES
 BOY STEALING BREAD
Liebler Lies in Wait for Thief at Arch Street Store and
 Makes Capture

On complaint of the management of the Economy store at S5 Arch street that boxes of bread have been stolen every Monday morning for the past three weeks, Officer John M Liebler stationed himself in the rear yard about o'clock this morning and caught Edward Bizelo, IS. of S5 Clark street. In police court, the young man pleaded guilty and de- clined to testify after Officer Liebler had told his story, and Judge NJ. D. Saxe ordered a continuance until to- morrow to allow time to have Bizelo's parents summoned.
 Officer Liebler saw the young man walking towards the store and ob- served that he was taking a devious route. Soon he saw him on the prem ises and then he heard someone running. Waiting until the steps sounded as if the runner was within a few feet of him, Officer Liebler stepped out and took Bizclo by surprise.
 Throwing down the box of bread, he tried to escape but the officer overlook him after a short sprint. Questioned, Bizelo admitted to the officer that he had been stealing the bread when it was left outside the store and he had been able to sell some of it. The balance vas recover ed in an old building near the store. The amount charged in the warrant was s5, the manager of the store testifying that each carton was worth approximately s1.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-24
WALTERS 10 FIX
 REMINGTON HALL
Contract for Town Repairs
 Awarded to Low Bidder
Special to the llcrald)

Ncwington, March 94-Bids for the renovation Of the town hall were opened by the selectmcn Saturday niglw, and the work was awarded to s. Walters and Sons, whose bid was $1,G71.G3. Other bidders were: M, Haincs, $l,77i for wall board less S5O.o0 for plasterinS; F. [. Shelton. $1,90O, which also included electri- cal wiring; A. M. Galbraith, New Britain, $2.792; Alfred Hanson. s. 500 for plaster job, and 0. C. Guy Ter & $. A. Plank. $S,05G.2S. with SPA less for d plastering job. s. A. Walters X Sons expect to start work Monday morning.
 The specifications call for vault to be cr reinforced concrete for the town clerks office. A room will be made for the visiting nurse in the southwest corner, which has been used for the voting room at all reg ular elections. Space will also Dc al lotted for an assessors room.
 Modern plumbing will be installed throughout the building. and the heating system will also be changed over. Extra windows will be put m
New Britain herald., 1930-03-24
AT THE EMBASSY

A fascinating and intriguing Eli nor Glyn story and a cast of un- usual excellence make Such Men Are Dangerous, Fox Movietone all talking drama, q triumphant sue cess as screen entertainment. It be- gan an engagement at the Embassy theatcr Saturday and Was greeted enthusiastically by an-audiencc that filled every seat in the house,
 Warner Baxter, Who. came into prominence for his performance as the Cisco Kid" in In Old Arizona" portrayS the leading male role and reveals a new and delightful Baxter Tn most difficult characterization.
 The leading feminine role is enact cd by Catherine Dale Owen appear
 ing as the beautiful bride who dc
 serts her husband on the night of their wedding on account~of his re pulsiNeness. She is practically a new conner 10 the screen, but is, never thcless. talented actress and pos scssed of both charm and cNtraordi-
 nary beauty.
 Fox MoNictonc News, comedies and selected subjects complete the showing of Elnor Glyn's powerful love drama starring William BaX- ter and Catherine Dale Owen. On Wednesday of this week the talkiC screen of the Embassy pre- sents another double feature screen ling. officer o Bricn," with William Boyd playing the lead. and "JaHz Heaven" with Sally O'Ncil and an
 all-star cast. They are two unusual
 features and are most enjoyable to witness. A special matinee is tea- turC1 daily, including Saturdays, when every scat in the theatcr is at one price.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-24
WIFE TELLS JUDGE
 HUSBAND BIT HER
Man Sent to State Farm to Work
 Of Effects Of Drink

When Mrs. Joseph Lozenski of 126 Beaver street returned from church yesterday. her husband got out of bed in an intoxicated condition and attacked her, tearing part of her dress off and sinking his teeth into her hand. she testified in police court today after he had pleaded not guilty to charges of drunkenness, breach of the peace and assault.
 Lozenski. who is 5S years of age. appeared to be badly in need of treatment for over indulgence in alcoholic stimulant in the opinion of Judge Sake and a recess was taken to add the charge of being an in- ebriate. He pleaded not guilty but Judge Sake committed him to the farm, observing that the treatment available there would undoubtedly help him.
 Officer Charles Anderson testified that he investigated complaint about o'clock yesterday afternoon anl found Lozcnski intoxicated in the kitchen Of his home. The house was upset as though there had been | scufflc and Mrs. Lozenski showed
New Britain herald., 1930-03-24
EXPECT NEW MARK
 FOR MARCH FIRES
Fire Department Called Out 72
 Times This Month

The fire department today was we'll on the way towards a new mark for the number of calls answered in . single month, having taken ca-e of 2S between Saturday morning ana this forenoon and thereby having brought the total to date for March up to 72. In March last year the high mark of S3 was set.
 At 1a:o3 o'clock Saturday after noon a call was answered for a ruo- bish fire threatening a garage on q. W. Upson's property at a74 Lincoln street and at 12:l6 o'clock a chim- ney fire was extinguished at the home of Rose Weliniczak. 20 Mitch eli street. At 2:S6 o'clock a grass fire broke out on the Hubbard prop erty at 65 South High street and @t 3:26 o'clock the same kind of a blaze was reported at C. G. Rosen- weig's property at 1065 Corbin ave- nue.
 brush fire on Slater road re- suited in two calls at 4:19 o'clock and nine minutes later Co. No. :. went to the rear of the Shurberg property at 319 Main street, where the incinerator fire threatened 70 cause damage. At 7:20 o'clock a grass fire was reported near the end of Jubilee street.
 Activity was resumed at 11:C6 o'clock yesterday when Co. No. $ went to the Ellis street dump and fought a smudgy fire until 3:07 i'll the afternoon. At II .36 o'clock O. No. went to II Dover road. T. Frank Lee having sent word to the police department that a grass fire in vacant lot owned by C. C. Paln- CT had assumed threatening propor- tions, and at 2:5S o'clock in the aft ernoon Co. No. went to the Glen street dump for combination grass and dump fire.
 At 3:53 o'clock Co. No. went to the Teofil Krzeminiski property at 1067 West Main street where 9 brush fire was raging. Two minutes after the "still'' alarm had been re- ceived, bell alarm. was sounded from Box 59 for the same fire. Co. No. had short run to the c. F.. Davenport property behind the fire station at 4:05 o'clock, grass fire having broken out, and at 4:41 o'clock Co. No. went to the John A. Andrews property at Corbin ave- rue and Osgood avenue for a grass fire in vacant lot. The final Sun- day call was at 5:52 o'clock, Co. No. z going to a grass fire on property of Fire Commissioner. Angelo To- mosso on Wells street in the rear O. the State Normal school property.
 Co. No. 4 was called at 9:06 o'clock this forenoon to brush fire in the rear of W. A. kinne's property or West Main street.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-24

Bids fir the electric wiring will be separate.
 Lcg.oa County Meeting
 The American Legion and AuXil- iary held q very successful meeting yesterday afternoon with about 2G0 members present. There are 22 posts in the Hartford county district. and every post was well represented. Con siderable discussion was held regard ing the citizens military training camps, and the Legion is striving to enroll large number from the first district All boys between the ages of lG and 21 years are eligible 10 attend this camp and are given one months tour of duty at q military camp.
 Mrs. Clemency Schall, the state president of the auxiliary, highly commended the local auxiliary upon it's welfare work. Robert Tracy and Mrs. Minnie Walsh were chairmen of arrangements and everyone ex- pressed themselves as having a very enjoyable time.
 Many of the visitors made trips 10 the new hospital grounds to inspect the work.
 Three Grass Fires
 The Newington fire department was called out to three grass fires yesterday A grass fire at Highland park assumed rather serious propor tions with many small buildings be- ing endangered.
 s.Newington Notes The Center Fire Co. will hold it's regular meeting tonight at o'clock.
 The Newington Girls club will meet on Friday night at the home
New Britain herald., 1930-03-24

the injury to her hand and her torn dress. ...
 Mrs. Lozenski added that her hus- band called her vile names and has been out of work for a long time. He has been drinking steadily, she said. His story was that It was his wife who drank and assaulted him. but Probation Officer Connolly told the court that he has been unable to handle Lozenski and Officer An- derson testified that he had seen him intoxicated on the street numer- ous times.
 Brothers Fined For Theft :. John Bonk, IT, and his brother Joseph, 16, both of 12S Governor street, were fined soO and costs each on the charge of theft of s5S from Carl Butrim, neighbor. Their cases were heard last week and dis position delayed until today.
 Judge Sake said he did not wish to impose a suspended sentence to the state reformatory but the offense was serious and could not be passed by without some penalty. He told the boys mother that they would be obliged to pay or she would be called upon, and their experience should serve as warning to them to keep out of trouble in the future.
 John Steppler. A, of AZ Broad street, who admitted in court last week that he was intoxicated and put his elbow through barbershop window on Broad street when the barber would not admit him late Saturday night, told Judge Sake he had paid for the damage as he agreed to do, so judgment was sus- pended.
 The case of Louis Robertson, 31, of 3SS Main street, charged with non support, was continued to June 30 on recommendation of Probation Officer Connolly.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-24
BRISTOL NEWS
(Continued From Page Seven)

Co. on Main street Saturday after noon. The demonstrators explained to the local officials how that tle gas had been used successfully in fighting prisoners who rioted at the Auburn, N. y, prison recently. Others who were present included Miles Lewis Peck, president of the Bristol Savings bank: Joseph B. Sessions, president of the bank in which the demonstration was held; George S. Beach, first vice president and treasurer; and other local bank officials. The demonstration was given under the direction of the Federal Gas Co. of Pittsburgh, Pa.
 Two of the ) tear gas guns with which the bank is equipped were relay, a button being stepped upon by one of the clerks to bring about the explosion. When the two guns were discharged the officials stood at close range, but they strolled llur- ricdly to the outside of the building within 30 seconds.
 The bank officials expressed them- selves as entirely satisfied with the exhibition of the effectiveness of the gas following the test.
 Rally Brings Victory
 The Eagles Of the Bristol Boys club rallied in the second half of a game played with the Meridcn Boys club in that city Saturday night 10 emerge victorious by a score of 22 to 19. Harold Herriot, with seven points, and Karwoski, with six, were outstanding for the locals. while looked best for the losers.
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New Britain herald., 1930-03-24
Hartford Police Have
 Warrant for Williams

Chief C.. J. Farrell of the Hart ford police has forwarded warrant to Chief Hart to be lodged against Sam uel Williams, alias Charles Adams. charging him with obtain ing money under false pretences on four counts. Williams will be ar raigned in police court tomorrow on the same charge resulting from com plaints by local residents that Ire worked q rug renovating game in this city in at least three instances, his case having been continued last week in police court.
 According to the Hartford war rant, Williams received S45.55 from four persons by the same methodt as he is alleged to have used in thj city. He is at liberty in bonds. Ht- home is in Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-24

City basketball league teams is as

The Sayitt trophy, a replica of a basketball player jumping into the air at the tap-off with the tips of his fingers touching a ball. will be awarded 10 the winning DiXes at meeting of the managers to be held in the library of the Boys club tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock. The trophy is a handsomely finish cd silver one and will remain in the social rooms of the local institution.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-24

Mir. Charles Aspelin of 760 East street, New Britain. has been en- ployed as a machine operator with the Skinner Company for the past Is years. And for several years now, MT. Aspelin had not been feel ing very Hell-he was always tired and 1t would take all his energy to get through with the days work, but he says Bon-Tone brought new
 strength and energy to him. Just
New Britain herald., 1930-03-24
MAN HANGED IN TORONTO

Toronto, March 24 Pl-Edwar~ Stewart, 3S, was hanged today fol the murder on December 16 last ot John I'reeland, Toronto butcher by whom stewart formerly had been employed. The trap was sprung at SOP.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-24

of Mrs. Dwight Chichester.
 Mrs. Robert Trask will entertain her bridge club tomorrow afternoon.
 A benefit bridge will be given Thursday afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Walter Fish on Main street. The public is cordially invited.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-24

Although light travels at 1SG.000 miles a second, the light which we see from the constellation known as Ursa Major started on its journey to us 2,000,000 years ago.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-24

Referee. Carlson; score at half, Meriden 17 to 5; time, eight min ute periods.
 Final Standing The final standing of the Bristol
New Britain herald., 1930-03-24
Foster and Associates
 Get Court Continuance

New York, March A (UP)-The trial of William z. Foster and four other communist leaders of the Union Square demoAstraton on March $ was postponed today to April Il.
 The three judges of special ses- sions granted the adjournment 10 permit Joseph Brodsky, defense counsel, to subpoena witnesses and a sound motion picture with which he will attempt to show most If the rioting was done by pohce rather than communists.
 Brodsky explained that he had not been able to prepare his defense because he had been forced to ap- pear so often in connection wi.h "trumped-up charges" against his clients.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-24

HAYES NAMED COLLECTOR
 Waterbury, March 24 R-Maynr Frank Hayes today appointed Wal liam A. Ennis tax collector succee&- ing Attorney Jesse Devine, resigned.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-24

The Center Fire Co. will hold it's regular meeting tonight at o'clock.
 The Newington Girls club will meet on Friday night at the home
The Washington times., 1930-10-29

Enjoy life better by living in q home
Of your own. Many opportunities 20
make this Investment are offered IN TO-
day's Classified Ads.
The Washington times., 1930-10-29
Soda Bar Located
On First Floor
Near Lobby

In the unusual Soda Bar on the
first floor Of the Shoreham, a
unique scheme Of futuristic fur
nishings and decorations obtains.
But though the most striking
lines have been used in furniture
and wall treatment, the subdued
colors and soft lighting make the
ensemble effect most restful.
Both the wall paneling and fur
niture are developed in walnut,
while the tables and chairs show
an interesting applications Of light
er woods. Especially unusual is
the use Of decorative wall panels
of glass in Lalique effect. This
type of decorative glass also ap-
pears on the canopy over the soda
bar.
A full soda and refreshment
service is available In the Soda
Bar which is located conveniently
near the front Of the lobby.
The Washington times., 1930-10-29
Nev Pool Enclosed
In Glass for
Winter

Like nothing so much as a pOr-
ton of a Venetian garden miracu-
lousy transported to our city is
the lovely palm-fringed swimming
pool of the new Shoreham.
Glass enclosed in the winter
and open to breezes in the warm
months, this beautiful pool will
make swimming available to the
Shoreham clientele at every
period Of the year. It's size Of 80
by IS feet is ample. The water is
constantly changed.
Bright tiling surrounding the
pool suggests "The Stones Of
Venice" and lends an intensity
and gayety Of color, while plans
and other exotic plants add the
graceful charm of living green.
Adjoining the pool are delight
full lounging terraces, where In
formal little meals and delightful
refreshments may be enjoyed
while watching the play Of the
batherS. Overlooking the pool is
the Palm Court, a delightful re-
sort garden, a hundred feet in
length, overlooking the pool and
the beautiful perspective Of Rock
Greek Park in the distance.
In summer the glass enclosures
to the pool will be thrown open
on the Sun Terrace commanding
the valley vista. Gay flower beds,
vividly tinted sun umbrellas and
lazily inviting beach chairs viii
contribute toward making this
rendezvous an oasis Of summer en-,
ehantmenGs -I.-.-..
The Washington times., 1930-10-29
|NORAV|A MAKES
TABLE LINEN

In response to an increasing de-
mand for table linen Of pastel
shades to harmonic with the dec
orative treatment of the Shore
ham Hotel, the James G. Hardy
and Company, New York City,
prepared a special damask Of sill
yer and green for the main ball
room service. Around the green
and silver of the linen the inter
ior of this room was planned.
White linen damask is used in
the main dining room while color
has been used in the grill room.
This time, however, just a few
lines of bright colors are woven
in the borders of the napkins and
table cloths. These colors har-
monize with the ruby glassware
and the china decorations and
help to give more informal set
ting to the room.
The linen is product of Mora.
viz, the home Of the modern linen
industry. Moravian colored dam
ask has always been without a
peer and years of experience, to-
gether with the most perfect dyes
in the world, have made it pos
sible to bring out the finest dam
ask in the most delicate of pas
tel shades.
The Washington times., 1930-10-29
NIGHT CLUB IS
NOW PLANNED

Plans for the opening Of q
smart modern night club in the
Shoreham Hotel are now being
completed.
The Night Club will be opened
for this New Year Eve, with q
wonderful fiesta evening to be
staged. A special Lowe-Nevins
orchestra will present the bright
est and most popular Of the
new dance music. This dance
music unit will be directed by
Paul Fidelman, former leader Of
the Club Chantecler Orchestra.
and will include every member of
the original Chantecler ensemble
It will be possible to entertain
about 200 guests In the Night
Club, but the arrangement Of the
room is so novel that it win pos
|sesS the intimacy Of q room de-
signed to seat only IS or 80
people. Clever decorations and
smart furnishings viii display q
flair for the futuristic.
The club will be managed by
Robert Kehl, also the maitre d.
hotel, and well known to thou
sands Of Washington people.
Cuisine will be the finest and will
feature a number Of delicious
supper specialties planned to ap-
peal to the most faStidiouS ap-
petiteS.
The Washington times., 1930-10-29
ARE
UP-TO-DATE

The installation Of Westbrook
elevators in the Shoreham 'as a
means Of providing high speed
passenger transportation is only
one Of the many features Of the
hotel to be admired.
Each Of the elevators are
driven by a current furnished by
an individual motor-generator
which allows the elevator motors
to start and stop more smoothly
and at the same time effect &C
curate landings at the floor
levels independent of operators.
The motors, controllers, and
leveling devices used on West
brook elevators are a product OF
General Electric, who in connec-
ton with elevator manufacturers
have given much attention to the
present demand for high class
elevator equipment.
The cars and accessories were
designed to match the decora-
tions Of the hotel, and with ind1-
rect lighting effects in each car.
The local offices Of the West
brook Elevator Manufacturing
Company are located in the
Shoreham Building, Fifteenth
and H Streets Northwest, while
the factory and main offices are
located in Danville, Va.
The Washington times., 1930-10-29
ShOreh0nn Drug Store
Oner1ted Ru RObeH

The Shoreham drug store will
be operated by DR.. Frank A.
Robey, formerly Of 5017 Connec-
ticut Ave. The new store Is
modern in design. well equipped.
well stocked with a complete
prescription department. and will
carry a complete line Of candies,
powders, cigars, cigarettes, etc.
Light lunches also will be served.
DR.. Robey is experienced in
compounding medicines, having
been in the business for more
than 20 years.
The Washington times., 1930-10-29

A classified listing Of Washington
business services Is advertised in the
BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Of
,tOdayia ClaaalalaA AAA,
The Washington times., 1930-10-29
Fifteen Musicians

Another piquant novelty win be
the nimble and original dance
numbers Of Layman and King,
the newest hit entertainers Of
Manhattan. The whisking velocity
of their dances is really indeScrib-
able. They have been cleverly
named "the chain-lightning step
pers."
One of the finest features Of
the evening, the new Shoreham.
Continued on Page II, Col. 81
The Washington times., 1930-10-29

Each of the two units, the latter
Of which will be complete soon
after the first Of the year, con-
tain 704 rooms and cover a floor
space of 16 acres.
The Washington times., 1930-10-29

Twenty-eight huge fans propel
an automatic ventilating system
while the vents are six by eight
lCoHtinGed on Page n, Col. ~
The Washington times., 1930-10-29

Excavations of the basement
started at once and today, ap-
proxjmately 10 months after the
announcement of building plans,
the formal opening of the struc-
ture is announced to the Wash
ington public.