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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17
MEMPHIS GAS co.
TO Redeem BONDS

Special Dispatch to The Star.
MEMPHIS, May 1.-THE Mem
phis Natural Gas Co. announces
that on June 81, 1880, it will redeem
all of its outstanding first mortgage I
per cent sinking fund gold bonds
amounting to $6,l53,500, dated August
l, 1928, and due August l 1943, at the
principal amount and accrued interest
thereon, plus premium of per cent
of the principal amount of the bonds
Appalachian Gas Corporation, being
a large holder of the common stock OF
Memphis Natural Gas Co., will accept
tenders of the bonds when presented
at its Office at 46 Cedar street, New
York, for delivery to the trustee for
payment.
AS result of redemption of its bonds,
Memphis Natural Gas Co. will have
outstanding 10000 shares of preferred
and $4,000 shares of common stock,
and no funded debt. The saving in
interest charges and sinking fund will
add over 70 cents per share to earnings
available for the common stock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17
EASY MONEY LIKELY
TO ENCOURAGE TRADE

Cheap money throughout the worlo
is the outstanding favorable factor ir
the business and stock market situa-
ton and will eventually be instrumental
in causing an upturn in building ano
in general business, according to the
latest analysis of the Brookmire
Economic Service, Inc. I'VE are al
least six months nearer to some bust
ness improvement than we were al
the time of the November crash. This
is of Importance to the investor. With
out attempting to predict whether or
not the present reaction is over, OF
how low security prices will go If the
reaction is resumed, we are of the
opinion that buying opportunities will be
numerous for the next two or three
months
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17
STOCKS IRREGULAR
AT SHORT SESSION
Further Slashing of Oil Prices
Causes Unsettlement
in List.
BY GEORGE T. HUGHES.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, May 17.-Prices moved
irregularly in today's typical week end
session on the Stock Exchange. Volume
was still low and as rule fluctuations
either way we're moderate. Probably
there were more advances than de-
clines and certainly there was no i'm
portant weakness, but the market did
not seem ready to break out of its trad
ing area.
The weekly trade reviews threw no
new light on the situation. The Street
is confident that business is on the
mend, but there is little statistical
evidence in support of the view so far.
The most discouraging feature is the
continued sagging of commodities.
Rail Stocks.
The rails made better showing than
any other one group today. They did
this in the face of the fact that next
week the April statements will make
another unfavorable comparison with
those of year ago. Among the carrier
stocks to work higher were Lehigh VAL
ley New York Central, New Haven, St
Louis Southwestern and Canadian
Pacific.
The strength in Canadian Pacific
was all the more impressive because
of the steady falling off IN earnings
and the prospect that at the present
rate the dividend will be covered with
q scant margin, If at all. Buying kept
I'D in the Chicago Great Western issues,
where progress is being made in con-
trolling expenses, and in Western Mary
land for some reason not generally
known.
A number of industrial specialties
worked higher. Vanadium, Worthing-
ton Pump. A. M. ByerS, and Fairbanks
Morse were among these. The last made
a new 1880 high. Warner Brothers Pic
lures sagged on what was apparently a
closing out of group operations. Radio
Keith was In supply and Simmons CO.
dropped back.
South Porto Rico Sugar went to a
new low, rejecting the weakness IN
the commodity. 1t has been otdclaliy
stated that directors have given no
consideration to any change in the dlVl-
dend.
Oils Are Firm.
The oil stocks were little changed. 1t
was announced from San Francisco that
Standard Oil of California had cut Inc
price of crude oil in the. Santa Fe
Springs field because of failure OF all
the operators to agree on the conserva-
ton program. Traders, however, 1eei
kindly toward the oils
The turnover in the first half hour
was only 223, 400 shares, the lowest since
January 10, which, in turn, was lower
than at any time in 1929.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17
BASIS FOR BETTER BUSINESS
STRUCTURE DECLARED SOUND
Government Officials Believe Groundwork
for Gains Has Been Firmly Estab-
lished In Recent Weeks.

is not taking care of as many men as
once it did, however, since improved
machinery has lesSened the necessity for
manual labor. This is true even in
foreign lands, where labor is cheapest.
On one job in British India, two drag
rope scrapers Of large size have replaced
5000 coolies.
The situation in the fuel industries is
showing little change. Coal is showing
small improvement since railroad re-
quirements have not been heavy. OIL
production Is about the same. Textiles
and shoes are on only moderately
active basis.
Food Industries.
The food industries are in fair posi-
ton, with the exception of dairy prod
uctS, which still are overburdened with
heavy stocks of butter Demand for
meats is fairly good and is showing a
tendency toward improvement, Foreign
demand for American meat products is
increasing.
Europe apparently is we'll satisfied in
respect to the strong financial position
of the American people. since it is UNI
derstood by Treasury officials here that
$85 100000 or more of the new German
separations bonds will be f1oated in this
country. This opinion is buttressed by
the way in which the $100,oO0,000 in
80 day non interest bearing United
States Government bills was snapped up
Thursday.
The move toward consultations OF
railroads is progressing, according to
carrier officials, who cite the election OF
directors representing the Van Swerin-
gen interests to the Missouri Pacific
board. The Interstate Commerce Com
mission must pass on an application for
directors of one railroad to act similarly
for another road, but since the Van
SWeringen lines and the Missouri Pa
cif1c are not in competition, it is be-
lieved the application will be granted.
Copyright, 1901
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17
$22, 900, 600 SECURITIES
MOVED BY MILITIA

Securities valued at more than $22,-
100000 were loaded into Amotor truck
and transported from Frankfort to
Louisville under escort of squad of
State militia. Upon arrival the secur-
tiles, which had been deposited by in
sUrance companies doing business. in
Kentucky, were deposited in the vaults
of three Louisville banks. They were
transferred for safe keeping, having
formerly been kept in an iron safe in
the Office of the State treasurer. The
committee which supervised the trans
fer included the State insurance COM
missioner and the presidents of two in
sCrance companies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17
BY J. c. ROYLE.

The foundation for industrial and
business improvement is solidifying fast
and will be firm basis for a prosperous
structure in months to come. This
foundation work, according to Govern
ment officials. has not looked lofty and
impressive, but it has been none the
less necessary.
According to reports received this
week by Government departments, con-
sumption of products has not fallen off
to nearly the same extent as has pro-
duction of commodities. This, natural
". has resulted in sharp .diminutton
of stocks on hand and is building up a
demand which promises to keep the
mills, farms and factories working at a
high rate of speed throughout the Sec
ond half Of the year.
Metals Situation.
The position of the non-ferrous metals
reflects this situation. Copper has again
shown a disposition to advance after
its sharp drop. This drop was followed
by drastic curtailment of shipments
which has already induced price adj
vances. The iron and steel industry
today is on basis equally as high as
that which obtained in years previous
to 1929, which was an abnormal year
In fact, the early part of 1929 does not
offer basis for fair comparison in
any line, because conditions were I'M
usual.
The automobile industry is turning out
as many cars as it did at this time in
1928 and is not crowding dealers to take
more units than they can handle. The
output is being we'll absorbed by the
public, although foreign sales are Lot
believed to be on so high basis as a
year ago.
There is tremendous volume of road
work in progress and this is aiding in
the absorption of unemployed labor. II
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Money TO Loan

Secured By 6fst deed Of trust ON real estate
Prevailing interest and commission.
Joseph / Weller t E;sy wa an Z : 2 Frq:'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17

George o. Watson
announces. T h e
new director was
born May 2, 1887,
in Cleveland and
received his pre-
lininary education
in the pu b Ii c
schools of Dixheld,
Me, and at the
D e e in g High
School, in Portland.
He was graduated
from Bowdoin Col
lege in 1909 and
subSeque n t ly at
tended the law
schools of Har-
ward University
and George WASH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17
Record Starting Capital.

NEW YORK, May II (Py.-When the
American Express Bank & Trust Co.
begins business April Is. it will have
capital and surplus of $15,00o,000, the
largest with which an American bank
has opened its doors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
navtsw nteee tn Star

Notce-An stocks sold In one hundred share lots
excepting those designated by the letter (6ss) t2Ss
which shows stocks to be sold In odd lots only
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17
MARSH IS ELECTED
AS BANK DIRECTOR
.0hioan Joins Management of
Liberty NationaI--Institute
Plans Dance.
BY EDWARD C. STONE.

Harold N Marsh of the law firm of
Marsh &c Rogers, Shoreham Building,
has been elected a director in the
Liberty National Bank, President
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17
Business Records for Farms.

RALEIGH, N. c., May II (P).-Forty
farmers of Rosewood, Smithfield, Benson
and Dunn, N. c., are keeping business
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17
CHICAGO DAIRY MARKET.

CHICAGO, May II (P)-Butter, 49,
TOO tubs; easy; creamery, extras, 1914
standards, 3334: extra firsts, 81 n a3234;
firsts, 30a31; seconds, 28a29. Eggs
29. 608 cases; steady, prices unchanged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-17
First Mortgage Loans

Lowest Rates Of Interest and Commission
Thomas j. Fisher q Company. Inc.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-13

o'clock tomorrow morning Morn ing worship will be held at Il O o'clock, the theme for this service being Wise Choices"
 Epworth League devotional scrv- ices will be held at 6:45 D, m. and there will be an interesting topic for the young people in the church to discuss, The thought: Things That Abide" will be contemplated at the evening service which will fall at 7,30 ?. m.
 The Ladies Aid society will hold q Christmas party for the members and friends Of the society in the church parlors Wednesday afternoon from ? to o'clock.
 cottage prayer meeting will be held on Thursday evening at a loca- ton which will be announced at the service tomorrow morning.
 The church choir will meet for rehearsal Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Plans are under way for q Christmas candlelight service which will be held on Sunday, Decem- ber 2l.
 As in former years there will again be this year the Christmas morning service at 6:30 o'clock.
 A committee appointed by the EpWorth League is making plans for q Watch Night service on New Years Eve. This will be the first occasion in several years that a Watch Night service has been held by the church.
 society Prepares Package
 The ladies Of the Missionary so- ciety of the kensington Congrega- tional church are preparing a pack age which will be sent out to the Mission in Portuguese East Africa where Rev. and Mrs L. F., Adkins. formerly of the local church, are working. Those who have soft white cloth suitable for bandages and who would like to contribute toward the cause are asked to com municatc with C. r, Lewis or Mrs Frank F. Hanford. These articles may be brought to the church Sun day and turned in at that time.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-13
COMMITTEE NAMED
 FOR RELIEF WORK Group to Aid Nurse in Bringing Christmas Cheer
 FIRE DISTRICT ELECTS
A. \. North Choice of East Berlin Voters - MonoXide Gas Victim Better-Church Notices-Prenticc Girls BOwl-East Berlin Notes.

At q meeting of the Berlin nurse committee held last night and pre- sided over by Russell Gold, a sub committee for disbursement of Christmas relief was appointed to aid Berlin's visiting nurse. Miss Viola Snyder, in finding needy families in the town and admins ter necessary food and clothing to them. The committee of four ap- pointed last night is composed Of Mrs. Robert Pagan and Harry Tay- Tor of Kensigton; Albert North of East Berlin and William Scott of Berlin.
 This relief committee will work with Miss Snyder in charity work from now until Christmas and even later Berlin teachers will cooper ate in research, as they arc in position to see cause Of need through their contact with the chll- dren in the schools every day.
 The committee Of four will also have supervision over the distribl- ton of clothing and food which various individuals have donated to the cause of relief. The committee will work with Miss Snyder, who has already compiled a list of 30 families who are in need Of relief. Miss Snyder has made this part of her work lately, finding cases which are worthy of relief,
 The total of s52 which was gar nered at the benefit bridge party given by the Berlin teachers at the Community house Monday evening will be distributed as cash or used for purchasing food and clothing, as the committee thinks more eX- pedicnt.
 It was also decided at the meeting last night that some means of rais- ing more funds for relief work by having an entertainment would be promoted before Christmas. A miniature golf tournament was sug- gested and met with favor as a means toward the proposed end, though TO definite action was taken. Jt IS HODtu tildl d iol III cI 'iiI'i tainment will be devised in the near future in which residents from the three districts, Berlin, kensins- ton and East Berlin, will join in.
 There were six members at the meeting: Russell Gold, Miss Mary Griswo old, Mrs. S. Chase Coale, Mrs. Robert Pagan, Mrs. C, F. Johnson and Harry Taylor.
 Fire District Elects
 At a meeting of the East Berlin fire district held last night at the East Berlin Community hall, the fol lowing officers were elected for the coming year: President, A. A. North. treasurer, Willard Savage; secretary, Carl Siegrist,
 An executive committee was ap-
New Britain herald., 1930-12-13
kensington Hen Lays
 Egg of Gigantic Size
Special to the HeraId)

iopeLldl 10 the HerdId)
 Berlin, Dec. 13 - Fred Peck Of kensington may at one time or another have doubted the ability of some of his l,200 hens to lay eggs, but from now on he will look 10 one of them at least, to furnish her quota in size if not in numbers, for yes- terday Mir. Peck exhibited an egg laid by a white Leghorn, which weighed three and half ounces. The barnyard nugget measured seven and five eighths inches around the long route and six and one eighth inches by the shorter distance.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-13

Sergeant Henry Jeglinski and George Mcdonald Of 1G6 Queen street made a hurried trip late yes- terday afternoon to Waterbury 10 see if they could connect three young men under arrest in that city with the holdup of Mr. Mcdonald last Wednesday night.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-13
OCEAN DEPTH "PEACEFUT,

La Jolla, Dec. 13 P-The depths Of the Pacific ocean are found to be
 peaceful in one respect by Scripps Institution oceanographers. They are less subject than other oceans 10 'upwelling" and other currents which mix surface and deep waters.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-13

1 would just love to have a doll. Please come and visit me. For I will leave you a piece Of cake and some sandwiches. I know you will be hungry after your long journey Wishing you the merriest Christ mas you had yet,
 With much joy"
 WI Election Monday
 Washington -Trumbull circle. Com panions of the Forest, will meet Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock in I. o. 0. F. hall on West Main street Election of officers for the coming year will be held. Final ar engagements will be made for the Christmas season, A large attend ance of members is hoped for.
 A large number of members from the circle will attend the meeting in Officers association
 Rebekah Meeting
 Martha Rebekah lodge will hold it's regular meeting Monday evening in Grange hall on Pierce street There will be roll call and election of officers for the ensuing year,
 Following the meeting there will be q short entertainment and re- treatments. All members are re- ouested to be present at this meeting.
 Fined For Speeding
 
 Hampshire, was fined SIC and costs by Judge Merritt o. Ryder in town court yesterday on a charge of speeding. He was arrested by Con- stable Thomas Matteo on East street in connection with the campaign against speeders on that highway.
 Cosmopolitan Bowling League
New Britain herald., 1930-12-13
FFSLEE ALSO "SNART~,

Fesler, Ohio States All-America end. who has been calle1 one of the greatest athletes in the history of the school, also is one of the smart boys. Fesler is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, national scholastic fraternity.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-13
NEEDY FAMILIES ID RECEIVE AID Indications Of Joyful Christmas
 Despite Conditions SOCIETIES WILL ELECT
Washingt ton Trumbull Circle to Elect Officers - Services in Churches TomOrrow-High School Quintet Defeated By Terryville.

Work is rapidly being completed on the full organization of the cen- 1 tral relief bureau formed under the l Chamber of Commerce, and some l definite announcement to the public | is expected in the near future. It ! has been revealed during the past I few days that there is a great need | of such an organization in Plainyille because of the large number of l needy families caused by unemploy- l ment. This was readily brought out | in the appeal of the Plainville Pub | lie Health Nursing Association ask 1 ing for donations of money and food | for 40 families. This is m increase of nearly 30 over 1929.
 Despite the apparent need of re- | full Christmas for the families of the town. The nursing association, cen- tral relief bureau, churches and other organizations are working hard to see that all in want are given ample food and supplies. -hFI tildIllo Ill lIle ION II SldlD tHdI business has increased consderabl during the past week, indicating | that the holiday season will witness a great deal of buying in town. Christmas Party The regular meeting of Plainville Grange will be held in Grange hall on Pierce street on Tuesday evening at ': 30 o'clock. The annual Christi mas party for the members and their children will take place at this meeting. The program will be pre- sented entirely by the children. Each | Grange member is asked to bring a ten cent gift for either man or woman,
 On the afternoon Of December IT the Woman's auxiliary will hold a card party at the home of Mrs, Ida Norway of Washington street. Play will start at 2:30 o'clock. Both whist and bridge will be played and prizes awarded the winners Light refresh ments will be served. The public is cordially invited.
 Goes to Reformatory
  Burton Distin, Is, of Mountain View was sentenced to the state re- formatory as an incorrigible at the session of superior court held in Hartford yesterday, He was involved in several esCapades in Plainville and was recently tried in the local town court for theft from his fla ] ther.
 High School Loses In d thrilling and hard fought battle, a veteran Terryville High school basketball five nosed out the Plainville High quintet by 27 to 4 last evening at the auditorium in Terryville. The green Plainville quintet displayed great strength and forced the Terryville team to fight every minute to gain the verdict
 The PlainvilIe attack centered about Captain Minella, the only vet eran on the team, Minella caged three baskets from the floor and five fouls for total of ii points to lead his team in scoring. Buell., the other guard, also scored heavily.
 The locals work was very encour- aging to Coach Earle McNaughton and he is confident that Plainville will make a strong showing in the Pennington Valley League, which opens after the Christmas holidays.
 The summary:
New Britain herald., 1930-12-13
DEATH CAR DRIVER
 PAYS FINE OF S5C Charge Against Helm Changed
 to Reckless Driving HIGH SCHOOL TEAM WINS
swanps West Hartford Five-City Receives Donations of Food For Poor-Sand For Icy sidewalks to Be Distributed.

Emil 4. Helm Of 57 Lawndale street, who was arrested Thanksgiv- ing night on a charge of criminal negligence after his auto hit and killed William kIinkevicz, 4. of 114 Tulip street, was fined $50 and costs in police court this morning after the charge against him was changed from criminal negligence to reck- less driving. Following the acci- dent Heim was held under $1,000 bond,
 Kllnkevicz was run down by Helms car at Park and Tulip street shortly after o'clock Thank sgiving evening when klinkevicz attempted to cross Park street as Helm Was driving along that thoroughfare to- ward Muzzy field.
 Heim sounded his horn he told police, and this confused the pedes- tran, who changed his direction several times and finally ran into the path of Heim's car. Helm said that when the man became confus- ed It also made him nervous
 hllnkeVicz suffered fractured skull and was taken to the Bristol hospital where he died at 8:35 0 clock,
 Bertha l.. Duval
 Mss Bertha E. Duval, B, of l3 Landry street died at her home last night after an illness of two years duration E'lIna,.aJ held Monday morning at 1880 o'clock al the home with a requiem high mass following at St. Ann's church. Burial will be in St, Jo- seph's new cemetery.
 Miss Duval leaves her mother and three brothers, Arthur, Hector and Ferdinand Duval, all of Bristol.
 Fined for Loosing Dog
 Louis Lltalien of Lake avenue, was fined Sl5 and costs for violation of the dog quarantine this morning. He was arrested last night by Dog War den Joseph Ryan, who said that i-itallen had three dogs running wild. The defendant W fined s5 for each dog.
 II. $. Quintet Wins
 Bristol High schools champion | snip basketball team continued the delensc Of it's Central Connecticut | leaguo title last night by handing William Hall High Of West Hart ! lord 3. bad 21-9 beating on the West Hartford floor in d sterling defen- siVe game, Bristol was in command at all stages but could not score at mora than widely separated inter- VaIS. Its defense. however, was aI- i most ble, and only three i times during the whole 40 minutes Of play did the losers puncturc it for baskets. i
 Tommy Lincoln. Bristol right for ward was the hero for the locals getting three baskets and two fouls Leahy got all but two Of his teams mcsgre point total
 bflatols s impressive victory showed that, despite Coach Tommy Mona hans pIaint that his team was not 50 good as in past years, the 1930-3I . edltlon of the local high school quin tet Will again be q serious contender for the Central Connecticut title, which has been won by Bristol for the past four years.
 BrlstoFs second team easily con- 4uered the West Hartford reserves by 17-5 in the preliminary en- counter.
 The summary Of the lea gue game.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-13
Gas Victim Improves

Ralph r, Krebf, who was over- come by carbon monoxide fumes as he worked on his automobile in garage at the Homestead inn Thurs day night and taken to the New Britain General hospital, is reported 10 be much improved.
 hrebf has regained consciousness. and hospital authorities say he has q good chance for recovery now after having had a very close call. Constable Frank Brown questioned him late yesterday. Krebf is an in. surancc salesman from Jamaica, N.