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New Britain herald., 1930-09-18

fer the initiatory degree this eve ming.
 A lawn social will be held this evening by Mrs Woods at 1S9 Whit ing street.
 Mrs w. S. Eaton of 155 West Main street has entered the Hart ford hospital where she will under go an operation.
 Howard Fanion has returned home from the New Britain General hospital where he underwent an op- eration for a ruptured appendix and abscesses.
 Mir. and Mrs. Wendell Farrar Of Bingham, Maine, are receiving con- gratulations on the birth Of daugh- ter. Jeanette Evelyn. born Septem- Der l. Mrs. Farrar was formerly Miss Doris Tanning of Plainville.
 Methodist Church Notes
 The annual lection of the board of trustees of the Methodist church will be held in the church parlors this evening from 7:30 to S:3O o'clock. The terms of office of C. C. Seymour, Noah s. Deane and Frank w. Hohbein expire. The mid-week devotional service will start at 7:45 o'clock
New Britain herald., 1930-09-18

critically ill at her home on Main street. She has been ill for several weeks and during the past several days has become steadily worse.
 Charles Cobey has returned from Lynn. Mass, where he has been vs- iting relatives.
 The mid week service of the Methodist church will be held this evening at s o'clock in the church social rooms.
 The scouts will meet tomorrow evening at 6:30 o'clock instead of 7:S0 o'clock A treasure hunt has | been planned by Scoutmaster E. E. Wilson.
 The library will be open tomor- row afternoon and evening for the exchange of books.
 The next meeting of the Wesle- vans will be held at the home of MT. and Mrs. Myron Morse on Mon day evening, September 29. Word has been received here of the marriage of Miss Emma Fuller. daughter of Rev. and Mrs. A. A. Fuller, and Bruce c. Buchanan at the home of the bride at CTylcSds- vile. Miss Fuller, up until the time of her marriage, was on the faculty of the University of Vermont en- gagged in state work. MT. Fuller was formerly pastor of the local Meth odist church.
 The Fife and Drum corps will not meet this evening for the weekly rehearsal. Rehearsals will be re- sumed next month, the date to be announced later.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-18
NEW BRITAIN BOY
 FINED IN BRISTOL.
John MoZsey Of 18i Clark Street
 Pays S25
CHARGED WITH SPEEDING
Miss Jeannette St. Pierre to Marry William Patrick Donnely-George r. Tibbitts to Deliver Lecture On Ilorida-Bristol Briefs.

John Mozsey of lS1 Clark street, New Britain, was arrested on a charge of reckless driving by Officer Edgar Norton here last night. The youth, the motorcycle officer alleged, speeded past stopping trolley cars and endangered the safety of those stepping off into the street.
 Although he pleaded not guilty in police court this morning when brought before Judge William J. Malone, the young man was fined s25 and costs.
 Deed Filed Today
 Paul Colapietro has released title of property and a dwelling house on View street, Reilly tract, to Antonio and Rosina Barbati. according to a warranty deed filed at the office of the city clerk this morning.
 Seamstress to Wed
 City Clerk Thomas B. Steele today granted a license to marry to Will liam Patrick Donnelly. laborer, and Jeannette Edna St. Pierre. a seamstress, both of l03 Jacobs street.
 Camp Conductor for Speaker
 George r. Tibbitts. who has pro- noted Camp of-the- Woods in the New York Adirondack state park for many years and has just opened Camp -of-the-Palms at Keystone Heights, Florida, will appear at the Federal Hill auditorium on Wednes-
New Britain herald., 1930-09-18

most brilliant gatherings of the year.
 The Woman's club is planning to hold a dance during Christmas week when all the college and high school pupils are on their vaca- tions. Sometime latter the Metho- dist church expects to give one of its popular chicken pie suppers to help out the library cause.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-18
RUM0R OPPOSITION
 AHEAD FOR R|CKEY Berlin Resident Said to Be Con- sidering Assembly Campaign MERRIC0URT TO RESUME
Residents In Vicinity of Hudson Street Concerned Over Traffic Condition Said to Be Due to Turn ing of Connecticut Buses.

While the recent withdrawal or Charles w. Hawkins from the field of prospective candidates for noml- nation to the general assembly tem- porarily left Pardon c. Hickey as the only avowed candidate for the place recent rumblings have been heard that would indicate that he is to have opposition.
 Persistent rumors that this op- position has the strong backing O., many of the party heads have been abroad for the past few days and all efforts to bring about definite statement on the matter have be=E futile.
 It is quite definitely known that at least one other person has eyes on the candidacy and has the assur- ance of strong support should the urge of friends prevail on that per son to make formal announcement of their stand.
 Considerable time remains before the caucus which will definitely name the candidate will be held and more light may be thrown on this matter before that time arrives. /, Merricourt to Open Fali Term
 Merricourt, a private school for children. situated on Hudson street in Berlin is scheduled to open for the fall term early next week. At this tiue the new memorial dormi- tory which has been completed ill memory of Mrs. Emma Alvord Bcardslee will be opened.
 This new building has incorpo-- ated in its design and construction all' the modern conveniences. It contains as web as sleeping quar- ters. class rooms. music rooms and recreational facilities.
 To Make New Voters
 Persons who have had their names placed on the list of the '>wn as ap- plicants to be made voters are again reminded that they must appear at the meeting of the town clerk. board of selectmen and registrars which is scheduled to be held next Saturday between the hours of 3 a. m. and 8 p. m. One hundred and eight-siN are listed as applicants and it is ex- pected that 150 of these will be made.
 Fear Danger
 Residents in the vicinity of Hud- son street, which is being used as a terminal for Connecticut company buses which operate between New Britain and this town, have fre- quently expressed the fear that the practice of backing the bus from the main highway into Hudson street would some day result in a serious accident at this point.
 They claim that the average driver who traverses the main highway which is the post road between New York and Boston, are unaware of the fact that the bus must swing into the street and on account of this may be likely to continue on their way unmindfu of the danger which they claim exists to the driver of the bus and any passengers he may have aboard as we'll as to the passing motorists
 Persons familiar with the situation claim that 1t is not an uncommon occurrence to have the driver of the bus be forced to wait several minutes before being able to back
New Britain herald., 1930-09-18
HARVARD OPENS TO-DAY

Boston, Sept. IS LP-Harvard uni versity opened its 296th year of &C., tivity today at Cambridge with reg istration of students entering the business school. Tomorrow students of the freshman class, the engineer ing school and the medical school will also be registered. Both Boston university and Boston college like wise began their scholastic years to- day,
New Britain herald., 1930-09-18
Marion Talley Resumes
 Lessons in Vocal Art

New York, Sept. 1s LP-Marion Talley. 23 year old prima donna who abandoned grand opera for a Kan sas wheat farm in 1928. has turned her back on farming and is studying singing in New York again, under Frank Laforge.
 Miss Talley, who came to New York from her farm last August, said her wheat crop was good and her corn crop a failure, and averred she had come east to make some records. She refused to admit she was headed back to the operatic stage and was evasive when asked if her decision to abandon opera still held.
 Opinion prevailed in musical cir cles today that she expects to re- turn to the singing career
New Britain herald., 1930-09-18
"WHITE SMOKE" IS FATAL

New York. Sept. IS (UP)- White Smoke" a dangerous mix ture of painters alcohol and milk, f, the latest drink to be discovered ir waterfront and Bowery dives. Seven deaths were traced to t to- day by the city toxicologist. It sells for 50. cents quart.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-18
ROMANCE RUMoRs REVIVED

have been revived of the engage ment of Prince Sisward. son of Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf by his first marriage, with Princess Juliana of Holland. The reports have been printed in the Swedish press and thus far have not been denied.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-24
Each Person In United States Is
 Worth S3,00O On Divided Wealth

New York. Feb. gf UP)-The theoretical wealth of each person in the United States popula ton of 12r. COo,0o0 is $3,oo0, the sum total Of the country's wealth in tangible as sets being $SGg,1oo,ooo,0oo.
 These figures are the result Of thorough survey by the national in- dustrial conference board. They are given as at the end Of 1928 but, it was believed large increase might be shown if 1t were possible to csti- mate the country's wealth as Of today.
 In dollars the figures represent an increase of 93 per cent since the last estimate Of the nations wealth in 1922. The purchasing power has increased S7 per cent. In 1922, the rational wealth was SlS6.300. 900, ,O00.
 Credit and currency were not in- cludcd III the survey, only tangible physical assets such as land and inn movements on land, farms. livestock. industrial equipment, personal prop c,ty and gold and silver coin in bullion. Such properties as United States ships and pri- ratoly owned water supply sys- ums were not included in the per capita wealth estimate oC S5,QoO as against $2.g19 in 1922.
 The survey showed Nevadans were richest with a per capita representa- ton Of $7.%NA. Alabama was al the bottom of the list of states with a l,r capita wealth of Si.@Sf.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-24
MERMAID BITTEN
 BY TRAINED SEAL
Vaudeville Entertainer Continues
 Act Despite Wound

Her arm badly gashcd and cut by 'he 1angs Of an cnraged seal Odiva. mermaid performer at the Strand theater Saturday matinee. went on With the show" and colispsod only when the curtain brought her act 1o an end This unusual display of snowman grit was witnessed by hundreds in the audience.
 Seals" she had told hotel attend ants Thursday afternoon, are the most harmless creatures in the world unul they have been irritated. Then they are changed into fighting de- mons."
 saturday afternoon, the seal which she had considered her pet. one which she had fondlcd time and again. was irritated and for a mo- ment' was changed into a fighting demon.' In that moment it had Erasped her forearm in it's jaws, then, its venom spent began to swim around peacefully as though nothing had happened. Few in the audience realized the gravity of the situation when they saw Odiva jerk her arm away.
 This happened in the first per formancc of the day Her arm eau ferlzed and bandaged. Odiva prepar- cd for the next performance with Inc samC nonChalancc as she had the first.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-24
THE EMBASSY THEnlTEE

George NJ. Cohan's Broadway sue cess, ''Sevcn Keys 10 Baldpatc." starring Richard DiN appears on the talhio screen of the Embassy thc- atcr, continuous daily from 12:%o until | D. m. The picture presents the most sweeping mystery triumph that he has ever appeared in. Tho New York Times upon reviewing this picture says, "Dashcs on its way from first reel to last without a let up in action.'
 Do Witt Jennings. noted charac- ter actor Of stage and screen, is firmly convinced that seven is his lucky number.
 By n coincidence, his seventh rola in talking pictures WAS in "Scycu Keys 10 Baldpaic' and he was the seventh member Of lnr east 10 b. selected by William lr Baron, vice president in charge of E-K-O pro duction.
 Jennings, who has brcu working on the stage and in pictures all his life, cHacts the role Of Mayor Car gan. the dishonest city official. in Richard DiN'5 first I;adio Picture, seven Keys 10 Daldpalc," now showing at the Embassy thcater.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-24
C00L|DGES BACK
 IN LOS ANGELES
Accident Mars Return Trip
 From Santa Barbara

Los Angeles, Feb. A NP)-Cal- win Coolidge was back in Los Angeles today trying 10 catch up with his correspondence.
 The sole public function scheduled for Mir. and Mrs. Coolidge was the annual Chamber of Commerce ban quet this evening.
 An accident marred the motor trip from Santa Barbara Sunday as the visitors from Northampton were re- turning to Los Angeles after spend ing the weekend with Mark l.. Kequa, California republican leader.
 Motorcycle Policeman Charles Kanabe was injured when his ma chine crashed into a Press automo- bile and another machine passed over kanaEe. He was not seriously hurt. MT. and Mrs. Coolidge eX- pressed sympathy and waited until an ambulance came before contlnu- ing their journey
 The Coolidges attended services at a small Congregational church Sun day and visited the santa Barbara mission.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-24
CHOIR TO HAVE SOCIAL

St. Cccila's choir of the Sacred Heart church will hold a card party tonight at s o'clock at their club rooms in the Sacred Heart school hall on Gold street. The committee consists of Misses EHncor Szyska, Florence KoUalczyk, Agnes Dzala, Bertha Rogalslla, Anna Gowelck and Rose kaczmarcZyk.
 A drive for new members and to interest the young women of the church in athletics will be made to- night at o'clock when the Young Women's club of the Sacred Heart church will give a card party for members and their friends. The club plans to begin outdoor sports in April.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-24
ROY SCOUTS ON HIKE,

Troop II, Boy Scouts, enjoyed their first hike of the year Saturday. The boys left the Stanley Memorial church at 7;15 2. m. and went to kensingtou, taking the old bridal path near the Shuttle Meadow golf course The boys arrived at their destination after an hour and 8 half Of hiking. After preparing 3 camp ing ground and eating dinner the boys rested and then had a trailing contest.
 Each boys was timed. George Bar bour was first in T minutes. Henry SChwab was second with 75 minutes and Waldo Pierce third with S5 min- utes. Many other boys passed their tracking test. A prize was given to George Barbour for his excellent work. After various tests the boys played games. The return 10 New Britain was started at 4:l5 o'clock 'Bill' Schwab led the boys,
 Parents" night will be held by the troop on March 31 at the Stan ley Memorial church school. There will be an entertainment.
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New Britain herald., 1930-02-24
Parachute Jump Taken
 To Regain Voice Fatal

San Francisco, Feb. 24 P) - Fred Dummy" Mahan, a leading WclterWeight boxer. was dead to- day. the victim of parachute plunge undertaken 10 cure him of childhood malady which had robbed him of his speech and hearing.
 Mahan fell 5,20O feet 10 his death at Mills field yesterday after his parachute had failed to open. The fatal accident was witnessed by a large crowd Of spectators, including several deaf mutes, who had gathered to watch the drop.
 The drop was ono of several efforts made by Mahan to regain his voice and hearing. He had made one previous parachute leap and q fast dive in an airplane. After these experiments he wrote that he could hear for several hours.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-24
PROPOSED OIL MERGER
 TO GO BEFORE COURTS
Department of Justice Announces Plans to Test Validity of Plan
 Before Rendering Judgment.

Washington, Feb. A Pt-The de- nartment of justice announced today that judicial proceedings to test the validity of the proposed merger of the Standard Oil company of New Jersey and the Vacuum Oil company would be instituted within the next ten days.
 The department said plans for the proposed merger, submitted by counsel for the two companies, con- tended that the merger would not be in violation of the Sherman anti trust act, or violate the dissolution decree affecting the two companies rendered in 1912. They asked the department for an expression of views, and were told that questions arising under the dissolution decree made it advisable that the proposed merger be passed on by the courts.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-24
Woman's Body Exhumed
 As Husband Ends Life

Niles, Mich, Feb. A (49 - Tho body of Mrs. Rose Baker Plolie was being eNhumed today from an ash heap in the rear of the Provie home here, which is believed to have been its resting place since the Woman's disappearance last Novem- Der.
 Philip Plovie, the woman's hus- band, a wealthy contractor here. shot and killed himself yesterday after being questioned regarding his wifes disappearance. Henry Baker brother of the woman, is said 10 have told officers that Plovie confessed to him that he had slain his wife.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-24
NEINHOP MI EnIE ltSI.t


 An adaptation of <. $. Van Dimes best seller, The Bishop Murder Case" is giving lot Of people il hair-raising good time at the Capf lol thcatcr as q result of a cIoycrly contrivcd story and convincing DOT trayals by such prominent cinema tavorltcS as Basil Eathhouc. Leila Hyams, Roland Young, Alec B. Fran cis. George Marion and Zelda Sears.
 What distinguishes this Metro 6oldwyn-Maywc" production from other mystery plays is that it spurns tho use of such obvious devices as the finding of cigarette butts of the same brand as those used by q sus- P"ct; forged finger prints; the dog that docs moi bark and thereby re- Frals that the intruder is familiar. tu" final plUnlng of the murder on a twin or double of the suspect. Among the original ideas in the film IS liuding Of the black chess bishop at inc side Of each Of the victims together with q iooring note couch cd m Mother Goose" rhyme
 Eathbono, as the detective philo Vance, gives an entirely bclioyahlc portrayal; Miss UyanS, as capable an actress as she is beautiful. has the leading feminine role of Belle Dn- lard; Young, fresh from "tnholy Night gives another of lis iuimit- aIl" performances. The remaining members Of II large cast live up 10 the precedent set hy the principals.
 on Wednesday the Capitol will of fer two talking features presenting the Warner Bros, Nitaphonc comedy hit The Aviator" with Edward Everett Horton and Patsy Ruth Mil Ter. The co-featuro will present the charming Corinne Griffith in her first talklo, Lilies of the Field"
New Britain herald., 1930-02-24
Former ChOreman En
 Route to His Estate

Boston, Feb. @4 (UP) - The 10th baronct of Stury, Kent, who few weeks ago was d chore- man in the town of PeppcreII, was tourist third cabin passen- ger for England today aboard the Cunarder Lancastria.
 Sir John Harry Lee Fagge, once plain John Faggc, expects to settle the matter of the estate and title left him by his brother and return to the United States where he has lived for 10 years and which, he said, has become homo 10 me"
 The passage money was sent hlm from England. he admitted. At Liverpool a solicitor will meet him and take him to the estate in Dover.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-24
JUDGMENT FOR CROLL

For the second time the plaintiff was given q judgment in city court today when Judge Stanley J. Ira rcski ruled in favor of Louis Croil in an action against F. l.. Phelps Of NcWington.
 In previous decision Judge Ira ccski ruled in favor of the plaintiff by default, but the case was re- opened upon payment of the court costs by the defendant. The first ruling was for damages Of $5S.65 and the second for damages of s33.65. There was also a counter claim for $100 damages filed by the defendant but this was not al- lowed. The suit was for a plumb ing bill.
 Attorney Edward A. Mag epre- scented the plaintiff in each action.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-24
Weeks Activities
 In Catholic Churches
St. 'Mary'S ChurCl,


 Requiem masses at St. Mary'S church this week will be as follows: Tuesday at [, first anniversary for Mrs. Catherine McDonough; Wc1- nesday at ', months mind for Mrs. Anne Walsh; Thursday at ', months mind for Miss Anna Me Carthy, and Saturday at ', months mind for William Long.
 St. JOseph's Church
 Requiem masses at St. Joscphs s church will be as follows: Wedncs- day at 2. anniversary for Rafael Ravagnani; Wednesday at 7:30, months mind for Mrs. Anna Grif- fin; Thursday at [, anniversary for Mrs. Mary Heating Coates; Satur- day at s, months mind for Thomas Flood.
 Thursday evening at 8 o'clock there will be d meeting of all the committees of the church that are working on the annual St. PatriCk's day entertainment.
 St. Johns Church
 There will be a months mind mass of requiem at the church of St. John the Evangelist tomorrow moning at 7:45 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-24
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 REINSTATED BY POLES
Plans For Annual Ball On March 2 Discusscu-Cuun is
 Speaker 1t Meeting

The first meeting of fine newly t 'l"ct"d officers of the Polish- -Amcri- can Republican club was held last night at T:5o o'clock in Falcon hall on Beaver street. The executive committee Of about @o prominent members Of tho club, which was elected by the officials of the or gani1ation, was roiustated hy tho l3o members who attended the meeting. B. 4. GrzybowskL prcsi- dent, was in charge.
 Attorney E. J. MonkieHicz and Councilman Joseph Mlynarski were the main speakers during the cvo- ming and they related the prob lems Of the common council. De tailed plans for the annual ball of the club which will take place March 3 were acted upon by the commit tee Ill charge.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-24
CRASH VICTIMS BETTER,
 EXPECTED TO RECOVER
Dascoli, Critically Hurt in Southing- ton Accident, Regains Conscious
 ncss-Other Three Men Improve

It was stated at New Britain Gen. eral hospital today that the condition of Raymond Paladino of Southington was still critical but that he had passed fair night. Paladino was one Of the occupants of an automobile which was wrecked in Southington on Thursday evening, the accident resulting in the death of John Maiorano, also of Southington.
 Bristol hospital authorities said today that Sullivan Dascoli of South lngton, who has been semi conscious since the crash, was conscious today and was now expected to live. Exam ination showed that he had no frac- tured skull but was suffering from snVere concussion of the brain. The Southington police stated Satur- day that Dascoli would be charged with criminal negligence as the re- suit of the crash.
 The other two victims of the crash arc improving rapidly. William Le- NandoWski who is confined to the Bristol hospital, has only a fractured elbow and is resting comfortably. At the New Britain General hospital Walter Osculski is showing rapid inn prOyement.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-24
"NO. NO, NANETrr.' AT STRAND

The screen production Of No. No, Nanctt"." which is at th" strand to- day, Tuesday and Weduosdav. con- tajns song hits from the original stage show as well as many now numbers which have already attajn- cd great popularity since tho recent release of this colorful First Ma tional picture.
 'Tca Tor Two" and '1 Want to Be Happy from the footlight pro- duction will be heard in the Vita phone edition, sung by q chorus of 15o and the two featured leads, Rer- nice Claire and Alexander Gray. These two songs were among the country's best sellers when No, No. Nanctte' was having it's sensational success on Broadway.
 The big number of the picture. however. IS King of the Air" by Eddie Ward and Al Bryan, one of Hollywood's most harmonious song writing teams. Three other numbers based on lavish scenes in the film are Dancing OH Mars by Michael II. Cleary, Ned Washington and Herb Magidson; "Tho Japanese Ballet" ny M. Jerome and Herman Ruby; and The Dance of inc Wooden Sho's,' by ClcarN Washington and Magidson.
 And also there arc "rrotondjnE." ny Ruby and Jerome and "AS Long As I'm With You" by Harry K. Akst and Grant Clarke.
 On Thursday Mary Brian and Richard Arlon will he featured to- gethor again in their new all talkic, Burning ip," a thrilling romance. An excellent bill of vaudeville will also be offered.