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New Britain herald., 1930-02-20

pcned last week, when, according 10 reports, the locals. unaccustomed to the gym in New Britain. gave the game away in the first half.
 The seniors maintained their los ing streak last night by taking the short end of a 34-24 score and los ing to the West Avon aggregation. Tomorrow night they will play at Fratornal hall, meeting the West Avon outfit again in return game.
 To Sec Circus
 All members Of the kensington Boys club and all members of the Boy Scouts of America of the town Of Berlin will be the guests of l.. 0. Clark of East Berlin Saturday after noon who will entertain them by at the state armory in Hartford. To provide transportation for all the boys who will take advantage of the offer, all residents who can loan their cars are asked 10 get in touch with either Mir. Clark in East Berlin or I' VI t'IiJ'I Ntll VI bNl llIl
 Minstrel Open to Public
 The minstrel 10 be given by Troop i. Boy Scouts of America, at the Grange hall Friday evening is open to the public. The show will start at S:15 o'clock and admission will be by ticket only. Tickets arc now be- ing sold by the Scouts.
 East Berlin Items
 A whist and social will be held tomorrow evening at o'clock i'll the St. Gabriel's Episcopal church social rooms. There will be tables for bridge and regular whist and prizes for both men and women. The hostesses for the evening will be Mrs. Fred Rich and Mrs. Arthur Bowers.
 home of Mrs. George St. John yes terday afternoon for the benefit Of the Library association. The win uers at bridge were Miss Gertrud North. Mrs. James MacPherson and Mrs, l.. M. Root. The prizes ,u 1 res uldT NllSl were dNdTueu to MTS. II. Bailey. Mrs. r. O'Connell and Mrs. Charles Cannon.
 The principal event this evening will be the town meeting with the all important school question to be settled. Interest is very keen and it is expected that East Berlin's vot- ing strength will be fully represent ed.
 Oscar Benson is confined 10 his homo with an attack of tho grippe. The meeting of the Boy Scouts was well attended last evening. .l boys attending. A class of seven is working on tho tcndcrfoot test. The next meeting of the Scouts will be held next Wednesday evening at [ o'clock in the Methodist church | basement
 The boys All club will meet this evening at o'clock at Community hall. All members are requested to be present. Any boys wishing to Continued on Page 2O)
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20

steele Makes Estimate from school InumcraNon-Gc $. Wood ward Dies-SiN Win Shorthand Ccrtifcates-C. Of C. Banquet.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
l,0O0 MAY ATTEND
 MEETING TONIGHT
Proposal to Build New School Expected to Draw Voters
COST WILL BE S1M,000
Purchase Of Land and Installing of Filtration Plant Arc IncIudcd- Local Basketball Teams Break INCn-Boy scout Banquet.

Nearly 1000 people, or about ono fifth of the entire population of Der lin, arc expected to gather tonight in the town hall 10 argue, listen to arguments, and perhaps to settle the school accommodations qucstio sncc and for all. The meeting is called for s o'clock. and it is ex- pccted that the hall will be filled to capacity long before that hour.
 The toWnspeoplc are expected not merely to argue and 10 discuss the question but to act on it definitely within q short space of four hours. The matter, one of erecting q new junior high school, has been upper most for the past several months and even the last few years. The Crder of business, according to the call for the meeting, will be as fol- ioWS:
 Authorizing the school committee to purchase the Emerson property in Kcnsington for d sum of $500.
 To appropriate the sum of $500 for the purchase of the land.
 To appropriate S97.S50 for the construction and equipment of d junior high school containing ten class rooms and q gymnasium, and 10 appropriate money for the cree ton of a fence around the proposed school.
 To consider the appointment of l.. o. Clark. r. (. Hickey. and James E. Ellsworth as q building commit tee 10 act in conjunction with thc school board and have charge of the purchase of the land and the uon- struction of the school building and it's filtration plant
 To consider whether the sum ot slS.0O0 shall be expended for the construction Of q filtration plant to he used in conjunction with the proposed junior high school and land.
 To determine whether the select mon of the town of Berlin shall be authorized to issue bonds of the town of Berlin to the extent ot $120.O00.
 To provide any necessary funds for the purposes mentioned. by ta> levy in case it shall be decided that the issue of bonds is incXpediCnt.
 To appoint one or more commit tees to have charge of the sale oi bonds and of disbursing the pro- Cceds of their sale.
 To take any other action that may be necessary or proper in the prem. iScs.
 Poll Vote Not Necessary
 The school question need not gt 10 the polls but may be settled to night by vote at the meeting. it wa. said today. One method is that o the check list. The voters are check. ed off. either affirmative or ncga tive, and pass out of the hall. Whil, others. who have been waiting out side. may file in and designate thci choice. Another method, which hai been attempted in small towns, is tt "dlvidc the town hall.' Those il favor Of the resolution go to on, sidc of the hall and those opposed to the other. Then the vote i counted In case neither Of tn, above methods appears practical. th question will have to be decided a the polls. To carry the matter t' tho polls, onc-third of the voter
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
HALLNtRk STAMP STOLEN

Prague. Czcchoslovakia. Feb. 70 PN-psanpcarance of tho Mall marking stamp from the stamping office has led to considerable un- oasincss in government circles l. is feared considerable quantities Of false jcwclry will inundate the mar kct.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
INHIII BANKS MITE

Sofia, Bulgaria, Feb. 70 Up) - The three largest Bulgarian banks were united today into one institute named the United Bulgarian Banks, The banks arc BUlgarska Banca. Eanquc Franco Bulsar and Banquc Credit National.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
.POSTMASTERS MAKE 1. CONVENTION PLANS Governor John H. TrumbulI to
 Be Honor Guest
 ABOUT 125 ARE EXPECTED
High school Five to Meet Farming ton Aggregation - Washington Trumbull Circle Celebrates Third Anniversary - Funeral of Mrs. lloyd Sillman.

At meeting held yesterday of the committee in charge of arrange
 ments for the annual convention Of the Connecticut Postmasters' asso- citation to be held in Plainyille on
 April s, 1t was announced that Gov
 ernor John H. Trumbull would be an honor guest at the gathering. The committee is making elaborate
 plans for the convention and eX-
 poets to secure number Of prom incnt postal authorities 10 speak at
 the affair.
 The convention will be held at
 Wright's tavern. and it is expected
 that at least 195 postmasters and
 other post office officials will be in
 attendance. The business meeting
 will be open at 10 o'clock in the
 morning. Officers for the coming
 year will be elected.
 This is the first time that a town
 of Plainyille's size has been honored
 by having the convention. and Post
 master James l.. Usher of the local
 office. director in the postmasters'
 association. is leaving no stone un-
 turned in his attempts to make the meeting a real success. The asso-
 ciaton has nearly 200 members. The committee in charge Of ar arrangements is as follows: Postmaster Herbert l.. Erwin Of New Britain
 chairman; Postmaster John Me ! Grath of Southington, Postmaster l Frank Merrill Of Bristol and Post. | master James Fitzpatrick of Meri. den. The last named is also presi. . dent of the Postmasters association
 Observe Anniversary
 More than % persons were ir attendance at the third annversa~ y celebration of Washington -Trumbu'I
 circle, Companions Of the Forest held last evening in Legion hall on Whiting street. The honor guest oi : the evening was T. J. Cook of Bris- : tol. grand chief ranger of Connect. cut. The circle also had as is guests the members of Court Gel |. cral LaWton. F. Of A.
 Supper was served at o'clock q tasty menu of variety Of salads } Baked beans. macaroni. scallopc. I potatoes. baked ham. pickles, rolls coffee and variety of pic being cn. : jcyed. After the luncheon was oval , talks were given by Mr. Cook. Chia S Organizer Catherine Mount of Nc" 3 Britain. Deputy Mrs. Theresa Nol1i Q Chief Companion Sarah Morgan , The addresses proved 10 be yer, r. interesting
 l Following the speeches, an inter r esting musical program was cnjo,,
 ed. Mrs. Josephine Massi rcndtre.
 two numbers while Miss C. Hop, , and Miss Doris Mount of New Brit } ain sang Someone Is Waiting fol Me in Loveland." Group singing O { cid fashioned songs was enjoyed fo, , a half hour. Mrs. Corinno Fox ac ctmpanied on the piano.
 The anniversary celebration w.!
 brought 10 I close with dancin-; ] The dance program was opened l with Virginia Reel, which wa, l followed by modern numbers. Tn, s officers Of the circle voted the celu l bration a huge success and were wei . pleased over the large attendance l The circle has prospered greatl, r since it's formation and is plannin,
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20

hing to witness the Legion min strel show under the auspices Of Brock Barnes post. The advance couraslng and the Lc9ionnaires are confident that the show will be d great success.
 The minstrel will be presented by 50 Lcgionnaircs from ,he Windsor post, who will sing the latest songs and provide comedy with cleNe jokes. The Windsor post minstrels have appeared in many sections of the state and have made a wide spread reputation.
 The minstrel show will open at s o'clock. At 9:15 o'clock q dance program will open in the gynl- nasium. Simpsons orchestra Of Bristol will furnish the music A cordial invitation is extended 10 the public Tickets may be secured from Legionnaires or at the door this evening.
 To Meet Halard>iIle
 The PlainNille "I" basketball team will meet the Hazardville team tomorrow evening on the lat ter teams floor in a Hartford County "Y" league battle. The two teams met Tuesday evening on the local high school gymnasium with the "" quintet being returned the winner by large score. Another victory for Plainville will give it a strong grasp on second place in the league. Ii Mapping loses a game this week, plain>ille will so into first place by a good margin. Although Wrapping is leading the circuit. 1t has not played as many games as the locals. Indications point to a fight again this year be tween the locals and the South church five of New Britain for lea sue honors.
 Concert successful Music lovers were thrilled at the ] concert given last evening al the i Methodist church by the choirs of 1 the .Asbury NJ. F.. church of Forest vile and the local church. Nearly i 900 persons were present and were l high in their praise of the splendid i program offered. Each song and solo was beautifully rendered and evoked favorable comment from the ! audience.
 The singing of the "Hallelujah" chorus. very difficult composition was excellent and was well received Solos given by Gaylord Cook and Miss Winnie Dranncld created a great impression. After the close ot the program, the performers were congratulated On all sides for their accomplishments.
 The program will be put on again tomorrow evening in Forcstyille.
 PlainyilIe Briefs
 Thomas Mattco is confined 10 the Bristol hospital with infammators rheumatism,
 The Berlin Savings bank has fore. closed on the property Of Thomas G. Prior on South Washington street.
 Pr Bridge and Whist
 Twenty light tables of bridge and whist were played at the sociaI given last evening at the high schoo under the auspices Of the Parent Teacher association. Prizes were awarded to the winners. PreViou: to the start of the card games. { musical program by the giec club. of the high school was enjoyed II the auditorium. The mony realized from the party will be used to dc fray expenses of the future program Of the association.
 Lost-OnyN ring. oval shape SC with diamonds. Valued as keepsake Phone rlaInNillC "@5. EcWard.-adNt ' {
 Legion minstrel and dance tonish -aJNt.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20

present must vote to adjourn to 1 later date and thrash the question out by ballots
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20

Lost-OnyN ring. oval shape. set with diamonds Valued as keepsake. Phone PlaInNillC "95. EcWard.-adNt,
 Legion minstrel and dance tonight -aJNt.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21
DIRT BROKEN FOR
MASONIC TEMPLE

Say. dirt was flying up on North
Main street Tuesday, March 18th.
The aggitation caused to the soil
went on thru most of the day.
Picks and shovels in the hands of
a construction gang composed of
leading business men of Coolidge
made rapid headway mussing up
what has been, and Is more so now,
very valuable building SITE
The way some of the men han
died their tools spoke eloquently
of experience at some time, others
were carefully watched to see what
end they figured on using or how
much space was in the clear for
the other fellows head.
In all events it was a work of
honor to do with the turning of
another page of history for Cool
idge.
The willing diggers into the land
scape were brother Masons prepar-
ing a trench for the foundation of
the Masonic Temple which is to be
built on the site.
When noon time rolled along the
twenty foremen on the job, each
man being his own boss, layed
down his implement, looked over
a few blisters, and removed them
al - hn ~ Hlr1h
where lunch which was served
by a committee of women consist
ing of Mrs. r. ]. Jones, Mrs. w.
Jackson, Mrs. Mildred Henry, Mrs.
]. J. Jones, Mrs. J.. C. Jayne, and
Mrs. D S Davis
The hardy sons of toll will en-
phasize the statement that there is
nothing like drilling with pick and
shovel to provoke a hearty appe-
tite Mason Christensen received a
hearty response to the vote of
thanks he proposed for the ladies
who prepared and served the good
things at the luncheon.
PIMA LODGE v. D. +. & A. M.
The following is a list of the Ma
sons who helped dig the trenches
for the foundation OF the new Ma
sonic Temple: r. ]. Jones, M. G.
lies, w. Jackson, ] c. Jayne, ]. ].
Jones, W. H Farnsworth, r. H.
Ferrell, ]. d. Goree, P w. Hamil-
ton, Geo. A. Anderson, A. ]. Chris
tensen, Jim Daley, D. s. Davis, M.
o. Evenstad, Frank Pinkley, Earl
Stephens, Howard Thomasson, E.
M. Ward, H. F. Palmer, w. H.
Lane. If some of the above were
not actually on the ground they
supervised by wireless.
Valuable assistance was given by
Geo. A. Nowlin, Paul Rittenhouse,
D. c. Nowlin and G. w. Bryant,
gentlemen not Masons
Officers
The following are the officers of
Pima Lodge U. d. F. & A. M: R..
J. Jones, Master; D. S. Davis, Sen
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21
EMPIRE BUILDER

Hon. ]. F. Brown, former sena-
tor from Pinal county, was in Cool
idge Thursday on business con-
nected with the local bank, Of
which he is president. Remarking
about the growth of Coolidge he
stated that 1t was in line for a
good, healthy increase of popula-
tion and business occurring all over
the valley. For over twenty years
Mr.. Brown has represented the
Southern Pacific railroad as agent
at Casa Grande. Thru these years
he has taken a leading part in
bringing a semi-desert country,
practically waste-land, thru the
various stages coming up to its
present status of being the most
talked of agricultural section of
America. To refer to the gentleman
as a booster is putting it mildly.
He is an empire builder.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21
LIFE MEMBERSHIP

r. j. Jones has taken out a life
membership In tie Arizona Pag-
eantry Association. Coolidge has
been asked to take out two life
memberships as her quota. The
business men of Coolidge are great
boosters for the Pageant and Mrs
r. ]. Jones, member OF the Board
OF Directors of the Arizona Pageant
Association, says she has no doubt
that Coolidge will have her quota
within a very short time. Mrs.
Jones would like all persons inter
ested in helping toward putting the
Pageant over financial to see her
as soon as possible if she has not
already had an interview. Anything
that boosts the Pageant bossts
Coolidge.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21
AN ICY GUESS

Pocohontos frijoles, yet, lee, sam,
see, dinero y kale, is a password to
a secret order. Which one? If you
can't guess try moving the spirit
Of trading at home along by max
ing a guess how long a cake of yalo
in the window of Davis hardware
store is going to last. The Arizona
Edison's local manager, Mr.. Craig,
has arranged number of prizes
to be given to those whose answers
are nearest to how much ice will be
left Sunday morning. Guess by
weight. The following firms have
lined up to donate the prizes: Ari-
zona Edison Co., ice book; Davis
dos pesos merchandise; Southwest
Pipe & Concrete, section Of tile;
Coolidge Bakery, cake; Coolidge
Laundry, one dollars worth Of
laundry work; Hines Drug, hand To-
ton; Coolidge Examiner, years
subscription.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21

After a gain Of 1000 acre feet In
one day, dropping to 5000 next day.
the rise in the Coolidge dam occa-
stoned by the recent storm shows
a decrease. Officials say the flow
will increase again with the mild
weather prevailing. The 153,00-acre
feet reported Wednesday as being
in the dam has been increased but
slightly, If any. The soaking rain
over the valley was golden in ef-
feet. Pichacho reservoir is almost
full. and the Santa Cruz river has
supplied flood waters for farmers
and enriched land about Eloy, Toll
tee, Summerland and other points.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21
Will IMPROVE

Milton Edelman, merchant of
Mesa, who has been the guest of
Leo. Bloch, of Coolidge's well
known apparel shop, has for many
moons been a prominet land own
er in this valley. He can be classed
as pioneer. He is here to make
many improvements on his hold
iDgs. In days when the rest of the
world did not consider the Casa
Grande Valley worth while Milton's
faith was strong and thru his ef-
folts many fortunate holders Of
Americas richest soil were first in
duced to look the valley over.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21
SIGNAL PEAK CREW BUILDS

The school board at Signal Peak
Is contemplating the construction
OF a 24x34 addition to their pres
ent school building. The settling up
or this district has brought in
many children and the present quar-
ters are too small for the attend
ance. The Signal Peak district is
noted for the richness of its lands.
the products from which have
brought many blue ribbons at the
county and state fairs. 1t is known
as one Of the most favorable pump
ing districts in the southwest and
IS supplied with electric power.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21
CENSUS
CENSUS PREPARATIONS
ALL COMPLETED

According to an Associated Press
report practically everything is
ready, after more than a years
careful preparation for the taking
of the 18th census of the United
States beginning April 2.
More than 100000 men and wo-
men are making ready to gather
complete information Of the coun-
try concerning not only the popu-
lation, but also unemployment, ag-
riculture, irrigation, drainage, man.
ufactures. mining and distribution.
The appointment of STA supervis-
ors, who will have immediate direc-
tion Of the work, has been COM
pleted. They are being instructed
by William M. Stuart, director of
the census, who has been engaged
in the work since January IS.
The country has been divided
into 10000 enumeration districts
and each supervisor will have un-
deri him an average of ITS enum-
orators ranging from 80 in sparse
ly settled districts to $50 lin large
cities.
Announcements Of population
will be made this year by district
supervisors instead Of being made
public at Washington. Population
of each civil division, that is town
ship, precinct, county, borough or
city, within a supervisors district
will be made public as soon as the
enumeration is completed. Sched-
ules will be shipped to Washington,
where compilation of population of
states and the country asa whole
will be made and the vast amount
of other information compiled and
published.
Unemployment is to be enumer-
ated for the first time in the COM
ing census. 1t will show the num-
Der of unemployed men and women,
whether married or single. how
long they have been out of work
and the leading reasons for unem-
ployment. Persons living on their
income and not seeking work will
not be classed as unemployed. The
"day before the census is taken"
has been set as basis for determ-
lining unemployment.
Radio sets will also be counted.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21
The S. P. construction crew has
completed enlarging the Coolidge
freight depot, to take care of the
increased freight conditions.

Mrs. j. B. Wigs, who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. R. J..
Jones, for the past few weeks, is
leaving for her home in Hollywood,
Calf, Saturday Mrs. Wiggs is
very much elated over the progress
that has taken place in the valley
the past two years and is very en-
thusiastic over it's future develop
ment. She will return to California
a booster for Coolidge.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21
SAID THE GOV.
OF s. CARO-
LIMA, IT'S
DIRK LAY AND WILL ROGERS
EXCHANGE WIRES ABOUT DAM

Dirk Lay swers, Dirk Lay is
Presbyterian minister at Sacaton
and President of the Arizona
oageantry Association in charge of
the pageant to be given at the Casa
Grande Ruins March 2S, 20, and 80.
Now Dirk. Lay swears that he did
NOT steal the Coolidge damsite
from the Apache Indians. 1t all
came about when Lay secured a
tentative promise from Will Rog-
ers at the time of the dam dedica-
tion that Rogers would attend the
Pageant this year.
Lay arranged that Hugh Patton,
Pima Indian chieftain, should write
Rogers a letter confirming the pag-
cant invitation.
Rogers reply came by telegram
as follows:
Beverly Hills, Cal.
Dirk Lay, Sacaton, Ariz.
Sure do thank you and would
come in minute II | wasn't work
ing every day in pictures. Will
make 1t next year You thank that
Indian for his fine letter of invita-
ton to me. | been to Sacaton and
Casa Grande Ruins before you ever
beat the Apache Indians out of
dam sight
Regards,
WILL ROGERS
Lay responded in another tele-
gram as follows:
viii Rogers,
Beverly IIills, Calf.
Since the Apache willingly re-
leased the Coolidge damsite they
are a damsite better off than when
they had the damsite. You are
dam good dam judge stop Fly to To-
cation week from Saturday see the
pageant and we will prove you all
wet on this dam matter. Regards
from the dam preacher and the
Pima Indians. DIRK LAY
Lay declared last night that he
shas not given up hope that Rogers
may be persuaded to attend the
pageant.
AT least | am going to hold him
to his promise that he will come
next year-as a good Indian" Lay
declared.-Tucson Star.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21
IMPORTANT TO
GRAVITY
USERS

Word received by The Examiner
from officials of the San Carlos IT.
rigation Project is to the effect
that an installment on water assess
ment is due April 1st, becoming
delinquent May 1st. To receive wa
ter to be delivered in May all land
must be clear of assessments.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21
SCOUTS DANCE A SUCCESS

The Boy Scouts of Coolidge prom
ise to take leading place with the
Scouts of Arizona. They have an
organization full of pep and go.
The dance given last Saturday even
mig was well attended, everybody
present enjoying the occasion.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21
GIVE CLEAN SHOWS

The Bronson Players, who have
been playing in the valley for the
past four years and recognized as
a clean cut aggregation of artists,
have dated up Coolidge. Announce
ment appears on another page.