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New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
CATHOLIC MOVIE
 IN SOUND MADE
First Talkies of Religious SerV-
 ices Completed

Emmltsburg, Md, Aug. - (P- The first sound motion picture ever made of Catholic religious service was shown to members of the teach ing sisterhoods at the convention of the International Federation of Catholic Alumnae here last night.
 The picture consisted of a pro- logue explaining the benediction service and was followed by the ac- tual benediction. Patrick Cardinal Hayes, Of New York, also was shown in short talk on the development of Catholic education in America.
 Priest Praises Schools
 Adherents of the view that Cath oli3 schools do not measure in scholarship with secular schools were called unfair in an address by the Rev William J. Rueri, the Jesuit order regent of Loyala uni Nersity, New Orleans.
 "A string Of degrees after a per sons name indicates a scholar" he said, but it does not necessarily in dlcate q teacher.
 . If prayer and works of charity did not teke up so much of the re- ligious teachers time they would fill the libraries of the world with learned works
 Federal control of education was hit by Miss Agnes R. Began. of Washington chairman of the fed era'ion's legislation committee, USE HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
WOMAN ASKS FOR S5,0OO
 IN ACTION FOR ISLANDER
Plaintiff Alleges Statements Made by Man Hurt Her Reputation
 Among Friends.

Property owned by John kosiorek, of IS Orange street, was attached to- day to the amount of 5000 in d islander suit brought against ko- siorek by Leonora Taradejna of 95 Lyman street. through Attorney M. H. Stempien. It is alleged that on August 5. Kosiorek applied epithets of a scurrilous and vile nature against the morality of the plaintiff, and that she has suffered hunNlia . ton ad loss of many friendships be- cause of the verbal assault. The writ is returnable the third Monday in September in the city court.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
LAST HALF HOLIDAY
 SEES BUSINESS BOOST
Labor Day to be Observed Quietly in New Britain-All Business to
 be Suspended.

Today was the last Wednesday half holiday of the season. Shopping was unusually heavy according to reports. due to the fact that it was the last half holiday and also that coming just before Labor Day it made a double holiday and thus gave business an added stimulus.
 All along Main street shopping was reported unusually heavy and throngs on the street were much greater than usual.
 Monday, Labor Day. will be ob- served quietly in New Britain. All business will be suspended and fac tories, stores and offices will be clos ed.
 At the post office, there will be no deliveries. The usual holiday collec- tions and dispatches will be made. The last mail will close at 11:45 a. m. from which time all windows will be closed.
 No particular celebrations have been announced for the day. except the usual baseball games and other sports. Park officials expect a rec ord day on the new municipal golf course.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
MARDELLE TAKEN
 ID PROVIDENCE
Rum Runners Crew to Be Ar-
 raigned This Afternoon

Providence, R. l., Aug. 27 P- The rum runner Mardelle, which wGs captured off Prudence Island early yesterday after a spectacular chase which resulted in the serious wound ing of q member of her crew. was brought in tow to Providence this morning by q coast guard cutter with her $2QO00 cargo of liquor and three handcuffed prisoners. The men were to be arraigned in federal court here this afternoon.
 The Mardelle, an elaborate ma- hogany colored 65-foot speed boa, disguised as pleasure yacht showed plainly the marks of tn coast guard machine gun fire whe2 she vas brought here this morning Her mahogany surface was marred by bullets, sofe Of her ports splin- tered and her deck showed signs Of q fire caused by the bullets which hit her gunny sacks of liquor. Her cargo was turned over to customs officials here.
 Chips" Munson of Fall River. the wounded man. was still at the Fort Adams Military hospital today with Q serious lung wound.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
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CORN PRICES HIGHER

Chicago, August 27 P-Corn prices averaged higher and wheat lower in the early dealings today Influenced by big crop shortage, traders friendly to the corn market upturns showed themselves agres- sive as buyers. specially during price setbacks. Wheat values were respon- sive to lower quotations at Liverpool and to reports of prospective heavy selling pressure from Canada. Open ing unchanged to < c off. corn later scored gains al! around. Wheat start ed at 1ac decline to 1-Sc advance, and subsequently, underwent a gen. eral sag.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
BURGLARS GARRY AWAY STRONGB0X
Take 400 Pound Safe From
 .Botding Works Office

Bridgeport. Conn, Aug. 27 P,- Forcing their way through two doors into the office of the Coca Cola Bottling company at S86 Knowlton street about 4 o'clock this morning, burglars rolled a 400- pound safe containing Tuesdays re- ceipts estimated at about s450 out into the street, placed it in a stolen sedan and drove away with it.
 The break was discovered early this morning by the watchman of a neighboring concern, who immedi- ately summoned the police.
 Officials of the company say the burglars will have consid erable diff fculty getting at the s450. Before they can reach the inner apartment where the money is located, they must force their way through not only the outside door of the safe but also a heavy steel inner door.
 The car used in making the get away, is believed to have been the sedan stolen earlier in the morning from the Bridgeport Metal Body company at 71S Crescent avenue.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
FORTY CHILDREN THROWN
 INTO WATER FROM BOAT
Premature Explosion of Bombs Causes Panic Resulting In Over
 turning of Ship-None Drowned

Lisbon. Portugal, Aug. o7 UP)- Forty children were thrown into the water from a flaming pleasure boat on the River Cavado. in North Portugal. last night when fireworks bombs aboard the boat exploded prematurely.
 Because of the shallow water, none of the children were drowned, but 12 were injured and taken to a hospital.
 The children were on an outing from the Municipal asylum at Opor- to- Someone incautiously lighted one of the bombs, which set fire to the others. In the excitement the boat was overturned and the children thrown screaming into the water.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
Dry Cleaning Company
 To Install New Filter

Mayor Quigley today ordered the Howard Dry Cleaning Co., to install a filtration system at the company's plant on Lincoln street. Contamina- tion of Willow Brook was traced by the department of public works to the point at which the company re- leases used cleaning fluids into the storm water sewer mains. When sug- gestions of the public works depart ment did not bring ready action, the mayor took hand in the matter and issued orders which, he was as sured, will be compiled with.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
BOMBS FAIL ID EXPLODE Only One of Six Dropped Works
 No Casualties

Peiping, China, Aug. 27 P}-Two nationalist airplanes flying from Sinanfu dropped six bombs in the Tartar city and the forbidden city this morning. Only one bomb ex- ploded, inside the Chienmen gate. No casualties resulted and there was no sign of panic among the Peiping inhabitants.
 The raid was Peiping's first taste of civil war this year but was no new experience for the population, as Manchurian airplanes raided the city daily for a week during the spring Of 1926, killing many civil ians.
 All Near Mark
 One bomb was dropped on an island in the forbidden city where the Manchu emperor Kwanghsu was imprisoned by the empress dowager. Two fell near the former presidential palace. now used as the kuomintang headquarters. Another exploded outside of the former di- rector general of posts, shattering windows and smashing furniture. The postal commissioner. F. A. Nix on, British, and thirty Chinese en- ployees escaped unhurt,
 The city remains quiet and strict censorship prevails.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
10 Pieces of Property
 Attached in One Suit

Ten pieces of property located on ten different streets in New Britain were attached this afternoon by Con- stable Fred Wrinkle in an action brought by August Johnson against Peter Denuzze. both of New Britain, to collect S2,7OO and interest due on a mortgage note dated July 2, 1928. Attorney Carlos A. Richardson rep resents the plaintiff The writ is re- turnable the third Monday in Sep tember in the city court.
 The pieces of property attached are located upon Spring street, Allen street Cottage place, Wakefield court, Oxford street. Pleasant street, Sexton street. West Main street, Newfield avenue, and a lot adjoin- ing St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
DAWES IN SPAIN
 0N HIS BIRTHDAY
Discusses Archaeology With: Duke Of Alba During Visit

Santander, Spain. Aug. 27 Pt- Charles Gates Dawes, American statesman and fnancier, put aside today the cares of his portfolio as ambassador to the Court of St. James and devoted his 65th birth day 10 the enjoyment of informal research into the strange doings of men who inhabited this region from 10000 to 10000 years ago. That the ambassadors converse tions with the Duke of Alba, Span ish foreign minister, touched also upon some present day matters hay ing equally interesting aspects. and including current affairs not only of Spain but the whole world, was ac- oepted in political and business cir cles
 The meeting of these two diplo- mats, who have archaeology as their common hobby. was entirely unofficial, nevertheless, and declar- ed to be without one single feature Of political significance.
 General Dawes smiled when told of reports current in Spain that he might be here for the purpose of evolving a Dawes plan" whose aim would be the betterment of the de- pressed pesta eXch; :ge and the gen. eral low state of bu mess. Mir. Dawes emphasl- lat h. came to Spain to see S, of it's many prehistoric places and I Ties and that the Duke of Alba was extending every facility to that end.
 ] tplores Cave
 The famoas Dawes underslunS pipe puffed it's way through the Al amira caves near Santander, where prehistoric man painted the walls between hunting trips, vast ages ago when all of present Europe as far hs Spain was in the grip of Arctic glaciers, and where rhnocerl bison end reindeer, with other curious beasts. roamed the countryside.
 The ambassador is attempting no hew discoveries or explorations on pis own hook on this particular trip. Although he has hitherto financed arious Investigations and other inds Of prehistoric research this ourney is solely for the purpose of eeing and studying some of the aany discoveries already made by ther investigators.
 This forenoon the general visited he museum and inspected prehis- pric paintings. He manifested q lose interest in the notable colleC- on of carved bone and horn, fash Dned by stone age men,
 The visit to the Altamira caves nd the nearby museum came later. here he saw some especially rare ieces of carved deer horn which Ire believed to have been used by arly ages of man as symbols of au- nority. similar in usage to more odern kings aceptre.
 The ambassado will leave San
 nder tonight for Madrid where h. ill visit the museums and hoi1 Differences with noted archaeolo-
 Stc
New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
British Isles Get Heat
 Wave After Cold Spell

London, August 27 (UP)-A heat wave that hourly became more severe spread over the British Isles, parts of Europe and the African coast today with the breaking of the recent period of cold summer weather.
 night ever recorded for the last week in August after a maximum temperature of SS degrees yester- day. Today the sun burned the city again. driving the mercury up to S4 in the shade this morning and promising to increase the tempera- ture steadily throughout the after noon.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
Reds Approach Changsha

Shanghai, Aug. 27 fP)-Foreign wireless advices today said red forces advanced to within ten miles of Changsha, capital of Human prov ince, but that foreigners felt they were in no immediate danger. A majority Of the foreigners had de- parted, however.
 The intentions of the reds re- mained obscure. The Changsha mil. itary garrison constituted stronger defenses to cope with possible at tack. Scores of river boats were commandeered for use in the event a hurried evacuation became nec- essary.
 The city was quiet but tense, The ravages of the communists. who sacked and burned part of the city more than a month ago, were still in the minds of foreigners.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
BOSTON WOOL MARKET

Boston, Aug. 27 CUP)-The Bos- ton wool market report issued today by the local office of the United States department of agriculture follows:
 The wool market continues quiet with a few scattered sales being closed at firm prices. The call is largely for the finer grades of west ern grown domestic wools although small lots of low grade New Zea- land crossbreds are occasionally moved. Inquiries however. are be- ing received on practically all grades of domestic wools"
New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
ayor Will Give Party
 For Junior Park Police

Members of the junior park police b have been on duty at Washing park this simmer will be the l sts of Mayor Quigley tomorrow he fresh air camp at Burlington, |ere a program of sports will open he morning, be interrupted for inner in the open, and then be
 kmed.
 Automobiles will await the arrival
 the boys in front of city hall. at ' b clock.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
Beer Baron Barricaded
 In Chicago Loop Hotel

Chicago, Aug. 27 P)-Today's Herald and Examiner said Terry Druggan, erstwhile beer baron ally of Frankie Lake, was barri- caded with bodyguards in a Loop hotel after an attempt had been made to kill him Sunday.
 The newspaper said it had learned that a gunman was thwarted in the attempt by hotel house detective who appear cd just as the man had drawn q gun outside the Druggan suite. The man escaped, the paper said, and police were not notified
 Terry's younger brother. George was wounded some weeks ago in a gangland shooting at Fox Lake, H., roadhouse. Three Of his companions were killed.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
INVESTIGATOR ON nITY

Mrs. A. C. Sundberg entered upon her duties as investigator in the dc partment of public works today. All allplicants for jobs in city depart ments will be subjected to a ques- tioning by the investigator and their home conditions inquired into, after which a. report will be made to the employment bureau stating what degree of need for aid exists in each case,
New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
ss.5oo COST OF GOLF COURSE

The Tom Thumb golf course which is to be constructed on the Raphael plot on West Main street will cost S3 500, it was made known today when application was made for a building permit, Frederick s. Cham berlain, Harold E. Shepard and Louis s. Jones are directors Of the Little Meadow Golf Courses, Inc, the applicant for the building per init, A plot 7hx15o will be used for the course.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
NEW FIRE HOUSE FAR OFF

Alderman C. W. Parker chairman o1 the common council committee to inquire into the need for fire sta ton in the western section of the city, proposes to make a study at once, but will not attempt to havo q station built until No. ' house has been completely paid for, which will be next year.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
RENDERED BACHELOR DINNER

last night, Jack Putterman was the guest of 30 friends at a bachelor dinner. MT. Putterman. a Main street business man. will be married Sum- day at Natick, Mass, 10 Miss Thel- ma Goodman. Attorney Yale Sable was toastmaster at the dinner.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
APPROVE CANADIAN RATES

Washington, Aug. 27 tP-After a study Of the new Canadian rates to prevent dumping Of certain Ameri- can fruits and vegetables in Canada, state department officials today ex- pressed the opinion that the Cana dian government was entirely within it's rights in establishing the new schedules.
 Doubt was expressed that the new duties could be construed to give grounds for an American protest on the basis of discrimination.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
Railroads Show Less
 July Operating Income

New York, August 27 PERalI- roads reporting today the result of July operations continued. with few exceptions. to show decreases in net operating income for the month compared with the like month a year ago. One of the exceptions was the Atchison, Topeka 6, Santa Fe. which showed an increase of s29,592.
 Among the roads reporting. with comparative figures for July last year, were:
New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
TENDERED SURPRISE PARTY

Misses Esther and Evelyn Gem nette rendered a surprise party last evening in honor of John Sabale at his home, 209 Cherry street. About 40 guests were present. Entertain ment was furnished by the Cianci serenaders.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
FAILS TO REGAIN RECORD

Le Bourget, France. Aug. 27~ UP)-Mlle. Maryse Bastie, French woman flier. landed shortly befor~ noon today after an unsuccessful at tempt to regain the woman's endur- ance recnrd
New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
FLYNN HEADS FOREsTERs

Worcester. Mass, Aug. o7 LI, - John W. Flynn, of Charlestovn. was elected high priest of the National Order of Foresters, today at the na- tional convention in session here. Other officers are to be elected this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
Sing Sing Football Job
 ROckne's Ideal Post

Chicago, Aug. 27 R - Knute Rockne, famous Notre Dame football coach, hopes his next coaching job will be at Sing Sing.
 The reason: The alumni never come back there to register kicks over the progress of football teams.
 That's the job I want" Rock ne said at luncheon yesterday before the British American track athletes.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
Italian Specials

Naples, Aug. 27 (UP)-Former Deputy Roberto Mirabell, 76, died here today. He was born in Aman- tea and was noted lawyer and his torian.
 Milan, Aug. 27 (UP)-Carrier Gino Carlini. 34, was killed, and An gelo Motta, Dino Barletti and Emilio Nerzona were injured seriously when an automobile from Verona over- turned near Legnano last night The automobile was driven by Motta. Barletti and Nerzona were mer- chants.
 Reggie Calabria, Aug. 27 (UP)- Fire ravaged a house owned by Rosa Falcone in the suburb of Ravaguese last night, causing damages of 5O,- 900 lire.
 Palermo, Aug. 27 (UP)-Carlo Romano, former assistant cashier of the local savings bank "Vittorio Emanuele." was sentenced to ten years and ten months imprisonment today on a charge of murdering his inspector, Eincenzo Grimaldi.
 Alessandria, Aug. 27 (UP)-Corra- do Torrone, 2S, was injured gravely todaNwhen motor lorry which he was driving to Milan with the bag gage of a musical comedy troupe was struck by a train at a grade men on the lorry were hurt. The musical comedy company was head ed by Gino Bossi.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-27
MIR. AND MRS. SANFORD B. D. LOW

Mr. and Mrs Sanford Ballard Dole Low have returned from their honeymoon Europe which has extended four month period Mrs. Low formerly Miss Virginia Hart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hart of this city, Mr. Low is landscape and portrait painter and spent much of his time abroad pursuing his Photo shows the honeymooner deck of steamship which brought them back from Italy.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-10
4 CIVILIANS DIE
 IN CHINESE RAIDS
Government Bombs IDjuTe Many
 Other Persons

Pejptng China. May n lpr-For- ty-soycn civilians have been killed in Chengchow, and many others in jurcd during an aerial bombard- mont of the northern troops by got- ornment forces. several buildings were destroyed
 ILostiltics arc continuing along q 1o-milc front near the Lunghai rail- way
 The northern forces arc using d large number Of Whippct tanks im- proytsod from armorcd cars anI Iorries, with anU-aircraft guns mounted in them
 Adviccs reaching here today said that there seemed no definite plan of attack by either side, both forces apparently still being engaged in maneuverlng for an advantageous position.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-10
PARAMOUNT FILM
 IS STRAND FEATURE
Folks 1ransplaDtetd to Holly.
 wood for Intimate Party

A world of entertainment will be spread before the patrons Of the strand thcatcr starting Sunday where Paramount on Parade" the long awaited and joyously antici- pated festival Of the stars opens it's four day enjoyment visit. It's q great party and cverybodys invited.
 More than 25 stars and featured players of the Paramount studios join in the elamorous. brcath-taking entertainment reycl Hollywood. it is said, feels "biS" pictures before they arc completed, and. in the case Of Paramount on Parade" even the most astuto HollyWoodians admitted 1t is bigger than they ever felt ii would be
 The picture was five months in the making and, during that timc. the greatest secrecy surrounded if, When 1t was first shown in HoIlyW ood a delighted audience rocked and roar ed and hummcd and thoroughlv en- loved themselves watching it. II has just been released 10 the public. The strand theator is one of the very first theaters anywhere to show th.s super special.
 Paramount on Parade" is thrill Ing, gorgeous, spectacular. funny. exciting. exquisite, tuncfuI and every other adjective in the language The most famous screen stars. George Bancroft. Clara Bow, Maurice Che Nal1er, Nancy Carroll, and many others, do their stuff. There is fun from Harry Green. Jack Oakic. Skccts Gallagher anu Helen Kane; songs and dancing from Nancy Car roll and Clara Bow; Charles (3ud- dN) Rogers makes love; Ruth Chat t"rton docs dramatic bit that's probably tho best thing she has ever done On stase or screen. Richard Arlcn, Gary Cooper. Kay Fran .iq. Frederic March. Lillian Roth and Fay Wray md all tho other young and handsome and bcautifuf high lights Of Paramount pictures con- tribute their best.
 And everything is surrounded with EIamorous. glorious aura Of sOrgs music beautiful chorus girls. gor- Geous settings, Many of the scenes are in Tcchnicoior, Broadway's fam GUS music ensenlolo, Ate Lyman and lis band, furnishes some of thr n.u- Bic. ENerythlng's on he up and uu.
 On Thursday tho Strandwiu offer Warner Bros. Nmphonn hit. '1"ndor TeAas M6on.' with Frank Fay and J;aqHel Torres feajrr d An cxcel- lent vaudeville program Ia also ar ranecd for.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-10
'HOLDEVERYTH|NG'
 AT THE CAPITOL
Joe [. Brown and Winnie Iishtlo? i1 | Grand Lau5hIest

CT all tha mo}on pictures that have come to New Britain this sca- son, nono quaHfcs as better cvc- nine'a entertainment than Hold Everything. Which opened today at the Capitol tbcator
 This lavish production produced by Warner Bros, with truly all-star cast. was filmed entirely in color. and aside from its other merits stands forth as absolutely one Of tha fun- nicst comedies ever screened.
 Ono of lfs leading roles i7 played ny Georges Carpentiar. famous French boxer, who is shown as T contestant in a ring battle for the hoayywclght championship ol the world. This picture reveals the noted Carp" a& an actor Of TO mean ability.
 The leading feminine rolo is in the capable hands Of the magnetic Win nje Lichtuor, who appeared promi- ncntly in Gold Iiggars Of Broad way and other recent productions while tho featured comedy role is played by Joe l.. Brown, who has few rivals as a screen comedian. In this he is laugh scttcr par excel lcnco. sally O'Neil plays the part of Carpenters sweetheart.
 Hold Everything" is full Of rol- licking hHmor, and th" dialogue Is fast and fanny. From a production standpoint this picture is exception aI and Director Roy Dol Ruth has turned out film which is q vcritable comedy gem.
 Other prominent roles are played by Edmund Brccsc, Dorothy Pewter. Bert Roach. Jack Curtis Lew 1ar- yny Tony @robeuau and Jimmie quinn.
 @oo Held Ercrythjng.' You will enjoy tt.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-10
POLISH STEAMER SAILS

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