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New Britain herald., 1930-06-09
AT THE, PALACE

The comedians of screenland. George Sidney and Charlie Murray in the Cohens and kelleys in Scot land need no introduction to movie patrons of New Britain.
 This picture will be strengthened by 'HurriCane" drama Of the sea which makes the double feature program at the Palace tomorrow and Wednesday worth while.
 The picture is a mighty epic of the sea with adventure, drama, romance and thrills portrayed with q sweep that will grip any audience.
 Bosworth gives one of the great est performances of his career as Hurricane" Martin, the bold mari ner. admired by his men for his fearlessness, but feared by them be- cause of his mysterious ha bit of In- dulging in maniacal laughter. John ny Mack Brown is cast as the juvenile lead, role in which he shines. The feminine interest is cen- tered in Leila Hyams. who has the role of Hurricanes daughter.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-09

1. will hold regular meeting We'd nesday evening at o'clock.
 MT and Mrs. Calvin & Albee of I497 Stanley street entertained friends from out of town over the holiday and last weekend, Mrs. AL bees father and sister from PhiIa- delphia have also been visiting her.
 The police arc investigating a complaint by Rocco Fcrrara of 1e3 Pendleton street that eight flue pipes wero broken in house he is build- ing at Lyon and Monroe streets.
 Hofmann'3 Arch Street Retail Bakery has moved to IA Main Street, opposite Strand theater-adv
 Misses Patricia King. Elsie Dra- ger, Margaret Woods Anna Carl son. Mae Crowley and Anne Lyons of this city and Thelma Scholl of Hartford spent tho weekend at Point O'Woods They had as their house guest. Mrs. J. F Jansen.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-09
City Items

Hoffmann's Arch Street Retail Bakery has moved to IA Nam Street opposite Strand theater.-adv
 The Juno meeting of the Citizens Property Owners association will be held Wednesday night at o'clock at Union Painters hall, 434 Main street.
 The general meeting of the Junior Hadassah will be held thin evening at the Burnt hotel Election of officers will take place
 Joseph Wratschho has filed 4 claim sgainst the city for damage to tIs automobile. May 25. on LinwooI street, the result. he claims. of d depression on the road Mrs. Wratschko was driving the car when f dropped into the ditch Whee $ and an axle were broken.
 Ralph Edwin Carlson. 2@. former jr Of Main street, thls city. is a strag- sler from the navy. according 10 q report 10 the police He enlisted Feb ruary F, 1929, and has been missing since last Tuesday.
 Hoffmann'7 Arch Street Retail Bakery has moved to IA Nam Street opposite Strand theater-adv
 Edward Lasharzevsb, 6. of l446 Corbin avenue, sustained painful cuts about the face Saturday when he fell on broken glass. He was treated al New Britain General hos pi.al and was able 10 go home later
 L. D. Penheld camp Auxiliary No.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-09
Pick Playground Site
 Near Franklin School

Representatives of the municipal recreation commission, school com mittee park department and board of public works will meet tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at the Frank lin school site on Clinton street to designate space for permanent playground and 10 plan construc- ton.
 The meeting was called by Mayor Quigley at the request Of Chairman Bernard C. kranowitz of the com- mission in charge Of public recrea- tional facilities. It is expected that the four boards by cooperative effort will make it possible for the new grounds to be put in com mission this season.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-09
Naples Will Receive
 Engineering Degree

Among those who VIII recelVe the
  civil engineers degree at graduation exercises of Rensselaer, Polytechnc institute at Troy. N Y next Sature day will De Dominic A. Naples. son Of Anthony Naples of 114 wilcox street.
 Naples was graduated from the New Britain Senior high school in 1929. He vas interested in athletics and was participant in three sports.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-09
Gangland's Armorer, Near Death,
 / Refuses to Squeal Against Foes

Chicago, June g L4D - Russell alias Frank. Thompson. often called the armorer of gangland," drove ir to New Milford filling station last night, weak from a bullet wound near the heart.
 He would not talk, although phy- slclans said tho wound might cause his death. When Sheriff Harry Bald, win of Winnebago County asked who shot him, Thompson's only an- swer was. T won't talk. You ought to be smart enough to know l won't talk"
 The attack on Thompson, discov- cry of the body of Eugene (Red) Mclaughlin \ one of gangland $ toughest characters - and the state ment of officers that George (Bugs) Moran and several other important names in the gang world are missing and presumably slain, were week. end developments in the gang war revival
 Thompson was questioned at length during the early investigation of the Moran gang massacre of Val entine's day, 1929 Police said he supplied the machine guns used in the massacre as well as other gang attacks.
 Says "Im Dying"
 Driving into the filling station last night, Thompson stumbled out of the car and collapsed after telling the station attendant; T am dying, Get a doctor"
 The discovery of McLaughlln's s body in the drainage canal Saturday was another instance of the effort Eangster killers are making 10 dis pose of the bodies of their victims. McLaughhn's body had been weigh ed with iron.
 Mclaughlin has been living at an address not far from the spot on Ashland avenue where, only short time ago. q man was shot down and his body spirited away. Police be- lieve Mclaughlin may have been that man,
 Gangsters Missing
 Half dozen gangsters, most Of them well known, are missing and, perhaps, dead. Pat Roche. special in vestigator for the states attorney, believes all have been taken on gangland's "one way ride"
 George (Bugs) Moran himself is one of the number. Some detectives believe he IS hiding; others believe he "got rarelerS'' and was slain
 Others who are presumed to have been executed and their bodies re moved are: Leo Mongoven, Moran s hodyguard Ted Newberry, a leader who quit the Moran fold - and dis appeared: Ben Bennett said to have come here representing New York liquor syndicate: Harry Higgins, St. Paul racketeer; Robert Schmidt - Frisco Dutch q pal of Red Mo Laughlin's.
 The body Of Aloysius Al" Rear ny. collector for the National Gar age Owners association, w1s founl early today in South Troy street with bullet holes Tn the head and chest,
 Several persons heard the shots that ended kearney's life but the po lice found no witnesses.
 Possible motives were disgruntleI garage owners and enmity between the national organization Of garage owners and the now defunct mid west garage owners association,
New Britain herald., 1930-06-09
Williams Plans Another
 Transatlantic TakeOf

New York, June 9 (UP)-Roger Q. Williams, who flew the Atlantic last year 10 the coast Of Spain, plans to attempt a second crossing soon 10 an unanHounced European city it was reported al Roosevelt field to- day.
 Williams is believed preparing for a flight to Paris over Lindberghs S route. The plane which he has been working on recently was fitted with a special glass roof to facilitate navigation. IL is the Columbia, which Clarence Chamberlin once flew 10 Germany.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-09
Norwich Population Is
 Put at 32,103 Today

WlllimantiC, June 2 (P-The 1880 population for the town of Norwich, N0w London county. was announced today as 32,lO3 as against 29,6S5 in 1920, an increase of 2,41S or S1 per centN The city of Norwich, which is included in the town has q popu- latio of 22.776, an increase of 472 ove7 the 1920 census of "2,304
 With the announcement of the Norwich population, the census fig ures for New London county were completed. The 1930 county popula- tioI was announced as 116.3S1 as compared with 1o4,6l1 in 1920, an increase of ll,77Q.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-09
Pennsylvania Miners On
 Strike in Mt. Carmel

MI. Camel. Pa. June 2 (JP)- Eight hundred miners went on strike at the Alaska mine today in protest against Stone & Webster Engineer ing Co. employees working without Union buttons.
 Stone and Webster built the new breaker at Locust summit and is now making improvements in mines for the Philadelphia X Reading Coal & Iron Co,
 The company refused 10 heed sev- eral protests and the men walked out. Union and company officials called a meeting 10 settle the criev- ance.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-09
P0LIT|S, SCULLY
 LEAVING FORDHAN
Local Students Will Be Gradu.
 ated This Week

Elgert r. Politis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph 4. Politis will be ,grad- uEtcd from Fordham University law school tomorrow afternoon with one of the Highest scholastic marks in the class, if was learned today.
 Despite the fact that he has been interested in athletics at the school
New Britain herald., 1930-06-09
GALLANT FOX NOT TO RACE

New York, June 2 lp-Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons, trainer ot Gallant Fox
 said definitely today that the three year-old champion would not enter the American derby at Washington Park, III, Saturday, No decision has vet been reached he said, concern ing the Latonia, Ky, derby, June 23.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-09
PLAINV|LLE NEWS

Continued From Page Seven) high school pitcher. started in the box for the high school and aftel holding the alumni team safe retired in favor of French and Hallback infielders. who essayed to pitch.
 Important Practice
 There will be an important prac. tice of the Plainville fire depart. mont tomorrow evening at : o'clock at the headquarters on Pierce street The chief desires all members of the company to be present without fai
 Pythian Temple Activities
 Pythian temple, No. 29, Pythiar Sisters. will hold q regular meeting Wednesday evening in l. o. o. F hall. Flag Day will be observed.
 On Wednesday afternoon members Pythian Sisters will hold card party. Each member will bring something for a donation supper which will be served at G:30 o'clock The families of Pythian Sisters are cordially invited 10 attend this sup per.
 Card playing will start at 2:3o o'clock. Members and their families need not go home as the donation supper is intended for all to stay and enjoy the afternoon and evening.
 Large Attendance
 There was large attendance at the Children's Day exercises held last evening at the Methodist church A very enjoyable and interesting program was carried out. Yesterday morning. Rev. A. A. Ball baptized seven children.
 On Thursday evening Rally Night will be held at the church There will be an entertainment business meeting and refreshments. Plans will also be made for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the church, which oc- CUTS next year. Both the Methodist church and the Churc of Our Lady of Mercy will be observing theE 50th anniversaries in 1881.
 There will be a meeting of the Epworth leaguS tomorrow evening. The Sunday school board meets to- night.
 Important -Ieetings
 The Women's Missionary society of the Baptist church will meet on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the new home of Mrs. C. J. Morse on East street. This will be the last meeting until September. A large attendance IS desired.
 The We-Uns club will meet at the home Of Mrs, Stephen Dietzko this evening at 7;30 o'clock, Bridge will be played and a buffet lunch served.
 The Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church will meet at the home of Mrs. Mildred Macleod on Wednesday afternoon at 2:3o o'clock.
 Plainville Beats ForestviIle
 Plainville's Bristol City league broke into the win column yesterday d the local high school field by taking 10 ? yer dict from Eddie Goeb's Forestvill4 The locals punched their hits in the early innings to get a commanding lead an6 were never in danger.
 Dudley and Miller worked in the box for, Plainville and allowed but three hits between them. Miller, Walter and r, Rose hit the ball hard, getting seven hits between them. Miller connected for a long home run. The locals also played a strong defensive game, making but I single error,
 Longmore, star New Britain h. dustrial league twirler started in the box for the visitors but was forced 10 retire in the sixth. Goeb took up the pitching burden and did good work. The Forest11lle team is made up mostly of New Britain players.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-09

Rep. Ernest Ackermah of New Jcr- sey strolhrg in Washington with his umbrella which Is rounding out 90 years of service. He bought lt June II, 1880. and has carried it across the ocean 104 times, 74N00O miles
New Britain herald., 1930-06-09
Federation Luncheon

Another of the popular lunCheons Of the supper committee of the Woman's federation of the Congre- Sational church will be served to- morrow from 12 to 1:30 o'clock in- stead Of from 12:50 10 1:3O o'clock as previously announced This will give factory and office workers an opportunity to participate in the luncheon Previous affairs of the same nature given by the fedora ton have been attended by large crowds.
 The menu will consist of home baked ham, potato salad, pickles. rolls, coffee, and New England shorteake with whipped cream Of the home made variety
 Grange Notes
 Plainvllle Grange has been invited 10 visit NeWington Grange tomor- row evening and Hemlock Grange of Portland on Friday evening 10 take part in Neighbors' Night pro-
New Britain herald., 1930-06-09

the university. Both were team mates at the New Britain High school and their records were so not able that before their graduation at mId-year they were offered scholar ships at Fordham University. They enrolled at the school a few days after graduation from high school.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-09
MAKE S6l4 PROFIT
 0N MINSTREL SHOW
Senior Class Entertainment at
 H. s. Financial Success

The complete financial report for the Senior High school minstrel Of May 23 was issued today at the local Senior High school. l. was learned that the statement that the total in come from the Class day activities when all expenses had been with drawn, was $656.Q1 and that the to- tai expenses were $99.95. The Sen for class, through its sale Of ice cream and candy and the money taken in a the dance held after school. had made S41.7t and that, added to the SGl4.30 profit on the minstrel brought the profits for the day lip 10 the s656.01 mark
 The itemized account of money taken in and paid out for the show is a s follows:
 Income from sale of tickets:
New Britain herald., 1930-06-09
FORESTVILLE

Two base hits Matteo. Home run Mil ler Bases on halls. Or Longmore 9. off Dudley 3. off Miller | Struck out. Ry Lonsmore (. Goeb ,. Dudley .. Umpire:
New Britain herald., 1930-06-09

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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-16

district officers In attendance. Miss
Paul Hill Of Harlingen was named
president Of the Valley association,
with other new officers. Mrs. Tom
Summons OF Mission, vice-presi-
dent; Mrs. j. E. Leslie Of McAllen.
secretary; and Mrs. J. T. Lomax.
San Benito. treasurer. Mrs. Flor
ence NJ. Hayes of Mission is the
retiring president. having served as
such for the past three years.
Miss Hill has been prominent n
Y. w. G. A. work since its begin
ming In the Valley and assisted In
forming the first organization,
serving as the first secretary.
Miss Lillian Hooking. district Sec
rotary. in her annual report. stress
ed the need for a general larger
membership in Valley associations.
Mrs. p. @. Greenwood Of Harlingen,
district summer camp chairman. re-
ported that the camp is being put
In excellent condition for the girls
who will assemble there for the an
nual outing. A boat on the Arroyo
and improvement Of the Arroyo
site for swimming are among the
camp features which are being
worked on now, she announced.
Luncheon was served at noon &C
the camn.
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Mission
COMPLIMENTARY AFFAIR
HONORS

Complimentary to their daughter,
Miss Helen Benson. a very enjoy
able affair was held at the home
Of Rev. and Mrs. Geo. Benson
Saturday.
The guests came dressed as
pirates or sailors, and were COM
PEELED to walk up the "gangplank"
on their arrival at the home, where
they found the rooms rugged out TO
resemble a ship, with life boats,
life preservers etc. in evidence.
Games and contests of skill, such
as untying knots in ropes, making
kilograms out Of cut up letters and
parchesi were played ships repre-
senting safety zones. and the Ia
bles which were used in the games
held life savers" OF candy.
Pirates and sailors performed with
stunts, Sailors Joe Thies being the
winner in this contest.
At an appropriate time all hands
were called together and a bottle
which had been found was openedin
this announcement was made Of
the coming voyage in which Mr..
Carl was to be captain, with Miss
Helen Benson as the first mate the
guests adjourned to the dining
room where a ship was found III
the center OF the table. from which
plates with life savers entitled
Good Ship Hymen", and which
dainty refreshments were served.
The guests included beside the
honoree her sister, Miss Lois Ben
son Misses Lucille Kelley, Joe
Gideon. Elizabeth knight. Helen
Melch. Cora Whitley, Elzada Clo-
yer, Mesdames Harry Stewart and
Clelland Harris.
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cher. was married Friday afternoon
to Mr.. Merle Kelley Of Pharr,
prominent young business man Of
that little city. the marriage taking
place at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
VIII Martin, of this city.
The bride was. attended by her
best friend and roommate, Mrs.
Marian Crawfoot, while Jay Haus-
man acted as groomsman. The
ceremony was perform by Rev. z.
L. Kelley Of Kingsville uncle Of the
groom, in the presence Of the
relatives and friends Of the couple
they left Immediately afterward for
a short trip to Corpus Christi re-
turning in time for the opening OF
school on Monday.
Out OF town guests present in
Guided Messrs and Mesdames A. A.
Kelley and son Erwin, II. A. Pate,
Guy Johnson, Earl MANS, Mrs.
Guyat and son.
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Valley Cities

I'D In answering a list Of questions
from the constitution In which all
the members took effective part. A
number Of the visiting members
took the secret work from the state
deputy. All were enthusiastic over
the various phases Of the days
work.
Among the visiting members at
tending were Mrs. Bonnie L. Ward
and Mrs. I. Drew CT Mercedes, Mrs.
Beulah Martin and Mrs. Fay Pen
nington of Raymondville; Mrs. Flora
Mcfarland and Ms. Cleo Raper,
and Mrs. Lizzie rzZard OF Harlin-
gen; Mrs. Lizzie Bull and Mrs. An
ma Franz OF Brownsville and MIS-.
Childress OF Fort Worth.
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Comings, Goirgs

Mr.. and Mrs. Bascom Cox spent
wednesday in San Antonio.
Mrs. w. P. Withe:s and little son
have returned TO their home n
Maria after a visit with Mrs. With
ers' mother, Mrs. w. G. Craig ST.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fay Rockwell and
daughters. Betty and Maxine, leave
this afternoon for Wellsville, N. r..
where they will spend the remain
der Of the summer.
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SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION
HELD AT HALL

Thursday representatives Of five
Valley lodges were present for the
Rebekah School Of Instruction con-
Quoted In the local I. o. o. F. Hall.
Mrs. j. A. Baumgardner, San Be-
nito. state deputy. was in charge
and filled the various offices with
representatives from each lodge.
The morning session was given b
exemplifying the new model lodge
compiled by Mrs. Sullivan. state
president az Missouri. During the
noon recess a bountiful luncheon
was served buffet fashion.
The afternoon sessi~- rs taken
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Three Attend Bridge
PARTY in H~arlingen

Mrs. H. D. Seago Mrs. H. L.
Thomas and Mrs. ". F. Brown were
In Harlingen yesterday as guests at
a bridge party given by Mesdames
A. Fl. Weller, C.. ". Letzerich and
L. r.. Baker at the home Of Mrs
Weller. The hostesses are entertain
ing with a series e bridge parties
this week.
Fourteen tables Of guests enjoyed
the hospitality. which was beauti-
fully appointed in shades of go.6.
yellow and orange throughout.
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Church Sponsors
Bible School

The Presbyterian Church an
the third annual Bible
school which it sponsors for all
bows and girls Of the city from four
TO u years Of age who care TO
attend. The school is to open May
26 and continue through June ..
from $3.50 to 1880 a. N. daily at
the Presbyterian church.
Three departments will be or
eanized. Mrs. Lois Bartlett Is to d.
rect the beginners. Mrs. j. II.
Batsell the primary, and Mrs. Ava
ProSser the junior.
Bible stories. mUsisc. games and
handwork will form the program
for the school. No charge is MAIDS
for attendance.
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johnson OF san Angelo has been
chosen permanent president, while
Paul w. Newman Of Harrington was
selected permanent secretary. This
group has arranged TO hold It's first
reunion on the second day of the
Texas Roundup in 1885.
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Betty Rockwell
Gives PARTY

Betty Rockwell, who leaves this
afternoon with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Fay Rockwell. for N. Y,
entertained sixteen Of her girl
friends as a parting hospitality ct
her home recently. The afternoon
vas a beach pajama party and cor
sisted Of a number OF interesting
entertaining features.
Delicious refreshments were serv-
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CONVENTION DELEGATES
ARE APPOINTED


At the home Of Ms. w. j. Spen-
e an interesting demonstration
meeting was enjoyed by members o.
the Pennsylvania Avenue club held
Thursday afternoon.
Miss Dorothy Porter. home dem
onstration agent. conducted the
demonstration showing the making
Of cheese pudding. she made a talk
upon vitamins and discussed the
essentials for the emergency shelf
in the pantry. Miss Flora Stookey,
Mrs. v. NJ. Hoover and Mrs. w. II.
Taylor were appointed as delegates
to the Valley Federation meeting 70
be held at Mercedes. May 18th. At
the close Of the afternoon refresh
ments were served. Mrs. Hoover
will be hostess to the club at the
next meeting.
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Thursday evening. when q party OF
young people met there and en-
ioyed dancing and other sorts OF
pleasures. including a cabrita bar
becue-
Those included in the courtesy
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were the Misses Irma Frances and
Aileen Gideon. Arab and Imogene
Gray, Margaret May Mary Fer
guson Iris volz. Beatrice Curtiss.
Lorene Elmore, Margaret Cannon
and her guest, Miss Julia Presnal
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i. II. Class Elects
Harrington Bow

Permanent officers for the senior
class In the University Of Texas
School Of Business Administration
have been elected. and plans for a
reunion to be held in 1885 have
been formulated. James Allen
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Local ~ Members
AtRio Hondo Meet

Brownsville Y. W. G. A was represented in Rio Hondo yesterday at the
annual district meeting by Nesdames H. I. Fitch. r. NJ Warren. Robin
Pate, Robert Ernst, r. B. Rentfro. W. B. Walton, George Smith and
Miss Bertha Hartman. About rs Valley workers were in attendance.
The day was featured by the election Of officers and the reports Of all
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-16
HELEN EPPRIGIIT Is
DISTRICT PRESIDENT

Miss Helen Eppright. was elected
district Girl Reserve president at
the meeting Of the Inter-Club coun-
Gil of the Valley Reserve last
Saturday.
Miss Betty Fleming. Of Weslaco,
president of the hostess club. con-
Quoted the business session in the
place OF Miss Ina Jean Holdredge,
who was unable to be present. Miss
BERTHE Lee Llein was chosen
secretary-treasurer.
Local matrons present included
Mrs. Florence M. Hayes. Valley
president and Mrs. Clelland Har-
ris. Misses Eppright and Melcose
Stops also attended.