New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 29, 1921, Page 1

4 - News of the World By Associated Press ESTABLISHED 1870. NEW B NAT. THRIFT BOND CORP. IS IN HANDS OF G. McLAUGHLIN, N. Y. BANK SUPERINTENDENT Affairs Were Placed In His Hands August 1— Securities Make Pos- sible A Face Value Pay- ment Of Papers In1943 And 1954 11,000, Workers Throughout Industrial Regions A re Holders of Obligations Authorized — Wall Street Men Among Directors. New York, Aug. 29.—George V. McLaughlin, state superintendent of banks, today confirmed reports that the National Thrift Bond Corp. which has $700,000 worth of thrift bonds outstanding with workers who pur- chased them by weekly pay envelope reductions, had placed its affairs in his hands August 1. Corporation Insolvent. The corporation is fnsolveny, he said, but it deposited a group of government, stale and municipal se- curities in a trust fund at the Equit- able Trust Co. to secure the thrift bonds, and if fhe holders of these wait unt§l their urity, between 1943 and 1954 they should receive the full face value. At this time Mr. McLaughlin asserted the market price for the securities averages per cent below par. 11,000 Thrift Bond Holders. The thrift bond holders, said to number 11,000 workers are scattered through the industrial regions ex- tending from Pennsylvania to Massa- chusetts with others at Detroit, Cleveland and Chicago. Included among the cities where employes of industrial plants {nvested part of their pay in the thrift bonds are Al- bany, Troy, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and part of Long Island; Bridseport, Beacon Falls, New Haven and Nor- wich, Conn.; Providence and Central Falls, R. I.; Reading, Chester, New Kensington, Pottstown and Wilkes- Barre, Pa.; Bayonne, Edgewater, New Brunswick, Plainfield, Bloomfield and Aldene, N. J. ‘Wall Street Men Directors. Several prominent Wall street men are directors of the National Thrift 20 pexs SHINGLE MEN FIGHT T0 RETAIN PRICES Appear Before Senate Fi- nance Committee and Re- port Probable Shutdown. e Washington, Aug. 29.—Reports among the northwestern lumbermen that an attempt would be made to overturn the import duty of 50 cents per thousand on shingles carried by the Fordney bill brought a delegation of shingle manufacturers before the senate finance committee today in de- fense of the schedule. George A. Bergstrom of Everett, and E. E. Case of Raymond, Wash., were heard in behalf of the rate which id measured difference between ration or closing of their plants. LOSES $1,600 North Street Man Carries Roll in His Pocket, Attends Picnic, and is Mourning Loss. Felix Zarowski of 111 North street, today reported to the police that he had been robbed of $1,600 while at- tending a picnic with a party ot men at Seymour Park yesterday afternoon. According to his story he carried the money in a back pocket, and did not miss it until he returned home last night. When he did discover the loss, the cries he emitted, awakened many people in the vicinity of his home. So ed was Zarowski that it requirsd men to prevent him from jumping from a third story veranda. ZR-2 INVESTIGATION No More Bodies Are Secured Up to Mid-day—Inquest to Be Held This Afternoon. Hull, Eng., Aug. 29 (By Associated Press)—Salvaging operations on the wrecked ZR-2 were continued today. No more bodies were found up to mid-day but the pile of recovered wreckage on the quay in the Hum- ber increased continually while crowds on the water front still kept vigil near the scene of the last week’s disaster. Bond Corp. which began business in 1917. Among them are officials of the several of the 119 industrial es- tablishments whose employes bought the bonds. Mr. McLaughlin said he had been informed by Ingalls Kim- ball, who conceived the corporadion as a source of capital ang an instru- ment for inculcating the saving habit among workingmen and wom- en, that, many of these industrial leaders had agreed to relieve their employes of their bonds so that they would not suffer any losses. Mr. Mc- Laughlin added efforts would be made to induce someone to take over the savings plan of the corporation. Many Lose Money. There are several creditors not concerned with the® thrift bonds, he said. In this connection it was un- derstood that the few rich men who backed the corporation lost several hundred thousand dollars through its collapse. GUARD NEGRO PRISONERS Special Detzils of Armed Sentries and Motorcycle Police Protect Trio From Possible Mob Violence. Barnstable, Mass.,, Aug. 29.—A small crowd surrounded the court- house and jail here today, and ex- tra guards and gtate motorcycle policemen were on duty when three Cape Verde Island negroes were transferred from the jail to the courthouse for hearing on charges of assault on a white girl two weeks ago. The men were threatened with lynching at the time of their arrest, but today’s crowd was composed mainly of curious persons who showed no indications or intent at mob violence. The negroes, John Dies, Benjamin Gomez and Joseph Andrews are charged with assaulting Miss Cer- trude Butler of Buzzards Bay and robbing her escort William Eldredge while they were returning from a dance late in the evening. All three have been identified by the young woman. It was arranged that Dies and Gomez, should be given a hearing in the district court while the case of Andrews, a juvenile, was set for a special session 'because of his youth. GREEKS IN DANGER Paris, Aug. 29.—The occupation by Turkish troops of Bilejik, 45 miles east of Brussa, Asia Minor, capture was announced last has resulted in serious danger to th Greek army communications, accor ing to reports received here today from Turkish sources. HIKE POSTPONED. The hike to Meriden mounfain, which was planned by first class scouts of Troop 2, in charge of Scout- master Frederick Fay, has been post- Poned from this afternoon until some later date. Illness of several of the bavs neumed thea mestnomemant. _couraging them to new The workers on tugs and cranes have labored untiringly since Thurs- day last, each body recovered en- efforts. The difficulty of the work lies in hoisting the frail airship structure in which are lodged the heavy gondolas and their engines. An inquest will be held this after- noon over the recently recovered bodies. The official government in- quiry at Howden was continued to- day behind closed doors. HAS TOE CRUSHED. Clarence Bodach, aged 10 years, of Beckley Quarter, had the toes of his left foot badly crushed this morning when a mowing machine fell on the member. He was taken to the New Brituin General hospizal for treat- ment. ¥ = e e NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT,. MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 1921.—TEN PAGES. NSPECTOR ALLEN - ACCIDENT VICTIM Prominent City Oficial Dies as Result of Injuries SEEK DEATH CAR DRIVER Police Tlave But Little Information Coixerning Vehicle That Sped on Afte: Fatally Injuring Head of Building Department. J Injuries sustained when struc he was by an automobile in front of the residence of M. P. Leghorn on Stanley street, as he was about to board a car Saturday night. resulted in the death yesterday morning at the hospital of Building Inspector John W. Allen. . Police Investigating. The automobile that struck Mr. ‘Al- len sped on after the fatality, and al- though an effort was made hy wit- nesses of the accident to apprehend the fleeing autoist, the' tugitive was suc- cessful in eluding his pursuers. The polica are today conducting a rigor- ous investigation in an effort to lo- cate the driver of the car. Inspector Allen was picked up in a semi-conscious condition and taken to JOHN W. ALLEN. ital. He was found to be from a compound fracture ight leg, fracture of the left acture of the nose and a slight concussion of the brain, One shoe was wrenched from his foot, buttons were torn from his clothing and his eye glasses and case were picked up a distance of 15 feet away from the point of contact. Death was due to heart failure, the shock being too much for the city official in his ad- vanced age, to withstand Saw Victim Struck, The Misses Linden of Sefton drive, were waiting for a trolley at the time of the accident. They made an effort to catch the registration numbers on the car as it sped by, but were un- able to do so. Constable FFred Winkle was driving to Hartford at the time and was attracted by the car speeding by him. Although the crew in charge of the trolley told the police that.there were no lights on the vehicle at the time, subsequent information indicat- ed that the headlights wereiso glar- ing as to be remarkable. Because of the nature of the in- jurics, it was thought that the vic- tim had been caught in between the (Continued on Ninth Page.) GERMAN POLITICAL "CONDITIONS ARE CHANGING ACCORDING TO REPORTS Erzberger Murder and Mili—l tary Reviews, Etc. Add to the Unrest of Reublic’s Trouble. Berlin, Aug. 29 (By Associated Press).—Political conditions in Ger- many which during the past few days have assumed a grave aspect, were considered by the cabinet to- day. President Ebert presided over the session which was called on Sat- urday in such way as to show that the ministry was concerned over the situation. Erzberger Assassination. The as ination of Mathias Erz- berger las! iday has appeared to have se match to the piled up combustibles which have been smoldering for some time and the cabinet is believed to find itself in a serious predicament. Organized Labor. One of the features of the situa- tion which is troubling the govern- ment the attitude of orgzanized labor supported by the socialist and communist parties, in demanding the definit suppression of the activities and machinations of the Pan-Ger- mans. This party has been ly active of late holding battl niversaries ‘“steel helmet” athletic meets, “front troops reunions” and other affairs at which Field Marshal von Hinderburg, General Ludendorfi and cther military leaders have been present. These functions have ior the most part taken on the character of anti-republican manifestations. Treaty Trouble. The government must the next few days whether it will call the Reichstag into session be- fore September 27 the date fixed for that body to meet. There is a dis- a is decide in (Continued am Third Pazal, BAMFORTH—COLLYER Local Business Man Takes Massa- chusetts Girl As Bride—Ceremony Performed in Bay State Saturday. Harry Stacey Bamforth, son of Po- lice Lieutenant and Mrs. Samuel Bam- torth of South Burritt street and Miss Miriam Helen Collyer of Sterling Junction, Mass., were married Satur- day afternoon at 4 o'clock at Singer Songer camp grounds, Sterling Junc- tion, by the Rev. O. L. Monson of the Trowbridge Memorial church in Worcester, Mass. Miss Rebekah Col- lins and Mrs. Ralph Collins were ribbon bearers. Miss Marguerite Coll- ver played the wedding march. After the wedding ceremony the couple left on an extended motor trip up the Hudson and on return to this city will make their home at the cor- ner of West Main street and Hunter road. Mr. Bamforth is well known locally where he is engaged in the electrical business as partner in the firm of Barry and Bamforth. Among the guests present were: Police Lieu- tenant and Mrs. Bamforth of this city; Joseph Barry, his business part- ner; Mrs. Annia Schrey, sister of the groom, and daughters Elizabeth and Margaret; Edward P. Burns of this city; and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bamforth of 301 Lovell street, Wor- cester. Condition of H. H. Spooner is Worse The condition of Henry H. Spooner, secretary and treasurer of the Connec- ticut Temperance Union and a resi- dent of Kensington, is reported as worse. Mr. Spooner, who is serious- ly ill with heart disease, is gradually becoming weaker. He has had sever- al sinking spells during the past few weeks and each of them have left him weaker although he still re- tains possession of his mental facul- ties. MOTHER-IN-LAW DATA. Chicago, Aug. 29.—A “uni- versity of the .education of mothers-in-law’”” was advocated by Rev. Charles B. Stevens of the Third Presbyterian church in a sermpn last night. He asserted the mother-in- law problem had ceased to be a joke. ‘“Seventy-five per cent 6f all matrimonial disasters are precipitated by her inter- ference,” he asserted. “She is an outlaw instead of an in- law.” * REPUBLIGAN GABINET DISCUSSING IRELAND Reply to Premier’s Note Held Up — Disorders Continue at Belfast. Dublin, Aus. 29 (By Press).—The members of republican cabinet Mansion House here this morning coming . direct ' from the country where they spent the week-end but according to an, official report, no formal meeting was held. Tdmon De Valera, the republican leader, did not remain at the Man- sion House long, spending less than half an hour with his colleagues. It was stated that nothing could be | expeccted, regarding the reply of the cabinet to Premier Lloyd George's latest communication until Tuesday at the earliest, and probably until Wed- nesday. 2 The: delay in sending the reply to she lajest message from ‘Lloyd George—for it believed the cabi- net already has decided what it will say—has caused much curiosity here. It is due, it is though to the refusal of the republican cabinet to be rushed by Lioyd George. News From London, News 'from London this morning said the British government had de- cided upon a general election should the Irish republican ca=inet refuse its offer.” Should this occur, although it is not_expected here that it will* be- come hecessary, the Sinn Fein would nmominate; a candidate in each con- stitutency for the imperial parliament under the home rule act and’as these candicates would undoubtedly be elected could put this forward as really being the result of a plebiscite on the British terms N S disturbances in British India £ made much of here and the s expressed in high Sinn Fein quarters that England will find her- self so busy there she will be willing to leave Ireland alone. Associated the Irish gathered at the Trouble in Belfast. Belfast, Aug. 29. — (By Associated Press) — Shooting and bombing oc- curred in the North Queens street and along Newton road, Belfast, during the dinne: hour today and it was neces- sary to send armored cars to patrol the locality. Two cases of bullet wounds were treated at a hospital, 6ne man having been shot in the back. RELIEF AT MOSGOW Aseridan Commission to Russid Ar- rives to Open Officc in Order to Give Food to Starving. 2 Moscow, Aug. 29.—(By Associated Press.)—American relief administra iion workers numbering seven and neaded by Philip Carroll of Portland, Ore., arrived here this afternoon and will open an office tomorrow to or- ganize the work of feeding the Rus- sian famine sufferers. Dr. Fridtjof Nansen and E. A. Frick, representing the international Tied Cross, signed an agreement this afternoon with Leo Kameneff, head of the Russian famine relief commis- sion, in which the international Red Cross arranges to do relief work on victually the same terms as the Amer- ican relief administration. Immedi- ately after signing the agreement, Dr. Nznsen left for Riga. He said the srly funds ac'ally available were those of the British ‘save the chil- dcen fund,” but that he hoped to se- cure government credits and private funds. BANKRUPT STORE DIVIDEND Community Enterprisc Established By Belvidere Residents to Pay Seven Per Cent. At a rieeting of the creditors of the Commurity Store Co. Inc.,” now in bankruptcy, held this morning at the office of Bankruptey Referee Ed- ward Yeomans at Hartford, a seven percent dividend was declared, to be paid out of the receipts. Lawyer David L. Nair of this city was named trustee in bankruptcy. The store was built and stocked by Belvidere residents last year and bas been conducted on a co-operative basis. The enterprise was not a success and was closed several weeks ago under attachment. * THE WEATHER ki Aug. 29.—Forec for New Brit and vicinity Partly overcast tonight and Tues- | l day. Slightly warmer tonight, { | % Hartford, st *. J. 1 WALSH DIES AT SUMMER HOM Prominent Local Restaurateur for 39 Years, Passes Away WAS A KEEN SPORTSMAN Although Deceased Had Held No Office Other Than Park Commissioner, He ‘Was One of Rulers of Democrat Des- tinies For Years. John J. Walsh, aged 58, for over 35 years, prior to his retirement five years ago, in the restaurant business in this city, died at his summer home in Nep- tune Park, New London, last night af- ter a long illness. Prominent Fraternally. The deceased was a charter member of several local fraternal organizations being one of the organizers of Carmody Council, K. of C., and the 4ocal lodge of Elks, and in addition he was active in the work of the New Britain Aerie of Eagles and the Foresters of America. In politics he was a staunch demo- crat. Although he held no public of- fice with the exception of a commission- ership on the park board, he was in- strumental in placing scores:of other JOHN J. WALSH _ democrats in office through his tireless efforts in their behalf. With several other prominent Main street business- men, who with a few exceptions have sincegpassed away, he was influential in moulding the democratic policies of the city for a number of years, and al- though he at no time sought to advance himself politically, he was one of the most generous contributors to the demo- cratic campaigns of the past few de- cades. Native of Augusta, Me. Mr. Waish was a native of Augusta, Me., where he spent the first 15 years of his life. The Walsh family is politi- cally prominent in Augusta, numbered among the first cousins of the deceased being former-Congressman McGillicud- dy, who was one of the leading mem- bers of congress for several terms. He represented the Augusta district. When he was 15 years of age, he left Augusta going to New York city. He remained in the metropolis for about seven years working at the res- taurant business and serving an ap- prenticeship as a chef. He came to New Britain when 22 years old and en- gaged in business here. After a brief period he removed to Bristol and for a (Contitued on Ninth Page.) RITAIN HERALD| NAVAL OFFICER IS TRIED IN BOSTOX Licut. George Marvell Charged With Conduct Prejudicial to Good Order and Discipline Boston, Aug. 29.—Charges against Lieut. George Marvell, U. S. N. of con- dust prejudcial to good order and naval discipline, based on his alleged refusal to make a trip from New Lon- don to Hampton Roads and return as commander of the submarine O-4, were tried before a general court mar: tial at the navy vard here today. Marvell on April 25 last while in command of the submarine O-9 at the New London base, was ordered to take temporary command of the O-4 for a voyage to Hampton Roads. He pro- tested, it is charged, because of the condition of the O-4's engines. After these had been repaired he still pro- tested against the order, according to the allegations. Another officer was given the command and made the trip without incident. A letter which Marvell is alleged to have sent to nava officials in which h= expressed the opinon that no military necessity existed for ordering him to make the trip in command of the O-1 was submitted to the court. LOCAL LIQUOR CARS ON SALE TOMORROW Reicher and Pollock Autos to Be Sold By United States Marshal. The United States marshal at New Haven will gffer for sale a number of automobiles which were seized on the highway for transport- ing liquor, at New Haven tomorrow. Included are cars owned under con- ditional bills of sale by Maurice Reicher and Maurice Pollock, both of this city. The Lash Motor lcompany, repre- sented by Lawyer David L. Nair will present its lien at the sale and A. M. Paonessa, through Lawyer David Fitz- Gerald will take similar action to protect his interests. Reicher pur- chased his car from the Lash com- pany under a conditional bill and Pollock held the other vehicle under similar conditions. Subsequently the two cars were seized on the highway and were confiscated by the federal liquor law enforcement agents. All cars on which the title was not vested in the hands of those guilty, of the infraction on the liquor law were held until such time as those having title were given an oppor- tunity to.prove their titles bona fide. MAY WITHDRAW COMPLAINT. Settlement of Controversy Over Gas Tank is Anticipated. Lawyer George Brady, acting for Judd & Dunlop, has made a propo- sition to the Swedish Evangelical Behtany church, relaive to a settle- ment of the controversy caused the company's gasoline filling station which adjoins the church property. A ptition has been made to the com- rion council for the removal of the station. Rev. G. E. Pihl, pastor, will cail a meeting of the congregation this week and if the anticipated favorable action is taken, the petition will be withdrawn from the council. IT'S RAINING IN PHILLY Philadelphia, Aug. 29.—(National) —Philadelphia-St. Louis game post- poned; rain. Two games tomorrow. 10 AID UNEMPLOYED Conference and Labor Leaders to be Held in Washington to Remedy Conditions. Washington, Aug. 29.—Means of providing work for the nation’s unem- ployed, estimated by the department of labor to number 5,735,000, will be studied at a conference of industrial labor leaders to meet here next month at the call of President Harding. Secretary Hoover who has been ask- ed by the president to prepare plans for the conference, was at work today on the matter with a view to submit- ting his conclusions within ten days or two weeks. The conference, accord- ing to Mr. Hoover, will inquire into the volume of the needed employment, the distribution of unemployment, eans of lessening the number of unem- ploved, and measures to enable the recovery of business and commerce to normal. WILL SIGN TREATY Peace Between Hungary and United, States Expected To Be Officially An- nounced After Ceremony Today. Budapest, Aug. 29. (By Associated Press)—The treaty of peace between Hungary and the United States on which negotiations have been proceed- ing for some time, will be signed here this afternoon at 5 o’clock by Foreign Minister Banffy for Hungary and by Grant Smith, U. S Commissioner for America. The ceremony will take place at the residence of Mr. Smith who is residing at the home of Countess Laszlo Szech- enyi, who was formerly Miss Gladys M. Vanderbilt, youngest daughter of Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt of New York, GOVERNOR MORGAN HAS HANDS FULL -HANDLING MINERS IN WEST VIRGINIA Has Conferences With C. F. Keeney—Hears Reports of Battles From Different Sources. Charleston, W. Va., Aug. 29.—State authorities early today anxiously awaited advices from the eastern part of Logan county. Somewhere in that district Adjut. Gen. John H. Charnock, together with A. C. Porter, a member a member of the West Virginia United Miners' executive board and a person- al representative of C. F. Keenev. president of District 17, weer doin. missionary work following yvesterday's reports to Governor Morgan, that state police and deputy sheriffs on one side and unidentified armed men on the other had fought an engagement in Beach Creek, near the Logan-Boone county line. . Report From Brockus Immediately after receipt yesterday of a report from Captain J. R. Brock- us, commander of state troopers in that district stating that the engage- ment had not been without casualties, Governor Morgan hurriedly called Mr. Keeney into conference. The governor and miners executive soon agreed on a plan of action and within a few hours the adjutant general and Mr. Porter were speeding to Logan on a special train. The Chesapeake and Ohio station agent at Sharples report- ed its arrival there early last evening. After he had made his report to the Huntington office the railroad wire communication was interrupted and no word has since come out of the town. Sharples is in the center of the district in which Sunday morning’s reported fight is said to have taken place. Mr. Porter carried with him an open letter from President Keeney to the Herzld “Ads” Mean Better Business PRICE THREE CENTS SAT. NIGHT RAIDS RESULT IN FINES Karbonik Pays $200; Hunapetski $150, in Court Today JAIL SENTENGE SUSPENDED Female Prisoner Comments on Jail Sen- tence and Judge Klett Adds Extra 30 Days—Christ Held For Theft of Auto- mobile. William Karbonik, owner of a saloon at the corner of Park and Meadow streets, was fined $200 and céfts, and George Hunapetski, who conducts a place of business at the cormer of Union and Spring streets, was assessed $150 and costs on liquor charges at this morning’s police court session as a re- sult of Saturday night raids by the po= lice department. Second Offender. The offense was the second for Kare bonik. Judge G .W. Klett in passing judgment ordered a 30 day jail sentence recorded to be suspended. If the of- fense is repeated, the court warned, the sentence with an additional term, will be imposed. The raid on Karbonik's place followed a complaint to headquar- ters that a man, after buying three drinks of whiskey on the premises, had engaged in a game of cards and lost $18. A quantity of gin was found in the place. Hunapetski was recently laid off in the factory and in order to eke out an existence engaged in the illicit business which caused his arrest. The accused said he had profited nothing and would sell no more whiskey. Held For Auto Theft. George Christ was held for hearing at the next term of the superior court for the theft of an automobile, valued ! at §500, the property of Anton Rodman of 375 East street. A bond of $1,500 was ordered. The car was taken last Friday night and recovered shortly afe terward near Ibelle’s cormer where it had been wrecked. Christ's arrest by Detective Sergeant A J. Richardson followed. Christ called on Rodman Friday night the latter told the court, and asked if the owner of the car wished to be given a lesson in driving. Answered in the negative, the visitor asked to be taken for a ride. Rodman told him that the lighting system was not working and he could not go out at night. After retiring Rodman was called by a neigh- bor who saw Christ driving out of the yard. Had Permission, He Says. In his own defense, Christ told the court that Rodman had given him per- mission to take the car to have the lights fixed. The accident near Ibell's corner was unavoidable, he said. He denied having made an effort to escape. His arrest took place on the Hartford road after Sergeant Richardson and Patrol Driver Matthias Rival had fol- lowed a vehicle that Christ boarded af- ter the accident, Ten additional days were added to a 60 day jail sentence for each of three words of comment ventured by Mary Utopski after she had been found guilty of improper conduct with Vincent Zeil- ski. When Judge Klett sentenced the woman to 60 days, she remarked: “That's too much.” ““All right,”” replied the court, ‘‘nine- ty days.” N Mary was then led from' the court room to begin her term in jail. Her male companion paid a fine of $25. Policeman Antony Milewski arrested the duo on a Gold street lot Saturday night. Gorke Is Discharged. In the adjourned case of Nelson Gore ke, charged with the theft of $5, Judge Klett discharged the boy, warning him to return to his home in Massachusetts, A continuance until Thursday morn- ing was ordered in the case of Joseph Gregory, charged with non-support. He is represented by Lawyer Stanley Traceski. Judgment was suspended in the case of Charles Passenici. The accused was driving a friend’s car last night when he was accosted by Policeman Patrick Howley and asked for a registration certificate. When he was unable to find the paper he was placed under ar- rest. Robert Nero, drunk, was arrested by Policeman Delbert Veley on Webster Hill at 3 o'clock vesterday morning. Judgment was suspended in view of his good record. Refused To Leave Station. Vincent Bogloski was arrested on a drunkenness charge at police headquar- ters yesterday after he refused to leave the station. He had come to inquire about another matter and being dissatis- fied with the result of his inquiry, de- cided to remain in the station house. Policeman W. S. Strolls accommodated him. The case of Staniey Olescevicz was continued until Thursday morning at which time he will face liquor charges. SILVER ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Barney Gubernick of Stanley Street Recipients of Con- gratulations Yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Barney Gubernick of 521 Stenley street, were very pleasant- urprised last evening at their home when a large number of friends gath- ered to wish them well and congratu- late them on the 25th anniversary of their wedded life. The couple had planned no celebration of the occasion. Many gifts of silver were received by them. Guests were present from Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Hart- ford wnd New Britain. They were married 25 years ago in Russia and soon afterward moved to this country. They have five children (Continued on Third Page). | living, Saul, Isadcre, Florence, Ethel and James. ¥y