New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 17, 1927, Page 12

FLAG POLE SITTING POPULAR PASTINE “Shipwreck” Kelly Hears From| o Aspirants to Championship Newark, N. J. Flagpole tting suddenly prominen s an inters dustry today. Three p two contine sent challer vin “Shipwre < lieved to be virtually the only ex- perlenced flagpole sitter in the world. It began to look as if the world had | been full of flagpole sitters for years, entirely un honor, pub- Jicity, vaudeville contracts, or whs ever it is that flagpole sitters sit for, | awaited them. The three busy men—all of whom, curiously enough, were unnamed b the sponsors of Shipwreck Kelly's flagpole marathon—offered to com- pete in @ flagpole sitting for a world championship, or a bigger vaudeville contract, or something. like that. One of the men, it seemed, W from Boston. A Boston theater ow er submitted the ct » but fail- ed to name the cont Another was a New Jersey youth who want ed to sit for the honor of the state The third—take the word of Terry Turner, whose business is g the names of Marcus Loew’s the in the newspapers—is a Pol naturally has a certain racial advan- tage. “The Pole, whose name has not yet come to light, asserted he had sat on some of the very best flagpoles of Paris and Warsaw, and offered to sit on any flagpole twice as long as, Kelly can and eat less besides. Meanwhile, Kelly sat serene on his | 39-foot pole on the top of the S| Francis hotel.. He had been thel 11 days and regretfully contemplated the necessity of coming down among men again In two days more. He seemed undisturbed by the challenges of rivals. LONDON T0 HAVE BRILLIANT SEASON Many Prominent Yisilors Bx- pected in England London, May 17 (UP)—TLondon! “season” this year bids well to sur- pass all previous records for bril- liance, gaicty and georgeous disp! The preliminary social event he already begun and England is look- ing forward to a summer and fall that will see virtually every remain- ing royal house of Lurope repre- sented either in state or unofficially. Royal visitors a pected to in- the queens of Spain, Belgium, lavia and Norway. It is also rumored in some circles that Queen Marie of Roumania may land an unofficial visit during summer. Other royal visitors include several prinecs and princes- ses, and a still larger number of ex- June 17 bust ional into in- ison n their usual ctstor more importar engaged in of lavish they are wel Queen of Net It also was Jueen of Nethe prey is pronounced 3 Q. B. ” | tions of (UP)— | !calendar for this year | Harry | | spain, who was said to be contem- plating an official visit to repay the it visit to Spain of the Prince of Wales and Prince George. How- ever, it is assured that the Queen of Spain will visit England with her two daughters, the royal princesses. Society is looking forward to a grand ball which will be given at the Spanish embassy in their honor a3 one of the most imporant func- the seasons. The of Wales will attend. 60BT It might he said that season started officially on May 2nd, when the king and qucen returned from Windsor and took up their regular summer residence at Buckingham Place in preparation for the social activities. The opening of the royal cademy exhibition on that same lay is actualiy the beginning of the 1son, however. London’s been the envy | capital and ¥ son” has of every European land has a complete in w h the 1 tastes of all people have sidered. Whether it be so- military, displa: or music, which the isitor p most, they are all provided du the summer and fall of this in great abundance. MAYOR NAMES COMMITTEE ON BURRITT HOMESTEAD First Step Taken to Execute Coun- individ fers cilman Cadwell's Project to Establish Memorial. A committee to formulate sram for reconditioning the o Burritt home: 1 and establishing in it a memorial to the ned blacksmith, was appointed today by Mayor Weld, with Councilman Frank 8. Cadwell as its chairman. Councilman Cadwell sponsors the movement and it is his idea to have public subscriptions used to take cver and reconstruct the old lhiome- stead. Appointed to serve with Chairman Cadwell are Mrs Mrs. Howard Pa T. Wilson, Sherrod Skinner, Max Un and Fran . Cou Philip 1. Earle K. De Witt anley, oD Riley, _\ SPORTS COAT A brass-buttoned marine jacket being shown as the latest topping for the girl who takes life sportively 1 the links or court. Everybody uses Herald ssified THE OLD RELIABLE STORE Prince | ‘COURT REBUKES HUSBAND | WHO IS SEEKING DIVORCE Finds Plaintifi Has Not Contributed to Support of Wife and Child. Asserting that anyone who comes | into court must come in with clean | hands, Judge Edward M. Yeomans of the superior court dismissed the divorce complaitt of Harold Stevens | of Arch street, this city, against ce House Stevens of Walling- ford, on motion of Mrs. Stevens' attorney, Harry . Freedman, after Stevens had presented his side of the case. Stevens, who was represented by | |Harry Ginsburg, alleged that he has always | a pro- | I'for $200 damages, " his automobile, | D. MILLER CO. 26—CHURCH ST—26 only one child, while his wife said that he was the father of her two children. Stevens charged miscon- | duct between Leonard Marshall Huse of Wallingford and Mrs. Tuse was renvesented by Evans, whom he retained to defend | the charge that he was a co-respon- dent. He was present on subpoena of Stevens for purposes of identifi- cation yesterday. | Judge Yeomans observed that| Stevens had totally neglected his wife | and child for two years and had fail «d to provide a home for them. He said t Stevens' conduct was rep- rehensible, Stevens and his wife were married October 18, 1924, SOUNEY'S BOOKS AUDITED. The hooks of $econd Deputy Chiel AL, y of the fire depar ment, who is treasurer of the Con- iremen’s 2ssociation, x]\lod vesterday by the com- tee consisiing of Captain Edward Foley of Bridgeport, David W. Hartford of South Norwalk, Cap Stephen J. Bloomfield of Waterbur: Captain William J. Nolan of Hal tord, and Chief George 8. Pitt of Middletown. Following the session, (he committee members were escort- ¢d about the city by Chief Souney | $2200 AUTO CRASH SUITS €. F. Hartman, through Donali Garfney, has brought two suits, onc r $2,000 nages and the other ! against Ella D. Hoggson of Redding Ridge, Con-! neeticut, as the result of an auto- mobile collision at the interscction Forest and Adams streets on June . 1926. In the first suit the plain- | ff secks to recover damages for nal injuries, while in the second | he secks to recover on damages to| ~Photo by Johuson & Peterson | for the class | Mary's Parochial | school numbering 71 pupils, will take place Sunday afternoon at 3:30 | o'clock in St. Mary's church. The | class is divided into 41 girls and 30 | Dboys and these will be presented | with diplomas by Rev. Matthew J. Traynor. pastor of the church, Rev. John J. Keane, assistant pas- tor of St. Joseph's church, will de- | liver the graduation sermon while | Father Traynor will address the| class following the awarding of | diplomas. | An excellent program of music has | been arranged by Oranist John J. | Crean in collaboration with the | teachers of the class and this will be | presented during the afternoon. Prizes for excellence in Christian | ot St { Doctrine, Scholarship and Trish His- | tory will be awarded, gold pieces | {being given to the highest in stand- ing in all the subjects and premiums | to those who come next in line. | The exercises will close with | close with solemn benediction at which the senior choir of St. Mary's g | church will sing appropriate hymns. | Parents, relatives and friends of the youthful graduates will con- i gregate in the spacious Main street | edifice to attend the graduation and it is expected that the church will be filled to capaci BERLIN NEWS (Continued from Page Nine) held last evening at Community hall | under the auspices of the Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church | was well attended. i A number from here expect to at- | !tend the annual commencement ex- at Wesleyan commencing | ercises The illumination exer- | this evening. | cises and college sing will be held | tomorrow evening. All baseball fans are expected out | tomorrow afternoon at the local | diamond when the Community club | baseball team plays West Cromwell. | ew- is pronounced 6 B 12/ ee Your Money Worth or Your Money Back Week-end Specials ’ HIGHTSTOWN AXMINSTER RUGS— Duban Awnings and ».'Sbao’es Ready-made Awnings and Porch Shades for Living Porches, Sleeping 8-3x10-6 .. .. \\wi\ $35 $39 $39’ $42 $45 STER kL(,s $4 50 ]\im THO\'(' BASE RU ARMSTRON G dorches Porches, | gy12 Windows, Tea Rooms, Terraces, etc. Made of high grade green and white, green awning cloth that will not fade. frames and fixtures are made of galvan- ized iron and will not rust. Let us estimate your Window —Largest stock in the city to select from. and tan or green and grey 6x9 BAILEY'S FI e COVERIN s THROWS hade needs 'S FELT 15 9x10-6. . $8 O0R size 60x72 KENWOOD ALL WOOL BLANKET KENWOOD ALL WOOL BLANKETS, Satin Bound 89c GS, 9x106.. $7 98 S PRINTED RUGS— - $14 .. $10 Yard 50C G KENWOOD PURE WOOL SHEEPSKIN $10 - $12 , B quality |This is the opening game of the| new league recently formed and the boys need the moral support to get off to a good start. The state highway department has completed repairs to the shoul- ders of the road between Berlin street and East Berlin., The Hubbard school will close for | the summer vacation a weck from today. The teaching staff for next | year will be the same as at present. Dr. Walter Root of the Bellevue hospital of New York city is spend- ing his vacation at the home of his | mother, Mrs. L. M. Root. Miss Bertha Hazen of the Univer- | sity of Vermont is expected home | this coming week. She is attending | |the annual commencement exercises at the University. The library will open for a short | time this evening for the exchange of books The East Berlin Community drum | corps have a busy session ahead of them. They have been invited to march and take part in the St Joseph's circus in New Britain to- morrow. They will lead the Pythian arade Sunday and Monday evening | will march in Middletown. They held a three hour practice last ¢ ning and are now ready for the | | week-end. At the meeting of the Modern | Woodmen's society which was held | last evening, 25 initiates were ad- | mitted into the society. They will b ntiated on about July 14, when a anque and gencral meeting | will be held. The degree team from the New Haven chapter of the or- ganization will perform the service. itors are expected from Middle- town, New Britain, New Haven, Meriden, Manchester and Hartford. Fitch-Jones | march from the hall at 2:3 hosp | Klingherg, in Asheville, N. Raggedy Ann or a Raggedy Andy The decoration exercises of flml Knights of Pythias will be held Sun- | day atternoon. The Knights will | 0 o'clock headed by the Community club drum covps. Visiting Knights will be | included in the line of march. Fol- lowing the parade the members of | the organization will adjourn to | Community hall, where an out of} town speaker will address the as-! sembly. A committee of the traffic hureau‘ will meet at the Chamber of Com.- | merce rooms this evening to discuss | | the annual outing of the bureau. | Mrs. John Grant of 45 Whiting | street will sail tomorrow for an ex- | | tended trip to Scotland and Eng City Items [1ana. A daughter was born to Mr. and | rs. Haddon E. Kiingberg of 20 | at New Britain General | ul today. Rev. Dr. John E.| founder and superinten- dent of the Children's Home, be- | comes a srandfather through the birth, the infant’s father being a son of Dr. and Mrs. Klingberg. s I street h prits i GIFT FOR MISS FOX | District Deputy Miss Agnes Fo was presented with a leather travel- | ing case by member of Court Co. lumba, Catholic Daughters of Amer ica at the regular monthly meeting held last night. Miss Fox, who is a member of the teaheing staff in the | local schools, was recently appointed u state delegate to the National Convention of the Catholic Daugh- ters of America which will be held C., July 5 to 7. There is no excuse for looking like a ] HEADQUARTERS FOR FOUNTAIN PENS Ideal Graduation Gifts $2,75 NN | $10.00 THE “MOHILL SPECIAL”—$1.00 MOHILL’S THE PEN SHOP 297 MAIN STREET WATERMAN PARKER |For Quick Returns Use Herald Classified Ads. Jantzen Bathing Suits for Ladies and Men 0.