New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 13, 1928, Page 5

1 WISK AND WOMAN B FOUND NOT GUILTY No Evidenca o Support Charge ¢ of Selling Liquor Although police found between 25 ) and 30 gallons of alleged liquor or B3 alcohol in the home of Mrs. Sophie Piltnik of 66 Overlook avenue. which they claim was the property of Joseph Wisk of 143 Grove street, the charge of keeping liquor with in- » tent to sell was dismissed by Judge Roche against both Mrs, Piltnik and Mr. Wisk for lack of evidence. ‘The two were arrested following a raid by Sergeant Thomas J. Feeney and Patrolmen Eugene Keiffer and William McMurray at the Piltnik home on June 7. At that time the police contiscated four five-galion cans of alcohol, 29 quarts of gin, & one ga lon jug of alcohol, a gallon can ~ party full and three empty five LERM g:llon cans with traces of alcohol. g On information that Mrs. Piltnik was using her home as the base of supplies for Wisk, the police arrested both. Patrolman Keifter testified they found the liquor in clothes closets in the home. When Patrolman McMurray per- sisted in reporting what some one else had told him concerning Wisk, the latter's attorney, Judge Willlam F. Mangan told the court he thought the policeman ought to be repri- manded. Twice McMurray attempted to mention Wisk in telling what M Piltnik’s 14 year old daughter Gladys - had told him, and both times the testimony was objected to. Later in reply to a question he said “I re- ceived information the liquor was brought there by Wisk.” “That offi- cer ought to be reprimanded,” said Judge Mangan, Neighbors testified that Wisk and others have been seen driving in and out of the Piltnik garage, and they have seen Wisk carrying something in burlap bage into the Piltnik home, the policeman continued Gladys Piltnik, who gave a written #tatement to Sergeant Feeney several days ago stating that her mother kept the liquor for Wisk, said she | signed the statement because she was afraid not to. She denied any knowledge of the ownership of the liquor. Judge Roche was obviously provoked at the sudden change of testimony on the part of the witness. [}l In-reply to Assistant Prosecuting At f torney William M. Greenstein, as to whether or not the court wanted to ask the girl questions, Judge Roche said “I haven't any more reason for believing her now than before. I'm a little sorry she isn't older, so she could be made an example of.” Wisk and Mrs. Piltnik were dis. charged because the state had not sufficient evidence of sale or intent to sell. During the trial, Judge Roche in- terrupted the proceedings to rebuke ' & young man in the spectators’ gal. lery who seemed to find the case a source of amusement. & AMERICAN TERN ¥ TEAN IS PICKED of8 Helen Will, Molla Mallory and Miss Jacobs Chosen e M | New York, June 13 () — Miss Miss Helen Jacobs will play the singles matches for the United Staces in the Wightman cup women's tennis competition with the Lnglish team this Friday and Saturday at Wim- bledon, England, according to cabléd information received today by the United States Lawn Tennis Associa- tion from Miss Eleanor Goss, captain of the team, Miss Willis will be the No. 1 rank. ing member of the team, Mrs. Mal- lory No. 2 and Miss Jacobs No. 3, exattly the same singles lineup which won four out of five matches from the Iorest Hills, Miss Wills and Mrs. Mallory again are to play two singles matches, while Miss Jacobs the voungest member of the team, I8 to play one, encountering the youthful nglish player, Betty Nuthall, who beat her in last yearls play. In doubles the American team " Miss Penelope Anderson of Rich- as the No. 1 team and s and Miss Goss as the While the lineup of the British as not yet been announced it is likely that Miss Wills will be op- posed in her first singles match by Miss Eilcen Bennett who has been playing excellent tennis this season - but was defeated by Miss Willis in sraight sets at Paris a few days ago. Mrs. Mallory’'s first opponent prob. bly will be Mrs. Kitty McKane Ged- free or Miss Gwynneth Sterry, while the match between the 19-year-old fornia girl. Miss Jacobs. "and Miss Nuthall who is two years vounger, will again be a feature as it was of the play in this country last year. The American players, particular- Iv Mrs.- Mallory and Miss Anderson, have shown considerable . improve- ment of late as a result of practice on the Wimbleton turf. After the Wightman cup matches the member of both teams are to enter the Eng- lish championships after which the Americans intend to compete in Ber- lin the week of, July 9, sailing for home July 14. s G, o Greater London increases its popu- lation at the rate of 75,000 every year. APPETITE : o IMPROVED entire family, Helen Wills, Mrs. Molla Mallory and | glish girls last year at | will depend upon Miss Wills and | THE Here is a view of the throng of 12,00 HOOVER ACCEPTIN Smiles Alone Betray His Inner Excitement — Washington, June 12 (UP)—Her- bert Hoover is accepting calmly his anticipated nomination for presi- |dent by the republican convention {at Kansas City. Only frequent smiles !betray his inner excitement. Will Lose doh The nomination will cost him his Jjob as secretary of commerce, He is expected to announce soon after the convention acts whether he will re- sign at once or wait to get. the de- partment's affairs in shape before turning them over to Assistant Sec- retary Walter Brown. The formal notification’ will not come for two months, so Hoover could retain his position until Aug- ust if he desired. Some of his | friends think he will retire at once to make campaign plans. Tollows Routine Hoover is following the same daily routine of his seven years as {secretary of commerce. He is in- | formed of all convention develop- i ments by a United Press trunk wire | report. But he finds time to attend to the department husiness that reaches his desk. He listens to radio reports only during his 30-minute lunch period. Hoover's daily schedule: 7:30 a. m.—Awakened by “Tutt,” his police dog, who brings the (morning paper. 7:40 a. m.—Bathes -and shaves, “Tutt” waiting upstairs for his mas- ter. 1 Dines on Porch 8 a. m—Breaifasts on open porch, shaded by trees, outdoor breakfasting for the Hoovers begins with the,first warm weather and continues until the first cold day of fall. Mrs. Hoover is usually downstairs for breakfast by the time the secre- tary has fed the wild birds which tlock to his residence on “8" street. §:48 a. m.—Mrs. Hoover = rides with her husband to the commerce department. Y a. m.—Hoover begins usiness . Sometimes he’ dictates to a stenographer before and after breakfast. b 1:00 p.-m.—8ends-out for lunch, seldom taking time from his offi- clal duttes for a restaurant meal. 6:00 p. m.—Leaves office for! home. ‘ 7:30 p. m.—Dines at home, on open porch. 10:00 p. m.—Retires. Eight in Family 'The ‘Hoover family has eight members, besides the secretary and Mrs. Hoover. There are Herbert, Jr., and his' wife, who™ have two_child- ren, Peggy Ann, 3 years, and Herb- ert ‘3ed. 15 months, and Allan Herbert Hoover, a’ younger son who ot 25end The ol e ARTER'S LRI PI is attending college in California. | Herbert Jr. is an instructor at Here is a close-up view of the s Willidam M. Butler of the Republ EVENTS GALMLY| g . 'NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 1928, OPENING OF THE G. O. P. CONVENTION far end. NEA Kansas City Burcau, Airplane and Telephoto Transmission eakers’ stand as the Republican convention opened. Chairman ican national committee is just calling the convention to order. "He is‘behind a battery of radio microphones; which broadeast his voice all over the U. S. and to foreign lands, City, surged about the doors. NEA Kansas City Burf.lu._ Airplane and '!f*lrplm!u Transmission 0 persons in Convention Hall, Kansas City, Mo., as the Republican National Convention opened Tuesda y. A canopy of blue, punctuated with stars and festoons of national colors covered the great dome. The speakers’ platform is visible at the DR ltvRwohttroe NEA Kansas City Bureau, Airplane and Telephoto Transmission Thousands of persons, unable to gain entrance to the crowded hall as the Republican National Convention opened in Kansas | spectators who were unable to gain admittance. Here are some of the would-be | administration but spends all avail- able time with his parents. He is always at home for summer vaca- tions and Christmas holidays. “Country Habits" The Hoover, according to their friends, ‘have “country habite.” Un- jless some special social tunction is attended they retire at 10 p. m. And guests are invited early when they entertain. WARSHALS SELECTED [Margaret M. Kiniry and Mary Mc- | Crann Chosen in Connection With High School Graduation Exercises. Margaret M. Kiniry, daughter of Mr. and"Mrs. Michael Kiniry of Cur- tis street and Mary McCrann, daugh- fer of Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Mc- |Crann’of 10 Lake court were chosen as marshals for the Senior High school graduation exercises at the &chool on Jyne 22, | Both are officers in\. the junior class. Miss Kiniry is vice-president the Harvard school ‘of ' business and Miss McCrann is'secretary. ‘The committee which décided up- on-the award conkists of Miss Millie G. McAuley, assistant -to-Principal | Louis P. Slade, chairman; Miss Ilga | F. Harvey and Miss Adrienne Raby, | senior class advisers; Miss: Mildred | Weld and Miss Melen Stahl. junior | clase advisers; Miss Marjorie Youns | and Miss Nora Tomasso, senior class | officers. and the junior class officers | who did not vote when their names | | were presented. -, | Treverton, Penn., Is Poverty Stricken Town Shamokin, Pa. Jene 13 . 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