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2 | Demonstration Mirro Aluminum Vapo Seal Cookers DOWNSTAIRS Plaingille News DEMOCRATS UNABLE T0 FIND NOMINEE Defer Choosing of Candidate for General Assemblyman JUDGE RYDER ENDORSED Voters Wishing to be “Made” Crowd ‘Town Hall—Concert by Noted Singer — Church Notices — Plain- ville Bowlers Win Agaln—Bricfs The democratic party found itself . a party without a nominee last night | when no candidate for repregenta- tive I1n the general assembly could be found within the party’s ranks and & determined movement against | ' | endorsing the republican choice was ifcus held in led by Frank J. O'Brien, The cau- the Town hall was || therefore forced to defer the mat- MRS. MARTHA REGL4, a factory representative and authority on “Vapp Sul".Coold“ modérn way of cool She will give a Made of the finest quality of “Mirro” Aluminum, in 7 quart sevessssenne 10 quart $5.50 200 Only, Handy Fry Pans each “Mirro” Aluminum with cover, 7 inch size with black ebonized handle, N and cover knob, Only 200 to sell at this small price. $1 each. Get yours while lot lasts, Berlin News H. BUNCE T0 HEAD AMERICAN LEGION Prominent Lagiounaire Choice ol Bolton-Kasica Post P. M. FAGAN NOMINATED Church Services Tomorrow Morning «~Kensington Nine to Meet Fal- cons—Quay-dohmson ‘Wedding— Injured People Improving—Items. Howard H. Bunce was’elected commander of the Bolton-Kasica post. American Legion, at a speclal meeting held last evening at the Legion hall in Kensington. There was & large attendance at the meet- ing and the new commander was the popular choice of his fellow legion- haires. Mr. Bunce has been a very active worker in the post siniee its or- ganization. He has served on numer- ous committees and the success-of the Junior legion baseball league in this town during the past summer was due to his untiring work. The new commander served in the avi- ation corps during the World war and for years previous to the great clash, he spent much of his time around airplanes. He was one of the first residents of this town to fly in & plane. The new commander will be assisted in office by the following: first vice commander, James Corr; second vice commander, Frank Pler- pont; adjutant, Adolph Schuitz; finance officer. Myron Goodrich: sergeant-at-arms, Vernon Record; assistant sergeant-at-arms, John Wilson; historjan, Past Commander Joseph L. Wilkon; service officer, Wilfred Moore: chaplain, Pasquale Glanotta and executive board. Frank Plerpont, Dr. M. H. Griswold, Har- old Ventres, Paul Baker and Edgar Pickens. ‘The date for the installation of the new officers will be announced in the near future. Fagan Nominated Phillp M. Fagan of Kensington was nominated as the democratic candidate for representative to the general assembly at the democratic caucus held in the town hall last evening. Danlel Malarney, chairman of the democratic town committee, presided over the caucus at chair- man. i Mr. Fagan has been prominent in town affairs for many years and fis well known here and in New Brit- ain where he is engaged in the in- surance and real estate business. He is a member of the New Britain Elks and the New Britain Real Es- tate board. Mr. Fagan is also a member of the democratic town NOTICE The assassors of the Town of Ber- lin wjll meet at the following places to receive the tax lists from the preperty owners of the Town of Ber. lin: Oct. 23 and 24 at legion Hail,. Kensington from 10 a. m. to § p. m. Oct. 27, East Berlin at the resi- dence of F. G. Kramer, from 12 m. to 5§ p. m. Bilue Hills at the resi- dence of J. M. Taylor, from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. Oct. 31, Rerlin at the Town Hall from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. and Nov. 1 from 10 a. m. te 8 p. m. J. M. TAYLOR, F. G. KRANER, C. G. MUELLER, committee in Berlin. His choice proved very popular with the demo- cratic voters of the town. He will be opposed for election by R. O. Clark of FEast Berlin, the republican nominee, The following justices of the peace were nominated: Raymona Dyer, George W. 8ullivan, John A. Moore and Philip M. Fagan. There was a good sized attendance present at the caucus. St. Paul’s Church Masses will be celebrated at 8 and 10 o'clock tomorrow morning at 8t. Paul's church, Kensington. Rev. John C. Brennan, pastor, will be in charge and will be assisted by Rev. W. D. Casey of Hartford. A s sion of Bunday school will follow the 10 o'clock mass. Sacred Heart Church Rev. John C. Brennan of Ken- sington will officiate at the 9 o'clock mass tomorrow morning at the Ba- cred Heart church, KEast Berlin. Sunday school will follow the mass. , Berlin Congregational Regular morning services will be conducted at the Berlin Congrega- tional church tomorrow morning at 10:45 o'clock by the pastor, Rev. Famuel A. Fiske. He will also de- liver the sermon. Runday school will meet at 12 o'clock under the direction of the superintendent. Kensington Methodist ¥. Hanford, the Sunday school superintengent, extends to all mem- bLers of the Methodist constituency an invitation to be present at the church school session at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. Following the Sunday school the pastor, Rev. L. E. Adkins, will dis- cuss the question, “What Lack 1 Yet?" KEpworth league topic for discussion at 7 ¢’clock will be *“Fac- ing the Future.” Preaching services will be conducted by the pastor at 7:30 o'clock. The subject will be, “He That Hath The 8on, Hath Life.” The Boys' club will meet Tuesday at 6:30 o'clock. To Hold Social A social will be given in honor of the older people of the Kensington M. E. parish on Wednesday at 2 p. m. This is an annual event and is looked forward to with pleasure. A service at 7:30 o'clock will close the day. The pastor will speak on the subject, “Major Key of the Psalms.” “The Other Wise Man,” .that re- markable story by Henry Van Dyke, will be presented at the church Fri- day evening at 8 o'clock. The read- ing of the story will be made even more vivid by accompanying pic- tures. This will be the third num- Ler of the Lyceum course given un- der the auspices of the Epworth league. Music will be a special teature. For those not holding sea- son tickets there will be a small ad- mission charge. Kensington Congregational Rev. Vernon L. Phillips will con- duct the regular morning services at the Kensington Congregational church tomorrow morning at 10:45 o'clock. Sunday school will meet at 12:10 o'clock under the direction of the superintendent. Christian En- deavor exercises will be held at §:30 o'clock under the leadership of Verne Lewis. Improving at Hospital Willlam McCarroll of Kensington, who was struck by a hit and run driver in front of Mack’s garage sev- eral weeks ago and seriously injur- ed, is improving steadily according to authorities at the New Britain General hospital. He is resting com- fortably in spite of his age. Mr. McCarroll iy 68 years of age. Miss Alice Chapman, who was badly injured Sunday evening on the Beech 8wamp road in Kensing- ton when she was struck by a car operated by Benjamin Solomon of New Britain, passed a comfortable night at the New Britain General hospital and is off the danger list, according to the hospital authorities. To Meet Fakoas Kensington and the New Britain Falcons will clash in the third game of their baseball series tomor- row at St. Mary's field in New Brit- at 2:15 o'clock. Kensington won the first two games and & win BIER: o A w5 svnms 100 Waterless “Mirro” Aluminum Waterless Cookers, in 10 quart size, Priced special at, ea. .......co0c000000i0einan.s will be here to explain the Hows and Whys of this ng practical demonstration, showing cooked food and tell- ing you how to do it. ) . $6.50 $2.98 $1.00 tomorrow will give it the series. Woodman will be on the mound for the locals and will be opposed by Nichols. These two twirlers en- #aged in a wonderful pitching duel three weeks ago with the local man coming out ahead by a 1 to 0 score. Quay-Johnson Miss Hazel Elizabeth Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Klus John- son of 194 North street, New Britain, and John R. Quay of 26 Myrtle street, New Britain, will be marrie this evening at 6 o'clock &t the home of Mies Johnson's sister, Mrs. Ed- ward Michacls of Worthington ridge, Berlin. Rev. SBamuel A. Fiske of the Berlin Congregational church will oftigiate. Mrs. Edward Michaels will be matron of honor and Mr. Michaels will be the best man. The bride will be attired in a champugne georgette crepe and lace gown with slippers and stockings to match. 8he will carry a bouquet of lilies of the vailey. ‘The matron of honor will wear a 1ile green satig back dress with green slippers and stocking to match. She will carry a bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums. Following the wedding a reception wil be held at Mrs. Michaels’ home and the couple will leave on a wed- ding trip to Phoenixville, Pa. On their return they will reside at 194 North street, New Britain. To Meet Tuesday ‘The next meeting of the Republi- ca Woman's club of Berlin will be held Tuesday afternoon at o'clock in the Community hall, East Berlin. The club has been notified by headquarters that Col. H. Rus- sell Wood will be present to address the club. He is well known about the state in political circles and is a powerful orator. All the women in those interested are present. East Berlin ltems The morning service at the Meth- odist church will be held at 10:45 o'clock with sermon by the pastor, Rev A. L. Burgreen. Sunday school the club and urged to be will be held at 12 o'clock. The Ju- | nior League will meet at 3 o'clock | snd the Epworth League at 7 o'clock. The evening service will be condycted by the pastor. George 8. Mitchell of New Britain will conduct the services at 8t. Ga- briel's Episcopal church tomorrow morning. The morning service will be held at the usual hour. The younger girls, members of the girls’ club, will meet Monday afternoon at Community hall at 3:45 o'clock. Mins Florence Carns has been appointed physical director of the girls’ work. Miss Carns is particularly well qualified to carry on this work among the girls having had charge of the physical work at the Lakewood, N. J.. Y. W. C. A, and also associated with the Omaha (Continued on Page 18) || hate, || office. ter and pla it in the hand of the town commitice. There was some sentiment at the caucus in favor of endorsing Robert: B, White, whé was nominated by th® repuljicans on Wednesday night,.but Mr. O'Brien objected strenuousl He felt that the Jeffersonian party should make a fight and not bow to its opponent without a struggle. The caucus, however, could find no candidate, i|and the democratic town committee was empowered (o seek to secure one, or, failing In this by Monday, to adopt the more undesirable alterna- tive of endorsing Mr. White. The eaucus felt differently with regard to the office of judge of pro- Third Selectman Edward P. Prior urging that this office be taken out of politics and the present incumbent be assured of return to A. H. Dresser agreed with Mr. Prior, and Judge Meritt O. Ryder, who was named by the re- publicans two nights ago, was en- dorsed unanimously. Edward P. Prior and Willlam Cunningham, the present democra- tic justices of the peace, were re- nominated. On motion of Mr. O'Brien, the town committee was instructed to secure a third candi- date or endorse one of the republi- can nominees, Finds Alleged Auto Thiet Willlam Jackson, 18, of *6 Rose street, New Haven, was arrested here yesterday morning. by Constable |George Schubert. He is charged with having stolen an automobile tn {the Elm City. The car was found : bandoned -in Plainville several weeks ago, and yesterday Jackson, for whom a state-wide search has been made, was located at the home of John Currier, 101 Whiting street. Jackson was turned over to the state ‘ponflv. tember 10 by Schubert and State Policeman Honeyman. At the time they established a watch for Jack- son if. he should return to the Whit- ing street houde, and yesterday he was nabbed by Schubert within 15 jminutes after he had arrived: in |town, Many New Voters Hordes of persons seeking to be !made voters descended upon the i#electmen this morning as they set |about their task of administering the oath to new electors. During the first hour 40 voters were made, and the press of those wishing to be- come electors was increasing con- stantly. There are a total of 716 on the to-be-made list. There was no means of sensing the party trend at press time, for of the first 40 about half had gone through, with- out having their names placed on the party lists of the registrars. A circular path through the town hall was laid out for the new voters. i This, in addition to_bringing them before the selectmen, also carried them into the ussessors’ office, and many filed their property lists. To Become a Nurse Miss Jean Casmsidy of Park street has resigned her position at the Trumbull Electric Mfg. Co. and will TODAY Greatest Racing Picture We've ! Ever Shown KEN MAYNARD in “THE UPLAND RIDLR" A Big Show SUNDAY 2—FEATUR “FLEETWING" Love’s Adventures om the Sands of Araby 1018 MORAN * in “LOVE HUNGRY" | The car was recovered on Sep. | leave tomorrow for Hartford, where ahe will enter the Municipal hospi- tal for training as a nurse. Miss Cassidy was presented with a $10 gold plece by her associates in the department whére she worked. Action to Clear Title. « An . action to clear the title to property in Plainville was brought today by James J. McNally of Plainville against Louis Revson of New Britain and Louis Levett of New Haven through Attorney Leo Gaffngy. The plaintiff claims that on Jan- uary 9. 1920, he entered into a con- tract. to sell some property:to the defendanta for $15,000. Subsequent- ly the defendants brought actioh to enforce the contract which is on record and which the plaintiff now seeks to remove, there being a cloud on his title. The plaintiff fur- ther claims that the defendants’ ac- tion to enforce the agreement was discontinued by order of the su- perior court in 1925 and claims that the agreement was invalid and of no effect, and is only a cloud on his title to said land property. Con- stable Frank Clynes served the papers. ¢ Congregational Church nday morning service gt 10:45 o'clock. The minister wilb preach; theme, “The Soul Speaks of God." Anthem: “Q Rest in the Lorg” from “Elijah” — Mendelssohn. Church school after the morning service. Congregational Young People's meeting at 6:30 p. m. Devotional led by Howard Stephenson. Ikerson will be the speaker of the evening. The Farmington Valley associa- tien will meet at Avon on Tuesday. The Community training, school begins Tuesday evening. Sessions each Tuesday evening for fivh weeks in the First Baptist church of New Britain, ' A food sale will be held in the parish house Wednesday atfernoon, from 2 to 5 o'clock. The proceeds of this sale will go into-the:Christ- mas fund of the Sunday school. A business meeting of the, officers and teachers of the Sunday school will be held in the parish house Wednesday evening at 6:30 o'clock. | Supper will be served. The eveging group of the federa- tion will meet at 8 o'clock Thursday evening, with Mrs, John Orfé of 115 East Main street. Good sized pieces of cloth and lace suitable for doll's clothes are needed. Donations may be left at Mrs, H. A. Castle's, 14 Canal strect. ' Two quilts will be tacked in the parish house by members: of the Federation Thursday afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock. There is stlll other sewing to be finished by those who prefer it. A service of recognition ,will be held in this church Tuesday evening, Oetober 25, at 8 o'clock. Prof. Henry Hallam Tweedy of Yale Divinity school will deliver the sermgn. A. M. E Zioi Churl Bervices at the Redeemers A. M. E. Zion church tomorrow will be as follows: 11 a. m, preaching by Rev. A. A. Parry: theme, “Com- plexes, the Most Damnable 8in ip the, World.” 12:30 p. m., Sunday school. 3 p. m., preaching by Rev. A. A. Perry, at Meriden: , theme, “An Invitation to Worship.” 6 p. m., V. C. E. union.. 7 p. m., preaching by the pastor: theme, “Sowing the {wind, Redping the Whirlwind.” The public is invited to all services. Advent Christian Church Sunday, 10:45 a. m., morning,wor- ship. 12:05 p, m., Bunday' school. Instead of the regular lesson, a spe- cial rally day service will be held, with readings, dialogues, and isongs by the children. 7 p._m., .evening worship; preaching by Rev. Sumner Johnson. H Concert By Noted Singer A concert will be given “at the Swedish Congregational church, Camp strect, Monday night at 8§ o'clock by the noted singer, Madame Anna Sundin-Ullman, from Stock- holm, 8weden. She is a graduate of the Royal Musical Academy of Stockholm, and has been a member of the 8wedish Royal Church quar- tet for ten years, During Her visit in this country she has been giving concdrts in verious Swedish churches g [ " NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the ap- proval and adoption of street, build- ing and veranda Nnes on | Hough street by the Town Plan Commis- sion as the result of the Public Hearing duly warned and held on Sept. 10, 1928, and a review of the opinions expressed at the hearing. The approval and adoptidn cover a street 50 ft. wide with 24 ft. build- ing and 16 ft. veranda lines on both the East and West sides of Hough street. The adopted street, building and | veranda lines are shown on a map of | Hough street dated May 28, 1928, drawn by Eng., J. N. McKernan, signed by J. E. Lamb, Chairman of the Town Plan Commission and filed for record with the Town Clerk of Plainyille. THe Commission finds no benefits accruing to or damages sustained by any person owning land included in | said map or plan. ¥. T. WHEELER, Becretary. and wherever she has been she has won the good-wiy, friendship and admiration of the people. Not long ago Madame Uiman gave a concert on Ellis Island for a mixed crowd of about 400 peapie, representing many diferent nationalities who with great joy and enthusiasm listened to the singer whose recital was render- ed in seven different languages. At the concert in Plainville Madame Ullman will sing in both English and Swedish. A cordial invitation to at- tend is extended to the general pub- lic. Baptist Church The following services will be ob- served at the papiist chuich tomos row: Morning worship at I o'clock, sermon by the pastor, Rev. Dr. A. D. Kendrick. There will a junior talk and the junior choir will sing. Bible school at 12 noou. Charles Lewis of West Hartford will be in charge of the Men's Bible class. A cordial welcome will be given to any men who may care to attend. Intermediate B. Y. P. V. at 6:15 p. m Evening servige with sermon by the pastor at 7 o'clock, Senior B. Y. P. L. at 8 o'clock. Platmville M. E. Church The services in the Plainville M. E. church tomorrow is a3 follows: Morning worship at 10:45 o'clock, sergion by the pastor, topic, “The Chestian’s Unconscious Influency unday school at 12 o'clock noow. lasses for all ages. Epworth league in the evening at 6 o'clock. Mins Lucy Rogers is the lcader, having as her' topic, “Prohibition —Liberty Within Law—Facing the Evening service at 7 o'clock.” R ®. Arthur A Ball, pastor, will give an address on the following subject, “More Precious Than Rubies.” The ladies’ Aid socicty will hold an all day meeting at the home of Mrs. Emil Zickwolf on West Main street, and the same evening the evening group of the socicty will meet in the' church parlors. Prayer meeting at 7:45 o'clock on Thursday evening. The public is cordially invited to all services, Plainville Vins Agzain Plzinville cleaned up the Meriden Casino five again last night when the two teums met in a return state bowling league match at the local Recreation alleys. All three games were close, but Plainville, led by Bogino, managed to win every one of them. The scores: Plainville 91 115 106 129 12 Mastriano . Murphy Sr. Murphy, Jr. Bogino . Silverio .. 109 96 118 14— 105— 14— 108 108— 113 104— 314 316 328 345 329 553 Meriden F. Vance .. 101 J. Brooks . 107 C. Santora 104 J. Nells .. . 118 F. Quarts ... 111 539 533 514—1086 Swedish Cong, Chureh Casino 13 95 101 105 119 60 312 310 323 332 gregational church will be aban- doned tomorrow because of the spe- clal service to be held at the 8wed- ish church in Bristol. Episcopal Church An out-of-town speaker will make the morning adiress at 11 o'clock tomorrow at the Church of Our Saviour, v Catholic Church Bervices will he held as usual at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy tomorrow, with masses at § and 10 a. m. An anniversary requiem high mass for Miss Margaret E. Fay will be celebrated at 8 o'clock Monday morning. Gospel Missicn At the service of the Plainville Gospel mission inOdd Fellows' hall tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock Rev. Philip J. Cleveland will speak on “Death and Afterward.” Annual Town Meeting ‘The annual adjourned town meet- ing will be held at 8 o'clock Monday night in the town hall when reports of the town officers will be accept- ed and the budget for the next year adopted. Whist Winners Winners at the Washington-Trum- bull circle whist Thursday evening were the following: Ladies' first, Miss Anna Cafferty; second, Miss Marguerite Nolan; third, Mrs. El- bherme Moore; men's first, Mrs. Pe- ter Nolan; second, Frank Bowman; consolation, Joseph Livingstone. These whists will be continued on alternate Thursdays. Visiting Parents Wallace Bunnell is #pending the week-end at his parents’ home on Broad street. He will return to his studies at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N. Y., tomorrow evening. To Serve Supper A supper will be served in the parish house of the Church of Our 8avior on Thursday evening from 6 to 7:30 o'clock. 25 Canal St., Plainville—4 rooms. Central. Modern improvements. In- quire 27 Canal 8t. Tel. 97.—Advt. STUDY AIR-MAIL RATES Washington Oct. 13 UP— Air-mai) rates and regulationa will be one of the chicf topics of discussion at the meeting of the commission of studies of the Universal Postal Con- gress in Paris, Oct. 16. - |YOUNGSTER TOURS CITY' 534 545—1632 | All services at the Bwedish Con- | - Bristol _Ne_qs ! By DENOGRATS PICK | DARRET, CLFFE iominated as Caodidates to Ges- eral Assembiy | Parents Frantic from Fright While Littie Boy Fnjoys Himselt—City | Clerk's Office Rushed with Appli- cants Who Wish to Become Voters. Whliam L. Barrett and Dr. Mi- chael I". Claffey were named as {cantiautes: for the general assembly Ib)’ local democrats at caucus held {1ast evening {n the eity court room. iHarmony prevalled throughout the meeting and there were no contests. Mr. Barrett 18 the owner of the W. L. Barrett Manufacturing Compuny | lat 30 School street. He is a native of | Bristol and has been prominently identifiecd with the Jefferronian | party locally for many years. Scveral | years ago he was a candidate for the general assembly and although he was defeated, he ran ahead of his ticket. He is a member of the Bris- tol club, the Chippanee Country club, and Franklin Lodge, A. F. and A. M. His name was placed in nomination | by Thomas A. Tracy. His running mate, Dr. M. I, Claf- | fey, was nominated by John F. Don- | I nelly, former chairman of the demo- lcratic town committee. Dr. Claffey, a specialist on eye, nose and throat diseases, attended Niagara Univer- sity and is a graduate of the Uni- | versity of Vermont. where he starred in athletics, particularly on the foof- ball field. During the World War he served 18 months overseas in the medical corps. The nomination of Judge 8. Rus- sell Mink, republican, as judge of probate was indorsed by the caucus. Charity Commissioner William Smithwick, who made the nomina- i tion, stated that a number of cities in the state were gradually with- drawing the office of judge of probate from politics and he believed | Bristol would be wise in following 1such a course. Nominations for other town offi- | cors were as follows: Registrars, Dis- trict No. 1, Willlam F. 8mithwick; District No. 2, Charles ¥. Anger- bower; District No. 3, James P. Jennings; District No. 4, Charles J. Drury. Justices of the peace: Joseph F. Duton. Joseph P. O'Connell, Thomas P. Tracy, Charles F. Angerpower, Francis Donnelly, and Rolfe E. Rowe. Constables: Nicholas Penda, Thomas H. Hart, John Benoit. Belectmen: James L. Murray and Willlam X. Farmer. The chairman of the town com- | mittee was empowered to fill any : vacancies which might occur be- tween now and election day. Attempted Holdup Prompt action on the part of her escort, according to a statement made by Mrs. Benjamin Gillette of Hartford, a former resident of this to the local police, frustrated an attempted holdup on schoal: | street shortly before 11 o'clock | Thursday night. According to Mrs. Gillette's stol she, in company with Elmer 8weet of 96 Park street,® Hartford, was walking easterly on ' School street when a man stepped | from behind a tree and commanded ! them to hold up their hands. A scuffle ensued, during which Sweet | claims to have lost a watch and chain. Mrs. Gillette at the time, ac- cording to the police, had in her possession a check for $700, which the alleged holdup man failed to se- cure. Beveral officers were dispatched to the scene by Captain Thomas F. Guckin and although the nelghbor- | hood was thoroughly searched, no one answering the description | furnished by Mrs. Gillette and her | escort was located. Parents Frantic .Judge and Mrs. Joseph M. Dono- van of High street experienced a trying half hour Friday noon when they discovered that their three iyear old gen, who a few moments {before had been playing in the front yard, had disappeared. A search of the neighborhood brought no result and the frantic father and ' mother, enlisting the aid of neigh- | Ibors, friends and police, extended | itheir search to include the down- {town district. A half hour later, the | youngster was found with his tri- | cycle and a boy friend on lower | Main street, approximately a' quar- ter of a mile from his home. A de- sire to see the city “on his own” was belleved to have prompted him in his action. ‘ Making Voters | The city clerk’s office this morn- | street to the selectmen and the city clerk A be made voters. Members of both the democratic and republican town committées were present teo essist the town officials in maintaining order and indications this morning were that several hundred volers would be made during the day. In accordance with the request of Joseph F. Dutton, chairman’of the democratic town ‘committee, Mayor W. Raymond Crumb has had placed in the city court room a vot- ing machine for the instruction of the new voters. This machine will remain in its present jocation all of next week. Columbus Day Celebration Approximately 5,000 persons crowded into Muzzy field to attend the Columbus day celebration spon- sored by the Sons of ltaly lodge No. 567, The program started with a pa- rade, which formed on Mcadow street, marched up - North Main North strect, and then couptermarched to Main strect and to Muzzy ficld via School and Park streets. From 7 to 9 a concert was rendered by the Veterans of For- vign Wars band assisted by Miss Joscphine Mastrobattisto of this y and George Dunn of Hartford s soloists, Funcrzl of Noble C. Spaiks The tuneral of Noble (. Sparks, v'ho dicd at his home, 3§ Sherman sircet, Thursday evening, was held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the Congregational Parish house. Rev, VFrancis T. Cooke, pastor of the First Congregational church, conducted the services and burial was in West cemetery, Devotions This Evening There will be devotions at 7:30 o'clock this evening at St. Joseph's church in honor of §t, Annd, Tax Ofiice Open For the convenience of property owners desiring to pay their first or third taxing district taxes, Tax Collector Frank B. Riley has a ranged to keep his office open from 1:30 to 5 o'clock this afternoon and from 7 to 8 this evening. This ix is due and payable on or before November 1. Women's Swimming Classes The swimming classes for women . at the high school pool will open on next Tuesday, October 16th. There will be classes each Tueaday at 5:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p. m. Those desiring ‘:roll are asked to telephone 61 Manchester Here Today Plenty of action is predicted at the high school athletic field this afternoon when the local high school eleven line up against the strong Manchester high football team. Keen rivalry has existed be. tween the two schools for years and cach contest is bitterly fought. Bristol's probable lineup for, to- day is as follows: le, Kelly; It, Hu- gret; Ig, Boyer; center, Ingraham; rg, Bloom; rt, Munn; re, Robert Ith, Kane; rh, Koziell; gqb, Capt. Allaire; fb, Froelich. Two Sunday Games Two football games are scheduled for Sunday afternoon in this city, At Heffernan Field the Maple Ends will clash with the S8outh End Bear- cats of Waterbury and at Muszy fleld the West Ends will line up against the East Branch team of Torrington. Both games are scheduled for ¥ p. m. Funeral of Anton Kaicher The funeral of Anton Kaicher of 48 Pleasant avenue, Forestville vas held at 9:30 o'clock this morning at 8t. Matthew's church. Rev. Anthony M. Kaicher, pastor of the Sacred Heart church of Hartford, mson of the deccased, was the celebrant of the high mass of requiem, Rev, “Wil- liam P. Laflin, pastor of 8t. Joseph's church, this city, was deacon and Rev. James McDonald, who assum. ed t'g pastorats of St. Matthew church yesterday, was sub-dea-~on. Rurfal was in §t. Thomas' cemetcry, this city. Knitting of Rayon Is Found “Shocking” Washington, Oct. 13 (M — The manufacture of rayon proves to be a shocking business—electrically. The ‘textile division of the depart. ment of commerce reports that in knitting mills rayon yarns are found to have a tendency to take up static electricity generated by belting. This has been found not only bad for the. nerves of the machine operators, but a handicap in the knitting of fancy designs. Some mills are treat- ing the yarns with oils which shun or ground the static. e QUICK DELIVERY BY AIR New Orleans, Oct. 13 (P—A gas heater company, confronted by a shortage of natural gas tips with no supply availab'e nearer than Kala- mazoo, Mich., recently wired for shipment by air mail. Postage cost $100 but shipment reached New Irleans via New York and Atlanta within two days. NEW YORKER HONORED Paris, Oct. 13 (M—Cortiandt F. Dishop of New York has been given the French Legion of Honor award for services to Franco-American ing presented a scene of unusual activity when a large number of | both men and women applied to. friendship, particularly to the devel. opment of American motor touring in France, S

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