New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 1, 1928, Page 15

ELKS T0 CONDUCT MENORIAL SERVICE Exercises at B, P. 0. E. Home Sunday—. 6. Woods Speaker New Britain lodge, B. P. O. E, will conduct annual memorial exer- cises at the Elks’' home on Washing- ton street tomorrow night at 8:00 o'clock. Prosecuting Attorney Jo- seph G. Woods will deliver the ad- dress and Henry C. Baum, assisted by Organist William H. Bishop, will be the soloist, The public is invited. One hundred and thirty-four ristmas Club Checks Your Christmas Clab Check is being mailed today! We take as much pleas- ure in sending it as you will have in receiving it. It's a great idea! Put- ting a little in the Bank each week in order to be able to share in the holi- day spirit at Christmas. Be sure to join again for next year—and won't you get your friends to join with you this time so that they too will know the fun of a full purse when every- body’s spending! The 1929 Christmas Club starts December 10th, but you can enroll now! THE (CITYNATIONAL BANK OF NEW BRITAIN MAIN AT EAST MAIN i JOSEPH G. WOODS members of the lodge have died since its organization in this city. During 1927 and 1928 seven mem- bers passed away. ‘They were George W. Traut, Walter E. Voight, Louis A. Michels, John A. Wright, Clarence L. Pierce, James J. Murphy and John J. McCabe. he program and order of exer- cises are as follows: Organ prelude, *“Adagio”—Guil- mant—William H. Bishop, organist. Opening ceremonies—exalted ruler and esquire. Opening ode. Prayer—Royal G. Wilbur, lain. Solo, “Jesu, Jesu, Miserere’—Ne- vin—Henry C. Baum. Roll call. Altar service—officers lodge. Solo, “If With All Your Hearts"— Mendelssohn—Henry C. Baum. Memorial address — Joseph G. Woods, . E. R Solo, . Closing ceremonies—Exalted Rul- er G. S. Casale, “Auld Lang Syne.” Organ postlude, “Cortege’—Du- bols. chap- of the Ba The committee in charge of the ceremony consists of 0. Lambert Lord, Louis W. Fodt, Thomas J. anley H. Cabe Bishop. Royal G. Wilhur, & ski and William Property Values and High Rents in Mass. Come Down Boston, Dec. 1 (A—FPrope val- ues and excessively high rents are conming down in Mussachusetts, the conmission on the necessa of life reported today after a study of housing conditions in the state. The commission, which was ordercd by the house of representatives to In- vestigate the promoting and finane- ing of the construction of apartment and other dwelling houses, found th ifter the war there was a great increasc in the construction and ventals of new properties, and that rents for old apartment houses fre- quently were doubled. “It no longer exists on a general scale,” the report said, “and proper- 1y values and rents excessively in- tlated are coming down. The com- mission finds that changing cconom- ic conditions are developing a high- Let. the Xmas of 1929 Be as Happy as This One If you have been a member of Our Xmas Saving Club AYE we need not go further explaining how easy it was for \ you to save and have gift money for this Xmas. You'll undoubtedly join again. Urge your friends to join with you and let their Xmas be as happy as yours. Our Club is now open. All you do to join is pay from 25¢ to $10 a week. Then when Xmas comes around again you will find yourself ready for a happy holiday. New Britain Trust R T T I 2o “Vale"—Russell—Henry C. |} NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD. SATURDAY, DECEMBER ly competitive market which tends to limit fictitious and large financ- ing costs that can be passed along to tenants in the form of rent.” City Items i by i R Thomas Keaveny of Bridgeport, | will spend the week-end with his | DRAMA LEAGUE GROWING |irocom™ o™ ome e ey, "o | Lincoln street. | The police were notified today of the suspension of the operator's li- censes of George F. Glossop of 63 Brooklawn street and Martin E. Wentland of 447 East street, and the 1eturn of the right to operate to Arthur Buron of 82 Elm street. The Sunshine society will meet Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Trinity Methodist church. Camp Clara, R. N. of A., wilt hold a meeting Monday evening at 8 o'clock at St. Jean's hall. Election of officers will take place. Installation of officers of the Sis- terhood of the Congrcgation of Sons of Israel, will take place Monday aternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home Wail Street Briefs Lahumble Oil & Refining com- pany, Houston, Texas, directors to- day declared an extra 20-cent divi- dend and regular quarterly dividend of 30 cents on the capital stock, pay- able Jan. 1 to stockholders of rec- ord Dec. 12. The company paild 20- cent extra and 30-cent regular divi- dends in the preceding quarter. Response to Membership Campaign Gratifying 10 Spomsors — Three Plays to Be Presented. | A spirited campaign for member- | ships in the Drama League of New | Britain has been under way the past week and is continuing. Public re- sponse has been gratifying, accord- ing to friends of the league. | The first scason of the league will | see the production of three one-act plays at the Camp school auditor- ium, on the evenings of December 11 and 12. These will be: | “Love Watches"—adapted by Ruth | Southern Pig Iron No. 2 foundry |has been advanced to $17 a ton, Birmingham from $16.50. North- castern Ohio Steel industry enters the last month of the year with average operation of plants at 80 | per cent of capacity. Net operating income of the Kan- |sas City Southern Railroad for the Bassette. | of Mrs. Nathan Berson, 1524 Stanley past 10 months was §4,039,285 | 'he Dear Departed”—by Stanlgy | street. | against $4,108,498 in the correspond- Houghton. } A meeting of the trustees of the ing 1927 period. Colorado & South- lern system’s net operating income |was $4,593,370 compared to $4,044.- 534 in the first 10 months of 1927. “The Valiant"—by Robert Middle- | ma The latter was produced in the city last year and is being repeated by request. Congregation Sons of Israel will be | held Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. NEW OIL WELL Graham, Mo, Dec. 1 (P—Presi-| Commercial failures the past week ] s o 7, or a daily average dent-elect Herbert Hoover soon may nhumbered 41 ! be secking a new tenant for his 80- |Of 83, compared to 450 or a daily acre farm near here. Oil has been |dVerage of 75 in the corresponding struck on Ward county, Texas land |1927 Week, R. G. Dun & Company Swned by S F. Hayslett, his pres. |T¢Ports. There were only 5 busi- ent manager. Oil men belicve tho |15 days last week due to the Thanksgiving holiday, while a year {ago there were 6 business days. In- |solvencies in Canada numbered 48, compared to 45 a year ago. {House Boat Colony Is Now Offered for Sale | Fort Myers, Fla., Dec. 1 (A—Built in anticipation of a world deluge the | houseboat homes of the Faith colony | well, which was shut off at 135 bar- | established near here four years ago |rels a day, pool. has opened up a new by “Brother" Isaiah, are for sale, to- | gether with the rest of the colony’s dicate sustained activity in sales of | electrical equipment, electrical world reports. Marine equipment buying, especially in the east, has featured the current business, substantial or- ders for heavy power equipment are looked for from the New England district. Cable and wire sales show an upward trend. colony of 100, following receipt of a telegram from Isaiah in California | advising them to comply with & | court order to vacate an 80-acre tract on which the colony was founded, are preparing to depart. Funerals Joseph Visalga Funeral services for Joseph Visal- ga of 44 Olive street were held this | morning at 8 o'clock at St. An- |drew’s church. Rev. Kdward V. ikis celebrated a requiem high Deaths Nicholas Cruz Nicholas Cruz, 35 years old, of 48 | Cherry street, died of pneumonia a | the New Britain General hospitai this morning at 7:35 o'clock. He lived in this city for about five vears, having come herc from New Bedford, Mass, He leaves his wife A Y S fabiy i Eortig) nela of 164 Washington street were I"uneral serviges will be held Mon. | eld this morning at §:30 o'clock day morning at St. Joseph's church |4t the f!lncx‘ul parlors of Stanley Borawski on B American Commonwealth Power Corporation of New York, Grand Mildred Bolaski sang. The |Rapids and St. Louis, reports for vers were Frank Zink, Jos- ar ended Oct. 31 net profit of eph Malinauskas, Casimir Zdansezi- | $3.573,407 compared to $1,333.475 in cus, Joseph Decukonis, Joseph Mar- | the preceding 12 months. tizius and George Zdansezicus. Burial was in §t. Mary's cemetery. \ Major Gen. James G. Harbord, president of the Radio Corporation of America, has received authoriza- tion from the interstate commerce commission to sit on the board of directors of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway and subsidiary Angelo Alnela Yuneral services for Angelo Al at a time to be announced later by | > ad street and at 9| lines. Larala & Sagaring Co. undertakers, |0°€10Ck at St. Mary's church. Rev. Burial will be in St Mary's ceme. | Walter J. Lyddy celebrated a re--| Net income of the American Rail- quiem high mass. Mrs. Mary T. Crean. assisted at the organ by John J. Crean, sang | way Express company for the first 9 months of 1928 was $1,682,518 com- pared to $1.636,672 In the corres- tery. Mrs. Frederick Neumann Funeral services for Mus. Iyed-|during the services. | ponding 1927 period. erick Neumann of Richard avenue, | Burial was in St. Mary’s ceme- e Newington, will be held at 2:30tTY o'clock this afternoon at St. Mat- | thew's German Lutheran churph. CARD OF THANKS : Rev. A. C. Theodore Steege, pastor. | will officiate. Burial will be in| Fairview cemetery. ‘We wish to thank our friends and relatives for their kindness anrl‘\ H"ll]lN[i STEA[]IER svmpathy shown us during our re- cent bereavement in the death of se— our beloved husband and father. We . There Has Been Some Buying of Coppers Today especially wish to thank Mrs. Kling- | berg, Rev. C. J. Fredeen, -Andree New York, Dec. 1 (P—Prices held steady in light trading on the bond lodge, I 0. 0. F. market today. (Signed) MRES. CHARLES ROOS SIGNE ROOS There some buying of cop- J onn pers, notably Chile Copper 5's. and a a e of rails, with St. Paul §'s extending bl o | their gain fractionally. Interest was = UNDERTAKER shown in the foreign list, where Phone |Saxon 61%'s and Kingdom of Italy 7's Opposite Bt. Mary's Church S harch moved up. esidence 17 Summier §t.—1625-3 Public offering ir expected shortly [of $3,000.000 Pittsburgh & West ir- ginia Railway Tiret 4% per ecent serial bonds. proceeds to be used in financing the 39.mile Connellsville EUE e OWRLS | oxtension. The New Haven Railroad () has asked interstats commeree com- Bouerer spos Shu mission authority to guarantee $2.- 10,000 41 per cent equipment “The Telegraph Florist of New Britain” | frust certificates to he issued in con- 83 W. Main St.—Greenhouses, Maple Hill | nection with purcliase of new cars. Mrs. William L. Bauner i Funeral services for Mrs, William {L. Banner of 225 Curtis street will be held Monday afternoon at 3| o'clock at Erwin Memorial chapei. Rev. William Ross, pastor of the Iirst Baptist church, will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery. The body will remain at the funer. al parlors of B. C. Porter Sons un- til noon Monday. ——————eme——— Watch v window for cash and carry Saturday specials on “I Am An Advertising Man and I take my hat off to the man who ‘created the idea’ of a Savings Account.” It would be a good thing if you too had a Savings Account at this Mutual Savings Bank. BURRITT MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK 1, 1928 WALL STREET HAS DECIDED ACTION Socony Stock Opens Up at Advance in Price New York, Dec. 1 UP—Stock | prices resumed their upward move- ment at the opening of today's mar- ket. Standard Oil of New York open- €d with a block of 10,000 shares at 41%, up %. and Radio-Keith-Albee with a block of 10,000 shares at 49 1-4, up 38-8. International ickel jumped 13% points on the first sale, | Montgomery-Ward 4 and Allied | Chemical 2 1-4. Packard Motors | dropped nearly 3 points and New York Central dropped 1. THE MARKET AT 11:30 A. M. (Furnished by Putaam & Co.) PUTNAM & CO. Members Now York & Harqford Stack Enchongss 31 WEST MAIN ST.,, NEW BRITAIN TEL. 2040 The Billings & Spencer Co. Warrants Bought and Sold Al Chem & Dye.244 240 240 | Amer Can ..109% 108% 109% Am Sm & Ref281% Am Sugar .. 93 921% 93% Am Tobacco .184% i Members of New York and Hartford Stock Exchanges :{'f,f;';:‘ Cop 114% 113% 113% N 55 West Main Street New Britain Phone 2580 s 22 Stuart G. Segar, Manager Balt & Ohio. 120 119% 119% e Beth Steel ... 80% 9% S0 Brook Man .. 69% Cer De Pasco 117% 1153 [ We Offer: Ches & Ohio 206 206 Chrysler Corp 130 1291 0 Colo Fuel ... 74 5 | American Hardware Congoleum .. 27% 273 | Consol Gas ..109% 1073 | . Aot an e Price on Application. Dav Chem 651% 651% Erie RR .. 68% 683 Fam Players . 54% b4lp Fleischmann . 843 8§41 Freeport Tex . 47% N Genl Asphalt . 823 821 Genl Elec Q0% 1981 im0 20| EDDY BROTHERS & Glidden ... 35 34 Hudson Motors §9% 893 | Members Hartford Stock Exchange Hersheys 29:, ¥ fon B 3 o HARTFORD — weamen Int Nickel ....22 Burrilt Hotel Bldg. Hartford Conn. Trust Bldg Colony Bldg Ken Cop .....145% Mack Truck ..105% Marland Oil .. 47 Mo Kan & Tex 67% Mont Ward ..438% National Lead 128 N Y Central ..19 NYNHG&H T We Offer: 50 Shares Union Manufacturing 50 Shares Colts 3 North Amer... 96% North Pacific 112% Pack Mot Car 143% Pan Am Pet B 56 Phillips Pet... 507% Pullman .. 867 Radio Corp ..385 Remington R4 29 Reading e 1043 Sears Roebuck 1943 19013 Sinclalr Oil ..., ¢5% 443 Southern Pac .127% e Std Oil N J . 57 5714 Std Oil N Y . 41y Stewart Warn 118 Studebaker Texas Co Tex Gulf Sulph 761 Tim Rol Bear 1491 U 84 216% 200 143 132% 4115 Prince & Whitely Established 1878, Members New York, Chicago and Cleveland Stock Exchanges. Burritt Bldg.—69 West Main St.—Tel. 5405 Donald R. Hart, Mgr. Union Carbide United Fruit . U S Ind Al . U 8 Rubber .. 41 U 8 Steel ... 167 Wabash Ry .. 80 West Elect ., 136% Willys Over . 281 Wright Aero . 63 We Offer: Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. 6113 Samuel Abrahamson (Furnished by Putnam & Co.) Hid Asked Aetna Casualty . 1150 1200 Aetna Life Ins Co 970 PR EL — Aetna Fire ... 670 ETH Automobile Tns ., 470 Hartford Fire .. 900 \7? . National Fire . 1160 ;Z e"/ %{/t %2/ Mg’ Phoenix Fire . 760 7 &71/ Z » Travelers Tns Co . 1685 ¢ i Conn. General ... e Manufacturing Stocks Am. Hardware ... Am Hosiery .... S i Beaton & Cadwell .... — 90 { = Bige-Hfd Cpt Co com 95 98 I Billings & Spencer .... 8 11 Billings & Spencer pfd .. 81 1013 Lt | Dristol Brass . 37 39 d - Colt's Arms .. 14 46 ¥ Eagle Lock .. 65 " Fafnir Bearing Co . 5 155 Hart & Cooley . — Landers, F ... 75 N. B M achine . a1 N B Machine pfd .... 105 Niles-Be-Pond com .. 150 155 | North & Judd ... Hoh I Peck, stowe & Wit ... 2 23 : Russel Mfg Co | Scovill Mfg Co | Standard Screw | Stanley Works . | Torrington Co com . | Union Mfg Co ... Public Utlliues Stocks Conn Elec Power . 90 Conn It & Pow ptd .. 100 | Hfd Elec Light . 130 N BGas ...... . 5 Southern N E Tel . 175 e 2 n 92 8¢ 180 TREASUR YBALAUCE Treasury Balance, $98,374,403, LABOR MAN WILL SPEAK ON COMPENSATION LAWS dohn J. Egan, Secretary of State Federation, Scheduled for Ad- dress Here Monday Night. John J. Egan of Bridgeport, secre- | tary ot the Connecticut Federation of Labor, will address the Central | Labor Unfon at an open meeting in Union hall, 43¢ Main street, next Monday evening. | Mr. Egan has chosen the com- | pensation laws as the subject of his address. He is coming here for the purpose of acquainting the local la- bor movement with the changes made in compensation laws through a recent decision of the supreme court. 3 BOMBING IN MELBOURNE Melbourne, Australia, Dec. 1 (P— Three bombs thrown into the Greek club opposite the Melbourne hos- pal tcday injured 15 foreigners, four of whom were sent to a hos- pital. The three men concerned in the outrage disappeared. It is be- lievcl here that the bomb throwing may have had scme connection with the recent extensive dock strike.