New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 15, 1929, Page 21

SATURDAY CLOSING DEBATE POSTPONED Discussion of Evening Business Hours Delayed Until Tuesday ‘The expected battle on uniform closing hours, which was anticipated at the meeting of the mercantile bureau of the Chamber of Commerce fizzled out, this morning. when not enough men appeared to héld a meeting. The by-laws of the Mercantile bu- reau require that not less than 20 members be present to compose a quorum. Only eight appeared, due it was thought to the expected dollar day rush. Those who were present at the meeting were Steve Robb, chair- man, representing the John Boyle Co.. of which he is president; Ralph H. Benson, secretary of the Cham- ber of Commerce; Ray C. Young. manager of the 8. 8. Kresge store: George H. Dyson,” A. A. Mills, Wil- liam J. Kelly of the Beckwith-Kelly Co.; J. W. Jones, the new manager of the Aling Rubber Co., and G. K. Spring. There was no Young, chairman of the uniform hours committee made no report, mnd Mr. Robb opened the business session only long enough to declare the meeling adjourned until 10 o'clock next Tuesday morning. The principal issue upon which a battle is expected is the proposal of opponents to Saturday night closing. to return to the old system of re- maining open Saturday nights. Senti- ment as gathered from general dis- cussion among merchants on the street is that it resolves itself as has been the case heretofore for years nto the old battle of the Northend- ers versus the Southenders, with the railroad track as the division line. Those who favor the Saturday night closing, and who point out that the experiment last summer was a suc- eess from their point of view, do not admit that the plan is defeated this r. Others claim this is a “Satur- ¥ night town” and having always shopped on Saturday night, the peo- ple always will. ALLOWAY, ADRIFT, IS NAVIGATION MENACE (Continued from I'irst Page) discussion, Mr. er Posey was tuken aboard the Che- ) last night. The Chelan's physi- cian pronounced him physically and mentally sound. Speculation as 1o how Posey mignt make if the Alloway were salvaged was heard from sev- eral quarters when the Chelan re- ported sending a few men aboard the freighter preparatory to towing her ta safety. Not far dis ship, the ‘o Maru, ant another abandon- Japanese freighter which had attempted ed 10 aid the Alloway. was drifting back ! tion of forth with the tide. The 23 and much | members of her crew were en route! to Japan aboard the rescue vessel, the Nankoh Maru. The Alloway, a freighter carrying & Tune upon His Old Banjo,” Dudack. | & cargo of 1,000,000 feet of lumber and 600 tons of wheat, was bounl for Japan to be scrapped when the of Life.” Carl (Hope) I pearing in black f storm overtook her last week. Af- tempts of the steamers Bronnoy and Montauk to tow her were un- successful. Tuesday night all of the crew except Posey took to life boats and were picked up by the Montauk. Posey refused to leave the ship and resisted his mates when they tried 1o take him. Montauk Sails Away The Montauk, believing the Allo- would be dashed, to pieces and that Poscy, crazed by the storm, would go with it, steamed away to Dutch Harbor, Alaska, Posey located the emergeney radio ot of the Alloway and without ex- perience in operating it, managed to keep the air full of meaningless dots und dashes for two days, Meanwhile the Chelan went to his rescuc. The amount of salvage to which y may be entitled, if any, is in- tite. Marine lawyers said his claim would be valid if he could prove that he had helped to save the £hip by staying aboard. The Mon- tauk also may be entitled to a shafe. BLAME OLD GOUNGIL FOR TAX RATE JUMP (Continued from First Page) cight policemen were allowed d of 15 as requested. and oth- er changes of minor nature were nade, reducing the appropriation from § 198.50 to $2 Six firemen were approved as rec- ommended, but other special items we pruned to cut the fund from 834 §.59 to §2 194.54. When the prenatal clinic and iso- ation hospital were re ted, the health board budget came through ith $66.150. A total of $180,800 vas asked. In the park department, the golf ours nd - other improvements mounting to $63.189.68 were elim- nated, leaving $100,000, Instead of the $30,000 asked for n addition to the vault in the office pf the town clerk, $15,000 was al- owed. A satisfactory scheme for construction has been filed with the hoard, Although the municipal golf course project was shelved, Chairman Ed- ard F. Hall told the board he had opes that some individual or oup of individuals would see fit (o provide this means of recreation, At the suggestion of Tax Collector rnadotte Loomis, a “susperse ac- ount” was created into which will be entered bills uncollected by rea- on of the fact that those owing the ity cannot be located. STUDENT NURSES' SOCIAL Students at the New Britain raining School fer Nurses held a ‘alentine party last night under the uspices of the Junior class. Danc- ng was cnjoyed and musics was rnished by an orchestra, Lunch served. Senlor High School Class to Listen to Story of Bachelors’ Troubles in Stage Comedy. The Spanish club of the Senior high school will have a 8t. Valen- tine Day party this evening in the auditorium ' of the Central Junior high school under the direction of r— Andrew A. Gullliano, Spanish teach- er at the senior high school. The program will consist of a two act play entitled, “One of Them Must Marry.” The play which will be giv- en in 8panish consists of James and John, two professors who sacrifice everything for their profession, even ignoring their meals many times. Their aunt becomes so discouraged that she determines to have them marry so that their wives can look after them. Both men are opposed to matrimony and the story becomes very amusing where the men are urged into their love affairs by their aunt, The committees Mr. Guilliano has appointed for that party are as fol- lows: Refreshments—NRose Frey, Helen Bosco, Rosalie Dolan. Decorations—rank O'Brien, Wal ter Neuman, Joseph S8alwacky. Alger Kayeski, Fanny Sperry. Rose Frey, Robert Kelly, Sidney Ludorf. lLloyd Vibberts, Helen Bosco, Jack Winkle, Rosalie Polon, Babba Essa. Reception committee—Alice Neri, Patricia Murray. Mary Zavasky Stage manager—Vitold Mikalaus- | kas. A resume of the play will be giv- en in English by Miss Elizabeth Har- wood. The characters of the play are: Prof. Juan Dui Prof. Tliego R Tuisa Aunt Maria GASCO MINSTRELS SING AND DANCE .. I'rank O'Brien Walter Neumann .+ Rosalle Dolan .. Helen Bosco. With Enjogable Program of the New Britain Gas Light Co. and their wives and friends were accorded a real treat last night at a minstrel show organized amonx the members of the Ga; T formed. All numbers were given in as 4 whole was among the most ganization. The opening chorus was sung by William Wojack, well known base- ball siar, sang “My Mammy” in ap- proved Al Jolson style. John Mc- Cormick followed him with “There's a Rainbow ‘round my Shoulders.” l.eo Robinson gave a tender rend “Love Tale of raine.” Then followed one of the fea- tures of the entertainment, the singing of “When Uncle Joe Plays by Steve weet Mystery Restelli, ap- ¢, enthralled his n other than Charles Sccor sung * audience when he get under the moon.” Bddie Delaney sang “Sweet Sal y* and Jack Tattcrsall rendered “I'unny Melody.” Bobby Hodge fur- nished one of the featurcs with his rendition of “Little Mother o'Mine." As a specialty, I'rank Keavency gave a dance number and for an encore, he introduced the Russian Gazotzka. Then the hit of the eve- ning was furnished when Francis club, sang “Girl of My Drcams.” The closing chorus ended the show. Oscar Erickson was interlocutor. During the evening. A. H. Scott read a telegram from the K. O. R Circuit inquiring for open dates for the Troubadours. Music was furnished by the Gas- co club orchesi and refreshments were served. DROP WORD REPROOF” New York, I7eh. 15 (P)—The word “fireproof” never is used by au- thorities on fire protection, says an announcement of the Underwriters | Laboratories her Instead “fire resistiv is the term because “any building, no matter what its con- structions, can be destroyed by fire Troubadours Entertain Friends‘ A large number of the employes the Junior O. U. A. M. hall on Glen | strect when the Gasco Troubadours, | ‘o club, per- | excellent style while the production successful ever attempted by the or- ! | the entire company. Following this. | Alsace Lor- | Shechan, the John McCormick of the NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1929. SPANISH CLUB PLAY |[njured Motorist Lies Helpless 'Bristol Man’s Car Turns Over Three Times—Was Sideswiped by Machine| which failed to Stop. (8pecial to the Herald) Bristol, Feb. 15—Arthur N. Dixon, of 636 North Main street, Bristol, was seriously injured shortly after 6 o'clock this morning when the au- {tomobile which he was operating {left the road at the curve near the !cemetery south of Lazy Lane in the itown of Southington and rolled down the bank. He managed to ex- | tricate himself from the car and his !cries, which were unnoticed by sev- cral passing autoists, were finally Iveard by Philip Lequori of 116 Beecher street, Southington, who Wus on his way to work at the local plant of the New Departure Manu- facturing company. lequorl carried ! |the injured man to his car and took !him 1o the New Departure houpital, | { where X-rays were to be taken this | morning to determine the extent of | his injuries. Dixon complained | severe pains in his back and his| condition was such as to prohibit his | removal. The accident was reported to the local police by Dr. E. Parker Ban- \born, head of the New Departure |hospital. In a statement made to | Detective Sergeant Daniel McGilli- {cuddy, Dixon, who is employed as a {truck driver by the Ryrolly Trans- !portation company of Waterbury |#nd was cn route to that city at the time of the accldent, claims that, his car was sideswiped by a large car bearing a New York registration and operated by a woman. The New York car, according to Dixon, was | proceeding at a fast rate of specd land upon reaching the curve, the woman applied the brakes which ang “Get out and IFuchsia Bottle New Marron Lipstick Brige & it enough inflammable material can | be collected within or arcund it.” The Eighteenth Annual Safety Congress will be held in Chicago from September 30 to October 5, MO?H ER RAY'S SwesTr CHILOREN A Californis, POWDERS | 1 MORNING SPECIAL 39 SAMPLE DRESSES $4.95 One to a Customer A SENSATIONAL For Licry Miss snd Mada. Dinner and Ev GOWNS Regular $25 Values The Newest Conceptions | pect street was pleas |received a number of gifts. Colors: Half Hour Before Receiving Aid threw the rear end of her machine against his, forcing it from the road. Dixon's car rolled over three times before it came to a stop at the foot of a steep bank. The woman did not stop to ascertain the extent of the damage done by her carelessness, according to Dixon. On account of the early hour there were no wit- nesses, apparently, as the fnjured man was not picked up until about half an hour latel Such facts as were gleaned by the local police have been passed along to the Southington authorities for in- i vestigation. Pershing and Gilbert Recovering From Flu Puris. Feb. 15 (A—Two prominent Americans were definitely on the road to recovery after influenza at- tacks today. General John J. Pershing was able to get around his room in a dress- ing gown. Se far, however, he is re- ceiving no visitors. 8. Parker Gilbert, agent general for reparations, is kecping indoors merely as a precautionary measure and has seen some friends. He plans to leave for Berlin Monday or Tues- BY FEET Feh. 15 (P —Basing their predictions on the size of his feet, which are 15 1-2 inches from heel to toe, four physicians have prophesied that 10 year old Robert Wadlow of Alton will become nine feet tall. At present he is six feet six inches and weights 211 pounds. S, DAWSC Abble K SURPRISED Dawson of Pros- ntly surprised by about 15 of her friends last night on the occasion of her birthday. She During the evening an entcrtainment was given and refreshments were served M JAY-COBBS 168 MAIN STREET WONDERFUL NEW g Dresses Sizes 14 to 52 You'll be amazed at these dresses — you see them else- | where at $12 to $18.00. G Biu cpes— Satins ted Comb— At Crepes Sports Mate Glag Red-— Black— Lfi. - | EVENT * in Town Sizes 4 to 10 in the New High Shades. FIVE MAGAZINES DECLARED UNFIT Mayor Asks Dealers fo Reject Salacions Publications An appeal was made today by Mayor Paonessa to magazine dealers |to take from their shelves any per- lodical they would not place in their own living_rooms. The mayor conferred yesterday with officials of the Lions club, whoese open discussion of the pres- | e of salacious magazines in this | city, moved the mayor to investi- gate, Copies of five publications were on the mayor's desk during the meeting and were perused, with the result that they were declared unfit for distribution in this city. At the con- ference with the mayor were former Mayor George A. Quigley, Harry G. {Hancock and James E. O'Brien. Mayor Paonessa’s letter reads: “Magazines have been brought in- | STOP! READ! SAVE! Any 0dd Shape Crystals Fitted While You Wait 50 Cents MORE! pairing for Half the Price cwhere, PERKINS & CO. Where Everyone Saves, 485 Main Nt r the Tall— ‘or the Short— IFor the Slim— For the Hard-to- INC. Models: to my olfice as samples of the \\ors!;m your publications, there will be that can be purchased from this city's bookshelves. These magazines, |attorney general or to any other au- chosen from some of the stands. |thorities to clean out our stands. I have been left for my examination |may assure you also that if the op- and I assure you that expert testi- |portunity presents itself I will seek mony is not necessary to establish | the aid of authorities in our neigh- the demoralizing. and 1 might even |boring cities and towns to make & say filthy character of their contents. ' similar cleanup, for I am sure they On the youth of New Britain they |will welcome having .the matter can have but one effect, that which |brought to their attention, as it w leads directly to delinquency. {brought to mine by an open discus. “That you have been displaying [sion of the Lions club members of these publications with only cursory this eity. glances at their covers and without “Respectfully yours, a full knowledge of their contents 1 “A. M. PAONESSA feel assured, and on your own good | “Mayo judgment of what is improper for reading T am willing to rely. Your| TRUCK BREAKS STANDARD interests, as well as my own, are for | Jucob Sicklick of 160 Maple str moral cleanliness in our city. That rcported to Lieutenant Matthias is why I am asking you now to take | Rival this morning that a United from your stands, and to discontinue | Milk company truck which he was the selling, of magazines that in|driving, skid on the slippery your opinion are bad reading, any|pavement at IFranklin Square and magazines that you would not place | Main street and struck a banjo box in your own living rooms. standard at the curb, breaking it. “With your cooperation, and T feel | Complaints of the slippery condi- sure of it after you study the pages tion of the pavement were received > a 49c Never Bought More Than This! 1 Large 50c tube Mennens Mentholated Shaving Cream, 1 24-kt. Gold Plated Gem Razor. 2 Gem Perfect Cutting Blades. All for 49c. An Introductory Offer. For a Short Time Only. 'WESTCLOX ALARM CLOCKS %9 A Special Display of These Famous ;)’\6 Clocks Sclling From $1.50 ., $5.00 PRUNING TIME IS HERE ! At Mills you'll find the best tools to be had and the prices are reasonable. Pruning Shears, Saws, etc. You and pect N that this During Inventory We Found a Number of Very Fine FIRMER CHISELS That we are closing out at bargain prices. These have been placed on our bargain table and marked at less than wholesale prices. Various sizes, fully warranted. 79c 59¢ 69c Frag < ‘d k\ INC. HARTFORD 110 necessity for me to.appeal to the ! by the police and transmitted to the public works department, after which sand was used to make travel safe. ZINK DIES IN DELAWARE Wilmington, D&, Feb. 15 P Robert E. Zink, chief engineer of the Hercules Powder Co., died yese terday mt his home here of pneue monia. He was born in Bridgeport, onn., February 22, 1887, and was graduated from Cornell. He is sur- vived by his widow, Mrs. Adelaide | Miller Zink, and three children. His body will be taken to Bridgeport for ol > he was seized SEPE T e P 1P e P a s e ¥ B3 P N3 NI NP NIRRT about this! the boys build a table with various ments to be used as a bargain table. been placed on the floor URE CANCELLED with an lattack of influenza, Phannor Edder, schoolmaster banished from Mexico was unable to deliver his scheduled lecture at the Y. M. T. A. & B so ciety hall last night. He spoke Wed nesday in New Haven and later in Bridgeport but was forced to cancel his engagement here. oy k. Goop HARDWARE SINncE 1801 (;‘5 RV At 1A IR RI W SIS IS SI SIS S might like to know I had one of compart- This has only real special values will appear on it. Of course you can’t ex- to find new things there but you will find ex- ceptional prices. Things don’t move very fast and such will be fated to table. When you're in take a look at it.. 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