New Britain Herald Newspaper, April 4, 1929, Page 7

(Mail and Phone Orders Promptly Filled) Good News to Housekeepers Fine Furniture Greatly Reduced Fully One Third, Some Even Less THE CONSTANTLY CHANGING STYLES IN FURNITURE, COM- PELS US TO UNLOAD, AT A SACRIFICE, TO MAKE ROOM FOR THE INCOMING SUITE S AND PIECES. WE ARE DETERMINED TO MOVE QUICKLY, ALL FURNITURE THAT HAS BEEN IN STOCK, ANY LENGTH OF TIME, REGARDLESS OF ITS VALUE. You will find set aside on our third and fourth floors suites and pieces marked fully one-third their former prices, some only half, Living Room Suites, less than regular, you'll profit well. Berlin News OVERTURNED AUTO RESULT OF WAGER Driver Seid to Have Bet on Speeding Around Corner 70 INVESTIGATE BLAZE Authorities Plan Inquiry Into Hub- bard Homestead Fire — Legion Banquet Tonight—L'ire Protection situaton More Pleasing—Briefs. Upson's cor- Attempting to round fast rate of ner, Kensington, at & speed late last night, James Mc- Queenie of Kensington crashed into a telephone pole and the car W hich he was driving turned up over the front end three times before coming to a stop, with the result that Mc- Queenie and Willis Ronketti, & pas- senger, were pinned under the car. §t was nccessary to lift the car to release the youtrs. They were not burt beyond a few cuts and bruises and a bad scaring. The accident was as the result of & wager that the corner could be “made” at a certain 1atc of specd, sccording to information from scv- | eral who had overheard the discus- sion. The corner had been passed successfully but as they — were siraightening out after the curve, the driver evidently lost control of the machine and it swerved into the pole. According to witnesscs of the smash it was almost a miracle that Loth were not killed. According to one witness, after hearing the crash, | he turned and saw the car, with the rear up in the air, and turning com- plete somersaults. As far as could be learned there will be no police action in the mat- ter. ‘The car was badly damaged and the pole it struck was almost cut in two at the basc. To Investigate Fire According to information learned today, there will be an investigation as to the cause of the fire that de- stroyed the Hubbard homestead in zast Berlin carly yesterday morning. There will be an effort to find the owner of the car which was reported 1o be parked in the yard earlier in tne evening. There is also & rumos about that a man was in the house at the time of the fire and that there is a possibility that he may have been burned to death. There is no ground for this story other than that of the fact that several tramps have been secn about the place during the time that it has been vacant. It 1s the opinion of the owner, Frank Colby, tbat the fire started from the relessness of somcone who had Leen using the grounds for a park- ing place. D. A. R. Luncheon Emma Hart Willard chapter, Daughters of the American Revolu- tion will hold a luncheon for mem Lers and guests at the Berlin Con- | gregational church on Thursday. April 11, All members who have not noti- fied Mrs. R. A. Wooding regarding the luncheon are requested 1o do so at once. Bolton-Kasks Banquet Plans have been completed for the SEED POTATOES Best Quality Maine Seed From Car Door At Attractive Prices. CARL A. LUND Berlin Tel. 811-13 hall tonight, given by the Bolton- Kasica post, American Legion. There will be several speakers at the sup- per from among the state officers of the Legion. Dancing and entertain- ment will follow the supper. All who are interested in the affair are invited to attend. The supper will be served at 7 o'clock. A good time is promised all those attending. Vire Situation Approved Residents of the town of Berlin have voiced their approval of the announcement that the New Britain fire department would continue tu give fire protection to the town for an additional charge per hour. The many residents who have voiced their opinions of the matter that there is more reason for ap proving the plan as suggested by the w Britain board than for attempt- ing to form a fire protection unit here. The cost of a new depart- ment 1 the town is much greater than the additional cost of the New Britain fire department, although no new price has been set at the pres- en time, The school question that has been before the townspeople for the past few months is of more immediate importance and should be the first question to be scttled by the town according to the opinion of many people. There has been no official action taken on the fire situation as vet, but it is expected that there will be some action on the matter in the near future. ‘The New Britain fire town of Berlin soon for the purpose of drawing up w new contract. East Berlin Items The Wesleyans present their play |“The New Minister” this evening at |8:15 o'clock at Community hall. Those taking part are Mrs. Wallace Kelscy, Mrs. E. V. Read, Miss Edith | Noble, Miss Betty Pratt, Miss Doris Dutton, Miss Carolyn Rcad, Wallace Kelsey and Royal Morse. Miss | Mabelle Barnes has been coaching the cast. Following the perform- ance there will be a sac of home | made candy. The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church held its annual ! business meeting and election of of- |ficers on Tuesday afternoon at the |home of Mrs. R. 0. Clark. The fol- | |lowing officers were clected: Presi- |dent, Mrs. R. O. Clark: vice presi- | dent, Mrs. L. M Root: secretary and ‘treasurer, Mrs. Clinton Taylor. [{Twenty-one years of continuous serv- | ice as treasurer of the society was| |the unusual record of Mrs. A. A. Barnes who tendered her resigna- tion at the meeting. Mrs. Barnes has been very active in the work of the | |organization and her resignation ! | was accepted with regret. | Frank Kramer, Jr.. has resumed his studies at Wesleyan university following the Easter recess spent with his parents. The Boys' Club will meet Friday evening at Community hall at the usual hour. The library will be open Friday afternoon for the exchange of books. The library was closed last Friday, it being a holiday. Mr. and Mrs. William Chamber- lain who have been residing here for the past several years are mov- ling 1o Metiden where they will re- side In the future. Mra. Chamber- llain was formerly Miss Antoinette Cote. Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain have a host of friends here who re- great their departure. The ladies of Bacred Heart church will hold another whist and social in the church social rooms next Monday evening at 8 o'clock. The Wesleyans will meet next Mondny evening for the regular business session and annual election of officers. TIGERS VS. PIRATES Fort Worth, Texas, April 4 (P— After handing the Chicago Cubs a to 3 beating yesterday, Detroit’s Tigers moved herc from Beaumont to open a series with Donie Bush's crippled Picates. Dining Room Suites, Bed Room Suites, Chairs of different kinds, Secrctary Desks and many others, board is expected to call a meeting | with the proper authorities of th.| Odd at so much ROBBERS PRY DOOR OF ANSONIA'SAFE Gurglars Get $199, Italian Bonds and Cash Register Ansonia, Conn., April 4.—Burglars about 3 o'clock this morning, forced entrance to the Gregory Motor company, conducted by Frank Greg- ory on Maple street. and affer pry- ing off the door of the safe and ob- taining cash amounting to $192.74 and Ttalian bonds valued at several hundred dollars, took with them a cash register valued by the owner at over $1,000. The machine was conveyed in car which the robbers took from the garage and which was found later this morning abandoncd on Wakelee avenue. At 2:30 o'clock this morning, four burglars were frightened away hy the barking of a dog as they at. tempted to force their way into the hardware store of William Ruben on Bridge street. In their haste, they {left after them a dilapidated touring car hearing the numbers A-1413. [the name of a man known as Hor- witz of 338 Norton street, New | Haven. It is thought that the gang that attempted to rob the Ruben store is |the same which burglarized the ga- | rage and took the car to replace the one they had left behind. Morgan Still Denies Bringing in Liquor Washington, April 4 (P —TNepre- sentative William M., Ohio, declared today that he “had nothing to add" to his previous de- nials of bringing liquor into New York upon his return with a con- gressional party from Panama. “T have denied all the tions,” he added, *and have nothing more to say.” alleea- RECRUITS SHOW WELL Macon, Ga.. April 4 (P—Two rc- cruits, being groomed for regular posts with the St. Louis Cardinals, showed to good advantage yester- day. Ray Lingrel hurled five cipher innings, allowing but two hits, and Charley Gelbert, shortstop, stole bases, including home for the first Red Bird tally. Another rooki-. four safetics. Police say the car is registered in | Delker, counted for two of the Birds' FIRENEN'S ANNUAL BALL AND CONGERT Gorernor Jobn H. Tramball Ex- pected fo Be Preseat RECORD CROWD PREDICTED Funeral of Willlam Cunningham-— Regular Mecting of Boy Scouts— School Committee Approves of Teachers' List—Other Items. Everything is in readiness for the annual concert and ball of the Plainville fire department which will be held this evening in the gym- mititee in charge of arrangements has been working faithfully for the past few weeks in perfecting the details of the affair. Basing their prediction on the advance sale o tickets, the committee reports that the concert and, ball should prove to be the most successful one in the history of the organization. Every- sure the success of the evening. It is expected that Governor John H. Trumbull will be present as an | honorary guest. Most of the town officials and members of the Cham- ber of Commerce have signified th:ir intention of attending the affair. The committee in charge prom- ises & very good musical program during the evening. These affairs in past years have always met with the sturdy support of the residents |in town and with the cooperation of town officials and organizations. The Chamber of Commerce postpon- ed its annual meeting scheduled to be held this evening in order that its members might attend the con- cert, William Cunningham Funeral services for William Cun- who died at the New Britain Gen- eral hospital yesterday afternol after a short illness with double pneumonia, will be held morning at 9 o'clock at the Churc of Our Lady of Mercy Mr. Cunningham was a resident of Plainville for more than 30 He was born in Forestville, H worked as a machinist in the Scs- sions Clock Co. and was a member of the Forestville fire departme: when a young man. He also worked for several years at the Clark & Cowles Co. and the Trumbull Ele tric Manufacturing Co. in Plainville. At one time he was a member of {the Plainville fire department. | He is survived by six sons, iliam J. Cunningham, second assist- ant chief of the Plainville fire d | partment and a justice of the peac Frank, James, Paul, Raymond and |George Cunningham: two daughters, | Misses Catherine and Mae Cunning- 'ham, and two sister: | Cunningham of Plainville and Mrs. | Margaret McCormick of Unionville, | Mr. Cunningham was one of the {best known residents in Plainville and his death came |shock to his many friends. | Many At Meeting | A well attended mecting of |Ladies' Aid society of the |church was held yesterday Inoon at the home of Mrs. | Bronson, | bers were present. | 1t was voted to hold a public sun- per on Thursday, April 17. At th |close of the mecting, Mrs. Iti Scdergren, on behalf of the |ent, presented a gift of $5 to Emma J. Ward in honor of Ibirthday anniversary. | Bring Suit For Damages | Rose Wunch of Plainville has ‘)n'oughl sult for $600 damuges against Herbert Parsell of New Brit- |ain through Attorney E. L. Alpe of New Britain. The writ is return- able in the city court at New Brit- the Bapti after- C. A pres- Mrs, her ain on the fourth Monday of April. |automobile off the road. lection Postponed { The election of officers of !Scquassen corporation scheduled |be held last evening wa |until the last Wednesday the of |were not enough members present lat the meeting to make a quorum At a meeting held last Wednes day. the corporation elected the fol lowing directors: Two years, Fred <PLAINVILLE®» TONIGHT RALPH INCE and | ESTELLE TAYLOR in | “SINGAPORE. MUTINY” Mightiest of All Thrills. | —FRIDAY— LAURA LA PLAN CHARLE DELANLY in JAMES" nasium of the high school. The com- | thing possible has been done to as- | Miss Elizabeth | as a distinct | | | | | | Saturday | (o Years. | oo tance wers brought ! Four visitors and 18 mem. { that a large quantity i | | { postponud | paryey line | e——— | spring training, the team therefore | | tquit-claim deed filed at the oftice | tion D. Hastings, A. H. Richards, F. H. Young of Hartford, and Allen Raymond; one year, Leon and Harry C. Josephson. Funeral Services Funeral serviceés for Horace Lewis of Orlando, Florida, a resident of Plainville for many years, who died following a long period of illne: were held this afternoon at 2: o"clock at High Hill road, Norwalk. Burial was in Norwalk. Meeting Notices The W. C. T. U. will meet Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs, Minnie Hyde of ¢ Maple street. | The weekly prayer meeting of the Advent Christian church will be held this evening at 7:30 o’clock. Pythian lodge will meet tomorrow evening in 1. O. O. F. hall at § o'clock. A number of interesting | debates will be held. All members are requested to be present. The regular mid-week prayer | meeiing of the Baptist church will be held this evening at 7:30 o'clock. | At the close of the meeting, Rev.! 0. P. Campbell, director of religious | education in Hartford, will meet the officers and teachers of the Bibl: | school to discuss several plans A regular meeting of Boy Scout troop 33 will be held in Legion haii on Friday. All scouts are urged to be present. i Plainville Briefs | Eugene Forrish is confined fo his home with blood poisoning in his right foot. | Howard S Connecticut Storrs yeste Laster rec ville avenue. Mrs. Henrictta Jones was pleas- antly surprised at her home on Prentice street Tuesday evening by @ number of her friends, the oc- casion being her birthday anniver- sary. Adolph LaChance of Plainville has transferred a piece of property end buildings thcreon located on Unionville avenue to Jennie A. Car- nish of Plainville, according to a of Thomus Tyler returncd to Agricultural college at day after spending the s at his home on Union- the town clerk. At a special mecting of the committce held last evening in the superintendent’s office at the high school, the list of teachers for next year was presented and approv-d. Other small matters of routine were schocl ningham, aged 66, of 7 Maple street, | aiscussed, Leon C. Staples, superintendent of schools, has returncd home after attending the annual convention of Connecticut Superintendents of h | Schools' association held in Danbury during the first three days of this week. Many matters of real {m- up at the convention. Although nothing dcfinite lcarned, it is reported that “Tommy” can he "1 Matteo, local semi-pro baschall star. making a good impression at the ! training camp of the Springleld lastern league team at Hackensack, 33 v STATE POLICEMEN GET TWO BIG RUM TRUCKS INEWINGTON PASTOR| Bristc! MOVES INTD HOME = Rev. H. C. Burdon to Preach mMPl.ETJ TODAY Next Sunday Morning Newingtor Burdon, wh | the Newington pastorate, into the pa occupy the Burdon's tw operated on Sunday and fortably. A food d auspices of Farm hall in Grang: ‘clock, Luce. The ing in the at 5 o'clock The Frien ning at 7 The Newi observe at the Mr. bury will jeet” will ing and hom b ha Mrs. Dw Thomas H n, 4—Tev o April wi rsonage 104 pulpit next o year old du for is reported apper monstrat the will Frid charge ion Mrs. gton voluutecr town hall I dly I ) o'clock Desmond “Composition isiting Dudley, Mass, The fi the April 11 m The Ladie 4 food Tues charge of M Robert Cogswell; the sile chapel Word death I'erwood st divd Wedne home of pn 2 of vives, was f Luff of New eral will he at 2 o'clock undertaking § years A birthda at the iley in he sent fror Cards W was served by all Grange April Bray en’s ball w hall Thursday s Aid socicty Aller wi in Sage 9 Willia and 50 a 1 April Irs. Mrs. has William 1 cot, Wel sday miornin, cumonia. Mr His wif ormeriy ngton Center held 1 from parlors Miss| day ¥ prise home Mrs honor. el Bri - n ow A zood tir under Hartford County in tha morning 10 Jerin . L HC recently called to il mo; at M " FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY T ! News NEW TRAFFIC PLAN . Changes Made in Lights at Main and North Main More Time Allowed Those on 1'oot— Track Driver Accused of Theft st Case is Nolled—>Mys. 1. L. Porte Dies—Play suceessful Charles fire de- partment will hold its regulur meet of His in G night, v Worth Thousands Captured On | Outskirts of New Bedford ‘ April 4 (P —Mem- | bers of the sta constabulary, as- sisted by ‘Taunton police, today seized two trucks loaded with a< sorted liquors, valued, at prohibi prices, at many thousands of | dollars. | The state troops. acting on a tip of liquor hai been landed somewhere in the Cape Taunton, Mass | Cod region, were patroling the high- ways when Officer William Flem- ichard | ming encountered the first truck at the outskirts of New Bedford. T! truck driver drew a revolver, but when Flemming drew his own and fired, two men in the liquor-laden vehicle deserted it and made their cscape in an automobile which had been acting as a convoy. Trooper Francis McDonald dis- covered the second truck. also near New Bedford. He gave chase, but a convoy machine forced McDonald's McDonald notified the Taunton police who found the truck and its contraband 0| cargo abandoned near the Tauntor- The seized trucks and the | ianor were taken to the Middlchoio Morgan of month due to the fact that there ;... e of the state constabulary HITTING x.. April 4 ® ates have been doing hitting during their average Grantham, WE Houston, Pittsburgh ome aweet h Pir being .304. George ond sacker, whose home run Houston yesterday. 5 to 4. leads the squad with 424 in 1 Lloyd Waner turned a ing in the i fth inning and from the game. MINSTR ND DANCE n by Sons of St. George Degree Team (lub Under the Auspices of The Young HARMONY BOY'S ORCHE MONDAY EVENING, A h <hip RA Sehool ToKeN oF ’RE.\D HERALD CLASSIFIED Al!!‘ ] LEIS - NOT WREATHS — THOGE YWRGATIS, ( THEY ARE TUEC HAWAIIANS AQOURD PEOPLES ) SI6A OF TUE HIGUEST NECKS, ONCLE RESARD, THE PROOF OF CORDIAL FRIENDSHIP, THE AND THEIR \WELCOME 1S TUE ALOHA TENDER y AFFECTION OF GREETING == AND WHEN FRIENDS DEPART THEY SAY TO TUEM AGAIN, ALOUA -+-TIIS TIME AS A FAREWELL— AND TWINE AROUND TLEIR NECKS THE LE), THAT THE FRAGRANCE OF THEIR TRUE DENCTION MAY ABIDE NITH TUEM BEYOND THE PARTING OF 200 Guardsmen on Duty at Char- lott Two patrolled Manville N. C. tween . today with the Picdmon Carolina have systems M 1y e, N. C., Mills N d C. 4 Natior I Loray ks (0 fter a near All ax it are ot ol aray riot (rp)— men the ear Gastonia GIRL INJURLD IN PACTORY n was al hos was sa her i Mot ad 1 1 hut the amputated e 4 = # IT REALL ENER CREATED - "S_ightseeifig in the Congregational chapel this eve- inlas to in Mrs orton in last step in the regulati e installation of the new stem in this city was miade provision for th Ma was 1l cor Employes of work this 1 ing light ot equipped rlang tr today to ate 1 zoing ot when horough- considerable when the vorking or- north or south on Ma y might e and, cross the latter result caused danger to estrians was pointed out Traffic Officer Breault, and an investization the best solution of the prob- lem was conducted by Mayor W. | taymona Crumb and Chict of Police nest T. Belden with the the officer by assistance was at first suggested a standard might be placed Main street so m readily opposite by 0 cross, but it was it would b on the that the signals observed from th Je rSOnS pro west side of side s0 expericnced when first installed at the determining the ich the amber vehicular traffic ore in of time used to halt ow the pasage 1 be allowed to remain visible, bit of the majority of Bristol is to cro: Main street i lly from the east side aft- er coming down Main street or de- scending the stairs of the lo road station near the intersection After conferen with engineers the Automatic Signal corporation, it was ed by city and police of- % that the most feasible remedy to repl th nses tion™ by “walk' of pedestrians, aflarnoon ivlor & Modecn Hartford 1 q imonition amber others with the and to facing both direc! In addition to the pedestrians, signs will be arra insert ad Main street below the gement of to cross he peopls lights lights are the d mber of people cross- it the low crosewalks werd vd upon the scetion today The ulty caused intersection ¥ being paint- pavements at the inter riod of ts shall he visible 1o safe- time for which the her lig guard street b pedestrians crossing the s heen sot at ten seconds, a considerably h of time in was first all cre instaile itions u o new ar- nts m today will connected lights will prove remove the with the No further establishment of necessitated tive North Mair it is though lestrians at those tory and difticulty ration of th Jevond the will b at ks of rsections, points at in number and ample provided. Theft Case Nolled of case Grorze glinsk) ALOHA 1S UNDOUBTEDLY TRE MOST ‘ PULAR OF HAWAIIAN WORDS, AND ITS MANY INTERPRETATIONS MAKE | THE AWOST BEAUTIFUL \WORD T MAY AMEAN ANY | OF THESE —FRIENDLY GREETING-LONE - | WINDEST REGARDS ~\WELCOME - FRIEND- | A LOOK AROLN | AND SEE SOME . THE sieuTs ./ \\-«.«,,_,w—/ Upon the recover ware by Manager Trudon lastamight, the ch: of theft were nol press- «d this morning. The goods in ques- tion were being shipped by the American Silver company of this city. of the .siver- Mrs. brank L. Mrs, Frank L. Porter, 56, died at her ho 24 Walnut stieet late lust night follow short fiines Mis. Porter was born in St. Job w Brunswick, October 31, ‘187 hter of George A. and Ellen spent her carly lite there W 1 that city 1o com- few years atter and that time. 1l; four sons, Porter the White. and Frank to B years ago. istol living m t} < G is city sing or Porter; Ellen Wi minor cer K. olds of vised miany plays in the AGED WEMEN FOUND SLAIN IN CHICAGO (Continued from First Iage) aniac physician, Dr . said he had seen the time, e thought depres- James maid her some tion but Broken in Wound s tending to cont rder-suicide theory were investigators for the cor- Physicians expressed 4id would have had i 1o have plunged er neck with such k oft part of the also adduced from the flowed from both that ¥y have been attacked 1 had been by or doubt t sufficient knife as to bre office strengt the into i They bl ; slain. body sed in her own roo ered hammer lay on the floor mea by, Mrs, fully clothed, was r floor of her bedroom. wvd and had not rly today was found on a A blood-cov- Kelso, sl ONSCIoNs re- and her o re slight hopes for Mrs L. Kelso, ville, « discovered until n at the cighbors, alarmed continued silence, notitied po- ice, who forced an entrance. cout Leaders Training Class Has Meeting fourth session of the elemen- leade training course st night in Y.-M. C. t hall members ry vis held A r banqt 19 wtrol 1 Tsleib w with lers H ssisted by L. d i Coates, Bonney M R. Sac Burling Scout signaling il up. on scont and first 2 s Alell g and first aid wa demonstrations was Char ignalin Patrol practice in how to car es and contesis nt were as follows: s pro ) Isleib, 1 .M Coates, Detour for Baby Chicks Revealed by Radio Bible Conco . Kan April 4 (UP)— following i e passing irn north t ten to 1 crop - By BLOSSER' WELL~LETS GET LP ) AND GOING ! WELL TAKE THE PLACE oF P 7 GEE-TUS IS INTEREST! SHIP— GooDBYE — GODSPEED — ) UNCLE HARRY NG, | FAREWELL 02 6000 Luck S ILL \NE MEET AGAIN A 1/'\\ 1" ~