New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 28, 1929, Page 9

MAIL AND PHONE ORDERS FILLED 'BROWN THOMPSON'S JULY CLEARANCE SALE Of Summer Merchandise Is Of Great Economic Importance EXCEPTIONAL VALUE! Regular $1.65 Women's Granite Hosiery FULL-FASHIONED SILK CHIFFON This particularly well made silk to the top hosiery at an unheard of price—$1.00. You can select any number of shades from our vast collection. Suntan, Enchantment, Atmosphere, Etc. Breezee, STREET FLOOR Berlin News TO LEVY NEW TAX IN FIRE DISTRICT " ensington Voters to Blct O cérs at Tonight's Meeting SUMMER PASTOR SECURED Meriden Minister to Take Mr. Fiske's Place—Circus Moves in and Halts Traffic—Vacation Bible school to Start—Legion Meeting The annual meeting of the Ken- sington fire district will be hcld at 8 o'cloek this evening at Fraternal Rall at Jacobs' corner. The committee in charge of the meeting consists of James Ellsworth, chairman; Lois Bradbury, and Ed- ward McCormick. They will give the reports for the year, and these will be acted upon by the members attending the meeting. The annual election of officers will also take Pplace, The tax rate for the coming yea:r will be decided tonight. It is not thought that there will be any change made from the present rate of ¢ mills on both fire and water in the Kensington district. The residents of Kensington with- in the district have had new water mains installed in the past year and there will ' be no new pipes installed this year, so the rate will not be made higher than it already is. The district is well equipped with hydrants in most sections where there are many buildings. The brick yards are protected by the ponds from which water is pumped in case of fire. Although the New Britain authorities claim that the pond wa- ter is bad for the pumper, due to the fact that mud is sucked into the machine when the hose is set in the pond, the ponds are the only source of protection to the yards, as there is no hydrant ncar any of them, Legion Meeting A regular business meeting of Bolton-Kasica post, American Le- gion, will be held at Legion hall to- night at 8 o'clock. Delegates and alternates will be appointed for tie state convention that will be hell in Hartford in the near future. A Annual Meeting To the legal voters and members ©f the Kensington Fire District:— You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the Kensington Fire District will be held at Frater- na] Hall, Farmington Avenue, Ken- sington, Conn., June 28, 1929, at 7 p. m. (Standard Time) for the election of one committee memuer, for a term of three years, and of- ficers for the ensuing year, as pro- vided by the certificate of organiza- tion and resolutions of the District, | and for the purpose of acting on the report of the officers, and the report of the committee of its doings for the past year, for the fixing of the compensation of the officers and committee, for the ensuing year. For laying the annual tax upén the grand list of the district and for the trans- action of any other business, prop.r te come before this meeting. Dated at Berlin, Conn twenty-second day of June, 1929, JAMES B. ELLSWORTH, Chairman. EDWARD McCORMICK, LOUIS BRADBURY. District Committee, LOUIS BRADBURY, Clerk. this ymph, Piping Rock, committee will be elected for the joint picnic of the legion and Aux- iliary that will be held soon. The date and location of the picnic will be announced later. Vacation Bible School The Daily Vacation Bible school vill open on Monday and continte dally sessions for two weeks, omit- ting July 4 and all Saturdays and Sundays. The class will be held in the Kensington Congregational church and the Kensington Meth- odist church. The junior department, including children in Grades 4, 5 and 6 and above, will meet in the Kensington Congregational church. The prim- ary department will meet at the Kensington Methodist church. This includes the pupils of Grades 1, 2 and 3 and those of kindergarten age. For those who wish transporta- tion to and from the school, cars will leave the following places at 9 o'clock in the morning: Hooker's corner, Dunham's road, Upsons cor- ner, and the West Lane secction. Anyone wishing information on transportation is asked to get in touch with Harold Upson of Ken- sington. Summer Pastor Announced Rev. David Lewis Yale of Meri- den has been sccured as the preache er at the Berlin Congregational church for the summer while Rev. 8. A. Fiske and family are in Ev- rope. Mr., Yale is well known in this part of the state and is taking a year from his active pastorate in Meriden, so is available for the sum- mer months in Berlin, Mr. Fiske plans to leave on July 6 and to leave Southampton on August 29 on his return. His for- warding address will be “Care of Thomas Cook and Son, Berkely street, Piccadilly, London, W. I, England.” Worthington Fire District The meeting of the Worthington fire district will be postponed until the second week in July due to the fact that many members of the board are out of town on their va- cations, The meceting will be held for the purpose of electing officers for the coming year and setting the tax rate in the district. Awarded Divorce William A. Dennis of East Berlin was awarded a divorce, in superior court yesterday, from Leona A. (Righards) Dennis, formerly of Hartford, on a complaint of inteler- able cruelty. He claimed that his work kept him out nights and that his wife charged that he was going out with other women. He stated that he was in fear of his life, as a hottle of carbolic acid was missing from the home and ke feared that he would be poisoned by his wife. He would eat no food pre- pared by her and finally left his home. A =on_born of the marriage is with Mrs. Dennis' in East Berlin. Dennis was represented by Atty. Roger W. Davis. $10.000 Suit Decided William H. Hurst of Meriden was named defendant in a $10,000 suit mome weeks ago as the result of the death of Edward Slater of New- ington. who died after being hit by the Hurst car near the Middletown road in Berlin. Yesterday the su- perior court decided that Hurst was not guilty of criminal negligence in the case and the suit was decided in hia favor. The case has attracted much attention in Berlin as Edward Slater, the man killed. was well known here. He was employed at the Bailey Manufacturing company in Berlin for about nine years. Circus in Town For the first time in the history of the town a large circus has picked a lot in Berlin for the erection of its hig top and the various attractions that accompany the outfit. A permit was issued to the Sells- Floto circus late last night by First Selectman Leon G. Hall. The circus will be held at the Willow Brook 15t just this side of the New Britain line. . rly this morning the crew put in its appearance at the field and there was a bustle of activity. Heavy wagons and trucks followed and traffic was at a standstill while they made the sharp turn into the lot. Autos were forced to stop for us much as half an hour this morning, and they were piled up far back on both sides of the entrance to the field. Three state policemen were at the grounds directing traffic for the greater part of the morning. Countless children attracted by the circus were at the field, and groups could be seen gathered around the men as they worked to put up the tents and get everything in regdiness for the big show this afternoon. It looked like a hopeless task to the uninitiated, but at noon things looked somewhat better, and out of thc mass of confusion therz came a general order of things. East Berlin ltems Mr. and Mrs. Royal H. Morse were pleasantly surprised last evening by & number of their friends in honor of their tenth wedding anniversary. Guests attended from Meriden, Hart- tord, New Britain, Kensington and Berlin. 3Mr. and Mrs. Morse receiv- ed many useful gift, Games were played after which refreshments were served. The Wesleyans enjoyed an oute door meeting at Pipesdale last eve. ning, about 20 attending. A camp fire supper was served after which a song and dcvotional service was held. Jack Cole has purchased a new truck for use in his grocery busi- ness. The Fife and Drum corps hold a rehearsal this evening 7:30 o'clock at Community hall. The library will be open tomor- row afternoon and evening for the exchange of books. The tennis court ewned by the Benson brothers is being refinished with a layer of clay. When com- pleted the court will he one of the most modern in the state. Several of the New Rritain city champion- ship games have been played on this court, Those people having cars avail- able for the annual Cemmunity out- ing should report to John Lewis, who is in charge of transportation. The outing will be held on Saturda. July 20. Plans are unde#® way for the an- nual Sunday school outing for the Methodist church. No definite date has bgen set tor the occasion, al- though it is possible that the outing may be held on July 13th. The East Berlin boys’ junior base- ball team new leads the American Legion league. The locals appear to be growing stronger as the season progresses. If the locals win the town championship they will enter the state elimination series for na- tional representation. will at READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS FOR BIST RESULTS | quietl: PIERCE ST, GOUPLE WARRIED 9 YEARS Mf. and Mrs. Jobn Le Vasseur to Observe Anniversary Sunday MRS. ROBERT CRAIG DEAD ‘White-Stuart Meetings—Interesting Items. Sunday will mark the 39th wed- ding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Le Vasseur of Pierce street. The couple plan to spend the day were married at St. Arnne's church, Waterbury, on June 30, 1890. Both are well known in Plainville and have a large number They of friends. 8even children have blessed the marriage. They are Mrs. John Ahl- Wedding—To Re- model Colonial Hall — Governor ‘Trumbull’s Voice to be Recorded— ernors of the United States will be recordéd. Governor Trumbull will probably Le the fipst chief ecutive to spea into the microp! e of the appara- tus, it'was said today. According to tntative-plans, the plane will leave New York, flying directly to Hart- ford, where Governor Trumbull will meet the mo\ietone officials as they land at Brainard field. The demon- stration is the first of its kind in histo:y and is expected to mak the advent of another forward step n the development of the “talkies.” Regular Moeting Pythian temple Sisters, held a regular meeting Wed nesday evening in the I. O. 0. F. hall. was observed with an appropriatc program. Members of Temple of New Britain put on two present. Refreshments were served by the committee in charge. Pythian temple will close its mect ings for the summer months, re- opening.in September. Expected Home Soon Stanley 8. Gwillim, the Trumbull Electric Manufactuc- ing Co., and Mrs. Gwillim, who u1e in Vancouver. British Columbia, where Mr. Gw business trip, are expected to return to Plainville on or about July €. They made the trip to Vancouver Ifrom Los Angeles, where they at- {tended the supreme council session quist of Middletown; Mrs. Augustine /of Mystic Shrine. Prior of Plainville, Mrs. Eugene Be- J.. Mrs. John Le Vasseur of Forestville, and Francis J. Le Vasseur and Eldred le Vas- land of Plainfield, M Maerz of New Britain, Eugene seur of Plainville. Patriotic Program Indications point to a very inter- esting meeting of Plainville Grange on next Tuesday evening, when a pa- presented the Grange picnie to be held on July 13. triotic program will be Plans are going forward for Mers. Robert Craig Mrs. May Craig, 36, wife of Rob- commander of American Le- gion, and a former vice commander of the state department of the le- gion, died yesterday afternoon at Ce- ‘Wethersfield, ert Cralg, a past Brock-Barnes post, darhurst sanitarium, after a long illness. She was born in Southington. the and Mrs. T. H. graded schools there and graduated from the Lewis high school in the class of 1911. She was married in Plainville before moving to Torrington, where she re- Mr. attended daughter of Derby. She the and lived here some time sided at the time of her death. auxiliary of Brock-Barnes of Harmony chapter, No. 8. of Southington. She wi¥s very active worker in the W. v, "Besides her husband. she is sur- vived by one son, William Younger | gchubert: Craig; her parents. Mr. and Mrs. T |gephine M. . Mrs. H. Derby; and two sisters, Mrs. W Barnes of Plainville and Frank Carson of Southington. Funcral services will be held to- morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the funeral parlor of W. A. Balley. Rev. Spencer Evans of Terryville and Rev. Donard F. Requa of Southing- services. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery, South- ington, where Harmony chapter will ton will conduct the copduct a short ceremony. In Terryville Coul William Tierney of Plainville was in the Terryville court last evening before Justice Charles 1. Allen to an- swer to a charge of non-support. He in Plamvitle by Cone stable George Schubert for the Ter- ryville police upon complaint of his was arrested wife. Justice Allen imposed a 30 day sentence, and ordered him to assure the weekly payments. ‘White—Stuart Word has been received of o'clock. To Record Voice Tt was announced today that Gov- be recorded by Fox Movietone appara- by plan> at ernor Trumbull voice will tus which will arrive found him guilty. suspended 304 to pay $12 a week toward the support of | his wife and three children. Tierney was also ordered to post a $500 bond o marriage of Miss Ruth Stuart of 19 Park street, Plainville, and Kenncth White of 18 Park street, Plainville. which took place in South Lancaster, Mase., at the home of Elder D. J. C. To Remodel Hall The Colonial hall on West Main street will be completely remodeled during the summer months and will present a new appearance in the fail. A new stage is being erected, the entrance will be changed, and all new decorations will be made to the interior. The hall was one of the most popular dance centers in this section of the state during the past winter, many organizations and individuals conducting affairs there. To Hold Dog Roast All members of Boy Scout Troop 4 are reminded of the hot dog roast which will be held tomorrow. The scouts will meet with Scoutmas- ter Albert Hemingway at the Linden street school at 0 o'clock shary Cubs will be permitted to make the trip if they bring written permits from their parents. Elect Officers At the regular meeting of Wash- ington-Trumbull circle, Companions of the Forest, held last evening ut the Legion hall, officers were elect=d for the coming year. It was an nounced that the circle will hold a bus will leave from hall at 9:30 o'clock. The list of officers is as follow Chie Sarah Morgan; junior p: chief, Mary Conlin; sub chief, Cath- erine Hogan; chaplain, Elizabeth Cassidy financial secretary, Mar- guerite Farrar; treasurer, Mary recording secretary, Jo- the Legion Provencher; outside guard, Ien Silvernail; right guide, Verona M: trianni; left guide, Teresa DeFenz 2nd trustees, Margurite Creedan Ethel Thompson and Lenora Ray- mond. A number of new candidates wors initiated into the circle. Purchase Restaurant The Cunningham brothers of Plainville, owners of a restaurant en in New Britain tomorrow noon in be known as the Leonard dining room. It was formerly the Leonard cafeterial, the Cunningham brothers purchasing the stock and fixtures at auction. he former owner, John Petroulas, was sued for non-pay- ment of rent by the owner of the Leonard building, Louis R. Raphael Condition Retter The condition of W, A. Bailey, Jt son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Allen Baile of Broad street, who underwent an operation at the Bristol hospital for appendicitis, is reported as being favorable. Dr. Frost Changes Mind Dr. Lawrence Frost, who stated a Barrett last S8aturday afternoon at & | L4 They epent the day at the an ng New England Seventh Day Adventist | camp meeting in South Lancaster. Our Banking by mail Brainard fleld in Hartford on July ®. The plane. which is transporting the instruments, making a tour of the country dur- ing which *he voices of all the gov- sensitive movietone TONIGHT George Lewis and ' Dorothy Gulliver in “HONEYMOON FLATS" BIG BOY in “KID HAYSEED” Always & Good Show SATURDAY RANGER in “DOG LAW" is 5% Money deposited on No. 29, Py(hiun] After the meeting, Flag Day Worthy | numbers which were enjoyed by all | secretary of llim is conducting a | picnic at Momauguin on August 11. | She was an active member of the | A post, American Legion, and was’wmbvr inside guard, Irens | West Main street. will open a place | few days ago that he did not interd to send any patients to a new hos- pital which will be opened by 1 . Paul, has changed his view- point and announced today that ne would cooperate with Mrs. Paul to the best of his abi He said to- day that he had been mistaken as | to the woman's identity. Plans State Sale of Medicinal Rum NEA New York Burcau Liguor for medicinal purposes. No doctor's permit necessary. A state supervision. at the liquor s dy. 1 the plan A. W. Lafferty, above, 2 York lawyer, has embodied in a bill new legislature. Lafferty’s out that liquor for concededly niedical purpose is legal under a ruling of the supreme colurt. bill points Young Otis Sued for Divorce in Cruelty Case Chicago, Jun 28 (@—Ralph I hester Otis, Jr., an heir to the Otis Elevator millior ¥ been made defendant in divor action in { which Mrs. Catherine Crerar Otis, to | whom he was married in January, 11827, charges cruelty., The wedding of Otis to the daugh- | ter of Mr. and Mrs. John Crerar was Jone of the fashionable affairs of the carly 19 Mrs. Otis' biil, filed yesterday, sets forth that Otis ruck her and that they separated June 7. It declares Otis receives $200 a month salary !'from a brokerage firm and has a I‘l.ng.-r income from his parents. 7 season One Legged Convicts Prove Easy Captures Lake City, Fia., June 28 (@ A couple of one-le d men in an aute.. obile. A couple of officers in another autemobile, 's see that list of fugitive | one of the officers, yester- Hm g, just as I thou Hey, vou one | d guys, pull over't curh. Where do you think y oing ” a ride,” of the state “It Rot ht! <aid Number 156 prison. Raiford, Ila monotonous, and we thought we'd take a spin. Wr knew we coulin't get far with these wooden identification tags ] on our hips.” S Well, com with us” on and finish your i suggested the offi- ilad f0." said Numbee 1567, By Mail service has made depositing easy for those interested in our savings department in which INTEREST IS PAID the 5th of the month draws interest from the 1st of the month in which it is deposited. OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS 7 TO 9 The Plainville Trust Company PLAINVIL LE, CONN. pending before the Wisconsin | | Bristol News BRISTOL POLITICAL POT BOILING EARLY Possble Mayorally Canddats Aready Reoeiving Cosieration \MAY ASK DUTTON 10 RON Yormer Mayor Has Large Following —Extravagance Charged at School Meeting—Walter C. Straun Dies— Peeper on West Street. ! With the primary election less fthan three months away—September !24 to be exact—the local political pot is starting to broil and present indications point to one of the most interesting and hotly contested elec- tions since Bristol adopted the city form of government 18 years ago. A number of names have already been mentioned of possible candi- es for the city council. including ichard Lamb and Arthur N, Manross, both of Korestville. Mr. Manross is a prominent manufactur- and several years ago served a part term on the council, having been appointed to succeed his fath- vr. the late Frederick N. Manross. | Mr. Lambert has never been ac- tive in city politics but has a large | }!'ullovung. He is prominent in the af- | fairs of the Knights of Columbus {and is state secretary of that organ- |ization. He is also an officer in the [ ristol lodge of Elk Tracy i1s Unwilling Possihly the most formidable can- didate that the present members of the city council would have fs Thomas A. Tracy, who it is not be- ved will be a candidate authough friends have been strongly urg- ing him to enter the race for the mayoralty. Mr. Tracy came within 30-0dd votes of being elected chief executive of istol over former Mayor John F. Wade four years ago, when the latter was at the height of his popularity, and Mr. Tracy's fol- lowers are confident that he could be elected to any office in the city. Mr. Tracy is a newspaperman, and it is believed that he can be prevailed up- on to enter the race for the city council, as he is obliged to attend all such meetings in a business capa- city. Tt is understood that he will not consider himself a candidate for mayor forsthe reason that he would be unable to give to the position the time such duties would demand. With Mr. Tracy eliminated as a candidate for mayor, the greatest in- terest centers upon who will be the final opponent of the {ncumbent, Mayor W. Raymond Crumb, as it is an understood fact that Mr. Crumb will seek the honor of being elected. He was appointed to the position in December, 1927, by a vote of the city council, to succeed Mayor John F. Wade, who died shortly after his reelection and before he had taken the oath of office for the new term. At the time there was considerable objection voiced by members of both the republican and democratic par- [ties, who demanded that a special election be held to select Mayor the council was upheld in a decision rendered by Corporation Counsel William N. DeRosier. Possible Candidate Those whose names have been prominently mentioned as possible |candidates are Stephen M. Wells, Willard E. Hough, Arthur 8. Barnes, John Donnelly and Joseph F. Du ton. Mr. Wells represented Bristol in the legislature several years ago and has been active in local politics. Mr. Hough has been a member of the city council for the past eight vears. He conducts a large trucking business, and whether he could be prevailed upon to give the time nec- essary is problematical. Mr. Barnes is a former representa- tive, a member of the boad of ed- ucation, and editor of the Bristol Press. At the time of the appoint- ment of Mr. Crumb to the mayor- alty, he bitterly condemned the council's action in editorials and questioned the legality of the ap- pointment. Mr. Donnelly has been active in city politics for a number of years. He served as a member of the city | coupcil several years ago and at the last city election was defeated for the office of mayor by John F. | Wade. Want Dutton Again In the opinion of many. the strongest candidate, if he can be induced to rum, is former Mayor Joseph F. Dutton, who served as the city’s chief executive for three con- secutive terms, 1913 to 1919. At two of the elections Mr. Dutton was |€lected without any opposition what- ever. He retired voluntarily in 1919, having served during the period of the war. While he has refrained from any participation in municipal affairs, he is known to have retain- ed his personal following. He has been urged to enter the race at the approaching primary and, while it is belicved he has leanings toward a | turned to office. Wade's successor, but the action of | reentry into the efficial life. of the city, he has te date refused ta 1 mit himsel?! as to whether he be a candidate. Political close to city affairs, express the opinion that Mr. Dutton would be 8 hard man to defeat. . Nominations Easy it It is a simple matter for any & pirant for public office to be nated on the primary ticket, charter requirements call for & tion to be signed by 25 elects filed in the city clerk's office at least ten days prior te the primavy election. This enables any electas to seek any position without the aid ballot in alphabetical order without any party designation. Another important office that will come up for reelection this year ‘s that of assessor, the term of Samuel D. Newell, veteran member of the present board, expiring this fall. 1t Mr. Newell seeks reelection, there Ig little doubt that he will be res First School District Meoting The extravagance of the commit- tee of the First School district wsg criticized by John Donnelly at the annual meeting of the district held last evening in the Federal Hill school after the annual report hal been read by the district chalrman, Willlam P. Calder. Mr., Donnelly’s criticism was made just prior to the election of John T. Chidsey. count showed that of the 23 cast, 21 were for William P. Calder as district chairman and one fap Samuel J. Large. As a result, the clerk wus authorized to cast ond vote for the reelection of Samuel J. Large and Mrs. Betsey Tong as the other two members of the commits tee. William Muir was reelected clerk and treasurer, Frank Riley tax collector and Richard H. Beamisl} and M. B. Wilcox, cuditors. . In commenting on the alleged exe travagance, Mr. Donnelly said: “W¢ have a rather extravagant district committee. If there is no retrenché ment shown during the next twelve months, I shall move for the elecs tion of an entire new district come mittee at the next annual meeting.” Mr. Calder replied with the remar! “I serve notice on Mr. Donnelly now that the expenses will be greatep next year.” The increased expenss necessary for the 1929-30 budget was explained by the new addith te the John J. Jennings school. H The annual report of Chairmanm William P. Calder showed that tha actual money expended during the present fiscal year was approximates Iy $7,000 under the budget appros priation, o Principal's The report of Principal Thomal H. Patterson of the Federal Milt school, submitted at last night'§ meeting, showed the total enumeras tion of the district as 1,823 childres of school age. The net enroliment at the Federal Hill school during the past year was 789 and at the John J. Jennings school, 606. Dure ing the past year it was necessary to open up a new combination sixtk and seventh grade at the Federal Hill school, and in order to do thig it was necessary to use the se room. This step necessitated give ing sewing instructions in the indis vidual class rooms. e Approximately 200 pupils whe bes long in the Jennings school, have been attending the Federal Hilt school during the past year. These will be accommodated at the Jens nings school next year when the sds dition is completed. - annual meetings of fivg school districts of the city will be held at § o'clock this evening, ag follo . School District No. 2 at thq orthside school building; Schoo} District No. 5 at the East Bristo] school on Pine street; Scheol Dise trict No. 3 in the auditorium of thé Southside school; Scheol Distriet No. 6 at the Stafford scheel; School District No. 10 in the South Chippins Hill school. Tomorrow evening at 8§ o'clock the annual meceting of School Dis. trict No. 12 will be held i/ the Fall Mountain school. Walter C. Straun Walter C. Straun, 45, of 309 Queen street died at his home at 7 o'clock this morning following & several weeks' illness with heart trouble. - Mr. Straun was born in Thomass ton March 28. 1884, the son of John and Carrie (Balcolm) Straun He attended the Thomaston scheels. and later entered the employ of the" Seth Thomas Clock company. where he learned the tool and dig making trade. In 1910 he came te Bristol and since that time been employed at the factories J. H. Sessions and Son and the Wallace Barnes company. He was & member of Franklin lodge of O84 Fellows of Thomaston; Ceurt Friendship, A. O. F., of Thomastens and Trinity church, this city. M In April, 1907, he was to Miss Mary Schwarer of Theme aston. who survives, together with two daughters, Genevieve and Mare garet Straun; one son, Walter Straun, jr. all of this city: his father, John Straun of Th and two sisters, Mrs. Edward Flo. (Continued on Page 14) CUARLIE'S COOKING For, Vs !’ Charlie’s Cooking By BLOSSER KAPEEIRN YRS