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Free Delivery Service to All Conn. Shores by Our Own Motors 79 w,Inc. pping Cantor: Store Closes Wednesdays at 12 o’Clock During This Month Open All Day Saturday Another Merchandising Triumph ' Run Proof Rayon Underwear 2 for $1.50 a maker, who was heavily derwear at great savings. and extra sizes). Pink and Peach Berlin News SLIGHT RAINFALL OF LITTLE BENEFIT Farmers Fear Drought Will Gause Large Crop Losses LEAGUE IS DEADLOCKED Triple Tie for First in Soft Ball Loop — Bloomfield Minister to Preach Here—Former Kensing- ton Man Weds—Notes. section found shower cof last night and today were bemoaning that it did not rain harder and longer. They have been wearing a worried look f ew weeks because of the rain and they claim that does not fall soon it is quite possible that a great percentage their crops will he lost Some of the larger deners of the section provision against such an cmer- gency by equipping their fields with watering facilities to offsct any such drought as has been experi- enced during the past few weeks. What with the drought threaten- ing loss to their crops in general and the corn borer quarantine elim- inating any chance of finding a suf- ficient market for this particular product, their situation has become a serious one. Those farmers who have large acreage of potatoes are this the Farmers in litte solace in of it some very of market have gar- made | fearful lest the dry spell will cause the crop to suffer. A gang of men who are making an cxcavation in the southern part of town stated that they went down many feet inta the ground before they discovered any sign of mois- ture The weather bureau holds out little hope for an early rainfall and reports every indication that present heat wave will be continued despite the break that has noted since yesterday and which caused the temperature to drop better than 10 to 15 degrees in this section Bloomfield Pastor Coming Rev. A. J. Dressler, pastor of the Federated church at Bloomficld, will be the preacher at the sington Congregational church Sunday's service, supplying in absence of Rev. Vernon L. who is in Dayton, Va., making final arrangements to take over the du- ties as president of Shenandoah col- lege, a post to which he was cently elected Mr. Dressler has never before ap- peared at a service here, and a cor- dial invitation is given dents of Kensington to attend the service. Members of the Kensing- ton Methodist church are particu- arly invited. G Condition Becomes Critical Reports from the Hartford hos- pital last night indicated that condition of Miss Jennie Panciera of 252 Brittania street, Meriden, who was injured when the car in which she was riding with Joseph Maggi and wife of the same address struck a telephone pole Wednesday night and turned turtle, had assum- ed a critical aspect. Maggi was placed on the critical list when a cursory examination brought out the fact that he was suffering from a possible fractured back and skull. Jater examination of Miss Pan- clero gave rise to the belief that she also had sustained serious back injuries and a possible fracture of the collar bone. Mrs. Magsi, who was treated at at PANTIES, BLOOMERS, the | been | Ken- | the | Phillips, | I‘f‘»’ to all resi-| the | An unusually large purchase from overstock- ed, gives you this remarkable oppor- tunity to buy first quality Rayon Un- (Regular VESTS STREET FLOOR |the hespital for minor injuries, is |reported as resting comfortably to- | ’lln)'. She received only slight in juries | Former Resident Visits Here Axel Frank of Newport, R. I, a| | former resident of the town of| | Berlin, where he was employed | about five years ago as a rural mail | | carrter, is visiting friends and rela | tives here today . | Former Resident Weds | F. G. Bailey, formerly of sington but at present of 2 Lnd avenue, New York city, and | Miss Margact Keene, a buyer, of | | 303 West §0th street, New York !city, obtained a marriage license at | the municipal building in that place | vesterday afternoon. They were | married immediately the city | chapel by Deputy City Clerk Me- | Cormick. | Mr. Bailey was born in Kensing- | |ton. the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Ida Frank Bailey. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs | Edward 8. Keene of Fargo, North | Dakota Triple Tie For Lead | { By virtue of its 7-5 win last night | i the Paul team knocked the Cy- | press Hill outfit out of its undisputed | position in first place in the soft ball league and into a tie with the Saints and Giants. This was by far the | most important game of the night | and it was bitterly contested by both | | participants. An over confident bear- | ling on the part of the Hill crowd, | which it is alleged they have as- | sumed since their surprise victory | last Tuesday over the highly favored Giant entry, is given as the reason | for the defeat of last night. They | | entered the game with a careless at- | titude, and before they could bring | themselves to helieve that they | | could he beaten it was too late to stop the advance of the Saints and when the smoke of battle cleared the Hill boys had taken their first de- feat right on the chin, | The Giants climbed into a tie for | st place by handing the Bottle Al- ley crew & defeat by the score of 3 | to 2. This was a fast and well play- {ed game. The outstanding star was the pitcher of the Giants, who has already hegun to attract the atten- | |tion of the scouts from down Blue | Hills way. The American Legion team as close to getting into the win col- | |umn as it ever has when it fought the Firndales literally off their feet | only to lose out in a tough battle by | the score of 13 to 12. This was a | free hitting contest and the result was in doubt right up to the last in- | ning. | Tnterest is running high in the | Jeague and tha rivalry is becoming keener every week. ! Next Tuesday's games will some changes in the standing Giants and Saints will clash winner will retain its position while | ! the Josers will be pushed nto second | place. The standng of the teams to date is as follows: Ken- West in | st came see Giants 8t. Paul Cypress Hill Firndale .. Bottle Alley American Legion . Home After Vacation Miss Olwen Chapman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Chapman of Kensington, has returned to her home after having spent five days {al the home of her grandparents, [ Mr. and Mrs. James T. Chapman ot Wells street, New Britain To Attend Father's Funeral Warren E. Watrous of Berlin fo- day attended the funeral of his | futher, John 1. Watrous, who died luesday evening at his home in Higganum. 000 Berlin Briefs | Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Andrews of | Kensington have returned to their home after a camping trip which | was spent in Maine. The weekly meeting of the Grange Rewing circle was held yesterday | bieniec, |UsE RERALD afternoon in Grange hall on Farm- ington avenue. NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, AUGUST & 1930. 9 Out of Town Customers May Call Us Without Toll Charge Call Enter- prise 2100 | | | | Y Funeral of Mr. Labicniec | Funeral services of Stanislaw La- | 64, who died yesterday at his home at Beckley road, East Berlin, will be held Monday ' - " at 7:30 o'clock at the home | und at §:30 o'clock at the Sacred | Heart church, New Britain. Furial | will be in Sacred Heart cemetery there East Berlin Items Members of the Boy Scouts troop who plan to go to Camp Keemo- sahbee tomorrow are asked to get in touch with Scoutmaster k. L. | Wilson tomorrow morning for final instructions. George Demore has| offered to take as many boys as his | car can accommmodate. Another m:- chine is needed and it is hoped thac somecone else will come forward :o help transport the boys Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fiske hay returned to their home on Beckl road following a motor trip to Mon- treal and other Canadian cities. Mrs. | Annie Sears of Greenfield, Mass, 1s their guest | | | The library will be open this eve- | ning for the exchange of books. | A meeting of the Wesleyans will | be held on Monday evening at S| o'clock in the social rooms of the Methodist church. Mrs. Mary Dalbey was Britain visitor yesterday Mr. and Mrs. George Cole of Mid- dletown called upon friends 1n town yesterday. | Miss Florence (‘arns was a New Britain visitor vesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stevenson of Cottage street entertained relatives from Willimantic yesterday | No rain fell here last evening, al- | though storms were reported from | surrounding towns. During the eve- | ning there was considerable thun- der and lightning but not a drop | of water fell The Mattabesset is almost dry. When the river is low, | an unhealthy condition results from stagnant sewag Mrs. Walter tives in New a W Paync rela- Britain yesterday | Many works of fiction hav been added to the library recently Reference hooks for school hom study work > also been ned On Monday. August 15, a delega- tion of girls from the local unit of the 4-H club will leave for Enfield for a week's stay at the 4-H camp at Shaker Farms. Last year many attended the Storrs. | 1ew mp at OFFICERS MUST REGISTER Mexico City, Aug. § (#—The sec- retary of war tiday issued a decret that all officers of the army mu within 90 days, register their age and nationality under article 32 of the constitution specifying that during times of peace none hut Mexicans may hold positions in the army CLASSIFIED ADS | resolution Plainville News GHAMBER IN FAVOR OF DAY PATROLMAN Resolution Is Made at August Mesting Held Last Night Shower Given in Honor of Miss Agrusscse—Businessmen and Old Timers Engage in Great Baseball Game—Death Claims Mrs. Carter. At the regular menthly merce held last evening chamber rooms, ed by a representative hody thoughtfully discussed the business brought before the meeting, the members present went on being in favor of the appointment of a day patrolman the submitting of its on matters carcfully consid- the public utiliti in Following report ered by | tee, its recommendations were a cepted and filed in the records. lengthy discussion, however, con- sidering the many angles of this committee’'s work was Leld and fol- A lowed by a majority vote of the di-|Parker's Pod of Peas.” rectors and members present that the follow resolution be adopted ‘Resolved: That the members the Chamber of Commerce pr at the August to the town authorities that a day »odern means of transportation and with authority to enforce the law This committee, in connection with matters pertaining to traffic problems, aleo recommended edu- cational work among th 11001 children and to this end suggested that certain rules of safety Lefore the children at all With this in mind, the following vas adopted “Resolved: That the Chamber of Commerce provide 2.000 book cov- ers for the use of the school chil- dren embodying safety rules and regulations, this campaign to be carried out with the cooperation of the school board.” be It was reported that the commit- tec on sidewalks was working on certain districts in the town and that at the present time many favol regarding the probability of com- pleting additional districts had been |20 accident while received. It is hoped that those property owners who at this time do not feel in a position to work with this committee will give the matter the greatest possible consideration keeping in mind the benefit to t general public and the indication toward general progress for which the town is striving. The industries committee has been quite active recently and while had nothing defi Tt stated that were to repor ce projects being investigated and it was hoped that at a later date it would be in a position to present to the ch ber an opinion on matters now un- der consideration The following new membr duly elected to the ch Maynard, H. B. Wilson and Lewis Hemingway. In addition 1o the regular com- mittee reports, upon inquiry it was learned that the recent Salvation subscribed. This, in view of the present conditions, which made it inpossible. for some former sub- scribers to participate in this worthy project. was hailed as very gratify- ing. The chamber took a particu- larly keen interest in this drive the reason that a portion of loney was retained local distribution Several general comments received from members who werc unable to he presen ng interest in civic af the were their cha carried out ible Sugg ions appreciated and looked forward to with interest. Mrs. Joseph . Carter Mrs. Nettie J. Carter, 45 New RBritain avenue re Plainville for abo passed at her hon where at all of this nature pos are of 105 of years, sident away llowing an vosterday illness of two weeks PLAINVILLE TONIGHT and SATURDAY They're Partners Again CHARLIE MURRAY ani GEORGE SIDNEY HE COHENS AND RELLYS IN SCOTLAND" Laughs and Laughs SEE THIS SHOW MANY IHPORTANT REPORTS meeting | sus of | of the Plainville Chamber of Com- | the | has ta n which was attend-| ce who | “offic record as | | meeting recommend | honor of Miss Carmeline | patrolman be placed on duty with | guille kept |1, times. | ble replies to inquiries | Barnes Co., los larmy appeal for §500 had been over- | ha¢ FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS DRINING AT.... IF You WANT ® GET VYour Pay- ROLL BACK, Look FoR. IT UERE ON THE RANCM... OSCAR AN' T FlGURED OUT TUAT IT wWAS : SOME BOOY HERE WHO S TUIS IS WHAT IM [ WELL..TLL TAij To QEODING, BUT Tm | SURE UE WASNT & ) She formerly lived in Southington, she and her husband, Joseph L. Car- ter having been in charge of the Mountain View home for about 20 vears, Her husband is her only survivor. IFuneral services will be held tomor- row afternoon at 2 o'clock at her late home. Rev. Wilfred B. Aldridge, | pastor of the Grace Methodist church of Southington, will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery Southington Must Certify Figures Until the government census f ures are certified, the town of Plain ville, which hecause of increased population will be entitled to two representatives in the general assem- bly, may not nominate such officials. Assistant Attorney General H. Rogers Jines informed the governor yesterday that the town clerk or other authorized official or officials in issuing the call for the electors’ meeting should have a proper certifi- cate as to the population of the town ,according to the enumeration made under the authority of the cen- he United States office of the state the matter u Th secretary with the nent, requesting an ertification” of Plainville arliest possible moment. Annual Conference ghth annual Co Massact and Advent conference Advent camp and 13 ning at 8 o'clock, llustrated lecture as the Mr. Parker's lec- tures are full of fun, instruction and inspiration. His subject will be “Pitt The lecture A ftree will rou on T there v P crayon wizard is opened 1o the piklic. offering will he taken Miss Apruzzese Showered shower was given last evening in Apruzzese by her sister, Mrs. Clementine Fan- About 40 of her friends were and passed a pleasant eve- cing was enjoyed and re- ts served. Miss Apruzzese many beautiful and us A ning She will become the bride of A Magri of New Britain on Septe Pastor Expected Home Rev. Dr. A. D. Kendrick, the Baptist church. and his v pected to re ze workers, Discharged From Hospital A. J. Miller has returned to home on Whiting street from his the diligently | Bristol hospital, where he was a pa- tient for nearly a week N who is enmiplo: by th Wa two fingers and re- ceived other injuries to his hand in work the 1n ller, factory O1d Timers Drug stores | ord business in cading officials of the town t sore muscles about the < baseball game between the Business Men and Old Timers developed into slugfest. and the players on boii ides ran th selves alm haustion chasi hit Ing each other around the bases. The Bus Men. fresh from their conquest of the Temces, were sadly d when the Old Tim- ers began to hit the ball, and the supposed under-dogs were far ahead when the scorekeeper lost track of count and his book away Finally Busir Men gave ven trying to stop long r ¢d by the Ol and t reason wh not still t Plainville not of the midnight scended and Business M wild did a rec- the men Run night liniments bu nd business for last a surpr th e onl vere v stella Jim or | hase for every one of the many throws in town for ped at him by his infielders de the fact that also connected for three Bill Hart pitched a cagey the Old Timers, no glov solid h tossing a TINZINg | which the B er | hit out nings Mickey Levine shov stop should be tore Jim Simpso with his spee Boswell, play had to retire out chasing fl on. while Joe isht field lucking and dod irection The Old licapped in nuch avoird 10 be impos m on at one leave room for the Busi elders, so it send small in eral of the Bill Neri declined this aid Joe actually ed as ner on one In the gra 0ld Timers came of the spen: Timers w one wa ois ble base was boys to ru Hart how ar | them | will in order to get themselves out, ed men pull- out of the crowd and sent them in as pinch hitters, but still the assault went on. Tom Roy:e hit & home run but was sent back to third base, while others did onlv a little worse and finally the pire took his turn at bat. Bill Downham is being hailed as anta Claus” by the Old Timers to- . for his failure to touch runners 1d his throws to wrong bases gave run after run—but kept them running around the paths when they very much wished to sit down and rest There were four Simpsons in the game. even young Bobby Simpson, the selectman’s youngest in toward the end and showing that he could uphold family tradi- tion by snaring a fly in cen- ter fleld Another star was Jim Paul chief feat passir taken in will library fund. Another gami» be played in the near future and it is hoped that a larger crow i will be on hand to witness baseball of a type that er befor N secn in any- where else Girl Scout Ac All Plainville Girl by their le of the Quarter park 13. from 9 a knife Those wishing to call Mrs day ini- difficult whose hat donateq & the money the be to Plainv or to 4 p ted to take is reque and 10 g0 are requested Howard Smith on Tues- orninz Briefs A first anniversary high requiem will be celebrated tomor- row morning at 7:30 o'clock at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy for Mrs. Agatha Arcari of Broad street The Plainville Athletic baseball am will practice this evening at the high school field. All members of the team are requested to be present The short but evening helped air and make more enjoyable Mrs. Charles Greene Kate Green 80, widow of rles lied this morning at New Rochelle, New York, hos- L About four weeks ago Mrs. cene left Plainville to visit friends Rochelle and contracted a d cold which developed into pneu- and caused her death She was well known here and re- sided for a number of years. The body will be brought fo Plain- by W. A. Bailey & Co. She lezves no near relatives services will be held 2:30 o'clock at Saviour. Rev ¥ rector, will pre- 1 will be in Weet ceme- mass of heavy rain last up the hot conditions to clear slecping Mrs, Vew menia here viile reral afternoon at Church of O Lincoln Bur side Bristol News TENNIS TOURNEY ENTRIES COYE IN Championship Contests to Be Started Within Fortnight POLICE CATCH VANDALS Nine-Year-Old Boys Admit Defac- ing Tire Station — Fudurance Bike Riders Stay in Saddle—Ital- ians to Celebrate I'east. of his applicatiogs entrance inl ment for the »nship of Bristol to be stag- the high school and Fuller F. Dire Boys' « 1t ma eived fo Philip G b stated Tnis will had ploy- the emp For- to sport fer- H Geiger entative groups Congregat East igure, The profit son, going | Terryville; Roy Barker Bristol high's 1630 Ernie Becker, Lou Calder, Dick Jenkins, Jerry gan, Ray Henderling and Strong, principal of tir school. Doubles: Murphy and Pond Terryville; Bartlett and Barker Dickson and Henderling, Strong and Holley. Those expected to enter i Harry Cook, winner of the | championship tournament several years ago, and the brothers " Peck, victor year's invitation tournament unable to compete beca scheduled journey to Europe Entries close on Friday 15 captain tennis team; Meyer, George of staged ttzor in last will be of e a Local Man Marries this il Kirschner of Wanda Pekrul of street, Waterbury, were married by Rev. W. R. Meyer in the latter city on July 26, a return of the couple ense to City Clerk Thomas B shows Police Catch Vandals Two boys, each nine years of ere apprehended by the police ay as the one 1 lisfiguration avenue fire city station leged ewly con is mar k. Prosecuto nanded tk em 1o re ng. I be meted ou J. Rich sters and tol tomorrow ment w it m wh was understood Collection for Residents of the the riding money cont i han, passed | orange started at 2 ¢'clock this afte The d littl rain which fell la Thei F i Riders Ha m toward yesterday anaged its 273rad the tiliz ison Yo the the cours street donated a5 The team bicycle ni ped w ¢ clometers, ich d the New Departure Mfg. Co of fountain pens have by a local stationer to riding the longest A team operati of the Federa tinued the the Harrison this afternoo! “Why ence ( tor at the ca ville, will del o'clock this Hers 2" o cal contest grounds at nder the Christian T ed by Mrs were been offe Hil race three hours behind Streeters at 2 o'clock Am I Here?' p grounds er an cvening diamond took place 3 o'cleck s afternoon auspices of the Wo perance Elva Ca ora- Forest- address “Why medal or: A vill take Country club neon, when t <liminations place on Harry I Barth street,. outstan prised link yesterday par on co! lisles in 35 stro! vecord of 18 holes 1n total e first ni 43 okes for a Boys' Club Loses, 5 The Boys' club baseba down in defeat at the hard hitting Humason East Bristol field 1 e tilt last ¢ twirler, Dwight cirtight ing. The Boys' Club pose the Highland bury in a County [at the high school afternoon Victory for would spell connty title will play 7 tomorrew afi Twilig The losing s accorded vening. Hall, w v rks o starting at the local con the winning of The club In rr erno 2 0 Deed Fled Today Edward F. Manchest land on ngton aven L. and Margaret F warranty the the termediates Muzzy field lo: Rartley deecd office ng morn Taylor Loses Thriller local flyweight pitol park, Ha a prelimir 1my Bray of New F pounded itno be bety city and Jack Ren. was called off with the r. the evening's card bec St. Oronzo Celebration The feast of Si elabora obs onzo society at Saturday, A nounced. The ¢ for this years Thomas ary Oronzo ly SAY,REDDING ... THE BoYS SEEM TO THINK THIS HoLD-UP 2 \MAS PULLED BY SOMEBOOY /— . HERE ON THE RANCM.. 8Y THE WAY = \ou DIONT RIDE QuUzeN | INSINUATE T WAS ™€ | oNE THAT STUCK THEM UP DO You?? 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