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Second Section NEW BRITAIN ITERALD Pages 13 to 22 NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1930. Santa Claus Distributes Gifts ;I'flolish Orphanage Children| K. of C. and C. D. of A. Make Boys and Girls| Happy With Christmas: Tree Festivities — Tots | Stare in Wonder. reigned yes- pre- Joy and Thappiness terday when 101 orphans were sented with gifts they had wished for | by members of Daly Council, Knights of Columbus, Court Columba Catholic Daughters of Amer annual party at the Bge at Burritt street. A group of orphar four years of age, occupied the front seats and stared in amazement at Banta Claus, master of ceremonies. One tot, in his anxiety, climbed from his chair, darted towards the Christmas tree in front of which Santa was seated, and remained there during the program of enter- tainment given by the orphans, wait- ing patiently for his bag of toys. Tots Recetve Gifts % When big moment arrived and Santa began to announce their names in turn a silence came over the guests, mostly members of the organizations which sponsored the party, when a three year old orphan slowly came forward when his name was called, with tears in his eyes he sobbed a “thank you” and slowly returned to his scat under the burden of toys. Another orphan, darted towards Santa Cla and after receiving his toys and ¢ remained standi several yard from the d tributor and kept glancing alternate- ly at the guests nd the tree. He stayed there for a full minute, cither being unable to walk because of the weight of the toys or because he had forgotten where his seat was. The program was opened by Sant Claus when h alled for a chorus of Three Cheers for Santa” by the or- phans. Miss Helen Kowalczyk as- sisted at the piano. “Greetin 2 recitation by two boys and two g about ten years of age, was well re- ceived. A chorus of “Silent apecial uest of S lowed after which a short p Christmas * was presented by two boys 1 of the orphans held letter spelling -E and when the first two re ed their cards it spelled G-I-V. which was the theme of the prese tation. ter a chorus of “The Best Birth- by the orphans six tots about age sang “The Mousie's Mista one at th about two to and | Polish orphan- | =l of the most | e e e T I Phone Operator Saves Six by Speedy Advice | Boston, Dec. (UP) — Miss | Alice Curran of the Hubbard tele- phone exchange was credited with saving the lives of a woman and five girls who were overcome by | carbon monoxide fumes in a third floor flat on Union Park street in the south end y Receiving a call for , Miss Curran sent police and firemen to the scene and advised that win- dows in the flat be thrown open. ‘When police arrived they found one window open and the six vic- tims unconscious. All but one was revived after being treated at City hospital. The name of Miss Tiilie Adler, 20, was placed on the danger list. The fumes were gener: 3 \mwuulul:d flat by ted in gas “In behalf of the Sisters and Orphans, to each and every one 1 wish to say ‘A thousand thanks fflr making us happy.” In the past, you, dear ladies of the Catholic ]mu;:u- s of America and you, loyal mq Knights of Columbi c been the means of be \Vo\\uu rays of sunshine—in return you may be ce that your names will be perpetually mentioned in our prayers with a petition that the Child Jesus Himself may be your ard. May He one day whisper to you: ‘Well done, thou good and | faithful servant. Enter into the joy of Thy Lord. s as dear pressed it, hearts proclaim little Tiny 0 do our grat “God ble Tim 1l ex- baby u ev- and ve not alon alth and happi- well.” uded with c Wish You a Merry terial gif ness and prosperi The program a chorus of “W Christmas.” guests of honor Smith and Rev. Dr. , chaplain of the St Home for the Aged on burritt strect. Banquet For Guests were |Gerald P. | Knight, Thoma, and Charles McKeon. Membe of the committee o Catholic Daughters of America were: Mrs. John Tarrant, Mrs. W. Faulk- ner, Mrs. A. McNamara, Miss A. Mc- Mrs. J. Ringrose, Mrs. arles Gaffney, Mrs. A. French, Mary Gorman, Mrs. R. A. Gris Philip Bard Mrs. Ma McGuire, n and Mrs. Officers of Daly Mrs. A. Palmer. council are Grand Meskill; deputy and knight, Willlam J. Kenney; warden, William Terry; chancellor, James J. Bonn recording cre tary, J. T. Hanraha treasurer, Charles McKeonu: advocate, William Mangan; financial secre- tary, ed J. Mawe; inside guard, Leghorn; outside |James Cofte | | Stack; ! |ar | persons, | be in Switzerl The Catholic |ica officers are: Daughters of Amer- Regent, Mrs. Mi- Ichael T. Kery vice regent, Mrs. Mary Clar historian; Miss Mary financial s Mrs. McKeon and treasurer, Miss | Bur AMERICAN WOMAN IN ITALIAN COURT Mrs. De Bosis Liable to Prison Term Charle aret Rome, Dec. born poet, ) before swer ties. Called 22 (A—The of American a famous Italian charges of anti-fAscist activi- her like with who, the son, were six other herself had all government allega- Lauro, believed to , will be judged in confessed tions. Her ‘d-:nu.‘H. | eral impression here toc A banquet for the guests was held after the party with about tending. Among those who were Grand Knight Thomas Meskill and Edward J. Dailey of Daly couneil d Mrs. Michael T. Kerwin Americ | 1In the concluding address of the |evening Sister Sarafina thanked the |guests and all those who were sponsible for making the happy She wished all 50 at- spoke a Merry orphans | | re- | Christmas and success in all their | \dertakings. The the two jour- and Mario 1ers are all s of from to 15 years under the terms of law passed in 1926, but the gen- mott the in Mrs. De Bosis’ tence would be suspended, s is more than 60 years of of foreign birth. Mrs. De Bosis is the daughter of the daughter of the Leroy Ver- non, who died in 189 aind for many years dean of the College Sy university She was arrested December 3 in a roundup alleged After her incar ation she bec ill and was transferred from jail to hospital. She formerly was Lillian Vernon of Boston. case at .east sen- ce sha age and Rey was Arts of cuse me Using motors of only eight horse power, German experimente flown ta than Judge | guard, | De Bosis, was haled | 1 Italian court today to an- | 1y was that | anti-fascists. | period at 6 p. m. Baptist LOGAL ‘Y’ SENDS 1070 El]NFEREN[]E Boys’ Organizations Represented at Meriden Parley Ten delegates from the local Y. M. | | €. A. attended the grade and Junior | high school hoys' conclave which was held in Meriden Saturday. The program began at 10:30 a. m, and lasted until 3:30 p. m, and consisted of demonstrations, luncheon and a recreational period. | Those who went from New Britain | were Bernard Wosilus, assistant | [boys® work secretary at the Y |James MacArthur and Carleton An- derson, Pioneer club leaders; How- |ard Messenger, representing the Buf- | falo Bill Pioneer club; Peter Meli- | gonis, representing the Johnny Ap- | ed Pioneer club; Frank Schade, | Prte G advanced wood work- | ing club; William Franks, from Boy | Scout Troop 12 and Lawrence Sein- feld, John Buckley and Joseph An- mo from the Junior HI-Y club. | | | | Ploneer Clubs Members of the Johnny Apple- |sced and Buffalo Bill Pioneer clu will hold a joint meeting this eve- ning. The Christmas party will be the big feature of the evening. A | program of games has been arrang- |ed, " after which will be d. h member of the clup 1 bring something to heap on the festive board. | Art Exhibit On Tuesday evening there will be an art exhibit in the banquet hall under the auspices of the Boy Boot- blacks' club. number of invita- | tions have been sent out. i Holiday Programs boys' department Il Day Thu cause of closed will b Christmas this the Sketch which usually meets then un- - the leadership of Dick Gordon, will meet on Friday evening instead One week from Thursday mem- bers of the boys' department will hold its annual frolic. Schedule For the Week Monday, Leathercraft club at 7:30 m.; meetings of Buffalo Bill and y Appleseed Pioneer clubs at p. hike leaving the “Y” at iendly Indian club meet- p. m. Boy Bootblacks’ club art exhibit at 7 p. m. Meeting of Stamp club : m. Employ- ¢d Boys' cl Frid Boys' club gym Boys' club Boy Scout troop Junior Hi-Y club meeting at 7 p. m. meeting at 7 p. m. meeting at 7 p. m. Saturday, Beginners' Wood Work- | ing club at 10 a m. Junior Hi-Y gym period at 5 p. m. have | A switch, operated by clockwork, | ports 300 dead in eruption of dor- Paris—Poincarc ‘ails to improve. | Sports Calif.—Tony !\lam:ru‘ 73-71-74-69 | Pasadena, golf tourney with Overnight News By the Associated Press. Domestic ucas party w York—Nicholas M ler urges endowment of college leties by ademic | 1eague of gate | receipts. irray But- ‘Washington th- erms Morris’ ‘revoltin, w York—Elihu Root, Nicholas Murray Butler and James Brown Scott unite in appeal for world-wide reduction in armamen Hicksville, N. Y.— spot | n—Twe murder victim from air. | automobile accide ‘Washington—Judge William 8. | last week. Kenyon returns from St. Louis, com- | pleting Wickersham commission roster and auguring early report. Washington—E. H. Cherrington attacks Judge Clark's decision, pre- dicting reversal by supreme court. | St. Joseph, Mo.—Mob repulsed at | Island City. N. jail trying to seize Negro slayer f | hotel corridor. school teacher. T Kansas City, Kans—Jury delib- erates in Shepard case. Washington -— Hoovers attend Christmas services at cathedral. Foreign Hamburg—Liner George Wash- ington rammed by Danish motorship in fog on Elbe river; both ships lay over for repairs. London—Fog blankets tal waters, ca z many collisions. Bogota, Colombia uthwestern Venezuelan city captured by gheril- | las, spreading rumors of revolt. London—Newspaper dispatch re- statement irregularity in alumni to nations abo! Everett, company robl Mass.—Everett Ne | New England | ws | ers killed in counc )1 of of Boston, the priesthood. Boston: ., robt A Roland Scoville, 5, accidentally killed when flag pole head . H—F of bandits six holc Worcester, Mass.—Captain Rol . Andrews, editor of th 1 and c1d, crus d for tor Keene capture res series of 1p: Mass.—James of Boston, chairman of the commit on une he be reli d of o Fall River, Ma rien, North Gros elected presider Federation of continen- ot mant volcano in Java. Athens—Cabinet members hand resignations to Premier Venizelos. Moscow—Rykoff's demotion fol- | bile lowed by removal from political bureau. Kenitra, Morocco—Ttalian arrive. from Cartagena, There are between planes | thousand divorce Spain. I nually in English c of lin OPEN BV B NSTEN GIFT SPECIALS | DOLL CARRIAGES Exactly VPR RS like the large Baby Carriages in every- thing but price. Now as lowas . - $3.95 POWER MEMBERS Commission Faces Many Trou- mination Thus far gal precedents to g As a sec secretary wished G The commission counsel and must select a o pieeBiae e expected. YOUNG LADY STARTS T0 BEGIN DUTIES hlesome Problems Has Authority of State 22 (P—Trouble- pent up in th nation to flood v members of sion, who toda their hington, Dec. 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