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J.I' ry a the f o one al ners are c CHRIST Sure, the in 1944 an( different, aNaLinlraalrevaIdNmyady a adc b finding out. It must I: ted that A A Gift from Na v y h ; breaks in hlouavt re so many! y Such pretty things ... and and 1945. E Gifts of distinction that will make the war e pleasant check - marks by every was a ne% Aft er name on your giving-list. Gifts for one knows everyone on that giving-list in one, ,Atet ) ttd,19 va a hr sa big Christmas Store. So easy . . . so ments offer pleasant to tie packages of Christ- Army and 1 lures. mas Cheer from Sutherland's. Your Christmas Store BY indue, thing more mean direct from $5,000 1 or less. Ti poorer kids better footb; TO 'PHONE SUTHERLAND'S CALL ANDOVER 300 • NO TOLL CHARGE Star loon] are going to strict disci', help. They ; "SPIRIT OF SURVIVAL" STRONG IN FRANCE Survival . . . the return of prisoners and other products possible, hoping to and one who escaped to Dunkirk, later of war, labor deportees, and displaced get a large tourist trade next summer. going to Africa to join General de persons. From their exile they return to Gaulle's Free French forces. He was find what occupation has done to the The whole country is on very tight ra- once beautiful and prosperous country- tions so that there will be more for the killed in Syria just before the Vichy side . . . beginnings of rehabilitation. tourists. Army surrendered to the Free French Post-war life in Paris . . . once style Very active in the tuberculosis drive at Damascus. He had walked out to take center of the world. What is being done in France, she states that many thou- the Vichyites' surrender and, turning to revive industries . . . wine, cheese, sands of men and children who have around, was shot in the back. silk ? These topics were the basis of been released from prison camps have Dure in the meantime had been Drue Tartiere's lecture to the November such a low resistance that there is a broadcasting regularly to the Americas Club last Monday, which proved of in- very high tuberculosis percentage. The . . . moving with the French Government terest to all those present. adults are allowed two months time to as the Germans advanced. Soon after Blonde and fragile in appearance, the get back on their feet, and after that the German occupation, she rented a wife of Editor Geoffrey Parsons of the time they must take either a part-time small farm house near Barbizon, and be- Paris edition of the New York Herald or full-time job. This is made necessary came an active member of one of Tribune amazed her audience with her by the overcrowded condition of the France's most efficient underground war-time experiences. sanatariums. units. Arrested, interned and condemned She pointed out that in France there Mrs. Parsons, who plans to return to die, she was released through a dra- is the largest Communist party of any to France soon, has a colorful back- matic ruse, with an official but false country not under direct Russian influ- ground. Born Dorothy Blackman, she document establishing her as a harm- ence, which at the last elections received spent her childhood in Wisconsin and less, dying woman. While reporting reg- one fifth of all votes. All labor in France Mexico. After study in California and in ularly to the Gestapo, she continued her belongs to one trade union, and it is Switzerland, she embarked on a career underground activities, becoming known possible to call a general strike across as actress, taking the stage name of as the "Darling of the 8th Air Force." the whole country in two hours. Drue Leyton. In Hollywood, she was the During 1943 and 1944 she managed the Mrs. Parsons told her audience that heroine of the Charlie Chan series of escape of thirty-two Allied fliers shot every day a Russian influenced paper is movies. down over France. distributed free to the farmers of some In London in 1938, she married the After the day of liberation, Drue areas. Men who scarcely can afford to French actor-producer, Jacques Tartiere. made a flying visit to the United States buy newspapers, or whose houses have While lunching with her husband near in the spring of 1945 on a speaking tour no electricity, so they cannot listen to Marseilles on that fateful day in Sep- for the United States Army Air Forces the radio, thus do not hear all sides of tember, 1939, a radio blared the news and the Treasury Department. Her home the news. that France was at war. All plans can- is in France, and there she will con- In France, says Mrs. Parsons, the celled, Jacques joined his regiment. He tinue her work, helping with the tragic people are trying to save all the wheat was a lieutenant with the French Army, problems of rehabilitation. in following a pitch that far. the United States—the cash comes The Way of the Mob first. Ted is a great swinger, but even (To Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio and the greatest need a little more time This applies to both coaches and Eddie Arcaro) to get the bat under way with full players. Unfortunately, the world All you who get the cheering power back of the motion. wrecking war also tore a heavy gash And the plaudits from the mob, A pitch two inches off the plate is into sportsmanship, the old idea of Who shrink because they bawl you Just as easy to hit as one over the a "fair field and no favor, may the Out upon some off-day job, corner. best man win.". Who scowl because they call you But any way you look at it, Wil- Sportsmanship is now a word you names liams dropped a bundle of prestige find in the dictionary. That no one likes to hear, since the slump overtook him back IT IS my belief that after 1946. Who keep the welkin ringing from In early September. It carried right Army and Navy will fade out of Football's Top Target The hoarse hoot to the cheer, on to the end of the season, and the football picture, as far as win- When you've piled up a long string Who build you up and knock you the world series. The boos sound. ners are concerned. of consecutive victories over a peri- down, ed particularly bitter in his ears. it Sure, they had all the best of it od of two and a half seasons, you From here to kingdom come, is reported. Well itiot's the a..' in 1944 and 1945. But 1946 will be mow what you are in football Remember as the game goes on— in, sports-- and e different, as Navy You are the top target of the year. They never boo a bum. already has found 'he one they all want to knock over. out and Army is especially the one who will get there I've heard them hiss Hans Wagner finding out. 'first with the blackjack or the club And I've heard them snarl at It must be admit- Cobb, Week after week, they were all ted that Army and I've heard them holler "Take him OIL and titer Army. First it was villa- Navy had the out," lova, then Oklahoma, Cornell and breaks in the two With Matty on the job. Michigan. Then came Columbia, war years of 1944 I've heard them curse when Ruth nuke, West Virginia and thc ONLY OIL and 1945. But when .ial test with Notre Dame. Penn- struck out— the war ended. it With the same type .%I Aida and the Nay ,•1.1sh will end Or Speaker missed a play. was a new story. For 40 years I've heard them rkl, of service that always After 1946 every he fray. other, run The heroes of their day. one knows Army Most of the two, three comes from special- Grantland Klee mil lour deep. Arno runs less than I've heard their roaring welcome any Navy won't Switch to something worse than tva deep. Non e Dame rims dent). izing in a single have a chance against the induce hum, r than all the ollon s, three and ments offered all over the map But Eddie. Ted and Joe, get this- commodity. tour deep. Army and Navy can't match these They never boo a bum. lures. But they still can play only 11 By inducements I mean some• men at a time. This is something of Ted Williams could never hit hi.. thing more than scholarships I a fallacy in this modern game, earlier stride after Labor I/0 ANDOVER mean direct pay, which may range where they wear out quicker than A good point was made in sug from $5,000 to $10,000 a season. more they ever did in the old days. May- gesting that Ted was letting ton or less. This is important to the be the pace is faster. Maybe they are many near strikes- bulls an inch in poorer kids who seem to make the not as rugged as they used to be. so away from the plate--slide by and Oil Co. better football players. through his unerring judgment of Ice Who knows? Star football players no longer Army's Red Blaik, a fine coach balls and strikes. Frank Nelligan, Prop. could be true are going to schools where there is and an old friend from many years This since it is dii- CARMEL ROAD TEL. 1129 strict discipline and no Iinaneial never thought he could go through ficull to get your swing moving in help. They are an integral part of this 1946 schedule unbeaten. the split traction of a second 'lleeded WHERE TO GO ..AND WHEN St. E Storyland Castle H the Christmas Fair of Chorus of 100 see the W:: too n's Alliance of the North Voices To Present St. December Park-It Unitarian church in North and Andover, the Unity club members eve] will have on exhibition a "Castle," "Messiah" ('hunts—And the Glory of the Lord The 7th which promises to be a fascinating The mixed chorus that will sing Recitative—Thus saith the Lord putt arrangement of story-land scenes Handers "Messiah" at Cochran Air (Bass)—But who may abide Man for young and old to visit and wan- Chapel on December 15 now con- Recitative (Alto) No. der through. Among some of the sists of 100 voices according to the Behold! A virgin shall conceive 141, Five years ago this Saturday was scenes to thrill both boys and girls count at Tuesday's rehearsal (our Air (Alto) — 0 Thou that tellest Andi earl Harbor day, the day that as well as their parents will be cover) in the high school. Many of good tidings to Zion No. longed us into the midst. of one of Hansel and (betel at the Old the members are trained oratorial Witch's house in the woods; Sleep- Chorus—For unto us a Child is horn Cit most terrible wars the world singers who have been taking part Organ—Pastoral Symphony rend ;1,4 ever known. Looking back on ing Beauty; a Golden Dragon; and in the "Messiah" for twenty or the now, it seems as though the time also a scene showing Santa Claus' twenty-five years. Recitative (Soprano)—There were as passed swiftly, but who ever workshop. All children will he wel- Shepherds abiding in the field while come to enjoy a trip through this Representing a cross section of mint the moments and hours of the Tercentenary chorus that at- Recitative (Soprano)—Aud Lo! the chest aguish that passed so slowly, sec- Castle and will receive a favor angel of the Lord came upon them when leaving. The general Fair will tracted a large audience at its con- at. 6: nd by second; the days and weeks cert last June, the choral group is Recitative (Soprano) — And the f worry and uncertainty; the be in an atmosphere of "Winter Wonderland," and the "Castle" up expected to give a superb perform- angel said unto them ionths of dread and fear. ance that will surpass the anni- Recitative (Soprano)—And sudden- They are over now. This is the high on the "mountain" will be seen from all distant "valleys and versary concert because of the ly there was with the angel econd peaceful Pearl Harbor day. singers' familiarity with the musk.. Chorus—Glory to God nd we have had one Christmas to ccustom ourselves to the missing Besides the alto and baritone Air (Soprano)—Rejoice greatly, 0 aces around the Christmas tree. Of soloists, Miss Ruth Perkins and daughter of Zion ourse we shall never forget, but .John Kerr, previously engaged, the Recitative (Alto(—Then the eyes in this Pearl Harbor day, let us Dress committee has been fortunate in of the blind shall be opened ake an extra moment to thank God securing Mrs. Dorothy Eccles as a Air (Alto(—He shall feed His Flock 'or the peace that we now have, at soprano soloist. Mrs. Eccles is well Chorus uch a cost, and to pray that there Up known to Andover where her hus- Lift up your heads, 0 ye gates nay never he another -Pearl Hay- band, Willett Eccles, was formerly Air ( Bass ) ,or" day. the registrar at Phillips Academy. The trumpet shall sound * * * Affair The program for the concert Chorus—Hallelujah follows: Air (Soprano) Variations on a Noel D'Aguin I know that my Redeemer liveth GIFTS In Dulci Jubilo Bach Chorus—Worthy is the Lamb Mr. Sjost rom Introduction and variations on GALORE It looks as if there will be a large Good News from Heaven the ancient French Noel Guilmant representation of "old grads" at the Angels Bring Bach Mr. Wilkinson You'll hive a chance to start Punchard Alumni formal dance in Carol of the Bells, Ukranian * your Christmas shopping Saturday Crystal Ballroom on December 26. Arr. Wilhousky vetting, when the Junior Women's The tickets are $2.40 a couple, but Christmas Day Arr. Hoist Sawyer l'nion of the West Church hold Anniversary Chorus, • the returns in fun will far surpass heir annual bazaar in the church that figure. Break Forth 0 Beauteous Heav'nly estry. Opening at 3 p. in. and con_ Light Bach, Arr. A. T. D. Concert inning through the evening, the Fe I' the men wha no longer have Deck the Old English a "tux" that fits, the formal garb Owing to the sudden illness of tfair will feature a baked bean Lo! flow a Rose E'er Blooming Mr. Richard Dyer-Bennet, it has upper with two sittings. at 5:30 will not be an essential just as long Praetorius as the lady wears something long been necessary to postpone the m1 6:30. christwas Hymn Jungst Sawyer Foundation Concert to be The tables and their committees and flowing to lend a festive atmos- Andover M:ile choir phere to the occasion. held at Phillips Academy to Janu- ure as follows: Offertory ary 17, 1947. Tickets already ob- General chairman, Mrs. Harriet The day after Christmas is usual- From ".\1( tained will be valid on that date. Sparks: apron table, Mrs. John ly a let-down when the unwrapping Peatman and Mrs. Clayton Nor._ is all done and the cleaning up they; gift table, Mrs. 1-lelen Collins after is in process, but the Alumni Dooley and Mrs. Theodore Peter_ formal is designed to be a pick-up FREE TEL ,on; children's table, Mrs. John to extend the holiday spirit another PARKING ANDOVER I I VV: (;orrie and Mrs. Halbert Dow; day. ,reens, Mrs. Clyde Fore and Mrs. * * * Fred W. Doyle: bakery table, P .AY HOUSE Senior Woman's Union: white ele FRIDAY. SATURDAY — December 6, 7 pliant table, Miss Connie DI On the Square Abbott and Costello children's surprisrs, Miss Sally Ad_ Another in a series of Square I Time of Their Lives 20: 6:15; 9:10 kips; supper cononitt,•e. Mrs. Al_ Dance classes, being sponsored by fred Knettiii. Mrs. William Stewart, the Mee's Brotherhood of the West Inside Job Preston Foster, Ann Rutherford Adt , li, Savage. Mrs. Harry Parish, will be held Friday, De- 2:1111: 1:55; 7:50 Wright, Ai I's. Emil DesRoches; cember 13, from 8:15 to 11:30 in SUNDAY, MONDAY — December 8, 9 dining room, Mrs. Edward Krieger; the vestry. The popular Boxford Pat O'Brien, Claire Trevor tickets for suppe7. firs. Arthur orchestra will furnish the music, Crack-Up Petit man. with Joe Perkins calling. 2:10; 5:35; 9:00 Eddie Albert, Gail Patrick — Rendezvous With Annie 3: 40 ; 7:05 Telephone 7339 Established 1854 - — — TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY — December 10, 11, 12 GEO. W. HORNE CO. B. Davis, P. Henreid, C. Rains LAWRENCE, MASS. Deception 2:00; 5:20; S:40 Evelyn Ankers, Carleton Young TAR AND GRAVEL ROOFING SHEET METAL WORK Queen of Burlesque 4:00; 7:20 ASPHALT SHINGLING AND SIDE WALL WORK FRIDAY. SATU RDAY — December 13, 14 C. D. Duryea, E. Raines, W. Bendix Established 1844 Tel. 1508-R White Tie and Tails 3:30; 6:30; 9:30 James Mason, Margaret Lockwood State Mutual Life Assurance Co. The Man In Gray 2:1)0; 5:00; 8:00 All forms oi life insurance contracts. CHILDREN'S MOVIE SHOW Every Saturday Morning at 10 O'Clock CAMER Free up-to-date policy analysis. "Hop Harrigan" Serial—Cartoons--Short Subjects—Western Features James F. Robjent 109 Chestnut St. 2.95 Representative Andover Admission: 10c, plus 2c Federal Tax — Total 12c ALL \
THE ANDOVER TOWNSMAN, December 5, 1946
T,iE AN St. Andrew's Night The music will be supplied by of Andover, former Vice President the North Shore Highland Bagpipe and former Secretary, Chief Chem- Here Saturday Band, and the entertainment will 1st of the American Woolen Com- WINTER TRIPS, CRUISES Andover will go Scottish for the be presented by Miss Pearl Haines, pany, who also is a charter member TO second consecutive year, when the Bryce Wilson, Harry Hunter, Edith and has served on various research FLORIDA — CALIFORNIA St. Andrew's. Day banquet, concert Leslie and Evelyn Longbottom. The committees• M. P. Graham of An- MEXICO — WEST INDIES and dance will be held Saturday guest speaker will be Rev. Archi- dover, who has been an active mem- SOUTH AMERICA evening in the Memorial auditorium. bald MacMillan. The local Ladies' ber. auxiliary will present a precision BY The following clans will partici- TRAIN -- PLANE rd pate: Clan MacKenzie, No. 27, drill with maneuvers, and, of course, Manchester, N. H.; Clan Douglas, there will he dancing. SHIP No. 134, Haverhill; Clan Grant, No. To Attend Convention PLUMBING 141, Lowell; Clan Johnson, No. 185, Many local men from the Law- REEVE CHIPMAN 1/e Andover; and Clan MacPherson, rence-Andover area are to be active 5 Morton Street Andover est No. 80, Lawrence. in the American Association of and Telephone Andover 1426 Ion Clansmen and friends from Law- Textile Chemists and Colorists' Sil- rn rence and this town will be served ver Jubilee Convention at Hotel the catered supper at 5:30 o'clock, Statler in Boston, December 12, 13, HEATING 14, commemorating the twenty-fifth ere while Lowell, Haverhill and Man- field anniversary of the founding of this chester Clansmen will be served organization. W. H. WELCH CO. the at 6:30 o'clock. Among them tare Alex Morrison tem Buy Xmas Seals the hem den- ngel garnet/tiny 104 etteut y, 0 4er4 Zion eyes ,ened Mock gates Save yourself from the despair and fatigue of shopping sound in frantic mobs. Come in where you may have a moment to reflect and choose wisely and, perchance, find just what you have been looking for right along. liveth rn Llmant Quantities are limited, but today in addition to TOYS, GAMES, TOOLS and a general assortment of HOUSE-
HOLD ITEMS and GADGETS w e have:
less of EMERSON RADIOS— it has ) Table, Portable, Comb. ) is Ow to 1),! 34.60 to 124.50 ) :Jana- tdY oh- date. ELECTRIC ROOM HEATERS— G. E. Bowl Type - 8.55 Kord - - 18.50 Steam - 37.35 Comfortaire Fan Type 24.15 Infra Red 29.95
G. E. VACUUM CLEANERS— Floor Model 54.25 le Hord Tank Model - - 69.95
PRESSURE CANNERS - 18.75
.evor WEAREVER PRESSURE trick COOKERS - - 13.95 — — 1, 12 PYREX GIFT SETS - - 2.45 Rains (A good stock of other Pyrex items Young at lowest prices ever and an in- Sporting Goods crease is expected). C. C. M. HOCKEY SKATES 1. Bendix 11.95 'Lockwood HOCKEY STICKS For Rental 2.25 to 4.25 0 O'Clock CAMERAS SNOWSHOES Floor and Cabinet Sanders and Features 2.95 5.49 up W. R. HILL Floor Polishers ALL WOOL SHAKER SWEATERS 9.95 Skates Sharpened * Keys Made er 5, 1946 THE ANDOVER TOWNSMAN, December 5, 1946 A EDITORIAL . . • Christmc Raise the Rate? The boys class are gifts for 3 First Rate the Raise anxious art in time. 'I A headline in the daily papers this week informed the close that here in Massachusetts we may shortly expect an increase day workit making et in telephone rates. sticks, stet Do you suppose that with the increase in rates it would ends out of nicnac shel be too much for us to hope for an improvement in service here THE FIRST SNOWFALL cil holders, in Andover? tie racks o The lovely flakes come drifting down should he There are very few people here in Andover that think the Ma s. service we receive is anywhere near what we should receive. (Get out your winter clothes) Too often, though, the tendency is to blame the operators. English V whereas the girls themselves, from the very efficient and And settle on the frozen ground Alks Nat obliging chief operator down to the newest of the operators, English in !My radiator's froze been entert give the very best service possible with the available facilities. Jean Porritt Sometimes, in fact, they give more than could normally he white a few days. Prismatic shapes of gleaming our school expected. occasions h We'll wager that shortly after this paper appears, we'll (My hat, my ears, expose) abundance either get a phone call or a personal visit from one of the lunch in ou Like dainty, tiny doves in flight and told us company officials who will ask just what is wrong with the ful "cantee service. We'll tell him about the delays and all the other diffi- (I wish my shoes had toes) School is al' culties we encounter and the public encounters, and he'll any visitors explain in a very smooth way that after all it's the war, Covering all with a fairy glow that. Miss F shortage of materials, increased load, etc. So very patiently to England (That North wind, how it blows!) ories of us a we'll tell him that the same situation existed before the war, return to he; that five times out of ten when we'd say: "Well, time to write an editorial ; what should we write about ?" the answer would Oh, how I love the virgin snow "Why The be "The telephone service." And we still wouldn't write it Rehearsals (That berry is my nose) for the Chri because we were sure that the operators were doing all they Chimes Rani could for the public. Then the company official will tell about Elinor F. Cole the Junior F all the check-up tests that they make, and how they prove her 18, at that really we're all wrong when we don't think the service Teachers As: ementary an, is good. Maybe the great majority of the subscribers in An- Central schof dover are wrong — but they don't like the service! on the same It's time to forget the stock answers that the company part in the peasant boy, officials are apparently taught to give. It's time to apply a his younger little common sense. It's time to think of more than raising well; Bertel, rates. The operators have been loyal to the company and have Arabian; Al done their best ; the public has been patient with the com- Young. Othe Ore yet to ht pany. It's up to the company now to give the operators what- The scene ever facilities or additional help it is they need to give An- Lyman Gale dover the type of service it deserves. both in the Young in th Arabian in t Miss Mari This Sober Town Will help to We planned it that way. lunge!. we would have had more of h•rs, arrangE There was all this space to fill. It a story with whcih to fill up this the lighting, was noon on publication day. We spit c 0. As it is now, with no pipe couldn't just leave it blank, could down there and a ton or two of water in the boiler, we have no heat Health we? Something had to 1w done— Twice eac and done quick. —and to us at the moment the coal strike is just a miner detail — we school year So we had ourselves a little lire haven' got any place to use it. Education St down in the boiler room. We even (.1assrooms t had a firs engine over, and they t ions there squirted a hose and yankM away You Can Be Inside Looking Out'. nePded recto at a smoldering coiling. The pipe 111, teachers 1. I', on the boiler to the chimney was ripped out. or rather it fell out. IT'S Trouble is we called the fire de_ Under a Direct Reduction Loan, rent-like monthly Band Pictt part inept too soon. If we had waited Th.. Band CIDER payments buy your home, free and clear. See The and are on (1 C.1.•!*•:1*. '...-7,41.771.-'•:frr Zinn on the secon .• ..:.7.-__JJ..t_ .....:14... a •-• MERRIMACK CO-OPERATIVE BANK about the sizes being TIME loan to fit your needs. You'll like the economical Junior ifigh band.
(`sir terms. Interest ranges from 5 to 4'; , depending On Afi) Handy Crc z the percentage of your loan to purchase price. r6: And We Have It Several nu ) ;.4 handicraft their first p on display I second 1.11-' • The M E RR:1 MAC tt ienas eo l iy- folds, pocks vzate.vz i other article Andover Spa 264 ESSEX STREET - SINCE I89 2 will beaNdod: Elm St. Off the Square THE A 4 By CHARLES CALDWELL and Local Boy Eligible AT JUNIOR HIGH . . RAYMOND COLLINS For Pepsi Scholarship This week Phillips Academy's Christmas Gifts Aid for Norway Delegate senior class met to nominate its 13 The boys in Mr. Hinckley's shop ; Once again members of the Jun- The regular weekly council meet- candidates; for the Pepsi-Cola Prize class are busy making Christmas ; for High School have rallied to the ing of the Student Government scholarship awards of 121 scholar- gifts for Mother and Dads and so support of those less fortunate than Association on Thursday, November ships and 600 certificates of merit. anxious are they to complete them ' themselves. Under the leadership 21, Joseph Ratyna, president, re- A winner of one of these scholar- in time. They are staying after of Mr. Weiss, their homeroom ported on his. trip to Boston when ships will receive full tuition and the close of the regular school teacher , Room 10 collected used he attended the meeting of the certain incidental fees for four day working on them. They are clothing to be sent to Mr. Harold Massachusetts Junior Civic League, years at an accredited American making such things as candle Olsen of Nanset, Norway, to be dis- Inc. college, an allowance of $25 a sticks, stationery holder, and book tributed among those needy fam- month during the four school years. ends out of metal, and foot stools, illea, who so sturdily resisted Ger- Musical Notes and traveling expenses for one nicnac shelves, plant stands, pen- man occupation in their country. The Girls' Band, of whom a very round trip from home to college cil holders, book ends and neck- A large amount of clothing was col- large number are Junior High each year. lie racks out of wood. Some folks lect.ed, showing that the members girls, performed at the last football There will be five runners-up for should be very happy this Christ- of this school are still working to game of the season, between each scholarship granted, and each mss, help countries that have felt the ef- PuItchard and Johnson high, on of these will receive a certificate of fects of the war. A number of boys, Thanksgiving morning. After a merit which carries with it a $50 English Visitor among whom were Phidias Dantos, very successful season the orga- award. Lewis Sheirik, Monte Peck, Joseph nization is disbanding. This is in Among the New England boys Miss Nancy Jiird, who teaches Rayball, Robert Bradshaw, and Ed- ccordance with the new arrange- nominated from Andover were English in the seventh grade, has ward Lawson, remained after ment whereby three different music Winthrop Allegaert of Newton Cen- been entertaining her cousin Miss; school on Friday afternoon, Novem- clubs function for twelve weeks ter, Donald Blackmer of Andover, ean Porritt of Mosley, Englang for her 22, and sorted and packed the each during the school year. Dur- Reeves Hart of Stamford, Conn., a few days. Mss Porritt has visted clothing. Further donations of last ing the coming weeks the Glee Richard Hulbert of West Somerville our school twice and on both Clubs will be organized. About one and Michael Suisman of West Hart- occasions has remarked about the weekto eleven increased weighing the total 319 ofpounds. boxes hundred students have chosen to ford, Conn. abundance of everything. She had The boxes were shipped the day take part in these clubs. lunch in our cafeteria on Monday before Thanksgiving and cost Football Injury and told us that we had a beauti- $44.63 for postage. Money for this Girls' Basketball ful "canteen." The Junior High The girls' basketball season be- The Junior High School regrets was generously contributed by the that Harold Kasahian has not been School is always happy to welcome student body and teachers. Home gan on Tuesday, December 3. Since any visitors and we sincerely hope this is one of the most popular of able to be with us (luring these past Room 10 has extended the sincere few weeks, due to an injured leg that. Miss Porritt will carry back best wishes of the Junior High all sports it was only natural that to England some very fine mem- a large number of girls reported at caused while playing football. We School to the needy families of sincerely hope that Harold may be ories of us all. Miss Porritt will not Nanset, Norway, for a very merry the gym. return to her home until April. with us soon and may resume his Christmas and a proserous New studies once more. Year. Work Habits "Why The Chimes Rang Dtn•ing the tifth period on Mon- Rehearsals are well underway New Books day, November 25, the ninth grade for the Christmas play, "Why the Three ow hooks have been students met with Mr. Blanchard UPHOLSTERING and their teachers when the sub- chimes Rang," to be presented by added to our library: Heroines of Choirs — Refinished — Cane Seatinn t he Junior High School on Decem- the Sky, by Jean Adams and Marg- ject of better work habits was dis- Venetian Blinds — Window Shark aret Kimball, is a P. T. A. award cussed and offered to the students. High Grade Coverings for Davenpor. ber 18, at 9:45 for the Parent- Lino Rugs — Mattresses Romper Teachers Association. Both the El- for best attendance at the Open Packing — Shipping — Cratinn ementary and High Schools in the House on October 16th. Traffic Court Heros in Plenty, was purchased The Traffic Court held its seventh Central school area will have parts meeting on Thursday, November ROWLAND L. LUCE on the same program. Those taking with library funds collected from Formerly Buchan's, 21, with fewer offenders present part in the play are: Holger, a over-duebooks. 19 Barnard Street Tel. 1840 peasant boy, Lyman Gale; Steen, Secret of Baldhead Mountain, by than at previous meetings. New of- his; younger brother, Peter Cas- Martin Colt, is our December Jun- ficers include John Belktt, Chief well; Hertel, their uncle, Gregory ior Literary Guild Book. Justice, and Carol Sunderland, Joan Arabian; An old woman, Jane Heroines of the Sky is a collec- O'Donnell, and Suzanne Markey, Young. Others taking silent parts tion of biographies. telling of what. judges. Well Dressed tire yet to be selected. American women have done and D T. A. Movie The scene is in a peasant's hut. are doing in aviation. It is fully il- ' • Lyman Gale and Peter Caswell are lustrated with photographs. Member's Of the Junior High Men and Women both in the seventh grade, Jane! Heros in Plenty is the story of School were busy during the week Young in the eighth, and Gregory! eleven year old Tony's, extraordi- before Thanksgiving, selling tickets Arabian in the ninth. nary adventures trying to get back for the movie sponsored by the P. Prefer Miss Marshall's Dramatic Chili to his home in England after escap- T. A. Any youngster who sold ten will help to make up the charac_ ing from a prisoner-of-war camp. , tickets or more received a free ters, arrange the stage, attend to It is an exciting story of the Euro-I ticket and there were many who I received free tickets in this way. ARROW the lighting, and pull curtains. pean War. i Secret of Baldhead Mountain: // ,, Peck's Bad Boy Health When unexplainable accidents im-I Quality Cleansing pede their father's work of con- The Dramatic Club, .sponsored by Twice each month during the structing a tunnel through a Colo- Miss Angelo, will present the hum- orous play, "Peck's Bad Boy." Mem- Frequent ARROW dry cleansing school year Mr. Dunn, Physical rado Mountain, two alert boys. de- preserves the life and good ap- Education Supervisor, will visit the termine to solve the mystery. bers of the cast are working hard to make the event a success. At a pearance of your clothes. Let our classrooms to study health condi- Punils may put their name on the experts be your valet in keeping tions there and will make any reserve list for one or all three of later date, the names of those tak- Out! ing part in the play, and those in your clothes continuously in good needed recommendations to both these new books. shape. It pays to choose the best. the teachers and the principal. charge of stage and properties will appear in a later copy of this paper. ARROW'S long association with Secretaries the cleansing business is your Band Pictures Arrive rionthly Mrs. Walker, who sponsors the No Inflation Here guarantee of satisfaction. The Band pictures have arrived Secretary's Club wishes it. to lie ;ee The known that her secretaries have had Most tempting dishes are still be- and are on display in the show case ing served in the cafeteria. Every- on the second floor. There are two no training whatsoever in typing, Army Overcoats Dyed out the one was very happy to know that sizes being offered for sale. Many shorthand, or bookkeeping. We alight add that they are doing an milk has been reduced from seven nomical Junior High members belong to the cents a bottle to six cents. ha nd. excellent. piece of work in person- FAST COLOR ding on ality development, under the in- Handy Crafts struction of Mrs. Walker, through answering telephone calls, taking WE OFFER YOU DYEING Several members of Miss Danto's messages to rooms, filing, meeting handicraft Club have finished visitors, and being trusted with im- FREE TELEPHONE their first projects and these are portant office matter. on display in the trophy case on the second floor. They made such It Won't Be Long Now! SERVICE things as colorful felt slippers, bill- The second marking period of the Call Ent. 5783—No Charge ARROW folds, pocketbooks, comb cases, year will close on December 20, the CLEANSING — DYEING whistle cords, and baby bibs. As last day of the Fall term, and cards other articles are completed they will he sent home on January 3rd, MACARTN EY'S 58 Main St. Andover will be added to the collection. 1947. THE ANDOVER TOWNSMAN, December 5, 1946 •
Al EDITORIAL . . e14°411A-d— Christmas The boys Raise the Rate? class are hi gifts for Mc First Rate the Raise anxious are in time. Ti A headline in the daily papers this week informed us the close c day working that here in Massachusetts we may shortly expect an increase making suc in telephone rates. sticks, static ends out of Do you suppose that with the increase in rates it would nicnac shelv be too much for us to hope for an improvement in service here THE FIRST SNOWFALL cil holders, tie racks ou' in Andover ? The lovely flakes come drifting down should be vl There are very few people here in Andover that think the mas. service we receive is anywhere near what we should receive. (Get out your winter clothes) Too often, though, the tendency is to blame the operators, English Vi And settle on the frozen ground Miss Nan( whereas the girls themselves, from the very efficient and English in t: obliging chief operator down to the newest of the operators, (My radiator's froze) been enterta give the very best service possible with'the available facilities. Jean Porritt Sometimes, in fact, they give more than could normally be a few days. l Prismatic shapes of gleaming white our school expected. occasions hai We'll wager that shortly after this paper appears, we'll (My hat, my ears, expose) abundance 01 either get a phone call or a personal visit from one of the lunch in our Like dainty, tiny doves in flight and told us company officials who will ask just what is wrong with the ful "canteen service. We'll tell him about the delays and all the other diffi- (I wish my shoes had toes) School is alw culties we encounter and the public encounters, and he'll any visitors Covering all with a fairy glow that Miss Pc explain in a very smooth way that after all it's the war, to England e shortage of materials, increased load, etc. So very patiently ()ries of us all we'll tell him that the same situation existed before the war, (That North wind, how it blows!) return to her that five times out of ten when we'd say: "Well, time to write Oh, how I love the virgin snow an editorial; what should we write about?" the answer would "Why The be "The telephone service." And we still wouldn't write it Rehearsals (That berry is my nose) for the Chris because we were sure that the operators were doing all they Chimes Rang, could for the public. Then the company official will tell about —Elinor F. Cole the Junior Hi all the check-up tests that they make, and how they prove her 1.8, at 9 that really we're all wrong when we don't think the service Teachers A ss( en lentary a is good. Maybe the great majority of the subscribers in An- Central school dover are wrong — but they don't like the service ! on the same p It's time to forget the stock answers that the company partin the peasant boy, officials are apparently taught to give. It's time to apply a his younger little common sense. It's time to think of more than raising ( well; Hertel, rates. The operators have been loyal to the company and have Arabian: An Young. Othen done their best; the public has been patient with the com- A are yet to be pany. It's up to the company now to give the operators what- The scene I ever facilities or additional help it is they need to give An- 3:1 n°1 Lyman Gale a dover the type of service it deserves. both in the Young in the Arabian in th
This Sober Town wilIllishselpMatorsit We planned it that way. longer, we would have had more of 11 tees,ter a rra a story with whcih to fill up this nge There was all this space to till. It the ig ht ing, E was. noon on publication day. We space. As it is now, with no pipe couldn't Just leave it blank, could down there and a ton or two of Health water in the boiler, we have no heat 'n,• rer r. we? Something had to be done— —and to us at the moment the coal Twice each and done quick. strike is Just a miner detail — we r • • schoolsehoo year So we had ourselves a little fire haven' got any place to use it. Education Sur down in the boiler room. We even (laserooin had a fire engine over, and they t ions there t° squirted a hose and yanktd away You Can Be Inside Looking Out! needed recon at a smoldering ceiling. The pipe the teachers from the boiler to the chimney was IT'S ripped out, or rather it fell out. Band Pictui Trouble is we called the fire de_ Under a Direct Reduction Loan, rent-like monthly partment too soon. If we had waited The Band CIDER payments buy your home, free and clear. See The and are on dis 11WYMM4miallinI second MERRIMACK CO-OPERATIVE BANK about the sizes being of / TIME loan to fit your needs. You'll like the economical Junior High IT hand. terms. Interest ranges from 5 to 4%, depending on Handy Cral the percentage of your loan to purchase price. And We Have It Several mer Handicraft their first pr on display in the second vc The M ERR' MACK things as colo I folds, pocket oziatuvz whistle cords-, other articles Andover Spa 264 ESSEX STREET - SINCE,189 2 will be added Off the Square B.UYektiOfterogeato Elm St. THE ANDO' By CHARLES CALDWELL and Local Boy Eligible AT JUNIOR HIGH . . RAYMOND COLLINS For Pepsi Scholarship This week Phillips. Academy's Christmas Gifts Aid for Norway Delegate senior class met to nominate its 13 The boys in Mr. Hinckley's shop Once again members of the Jun- The regular weekly council meet- candidates for the Pepsi-Cola Prize class are busy making Christmas ior High School have rallied to the ing of the Student Government 'scholarship awards of 121 scholar- gifts for Mother and Dads and so support of those less fortunate than Association on Thursday, November ships and 600 certificates of merit. anxious are they to complete them themselves. Under the leadership 21, Joseph Ratyna, president, re- A winner of one of these scholar- in time. They are staying after of Mr. Weiss, their homeroom ported on his trip to Boston when ships will receive full tuition and the close of the regular school teacher , Room 10 collected used he attended the meeting of the certain incidental fees for four day working on them. They are clothing to he sent to Mr. Harold Massachusetts Junior Civic League, years at an accredited American making such things as candle Olsen of Nanset, Norway, to be dis- Inc. college. an allowance of $25 a sticks, stationery holder, and book tributed among those needy fam- month during the four school years, ends out of metal, and foot stools, ilies., who so sturdily resisted Ger- Musical Notes 'and traveling expenses for one nicnac shelves, plant stands, pen- man occupation in their country. The Girls' Band, of whom a very round trip from home to college cil holders, book ends and neck- A large amount of clothing was col- large number are Junior High each year. tie racks out of wood. Some folks lected, showing that the members girls, performed at the last football There will be five runners-up for should be very happy this Christ- of this school are still working to game of the season, between each scholarship granted, and each mas. help countries that have felt the ef- PuItchard and Johnson high, on .of these will receive a certificate of fects of the war. A number of boys, Thanksgiving morning. After a merit which carries with it a $50 English Visitor among whom were Phidias Dantos, very successful season the orga- award. Lewis Sheirik, Monte Peck, Joseph nization is disbanding. This is in Among the New England boys Miss Nancy Hird, who teaches Rayball, Robert Bradshaw, and Ed- ccordance with the new arrange- nominated from Andover were English in the seventh grade, has ward Lawson, remained after ment whereby three different music Winthrop Allegaert of Newton Cen- been entertaining her cousin Miss school on Friday afternoon, Novem- clubs function for twelve weeks ter, Donald Blackmer of Andover, Jean Porritt of Mosley, Englang for ber 22, and sorted and packed the each during the school year. Dur- Reeves Hart of Stamford, Conn., a few days. Mae Porritt has visted clothing. Further donations of last ing the coming weeks the Glee Richard Hulbert of West Somerville our school twice and on both week increased the total of boxes Clubs will be 'organized. About one and Michael Stamen of West Hart- occasions has remarked about the to eleven weighing 319 pounds. hundred students have chosen to ford, Conn. abundance of everything. She had The boxes' were shipped the day take part in these clubs. lunch in our cafeteria on Monday before Thanksgiving and cost Football Injury and told us that we had a beauti- $44.63 for postage. Money for this Girls' Basketball ful "canteen." The Junior High The girls' basketball season be- The Junior High School regrets was generously contributed by the that Harold Kasahian has not been School is always happy to welcome student body and teachers. Home gan on Tuesday, December 3. Since any visitors and we sincerely hope this is one of the most popular of able to be with us during these past Room 10 has extended the sincere few weeks. due to an injured leg that Miss Porritt will carry hack best wishes of the Junior High all sports it was' only natural that to England some very fine mem- a large number of girls reported at caused while playing football. We School to the needy families of sincerely hope that Harold may be ories of us all. Miss Porritt will not Nanset, Norway, for a very merry the gym. return to her home until April. with us soon and may resume his Christmas and a proserous New studies once more. Year. Work Habits "Why The Chimes Rang During the fifth period on Mon- Rehearsals are well underway New Books day, November 25, the ninth grade for the Christmas play, "Why the Three new books have been students met with .Mr. Blanchard UPHOLSTERING and their teachers when the sub- Chimes Rang," to be presented by added to our library: Heroines of Choirs — Refinished — Cane Seating the Junior High School on Decent- the Sky, by Jean Adams and Marg- ject of better work habits was dis- Venetian Blinds — Window Shades aret Kimball, is a P. T. A. award cussed and offered to the students. High Grade Coverings for Davenports ber 18, at 9:45 for the Parent- Lino Rugs — Mattresses Remade Teachers Association. Both the El- for best attendance at the Open Packing — Shipping — Crating ementary and High Schools in the House on October 16th. Traffic Court Central school area will have parts Heros in Plenty, was purchased The Traffic Court held its seventh ROWLAND L. LUCE on the same program. Those taking with library funds collected from meeting on Thursday, November 21, with fewer offenders present (Formerly Buchan's) part in the play are: Holger, a over-duebooks. 19 Barnard Street Tel. 1840 peasant boy, Lyman Gale; Steen, Secret of Baldhead Mountain, by than at previous meetings. New of- his younger brother, Peter Cas- Martin Colt, is our December Jun- flee111 include John Belka, Chief well; Hertel, their uncle, Gregory ior Literary Guild Book. Justice, and Carol Sunderland, Joan Arabian; An old woman, Jane Heroines of the Sky is a collec- O'Donnell, and Suzanne Markey, Young. Others taking silent parts tion of biographies telling of what judges. Well Dressed are yet to be selected. American women have done and are doing in aviation. It is fully il- P. T. A. Movie The scene is in a peasant's hut. Members of the Junior High Lyman Gale and Peter Caswell are lustrated with photographs. Men and Women both in the seventh grade, Jane Heros in Plenty is the story of School were busy during the week Young in the eighth, and Gregory eleven year old Tony's extraordi- before Thanksgiving, selling tickets nary adventures trying to get back for the movie sponsored by the P. Arabian in the ninth. T. A. Any youngster who sold ten Prefer Miss Marshall's Dramatic Club to his home in England after escap- will help to make up the charac- ing from a prisoner-of-war camp.' tickets or more received a free It is an exciting story of the Euro-' ticket and there were many who ters, arrange the stage, attend to received free tickets in this way. ARROW the lighting, and pull curtains. peen War. Secret of Baldhead Mountain: "Peck's Bad Boy" Health When unexplainable accidents im- Quality Cleansing pede their father's work of con- The Dramatic Club, sponsored by Twice each month during the Miss Angelo, will present the hum- structing a tunnel through a Colo- Frequent ARROW dry cleansing school year Mr. Dunn, Physical rado Mountain, two alert boys de- orous play, "Peck's Bad Boy." Mem- Education Supervisor, will visit the bers of the cast are working hard preserves the life and good ap- termine to solve the mystery. pearance of your clothes. Let our classrooms to study health condi- Punils may put their name on the to make the event a success. At a later date, the names of those tak- experts be your valet in keeping tions there and will make any reserve list for one or all three of your clothes continuously in good Out! needed recommendations to both these new books. ing part in the play, and those in the teachers and the principal. charge of stage and properties will shape. It pays to choose the best. appear in a later copy of this paper. ARROW'S long association with Secretaries the cleansing business is your ionthly Band Pictures Arrive Mrs. Walker, who sponsors the guarantee of satisfaction. Secretary's Club wishes it to be No Inflation Here The Band pictures have arrived Most tempting dishes are still be- ee The and are on display in the show case known that her secretaries have had no training whatsoever in typing, ing served in the cafeteria. Every- Army Overcoats Dyed on the second floor. There are two one was very happy to know that tut the sizes being offered for sale. Many shorthand, or bookkeeping. We might add that they are doing an milk has been reduced from seven lomical Junior High members belong to the cents a bottle to six cents. hand. excellent piece of work in person- FAST COLOR ling 011 ality development, under the in- Handy Crafts struction of Mrs. Walker, through ice. answering telephone calls, taking WE OFFER YOU DYEING Several members of Miss Danto's messages to rooms, filing, meeting Handicraft Club have finished visitors, and being trusted with im- FREE TELEPHONE their first projects and these are portant office matter. on display in the trophy case on the second floor. They made such It Won't Be Long Now! SERVICE things as colorful felt slippers, bill- The second marking period of the Call Ent. 5783—No Charge ARROW folds, pocketbooks, comb cases, year will close on December 20, the , - CLEANSING — DYEING whistle cords, and baby bibs. As last day of the Fall term, and cards other articles are completed they will .be sent home on January 3rd, MACARTNEY'S 58 Main St. Andover will be added to the collection. 1947. THE ANDOVER TOWNSMAN, December 6, 1946
Inter-Clanational Relations Are Dr. Claude Fuess Speaks On "Yankee Strengthened At Banquet Here Individualism" At Dinner Meeting AI After a delicious turkey dinner, God Save the King Audience Claude M. Fuess, headmaster of North American continent. "How served to 400 members of six Scot_ Accordion Selections Philips Academy, Andover, was one "Whatever his weakness in pro. tish Clan auxiliaries and their Mrs. Robert Burton of Fitchburg of the principal speakers at the vincialism, parsimony and lack of Came guest, a reception in honor of the Song and Tap Dance dinner meeting of the National artistic taste," said Dr. Fuess, in spit Grand President Mrs. Jean S. Rob_ Marilyn Dupont and Council for Social Studies, held at "the Yankee was always an tu- was a gx bins of Hamilton, Ontario, was held John Alan MacDonald nic! Hotel Statler last evening. The dividualist, and New England has music ni in Memorial Gymnasium Saturday of Haverhill title of his address, on a subject had its full share of characters as lege We night, November 23. Remarks by Past Grand President, upon which Dr. Fuess is a national- "crusted" as in any of the novels artists' t Invited guests escorted to the Mabel D. Haddon who in turn ly recognized authority, was of Thomas Hardy." This individ- rabino, platform included Past Grand Pres_ introduced her associate Past "Yankee Individualism." ualism has made him distrustful of Zoe Dui idents, Charlotte Noble of Law_ Grand Presidents Disclaiming at the outset any con- "stuffed shirts" and of city visitors Knight, rence, Jennie McGilchrist of Mal_ Songs William Hart of Lowell ection with New England before he who put on airs to impress him. program. den, Mary Robertson of Quincy, Remarks by Grand Vice_Presidbnt, came east to college, Dr. Fuess Citing the primary Yankee virtues pointed out that the subject was a of resourcefullness, originality, The t Helen F. Kershaw of Haverhill, and Agnes R. Murray, who also in_ tastefull3 Mabel D. Haddon of Hyde Park, troduced her fellow Grand touchy one, and that, after a prey- thrift, integrity, simplicity and sta- greens a Lodge Officers ious address some years ago on the Witty, Dr. Fuess pointed out that Grand Vice President Agnes R. subject, "The Vanishing Yankee," the world of today has definite need JI Murray of Montreal, Canada, Grand Mrs. Mary Tullis of Lawrence, who mittee st Secretary Georgina T. Petrie presented the Grand President he was the target of violent renunc- of these qualities. If the Yankee The Ai of Andover, Grand Financial Secre_ with a gift from the six auxil_ fatten by those who preferred eul- has his. weakness, imitation is not Shawahei tary Ina R. Clarkin of Quincy, iaries, the gift being a sterling o,ogy to analysis. Yet, he said, the one of them, and in today's society will meet silver necklace and bracelet traits which make up the typical his sturdy independence should be Grand Conductor, Cathie Ritchie of Yankee are so strong and so per- welcomed, not only in business and at the Hi St. Catherines, Ont. Canada, Grand Response by Mrs. Robbins, thank_ Main stn Assistant Conductor, Nan Russell ing the lodges for the tribute sistent that even though the type in the professions but, as in the The sp may be vanishing as an individual, days of Thoreau and Emerson, and, teen of Chelsea, Grand Guard, Catherine that had been paid her and the traits which characterized him more recently Justice Oliver Wen- EMI Watt of Hyde Park, Grand Sen_ ending by giving the Hie'land ject will are diffused through migration and dell Holmes, in philosphy and in to Amerii tinel Helen B. Males of Providence, Mans Toast intermarriage, across the entire literature. Grand Chief and Mrs. Alexander Remarks, Grand Chief Alex. Mackie Tea wi Mackie of Everett, Deputy Royal Readings all memb Chief and Mrs. Calder of Lawrence, Mrs. W. Cram of Beverly XV=MV=====*VX`V=MV: Present. Rev. and Mrs. Archibald MacMillan Remarks by Deputy Royal Chief The dni of Lawrence and the following pres_ William F. Calder of Lawrence Shawshee idents of the auxiliaries in charge Song and Dance mg)1-4Varto0co will meet of the affair: Mrs. Mary Tullis of Marilyn Dupont and thur E. Lawrence, Mrs. Mary Sharpe of John Alan MacDonald December Fitchburg, Mrs. Nellie Nicoll of The reception took place with the man play Beverly, Mrs. Flora Smith of Low.. committee in charge acting as ush_ The se ell, Mrs. Betty Drewett of Haver_ ers. The receiving line included given by 11 hill, and Mrs. Elizabeth Moore of Mrs. Rebecca Campbell, Grand be held a Andover. President Jean S. Robbins and the ward J. ( Sixty_four officers of the six six presidents of lodges. DREAM= street, De auxiliaries then marched into the A grand march led by Deputy hall to the tune of the hag pipes, Royal Chief Calder and Mrs. Rob_ of a RIGHT Catholic played by Maurice Campbell and bins was the next event after which Of Ame, David Robb, and formed a beautiful general dancing was enjoyed for rose arch through which Mrs. Re_ the rest of the evening. The singing CHRISTMAS A basin becca Campbell of Lawrence, es_ of Auld Lang Syne brought the sid December corted the Grand President who memorable evening to a close, and school hal was welcomed by Mrs. Mary Tullis, those who met the Grand President Gifts that are right for every member of the family. follow thi president of the Lawrence Lodge. went their separate ways with a and bring Each officer in turn then presented never to be forgotten impression of RIGHT in QUALITY as they are in price. the Grand President with a rose, one who has endeared herself to A. V. 1. while Mrs. Jessie Castle of Law_ the hearts of all members of this GIVE DAD A USEFUL GIFT — He will appreciate it. Annual rence accompanied by Miss Minnie Scottish Order which she heads. TOOLS MAKE USEFUL AND PRACTICAL GIFTS At the : Valentine of Andover sang "Love Guests were present from Fitch_ trustees of Sends a Little Gift of Roses." Rev. burg, Beverly, Haverhill, Lowell. day night Mr. MacMillan then took over the Lawrence, Quincy, Holyoke, Spring_ WOOD PLANE BENCH VISE trustees field, Lynn, Providence, Somerville, A Heavy Duty Vise — Has a duties of toastmaster and in his STANLEY NO. 5 $5.00 coming ye own inimitable manner presented Hyde Park, Malden, St. Catherines. Swivel Base for Moving to the, Right Position. Tyler ( the following program: Ont., Canada, Montreal Que., Can_ SARGEANT $4.75 The Star Spangled Banner ada and Andover. 3? '2 In. JAWS ...... $17.35 Richard Al ALSO BOX PLANES Fred Chee Also A Selection Of William Pi Helen Eat RADIO REPAIR SAWS — DRILLS Allison Mo ELECTRIC DRILLS Mr. Harold ton, Porte: SERVICE HAMMERS mond, Mn WRENCHES, ETC. Mrs Alber man, Hein Give Mother a Gift that will make her work in the kitchen son Knipe. TEMPLE'S With th Easier and More Enjoyable 66 MAIN STREET TEL. 1175 war condit ; ciety to u PRESSURE COOKERS fatted prc Wear Ever - - - - 13.95 cussed for Ecko - - - - - 13.95 improve a Univirsal - - - - 11.95 ance of till ALUMINUM ROASTING PANS "GLENNIES' MILK" $6.15—$4.45 Andover FRUIT JUICERS $4.35 to 54.75 Andover 56 Years In Business held their day, Decet 1890-1946 the Odd F grove bulb BRUCKMANN'S On Wedi No Toll Charge To Call Glennie's 8 p. in., An GRAIN — HARDWARE — PAINT to the men of Andove Andover Residents Call Enterprise 6368 social evE TELEPHONE 4105 — 158 SOUTH BROADWAY carpet bow are planner 'MVAVAt AV=A7VAV:AVVAVAI tresinnents social corn THE ANDOVER TOWNSMAN, December 5, 1946 THE AND
.nkee ANDOVER'S CLUBS CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS :en t. "How Christmas mess in pro- Legion Christmas Party "Why the Chimes To Hear Dickens' and lack of Came to America" Committees for the annual Ameri- Rang" at P. T. A. Program "A Christmas Carol" Dr. Fuess, can Legion Post No. 8 Christmas In spite of the cold weather, there party met Thursday evening prior The December meeting of the The Courteous Circle of The ways an in- was a good attendance out to enjoy to the regular meeting of the post. Central P. T. A. will be in the form King's Daughters will hold their England has music night at the Shawsheen Vil- They are as follows: of a Christmas program put on by regular meeting on Monday, De- Tharacters as lage Woman's Club last night. The Prize committee: Bernard L. Mc- the schools. It was to have been on cember 9, at 7:30. There will be a if the novels artists' trio, comprising Louise Sea- Donald, chairman; Thomas P. Dea, Sunday, December 15, so that the business meeting and devotional This individ- rabino, coloratura sporano; Helen Irving Whitconib, James Robjent, fathers as well as the mothers service. It will be in the form of a distrustful of Zoe Duncan, pianist; and Walter John Paul Jones. could attend, but due to the closing Christmas meeting sponsored by I city visitors Knight, flutist; gave a delightful Tickets: Frank P. Markey, chair- of the auditorium afer school hours the Friendship Committee. Miss press him. program. in conjunction with the coal strike, Bertha. Morgan Grey of Abbot Acad- 'ankee virtues man; Atty. Vincent J. Stulgis, Jo- The tea table and hall were seph Barrett, John G. McDonald, the program will have to be held emy will read Dickens' Christmas originality, tastefully decorated with Christmas on Wednesday, December 18, at William Barrow, Edgar Northam, Carol. Friends are invited to attend. licity and sta- greens and candles. J. Aubrey Polgreen, Stafford A. 9:45a. m. cited out that Mrs. James L. Dean and her com- Lindsay, James Bisset, Francis The Stowe Choral_ society will ; definite need mittee served refreshments. Sparks, Paul M. Cheney, W. Gordon present the Christmas story in r the Yankee The Antiques Study group of the Coutts and James D. Doherty. pageant with sixty voices, while the Last Week's Cover citation is not Shawsheen Village Woman's Club Refreshments: Arthur L. Cole- Junior High School will give a oday's society Christmas one-act play, "Why the (Last week's Townsman inad_ will meet on December 13 at 2 p.m. man, chairman; Thomas M. Fallon, vertently contained a conundrum ace should be at the Historical Society House on Frank G. McCarthy, Thomas Bells Ring." Miss Genevieve Mur- business and ray will represent Punchard High and it is hoped that puzzled Main street. O'Brien, Robert Prescott, Joseph readers will invest a nickel this Int, as in the The speaker will be Mrs. Kath- M edolo. School with vocal selections. Emerson, and, week to find out what the cover leen Emerson Blaney, whose sub- Special gifts: Joseph A. Mc- Shawsheen P. T. A. Concert was all about. The oversight was e Oliver Wen- ject will be "How Christmas Came Carthy, chairman; Edwin F. Lewis losphy and in to America." A concert of Christmas music will not planned as a unique way of and H. Garrison Holt. be the entertainment feature of the increasing circulation. It can Tea will be served and we hope Entertainment: Thomas P. Dea, all members of this group will be Shawsheen Parent Teacher Associ- only be explained as a case of 4 4a chairman; William Murphy, Lewis ation meeting in the school hall too much turkey which has never V44 QV k‘ present. W. Muise and Claremont I. R. Gray. been advanced as a source of The dramatic department of the Wednesday night. The business Shawsheen Village Woman's Club Punchard High Tea meeting will open at 8:00 and musi- brain food—but was it delicious! Punchard High School tea will be cal selections by the Christ church It would be nice if we could say will meet at the home of Mrs. Ar- but the thur E. Steinert, 1 Union street, held on Thursday, December 12, at boys' choir directed by Irving Wil- it won't happen again, December 20, at 2 p. m. A Christ- 2:30 p. m. in the high school li- kinson, and by the Andover Male trouble is, it probably will.) brary, where you may visit with choir directed by J. Everett Collins, The cover picture was taken mas play will be presented. will follow. The second book review to be the teachers. You are also invited at the Clan Johnston auxiliary given by Mrs. Lewis M. Putnam will to attend the Goldsmith Speaking The Lafalot Club reception, November 23, tea_ be held at the home of Mrs. Ed- Contest in the Auditorium at 12:30 The Lafalot Club will hold their ered the Grand President Mrs. ward J. O'Connor, 13 Carisbrooke p. in. A girl and boy from each Christmas party on next Tuesday Jean Robbins of Canada. Sixty_ street, December 11, at 10 a. m. grade will speak. Refreshment com- evening, December 10, at the home four officers of the six auxiliaries mittee: Mrs. Preston Blake, chair- represented presented Mrs. Rob_ of Miss Dora Ward, Lowell street. Miss Helen Catholic Daughters man; Mrs. Robert Deyermond, Mrs. Each member is asked to bring a bins with a rose and Frank Petty, Mrs. Paul Cheney, suitable gift for the Christmas tree. Rennie was making her presen_ Of America Mrs. Harry Clough. t ation at the time the picture Junior Woman's Union was snapped. A business meeting will be held November Club December 9 at 7:45 p. m. in the The annual Christmas party of The Art Department will meet the Junior Woman's Union will be school hall. A Christmas party will Monday, December 9, at 3:00 p. m. follow the meeting. Please come held next Thursday evening, De- family. and bring a 25c gift. at the home of Mrs. Henry J. Ste- cember 12, at 7:30. Mrs. Karl Haartz Agent for Airplane Reservations, venson, 68 Cheever Circle. is general chairman of the tree and Hotels and Steamship Lines ice. A. V. I. S. Holds The Literature Department will entertainment. The hostesses will meet Wednesday, December 11, at be Mrs. John Hall, Mrs. Hartwell Andover Travel Bureau ,reciate it. Annual Meeting 3:00 p. in. at the home of Mrs. Wil- Abbott, Mrs. Norman Morgan, Mrs. FRED E. CHEEVER, Mgr. At the meeting of the board of lard Barrett, corner of Ballardvale Everett Cirt and Mrs. Abbott Also REAL ESTATE L GIFTS trustees of the A. V. I. S. on Mon- road and Sunset Rock road. Batchelder. 21 Main St. Tel. 775 or 1098 day night the following officers and H VISE trustees were elected for the y Vise—Hasa League of Women Voters president, made the following state- coming year: ment in her message to President or Moving to the. Tile Board of Directors of the n. Tyler Carleton, President; G. Truman: $17.35 Richard Abbott, 1st Vice President; League of Women Voters meeting "Dear Mr. President: Fred Cheever, 2nd Vice President; in Washington recently stated its "The critical housing situation William Perry, 3rd Vice President; belief that personal income taxes which faces this country is by no Helen Eaton, Treasurer; Mrs. H. should not be reduced now while means at an end. All parts of the NlWALL Allison Morse, Secretary; Trustees: the United States has a large na- nation are still seriously handi- Mr. Harold Abbott, Mrs. Frank Ben- tional debt. A statement issued by capped by the shortage of housing ton, Perley Gilbert, Edmond Ham- Miss Anna Lord Strauss, president, at the close of the session, said: units. mond, Mrs. George M. R. Holmes, "The League of Women Voters 'Mrs. Albert Moore, Miss Ann Penni- "With a national income of one PAPER wishes to re-emphasize at this time man, Heinrich Rohrbach, Mrs. Wil- hundred and sixty billion dollars its support of the Veterans Emer- First showing in five the kitchen son Knipe. and high levels of employment, it gency Housing Program and to urge With the anticipation that post- would appear to be a time when the years. New Weaves, government would best be able to you to take all necessary steps to war conditions will permit the So- see that it is strengthened in the Tapestries, Florals and ciety to carry out many of its de- wipe out a part of the heavy debt coining months." accumulated during the war. Scenics. COOKERS ferred projects, plans were dis- The local League is anxious to _ - 13.95 cussed for various undertakings to "The League emphasizes the need expand its membership to include _ - 13.95 improve and beautify the appear- for every possible economy of gov- all women of Andover and surround- SEE THEM AT - - 111.95 ance of the town. ernment at this time. However, the ing towns who are interested in people of the United States have local, state, national and Inter- (STING PANS Andover Lodge, I. 0. 0. F. made commitments to strengthen $4.45 the United Nations and fight fam- national affairs. It is the aim of the ;4.35 to $4.75 Andover Lodge, No. 230, I.O.O.F., ine in Europe. We are obliged to League to promote an Inclusive ALLIED held their regular meeting Wednes- maintain occupation forces' in Eu- rather than an exclusive organi- day, December 4, at 7:45 p. rn. in zation, since it is only with the as- rope and Japan until peace is es- of the individual citizens the Odd Fellows room of the Mus- tablished. At home we have prom- sistance grove building. ised benefits to veterans. The that our government can success- PAINT S On Wednesday, December 11, at League believes it impossible to fully function as a democracy. 8 p. in., Andover Lodge will be host meet those commitments and still Women interested in membership PAINT to the men of the several churches reduce taxes, if we are to reduce of Andover and Ballardvale for a the debt while national income is in the League should not await an Invitation from the members to STORE social evening. Moving pictures, high." EST. 1916 BROADWAY carpet bowling, and indoor baseball join, but should contact the presi- In urging the continued support J08. T. GAGNE, President are planned for the evening, and re- dent, Mrs. Harold Rafton, or the freshments will be served by the of the government's housing pro- Rilaident of Andover social committee. gram, Miss Anna Lord Strauss, treasurer, Mrs. John H. Halford, Jr. ecember 5, 1946 THE ANDOVER TOWNSMAN, December 5, 1946 .eb-clings anb' 7cEttlladgmtunts
ADDISON—ENNIS ENGAGED tended the local schools here, and ALLICON—COOLIDGE Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Ennis of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis L. Anderson, is now employed by his father at Wearing .t rose suit with pale Brooklyn, New York, announce the Irwin Motors. He was in the Army blue accessories and a corsage of 15 Cottage avenue, Danvers, have marriage of their daughter, Mar- announced the engagement of -their Air Corps for three years, with one white roses, Miss Dorothy M. Cool- garet Ellen, to 'Mr. William Grover year's service overseas in the Euro- idge, (laughter of Milton D. Coolidge, daughter, Ruth, of Andover, to John Addison, son of Mrs. Magdalene M. Erving, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. pean theatre. He was discharged in Shawsheen road, became the bride Addison of Chandler road. The wed- November of last year. of Walter M. Allicon, son of Mr. John M. Erving, 61 Salem street. ding took place in .the Lutheran A spring wedding is planned. and Mrs. Joseph Allicon, 119 Farn- church in Brooklyn on Wednesday, Miss Anderson is employed in the lam street, Lawrence, in St. Aug- November 28, and the couple left 'administrative offices at Phillips ustine's church Saturday, November on Thanksgiving Day for Orlando, Academy. Mr. Erving is at present ENGAGED 10, at 11:00 a. m. Rev. Henry B. Florida, where they will spend the attending Michigan State college, Mr. and Mrs. Harold R. Rafton of Smith, 0. S. A., officiated. winter months. after serving with the Army Air Alden road announce the engage- The maid of honor was Miss • Force in China. ment of their daughter Eleanor to Helen Knight. She wore a pale blue EARLE—BLOMQUIST a * Mr. Harold N. Gordon, son of Mr. suit with tan accessories and a cor- and the late Mrs. Samuel R. Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Ejner G. Blomquist ENGAGED sage of red roses. Edward Frissell cf 10 Canterbury street, have an- of Lynn. served as best man. nounced the marriage on Sunday, Mr. and .Mrs. A. T. Scher of 153 Miss 'tenon prepared at Abbot A reception was held at the November 23, of their daughter, Hanover street, Claremont, New Academy and graduated from Smith Yankee Doodle restaurant following Dorothea Ann, to Seaman 1/c Hampshire, announce the engage- College with the class of 1945. She the ceremony, after which the James Russel Earle, sou of Mr. and ment of their daughter, Muriel Eliz- attended the Chicago University couple left on a wedding trip to Mrs. Myron Earle of Lisbon Falls, abeth, to George A. Irwin, Jr., son School of Social Service for one New York. Upon their return they Maine. of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Irwin of year. will make their home at 10 Tenney The ceremony took place in the Cornish Fiat, New Hampshire, for- Mr. Gordon attended Dartmouth street. Chelsea Naval Chapel, and Chaplain merly of this town. College and served in the U. S. Mrs. Allicon is a graduate of French officiated. Miss Frances Miss Scher, who graduated from Army for three and one half years. Punchard high school and is em- Kennedy was the maid of honor, Stevens High school with the class The couple plan to be married ployed at the Hytron Corporation. and John V. Cupo served as best of 1945, is employed at the Clare- some time in February and expect The bridegroom graduated from man. mont National Bank. Mr. Irwin at- to live in Lynn. Lawrence High school, and was re- cently discharged from the Army • after serving three years overseas. 4 He was recently appointed to the custodian's staff of the Lawrence Happy Birthday housing project. * IT'S HERE NOW! LOCALS 4 ahnue, aom isa Anne Buckley has returned HOUSE OF HERBS PRODUCTS 'o Lesley College in Cambridge, RANNY WEEKS Vlassachusetts, after spending the and his Orchestra Thanksgiving recess at the home of FROM THE "NUTMEG" STATE Vim Hellena Lile of 87 Chestnut No cover. No minimum. i,treet. She is a member of the GARLIC VINEGAR, Pints — Tarragon Vinegar, Pints freshman class. Among the names appearing on he 44,-,,,,vad Garlic Vinegar, Pints Tarragon Vinegar, Pints the Dean's List, which was recently 400 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE Basil Vinegar, Pints — Herb Salad Vinegar, Pts., Each 85c published in The Echo, the Colby Reservations KENmore 2700 College newspaper, was that of • Mustard Sauce ( jars) 50c Mary Ellison of Andover. Made from Fresh Herbs, Infused Vinegars. Ideal for Your Cooking and Salads A Reminder . . . Ideal too, for a Xmas Gift. 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ember 5, 1946 THE ANDOVER TOWNSMAN, December 5, 1946 Diplomatic Relations Have Servicemen's OBITUARY.. News HAROLD M. DERBYSHIRE Tincture of Horse Trading Harold M. Derbyshire, 42, 40 Essex street, died at the Lawrence Describing the program of international diplomacy as A former member of the 64th Field Artillery Battaliof of the vet- General hospital Saturday morning Troop 72 "out and out horse-trading", Raymond Dennett, speaker at eran 25th Infantry (Tropic Light- following a short illness. Born in The trool the luncheon meeting of the League of Women Voters in the ning) Division of General Eichel- Lawrence, he had made his home building at berger's Eighth Army, now occupy- Christ Church Parish House Tuesday, cited specific instances here for many years, and was em- emy on Fr that bore out his definition. ing the Kobe area of Japan, Tech- 22. The be nician Fourth Grade William E. ployed as a textile worker in the the buildin He reduced the case of the Soviet's demand for repara- Goodwin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Susan Marland relics wen tions from Italy to the terse language of horse-trading. Russia L. Goodwin of 84 Pearl street, has Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rose Ripley P. wanted a $100,000,000—and in a hurry. The United States, left for the United States to be (McCartney) Derbyshire, and a ing was le discharged under the Army's re- vember 29, knowing that Italy could not ante up unless she received the daughter, Mary Anne. ante from the U. S., said—now wait a minute. Whereupon deployment program. Scott t mast( T/4 Goodwin, a veteran of 13 The funeral was held Monday Pack 71- Russia was convinced of our capitalistic imperialism and months overseas service, entered morning from the Michael A. Burke A progra charged us with charging Italy for the maintenance of an the Army in April, 1946, at Fort funeral home, with a solemn high uled for Ci Devens, Massachusetts, and re- army of occupation. mass of requiem at 9:30 o'clock in Saturday ceived his training at Camp Croft, under the U. S. suggested that Russia take part of the payment South Carolina, before leaving for St. Augustine's church. Burial was mitteeman in Italian Navy and merchant ships, but Russia refused with overseas in October, 1945. Before in St. Augustine's cemetery. Dens have the excuse that they were war booty and should be divided entering the service he attended handicraft anyway. Well, said the U. S., what about the war booty you Punchard High school received from Germany, that wasn't divided. Finally it all * * * SKILLED boiled down to an agreement whereby Russia would accept Daniel N Morin, seaman, second GI part payment in overseas assets, Italian war vessels, and the class, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest balance from Italian economy — Russia providing the raw R. Lamb of 105 Elm street, has LABOR materials that Italy would process and return to Russia. been initiated into the Royal Order Investitu The nations, like horse-traders, utilize to full effective- of the Deep aboard the BB Wis- IS An impr consin, while crossing the equator mony was ness the art of always keeping a little something up the sleeve in company with the aircraft car- 25th In th to release bit by bit during the dickering process. rier USS Leyte on a tour of South BACK house whe In discussing the bilateral treaty between China and American ports. received tl Russia, Mr. Dennett stated that the treaty — or rather six King Neptune and his party came City Cleaners are now able became ing aboard the ship near Valparaiso, old and new Scouts. T1 treaties and two conventions — were not an instance of com- Chile, and passed sentence on all , to give their customers good work and the Tenth munistic imperialism since the agreement re-established the "pollywogs." "Shellbacks," men who learning tl conditions that existed under the Czars 50 years ago and that have previously crossed the imagi- prompt service. and the tt nary line, initiated the newcomers. attending Russia was merely trying to regain her traditional interests. On completion of the rites the men were press The present controversies, he I through the stages of depression, were officially "Shellbacks" and MEN'S SUITS leader, Mr. e King Neptune returned to his said make up the normal process of exploitation and finally reach im_ Mrs. Ha peacemaking and readjustment that periallsm. Our Domestic problems watery domain. CLEANSED and PRESSED are being carefully watched. De_ rence Coin follows almost every major war and mocracy will work and spread only Follansbee he acknowledged the possibility of because we make it work and prove "Stagecoach" 39c Gale, with bargaining with Russia as effective_ Its worth, not because we push Brought Back girls, Nat ly as with any other country. back communism by force. If we The Phillips Academy Film So- DYEING Nowell ar In discussing the United Nations, make a satisfactory society with a ciety presented last night its first were unabl Mr. Dennett said that it is the task satisfactory standard of living, we showing of the year, with two old Any garment expertly dyed Troop it of the organization to take care of have nothing to fear from commu_ favorites, "Stagecoach" and Buster and refinished at reasonable the troop the peace once it is made, but that nism. If we do not make Democracy Keaton's comedy, "The Navigator." prices. Fish spoke the making of the peace is the job work, then we still have nothing to The Society was organized in 1943, the afterm of the Council of Foreign Ministers. fear from communism since it will with the serious purpose of present- the tradia The confusing fact is that the he upon us. " Those in United Nations is being set up to ing and studying the growth and de- Following his talk, Mr. Dennett ton, Phyll keep the peace at the same time velopment of the motion picture Mary Lee that the peace is being made. answered questions posed by the audience regarding the veto, trus_ industry during the past 30 years. CITY ton, Carol At the present time, he contin_ teeships and other problems of ma_ This year the program will be Betsy Spa: ued, the Security Council is purging jor importance. The business meet_ expanded to include documentary ginia Big itself of its expletives, a thing that CLEANSERS-DYERS ing following a catered luncheon films and certain foreign films, Marilyn Et must be accomplished before the was opened by the League presi_ The girt members can really sit down and especially some from France and 35 MAIN STREET—ANDOVER dent, Mrs. Harold R. Rafton, and for Second talk business, and he said, repeat_ was turned over to Mrs. Charles England. ing a quotation, "The open agree_ Whiteside, chairman of the commit_ ments, openly arrived at have be_ tee on international affairs. Mrs. C. 11111111 come open disagreements, openly Edward Buchan spoke briefly on the arrived at." UNESCO now meeting in Paris, FA He stressed that the United preceding Mrs. Whiteside's intro_ States has an important role .to play duction of Raymond Dennett who since it. is the only country with recalled some of his humorous ex_ enough resources, money and abil- periences while attending Phillips ity to put the world back on its Academy where he graduated in the BR( feet in a relatively short time. "We Hass of 1932. are in the driver's seat, but toe Cl often we don't know where we'r, going or how to drive." D "The other nations are anxious 14) Andover's BE MODERN find out how far ahead of tle• American public is the administra BE THRIFTY Hon," he continued. "Moscow aware that the average American BE WISE— not too interested in the far away, In RUB places of the world and isn't sur. whether the Dardeuelles is a nee Call 110 breakfast food or a dehydrated Cafes coffee. Is the new party in power, RE they want to know, willing to go as FORME! far as it must go to fulfill even a Andover Steam Laundry minimum of our commitments?" Walter s Cafe "Russia believes that capitalism THE AN ean't function and that it must go THE ANDOVER TOWNSMAN, December 5, 1946 Ledge Road Now Closed 111111111111•1111111111111111011.1111111111111111111111111111 RY • • . Ledge road has been closed for the winter, months per order of the YSHIRE selectmen because of the dangers Driveways BOY SCOUT NOTES it presents in snowy weather. There yshire, 42, 40 is a steep drop into the old quarry t the Lawrence at this point, which would make driving in that vicinity treacherous. Plowed Larday morning Troop 72—Free Church ings, including leather work, weav- Ilness. Born in The troop visited the Archaeology ing, and braiding. Ledge road is a short street which nade his home building at Phillips Andover Acad- Troop 76—Ballardvale runs beween Greenwood road and Chandler road in back of the public s, and was em- emy on Friday evening, November Troop 76, which regularly meets 22. The boys were .shown through on Thursday evening, did not, meet dump. worker in the the building and the exhibits and on the holiday. First Class Scouts Wood relics were explained to them by Alston O'Hara, Clifford Lawrence wife, Mrs. Rose Ripley P. Bullen. The regular meet- and Donald Mudgett are preparing rehire, and a ing was held Friday evening, No- to go before the Court of Honor for Sawed vember 29, under the leadership of Star Scout rank. e. BUY YOUR Scoutmaster Edmund Sortie. Troop 71--Shawsheen School held Monday Pack 71—Shawsheen School The troop met under the leader- lchael A. Burke A program of football was sched- ship of Scoutmaster Everett Mac- ,EXTRA a solemn high uled for Cub Scouts of all Dens on Askill on Monday evening, Decem- Rubbish 9:30 o'clock in Saturday morning, November 30, ber 2, in the Scout room of Shaw- SAVINGS under the direction of Pack Com- sheen school. Following a business 'ch. Burial was mitteeman Raymond E. Pearl. The meeting the evening was spent in Removed .emetery. Dens have an interesting plan for advancement work on Tenderfoot, handicraft work at the weekly meet- Second Class. and First class rank. BONDS NOW James Bateson GIRL SCOUT NOTES CUR1TY I Tel. 1467W Investiture Ceremony Court of Awards PROTECT YOUR FUTURE An impressive investiture cure_ A Court of Awards will be held mony was held on Monday, Nov. Friday evening at 7:00 p. m., by 25th in the Christ Church Parish Troop 23, led by Miss Christine house when 13 girls of Troop 37 Ross, at the Free Church. Several received their Girl Scout pins, and new girls will be invested as Ten_ 'e now able became invested as Tenderfoot Girl derfoots, and Janet Hulse, Ruth d and new Scouts. The girls, having passed Denholm, Josephine Collins and work and the Tenderfoot requirements of Elinor Mondale will receive their learning the Girl Scout's promise Second Class badges. Janet Swen_ ADEQUATE rvice. and the ten Girl Scout laws and son, who is working for First Class attending at least four meetings, Rank will receive her Hostess were presented their pins by the Badge, Cook Badge and Foods Ilj WIRING leader, Mrs. George Follansbee. Badge. PRESSED Mrs. Harriet Fish of the Law_ The girls will present an enter_ rence Council, first presented Mrs. tainment following the ceremonies. Follansbee, leader, and Miss Joan Parents and friends are invited to MEANS Gale, with their pins. Two other attend. girls, Nancy Friel and Judith Welcome! N G Nowell are eligible for pins but The local scout organization has were unable to be present. a new leader in its midst. She is pertly dyed Troop inspection was held, and Mrs. Frederick A. Peterson, Jr., and reasonable the troop sang several songs. Mrs. she will take over the leadership of Fish spoke briefly on Scouting, and Brownie Troop 40. the afternoon came to an end with Christmas Handwork the traditional closing exercises. The Brownies in Troop 40 are Those invested were: Nancy Nor_ working on Christmas handwork, ton, Phyllis Heifitz, Ann Smith, and also they are planning an in_ Mary Lee Adriance, Elizabeth Hat_ vestiture ceremony which will be Y ton, Carolyn Blake, Mary Morse, held next week. On Thursday after_ OF THE RIGHT SIZE WIRE . Betsy Sparks, Janet Gleason, Vir_ noon, the older girls attended the -DYERS ginia Bigelow, Sally McCullom, movies at the Library. got CIRCUITS AND . Marilyn Early, and Shirley Murray. NOTES • r—ANDOVER The girls will now start working Miss Joyce Headt, treasurer of for Second Class rank. Troop 37, has moved to Wisconsin. efteleir4 OUTLETS . . . TO INSURE YOUR GETTING THE MAXIMUM BENEFITS FROM Wear-EVER Pressure YOUR ELECTRIC APPLIANCES.
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