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FIFTY-THIRD YEAR—No. 31. THOMPSONVILLE, CONN., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1932 Subscription $2.00 Per Year—Single Copy 5c.

PROTEST MEETING TONIGHT SCHWABE MAKES Board of Education on Busses IS ELEVATED TO Day For Children to Be May Seek Welfare Fund There will be a mass meeting of APPEAL FOR RED the residents of the North Thompson- SUPREME COURT ville district in the auditorium of the North Thompsonville fire headquar­ Program Was Colorful CROSS MEMBERS ters on Enfield street this evening to JUSTICE OF N. Y. By Public Subscription discuss the action of the Board of Ed­ Chairman of Roll Call ucation in curtailing the school bus Timothy A. Leary, Na­ Combined Exercises of Armistice And Bicenten­ service for the children in the High­ Very Probable That It Will Be Necessary to Ask Drive Urges All Who land Park section of the district. tive of This Town, Sig­ nial Celebration Was the Most Diversified And Richard M. Smyth, chairman of the Can to Enroll And Sup­ finance committee of the Board of nally Honored At the All Who Are Able to Aid In the Raising of Ad­ Spectacular Event Held Here in Years—Fine Education, will attend the mi port the Work of This and explain the purpose of the Recent Election in New ditional Funds to Help the Unemployed of the = Afternoon Program—Parade Is Feature. Worthy Organization. in the action taken. York City. Town—Situation Is Serious.

The combined exercises commemor­ With the announcement today of The people of this town, and par­ ticularly those who reside in the east V. F. W. OFFICIALS *ating the anniversary of the signing the team captains for the canvass for URGES VIGOROUS part of it, took an unusual interest FORMER POLICE of the Armistcie and the Washington membership in the Red Cross, Walter in the recent election especially that ployed of the town is here at the Bicentennial which were held on Arm­ P. Schwabe, chairman of the annual MEASURES TO END part of it which was centered around present time is admitted by the town ARE PROFOUNDLY Roll Call drive, made a forcible ap­ the first judicial district of the State CHIEF BURIED istice Day, last Friday, was the most of- Niew York, which is New York officials and those who have contact colorful event of this character ever peal to the citizens of Enfield to re­ THE WAR SPIRIT City. The reason was that a native directly or indirectly with the wel­ GRATEFUL TO ALL held here. The program which was spond to the solicitation of the volun­ of the town, in the person of Timothy fare work of the community. That THIS MORNING the town will be unable to cope with planned by the Patrick F. Triggs Post teer workers who are seeking mem­ A. Leary, was a candidate for the po­ bers and thereby giving their support sition _ of Supreme Court Judge of it, and include all who are certain "to Commander R. P. May- No. 1501, Veterans of Foreign Wars, to the noble purpose for which the Armistice Day Speaker that judicial district. Judge Leary require assistance this winter with­ Services For Jeremiah with the other patriotic and movement is being carried out. Mr. was of course elected, and there out the aid of some outside agency Declares Definite Move a w H. Callahan Held In St. lott Expresses Appre­ groups cooperating, was one of the Schwabe says in part in this an­ much satisfaction here over the pleas- "d ith the assistance of funds rais- nouncement: * n edPri bynv rmhliy»public subscription,cnhcpvinrior isic alsoalert therha most spectacular and diversified ever Must Be Made By Re­ ing result Patrick's Church With ciation of Local Post "The annual Roll Call of the Red For the past 13 years Judge Leary opinion of all who are in any manner carried out in this community. Cross for members began on Armis­ moving Causes Lead­ has been a judge of the municipal associated with the unemployment Large Number of Citi­ For Help Rendered In The parade which opened the exer­ tice Day and will continue until court, during the last six years of work of the town. Celebration Here. cises and got underway at 9:30 in the Thanksgiving Day. This is to pro­ ing Up to It. which he served as Chief Justice of During the fall the project of at- zens Attending. morning, was thoroughly representa­ vide funds for the national organiza­ thisi.ms court, havingnaving under hisms super-1 temptjng' r?a^e aT}y systematic can- tive of the military character of the tion and the chapters to continue Speaking at the Armistice Day ex­ vision 64 municipal court judges and: ^ funds, such as was conduct- Representatives of all departments e re 3 was In submitting a list of those who celebration, by the presence of a com­ meeting the costs of relief in case of ercises on the A. D. Higgins School 23 court houses. Judge Leary was , , .i?'® !',' abandoned, on 0f the town and district government, rendered service in the form of dona pany of State National Guards, three disaster and at this time also for re­ grounds, James F. Daley of the exec­ born in Scitico in the east part of the ,, t ry t'?e result such an | and citizens in large numbers, were tions or work in connection with the ponderous army trucks, uniformed lief of the needy and distressed on utive force of <,he U. S. Veterans Hos­ town, being the youngest of ten chil- fndeav°r would be somewhat fruit-1 present in St. Patrick's Church this planning and executing of the Armis­ groups of veterans and their auxil­ account of unemployment. Space will pital at Newington, and past state dren, five of whom are now living: ! ess' an<^ ;?esif?e? was felt that the morning at the funeral services for tice Day celebration, Commander iaries. The Bicentennial aspect of the not permit reciting the enormous commander of the Veterans of For- Francis P. Leary of Scitico and Dr.!very.substantial amount which was, former Chief of Police Jeremiah H. ! rcmde b Russell F. Maylott of the Patrick F. celebration was emphasized by at­ amount of relief work that the Amer­ eign Wars, forcibly urged that a vig- William C. Leary of Springfield are P d y the town would be ample ( Cstllahan. The services, which took Triggs Post, Veterans of Foreign tractively decorated floats depicting ican Red Cross provides. You will his brothers, and Miss Mary Leary' calfe *, ..sl,tua,t'on- ldea J place at 9 o'clock, consisted of a sol- Wars, which sponsored the undertak­ instances in the life of Washington hear much of the work that has been of Scitico and Mrs. Margaret Dowl- ?vas strengthened by the hope that an emn requiem high mass, which was ing, took occasion to warmly thank and the early colonial periods. In the and is constantly being done from lo­ ing, wife of Dr. John -F. -Dowling of improvement m the industrial and ag-! celebrated bv Rev. Daniel J. O'Con- The Press and public for the fine co­ exercises that followed during the en­ cal, state and national speakers over Hartford, are his sisters. ricultural situation would be of such nor, pastor, with Rev. Franklin J. operation and support which the un­ tire day and late into the afternoon, the radio. Judge Leary attended the school in a pronounced character as to ease | Corrigan as deacon and Rev. Paul T. dertaking received. this same dual character of the pur­ "In Thompsonville the American Scitico, and then entered Williston the strain on the welfare department. Dignam, sub-deacon. Music was by In this connection he submits the pose of the celebration was uniform­ Red Cross paid the salary of the Academy at Easthampton, Mass., considerably. j the choir under the direction of the interesting information that the ly maintained. town's social welfare worker for the from which he graduated in 1896. As the season progressed, however, organist, Miss Dorilda Castonguay, members of the post, with the assist­ Headed by Capt. John J. Higgins first year. During the past year 157,- Entering Yale University he was the calculations of the officials have, with Mrs. Daniel A. Garvey as solo- gone awry, largely because things j ist ance of two National Guard mess of the Service Company of the 104th 976 pounds of flour have been distrib­ graduated in the class of 1900, and Erono awrv. larerelv beranse tinners! ict Burial was in the family lot in sergeants, fed 1520 men, women and Massachusetts Infantry, and a mem­ uted in 24% pound bags. A total of from the Yale Law School in 1902. have not worked out as was general-1 St. Patrick's King Street Cemetery, children, using five army kitchens in ber of Patrick F. Triggs Post, V. F. 6,448 bags which reduced the cost to While at Yale he was a member of ly expected. The industrial situation,| where the commi11al'ex~ercises"at The preparing the meal. A notable fact, W.^who was chief marshal, the par­ the town for supplying bread to the the 1900 football team, which was one while unquestionably showing a de-' grave were read. .by Father— . O'Connor.— too, was that long before the after­ ade got underway promptly at the needy. Yesterday 1,960 yards of of the most noted elevens that Yale cided improvement, has failed to off­ The active bearers were John M. noon program was over, these kitch­ scheduled hour of 9:30 from the place cloth were received. This is the first has ever turned out, and which was set the growing demands for unem­ Savage, William E. Savage, Thomas ens had been removed and every sign of its formation at the corner of distribution of cloth here and con­ captained by Gordon Brown. ployment relief. Although a very Fennell, Michael Fennell, John Gill of the big job that had been done was Church and Whitworth streets. As sists of prints, ginghams, outing flan­ -Beginning the practice of law in pronounced increase has been made and Thomas H. Smyth. The honor­ cleared away. the head of the line swung into Pleas­ nels, muslin and birds-eye which vol­ New York City, his first public serv­ in the weekly payroll of the large in­ ary bearers were D. W. Haggerty, D. The following amount of foodstuff ant street the various divisions which unteer Red Cross workers will make ice was to serve as a member of the dustrial plant here, and there have M. Daly, D. J. Donovan and P. J. was used, also the amount of other had formed on the intersecting streets into garments for distribution to the New York State Constitutional Con­ been also several minor improve­ Herrigan, all members of the Brick articles that were necessary to pre­ fell into line. A platoon of local po­ needy. vention, which it will be recalled was ments along the same line, the list of Masons' Union, of which the deceased pare this meal and carry out the aft­ lice preceded the chief marshal who "The following have accepted ap­ presided over by Elihu Root, and of persons requiring municipal aid has was a member. The police escort ernoon program: 432 cans of beans, was mounted, as were his aides, Har­ pointment as captains, selecting their which the since famous Hon. Alfred not diminished, but on the contrary which accompanied the body were Pa­ 106 pounds codfish, 230 loaves bread, ry H. Woodward, Dr. William G. own assistants, to make a canvass of E. Smith was a member. is increasing. trolmen Earl W. Reynolds, Charles £8 pints catsup, 25 pounds of coffee, Shepherd, George A. Ganner, Clifton the town for the purpose of making Judge Leary has always retained a This unexpected development has H. Lockwood, Paul P. Sheridan and 4% gallons pickles, 70 pounds sugar, Cate and Joseph Moriarty. your membership enrollment: Mrs. very strong attachment for his na­ alai-med the welfare department offi­ George T. _ Fleming. A delegation 36 cans milk, 220 quarts fresh milk, Immediately following the marshal George Stuart, Mrs. Frank Stuart, tive town, making numerous visits cials, and caused them to wonder if from Washington Irving Council, K. 10 pounds salt, 8 ounces of pepper, and his .aides was the Bigelow-San­ Mrs. F. H. Neelalis, Miss Gertrude JAMES E DALEY here each year, and invariably spend­ even the apparently very generous of C., with which the deceased had •5 pounds lard, 81 dozen doughnuts, ford band heading a number of guests Wiesing, Mrs. Harry Greaves, Miss ing a part of his vacation at his for­ provisions which were made in the been affiliated for years, was also 20 pounds of cookies, 19 dozen cup annual budget will be sufficient to' present. in automobiles which included, repre­ Janet Parkman, Miss Loretta Pease, orous effort be made towards the es­ mer home in Scitico each summer. cakes, 5 dozen eggs, 1% barrels of sentatives of the Bicentennial com­ Misa Hilda M. Malia, Miss Doris M. He _ lives with his family in White carry the department through the! Mr. Callahan died at his home on apples, 1100 forks, 1200 cups, 1300 tablishing of a national spirit intol­ season. This, too, is taking into con- Walnut street early Tuesday morn- mittee, and among whom was former King, Miss Louise E. Galimberti, erant of war by the elimination of Plains during the summer and at his plates, 150 bricks, 4 dozen towels, 500 Senator Andrew Gordon of Hazard­ Miss Mae Davison, Miss Althea Jones apartments in New York City dur­ sideration the assistance that is being ing. Although not in the best of cups ice cream, 2 cord wood, 5 com­ the causes leading to it. He paid an rendered outside of the regular wel- health for some time, it was only in ville, who was a special guest of the and Mrs. Emily Evans." eloquent tribute to the men who made ing the winter. plete army kitchens, 2200 feet lum­ committee as the town's only remain­ fare provisions. This includes the j the few days previous to his death ber, 10 tables, 61 pounds nails, 25 the supreme sacrifice in the great enormous amount of vegetables which that his illness took a serious turn, ing Civil War veteran. conflict which ended fourteen years signs, 500 feet rope, one piano and The military division which follow­ have been raised at the Town Farm • He was born in Cambridge, Mass., a four trucks. ago that day. Mr. Daley in his ad­ and are being distributed among the. son f the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles ed was headed by two companies of RED CROSS TO dress said in part: INITIAL WORK OF 0 The following is a list of those who the 169th Infantry, Connecticut Na needy families; the second consign-1 Callahan. He came to this town with donated and aided in the plans for "Fourteen years ago today upon a ment of flour which is also being dis-1 his parents when very young, and ex­ tional Guards from Hartford. Includ­ world torn with the tumult of war feeding those who were in the line of ed in this division also was the sever HANDLE CLOTH posed of in the same manner, and the cept for a brief period 'when he lived march: American Legion, L. Albano, there descended the most momentous SEAL CAMPAIGN large quanities of clothing, bedding I in New York, had resided here ever al veterans' organizations of the town silence the world has ever known— B. Alaimo & Sons, Allen Bros, Inc., of which the assistant marshals were and other household supplies which | since. L. S. Allen, E. C. Allen & Sons, R. the pulsating prophetic silence of the are being collected through the wel­ Russell F. Maylott, commander of P. DISTRIBUTION Armistice. MADEBY ASS'N As a young man he was for years Anderson, A. & P. Co., V. F. W. Aux­ F. Triggs Post, V. F. W., Dr. H. Wil­ fare department for equipping the actively interested in the promotion iliary, C. August, Advance Printing "Four long torturing years of fury homes of families whose needs take son Fancher, commander of Horace and flame and war had torn their way of athletics and was especially inter­ & Publishing Co. J. Tanguay Post, American Legion, Local Branch Will Pre- this direction. ested and active in the St. Joseph's Harvey C. Brainard, Norman Bart- across the homelands and made a Visiting Nurse Organi­ Even with all this, the officials are and Andrew Muldoon, commander of pare And Distribute battlefield of Europe, leaving in their Athletic Association, of which he was ley, Carpet City Bakery, Hathaway John M. Handley Camp, United Span­ losing their hope that there would be a member and one of its organizers. Bakery, Mylek's Bakery, Sullivan's wake, destruction and desolation. zation Prepares For no need to call on the public for as­ ish War Veterans. Music for this di­ Consignment "of Cloth More than a score of countries had He was also deeply interested and Bread Shoppe, Baronian Bros., Jo­ vision was furnished by the V. F. W. Annual Distribution of sistance this year. Chairman P. T. took an active part in the dramatic seph Bartalotta, Larabee's Barber Received to Aid Unem­ signified their allegiances in the con­ Malley of the Board of Selectmen, productions of the Young Men's Cath­ Shop, Nuccio's Barber Shop, Rev. O. Drum Corps, and in the line were flict and the detonations of battle re­ Seals Which Will Be was highly optimistic over the situa­ members of the Auxiliaries of the verberated to the far parts of the olic Association, when that organiza­ W. Bell, F. Bernard, John A. Best, several veterans' organizations, many ployed of Town. tion following the town meeting, and tion was in existence here for years. Bigelow-Sanford Carpet Company, E. earth in vibrations of hatred, sorrow Made Next Week. felt that all that would be required He took a keen interest in the civic of them marching the entire distance and pain. in the way of public assistance would Bourque, William Braginton, Dr. J. of the parade. A particularly spec­ According to plans that are being "Upon such a scene of turbulence affairs of the community for years, E. Breslin, Mrs. W!. A. Bridge, J. Bri- formulated, the officers of the local Members of the Enfield Visiting be a committee of citizens to aid him and although active in the councils of gada, S. Brown. tacular feature of this division of the came a visible and audible peace and in a more equitable distribution of parade was the presence of three branch of the American Red Cross with it the gratitude and rejoicing of Nurse Association met by invitation the Democratic party, he was ap­ G. Campbell, S. Caronna, C. Cate, will supervise the preparation and of the Misses Whitney at their home the foodstuffs and supplies that were pointed a patrolman by the late Char­ huge army tanks from the 43rd Tank millions of people all over the world. being provided independent of the ac­ C. Chapin, William Chestnut, C. H. Company and manned by the officers distribution of the shipment of cloth And so with our reverent remem­ on Enfield street Tuesday, for the les D. Bent a number of years ago, Closson, T. Connelly, Continental recently received through the endeav­ purpose of getting the Christmas seal tual welfare activities. This commit­ and later from 1912 to 1915 served as of that company. They were guests brance of the honored dead, our grat­ tee, the services of which he enlisted Bakery, G. Crombie, P. A. Crombie, of the local American Legion Post in ors of that organization to be used in itude and rejoicing are reflected each material ready to be released in the chief of the department. On his re­ Sr., P. A. Crombie, Jr., George Cun­ the parade. unemployment relief work here. mails the day after Thanksgiving. shortly after the October meeting, tirement from the police force he ningham, Central Lunch, V. Daleo, succeeding year on November 11 in has been functioning for over a month Fire Chief William J. Hines and Temporary quarters have been ar- the„Ilc celebrationLcicijiiiuij of Armistice Day, a Each window envelope contains a again took up his trade as a brick J. Dineen, Joseph Devine, Dr. M. J. 2d ,f°r jP the, Sisitzky block op- tributeTo'The cause of peace, sheet of seals, a letter of appeal, a and doing excellent work, but has mason, and was employed for years Dowd, Dreikhorn Bakery, Enfield Deputy Fire Chief Thomas J. Furey, practically exhausted its material as an assistant marshal, headed the posite the fire headquarters. Here "My— - friends,- - in years which- have contribution slip and a return envel­ by the Bigelow-Sanford" Carpet Com­ Realty Co., Enfield Lumber and Coal the members of the Red Cross branch ope. To write the addresses and and is issuing a public request for ad­ pany. Co., H. Faiman, Dr. H. W. Fancher, civic division, music for which was passed much progress has been made ditional supplies in the form of vege­ furnished by the Columbus Boy Scout will cut up the cloth™ and make. . it into toward the prevention of war. This place all these inclosures in the out­ Mr. Callahan had served as sewer J. Ferguson, F. Finnan, Atty. H. F. Band of Thomaston, Conn. This di­ wearing apparel. ine plain cotton has been accomplished by pact, treaty! side envelopes requires many hours tables. This appeal is being especial- commissioner of the Thompsonville Fletcher, Harold Furey, T. J. Furey, cloth will be made 1 s of labor, but at the time of disband­ ly directed to the farming section of Fire and Sewer District for the past vision was comprised mainly of the ,,i-i x ? . fts and and agreement. War, though divest- A. J. Gallant, George A. Ganner, T. fire departments of Thompsonville, ri ing late in the afternoon, all this had the town and will no doubt be re-1 few years. In addition to his civic J. Gibbons Co., M. E. Gorman & Co., wiH tw 1 P nt goods ed of its former prestige, has not sponded to, to whatever extent this I and fraternal affiliations, he was a North Thompsonville, Enfield and 7°^ ! been made impossible nor even im­ been accomplished, under the super­ William S. Gourlie, P. Graconia, A. dresses. Men's and boys' shirts will vision of Mrs. S. Raymond Epstein, much harrassed section of the town member of the Holy Name Society Hazardvilie, all of the districts being probable. It is reasonable to believe is able. | of St. Patrick's Parish. His wife, Greenblatt, J. Gwozdz, W. T. Grant well represented in the line by mem­ also be made from some of the print that the present unrest at home and the president, who, with Miss Amy bers of the various departments and material which is suitable for the I. Whitney, the treasurer of the fund, The fact that practically all this who was Miss Elizabeth Shaughnessy (Continued on Page Eight) abroad is significant of a weakness in distribution is being made to families diedJ:"J 41three"" years ago.— "He 1leaves one each one having one or more of their purpose. Inclu'ded in the shipment is the structure of peace which was built Mrs. Albert B. Mitchell and Mrs. Wil­ pieces of apparatus leading them. a lot of outing flannel which will be liam A. Bridge, will constitute the not otherwise being aided and the son, William, of this town, who is his made into night clothes. immedately following the World War. seal committee. readiness with which the supply is only immediate surviving relatve. For the fraternal division which "Our memoiy recalls the .terrific exhausted is the best barometer of came next, the assistant marshals The finished articles will be distrib­ cost of war and its dreadful after­ Respite from work was taken dur­ SEEK SURPLUS uted by a committee of the local ing the noon hour, when a very boun­ the condition that exists among those were James H. Sullivan, William H. math. Duty determines that this - branch, acting in conjunction with the tiful and appetizing luncheon was who ai e not seeking welfare assist­ Braginton, Luciano Albano and Frank dreadful horror shall never again be. served in the dining room, at tables ance. It is this type of the unem­ Zawadu, with music by the Old Tim­ town welfare department. Most of Therefore, my friends, duty calls you TO FEATURE THE VEGETABLES the sewing which will be necessary to attractively laid. The menu consist­ ployed which is alarming the officials ers' Drum Corps of Enfield. In this and me to fight evil and corruption ed of chicken pie, with all the accom­ and set them to wondering what is division were the floats which was get the material into shape, will be in politics and business and in indi­ done at the homes of the members panying vegetables and dessert. to become of them if no additional JONESPORT FOLKS one of the most attractive features vidual relationships that precipitate These were provided for by the mem­ method of aiding them is set up. Welfare Committee Can of the parade. The Masonic Square and other volunteer workers who will war and strife among men and peo- assist in the work. Town officials con­ bers and prepared by the committee Another means of sizing up the Use Any Over-supply Club float was the reproduction of an in charge, Mrs. Mitchell, chairman, situation has been found by the First army tank in a variety ^pf attractive nected with the welfare department (Continued on Page Eight) Seth Parker And His consider this one of the most valuable Mrs. Thomas W. Hargrave and Miss Selectman in the aid societies con­ Which Farmers Might colors. The V. F. W. float depicted a nected with the several churches. camoflaged machine gun nest in "No contributions which could be made to Anna T. Ward, who also assisted the Famous Radio Group unemployment relief work because of hostesses in the service. For the Some time ago, Mr. Malley evolved Have On Hand. Man's Land," and Washington Irving sixth time the Misses Whitney have a plan of getting the cooperation of Will Be Seen Here In Council, Knights of Columbus, repro­ the great lack of suitable clothing among those in need. Press Issues A Day opened their home for this annual these groups in checking up and help­ Any over-supply of vegetables, par­ duced a K. of C. hut upon which was day of preparation for the opening of ing the non-welfare needy cases. The Film Entertainment. ticularly potatoes and turnips, need the slogan used during the war by the MASONIC "LADIES' NIGHT" Earlier Next Week the Christmas seal campaign, which assistance has been cheerfully given not go to waste this year, according organization, "Everybody Welcome— is always a most enjoyable social oc­ and at the same time it has resulted to an appeal being, sent out this week Everything Free," which fact was Everybody who has ever listened Second Annual Event Will Be Held HE PRESS will be issued on casion, and their hospitality is great­ in disclosing a condition among a in to the famous radio broadcasts, by the town welfare committee. The demonstrated by the members that ly appreciated by all the members of large number of families in the town accompanied the hut giving away On Saturday, December 3. Wednesday of next week. "Sunday Evening at Seth Parker's," committee is extremely anxious to T the association. which was wholly unexpected. will want to hear the grand good pick up any surplus of this character candy bars to the children along the Arrangements have been complet­ This is due to the holiday, These families will not seek aid line of march. ed for the second annual "Ladies' Thanksgiving day, falling on news, which is that the RKO super- that might be lying around the farm­ Former Nun Here Passes Away. from the municipal department direct film, "Way Back Home," featuring ing section if the community. A particularly appropriate float Night" and banquet of the Masonic our regular publication day, and unless some means are provided was the entry of the four Italian so­ Square Club, which will be conducted Thursday. It has been the cus­ The announcement of the death of all the Jonesport folks and Seth him­ This committee, which is assisting sister Mary Euphemia of the Order for relieving their condition, a dis- self, will be shown here under the the town officials in the distribution cieties depicting "Washington Cross­ Saturday evening, December 3, in the tom for years to plan so that faces them this ing the Delaware." The float was in Masonic Temple. An entertainment The Press force can enjoy this of the Sisters of Mercy at St. Mary's tressing situation auspices of the Men's Bible Class of of the quantity of foodstuff which has Home in Hartford within the past winter. TiIt is a fact that a large the First Presbyterian Church in the been placed at the disposal of the the shape of a boat with the costumes program of exceptional interest is be­ old New England holiday with number of such cases have been dis­ and figures representing Washington ing prepared and will include a talk the rest of the people of the week, recalled the fact that in her chapel of that church on Tuesday, welfare department, finds its supply early religious life she was stationed closed throughout the town and that November 22, with two performances, of potatoes and turnips running low and those who accompanied him on on "The Bicentennial of Washington community. In order to carry the number is steadily increasing that famous trip. The float of the and His Masonic Ideals," by Samuel out our plan we must have the at the convent here and taught in St. the first at four in the afternoon and and, is anxious to replenish the stock Joseph's School. She was a sister of daily which has caused the officials the final evening show at 8 o'clock. so that the work may be extended for American Legion Auxiliary illustrat­ C. Kane of Hartford; soprano selec­ aid of those associated with us and those who are familiar with the ed "The Home Life of Washington"; tions by Miss Sadie Yellen, widely and in whose interest this pa­ the late Rev. John A. Mulcahy, a for- More good news is that Cefus Peters as long a period as possible. I mer pastor of St. Patrick's Church general welfare situation in the town is coming along in person and will Anyone having any quantity, large that of the Hazardville Community known concert and radio artist of per is published. We therefore to become seriously alarmed over the Club was a covered wagon with the Hartford, accompanied at the piano ask that all material for publi­ ] here, and for many years a promi­ appear on the stage in a humorous or, small, will h -fc-v r -MC?^ ;•V^; :-i s'.,'i;{; %

rwo MM§ THE THOMPSONVILLE PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1932 Vanderbilt's Team Wins His Contract Trophy mmm- SUFFIELD tor of the church, officiated and also FUNCTIONS OF TRAFFIC STUDY mi read the committal service in St. Officers of _the newly organized)...... , Mary's Cemetery, Windsor Locks, HOME LOAN BANK Grange which has been started ini where burial took place. The bearers fe&smSm IN HIGH SCHOOLS West Suffield are as follows: Master,: were Thomas Burke, Miehael Whalen, m Samuel Beresford; overseer, Charles' Patrick Sullivan, Thomas Murphy, MISUNDERSTOOD J. Lennon; lecturer, Mrs. Harold K.1 John McKinney and John Shea. 8llr> IS BEING HP Messner; steward, Winifred A. Beres-| Slight injuries were received by Mr. ford; assistant steward, Ralph Bates; and Mrs. James V. Mix and their two Head of U. S. Building chaplain, Harold Messner; treasurer, children Friday, when their car was Such a Course Would In­ Alfred C. Sheldon; secretary, Helen struck by a car owned and driven by ' f' And Loan League Tells Covington; gatekeeper, Andrew W. Mrs. Margaret T. Griffin of Westfield clude Instruction In the Sweatland; Ceres, Eloise Covington; at the East street stoplight. Follow­ Members to Make Pur­ Pomona, Dorothy Gregg; Flora, Mad­ ing an investigation by Chief of Po­ Operation of a Car, As eline Holcomb; lady assistant stew­ lice Thomas B. Cooney, Mrs. Griffin pose of New Financial ard, Mrs. Matthew Leahey; executive assumed all responsibility for the ac­ Well As Other Facts S;v^s System More Clear. committee, Edwin R. Sheldon, Jud- cident. 4.-' v-.vr About Modern Traffic. son L. Phelps, Howard Beresford. At Rev. E. Scott Farley, pastor of the the meeting held Monday evening Second Baptist Church, was the guest Flagrant misunderstandings of the Institution of a course in traffic about 150 were present, including speaker at the regular meeting of the new Federal Home Loan Bank Sys study as a feature of the high school members of other Granges. An en­ Suffield Grange held Monday evening •/ .-""v.'-' tem are corrected by Ward B. Whit- curriculum, to include actual instruc­ tertainment with musical selections in Grange Hall on Mapleton Avenue. lock of Springfield, 111., president of tion in the operation of the car on and a number of speakers was furn­ The subject of his talk was "Let Us the United States Building and Loan the highways, would be a proper step ished and refreshments served. Give Thanks." League, in a message to all building as a contribution to expanding safe­ The poultry house of James Davis, and loan associations in the country ty education says the Department of well known farmer of Mapleton Ave­ this week. Motor Vehicles in a recent bulletin. nue, was entered last Friday and 150 ELLINGTON The League president warned the Children attending schools are receiv­ chickens were taken. State police of­ associations that emphasis on the di­ ing now some training from teachers ficers are investigating the theft as Charles J. Eastwood has as a guest rect loan provision of the Act, a last in the manner of avoiding highway well as two others reported from his niece, Miss Carolyn Quist,"~a reg­ minute afterthought in Congress, is dangers, principally however in the Granby and South Windsor. istered nurse from Ann Harbor, Mich. obscuring the real intent of the new matter of pedestrians. * School au­ The funeral of Mrs. Nora O. Don­ Pupils of the 7th and 8th grades banks and is retarding their progress. thorities have considered the subject nelly of South street, widow of John of the Center School are visiting the "Get the truth across to the people as of too little importance to include Donnelly, was held from Sacred Heart Hall Memorial Library one day each in your community, even if you have it as part of the regular lessons pre­ Church Friday morning and was at­ week and receiving instruction from to hire a hall and call a mass meet­ scribed. tended by many friends and rela­ the librarian, Miss Nellie E. Mc- ing or advertise the facts in the news­ But education of those who will so tives. Rev. Arthur Cavanaugh, pas­ Knight in the use of the library. papers," was Mr. Whitlock's urge to soon be our adult pedestrians and the the association executives. drivers of our motor vehicles is of The truth, as Mr. Whitlock ex­ such importance educational authori­ plains, is that the Home Loan Banks ties ought neglect it no longer, the will form a credit system for build­ — n ing and loan associations, savings im bulletin adds. There should be cour­ banks and insui-ance companies, mak­ Here are the four men who won the final match for the Vanderbllt cup, emblematic of the team-of-four con­ ses of study in elementary schools 1 COAL—WOOD—COKE-OIL | ing their mortgages more liquid and tract bridge supremacy, at the tournament In New York. Left to right: Harold S. Vanderbllt, the donor of the cup; for the younger folk; in high schools, Wlllard S. Kara, P. Hal Sims and Waldemar von Zedtwltz. £ for the elder children, the program enabling them to relieve the present developing regularly until, when boys stringent conditions by an inflow of and girls reach the age of 16 years, additional funds from the Home Loan Banks. Thirteen years oi careful the banks would make direct loans to they will have become proficient for consideration developed this plan as home-owners to an extent that would both pedestrianism and their position impair the safety of any business in­ ASSOCIATION SAVANT FINDS NEW traffic as operators. Highest Grade Fuels! the most effective permanent aid to stitution. Robbins B. Stoeckel, Commission- the home-owner, he said, the estab­ er lishment of regional banks along "Through the participation of elig­ CHEMICAL ELEMENT of Motor Vehicles, said recently on Anthracite in all sizes from Stove to Rice. Bituminous ible member institutions the home­ EMPLOYS MANY this proposal: "For any such import­ business lines, whose practicality has ant subject as safe participation in suitable for all uses. Koppers Coke, reputed the best, been witnessed by the success of a owners who can offer sound security will get credit. The Home Loan Called Greatest Discovery present and future traffic, involving and much in demand at the present time. Wood, hard similar agency in the commercial resides pedestrians all the vehicles banking field, the Federal Reserve Banks are reservoirs, the building TRAINED MEN and dry, split for stove use or unsplit for furnace. Oil System. and loan associations and other exist­ of the Century. now known, and the aeroplane, it and all necessary equipment—tanks, racks and faucets. ing home financing agencies are the seems necessary that a general con­ "Opposed to this rightful view of structive policy be adopted whereby the Home Loan Bank System as a lines of distribution from that reser­ Building And Loan Or­ Chicago. — Element number zero, WE CAN TAKE CARE OF ANY permanent structure, placing solid voir. That is the entire plan of the ganizations Through­ Something new and rather startling In education in actual performance and reinforcements behind existing home system in a nutshell. When you try the field of science, was Introduced to in those public relationships which AND ALL FUEL REQUIREMENTS to cross wires and bring the home­ group of Chicago chemists by Prof. this performance brings to every par­ financing institutions, we have the out Country Gives Em­ a ticipator, is now absolutely necessary unwarranted view that here is the owner himself directly to the reser­ William Draper Harklns of the Uni­ government's dole to the home-own­ voir, you upset the original plan, im­ ployment To Large and that the policy of each govern­ pair its working ability, and break versity of Chicago In a lecture at the ment ought to be directed toward its er," said Mr. Whitlock. "This misun­ Midland club. derstanding has grown up because down many of the safeguards which Number of People accomplishment through the public FRANK P. SMYTH have been placed in the structure to Infinitely more Important than- Its schools and through every other public discussion of the system by means of dissemination of informa­ those unfamiliar with its growth and make it a real Gibraltar for the home Jobs for 15,500 people are provided anonymity implies, the new substance FUEL DEALER financing business. This isn't a case is described by Professor Harklns as tion and knowledge which can be de­ development has emphasized the mi­ by the daily operations of building vised. nor detail of possible direct loans of government loans to private fami­ '"the greatest scientific discovery of 98 Prospect Street—Phone 496 Thompeonville, Conn. from the Home Loan Banks to indi­ lies and it's time that was understood and loan associations, it is reported the present century." He predicted "From the very earliest age, chil­ by Mr. and Mrs. Jones and Mr. and by Census Committee of the Ameri­ dren should be educated in traffic vidual homeowners, an idea which has Mrs. Brown." thai it may change the whole Idea of safety, should be taught the poten­ popular appeal to people who have can Savings, Building and Loan In­ thfi construction of matter. tialities and possibilities of every made no careful analysis of the sit­ stitute. This group is employed in 8ought 13. Years. form of vehicle and not only told uation. Actually the direct loan idea CAMERA STOPS WATER the handling of eight and a half bil­ Thirteen years ago the Chicago about the possible actions of operat­ is entirely adverse to the principles lion dollars invested by the ors, but have them demonstrated so upon which the rest of the Act is associa­ ©mist predicted Its existence. His tions in home mortgage loans. gnostications were verified only re­ that they may be well informed even drawn. The Institute conducted its survey at a very early age, and each able to Exactly four and one half lines out cently, when scientists at Cambridge as a basis for establishment of its university gave the new element a take care of his own safety when a of the eighteen printed pages of the night schools for building and loan pedestrian, and go further than that Incorporated Home Loan Bank Law are required workers in centers where a number of place among the select group of 92 with a knowledge that pedestrianism to cover this afterthought about di­ people are employed by the associa­ companions. is only one of the activities in which SPRINGFIELD, MASS. rect loans. No ruling has been made tions. As the national educational "Neuton" Is the element's Informal most children will engage in the fu­ on the subject by the Federal Board department of the business, this or­ name. For the past four months ture. The child as he becomes more to date. As the law stands, it ap­ ganization has already established scientists have been working feverish­ mature and certainly when he arrives pears that in the cast of such a di­ forty chapters in various cities and ly to get acquainted with the strange at the age where an operator's license rect loan, the region bank could loan has graduated more than a hundred can be granted to him should be in­ WILLIAMS GIFT the home-owner ££t mor than 40% newcomer. Among other things, they e association workers at the end of have found that: structed and carefully schooled in the of his property value on an amortized three years' study of building and whole subject of the public relation­ mortgage, or not more than 30% on loan. "Neutrons," the minute atoms com­ ship side of the driving of a car." a straight mortgage. The law quali­ Clarence T. Rice, Kansas City, Kan­ prising a neuton, are millions of mil­ fies such borrowers by the phrase, SHAVING SETS sas, president of the Institute, ex­ lions of times smaller than any other 'Any home-owner who comes within plains that much of the work done in complete atom. NEW CUBAN ENVOY the limits of this Act.' That implies building and loan associations has If a thimble could be packed full of You have never restrictions which the direct-loan been handled in the past by people neutrons, the contents would weigh spokesmen do not seem to have con­ who volunteered their services as a sidered. On the other hand the bor­ more than thirty of the world's larg­ contribution to the community's wel­ est battleships. bought them rower who goes to a member institu­ fare, in view of the close connection tion can get anywhere from a 50 to Filling thimbles with neutrons Is as f between a city's progress and its before for a G5 /o loan. In other words, he is home ownership record. Impossible as filling thimbles with bat­ 69c better off by far if he does not get a "Today we find a definite trend tleships, however, as neutrons pass Women buy these by the half dozen for gifts. Men direct loan. toward trained workers for the asso­ easily through any known substance. "It should also be made clear to ciations, because of the increasing It Can't Be Weighed. .buy them for use right now, because they can't buy the public that this System will have importance of building and loan asso­ Neutrons are different from any the different items in these gift packages for a price to depend upon private capital for its ciations in the country's financial op­ other atom, although they may be the anywhere near this combination price. Figure it up support and that bonds can't be float­ erations," said the president. "With ed by an institution which makes a substance out of which all other atoms and see. These Christmas gift boxes include: the setting up of the Federal Home are built; little neuton exists on earth, 120% loan to the home-owner as some Loan Banks which will be empower­ Full sized tube Williams Shaving Cream seem to expect the Home Loan banks ed to loan hundreds of millions of for it has no chemical effect on other to do. dollars yearly to these home financ­ substances. Aqua Velva Lotion "More than a fifth of the building ing institutions, more and more skill It can't be weighed, for it cannot be Large sized tube Dental Cream and loan associations eligible to join will be required of the men who man­ held In any vessel, and Its existence the Home Loan Banks have done so age the local associations through Is known only "through its works." English Lilac Talcum already, according to a recent an­ which these funds will be distributed Although It Is effective in building Cake of Elder Flower Soap nouncement by a member of the Fed­ to the home-owners. The Institute up and disintegrating other atoms, the eral Board. It is noteworthy and in­ has a great responsibility in training effect of neuton upon earth, stars and ORDER BY MAIL deed fortunate that so many of these building and loan workers for their institutions have had the faith to go increasing duties." sun Is still unknown. Water from the faucet stopped to Professor Harklns alse described FORBES & WALLACE, Inc. ahead and put their money in the cap­ pose for its portrait when this un­ Springfield, Mass. ital stock of these banks, in spite of photographing the birth of an atom. the erroneous idea going around that usual photograph was made at an ex­ Spain Enthuses Over His audience was composed of mem­ Send me Williams Shaving Sets @ 69c. posure of 1-50,000 of a second. The bers of the American Chemical society. constantly changing pattern of flow­ Racing of Motorcycles NAME ing water, which ordinarily appears Madrid.—Dirt track motorcycle rac­ ADDRESS to the eye as a blurred vision, Is now ing, known here simply as "dirt track," Wanted Auto to Hit Her Dr. Oscar Cintas, the new ambas­ revealed In strange forms not unlike Introduced to the country several So She Could See Angel sador of Cuba to the United States, TOWN J Francis Browne years ago by British racers, Is getting who has assumed his duties In Wash­ Icicles or molten glass. The photo­ Washington.—Believe it or not—but Chg. . Cash C. O. D. UNDERTAKER graph was made by means of a new more popular. The Innovation of a ington. He succeeds Dr. Orestes Residence, 158 Pearl Street feminine racer has been introduced a prominent Washington physician Ferrara. electrical circuit developed at the vouches for this story. PHONES: Massachusetts Institute of Technology this season for the benefit of the fans. A mixture of motorcycle racing and One of his doctor friends was driv­ HOUSE 36-2 OFFICE 36-5 by Prof. Ilarolcl L. Edgerton and Ken­ ing along a residential street the oth­ neth J. Germeshausen. bullfighting was recently performed In a night burlesque bullfight at Ali­ er afternoon when he saw a little cante. girl about three years old sitting in Duchess Refused to Die the middle of the street playing with "Old Marlborough Is dying," wrote Two riders, advertised as "Mister a doll. PALILLA'S DRY Horace Walpole, "but who can tell? Sagraw" and "Mister Aresta," at­ He blew his horn and, although Last year she had laid a great while tempted to kill their bulls while rid­ some distance away, started to slow GOODS STORE ing motorcycles, but the bulls prevent­ , Well be there 111 without speaking; her physicians down. The child heard the horn, 16 ALDEN AVENUE said she must be blistered or she ed this by knocking over their looked up, and then resumed playing would die; she then called out, 1 mounts, so that the riders had to kill with the doll without moving. Again Hemstitching and Dressmaking them on foot. The spectacle did not Steam Cleaning - Pressing won't be blistered and I won't die.'" the doctor blew his horn and again That she did not die was but one more arouse much enthusiasm. she looked up and resumed playing. demonstration of the Indomitable will He sounded the horn a third time of the woman who hated doctors as Tube of Toothpaste Is and the child acted just as before. for kanksq ivinq, much as she loved dogs and litigation, The driver slowed down and brought T who had staved off her dismissal from Clew to Stolen Loot his car to a complete stop near the J, F. HYDACK court by threatening to publish Queen Niagara Falls, N. Y.—A woman's un­ child. Aiigrily he got out of his car Successor to S. L. Mitchell Anne's letters to her, who had fore­ usual manner of squeezing a tooth­ and started to berate the little girl. Plumbing : Heating seen the South Sea Bubble crash and paste tube brought about the arrest He found she was even more angry of three men here, charged with rob­ 40 HIGH STREET made a profit while others were at him for not hitting her. ruined, and who had Impulsively hast­ bing four American tourists. "Yes, I heard your old horn," she Mother Phone 196-5 Thompeonville ened to save Child's bank from dis­ The tourists, Henry Beall, Harry said. "But mamma told me if I didn't aster by providing £100,000 In Bank of Garner, Mabel Garner, and Frances stop playing In the street something England notes. King, all of Washington, were robbed would hit me and then I'd see the of $80 In cash, watches, and other angels. I wanted to see an angeL" belongings. In describing her belong­ The child tucked her doll under her Dead Man Kept Word ings to officials Miss Garner mentioned arm and started across the street, t&$ tybe ot toothpaste. The men ar­ weeping bitterly. With Coast County rested were alleged to have had the Los Angeles, Calif.—Frank Bal- tube In their possession. luf, sixty-two, died a man of his Paris Fights to Retain Eyes Examined word. Patronage of Newlyweds "And Bobby says to reserve a drumstick for him/' The pleas­ One year ago he appealed to Lobsters Made Big Paris.—Paris will make a fight to ure of anticipation is so much keener when the county charities for aid. It was retain its title as the world's rendez­ Glasses Fitted given him in return for a promise to Protect Lives vous for honeymooners. family gathering is arranged the personal way— Oculist's Prescriptions Filled. that he would will his property to Noank, Conn. — Connecticut Is Benito Mussolini, by granting spe­ New Low Prices! the county at his death. speeding up the babyhood of lob­ cial travel rates for newlyweds, is en­ by telephone! How happy it will make Mothef and Police officers found his body In sters to save their lives. At the deavoring to make Rome the honey­ his small cabin recently. They also state fish hatcheries here, the baby moon city of the future. Dad to learn that you wiH be there. found his will. It read: lobsters are fed liver every two France already grants special trav­ A. B. MITCHELL "To the county I will the follow­ hours. Tills cuts In half the period el rates to Frenchmen who are fathers If you cannot be with the other members of your family of infancy in which lobsters float iw Jeweler and Optometrist ing property, to wit: of big families. A bill Is before the Thanksgiving, join them, for a few minutes at least, by 12 PEARL ST. "One old white horse, one old and are subject to preying fish and Chamber of Deputies to give a 50 per telephone. The cost is small. goat, one black cat (with kittens), other damage. When the shells ma­ cent rebate for French couples going Opposite Fire Station • mi-. one old dog, almost blind, and three ture and become heavy the lobsters on honeymoons. Now these reductions THOMPSONVILLB, CT. old bantam roosters." sink to the bottom of the sea. will be extended, It is believed, to for­ jHE SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE COMPANY eigners. ^...

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Y indoor athletic meeting to be held at Hartford High School on Jan* 28.' ORGANIZATION , Besides the local group work and ' -S ; < « - v the athletics, the local branch of the r ^ i » . v-i County Y has made numerous other WORK DONE BY aspects of the county work available to local boys. Sixteen local boys, Al­ COUNTY Y HERE lan Campbell, Allan Comrie, Robert D. Spier, Clark Carle, G. Sherwood PILE IT HIGH Cunningham, L. Dexter Green, Irvin Johnson, David Johnston, Kenneth Many Activities Initiat­ Leach, Robert Mcintosh, William v ed For Benefit of Boys Richards, Sherrell Sisitzky, Elliott and Save $15 to $20 \ Colby, Francis B. Smyth, Richard L. of the Town With Sev­ Stevens and Arnold Squires, and five local girls, Marian Duncanson, Dor­ eral Groups And Clubs othy Cunningham, Phyllis Merrill, on Your winter fnel bill! Organized. Florence Savage and Doris Sisitzky, have attended Camp Woodstock, the • « • sounds inconsistent, doesn't it? But, it's true—if you burn County Y summer camp at Black One of the important tilings the Pond, the last two years. KOPPERS Connecticut COKE in your furnace. Pile the fuel high . • » Hartford County Y. M. C. A., with Four boys were at the County Old­ Samuel J. Magill as local chairman, er Boys' Conference held at Suffield use less draft ... no need to has done, is to organize clubs or in April. This conference addressed shake the ashes. Just jiggle gently itself to Vocational Guidance prob­ 3 Easy Rules for Using groups of boys here and help direct lems. Judge Howard W. Alcorn of until a few sparks appear. these groups to healthy enterprises. Suffield and well known young men, Koppers high-test COKE t The first local group fostered by the were on the counselling group meet­ 1. Shake le$t because coke is County Y was the Hi-Y Club, now led ing with these boys. Twenty local Do this with KOPPERS Connecticut boys were entertained in Hartford nil fuel . . . burns to fine ash, by John A. Langford of the Enfield during the last Christmas holdiays dropping thru grate with a Coke and Save 15 to 20 dollars on High School faculty, with the assist­ on a trip 0f education to the Bushnell slight jiggling. Once a day is your fuel bill. Memorial, Hartford Times, and State ance of Adam Kaminsky, local boy often enough. attending Springfield College. This Capitol. A similar trip is arranged for the Hazardville Pioneers on Nov. group has a present membership of 2. Use lest draft because Koppers 26, and another Christmas trip for all Coke burns freely, without 40 boys and has, besides important local boys is again being arranged school service functions, a program for this year. The County Y has ex­ forcing. Responds immedi­ bPPERS ately to draft. ^ CONNECTICUT! of community activities such as the tensive moving picture facilities which have had large local use. Pro­ debates recently staged at meetings 3. Fill fire pot full because coke jector and films have been loaned nine is lighter than coal and burns of the Knights of Columbus and the times with 24 reels furnished free to American Legion. mi grouPs an^":.-/^^vPs^y; ";vj'-"-^C-"^•?'.VJ.•?-•• ^: =ry^^-v•'> '•><;•;'^- "K^ : ;; :: ,f;;.v -r' •'•;V^ ' ; THE THOMPSONVILLE PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER Mf 1982?" r y, '?-•£••? Svv '; V -/. 'i ' • sstev^t in "which the movement was while in tie town would be protected, .of the Men's •"J.V , *" •*'. " r, 1 Gordbn -A. SftStt, Mt« Alice P- e Thompsonville financed. In fact there was no finan­ which is not so at the present time. viiss pi tne firgt x'resDyt&ri&ix CHERS GUESTS erty,_ Mrs. Samuel "'••V cing to it, for this great demonstra­ Due to the limitations of the district Church Monday evening, in which he h" •£l. : Sidelight* of tii OP CLUBWOMEN '^pV Press tion was actually carried out-without areas there are several sections of stressed the changed conditions-which .. . Mrs. F.- confront the churches today because ?v" ' " ••F-V Published Thursdays by any funds of any character. What the town, involving property of con­ If Mrs. • ' * was necessary was simply donated, siderable value, which are not pro­ of changes in population centers, the Celebration Dr. George Dawson of Spring- T. Gunuj. v~ f/,. ADVANCE PRINTING AND influx of foreign-born and the general Mrs; Ira S. Bushnell 'tfBLISHING COMPANY but these donations, which tected at the present time. This would lack of enthusiasm for religious af­ '; field Principal Speaker At largely foodstuff, were so widely dis­ undoubtedly be corrected under the The V. F. W. boys Certainly made J E. Liberty. 60 fairs. Brief talks in the interests of r Meeting Yesterday. May.. Lamberton tributed that the quantity in each in- single system. However, it is recog­ the laymen's missionary movement a fine job of it and they were given excellent cooperation by the other Guide of the Saturda; stance was insignificant. All and all nized that any of the districts would by the pastors of the co- Dr. George Dawson, "psychologist erature, New York. C it was a magnificent affair. give whatever help would be possible veteran, patriotic, fraternal and civic ed the folio in the event of trouble in these un­ Stanley Helps of the Methodisl^Epis- of the Springfield schools, was th6 groups. Under the dynamic leader­ principal speaker at the meeting of members of OUR FIRE PROTECTION protected areas, for in addition to be­ copal Church of this place, Rev. 0. ship of Capt. John J. Higgins, they meeting: "Obscure Destinies," W. Bell of the Hazardville Methodist the' Woman's Club of Enfield, held er: "The Sheltered Life," Gl; 1 at tb* Post Office, Thomp- ing fully equipped and efficiently Episcopal Church, and Rev. John Al­ Wjent places and did things, prepara­ Conn., u second class mat- It is only when the various districts manned, there is a fine spirit of co­ yesterday afternoon in the chapel of "The Gods Arrive, Wharton: lison of First Presbyterian Church of tory to the J big event, which left noth­ the First Presbyterian Church, and Green's Daughter-in-Law," N. show their fire fighting strength operation existing among the various Holyoke. A musical program was al­ eri mass," as was the case last Friday district departments. ing undone when the day and hour at which the teachers of the local White; "Sons," Buck: "Young Mail • so presented with, vocal selections by arrived. _ were guests. Super- of 60," Rosefeld: "A Good Man's: MUST IT BE DONE AGAIN? in the parade, that the completeness Peter Shields, accompanied at the of the community equipment in this of Schools Edgar H. Park- Love," E. M. Delafield; "Nobody j GIVING AID THROUGH THE RED piano by Albert B. Mitchell. Dr. W. man also gave a brief talk. Mrs. Starves," Catherine Brody; "Wanton j respect is fully realized. It no doubt CROSS Fletcher Daum acted as toastmaster The parade, wonders to relate, Tlte hope that the community would started on the dot. When 9:30 ar John A. Best, president of the club, Molly," Tarkington; "Inheritance," >' escape the demand for public sub­ surprised many of the thousands of and was introduced to the gathering resided. The meeting was arranged Beubley; "Flowering Wilderness," ,.'r citizens who lined the streets during Once again from Armistice Day to by Chester F. Brainard, chairman of rived the order came to march, and Ey the Education committee, Miss scriptions to aid the unemployed of the committee in charge of arrange­ what seemed all confusion the mo Galsworthy; "Farewell, Miss Julie,* the town seems to be disappearing the Armistice Day parade to see the Thanksgiving Day people all over the ment before, was suddenly galvan­ Nettie Z. Phillips, Mrs. John Bridge Logan," Barrie; "The Fountain," £ modern equipment with which all of!country will be given the opportunity ments for the event. • and Mrs. Amos D. Bridge. Charles Morgan. J;: fast. For months it was fully expect­ ized into a cohesive and orderly line, The club ensemble rendered two ed that the people of the community the district companies are equipped,'to join the American Red Cross and each group falling into position with The next meeting of the club willr and the upstanding group of men thereby stand back of its program of LEGION SHOW IS military precision. The military selections, "In Old Madrid" and "The be held at the home of Mrs. John A. " would be spared this annoying ex­ Big Brown Bear," in which the fol­ Best on November 30, and will be in perience this year. They had given with which these departments are relief in times of great disaster, fa- training accounted for this and many manned. It, cannot be fully realized, mine, draught, flood, tornado, unem- GREAT SUCCESS other precise things that were done lowing members participated: Mrs. charge of the civics committee,, ^.'- si • with commendable generosity for the during the day. past two years to the organized move­ until seen in this manner that the fire • ployment, as well as its home and ment which was set up for this pur­ fighting force of the town is so thor­ community programs through which Farce Comedy, "Aren't We All" oughly modernized, both i th mat­ first-aid, care of the sick and home Moving around among the various pose. It was felt that they could not, n e Will Be Repeated Again divisions as the parade formed were in view of the diminishing resources ter of men and equipment, as a re­ service for ex-service men are pro­ This Evening. Russell Maylott, "Matt" Tierney and of .practically everybody, respond to sult of a sort of a process of evolu­ moted. Martin Watton, edging this and that tion which has been taking place for More than twelve million individ­ any appreciable extent again. "Aren't We All," the American Le­ group into position without making The entire municipal set-up for the a number of years in the fire districts. uals, men, women and children, bene­ any fuss about it. They knew when Still the Safest gion show playing at the high school year took this fact into consideration This has been progress in the right fited by Red Cross aid, through relief and where everything and everybody direction and progress, too, in the given in drought, wheat distribution auditorium, opened last night to a should be, and did a mighty fine job and it was felt that every provision in placing them. During the darkest business period in the history of the had been made to insure that such an right way. At no time has this im­ and to the unemployed last year. The big crowd. The three-act farce com­ nation, the Building and Loan associations have contin­ provement in the district fire depart­ flour, donated by the government edy kept the audience in gales of appeal would be unnecessary. Coup­ laughter and outstanding characteri­ Up in front among the guests, right ued to act as trustee for the funds of its members. led with this was the fact that the ments imposed a burden on the tax­ from forty million bushels of wheat, in front in fact, was that fine citizen, payers. The development has been and given by the Red Cross to almost zations were given by Peter A. Crom- improvement in agriculture and in­ bie, Jr., Frank Finnan, Doris King, Andrew Gordon, the last of the Civil These funds have been maintained at a value of 100 cents dustry would add the final touch gradual, but steady, for a number of four million families, has saved many War veterans. He seemed to be hav­ years. Even today the cost of main­ of these families from sheer want in Eddie Lawless, Mrs. Florence John­ on the dollar, and continued to produce good returns on which would relieve the situation and son, John A. Langford and William ing a thoroughly good time, and ap­ the investment. Which proves that the "Building and leave it in such a condition that all tenance in all the districts is com­ times of depleted resources. McLaren. The cast as a whole show­ peared to be in good health. Right would be adequately provided for paratively light. It is doubtful if any Seven hundred and forty-five pub­ ed work and training and gave a real­ back of him was Commander Jimmy Loan way" is still the safest and most satisfactory place during the winter. That the demand community of its size gets first-class lic health nurses active in commun­ ly professional performance. Noth­ Lee of Wlillimantic. "Jimmy" heads in the world to invest your savings. fire protection service at such low ity service were employed in 480 Red ing marred the progress of the show the State V. F. W. organization, is a for assistance would be just as great, quiet gentlemanly sort of a chap and no matter what the improvements cost as this town. Cross Chapters, and there were over and things moved with dexterity and Time was, and we still incline to thirty thousand nurses enrolled on speed. The chorus looked like Tiller a good executive who is deservedly Save In Our Safe and Systematic Way would be here, was generally under­ Girls in their charming costumes and popular among the V. F. W. boys here stood. This was generally accepted the opinion, that it would work out the active list ready to respond to and throughout the state. calls from the army, navy or Red worked hard and well. as the very probable situation else­ better if the centralized control sys­ The play itself was laid in the rur­ where, and there was no reason to ex­ tem, rather than the district method Cross disaster service. al hamlet of Chestnut Corners, Vt., The parade was of unusual length, THE THOMPSONVILLE pect that this community would be were employed in our fire protection The value of this humanitarian in the lobby of the Hotel de Loox and perhaps the longest ever held here, an exception. management. This idea has its draw­ service has already been demonstrat­ was filled throughout with amusing and presented a really magnificent backs as well as its advantages. It ed in many communities in Connecti­ situations. "School Days" was out picture as it strung out on Enfield BUILDING & LOAN It has become painfully clear, how­ Street, that picturesque thorough­ ever. during the past week or two, is not probable that the four districts cut. It is to extend this service in standing as a laugh success and the would be developed to their present time of need and to be prepared to numbers done by the chorus were met fare, where it was seen at its best. that things have not worked out ac­ with great applause. "Good Evening, This fine old street was exactly suit­ ASSOCIATION cording to calculations. The munici­ point of efficiency under single head­ meet the heavy burdens of relief this ed for the display of this imposing coming winter that Chairman Payne Judge" brought an interesting legal 86 MAIN STREET THOMPSONVILLE pal provisions, though adequate so ed municipal control, for considerable battle to solve the martial troubles procession, and thousands took ad­ far as it is possible to employ them, of this advance has been made by an is urging an even greater enrollment of Asphasia and George Washington vantage to see it from that point. and exceedingly well administered unusual community spirit which has than the four million members who Jones before the amused audience. though they are, will not prove suf­ been displayed in all the districts. so generously responded to the Roll The Volunteer Fire Department, un­ The youngsters were particularly ficient to cope with the situation Perhaps it is possible, too, that Call last year. der the able diijection of Louis Haight interested in the grand marshal and very little if any expense could have succeeded in dispelling "gloom" and his aides, who were mounted at the which it is now fully recognized will head of the parade. The antics of exist here this winter. The commun­ been spared by the centralized sys­ REV. G. B. GILBERT SPEAKER the jury were more than funny. To­ tem, for the general cost of mainten­ night is the last night to view this the horses particularly attracted ity is faced then with precisely the Inter-church Supper Monday Evening great success for the benefit of Hor­ them, especially the mount of George sime situation which prompted an ance and upkeep of the combined dis­ Ganner, which was a constant source tricts is notoriously low, when com­ Attended By About 100 Men. ace J. Tanguay Post, No. 80, Ameri­ organized appeal to the public gen­ "The New New England" was the can Legion. Curtain at 8:15. of delight to the hundreds of these erosity for the past two years, and pared with other communities. The subject of the address given by Rev. little fellows who followed this part which was responded to with such fine chief benefit of the one system would of the procession for the full dis­ George B. Gilbert of Middletown be­ BIGELOW-SANFORD LEAGUE tance. neighborly spirit. be that every piece of property worth fore nearly 100 men who attended the $25,000 It would seem that whatever form League Standing (Nov. 11.) The Boy and Girl Scouts, and the this appeal takes it is almost ines­ W L Pc. P. F. Sea Scout squad added materially to capable. It is realized that the peo­ Designing .... — 7 .778 4505 tho appearance of things. These ple here have done much in this di­ Filling 6 .667 4467 youngsters displayed the benefit of Thompsonville Trust rection, and that most of them have Axminster .... 4 .667 2855 the training which they are receiving S. & C. C 3 .500 2972 in these organizations. The Sea reached the point where they can go ENTRE NOUS Hunt & Shea 3 .500 2936 no further. To surrender to the sit­ Scout uniform was particularly at­ Tapestry 4 .444 4351 tractive. Christmas Fund uation and admit its absolute futil­ Whiteley's 2 .222 4363 Well, we promised to eschew poll- phrase in the usual sterotyped man- ity is tantamount to admitting de­ Finnan's 1 .166 2711 Town Clerk Timothy J. Sullivan, feat, with victory in sight, for there tics, having had about _ enough of it, ner, for he did have many of them, Last week's results: Filling 3, Tom Is to be paid to- the 1932 Christmas Club even for a column which fights shy | regretted the ending of a useful life who headed the K. of C. delegation, is every indication and it is the pro­ Whiteley's Five .0; Shipping 2, Tap­ is not humming "A Soldier's Lif Is of it as much as possible, but we just when he passed away. estry 1; Designing 2, Axminster 1; e members December 1st. . . the result of found belief on the part of everybody want to revert back to the obnoxious the Life for Me" these days. "Tim" whose opinion is worth while, that Filling 3, Finnans Service 0. did not take kindly to the long drill theme briefly. Well, we tried to make a brief in­ League records: High team total, small weekly deposits all year plus in­ this is the last winter in which we ventory of the vegetables stored for from Whitworth street to the Abbe Designing, 1548; high team string, Memorial and back. Neither did any­ will face a situation of this character. What we wanted to do is to inform winter use by the town welfare de­ Shipping, 544; high individual three terest. Great though the sacrifice may be the folks, if there is a single solitary, partment the other day, and gave up body else for that matter, who had to strings, Bernier, 355; high individual walk, but all went the distance with­ on the part of all of us, and difficult isolated, far removed, persons in the after we had calculated beyond our single string, Rossi, 136. most remote section or the deepest normal figuring capacity. But with out a murmur. The ladies in line are though it may be to aid in such an Individual averages (99 and up): to be particularly complimented for Plan Now to Have a Check for 1933 undertaking, it would seem as though recesses of the mountains or wood­ the assistance of "Mayor" Tom Mal- Blackburn 117.2, Bernier 115.1, Ros­ land within the borders of the town, ley we did make some progress. the valiant manner in which they it was inescapable, if we are going si 112.2, A. McMahon 110.7, A. For- stuck to it for the entire distance. New Club Starts Week of Dec. 5th that does not know it already, that tier 109.2, McKinney 105.1, Thomp­ to prevent much suffering and dis­ there will be a vacancy in the Thomp­ For in^knce, we found that a rough tress among our friends and neigh­ son 104.2, Cassello 103, F. White 103, The floats were in particularly sonville Post Office within the next calculation enumerated 17,000 heads F. Broderick 102.2, Carsch 102.1, bors here this winter. The effort may two years. of cabbage, about 4,000 bushels of good taste, and just about enough of Turner 101.6, N. Bartley, Jr., 101.5, them to add to the spectacular aspect not reach the proportions of the pre­ potatoes, over 300 bushels of turnips, N. Bartley, Sr., 100.4, E. Fortier vious year, but it will at least amount And what we wanted to observe all of which were raised on the town of the parade. All were suggestive 100.2, T. Broderick 99.5, Henry 99.5, of something that was strictly in to something, and perhaps may be further, if that also is not known al­ farm. Now when you add a second Reader 99.3, McGuire 99.2, Allen 99. sufficient to fight off the unspeakable ready, and we think it is by every consignment of about 3500 24-pound keeping with the dual character of Thompsonville Trust Co. denizen of this municipality, that the bags of flour, the prospects are not the celebration. The ideas were well situation which up to now has been HEAR INTERESTING TALK conceived, and must have entailed a so splendidly prevented in this com­ Post Office Department will not haye so bad for a few of the needy fami- to send out any dragnet to haul in lies of the town, and quite a few at considerable amount of work. THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. munity. If in the last analysis it is the unwilling aspirants for this po- that, under the system of distribution "The Forgotten Child" Subject of Ad­ found that such a movement must be sition. used by the officials. Which is proof dress at Association Meeting. The K. of C. float lived up to the undertaken, we must, in the name of again that every little bit helps. The meeting of the Enfield Parent work that it symbolized, that of a common humanity see it through. In fact, in order to relieve the P. Teachers Association, held in the En­ hut such as was used by that organi­ O. Department of any such embar­ And now comes the unusual part field Street School Tuesday evening zation during the war. The idea was was well attended, and the program carried out even to the giving some- A MAGNIFICENT AFFAIR rassing performance, and lest it of this observation—that practically should develop that in due time spe­ all of this enormous amount of food­ presented very interesting. Ernest thmg free^ which was the policy of cial inducements would be offered to stuff has already been distributed, Legg of Hartford, of the Connecticut the organization. In this instance, The prediction that the Armistice a chosen few to give the position se­ and that the committee which is as­ Humane Society, was the speaker. the committee which accompanied the Slightly Shopworn Day celebration, which this year in­ rious consideration, a few "deserving sisting the selectmen have sent out His subject, "The Forgotten Child," hut, under direction of Playground cluded a portion of the Washington democrats" have already very an SOS for more, which gives one a was illustrated with moving picture Commissioner John A. Ryan, with thoughtfully declared themselves as pretty good idea of how things are scenes. There was also community j « Kapmos, popular war veteran Bicentennial exercises, would be an singing led by Mrs. Reginald Spier. and Pearl street merchant doing the outstanding event, was more than being willing to sacrifice their time here among our less fortunate neigh­ in the public service which this posi­ bors. The resignation of Mrs. Edward M. honors, gave away 1500 candy bars verified. In fact it far exceeded the tion requires. Hopkins from the office of secretary to the youngsters along the line. As expectations of all but those who was accepted with much regret, and a result they were not without an ELECTRIC We rise to protest again with re­ were immediately active in the ar­ We say "a few" advisedly of course, gard to the manner in which they are Miss Margaret Knight was elected as audience at any time. rangements and familiar with the and principally out of consideration driven, and the driving manners of her successor. During the social hour plans. From the very beginning of for the comparatively small number some of the "long distance haulage" following the meeting, refreshments There was a real thrill to the brief of the approximately 2500 to 3000 busses which travel through the town. were served under the direction of but impressive ceremonies at the Ab­ the day's program last Friday, until Mrs. Henry Landry, acting for Mrs, the final event just about dusk in the men and women who are understood be Memorial and the Soldiers' Monu­ to comprise this organization at the Elliott I. Petersen, who could not be ment. In both cases the entire pro­ IRONERS evening, it was carried out with a A flagrant instance of bad driving present time, who have not had time manners as well as dangerous driv­ present. Mrs. Kenneth J. Ridley ar­ cession stood at respectful attention thoroughness which could only be ac­ to declare themselves, but who un­ ing was observed in the congested ranged for the entertainment fea­ while the ceremonies were being car­ FOR AS LOW AS complished when the arrangements doubtedly will eventually. end of Pearl street, right in the tures. The next mteting will be held ried out. Both were impressive in­ were complete and where unusual at­ heart of the business section the oth­ on Tuesday evening, Dec. 13, when terludes. tention was given to every detail. Well, of course, there will have to er day. Mrs. Arlene K. Borck, art instructor The precision with which every be several elimination contests, draw in the. public schools, will speak. army "feed" went over big, and ONLY FIRST COME event on the program was carried out heats, etc., before the final, but for­ A large, transcontinental bus was that is putting it mild. Sedate citi­ tunately there is plenty of time for PROSPECTS FOR CIGAR zens by the score took their place in A FEW FIRST can of course be accounted for to some following a pleasure car driven by a AVAILABLE SERVED extent, when the military background it, for a couple of winters and a sum­ local citizen who was traveling at a TYPE TOBACCO IMPROVED line and got their quota of bread, of the affair is taken into considera­ mer to boot will roll by before Uncle rate of speed which was about as it DURING OCTOBER beans, fish cakes and coffee, with a Sam will be ready to declare that a was safe and sensible to travel doughnut or two for dessert, and they ..Mft tion. But the work which preceded vacancy exists in this position. He, through this street. The bus driver Prospects for cigar type tobacco in ate it with a relish. It was a sight the celebration, with its gorgeous pa­ in fact, is the man in the box, and the however did not seem to think so. the United States on November 1 are that was good to look at, and partic­ rade and the finely diversified pro­ boys who are planning to wait him for a crop totalling 132,522,000 ularly the prompt and precise service We have just a few Elec­ gram which followed, is where the out will have some wait. Apparently the speed did not suit pounds compared with 128,902,000 real accomplishment of this celebra­ him, so he proceeded to honk his pounds expected a month ago and The diversified afternoon program tric Ironers which have tion took place. It was a colossal And, of course, in the turmoil and horn all the way down the street, 185,528,000 pounds harvested in 1931. was a real treat. The youngsters, become slightly shop­ task to plan the details of this mam­ tribulations of such an innocuous with a "get out of the way or we'll The increase over last month is dis­ particularly^ the little ones, just made worn from being display­ moth affair, and the result indicated thing as recording the fads and fan­ run you down" menace in its tone. tributed between the binder and filler about the biggest hit imaginable with that somewhere through it all quali­ cies of political organizations and types, the wrapper types showing their dancing. And then there was ed and demonstrated in politicians in general locally, we Finally, when the most congested practically no change. that unusual novelty, the boxing ties of leadership and cooperation overlooked many persons, places and section of the street was reached, and In the Connecticut Valley, October match, with its entertaining broad­ our showroom. These were displayed. things which have been worthy sub­ the car ahead continued to keep its weather conditions were quite favor­ cast. Bob" Nooney certainly found machines are now offer­ The members of the V. F. W. Post jects of comment in this column re­ position in the road, the bus driver able for the curing of the tobacco out a lot about the "home folks" from ed to you at very sub­ have reason to be proud of their con­ cently. squeezed up beside it, and' driving so crop. Reports indicate very little somebody, and he made a fine job of tribution to the day itself, which is dangerously close that the driver of pole sweat. The crop is drying out telling all about it. For sheer novel­ stantial price reductions. of much significance to them and There is, for instance, the passing the pleasure car, as a matter of self- to weights above average witn a good ty in amusement that was a real job their fellow veterans in other groups. of that very fine little gentleman, Jo­ preservation, eased over as close as percentage of light colored leaf and Their feat in emphasizing this im­ seph R. Hughes, whjch occurred in possible and let the large vehicle pass a good burn. Quality of the crop is The wood chopping contest which portant day would have been ade­ Hartford last week. "Joe" has been but in doing so just scraped a car reported as generally good. Total closed the day's events was a corking ALL IRONERS INCLUDED IN coming to this town for the past gen­ parked on the right. production for the Valley this season affair. The men entered into the con­ quate in itself, but to have success­ eration or two, on a useful mission, is placed at 29,577,000 pounds com­ test with unexpected earnestness and fully included a thoroughly inspiring that of superintending the activities The incident is only one of many pared with 39,335,000 pounds a year displayed an ability at the job which TfflS SALE GARRY A NEW tribute to the great national figure of a branch of one of the big frater­ such that is occurring every day along ago and 45,212,000 pounds, the five they perhaps never realized that they whose bicentennial being celebrat­ nal insurance organizations. this narrow and congested route. It year average. possessed, nor perhaps were any oth­ MACHINE GUARANTEE! ed throughout the land this year, was is becoming a common practice for Connecticut Valley production of er members of some of their families an accomplishment as surpassing as It was a serious mission which was their own protection, for motorists Broadleaf at 11,545,000 pounds com­ aware of it either. Come In; And: Select Yours Today it was surprising. useful and under certain distressing to pull up on the side of the street pares with 18,662,000 pounds harvest­ • :.«i But perhaps better still was the conditions extremely helpful to many. to permit these ponderous vehicles to ed last year and 16,539,000 pounds Thus the celebration ended, and on —Tomorrow May Be Tod Late I • -il : "Joe" took it seriously, too, and be­ pass. The rights of the ordinary car the five year average 1924-1928. Ha­ schedule, exactly at 4:30. Which in fact that they were able to unite all cause he was'sincere in it, succeeded and driver is being wholly disregard­ vana Seed production is placed at 14,- itself is a remarkable achievement, bodies and groups here into a per- in making a large number of men ed by the drivers of these vehicles— 072,000 pounds compared with 16,- but not surprising to those in charge, me 300: fectly c< nated' organization which take the same view of it. and it should be stopped. 378,000 pounds harvested a year ago for every event during the day 'was resulted a display of cooperative and 16,573,000 pounds the 1924-1928 timed, and to the smallest part of the activity which has seldom if ever At the same time he succeeded in They are undoubtedly breaking the average. The outlook for Shade program, kept Within its time limit. been equaled here. It is this achieve­ friends here, which was law daily for as we understand it, grown tobacco is practically the same The Northern Connecticut ment alone which makes the accom­ not a difficult task for "Joe," because such practices easily comes under the as a month ago. Joe Knotter, trainer of Kerry he was a. friendly man, with one of statute which refers to driving so as Patch, the Belmont Futurity winner, plishment anusual. those even dispositions which made In one other respect it was not only to endanger lives and property, or The Detroit Public Library is now also won that turf prize aB a jockey- 7 him always companionable. His many some such phraseology, but anyway, charging "one cent a fill" foor foun- He rode Maskete to victory in 1908 Power Company nnusual, but unique, and that was the friends here, ana this is not using the they are doing just that—dailj^ tain pens. arid Thunderer in 1915. •SKPJiS'-JUS*,' \ I '''"•aPfSi •'

THE; THOMPSONYTt&E PRE THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 17, 1932

J*, • ... • .3«v •• - ?•** ' SECOND' MEETING iPLANNED . v. ^ >*. .LOCAL MAN FOUND DEAD !-•, "4 ;fs VS:: Jjfc# Series of ProgfaihS Sponsored iff the INSURANCE WAS Girls' Club' tp Continue Monday. Frank Roberts Apparently Victim of ILOCAL NEWS NOTES^ Heart Attack While Walking. The second in tlie series of weekly HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES GREAT HELP IN The funeral of Frank Roberts, 65, programs of education and recreation of 16 Pleasant street will be held to­ bjidge and whist under the aus- mjorning, Thursday, November 24, in being sponsored by the Business picSJ^of Tttercedea Assembly, Catholic St. Patrick's Church. f THE DEPRESSION morrow morning with services at St. At the regular meeting of the Girl spoke on the topic, "Personal Ap* Laq?es of Columbus, will be given on Our special boi of assorted flowers Girls' Club and Y. W; C. A. commit­ Patrick's Church at 9 o'clock. Bur­ Reserves on Tuesday, Mrs. Chalm­ pearance." Mdtflay ;evening, December 5, in i St. valued at $2.00, will be on- sale again tee of Thompsonville, will be held on ial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery. ers of Willimantie spoke to the girls The Seniors staged the first in thtt JofephV Hall, the proceeds of which this week-end for $1.00. Spaulding Monday evening at 8 o'clock in the Rotarians Are Told That Mr. Roberts was found dead yester­ on "Charm of Personality." Thifi is series of afternoon hops on Tuesdays •win. bd contributed to St. Patrick's Gardens, Pefirl street.—(adv.) day morning in an open lot north of the first in a series of important talks According to the new scheme, it up Enfield High School. Plans have been to young ladies of high school age. Clnilwh ' fund. Tickets may be pur­ Officers elected at a recent meeting completed to hold classes in silhou­ It Has Played An Im­ the Thompsonville Cemetery. He had only possible to admit upper class- - chased from any member of the so­ of the Crusaders' Club held in their evidently _ suffered a heart attack The Hi-Y Club has distributed the men to these affairs. The class will ! ettes and art work under the direc­ tickets for its minstrel show. The ciety. rooms in the O'Hear building, Pearl tion of Miss Hilda Triideau of this portant Part In Tiding while taking a walk the previous eve­ sponsor six dances. The proceeds am A minstrel and entertainment spon­ street, were as follows: President, ning and the exposure to the weather proceeds of the entertainment will be used to defray graduation expense*.' place silver and leather ctaft work Individuals And Busi­ devoted to the work of the club and sored by the members of Patrick F. Edward Wishart; vice-president, N. under the supervision of a capable during the night contributed to his A group of freshmen delegated ? Triggs Post, Veterans of Foreign death. He had been treated for heart to assist the athletic association to : Santinello; treasurer, Ellsworth Hall, instructor from Hartford and a class ness Over Bad Period. meet its deficit. nominated the following students for War, will be presented next Tuesday and secretary, Edward Cramlee. in knitting will be conducted by Mrs. trouble recently and in the opinion of the various class officers: President^ at the U. S. Veterahs' Hospital at The Armistice eve ball sponsored George S. Phelps. Included in the Medical Examiner Dr. Frank F. Sim- The basketball squad will be called William Lamont, Leo Pajot, Stanley Newington. Included in the program by Patrick F. Triggs Post, Veterans The part that insurance played in onton, he had been dead from ten to out for practice immediately now Swiatkowski; vice-president, Ruta program also will be talks on "Charm twelve hours. will be the Spring Street Minstrels of Foreign Wars, m Wawel Hall last in the Home" by a speaker well vers­ the depression was told to the mem­ that football has ceased. Silanski, Birdsall, Lois King, Margaret Lan­ and other well known local entertain­ Thursday evening was a success both ed in this subject. bers of the Rotary Club at the week­ The body was discovered about 8 Nosal and Wells are the veterans re­ dry; secretary, Arlene ChaddertoiV ers, making it one of the most pleas­ socially and financially. Thomas F. o'clock yesterday morning by James maining from previous squads. The Genia Cygan, Esther Faiman; treas­ The recreation committee which is ly luncheon meeting at the Enfield Curry, who immediately notified the ing events presented for the amuse­ McGowan, Ransford White, Martin J. composed of the Misses Rosemon La- season will open on December 13 with urer, Clark Dempsey, Peter Kamin­ ment of the hospital patients. Watton, John J. Tierney and Arthur Inn yesterday by John Egloff, super­ police department. After it had been Windsor furnishing the opposition. sky, Alexander Pilch, Arnold Squires5 mont, Lorraine Gaudet and Evelyn 1 Four local boys, Jerry Reale, Joe Arsenault comprised the committee Kaminsky have been making a spe­ ior of the agency field service of viewed by the medical authorities it Helen Muzyka has been elected as historian, Barbara Chapin, Thomas Reale, Joe Dee and Young Carenza, in charge of arrangements. The mu- was removed to the undertaking par­ president of the J. P. C., which is the Lyons, Doris Sisitzky, Robert Spier; cial effort to produce an entertain­ the Travelers Insurance Company of lors of J. Francis Browne and later will take part in the amateur 'boxing sical program, provided by Mickey ment program that will be both in­ outgrowth of the French Club. The executive committee (boys), Thomas show-in Rockville tomorrow night. Ryan andana hish:" orchestra, was one of Hartford. Mr. Egloff pointed out taken to his home. Mr. Roberts was other officers are: Pauline Rice, vice- Brennan, Francis Monette, William teresting and amusing to everyone a carpenter by trade. He was a na­ Fifteen bouts are .scheduled, all the the features of the event. present and all members and girls the helpfulness of insurance in the president; Rose Cardone, secretary, Sloan, Milo Wilcox, Jr.; (girl), E*» performers being in the novice class, Miss Hilda Mitchell, daughter of jvho are out of school and interested case of the individual or businessman, tive of Canada b.ut had resided here and Rose Cimino, treasurer. elyn Dixon, Jeannette Landry, Bez* that is making their first appearance Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Mitchell of the greater part 0f his life. His wife The football team ended an exceed­ nardine Scavotto. m the project are urgently requested who found it useful in obtaining the died five years ago. He leaves four in'a boxing bout under amateur rules. 24 New King street is a member of to be present. The following is the necessary funds to keep going during ingly disastrous season as regards James J. Bogan spent Wednesday Several local fight fans, and particu­ the Adoption Party committee at the committee in charge of the classes: the depressed economic condition. He sons, Joseph, Frederick and Clarence the number of victories, by losing the morning at the school lecturing to larly members of the Carpet City A. College of New Rochelle, New Ro- Jeanne Middelaer, Mary Campbell, applied the same analysis to the fire, of Rouse's Point. N. Y., and Frank Armistice Day game with Palmer. the boys on the value of the "Crafts* C., will accompany the boys to Rock­ chelle, N. Y. This party marks the Elma Akerley, Miss Julia H. Doyle automobile and theft insurance field of this town, and two daughters, Mrs. The final score was 14 to 0. man Guild." He illustrated his tal|& ville to witness the contests. formal adoption of the freshman Alice Wile and Mrs. Homer Dominie, Pearl Ferrier, a former president with moving pictures. and Miss Vera MacCracken, County and the part they played in relieving both of this place. The Poetry Club of the community class by the juniors. Y. W. secretary of Hartford. the financial strain during the hard of the club, spoke at the bi-weekly will meet this evening at the home of Mrs. Warren D. Bent was hostess times through which the country has meeting of the Home Economics or­ The City of Santiago, Chile, Rev. and Mrs. Raymond A. Waser on Auxiliary Officers Installed. ganization. Miss Ferrier, who is en­ definitely fixed prices for many es+ at her home on Spring street last ! passed. Enfield street at 8 o'clock. Mrs. evening for a card party given by HARD GAME EXPECTED Mr. Egloff quoted an astounding At the installation exercises of the rolled at a Beauty Culture Academy, sential articles. Thomas Carroll will be the main read­ Lydia Camp, R. N. of A., at which mass of figures indicating the enor­ Ladies' Auxiliary of P. F. Triggs er, selecting poems from the works seven tables were in play. The prize Greys to Oppose Willimansett Tigers mous sums that insurance companies Post, V. F. W., held Tuesday evening of Robert Burns. An invitation to winners were: In whist, first prize, On Local Field Next Sunday. in Knights of Columbus Hall, Pearl have thrown into the financial breach street, the following newly elected all who are interested is extended. Mrs. Margaret Godfrey, second, Miss Coach Frank "Roxy" Burke of the caused by the depression, and took The Enfield Rifle Club will hold a Dorothy MacFawn, consolation, Mrs, officers were installed: Mrs. Naomi Greys football team has booked the occasion at the' same time to explain Thanksgiving pheasant shoot Tues­ Lucy Hennessey. In bridge, first, the reason why such rates as auto­ Tierney, president; Mrs. Eva Shea, day, the 22nd, at the indoor range of Mrs. Elsie Knight, second, Mrs. Ruth Willimansett Tigers to meet his team mobile insurance was not on the senior vice-president; Mrs. Grace M. the club. Fitz-luck targets will be Blackmore, and consolation, Miss on the Park Avenue grounds next downward trend. He deplored the ap- Bowers, junior vice-president; Mrs. used so that everyone will have an Fannie Bent. An enjoyable social Mary Maylott, treasurer; Mrs. Rhea Sunday afternoon. Coach Burke is of paling. loss pf life in automobile acci­ Larabee, secretary; Mrs. Florence equal chance to win one of the five time followed the game and refresh­ the opinion that this is the strongest dents, and gave its'steady increase as Flowers Ferguson, guard; Mrs. Ruth Fitzger­ fine pheasants to be given to the win­ ments were served. .The next party eleven that the Greys have met this one of the .chief reasons why the ners. The birds are from the farm in this series will be held at the home ald, chaplain; Miss Nellie Sullivan, year or probably will meet for the rates of this form of insurance fail­ conductress; Mrs. Anna Sheridan, of William McLeish on Elm street. of Mrs. John Williams on Fairview remainder of the season. It has eith­ ed to be reduced. Tickets for the event may be obtain­ Avenue next Tuesday evening, instead That the insurance companies Mrs. Rose Dineen, Mrs. Anna Sulli­ For Thanksgiving ed from the members of the club. of Wednesday, the usual day. er defeated or tied every outstanding van and Mrs. Rose Smith, color bear­ team in Western Massachusetts. It would play an equally important part ers; Mrs. Albertine Plamondon, pa­ A meeting of the Ladies' Aid So­ Do the nice thing and send flowers is expected that the game will be one in the work of rehabilitation which ciety of Methodist Episcopal Church to your hostess for Thanksgiving. triotic instructor and Mrs. Catherine of the hardest fought of the season is now in progress, was solemnly as­ Barton, historian. The exercises were At the Lowest will be held this afternoon at the Spaulding Gardens.—(adv.) as the Greys are traveling at top sured by the speaker, for already home of Mrs. J. C. Millard on Enfield In order not to conflict with other conducted by Mrs. Catherine Dibble form and the record of the visiting plans were being made to meet the of Meriden, and the committee hav­ Price in Years street. She will be assisted in her events scheduled for Thanksgiving team seems to warrant a hard gruel­ new problms which the upward trend duties as hostess by Mrs. Kenneth E. eve, the card party and social to be of business and other activities would ing charge consisted of Mrs. Rose L. Myers. held by Primrose Camp, R. N. of A., ling contest. The local eleven went Dineen, Mrs. Eva B. Shea and Mrs. to Holyoke last Sunday and held the bring about. The address of Mr. Eg­ Catherine Barton. Everyone will want at least a few on their dinner table The regular bi-monthly meeting of will be held Tuesday evening instead strong Ramblers of this city, consid­ loff was highly interested and filled the American Legion Auxiliary will of Wednesday, as scheduled, at the ered one of the best in Western Mass­ with valuable information. He was next Thursday. Roses, Carnations, Pompons and Mums. be held next Monday evening at the Knights of Columbus home on Pearl presented to the meeting by Clarence First Church Group to Meet. achusetts, to a 6-6 tie score. The The Ladies' Aid Society of First Legion headquarters on Asnuntuck street. A ten pound turkey will be touchdown for the Greys was made D. Burbank, chairman of the program street at 7:46. All members are re­ awarded the holder of the lucky tick­ committee. Presbyterian Church will meet in the queued to be present. et during the evening. by a forward pass from Taylor to chapel this evening for the regular Bouquets as Low as 50c and up Mrs. Mercedes Smith of Nutley, N. Naughton, who caught the ball be­ monthly business session and silver hind their opponent's goal line. The Plan Thanksgiving Baskets. tea. Entertainment during the social CHOICE CANDY AND SALTED NUTS J., has been a guest of Mrs. George DANCING CLASS FORMED entire local eleven gave a very cred­ Members of the Enfield Visiting S. Phelps at her home on Enfield hour will be in charge of Mrs. Edgar street for a few days. itable performance. ~ Nurse Association are reminded that H. Parkman and the hostesses for the Local Women Sponsoring Project for Tuesday afternoon is the time and the tea will be Mrs. D. William Brainard, By invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Youngsters of the Community. Emergency room the place for filling George S. Phelps the members of the MINSTRELS WELL RECEIVED Mrs. Harvey C. Brainard, Mrs. John SPAULDING GARDENS The first in a series of stage and the baskets of Thanksgiving cheer John Schmadeke and Mrs. Ballin. All choir of the First Presbyterian church which the association sends out to 36 PEARL STREET met at their home on Enfield street tap dancing lessons for children was Children of Mary Entertainment Last ladies interested in the society will be (Open Evenings Next Week) the ill and shut-in On its list every cordially welcomed at this gathering. last Thursday evening for the regu­ given in Knights of Columbus Hall Monday Was Largely Attended. year. It is hoped that as many of lar weekly rehearsal and afterwards Monday afternoon from 4 to 6 P. M. An audience which filled the High the membei's as possible will go to remained for a very pleasant social School Auditorium to overflowing, the room on that day to help in this hour, when games were played and Billy Syner of the Billy Syner School of Stage and Tap Dancing in Spring- witnessed an exceptionally well pro­ work. In the distribution of the bas­ refreshments were served by the hos­ duced entertainment known as the kets, Girl Scouts of Mountain Laurel tess. field,x.is. the instructor of the local clafes, which ist'a guarantee of the ex­ "Hick Minstrels" last Monday night. troop will assist, as they have for The marriage of Miss Sophie Fran- cellence of "the training the children The presentation was by the mem­ several years past. giamore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. will receive. Some of the townspeo­ bers of the Children of Mary Sodal­ Salvatore Frangiamore of Cottage ple will remember with pleasure Mr, ity of St. Patrick's Church and the Jeremiah Sullivan Buried Here. Green, to Jeremiah Gatto will take Syner's Revue staged for the Ameri­ performers throughout won frequent Many relatives and friends were place at 9 o'clock on Thailksgiving can Legion here last spring, when applause because of their extraordin­ present at the comriiittal services for some exceptional juvenile dancing ary merit. The audience was ;the Jeremiah Sullivan, formerly of this was featured by his Springfield pu­ largest that has witnessed an enter­ town, but of late years a resident of pils. At the opening of the school on tainment of this character in years New Haven, held Tuesday afternoon Monday afternoon, there was a very and the entertainment itself was one in St. Patrick's Cemetery, where in­ good attendance, 20 children being of the best performances of this terment took place following services present, but Mr. Syner will be very character seen on the local stage. It in St. Brendan's Church, New Haven. glad to add new pupils to this num­ is understood that several invitations Mr. _ Sullivan died suddenly Sunday ber a£;any.tiir\e. Those desiring fur­ have already been extended to the at his home having been ill but a few ther information in regard to enroll­ performers to present the entertain­ days. He is survived by his father, Long ment in the class may communicate ment in neighboring towns and cities. Cornelius J. Sullivan, prominent bus­ with Mrs. Edwin T. Gowdy of Frank­ The presentation was under the di­ iness man here for many years; three lin street, or Mrs. Harold G. Moore rection of Miss Helen E. Flannery of brothers, Atty. John F. Sullivan of of Pearl street, who are sponsoring the A. D. Higgins School teaching New Haven, Atty. Cornelius J. Sulli­ this project. staff, while Miss Pauline E. Dowd van of New York City, and Michael was chairman of the arrangements of New Haven, and one sister, Miss Evenings MECHANICS Girl Scouts Novelty Dance. committee with Miss Mary E. Browne May Sullivan, also of New Haven. The Girl Scouts of Red Rose troop as vice-chairman. We are equipped and ready to will sponsor a novelty dance tomor- Plan Annual Christmas Bazaar. give the most expert service on row evening in the High School Aud­ Christian Endeavorers to Meet. The members of the Ladies' Benev­ any make of car, at very reas­ itorium. Eddie Abrahamson and his "Our Blessings" is the topic for olent Society of the Enfield Congre­ onable prices. Day and night Commanders will furnish the music. discussion at the meeting of the Jun­ gational Church are planning for service. We also specialize in The following is the committee hav­ ior Christian Endeavor Society of their annual Christmas bazaar, which Ahead I used parts for every type of ing charge of the event: General the United Presbyterian church which will be held in the chapel, Thursday, car. Come here for your motor chairman, Genevieve Scavatto; or­ will be held Sunday evening at 6:15. Dec. 1, opening at 3 o'clock and con­ oils and gasoline. chestra, Margaret Landry and Ger­ Miss Lois Hilditch will act as presid­ tinuing into the evening. Mrs. Wil­ trude Lehmann; tickets, Lois King ing officer. All those interested are fred W. Hopkins is general chairman and Eugenia Rseses; hall, Margaret cordially invited to attend. In the of the arrangements and Mrs. Allan THE MIDWAY | Landry, Rose Oliveri, Virginia Belisle absence of Edward Snyder, publicity H. Chillson is chairman of the com­ 'and Natalie Scavatto; refreshments, chairman, who will be in New Ro­ mittee for the supper to be served in * * * ut they need Amelia Dignia and Alwena Lehmann; chelle, N. Y., for the next few weeks, connection with the sale. No regu­ B GARAGE publicity, Constance Emanuele and J. Love of Suffield will act as chair­ lar meetings of the society will be WILLIAM MAXELLON Wanda Lehmann. The committee has man. This society met with the sen­ held until after the fair, and when not be dull and dreary. Service Manager been making every effort to make ior C. E. group last Sunday evening resumed the day will be changed to ELM STREET TEL. 285-4 this affair a success socially and fi­ at which there were 37 members pres Thursday, instead of Friday, as for Good Lighting makes a Thompsonville, Conn. nancially and a good time is assured ent. Both topics discussed were in some time past. all those attending. teresting. home cozy and cheerful D. of I. to Install Officers. The installation of the newly elect­ ed officers of Sister Fabian Circle, and most important of all Daughters of Isabella, will take place in the Knights of Columbus Hall next Monday evening at 8 o'clock. State Good lighting is a protec­ FURNITURE officials and visitors from Windsor Locks, Springfield and other circles MISCELLANEOUS tion for the eyes. are expected to be present. After the LOST—Pair of white gold spectacles GIFTS THAT PLEASE ceremonies an entertainment, one of between Sullivan Building and 75 Now is the time to put your lighting fixtures in order. the features of which will be numbers North Main St. Finder please re­ by the South End Minstrels, will be turn to M. S. White, 75 North Main presented, to be followed by a social Street, Thompsonville, or, Phone Fill all the empty sockets, replace all burned-out and dim hour, when refreshments will be 19. Reward offered. *d31 Cedar Chests for Xmas served. All members are invited to attend. FOR SALE lamps with new fresh Mazdas. Order a Entertains Club At Home. WINTER TURNIPS FOR SALE— $15.00 Miss Edna A. Davis entertained Now is the time to order them. the T.^ E. E. Club at her home on Richard M. Smyth, Hazard Ave­ The walnut ve­ Franklin street Tuesday night, when nue, Phone 205. d36 HANDY LAMP KIT twelve of the members were present. neered chest at At the close of this very enjoyable top right is full social evening, refreshments were TO RENT served by the hostess in the dining Six Assorted 22 cedar lined. room, where the table was effective­ TO RENT—Four and six room tene­ Handsome in ly adorned with a centerpiece com­ ments located at 13 Windsor street. Household Lamps 1 posed of individual bouquets of pink Modern improvements. Inquire at style, superior in roses and chrysanthemums, each 11 Windsor St., Phone 947-2. *d34 (Inside Frosted) Delivered mothproof, dust- guest receiving one of these as a fa­ TO RENT—Seven room house located vor. Four dinner candles in pastel on Maple Avenue. $20 per month. proof construc­ shades also formed a part of the Inquire Jeremiah Provencher, Tele­ tion. table decorations. Miss Davis was phone 557-5. d31 assisted in serving by her sister, Mrs. Tudor Gowdy. TO RENT—Two garages at 164 Pearl Other Styles Street, opposite the Public Library. Legal Notices. $3.00 per month. Inquire M. C. Sullivan, 72 High Street, Telephone 9 9 PUBLIC HEARING 177, tf $21.00 TO RENT—Five room flat, modern 2 10 WATT MAZDA LAMPS—for bedrooms, halls, cellars, etc. improvements, first floor. Inquire 3—60 WATT MAZDA LAMPS—for decorating lamps, living and dining room fixtures, etc. Notice is hereby given that a Pub­ The two lower John Holleran, 31 Pease street. 1—100 WATT MAZDA LAMP—for reading lamps, the_kitchen and other rooms. lic Hearing will be given by the Zon­ Telephone 854-2. d33 chests are $21-— ing Board of Appeals of the Town of Enfield, Conn., at the Town Building, TO RENT—Three room flat, 72 Pros­ they are walnut Thompsonville, Conn., Friday eve­ pect Street. Gas and electricity. veneered and ce- ning, November 25} 1932, at 7:30 P. Newly papered and painted. $12 M., on the application of Anthony E. per month. Mrs. H. K. Brainard, da^Hlied. Hand- Bleau for permit to sell gasoline from No. 6 South St., Phone 10. tf The Northern Connecticut Power Co. somely orna­ PAY ONLY the pumps located at 1472 Enfield TO RENT—Two new five-room tene­ il! mented. % ^ , 50c WEEKLY Street, in the Town of Enfield, Conn. ments located on Summer Street, Board of Appeals of the between Park Ave. and Elm Street. ANY OP OUR EMPLOYEES, OR YOUR ELECTRICAL DEALER Enfield Zoning Commission. Price reasonable. Inquire A. F. Dated at Enfield, Conn., this Scavatto, 59 Pleasant St. d31 WILL TAKE YOUR ORDER FOR HANDY LAMP KITS. 8th day of November, 1932. TO RENT—Garage. Reasonable. 15 J. FRANCIS BROWNE Louis B. Van Doren, Clerk, Martin Avenue, off Franklin St. (nov 10-17-24) Telephone 364. tf BOL THE THOMPSONYILLE PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1932

the meeting held this week a talk om MANY BULWARKS WINDSOR LOCKS "Investments" was given by a mem­ ber of the firm of Conning & Com­ Join the Red Cross and Help ' The 14th anniversary of the sign­ pany of Hartford. USED TO GUARD AT THE CHURCHES ing of the Armistice was observed Mrs. Louis A. Barberi of Pleasant- The Distressed and Needy here Friday with a program under street, accompanied by her mother, Methodist Episcopal. Mrs. Thomas Harvey, left this week. WATER SUPPLIES Men's Brotherhood. A meeting was the direction of Gensi-Viola Post, for a trip to Pueblo, Col. Morning worship at 10:30 Sunday called for 7 P. M., with President S. American Legion, and the Women's The funeral of James E. Perkins, with sermon by the pastor, Rev. G. J. Magill in the chair. After some preliminary business, E. T. Thienes Auxiliary, consisting of a parade of 76, was held Friday at 2 o'clock from Sanitation Director of Stanley Helps. His subject will be, of the Hartford County Y. M. C. A. ex-servicemen and the members of his late home. Burial was in Wood- "Thanksgiving in 1932." At 11:45 the Auxiliary, Boy and Girl Scouts lawn Cemetery. I State Health Depart- made some practical sugestions for Miss Teresa Draghi was tendered the Church School will meet in all de­ the men's organization, after which and citizens, headed by the Old Tim­ ers' Drum Corps, which formed at the a miscellaneous shower by about 75- " ment Says That Public partments, under direction of William Charles Burr of South Manchester, friends Saturday night at the home- ¥ A. Fletcher, superintendent. At 6:15 also a director of the Hartford Coun­ town hall on Oak street and after v of Mrs. Attilio Barberi of Oak streets '*?Wr . Should Realize Work ty Y, gave an illustrated talk on a parading the streets of the town as­ P. M., the Christian Endeavor Socie­ in honor of her approaching marriage ty will hold its usual weekly meeting. bicycle trip over Europe. The ac­ sembled at Memorial Hall where out­ Done For Protection. door exercises were held and a wreath to Edward Colombo which will take- A Christmas sale and supper will be count he gave was most original and place on Monday, Nov. 21. held on Wednesday, Dec. 7, under the may stimulate others to attempt the placed on the Memorial tree. Fol­ "When you next step to the faucet auspices oi the Ladies' Aid Society same experiment. The luncheon was lowing , these exercises a card party remember that the delivery of a safe of the church. The regular quarter­ served in a unique way and the boys and dance concluded the day's cele­ 30,000 TURKEYS NOT ENOUGH water to you is not accomplished ly conference will be held November were unanimous in voting it a profit­ bration. Commander Clarence W. FOR CONN. CONSUMERS Roszelle of the Legion was chairman without considerable effort and your 21, at 7:30 P. M., with District Sup­ able evening. The next meeting will erintendent Rev. G. Q. Scrivener pre­ be held on Monday evening, Dec. 12. °f the committee of arrangements. Only 15 per cent of the Connecticut interest in your local water supply siding. On Friday evening of this week the Tax Collector Peter T. Lally is people who normally eat turkey meat helps to promote improvement," W. Woman's Missionary Society will hold nolding daily sessions at the town at Thanksgiving time, will be able to- ' J. Scott, director of the Bureau of Enfield Congregational. a special meeting at the home of Miss clerks office for the purpose of re- ceiving. the annual personal tax levy secure a Connecticut graded bird this Sanitary Engineering of the State Morning worship will be held at Jennie Pickens and a large attend­ 10:45 A. M. This is the Thanksgiv­ ance is expected. Mrs. Leslie Creel- which is due the 15th of this month, year. The Connecticut turkey crop' Department of Health, said, in con­ ing service of the church. The min­ man has charge of a special pageant also payment of taxes not yet made is larger than usual, prices are 20 per to be presented by a number of the on personal or property lists due the cluding a description of the protec­ ister, Rev. Raymond A. Waser, will town. cent below those of last year but the tion given to the public water sup­ preach. The choir under the direc­ young people of the church. 30,000 to 35,000 turkeys raised in Con­ * The fire department responded to plies in the department's weekly tion of Arthur Goldthorpe, will sing. necticut this year are not enough to- Sunday School classes will meet at Hazardville Methodist. an alarm Friday noon for a chimney meet the usual demand. broadcast. 12 o'clock. The Junior Young Peo­ Morning worship at 11 A. M., with trre act . home of Charles Beers on Import figures on turkey meat com­ Mr. Scott pointed to the reduction ple's Society will meet at 5:30. The sermon by the pastor, Rev. Oliver W. West Spring street which was easily ing into Connecticut during the past in the typhoid fever death rate in vice-president of the society is Wil­ extinguished by a tank of chemicals. few years, as compiled by the State Connecticut from forty-two deaths fred Hopkins. The topic for discus­ Bell, which will be in keeping with Riverside Council, Knights of Co­ Department of Agriculture, show per 100,000 population annually to sion is, "My Idea of the Ideal Boy." the spirit of the season of Thanksgiv­ lumbus, held their postponed bi­ that approximately 85 per cent of the less than one per 100,000 today as Leader will be Miss Nancy Peck. The ing. Offertory solo by Mrs. Joseph monthly meeting last evening at the customary turkey eating public will council home sn Spring street. Fol­ one of the greatest examples of the Senior Young People will meet at Carson. Church School at 10 A. M. have to be content with a bird of for­ work which has been done in this IS 6:45. Discussion topic will be, "Other lowing the business session a card eign origin. S. McLean Buckingham, Miss Alice Simpson reported as sec­ tournament was held among the state in making the water supplies Realities and the Belief in Immortal­ members. State Commissioner of Agriculture, completely sanitary. No typhoid ity." retary of the school, that the average in calling attention to the above sit­ deaths traceable to a water supply This evening the Poetry Club will attendance for last month was 120. A w ri\ Bundage, state leader of the uation, advises that those who want have occurred in several years. * ^ • meet at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Thomas Car­ Christian Endeavor Societies meet at 4-H Clubs, will be the guest speaker a Connecticut state inspected bird Protection of the supplies begins m 6 P. M. The Senior C. E. Society ?£ ?>e ^on-day luncheon meeting of roll will be the leader, reading from C ub next should order their Thanksgiving tur­ on the watersheds which are inspect­ the poems of Robert Burns. Every­ will hold a Thanksgiving service in ! Monday in the key early in order to avoid disap­ ed periodically by local health offi­ one is welcome "to this hour of friend­ charge of the prayer meeting com­ Methodist Episcopal Church hall. At pointment. cers, so that no source of pollution ship. The Young Married People's mittee. The Intermediate C. E. will can exist on them. Dwellings and Club will meet tomorrow at the home meet and hear reports of the conven­ farms located on or near the water­ of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones on En­ tion at New Britiain. Both societies sheds must be frequently checked to , ! - field street. The social gathering is will go to the Town Farm on Sunday see that rains do not wash polluting A : > planned for 8 o'clock and is in the afternoon and distribute ja good cheer substances into the reservoirs. The nature of a surprise. An invitation basket and put on their usual thanks­ State Department of Health is charg­ has come from the First Presbyter­ giving service. ed by law with the protection of these ian Church inviting the members of The Ladies' Aid Society will hold drainage areas. the Enfield church to a joint Thanks­ a special meeting on Wednesday fol­ Agriculture Warehouse When water is stored in large res­ giving service at the First Church on lowed by a turkey supper at 6 P. M., ervoirs, there is a great tendency for Thanksgiving morning at 10 o'clock. under the committee for the fall pro­ bacteria to die out due to the action Everyone is welcome to this united gram, with Miss Eleanor Gordon as of sunlight, lack of food, etc., so that service of praise and thanksgiving. chairman._ The Men's Brotherhood long time storage is a great safe­ are planning to give their play, "The guard. As water flows from the res­ First Presbyterian. Tramps Convention" on December 8. ervoirs to the supply system, it may "Christian Ethics to Others" is the The Christmas pageant and White be treated with a minute dosage of sermon topic to be presented by the Gift service will be held on Sunday Everything Here chlorine which destroys any harmful minister, Dr. W. Fletcher Daum, at evening, Dec. 18. On Dec. 23, Fri­ bacteria, or it may be filtered through the 10:30 A. M. service next Sunday. day afternoon, the Cradle Roll and sand, a process which removes bec- At 7 P. M., another of the inspiring Primary departments will hold their For The Farmer teria and reduces the color of the musical services will be presented by Christmas tree exercises, with Mrs. water. HAWKEYE HALFBACK the musical talent of the church. At Ada Bridge and Miss Marion Wilson Discoloration of the water is not a 6 P. M. each Sunday night, the In­ in charge. The Christian Endeavor sign that it is polluted. The color By Walter termediate and Senior Christian En­ Societies and choir are arranging to comes from leaves and other organic ii LIGHTS • TRUMSULL deavor Societies hold their meetings. sing carols on Christmas Sunday. matter. Tiny microscophical growths Robert Mcintosh will lead the meet­ The pastor continues his discussion may produce an objectionable taste or : of NEW YORK ing of the Intermediate group this of the Ten Commandments with the odor, sometimes temporarily remed­ week. Tomorrow evening (Friday) topic, "Stolen Goods" as the theme ied by copper sulphate treatment. In the Senior Society will hold their so­ for the Eighth Commandment. Mu­ Geo. S. Phelps & Co. some csaes, installation of expensive One of the most Interesting women cial and business meeting. Last Fri­ sic by the Men's Quartet and choir. aeration and filtration equipment is in New York is Belle Israels Mosko- day the Intermediate Society held an The junior department of the church necessary. Absence of tastes and witz, author, sociologist, politician, enjoyable party at the Manse. school is planning a Thanksgiving Telephone 34 high color, however, appeals to the public relations counselor, and con­ The Men's Bible Class will sponsor Gift Sunday and plan to distribute public and water officials are increas­ the presentation of the talking pic­ their baskets to the needy under the ing their attention to the physical as stant aid and adviser of Alfred Em­ supervision of Mrs. Robert Graham, PROSPECT STREET THOMPSONVILLE, CT. manuel Smith. Mrs. Moskowltz is a ture, "WJay Back Home," with Seth well as the bacteriological character Parker and his talented company of superintendent. of the supplies. native New Yorker who early became famed radio singers, next Tuesday at Following the celebration of Holy Sanitary engineers of the State De­ interested in social service work and 4 and 8 P. M. in the chapel. No doubt Communion last Sunday, Rhoda Mil­ partment of Health cooperate with women's clubs. Once an anti-suffra- this picture will attract a good at­ dred, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray­ local authorities in guarding the sup­ gette, she has become one of the most tendance. The next men's supper will mond Hastings; Gertrude Emmagene, plies through frequent inspection of powerful woman politicians 0f the be held on Monday, Dec. 5, with Rev. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth the equipment used. Samples from natioa Andrew J. Stanton of Springfield as Barnes, and John Cameron, son of all public supplies are routinely ex­ • * • the principal speaker. Make your Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bridge, were amined chemically and bacteriologi- baptised by the pastor. David Wil­ WILLIAM E. SAVAGE It was through her interest in a reservation early. cally in the department laboratories. There will be a Thanksgiving serv­ liam, son of Rev. and Mrs. Oliver W. woman's club that she met Governor ice in the church on Thanksgiving Bell, was baptised by Rev. Robert A. General Contractor and Builder Smith, whom she escorted, a rather Colpitts of South Manchester. Mrs. morning, Thursday, Nov. 24, for one Successor to Thomas Savage & Sons SHARES NOBEL PRIZE unwilling captive, to make a speech hour to which all local churches are Edith Brazee was received into mem­ before her organization. Impressed by invited to attend. _ The Church School bership from the Advent Christian 148 PEARL ST. - - Office - - PHONE 167-5 her knowledge of social and political next Sunday will have a special Church of Springfield by letter of matters, he kept In touch with her, Thanksgiving program and at the transfer and dismissal. regular session of the young peoples' Equipped With the Very Latest Construc­ and appointed her to the state recon­ St. Andrew's Episcpoal. struction commission. Later she was department each class will present a gift suitable for preparation of the The Thanksgiving service "will be tion Mechanism, Including a Sanding Machine a member of such bodies as the gov­ baskets to be distributed on Thanks­ held on Sunday morning, with Rev. ernor's labor board, and the Commit­ giving day as an expression of thank­ Louis J. Belden in charge, and there tee of Women on National Defense. Howard MofEtt, halfback on the Uni­ fulness. The monthly "tea" of the will be a celebration of Holy Com­ • * • versity of Iowa team, is one of its Ladies Aid Society will be held in munion. The offering will be applied to the payment of the church debt. Tremendously alive, quick-witted, greatest ground gainers. He also is the church social rooms this evening a star basketball player. flt 7:30. Ihe November meeting of the Lad­ capable of sustained mental and phys­ . The musical program for the spe- ies Aid Society was held this after­ ical effort, with an alert sense of hu­ £iaA thanksgiving evening service at noon at the home of Mrs. David Hil- EPSTEIN'S LIMOUSINE mor, Belle Israels Moskowltz Is a WINNING TEN-MILER * i> next Sunday> will consist of ditch on Enfield street. Plans were shrewd publicist, capable of smooth the following: Organ prelude, Miss perfected for the Christmas sale, diplomacy, and a fine showman. This Cunningham; Psaltes and prayer, Dr. which will be held soon. After the AMBULANCE latter quality may partially result Daum; choir, "Praise the Lord, O My business meeting, refreshments were SERVICE AVAILABLE AT ALL HOURS Soul ; solo, Peter Shields; organ solo, served by the hostess. The Woman's from a short experlnece as an actress. Auxiliary will meet this evening at She is one woman who has had a real Prayer," IVIiss Wilhelmina Brown solo, "I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes," Ar­ the home of Mrs. Arthur C. Eddy on influence on the course of state and South street. The archdeaconry ses­ Motor Livery For All Occasions national affairs. thur Blowen; duet, "God Shall Wipe Away .,AILTearR'" Mrs. Cardice Bish- sion w-as held in Hartford today and • * • op and Miss Florence Brainard: in- was attended by delegates from the CALL PHONES 182 AND 620 The Yale football team of 1902 had strumental solo, "Forgotten," Edward local branch. the Junior Daughters THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. some pretty husky men on It. In the ' Abrahamson; solo, "Give Thanks and Sing, Mrs. Cardice A. Bishop; organ ™e Kl"g was formed at the home forward line were Holt, Glass, Goss, of Mrs. George T. Finch on Enfield j Prof. Edgar Douglas Adrian of Ilogan, Kinney, Shevlin and Rafferty. "f6w°nyYt s.s, Cunningham; choir, I Will Magnify Thee, O God"; or­ street last Friday evening. The fol- Cambridge university, England, who Walter Camp picked the lot of them W re elec gan, "A. D.—MDCXX," Miss Brown. T ^ ted: Presi- Snares with Sir Charles Sherrington for first-string all-America, with the Jw' o LaGrange; vice-presi­ ©J Oxford university the 1932 Nobel exception of Goss and Kafferty. United Presbyterian. dent, Evelyn Scott; secretary, Gladys jfrrize for medicine and physiology, Goss made only the second all-America There will be two special services PfoK J™*™™/' /lwena Lehmann! that season, and Rafferty didn't make Afw rreKm?de for the coming year. fioth scientists are of world renown next Sunday, one at the 10:30 hour Alter the business meeting, the mem- Mia rec>!ve the award for their joint the mythical eleven until the following and the second at the 7 P. M. hour. t ie re oLscovePies in the study of the year. The ball carriers were Chad- In the morning a special Thanksgiv­ stocking v\lch ' are*IJtIe bem d cambric ing program will be conducted. The , S distributed fie'tifon. wick, all-America, and Metcalf and hSd members of the parish to Bowman, second all-America. Between theme for discussion by the pastor, c L contributions to the Church Rev. George Whiteside, will be "The the forwards and the pigskin toters riStmaS Festival f f ' •' Life Thanksgiving Spirit, or In Every­ fresh°i!iPntfreshments wer served by™d. the hos-Re­ stood the quarterback, another all- thing Give Thanks." Thursday of e A life without suffering would be America, a small bundle of dynamite |picture without shade. The pets of next week is not only a national holi­ -U1?de?way for the forma- with Are on the upper end in the shape day but a day set apart as a national a socie Nature who do not know a certain of red hair. With -commands, which ty for the young neonle fewness, like foolish landsmen who thanksgiving, when the people might of the parish. All over 15 ye^s of sounded as sharp as the bark of a well meet in their respective places age are eligible for membership. A laugh at the terrors of the ocean, be­ of worship for praise and thanks to terrier, he bossed those giant linemen USS th pIans and cause they have neither experience and those plunging and darting backs, the Giver of all Good Gifts. But all posesposes'^ of tLthe organization- !- will be Pur­held Enough to know what these terrors driving them to victory and to glory. too few realize their duty in this and ire, nor brain enough to imagine them. MM fail to adhere to the custom of the Nov e27PaflItS6-^nUSeAnU?1Clay evenin£, His name was Foster Rockwell, field Pilgrims in those early days. t 6.30. All interested are —P. Q. Hamerton. general of one of the greatest teams S i, V?6? The teachers of the n To reach the largest number of Church School will hold a bridge and football ever knew. people we have for years conducted a » • • TuesdavSrpv the Parish house on BUSS®®®®®®®®®®®®®®: special Thanksgiving service in the even n N morning hour the Sunday preceding iflf hi ] §> ov. 29. Prizes Delia J. Akeley tells me a story of Paul Mundy, of the Nativity C. C. in S it awa5ded and refreshments a fair-sized town in Africa. An Eng­ this special day. For nine months 6 The Thompsonville Philadelphia, is shown winning the we have been in a nationwide celebra­ m j - Proceeds will be lish resident was robbed one night, ten-mile national championship race used to help defray the expenses of tion of the 200th anniversary of the the children's Christmas festival. Monumental the thief entering and leaving the at the Amateur Athletic union meet In birth of George Washington. It be­ house silently and cleverly and taking New York. gan on Washington's Birthday, the nothing except money. A native who 22nd of February, and was to close Works had passed the house during the night officially on Thanksgiving Day. It Lonely Island Teacher that Promote M. J. LIBERTY, Proprietor heard of the robbery and reported that Bandits Flee From was thought for the life and charac­ Cares for Many Tasks he had seen a bicycle parked in the ter of this great man to be held up Seattle.—Miss Florence Schneider, road. He had stopped a moment to Spinsters' Greeting as an example, results would be tell­ Business Efficiency Office: 97 Pearl St. ing in the aspirations and life of the who teaches at False Pass? lonely out­ look at it and remembered the license Ocala, Va.—When "Doc" Wright, younger generation as well as in the post of civilization on the Aleutian is­ Phone 403-4 number. The police traced the bicycle twenty-five, and Columbus Qulsen- life of more mature citizens. It is to lands, Is in actuality doctor, plumber, Printed forms save so much time that other­ to the town Jailer, who also was a na­ berry, twenty-two, tried to break be fondly hoped that this great pur­ social adviser and a number of other wise is lost in improvising sheets of paper for tive. Investigation disclosed that the into the home occupied by three el­ pose may be fully realized and man­ important things in her community, Jailer nightly had been releasing an derly spinsters here, they received ifested in a deeper appreciation of ©f her job, which her contract with records, etc. They are made alike, uniform in expert thief from the Jail, who would a much warmer reception than they our great country and her exception­ the government titles "school teacher," size, and can have all essential reading matter take the bicycle, do his stuff, and then had anticipated. al institutions. The theme for the Miss Schneider says: already printed. We are specialists in this work, Edward Leete return to be locked up and split with Miss Annie Goad, sixty-three, a evening will be, "Character and Pur­ "You might think it would be terri­ the jailer. cripple, smashed Wright on the pose As Set Forth in the Life of the bly lonesome out there, but really from intricate ledger sheets to simple ruled • • « Father of His Country." Special mu­ sheets. j Funeral head with an ax as he tried to sic from Washington's day will be we're like a big family and there is Director Some time ago, a set of questions enter a window. The other Bis­ presented by Mrs. Emma B. Ganner always plenty to occupy the teacher. were asked the members of the Boys' ters, seventy-three and sixty, re­ at the organ, and by the choir. Par­ One winter we had an epidemic of club of New York. The answers Indi­ spectively, put up such valiant re­ ents are specially urged to be pres­ measles and there were only four of cated that the average East side sistance that the men were fright­ ent with their children at both of ns In the village to care for all the The Advance Printing OFFICE: 74 MAIN STREET these services. Telephone 180 youngster Is Interested In baseball, but ened off and later arrested, but not rest When the measles were under has so little chance to play It that he Is until they had used rocks and oth­ The Sunday School hour is 9:30 A. control I went back to the schoolhouse turning to basketball. That is one rea­ er missiles with such effect that M., and the Christian Endeavor hour to find all the plumbing broken and and Publishing ompany son many big league ball players come at 6:15 P. M. Seniors and Juniors Residence: 107 ENFIELD ST. the spinsters' dwelling was consid­ meet at the same time. Monday eve­ Icicles extending from the celling to 27-29 HIGH STREET' Telephone 197 j| from country towns, where there still erably damaged. ning of this week will stand a mem­ the floor. Then 1 had to make a quick Is plenty of land for a baseball field. orable time in the history of the change from doctor to plumber." THE THOMPSONVILLE PRESS. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17,1932 •' BW PONTINE MARSHESpi state meeting by the Connecticut del­ ed with 1,920,000 bushels harvested SOMERS John B. Henderson, Mrs. Grace W. WARNS AGAINST WILL DISCUSS * egates to the Eighth New England a year ago and 1,554,000 bushels the Stebbins, Mrs. Howard Merriman and! ; Conference. Registration to attend Mrs. Albert J. Naylor. The commit-if J1JJLBEC0MEFARMS five year average production. The tee in charge of the sale was com­ the conference is open to all interest­ 1932 crop season in Connecticut was Mrs. W. C. Pease has as a guest, Vv:'i FIRE WASTE AND s CONNECTICUT her sister, Miss Emma A. Pease of prised of Mrs. Emma K. Prior, Mrs. ed business men md agriculturists. quite favorable to potato nrnduction. Port Jervis, N. Y. Archie Cooley, Mrs. Charlotte Combs, Italian Engineers Reclaim In addition to special sessions of For New England the potato crop to- "An Hour With the Poets" was the Mrs. Herman B. Billings and the ACCIDENT TOLL TAX PROBLEMS those present from each of the sixitals 47,310,000 bushels as compared subject of the talk given by Joseph Misses Jannette Pomeroy and Har­ > Vast Areas of Land. I New England States, the conference j with 58,840,000 bushels harvested last Livingston Jennings of New Haven riett Lovett. will include meetings devoted to ag-!year and 44.515,000 bushels the five- before members of the Somers Wom­ Mrs. Gladys K. Comstock returned -5*1 "Commissioner Dunham Washington.—The Pontine marshes, Important Topic Will Be riculture, industry, recreational ' de- year 1924-1928 average. Late blight an's Club at the regular meeting held this week from New York City, where renowned through history as a breeder velopment, and public expenditure, rot has been quite serious in Aroos- this< afternoon at the home of Miss she spent several days as the guest •* Calls Upon Agents and of malaria, are being reclaimed in one Subject of Address By and two general sessions. At the lat- took County, Maine, and to some ex- Louise Beardsley. Included in the of her daughter, Miss Priscilla Com­ of Italy's major engineering projects. ter meetings, the six New England tent in Northern Vermont. entertainment also were vocal selec­ stock, at the Three Arts Club. She a Companies to Do All In Vast areas of fertile land only 30 miles Gov. Wilbur L. Cross Governors, and other speakers of na The total apple crop in Connecticut tions by a trio composed of Mrs. Her- was accompanied on the trip by Mrs. tional importance, including Hon. At- from densely-populated Borne will be is estimated at 1,386,000 bushels orjbert Allen, Mrs. Joseph Galbraith Kenneth W. Stevens of Thompson- Their Power to Combat At N. E. Council Con­ lee Pomerene, chairman of the Re more than^ twice the small crop har-' and Mrs. W. Colton Bliss. Assisting villc. - These Twin Forces. thrown open to colonization as soon construction Finance Corporation,1 vested in 1931. Commercial produc- hostesses were Mrs. Edith W. Hul-! Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Fuller ac- as roads and rural centers can be built ference This Week. will address the business men of New tion is placed at 319,000 barrels com- burt, Mrs. Charles W. W. Pease, Mrs. companied by Arthur G. Crane of '• - '•—vDji in the newly-drained sections. The England, assembled to organize for pared with 134,000 barrels harvested Charlotte G. Combs and Mrs. Albert East Longmeadow left last week for Declaring that the insurance agents land will be sold on easy terms In an Connecticut tax problems will be business recovery. ast year and 273,000 barrels the five J. Naylor. Guests of the afternoon Orlando, Fla., where they will spend - as well as the companies are vitally effort to make the project pay for it­ discussed and remedies suggested at year average. Mcintosh and Bald­ were members of the Child Welfare the winter. concerned in the "colossal fire, waste win share in this increase over 1931, Club of Somersville. | Recently installed officers of Som- self. the Connecticut state session of the i and accident toll," Insurance Commis- "While the Pontine marshes lie with­ and all important varieties show ma­ Among those attending the Wesley- ers Post, American Legion, are as j • sioner Howard P. Dunham, in an ad­ eighth New England Conference, in 'commuting' distance of the capital CONNECTICUT terial improvement. For New Eng­ an-Bowdoin football game in Middle- follows: Commander, John Landers; dress before the Insurance Board of town last Saturday were Dr. and Mrs. senior vice-commander, Clement F. of Italy, and are crossed by the Applan which will be held under auspices of land the commercial apple crop to­ i -Greenwich at its annual dinner in the the New England Council, at Hotel tals 2,102,000 barrels compared with Ralph B. Thayer and son, Bruce. j Sharon; junior vice-commander, Ed- • i(sn y Pickwick Arms Monday night, Nov. way, one of the world's most famous CROP AVERAGE 1,075,000 barrels harvested in 1931 The annual Christmas sale and mund Chenade; adjutant, Leo J. La- •J, 14, urged the agents to do all in their roads, the region has remained one of Statler, Boston, today and tomorrow, and 1,897,000 barrels the five year av­ supper of the Ladies' Aid Society of brecque; finance officer, Earl Hemen- power to combat these "twin forces the strangest and least-known corners November 17-18. Governor Wilbur erage. Apple prospects improved the Somers Congregational Church way; chaplain, William McMullen; •of destruction." They can do this, he of Italy," says a bulletin from the Na­ L. Cross will address the Connecticut HAS DECREASED generally throughout New England held last evening was well attended, historian, Dr. Ralph B. Thayer; serg- said, through education and leader­ tional Geographic society. during October. Size and color of Hostesses for the supper were Mrs. eant-at-arms, Howard Merriman. ship in their communities. pieeting this evening, at which C. L. "The Via Appia, (Applan way) built Campbell, Connecticut vice-president the crop are excellent, and quality "The public," he asserted, "should by Appius Claudius about 300 years Estimate As of Nov. 1st generally good. be made to realize that it pays for its of the New England Council, and vice- The Connecticut corn crop is esti­ own carelessness. An insurance com­ B. C., starts from Porta San Sebasti- president of the Connecticut Light Indicates That Aver­ mated at an equivalent of 2,142,000 pany raises its rates when losses get ano, the southern gate of Home, and and Power Company, Hartford, will bushels, the same as a year ago. The SPRINGFIELD INFIRMARY ANNOUNCES out of bounds. This is necessary if leads toward Naples. For the first 65 age Crop For the State yield of corn for grain at 42 bushels! it is to remain solvent. Juries may miles It runs as straight as a taut preside. Will Be Less Than the is equal to the 1931 yield. Tobacco! -disregard the merits of a case be­ string, until it reaches the town of Speakers who will discuss taxation yields in the Connecticut Valley are! FREE RECTAL CLINIC! cause of sympathy, but instead of Terracina, where It passes under the questions affecting Connecticut will 1931 Production. heavier than was expected a month' making the company pay, they are include both state officials and busi­ ago. In Connecticut the crop aver-j FOR THE NON-SURGICAL TREATMENT OF PILES, really passing the bill to the public, cliff of Monte Sant' Angelo that over nessmen. William H. Blodgett, State hangs the sea. Estimates of Connecticut crop pro­ aged 1,375 pounds per acre and indi-! -of whom they are a part. Tax Commissioner, will speak on, duction as of November 1 show ap­ cates a total production of 21,312,0001 FISSURES, FISTULA, AND ITCHING "Some Aspects of Taxation," and R. "How does this concern the insur­ Old Roman Monuments. ples and pears above, and other crops pounds. This compares with 29,250,-1 Hernias or Ruptures Treated by Injection—Without Operation ance agents? A great many persons, "When you leave the Eternal city H. Whitehead, president of the New below the 1931 production, according 000 pounds harvested last year andi Haven Clock Company, New Haven, unfortunately, now feel that they can­ on this classic road, you pass at first Biifffvaaf «A -P/\* 4>l*sv to a joint report released this week 33,892,000 pounds the five year aver-! not avail themselves of the protec­ suggest, "A Substitute for the by the United States and Connecticut age 1924-1928. In Massachusetts, to- j along a wonderful array of old Ro Present Federal Excise Tax." SPRINGFIELD INFIRMARY tion offered by the insurance compan­ man sepulchral monuments; then you Departments of Agriculture. bacco production is expected to total • ies because of the cost. If the losses Connecticut directors of the New The Connecticut potato crop is es­ 8,265,000 pounds, about 18% less than: 89 BELMONT AVENUE SPRINGFIELD, MASS. -are greatly reduced, as they should climb up the Alban hills, estlnct vol England Council will be elected at the timated at 1,800,000 bushels compar- in 1931. I be without difficulty since nearly all canoes of prehistoric times, and from fires and accidents could be prevented, there you gradually descend upon a the rates may be lowered and many great plain, some 30 miles from Rome of those who now have no insurance known to history as the Pontine will become good prospects for in­ marshes. surance." "On the left, as you travel toward Discussing the responsibility of -agents in view of the changed condi­ Terracina, are the olive-covered Leplne tions, Commissioner Dunham said: mountains, of gray limestone, that at "The insurance agents are facing a sunset are veiled by that beautiful pur changed world in which many of the pie haze one sees so often reproduced old methods will not serve. The free on the background of the early Renals and easy ways of the lush era have sance paintings. To the right is the become pleasant memories. The past Tyrrhenian sea, along the border of Early in December three years with their devastating ef­ which runs a large sand dune covered fect on business in general have so­ by an oak forest some 30 miles in bered the insurance men of the coun­ try, bringing home to them the fact length. Between the dune and the sea that departures from sound economic is a series of lagoons. principles mean disaster soon or late. "At the extreme end a solitary It has been a costly less.on but if it mountain rises, to all appearances results in the reforms and improve­ from the sea. It Is Mount Circeo, the ments that are needed it will have cornerstone of the Pontine marshes. proved a blessing in disguise. This mount was an Island In bygone "The insurance agents can no long- ages, as geologists have proved, and «r regard themselves as mere sales­ men, peddling policies and pocketing Homer, eight centuries before Christ, commissions. They can no longer speaks of it in the 'Odyssey' as an Is­ write policies in a hit-or-miss fashion land, though probably It has already and hope that the risks will turn out ceased to be so in his day. all right. For one_ of the most im­ "The large quadrangle formed by the portant lessons which the insurance foothills of the Alban volcanoes, by the business has learned is that unless Leplne mountains, by the wooded sand careful and skillful underwriting is dunes of the coast, and by Mount done at the source much of the effi­ cient management at the home office Circeo, measuring some 150,000 acres is nullified. of extraordinarily fertile land, em­ braces the entire area of the Pontine will presen "With underwriting restored to its rightful standing as the chief con­ marsheB. The water, hemmed In on cern and function of insurance com­ all sides, could not flow out panies, the insurance agents have the Breeder of Malaria. greatest opportunity to prove their reason for being and their indispen- "In winter the mountain streams :sability. poured their foaming, muddy torrents "Companies are not going to keep upon this lowland, flooding thousands agents with consistently unsatisfac­ of acres; the rich mud slowly settled, tory business. Such agents are a coating the fields with a silt which is drain on the companies and in self- the finest of fertilizers; then the wa­ protection they cannot maintain them ters gradually ran out through narrow as their respresentatives. This being channels until, in summer, only the so, it is decidedly t0 the interest of the agents as well as to the compan­ lowest portion of the land, that which ies they represent to become as high­ lies practically at sea level, remained ly efficient as they are able. They In a swampy condition. must approach their work as profes­ "A dense, luxuriant growth of water sional men do, ever seeking to im­ plants sprang up with the approach prove their knowledge and methods. of the warmer seasons; the stagnant, They must learn all they can about lukewarm waters teemed with life of the risks they are to insure and about every description, and toward the of such importance that no person interested the persons who are seeking the in­ month of July the treacherous ano surance. If moral hazard is suspect­ ed the companies will look to them pheles mosquito dropped its filmy lar for protection; they will have to re­ val veil, rose out of the marshes, and. in the purchase of a low-priced automobile sist strong temptation but in the end flying around In search of a living for they will be rewarded. They should Itself, sowed death upon humanity. not expect their companies to write "By stinging a malaria-Infected per accommodation lines when they have son the mosquito Infects Itself, and can afford to disregard it . . . any doubts as to the insurability of- then, stinging some healthy Individual the properties. For accommodations have always been costly to compan­ it communicates the disease to him. ies. Malaria is not deadly In Itself, but Its MERICA naturally expects big things of Chev­ vancement after advancement. Fisher body crafts­ "Not only can the insurance agents repeated attacks so weaken the human reduce losses by exercising great care organism that frequently fatal illnesses rolet. For it is Chevrolet that first brought men have taken advantage of an even longer wheelbase in the selection of risks, but they can take hold of the fever-stricken body. A and should do all in their power to "The Inundations in winter and the beauty and comfort to the low-price field ... pioneered to contribute coachwork which is unique in the low- combat the colossal fire waste and malaria in summer drove the popula­ accident toll through education and leadership in their communities. tion out of the plain; but the unparal­ the six-cylinder engine ... built the most economical price field—including dynamic new styling, and an There are some who find comfort in leled fertility of the soil enticed some the fact that the annual fire loss, people back to defy the disease. The cars, and the most dependable. And it is Chevrolet invention which you will immediately recognize as one which has been averaging about half lowlands of the Agro Pontlno are de­ a billion dollars a year, has not serted; there are no cities or villages, who has led the world in sales for 4 of the past of the most fundamental comfort improvements of all been rising. An analysis of the situa­ but some lonely hamlets and, scattered tion will show that so far from les­ here and there, farm buildings, In 6years.* So each year at this time America looks to time. And the experience gained in the production of sening the fire loss is really increas­ which a few persons live in summer. more than 8,000,000 cars, together with the marked ing. We all know that property val­ "Many centuries ago most of the in­ the leader to learn what's new in the way of low-priced ues have been steadily declining in the past three years, yet since 1929 habitants fled to the mountains, built transportation. advantages that naturally accrue to the leader in sales, the annual fire loss has been in the their towns on some steep hills, and neighborhood of half a billion dollars, from these vantage points made dashes has made it possible to build the new Chevrolet at a which clearly shows that the waste into the plain to work the fields and And again America's confidence is fully justified. The is in reality growing. And this des­ tend the cattle. Soon these people price which takes account of today's incomes. pite the fact that building construc­ will be able to take up permanent new Chevrolet, to appear next month, advances tion and fire fighting facilities have homes in reclaimed areas of the former been greatly improved. Hardly less marshes." standards in every phase of motoring. Again So keep an open mind on the question of an auto­ menacing is the accident situation. o Unless these twin forces of destruc­ Chevrolet has broken boldly with the past wherever mobile purchase until you see Chevrolet's Great tion are curbed insurance companies Family of Twin* will continue to lose heavily on their East St. Louis, 111.—Three sets of change means improvement in style, comfort, smooth­ American Value for 1933. And watch for it next underwriting and reduction of rates twins are Included In the family cK is impossible." Mr. and Mrs. William Fallon, a city ness, performance, safety, economy, and dependability. month! It will prove to you, beyond a doubt, that fireman here. The latest set of twins King's Sports Trophies were born severul weeks ago. Chevrolet engineers have packed this latest of a long this is the time to buy a car, and this is the car to buy. j Exhibited in Sweden line of successful cars with thrill after thrill and ad­ CHEVROLET MOTOR CO., Detroit, Mich. Division of General Motors Stockholm, Sweden.—An exhibition Stock Boom Brings pt sports trophies, Including many gold and silver cups won in tennis Out Hoarded Cash *1932 position based on latest available registration figures by King Gustaf, has been held here. Gary, Ind.—The stock market In all some 5,000 medals and other boom Is lifting hoarded cash from awards won by Swedish athletes were caches here. Proofs offered by W. shown. Mrs. Slgrid Fick, Swedish W. Gasser, president of the Gary woman tennis champion, displayed her State bank, in pointing out that K medals, and Ulrlch Salchows, fa­ money from his own safety deposit mous figure skater, showed 81 gold boxes Is being taken out and placed ' medals. in the stock market i Gasser recalled a recent Instance "THE LEADER CAN ACCOMPLISH WHAT OTHERS DARE NOT TRY" j "Steak" Grow* on Plants when a patron placed $1,000 In gold ;. Belmont, Mass.—Tasmanlan beans, coin, somewhat oxidized from long three to five pounds, are being culti­ storage, on the counter In exchange vated here by Coy Orsett. The bean, for Industrial stocks. ASSOCIATE DEALERS when sliced and cooked, tastes like Increasing quantities of the old veal steak. "brick size" bank notes of $50 and SLANETZ CHEVROLET CO. - Windsor Locks $100 denominations are turning up, LOUIS CHEVROLET CORP. he said. LOUIS R. HALBWACHS, President A. & W. MOTOR COMPANY - - East Granby | Be«t Man 37 Time* Gasser said he was of the firm Kulpmont, Pa.—Theodore Worhtz opinion that the "dehoardlng" symp­ SANTERS' GARAGE Simsbur? Ralpho township farmer, has been best toms were genuine omens for a 41 NORTH MAIN ST. Phone 216 THOMPSONVILLE ' man at 37 weddings, father of 14 chil­ gradual return of "good times.'' dren and godfather of 100 more. ! : • ;v",7'''^' :.v v .-rr":•' " '

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THE TH0MPS0NVILLE PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1932 -', " ' '" " '" ' " , •'' ' •" URGES VIGOROUS ? of government, we become excited a trio from the Service Company of a character in Jonesport as Lizzie over political differences. We cannot ARMISTICE DAY the 104th Regiment, comprised of TO FEATURE THE Peters' brother. So get your tickets CHAPTER minimize these matters but we should Ben Botelho, Ray McCleary and early for the picture and line up aft­ :^;hp'm. p MEASURES TO END DUAL PROGRAM JONESPORT FOLKS compare them with our blessings. If Steve Collins, accompanied at the erward to shake hands with the orig-Jj •$? * THE WAR SPIRIT we turn back the pages of history we WAS COLORFUL piano by Miss May Wise, and the Car­ inal Cefus, whose voice and person-^SStef • " OBSERVES 10TH (Continued from Page One) ££ find our present hardships, unbear­ pet City Quartet with Philip J. Bern- ality are known to thousands over the : ip: '^- mm (Continued from Page One) able as they may seem, not nearly so (Continued from Page One) ier, James A. Bernier, Harold E. Sul- —. , ,, , „ air waves, and who comes here on a ' • •' & V Sfei^i [ ANNIVERSARY dreadful as those bravely endured by livan and W/illiam E. Furey, Jr., with|thing of the adventures of the Jones countrywide tour with the Seth Park­ #- f:'W'j pies. The fight is still on. It has our forefathers who founded the na­ Mrs. William A. Furey, Jr., at the port neighbors in Hollywood where er super picture. j / • tion and by those who served before ty. Most of these societies marched "Way Back Home" was filmed. 1 been transferred from the physical to in the line and were headed by their piano, entertained with old-time mel­ us. We may well take heart from the odies, historical, patriotic and folk You've heard Kilpack's voice over Plan Thanksgiving Eve Dance. -S: Birthday Supper Served the spiritual arid from a world of vio­ officers. the air wa^es in many of the produc­ example set by the "Father of our • The assistant marshals for the chil­ songs. Arrangements have been complet-p, lence to that of moral forces. There­ Country," George Washington, who During this period also occurred tions of the Radio Guild, in the Way­ In Banquet Hall of Ma­ dren's division was Arthur H. Clos- side Inn series and in many other ed for a Thanksgiving eve dance fore, on this Armistice Day, let us led a hopeless cause to formulate and son, scoutmaster of the Boy Scouts, one of the most spectacular features sonic Temple Preced­ carry through ideals and principles of the celebration when three air­ programs, but you will never have be held at Courtney's barn in Somersi find ourselves saying, 'We pledge our Arthur H. Lee, skipper of the Sea recognized it as belonging to the next Wednesday night, Nov. 23, un­ which sustain this country of ours. Scouts, and Adam Kaminsky. Units planes of the Connecticut National ing Regular Meeting lives anew to make our country the "Washington was a great person. Guards arrived to take part. The ma­ "hollow-voiced" Cefus. For Cefus is der auspices of the Masonic Square., most just country in the world and from the Boy Scout, Girl Scout and a part by itself, and Kilpack's abil­ Club and Ionic Chapter, O. E. S. Mu­ Friday Evening. No amount of emotional excitement Sea Scout groups were in the line and chines circled the field several times >to make her the real leader of the affected his judgment. As the storms and then flying to a high altitude ity to pitch his voice at this funny sic will be furnished by Downie's or-* nations toward the common welfare the music was furnished by the Girl tone-was what first suggested to Phil­ chestra of Springfield. Refresh­ burst around his venerable head, he Scouts Drum Corps and the Bugle swept towards the ground with a roar iThe tenth anniversary of the or­ of mankind.' squared his shoulders and weathered and then back again sharply skyward lips Lord, creator of the Seth Parker ments will be served. Cars will leave "To most men who served in the Corps of the new Sea Scout troop. programs, that there might be such the Masonic Temple promptly at 7:30. ganization of Ionic Chapter, 0. E. S., them. He was accused of almost ev­ Members of the newly organized when it appeared they were almost World War memory alone should suf­ ery possible political crime. In addi­ •was observed with a birthday supper group of the Children of the Ameri­ about to land. Several manouvers of fice to keep before them the lesson of tion his private life was assailed, but this character which took in all about served in the banquet hall of the Ma- war. For us who are prone to for­ can Revolution, dressed in colonial for all of that, Washington, although costumes in an automobile driven by forty minutes, were carried out by conic Temple preceding the regular get too quickly and for the coming sensitive to public censure, carried on. meeting of the chapter Friday eve­ Mrs. Floyd B. Davis of Hazardville the three planes after which they re­ generations to whom the war will be He consoled himself with the thought turned to Hartford. ning. The members were seated at but hearsay and history, there must was one of the features of this div­ ANNOUNCING REMOVAL that decent citizens would not credit ision. Several thousand people attended ten tables, at each of which the hos­ be definite and vigorous efforts tow­ these slurs, and he retained his faith the exercises which followed the ——: OF THE — tess was a present matron, a past ard the establishment of a national The line of march was Pleasant in the good sense of his countrymen. street to Main, south on Prospect to luncheon and took place on the field matron or a substitute for one who spirit intolerant of war and the poli­ We too may well find comfort and in the rear of the school from an es­ could not be present. cies and methods which will elimin­ High street, High to Pearl, Pearl to strength from the same source. Our Franklin, and Franklin to Enfield pecially built platform for the pur­ Mrs. Mary Lear, the present wor­ ate the causes of war before there very troubles should make us realize pose. Russell F. Maylott, command­ RAINBOW LUNCH thy matron, Mrs. Flora H. Frew, the can be any stable enthronement of street as far as the Abbe Memorial and understand the futility of our ef­ monument, where the parade halted er of the P. F. Triggs Post, opened On and After Nov. 15, the Rainbow Lunch first worthy matron, Mrs. Elizabeth peace. forts without steadfast reliance upon the exercises with remarks of wel­ Melladew,, Mrs. Mary M. Wood- "However, it must always„„ be keptr and came to attention while the na­ of 237 Enfield Street, Will Be Located At the God of nations and in our coun­ tional anthem was played by Michael come, followed by the invocation by -ward, Mrs. Kate Harrison, Miss Ruth in mind that war is justifiable to hon trymen. Rev. Oliver W. Bell of the Hazard- C. Melladew, Mrs. Mildred H. Gan- orable' men and to an honorable na­ J. Rypysc, cornetist. The counter­ "What has been we know, but what march was back up Enfield street to ville Methodist Episcopal Church, mer and Miss Gertrude E. Wiesing, in tion where peace can only be obtained shall be is for this and future genera­ who also is chaplain of the Horace J. 13 CHURCH STREET the order of their service, Miss Cath­ by the sacrifice of honorable convic­ High to Pearl, Pearl to North Main to tions to determine. The dream of the Soldiers' Monument. As the par­ Tanguay Post, American. Legion. JUST NORTH OF TOWN BUILDING erine P. Cope in the place of Miss tion or of national welfare. Peace is world peace will not be denied. Ours Singing of "The Star Spangled Ban­ Margaret Johnston, the second ma­ a great good and normally it coin­ ade traversed Pearl street on the is the task to fulfill that obligation. march to the Soldiers' Monument, the ner" by Mrs. Mary (Schonrock) tron, and Mrs. Mary O. Creelman, in cides with righteousness, but it is Everywhere the nations are looking Leathe, and addresses by Stanley First Class Italian Cooking, Includ­ that of Miss Elsie M. Bromage, the righteousness and not peace which discharge of 11 bombs on the Island to us. The world over, the question indicated that the hour of the sign­ Szewczynski of Holyoke, who paid fourth matron, presided. An espec- should bind the conscience of a na­ is, 'What will America do?' There­ tribute to Count Pulaski, and by iially ornate birthday cake graced the tion as it should bind the conscience ing of the Armistice had arrived. ing Our Spaghetti Special fore the question can be properly ask­ At the Soldiers' Monument the cere­ James F. Daley, adjutant officer at table of Mrs. Lear, and there were of an individual, and neither a nation ed, 'Is World peace a hopeless dream, the U. S. Veterans Hospital at New- WE PREPARE SPAGHETTI TO TAKE HOME. also birthday cakes on the other ta­ nor an individual can surrender con­ mony of lowering the municipal flag bles, all with lighted candles desig­ a futile quest?' No, it is an ideal to staff was performed by William J. ington, and a past commander of the CHARLES BARRILA, Prop. science to another's keeping. There­ seek a hope to make real, a task State V. F. W.j preceded the school nating the year of the matron's serv­ fore, while proclaiming that arbitra­ Slamon and Edward J. LaGrange, lo­ worth living for. Very difficult, yes, cal World War veterans and members program. ice. The five Eastern Star colors tion should be the expedient means but those to whom it is promised and Principal Karl D. Lee of the Enfield were also attractively displayed in at all times of settling the problems of the V. F. W., who have been decor­ whom we would remember today, ated by the government with the in­ High School, presided during the ex­ dinner candles and various other dec­ of peoples, I reiterate here in the shame us when we use the word. ercises by the children, the teachers' orations. words of our great president, Wood- signia of the Purple Heart. The ex­ ercises were closed by the firing of a committee for which comprised Mrs. At the close of the supper, Miss row Wilson, who has passed on to his " 'A long line of soldiers is march­ Catherine S. Barnett, Miss J. Therese Catherine P. Cope, who has served as reward: 'A just war is in the long run salute by the members of the Nation­ ing al Guard residing in Enfield, Corporal Twomey, Miss Genevieve R. Delaney, Announcement secretary since the chapter's organi­ far better for a nation's soul than the Thru the bottomless mud of what Miss Katherine C. Sullivan, Miss May zation, was presented with a bouquet most prosperous peace obtained by Theodore Tenerow, Privates Frank was once a road near Verdun. Alberts, Edward Bajek, Theo Kula, E. Davison, Miss Carolyn R. Blowen of yellow chrysanthemums, in recog­ acquiescence in wrong or injustice.' Many miles must they come, many and John A. Langford. The follow­ nition of her very efficient, faithful "There never was a time in the George Bridge, John Podosek, Dan­ miles must they go. iel Quinn and Rudolph Tenerow, and ing numbers were presented: Patriot­ This Is To Announce the Opening of and long-time service, by Miss Ger­ world's history when there was such a Packstraps cut cruelly into aching ic airs, Harmonica Club of Enfield trude E. Wiesing, in behalf of the need for straight thinking, for sound the sounding of "taps" by Bugler shoulders, rifles are unbear­ Eugene Martin and the answering High School; tableau, "Washington members, and with a fountain pen judgment, for unselfish action, for co­ ably heavy, Speaks," Progressive Club of High I from the past and present matrons, operation and mutual trust, for cour­ echo by Bugler Michael J. Rypysc. Legs and feet are of lead, hearts of After these ceremonies the flag was School; minuet, South School pupils; Mrs. Elizabeth M. Melladew, making age and calm faith as there is today. ice and minds numb, tableau, "The First American Flag,"; THE SMART SHOP again hauled to the masthead of the the presentation. Miss Cope feeling­ Strange and menacing forces are On the go, frequently stumbling, grade 4, Center School; song, "My ly responded in accepting these tok­ working in our world. Th most sac­ municipal flag pole. The parade then e sometimes falling, proceeded to the Higgins School Own United States," grades 7 and 8, j ens of appreciation of her work. A red traditions for which our fathers Meeting death would be a relief, St. Joseph's Parochial School; dance, j WITH NEW UP-TO-DATE STOCK , committee of the past matrons, with struggled and our comrades died are grounds where it dispersed. It was but that rendezvous is not yet witnessed by thousands of residents "Virginia Reel," grade 2 of North' AT ENORMOUS SAVINGS FOR YOU Mrs. Frew as chairman, arranged for being attacked with scorn. The root set. School; pantomime, "Washington's J this very enjoyable commemoration. of discontent is, as a rule, injustice of the town and from nearby com­ Their task is to march forward, munities who practically filled every Garden," grade 3, North School; mu­ After the meeting the members or greed or cruelty. In their place theirs not now to die, sic, orchestra, grade 1, North School; j were invited to partake of refresh­ must arise unselfishness and justice Theirs to live though they know foot of space along the streets from ments served by Mrs. Lear in the the moment it left the North End of dances, "Virginia Reel" and "Farmer and mutual trust. not why.' in the Dell," pupils of the Brainard Opening Date Thurs., Nov. 17 banquet hall. A feature of this con­ "If we are to continue to be the Thompsonville until it reached its cluding pleasure of the evening was destination at the Higgins School. School; cantata, "George Washing­ great nation we should be, it is nec­ "Soldiers of war, we who would be ton," high school freshmen chorus. We are displaying a very complete line of Ladies', Chil­ an elaborate three-tiered birthday essary that there be developed among soldiers of peace, cannot fail you to­ Following the dispersing of the cake, iced in pink and ornamented in parade an exhibition drill was given The accompanists at the piano were: dren's and Infants' Wear. The prices on this brand new our people a greater interest in pub­ day, and I believe that the message Denslow King, supervisor of music in appropriate design. lic affairs, a greater appreciation of to us today from the American Ex­ by the V. F. W. Drum Corps, which stock are amazingly low. We invite you to see for yourself. has won many prizes throughout the the public schools, and Miss Kather­ The chapter was organized on No­ the value of citizenship. This work peditionary Force who will ever be in ine C. Sullivan. FREE GIFTS will be given to customers of "The Smart vember 4, 1922, through the untiring should commence in the schoolroom. France is, 'Greater love hath no man state. At this point a luncheon in efforts of the late Olin E. Woodward army style was served all those who Exhibition drills were given by the Shop" during the opening sale! Every item in stock is as Too little importance is now placed than this—that a man live for his Polish Falcon Society and there was and Postmaster William P. Gourlie, upon the initial impression given to friends.' participated in the parade. Tents great a bargain as those listed below. You do not have to and has grown from a charter mem­ were set up on the east side of the an amusing take-off on a boxing bout the children of America. The import­ "We pray God that we may never by Robert Nooney, radio announcer, buy to visit our shop|. We will be pleased to have you come bership of 24 to a present enrollment ance of the work of those engaged in again be forced to draw the sword; Higgins School grounds where the in and look arouncl. Come in and get your gift! of about 200. It is f interest at this luncheon was prepared under the di­ who after calling Albert Weller and 0 the teaching and carrying on the ed­ we deplore the loss of the splendid Frank Bielitz into the ring, proceed- j time to recall the names of those who young lives that the Great War en­ rection of John King, chairman of the , , . . .. ucation of the youth in the schools lunch committee, assisted by Michael , £lve ® ringside description of > •were the first officials, besides Mrs. cannot be overestimated. These first tailed. But we are proud of the cour­ J A FEW Of THE FEATURES OF Frew, the first matron and Miss Cope Lynch, John Lynch, Henry Surpre-1Y ? people at the bout. impressions are lasting and are most age that inspired the men of Amer­ A wood-chopping contest which con-, the secretary. A. Jackson Green was j surely reflected in after years, ica; we are proud of the self-sacrifice nant, Joseph Plamondon, Albert Wei-1 THIS OPENING SALE ARE: ler and Viptor-Wysocki. Without the' eluded the exercises was won by the j the worthy matron, Miss Johnston the "The security of any nation, as well with which they submitted themselves team from the North Thompsonville associate matron, Mr. Gourlie, the as the safety of an individual, rests to discipline that their courage might slightest confusion approximately 700 Ladies' Rayon Pajamas 69c treasurer, Mrs. Melladew, the con­ persons who participated in the par­ Fire Department, with the team from j not on the material achievements, but be effective; we are proud of their the Service Company of the 104th: Ladies' Dance Sets - 49c ductress, Miss Wiesing the associate on the sentiments and ideals that in­ success in the great struggle, and ade were served during the luncheon Ladies' Silk Step-ins — - 19c conductress, Mrs. Agnes H. Steele the period. Regiment, second. | spire the people. Our security rests while according to them the gratitude Assisting Chairman John J. Hig-j Ladies' Rayon Brassiere - — 10c chaplain, Mrs. Elizabeth Fairman the entirely on the homes which go to and honor they have earned and main­ As the luncheon was being served marshal, Miss Gladys Braginton the gins on the general committee elect-: Ladies' House Dresses - - 49c make up our splendid community taining liberally our efforts in their ed by the P. F. Triggs Post to handle organist. Mrs. Thomasine Miller where the principles of citizenship are behalf "our part now is to strive with Girls' Knitted Street Dresses, 16 to 20 89c 1 the celebration were: Commander R. 1 served as Adah of the star points, learned at the mother's knee, where the utmost fidelity and devotion for F. Maylott, Martin J. Tierney, Mar­ Girls' Dresses, 8 to 14 years 2 for 97c Mrs. Hazel Martin as Ruth, Miss love and generosity are the maxims the establishment of a lasting peace, tin J. Watton, Joseph Larabee, Thom­ Girls' Hat and Scarf Sets - — 49c Grace Smith as Esther, Miss Flor­ of youth and where the family life an eternal Armistice Day, that their ence M. Gourlie as matron and Miss as J. Halpin, Francis J. WJialen, Ar­ Pure Silk Full Fashioned Chiffon or Service Hosiery, 59c pr. is but a miniature of the larger life service and sacrifices may not have HAZARDVILLE thur Arsenault, Michael Angelica, Elsie M. Bromage as Electa. The of the world. The youth of our land been in vain. William Barton, Edward LaGrange, Ladies' Kid Gloves $1.00 pr. warder was Mrs. Woodward and the should be taught to love its institu­ "The call to serve America today Children's Chinchilla Coats, pink, white and navy 95c sentinel, Charles 0. Creelman. Arthur N. Jones, Michael Miller, John tions, to have respect for and support is just as insistent, just as pleading, The funeral of Mrs. Demoitelle Triolo, Roger Leonowicz, John King| Children's Chinchilla Sets, coat, hat and leggings $1.89 its laws, and to realize that lawless­ as it was in the dark days of '17 and Cormier, 57, widow of Alfred Corm­ and representatives from the various Infants' Rubber Pants - 10c The RCA will play their first home ness tramples upon all that is good '18, though not so spectacular. We ier, was held from her late home on veteran, civic, fraternal and patriotic game in Institute Hall on Thanks­ and distinctive of those high ideals are not called today to arms, but to Cedar street at 8:30 this morning, groups. The Enfield Bicentennial; Unbleached Pillow Tubing, heavy quality, 45-in. wide, 10c yd. giving night, according to Manager fought for by their forefathers. the duties of the highest grade of cit­ followed by services in St. Bernard's committee members assisting were: Krinkle Bed Spreads, full size — 69c Louis Hawthorne. "And so as we assemble here today izenship, to the fulfillment of that Church at 9, with Rev. John J. Bren- Walter P. Schwabe, chairman, Mrs. Children's Rayon Bloomers 10c to observe Armistice Day and to pay sense of individual obligation to the nan, pastor, celebrating the requiem William A. Bridge, Mrs. Frederick E. Infants' Silk Dresses and Rompers - 49c tribute to those who made the su­ community, state and nation, if we high mass. Burial was in St. Bern­ Hunter, George S. Phelps, Philip J. HAVE YOUR preme sacrifice and to rejoice with carry out the legacy that was left to ard's Cemetery. Mrs. Cormier died Sullivan, William J. Hughes and John Silk Bed Spread, full size $1.00 those who survived, many of us are us by our comrades who went over Tuesday afternoon following a brief M. Savage. Infants' All-Woo! Jackets — 25c Shoes Rebuilt greatly disturbed and frightened. but did not come back, who went down illness. She was born in Memran- Infants' Pure Angora Bonnets 85c | Men and women who are willing to the long, weary, toilsome, agonizing cook, N. B., coming to this counti-y 41 Named Head Basketball Coach. LIKE NEW : work are out of employment. Many way, and paid the supreme sacrifice. years ago and resided in this village The many friends of William Mer­ business men are in bankruptcy, many "We must all, as a living memorial, for the past 18 years. She is surviv­ Will Be Open Thursday, Nov. 17, at Hats Cleaned and Blocked, 50c enlist ourselves in the service of God rill of Highland Avenue, who is a persons have seen their life savings ed by three children, Eugene, Ray­ junior year student at the Springfield lervice ! disappear almost overnight in the and humanity, in the cause of person­ mond and Beatrice, all at home; also Guaranteed paving College and who has been acting as £ ! great fall of quoted prices on goods al and social righteousness, in the three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Bourque assistant athletic coach at Wilbraham S!atisfaction [ and securities, and in the failures of promotion of the future welfare of of this place, Mrs. Frank White of America. There can be no armistice Academy since its opening this fall, 104 Main Street AT i banks and business organizations. Thompsonville and Mrs. Elphie La- with the forces of evil." will be interested to learn that he has I There is more poverty and poignant Blanc of New Brunswick. been promoted to the position of head THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. MAJESTIC SHOE i apprehension of poverty than we be­ The annual fair of St. Mary's Epis­ coach of the basketball activities of lieved was ever possible in our boun­ copal Church will be held on Thurs­ that institution. REPAIRING teous land. We have grave personal V. F. W. OFFICIALS day and Friday, Nov. 17 and 18. In 123 MAIN STREET problems with which to deal. We ARE PROFOUNDLY conjunction with the fair, a three-act grumble over what we believe to be farce comedy, "A Poor Married Man," the heavy burden of taxation, we are GRATEFUL TO ALL will be presented each evening at 8 worried over the ever increasing cost P. M. The cast of characters is as (Continued from Page One) follows: Professor Wise, a poor mar­ AN EVENING'S FUN ried man, Bob Downton; Dr. Graham, FREE! Co., E. Hamel, Thompsonville Hard­ a country physician, Ramsey Ruther­ Make Someone ford; Billie Blake, a college student, REAL ART ware Co., Mrs. T. J. Hartley, Harry Billie Reynolds; Jupiter Jackson, a Happy With... Hilditch, Dr. E. W. Houghton, Mrs. black tramp, Nat Downton; Mrs. Iona Jig Saw Puzzles I. Hunt, Hunt & Shea, W. J. Hughes, Ford, some mother-in-law, Hazel Green; Zoie, a charming daughter, THANKSGIVING Mrs. F. E. Hunter, William Hyland. They Are Different! FLOWERS Lucille Heck; June Graham, a college RENTAL, 8c PER DAY FOR P. J. Kapinos, A. Korona, William freshman, Julia Volavka; Rosalind, a Lamont, A. H. Lee, F. J. Leander, A. college reporter, Irene Congdon. Be­ Thanksgiving Day J. Larabee, Mrs. Mary S. Leathe, G. tween the acts a dance specialty will Phone 132 F. Lehmann, The Leete Co., Midway be given by "Lucille" of "FreoiT & Everyone appreciates them Lunch, Miss E. Malia, A. Maniscal- Lucille," formerly of Keith's circuit. chi, B. Alaimo Market, C. Alaimo Miss Harriet Smith, chairman of WILLIAM F. RICHARDS at this time of Thanksgiv­ Market, Alden Avenue Market, Lith­ the RCA entertainment committee, is ing. We, have a large va­ uanian Market, North End Market, arranging for a benefit program for riety of beautiful flowers Pearl Street Market, Sisitzky Public the basketball activities of the organ­ TURKEY at reasonable prices. Market, South End Market, Spring ization, to be given on December 1 in Street Market, W. T. Watson & Co., Institute Hall. About a dozen num­ WITH EVERY Floral Designs That J. McCarthy, Dr. John F. McHugh, bers will make up the interesting and Please Our Specialty F. Melladew, Merrill Bros., D. Mil­ humorous evening's entertainment. SUPERIOR ler, F. Miller, N. J. Mirabile, Misias- Short plays, tap dancing, musical ENFIELD ki & Kida Co. numbers of all sorts and description, FLORAL New England Stores, K. Nooney, singing, playing and vaudeville num­ Economy Oil Burner GARDENS K. Norian, B. Nystrom, Leon Oliver, bers, as well as the local brass band, SERVICE Mrs. O'Brien, W. J. O'Brien, B. Par with George Allen as master of cere­ Modern Methods in Designing King Street Tel. 141-5 lee, J. Pastermelo, M. Patterson, J. monies for the event. C. Penney Co., H. J. Perkins Co., Ar­ The Pioneer Club, which is under QUALITY FLOWERS thur Perry, George S. Phelps, A. H. the auspices of the Hartford County Purchased From Us AT FAIR PRICES Phillips Co., Charles Plank, G. Rem­ Y. M. C. A., has taken up the study ington, John Rossi, J. Russoto, John and work of leather craft. The boys BETWEEN NOV. 18 AND NOV. 23 FOR CASH A. Ryan, Michael Ryder, Gregory M. meet on Friday evening in the club- Spaulding Gardens Sapsuzian, Jr., Walter P. Schwabe, rooms on School street under the 36 Pearl St. Thompsonville Mrs. T. Sharkey, John M. Savage, leadership of Amos D. Bridge, Edwin Dr. W. G. Shepherd, Leo Slamon, Prior and Rev. Oliver W. Bell. Char­ Miss Sadie Smialek, F. P. Smyth, les Luce, the chief ranger, has spent Springfield Towel & Apron Co., Stur- two summers at a Y. M. C. A. camp tevant & Calderwood, L. Stinson, P. SKILLFULLY and will be the leader in the leather J. Sullivan, James H. Sullivan, Swift craft work. Any boys interested will Price and up APPLIED BY $19.50 VISIT THE Coat & Apron Co., J. Szemzynski, A be welcome. The boys have been in­ EXPERIENCED Tatoian, Fleming Tailoring Co., O. P. vited by Elmer Thienes, the County 11^ PAINTERS Thomes, W. Thompson, Thompson­ Y secretary, to spend the 26th of No­ COMPLETELY INSTALLED GIFT Sstlmate* ville Hardware Co., D. Triggs, A. vember on a sight-seeing tour of wTirv cfl Trudeau, Dr. T. E. Vail, T. Wallace, Hartford, visiting the printing plant SHOPPE ?zfeSu T. W. Whiteley, J. Wojnar, H. Wood­ of the Hartford Times, the State Hand Painted Lamp Shades ward, E. Zace, Frank Zawada. Capitol, and other places of interest. The Gleaners Circle of Wallop will From Small to Large. Black carbonized spots of material celebrate its 50th anniversary tomor­ scraped from two broken pieces of row (Friday) at the home of Mr. and Bake Well Range Burner Co. W. W. KELLER Stone Age pottery have shown that Mrs. Linden F. Abbe, who will keep Hilda Trudeau PHONE 188 the first grain raised bj^ German open house- ?re!Mt 2 to 9 P. M. The farmers was'' emmer,' si •" spe6ies • of Citete idesirei rifo'wfcicorae a£ ip49y: £4 PEARL STREET THOMPSONVILLE, CONN; 115 High Street 36 PROSPECT STREET wheat whose native land is in West­ former members and friends as pos­ ern Asia. sible.

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