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'\U.Av.'^-;:>'v THE ONLY NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN THE TOWN OF ENFIELD, CONN. FIFTIETH YEAR—No. 50. THOMPSONVILLE, CONN., THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 1930. Subscription $2.00 Per Year—Single Copy 5c.
CENSUS TAKING . Questions U. S. Census Takers 1 ROTARY CLUB LOCAL ASS'N IS ZONING LAWS TO STARTED HERE Less Than $50,000 Will Put to Every One of Us ENTERTAIN BOYS TAKING PART IN Less than $50,000 of unpaid property taxes on the list of BE REVISED BY YESTERDAY A. M. These are the questions that will be asked about each person by 1929 remain, according to the a Federal census-taker sometime during the month of April: 1. Your AT LUNCHEON THE CAMPAIGN tentative figures compiled by THE COMMISSION name. 2. Your relationship to the family (whether the head of fam • i f Tax Collector Francis A. Burke The Eight Enumerators ily, wife, son, daughter, or uncle, etc.) 3. Whether your home is this morning. In the hurried owned or rented. 4. The estimated value of your home, if owned, or Several Youths of Town Visiting Nurse Ass'n Is compilation, following several Work of Changing Code That Are to Take Cen the monthly rental, if rented. 5. Is there a radio set in your home? Are Guests in Honor of days of strenuous work as the 6. Do you live on a farm? 7. What is your sex? 8. What is your One of 24 State Organ end of the collection period ap Has Been Nearly Com sus of Enfield Get Un proached, Collector Burke found color or race? 9. What was your age at last birthday? 10. Are Boys' Week —Address izations to Participate pleted and Will be Sub derway—Will Require you married, single, widowed, or divorced? 11. What was your age that the amount received for at first marriage? (For married persons only.) 12. Have you at by Assistant Scoutmas in Nation-wide Tuber this tax year since March 1st, mitted to Electors in a About Ten Days. tended school or college any time since Sept. 1, 1929? 13. Are you was close to $418,000 on the to able to read and write? 14. Where were you born? 15. Where was ter Arthur Adams. culosis Movement. tal amount of the list of $465,- 819, which would leave the bal Couple of Weeks. Bright and early yesterday morn your father born? 16. Where was your mother born? 17. What is The Rotary Club took cognizance The Enfield Visiting Nurse Asso ance of uncollected taxes ap ing the eight enumerators who are your native language? (For foreign-born persons only.) 18. In what A revision of the town zoning laws year did you immigrate to the U. S. (For foreign-born.) 19. Are of Boys' Week by having as its ciation is one of the twenty-four or proximately $47,000. Consider taking the census of Enfield got un guests several boys at the weekly ing the financial strain that the j which has been in progress for sev- derway, each covering a particular you naturalized? (For foreign-born.) 20. Are you able to speak ganizations in this state that is par luncheon at the Enfield Inn yester ticipating in the nation-wide move general business and industrial i eral weeks is practically complete, part of the town to which he has English? 21. If you are a gainful worker, what is your occupation? conditions have placed upon the 22. In what industry are you employed? 23. Are you an employer, day. The members were privileged ment during the month of April to |and will be officially advertised, and been assigned. The job is expected to have one boy guest each at the taxpayers. Collector Burke was to take about ten days, although employee, or working on your own account? 24. Were you actually prevent tuberculosis. The announce ; submitted to the electors within the at work yesterday? 25. Are you a veteran of the U. S. military or luncheon and most of them took ad ment of this activity was made this gratified at the response they some of the enumerators expect to vantage of it, and the result was one made, which he felt was re jnext two weeks. It is expected that finish their territory long before that naval forces, and if so, in what war or expedition did you serve? week by the State Tuberculosis Com of the most pleasing meetings that mission, and the fact that the under markable. i the new code will prove more satis- time. The local enumerators are op If you answered "No" to question 24, you will also be asked has been held since the local club was The usual interest penalty, erating under the supervision of Wil taking is directed particularly to the j factory in many l-espects. The mat whether you have a job and are merely temporarily out of work, or organized. The address which fol children is stressed in the following retroactive to March 1 will be ter in it has been considerably cur liam M. Harney of Hartford, and will whether you have no job at all. If you have a job, you will be asked: lowed the luncheon was by Arthur imposed on the amount unpaid. be paid four cients per capita for the statement issued by the commission: tailed, and arranged in such a way 1. How many weeks since you have worked on your present job? Adams of Hartford, Assistant Scout "With comparatively recent studies Collector Burke will be at his ias to make it more comprehensive. person listed. The taking of the cen 2. Why were you not at work yesterday (or on the last regular work master of Hartford County, and was office in the town building all sus here will cost the government ap indicating the necessity of protect iThe various district classifications, ing day) ? 3. Did you lose a day's pay by not being at work ? 4. directed to the boys especially. ing children from tuberculosis, the day tomorrow and Saturday, I and what is permissible and what proximately $700, while the expense How many days did you work last week? 5. How many days in a He stressed the need of adult in after which he will go on a •of this job throughout the entire na State Tuberculosis Commission and | prohibited, will be more easily under- full-time week? If you have no job at all, you will be asked: 1. Are terest also in the boy movement, and its local agencies throughout Connec schedule of two evenings a ; stood under the new form in which tion will be $40,000,000. you able to work? 2. Are you looking for a job? 3. For how many that in this age of specialized activ week, Saturday and Monday, at Not only will the enumerators here ticut, will participate in a nation j the regulations will be laid out. weeks have you been without a job? 4. Reason for being out of a ities all communities were behind in wide campaign of prevention during the town building, for the con I While the exact wording or the and elsewhere count noses while on job, or for losing your last job. this work, and compared with other venience of those who desire to the job, but the general status of the the entire month of April. The cam provisions of any of the changes are endeavors. Mr. Adams has just re paign, one of the many projects made pay qp. not yet available, it is understood family will be tabulated, and the turned after two years of boys' work question of owned or rented homes possible by the sale of Christmas .that the commission, in formulating in South Africa and told many in- Seals during last December, will be the new rules, have sought to remove and other such data will be listed to teresting incidents of his experiences entirely an educational effort, seek most of the objectionable features of determine the economic status of the SCHOOL BOARD ANNIVERSARY there. One of the very pleasing fea ing to impress upon the public the THE FUNERAL OF ithe code, and at the same time given nation. Additional information re tures of the program was the render fact that tuberculosis usually begins the various residential areas the full garding unemployment, which is be ing of several musical numbers by a protection for which the zoning laws ing sought this year, adds somewhat TO ECONOMIZE in childhood, and that people are urg PARADE PLANS harmonica quartette, consisting of ed to protect the children from in MRSC0NB0YWAS were created. The new rules, accord to the burden of the enumerators. four boys from Hazardville Gram fection by keeping them away from ing to the members of the commis The effort on the part of the head of Tentative Plans For the Active Steps Taken for mar School. sick people, by insisting on plenty of sion, will solve some of the problems •each family should be to co-operate The program was in charge of the rest;- by training them in health hab HELD YESTERDAY that are in existence at the present in every manner possible with the Year's Budget Call For This Feature of Cele Community Service Committee, and its, and by consulting the doctor reg time. census taker. Some member of the was conducted by Dr. H. Wilson Fan- ularly. It is said that the commission is family should be ready to answer the Saving in Salaries and bration at Session Held cher of that committee. During a "Two important diagnostic aids are Services at St. Patrick's somewhat favorable to the extension necessary questions when the enum short business session, President commonly used by doctors to detect of the business area in the upper sec erator calls. Transportation. Last Evening. Philip J. Sullivan appointed the fol the presence of early tuberculosis be for Highly Respected tion of Enfield street, but only un Supposing, you say, you are not lowing committee: "On to Chicago" fore it makes itself known by symp der conditions that will in no manner home when the census taker calls. The April meeting of the School Approximately sixty organizations committee, Walter . P. Schwabe, J. toms. One is the well-known X-ray Lincoln Street Woman impair the present residential section You can't expect a census taker to Board, held Tuesday evening, was of the town will be invited to take Francis Browne, Louis Burns; "On photograph and the second is the there. The central and lower part of call in the middle of the night for 4 given over almost entirely to a dis part in the civic and industrial par to Holyoke," William A. Fletcher, tuberculin test, a simple, harmless Who Died Suddenly On the street will be made an exclusive cents a name. What then? That cussion of the teachers' list for next ade which is to be one of the fea William E. Savage, Harry W. Jar- skin test which shows whether or not Monday Morning. "A" district as will also the Hath has all been taken care of. The year, and the effort that the board tures of the celebration of the 250th rett. Both of these committees will the germs of tuberculosis have en away tract, which has been residen- enumerator, if he doesn't find any is planning to make that will reduce anniversary of the town, according have charge of the arrangements of tered the child's body. Contrary to tially improved since the present zon one home who can give him the in the school budget for the year. The to the action taken at a meeting held the local members who will attend an opinion that still exists in some The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Con- ing law was adopted. formation, will leave a printed slip board will meet again in two weeks in the town building last evening. the convention of International Ro quarters, tuberculosis is not inherit boy, widow of Thomas Conboy, a well Following the publication of the telling you about it and will leave in special session to approve the ros The meeting was held at the instiga tary in Chicago in June, and the dis ed, but is caused by a germ called known and respected resident of the revised laws, the usual legally no the blanks, together with a stamped ter of teachers. It is in connection tion of Chairman P. J. Rogers of the trict conference to be held in Hol the tubercle bacillus. Although the town, was held yesterday morning at ticed public meeting of the commis envelope, so you can fill in the an with the teachers' salaries that a parade committee, and consisted of yoke, May 1 and 2. disease often begins in early child 8:30 from her late home, 34 Lincoln sion will be held to give all taxpay swers and mail it free of charge. very substantial reduction can be representatives from the four dis A large delegation from the local hood, it in most cases develops so street, followed by a solemn requiem ers an opportunity to be heard on Any member of the family over made, according to some of the mem tricts of- the town. About 30 were club will attend this spring confer slowly as to appear to be asleep, or high mass in St. Patrick's Church at them. The commission will then eighteen is qualified to fill out the bers of the board. The proposal is present and all were enthusiastic ov ence at Holyoke, where the 45 clubs "latent" until the early adult years, 9 o'clock, which was very largely at make such additional changes as the answers for the household. The fam that the salaries of the grade teach- er the prospects of making this event of the district will be .represented. when it ripens into activity and be tended by relatives and friends. Rev. public meeting might suggest, and ily, in the eyes of the census, in ers, Which normally are automatical- j one of the outstanding features of It is expected to be the biggest af comes an object of public concern. John F. Mr.lley of New Haven, a rel print the completely revised code for eludes every one sleeping under one ly advanced each year up to a eer- the celebration. fair of this kind ever held in the 30th One purpose of the educational cam ative of the deceased, was the cele distribution. The commission will roof, servants and all.. It includes tain point, be left stationary for this ( It was voted to extend an invita- District, where there are 2500 Ro- paign is to remind people that the brant of the mass, with Rev. Thom hold its final executive meeting this every one in existence on April 1, year. Coupled with this is the effort tion to all the organizations of the tarians at the present time. Prac preventive measures should be taken as Griffin as deacon, and Rev. Joseph week to put the finishing touches on 1930. A child born April 2 just that is to be made to combine some |town to send representatives to a tically the full membership of the lo during the period of latency. Cunningham of St. Thomas' Semin the code. The members of the zon doesn't count at all, while a person of the departments and save the sal-1 meeting to be held May 7, when the cal club was present at the luncheon "A positive tuberculin test and ary, Hartford, sub-deacon. The pas ing commission ax-e Olin E. Wood dying any minute after midnight on aries of two or more teachers. |movement will be fully organized. yesterday, and guests were present tubercle shadows on the X-ray plate tor, Rev. Daniel J. O'Connor, was ward, D. William Brainard, Frank E. March 31, will be included among It is stated that the reduction that j The meeting in the meantime ap- from Springfield, New Haven, Hart are not necessarily a cause for alarm. master of ceremonies, while Rev. Ed Rosenberger, James Luicci and Wil those present, even though the cen could be brought about in the salary; pointed the following executive com- ford and Great Barrington. They do mean, however, that the win Gaffney was present in the sanc liam J. Hines. sus taker doesn't get around to call budget alone would be about $6,000. j mittee to carry forward the plans un- child has received an infection from tuary. The soloist was Mrs. Daniel for another week or two. The board is also considering a plan;til the general meeting next month: someone, and this "someone" who us A. Garvey, and selections were play Just about every possible contin whereby a considerable cut can be; George J. Gordon, James Liuccia, ually proves to be an adult in the ed by the church organist, Miss Dor- gency is believed to have been met made in the annual transportation j Peter Jedziniak, John Manning, Ar- AN UNUSUALLY home, must be found, for unless this ilda Castonguay. There were many WOODMEN HOLD in the complex preparations made in bill. This has been growing stead- j thur J. Stewart and John Frigon. close contact of the child with the beautiful floral tributes which attest Washington. Each census taker as ily and the members are not only j The parade will be held on Friday, tuberculosis individual is broken, ed the esteem in which the deceased well as the supervisors will be anxious to stop its further progress |June 27, at 9 A. M., and all the or- ACTIVE MONTH there is grave danger that the child was held by a wide circle of friends. ANNIVERSARY sworn civil service employee—the upward, but to reduce the present |ganizations will be invited to be rep- may develop lung tuberculosis. The The. bearers were William and Ed enumerators having already submit amount by a sizable sum. The sav-1 resented by a float or a marching child should be under observation of ward Malley, Thomas and Joseph ted sample filled-in schedules which ing here, and in other ways that are j group of their members. The gen- FOR NURSE ASS'N the doctor until he is fully grown." Archer of Hartford, Martin Tierney Local Camp Celebrates were checked and graded in Washing being considered by the boai'd, would i eral chairman of the parade commit- of Hartford and Arthur Gendron of ton to make sure of the worker's make a total cut in the school bud tee is P. J. Rogers and David Beck- this place. The body was placed in 29th Anniversary And qualifications. Each is sworn not to get of about $10,000 in the opinion man s secretary. Reports Presented At Caught Ransacking a vault in the family plot in St. Pat Have Annual Installa communicate any of the information of some of the members of the board. rick's Cemetery, Rev. Fr. O'Connor gathered in the census, with a heavy The matter will be fully discussed at OBSERVES 50TH ANNIVERSARY Meeting Tuesday Eve Enfield Street Home conducting the committal services, tion of Officers. penalty for a violation of this sec the special meeting to be held Tues assisted by Father Malley. recy clause, and likewise it is assur day evening, April 16, at which time ning Indicate March John J. McNamara of Cambridge Is Mrs. Conboy died suddenly Monday Sister M. Evarista Celebrates Fifty morning at 7:45 at her home, from Carpet City Camp, Modern Wood ed that none of the information will the roster of teachers for next year Years As Sister of Mercy. Was a Busy Month For Held For May Term of Superior men of America, celebrated its 29th be used by the Government for tax will be completed. Court As Result of Arrest Monday a heart attack. She had been around St. Patrick's Convent of the Sis the house as usual attending to her anniversary with a fitting program school attendance or other purposes. ters of Mercy was the scene of a the Organization. by Chief of Police Harris. in Foresters' Hall last Monday eve Each citizen of eighteen years or In the town court Tuesday morn household duties, when a sudden cry ning. In connection with the cele unique celebration last Saturday, startled members of the family and more, too, is required by law to an when Sister M. Evarista, nee Cath The Enfield Visiting Nurse Asso ing, John J. McNamara, 19, of 128 bration the annual installation of of swer truthfully all questions requir Tremont street, Cambridge, Mass., rushing downstairs they found their A FINE PROGRAM erine Williams, observed the fiftieth ciation met in the Emergency Room mother in a helpless condition on the ficers was held, the work of install ed in the schedule. The eight enum anniversary of her religious profes on High street Tuesday evening, for was charged with breaking and en ing being performed by State Deputy erators are Mrs. Catherine B. Sori- tering. On a plea of guilty he was floor. Dr. M. J. Dowd was called, Joseph Hughes of Hartford. Present sion. Sister Evarista is a native of the regular monthly session, with the but when the physician arrived, Mrs. celli, Martin E. Brodrick, Robert F. FOR LADIES'NIGHT New York City, and was educated in president, Mrs. S. Raymond Epstein held in $5000 bonds for the May term as a guest and speaker at the exer Kelly, Warren J. Bent, Edward Law of the Superior Court at Hartford. Conboy was beyond medical aid and cises was Charles H. Furey, district the Ursuline Convent at Quebec, Can presiding. From the various reports later in his capacity as medical ex less, George A. Hedenburg, John F. ada, and at the Manhattanville Con that were given, it appeared that the McNamara was arrested by Chief of deputy of Rhode Island, a former Luddy and Howard A. Middleton. Police Clyde W. Harris Monday af aminer the body was viewed by Dr. Square Club to Present vent of the Sacred Heart in New month bad been one of unusual ac Frank F. Simonton. member of Carpet City Camp and a York City. Fifty-two years ago she tivity. Miss Mae Dunn, the substi ternoon while in the act of ransack native of this town, who has resided An Excellent Program ing the home of Max H. WesthofT, a Mrs. Conboy was a native of Coun in Providence for some years. WOMAN'S CLUB MEETING entered the Community of Sisters of tute nurse, had made 350 calls in at ty Galway, Ireland, and came to this Mercy in Hartford, and has since tending 48 cases, and had received in Springfield architect, in Enfield Other speakers besides Mr. Furey In the Masonic Temple street. Miss Grace Parker, a neigh country, locating in this village over and Mr. Hughes were Attorney Co Miss Mary F. Potter Addresses Lo taught successfully in various con collections a total of $177.50, of which ' 40 years ago. She was a woman of cal Club at Session Yesterday. Saturday Evening. vents of the order. Her gentle and $34.50 was from patients, $135.50 bor of the Westhoff's, noticed the hen of Hartford, Town School Com from the Metropolitan Life Insurance curtains in the home were not as they kindly disposition and was always mitteeman Frederick R. Furey, who The regular meeting of the Wom kindly ways are remembered with willing to render assistance to her an's Club of Enfield was held at the A "ladies' night" to which the pub grateful affection by her pupils in Company and $7.50 from the John had been when the family went away has been a member of the Camp for for a trip several days ago and she friends and neighbors. Mrs. Conboy several years, and Deputy Sheriff home of Mrs. Frank F. Simonton on lic is heartily invited will be held in New Haven, Putnam, and especially Hancock Company. Items in the re was a member of St. Patrick's Par North Main street, yesterday after the Masonic Temple on Pearl street in St. Peter's, Hartford, where she port of the treasurer, Miss Amy I. called the police. Edward Bromage, who was clerk of Investigation by Chief Harris dis ish and always took an interest in the local camp for a number of years. noon, with many in attendance. The next Saturday night under the aus spent 27 years. Last August Sister Whitney, showed expenditures for the affairs connected with the church. speaker of the afternoon was Miss pices of the Square Club. The com Evarista was transferred to St. Pat free milk for schools for which the closed the house had been entered by Several musical numbers were also removal of a pane of glass from a Her husband died 16 years ago. She included in the program. A lunch Mary F. Potter of Hartford, who was mittee has planned an especially in rick's Convent here, where she cele association provides, eggs and milk is survived by five daughters, Cath spiring and entertaining program, brated the golden anniversary of her for needy families, and care of tu rear door, and when he entered the eon was served at the close of the formerly connected with the evening house it was apparent the place had erine, Anna, Ella, Marguerite and exercises. About 50 members of the schools and adult education in this one of the features of which will be vows. From the morning mass, of bercular patients. Supplying the des Elizabeth, and two sons, John P. and the presentation of the moving pic- fered by the pastor of St. Patrick's titute with clothing donated by the been ransacked. Going quietly up Camp were present. The officers in town. The teachers in the evening stairs, he found McNamax-a at work Francis J., of Port Jarvis, N. Y., both stalled were: Venerable consul, Hor school were given a special invitation ture, "AnAn Equal Chance." This pic- i Parish, Rev. Daniel J. O'Connor, un- friends of the association, had been of whom have held responsible posi ture depicts the fascinating story of I til Benediction of the Blessed Sacra- continued as usual. in a bedroom on the second floor ace H. Hai-ris; worthy advisor, Leo to hear her. Her talk was chiefly packing into suitcases a considerable tions with the Fred T. Ley Company Slamon; banker, William L. Oates; about the night schools and educa a crippled boy being restored to ment in the evening, the occasion A most important new line of ef of Springfield and Boston for many health, and given an equal chance in j was one long to be remembered by fort had been undertaken, that of the quantity of jewelry, clothing and clerk, James C. Lamont; escort, Ed tion of the foreign-born, and since other articles he had stolen in the years; three sisters, Miss Bridget ward Hunter; watchman, Frederick she has had wide experience in her life with the other boys of his neigh- the jubilarian. She received the sin- school nurse work in the parochial Tierney of this place, Mrs. Patrick J. borhood. It is taken in and around I cere congratulations of clergy, Sis- schools. The children are weighed, office. Chief Harris stepped up be Rice. work throughout the state, her sub hind McNamara before the man rea Mulryan of Hartford and Miss Mary ject was interesting and instructive the Shrine Hospital in Los Angeles, ters and people, who appreciate the measured, examined and provided Tierney of County Galway, Ireland, and the characters are portrayed by extraordinary privilege of giving 50 with milk as in the public schools. lized he was under observation and D. A. R. Meeting Next Tuesday During the business session it was caught him without difficulty. and two brothers, Martin and Mich voted to give $25 towards the Dr. the foremost moving picture artists. years to God's service. Miss Mabel O. Whitney has charge ael Tierney of Ireland. Three neph The March meeting of Penelope Edward F. Parsons fund, which will The Los Angeles hospital is one of of this service and has visited the ews, Francis A., John J., and Mar Terry Abbey Chapter, D. A. R., will bring this fund up to $250. It was the units that has been established Club Member Tendered Farewell. schools each week since early in Feb Rolls Three String Total of 407. tin J. Tierney, the two latter veter be held at the home of Miss M. also voted to have a banquet at the in several sections of the country by The Monday Evening Club were ruary. She reported wonderful prog Norman Bartley, Jr., of Prospect ans of th World War, and a niece, Louise Morrison on Prospect street, annual meeting, the Hace and time the Shriners and which is doing such very delightfully entertained at a ress in the health of the children street hung up a throe string bowl Miss Margaret Burke, also survive. next Tuesday afternoon at 3:30. The being left to the discretion of the wonderful work in rehabilitation of dinner party given by Mrs. Freder since this work began. ing mark which will give his fellow principal feature of the program will ick E. Hunter at her home on En The benefit food sale was reported bowlers something to shoot at for be a paper on "The Early History of chairman of arrangements. The next crippled children. The southwestern Legion Anniversary Banquet. meeting will be held on April 16, at unit is precisely the same size as the field street Monday evening, in honor as most successful in its financial re some time to come, when he hit the Eastern Enfield," by Atty. Henry F. sults by Mrs. Albert B. Mitchell, who ducks for a total of 407 at the Rec The sixth annual anniversary ban Fletcher. This timely subject, treat the home of Mrs. Guy F. Bushnell one located in Springfield, and which of Mrs. Leslie C. Brainard, who is quet of the American Legion Auxil en Enfield street. The speaker will has proved so valuable to this sec removing to her home in West Hart was co-chairman, with Mrs. Charles reation Alleys last week. His indi ed in Mr. Fletcher's well-known in-. ford this week. Dinner was served D. Bent, of the committee in charge. vidual string totals were 119, 146 and iary will be _ held at the Silhouette I teresting and characteristic style, be Mrs. Brownell Gage of Suffield, tion of the country. In addition to Inn, State Line, Tuesday, April 22. " " " ' this fine feature there will be a mu at 6:30, a bouquet of Butterfly roses Besides donations of clothing, the 142. In rolling this score he broke promises to make of this meeting one who will speak on "International Re State officials have been invited, who of the most attractive of the calen lations," sical program in which Mrs. Gordon attractively adorning the table as a association had received a pair, of the alley record of 403, formerly held centerpiece. As an expression of crutches for the supplies during the by Bert Humphries. Mr. Bartley's will address the gathering on topics dar year. Members will also be in A. Scott of Enfield street and others of interest to the organization. An will participate. This is also sure to their affection arid regret at her de month. Miss Helen G. Breen, the Opponent in this match, "Jim" Bern- terested to hear from the annual Banquet Committee Entertained. visiting nurse, who was able to be excellent program is being arranged state meeting held in Bridgeport, Mrs. Gordon A. Scott, chairman of be a highly entertaining part of the parture from town, Mrs. Brainard ier, also hung up a very creditable was presented with la very handsome present at the meeting for the first score, rolling 150, 127 and 112 for a to make it an evening enjoyable to which will be briefly reported by the -the general arrangements committee program. The exercises will open at all. Dancing will conclude the en 8 o'clock, and the townspeople are luncheon set of linen and lace from time since breaking her ankle on three string total of 389, which is us delegates, Mrs. William A. Bridge, for the Woman's Club banquet enter v January 1, reported that 24 children tertainment with music furnished by the regent, and Miss M. Louise Mor tained the members of her commit- welcome to attend. her associates in this club, of which ually good in any man's league. In she has been a member since its or attended the Well Child Conference a match game at the "Rec" alleys popular orchestra. The complete rison. tee at luncheon last Friday at her held in the room in the afternoon and details are to be arranged by the liome in Bridge Lane, Enfield. The Benefit Bridge qnd Whist Monday. ganization. last week the Bigelow-Sanford five that Dr. James E. Breslin was the defeated the Windsor Locks aggre committee in charge at a meeting to Legion Food Sale Tomorrow. table was most attractive with green , The. benefit bridge and whist party be held next week. Reservations can To Paint Guide For Air Pilots. examining physician. In connection gation, 1595 to 1439. Bartley was The American Legion Auxiliary and white damask, with a centerpiece which the Sister Fabian Circle, D, of with the conference a dental clinic be obtained in advance from the com -.,I., has planned to^ aid ...in carrying out At the request of the local Board again high scorer, taking both single food sale will be held tomorrow af •of lavendar tulips and yellow daffo was held and was conducted by Miss mittee. ternoon, Friday, April 4, at the old dils, and with other appointments in its welfare program, will be held on! of Trade, the Bigelow-Sanford Car- and three string honors with scores pet Company officials have authorized Chester, a dental nurse from the of 150 and 346. respectively. A re Carlisle store at the corner of Pearl the shades of green, orchid and yel next Monday evening at 8 o'clock in State Bureau of Child Hygiene. the Knights of Columbus Home on the painting of the name "Thomp turn match will be rolled in Wind Announce Engagement. and Central streets. A varied and low. After a delicious luncheon the sor Locks tomorrow night. appetizing array of home prepared plans were discussed for the annual Pearl street. The proceeds of this sonville" on the roof of the large fac- Mr. and Mrs. Henry Croteau of 21 entertainment will be used to care j tory building extending the full The Ladies' Aid Society of United Hartford Avenue announce the en salads, rolls, quick-breads, cakes and meeting and banquet to be held early pies, candy, etc., will be on display to in May. Those present were Mrs. for some particularly needy cases length of Commerce^ street. The Presbyterian Church will serve a The April meeting of the Enfield gagement of their daughter, Rose- which were disclosed by a recent sur- work was started this week. The public supper this evening in the Partnt Teachers' Association will be anna Elizabeth, to Fred Crossley supply desired table needs for Lent George S. Phelps, Mrs. Adella Frew, Charnley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wil en meals. Mrs. Anne Moore is chair Mrs. Samuel Magill, Mrs. Harold H. vey made by this society in connec letters are to be 12 by 6 feet and chapel from 6 to 8, in charge of Mrs. postponed from Tuesday, April 8, to tion with its local welfare activities will be a guide to air pilots. A huge S. Raymond Epstein, chairman, Mrs. Tuesday, April 15, because of the liam Charnley of Hazardville. The man of the committee, assisted by McKinney and Mrs. Frank A. Stuart. marriage will take place in St. Pat Mrs. Jewel C. Epstein, Mrs. Rae S. Other members of the committee who Several members of the Circle at arrow will also be painted on the Robert H. Frew, Mrs. Lewis King, benefit bridge and whist to be given tended the state get-together meet roof pointing to the nearest landing Mrs. Harry F. Hilditch and Mrs. Ar by the association in the Community rick's Rectory on Tuesday morning, Slaybard and Mrs. Anna A. Cole in could not attend were Mrs. Edwin T. May 6, at 9 o'clock. the preparation for this sale. , <3owdy and Mrs. Ira S. Bushnell. ing at Toi'rington last Sunday. field, Dunn Field at Longmeadow. thur Drake. House on the 8th.
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harvested acreage by 27 per cent. In reported in the campaign for 100,000 Connecticut about 26,700 acres of all sheep in Maine. In apples, hay, po 70 INCREASE types are intended while in Massa NEW ENGLAND tatoes, sweet corn, grains jand poul-1 chusetts the total is 7,600 acres. ENFIELD HIGH try products showed good prices and FRANK P. SMYTH Prospects for tame hay are for a THE ACREAGE slightly smaller acreage planted this FARMS WEALTH reported that the COAL AND WOOD spring as compared with last year. SCHOOL NOTES value crops exceeded that of Our coal is the kind that sparkles with pent up heat. For the United StatesS substantial 1928 $ i? per cent. A good year It is well screened and in every way satisfactory. ;; I OF MOST CROPS t U increases in the! plantedlanted acreage of • .•••••• •;PRODUCERS - Y - R- was reported" in dairying, Rve stock, most cropsrops are intended this spring. Girl Reserves Present Play. poultry, potatoes and apples. In Ver- OFFICE: MAIN ST. . I PHONE CONNECTION The United:ed StatesSI potato acreage The Girl Reserves presented a play, mont, dairy products are of chief im- Such Were Indications may be expected to total 3,483,,483,000 "World Friendship," Tuesday night, This Area Produced 64 portance.rtance. The apple crop was abun Enfield Street, Thompsonville, Conn. Throughout New Eng acres this year- compared with 3,- March 25, at the Community Club in dant. The crop.•# of maple syrup and 370,000 acres harvested last year and South Glastonbury. The play cast Per Cent of the In sugar was short, because o:>f weather land According to Sur 3,371,000 acres the 1924-1928 .aver consisted of Betty, Anna Parakilas creased Value of U. S. conditions, but the department of ag age. Increases are planned in the *30; Mollie, Priscilla Comstock '32; riculture reported an increased inter vey Up to March 1. acreage of corn of 2.8 per cent; oats, Poster Girl, Jeanne Middelaer '30; Farm Products in 1929 est on the part of producers of maple 2.5 per cent; spring wheat .1 per Maria, Hilda Mitchell '30; Ching Lee, products in marketing their products Reports from many New England cent; barley 1.7 per cent; potatoes Margaret Sweeney '32; Sonia, Eliza Compared With 1928. under the New England Farm Mar farmers on March 1, 1930 indicated 3.4 per cent; sweet potatoes 8.2 per beth Crombie '30; the girls, Genev keting program, using the "New ~that their intentions were to increase cent; tobacco 5.7 per cent and beans ieve Garvey '30; Mildred Fuge '31; New England contributed the ma England Quality Label." the acreage of most crops except 14.6 per cent. A decrease of .8 per Frances Sisisky '32. At the conclus jor portion of increased farm income Massachusetts reported that prac COURT SQUARE THEATRE hcay. If these intentions are carried cent in the acreage of hay is ex ion of the play, the girls song "Fol for the entire country in 1929 over tically all crops grown in the Bay Phone 4-6484- SPRINGFIELD Phone 4-6485 -oat the New England potato acreage pected. low the Gleam" and "Aladdin's that for- 1928. Translated into fig State showed increased production in may be expected to total 235,000 This statement of farmers' inten Lamps." Miss Margaret Gordon, the ures this means that New England, 1929 over 1928, except apples. Pota tions to plant is not a forecast of advisor of the club, spoke about the toes and onions have been exception BEGINNING MONDAY, APRIL 7 acres compared with 234,000 acres , I with only two per cent of the land Matinees Wednesday and Saturday—Eves at 8:15—Mats, at 2:20 harvested in 1929 and 213,000 acres the acreage that will actually be work and achievements of the
n . < W w.'V, -I'•^•0 \ -u >-M 4 0 JI '*•\ t" s,r < > THE THOMPSONVILLE PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 1930 THRWr m<5tM"'- tation, or in any order which suits says "and to study so we may know lish money and in 1*796 the first men tion was formed and at the request ings. In 1886, 26 schools, with 1100 exclusive of the high school. There HAVE SCHOOLS the examiner." all there is to know about every auto tion of dollars and cents are recorded. of Dr. A. L. Spaulding was granted children, were supported by th» town are 92 teachers, besides the super Commissioner Stoeckel's article mobile subject. Then we would have Town School Voted in 1741. recognition by the town later in the at an annual expense of $12,000. visor of- music and the— schoolsc&ool nurse*nurse. " % deals mainly with conditions in Hol that knowledge on hand, if and when As early as 1733, the people of En year. With Dr. Spalding, Col. A. G. There were also several parochial and during the year 3,030 pupaLs ' " mi land and Germany and is a continua needed, and finally we could copy the field aspired to a highet than elemen Hazard and Aholiab Johnson were Schools at this time. When the con have been enrolled. For fthe na ftown Atim feAt* FOR TEACHING tion of an earlier published discus spirit of foresight which so surely tary education for their children and voted a committee to carry the vote solidation of schools went into effect cal year of 1929, the school expendi sion of European traffic as observed exists there. We in America can and voted to consider luring a grammar into effect. For some reason, either in 1893, some of the smaller rural ture was $220,798.99. In addition to V • during a recent motor tour. He finds must look ahead, even though this -SSti school master, in 1735 to support lack of patronage or interest or that schools were closed, those at Bem- these public institutions, there are AUTO DRIVERS that discipline in Germany contrasts look be from our advanced and com such & school "in case that the town the time was not ripe for such a ent's Brook, and in the Brainard, nine rooms in St. Joseph's Parochial Bomewhat with the lack of it in Hol plicated traffic position of the pres are obliged to keep" one and again venture, the school did not mater London, Jabbok, Hubbard and East School, accommodating 436 pupils* land, but that "both systems seem to ent, and we can and must prepare in 1741 voted for the school. No ialize. Wallop districts. A. few of these with a teaching force of nine. Commissioner Stoeckel work well and to the evident satis for the future." further references, however, to it in Although schools had been estab have since had to be reopened to of State Dept. Tells in faction of the people in both coun the records would indicate that it had lished for 20 years previously in oth meet the growing school room de The shortest name in the Oakland, tries^^ a brief, if any, existence. A high er sections than the center of the mands. Some idea of the tremendous Calif., telephone directory is X and the February Bulletin Holland has fewer traffic problems, school project was launched in 1848, town, it was not divided into school strides that Enfield has made in pro it is a bona fide name at that, far because of the small number of auto when the old church was sold for a districts until 1754, when it was vot viding for the education of its youth Mr. Stuart X actually does exist and Methods Used in Ger mobiles in use, transportation being Town House, and it was proposed ed that there should be five districts may be gained from a few figures lives in the city at 564 Santa Clara largely confined to waterways and ENFIELD that the upper part should be con —Wallop, Scitico, North End, South herewith cited. At present, there are Street. X is his legal name, having many and Holland. canals. German traffic is heavier, verted into a high school room, the End and the Center, and to raise 16 school buildings in use, of which been adopted for convenience. says the commissioner but compares, 250 Years Ago town voting to give "the privilege of "£500 old tenor for to build the school one is the high school, one is a 20- A school for prospective motor ve away from the big cities at least, so doing to an association of any houses." As the population increas room grade building, four are eight- 1 Telephoning without wires dates; hicle drivers, where instruction is so with that of America's about 1910. number of the inhabitants, providing ed, more district divisions were made room buildings, one with four rooms, back to 1880, when Alexander Gra complete that the graduate should he "On the open highway," he says "one Church Dissension Is they so occupy it as to be free of ex and. schoolhouses built until in 1876 two with two rooms, and seven with ham Bell succeeded in telephoning able to "fix a tire or deliver a traffic meets only the peasant on foot, or pense to the town. Such an associa there were 14 districts and 16 build one room, accommodating 68 grades, speech along a beam of light. lecture," is described by Commission with his cow hitched to a cart, an oc Lively Topic in 1777 er Robbins B. Stoeckel in the Feb casional pushcart, bicycles, and with ruary bulletin of the State Motor Ve comparative rarity another automo Method of Supplying Vacant Pulpit hicle Department as part of a discus bile. Care has to be exercised when Creates Much Discord and Animos sion on traffic management in Ger passing through the little towns, for ity Following Close of Rev. Elam many and Holland. Schools of this there everything is crowded together Potter's Pastorate—Another Defec e Ca Mak Il n d at e type, says the commissioner are op and one may expect anything that tion From Ranks Is Threatened. Place Your Used Car Order Now! ? ,. ? f. " Jf i , f erated in many places in Germany moves to come into the roadway with For seven years following the close Deliveries on Most Models • under a centrally controlled supervis out warning. of Rev. Elam Potter's pastorate, the ion, and the training lasts several "Discipline is more an expression church in Enfield was without a set weeks. Because the poor condition of the police idea of going where and tled minister. According to the rec 10 DAYS FREE TRIAL of cars provides one of the greatest when needed than a systematic at ords much discord and animosity ex WE EMPHASIZE OUR NOW FOR THE FIRST traffic problems, instruction is point- tempt to manage, and management isted, particularly in regard to the SERVICE and quality Any purchaser of a Used Car may TIME a new buyer or a „ edly about mechanism. is mainly for participants other than means of supplying the pulpit. In 10 drive same for 10 days and if not10 "Teaching, in part, is by the use automobiles. The cities, however, do 1777 the dissension was such that the of our products by of careful buyer may or of motion pictures, showing car parts provide safety contrivances for pedes question of dividing the society was satisfied may exchange car for any new or used car and functions," the commissioner's trians, the main feature being nu brought up in a special meeting, but fering- FREE TOWING in our stock without any loss on their part. This is der a used car with the article explains. "It begins with a merous isles of safety, which dot the it was "passed in the negative," and same assurance of good picture of the radiator cap and an ex main streets and allow comparative the church was saved from another Service to anyone wear the safest warranty anyone can give you. planation, progresses to the perform safety in crossing for walkers. The defection from its ranks. But it was ing our Free Tire Cover. value and continuous ances of the radiator, the water participants in traffic too are prompt not until Rev. Nehemiah Prudden be pump, and all other parts of the in obeying rules and the orders of came the pastor that peace and unity 1929 Chevrolet 1929 1928 Chevrolet 1928 service as a buyer of a machine. The course is elaborated to policemen. Germany particularly is vtere fully restored. During his long Our Quality Oils — both Coach or Coupe Coach or Coupe bring: before the candidates for li looking ahead in its parking problem ministry from 1782 to the time of new car. The cars list censes all the probable and most of and educating car owners to under his death in 1815, the church was ATLANTIC & OILZUM 4 brand new tires, brand 4 brand new tires, rebuilt ed here are examples of the possible difficulties which can stand that a private car cannot own greatly blessed. Because of his im —are fine oils. During new battery, reconditioned guaranteed battery, recondi arise in connection with car mechan a section of the road for standing posing appearance he was called thoroughly. tioned thoroughly. our safe buys. These isms and traffic situations. The purposes." "Priest" Prudden and was held in April we are giving Add $50 Sedans Add $25 Sedans course is given to a small class, ten The commissioner concludes that such high esteem that when he died or Cabriolets $450 or Cabriolets $350 cars may be purchased to fifteen persons. The room is sim American traffic managers can learn the church bell tolled all day. At away BURGESS Flash for a low down payment ilar to a schoolroom with blackboards from those in Europe. "We ought to this point it is interesting to relate light Free with a change and desks. Questions are put in ro emulate their spirit of research," ha that this bell was presented to the 1927 Chevrolet 1927 1926 Chevrolet 1926 and liberal terms on the parish in 1784, by Capt. Ephraim of oil, one to customer. Coach or Coupe Coach or Coupe Pease, whose daughter, Agnes, Mr. balance. Prudden had married. This bell is 4 brand new tires, rebuilt 4 brand new -tires, rebuilt still in use in the present church ed guaranteed battery, recondi guaranteed battery, recondi ifice in Enfield street, although re tioned thoroughly. New Duco tioned thoroughly. New Duco cast in 1830, on account of becom Ms CHEVROLET Corp. paint. paint. 41 North Main St, Thompsonville ing cracked. LOUIS R. HALBWACHS, Pres. Add $25 Sedans Add $25 Sedans PHONE 606 2 NIGHTS 711 Early Land Records Preserved. or Cabriolets $250 or Cabriolets $150 For its complete early records of Goodrich Tire lands, Enfield is indebted to the fore sight of its forefathers in providing for their preservation by voting in 1779 that "every part and word of the original records be transcribed." Augustus Diggins, Edward Collins Specials! and Ezekial Pease were the men who made the "True Transcript or Cop- DEPENDABILITY! py." In 1788, the town voted that 29x4.40 $5.89 28x4.75 $7.85 Isaac Kibbe and Eliphalet Terry be a "comte to make proper Alphabate 29x4.50 $6.55 29x4.75 $7.98 to the town books of Records." Ed DURABILITY! ward Collins was later added to this 30x4.50 $6.65 30x4.75 $8.25 index committee. In the same year, agitation began for inoculation for smallpox in re EFFICIENCY! Auto Tire Battery sponse to a petition from Dr. Simon Field and John Stores and they were authorized to carry on this work on Repairing Repairing Repairing the island in the river at that time ECONOMY! known as Copper Island, but the next year the vote was reconsidered and Anything in the Automotive Line negatived, meeting the same fate in 1791 and 1793. Finally, in 1802, it was voted to "permit the smallpox to be communicated by inoculation until the first day of April next un to the inhabitants of the Town on w ly." Another striking contrast be Z ACE'S tween the past and the present is found in the wages for highway lab or. In 1794, the town paid three Tire and Battery Service shillings per day for a man and six shillings for a man and team. The TQk& 157 ENFIELD ST. Phone 383 THOMPSONVILLE next year the last reference to Eng LEGAL NOTICE Of the hundreds AT A COURT OF PROBATE held at Enfield, within and for the Dis trict of Enfield, Connecticut, on the 26th day of March, A. D., 1930. Present: NOTICE! Hon. James W. Hayden, Judge. of thousands of owners On motion of Herbert W. Allen, Hazardville, Conn., executor on the Attention Is Called To the Law estate of Maria Thome, late of the Town of Enfield, within said District, Concerning Dogs deceased, it*is Ordered, That six months be and as contained in the Public Acts of Connecticut, 1925, which requires the same are hereby allowed and lim that the owner or keeper of any dog which was six months old or not ited for the creditors of said deceas over on the first day of May, and who fails to cause such dog to be ed to present their claims to the ex licensed on or before said first day of May shall, to secure a license ecutor, and further pay to the Town Clerk ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) IN ADDITION TO Ordered, That notice of said limi THE REGULAR FEE. tation be given by publishing a copy mmi REGISTRATION FEE: of this order in a newspaper having — a circulation in said District, and by posting a like copy on the public sign Male or *Spayed Dog, $2.00 including Tag post in said Town of Enfield, near Female Dog, $10.25 including Tag est the place where the deceased last dwelt. *A spayed dog being licensed for the first time, a certificate from a Certified from Record, Licensed Veterinarian must be presented. If you send by mail, en JAMES W. HAYDEN, Judge. close two-cent stamp for return of tag and license. has paid a cent for Don't Wait Until the Last Day TIMOTHY J. SULLIVAN, Town Clerk. JOo You Have Enfield, Conn., March 27, 1930. PORT HOLE SERVICE I T*isionf
OH, ViEU- - vmy WORRV ABOUT UT ? VM COMPLETELY 1MSUR.B.O 'I ONLY $20 DOWN fl* BRIDGE INSURANCE AGENCY Puts a General Electric Refrigerator in Your Home Use it while you pay the balance spread car [ vJH-y rob W ~w IKJ? i JUST \ "/, over twenty months in small amounts. Ougkt not be OU&HY ^LOOKING through a Wn-insured / porthole isn't half as satisfactory as going out on deck for a clear, broad view. This is one way of ex Resolve plaining the advantage offered to your eyes by Tillyer Lenses for GENERAL fp ELECTRIC your eyeglasses ... they give your 4*5 omplete eyes wide-angle vision. coverage ALL-STEEL REFRIGERATOR once /// A. B. Mitchell TELEPHONE 300 Mteasonable rale^ Jeweler and Optometrist 12 PEARL STREET The Northern Connecticut Opposite Fire Station ELtCTRlCIT THE BRIDGE INSURANCE AGENCY Thompsonville, Conn. Power Company ESTABLISHED OVER 30YRS. TILLYER LENSES AT HAZARDVILLE - TEL. 54 Accurate to the very edge totm THE THOMPSONVILLB PRIESTTHURSDAY, APRIL " ,n"" ."" 1 1 1 •"" 'i 'nini-rinni -fa m in' rti rrmir rJ • i~r niiirnn imfr li minimr
s l sti^'liefe^iifost-" 8tty' titt®. ^tf *lor 100, afl -in addition to fotir 'children, WET DRIVER CAUSES CRASH " The story—-the coinM;^ fable of" a anese Ballet," "The Dance of tfcg TEe Thompsonville ourselves, we will still cling to the she leaves 36 grandchildren and 63 Wo, No, Nahette'Ms very unsophisticated, millionaire who Wooden Shoes," "Dancing (HDL.Mara^ fatuous' notion that it is a good thing great-grandchildren. Mrs. Ferera Harold G. Wiggins of Hartford Fined A Triumph of Color, imagined he -could ybasr. clothes for and "Intending." They are all of fend have just the reiribt^gt idea that was born in Italy 70 years ago but $100 and Costs in Local Court. pretty- girls Just out^
ternoon. There was. a goodly attend attended. Rev,- George Whiteside, LUKE H. CLARK, SR. ance -of members "'jSresetat. Tfea was pastor of the church, preached on served-by the hostess. r> 1 "The Gentile Pentecost." A special The funeral of Luke H. Clark, Sr., :: LaSt week, a couple' 'Jof jnagdzine musical program was rendered, by a f ather of Luke H. Clark, Jr., of New SK ri agents solicited local offices, and combined choir under the direction of King street, was held this morning , i«) x»' «*•» , "!ti proved themselves adepts at the short George A. Hedenburg of Hazardville. at 8:30 o'clock from his late home, Us Tell You About SStli change "racket." Losses ranging tTelL IJ ^ Yu Scul6 party 21 Ledyard street, Springfield, fol- froiii $2 to $10 have been reported will be held in the Enfield Conxmun- lowed by a solemn requiem high mass .The Woman's Missionary Society byterian Churcb will be held in the through the skillful manipulation of ity House next Tuesday evening: at in Our Lady of Hope" Church at 9, of flie First Presbyterian Church church chapel Thursday evening, Ap bills by the Salesmen ,in counting out 8 o clock. Attractive prizes will be celebrated by the pastor. Burial was This New Policy held its April meeting at-the home ril 10, at- 7:30. The ladies who will change. awarded and refreshments served, in St. Michael's Cemetery in that of Mrs. John K. Bissland "on Enfield be in charge are Mrs. John A. Best Deputy Sheriff Edward Bromage ^• cordially invited to at-,city. Relatives and friends in this The First and Only Policy street Tuesday afternoon. Mrs'. D. and Mrs. A. Jackson Green, and the of Pearl street has sold his former this event. • i village attended the services. Mr. William Brainard led in the devo social committee is Mrs. W. Fletch residence on Central street to D. and Miss Patience Love, the school Clark • died at his home Monday eve- Of Its Kind in America! tions and the very interesting pro er Daum, Mrs. Harvey C. Brainard A* DeMayo, who buy for a home. nurse, was the week-end guest of ning after a short illness. He was gram presented was in charge of the and Mrs. J. W. Duncan. Two weeks from next Sunday will friends m Brooklyn, N. Y. born in Lowell, Mass., but had lived hostess, who read a sketch of the Miss Mary Gorman and Miss Em be Easter. Special musical programs Edgar H. Parkman, superintendent; in. Springfield for the last 30 years, It is a Personal Accident Policy issued by the Continen life of David Livingston. Others who ma Maddock of M. E. Gorman & Co., are being arranged for that day by of schools, motored to Plymouth, N.'having been employed by the A. H. tal Casualty Company in conjunction with Automobile had parts in this program were Mrs. Pearl street, have returned from a the various church choirs, and the H., and spent last week with his sis- Phillips Company for 20 years, and Public Liability Insurance. When we explain it to you Charles Brown, Miss Wilhelmina week's stay in New York City, where sermon themes by the pastors will al ter and niece, Mrs. Phila Parkman prior to that by Rood & Woodbury we know that you will be convinced that it pays to re i Brown and Mrs. William Naylor. The they studied new spring and summer so be in keeping with the season. Holmes and Miss Bertha Holmes. Company. He attended Our Lady of foreign mission topic considered was millinery styles. The trip was made Rev. Edwin Gaffney, assistant at Miss Holmes is superintendent of'Hope Church and was a member of new your Automobile Insurance with the Continental "Work Among the Negroes in Af by automobile. The other members St. Patrick's Church, will deliver the primary training in Plymouth and |the Holy Name Society of that par- agent. rica" and that for national missions of the party were Miss Mary Grif Lenten sermon in St. Joseph's Church teacher of arithmetic methods in the • ish. Besides his wife, he leaves two was "The Negro in America." fin, niece of Miss Gorman, and the in Meriden this evening. Fr. Gaff State Normal School in that place, j sons, Thomas H. of Springfield, and Mrs. Harry Hall and son, Ells Misses Jane and Katherine Sullivan, ney is a native of that city. Mr. Parkman also toured through the | Luke H. of this place, and three sis- We Write All Forms of Insurance worth of Russell street have return teachers in the North School. They Rev. Joseph Otto of New Haven Franconia Notch region during hisjters, Mrs. Mary Queenan and Mrs. ed from Clinton, Mass., where they also spent a few days in New Roch- delivered the Lenten sermon in St. visit. iNellie Ford, both of Lowell, and Mrs. spent last week with her mother, elle, N. Y., with friends. Patrick's Church last evening. There Former Town Clerk J. Hamilton • Margaret Davey of Lawrence. Mrs. William J. Ferry. The last of the Walter Damrosch was a large congregation present to Potter, Robert F. Kelly and P. J.' __ M. J. CONNOR Mrs. Richard W. Berliner of Tor Musical Appreciation programs will hear him. Benediction of the Blessed Rogers attended the annual dinner of I Wins Junior "Y" Championship, onto, Can., formerly of this town, be broadcast tomorrow morning, Ap Sacrament followed the sermon. the members of the First Infantry The Broad Brook Tigers defeated TELEPHONE 222 was a week-end guest of her aunt, ril 4, from Station WBZ, Springfield, Mr. and Mrs. George F. Butler of Veterans' Association, held in Hart- j the Enfield High School Juniors, 34 Mrs. John K. Bissland of Enfield and will be as follows: 11 A. M., the 38 Maple Avenue have purchased the ford last Saturday evening. to 26, in the final game of the Hart- ENFIELD STREET THOMPSONVILLE, CT. street. Other week-end visitors at Symphonic Poem: "Les Preludes," property of Miss Nettie B. Smithson, A food sale for the benefit of the;ford County "Y" Junior Basketball this home were Mrs. Frank Van Liszt; 11:30, the Symphonie Poem: located at 18 Central street. They American Legion Auxiliary will be j Tournament, played in Manchester Olinda, sister of Mrs. Robert Biss "Tasso, Lamento a Trionto," Liszt. buy for a home. held in the vacant store in the Sis-, last Monday. The Broad Brook team land, and Mr. Van Olinda of Schen The ladies' aid society of the Meth Judge Guy F. Bushnell and Hen ltzky building on Pearl street, to-;recorded the highest score in the ectady, N. Y. odist Episcopal Church were enter ry W. King, representing the Meth morrow afternoon, starting at 2:30 \ tournament, tallying 65 points dur- The regular meeting of the Lad tained by Mrs. William A. Fletcher odist Episcopal Church of this place, o clock. A tempting array of home-iing the title rounds. Tyler, Broad ies' Aid Society of the First Pres at her home on Pearl street this af- are in New London this week at cooked foods will be on sale. Mrs.! Brook center, made the highest in- tending the Southern New England Harold G. Moore is chairman of the dividual score, recording a total of Conference of the Methodist Church. committee in charge, assisted by Mrs.,] 36 points, although he was topped in Rev. Wilfred D. Hamilton, who has S Raymond Epstem, Mrs. Earl Cole!the final game by Loos, who scored been pastor of the local church for aiv«- "*rs.- Joseph Slaybard. ifour field goals and four free throws the past three years, is also at the Mrs. Allyn J. Woodworth of Pearl!for a total of 12 points. Good Will THE THOMPSONVILLE conference and expects to receive a street entertained sixteen guests at j new assignment. luncheon and bridge at the "Old' BUILDING & LOAN The regular monthly meeting of English" Tea Room in Agaw.am last • Desire for the Well- the North Neighborhood Club of the Thursday afternoon. Prizes were j ASSOCIATION First Presbyterian Church will be won by Mrs. J. Hamilton Potter, Mrs. I Another of Those held at the home of Mrs. William Frank F. Simonton and Mrs. E. C.1 Being of Others... Organized April, 1916. Naylor on North Main street, next Tompkins. A guest prize was also POPULAR Tuesday evening at 7;30. •. presented by the hostess to Mrs. Les At the first ma^ch "shoot" in a lie C. Brainard of Pearl street, who Acts of well-doing are acts of "friend league of teams org&nizfed "within the has moved to West Hartford. Systematic saying will make you Enfield Rifle Club, at the Central The Christian Endeavor Society of DANCES ship." Friendship is created through street indoor range Tuesday evening, the United Presbyterian Church were ON independent; JOIN and SAVE! Daniel Binnenkade's marksmen de guests of the Christian Endeavor So "co-operation." Co-operation brings feated the group led by Paul St. Jean, ciety of Broad Brook at a social held EASTER MONDAY 529 to 521. Allen was high man for Tuesday evening in that place. about "harmony." Harmony makes jfe ' Our Slogan the winners with an individual score There will be masses tomorrow NIGHT agreeable company and plays the big of 171, and the other scores on this morning at 5:30, 7 and 8 o'clock in and o team included Binnenkade 109, Gat- St. Patrick's Church in observance of part in success. ti 129, and Gorman 120. Scores on the First Friday of the month. In April 21, 1930 the losing side were as follows: St. the evening at 7:30, there will be GIVEN BY YOUNG PEOPLE This institution works "with you" 66 Main Street Jean 162, Gemmell 140, King 127, Stations of the Cross, followed by Thompsonville, Conn.. and McLeish 92. Benediction of the Blessed Sacra OF ENFIELD STREET and there's nothing in all business Superintendent Elliott I, Peterson ment. of the Bigelow-Sanford Carpet Com that equals this important principle. pany moved yesterday with his fam Funeral of Miss Margaret Silk. , Community Hall ily from Longmeadow to the super Relatives and friends in this place intendent's residence owned by the attended the funeral of Miss Mar ENFIELD STREET company in Enfield street, formerly garet Rita Silk, 24 years old, which MUSIC BY RAINBOW Thompsonville Trust Co. occupied by William E. Pearsall. was held from the home of her par DESIRABLE PEARL The Ladies' Benevolent Society and ents, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Silk in ORCHESTRA the choir of the Enfield Congrega Warehouse Point yesterday morning Thompsonville, Connecticut tional Church are planning an "Old Come and hear them. They are at 8:30, followed by a requiem high artists in their profession. STREET RESIDENCE Folk's Concert," to be held in the mass in St. Mary's Church, Windsor OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS 6:30 TO 8:30 Community House on Enfield street. Locks, at 9 o'clock, celebrated by the The committee in- charge would like pastor, Rev. John A. Conlan. The Admission 50c to hear from anyone interested in service was largely attended. Burial taking part in this concert. The re was in the family plot in St. Mary's FOR SALE hearsals are held in the Community Cemetery, Windsor Locks. Miss Silk House every Tuesday night at 7:45. died Saturday at her home after a Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lockrow and lingering illness. Besides her par daughter, Jeanne, and Dr. and Mrs. ents, she leaves two brothers, Ed Frederick E. Linstrom, all of New mund, Jr., and-Earl, *ath of Ware We Offer or RENT Haven, were week-end guests of Mrs. house Point. Lockrow's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis King of Garden street. Services were held in St. Patrick's LEGAL NOTICE ONE OF THE CHOICEST LOCATIONS Church on Tuesday morning at 5:30 To Our IN TOWN. KNOWN AS THE o'clock for the Lithuanian members Notice is hereby given that a pub of the parish. Rev. Vincent Kakaus- lic hearing will be held by the Zon L. C. BRAINARD PLACE. kas, a Lithuanian priest of New ing Board of Appeals of the Town j Haven, celebrated the mass, which of Enfield, Conn., at the Town Build Customers was largely attended. ing in Thompsonville, on Friday eve the services of An automobile stolen late Satur ning, April 11, at 7:30 P. M., on the day night from William J. Goodison application of Charles Bernat, for L. C. BRAINARD of New Britain, was found Sunday permit to build a store upon the cor afternoon abandoned on Enfield ner of the road to Broad Brook and Miss Claire Man 134 PEARL STREET THOMPSONVILLE, CT. street. The driver of the car had the Enfield Town Farm, directly called at the service station of An south from the Hunting Bros. farm.' Home Service thony Molinski on Enfield street and The Board of Appeals of the I had no funds to pay for the gasoline Enfield Zoning Commission.! Demonstrator Guy F. Bushnell, Chairman, j that he wanted. The man walked We will appreciate your away and left the car. The police Dated at Enfield, Conn., this j were notified and investigation show 3rd day of April, 1930. calling 300 and asking us ed that the car had been stolen in (api- 3-10) to send Miss Man to your PEARL STREET MARKET New Britain. home, there to help you Mrs. Olin E. Woodward and her LEGAL NOTICE and advise you in the prop brother, Edward McLaren, and sis er operation of %Neu»r ter, Mrs. James Melladew, motored Notice is hereby given that a pub STOP! LOOK OVER THESE to Boston last Friday for a week-end lic hearing will be held by the Zon visit with their brother, Charles Mc ing Board of Appeals of the Town Electric Ranges Laren. of Enfield, Conn., at the Town Build The Protestant Churches of Haz- ing in Thompsonville, on Monday Gas Ranges At Special Prices! Specials for Friday ai'dville, Somersville, Somers and this evening, April 7, 1930, at 7:30 P. M., place held the fifth in their series of on the application of William Mc- Washing Machines Coincident with our Spring showing of rugs in all the union Lenten services last evening in Whirter, for permit to sell gasoline new patterns and color schemes, we announce some spe the United Presbyterian Church on from the present pumps located at Ironers and Saturday 181 Enfield Street. cially low prices to make choosing doubly interesting. High street, which was very largely Cleaners For example: Butter, lb 42c Fancy Raisins, pkg 15c Board of Appeals of the REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF Enfield Zoning Commission. Sugar, 10 lbs 49c Super Suds, pkg 9c Dated at Enfield, Conn., this Sewing Machines Newest patterns in Congoleum Rugs for kitchen, Pastry Flour 24c Octagon Soap, 4 bars, 25c The Thompsonville 24th day of March, 1930. •/? > Home Decoration dining room, etc., 6x9 ft. size at only $5.95 Rice, lb. pkg 9c Fancy Prunes, 2 lbs. ... 25c 9x12 ft. Axminster Rugs in a splendid quality, White House Coffee, per lb. : 39c Trust Co. LEGAL NOTICE With Light seamless, specially priced at only $32.50 Fine Roasted Coffee, per lb 24c Thompsonville, Conn. at the close of business on the 27th Notice is hereby given that a pub Telephone 300—Ask Rich Wilton Rugs, beautifully fringed in the love Health Brand Coffee, per lb. 35c day of March, 1930. lic hearing will be held by the Zon liest new patterns and color schemes, specially Fine Canadian Peas, 3 lbs. for 25c ing Board of Appeals of the Town For Home Service. of Enfield, Conn., at the Town Build priced at only $47.50 Fancy Bolded Corn Meal, 4 lbs. for 25c RESOURCES ing in Thompso.—:J°. nn Monday Kidney Beans, white or red, 2 lbs. for 25c The extremely popular Domestic Orientals in 9x12 Loans and Discounts $491,859.12 evening, April 7, ivov, lTf»:0G P. M., The Northern Hammer Washing Soda, per pkg 9c Overdrafts ; 4.36 on the application of Edward O'Brien ft. room size, richly fringed, and of extra fine Free! 1 small bottle Grape Juice Free with any Cake Flour. Funds set aside for Sav for permit to sell gasoline from the quality, priced at only $97.50 ings Depositors 1,655,001.58 present pumps located on Enfield Bonds to secure Postal Street. Connecticut MEAT DEPT. SPECIALS ~ Savings Deposits — 18,057.50 Board of Appeals of the Other Securities 331,935.92 Enfield Zoning Commission. Canadian Bacon, per lb 49c Banking House 22,093.75 Dated at Enfield, Conn., this Power Co. J. FRANCIS BROWNE Home-made Sausages, per lb 29c Furniture and Equipment... 4,229.22 27th day of March, 1930. • Fresh Fancy Frankfurts, per lb - 25c Other Real Estate 7,941.19 Due from Reserve Agents 194,552.34 Front Quarters of Lamb, per lb - 25c Due from Banks and Bank Fat Salt Pork, per lb — - 15c ers 93,943.45 Fresh Killed Chickens, per lb 39c Cash on hand 32,732.26 Nnw t Can Make Immediate V Checks, Cash Items and Place Your Used Car Order CANNED GOODS SPECIALS Exchanges 3,119.51 ! Deliveries on Most Models • Fancy Peas, 2 cans, for — 25c Total Assets $2,855,470.20 Tomato Soup, 3 cans for 25c LIABILITIES WE EMPHASIZE OUR IA 10 DAYS FREE TRIAL NOW FOR THE FIRST Fancy White Corn, 2 cans for — 25c Capital Stock ™_$100,000.00 Sardines (in oil) 4 cans for 25c Surplus 100,000.00 SERVICE and quality 111 Any purchaser of a Used Car may TIME a new buyer or a R. & R. Chicken, per can 59c Undivided Profits (less ex of our products by of drive same for 10 days and if not 10 careful buyer may or penses and taxes paid 209,037.04 satisfied may exchange car for any new or used car Fancy Fruit Salad (5 servings) per can 25c Reserve for Interest, Tax der a used car with the es, etc 67,140.77 fering FREE TOWING in our stock without any loss on their part. This is Watch This Advertisement Every Savings Deposits 1,655,001.58 Service to anyone wear same assurance of good General Deposits 671,203.85 the safest warranty anyone can give you. Week For An Appetizing Recipe! Certificates of Deposit 13,554.19 ing our Free Tire Cover. value and continuous Treasurer's Checks 25,347.85 service as a buyer of a BRIDE'S CAKE—% cup shortening, 1% cups pi sugar, 2 Certified Checks 501.67 1929 Chevrolet 1929 1928 Chevrolet 1928 tsp. vanilla, 1 cup milk or water, 3Vfc cups sifted flour, 3 % Dividends Unpaid 4.25 Our Quality Oils — both Coach or Coupe Coach or Coupe new car. The cars list level tsp. Calumet Baking Powder, 4 egg whites. Beat the Christmas Savings and ATLANTIC & OILZUM 4 brand new tires, brand 4 brand new tires, rebuilt sugar and shortening to a cream. Add flour, baking pow Thrift Funds 13,679.00 new battery, reconditioned guaranteed battery, recondi ed here are examples of —are fine oils. During thoroughly. tioned thoroughly. der and liquid alternately. Beat eggs until stiff and fold Total Liabilities $2,855,470.20 our safe buys. These these into mixture. Bake in large pan in a moderate oven April we are giving Add $50 Sedans Add $25 Sedans cars may be purchased (325 degrees F.)< for 50 minutes. State of Connecticut, County of or Cabriolets $450 or Cabriolets $350 Hartford, ss: April 3, 1930. away BURGESS Flash for a low down payment WE CARRY FISH ON WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY I, Edwin T. Gowdy, Treasurer of light Free with a change 1927 Chevrolet 1927 1926 Chevrolet 1926 and liberal terms on the AND FRESH OYSTERS EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK the aforesaid Thompsonville Trust Coach or Coupe Coach or Coupe Company, do solemnly swear that the of oil, one to customer. balance. foregoing statement is true to the 4 brand new tires, rebuilt 4 brand new tires, rebuilt best of my knowledge and belief. guaranteed battery, recondi guaranteed battery, recondi PEARL STREET MARKET EDWIN T. GOWDY, Treas. tioned thoroughly. New Duco tioned thoroughly. New Duco paint. paint. 41 North Main Si., Thompsonville TELEPHONE 62 Subscribed and sworn to before me, Louis CHEVROLET Corp. this 3rd day of April, 1930. LOUIS R. HALBWACHS, Pres. Add $25 Sedans Add $25 Sedans PHONE 606-2 NIGHTS 711 or Cabriolets $150 98 PEARL STREET THOMPSONVILLE, CT. H. W. JARRETT, or Cabriolets $250 Notary Public. 1 r . •' /.• ; .1 •, ; •: '• . • j* V . • V / •: • V.- ' • ; v _ ;/ •; ' •' •' v • \ .. . \ r • -; •' • THE THOMPSONVILLE PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 1930 :;rvS * m-:' a serious illness, has returned to the &•: "• ; WINDSOR LOCKS <.: ' Presbyterian Hospital in New York W-: • where she is a student nurse. Mary Davis is home from her Aside from 200 shares of stock of I# school in Vergennes, Vt., and Miss the J. R. Montgomery Company, of xf'A: -C SUBURBAN NEWS Elizabeth Davis from her studies at which 50 shares each are bequeathed Dean Academy. They are spending to Spencer Montgomery of Suffield, the vacation withi their mother, Mrs. Louise M. Nelson of Suffield, John Gertrude Sussman King; • a small Lottie C. Davis. R. Montgomery 2d and George M. SUFFIELD his parents, and a Schools were closed Monday be Montgomery, Jr., both of this place, : ? H. of Suffield. cause of the Teachers' Institute at the cash, proceeds of insurance poli The funeral of Admiral L. Cannon, Apollo Lodge, No. 59, A. F. and Longview School. cies, bonds and stocks in the estate M., met Tuesday evening at which aA giftgui copy oiof "Media"Mediterranean Pic- l"vi;. 47, a lifelong resident of this town, T of John R. Montgomery, late of this was held Sunday afternoon from the time the Master Mason degree was ture Lands,"»» by EmeleneEnu Abbey place, will comprise a trust fund, the _s: Cooper Hill Methodist Church and conferred on a class of candidates. Dunn, illustrated by water color income will be paid to Grace M. was one of the largest services ever Mr. and Mrs. Price G. Jones of sketches by the author, has been re Montgomery, a niece. At her death, held in this town. Rev. Mr. Smith Main street announce the engage ceived at the Hall Memorial Library. the principal will be paid to George who officiated spoke on "Friendship." ment of their niece, Miss Elizabeth Miss Dunn was at one time teacher M. Montgomery, a brother of the tes The bearers were George L. Greer, A. Jones to Dr. E. Slowick, son of of art at the State Normal School tator. The residuary estate is be Judson L. Phelps, Warren Phelps, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Slowick of in Willimantic. queathed to George M. Montgomery, Merrill Cannon, Watson Holcomb and Palmer, Mass. Frank H. Bergh has begun his dut aside from a cash bequest of $500 to Allen Griffin. Burial was in the cem- The funeral of Miss Alena F. Ow- ies with the Consolidated Cigar Com Michael Costello of Windsor Locks. etery over the mountain. Mr. Can-'en, lifelong resident, who died in pany in Windsor and will move his Blinded by the headlights of an non died suddenly of heart trouble in'"Weymouthr last Thursday afternoon, family there soon. other _ automobile coming from the Springfield at the home of his daugh was held from the residence of the opposite direction as he was driving ter last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. late Edward D. duller, where Miss south on Main street late Sunday Cannon had been in Westfield Wed- Owen had for many years made her WAREHOUSE POINT night, Max Bornstein of 100 Home nesday and Mr. Cannon had been in home. The services were conducted stead Avenue, Hartford, made a mess fine spirits. Sickness during the win- j by Rev. Arthur H. Hope, pastor of Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Beveridge of the portico in the driveway of ter had probably effected his heart, the First Congregational Church and of Asylum Avenue, Hartford, an-1 the home of Dexter D. Coffin when The cause of death was given as. were largely attended. There were nounced the engagement of their i his car landed up against it. After because it has heart trouble by Medical Examiner! many floral tributes. Burial was in daughter, Miss Ruth Beveridge, to j striking the curb on the highway, Frederick D. Jones, who was called j the old cemetery at the Center. Joseph Wellington Palmer of Amity-! Box-nstein's machine bounded across after Mr. Cannon had collapsed af- i ville, Long Island, son of Mr. and j the lawn of Arthur D. Coffin's home, ter arising from the breakfast table. | Mrs. Holkins Palmer of Warehouse I smashing off one of the ornamental fhe licjgest engine^^> He was born here May 3, 1882, a I ELLINGTON Point at a supper dance given at electric light standards in that yard son of Lewis J. and Ellen (Rogers) their home Saturday evening. Miss in its mad dash toward the other Cannon. He was educated in the lo-1 The home prayer service will be Beveridge was graduated from Dana Coffin place. After dodging several in any six of itsprice cal schools and was a dairy and to- held this evening at the home of Hall, Wellesley, Mass. Mr. Palmer shade trees on the way, the car fin bacco farmer. Mr. Cannon was a j Deacon E. F. Loveland. The topic is a graduate of Massachusetts In- ally landed against an elm tree af- Republican in politics, and had for |for discussion will be "Coming to stitute of Technology, class of '29. | ter tearing down two of the colum- The New Series Pontiac Big fold of improved design and many years been a constable, doing > Terms. With Others." The wedding will take place May 31. jnar supports of the portico. Born- Six engine is the biggest in a positive full pressure oiling duty in the "over-the-mountain" sec- Rev. Merritt A. Farren, secretary Guests were present at the supper stein was cut over the eye; Annie tion. He leaves his widow, who was: of the Seaman's Friend Society was dance from New York, New Haven, Weinberg of Brooklyn, N. Y., one of any six of Pontiac's price. system which assures ample Miss Harriett Beckwith • one daugh- the speaker in the Congregational Boston, Newport and Waterbury. four other occupants of the car, sus- That is why Pontiac can de ter, Mrs. Charles Giblin, at whose j Church Sunday. There w&s a large The Grange met at the parish tained a broken nose and Max Wein- lubrication at all engine home he died; one son, Lewis W., at • congregation present to hear him. house at East Windsor Tuesday eve- berg's hand was smashed by flying velop 6o horsepower and turn speeds and results in long life. home; two grandchildren and three Mr. and Mrs. N. H. White and nmg. An interesting program on glass. The car was badly damaged. it into such high speed, fast sisters, Miss Ida Cannon of Suffield, j family of Windsor Locks and Mr. and "Canada" was given. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sargent and Come in and arrange to take Mrs. Charles Burdick of Walpole, N. Mrsi Joseph Jennings and family and Evening Star Chapter, Order of family of Windsor Locks were guests acceleration and exceptional a New Series Pontiac Big Six H., and Mrs. Robert Beckwith of this Mr. and Mrs. George Stent of Spring Eastern Star, held a setback card of Mr. and Mrs. Maynard D. Ellis hill-climbing ability. town. field were visitors at the home of party in Masonic Hall last evening of Woronoco on Sunday. for a trial ride. At the same The funeral of Leland Francis Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Berr last week. and a bridge social this afternoon. The annual town property tax was LARGE CARBURETOR. time you can learn how much King, 32, a native of this town, was Claude Dimock with his family Tobacco growers already are mak due April 1. Collector John J. Brett The power developed by held yesterday afternoon from the | has moved from the Hyde farm on Pontiac has to offer in com* ing plans for the summer's crop. will be at the town clerk's office on A FAMOUS NAME Pontiac's large engine is due King home and was largely attended. I Somers Road, where he has been em- Many cars of fertilizer are bein^ re Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and A FINER CAR fort, style and durability. Mr. King died Sunday night at the ployed for a number of years, to ceived at the freight station and oth Saturday each week during the in part to a large i>£-inch car Wesson Memorial Hospital in Spring-1 Maple street. er shipments by auto trucks. It is month. On all unpaid taxes after Prices are f. o. b. Pontiac, Mich., plus field following an operation. He was | Jarvis Clapp of Michigan is spend- expected that from 50 to 100 more May 1, interest will be added. buretor, equipped with an delivery charges. Shock Absorbera standard equipment. Bumpers and well known here, where he was born i ing a short vacation at his home acres will be grown than last year. Officers of the Ladies' Auxiliary of accelerating pump and an spring covers at slight extra cost. Gen October 29, 1897, the son of George here. The seed_ beds are being prepared the A. O. H., were installed in St. internal economizer. era/ Motors Time Payment Plan avail- F. and Nina Hastings King. He at- Mrs. Jacob Leothscher and infant for planting under the glass frames. Mary's School Sunday afternoon. able at minimum rate. tended the schools of the town and daughter are home from the Rock- The town finance board and the State and county officers were pres OTHER FEATURES. for several years has been connected ville City Hospital. In Consider the delivered price as well at selectmen met last week and discuss ent. the list (/. o. b.) price when comparing with his father in tobacco growing Miss Esther Aborn, who has been ed appointing a special collector for Dr. and Mrs. M. P. Robinson have addition, the power plant has automobile values. Pontiac delivered and packing. He leaves his wife, at her home here convalescing from back taxes in conformity with the prices include only authorised charges returned from a two weeks' trip to a positive gasoline pump, a for freight and delivery and for any vote of a recent town meeting. It Havana and other southern points. additional accessories or li?nancin4 was decided to have the regular tax At the meeting of the Rotary Club large three-port intake mani desired. collector, J. Ernest Vehring, take held at the hotel Monday noon, Fred charge of the back taxes. State S. Bidwell gave a talk on "Building ments will be sent to delinquents and Loan Associations." Mr. Bid- EPSTEIN'S LIMOUSINE some as far back as ten years, and well is treasurer of the local asso- an effort • made to get most of the ciation. At the annual spring con- AMBULANCE money in before the annual town ference of the district to be held at Aim meeting next October. Uncollected Holyoke May 1 and 2, Raymond A. VP SERVICE AVAILABLE AT ALL HOURS taxes have been a serious problem. Moran, president of the club, will be ontiac Town officials have been unwilling to in charge of the vocational service 214 PRODUCT OJF GENERAL MOTORS BODY BYi!S*74S TISB.BR take drastic steps for collection, be- committee program. Motor Livery For All Occasions cause many tobacco growers are Dr. Anna C. Nolle of New York, practically penniless. Several pay- teacher of applied psychology, gave CALL PHONES 182 AND 620 ments have been received and it is a talk at the home of Mrs. C. A. possible that many more will be so Dickinson on James street Tuesday ANTHONY MOLINSKI THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. paid without recourse to foreclosure. afternoon. Mrs. Thomas McCarroll of this place was called to Hartford Tues 140 Enfield Street Phone 736 Thompsonville day to attend the funeral of her S. L. Mitchell mother, Mrs. Annie T. Heeney, wife of John F. Heeney, which was helc Plumbing : Heating at St. Augustine's Church. Burial A FIRM WITH A REPUTATION 40 HIGH STREET was in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Meri- TELEPHONE 196-3 den. Mrs. Heeney formerly resided of doing good work for the past in Windsor. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, John T. Heen 35 years can be of much value to ey of Portland, Me., and Russell E. Heeney of Hartford; two daughters, you in building your monument. Mrs. N. J. Remillard of Hartford and Mrs. McCarroll of this place; Thompsonville Monumental Works Baby Chicks eight grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Jeremiah Ryan of Meriden and Miss M. J. LIBERTY, Proprietor Brooders, Feeders Katherine Quinlan of New York, and a brother, Michael Quinlan of Ire OFFICE: 97 Pearl Street TELEPHONE 403*4 and Fountains land. Crosby's Poultry & Dairy Feed "Everything for Poultry" BROAD BROOK WILLIAMS' "Yellowstone Park" will be the subject of a lecture given by Mr. MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK Poultry Supply Cone at the Melrose School Friday evening at 8 o'clock. (Incorporated 1861) Fairview Ave. Phone 588 There was a Well Child Confer ence in the Athletic clubrooms yes 80 Pearl St., Hartford, Conn. terday afternoon from 2 to 4, which was well attended by mothers and their children. A STRICTLY MUTUAL SAVINGS The sewing club of the Congrega Whitworth Street tional Church will meet at the home BANK WITH ASSETS OVER of Miss Martha Geissler this evening. The Christian Endeavor Society $24,500,000. New & Second will hold a social in the church par lors at 8 o'clock this evening. An invitation has been extended to the We Have No Stockholders Hand Furni Christian Endeavor Society of Unit ed Presbyterian Church of Thompson Socony Special plus Ethyl ville to be present. DEPOSITS made during the first five ture Co. There will be a meeting of Court PHONE 824 Elm Progressive, No. 51, Foresters calendar days of any month, will draw of America, this evening. V. PIEPUL, Manager Norman Myers has returned from is like the finest Strawberries plus Cream interest from the first day of that month. a two weeks' trip to Cuba. Notice has been received by the taxpayers that Tax Collector J. Er Present Rate nest Vehring will be at the Town of Interest •m 5% Clerk's office on Mondays, the 7th, I JUT good cream on ordinary strawberries — a fair Edward Leete 14th, 21st and 28th of April, from PAYABLE QUARTERLY, JANUARY, APRIL 3:30 in the afternoon to 9 o'clock in A. dessert. Put good cream on the finest strawberries Funeral the evening, and at the Windsor post JULY AND OCTOBER 1ST. office, Thursday, April 24, from 3:30 — a wonderful dessert. Ethyl fluid is like cream. Put Director to 8 P. M. Ethyl in ordinary gasoline, and the gasoline becomes Only a few years ago it was cal OFFICE: 74 MAIN STRBBT culated that the operation of the av better. Put Ethyl in the best possible gasoline — and Just across the Square from tAefluditoriwifz^^ TELEPHONE 180 erage six-cylinder automobile cost about 10 cents a mile. Recently the you have the finest motor fuel that science has yet figures were revised and now the cost Residence: 107 ENFIELD ST. of maintaining the average six-cylin produced. Before we added Ethyl to Socony Special, TELEPHONE I»7 der car we learn, is slightly less than FOR MORE THAN 8.5 cents a mile. it was acknowledged the best gasoline sold in New A CENTURY ~ York and New England. We added Ethyl to Socony Special at the same price—sales jumped 40%. Socony This Old Institution has paid semi "EVERYTHING FOR THE FARMER" annual dividends without interrup THE AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE Special plus Ethyl is the fastest-selling premium gaso tion and its Interest rate for last line because it makes niotorists actually feel their cars come year was alive. Remember, too, that it is the only premium gaso Suggestions In Season line sold in NewYork and New England, to which Ethyl
i^'. ' has been added. Try it. Feel your car come alive. And |fe. • For the Poultry Man—Scratch Feed and Mashes, also Cod Liver Oil, Grit and become—as you will—one of its enthusiastic boosters. shells. For the Dairy Man—Larro, Vim Mix, or any other mixture that you desire. Also Street and Stable SOCONY Blankets—Auto Robes SPECIAL GASOLINE plus ETHYL Springfield Geo. S. Phelps & Co. MOTOR OIL AIRCRAFT OIL Institution foFSavings PROSPECT STREET THOMPSONVILLE, CT. SPRINGFIELD, STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF NEW YORK f Z :J 1 ; ••*•:••y'^-'.^iy- ?•» •! -'-^ :^:yS' :. V"' .:.v V ' •' -£>*'vT^.y ^?^7v" -
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and in Tolland County, 68 «uim It was due more, he says were made in 12 out of 13 towns. to the liberal allowance allotted for NO SYMPATHY Offenders against the fishing laws warden service, and a were most numerous, there being 463. employing full-time The violators of hunting laws num- has allowed better and more exten HAZARDVILLE SHOWN FOR GAME bered 449, and 17 persons were ar sive patrols in all sections of the rested for infractions of general reg state. In addition to the enforcement ulations. The most frequent offense of the game laws, the wardens assist Items of Interest LAW VIOLATORS was angling without a license, this in many other ways. They were in charge resulting in 170 arrests, strumental in saving a large number Eighty-four held for of trout which were rescued from The Junior Christian Endeavor of Number of Arrests Last keeping fish shorter than the length n mo brooks during dry weather. They al the Methodist Church are out to in Year In the State Was allowed by law. Forty were found so rescued more than 5,000 yellow crease their membership, which now popping with unlawful hooks or lines. Thirty- perch from a pond which was drained. consists of around forty members, to the Largest in Its His six went fishing in waters restricted They helped build a much larger number and have to domestic use. Thirty-six were in for trout, repaired broken drains in formed into two teams, namely Amos tory—63 State Regula of short blue crabs. Six- poijds, made a complete survey of and Andy. The "Amos" team is led tions Broken. were fishing out of season. Oth covers, charting those on by Donald Allen and the "Andy" • If Ordering by Phone, Reverse Charge to Us. « ers were arrested for violating such maps. A number of group by Joyce Warner. The losing laws as angling in closed waters; fires were put out by the war side has to give a party for the vic Connecticut courts extended little spearing and netting in the trout dens who also assisted in fighting tors. It is hoped that there will be sympathy to violators of the fish and streams; spearing species other than forest fires. They located several more perfect attendance and also eels and suckers; operating unregist game laws during 1929, according to stolen cars which had been abandoned more members in the future. ered or unlawful gear; selling eggs in back roads. They were also able A three-act comedy, "The Man a report on the activities of state bearing_ sponge crabs; stealing_ lob- to locate loot which had been hidden Higher Up" is to be given some time game wardens submitted . by Chief! sters, and drawing seines in restrict- by burglars and turned it over to the the last of this month by the grad Outstanding Fashion Warden A. J. Williamson to John W. Ie(* waters. police. The cost of this service is uating class of the grammar school. Titcomb, superintendent of fisheries' Failure to secure a license was al about $82,000 per year. The season tickets for the gram and game. Of 929 persons arrested I so the most frequent offense against mar school baseball games are now for various offenses, 907 were con-!the hunting and trapping laws, on sale. victed and fined. Sixty-three regula- j Eighty-nine persons were arrested on SOMERS Mrs. Alfred Hawthorne has taken and Value Event tions were disobeyed by the violat- this charge and eighty-seven of them the place of Mrs. Comstock as sixth ors, and the fines and court costs were convicted in court. The use of Kenneth M. White, director of the grade teacher for the rest of the amounted to $14,075.79. The num unlawful traps resulted in forty-nine school savings department of the school year. ber of arrests was the largest for arrests, the hunting of ducks after Rockville Savings iBank, reports the The Arbor A. A. girls' team de any year in the history of the state, sunset caused 39, and hunting out of deposits from September, 1929, to feated the RCA Girls' team in the three little styles in Warden Williamson reports. A pre season, 38. Other laws frequently March 17 of this year, to be as fol final basketball game of the season vious high record was established in violated were: Hunting deer, 32 ar lows: Hall Hill School, $21.89; 9th here last Friday night, by a score of 1928, when 775 persons were arrest- rests; aliens hunting or carrying District School, $14.00; Kibbe-Fuller 7 to 4. The Arbor A. A. boys also ed. The increased activities last year, arms, 34; failure to attend traps, 10; School, $604.89; Somersville School, defeated the RCA boys team by the covered all counties, and arrests were hunting non-game or song birds, 20; $177.69. The 9th District and Kibbe- score of 37 to 25 in their final con made in 147------of the 169- -- towns• of- the - possessing hen pheasants, 11; Sunday Fuller Schools are 100 per cent de test. state. hunting (also applies to carrying gun positing. Miss Mabelle B. Avery's The RCA is now beginning its In Hartford County, 141 arrests on Sunday) 13; trapping without the room still leads, with the highest av baseball season with three teams, the Sharkskin Suits were made in 27 out of 29 towns; in landowner's consent 13; unlawful pos erage of weekly depositors. girls' team, the boys' team consist New Haven County, 161 arrests were session of deer, 17; unlawful use of Miss Ethlyn Connell of Hartford ing of boys up to 16 years of age, made in 24 out of 27 towns; in New motor vehicle lights, 11. Twenty is spending a two weeks' vacation and the men's team. The first prac London County, 147 arrests were other types of hunting violations are with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank tice session was held by the men's made in 19 out of 21 towns; in Fair listed in the report, besides general Connell. team Monday night at the Fairlawn field County, 197 arrests were made violations, such as failure to carry The annual meeting of the Eccles Avenue ball park. Anyone who de in 22 out of 23 towns; in Windham license, loaning license or button, iastical Society of the Congregation sires may try out for the teams but County, 87 arrests were made in 15 procuring license by false statement, al Church was held in the chapel on if they make the team and are not towns; in Litchfield County, 112 ar and juvenile delinquency cases. Saturday afternoon, with Dr. Ralph already members of the RCA, they $16.50 rests were made in 22 out of 26 Warden Williamson reports that B. Thayer as moderator. The fol must join because no one who is not towns; in Middlesex County, 16 ar he does not believe the increase in lowing officers were elected: Clerk, a member can belong to the club. rests were made in 6 out of 15 towns arrests was caused by an increase in S. Dwight Percival; society's com Some of the leaders are George W. mittee, Francis W. H. Bill, Dr. Ralph Campbell, Rev. Oliver W. Bell and They're just as nobby as can be and no smart B. Thayer, S. Dwight Percival; treas Harold Firtion. urer, Chester W. Pomeroy; collector, A daughter has been welcomed in wardrobe is complete without one or more of Raymond S. Bugbee; insurance com to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank mittee, Raymond S. Bugbee, A. Vail Rossi, whom they have named Joanne Smith, Jr., and Francis W. H. Bill. Louise. The baby was born Wednes these sharkskin Suits, for sharkskin is one of Miss Isabel P. Bugbee, a member of day, March 26. Tobacco and General the faculty at the Stoneleigh School Mr. and Mrs. J. Edward Stimson the smartest fabrics this season. These Suits for Girls at Rye Beach, N. H., is are receiving congratulations on the spending ten days with her parents, birth of a son, William Walsh, born some with tuck-in blouses of Rajah or men's Mr. and Mrs. Raymond S. Bugbee, Wednesday, March 26. Purpose Farms who also entertained as week-end Mrs. Alphee Cormier, who has been shirting... and, of, course, they are unlined. guests, their daughter, Miss Emilie seriously ill at home with pneumon SMALL PLACES SUITABLE FOR GARDENING OR C. Bugbee of Cobleskill, N. Y., and ia for two weeks, is now on the road POULTRY RAISING Mr. and Mrs. E. Sidney Bronson of to recovery. Waterbury. The following young people joined SECOND FLOOR Enfield St., 6 room house, all Near Hazardville, 9 room house The annual canvass of the Somers the Methodist Episcopal Church on modern, steam heat, 3-4 acres all modern. Barn, garage, to Congregational Church will be held "Preparatory Membership Sunday," of land. bacco shed, 6 acres of land. this week, the work being done by March 30: Janet Bridge, Betty Ann mail, as in the past. Enfield St., 2 family house, in Scitico, 9 room house. Barn, Winship, Marion King, Althea Mar good condition. Five acres of garage and tobacco shed. A tin, Joyce Warner, Donald Allen, Ev land. good place. LEGAL NOTICE erett Buck, Earl Davis, Ralph Davis, Scitico, 2 houses, tobacco sheds Mary Jordan, George Carr, Walter Enfield St., 9 room house, mod and 12 acres of land. AT A COURT OF PROBATE held Collins, Marshall Claussen, Ina More ern. Barn, tobacco shed, two at Enfield within and for the Pro house and Doris Warner. It is hop garages, 8 acres of land. Somers, 5 room house, tobacco ed that they will all be taken into shed, 40 acres of land. $2500. bate District of Enfield on the 27th day of March, 1930. the church as regular members in a Near Hazardville, 6 room house Somers, 4 room house with 16 year from now. with 5 acres of land. Present: acres of land. $2200. Hon. James W. Hayden, Judge. The Misses Doris Warner, Joyce Estate of James L. Arnott, late of Warner and Betty Ann Winship have RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Manchester, N. H., owning property been visiting Rev. and Mrs. Wallace Single, double and three family houses in Thompsonville and its within the Probate District of En I. Woodin of Hartford last week, and suburbs. Some nice places on some of the very finest residential field, deceased. returned Sunday afternoon. streets in the town. Upon application of Edward Brom- Keith Eldredge, a graduate of Am age, administrator of the estate of herst College, who has been working BUILDING LOTS—One on Washington Avenue, a select spot to James L. Arnott, for an order of sale at the Storrs College greenhouses, build your home. Others in many locations around town. of such interest as said deceased had has taken a position with the Brain- in and to certain real estate particu ard Nursery & Seed Company. larly described in said application, Mrs. David Bridge of Fairlawn it is Avenue spent the last two weeks at Ordered, That said application be the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wil William Hyland heard and determined at said Probate liam Ellis, in Philadelphia. Court in said Enfield on the 8th day Mrs. • Mary Davidson and daughter, Enfield Street Phone 137-3 Enfield, Conn. of April at 10:30 o'clock in the fore Ruth, visited her son, Robert, at the noon, and that public notice be given Middletown Hospital last Saturday. to all 'persons interested in said es Miss Harriet Abbe spent the week tate to appear if they see cause, and in Springfield with some of her rela- be heard thereon, by publishing a tives. copy of this order in The Thompson Arthur Gordon returned from At ville Press, a newspaper having a lantic City last Wednesday. W. W. circulation in said Probate District Gordon returned from Southern Pines WILLIAM E. SAVAGE at least 5 days before said time as last Thursday. signed, and return make to this court. Homer E. Bridge was out of town JAMES W. HAYDEN, Judge. over the week-end on an extended General Contractor and Builder business trip. Miss Muriel Norris,_ last years Successor to Thomas Savage & Sons supervisor of the vacation school at ininaiiKiiuHiiiiniMitiyl the Methodist Church, Miss Marie 148 PEARL ST. : : Office : : PHONE 167-5 LAZY DOLLAR| Collins and Miss Edith Smith spent Saturday at a state conference of PERFORMANCE *• Works ( vacation school leaders at the Hotel THERE IS NOTHING TOO LARGE OR TOO SMALL EVERY DAY| Bond in Hartford. FOR US TO HANDLE IN THE BUILDING LINE! When jj A surprise party was held for Invested iu = Miss Beatrice Bishop, Miss Lillian THAT ONLY YEARS CAN ACHIEVE Gemme and Miss Vivian MacFawn "GRAY PAY"|; at the home of Mrs. Leonard Bishop last Saturday. There were young sters present from Thompsonville, Somers, Scitico and this village. The experience gained in six straight years | Future Games were played and music and |naspajd a ccat refreshments enjoyed. for SERVirMC£J vets i | Possibilities | of building Straight-Eighfs makes the 1930 oif^ etvt\ The ordinary manual desk tele c J Past performance indi- fi phone contains 201 separate parts. a cates future possibilities. • Hupmobiles the great Straight-Eights of the year = Gray Telephone Pay Sta ll tion Co. paid 30% cash = • and 25% stock dividend • f in 1929! j Ayrshire Milk Time has no substitutes. It enriches the minds of men as g| Picnic Clef> rtnJ Ma it , |j| Distributors and Producers of 1 J. H. LENNON CO.| CLEAN MILK FROM no other force can do, and a motor car is only the minds |j 75 Pearl St. , 1 HEALTHY COWS j| HARTFORD, CONN. ' jg STRICTLY FRESH EGGS of men—in metal. Hupmobile engineers six years ago MOt\ "as paid a cent |! I( am interested in knowing more about ii • Gray Telephone Pay Station Company" B 3 V forSERvrri? pioneered in the manufacture of Straight-Eights. Time and B Name S Edgehurst Farm B Address H SUFFIELD, CONN. experience alone could build these cars. Time did— W City.- State IS Phones: 600 and 640 Trllle Samuel H. Reid & Son, Owners llltfl superlatively. So take just a little of your time to examine the greatest Straight-Eights that time . . . and Hupmobile Tax Collector's . . . have built. NOTICE! 133 HORSEPOWER EIGHT . . 100 HORSEPOWER EIGHT . . 70 HORSEPOWER SIX PRICES AT FACTORY FROM $ Come in and see for yourself why General I Will Be in My Office in the Town 995 ,o >2755 Electric Refrigerators hold this amazing rec ord. Let us show you the many attractive Building, Thompsonville models which may be bought on our very easy To collect all Property Taxes due the Town of time payment plan. Enfield on the List of 1929, due March 1, 1930. Each Saturday and Monday Eve nings from 7 to 9 P. M. HUPMOBILE ALL-STEEL REFRIGERATOR AND AT ANY OTHER TIME BY AP POINTMENT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. ANTHONY MOUNSKI Amos D. Bridge's Sons, Inc. FRANCIS A. BURKE 140 Enfield Street Phone 736 Thompsonville Telephone 54 Hazardville, Conn. Property Tax Collector. BIGHT THE THOMPSONVILLE PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 1930
superintendent of Week Day School, FOR ROAP IMPROVEMENT ||S Mrs. Charles Lovell; superintendent - GUESTS ADDRESS BLANK, of Vacation Church School, Miss Association Organized at Meeting in • Muriel Norris; superintendent of the 250TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Institute Hall Monday Night. IT 1 •' \[ LEAGUE HAS school departments, primary, Miss The Eitfield Association fofc Dirt r £ * Marion Wilson, jusior, Mrs. David A. ., I suggest the following former resident to be a guest of *.,•» Bridge, home, Miss Bertha Holcomb, Road Improvement wss organized- at r If" i the town at the 250th Anniversary Celebration next June: .?* If "you want choice varieties we have them, TO V cradle roll, Mrs. Alexander Bridge. a meeting held in Institute Hall, H&z- Committees: Children's day,u«y» Mrs. 0. ardvulle, Monday evening. About 50 M'^a^sora^la^^;yaribt^ of other, kinds. ,