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^FORTY-NINTH YEAR—NO. 7. THQMPSQNVILLE, CONNECTICUT, THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1928 PRICE $2.00 A YEAR—SINGLE COPY 5c. REPRESENTED Weather Interferes II Town Gains Victory St. Bernard's Lawn ItfWith Planting drops "CHARTER NIGHT" In the Bond Case REPORTS FROM SIXTY-FIVE WILL m Party Opens Tonight Large Growers and Syndicates Will AT ELLSWOR OF ROTARY CLUB Court Refuses Motion of the FALL OPENING Annual Three Nights Event of Haz­ Require At Least Another Week to Company Attorney For A GRADUATE FROM Plant Crops Whereas Ordinarily ardville Parish To Get Underway More Specific Statement in Three With Supper, Entertainment, Danc­ ASS'N MEETING They Would Have Completed Task. Out of Four Counts. ARE FAVORABLE ing As Outstanding Features. The continuous rainy weather is In a preliminary legal skirmish in THE HIGH SCHOOL seriously interfering with the crop Tonight is the opening night of the the Superior Court this week in the annual lawn party of St. Bernard's D. A. R. Chapter planting in the agricultural section of Exercises of Presenta­ suit of the town to recover on the the town. This is particularly true Bigelow-Hartford Offic­ Parish in Hazardville. This affair, surety bond of former Tax Collector which is one of the outstanding out­ Will Begin Commence­ Has Number of Mem­ of the tobacco crop. Many of the tion of Charter Will be Clark _ L. Hamilton, the town scored ials Highly Optimistic larger growers, including the syndi­ door social events in this section, will ment Program Monday bers at Meeting of the a distinct victory and one that is of be for three nights, closing Saturdav cate organizations would have com­ Held at Silhouette Inn considerable significance on the out­ Over Outlook As Based pleted setting out their plants by this evening. It will be attended by the and Continue for Near­ Memorial Ass'n Tues­ —Large Number of Ro- come of the suit. The Surety Com­ On Favorable Trend of usual lai-ge numbers from this part time were it not for the interference pany sought to compel the town to ly Entire Week—Grad­ day in Windsor. of the weather. As it is it will re­ of the town who have come to look tarians Expected. give more specific statements on the Opening This Week. forward to the affair as opportunity quire a week or ten days more be­ first four counts of the complaint. for an annual excursion to the east uation Thursday. fore they will be able to complete the The Court denied the motion on the QX Penelope Terry Abbey Chapter, D. Only the capacity of Silhouette Inn While no actual check up is pos­ part of the town. Many former res­ job. The cold damp condition of the will limit the number of visiting Ro- first three counts and allowed the mo­ idents of Hazardville and St. Bern­ * \A. R., was represented by a large ground will also hamper the plants The annual commencement exer­ tarians that will be in town on next tion on the fourth. This count mere­ sible yet, statements of the officials ard's Parish make it an occasion to 5 ' delegation at the annual meeting of in getting started. Under the pres­ cises of the Enfield High School will Wednesday evening when the local ly required an accounting of any of of the Bigelow-Hartford Carpet Com­ return to the village to the east and begin next Monday evening and will the Ellsworth Memorial Association ent conditions the growers are not Rotary Club will hold its charter the taxes of the period included in meet former friends. There will be optimistic over the outlook for the pany from New York this morning continue practically the entire week. at the Ellsworth homestead in Wind- night. Already the allotment of tick­ the suit that might have been col­ planty of opportunities for entertain The graduating class this year num- crop this year. A few days of sun­ ets for Springfield, Hartford, East lected during the past two years. The indicate that the fall opening which ment, including dancing each evening, bers 65 students, which is slightly is sor Tuesday. Although so unfavor­ light and warm weather, however, three counts on which the town was Hartford, Middletown and Pittsfield commenced at the New York head- An innovation this year that should more than the average number in re­ able a day, the attendance was cut would relieve the situation. have been exhausted and a call for given the decision deal with the vital quartei's of the company last Mon­ prove attractive is that arrangements cent years. Of the graduates, 31 down only about a third, nearly 200 more has been sent to Secretary L. aspects of the case. The decision in­ day, was most promising. The op­ have been made to serve supper each students have taken the academic " being present from the various chap­ B. Van Doren of the local club. It dicates that the Superior Court may enings has been visited by hundreds evening from 6 to 8 o'clock. |course and 34 the vocational. The ters in the state and a most delight­ WILL MEET AGAIN is not expected that there can be any hold that there is a coverage of $120,- of buyers for the past three days, I girls again outnumber the boys in the ful and inspirational event it proved additional tickets assigned to these 000 and that the town will recover and a large number of orders have ! number of graduates although not as ^ to be. The basket luncheon was serv­ places, however, as the number that the amount of the shortage, which is been booked. This morning the fourth 1 much so as in previous years, the ed in the large tent and was follow­ ON CELEBRATION can be accommodated is approximate­ approximately $60,000. day of the opening finds the attend­ DISTRICT FIRE number of girls being 36 to 29 boys. ed by the annual meeting. Of es- ly 250, and the distribution has reach­ ance just as large as on the first day. The class night exercises, which pecial interest to local members was ed that point now. _ The opening will end on Saturday will open the week's activities, will the presentation to the association by TOMORROW NIGHT The exercises will be in charge of night, and according to a statement LOSSES WILL BE take place in the high school auditor­ Mrs. George A. Douglass of exam­ the 30th district officers, and among WEAVING RATES given The Press today by Secretary ium, with the following program: ples of early Colonial needle work, those present will be President Allen James J. Delaney of the company, it Music, high school orchestra; address consisting of very beautiful hand-em­ Bagg of Pittsfield, who is the retir­ will require two or three days after SMALL AS USUAL of welcome. Celestino Tina; class his- broidered collars worked by her an­ Many Societies Unable ing president of this district. The ADJUSTED WITH the closing of the display to deter­ jtory, Dorothy Fuge; class prophecy, cestors and a canopy, spread and val- to Attend the Meeting local festivity will be practically the mine just how successful the opening n !• j j a j a • [George Baronian, Mary Carroll, How- ' ance for a four-post bedstead in blue last appearance of President Bagg as will be. The officials, however, ap­ rLStimated At Approxi- ard Bromage, Inez Stebbins; class crewel work on hand-woven linen, SELLING PRICES Held Tuesday Evening an official as he completes his term pear to be highly optimistic over the mnfplv nnn PVv 1?ici |jin£les> Ruth Cooley; music, class made by Miss Frances King of Suf- July 1st. He has proved to be one outcome. The local effect of the op­ llltlLCiy «pOjUl/U J1 OF 1? IS-|song, Senior Class; class statistics, field in 1730. These donations were To Consider Plans For ening will be first notid in the reduc­ of the most popular and efficient Ro­ Wage Scale in Axmin- /»ol Ypar Wflipll r^lnGArJ 'Donald Hibbard and Thelma Adams; received with the greatest apprecia­ Independence Day. tary officials that has ever been con­ tion of the large amount of manufac­ x /Sr., JI ,0Se(1i class presentations, Hazel Iskiyan, tion and enthusiasm by those pres­ nected with the movement in this dis­ ster Dept. Changed to tured stock which the company is Last Friday—Books to "Harold Thatcher;~ music, duet by ent. Penelope Terry Abbey Chap­ trict. It was largely through his ac­ carrying in the store house here at Howard Bromage and George Rem­ ter, which has been styled "the baby Ten organizations were represent­ tivity that the local club was organ­ Conform With Reduc­ the present time. Just how soon it Close the 10th. ington; advice to undergraduates, by chapter" since its organization, has will manifest itself in the increased ed at the meeting Tuesday evening ized. The principal speaker at the John Johnston; response by under­ lost its title, for a new chapter, Cop­ exercises next Wednesday night will tion in Prices of Rugs operation of the plant the officials graduates, Dominick Lepoi-e, presi­ per Hill of Westport, has recently in the Center School, which was call­ That the Thompsonville Fire and be Frank Barber of Middletown, for­ by Carpet Company. were tfnable to state this morning. Sewer District has suffered only the dent of Junior Class; class will, Char­ been organized. ed for the purpose of considering the mer secretary of the Middletown Ro­ They are hopeful, however, that the normal fire loss for the past year is les Dutton; music, school orchestra. sale will reduce the manufactured Miss Katharine A. Nettleton, the feasibility of holding an Independ­ tary Club and now state manager of indicated by the tentative figures that Arrangements are all perfected for state regent, in her remarks, made it the Junior Achievement League. The In order to conform with the new stock to such an extent that an in­ the 25th annual reunion and banquet ence Day celebration, July . 4th. All have been prepared by the district , A1 . very clear that the D. A. R. was orig­ selling prices, and in the hope that creased operation of the plant will be f those present expressed themselves singing will be led by J. Mac Warren officials preparatory to closing thei° the Alumni association which will inally organized as a national so­ of Springfield. it may insure the operation of the imperative. district books for the past fiscal year. be held ln the sch°o1 auditorium on as being unqualifiedly in favor of a department more steadily during the According to the press reports and ciety, that we are members of the The weekly luncheon of the club The loss of property from fire in the Tuesday evening at 7:30. A special National Society, that chapters were celebration. The fact, however, that .coming season, the Bigelow-Hartford trade paper comments, the fall open­ effort is being made this year to get it was known that at least six of the was held yesterday at the Silhouette district for the year is approximate­ allowed to be formed only for con­ Inn, the speaker being Louis Burns Carpet Company made a reduction in ing disclosed an array of rugs and ly $5,000. This amount, while lai'g- as many members as possible of the venience in banding together and that organizations which had been invitpd the weaving rate of operatives in the carpets th%t for originality and older classes to attend and to make were holding meetings this week, and of the local club. Mr. Burns gave a er than that of the previous fiscal the "national society is the whole highly entertaining and instructive Axminster department, .effective last beauty of design has never been year is about the average loss for a this reunion the biggest and best ev­ thing" and chapters are subordinate would appoint representatives to the Monday morning. The new wage equalled in the carpet making indus­ er held. The abolishment of the dues general meeting caused the meeting talk on "Bobby" Burns,'the Scottish number of years, and is considered to it. In regard to the "black list" Poet. He told in interesting detail scale is an approximate reduction of try. There has been displayed a pro­ exceptionally low when the amount making "every graduate a member," she said none had ever been issued Tuesday evening to hold the final de­ from 10% to 15%, and will affect 90 fusion of new designs ranging from is meeting with much favor among cision in abeyance. It was therefore of his great humanity and his in­ of property in the district is consid­ by the National Society, she had nev­ fluence on the lives of the Scottish operatives out of approximately 800 Oriental motifs to the most modern­ ered. The department responded to the graduates, and this together with er issued one, she had never seen one voted to adjourn the meeting until employed in the Axminster depart­ istic creations. The various decora­ their wives and husbands, who are tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. This people. He quoted at length from 26 fire alarms during the year, most and there never had been one. Mrs. the poetic works of the Scottish bard. ment. The following statement in tive trends that have made an ap­ of them being of little consequence. invited, should add largely to the at­ will give all the organizations that pearance in the home furnishing field Helen Tufts Bailie, the originator of The visiting Rotarians were Ernest explanation of the action of the com­ Only a few of them were serious and tendance. Othote of Springfield will the dissension, had also said to the have been invited a chance to be rep­ pany was issued this week by Super­ during the past half year, the style cater and the attractive program ar­ resented. Haskin and Paul Kieser of Spring­ in any way jeopardized property in resolutions committee at the Contin­ field and Bert L. Beers of Palmer. intendent Willic.m Pearsall: preferences that experienced decor­ the district. Practically three-fourths ranged by the executive committee, ental Congress that what had been Another decision reached at the "For the past six months' season ators foresee on the horizon of the to include dancing, with music by the meeting Tuesday evening was to in­ Local guests at the luncheon were of the entire loss for the year was credited to the D. A. R. was not a John A. Best and William Kelly. In the Bigelow-Hartford Carpet Com­ future, all have been painstakingly caused by one fire which came tow­ Rainbow orchestra, are other induce­ black list. Moreover, Miss Nettleton vite the ladies' organizations of the pany has maintained its prices on the studied and are reflected in the new ments for a large attendance. town to be represented on the gen­ the absence of President Walter P. ards the end of the fiscal year. declared that she had never dictated Schwabe, who is attending a conven­ various lines of axminster i-ugs in fabrics that appear in the Bigelow- The fiscal year closed on June 1st, Thursday evening the graduation to a chapter in regard to its pro­ eral committee. The committee is in the face of drastic reductions on the Hartford fall offerings. New pat­ exercises of the class of 1928 will be hopes that a large number of the tion in Atlantic City, Vice-President but a period of ten days is customar­ grams. Mrs. Charles H. Bissell and Philip J. Sullivan presided. P. J. part of other leading manufacturers terns that have for their inspiration ily allowed by the district officials for held in the school auditorium. The Mrs. John L. Buell, former state reg­ women's organizations of the town of similar fabrics. the georgeous hand-fashioned fabrics exercises will be in charge of Prin­ will be l-epresented at the meeting Rogers acted as secretary in place of the closing out of the accounts of the ents, too, stated that they had never Secretary Louis B. Van Doren, who "In order to meet this competition, of the past, and the aspects of art in district. Secretary-Treasurer Laur­ cipal Karl D. Lee, and will be car­ done this. tomorrow evening. If the various or­ the Company has reluctantly come to the design which goes under the name ried out in the following order: Mus­ ganizations are well represented to­ is visiting in New Jersey. Owing to ence F. Downey is engaged in mak­ Referring to the stand of the D. the fact that "Rotary Night" comes the conclusion that lower prices on of modernism, is fully represented in ing the final payments ordered by the ic, processional, "Priests March," A. R. on the naval defense plan Miss morrow evening, the general commit­ its axminster lines are necessary. this fall floor covering merchandise (Mendelssohn); invocation, Rev. W. tee will be oi'ganized and sub-com­ next Wednesday evening there will district officials and compiling' the Nettleton averted that if we had lived be no luncheon at noon next Wed­ The recent curtailment in the Axmin­ of the local concern which is being- annual financial statement. This Fletcher Daum, D. D.; music, over­ up to the 5-5-3 ratio less money mittees named to cai-ry out the de­ ster Mill shows the impossibility of displayed in New York this week. ture, "William Tell," (-Rossini) or­ tails of the plans for a celebration nesday. statement will be filed by the 10th would have had to be appropriated maintaining our production and mer­ An education plan, designed to give of the month, and after its examina­ chestra; salutatory with essay, "The since. The best way to prevent war on July 4th. The movement was in­ chandising our goods at the current improved service to the rug and car­ Progress of Medical Science," Eliza­ itiated by the executive committee of tion by the auditors will be prepared is to be prepared, protected. Miss Visiting Nurse Ass'n prices. pet buying public, was announced for printing as a part of the annual beth Best (second honor); essay, the Enfield Fish and Game Associa­ "In order to meet this situation, we yesterday by the company at its fall "The Home Library." Carolyn Blow- Nettleton also stated that Mrs. Roy tion, and its secretary Grover C. Luke report which will be distributed prev­ was accorded every courtesy and con Holds Closing Session are reducing the broad weaving rates opening. Recognizing the constantly ious to the annual meeting. This will en; music, quartette, "The' Bells of sideration when presenting her reso is acting as temporary secretary of in our Axminster mill from 10% to increasing interest of the American St. Mary's," Fannie Niemiec, Dor­ the general committee. James H. also include the report of the sewer lution in Washington, but that the Last Regular - Meeting For Summer 15'A, effective June 4th, and very people in the decorative ai-ts and a commissioners for the year, which is othy Naylor, Howard Bromage, John Bailes was chairman of the meeting much hope that with the resultant growing demand for reliable infor­ Daly; essay, "Chemistry," Robert J. majority ruled, with only six for it Tuesday evening. Season Held Tuesday Evening At now being prepared. The annual and 2,000 against it. Mrs. John L. the Home of President—Miss Helen lower prices we will be enabled to mation on correct style, authentic de­ meeting will be held in the Higgins' Jackson; essay, "Public Opinion," Buell, former vice-president general, Breen Reports Work for May. run more steadily during the coming sign, and suitable color combinations School Auditorium, Friday evening, Sabath Nigro; "music (a) "Tres Jo- said that the day showed Connecti The last regular meeting for the season. This will affect about ninety in furnishing and decorating the June 29th. lie," (Waldteful), (b), Minuet (Mo­ cut's spirit in standing1 by the state "ACHIEVEMENT summer season of the Enfield Visit­ people out of approximately 800 em­ home, the Ei^elow-Hartford . Carpet zart), orchestra; essay, "Planning a society and the Homestead. With the ing Nurse Association was held at ployed in the Axminster Mill." Company is m v gathering all avail­ Trip Abroad," Ethel Burnham; vale­ Red menace, the Blue menace, the the home of the president, Mrs. S. At the same time an announcement able ideas on t .ese subjects in their dictory, Anna Cyganus (first honor); Yellow peril and the black list, we NIGHT" PROVES Raymond Epstein on High street was made by the Company that ow­ special relation to rugs and carpets. "P-A" CLUB ENTER class song, Laura Norris and Fannie are in quite a Kaleidoscopic condi­ Tuesday evening. Miss Helen G. ing to an over production of yarn, This inform.ition will be made Niemiec, class of 1928; presentation operations would be suspended in the available to retail stores and sales­ of class gifts, Celestino Tina, presi­ tion, but the white light of truth will Breen, the visiting nurse, reported 1 come out. In this time of undeserv­ INTERESTING that she had attended 34 cases in 205 worsted department during the month men handling carpets and rugs so THE FARMINGTON dent of class; music (a) Cradle song ed strain and stress we should stand visits, had received $48.25 from pa­ of June. This suspension of opera­ that it may be of practical use and (Delbruch), (b) Estudiantina (La- by our state regent and president tients, $73.50 from the Metropolitan tion affects 150 hands. The officials service to aid customers in making' come), ladies' glee club; conferring general. It is time that loyal Amer­ Varied Program Given Life Insurance Company and had had emphatically deny that any of these selections that will be suitable and VALLEY LEAGUE of diplomas, Dr. Thornton E. Vail, icans should stand up and be counted. expenses of $8.75, leaving a balance hands have been notified to seek satisfactory. Information will be president of School Board; announce­ We should stand strong and solid by the Hazardville 4-H for the association's treasury of $113. work elsewhere, but on the other hand gathered from every possible source. ment of prizes, Principal Karl D. back of our government in its act of She also reported the receipt of a state that all of them will be back at Authorities on design, interior decor­ Local Baseball Club Will Lee; conferring of prizes, Supt. Ed­ 1920. This storm is a very good Club in Institute Hall layette from the Methodist Church, their work early in July and perhaps ators, specialists in style and color gar H. Parkman; music, "America, thing. It is opening eyes to what making the second received in re­ sooner, if increased operations in the combinations, and merchandisers to Play Its First Game in the Beautiful," (Ward), school and Monday Night—State the rug buying public will contribute the D. A. R. stands for. Very en­ sponse to the appeal from the asso­ weaving departments should relieve the New Organization audience, orchestra accompaniment. thusiastic resolutions were passed in Officials Speak. ciation to the various church societ­ the over-production in the yarn de­ toward the making of this service The following is a complete list of support of the president general and ies, the first to come in 4iaving been partment. If the market conditions plan which will be ready for use Next Sunday Opposing the graduating class, the asterick in­ state regent. from Hazardville Episcopal Church. improve, according to the officials, sometime in the fall. dicating class honors: Academic— Those who attended from town Under the auspices of the Enfield The donation of a wheel chair from the mill will be operated without the Simsbury Team. Harold Alfred August, Thomas Jo­ were Mrs. William A. Bridge, regent, Grange, the Hazardville 4-H Club Miss Isabel L. Alcorn and old linen regular July shut-down, the custom­ seph Bernier, ^Josephine Bent, •Em­ gave an interesting demonstration of Supt. Pearsall Plays ily Elizabeth Best, *Carolyn Ruth Mrs. Frederick E. Hunter, vice-reg­ pieces from Mrs. George Rutherford ary mid-summer inventory being tak­ The baseball team of the Polish- ent, who is a director in the associa­ the Junior Achievement movement in were mentioned. Although the weath­ en while the plant is in operation. Blowen, Howard Mills Bromage, Institute Hall last Monday evening. Host To Overseers American Athletic Association has *Ethel Laura Burnham, *Mary Eileen tion, Mrs. Leon R. Abbe, honorary er was so unfavorable there were 25 entered the Farmington Valley league regent, Mrs. Alvah S. Brainard, Mrs. The exercises were in charge of Mr. childi-en present at the Well Child Carroll, Doris Elizabeth Carson, Wil­ and Mrs. Marshall J. Collins. Inspir­ All Stores To Close Over Sixty Department Heads En­ and will play the full schedule as a liam Russell Conlin, Ruth Hortense John Noble, Mrs. Henry Davis, Mrs. Conference in the afternoon, a fall­ tertained At Plant Cafeteria Mon­ member of that organization for the Tudor Gowdy, Mrs. John H. Frew, ing addresses were delivered by A. ing off of only 15 from last month's Cooley, Peter Joseph Costa, Joseph J. Brundage, State Club leader, and Wednesday At Noon day Night—Gives Interesting Ac­ remainder of the season. The other Anthony D'Aleo, ^Dorothy Grace Mrs. George S. Phelps, Mrs. Harvey good record on a fair day. Dr. H. count of Recent Trip Abroad. teams in the league are New Britain, Miss Elsie Ti-abue, assistant" state Wilson Fancher was the examining Fuge, John Laurence Daly, *Mabel C. Brainard, Miss M. Louise Morri­ club leader. An interesting history Half Holiday Schedule For Summer Superintendent William Pearsall of East Hartford, Poquonock, Glaston­ son, Mrs. George A. Douglass, Miss physician. The l'egular meetings of Helen Goldthorpe, Hermr.n Green- of the 4-H Club movement in Enfield Will Get Underway Next Wednes­ the Bigelow-Hartford Carpet Com­ bury and Simsbury. This six team blatt, *Robert John Jackson, John Cornelia O. Brainard, Miss Frances the association will be resumed in day—Several Stores Started Sum­ pany was host to over sixty overseers league will have on its roster many was given by John Luddy. The fol­ September. Johnston, Ralph George Landry, Wal­ Ransom, Mrs. John K. Bissland, Miss lowing is the complete program of mer Schedule Yesterday. and heads of the departments in the college stars and other fast ball play­ ter Francis Moody. ''Fannie Niemiec, Bertha A. Wiesing and Mrs. Kenneth the exercises as given by the four Beginning next Wednesday, all the local plant at a dinner in the plant ers who have been playing independ­ ,sSabath Michael Nigro, *Laura Les­ E. Myers. 4-H Clubs, comprising the Laymore TOBACCO GROWERS TO MEET stores of the town will go on the cafeteria last Monday evening. On ent ball in this section for a number ter Norris, Gertrude Marie Phelps, Poultry Club, Lyman Norris, leader; summer half holiday schedule. They his return from an observation tour of years. The league will operate on George Chester Slater, Harold Fair­ Sen. Buckingham To Address Meet­ will close for the day at 12:30 noon. of the industrial section of Europe a home and home schedule with the field Thatcher, Celestino Tina, Hilda PRESENT AT GRADUATION We Can Do Clothing Club, Mrs. Ly­ first game listed for next Sunday. man Norris, leader; Busy Builders ing of District No. 11 Tuesday. Some of the business places began recently Mr. Pearsall was the guest Grace Trudeau, Charles Van Kleeck, District No. 11, the local branch of the summer schedule yesterday, but of the department heads at a dinner, On that date the "P-A's" will meet Lois Evelyn Webster. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie C. Brainard At­ Handicraft Club, Marshall J. Collins, Simsbury at Simsbury. The full tend Exercises in Waterbury. leader; Somers Clothing Club, Mrs. the Connecticut Valley Tobacco Grow­ several of them felt that the public and the affair last Monday evening- Vocational—Mary Katherine Ales- had not been sufficiently informed of was a sort of a return of the com­ schedule for the season will be an­ kwiz, Thelma Antionette Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie C. Brainard at­ Ruby Beaumont, leader: ers' Association, has a program to nounced later. present at its meeting to be held on the change to put it into effect so pliment on his part. During the eve­ George Baronian. Raymond Baronian, tended commencement at St. Mar­ Songs, "How Do You Do," "We Are The local club is represented by an garet's School in Waterbury, from Here For our Achievement Night," next Tuesday evening, June 12, at quickly. The new schedule will run ning he gave an interesting account Carolyn May Chillson, *Anna Mary until Wednesday, Sept. 19, inclusive. of his trip abroad and discussed his unusually strong team this season, Cyganus, Marshall Wilbur Dockham, which their daughter, Miss Virginia chorus; History of 4-H Club Work in the Hazardville Institute that should winning three out of the four games Brainard, was graduated on Tuesday. Enfield, John Luddy; demonstration, interest all farmers in Enfield and observations in the textile section of Norbert John Dunn, Charles Blethen MISS GRAY AGAIN SHOWERED Europe in an instructive and inform­ it has played this season so far. The Dutton, Dorothy Agnes Fleming, Bur­ They were present at the class day Poultry Parasites, Robert Welch and Somers. Senator S. McLean Bucking­ members of the team fully expect ative manner. Mr. Pearsall with sev­ ton William Henry, Donald Charles exercises on Monday afternoon, at Wallace Gowdy, Laymore Poultry ham of Watertown, head of the Farm that their club will be a contender the dedication of the new building Club; songs, with slides, "Dreaming," Bureau Federation of Connecticut, Tendered Surprise Event by Officers eral of the department heads, is in Hibbard, *Hazel Victoria Iskiyan, New York this week at the fall op­ for the league pennant. A silver cup following, and at the senior play, "Plowing," by audience; demonstra­ will speak on the subject of "Feder­ and Cadets of I. O. O. F. Lodge. will be awarded to the team that is Valirus Kibbe, Rosemond Martha La- ening of the company. mont, Elizabeth Mary LeMay, Ger­ "The Piper," in which Miss Brainard tion, The Sewing Kit, Frances Col­ al Farm Relief." The subject of farm The officers and cadets of Colfax first at the close of the season, and had a part, in the evening. Rev. lins and Laura Gowdy; harmonica relief will occupy a very important Rebekah Lodge, I. O. O. F., tendered the "P-A" boys are determined to trude Adelaide Lester, Mary Anne Hugh Black, D. D., L. L. D., of Un­ trio, Collins brothers and Lawrence place before the conventions of both Miss Jessie F. Gray, one of their County Farm Bureau Meeting. Loguidice, Rose Martin, Louise Car­ Miles M. Smith, president of Hart­ bring this trophy to the to^vn. There ion Theological Seminary, delivered Gowdy; "A Meeting of the Handi­ the Republican and Democratic par­ number, a surprise pre-nuptial fes­ will be no material change in the olyn McKowen, Wanda Rosemond the address at the graduation cere­ craft Club," all of the members; talk ties and in the presidential campaign tivity at the home of Miss Marguer­ ford County Farm Bureau, has called Michalowski, Dorothy Grace Nayloi-, a meeting of the township directors make-up of the team for the league monies in St. John's parish house. by Miss Elsie Trabue, assistant state this year. The meeting next Tues­ ite Matheson in Hazardville, Monday contests. Scully sfcid Copeland will George Timothy Patterson, Eleanor There were 28 who received their club leader; talk by A. J. Brundage, day evening offers an unusually good evening. About 25 were present to of the Farm Bureau at East Hartford Percival, Edward Laurence Pianka, Congregational Church at 6:30 P. M., do the most of the battery work, and diplomas. For the past year Miss state club leader; presentation of the opportunity to obtain reliable infor­ share the pleasures of the evening the infield and outfield will be com­ Julia Gertrude Puchinsky, George Brainard has been vice-president of Achievement Certificates by John S. mation on this great subject as Sen­ with the guest of honor. To find her standard time, Monday, June 11, to Nelson Remington, Jr., Maryan Jean hear the report of the agents of the posed of the men who have made up the Student Government and she, Hale, county club agent. ator Buckingham has frequently met gifts, Miss Gray was handed an en­ this team for the past two years. Rutherford, Ralph Edward Schoppe, with the other three officers were the leaders of western agriculture velope containing a card dix-ecting her bureau, discuss plans for the annual Cecelia Elizabeth Smith, Inez Irene farm bureau picnic; approve the bud­ Sullivan and "Doc" Daniels will do presented with charms with the seal Reappointed State's Attorney. and understands their work and pur­ to its place of concealment, which the umpiring of the home games. Stebbins, Enis Ida Testoni, Margaret of the school on hammered silver by Atty. Hugh M. Alcorn, native son poses. Senator Buckingham under­ was under a coach. Here she found get for the coming year and discuss Walls Wishart, Irene Frances Wal­ the principal, Miss Alberta Edell. and lifelong resident of Suffield, has stands the conditions of Connecticut a very handsome electric percolator the advisability of township meetings lace. The commencement week will been reappointed as state's attorney agriculture as well, as he owns and and toaster and expressed her ap­ this fall. The annual meeting of the Ladies' close with the annual farewell dance this week, after having served the operates successfully a large dairy preciation of these tokens from her Aid Society of the Methodist Epis­ in the auditorium Friday night, for Announce Engagement. copal Church was held this afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Edward Colson of state in the same capacity for twen­ farm. All persons interested in the associates in a few felicitous words. Miss Jean A. Steele is at home for which Lionel J. Kennedy's orchestra ty years. Although Mr. Alcorn was great question of farm relief, wheth­ Games and refreshments served at a few weeks with her mother, Mrs. in the chapel. Tea was served fol­ will provide the music. The commit­ Bigelow avenue announce the engage­ lowing the business session. ment of their daughter, Miss Dorothy at first reluctant to again be consid­ er they are farmers or not, are cord­ small tables were other enjoyments George R. Steele of Prospect street, tee of arrangements for the event Colson, to Stanley Cowell of Spring­ ered for the position by the State ially invited to attend this meeting. of the evening. Miss Gray, who is from the Horace Mann School of Co­ consists of James Crombie, Genevieve field. The marriage will take place Supreme and Superior Court judges, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert lumbia University, N. Y., where she Mrs. Emma (Provencher) Lessard Garvey, Harold Hines, Arthur Blow- in St. Patrick's "Church on Monday he was asked to reconsider and at The Thursday Evening Bowling Gray of Young avenue, will be mar­ is a member of the faculty. She was of Highland Park has returned from en, Isabel Steele, Claire Sloane, Dor­ morning, July 2, at 9 o'clock. Rev. the end of this month's term of Su­ Club were week-end guests of Mr. ried to Reginald J. Jardine, son of accompanied home by her sister, Mrs. St. Petersburg, Fla., where she was othy Beemis, Francis Piorek, Joseph Daniel J. O'Connor, pastor, will per­ perior Court will again be succeed­ and Mrs. Daniel J. Shea at their cot­ Mr. and Mrs. John Jardine of Spring­ Wager Swayne Kelly and Mr. Kelly, called by the illness of her sister, Nuaghton, Morris King, Anna Pura- form the ceremony. ing himself in that capacity. tage at Knowlwood Beach, Saybrook. field, Saturday, the 16th. who remained for a visit. who returned home with her. iglia and William Smith. ; ;: : i vr / ^ M ^ ^ _ v c ^'v V'-"'-' «* * oV *'£• 'ItA-V •.*^-. "•*'".•>• ",y, '• •'' ;^ -V^:'-; V::.v'--''? ;1;'^-:v ^; -''.;;':^-'-7v<;f -'V'; *\ys*' '•••y'-t'' ' ' - ' ' '• " " ^-.. ' * ^ \ ; v w '*••['' THE THOMPSONVILLE PRESS, THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1928 " " ; "'s'' ~'- ~ - h'.' - • nearest telephone exchange of the ex­ ear. xn"e intensity or tlie voice ts act location of the fire. The super­ PUBLIC WINKS AT regulated by the sound of the voice BUS DRIVERS AIDS visor immediately relays this infor­ and this can be drowned out. One mation to the State Forestry depart­ NEW EAR TESTS ment in Hartford, which in turn gives will, however, be able to hear his STATE IN FOREST orders to the fire warden stationed voice with one ear yhile the tone is nearest the blaze. In this manner, Drooping Eyelids Featured in switched to the other, and he will not a warden is able to reach each of the Tltiis Methods change the level of his voice as the fires within a few minutes after they tone is switched back and forth. If start, and the fires, some of which he is deaf in one ear, he will rAise his might easily reach tremendous pro­ New York.—Holding a watch near the ear to test hearing may soon be a voice every time the tone sounds in port All Blazes Seen portions, are soon extinguished. his normal ear. Such service is particularly val­ thing of the past. Ear tests devel^ I* Along Routes in Forest uable to forest and lumber conserva­ oped by scientists of the Bell tele­ When the tone is switched on and Areas—Detected Over tion in this state, because, as the for­ phone laboratories here make use of off both ears,. a person with normal est service of the United States De­ accurate instruments which, with psy­ hearings will raise his voice each time Forty-Five Fires Dur­ partment of Agriculture states, fire chological aids, determine u persi.u's the tone is turned on, while one who is the chief enemy of trees and for­ is deaf will continue to read without ing Year of 1927. exuct degree of hearing. False claims wM&m ests. Sweeping through timberland, of either deafness or exceptional hear­ changing his voice. a forest fire which has got beyond To detect a false claim of deafness Successful co-operation on the part control may wreak untold havoc, dam­ ing are of no avail, for the truth can now be easily discovered. in one ear, the tone is switched re­ of the New England Transportation aging valuable mature trees, destroy­ peatedly back and forth between the Company, the Southern New England ing young growth, laying waste graz­ A push-button on the Instrument Telephone Company and the Connec­ ing lands, injuring protective water­ which measures the tone emitted for ears at varying intensity, and the pa­ ticut Company with the State Fores­ sheds, and converting the whole to a the test permits the interruption ot tient is asked to signal each time he try Department in forest fire patrol blackened waste. Immediate report­ the sound at any moment. If a pa­ hears a sound. A truthful signal can work and reporting of fires which ing of detected fires aids immeasur­ tient says he hears a tone and then be made almost instantaneously, but brought about marked diminution in ably in forest fire extinction and for­ claims that he still hears it when it if the patient must stop to decide the seriousness of forest fires in Con­ est conservation. each time in which ear he hears the necticut last year has resulted in a has been cut off, it is evident that he has been deceiving himself. sound, much more time is required continuation of this policy during the "If I go down into your country I Another device makes it possible to and he quickly becomes confused, 1928 season. Last year, by means of will level your great city to the thus betraying himself. Duplicating the Wonderful Values of Last this arrangement, forty-five fires switch the sound to either ear or ground," wrote the Macedonian King These tests are expected to prove were reported to fire wardens immed­ Philip to the Spartans, called Lacons , both. A loud tone in either ear June—Two Dresses For the Price of One! iately upon their detection by the bus because they inhabited that part of i causes the eye nearer it- to blink valuable in compensation cases where drivers upon or near whose routes Greece known as Laconia. The re-1 slightly, though the patient may claim loss of hearing is involved. the fires began. ply delivered to Philip contained on- j that he hears nothing. Bus drivers stop at the first tele­ ly one word: "If!" Today when a ] Not a Dress that would sell regularly for less than phone after detecting signs of fire. The patient is made to read aloud Apparatus for Cure of person speaks briefly and to the j in his normal voice in another test, They notify the supervisor of the point we say that he is "laconic." i $15.00, though most of them are $16.50 and $18.50. while a lone is swifrom ear to Air Sickness Invented Berlin.—Air sickness, cousin to sea­ sickness, need no longer haunt the Hundreds of individually styled models carefully dreams of the airplane passenger selected for this great Sale. A wide range of starting from Europe's largest air­ HUDSON drome, Tempelhof Held, Berlin. Misses' sizes and splendid assortment of Women's The Tempelhof officials have in­ stalled an apparatus for inhaling an- sized up to 50. tiairsickness funics and are convinced On the Open Road that it is1 a success. They feel confi­ dent that other airdromes of the Lufthansa (German Federal Airways corporation) wil emulate the example $10.00 each—2 for $15.00 of the Berlin Hying field. Any passenger who fears that he may become airsick, may inhale the Materials: Flat Crepe, Colored Georgettes, Printed antidote, which consists in the main s of oxygen gas and cinnamon. The Crepes, Washable Stripes, Novelty Embroidered mixture has a quieting effect upon the nerves of the diaphragm. Crepe Printed Chiffons, etc. Colors: New shades of Air passengers who arrived at Tem­ pelhof ^uite ill from air sickness were tan, rose, maize, orchid, peach, navy, white and black. brought back to a normal condition Within l§ss t]ian five minutes through the inhaljitiop of the antidote. It is • Notice—All sales final, none sent C. O. mam planned In due time to have an in­ D., no exchanges, refunds or credits. halation apparatus installed on every gassenger plane with tubes running i here great to every seat. (DRESS SALE—SECOND FLOOR) The world's largest man, North Carolina claims, was Miles Darden, paimuminiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiHiniiiniinil who lived in that state from 1789 to performance is Master In deed*[ 1857. It is said he was seven feet six inches tall and weighed more than one thousand pounds. Despite his Its performance has centered oft Hudson the circus qualifications, he lived a quiet, *1250 UP uneventful life. I 1 8-inch Chassis mote dramatic public interest ever extended any Coupe $1265 Mr. Thousands, riding daily, are carrying the (Rumble Seat $30 extra) LEGAL NOTICE Sedan - - - - - 1335 ttocy world-wide. Coach ------12|0 t Roadster - - - - - 1295 AT A COURT OF PROBATE held A thrill, never to be forgotten, is in store for at Enfield, within and for the Dis­ 127-inch Chassis trict of Enfield, Connecticut, on the Standard Sedan - - - you when you take your first ride in the new Custom Victoria - • •KB 5th day of June, A. D., 1928. Custom Landau Sedan 1650 Hudson Super-Six. Present: Custom 7-Pass. Sedan 1950 Hon. Charles J. Fowler, Judge. he first On motion of Alice M. Hilditch, All Jmces /. o. b. Detroit, piuj Thompsonville, Connecticut, adminis­ war excise tax tratrix on the estate of Selina Mills, Buyers can pay for cars out of income at lowest available charge for interest late of the Town of Enfield, within handling and insurance HI U D'SOM Super-Six said District, deceased, it is Ordered, That six months be and the same are hereby allowed and lim-" really modern oil range ited for the creditors of said deceas­ ed to present their claims to the ad­ JAMES T. KNIGHT ministratrix, and further Ordered, That notice of said limi­ Enfield Street Phone 829-2 Thompsonville, Ct. tation be given by publishing a copy of this order in a newspaper having a circulation in said District, and by posting a like copy on the public sign post in said Town of Enfield, near­ est the place where the deceased last dwelt. PERFECTION Certified from Record, CHARLES J. FOWLER, Judge. OIL RANGE NEW AND SECOND HAND

FURNITURE Si* NEW PERFECTION : At the Very Lowest Prices! We have a Piano that is in New first class condition, that will be sold for almost Century Hupmobiles nothing. 0 6 Whitworth Street Shipped in May New & Second Hand Furni­ With shipments again in excess of the quality and value built into 8,000 cars for the month of May, these distinctive cars. ture Co. V. Piepul, Manager Hupmobile rounds out the largest Unquestionably you have been five months in its 20 years of motor attracted by brilliant individuality 52 WHITWORTH STREET car manufacturer of the new Century Hupmobiles. But only a personal test of their OU'LL like these new light color tops. Insulated "live heat" ovens. A total of 33,202 New Hupmobile AT YPerfection oil ranges. They're so Burners that produce a clean, intense, Century Sixes and Eights delivered remarkable performance qualities I'M SATISFIED! cheerful looking, so clean looking. They swift cooking heat. And all burn that since January 1st—within 8,000 of can convey the full significance of brighten up the kitchen. In snow-white, safe, economical fuel—SOCONY kero­ last year's entire production— the century's finest accomplish­ full-porcelain enamel, silver gray, soft sene. ment in motor car design* dove gray—a happy contrast to the old- A store in your town has them. graphically expresses the over­ fashioned, glum looking range. Twenty-one in the new Perfectolac whelming public preference for And a new finish—Perfectolac—a finish, three in full-porcelain enamel, 24 body and equipment combinationsi brilliant, wonderfully durable lacquer many in the satin-black finish. And the standard and custom on each line. Six of like that used on modern automobiles. Puritan with the new giant burner for the Century, $1345 to $1625. Century Eight, It keeps its brightness and is easy to those who prefer the short drum type ANNOUNCEMENT $1825 to $2105. All prices f. o. b. Detroit. Mr. App E. Tite clean. stove. All in a wide range of prices. Effective at once all Hupmobile 2178 comes in to see us three times every Twenty-seven new features in all. Go in today and look at these new models will be sold with Federal HUPMOBILE "W day. Each time he New heat indicators. All-grate cooking models. Excise tax deducted from present comes in with a delivered prices. wistful look on his NTURY hungry face and SIX EIGHT JL each time he exits G smilingly satisfied PERFECTION Water Heaters with the world and with our food. Whether you have a pressure system or just a kitchen pump, the Perfection water heater will ANTHONY MOLINSKI give you hot water for shaving and plenty of hot dish water in a few minutes. Rapid, reliable, moder­ KEROSENE 140 Enfield Street Phone 736 Thompsonville, Ct. ate in price; ask your plumber. OIL HOME LUNCH—* •j a PI-TONE 195- 66 MAI THOMRSQNTlUe, CONN. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF NEW YORK left for a wedding trip to Atlantic 11111111m111111111Q ii i the game which was won by the vis­ ial meeting Thursday night the offi­ STATE AID ROAD Illinois Home Built City. They will live at 113 Burnham itors, 9 to 5. cers named the various committees^ street, Hartford. The body of Mrs. Elizabeth G. Hay-|French "75" Found; Invitations have been received for in 1808 to Be Razed the wedding of Miss Helen L. Cav- Albany is the name given to Scot­ PROGRAM LARGEST - Greenville, 111. — The first den, 62, wife of Herbert E. Hayden Explosion Averted anaugh, daughter of Mrs. Thomas F. of Groton, was brought to the Haz­ land or _ the _ Scottish Highlanders in brick building erected in Madi­ ardville cemetery Friday for burial. Bellalre, Ohio.—Bell aire nar­ Cavanaugh of Suffield, and Thomas early histories and romances. The son county, Illinois, will be HAZARDVILLE Mrs. Hayden was a former resident rowly escaped having a belated B. Cannon, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. title "Duke of Albany" has been fre­ * IN CONN. HISTORY D. Cannon of Windsor Locks, which quently conferred since the 14th Cen­ torn down shortly. The build­ of this place. She leaves a brother, World war bombardment. A ing is located between Colllns- The wedding of Miss Helen Gladys George Ri'chards of South street, and French "75" shell, probably a will take place Monday morning, June tury. Prince Leopold, younger broth­ Fitzgerald, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 18 at 11 o'clock in the Sacred Heart er of the late King Edward, was IppTowns and Highway De- ville and Edwardsvllle and was a. sister, Mrs. Edward Kelcey of discarded war relic, loaded with Church, Suffield. The reception will John J. Fitzgerald of Hartford, and Springfield. live explosive, was found among created Duke of Albany by Queen erected in 1808 by Col. Samnel Nelson S. Locke, son of Mrs. Robert be at the Suffield Country Club. Miss Victoria. partment Join in Build- Judy, an early Illinois pioneer. Locke of Hazardville, took place on rubbish at the city incinerator Marion A. Cannon, a sister of the V- ing 112 Miles of Road- The building was built with Saturday afternoon, May 26th, in St. WINDSOR LOCKS plant which was later to have groom, will attend Miss Cavanaugh an eye for Indian attacks or, James' Episcopal Church in Hartford. been burned with other garbage. as maid of honor. The bridesmaids £ way — Plans Complete more properly, perhaps, with The ceremony was performed by the The dedication and presentation of Had the shell been placed in will be Miss Barbara M. Collins of four eyes, for the attic contains Rev. Edmund C. Thomas, rector of the new large grandstand and back­ the plant the explosion might Suffield and Miss Frances Cunning­ i Secondary System. the church. Miss Lillian Mae Fitz- ham of Springfield. James E. Can­ four openings or port holes, stop fence was held Saturday after- have wrecked the machinery non will be his brother's best man. General from which the countryside gerald, sister of the bride was maid noon with fitting exercises, starting and killed several workmen. The ushers will be William Cannon, V/ Construction or reconstruction of may be scanned. The walls are of honor and the best man was Nel­ with a street parade at 2:30, which The shell was buried in the son Downton of Hazardville. Char­ formed above the passenger station Arthur Cannon and Raymond Can­ Electric .112 miles of Connecticut State Aid two feet thick, but are develop­ waters of McMahon's creek. non, all brothers of the groom-to-be. ' Road will be begun under the state les H. Taylor, brother-in-law of the on Main street. The parade includ­ ing such bulges and other symp­ bride and organist of the Memorial 1 Miss Mary Sweeney will act as flow­ aid appropriation for 1928-29 in ad­ ed a platoon of police, the Windsor i*"i "i M11111 nmnim i-h-i- er girl and Robert Sweeney, the ring Refrigerator dition to the state highway depart­ toms of senilty that the build­ Baptist Church, Hartford, prepared band, the fire department and veter­ ing is no longer safe. the musical program and presided at beai-er. Rev. Michael Earls, S. J., ment's most expansive trunkline pro­ an firemen, the Cardinals, high school will assist the pastor in performing Is Quiet s' gram in history, according to an an- Colonel Judy was a member the organ. The bride wore a gown team, St. Mary's Parochial and pub­ Frank E. Healy, reviewed the years the ceremony. V nouncement made this week by High- of the first Illinois legislature, of blonde georgette embroidered with lic school baseball teams and about of sports in the town and on behalf way Commissioner John A. Macdon- and one of the first three com­ gold, and a picture hat to match, and 100 autos with park commissioners, of the younger generation and the Confirmation was conferred in St. It is difficult to 9. aid. The statp aid program is like­ carried an arm bouquet of white town officials and citizens. A crowd townspeople in general thanked Mr. Mary's Church Sunday morning at missioners of Madison county sweet peas and pink butterfly roses. of more than 2,500 persons gathered and Mrs. Coffin for the splendid evi­ the conclusion of the 10:45 o'clock even hear it. wise the largest ever planned in Con­ in 1812. The Judys have many necticut and before completion will The maid of honor wore a gown of at the field, where presentation of dence of civic pride in the wonderful high mass. Rt. Rev. John J. Nilan, involve the expenditure of more than descendants In Madison county. Rainbow chiffon and picture hat to the new additions were made to the gift to the upbuilding of the town Bishop of Hartford, administered the two and a half million dollars in 53" match, and carried an arm bouquet park commission by the donors, Mr. sporting activities. Just previous to sacrament, assisted by Rev. Maurice towns. I of deep pink and white sweet peas and Mrs. Herbert R. Coffin, and it the stai-t of the baseball game be­ MacAuliffe, Auxiliary Bishop. The A. D. BRIDGE'S It is the intention of the highway j and delphinium. A reception was was accepted by Mrs. H. L. Cutler on tween the Cardinals and Wicos of class of 160 children had been receiv­ department to continue like programs piece of paving. It also has the ad­ held after the ceremony in the par­ behalf of the commission. A tablet Springfield, Mr. and Mrs. Coffin were ing final instruction the last few SONS, INC. of state aid construction until a sys-1 vantage of equalizing wear and tear ish house of St. James' Church, at suitably inscribed with the donors' called to the home plate and a large weeks. . tem of secondary roads akin to the: which about 100 guests were present names and 'the date of presentation basket of roses presented to Mrs. Cof­ At a meeting held recently the Hazardville, Conn. upon the pavement, inasmuch as the Chamber of Commerce elected officers state trunkline system has been com-' entire surface will be of the same from Newton, Hazardville, Hartford was unveiled in front of the stand. fin on behalf of the Cardinals team, pletely developed under the state aid age and will not consist of many sec­ and Springfield. Mr. and Mrs. Locke In a brief but fitting talk, Attorney 'and Mr. Coffin threw the first ball of for the ensuing year and at a spec­ act. The state aid roads will connect tions of varying ages. with trunkline highways or other im­ Two towns have elected to utilize proved roads, or will end at town their current funds upon trunkline lines on routes to be continued by ad­ highways within their boundaries in­ joining towns. This is true in every stead of upon their own town roads, Jor Economical Transportation instance of the work now starting. in order to complete their more heav­ In every case, the towns have signed ily traveled and more useful arteries agreements by authority of town vote of traffic. In these cases, the high­ that they will apply their future pro- way department is co-operating with , portions of state aid funds to their the towns and will expend $88,000 present projects until they are com­ from trunkline funds to assist them. pleted and that they will not ask for At the county meetings last fall, expenditures on any other roads prior Commissioner Macdonald offered to to that time. This plan has met with lend engineering assistance to any the unanimous approval and complete! town who might request it. This of­ co-operation on the part of the towns |fer has been accepted widely and 32 taking part in the program. towns have received advice concern­ Approximately 87 miles of new ing questions of highway and street construction are included in the pro­ maintenance from W. E. Hulse, sup­ gram to be carried out by the 53 ervisor of state aid construction. towns under their state aid appro-1 priation for 1928 and 1929. In addi­ The contemplated construction for tion to this, because of the fact that' this year is divided as follows: Hart­ this new construction will invite an ford County, 5 towns, 8.2 miles; New increase of traffic on certain sections, Haven County, 10 towns, 17.2 miles; of the existing state aid system, it: New London County, 7 towns, 10.65 will be necessary to reconstruct about miles; Fairfield County, 7 towns, 10 25 miles of this road, bringing the miles; Windham County, 4 towns, 4.8 total of construction and reconstruc­ miles; Litchfield County, 8 towns, 17 tion to approximately 112 miles. All miles; Middlesex County, 9 towns, of the reconstruction work will be • 11.65 miles; and Tolland County, 3 done solely at the expense of the • towns, 7.5 miles. These totals in­ state. |clude only the projects for which the Six of the 53 towns undertaking agreements have already been closed work this year have adopted the new There are several more agreements stage construction plan devised by, now pending. Commissioner Macdonald and ex-1 Of particular interest to the motor­ plained by him at county meetings ing public will be the following state attended by delegates from practi­ aid projects which will connect exist­ cally every town in the state last fall. ing routes: Paving of the Lime Rock 1 As its name implies, this plan con­ road from Lakeville at the Hotchkiss templates the construction of a high­ School to Route 134, (New Milford to way by stages, one stage of construc­ ' Canaan) connecting the latter with tion being finished under one year's Route 4, (Sharon to Salisbury); con­ appropriation and the work being nection of Route 113 (New Britain to completed under future appropria­ Thomaston) with Route 3; (Water- tions. In other words, a town may bury to Hartford) from Bulls Head use its 1928-1929 funds for the in­ Bridge in Terryvlile through Bristol stallation of bridges, culverts, drain­ and joining Route 3 south of Farm- age and sub-base. Under next year's ington; connection of Cheshire and allotment, it may continue with the Meriden by dii'ect route, cutting off necessary grading and improvement Milldale; completion of Route 168, of the highway line, and in the fol­ (the Jonathan Trumbull .highway) lowing year complete the entire work connecting Route 3 (Hartford to Wil- with a surface of waterbound macad­ limantic) with Route 17 (Hartford to am, the standard pavement for state Norwich and Providence) at Norwich; aid construction. ' and continuation of Route 308, which This system allows a town to now branches off from Route 122 spread its state aid funds over a con­ (Bridgeport to Newton) to Monroe siderably greater mileage than would Center, from Monroe Center to Stev­ m be possible were a year's funds to be enson Depot on Route 145 (New Mil- used for the completion of a single ford to Derby.) MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK (Incorporated 1861) 80 Pearl St., Hartford, Conn A Car rcor all the A STRICTLY MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK WITH ASSETS OVER $23,500,000. family to enjoy- We Have No Stockholders DEPOSITS made during the first five q calendar days of any month, will draw or Roadster .....>4 ^7J , the Coach only'585«/ interest from the first day of that month. The $CQ G| JOJ Revealing in its beautiful bodies with powerful, non-locking 4- Present Rate of Interest 4V2 % > payable 2S « 9595 by Fisher the comfort, style and wheel brakes . . . and with its quarterly, January, April, July and Oc­ elegance that women all admire worm-and-gear steering mech- tober 1st. sldan?.0?! $675 f • • • offering the drive, dash and anism fitted with ball bearings The Convertible $/TQ £ stamina that men demand in an throughout—it is everywhere Sport cabriolet... yjzr 3 automobile ... and so easy and acclaimed the world's most luxu- Th«imperial $71 £ safe to handle that every mile at rious low-priced automobile! Her Dreadful Past $4QC - the wheel is a pleasure There are seven beautiful models Thfi Amtizing True Story of a Girl Patricide (Chajiti only) —the Bigger and Better Chev- to choose from—each an out- Light Delivery $ ERHAPS you recall reading in slums. She tried, by kindness and 375 rolet is bringing a new measure standing example of the body Pthe newspapers the case of encouragement,to make Gretchen (Choscb only) of motoring enjoyment to thou- builders* craft. Come in and in- Gretchen, the girl who poisoned feel that she was not a pariah but aii price* t o. b. FUot, Michigm* sands of families everywhere! spectthem today. Learn for your- her father—and then, at her trial, a girl like other girls. refused to utter a word in her At first Gretchen feared and dis­ Check Chevrolet Providing the roominess, com- self why families everywhere own defense. You read of her trusted her; but later with her head in Delivered Prices fort and roadability of a 107- are unanimously choosing the conviction and incarceration. the kindly teacher's lap, her body wracked with sobs, she told for the %»i financing charge* available' inch wheelbase . . . equipped Bigger and Better Chevrolet I j There, apparently, the story first time the dreadful story which, had ended. But really it was only the she told it to the jury, would prob­ beginning of one of the most ably have resulted in her acquittal. amazing human dramas ever The complete story of the events enacted. • leading up to her dreadful crime, her REMOVAL OF WAR TAX LOWERS DELIVERED PRICES! trial, imprisonment, eventual parole, In prison Gretchen performed and the glorious success she is now her duties in utter silence; noth­ making of her life, is entitled "Out ing interested her; of the Slums" and ap» I pears in July True she kept to herself— Partial Contents Story Magazine—now an outcast branded Things No Woman on sale. Don't miss it! for life. Can Stand Three Loves Tune in on the True Louis R. Halbwachs Then Mary Men Are Like That Story Hour broadcast Howard came to the The Sin That Found Him Out every Friday night over rison to teach. Her The Marriage Bargain WOR and the Colum­ C" C"K« THE ENFIELD GARAGE Kenneth E. Myers Eeart went outto the I Played with a Boy's bia chain, q P. M.- Y Love Eastern StandardTime.• little daughter of the —and several July other stories Out Now! Salesmen: Francis A. Burke and Edward J. Balf True Story 41 NORTH MAIN STREET PHONE 606-2, THOMPSONVILLE 4 At All Newsstands—only 25c Q UA L IT Y AT LOW CO S T u to*?.. tHHtrrr?*. , ...... xTT r...... t »i» i » n him -IT -mnmr • aiWun POUR THE THOMPSONVILLE PRESS, THURSDAY. JUNE 7, 1928 f ^;

for not only does it provide some­ just fortunate for once, but it might The Thompsonville thing that was badly needed in the be well not to trust to chance, that town, but it vastly improves the en­ this pleasing situation will continue. •7 felj- Press tire neighborhood wherein it is lo­ It may, but a little caution, a little ^ Published Thursdays by cated. Nothing could be more pleas­ carefulness, and a little more rigid THE ADVANCE PRINTING AND ing to the eye than this beauty spot, observance of the rules of the road Annual Three Nights PUBLISHING COMPANY and the excellent taste with which it will help it a whole lot. , .27-29 High Street, Telephone 50 has been arranged and laid out. Thompsonville, Conn. The park and playground commis­ BRIDE-TO-BE AGAIN HONORED sion has very early justified its ex­ SHADY LAKE, SOMERS, CONN, ; LAWN PARTY PHILIP J. SULLIVAN istence and should be commended for 5 Miss Hazel T. Fairman Given Supper -&&&&^} BENEFIT 0F gT> BERNARD'S PARISH f : Editor and Business Manager the" successful achievement which Shower by Office Associates. 'i'\l''«'4^"' £*-' Telephone 95-2. marks its first effort. The wisdom ^ Will Open For the Season Onlili of the finance board in providing the Her associates of the clerical force On Parish Lawn, Hazardville Entered at the Post Office, Thomp- funds for this development is clear- in the depai-tment offices of the Big­ Saturday, June 9th: •onville, Conn., as second class mat-jjy demonstrated, particularly when elow-Hartford Carpet Company, hon­ r" . . .. , ,, , , |the step taken by the guardians of ored Miss Hazel T. Fairman with a Sandy Beach—Swimming—Tonics for sale. Free park­ THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SAT-. , our supper shower given at the cafeteria ing for automobiles. A good clean place to spend a day's Pr^" ! exchequer was an en- of the company on Main street last outing with your family. 27J9 High Street. No attention paid \tir^ new departure from the settled Thursday evening, as a pre-nuptial URDAY, JUNE 7% 8th and 9th^« to anonymous contributions. j P° ,^ town s financial manage- courtesy. The table was very lovely ' | ment. If the action of the finance with its centerpiece of bleeding heart, Supper Served Eafch Evening, 6 to 8 P. M.|| flTTR TTVnTTCSTRT AT PPPITCT T?AT i!3031].^ reQuires any justification it can flanked by rose colored dinner cand­ OUR INDLblKlAL 1 KuBLliM found in the appearance of the les, and nut cup favors in rose-spray Dancing—Entertainment—Admission 15c I new park. The movement, of course, design, and other table furnishings It is increasingly evident that the j should not stop here, even with the in the same hue. Covers were laid industrial progress of the Town of |completion of the beautifying of this for 14. Supper was served at seven Enfield has reached an impasse. This jspot. A few more such developments o'clock, and afterward games, Scram­ u bled Songs and Guessing Advertise­ fact has been demonstrated with j throughout the town would prove as ments, were enjoyed. In these the painful clarity by development in the useful and attractive as this first ven- prizes were won by Miss Nellie Fow­ plant of the Bigelow-Hartford Carpet .ture, and no doubt that is the aim of ler, Mrs. Orville Creelman and Miss Company during the past week. Ob- ' the park commission. Not iill are Anna T. Ward. In one of the games viously this great industrial organi- residentially located so as to enjoy the bride-elect was led to her shower Fully Protected" zation, stupendous though it is, can- the new park, but all should visit it which was concealed by the piano, not be depended upon any longer to as frequently as possible until they and the many very beautiful and use­ A dependable insurance agency does its work carry the industrial burdens of the are provided for in a like manner in ful articles were contained in a large Accounts box attractively decorated in pink quietly and does not often come into the lime­ town. After battling for four years ] their more immediate neighborhood with an economic condition in the and white which formed a pedestal light—until you have a loss. Then it is all im­ for a parasol, composed of pink and portant. •floor covering industry that was de­ white petals and hung with fringe of for Savings cidedly adverse to the carpet and rug FORTUNATE FOR ONCE the same tints, which entirely hid the We are glad to help you before loss comes. We branch of it, and at the same time j shower. The pleasure of viewing the struggling with an internal condition | ^ cannot have escaped those who gifts concluded a most delightful eve­ are sincere in our desire to save you money, A joint account 'is advantageous for hus- ' that required readjustment and re- ! have observed the recent gory record ning. Miss Fairman was the recip­ annoyance and trouble. We want to serve you band and wife or any two persons whose construction, an honest survey of the 1 holiday and week-end injuries and ient of another pleasant attention on and we can, for we are agents for OLD AND result of these efforts does not war-1 fatalities on the streets and highways Saturday, at mill closing time, when DEPENDABLE COMPANIES. interests are in common. rant the assumption that the outlook • .our state that this community, the section men in the filling depart­ ment, in the office of which Miss Fair- is very promising. The market con- j which ordinarily has been no mean Withdrawals may be made by either per­ man has been employed for the past dition of the carpet and rug industry [Contributor to these harrowing inci- seven years, presented her with a son. In case of the death of one, the ac­ appears just as precarious as it did dents, failed to register on the list, very beautiful banjo clock, in expres­ count may be drawn upon by the other when the evidence of i*etrogression i how and to what our good for- sion of their good will and esteem. Brainard-Ahrens, Inc. first made itself manifest four years : tune must be attributed is puzzling, The marriage of Miss Fairman and without the delay of legal formalities. ago. j ^7e undoubtedly presented as many Ronald J. Martin of Boston will take In the effort at internal readjust- i opportunities for accidents as ever, place Saturday, June 9. 106 Main St. Tel. 45-2 Thompsonville A joint account may be opened by any two ment the situation does not disclose j There was no diminishing of the traf- persons in the same way as an individual any cause for optimism. New official i^c' *n ^ac;t if anything it was greater has followed new official, new method jthan ever. No exceptional caution For Graduation account...... has followed new method, efficiency Iwas observed in driving. We whirled expert has followed efficiency expert, '^e street corners with the same reck- curtailment has followed curtailment, :^ess abandon that has caused many "EVERYTHING FOR THE FARMER" OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS 6:30 TO 8:30 wage scales have been adjusted, ja m's^ap in the past, and made the THE AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE schedules have been modified, and ev- j usual speedway out of our narrow ery possible reform and rectification [streets, which has helped to pile up has been permitted to run its course jour average on the accident list, but in the hope that the situation as a lsomehow nothing happened. It would HAYING EQUIPMENT. Thompsonville Trust Co. whole might be improved. Now, how-|?eei? as though no other reason can ever, the final curtailment in wages I . ' ^ than that we were McCormick Mowers, International Harvest­ Thompsonville, Connecticut and operatives appears to have been P tpn nl? ttjatvuto made, and the efficiency mania seems i^ArvLl Ur IxlAJNIVo E er Tedders, Horse Rakes, Hay Forks, Hand to have run its course, but without! —

attractive centerpiece. At the close was James William Hayden, son of John P. Sheern, Rev. M. J. Creeger, of the supper a box of cigars was Mrs. Catherine Hayd£n of Thompson Harvey C. Brainard, Dr. William G. presented to Judge Fowler, Atty. A. Court. Mr. Hayden is a graduate of Shepard, Walter P. Schwabe, Select­ Storrs Campbell acting as spokesman the Enfield High School. For sever­ man Edward Bromage, George S. Clearance of All r " in a few felicitous remarks, for the al years he was employed at The Phelps, Abraham Sisisky, John M. Mid-Summer * VJ " guests and the recipient appreciative­ Press office, and is now with the In­ Savage, Mrs. Charles D. Bent, Peter ly responded. All present had a most ternational Casket Hardware Co. Perdikas, Max Block, Dr. James A. Spring Hats I- J' enjoyable evening. Misses Ellen and B. Doherty of Tatoian, Supervisor of Music Dens- Hats The graduating exercises of the Hartford spent the week-end with low King. A well attended and very interest­ Connecticut, I. 0. 0. F., paid an of­ In straws, silk and felt, at 'm ing meeting of the Woman's Mission­ ficial visit to Enfield Encampment Hazardville Grammar School will be their sister, Mrs. Arthur Starr of An anniversary mass was celebrat­ at $1.00 ary Society of the First Presbyter­ last evening. The patriarchal degree held next Wednesday evening at 8 Spring street. ed in St. Patrick's Church yesterday prices ranging from ian Church was held at the home of was conferred on a large class of o'clock. Mrs. Chester Combs entertained morning in memory of Mrs. Concetta An opportunity to purchase Mrs. Henry R. Cooper on Pearl street c&ndid&tcs Mrs. Noble Ricketts and daughter the Past Chiefs' Club of the Pythian Angelica. Rev. Daniel J. O'Connor, hats that sold as high as Tuesday afternoon. Miss Elizabeth The North Neighborhood Club of Dorothy of Enfield street, have re­ Sisters at her home in Highland Park pastor, was the celebrant of the mass. turned from a few days' visit with last Monday evening. After the bus­ $2.98 to $5.98 $5.98 for $1.00. ! A. Bennett led in the devotional part the First Presbyterian Church will The soloist was Miss Alice J. Liber­ '• iy : of the program and Mrs. Charles S. meet at the home of Mrs. Nelson her sister, Mrs. Donald McDonald in iness session, the hostess served a ty. There was a large attendance of ' Brown and Miss Nettie Z. Phillips Steele on Enfield street next week New London. Tomorrow Mrs. Rick­ salad supper, and a social hour was relatives and friends at the service. had charge of the discussion of the Thursday afternoon, instead of Wed­ etts will go to Mt." Holyoke College enjoyed. The Enfield Congregational Church Suggestions For Graduation : study topics, Porto Rico and the Phil- nesday, the usual day of meeting. to attend the 10th reunion of her The regular monthly meeting of the will observe Children's Day Sunday, : ippines. Plana made for the summer The hour will be 2:30 o'clock. class. Board of Management of the Build­ June 10. During the morning serv­ White Crepe de Chine Bloomers, Rayon Vests, Bloom­ : months include a lawn party at the Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Pierce and* ing and Loan Association for pay­ ice the Church School will present Mrs. Charles J. Fowler entertained ment of dues and consideration of ers and French Pants for - $1.00 homes of Mrs. D. William and Miss a few friends at her home on Frank­ family of Oklahoma are visiting Mr. "Crown Jewels," a colorful pageant Georgia Brainard on Pease street and Pierce's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John loans will be held next Monday eve­ including songs and recitations by Rayon Slips, lace top and edge - $1.25 a birthday observance in the chapel, lin street Tuesday evening, in honor ning at 7 o'clock in the town building. the children, directed by Miss Agnes of her husband's birthday. Bridge Pierce of Maple street, Hazardville. Rayon Gowns, lace trimmed $2.00 | probably in August. was played and Robert F. Kelly won Mrs. George B. Gordon has return­ Last Sunday while passing through Brainerd and Mrs. Carlos Watt. A. G< Redfield of Hartford, district the prize for the highest score. Sup­ ed to her home in Hazardville, after West Hartford a car collided with Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Thompson of ! deputy grand patriarch, and Edward per was served after the game in the a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Clif­ that of Claus Abrahamson of John New York City have bought the prop­ : R. Birdsey of Meriden, grand high dining room, where a bouquet of pink ford Prickett in Wilmington, Del. street and the occupants most for­ erty of Walter Bliss in Somers and priest of the Grand Encampment' of and yellow carnations formed a very Carlo Angelica, 14, son of Sebas- tunately escaped without serious in­ will make it their home. Mr. and tino Angelica of Enfield street, broke juries. Mr. Abrahamson was unin­ Mrs. Bliss have moved into the house THE MALIA SH0PPE his right ankle while playing base­ jured, but Mrs. Abrahamson received with Miss Mabelle B. Avery. ball in Suffield Tuesday, as a mem­ several bruises on the legs, her son The W. C. T. U. of Eastern Enfield 55 High Street Thompsonville, Conn. ber of the A. D. Higgins' School Edward a sprained wrist, and her will meet at the home of Mrs. H. team. He was taken to the Spring­ father, Thomas Clee, had several cuts Stephen Bridge in Hazardville tomor­ field Hospital for treatment. and bruises and his hand was pushed row afternoon. For the Girl Graduate The new state road from Enfield through the windshield. The car was street, through Hazard avenue to wrecked and had to be towed to a Hazardville, has been completed with garage for repairs. Mr. and Mrs. White Felts $2.50 and up the exception of some guard fences, Abrahamson and son were taken to and is now open to the public. their home here by their daughter, White Hosiery, slipper heel $1.65 Enfield High lost to Ware High on Mrs. Richard T. Bishop. "Haf Heel" and others $1.50 Tuesday afternoon in a Twin State Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sayles and Conference game, 8 to 6. The local son, Robert, of New Rochelle, N. Y., GIFTS FOR THE NEW BABY team got the jump in the third in­ were week-end guests of her parents, Let Your Home Reflect Comfort ning when they scored two runs, but Mr. arid Mrs. David Hilditch and they the visitors came back strong in the entertained at Memorial time her and quiet elegance. It is CLARKIN MILLINERY latter part of the contest, pushing brothers and wives, Mr. and Mrs. really not how much you oyer four in the sixth and two in the Robert Mills of. Shelburne Falls, and ninth. In the final half of the ninth spend on the furniture of Irene Clarkin Green—Elizabeth Clarkin Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mills of Plain- your home as it is how and the locals started a rally and scored ville. Pearl Street (Malley Block) , Thompsonville, Conn. four runs, but fell short of the mark Enfield High defeated Rockville in where you spend it. We by two. Ware was outhit 12 to 7, that place yesterday afternoon in a offer an unexcelled store but bunched their hits for runs. hard fought contest, 4 to 2. After Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Hilditch and service, not only in the the Rockville team had tied the score highest quality of furni­ family spent the week-end at their in the fourth, the local team pushed cottage at Crescent Lake. across the winning run in the fifth ture and home furnishings The graduation exercises of the and added another in the seventh for but in assisting you to Springfield branch of Northeastern good measure. Dunn held the Rock­ choose iust these things University and Springfield Engineer­ ville team to three hits. . ing Institute were held last evening Mr. and Mrs. William Clark of that will all combine in a Allen-A at North Congregational Church in Woodward avenue are rejoicing over harmonious whole. We will that city. Among those who receiv­ the birth of a daughter. deem it a pleasure to show ed their degree in the School of Law Owing to several counter attrac­ you through this store, our tions the June meeting of the Board salesmen will be glad to of­ of Trade, which was to have been Here's An Unusual Saving On held last Tuesday evening, was post­ A Breakfast Set! Five Pieces fer you suggestions or aid poned for a week. It will be held you in any way possible. Service Weight next Tuesday evening in the Calu­ Breakfast suites are in great demand these days, and Many new and beautiful General met Club. patterns in Furniture are Pure Silk and Attorney and Mrs. George McLar­ we have a splendid stock of them, the one pictured and Electric en of New Haven and Mr. and Mrs priced above being a splendid example. Dropleaf table now being shown, also Rayon Charles McLaren, daughter Viola and many new and beautiful son James, of Boston, Mass., were and four artistically designed chairs to match, beautiful­ rugs. In fact, the whole Refrigerator Memorial Day and week-end guests ly decorated and priced extremely low. store is in complete readi­ of their sister, Mrs. James A. Mella- 79c dew of Woodward avenue. ness to serve you. Is Simplified Mr. and Mrs. Leslie C. Brainard of pair Pearl street attended the graduation Store Closed Wednesdays During June, July and August at 12:30 P. M. Never needs attention exercises at St. Margaret's School in We have made a new addition to our Allen-A line of Lad­ —not even oiling. Waterbury on Tuesday, their daugh­ ter, Virginia, being a member of the ies' Silk Hosiery. It is made of a good weight of pure silk graduating class. and rayon. The best quality of silk and rayon being used The strawberry supper served last Tuesday evening in the dining room and is improved by the added feature of the new Allen-A J. FRANCIS BROWNE A. D. BRIDGE'S of the Enfield Congregational Church heel.. The price is 79^ a pair. Color range is white, at­ by the ladies of the church was large ­ SONS, INC. ly attended. Mrs. W. W. Hopkins mosphere, shell, French nude and shell gray. was chairman of the committee of Hazardville, Conn. arrangements. A large class of children, as well as several adults, received their First Communion at the 9 o'clock mass in George H. Cunningham St. Patrick's Church last Sunday. Rev. Daniel J. O'Connor, pastor, was 55 PEARL STREET THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. assisted by Rev. Edwin Gaffney and This Advertisement Is Made Up of Ex­ Rev. John F. Kenney. Relatives and friends in this place tracts From Letters Sent Us By Users of attended the wedding of Miss Luella Cornelia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Brodeur of Ludlow, Mass., and Adelbert Mongeon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Mongeon of Indian Orchard, which took place Monday morning in St. John's Church, Lud­ Frigidaire Electric OUR ANNUAL low, Dr. Louis T. Rodeir performing the ceremony. The single ring serv­ ice was used. Francis P. Santa Croce of Belmont avenue announces the engagement of his daughter, Rose Anna, to Francis Basement Sale What You Save Barilla, proprietor of the" Electric Refrigeration Shop on North Main street. The wed­ FOR THE NEXT TEN DAYS we are holding our an­ Each Month ding will take place in St. Patrick's Church on Tuesday morning, June 19 nual Basement Sale, which includes a large reduction on RIGHT NOW, will determine at 9 o'clock. our Glassware, Crockery, Aluminum Ware and every­ your future success and inde­ Miss Lillian Stockman of Portland, "I have been using Frigidaire for about one year thing in Kitchen Utensils. For sheer economy in buy­ pendence. Your Thrift Account Me., is the guest for two weeks of and am glad to give expression of my apprecia­ ing this opportunity cannot be surpassed. We have is a pleasing reflection of your her cousin, Mrs. Frank F. Simonton, progress. and Dr. Simonton. The doctor's sis­ tion of its convenience." Classified our stock under a series of special values, but ter, Miss Catharine Simonton, and the reduction is extended to everything in our basement Invest your savings with us Miss Minnie B. Rittgers of Bogota, even though it is not listed here. where both principal and earn­ N. J., spent the week-end with them. ings are assured. First mort­ Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Bushnell re­ gages on improved real estate turned last week from a two weeks' safeguard all our funds. Eco­ trip, in which they toured the central "It has kept the food at a uniformly low tempera­ nomical management makes our part of Vermont, visiting friends and The Following Are a Few larger earnings possible. No relatives in several places. They saw ture at all times and the operating cost has been other method of investing sav­ the awful devastation caused by the Of the Classifications: ings offers quite so much to floods in all parts of their tour, and less than was formerly paid for ice." the saver. report that conditions are being im­ proved as fast as possible. Although Safety and 6%. rehabilitation has been delayed by the 9c 23c heavy storms this spring, the roads The Thompsonville were found passable on their route. Colanders, §poon Holders, Water Glasses, Vases, Wine Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Bushnell left Giving as it does practically uniform temperature Milk Pitchers, Plates, Dust Glasses, Fruit Dishes and Building & Loan for a ten days' trip to Niagara Falls makes it very satisfactory." Pans, Knives and Forks. and other points of interest. Fancy Dishes, Trays. Association The new St. Adelbert's Polish The Institution of Thrift Church is rapidly nearing completion under direction of Contractor William E. Savage. The dedication exercises 59c will be held on July 4th. "I think it the most wonderful household equipment Bread Trays, Cheese Trays, 98c "Len" Thompson, well-known brus- Cuspidors, Aluminum Co­ Vases, Vanity Sets, Water sels weaver, has returned to his home that anyone could buy." on Garden street after being confined landers, Aluminum Pitch­ Sets, Trays, Fancy Glass­ to the Mercy Hospital in Springfield ers. ware. for three months, as a result of a fractured hip which he received when knocked to the sidewalk by boys at play. Mr. Thompson's many friends "I would not p

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W. Grinnold of Fairfield Ave., Hart­ This Is What Captain Wilkins Saw ford, son of Mrs. Charles B. Mattoon of Meriden, has been announced. Edward Benicak is recovering from an operation for appendicitis at St. 'ft -* SUBURBAN NEWS Francis' Hospital. The Great Independent, Lieut, and Mrs. John W. Middle- town of West Point, N. Y., have been always been active in its work. Her visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Middle- SUFFIELD husband, Webster E. Burbank, died town. mmwins .ssiSllii^^g here in May, 1919. Mrs. Burbank is Lewis N. Bowers conducted the The funeral of Mrs. Fanny Austin survived by one daughter, Mrs. Thom- service at Grace Episcopal Church on Burbank, a resident of this town for sa B. Couch at home, and one son, last Sunday morning. automobile .oealersj>^^ more than 70 years, was held Satur­ Clarence D. Burbank, a well-known The funeral of William A. Titley, day afternoon at 2:30, daylight sav­ resident of Thompsonville; one sis­ 77, was held Sunday afternoon at his as well as public with ing time, with Rev. Arthur H. Hope, ter, Mrs. Dwight Loomis of Spring­ late home on Depot street. He had pastor of the First Congregational field; also two granddaughters and been employed by the Broad Brook Church officiating. Burial was in the two great-granddaughters. Company and the Glazier Manufac­ Woodlawn cemetery. Mrs. Burbank The graduation exercises of Suf- turing Company of Glastonbury as died suddenly at her home on River field School's junior department were an overseer in the carding depart­ CHAMPION CARS Boulevard Thursday morning. Her held Monday afternoon at the head­ ment, but retired about 15 years ago. death came as a shock to the entire quarters in Truesdell home in one of He was born in Danidloes, Wales on community. Mrs. Burbank was born the living rooms and parents of many December 5, 1840. He served in Co. 26% moreStuaebaker Deaths President Fight in Ravena, 0., March 28, 1848, the of the younger boys were present. D, 114th Regiment, N. Y., for three *1985 to *2485 daughter of Albert and Ann (Nor­ The department is in charge of Prof. years in the Civil War. He was the this year than ever before oldest member of the Shepard lodge, 100 horsepower 80-mile speed ton) Austin. She came here in 1857 William H. Janes, who is assisted in tmm 131-inch wheelbase and had since continuously lived here. the care of the boys and their educa­ No. 78, A. F. and A. M., of Nauga- ODAY 3864 dealers sell Studebaker's 4 She was a lifelong member of the tion by Clifton Harkness. Unison tuck; a member of Allerton Chapter, Tgreat lines of championship cars, compared Holds all official records for First Congregational Church and had singing of the hymn, "Come Thou Naugatuck; Washington Command- with 3054 dealers in 1927—an increase of 26%. stock closed cars, regardless Almighty King" was followed by the ery, No. 1, Royal Arch Masons of In ten years Studebaker dealers have in­ of power or price, from 5 to scripture reading by Rev. E. Scott Hartford, and Sphinx Temple, A. A. creased 114%. 2000 miles. Farley. The hymn "Faith of Our O. N. M. S., Hartford. Mr. Titley For nine consecutive months retail deliveries was a member of the Broad Brook i Fathers" was then sung, and the talk The landless polar regions over which Capt. George H. Wilkins and his of Studebaker-built automobiles have increased The Commander ! to the members of the class was giv- Congregational Church. He leaves over those of the corresponding months of a *1435 to *1625 ien by Rev. Arthur H. Hope. "Amer­ copilot, Carl Ben Eilson, made their successful flight from Point Barrow, his wife, Abbie Annie Titley, and one year previous. This is in the face of a decrease General ica" was sung in unison and was fol­ Alaska, to Spitsbergen. The actual flying time for the 2,200 miles was 20% daughter, Mrs. H. A. Middletown of in sales for the industry as a whole. 85 horsepower 72-mile speed lowed by the presentation of the di­ hours, but during a terriffic blizzard they were forced to wait for five days this place; a sister, Mrs. Charles E. The swing toward Studebaker is the in­ 25,000 miles in less than Electric plomas by Dr. Brownell Gage, head­ on Dead Man's island. Lounsbury of Seymour; a brother, evitable result of adding spectacular perform­ 23,000 minutes. Nothing master of Suffield School, who also Edward Titley of Washington, R. I., ance to One-Profit value—and then proving else on earth ever traveled spoke. The graduates are Jacob A. seven grandchildren and four great­ the stamina and speed of the cars by severe so far so fast. Refrigerator Esser, Robert W. Whitbeck, William the widow of the late Martin Riley. Burial was in the West Suffield ceme­ grandchildren. Burial was in Melrose tests under American Automobile Association W. Bodie, Pryor A. Hamilton, Fer­ She was born in Suffield October 1, tery. Mrs. Hastings died early Sun­ cemetery, Rev. Charles H. Peck of­ supervision. The Dictator Is Roomy nando J. Millet and Diego H. Vol- 1850, a daughter of Albert and Sar­ day morning at the home of her ficiating. All official records for fully equipped stock vre. All will enter the freshman de- ah (Rice) Fancher. She was educat­ daughter, Mrs. Perry Miles of Stone care are now held by Studebaker. Never before *1195 to *1395 I partment of the school next fall. ed in the town schools and is surviv­ street after a long illness. She was has one manufacturer thus swept the boards. 70 horsepower 67-milespeed Has more shelf area | The funeral of Mrs. Lilla M. Riley, ed by three children, Mrs. William the widow of the late James E. Hast­ SOMERS When such performance can be bought at to a cubic foot. Devine of this place, Mrs. Alice M. 5000 miles in less than |78, a lifelong resident, was held on ings, who died a short time ago. She Studebaker's remarkable One-Profit prices, 4800 consecutive minutes— Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, at Moore of Springfield and John S. Gif- was a daughter of David and Jane Mr. and Mrs. William A. Dimock why be content with less than a champion? ford of West Suffield; also 17 grand­ and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ward of a record for stock cars priced the home of her son on the West Rising, both of her parents also hav­ Studebaker's sensational proofs of speed and below $1400. Suffield road. Rev. E. Scott Farley, children and two great-grandchildren. ing been born in this town. She was Chicopee and Mrs. Hattie E. Pease endurance come from engineering genius, qual­ pastor of the Second Baptist Church, The funeral of Mrs. Martha A. a member of First Baptist Church motored to the Hartford airport on ity materials, precision manufacture and rigid A. D. BRIDGE'S officiated. Burial was in the West Hastings, 72, a life-long resident, was of Hastings Hill and was born here Memorial Day, where Mrs. Pease cel­ inspections. Because of these, any Studebaker The Ersklne Suffield cemetery. Mrs. Riley died held Tuesday afternoon at Cooper's June 20, 1855. She is survived by ebrated her 72d birthday by making may safely be driven 40 miles an hour the day *795 to *965 SONS, INC. suddenly Sunday morning while call­ funeral parlors and was largely at­ one daughter, Mrs. Miles; two sons, a flight in an airplane, accompanied you buy it. Motor oil need be changed but Howard F. and David R., both of by her niece, Mrs. Ward. 43 horsepower 62-mile speed Hazardville, Conn. ing at the home of Robert Patterson tended by relatives and friends. Rev. once in 2500 miles. The President, Commander of Depot street after she had arriv­ Jesse F. Smith, a former pastor of Suffield; one sister, Mrs. Harriet L, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bliss were and Dictator require chassis lubrication only Thrilling six-cylinder per­ ed there but a few minutes. She was the Hastings Hill Church, officiated. Easton of Rockland, Mass., and eight guests over Memorial Day of Mr. after each 2500 miles. formance. Athousand grandchildren. Bliss's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Today in Studebaker and in Studebaker miles in less than a thou­ One of the largest Masonic cere­ Bliss. alone, you can buy the utmost in every phase sand consecutive minutes— monies ever held in this town took Miss Elsie Thayer of Hartford was of motoring—and behind it a name that for 76 a record for stock cars priced place Saturday afternoon when the the guest of her parents, Mr. and years has meant dependable transportation. below $1000. Julia Spencer Chapter, O. E. S., was Mrs. R. Louis Thayer over the holi­ Come in, and drive a champion 1 All price* f. o. b. factory constituted by the grand officers of day. the lodge. Luncheon was attended by 120, including the visiting grand of­ La Plata, Missouri, a town of 1,- Franklin Theater Program ficers, the officers of the newly con­ 800 inhabitants, claims the record for stituted chapter, and visiting mem­ matrimonial longevity. A survey MAXELLON'S GARAGE bers of other chapters. Prior to the shows that twenty-five couples have luncheon a reception was held in the celebrated golden wedding anniver­ 159 Enfield Street Phone 917 Thompsonville THURSDAY, JUNE 7—American SUNDAY, JUNE 10—First National Second Baptist Church auditorium. saries, while four couples have been C. L. Spencer, Jr., played the organ married sixty years or more. during the reception. During the luncheon music was furnished by Mrs. Thanks For the Buggy Ride' "BURNING DAYLIGHT" Fred J. Brockett, violinist and Miss Edna Pomeroy, pianist. The chapter Featuring Laura LaPlante Featuring Milton Sills is named after the late Mrs. Julia Spencer Goldthwaite, daughter of the Serial, "Mark of the Frog" Fox News COMEDY, "HIGH STRUNG" late Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Spen­ cer. In honor of Mrs. Goldthwaite Comedy, "For Sale, A Bungalow" Also Pathe News Reel and for respect also of the memory of the late Mr. Spencer, who had made it possible for the Masonic branches of the town to have the IKE BUSINESS DIRECTOBY SATURDAY, JUNE 9—F. B. O. TUESDAY, JUNE 12—Fox beautiful home they have in Main street, the honor was given and the chapter was named the Julia Spencer "Legionnaires in Paris" "SILVER VALLEY" Chapter. The local chapter officers are: Worthy matron, Mrs. Daisy B. FOR REAL MILK SERVICE CALL With A1 Cooke and Kit Guard Featuring Tom Mix Ford; worthy patron, State's Attor­ Ayrshire Milk ney Hugh M. Alcorn; associate mat­ GIVES YOU ALLEN BROTHERS, INC. Bobby Vernon Comedy, "Save the Pieces" ron, Mrs. Minnie O. Jones; secretary, PASTEURIZED AND FILTERED MILK AND CREAM Serial, "Heroes of the Wild" Mrs. Grace Lloyd; treasurer, Edward M \FIGOR CERTIFID MILK FOR BABIES—ALSO BUTTERMILK Comedy "Young Hollywood" Aesops Fable Also Pathe News Reel M. White; conductress, Mrs. Lucia V Thompsonville 553-12 : PHONES : Springfield 5-4244 Hastings; associate conductress, Mrs. " ITALITY Helena R. Prior; chaplain, Mrs. Car­ rie B. Marks; marshal, Mrs. Thea E. Smith; organist, Mrs. Lilly H. Reid; Adah, Mrs. Florence Wilson; Ruth, Edgehurst Farm Mrs. Anna G. Creelman; Esther, Mrs. A FIRM WITH A REPUTATION Jor Economical Transportation SUFFIELD, CONN. A. Ward Spaulding; Martha, Mrs. Phones: 97-2 and 640 T"ville Edith F. Phelps; Electa, Mrs. Hai'- of doing good work for the past riet Culver; warder, Mrs. Edna Loom- Samuel H. Reid & Son, Owners is; sentneil, Waldo B. Ford. One of 35 years can be of much value to the features of the constitution was the presentation of a large leather- you in building your monument. CHEVROLET bound Bible which will be engrossed with the Chapter's name. The pres­ for the entation was made by Spencer Gold­ Thompsonville Monumental Works thwaite, son of Julia Spencer Goldth­ Wm. Hyland, Jr. M. J. LIBERTY, Proprietor waite. An Episcopal service was held on OFFICE: 97 Pearl Street TELEPHONE 403-4 Sunday morning in Suffield School, in charge of Rev. W. P. Downes of Farms and Windsor Locks at 11 o'clock. Residential USEDCARS BROAD BROOK Properties EPSTEIN'S EXPRESS Local and Long Distance Furniture and Piano Moving ^Tvith an that counts ' Mrs. Regina Helm, wife of Emil Helm, died Friday night at her home ENFIELD ST. after a long illness. She was born Daily Express: SPRINGFIELD, in Germany in I860 and came to this Thompsonville, Conn. This country when a young girl. She was WORCESTER AND BOSTON married 42 years ago and had since LONG DISTANCE HAULING—STORAGE WAREHOUSE lived in Broad Brook. Besides her Priced for Quick Action! husband, she leaves two daughters, Office: 119 Main Street, Telephone 82-5 Mrs. F. P. Wheeler of Hartford and House: 39 Central Street, Telephone 182 Due to the tremendous popularity . Mrs. F. J. Mahoney of Broad Brook, and three sons, Marcus E., of South EDWARD Spfld. Office: 36 Lyman St. Boston Office: 9 Otis St. of the Bigger and Better Chevro­ Windsor, Charles W. of Hartford and Walter J. of Newtonville. The fu­ LEETE let in this community—we have neral was held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home. Burial was Funeral on hand at this time a large num­ in the Windsorville cemetery. ber of specially fine used cars taken Mr. and Mrs. Edward Titley of Director FRANK P. SMYTH Rhode Island have been visiting with in trade . . . which we want to relatives in town. COAL AND WOOD StaXilB The engagement of Miss Cleo Cos- OFFICE: 74 MAIN STREET Our coal is the kind that sparkles with pent up heat. move at once. tello, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. TELEPHONE 188 W. Costello of this place, to Raymond It is well screened and in every way satisfactory. Residence: 107 ENFIELD ST. These cars have been thoroughly TELEPHONE 197 OFFICE: MAIN ST. TELEPHONE CONNECTION reconditioned by our expert me­ Enfield Street, Thompsonville, Conn. chanics, using special recondition­ ing tools—and will provide thou­ sands of miles of dependable, William J. Mulligan THOMAS H. RYAN satisfactory service. Attorney At Law CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Come in today while our selection Thompsonville Office 15 FAIRVIEW AVE. Phone 244-2 THOMPSONVILLE is complete. You are sure to find 27 HIGH STREET the car you want—and our red TELEPHONE 50 "O.K." tag is definite assurance of WILLIAM E. SAVAGE quality and value. Hartford Office 484 ANN STREET General Contractor and Builder TELEPHONE 2-1412 Successor to Thomas Savage & Sons THERE IS NOTHING TOO LARGE OR TOO SMALL a FREE DEMONSTRATION FOR US TO HANDLE IN THE BUILDING LINE. DUCO L. N. Wiley, D. D. S. ALPHONSE TRUDEAU Applied with a brush Dental Office Dries quickly Extracting A Specialty GROCERIES, CONFECTIONERY, All popular colors and TELEPHONE 870 CIGARS AND TOBACCO LOUIS R. HALBWACHS stains 91 Enfield St. Thompaonrllle 115 High St., Thompsonville, Conn. Telephone 246 Try it yourself Dugan C. Blaney, Sales Mgr. TUF CMCTC1 H TADA fE Salesmen: Francis A. Burke and Kenneth E. Myers, Service Mgr. 1 ilEi Hill ICiLl/ vl/Vlv/Vvjll Edwatd J. Balf. THOMPSONVILLE ELECTRIC CO. S. G. BROWN S. L. Mitchell ; ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS 41 NORTH MAIN ST. PHONE 606-2 THOMPSONVILLE, CT. Hardware, Sporting Goods 119 MAIN STREET Plumbing : Heating Kolster and Crosley D A TO AC Fried-Eisenman • Thompsonville, Conn. 40 HIGH STREET Eveready Radio Batteries Itfll/lviJ Philco Eliminators QUALITY AT LOW COST TELEPHONE 196-8 PHONE 524-3 Electrical Appliances 77 HIGH ST. m THE THOMPSONVILLE PRESS, THURSDAY, JUNE 7. 1928 SEVEN took first in the javelin event, with Commerce High Lose"* a throw of 132 feet, besides his re- body wa& Teft on exhibition for a few - to Enfield Track Men cord-breaking heave in the shotput. GOES FROM HOSPITAL hours, then taken to the public cem­ «t /T

participant and was known h.v friends there as for first honors. lance to a hospital at Tampico, where to place first in two events. King a fine resident. Bui police had watched he was allowed to rest a few days Mail Orders his activities', and noted that frequent­ ^ , LION-FACE while his case was being carefully ly he would leave town for a period of weighed. The balance of justice was1 for execution. 15 days and return. It was then he got in his work of banditry. So Senor Reyes was taken from his When Reyes was executed, police General cot into a courtyard. He looked at PROMPT DELIVERY is the foundation of our Per­ r say it broke up entirely the band of his captors and laughed when they sonal Shopping Service. We make it an absolute rule which he was the head, since one by wanted to blindfold him, and when Electric one his followers had been killed, cap­ to fill and ship all orders the same day the order is they suggested he tell them who com­ tured or had deserted. posed liis band, which had created a received, or to advise you the same day by letter, in Refrigerator He had committed many crimes great amount of terror, he simply ranging from highway robbery to mur­ case the merchandise is not in stock. looked at them and declared brazen­ der and was noted not only for cour­ Is Clean ly: "It is only a baby who would age but for cruelty to his victims. In tell such a thing, and I am a man. one train robbery alone he escaped Unit is hermetrically Why should I denounce anyone?" with more than 100.000 pesos. He had sealed. Wants to Write Epitaph. perhaps one of the longest crime rec­ "As a favor, could you let me have ords of anybody in recent years in Our Personal Shopping Service Is a scrap of paper to write my epitaph?" Mexico and lie participated in the fa­ he as-ked. mous Ladedo train holdup, not long Efficient and Accommodating A. D. BRIDGE'S This was granted, and Reyes, sim­ ago. .ulerwood c5s Underwood ply wrote while seated upon a stone, SONS, INC. This strange looking Russian, called because he was too weak from his Abandon Windjammers "Lion-Face," is attracting a lot of at­ wounds to stand, "Here lies the ban­ Many customers shop with Forbes & Wallace Hazardville, Conn. dit, Pedro Reyes." in Alaskan Salmon Trade tention in Berlin. There is no make­ by mail. Several hundred letters a day re­ up on Ills face. He glanced up from his hard seat Anacortes, Wash.—For the first and tl»p firing squad did its work. His time In the history of the Alaska sal quest merchandise of every variety. Each or­ mon cannery trade not a sailing ves der receives the careful attention of a Person­ sel will he operated this year h.v al Shopper, a person who has thorough know­ packers in northern waters. In for mer years such famous ships as the ledge of merchandise. She observes your in­ Benjamin L<\ Packard, Guy C. Goss structions carefully and is as particular in fill­ A. .1. Fuller, W. B. Flint, Star of ing your order, as you yourself would be in Alaska and Catherine D. were outfit­ Goodrich Silvertowns ted each spring on l'uget sound, and shopping for a friend. with decks crowded with fishermen and cannery workers set sail for Alaskan harbors. The windjammer tleet has been Through this service we wish abandoned in favor of larger and to impress customers that no faster steamships. The estuaries at various Pacific coast ports are filled service is too great or too with forests of masts as the old sail­ trivial for us to accomplish ing ships await some cargo offering for them. to start them off toward romantic olnopR

In order that the guardians of the law may be real he-men the city council of a Pennsylvania town has decreed that they must take a cold bath every morning, sleep with the -OJil. bedroom windows open, go through daily-dozen exercises, and brush their teeth twice daily.

LEGAL NOTICE FORBES emLLACE mc "Y AT A COURT OF PROBATE held SPRINGFIELD, MASS. - ^ r at Enfield, within and for the Dis­ trict of Enfield, Connecticut, on the 2nd day of June, A. D., 1928. Present: THE PLATE GLASS TEST. Pressing this heavy glass against the tread shows why the Hon. Charles J. Fowler, Judge. triple-grooved Silvertown tread gives extra mileage. See facts below. On motion of Benjamin H. Thorn­ ton, Thompsonville, Connecticut, ex­ ecutor on the estate of Eliza W. Thornton, late of the Town of En­ field, within said District, deceased, it is Ordered, That six months be and the same are hereby allowed and lim­ ited for the creditors of said deceas­ ed to present their claims to the ex­ ecutor, and further Ordered, That notice of said limi­ tation be given by publishing a copy By this of this order in a newspaper having' a circulation in said District, and by posting a like copy on the public sign post in said Town of Enfield, near­ est the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record, Discovery - < CHARLES J. FOWLER, Judge. LEGAL NOTICE AT A COURT OF PROBATE held at Enfield, within and for the Dis­ Silvertowns prevent wasteful tread trict of Enfield, Connecticut, on the 2nd day of June, A. D., 1928. Present: Hon. Charles J. Fowler, Judge. wear on millions of cars! On motion of Frank A. Stuart, Thompsonville. Connecticut, executor on the estate of Emerson Sadd, late of the Town of Enfield, within said District, deceased, it is Ordered, That six months be and WnHAT you see under the "piling up" or uneven choppy the same are hereby allowed and lim­ ited for the creditors of said deceas­ plate glass, happens about 300 wear of the tough tread rubber. ed to present their claims to the ex­ ERICANS ecutor, and further times a minute at every point Ordered, That notice of said limi­ As dealers, we know what this tation be given by publishing a copy on your tire, when you drive of this order in a newspaper having means. It means thousands of a circulation in said District, and by who want to pack up andgo your car. posting a like copy on the public sign extra miles of service, if you post in said Town of Enfield, near­ H 1TAM«> A .. .1 i » 1.! _ I • . I V a •. _ est the place where the deceased last Every American admires this kind chassis and body ... it's simply Like a flash, the tread must flat­ buy Goodrich Silvertowns. dwelt. of a motor ear. One villi speed .. . unmatched anywhere at its price* Certified from Record, snap ... power .. . style. W ith every ten as it meets the road, for CHARLES J. FOWLER, Judge. advancement known toautomotive Thinking of a car for your summer Come in. Let us tell you all the balloon tires are soft. engineering. With mastery of mile­ vacation? Come and see this All. other features of these famous age and time. American Six. A car with every­ tires. Our expert service and It's long and low and rakish. Color­ thing that typical Americans ad­ So Goodrich Silvertowns are ful .. . comfortable .. . delightfully mire. Just the car for American* built to flatten without distor­ cheerful courtesy make it an For Sale! easy to drive. And as for quality in who want to pack up and go! 2-Door Sedan, $1045; Landau Coupe, $1045; Sport Roadster, $1075 (Wire wheels and tion—free from bulky blocks added pleasure for you to spare tire extra); Phaeton, $1075; 4-Utntr Sedan, $1145; Cabriolet, $1155; Landau TEN LOTS ON Sedan, $126.t. I\'ew Pontine Six, $745 to $875. All prices at factory. Check Oakland- in the center—protected from trade here. Pontiac delivered prices—they include lowest, handling charges. General Motora PEARL ST. Time Payment Plan available at minimum rate. EXTENSION Attention Motorists! Xll-American Six. Visit our special v . , exhibition of sporting goods and Ta- —Most Quiet cation equipment, (^ct one of our Free Vaciition Log Hooks. —Most Healthful Oakland-Pontiac Owners -up. ^ —Most Beautiful * Come in! Let us help make your vacation a real event, in town. $495 to $795 Oakland & Pontiac Sales-Service Zace Tire Shop Terms To Suit. 140 Enfield St. Phone 736 Thompsonville 50 North Main St. Thompsonville, Ct. LOUIS R. HALBWACHS AKLAND Owner Telephone 606-2 A AMERICAN SIX PRODUCT OF GENERAL MOTORS w-:-'v*..* •C::; *:r.7': •I'- .-"• >'& o.-sy .-.-•£. •.w->; v-K^v* ••*'•• -;-v ;v V ^.1 /V - ^VT^-.Y^^V ^ ^ EIGHT THE THOMPSONVILLE PRESS, THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1928 •*' " ;'*• • • MI '' iii" ' n j'' j . 11' • i "'•'' i" "I • i •

The Junior League will meet at the chapel at 8 P. M. All men of GOWDY FAMILY REUNION 4:45 P. M., and continue its the church and parish are invited to Local Couple Observe "Making Better Americans. be present. eth Will Be Held at Home of Willard H. CHURCH NEWS ject: "Being True to God." The Ep- Gowdy Saturday, August 4th. worth League devotional service for UNITED PRESB Preliminary arrangements are be­ all young people is held at 6:15 P. and Mrs. William "Twn" of En ing made by the executive committee C. ALAIMO CO. METHODIST EPISCOPAL M. every Sunday. The Pleasant Hour field Street Entertain Relatives and of the Gowdy Family Union for the begins at 7 P. M., and everybody who Children's Programs Will Feature Friends At Their Home Monday seventh biennial reunion of the des­ .V Last Regular Session of the Church attends will find a welcome and hap­ Various Services Next Sunday. Evening in Honor of Occasion. cendants of James Gowdy at the home MODERN MARKET School Next Sunday. py time. The pastor will commence Next Sunday will be a real day for Mr. and Mrs. William Toon, well- of Willard H. Gowdy in the East Wal­ tfV-"- The Friendly Church at the Center a series of three special Sunday eve­ the children. The morning sermon known residents of the town, observ­ lop district on Saturday, August 4th. Phone 456—Quick Service—Free Delivery invites members and friends to the ning musical services. The novel will be illustrated. Text: "We Should ed the 30th anniversary of their mar­ There will be a reunion*eunion andar " program usual services on Sunday. At 10:30 thing about these meetings will be Give More Earnest Heed to the riage at their home, "The Oaks,: on of sports in the morning, the morning worship, the pastor's ser­ that the congregation will render Things Which We Have Heard Lest Enfield street last Monday. afternoon a clambake will be served, mon subject will be "The Irrevoc­ most of the music, led by organist At Any Time We Should Let Them the day many neighbors and fri followed by business session and en­ New Potatoes, 7 lbs. for 25c able." There will be a story talk for and quartet. The subject of the p Slip." The regular Sunday School called to extend congratulations and tertainment. Atty. Henry F. Fletch­ -Bermuda Onions, 5 lbs. for 25c the children and special music. The gram for this week will be "An Hour service will follow at 12 o'clock and they were also the recipients of a er of Hazardville is president of the Church School will hold its last reg­ With Hymnal Music." If you like to at 4 P. M., the children's program shower of post cards and letters. At union and also chairman of the ex­ Potatoes, per bushel 95c ular session for the summer at 12:00 sing the good church hymns come will be given. Mrs. Frank Bohman; 6 o'clock a chicken dinner was serv­ ecutive committee; Hazel-B. (Gowdy) o'clock noon. After the Children's out and do it. The pastor's subject superintendent of the Cradle Roll, ed, arranged by Mrs. Toon, at which Wright of Providence is secretary JlFresh Strawberries 14^c Day session the pastor will conduct for the mid-week devotions on next will direct this part of the p guests were present from Hartford, and the other members of the com­ •%? • ———*————^ a ten o'clock Sunday morning junior Wednesday evening at 7:45, will be and Miss Ruth Corbin, superintend­ Springfield and this place. The house mittee are Willard H. Gowdy and church for the children. Children's "Provision Is Sure." The Men's ent of the Primary department, will decorations were cut flowers and pot­ Charles G. Billings of Hazardville, . Genuine Spring Leg of Lamb, small, per lb 35c Day will be observed June 17th and Brotherhood will hold their monthly direct the children in this depart­ ted plants. Following the dinner a Louis A. Gowdy of Somersville and j Fores of Lamb, small, per lb - 25c Junior Church will begin June 24th. week-night meeting next Tuesday in ment in their exercises. Miss Sallie musical and literary program was Charles W. Dickerman of Hartford, Loin Lamb Chops, lb ... 65c Dickey will speak briefly, and the given and games were enjoyed. Mr. Edith W. Guterman of Springfield Choice Roast of Beef, lb 25c ordinance of Baptism will be admin­ and Mrs. Toon were married June 4, and Tudor Gowdy of this place, the istered. It is expected that all the 1898, in Crickhowell, South Wales, by latter president' of the Thompsonville > Pure Pork Sausage Meat, lb - 25c children of the Cradle Roll will be Rev. J. O. Jenkins, pastoj; of the Bap­ Trust Company. Veal for Pot Roast, lb 18c present to receive their customary tist Church in that place, assisted by Loin of Lamb, lb. 35c little gift. Their graduating exer­ Rev. William Wrarath. The family GIRL SCOUTS ELECT OFFICERS Haddock, 3 lbs. for - 25c cises is always a treat because of of Mrs. Toon was prominent in that Sisitzly'sp^blic Market this special afternoon service. The place and Mr. Toon was a son of Wil­ The Mountain Laurel Troop of Girl evening service will be omitted. The liam Toon, the famous clock and Scouts have elected the following new Fresh Mackerel, lb - 15c Wednesday evening prayer service as watchmaker of Kidderminster, Eng­ board of officers for the year: Presi­ usual at 7:30 o'clock. Juniors will Fresh Boneless Finnan Haddie, lb — 25c land. Mrs. Toon was a daughter of dent, Esther Smyth; vice-president, Steak Haddock, lb - 18c meet Friday at 3:30 P. M., for spec­ Mr. and Mrs. James Rogers and was Mary Smyth; secretary, Margaret ( ial program and announcmeents. All the second wife of Mr. Toon. Frew; scribe, Myrtle Olschafskie. Steak Blue, lb - 18c enrolled members are requested to be They came to this country 21 years The regular meetings have closed for Steak Halibut, lb 35c j present. ago and for five years resided in Haz­ the season, but the Troop will meet Whole Small Pork Loins : 23c lb. ardville before locating in Thompson- every Monday afternoon at the home FIRST PRESBYTERIAN ville. Mrs. Toon visited her native of their captain, Mrs. H. Wilson Fan- Lettuce, 3 heads for 25c home in Wales two years ago and cher, for sewing and basketry. Miss Pineapples, 3 for ) - 25c Large Fresh Shoulders : 18c lb. despite her early departure from that Thelma Quinlan won first prize for Asparagus, 2 bunches for — - 25c Special Children's Day Exercises At place to this country she was remem­ selling the" most poppies in the re­ the 10:30 Morning Service. bered by many of the old residents cent drive by the Horace J. Tanguay Cantaloupes, large, 2 for .... 35c Salt Pork 15c lb. Sunday at the 10:30 service in the and several entertainments were giv­ Post, American Legion. The prize First Presbyterian Church there will en in her honor. During his early was a complete Girl Scout uniform, Lean Smoked Shoulders 18c lb. I be a special program in connection life Mr. Toon was a Baptist preach­ furnished by the American Legion j with the Children's Day exercises. er, from which he retired many years Post and Auxiliary. If the weather t Shoulder Pork Chops 23c lb. • This program is printed by the Board ago. Since coming to this country he is_ pleasant the troop will hike to | of National Missions and used in all has been employed in the Bigelow- Riverside Park next Saturday. A' Fancy Fresh Killed Small Fowl 35c lb. ! parts of the world on this day. Mrs. Hartford Carpet plant. A few years program of outdoor sports will be j James A. Melladew will direct the ago the couple established the popu­ carried out and luncheon served. — SOME REAL f Bacon Squares 19c lb. I special features from the Beginners lar resort, "The Oaks" on Enfield jand Primary departments of Chui-ch street where they have entertained 'School. Dr. Daum, the minister, will many prominent people. Mr. and Mrs. jgive the address. The church choir, Toon have four sons, William, who FISH DEPARTMENT ! under the direction of Mrs. Stephen lives in the South, Edward of Phila­ ELECTRICAL High Class Homes I Bodley will assist in the musical pro­ delphia, Arthur of Ludlow and Frank, Steamer Haddock 10c lb. gram. The Men's Bible Class is held who holds a position in the govern­ Contractor i in the auditorium immediately at the ment service in Washington. EIGHT ROOMS on Pearl street, real up-to-date home, Live Shore Haddock 12c lb. 'close of the service. At 6:30 Sun- RADIOS all large airy rooms, modern and up-to-date, built three Fresh Caught Mackerel 15c lb. iday evening the devotional meeting AND RADIO REPAIRING years, priced to sell, owner leaving, town. ' of the Christian Endeavor Society Entertains Hartford Whole Market Cod, Steak Cod, Salmon, Halibut, Flounders, ! will be held, in charge of the young Dept. Store Employes SIGN WORK of EIGHT ROOMS on Garden Street, in perfect condi­ Blue Fish, Quohaugs, Scallops, Fresh Herring, Roe Shad. i people, and is open to all. On Sat­ Every Description urday afternoon the members of the tion. Garage for six cars, all rented. A good income 1 Christian Endeavor Society and their Mrs. Normand F. Allen Hostess At from this property. I friends will have an "outing," includ­ The Allen Farm Tuesday Evening Fancy Native Spinach 15c peck ing supper in the woods. Cars will To Officers, Dept. Heads and Clerks Frank J. Oates 60c lb. Kibbe's Ass't Choc., spec 39c box leave the church at 4:30 P. M. of Sage, Allen Company. • 78 PROSPECT STREET Enfield Street Property The officers, heads of departments Phone 427 Thompsonville Our 75c Brooms, special 59c' and others of the Sage, Allen Com­ 11 ROOM HOUSE on Enfield Street, close to Thomp­ pany, Inc., of aHrtford, were enter­ sonville, all modern and up-to-date. Lot 210x70. Fancy Rhubarb 6 bunches 25c| tained by Mrs. Normand F. Allen, Fancy California Onions 5 lbs. 25c the president of the company, Tues­ EIGHT ROOMS on Enfield Street, all modern, fine General day evening. It was planned to hold location, all kinds of fruit trees. About 3-4 acre of land. Canadian Malt 2 cans for $1.35 the event on the lawn and at the home of Mrs. Allen, The Allen Farm SIX ROOM HOUSE, built four years, well located, 25c cans Fancy Sliced Peaches 3 for 50c Electric on Enfield street, but the weather SPECIAL! close to town. A real model home. Fairy Soap 5 cakes for 25c proving so inclement, the scene was Refrigerator changed to the Old Town Hall. Sup­ 5 GALLONS LIGHT OR TWELVE ROOMS, good location, seven acres of good Krispy Salted Crackers, spec. 2 lb. box 45c per was served in the banquet room MEDIUM OIL $3.75 land. Garages for three cars. at 7 o'clock and afterward the com- , Bring your own can Candy Kisses, special 2 lbs. for 45c Is Economical pany gathered in the Community hall j LARGE EIGHT ROOM house, Enfield Street, per­ ! upstairs, where most interesting and1 Headquarters for Genuine fect in every respect. Large lawn, shade trees. Confectionery Sugar 2 pkgs. for 15c Costs less to run. ; entertaining post prandial exercises ; Baker's Cocoa 19c can were carried out. Edward N. Allen ! Ford Parts SIX ROOM HOUSE, just off Enfield Street, built 3 : opened the prog ram with remarks in i years, all modern, well built. Budweiser or Buckeye Malt 2 cans $1.15 ja very happy vein and introduced! | Mr. Eadie of Boston, who gave a very ) LARGE BUILDING LOT on Enfield Street, close to Fresh Fig Bars 12Y2c lb. \ fine address. Two short plays, bur- I Thompsonville, beautiful location. Lot 77x187 feet. A. D. BRIDGE'S , lesqueing store, happenings, produced; ZACE Ask us about Wallace Toast—Makes stout people slim ' under the direction of Miss Barbara ' SONS, INC. , Lincoln, Mr. Allen and Louis Sullivan THE TIRE MAN i of Hartford, were most amusing.: Hazardville, Conn. Vocal selections were beautifully ren- ! Telephone 514-3 WM. HYLAND, JR. ' dered by Mrs. William Haine and : 50 NORTH MAIN STREET Miss Urso of Hartford, Mrs. Carlot- ! ENFIELD STREET TELEPHONE 139-3 ta Allen Westphal acting as accom- ' THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. panist. The concluding pleasure oi 1 this delightful evening was dancing with orchestral music directed by pany, Inc., of Hartfoi'd, were enter- buy Thomas Carroll. About 100 guests if there were present.

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