Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-28
BALTIC
Farewell Reception Given Enlisted Men-Price Of Milk Advanc One Cent Per Ouart-Notes.


 A farewell reception was given in ! Parents hall. Occum, Thursday eve
 ming to the boys of Occum and Yer
 sailles who enlisted in military com
 panies of Norwich The members of 1 the company and friends formed at
 he hall at 7.45 and proceeded through | the different streets, preceded by the | Occum band playing national airs. Upon returning to the hall the guests and their friends were wei comed by the reception committee. As tae assemblage entered the hall the 1 Star SpangIed Banner was rendered ] by the band.
 The hall was decorated with the na- tional colors. Rev. F. R. DesSureault, pastor of St. Joseph's, Occum, deliv- cred the farewell address. In an elo- quent address Father DesSureault spoke of the patriotic spirit which these boys have shown, by the many sacrifices that they have made to serve their country. He spoke of the unity which at all times existed be- tween the Protestants and the Catho- lies of these two villages, and said that today these boys of a different faith have offered their services to fight under one flag. He spoke of the honor and glory of the American praised the boys for volunteering their services to defend that flag, and for the loyalty they displayed to the vil lage of Occum and to the state of Connecticut.
 He urged the boys to remember their parents and friends and write frequently to the loved ones at home. He spoke of the country's present need of men to fill her army and navy; and spoke in the highest terms of the boys of Occum and Versailles who showed their true American spirit by volun- 1 tary enllstments in different military 1 companies of Norwich.
 He concluded by giving the young | patriots good advice and asked them | to be loyal to their commanding off, | cers and earn a military record of loy- | atty, obedience and love of country.
 At the conclusion of this address cake, coffee, fruit and ice cream were served.
 After lunch dancing was enjoyed until late hour Aliens orchestra of Occum furnished music and Prof. E. [. Tinkham of Hanover prompted for he square sets.
 The volunteers were remembered | )y many friends who donated wrist | watches, trench mirrors and other ap- oropriate gifts The boys left town with the best wishes of a host of friends.
 Heavy Shower.
 Within ten minutes after heavy dark louds formed in the west, Friday af- ernoon. Baltic was visited by one of he heaviest electrical storms that has ime. The heavy rain was preceded " rapid flashes of lightning ard long asting claps of thunder
 The terrific velocity of wind which l ccompanied the other elements aused branches of trees to fall with l
 crash. In different sections of the own the erect stalks of corn were 1hipped to the ground by the rain. .
 Men employed in fields and other utside employment received a good ] renching. The storm lasted about ( 0 minutes. |
 Price of Milk Advanced At a recent meeting of the Sprague | lllk Producers it was voted to ad- | ance the price of milk one cent per ! uart on Oct. l. Milkmen have been milk in Baltic for cents CT quart. , Thomas Bell and Willis Ridgeway I ave returned to business after two 6 eeks spent at Camp Phyliss, at Gro- | 'n Long Point.
 Michael Clabby and Timothy Con- erton returned from a vacation spent | L the Berkshire Hills Alfred Caron of Baltic Heights went ' , Norwich Friday and enlisted in the 2 nth company, c. A, N. G., of that ty.
 Lawrence c. Drescher is at the rescher cottage at Groton Long r. oint for the remainder of the sea T 'n.
 Mrs. A. W Collins has returned ! om visit with friends in Glasgo.