The Press., 1917-05-31

situation as l see 1t is serious enough
 to demand just such drastic action.
 Meanwhile let all loyal Americans do
 their best for the country by serving
 in the army and navy, by striving to multiply the food supply, by sub. soribing the Liberty Loan and by doing all else that is asked by the government to make the blows we strike in Europe strong enough to un- shaokle freedom forever. We can do it, and beliveve that with the help of the God of Hosts we shall
 Stafford. 4 . Town Hall Paramount pictures fea- lure the brightest stars of stage and screen in nationally known plays and pie turizations of the works of famous auth ors: June 2d, W. Reid and 0. Ridgely in s'The Selfish Women," in five parts i; June 9th, Dustin Farnum in "Davy Crockett" in five parts.
 NcTE.-the management of this pie ture hall has been obliged to change Tuesday nights show to Wednesday night, June 9th, as the town hall will be used on registration day.
 Regular meeting of Stafford grange next Tuesday evening.
 Charles Nelson was the guest of MT. and Mrs. Henry Grundy over Sunday.
 The stores will close every Thursday afternoon until September, oommenc. ing next week Thursday.
 Roy Thompson and family have returned from Mansfield where they have lived the past year.
 The adjourned meeting of the Staf- ford Cemetery association will be held at the town hall Monday at 4. 30 p. m.
 Mr.. and Mrs. 0. 0. Pinney of New York are spending a few days with their parents, MT. and Mrs. B. O. Pinney.
 The regular monthly supper will be served at the Universalist church next Wednesday evening. Hostesses Mrs. E. O. Pinney and Mrs. Martin Goodell.
 Baptist Church Notes: The Ladies' Mission circle will hold a sale of aprons and ice cream, followed by musical program and games on Friday evening. Sale begins at 2, program at 8. Sunday morning subject, 'Baptismal Service. 7" Evening, "Light on Darkness. ''
 The bulletin board with the presidents proclamation and other government papers disappeared from the front of the post. office last Mon day evening. This is government property and means a heavy fine to the guilty party. A reward of ten dollars is offered to the party giving information which would lead to the i arrest of the thief.
 Last Friday evening dozen of MT. | and Mrs. Frank Thompson's neighbors hung them May basket. Being in- vited in they spent jolly evening, being entertained with old-time songs, organ, violin and photograph music. Refreshments were served from the basket, consisting of cake, oranges, | bananas, popcorn and candy, after which all returned to their homes | wishing Mr. and Mrs. Thompson much in their new home
 At the meeting in grange hall last Friday evening much enth usiasm was shown for the canning club | While the exact number of members is not yet known, it seems probable there will be at least thirty. It is hoped ladies holding membership cards will not hesitate to join the club, fearing that the state requires too much of them. While the circulars call for certain number of cans of fruits and greens the mem bers are not held to these rules, each member canning what her own needs require. As enrollment closes June 1st all members to join are urged to send in their membership cards at once. Anyone not having card may obtain one of the president