Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-22
WILLMfANTIC
Norwich Bulletin WiIlima antic Office % Church St. Teiephone 105.

The various committees authorized by resolutions adopted at the board Of aldermen's meeting Thursday night to purchase three auto chassis did not waste much time about Carrying out orders for. within a short time after the meeting closed, the trucks were purchased and plans completed for equipping them with bodies and all ac- cessories. Evidently much investiga- tien and thought had been previously given the matter by the various com mittees, for after a short conference with representatives of different auto mobile concerns, who were present at the meeting, it was decided'to purchase Federal truck through the Jordan Auto Company; a Republic truck through Leonard Bros; and G. NJ c. chassis for the hook and ladder com pany truck through Jackson and Sum ner. All these dealers are local con- cerns and the fact that the trucks were purchased through them, will no doubt, 1 meet with the approval of the taxpay- CTS. The bodies for the trucks were purchased through Burnham Bros. an- other local concern. By purchasing locally it is figured and figured rightly that much better service can and will be given toward the upkeep, mainte- nance and performance of the ma chimes by the different dealers than as | though they were purchased from out of town concerns. The contracts call for delivery at an early date and their use is being anticipated eagerly by the various departments. In purchasing these trucks the city has taken a1l- other step forward toward progressive ness and the economical conduct uf it's business affairs.
 The first anniversary of the opening of the Card Home for the Aged was fit- tingly observed Friday between the | hours of to 5.30 and from to D. m., when large number accepted the l invitation extended the public to call and inspect the home. This home, which was made possible through the generosity of the late Hannah T. Card is filling a long felt want in this com | munity and it is to be regretted that | it is not larger as at present there are twenty on the waiting list. The deco rations Friday consisted of daffodils and other flowers attractively arranged 1 in the rooms. A pleasing incident dur ! ing the afternoon was the presentation of birthday cake to one of the nem- | bers Of the home, Mrs. P. J. Edson, for mer city missionary, it being her 18th ! birthday. Tea and light refreshments were served to all who called The re- 1 ceiving committee during the afternoon was Mrs. G F. Taylor and Mrs. W. A ! Buck: during the evening, Mrs. Jay M 1 Shepherd and Mrs. c. Harry Branch l Those Il charge of the dining room ! during the afternoon were Mrs. T. R 1 Parker and Mrs II. c. Lathrop anC during the evening, Mrs. H. R. Chap | pell and Mrs. J. w. Hillhouse. The an niversary committee consisted of Mrs ! A. !. Bill, Mrs. J. ", Hillhouse. Mrs. H l C. Latlrop, Mrs. W. A. Arnold. Mrs H. E. Chappell, Mrs F. P. C bro ant , Miss Mary Hatch. Mrs. c. Ut. Byma, is the present natron Of the home ant the comfort and happiness of the mem
 hcrs ia due largely to her efforts il
 their behalf
 All roads lead to E1lsworth's grea
 auction. if you have anything to sell see Ellsworth, 165 Main St. Watcl
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 | An excellent supper, entertAinmen
 and social was given Friday night il Odd Fellows hall by the Pythian Sis
 Iers. Purintou Temple No. 2, to mar
 the twenty fifth anniversary of the in
 stitution of the local lodge. The com
 nittee in charge of the affair receive much praise for the pleasing way i
 
 out, there being g number of surprls ing features during the evening A
 G.50 P. ln, an excellent turkey suppe was served to the 125 or more presen
 Handsome souvenirs in the form of silver coffee spoon, with the date 1894 1919, inscribed on each spoon, wer
 given out. After supper a short bus
 mess meeting was held at which th
 roll of members was called. There ar
 at present 113 members ssd there al 13 charter members living today as fol lows: Nelson E. Adams, Eva Adam
 George Bissman, Lena Gates, 1Ienr Hutchins. Ada Parmenter, Frank Rein
 Sarah Peacock, Frank Newell, Mary l
 Snow, Mary L. StearnS, Esther San derson and Fred Sanderson. The fol
 lowing programme was given and we received: Violin solo, Miss O'Brier
 tableau, Goddess of Liberty; vocal sol
 Mrs. Estele Gates; playlet, In Want , a Servant, by members; violin sol
 Miss OBrien: recitation, Brother Hie : gins; vocal solo, Mrs. Estelle Gates
 violin solo, Miss O'Brien. In connet tion with the second number, all pres
 ent arose and sang The Star Spangle