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Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-03
Enlistment for Signal Corps.

Private Gordon. who is in charge of the army recruiting station at the Nor wich postofiee. is receiving eulistments for the signal corps. At the technical school of the signal corps, now open at Camp Alfred Vail. Little Silver, x. J., the signal corps furnishes competent instructors and the latest apparatus in radio telegraphy. Morse teiegraphy. cable telegraphy. telephony, electrici- ty. storage batteries. gas engines. au- temebiles, motion photography, still photography, meterelegy, optical in- stfument repair. Applicants must have at least a common school education. If they have netetr education they will master the trade So much the quicker.
 At the completion of his enlistment the signal soldier is given two papers discharge" which shows his char aeter and the nature of his service; a certificate of qualification'' which shows hsG trade and the degree of ex- l pertness he has attained. Thus when he seeks employment he is able to show his prospective employer whether
 or not he is trustworthy and industri- ens, what trade he has learned and how well he has learned it.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-03
BOSTON VIoLiNlST CHARMS
 AT EVENING SERVICE

Miss Ruth Stickney of Boston, a member of the American string quar- tette, was the violin soioist at the Sunday evening musical service at the Central Baptist church and was heard with great appreciation by a large congregation.
 Miss Stiekney played two groups of selections ard closed the service with a beautiful rendering of The Rosary. The Kfeisler Yiennese Song was ren- dered with double lowing with fine technique and her playing displayed fine interPretatiye power and a rich full tone.
 Miss Stickney also played an obli- gato for an anthem arrangement oi My Faith Looks Up to Thee, sung by church quartette with fine effect Mrs W, Russell Baird, soprano. took the placs of Mrs. Grace AldFieh CroWell temporarily in the auartette.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-03
COMMUNITY CENTER HAS
 PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

On Saturday evening at the Com munlty Center rooms on Main street the usual supper was served the men ln uniform. This was followed by the usual Saturday evening dance. Sun day afternoon and evening the rooms at the Center were well attended. This
 (Monday) afternoon the woman s council will meet and this (Monday) evening there will be business meeting of the girls council The sewing class will also meet Monday evening.
 Tuesday evening the regular milli-
 nery clas will hold its session. The
 Community Service Club will meet on
 Tuesday evening also. Members of this club have been requested to bring
 picture books if possible as scrap are to be made. Old stockings should also be brought for the making of Brownies. The educational committee will meet Tuesday evening. Wednesday evening 9 mass meet ing will be held at the Community Center rooms. There will be commu- nity singing followed by games The usual Wednesday evening millinery class will meet Friday evening this week.
 Thursday evening the weekly dance for men in uniform will be held. The sewing class will also meet on this
 evening. Friday evening 8. new sew | ing class will meet. In this class there | is an opening for two more members | The usual dance for men in uniform l will take place Saturday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-03
CHILDREN IN COSTUME
 HAVE HALL OWE,EN PARTY

Gilbert and Grant Denison, sons of MT. and Mrs. William R. Denison, were the hosts Friday evening at a pretty HaiioWeen costume party at their home fl Happy street, where autumn leaves, ehrysanthemnms and pumpkin noonshines gave 2 sea senable decora- tive effect to the rooms where the lit tie people enjoyed their games. Leslie Armstrong took the prize at pinning the stem on the pumpkin. James Bras sill in biting the apple and Cora Free man in guessing the lucky number.
 Halloween fayors were distributed and refreshments were served
 The children attending were Harriet Newbury, Cora Freeman. Dorothy Maynard. Mary Schultz, Florence Parkhurst. Cora Caswell. Billy San ders, Roy Hiscex, Raymond Hiscox James Brassiil, Lester Armstrong Walter Cereoran. and there were three visitors during the evening: Mrs. Ed ward Armstrong. Mrs. William, San ders and Lieut.. Finney of Fort Wright
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-03
RESUME LAUREL HILL
 AND BOSWELL AVE. CARS

The Shore Line Electric \ Railroaw
 company will reopen the Boswell ave-
 nue-Laurel Hiu run on Tuesday. This
 is the first time since the trolleymen's $ strike on July 18th that cars will run
 over this line. The company is going
 to give the run a tryout and will con tinue it if the patronage warrants.
 The schedule to be put into operation Tuesday morning follows:
 Franklin Square to Laurel Hill- Week days only 6:45 a. m., a. m, :; daily 7:15 a. m.. 80 a. m. and then half hourly until s:30 a. m.; 12:0S p m. and half hourly until 50 p. m.; 3: 30
 p. m. an dhalf hourly to 6:3o D. m. Franklin Square to Boswell Avenue Week days only 6:30 a. m, 6:45 a m-, 7:15 a. m.; daily 7:45 and hali hourly until 8:45 a. m.; 12:15 D. m. F.: 45 D. m., l. 15 D rn., 345 D. m. and l half hourly hourly until 6:45 b. Cars will be operated on these two
 lines half hourly each Saturday aft. ernoon and evening"
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-03
CENTRAL BAPTIST SCHOOL
 HAS UNUSUAL SESSION

Several events out of the ordinary made the Bible school session at the Central Baptist church Sunday of an unusually interesting character.
 Hon. Robert GiendinRing. M. F.. of Belfast, Ireland, who is visiting his niece, Mrs. Frank A. Mitchell, brought greetings from across the sea. Elmer Stevens of Chicago, where he is su- perintendent of the Sunday school at St. PauPs on the Midway, spoke of the work there. and five boys gave re- ports of attending the recent state convention at Bridgeport. They were Arnold Simth. Robert Sage, Darrow Versason, Benjamin Cevey and Percy Billings.
 As it was Temperance Sunday, Mrs. Lucy Fields of the W. c. T. U., conducted a short programme with the junior department.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-03
LOOKING FOR GIRL WHO
 LEFT GALES FERRY

c. E. Berger. of tiie U. s. navy. who is married and has 8 family residing at Gales Ferry, is trying to locate his sister -in-law. Helen Bell Blair. who left his home on the morning of Oct, 2S. MT. Berger states that the girl is IS years old and that she attended school in Gales Ferry Ip to last sum mer. She recently secured work in New London. remaining about a week, or up to the time she departed. She used to travel to and from her home daily by train.
 On the morning of last Tuesday she left for New London ostensibly to go to work and she did not return that evening. MT. Berger received a telegram which was filed in New Lon dor reading: T am marriel DcRt worry. Good d-bye. Helen.
 EIr Berger did not kno.g that the girl sl any suitors and lie has sls- it, I New London and Groton anl te can find no record Of dny' marriage granted to his ter-in-law. He is not fully convinced that sine is mar ried or that she sent the telegram, herself.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-03
HERMAN LADIES' COUNTY OFFICERS


 At the biennial convention of the La dies Auxiliaries to the A. O, H.. in New London county held Sunday aft ernoon at Buckingham Memorial, Mrs. Mary L. Sliney of this city. was re elected county president for another term of two years. Mrs. Sliney. who is one of the most prominent and most active workers of the order in the county, is also president of Division No. IS of this city which office she has held for the past eleven years.
 There was an attendance Of about T5 at the convention, the auxilaries represented being Division No. IS and Division No. 54 of this city, Division No. 2T. Stonington, Division No, 2e of New k2onden, Division No. 2s of Taft vile and Division No 4s of Mystic The five county officers were also present at the convention.
 The county president. Mrs. Mary L Sliney of this city. called the conven- ton to order at o'clock. Mrs. Anna T. Henley, of New London, delegate
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-03
OCTOBER MADE SMALL
 NUMBER OF ARRESTS

Ar ests by the Norwich police in the month of October reached the rnoder- ate number of S9. which is quite a contrast with usual 15e to 200 per month in the first half of this year. Intoxication led all the causes for ar rest ac there were 36 of these. with breach Of the peace next 23, and vio- lat:on of the motor vehicle law third with 10.
 The following was the record: h. tcxication 36, breach of peace 2S. non support l. violation Of motor Ven.cie law 10, injury to public property 1 seduction 1. injury to private property 1, ineoFrigible |. enbezziement 2 passing worthless check l. entieins away female i, theft 3. keeping gamb- ling house 1. freauenting gamblins house 5, carrying loaded pistol I, bur glary 1, violation of liquor law 2, in decent, exposure 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-03
Special Praysr Meetinas.

>TAe First Baptist church is holding special prayer meetings in prepara- ton for the coming evangelistie meet ings to be held under Gypsy Smith, Jr. The meetings are held at the homes of the church people Tuesday and Friday evenings and a serious interest is being manifested, Last week the meetings were held at the homes of Mr. and Mrs, Henry Johnson and Mr and Mrs. John Lyman of East Great Plain.
 In the anaeuneements Sunday morning that the meetings this week are to be held Tuesday evening with MT. and Mrs. Charles Cross of Maple street and MT. and Mrs, Charles Treat of Brown street on Friday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-03
ROOSEVELT CANNOT ACCEPT
 FLETCHER POST INVITATION

Robert o. Fletcher Post. No. {, American Legion, will not have the honor of hearing heodore Roosevelt at the smoker which the post is planning to hold in Movember as MT, Roosevelt has written Commander Earle C. Her rick expressing regret that he will not be able to come to Norwich this fall. With his campaign, the American Le- zion convention in Minneapolis and 8 holiday deferred for three years. MT. Roosevelt writes Commander Herrick that he does not feel that he should make any further engagements this autumn. He sent the post his best wishes.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-03
HALLOWEEN PARTY GIVEN
 IN DECORATED GARAGE

A delightful Halloween party was given Friday evening by Miss Viola Waltz at her home on Main street, The party was held in the garage which was decorated with orange and black streamers, corn stalks, pumpkins and autumn leaves. During the eve ming games were played and music and dancing were enjoyed. All guests were masked and the costumes inr ciuded gypsies. Spanish girls. Japan csc girls and many others. Refresh ments of sandwiches. pumpkin tarts, cookies cake, ice cream and punch
 were served by the hostess.
 There were about thirty-fy guests present as follows: Miss Dolly Mitch ell, Libbie Peckham. Rose Markeff,
 Loretta Lamphire, Elizabeth Connell, Margaret Donovan, Elizabeth Connel- ly, Vera AIacInness. Miriam Grover, Irna Graf, Josie Shea, Mildred Mur- ray Louise Welton. Fannie Kendall FTossie Buckley, Mary Waltz, Jack Higgins Andrew Beyens. Aliek Mark off, Roy Leonard, Fritz Freeman, Leo Lanoie. Ray Boyntep, Arnend Laneie Jimmie Kilday, Edward Delany, Jack Sullivan, Roger Warrington, Leo Leonard, Charlie Barber and Harold l Waltz,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-03
SPEAKS ON AMBITION AT
 Y, M. c, A, GET-TOGETHER R

Quite large number of men i'll un- form visited the Y. NJ. c. A. building Sunday, and at the 5.S0 p. m. Get Together" a fine group Of them were present in addition to a gooaly sprink- ling of civilians.
 Swahn's orchestra again furnished pleasing music. and accompanied the singing. After the responsive reading and prayer by Boys Secretary Knowles, a brief and helpful address was delivered by Rev. E. A. Legg of Trinity Methodist church. lin part the speaker said:
 I want to speak to you today on the subject of Ambition" Ambition may be used in wrong way as well as a right way. but of course we all want to use it in the right way.
 Anyone who has no ambition is cer- tainly abnormal; every living thing has ambition if it is normal. The trees show their ambition as they push out their leaves and theil branches: I remember the squash vines had ambition to spread them selves outside their own patch and nc normal calf is satisfied to stay in its own pasture.
 Abraham Lincoln had great ambition and it was of the right kind; he hao ambition to serve his country in a way that fed men have served theil
 country; Theodore Roosevelt was ann bition in the right way, and Ameries feels the good results of his noble am bitions.
 It may sound strange for me to say 1 that Jesus Christ has an ambition | but he had it in a very large way; | his ambition was to serve the race; tt i lift men from the low and impure lift 1 to 1~s high and holy life, and he has | that ambition now. and that is the kin' i of ambition He expects us to have I namely, to do all in our power tn make tnen bettoS. I hope your ambi tiens will always be of the right sort and that more and more you will b | ambitious to serve God and your fel | bowman.
 After the lunch which was serve by ladies, the men in turn gave thu
 name of the state ip which they wer born and what their state was note
 for; this proved interesting. Mi l William Henry Allen, director of tn
 Y. M c. A. was present and gave tn
 fellows greeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-03
OBITUARY. Charles William Whitinu,

The death of Charles William Whit ing of this city. who would have been S7 in January, occurred Saturday morning in Lyme at a home where he had been patient for about week. He had been in feeble health for some time and the end came with an acute attack of heart weakness.
 Mir. Whiting Was a native of Mys- tic and the larger part of his active life had been spent there where he was a farmer and painter. For the past fifteen years he had lived with his son. Lyman w. Whiting of 548 Boswell (enue, thhs city. Besides his son, Lyman, he is survived by four daughters-Mrs. W. B. .Keeney of New London. Mrs. L. W. Brown of New London, Mrs. E. ". Bennett of Farm ington, and Mrs. Martha Shevenell of Boston. He also leaves number of grandchildren and great grandchil- dren.
 Mrs. Henry E. Dart.
 Mrs. Emily Dart, S1, widow of Henry E. Dart, died Thursday at her home in Montville. She was born in Waterford, the daughter of Ezekiel and Susan Austin. She moved to Montville after her marriage A son, Walter, of Springfield, Mass; a daughter, Mrs. Harriet Furber, of Montville, and a grandson, Mark D. F'urber, survivor. The funeral was held Saturday.
 Marion Beebe.
 Marion Beebe. aged 66 years. died in this city late Saturday night after a serious illness of about four weeks duration. MT. Beebe had been in poor health for about a year. He was born in New Bedford. Mass. and when a boy came to Norwich. Until 13 years ago he made his home in this city. Ali one time he was employed in news paper work in this city and was also i at one time a correspondent for New | Haven paper. He was a cigarmakel l by trade and up till last summet worked at his trade in Pawtucket. R. I 1 He was tw1ce married. His frs wife. Anna Rathbone. died severa ! years ago. He leaves his second wife and one daughter, Miss Marian Beebe of this city. There are also thre, brothers. Edward Beebe of Boston George and Otis Beebe of this city, ant a sister, Mrs. Grace Fowler of this city
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-03

from this county to the national con. ventioH held recently in California, made very interesting report on the convention. This was followed by ar equally interesting report of the state convention at Danbury 5y Ars SKEey, who was the delegate
 The officers were then reelected as follows:
 County president. Mrs. Mary L. Sliney; county vice president, Mrs Annie T. Henley of New London; county recording secretary. Mrs. Julia Brock of this city; county treasurer Mrs. Mary Foley of Mystic; mistress atsarms, Mrs. Catherine Coffey
 The officers were installed by Mrs Catherine May of New London. Fol lowing the business session there were vocal selections by Horace Corning accompanied by Miss Elizabeth Sulli. van and by Miss Eleanor Donovan, az. compapied by Miss Margaret Daley A luncheon of coffee. sandwiches ant cake was served.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-03
MUSICAL PROGRAMME
 AT HALLOWEEN PARTY

A Halloween party was held Fri day evening by Mrs. Fred Langlais of Cliff street, Piano solos were render ed by Miss Rose O'Cennor, Mrs. Helen Weder and Miss Margaret Connell. There were rocaS selections by Mrs. J. Brown and Miss Margaret Mulhol- land The feature of the evening was exhibition dancing by Miss Rosella Valley of this city and Franklin H. Normand of Hartford. There were oth- CT dances by Miss Grace Connor of Norwich and James C. Farkian of New London.
 Chocolate, ice cream and cookies were served. Mrs. Langlais was as- sisted by Mrs. Herbert Brown and Miss Mary O'Connor. The house was prettily decorated for the evening with black cats, witches and pumpkins.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-03
CROSBY TO ENFORCE FOOD
 CONTROL ACT IN STATE

Because of the possibility of short
 age of food and other necessities that might result in Connecticut from a railroad tieup, due to a soft coal strike. United States Attorney John F, Cres- by of Hartford states that the provis- ions of the food control act would be vigorously enforced in this federal dis trict. He calls attentien to the three leading provisions Of the act. viz: Prohibition of excessive charges for necessaries: penalty provided for hoarding. applying alike to household CTS and dealers; and says more than thirty days supply in a home will be considered prima facie evidence; and finally, ferbidding of wastage of food
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-03
AUTOMOBILE CAME NEAR
 LANDING IN RESTAURANT

Two automobiles were saved from collision in front of the Chelsea lunch on Franklin square Sunday afternoon about 1.90 o'clock by swift turn of the steering wheel by one of the drivers, but his car climbed up on to the sidewalk and brought up against the front of the resaurant.
 Strangely enough. a big plate glass window was not broken, although the window frame was bent irT and the marble slabs making the window bench were dislodged from position.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-03
Neank cressina. r.nssreas.

Because of dangers existing at two grade crossings at Noank. in the town of Groten. George ". Brown and S5 other residents Of that town have pe- titioned the public utilities eommis- sion to order the New Haven read to install automatic bells at the cress- ings. One of the crossings is located on .Spiesr avenue. and the other on Main street. The utilities commis- sion has decided to hold hearing op the petition at Neank on ThuEsda \ Nov. 6, at i2 o'clock noon.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-03
RAIN MAKES PASTE OF
 OTIS LIBRARY SIDEWAL K

A heavy downpour of rain late Sat urday afternoon on new top dressing laid on the Otis library tar walk on Broadway spoiled the walk and the temper of those who trod into the sticky mess as well as the temper of those whose premises were invaded by the tarred shoes of those who strayed on to the walk.
 The top dressing was laid by the contractor during one of the sunshiny streaks in Saturdays weather, but when it rained later the tar was gull lied out by the water and the sand that was used to cover up the fresh tar was swept off about as fast as it could be applied. although 26 bags Of sand were used' The walk was still a pasty mass Sunday night and had been boarded off to keep pedestrians from walking on it.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-03
YOUNG PEOPLES MEETING
 ALONG NEW LINES

A new plan for the evening young peoples meetings of the United Con- gregational church was carried out for the first time Sunday evening in a gathering held at 6.SO o'clock at the community house on Church street. It was along the line of an informal gath ering much as party of young people meet at a private home. with music around the piano. reading of Oscar Wilde's The Happy Prince by the pas tor, Rev. Alexander H. Abbott, and several solos and hymns
 There was a good attendance. The plan will be carried out with a varying program eacs Sunday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-03
MISS ANNIE SHERMAN IS
 INJURED IN ACCIDENT

Miss Annie Sherman of 8 Peck street, driving a motorcycle with side car, was injured in New London Sun day morning in a collision on Meridian street with an automobile owned by Reuben Parker of New London and driven by his son Aaron. Miss Sher- man was thrown to the ground when the two vehicles struck She was brought 10 her home in this city in an automobile, but it is said her injuries are not severe.
 The wree'eed motorcycle was taken to garage iil New London,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-03
POLICE DEPARTMENTS NEW
 SATURDAY NIGHT REcnRn

The Norwich police department had a record for week end business made Saturday night. There was not an arrest nor was there a Iodger who applied for quarters over night.
 So far as known this is the first Sat- urday night ever on which there was such an absolute lack of business for the department.
 On Sunday three names went on the blotter-two men taken in for intsxi- cation and one for breach of the neacP
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-03
PERSONALS

Theodore Bodenwein of New London, formerly secretary of state, is making trip to the battlefields of Europe. There are six from this state in his party.
 Carl Benson and his sister. Mrs. Will liam Costello. and the latter's daugh- ter Elizabeth of Uneasville. spent the first part of last week in North Wood stock, attending the funeral of their grandmother, Mrs. John T. Johnson.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-03
INCIDENTS IN soCiETY

Charles H. Phelps spent the week end with Mir. and Mrs. Norris S. Lip- pitt at their cottage in Neptune Park.
 Mir and Mrs. Richard Lewis. theit daughter Ursula and son, Richard, Jr.. were dinner guests Sunday at the Wauregau of Mrs. Adam Reid who is leaving Tuesday for Los Angeles.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-03
FUN ERALS.
Mrs. John I. Johnson.


 The funeral of Mrs. John T. Johnson, 72, of North Woodstock, took place from her home there Tuesday at 1.3O o'clock. Key. A. Elmquist officiated. Relatives acted as bearers. There were beautiful floral tributes. Friends and relatives from Connecticut and Mas sachusetts and Rhode Island attended Mrs. Johnson was always a loving wife and mother and will be greatly missed by all those who knew her. Besides her husband she leaves four daughters Mrs. T. Mckay of Uncasville, Mrs. F A. Sandberg of Southbridge, Mass, Mrs. T. Stanley of New Bedford Mass, and Mrs. N. A. Riggs of Omaha Neb., and a son. Charles A. who re- sided at home. She left eleven grand children, Mrs. William Costello Carl Sara. Earl. Mildred and Elwood Ben son of Uncasville, Ralph Sandberg o1 Springfield, Mass, Maude Sandherg of Southbridge, Rena and Marion Stan ley of New Bedford, and Unabelle San gen of North Woodstock. There is one -grandchild, Elizabeth Cos. tello of Uncasyille. Mrs. Johnson form. erly resided in Greeneville.
 John Wesley Aver.
 The funeral of John Wesley Aver was held Saturday afternoon at : o'clock from his late home in Franklin | The attendance of relatives and friends was large. The casket wa. draped with an American flag. Rev. M McLeon Goldie, rector of Grace Episco- pal church, Yantic, officiated at the service. The bearers were Benjamin Davis, Myron F. Ladd, James Nc. Kenzie, M. J. Shea and Elisha La. throp, all of Franklin. and Frank Aller Tracy of Norwich Town. Burial tool l place in Yantic cemetery. Rev MT Goldie read committal service at tn, | grave.
 | Undertakers Cummings & Ring hat | charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-03
Connecticut Patents,

The following patents were issued to Connecticut inventors October 2S, 1919: Carlele W. Thomas, F. E. Brad led, Bridgeport, stitching and rufrling machine. Charles J. Shepard, New Ha- ven, detachable heel for boots and shoes. Hector V. Lough, Hartford, sectional mold ad locking means there for. Carl w. J. Hedberg, New Britain apparatus for electrical treatment of gases. John N. Reynolds, Greenwich and P. F. Hearh, Passaic, N. J., auto matlc telephone switch Charles l. Williams, Middletewn, loom. Sidney c Hills, Torrington, bracket for cur tain rods. Feliks Motasky. Stratford ash sitter. John T. Shea, Milford. golt club.