Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-01-08
WILLMANTiC

A large n1p-er of teachers and stu
dents in the state BGrmal school gath
cred in the gym Tuesday evening for
an informal social given b. -He senior
class \ programme Of stunts and
dancing was carried out, and HgSl re-
freshments were served.
Miss Myra Smith will begin her du-
ties next week as director of Girls
Community Clubs iii the northeastern
part of Connecticut. Miss Smiths
territory will include Windham and
Holland counteS. and she will organ
ize the girls in all industrial centers
either in clubs similar to the Wind
ham Girls Club or in less formal or
CARNATIONS. The work is a recon
struction measure undertaken by the
health and recreation division of the
state council of defense and event
ually will be taken up throughout
Connecticut, although the greater
need in this territory made it the first
to be developed. Miss Smith came to
this city Just a year ago to be the first
paid secretary of the Windham Girls
club. a committee is now engaged in
looking for her successor.
Mr. and Mrs. Wallace G. Hill re-
ceived word from their son, Jack Hill,
Il member of the cast of the play,
! Leave 1t to Jane, that his company
las disbanGed in New York owing to
| the influenza epidemic.
Mrs. Mary Courtney widow Of
| James D. Courtney. has sold her store
on the corner of Main ana Railroad
streets, to Joseph H. Lockwood OF
| IIigganum, Conn. Mr.. lockwood is a
! member of the firm of j. Ii. Lockwood
& Co, which operates a cham -
stores in Essex. Saybrook and Deep
| River. 1t Is understood that the store
in this city will be conducted by Mr.
Lockwood personally, and will not be
purt OF the chain.
Dennis f. Clifford. local dancing
| master, was taken to St Joseph's hos
attaCK pf Influenza. He is reported as
| rsoOvs"!S".
Ralph c. Young OF DanielsSn. coun-
| Is automobile inspector, inspeC cd tne
local jitneys Tuesday and found them
ali in compliance with the law.
| ATTORNEY William A. King went to
Hartford ruesdav to attend the Govt
Gus preliminary of the opening ses-
sion of the general assembly.
Mrs. Lucy Byles Wilson of Wethers-
field vas In this oity Tuesday:
Otto 8. Robinson, the newly elected
Judge Of probate for Windhan and
Scotland. took the oath of office Tuas-
day afternoon. The oath was admin
istered by Judge James +: Fwomey
the retiring judge.
The latest report from st. Joseph
hospital shows that pneunMnia. condi
tons are considerably improved there
| Fw5, patients were discharged frehl
the hospital Tuesday:
A large number of members Of Nat
chang Lodge. Ne. %. K. of P, were
present Monday night to witness the
Installation of officers by District Dep
uty G; G. King of Lebanon. The Off
GERS installed were Chancellor COM
mander. Willard n. Bowen: vice chan
teller, George H. Guriey; preiate
Raymond Smith; master at arms, Jer-
Iy f1ennlhan; inner guard. Louis Viii
E6nj outer guard. George C. Moon;
master of finance, William u. Higgins
master of exchequer. Walter R. King
keeper of records and seals, Leo /
Thompson; master of work, Charlie;
A. Gates; trustees, w. N. Potter, Mel.
sen Adams and Owen Leach. The
rank of page was conferred early II
| the evening. After the installation
luncheon was served. A social houl
followed,