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Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-17
WOMEN HAVE FART IN
 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

During the forthcoming drive for mem- berships in the reorganized Chamber of Commerce which is to begin on Tuesday of next week, Sept 21, it is hoped and expected, the campaign committee an- nounced Thursday, that the women of the city will show such an active interest that the result will be a goodly number of memberships held by women in the new Chamber of Commerce. Nearly every city which has an up-to-date civic-com- mercial body boasts of the big part which women are playing in the conduct of it's affairs and the tremendous infiu- ence they are yielding in the nationwide movement to lift cities to a higher level of thought and action Many Chambers of Commerce have women as directors and serving on committees as well as hberally represented on the roster
 A few instances may be cited at ran- dom where women are doing definite work in the Chamber of Commerce field.
 In Albany, N Y, women are serving on the following committees: Farms and markets, dehydrating plant housing. playgrounds, recreation, Americanization, and education.
 In New London, our next-door neigh bor,- there are over 30 women members and they take an especial interest in the ~ N4A HeaN HIS lo uO NIln playBrOundS, san itauon and Americanization. A large group of women have regular meetings in connection with their Americanization study and program.
 In Herkimer, N. Y, a town of 12.o0O. 90 per cent. of the members are women.
 In Elnira, N. Y, there are two women on the board of directors and practically all committees have at least one woman 
 In Marshall, Tex, there is a civic con- mittee composed entirely of women.
 In general, women make most valuable workers ina modern Chamber of Com merce organization, rendering especially important service on committees dealing with the Ql\ ons of education, sanita- tlon' playgrouhds and Americanization.
 It is hoped and expected that women Of Norwich will give the new organiza ton the same measure of support and service as their sisters have in other progressive cities. The success of the 1 many recent war drives proved the value of their active interest and there is no place where women can make their irflu ence so peculiarly felt as in civic inn , provement effort
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-17
TOWNS ARE WORKING ON
 FARM BUREAU PROGRAMME

Goshen, stonington and Montvilie, are all working on definite plans for farm bureau programme. At committee meeting held in Goshen a short time ago the following tentative plans were drawn up:
 Fruit project: one demonstration or chard to be run in the community, in which good orchard practices will be carried out with a pruning demonstra- tion in the spring; a, spraying demon stration, and a field meeting. A special endeavor will be made to handle the present lack of spraying facilities.
 Dairy project: more pure bred bulls to be the slogan.
 Lime and clover: at least one dem onstration on methods of raising clover successfully.
 Cooperative buying: orders to be pool ed in an endeavor to secure better farm seeds. Possibly other commodities will be handled
 This program will be taken up at the uext meeting of Community Club for adoption.
 The men at Stonington are up against some real problems, chief of which is a uniform price for dairy. products. The following tentative program was out i lined and a committee appointed to make definite plans for carrying out | Dairy project: perfect some means whereby milk dealers will charge uni l form price for milk. l Fruit project: look up means of i'm proving the orchards in this locality. l Consider cooperative buying. The following committee was ap- pointed: Fainsworth Wheeler. chairman R. C. Wheeler. Philetus Brown, Eugene | Edwards, Fernando Wheeler,
 The farmers around Montville also have some real troubles. They recently got together at a farm bureau meeting and decided on the following program Milk harvesting project: Plans to .b' made for disposal of all the surplus milk in this locality.
 Cooperative buying: if a market car be found for the milk, it wilA then b' worth while to consider cooperative pur chase of farm supplies
 Poultry: at least one poultry cullini demonstration 10 be run.
 A committee consisting of the follow
 ing men was appointed; W. J. Moran
 Ed O'Brien, ]. E Lathrop, J. T. Churcl
 and Isadore Howtiz.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-17
MAKE FAREWELL GIFT
 TO MISS ANNA NpGARRY

Miss Anna F. McGarry of III wash .ngton street. who has been secretary to Cashier N. A Gibbs at the Thames Ma ional bank. was given a farewell din- 1er and a theatre party Thursday evening by the young women employees of the bank. The supper was served at the iirls' Community Center with covers and for twelve and during the course of he evening Miss Agnes Young presented . handsome black leather weekend bag O Miss McGarry on behalf of her fellow smployes The party attended the thea re after the dinner.
 Miss McGarry is to take the commer- aal teaching course at Willimantic Nor nal school and ends her duties at the bank on Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-17
MAYOR LEROU ISSUES
 CIVIC SUNDAY PROCLAMATION

The following proclamation was IS sued on Thursday by Mayor Herbert M Lerou. calling the attention of the clti- zens of Norwich to the observance Of next Sunday in the churches of the city as Civic Sunday in connection with the big movement to reorganize the chamber of commerce into big civic -commer rcial body which will be representative of ev- cry interest and efficient in advancing the general welfare of the city:
 On the above date the members of the clergy will bring to their respective congregations, important messages dealing with the vitally necessary sub feet of civic improvement and it's rela- tion 10 loyal and efficient citizenship. Proclamation To Citizens of Norwich:
 I hereby proclaim, Sunday, Septem- Der 19, 1890, to be officially designated as Civic Sunday" this upon the sug- gestion and recommendation of some of our representative citizens in behalf of the present campaign for the establish nent of modern, efficient chamber or commerce, for the best interests Of all our people and for the purpose of plac- ing Norwich. in it's rightful position in relation to other cities of America that have such representative bodies.
 III the CnuICiltS OI Illlo SltS NAA tAi~ above date, inspiring community mes sages will be delivered on the import ance of modern civic-commercia1 or ganizaton work in the life of city.
 The attention of all our citizens is directed to the especial significance S- Civic Sunday and the importance of be ing present at these services in their re sp&tive churches on next Sunday so fal as possible. The vital educational ser mons that will be preached will b. preached will be timely. The perplex 1 ing social, economic and civic problems growing out of the present reconstruc i tion era can be solved only by a non sectarian, non political body such as is proposed to build here, during tn present reorganization campaign.
 Let us have a genuine civic revi val in this community that will place u on the firm ground where we will b prepared to cooperate in every and i an efficient way for the benefit of ou citizenship.
 The new chamber of commerce will b a thoroughly reorganized institution practical, but working toward the high est ideals for the benefit of all classe and all interests This will make fo the unified effort that builds ideal citie and develops a happy and loyal citizen ".
 HERBERT NJ. LEROU,
 Mayor.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-17
SEPARATE SKIRTS AND WAISTS
 AS SEEN AT THE OPENINGS

While the over-blouse of taffeta or georgette continues to have great vogue there is a steady demand for the separate waist this season and the manufacturers have put wide line on the market.
 Especially will such waists retain their hold, to wear with the fashionable plaid skirt to which reference was made on Wednesday.
 These se.irts come in rich combina- tions, rose, tan and blue, tan, blue and brown, green, tan and brown, green, white and tan and others equally fas- cinating. Black and white plaids are still strong, and a special example of stylish skirt seen Thursday was priced S19.50.
 Most attractive was a box plaited skirt of tan and blue large plaid, with fancy belt an dbutton trimming. The price tag read s22.50.
 Novel was dark blue serge skirt, &C., cordion plaited, with touching of gold thread in diamond effect; the modest price tag read $12.5o. Nearby, a hand some skirt in green, tan and brown plaid was marked $2 <. A tan &lue and brown model cos,s s23.50.
 Of course plain skirts are offered buy CTS, but the plaids-and those plaited, lead in favor.
 Very dainty are the waists sold to accompany such skirts. Just now the vogue for handmade waists continues strong, and these are shown in models finished with drawnwork, or trimmed with lace, the prices varying from $5 for an excellent waist up . to $12.5O. Sleeves come long, and turned-back cuffs are liked. Tuxedo collars retain their popularity; small pearl buttons are used, although on many of the higher priced designs made buttons appear.
 In georgette, the leading makes come in flesh, white, orange, light brown, tan, blue and tint of navy.
 Crepe de chine blouses hold high place in fashionable woman's ward robe, coming with high or low neck, small tucks or edge of the dainty fiut- ing so well liked combined with tuck ing. Prices range from $9.50 to $16.5O but the woman who buys such well made, modish blouse has the satisfac- tion of knowing she has garment which will continue dainty and durable to the end of the season-and longer with care.
 1 These are merely hints as to the pret 1 ty things the stores are stocked with Take advantage of the opportunity t' 1 inspect them at near range. anw to i'm prove the suggestions offered today b1 the advertisers in The Bulletin!
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-17
NORWICH TOWN

The shingling of the First Congrega- tional church roof having cen completed. the committee in charge has been re- quested that all pledges be handed in at an early date. The chapel repair committee is now having the north ell shingled, the money for this purpose be- ing in hand. The Drop-in class and Christian Endeavor society connected with this church, have been holding SUD- pers and entertainments during she year, having raised money enough to cover all chapel repairs up to the pres ent
 There was an average attendance at the September meeting of the Lathrop Memorial Foreign Missionary society. Wednesday, afternoon in the chapel when the conquest programme was the theme of the interesting meeting.
 Encouraging news was received on Thursday morning. in regard to the condition of Miss Sarah Bartlett a member of the Johnson Home family. who is ill at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Dwight C. Stone of Stoning;on. Miss Bar lett and Miss Mary Freeman. also a member at the home, left Norwich Town about week ago to visit the latter's niece, Mrs. Stone. \ few days later Miss Bartlett contracted pneumonia. Word was sent to the Johnson home and the nurse at that institution. Mrs. Mary White, left Sunday evening to care for Miss Bartlett.
 | Following a weeks visit with rela- i tives on Washington street. Mrs. Fitch L. Allen has left 10 pass several days al the home of her son-in-law and daugh. ter, Mir. ard Mrs. William B. McLane of PortlaI.> Me. formerly of Boston. Miss Lucille D. Bailey of Elm ave nue, a member of the 1920 graduating class at the WheeIocll school, Boston has been engaged as teacher at Norwicl | Private Day school of which Miss Mar garet Such is principal Miss Bailey vii commence her duties at the reopeninl of the school, Wednesday, Sept 22.
 It is expected that several from Nor wich Town will attend the meeting O the Eastern Connecticut Branch of tn
 Woman's Board of Missions at th' Brooklyn Congregational church toda! | (Friday) with morning and afternoon sessions.
 Misses Alice and Dorothy Larkham
 who hold secretarial positions at th Connecticut Agricultural College. Storrs will spend the weekend at the home o
 their parents, Mir. and Mrs. Herbert J Larkham of Plain Hill.
 Mrs Russell Jarrett CRuth Kimball
 of Philadelphia, who has been visitinl
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-17

Morey's Jazz Band, Ashland Casino tonight Bijou if stormy.-adv
 Mir. and Mrs. Andrew Frohmander arc enjoying a weeks stay in New Ycrk city.
 Leon Moeller is now enjoying a va cation.
 Emil Gauthier is having a short va cation.
 William Wohlleben and Samuel Marcil have gone to Providence over he week end.
 The Taftville twilight league has been disbanded for the season and the proceeds have been divided among the clubs members.
 Joseph A. Potvin was a recent vis- tor in Hartford.
 Joseph A. Potvin has resigned his os!tion with garage in the vil- age and Is now service manager in -ie Hudson-Essex service station on sorth Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-17

 bered that the car was driven fast, so fast that the four people in the back seat were '.joggled around terribly" She had two drinks, one at Willow Point and one in the car on the way back from Willow Point when the car came to stop. Miss Collins and MT. Reiss were in the car at the time The witness could remember nothing of how the accident happened ex- cept that she found hers If on the gro1nd. She heard Evans say My God, I have killed him. She as sent to the hospital and was there three days.e
 On cross examination she said the others in the car had drink when she did, but she wouldn't say anybody was under the influence of liquor. Miss Went worth and MT. McKetrick who were two of the persons killed, were in the back seat with her. The other was Mir. Mo Nally. She did not remember any loud talk in the restaurant or in the aup- mobile.
 Charles 'McNally of waltham. Mass. who was private V waiter at the Griswold hotel another of the party in the Evans car testified there was drinking in the car on the way over to Willow Point. Miss Collins and Mir Reiss did not drink There was one drink from bottle on the way to the Point. one drink at the dance and another drink on the way back. The
 
 times and he thought Evans was in on all the drinks. There was one bottle in the car going over and another at the dance. Evans got that bottle for them, the witness said, and the booze was planted" in Evans car while they were at the dance.
 Asked about the speed of the car, the witness said there was no let-up from the time they left Willow Point. Mc- Nally dozed off in the machine after they crossed the bridge on the way Back to wards the Griswoid and woke up when he found himself sitting in the road. He was sent to the hospital and was dis charged on the second day.
 On cross examination the witness said l he did not want to overestimate it and wouldn't say that Evans drank more than 1 four times Everybody was feeling good 1 hut he didn't see any signs of liquor on 1 Evans. The witness said he couldn't re- member what he told Coroner Brown be- cause his head was bad when the coro- /, ner took his statement
 Anna Birmingham g. of Oakland Cal a waitress at the Griswold hotel and an- other of the auton obile party. testified that she had one drink of ginger ale and whiskey at Willow Point. Chauffeurs from the Griswold lad the whiskey. There 1 was whiskey drinking in the car on the way back from Willow Point hut she didn't take any. The speed of the cal was faster than usual She was sttins on the front seat with Michael Franci. next to her when the accident happened and when she came to she was down il the car with her head among the brakes She saw Evans standing in the road b, the body of Francis.
 At APO Judge Hinman adjourned cour to the next morning at 10 o'clock
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-17

at her former home for several weeks. left Thursday to be the guest for week of Mir and Mrs. Carlos Kicker tFlor- ence Thatcher) who are passing some time at Gardner Lake
 Robert Avery, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight W. Avery of west Town street. mas left town to take a course at Mount Hermon school for Boys. al Northheld. Mass
 Rev. Willian J. Crawford. pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church. will have charge Of the Sunday after noon service at the Suffering Arms He will be assisted by the junior choir of that church. Mir. and Mrs. Edward Duro recently moved from Norwich to the oa- ger house on West Town street.
 Following a stay Of four months al the home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Palmer Of NerEason ave nue. Miss Marion o. Palmer returned Thursday 10 White Plains. \. r.. to re- sume hcr duties as secretary of The Ro- ger Ascham school
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-17
CIRLs' CLUB ELECTS
 DELEGATES TO CONVENTION

The business meeting of the Norwich Urls club was held Tuesday evening at ne home of Miss Ruth Breckenridge on slm street with the vice president, Miss Helen Way presiding.
 Miss Louise Heibel and Miss Helen Way were elected delegates to the Windham convention which is to be held October 90 and 31 at Willimantic.
 Following the business session a few hands of whist was enjoyed. Miss Rose Breckenridge was awarded first prize and Miss Mary Sheridan consolation.
 The meeting for next week will be hold 7ouetime during the middle of the week at the Halle club rooms as Miss Dclite Mower, the state secretary. is to spend an evening with the club girls.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-17
PRETTY SHOWER IS GIVEN
 FOR MISS EDNA ROBINSON

Thursday evening at the home of Miss Ruth Breckenridge on Elm street a show 'r was tended Miss Edna Robinson by a arge group of girls of the Norwich iiris' club of which she is a member
 it was a very pretty affair One of the silfil members of the club made and 'esiEned larre orange crepe paper un- 'reils in which the parcels were placed fsry neatly wrapped
 Musical selections, vocal and instru- 1'e-tai helped make the evening very en- '3.'ahlc
 dainty lunch of ice cream and home nnde cake was served by Miss Breckin- ridge.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-17
TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBERS
 SHOULD NOT USE OLD Bo

The Southern New England Telephone Co. finds that many patrons continue to use the old state telephone directory in stead of the new district directory that covers the city and surrounding towns, and which, of course, records only the latest telephone numbers. Many of the numbers i2 the old directory are chang ed and pass out of existence when the new one is issued, consequently many patrons cause themselves and the oper- ators considerable trouble and confusion by using the state directory.
 The company requests users of the telephone to refrain from using any but the latest directory and ask that they call information or toll line and give the name and addres sof the party called if it is not found in the book. By do- ing this much trouble will be saved both the company and it's patrons
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-17
SILK BOBEIN MAKERS
 L0CATE


 The L. NJ. Hatrson O., of North Wind ham is making arrangements for the open ing of branch piant in Norwich Mir Harrison was in Norwich Wednesday look ing over the new plant, work on which is making good progress The new plant is to be located on the first floor of the old nickel and brass company building on Crestnut street, which has been purchased by the J. B. Martin Company from the Marlin-R Rockwell Corp.
 Leon L. Hayden, who is to be manager of the new plant has already taken up his residence in this city, having secur- ed house on Mckinley avenue. It is ex- pected that the plant will be in operation within the next week or so The l. M. Harrison company have plants in North Windham, and Hartford, and the Norwich plant will be the third they have opened. The company mann- factures supplies for silk mills. their prin- cipal product being silk bobbins It is expected that the local plant will en- ploy between 75 and 50 hands. The com- pany was established in 1868
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-17
DEATH COMES SUDDENLY
 rn TUnnE " D nnr

While his physician was making a customary call upon Judge w. B. Colt at the Mohican hotel in New London about 10 o'clock Monday morning, Judge Colt was seized with an attack of heart failure and died The doctor has recent ly been treating the judge for asthma from which he has suffered for several years. Miss Ethel Van Linscheoten, stenographer to Judge Colt was present with him and the doctor when he died.
 William BrAinard Colt was born in New London, July 23. 1882 He was a son of Robert and Lucretia Brain ard Colt. and a descendant of John c. Colt an emigrant to American shores in 1888. also traced his ancestry back to Elder Brewster of the Mayhower pill grims.
 Judge Colt was graduated from the Sheffield Scientific school at Yale. in 1928. He also traced his ancestry back took a course in the study of law under the late John G. Crump of New Lon
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-17
sneciaI citr MeetInr

A special city meeting tonight (FridayJ n the town hall will take action on the petition of Angelo CoveIlo for the ac- ,eptznce of an extension of Cliff street as a city street The matter of the accept ance of this street has been up before n city meetings. but has been turned Town
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-17
Back from Automobile rriu

Mrs. J. E. Hunt, Miss Harriett s. Hunt, Mrs. Clarence Cushman of Brook yn, N. Y, and Mrs. w Bogue of this city have just returned from an au- tomobile trip over the Mohawk Trail and to Niagara Falls.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-17
SUES FOR S5,o0o FOR
 INJURY TO HER FINGER

Miss Nancy Morgan of Pittsburgh, Pa, who caught the index finger of her right hand on a projection on the chute at Ocean beach last summer while bathing, has brought suit for $5,000 against the city of New London on account of that accident. Papers in the suit were serv- ed Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-17
GROWING BIG CARRIAGES
 ON ALMsHOUSE FARM

John B. Chapman. superintendent of the Norwich Almshouse, cut 10 pound head of cabbage on the town farm sev- eral days ago. The average weight of a head of cabbage is F pounds Mir. Chapman reporls an unusually good crop this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-17
MARslEn.

FRINK-BATEMAN- Mansneld De- pot. Sept IS. 1920. by Rev. H C. Beebe, Henry Pest Brink Of South Gov entry and Mrs. Florence Dean Bate man of Mansfield Depot. Conn.
 MoNTi-SCHMfDT-In Mystic. Sept n. 1920, by l.sN. William F. Fitzgerald. Mss Freida Schmidt of Mystic and America Monti of Westerly. R. l.
 WHITE = ROGERS In New London Sept k,, 1920, by Rev. J. Romeyn Dam forth. Frederic White and Evelyn P. Rogers, both Of New London.
 HlLLIiR - TUBBs In New London. Sept l5, 1920. hy Rev. r. Ai. kerridge. Burton E. Hilliar and Miss Margaret Washourn Trbhs. both of New London. CEcCAEELLI - PASoU ALINI-In Nor w.ch. Sept l6. 1920 by Rev. John H. Broderick. Michael Ceccareili and Miss Frances Pasquaiini. both Of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-17
FIBRE MATING

Fibre Mating, guaranteed fast color in a variety of attractive de-
 signs, regular price S5c = Special price a yard ................. 75e
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-17
Posta, Cards From Mexico

James V. Neary. a former trolley con ductor here, has favored Frank J. Fag- an with postal cards from Tijuana, Mex leo.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-17
OIED

coIT-In New London, Sept IS. 1920. William E. Colt rASsARA-In Brooklyn. \. Y. Sent 1s. 1929. Nella aged I3 years. months daughter Of Ambrose and Martha Cassara of New London. BRU this city. Sept IS. 1920. Aurclia Brunelle wife of inc lxte T.or,is Brunelle. aged 72 years. Funeral at her late residence. 544 Main street Saturday morning. Sept. IS. at s;l5- solemn requiem high mass in St Mary's church at o'clock RIlrial -;-, the family lot in St Marv's crnoetar,- Automobile cortege THU UREER-In Putnam. Sent. 10 1epn Mary Herbert Brewer Th1rber in her 6ith year.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-17
Honx.

cRANDALL-In Westerly. R L, Sept 13. l. 1920. son 10 1fr. and Mrs. C. Harold Crandall
 kINGsLEY-At the Eacssus hospital. Sept E. 1920 a son. Wesley John. 10 Mir and Mrs. Jason Kingsley of ss Boswell avenue
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-17

No, Luke, women don't mean it when they kiss each other; they just do it for practice.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-17
TAFTVILLE

Six hours after i,igh water it is low water. which is followed by food tide.