Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-31
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twenty-first birthday. Guests were present from Baltic, Taftvilie, Stafford Springs and Manchester. Games were played and a buffet lunch served during the course of the evening. Piano se- lections were rendered by Romeo Gau- yin of Taftviile.
 Captain James J. Tighe of Engine Company No. 1. has returned from his annual vacation of fifteen days and Elec- ttician Edward Bofnbrfal began Ili leave of absence Monday. his first stIl being at Providence
 The Thread City Continental Drum Corps did not win any prizes in the New York State Fife and Drummers' day but all members report having fine trip, During a stop at New London Friday night the members gave short parade through the business section and then concert of six numbers while grouped around the Soldiers monument. The corps reached Yonkers Saturday forenoon and took part in the parade and contests. Some of the members made the return trip on the State of Main ex- press arriving here late Saturday night. The remainder arrived here Sunday afternoon.
 Waiter F. Palmer of Atlantic City, N. J city were married Monday at the Ca- thedral in Providence by Rev. Father Mclaughlin. They were attended by Miss Elizabeth Sullivan and Joseph H. Foy cousins of the bride. Immediately after the ceremony the couple left for New York and Atlantic City. Upon their return from their honeymoon they will reside in Shppensburg, Pa. A party was given at 'MaryknoTl," |" Pleasant Valley. the home of Mir. and Mrs T.. J. McShea Sunday in honor of the sixth birthday of Master James Francis Sullivan Twefty-two chiidren attended and all had an enjoyable time Master Sullivan received a number of presents.
 Members of tho local police force arc assigned as follewes for the month of September, the changes to take effect Wednesday,: Officer Paulhus, Sodom ; Officer Grady, Jackson street.. Officer Leahy, upper Main street; Officer Mo Lean, center Main street Officer Bonn bria, day or traffic duty.
 William H. Bransf1eld, who is em- ployed by the General Electric Com pany at Schenectady, N. Y, is spending his vacation at the home of his par ents in this city.
 MT. and Mrs. William H. Keirans mad infant daughter are visiting with the formers mother Mrs. John Keirans of Jackson street.
 Mir. and Mrs. John M. Bransf1eld of 30 Meadow street have returned after trip to Yellowstone Park and other places of interest in the west.
 Rev. Walter F. Borchert, rector of St. Paul's church has returned from his va cation which was spent at Pine Grove Mantle
 Rev. J, J. PapfIon, pastor of St. Mary's church is spending his vacation at his boyhood home in Canada.
 The teachers engaged for the various district schools in the town of Coven- try are as follows: Miss Tinker of Montville. District T; Miss Mabel G. Waibridge at District No s. Miss ,Es- ther c. Vinton, District No. g; and Miss Margaret Robshaw of Manchester at Dis triet NO. To. The schools will open September 7th.
 What threatened to be disastrous fire early Sunday morning in the ground floor of the Gilman block at S5f Main street was nipped in the bud by Patrol man Louis Pau1hus of the police force who made the discovery and notified members of Engine Company No 1. The fire was in a small room formerly used for bottling purposes mad had gained considerable headway when discovered. Members of the fire company in charge of Lieutenant Harry J. Kelley attached line of hose to the lIydrant at the corner of Main and wainu streets and soon had the blaze under control. The damage was confined to the small room which was used for storage purposes
 Armand Hurteau and Miss Rose Des- iarlais were married Monday morning at o'clock in St. Marys church by Rev. Edward Q. Mathieu who also sang the nuptisl mass, Rev. John A. Sullivan was deacon and Rev. Charles Kelley sub