Putnam patriot., 1921-06-24

class of the high school. went away
with the class on their trip to Wash
ington, d. c.
Mrs. Charles Paterson of Brandy
Hill is assisting at the hotel during the
absence Of Mr.. and Mrs McNiff on
their wedding tour. which is being
made in their new Studebaker.
Mrs. Garbutt has been to Provi-
dence for a few days. visiting her
daughter. Dorothy. who has graduated
from the Misses Bronson's school and
has come to Thompson for her sum
mer vacation.
William Spinney, L. 5. ~, from
Newport, and family, accompanied by
his sister. Miss Clara Spinney of Bos-
ton. were callers on their parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Calvin Spinney. on Sunday.
motoring from Newport.
The baseball game between the
Worcesters and the local team Satur-
day was won by the Worcester team
by score of - to II While the re-
suit is quite satisfactory. the local
team always feels best to come cut
winners.
Pleasing report comes from Mrs.
Hutchins Of her rapid recovery from
her operation. leaving the hospital on
Tuesday to go TO her sisters. where
she will remain until the middle Of
July, when it is expected she will re-
turn to Thompson.
Mr. and Mrs. Mannell and daughter
Of Waterbury spent the weekend
with Mr. and Mrs. Roy K. Allen, who
is d resident Of our village, being sub
principal At our high school Mr.. Man
mel has Just completed his years resi-
dence work at Harvard University for
the Pho. degree.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen soper and
daughter of Andoyer, Mass, were in
town attending the wedding Of their
daughter, Mrs Iris Brown, on Tues
day evening. Mr.. Soper was an en-
ploye of ]. W Dixie several years be
fore going to Andover, where he is
managing gardener of the Highland
Farm ir that place.
Rev. William Chase. former min
lister here. and his family. were call
+ ing on friends and relatives in the
community on Thursday. Mrs. Chase
Miss Grace Converse) attended the
class reunion, of which she was a
member, of the Putnam High school.
which was one of the objects of their
visit at this time.
John Sherry. who drives the auto
truck at the Carolyn Hall place, met
with an accident while on his way
home from New York on Wednesday.
He had been TO that city to convey the
trunks of Mrs. Ream, who had re-
turned from a trip abroad. The rear
axel broke and the car was overturned
with Mr.. Sherry fastened under 1t,
but not so as TO injure him. Another
was was secured and he arrived home
safely somewhat delayed by the mis-
hay, and feels that he had a narrow
escape from what might have proved
a more serious accident.
Frank Arnold, who formerly resid-
ed here when his father was cashier
of the Thompson bank. with his son,
/ Leroy, and wife, of Cranston. K. l.,
and son, Ralph. of New Jersey. were
visitors in the village on Thursday,
F The son Leroy was born in this village
and had his camera with him and Sc
cured a picture of the house where he
was born nearly 10 years ago. The
house is now owned by George W.
Dexter; also one of the house that his
grandfather owned, now owned and
occupied by John and Miss Mary
Wilks. Mr.. Arnold seemed to- still
have fondness for Thompson gained
while residing here, calling on several
of his old acquaintances and friends.
II must have been gratifying
pleasure to the parents and citizens Of
Thompson in general, who attended
the graduating exercises of the 7. NJ.
II. School on Thursday evening. to
witness 50 excellent and perfect an
acquitting Of the several graduates in
the delivery Of their essays (original)
All were lfStfNAiE Oi spftiAl HHNU-
ton, but the interest taken by each
to aequaint themselves with the sub
ject assigned to them, also the man
ner Of delivery. which was in no case
of recitation kind. gave evidence Of
the thorough instruction and training
they had received during the years Of
their attendance. and all conspired 70
give an impression Of what the T NJ.
II. 5. means 10 the town Of Thomp-
son, as an institution Of its kind which
not only compares favorably with,
but is second to none in the more
centralized sections of Windham
county. The principal, Elwell Kim
ball, and his corps Of teaehers, are
deserving of special mention for their
excellent service as principal and
teachers in our high school Their
efficiency was plainly 70 be seen in
the closing exercises on Thursday
evening. which places our school on
high standard