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Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1921-12-02

girdles. bur there are severai others
that must be reckoned with. In the
handsome afternoon frock pictured,
which might be made of either crepe
or charmeuse, the girdle is of the ma
terial Of the dress and the sleeves in
conspicuous, but the most has been
made of the new nail-head trimming
which outlines the neck and sleeves.
forms pointed panels on the skirt and
furnishes an establishment for the
front Of the bodice. 1t is n of com
pa~ratively few short-sleeyed models.
but there is a considerable number of
afternoon frocks in which shorter
sleeves than these are made long by
the addition Of chiffon sleeves match
ing the gown in color. Any amount
of decoration may be Iavished on
sleeves. and they reach the apex OF
their importance. in afternoon gowns !.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1921-12-02
WILDWOOD and DELAWARE BA
SHORT LINE RAILROAD Gu

(READING ROUTE
Between Wildwood and PhiladeIl]
EVANS G.. SLAUGHTER, Genl h'I
Corrected to. October 8, 1871
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1921-12-02

Can anybody imagine the Wash
ington Government, at present, as
wisely selecting the thousand and
one locations for new development
enterprises, as courageously sepa-
rating the needed billions from
the grasp of Congress and the
payroll spenders at the Capital,
and as applying these billions
economically and impartially to fit
local peculiarities and necessities
yer an expanse of territory as
big as half of Europe?
If Soft anybody can imgaine those
things under our Government as now
organized-it is possible to justify the
partial confiscation of large incomes
and the partial prevention of large
accumulation of capital. Otherwise
not.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1921-12-02

You can get no better value for
your money than the Journal at $1.00
per year.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-12-02
MECHANICSVILLE

Mrs. Frederick Hildreth spent the
holidays in Plymouth, Mass.
Miss Mary Knoll spent Thanksgiv-
ing with relatives in Webster.
Mr. and Mrs. o. J. Bousquct visited
relatives in Worcester over the week
end.
Mr. and Mrs. John Kenney Of Lynn,
Mass, were guests Of Mrs. james Lo-
gan. Monday.
Mr.. and Mr. Arthur Aucoin visit
ed relatives in North Grosvenordale
over the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. James kemney and
dnughter Celia we're guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. james Logan Thanksgiving.
Mr.. and Mrs Alfred Beaulier Of
Dayvillo were guests Of Mr and Mrs.
Joseph Rivers over the week -end.
Mr.. and Mrs William Lisbon Of
Providence and daughters. Dorothy
and Mildred. were guests Of Mr. and
Mrs. Adolph Bovia over Sunday.
Miss Ellen Kenzie spent Thanks
giving in Blackstone. Mass. AT the
home Of her brother While there she
attended the 50th anniversary Of the
Union church Of Blackstone.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-12-02
OLD AND NEW CHRISTMAS DAY
Nobody Has Been Able 10 Decide
Whether January or December
IS Is Correct Date

~@ HRISTMAS DAY seems we'd
W ded TO December -. A
~ summer or a springtime
A~ Christmas, with ne holly,
no misiletoe. no frost, no
snow. would not be the real thing At
all. observes London Answers.
The majority OF our beautiful Christ
mas carols, too. rcdeleut as they are
Of the winter-"Sung Amid the Win
ter's Snow~-=would be hopclessiy in
eongruous. Emigrnufs to Australia
from the mother country have ron
fessed that Il has taken them many
years before they could get In any
way used to wha, Is practically mid
summer Christmas.
Yet December - is merely an ae-
eommadation date for the birthday Of
Christ CHRISTMAS day The wear. too,
Is wrong Most people would take 10
for granted that Christ was horn IN
A. D. literally, Of course the year
Of our Lord. No. |.
HUI our chronology Is four wears
out. This should he 1879 and not 1871,
because Christmas day could not on
indisputable historical testimony. have
heen later than February u. e. 9
Thai settles the year If the first
Christmas, hut all attempts 10 Is the
actual day aud month of Christmas
have failed
And. as regards the present date,
Christmas. like Easter. took some cen.
turtles before settlement waS arrived
at In the first centuries ~ Chris
tianity several important Eastern
churches observed January ~
Christmas day. The Armenian Chris
tianS do 80 still
Gradually, however. uniformity was
attained. hut not before the ruth cen
tury. In that connection Il must be re-
memhered that for quite long period
this cohntry wss divided on the ques
tlon of Christmas. Some people per
sisted In observing "old' Christmas
day.
But all viii agree that December
~, even " II is not the actual date OF
chrisi's birth. Is a hRppy choice.
our present. day Christmas. festival
and holiday. breaks the long winter
and what better time could there hs
for family reunions tn. cold ant
nnpleasantness outside make n all th'
more agreeable to keep warm ane
snug inside II keeps ms together ~
every sense
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-12-02
WOODSTOCK

Miss Anna Nelson Of Hartford
spent the holiday in Woodstock
Miss Susan Sumner of Bristol was
with her parents for Thanksgiving.
Mrs Elizabeth Bingham spent the
holiday vacation at Century Old cot
tage.
Miss Hazel Wood was a guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs Riddick over the week
end
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Bowen have
closed their place, Bald Hill" for
the winter
Me Florence Paine Of Dauielson
spent Thanksgiving at Nalleyside
Messrs. Ned and Harry Child were at
home for the day.
Dr.. Spaldine. George Spaldine and
family, Mrs. John and children spent
Thanksgiving day with Mr.. and MIR.
Silberbere in Worcester.
The Thanksgiving social last Fri
day evening was in the form of Aunt
Mary AIMS Birthday Party Aunt
Mary Ann being the personiiieation
Of the American Missionary Associa.
ton which has just completed Is years
of work. The story of the slayc-ship
that landed in New York harbor and
led to the founding Of the association
was told by Mrs H. T. Child. Mrs,
William Howard gave an account Of
the recent conference Of the associa-
ton in New Londop. As an appro.
pirate feature in missionary pro-
gram closely relating 10 negroes, Mrs.
Ida Masters sang two negro songs IN
costume. The seven candles which
adorned the birthday cake were then
lighted by seven young ladies dressed
to represent the seven nationalities
among which the 4. NJ. A. works. Mrs
Elizabeth Bingham read an original
poem describing the Thanksgiving
DAYS Of olden times Part of the re.
Treatments consisted Of Aunt Mary
AIMS birthday cake. Of which each
one present received share. IL was
made By Mrs. W. X. Child.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-12-02
NORTH WOODSTOCK

Miss Dorothy Bundy has been at
home for short stay.
Mrs. +. J. Corttis entertained rel
atives from Lexington for the week
end.
Mrs. Harold Hubbard Is entertain
ing her mother. Mrs Cobleigh, and
cousin.
The Gordon family were entertain
ed at Thanksgiving dinner by the
Frink family.
Mrs. Fred Partridge is at the Day
Rlmball Hospital. where she has I'M
dergone two operations.
Mrs. Earl Bemis Of Spencer is quite
sick and Mrs. {. Allison Potter Is ear.
ing for her yesr-old son.
Mise Bernice Leavitt has gone to
Hartford. where she has secured
position rs teacher in the open-sif
school.
The Dramatic Club enjoyed ban.
uuet at Society hall last Saturday
evening, there being about 80 mem.
hers present. The supper consisted OF
chicken and potatoes, onions. squash
gravy, rolls. cranberry sauce, pie
cheese and coffee. The young folks
played whist and danced afterwards
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-12-02
EAST WOODSTOCK

Miss Louise Lindeman Of Connee-
tieut College spent Thanksgiving At
her home.
Several from here attended ser
vices Al the Baptist church, Putnam,
hearing Dr.. Richard Swain, who is
giving a series Of lectures
The zee storm did a vast amount Of
damage to shade and fruit trees, hard
Is tree left but what shows broken
branches. a great many being entirely
ruined.
The Sunday school class Of Mrs. A.
r. Hubbard gave a Thanksgiving So
eial last Friday evening. A program
Of songs and readings was given By
the young people Refreshments Of
sandwiches. cake and coffee was
served.
Ray Slater and Miss Jennie Price
we're married at the parsonage
Thanksgiving evening by Rev. Henry
Baker. Mr. Slater IS a cousin Of +
DIN Chaffee and has been in his en-
ploy for several years. Miss Price
has been housekeepcr for Mr.. Chaffes
since the death Of his wife three
years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett May spent
Thanksgiving in South Manchester
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-12-02
"ti.rmonir" Concert

One Of the most pleasing entertain
ments held in this place was given
last Saturday evening when the "har-
monte" Male Chorus Of Boston, IN
der the direction Of Professor Alfred
StrobeeK, gave a concert in the as
sembly hall Of the Tourteiiotte Me
mortal High school. In spite OF the
stormy weather the hall was full and
almost. every seat was occupied.
Partly on account Of the storm and
partly because Of the wait at "or-
eester while officers searched all au-
tos for clues Of the robbery IN Chei-
sea. few hours before. the chorus
was late in arriving. II was over an
hour after scheduled time that the
concert began. but the audience show
ed no impotence during the wait.
Every number on the program re-
ceived hearty applause. with the
greatest possibly being those gwen
Miss Doris Westlund and Miss Lillian
Sawyer.
II was the earnest wish Of nearly
all present that the chorus return
again at future date.
The Senior class was host during
the evening, and candy was sold oy
its members 70 help the Washington
trip fund
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-12-02
GROSVENORDALE

Armand Blaln of Fitchburg was a
weekend visitor al his home.
Ludovie Dion Of Worcester spent
Thanksgiving day at his home.
Alfred Bonneville and family Of
Putnam spent Sunday evening at H.
Blaine's.
+ Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Nenoder at
tended the dance given by the kiks
Tuesday evening.
Adrien Trudeau and Miss Corneiia
Aucoin and Mrs. Trudeau motored to
WoonSocket Thanksgiving day.
John Hogan Of Holy Cross College.
Worcester, was guest Of his grand
mother. Mrs. J. Hogan, during the
holiday season.
The Misses Ella and Dora hichette
Of Woonsoeket visited Peter Aueoin
and family over Sunday. They were
also entertained by H. BlaiH and fam
lis.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bouley OBJ
served their silver wedding anniver-
sary Thanksgiving day. Relatives
and friends from Willimantie, Moos-
up. Arctic ana Grosyenordale were
present They were the recipients Of
many beautiful gifts.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-12-02

THE CHRISTMAS TREE CUSTOM
use Of the Young Essrafssns 10 Re
qsrded More 80 Matter Of senti-
nent, Not Of Eeonou1iea

>Y~ VERY year some nsilleInhi'
e. Teal esicuia or figures out
49, that this country would be
ut several billions richer ", a.
nation. Ne abolished the
.ool. old custom Of the Christmas
tree. Yes, In actual dollars and cents
Valuation Of our natural resources the
United states probably would be more
wealthy for the continued growth OF
the evergreen. However. Ne believe
uo better return ever came from trees
than the true JOY which all mankind
gets from Christmas trees At this the
xrenfest OF all holiday seasons.
Nearly 5.po0Do young eyergreens
90 upon The Christmas-tfee market
saeii sear. i.GD.Ooo ln New York and
the New England states alone, and II
is an easy matter for an enthusiast
who il quick with the pencil 70 hgurs
IN the waste In our natural resources
h, the annual loss 81 this embryo tim.
her The economic consideration IN
uus entirely indefensibie, FOR IN the
Northeastern states particularly a big
proportion ~ the trees come from pas
fure land or that which would De
cleared ~ the ordinary course ~ I'M
progement. Later, these trees would
~ euf anyway OF course. wholesale
destruction over watershed nrshs
shs,,ld he diseourng ed ~ in any for.
estr, activity. but Il must be remem-
bered that the Christmns-tree custom
j. me 81 sentiment, not Of economies.
American Agriculiurisi
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-12-02
SOUTH WOODSTOCK

Mr. Wilson spent Thanksgiving at
A. K. Scranton's.
Percy Gray spent his recent vaca-
ton IN Worcester y
Mrs Joseph Shepard is suffering
from a sprained ankle.
George Nelson Of Andovcr was
home over Thanksgiving
osman Perry of Eastford School is
out of town for a few days
Miss Esther Nelson of Plainvile
visited her parents recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. {. S Sheldon enter
tanned twenty over Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Lucinda Lowe aud family had
dinner with Charles Lowe Thanks
giving.
Mr. and Mrs X. n Stafford and fam
lily had Thanksgiving dinner with l..
II. Healey.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bowen have
closed their summer home and are IN
Boston for the present
Members of the Christian Endea-
vor are rehearsing play which will
be given at a later date.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-12-02
THE GROSVENORDALES NEWS SECTION
NORTH GRosvENoRDALE

Miss Leone Maynard was in Hart
ford for the weekend
Mrs. Emile Laurencelle visited rela-
tives here over the weekend.
Mrs. Alex Dupont of Worcester was
the guest of her mother. Mrs Laurion,
over Sunday.
omer Prince has gone to Meriden.
where he has accepted position in
an automobile shop.
T. NJ H. S was closed Monday as
the teachers attended the teachers
convention held in Willimantic.
Miss Loretta Barrett has accepted
a position al Rosoff' : Garage. Putnam,
as bookkeeper and stenographer
Miss Cora Loiselle Of Worcester.
accompanied by her cousin. Flora
I>oiselle, visited relatives here over
Sunday.
Mrs. Edwin Carlson, formerly Miss
Evelyn Swanson. IS home spending
few days with her mother on Buck
ley's Hill.
Members Of the ''Harmoni Club of
Boston, who gave concert at T. NJ.
II. s. last Saturday evening, were
guests Of the Swedish Lutheran church
at the morning service on Sunday as
the majority Of them are Swedish and
acquaintance of some of the resi-
dents of this town.
The whist party given by the Ameri-
can Legion Auxiliary Saturday eve
ming which a large crowd attended,
was very enjoyable affair. First
prizes were awarded to Mr. and Mrs.
Adelard Lafiamme and consolation
prizes were given to Flora Vaudeville
and Henry Coderre Miss Ferland,
who is visiting here, sang a few selec-
tions, being accompanied on the pi-
ano BY Miss Yvonne Dion. Dancing
followed and was much enjoyed
A surprise party was held Tuesday
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
G. c. Marcel in honor Of their son
Pauls 18th birthday. Games were
played and musical selections were
rendered by the guests. There were
about 80 boys and girls present.
Among the beautiful gifts that were
presented him by Miss Theresa Co
DEERE were a watch and chain, $3.50
gold piece. box Of chocolates, foun-
tain pen, silver pencil. Refresh
ments were served and pleasant eve
ming was enjoyed by all
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-12-02
WHEN HEARTS ARE TRUMPS
Tragedy 4 chdd Should have Christ
mas Come and Go Without
81 Ecstasy.

4 Nou have no child Of
your oWn. suu must borrow
~ or Aa- one FOR Christmas
eve for Il Is the time when
the world lights its happi
ness with chiid's JOY, writes nr.
James / Vance, In the Illinois State
Journal
only a ebiid may have the right Of
way on Christmas eve. VI ynu do not
stand IN with the children. sou must
stand aside
II il the hour when the world makes
cradle It's shrine. when not only
1ise men from the East, hut grown
ups from all points Of the compass
slip down over the hills Of memary
toward chiidhpod's dawn. saying un.
der their breath; We have seen hts
star Ia the Easi and are come 10 war.
shit him
What q wonderful thing Is this
Yeafnine Of the old vnrld FOR the hap.
pIness ~ children that elimakes At
Christmas The better side Of human
nature comes 10 the front We threw
aI oar e.niclsm Meanness Is shamed
into generosity. and for little while
IN Christmas eve the tiEhtwnds al
earth have look In an paradise
WINS here ever sweeter eager.
ness. hoiier 10y. more heavenly
anticipation. than that mlseb all
through the house Is felt on Christ.
INNS eve livery one Is thinking Of
making somebody happy. The de
ileious seoretlsenesx ot II intenslfies
the thrill. Care is forgotten Expec'
tatlon is ringing the bells. Peace is
over all the 'worlhs And the hero IL
child.
Thank God FOR children "of such
Ia the kinedom Of heaven" IL Is
sin 20 dlssppolui child. Then II
musi please God when We make the
children happy.
N there o. a6 child Ia Your home,
maybe there is one on your doorstep
waiting for you TO be rs saint on
Christmas eve. g'hefe are certainly
some there IN the street. They are
looking nj the Toys in the window
With wlstful faces. and wondering
what the lotsT 81 children Will hrine
them II is your time TO play and
hearts are trumps
What tragedy n a single child IN
your town should have Ghflstma'
come and go without an ecstasy
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-12-02
$3.50 FOR RED CROSS
BUT NOT SUFFICIENT
Putnam Chapters Share of Re.
eeipts Not Enough to Main
tain Work

Putnam Chapter. Red Cross. come
into possession Of practically Sas0
to help defray the expenses of tae
humanitarian work il is doing here,
this sum being the local share Of tue
$3.50 collected during the past fort
night from Putnam people. Ard
though the Chapter Is happy TO obtain
this money and Is grateful for 1t. TIE
assertion IS made that il Is not larae
enough To meet maintenance expenses
during the next year. and that addi-
tional money must be raised il tie
work is TO go forward.
Approximately $3.50 was obtained
hy the corps OF solicitors in the an.
nual Red Cross Roll Call. now prac.
ti.ally completed. And of this $3.50.
there was secured by last Saturday.
tag day Sl06.5s.
The high school girls who did tie
soliciting Saturday, disposed of about
700 tags. They were cordially Re-
ceived and their efforts we're reward.
ed IN the majority Of instances WITH
donations. though the individual con
trihutions this year were smaller than
year ago. The eight young ladies
who worked Saturday under most Dis.
agreeable weather conditions were
the Misses Florence Damforth, Ber-
tina Child. Ruth pease. pogQthy. Ames.
Dorothy Nichols. Corrine Wilson,
Elizabeth Rafferty, and Mildred Perry.
Miss Pigeon assisted during the an.
nual roll call. collecting $40 in wsrd
One.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-12-02
RAILROAD ~" TAKES THE
PLACE or TuRNTABLE

The ancient turntifble Of the Nc@
York, New Haven a Hartford rail-
road. close By the Putnam freight
house Office. has been abandoned fer
a new one further north. What rail.
road men term a "Y" has been IN
stalled. making Il unnecessary an
longer TO drive an engine oh tia
ble." turn Il around and thus face the
engine in the opposite direction.
With the new ~" the engine Is
driven up one "arm.'' backed around
10 THE other 'sarpa'i Of theifiY," and
then driven back to The main track.
these operations resulting IN REVERSING
the direction Of the engine. and ae-
complishing what the tuntable doe.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-12-02
WEST WOODSTOCK

There has been no school thus far
this week. owing 70 Che storm.
A. Clinton Winslow of Putnam
spent the weekend at Longmeadow
Farm.
Mrs. Charles Place and children
spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Charles
Thayer.
Ashley Hubbard is spending the
winter at home and working on the
state road.
Mrs. Madeline Bensaman was the
Thanksgiving dinner guest Of Miss
Maude Perrin.
Lew Staples and mother have NOV
ed into the Howard house, near the
Hicks homestead
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Walker and
daughter recently motored TO Pepper
ell Mass, TO visit Mr. Walker IA
Their.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-12-02
GRANGE MASQUERADE NETS
NEAT PROFIT FOR TREASURY

A large number Of people enjoyed
the masquerade party and dance held
Monday evening in Odd Fellows hall
By Putnam Grange, r Of II. Besides
providing pleasant evenings enter
tainment for everyone who attended.
the affair netted quite sum for the
Grange treasury.
1t Il announced that Putnam Grange
members will visit Quinnatisset
Grange Of Thompson next TUESDAY
night. when the latter will observe
Neighbors' Night.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-12-02
QUARTERBACK BUELL. Is 1922
HARVARD FOOTBALL CAPTAIN

The election Thursday afternoon Of
Charles chauneey Buell.. 20, As CAP
tain Of the Harvard University foot
ball team for next fall. was announced
after the 25 letter players had met in
Cambridge. The new captain Sue
cceds r. Keith Kane. 90. Of Newport.
II. l.
Buell. Is member Of the junior
class and eaptained his freshman clev,
en- at Cambridge He became first.
string quarterback last season, start.
ing the Yale game in that position.
and he has filled the same duties this
fall IN notably efficient fashion. Tie
1922 Crimson leader halls from Hart.
ford, and is a former Pomfret School
athlete.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-12-02
ALL AROUND THE WOODSTOCKS

with Edwin Bunce and family. spend
ing the weekend with 5 D. Faulkner
and family in Hartford Tuesday
morning they left Manchester in a
light rain, on reaching PhoeniNville
they found TO their surprise the ef-
fleets of the ice storm. but managed
to get through as far rs Woodstock
Hill by way Of Putnam The roads
here were blocked by fallen trees and
they returned to Putnam. spending
the night with Mrs Mays brother.
Wallace Aldrich. and family. Wed
nesday afternoon they we're able to
get home.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-12-02
Annual Meetius.smoksr Dee. 8

The third annual meeting Of Oscar
W Swanson Post. American Legion,
will be held at North Grosvenordale
Thursday night, Dec. 3. at s o'clock.
The meeting will be prec sded by "a
smoker Members are requested to
attend this meeting, which Is Of great
Importance to all Legionnaires. OF
GERS and committees to handle Legion
affairs during the coming year are to
be chosen at this meeting.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-12-02

A woman who had been to a garden
marty CARRIED in the least and latest bit
Of fashions decree, on returning TO
town experienced the first results Of a
possible chill. She FASTENED TO her
doctor and sought advice ar 70 the
best means 20 preyeE. an on-coming
cold. The doctor WAS abrupt. He
merely said. Madam. you had better
go homs. dress yourself, and 20 10
bed"
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-12-02
Wom.n'. Auxiliary Conducts Novelty
Whit

The Women's Auxiliary Of Oscar
W. Swanson Post, American Legion,
held novelty whist and dance at
their quarters. North Grosvenordale,
last Saturday. the proceeds of which
will be used for Christmas gifts to
the disabled soldiers at L. 5. p. II.
Hospital No. II at New Haven.
The prizes were awarded TO MI.
and Mrs. Adelard Lahamme, Miss
Louise Vaudeville and Henry J. Co
DEERE.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-12-02
SLIPS co OVER

The new maid. under the direction
~ her mistress. was washing vain
able eut-glass pitcher Once il slipped
out ~ her hands, but. fortunately, did
not smash. The second time It was
shattered into bits.
Dear me-" exclaimed the owner
and that's twice you dropped It in
five minutes"
Il know it. mum" said the maid
but il didn't break N. first time. -
Pittsburgh Dispatch.Teiegraph.