The Press., 1922-12-28
Death of c. N. Congdon


 died last evening at 7.3O at his home on Grant avenue, after short illness from carbuncles. He was torn in Norwich and came to Stafford about seven years ago and has been in charge of the office of George Gary. He leaves besides his wife, one son, Raymond, of Norwich and sister, Mrs. J. R. Parkhurst, of this place. Funeral prayer will be held at the house at il o'clock Saturday at which Rev. John Wilkins will officiate and funeral services will be in the Grace church in Yantic. Burial will be in the Yantic cemetery. Since Mr. Cong dons residence here he has made many friends, who greatly regret his death. He was of quiet disposition but very efficient and faithful in his work. He was an ardent supporter of Grace church and will he much miss ed.
 MT. and Mrs. Samuel Johnson
 Celebrate 18th Anniversary.
 A double celebration was held at the Johnson homestead at Buff Cap, Holland, on Christmas day when rela- lives and friends gathered to cele- brate their annual Christmas dinner and their twenty-fifth wedding anni- versary The weather being ideal and the highways perfect made conditions such that a large number of guests arrived from many points, including Boston, New Haven, Bridgeport, Hart ford, Norwich, Willimantic, Rockville, Stafford, Mansfield, and Holland. It was an occasion which will long be remembered for it's genial hospitality and genuine enjoyment. Open house was extended to relatives and friends and al out three hundred guests LOOK the opportunity of personally extend ing their good wishes to MT. ana Mrs. Johnson. Preparations for delicious Christmas dinner had been made and over one hundred were served at ta- les ladened with roast turkeys, chickens, oyster pies and the usual accompaniments~ A temporary dance floor was tuilt in connection with the main house and with "Nef's" five piece orchestra furnishing the music and Harry Morgansen floor manager, a very pleasant time for young and old was assured. Luncheon was served for the later guests in the early eve ming and ice cream, cake, coffee and cigars, were part of the courtes1es extended Iy the host and. hostess. The gifts were many and very attrac- tive. Only six were present who at tended the wedding twenty-five years ago. MT. and Mrs. George B. Pearson, John Johnson, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Robertson and Rev. Theodore Martin, formerly rector of Grace church, who performed the ceremony. .. .
 Miss Louise Griffith of Patchogue, L. l., is at her home on Edgewood street for the school vacation. '@''
 Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Bradbury of Stafford Street were married fifty nine years ago Sunday. Mrs. Frank Fenton and Mrs. w. A. Foster enter tained them at Christmas dinner Mon day in honor of the event. party of twelve partook of the dinner, which was served at the Foster home.
 A special meeting of the w. R. C.. will be held Friday afternoon at 5 D. m., for the election of officers.
 MT. and Mrs. Harmon Mcintyre and son, Harold, of Hartford, were guests of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Delbert Mcintyre for Christmas.
 Miss Dorothy Shepherd and Miss Kathleen Fletcher, students in the teachers training course at Bay Path Institute, Springfield, are home for a weeks vacation. -s
 West Stafford
 H. A. Pownall has purchased the old hotel property of F. z. Fairfield.
 NgIls Jensen of New Haven spenA' Christmas with his brother, Peter Jensen
 The Women's, Missionary society will meet next Tuesday afternoon at 2.3C at the parsonage.
 Misses Mary and Margaret Ballantine of Milford are guests of Mrs. Spencer Bradway over New Years.
 Subject for c. E. meeting Sunday evening at 6.45, "Lessons from New Years Psalm, Ps. 90: 1-17. Leader, Rev F. A. Fuller.
 MT. and Mrs. F. A. sturtevant and MT. and Mrs. Norman Froideveaux and daughter, Norma, spent Christmas with relatives in ColIinsville.
 Miss Winnette Curtis of Stuart, Iowa student at Columbia University, ii Spending a few days with her cousin Mrs. Spencer Bradway. e~ .
 The "Christmas Dinner" given by the school children Saturday evening before a crowded house reflected much credit upon both themselves and their director Mrs. Louis Chaffee, and was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. The training received in the public school where they spent the greater part of their time re suits in very natural production.
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 Miss Hannah Black entertained a family party of twelve at dinner on Monday. MT. and Mrs. Charles Dimmick en- tertained family party at dinner Christmas day.
 MT. and Mrs. Upham entertained g party of friends from Willimantl6 over Christmas.
 | MTS.- MdTy G. W0l10S O1 14ctA IAOAS spent the weekend with her sister Mrs. Arthur Cady.
 Howard Wagner entertained some of his young friends last week in hon, or of his fifth birthday
 William Lougheed of Passaic, N. J. spent the holiday with his parents MT. and Mrs. Lougheed.
 MT. and Mrs. Stannis of Staffort Street are boarding for the winter with MT. and Mrs. George Rhodes.
 Miss Mildred Webster of Hampton Va, is spending ten days vacation with her mother, Mrs Etta Webster.
 Mrs. Nella Weston and Miss Fora were the guests of Miss Ford's broth CT and family in Holyoke Christina! day.
 MT. and Mrs. Eugene Conner 9 Philadelphia were the guests of MI and Mrs. George Rhodes ever the hel iday.