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Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12
NORWICH TOWN

Rev. Charles H. Ricketts. pastor of Greeneville Congregational church will breach at the First Congregational ,hurch Sunday morning in exchange with Inc pastor Rev. Gurdon F. Bailey.
 At Scotland Road Christian Endeavor Fervice Sunday afternoon the speaker rill be Mrs W L. Hetherington, wife of he pastor of Fitchviile Baptist church.
 Mrs. A. Maud Smith and little daugh- ger. Beatrice Smith, of Town street. ex- nect 10 leave Sunday morning to pass reek with relatives in Mansfield. Mass.
 Miss Jennie l.. Congdon of Mediterane- an lane is visiting relatives in Green port Long Island.
 Miss Ma.issa Larkham of East Town ureet has as guests for a week. Mrs <ilbourne and son. Stanley Kiibourne. of Worcester. Mass.
 Little Miss May Sullivan. daughter of hr. and Mrs. Bartholomew Sullivan. of Taftville road is recovering from Re- were Illness. News of her improvement Is very pleasing to her friends.
 sfiss Florence NJ Brown is visiting at The home of her brother-in-law and sis ter. Mir. and Mrs. Addison Dodge, of Springfield. Mass.
 Mrs. Dwight " Avery of West Town street. while visiting recently in Hart lord. was the guest of her daughter. Miss Ruth Avery.
 Since last Sunday night katy-dfds nave made the nights musical in certain ocslities about town
 Miss Mildred A. A. Kinney of Town street was entertained recently for a day at the home of Judge and Mrs. Sam. uei r. Holdridge of Ledyard.
 Charles Smith of Brewster. Y. r., who has been passing this week in Norwich st 'he home of his mother Mrs. Agnes Smith, of Church street was a caller rsursday evening at the home of his pouS-n. Mrs. Gnarlax H. 1arnA
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12
FULL ASSOCIATED
 PRESS DISPATCHES

out immediately after The telephone call to make up the balance of the amount of che bonds required. not enough being on hand.
 Shortly after the clerks return young Josephs entered the banking offices. pre- sented a check drawn on blank of the Title Guarantee and Trust Co. Brook lyn, and on the account of Mir. Gair. The check was signed Robert Gair."
 Everything seemed regular and the bonds were about to be handed to the boy when the clerk scrutinized Josephs closely and confided to one of his su- periors that the boy looked too young t' te a messenger and that perhaps S3o.- 600 was too great a sum to be entrusted to his care.
 Their suspicious aroused. they told | the boy to wait and telephoned police | headonarters. Detectives Michael Gore van, Herman StTojohan and Daniel De yeti Of the Oak street station were hur red to the bankers offices, and they questioned the boy.
 Telephone inquiry revealed that the
 check vas a forgery and that Mir. Gair knew rything of the matter. The boy
 told tho cetectlves of being approached hhy the man and of being instructed lo bring the package to the man. who would meet him in front = St. Psul''
 church. at Broadway and Fulton stres-
 The detectives instructed Josephs f I keen tie appointment and to have his hand in his pocket though guardinT
 q package. They then separated ana Ltraiied the boy to Broadway and Fultor street where Josephs remained som. time. the detectives in close proximity.
 The boy was not approached by tn, s- the pa ssing .throng as. the person wh' : sent him on his mission. After waitin. for nearly an. hour. the detectives tool
 the boy to the Oak street station. wher' he was further questioned and eharge' with juvenile delinquency. His fathe | was notified. and the boy was parolei | in custody of the parent.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12

JUDGE BERNARD A. ROSENBLATT government for aiding the Zionist cause and for tfe encouragement and support given to the Jewish national movement in
 it's great and sacred enterprise.
 Judge Bernard A. -Rosenblatt, one of the speakers of the celebration, is one of the most recognized Jewish leaders in America He Is the founder of one of the largest Zionist corporations namely the American Zionist commonwealth, with capital of over $I000, 00O He has serv- ed for about ten years. as secretary to the Zionist. organization of America, and has been a member of the. Zionist ad- ministrative committee Of the organiza- tion Until six months ago. he has been magistrate of New ork city He re- signed this position, as he accepted the call of the World Zionist Organization to represent the American Zionists in Pal estine. He returned to this country for the purpose of negotiating a bond issue of the City of. 1Tel-Aviv for .s2oo, 900 whiahF he successfully raised by a group of bankers In PAila delphia.
 He. brings 3, message of the thousands of pioneers tiNing the soil, building the roads, and planting the gardens of the New Zion: |. z lsF
 Director Carmel has charge of Zionist affairs in Gonnecticut At the recent Zi- ontst :cohvention in Phiiadeinhia. Connec- ticut headed the list in Zionist achieve 1 ments under his leadership e.~
 This great+occasion when Jewish his 1 tcry is being writtenss through tens of l thousands of ideaiists who are reclaim 1 ing their old Historic homeland and re- l building the cities of Judea. These 1 speakers of notez>haves a message to de-
 liver to every Jewssand non-Jew- who is 1 thrilled with the greatest romance in
 history of the raturn of martyred peo-
 pie to its. ancient glories and to inter-
 pret the lofty ideals, enunciated by their l prophets, in to actual life.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12

George T. Loonis of Colchester has been made the defendant in 5000 damage action brought against him by Daniel H. Wallace of Middlefield this state. as the result of an acc.Aent in which the plaintiff was injured last January.
 Mir. Wallace claims that on or about January 10th last he was riding in a horse drawn vehicle in Colchester. A heavy wagon drawn by two horses and driven by a, servant of the defendant ran into the rear of the wagon in which Mir Wallace was riding.
 As result of the collision. the wag-
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12
JUDGE RosENBLATT TO
 ADDRESS JEWISH GATHERING


 Judge Bernard A. Rosenblatt, of New York city, a member of the world na- tional executive who recently returned from Palestine where he served as the American. member of the world Zionist executive in:J erusaIem, and Isaac Carmel, regional director of Hartford will address the great celebration to be held Sunday at the OHava zedac synagogue, Federal street, in New London.
 The New London chapter of Hadassah and the Young Judea are having special floats exhibiting their participation in the building up of Palestine. The Zionist district of New London has secured the cooperation of all Jewish organizations in New London, who will participate in the grand parade and in the celebration following.
 Rabbi Wolf Reagan will also address the celebration.
 At the celebration a resolution express sing appreciation and sincere thanks to President Harding and the United States
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12
USED ROBERT CARS NAME
 TO STEAL LIBERTY BON


 The name of Robert Gair, head Of the Robert Gair Co. of New York, paper box manufacturers. printers and Autograph CTS which has plant at Montville, was used in carefully laid plot to steal $30,Oo0 worth of Liberty bonds bonds from Clarke Bros, bankers, of l5l Mas ssu street, New York, Wednesday. The plot, however. was foiled by the tender years of a boy. selected as a messenger by the man who plotted the theft, which aroused the suspicious of a clerk in the banking firm as he was about to hand over the bonds.
 The. boy, James Josephs, 13 years old, son of Alexander Josephs, 40 Willow place, Brooklyn, was arrested. Detec- tiyes of the Oak street station are seek ing the man who gave the boy forged check with which to get-the bonds.
 According to the story of young Jo- serhs after his arrest in the office of the banking firm. he. was playing near his home al noon when well dressed man approached him.
 Do you want to go on an errand for me and earn $2?" asked the stranger according to the boy. Josephs assented and left with the man for Manhattan getting off the subway at Brooklyn Fridge The man then telephoned tc Clarko Brothers. declaring he was Rob. ert Gair, head of the Robert Gair Co. paper box manufacturers. printers and 1 lithographers. with several plants ir Brooklyn and general offices at $50 Mad, ison avenue. Manhattan.
 "I am sending one of my office boy. to your offices" declared the voice, "ant desire to get at once sso.ooO worth o | Liberty bonds. I am sending a certified check for the bonds.'
 | Knowing of Mr. Gairs prominence and with a certified check in prospect no suspicion was aroused at the time a ' the Clarke offices. clerk was sen
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
 PROVIDES 5O4 SITUATIONS

The free employment agency, in Nor wich secured positions for 5O4 men and women during the month of July. Ap- plications for employment totaled 537 for the month and application for help 5o6
 The five free employment agencies in the state supplied situation to 75.7 per cent. of all applicants during July.
 Of the male applicants, 759 per cent. were supplied with work as compared to 16.5 per cent. during June, while 75.5 per cent of the female applicants for positions were given situation against S0.5 during the preceding month Dur ing June, 7s per cent. of all those seek ing work were given positions
 The report shows that of the total number applying for help, 81.1 per cent.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12
TAFTVILLE

Mr. and Mrs William H. Reynolds of Danielsou have been recent guests Of Mrs Reynolds brother-in-law and sis CT Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Allard and 'amily of South B street.
 Rev Father Tyler of Plainheld was a caller in the village Fruay.
 Miss Irene Desmarals of Pratte ave- uue Is spending some time with friends In Providence, R. l.
 Invitations are being received in town by members of Griswo,d Post. Spanish War Veterans. and Amy Auxiliary for the annual picnic to be held on August 18th at Thorpes Farm, New London road.
 Mrs Hormisdas Lambert and Mrs. Edmund woisard of Providence street are spending a few days with friends in Hartford. Conn.
 Miss Albna Langevin of Harrisville, R. L.. is in town for a few days.
 Miss Marie Vincent Of Providence vtreet is the guest of relatives in St. Hysciuth. Quebec, Canada.
 Miss Frances O'Conner. who has been spending the past month with Mir. and Mrs Earle NJ. Wood of North Third ave- nus. returned home Friday
 Mrs. Joseph Peteile and daughter Miss Lilyoze Petelle of Terrace avenue, are m Rutland. Vt.. for a visit with rel atve-
 Hon. Richard P. Freeman. NJ C.. of Sew London vas visitor in the vil- age Friday
 Mir Harriet Johnson of Norwich is the ru.st for a few days o- Mrs. Charles R Adams of North Third avenue.
 pr. David sussler ot North A street -ss returned from a few days stay. ir Ser York
 Troop 3. Boy Scouts met Friday even Ing in the recreation rooms of the Taft vile Congregational church. under tht direction Of Scoutmaster Victor H. Da vi.
 Miss Catherine McCann of Round HI has resigned her position with the Pc nsHsh company
 Mrs. Floyd Parish and Master Lloyt O'Ccnneli have returned 10 their nome n Hartford Conn. after passing a weel Eith Mrs. Parish's parents. Mir and Mrs Axel l.. AberE Of North Third avenue
 Mir and Mrs Thomas Grinshaw an, family have moved from South B stree to house on North Third avenue
 Mr and Mrs Edward Gauvin hay taken a house on South Third avenue
 The dance given Friday evening b. the St. Louis Society in the Casino va largely attended. The Ideal orchestr furnished music.
 Mrs Edward Lee of California. wh ls visiting her father. John Oats c pis nfeld. vas recent guest of MT Ralph Gaskell Of South Third avenu. Early iu the week Mrs. Lee and Mir iasken motored 10 Nantasket Beacl Mas
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12
GAVE ENTERTAINMENT
 AT CANT TERREHEGAN

The Girls at Camp Terrehegan gave an entertainment Tuesday evening at Memorial hall. Old Lyme. The program consisted of camp songs, playettes, in terpretive dancing and the pageant Po- cahontss. The entertainment was under the direction of Mrs. Edward Andrews of this city. social director of the camp.
 Among the dances were several na- tional dances, the highland fling, Irish tilt. Spanish dance. Persian and Greek dances. Some of the costumes were made in camp, others were loaned by the Second Congregational church of New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12
HUMOR OF THE DAY

babies ["
 Well. he's bird with a big biii"- Louisville courier-Journal.
 How varied are the guests that sii around life's board says a writer They range. one might remark. iron supermen to nuts.-Boston Transcript.
 Good heavens, You are the dirti-st worst looking man I have ever seem
 ''Thsnkse. lady. but can't hvs CT compliments.
 What has become of your old nrsz. cunt "
 Hanging in the parlor."
 'iiuh?"
 ~cubist tapestry.--Louisvir. cou7. ii.--Journal.
 His Cous;n-T hope Richards Est hasn't been blighted by that cruel girl.
 His Sistsr-Don't worry. dear. Dicky is too mucii infatuated with himself te be injured oy any external love affair." Boston Transcr.pt.
 First Taxpayer-I hear you have sr add tirn 10 your family
 Second TIzpayer-Yes. Both exeulp- tions are doing well."-New York Her. aid
 -'Ah suttinly is glad to see yo' ont z dat horsepittie. Sam. What done nap reT. to you in dar7"
 "Ah done had msh bones X-rayc1
 An An bets a fve-spot dey vai loadej. Pickup.
 RioSer's Wife-I think it's awful. foolish of you to nay so much for a sea in ;h, Stock Exchange Every tirns ] dr' in to see you I find yon ,l;A4I standing up or walking about.-Boss9r Transcript.
 Why. Tommy, exclaimed tae Sun day school teacher. Don't yvb sal yuur prayers every night before yoG sc ta trd?"
 "..ot any more" explained Tommy, "i ussr io. though when had to sleep Y fc.aing bed."-JuGss.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12
COLLISION BETWEEN WAGONS
 RESULTS IN s5,OOO SUIT

on in which the plaintiff. was riding was smashed and he was thrown to the ground and injured.
 The papers in the case were filed Fri day with the clerk of the superior court.
 Another case filed Friday is divorce action against Lawrence C.Smith, formerly of New London, now of parts unknown The plaintiff, Florence M. Wilcox Smith of New London, charges her husband with assertion since Janu- ary S,191S.
 The couple were maEried September 26, 1st7, In addition to the divorce, the plaintiff asks permission to resume her maiden name, Florence Nj. Wilcox.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12

Mir and Mrs Fred Fox. of Twelfth street. have gone 10 Block Island to spend two weeks.
 Mir and Mrs. Howard Gordon of Boswell avenue are touring through Massachusetts and Rhode Island, visit ing friends on the way.
 Miss B. j. Sabrowski of Greeneville, N. J.. is visiting for a few weeks with her sister. Mrs. August Mursch. Miss Ssbrowskl. who is a graduate nurse. was a former resident of Greeneville.
 Miss Marjory Roath. of Florida, who !a visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Eli zsbeth Service of Prospect street, is spending this week with friends at Cres- cent Beach
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12
POETRY
LoNGINGs.

want to Es a-rambling along country l want to hear the bees a-buzzing and ths
 birds refcain- l want 10 trudre among the brambies and
 sit in shaded nooks- l want to hear the gurgiing of the wind.
 ing brooks want to smell the fresh turned sod. as
 farmers SOW their grain 1 want 10 hear. the lowing of the cattle
 once again.
 It's Gods outdoors I'm longing for. vhers
 everything is free I can't explain my feelings but there'f
 something stirring me My gypsv blood is bounding and my hear
 is full Of cheer. For gay Spring has. crossed the thresho,s
 and Summer hovers near. -Maebelle McCalment. in the Ksnsay City Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12
Summer Underwear

chiIdren's Summer weight Waist Union Suits, value 59c = Special price 45e.
 chIdren's Summer Weight Waist Union Suits, value 59c- Special price ................ 45c Children's "Psari' Waists Un- ion Suits, regular $1.oo value, at 7ec Boys Nainsook Union Suits, Athletic style, value 5ee-Spe- cial price ................... 45c Women's Extra Size Bodice Vests, regular 29e value, at.... 1ec Women's Vests, Bodice and low neck styles, value 2se, at. ..... 22c Women's Ribbed Union Suits, cuff or lace knee, sizes to 6, l regular 69c value, at ......... 43c Women's Ribbed Union Suits, cuff or shell knee, sizes 4 to 6, regular 75c value, at ....... 5ec Women's Fine Union Suits, Bodice top. regular $1.oo value, az ............ ......,.....'.... fSc
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12
EMPLOY 100 MEN AT
 GRAFTON E&

1VV= 8AE1N
 GROTON ENGINE PLANT
 New Haven railroad officials in New London said Friday afternoon that con ditions remained much the same insofar as the shopmen's strike situation on the New London division was concerned, save for the general improvement claim ed since the strike has gone on. The same force was said to be engaged in repair work at the Midway plant, with an occasional addition to the staff when a capable man came along. It was stated that approximately 100 men are employed at the Groton Iron Works plant and that work was going along in satisfactory shape. There was nothing new to report concerning developments at the Eastern Point yard, but it was anticipated that the daily output of To- comotives there. will shortly begin to be felt t
 The striking shopinen mad nothing un- usuat to narrate concerning overnight developments.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12
NO coNIMUNICABLE DISEASES
 REPORTED FROM NoRwIf

No cases of communicable diseases were reported from Norwich during the week ending August 5th according to the weekly morbidity report just issued by the state department of health
 Communicable diseases reported from towns in eastern Connecticut were as follows: ....-
 Diphtheria-Thompson l.
 Typhoid Fever-New London, 1; Stonington 1
 whooping Cough-Groton, 1; Putnam .6.
 Measles-MontvilIe |; stonIngton, I.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12

Mrs A L.. Whitney of Portland. Me, will be among the first division players who will take part in the, roque tourna- ment at the Rockwell street 5. uunus this month. Many of the old players and a number of new players are expected to compete for the championship title.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12
IFI corUD MAKE A.FRIESp.

 If-I could n7 e friend today I would not ask for greater store: If just one soul would come and sas We shall he comrades svernore- would not need to count my gold Tonight when busy ishors end-.. My heart a greater health would hc,a If I could say. T made a friend If I could have friend tonight l did not have at this days dawn One hand that held nu- own as tight. One breast thst I could lean uncn. I would not need to calculate The daily profit worth of trade Tomorrow's gain to estimate
 If l could say. "A friend maAAa If today a friend could find
 Amid the labor anu lile stress Some toiling brother. kindred mind. Some hand to clasp in tenderness, It would not matter what reward The hours had brought me on the wal If could say, T thank Thee. Lord know I made a friend today
 -AuOryn-ous
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12

were furnished with workers as against S4 per cent. in June.
 The situation as regards the use of the free employment offices in the five leading cities of the state is therefore practically the same as during June. Following is summary of the report:
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12
Women's Sweaters

Wemen's slip-on Sweaters, reg liar value S3.5o-Speeiai price $2.4e Women's Fine Worsted Tuxedo Sweaters, value $500 = Speeal
 price ................... S3.95 Women's Fibre Silk Sweaters,
 regular value S12.oo - Special
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12
Women's Muslin Underwear

Special offering of Women's Extra Size Underwear Gowns, Corset Covers, Chen,ises, Pettieoats and Drawers. Here are the prices;
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12
Situations secSred
RETURNS HOME AFTER
 TRIP TO GREAT LAKES

Mrs. A G. Thompson of 2SS Laurel Hill avenue, returned home Thursday after a four months visit in Minneapo- lis, with her daughter, Mrs. Robert G. Staplin and family, while in tre west, Mrs. Thompson visited St. Paul, Detroit and other cities. On returning she took the lake trip from Duluth to Buffalo, also stopping at Niagara Falls.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12
Sold Prize Lobster Catch

Captain Walter SRathbun of the Noank power .. boat Alden who landed 2t pound lobster Thursday off Watch Hill is s4,21 richer today, as he sold the giant lobster for that amount in New London Friday. The lobster is the large.t ever taken into the markets of that city, but old-time lobster men say that a S6- pounder was caught in the sound many years ago.
 Farming is the chief industry ot China.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12
Bathing Needs

Bathing Caps, several styles, regular 5oe caps at 3ee-reguIar 25e caps, at ...............-. l: soc Bathing Shoes, high lace styles, black or white, at...... & SIPS Bathing Shoes, high lace style, all eoIors and sizes, at g;
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12
THE WEATHER.
CnOditions.

CnOditions. During Friday air pressure remained high over and east of the Mississippi valley with the crest of maximum pres sure over New England. The weather will be generally fair Saturday and Sunday with material change in the lower lake region. winds
 North of Sandy Hook: Moderate to fresh northeast, weather overcast Satur lay
 Sandy Hook to Fattsrss Fresh north ssst. weather overcast Saturday.
 Forecast. For southern New England: Saturday md Sunday partly cuoldy and moderate.
 obs=rvations in Norwich. The Bulletins observations show the following changes in temperature and Asrometrio changes Friday;
 Ther Bar "' '''.'''''.''''''''' ss su'Vo 2 m. ..-.-....-.-,....... 63 5000 ?. m. -..-.............. so 5000 Highest s5 owest 5s.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Friday: Partly cloudy moderate temperature.
 Fridays weather As predicted. 
 SUN. MOON ASB TIDES
 q Sun T High I Noes
 Rises. Sets T Water fl Rises
 Standard Time.) Day. ! a. m- ?. m. a. m. D, m. ] T i; {. E: g: 9Ss. s:: R'.ii !'I5:. 10 ...H 451 sS6 11.4S SIT n .4 452 655 l2.26 S4s L. ...u 453 655 los l- sl5 l5 ...I 454 652 1.51 9.4s
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12

Fresh carrots contain more vita mines than old.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12
GREENEVILIE

SIX hours after high water It Is low water. which Is followed by hood tiaa
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12
oomInr fer noaus reurnamsn.

Measles-MontvilIe, |; stonlngton. l
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12

Companions. Predictions for Friday: Partly cloudy. moderate temperature. Fridays weather: As predicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12
Muslin Drawers

Wemen's Muslin Drawers, trim med with itueks and ruffies of fife ernbroidery, regular $1.25 value, at :.....ss.-. ..,,........ Soe
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12

Silk Hosiery, $1.29 Another lot of Women's FIIl- fashioned or "three seam" Silk Hosiery, in black, white, cordo- van and nude = these are sub
 standards of $2.oo and $2.5o grades-on sale today at $1.29
 pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12

Women's Extra Size Pettieoats, with neat trimming
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-28
FLAX CROP SHORT
SoNict Holds on Ia Much of Ru.sInn
Yield. Affecting Linen
ministry

The continued lack Of production
at Russian laN, from which linens az
medium grades We're made. remains
IN Important factor i'm the scheme Of
those who think In terms Of linens.
"Of course. they sin grow flax in
Russia" says ". n Webb. pr"sidcn,
~ the Irish Linen Society. now visit
ing this country Years ago fan
growing In Russia was a very small
peasant proposition. tho average plot
being about half AN acre. But even
when grown ~ many million peas
ants. as IL has been recently. Russia
consumes her own haX supply. She
does not. or course. produce cotton
and as wool is not produced In ire
mcnd0us quantities. linen is called
upon To take IN" place OF both these
hbcrs. Then, too. there is the ire
eminent upon the fax production.
m"ndouS drauGht of the Soviet gov
such great proportion Of il must
u" turned In to the state shat by
the time tho producer saves what he
can for his own uses. there is very
little TO cNport."--Dry Goods Econo-
mist