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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-01
ST. JOSEPHS PREP GETS FIVE .
ONALL-CITY GRID TEAM
Wess Philadelphia Is Cven TVo-Cahohc Vest Cathonc'
Frankford and Penn Charter Represented Wh One Each
1},' PAUL PREF

With the scholastic football season
over with the playing of the Thanks
giving Day games we. in an effort to
keep up with the custom of scholastic
writer's, have selected two mythical Ali
City clcveLs.
The elevens are taken from all the
teams in tie three leagues--1ntcrscho 4.
lastic, 1nteracadclnic and Cntholic--nnd
all other elevens within the city limits.
No suburban teams were considered.
Among the twenty-five men selected
all are connected with one of other ot
the teams Of the leagues. The Catholic
League, which was without Il doubt the
strongest Of the trio, garncrcd full
dozen. but this was divided into the
two teams. Seven obtained places OF,
the first eleven and the remaining luin-
tct on the second.
The 1nterscholastic League is repre-
sented by six of it's players. Three nre
Oh each team. Four men were taken
from the ranks of the Interacadcmic
League. Three of these were m"mh' '.
OF the championship Penn Charter tea'h.
st. Joscph's Prep. which through in.
cligibilities was deprived Of the Cath
o)ic League title and also permanent
possession Of the hilopatrian Club
Trophy, was the best team in the city.
Launnkis, tackle: ConnauShton.
guard; Butler, crntrr: Kane. end. and
Osborne: fullhack. are the representa-
tires of the best team. while Pete Don.
ohue. the rangy guard, is on the second
eleven.
In individual team placing Penn
Charter comes next with four men
Frankford High and West Philadelphia
High, tied with three each: West
Catholic High and Vilanovn Prep arc
deadlocked with two. and Catholic High
and 1Iaverford School two.
Weekcs Stands Out
Among the twenty two men selected
three stood out above the rest These
we're Charley Weekcs. quarterback OF
the championship Frnnkford High
School team; Whitney Brill. versatile"
La, e l.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-01

Melrose High School, were thrown to
the ground in a tangled heap when a
temporary stand collapsed during q
football match between the Melrose and
Arlington High School teams. Several
girls had ankles broken and scores were
cut and bruised.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-01
st. Joseph's Prep Team Was Best School Eleven

taincy. To this post Butler is elected.
As an inspiring leader we can find no
one better, and he fits In well with
the spirit Of the mythical team.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-01
GRID STAND coLLApsEs

several Girls Severely injured In
Accident At MsIress, Mass.
Melrose, Mass, Dec. 1.-Severa'
hundred girls, the cheering sectioK Of
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-12
NEXT UNIVERSALIsT STATE
 CONVENTION IN sTAMFoRD

The Connecticut state convention of Cniversalists. at it's closing session at the Church of the Good Shepherd. uni- versalist Thursday, elected as their pres ident for the ensuing year, c. c. Lincoln Of Hartford The session opened in the morning with a communion service con- ducted by Rev. George H, WeIch. pastor Of the church.. The sermon was deliv- cred by Rev. Edson Reifsnider of Hart ford. who chose as his text, The Para ble Of the Talents. developing the sub ject Noblesse Oblise.
 The sermon was followed by routine business. including reports from several churches in the state. The election of officers resulted in an unanimous choice as follows
 Fresident-C. c. Lincoln Hartford.
 Vice President-E. A. Tracy, Nor wich
 secretary-T.- A. Fischer D. D., New Haven
 Treasurer-Herbert Belden, Hartford.
 Fellowship Committee-H. T. Kearn Bridgeport. L. L.. HuBbel. Danbur-y :; Edson Reifsnider, Stamford.
 TruSee-H B. Wells, Meriden.
 Rev. J. Coleman Adams D. D. of Hartford was chosen 10 deliver the occa- s-enal sermon next year. It was voted 10 hold Rext years meeting in Stam- ford
 The resolutions adopted included the following:
 We recommend that the convention ap- prove the policy of the board of trustees in maintaining and extending the privi- leEe of attendance upon summer Sum day school institutes on the part of our Sunday school workers.
 Ths wisdom Of the plan of deedag parish property to the convention has been frequently demonstrated. We rec orluAnd that our parish give the plan serious consideration and adopt it wher- eve- possible.
 We approve the action Of our board Of trustees in adopting quota for the Ja- psn mission work and recommend ?, con tiuuance of the policy.
 Our schecis and colleges are deserving cf OUT hearty and loyal support and we strongly rceon7nend them as objects of generous confederation. on the part of all our people.
 The national convention of the '. P. c. T. Is 10 be held next July in southern New England in Worcester. Our young people should be urged to be present and we recommend that our parishes help wherever they can to make attendance possible.
 We recommend that our people call to the attention ot isolated Universalists our convention church presenting to them the desirability of membership in
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-12
URGE DEVELOPMENT OF
 LAKE STREET PLAYG

The development of the Lake Street playgrounds was urged Thursday noon by the playgrounds committee of the chamber of commerce at the regular bus- mess meeting of the directors of the chamber The meeting was held as us- nal at the WAuregan house with a good sized attendance.
 The directors adopted resolutions of respect to the memory of Ewald R. Von- HorniE.
 The equitable taxation committee sub mitted a report of progress. This com mlttee is persevering in it's investigations of having tax maps made for assess ment purposes.
 The chamber is making efforts to in- duce two new industries to locate in Norwich and the mennerShip meetings committee. is endeavoring to have United States Seator George P. Mclean come to Norwich to address the chamber at the regular membership meeting this month
 A recommendation was made by the playgrounds committee that proper steps be taken to prohibit the use of the Lake Street plsyErounds for any purpose oth- CT than playgrounds. At present the grounds are strewn with poles piles oi rubbish and stones. As this Is about the only playground for the children in the ulty the committee feels that it should be developed.
 Accordingly | recommendation wa, made that S1 1.eo0 be- placed in the city bridget estimates this year for the pur pose of securing the necessary. money t. properly develop the grounds. The play grounds committee also recommended the appointment of a playground com mission. according to chapter 245 of thu Public Acts of 1sis. Tine directors ap proved the recommendations of the com miStee
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-12
FOUR AUTOMOB|LISTS GET THEIR
 DRIVING LICENSES RESTORED

had been taken from him year ago for driving while under the influence of H. quor. The applicant for new license was vouched for by William Tub0s of Mantle. John J. Cannon and Carl Frueh, who testified to his good char acter. Inspector Snow advised Banta, that eff his license were worth anything to him, to take good care of it in the flu ture"
 Edward G. Tyler of Sterling was be- fore the commissioner to have his license restored, but testimony Furnished by Officer Williams of the state police, and material from the records of the state police offices. counted against the Sterl- ing resident. The inspector advised him to continue having his man drive the car, refusing to restore the license at thts time. Tyler got into trouble for driv- ing while intoxicated.
 Dominic lAombardo of Westerly, a cripple with a wooden leg, argued for restoration of his license. Lombardo had driven through congested traffic at Watch Hill passing a standing trolley, discharg- ing passengers, and had been arrested by Officer Champlin of Westerly. The conductor. motorman and Officer Champ lin testified against him. and his check accompanying the license application was returned. Inspector Snow refused th4 license.
 Adler E. Saindon of Waterford. whose license was suspended on Oct. Is, 1920 fn; driving while under the influence of liquor. mad it restored to him. Inspec- tor Snow heard three character witnesses Charles F. Christensen George Erlach and William Robare-testify for Saindoz and tien decided to give him another chancs.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-12

Four automobile drivers had their li- ceuses restored but two were refused re- lnstaternent when they were given hear ings Thursday afternoon in the common pleas court room in New London before Inspector Melvin N. Snow of the state motor vehicle department. Leniency was shown by the inspector in instances where the means of earning a livelihood depended upon possession of an opera tors card.
 The first case called was that of Sal ystore Sabilia of Bank street extension, Waterford, who figured in an automobile accident in which woman passenger on his truck was killed. Sanilia, when placed upon the stand, related the de- tails of the accident. He had been ar rested once for turning around In BanE street has a family to support and hts livelihood depended upon possession Of the license card. Inspector Snow allow ed him to keep 1t.
 Jchn Rynasko. of g Hih street New London. was given another opportunity by the inspector, and allowed to retain his license. In his own behalf Rynasko stated that he had been pinched twice before" Family matters had some bear ing in his case, while Attorney Cronin suggested another chance for his client, whom he referred to as being mot will fully reckless"
 Thomas E. Wind of westbrook. who had figured in his first accident in 19 years driving at Branford some months ago. had his operators license restored Three witnesses were called and absence Of intoxicatlon. or wilful, recklessness were determining factors
 Harold Banta of Mantle had his H. cense restored. Banta's operating card
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-12
NORWICH TOWN

few neighbors gathered at the home r Mrs. James F. Thurston, on Town treet. Wednesday afternoon. surprising ier In celebratios Of her seventy-sixth birthday. Refreshments were served in he dining room where a birthday cake with candles ornsmented' the center of he table. May baskets of various col prs filled with bon bons of corresponding ,oior were set at each plate. Mrs. rhurston received many gifts All pres .nt had a very enjoyable afternoon.
 FollswiuE a mostb's visit nt the home ,f her son and daughte ter-in-law, Mir. and Mrs. William Russell Jarrett (Ruth Kim sarl of New London turnpike. Mrs. Will am g. Jarrett and daughters. Mildred md Faletta Jarrett have left town. The Jarrett family. formerly residents Of shiladelphia. are to make their home in kuiancs. Ohio. having stopped en route a Buffalo 10 visit fer a few days with riends.
 Tho First Congregational prayer ser rice was held for the first time on day tight saving time. Thursday evening. The ,aii Of the Great Apostle, Acts s:s-s vas the theme
 Rev. Frederick Luzan. pastor of the Mckinley Avenue A. M. F. Zion church. sin conduct the Sunday afternoon ser- tice at the shs!tering Arms.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-12
TAFTVILLE

The sunday OreEonian. a newspaper puoilshed at Portland Oregon contains picture of Denny Murphy. a Taftville boy. now playing with the Vernon club. A letter accompanying the paper tells of 8 chance meeting between Denny and Ed varc Lee. a young man who left this place some time ago for the oil fields of haksrsleid. Cal He is now residing in Por.isna. oregon. where he has re- sponsioic position position with a large 1ii company. Mir. Lee married Miss Aca Oats. daughter of John Oats of Piainhsld She too was 8 former Taft vile resident.
 Mr. and Mrs. Albert senecal and family Of South C street are spending 6 tsw days In Plainheld.
 Dr. George M Thompson of North Front street was in Jewett City Thurs day evt ming attending a meeting of the Eastern Conneciicut Bas- s-5sll league
 Mrs. George Blood Of Lunen5urg Mas. was in the village Thursday call Ing on friends. Mrs Blood was former .y Mics Jessie McMillan Of Norwich.
 The Eame scheduled for Saturday be- wse' the TafbVille and Lebauin baseball cams has been cancelled, ss the Eupplie c- the home team have not arrived and a great many of tho Taf-vills players aki-r 5fys-taEs or he closing of ;he -ns Ger ffs reHs inder ot the week. ex- -r-. f- hr rrs of town.
 NT ard WrF Arthur 0urr are moving from ihe Shea hlick School street to rs Dur farm on occu7n road.
 Wr7 Mary Gansv and son of Toronto, -arsda are the guests os Mrs Ganey' s rofher Mrs. Bridget Flynn of North B street
 Court wsquouuoc. No. Ss. F. of A. met Thursday evening Tn the St. Louis hall on uicn street Routine business was trsnrsctsd
 Nr. and Mrs. David Goldberg and family rf Merchants avenue are moving 1ut or toTP
 The Thurs5ay evening basketry class met 1hursday evening ln the Red Cross roirF in tLe Ponemah building.
 Harry Torko of North Slater avenue nay ieft town.
 John Adam is spending the remainder 'f thew-ek at his home in New York
 Charles Bsrstiw Of Canterbury was ir own Thu-1day.
 Joseph Dufly o' Boston waS a bushes; sslisr in 'he yil.7Fe Thursday.
 A composition written by Miss Rss, Hodkinson. a pupil st the Wequonnot s.flot received hoDoralble mention in a contest conducted by the Norwich Ar students Association. Miss Hodl<insor s the daughter of Nr. and Mrs Franl Hodkinsou cs South Slater avenue.
 Alexander Bentley who has resided he Ponemah House has resigned his DC rtion with the Pouemah company ant sss let town.
 Mrs. William DouEIas Of McKinle, avenue. Norwich. gave a misceilsneou shower at her home Thursday evening il honor of Miss Anne KrsUss of Lis5ol whose marriage to Mrs Douglas broth pr. George W. Weller. Jr., of South Fron slreet. is soon 10 take place. Whose al ending from the village were the Misse Elsie M Kinder, Stella Warrington '.ouiss Hermann. Sophie Thoms. Elsi Heap. Flossie N. Meyer and Ruth E aap.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-12
RECRUITING CAMPAIGN FOR
 CIVILIAN TRAINING CAMPS

The, recruiting campaign for the ci- viliar military training camp, to be held at Camp Deyens, August 1st to 31st, Is now on and in full swing. A special fea- ture of the campaign will be radio mes sage to be broadcasted Saturday even ing, May 18th, by Colonel B. A. Frank lil, formerly U. s. A, from the Spring field station. Full information and the latest report of the campaign will be given in Colonel F'ranklin's talk
 But three weeks more remain of the campaign. Make New England first among the sections of the country. Cap- tain Ernest E. Rogers. 24 Granite street New London. will provide all the neces- sary paperf
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-12
WEEKAPAUG

When the Ocean View W. c. T. U. met with Mrs. Belle Langworthy Wednesday afternoon, May 3. thirteen members and three visitors, Mrs. Melissa Langworthy, Mrs. Elizabeth Syme and Mrs Dell Bur dick, were present. Mrs. Abbie J. Collins, who is in her 90th year, was in attend ance. Mrs. Collins is honorary presi- dent, also a life member of the state. During the business meeting an invita- tion was extended by Miss Cora Chapman to the union to have a food and fancy work sale at her home next month, which invitation was accepted The committee on cigarette posters reported they had made eleven posters and that all thers were hung in churches, schools stores and the Quonochontaug grange hall. The next meeting will be held at the home of
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-12
JUDGE BARNES TO REMAIN
 IN FIELD FOR NOMINATION

After a meeting of the republican town committee Wednesday evening, with all the members present. it. was announced that Judge John H. Barnes Is to remain as a car didate for the nomination as may or in tf-. republican caucus this (Friday) evening.
 Judge Barnes attended the town com mittee meeting and expressed his willing ness to act upon their. advice as to the nomination for mayor that had been off cred him.
 After discussion of the matter, tllf tn---7- committee advised Judge Barnes th they were unanimously in request ifE him to remain in the field and .hev would aid in getting the nomination for him.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-12
WoNAN,s COMPLEX LIFE

Woman's complex life with it's multi tudinous calls is given as the reason for many nervous breakdown. Home work social obligations. dressmsking and the care of children keen .he goth century woman in a whiriw.nd of activity until headaches develop, backache nervousness and oftentfInes more serious ills which are peculiar to her sex alone. Such women should not despair but be guided oy the letters so often published in this paper from women who have been i'm iust such conditions. but who have been re- stored to health by Lydia l.. Pinkbam's Vegetable Compound
 This Is a root and hero medicine that contaips no drugs and can be taken in safety by any woman.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-12
Meet for nat Bike Rider.

What should be good news 10 the boy bike riders of the city is the announce ment of 8 bicycle meet to be conducted June 3rd, under the auspices of the '. M. c. A. Various manufacturers of bike ac- cessories are contributing prizes for ths affair and a lively schedule of events is being planned. Two of the feature events will be in the form of treasure hunt and trick riding contest, and gold watches contributed by New Departure Mfg. O., Bristol, Conn. and Eclise Mfg Co.,, Elmira, N. Y, will be awarded as first prizes in these events. The contest will be open to all boys between the ages of Ii to Is and applications may be had at the '.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-12
GRAMMAR SCHOOL. ATHLETIC
 MEET ON ACADEMY CAMPUS

Under the direction Of Principals J. D. Murphy J E. Stanton and +. Clapp, and E. ]. Fritz Of the Y. NJ. c. A., a gram mar school athletic meet will be condnct ed on the Academy field next Tuesday afternoon. Each school will be limited tc thirty entries and the following event. will co -lorise the programme. Boys un- der S5 lbs. in weight 50 yard dash. 75 yard dash, relay race S5 and 100 las, in weight, 59 yard dasil,. 169 yard dasl, broad jump, relay race; over 100 lbs. ln weight. 50 yard dash, 1oe yard dath, run ming high jump and relay race Each school will also enter a tug of war team. A trophy cup will be warded the schoo! getting the most points
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-12
MAYOR LERoU's PROCLAMATION
 ON NATIONAL HOSPITAL DAY

Mayor + M. Lerou issued a proclama- ton Thursday on National Hospital Day which is to be observed today (Friday) all over the United States and Canada.
 It is with 9 great deal of pleasure that take this opportunity to urge all of the residents of Norwich and vicinity to visit the William W. Backus hospital on Fri day to see for themselves the methods used at this institution
 Very few persons in this vicinity realize the high standard hospital in Norwich and it will be well worth one&s while to visit the institution and thereby. actually see the workings of an up-to-date hospit- al
 HERBERT M. LERoU, Norwich. Conn, May Il, 1922
 5 Visiting hours at the Backus hospital today in observance of National Hispital Day are to be from 10 a. m. to D. m.. daylight saving time, as tho hospital is
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-12
F
Don't Hide Them With a Veil; Re- move Them With othine =
 Double Strenqth.

This preparatio for the treatment of freckles is usually so successful in removing freckles and giving clear. beautiful complexion that it is sold under guarantee to refund the money if it fails.
 Don't hide your freclzles under a veil; get an ounce of Othine and re- move them. Even the first few appIi- cations should show a wonderful i'm proyement, some of the lighter treck- les vanishing entirely.
 Be sure to ask the druggist for the double strength Othine: it is this that is sold on the money back guarantee.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-12
BURGLARS GET INTO TWO
 MAIN STREET PLATES

Burglars got into the Eagle Clothing Go. at 152 Main street and the Postal Telegraph office at 150 Main street some time Wednesday night and secured about $15 from the clothing company store.
 The breaks were discovered when the places were opened for business Thurs day morning. Glass broken out of rear
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-12
rlr.t n,n,i.t n.l.rntlnn

Mrs Frank Tyler suI Mrs William J s7orz were delegates 10 the Woman's fa a1tisi Mlssior s1cieiy he'd in Hartford r1irsdsy Othe-s attending from tina rirsf BaptiTt cnlrch were Mrs George N rzthhons. Mrs. Chsries C-oss. Mrs s-ciins Beshe ana Mrs William Gil- tri1f.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-12

windows in each place furnished the way by which the burgiars got In.
 Apparently nothing was taken in the Postal Telegraph office, but in the cloth ing store considerable quantity of the stock was scattered all over the counters and the S10, which was tl. only money left in the sotEe, was gone.
 The police department was notified as soon as the breaks were discovered t is believed the burgary may be the work of boys
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-12

Mrs. Geneva c. Lhou. 50 Grove avenue. May 1Tth.
 Russell Boss and family of Providence spent Sunday at their bungalow here
 Miss Mary MaconIoer. Miss l.. Gertrude Stiliman and Harris Taylor of AshaEay were recent callers at the Macomber farm. Leon Bliven and Amos Champlin are building a bungalow. They have large garage for two cars and two saddle horses to build for B. r. Moulton of Quonocfontaug for summer occupancy z Edward Sullivan. who Is building . bungalow on the Post road near J. E Chalnpl1n's, has it nearly completed.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-12

passing a schoolhouss the bells in the schoolhouse shall be tolled and the pupils shasi stand al attention by the side of their seats until the procession has passed.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-12
atrr. stusv Tax.

Scout Executive P. A. Benton gave the Girl Scouts os the C"-tral Baptist church talk on Nature SAY at their meeting Wednesday evening
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-12

now on daylight ssaiug hours. Every one interested in hospital work and the welfare of the institution i, invited "a visit the hospital belwses these hour5.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-12

Meriden.-The school children of Meri- den in the future will pay honor to the memory of any ex-service man whose fu- neral cortege passes any schoolhouse. The board of education has passed a rule that when funeral of an ex-servdce man is
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-12

Six hours alter high water it iE low water. which is followed by flood tide
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-12

'.Gets-It" Is doomed to a quick, easy, can it pain you: Soon you are holding In your fingers it's entire renains-a single piece of dead, shriveied skin that you throw away-forever. Hard corns, +oft corn, any corn.
 Costs but :rifie-ald guaranteed. Try it. E. Lawrence & c.. Mfr Chi rago.. Sold in Norwich by sChase Os- good The Lee Osgood Co., retail; Pitcher 6 Service.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-12

Companions. Predictions for Thursday: Generally fair. Thursdays weather: Fair and warm, brisk westerly wind.
 SrN .sooN- ASD rrnr
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-12
THE WEATHER.
Conditions.

Pressure remained low Thursday in the vicinity of Newfoundland and it contin- aes Co faI over the eastern states. wa--c the storm that was central over "estern Nebraska Wednesday night nov cd almost directly northward Fair weather prevailed Thursday throughout the east with lower temperature in New Eng.and and New York The tempera- lure continued considerably above nor maj elsewhere over the eastern half of h- counfry
 The Indications are fof mostly fair reather Friday and Saturday in the At ar..c states. The temperature VII be icmeVhat lower Friday in the Mdd Atlantic states. otherwise it win change slt iift'e east ot the Miss.s ss.ppi river dur .nE The next two day
 Winds
 Worth of Sandy Hook-Fresh north ly winds and weather overcast Friday sandy Hook 10 Hatterss-Fresh pos tlny strong northeast and north winds and weather overcast Friday.
 Forecast.
 North New England and South New EaE.and-Fsir Friday and Saturday, lit tls change in temperature.
 Observ atfo1s in Norwich.
 The Bulletins observations show the following changes in temperature and oaronet-ic changes Thursday:
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-12

THERE Is no soVertisinr medium C Eastern Connecticut equal 10 The Bhiis tin for business results.