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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-12-28
REFUSE APPROPRIATION
Thompson Voters Turn Down Motion
10 Enlarge School

At a special town meeting held In
Thompson yesterday. the request Of
the town school committee for a $35,-
600 appropriation for the purpose Of
building and equipping four-room
addition on the North Grosvenordale
grammar school was voted down.
The addition TO the building has
been desired for over year by the
residents Of that village. and their
agitation became particularly notice
able several months ago when a Me-
ehanicsviiie school appropriation was
granted.
Leading Citizens Approve
At meeting Of the school commit
tee some time ago some of the leading
citizens of the town were invited 10
express their opinions on the subject
Of the addition to the North Grosven-
ordale school. The school committee
later by an eight 10 one vote adopted
the suggestion Of hiring an architect
and drawing up specifications for the
building II was estimated that the
cost would be S3b. 900
The town meeting yesterday was
well attended and voting was by aecla-
NAHUM Hf htftAA Va INV 8ANahthtAH
dale project may be traced 10 the fact
that only few North Grosvenordale
residents came 10 the meeting, which
was attended for the most part by
residents Of the eastern part Of the
town. who voted almost solidly against
the appropriation.
School IL Crowded
A Thompson resident this morning
gave The Patriot some figures which
show the extent of the growth Of the
school registration IN North Grosven-
crdale the past few years In 1920,
1873 children attended the North Gros-
venerdale grammar school. a year lat
err there were ISL, in 1922 there were
i7s. and this year 1872 pupils are en-
rolled there. Thus il may be seen
that the school Is overcrowded, and the
matter Of the addition Is bound to
come up again soon.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-12-28
TO WELCOME NEW YEAR
Local Elks to Entertain Webster
Brother Fraternal Men Monday

The leading New Years eve fes-
tivity in town will be the New Years
party of the Putnam Lodge of Elks
which will be held at their clubrooms
on Monday evening following a lodge
meeting.
The regular meeting Of the lodge
has been advanced one night from its
usual time. After the business ses-
sion there will be vaudeville entertain
ment, and a dinner will also be serv-
ed. A famous and talented vaudeville
company has been engaged to come
TO the Elks rooms Monday evening,
and will entertain the gathering Of
Elks. After the old year has been
ushered out with appropriate eere-
monies. and the new welcomed in the
same manner, the party win break up.
Webster Lodge members have been
invited to be the guests Of the local
Elks for the occasion.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-12-28
DRIVER RISKS LIFE
TO AVERT FATALITY
Jos. Bombardier Saves Childs
Life and Wrecks His
Truck
Walter La1ur. }. Only Slightly Hurt
Julius Wiki Injured

To avoid running down Walter La
eur, 3 years old, who dashed from
the sidewalk into School street, late
Friday afternoon. Joseph Bombardier
of West Main street, Southbridge,
risked his life in turning his machine
sharply aside and heading for the
eurbstone and almost directly for a
telephone pole. BY his act the child
was saved from probable death or
serious injuries and the machine was
badly damaged The Lazur child
was struck by the mudguard, despite
the truck drivers swift action, eaus-
ing an ugly cash over the lads eye.
But he was fortunate that this was the
extent OF his injuries
Truck Turns Over
The truck was turned over by the
force of the impact against the curb
stone. the machine falling over onto
the sidewalk, on which. at play. was
Julius Wiki, ! 5 year old son Of Stan
ley Wilk Of School street. The acct
dent happened so quickly and the
trucks overturning on the sidewalk
came with such surprising swiftness.
that the WIKI boy didn't have time TO
leap to safety and he was caught
under the machine. Fortunately the
extent of his injuries was only badly
bruised leg.
Mr.. Bombardier was driving home
ward along School street when the
accident happened, not far from the
Israel Putnam school The Lazur boy
broke away from the other children
with whom he was playing and ran out
into the highway He had net seen
the truck approaching and although
very few feet separated the boy and
the machine. Mr.. Bombardier was able
To turn his vehicle aside and nearly
escape hitting the child.
Penned In Cabin
There is a cabin for the driver on
the truck, so he may be warm during
the cold weather As the machine
turned over Mr.. Bombardier tried to
get out, but was unable 10 do so be-
fore the crash came. Despite this
however. he was not hurt 70 any
serious degree.
All things considered. the outcome
Of the happening was very fortunate.
Il held momentary possibilities OF
bringing sadness. pain and suffering
to more than one person.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-12-28
TWO AUTOS COLLIDE
George Labonte. D.ni-ison. Arrested
Aftorwsrd. Il Fined 500 and Costs

The automobile Of George Clarity,
of Woonsocket. r. l.. was badly dam
aged in a collision near Frog Rock. so
called. between Abingdon and Phoenix
vile, on Sunday. The other car in the
affair, driven by George Labonte Of
Danielson, which il said 20 have hit
the Garrity machine from behind, was
not greatly damaged. No one was in
iured.
The Clarity car was towed 10 the
Buick service station in Putnam where
It Is undergoing repairs. One mud
guard and wheel we're smashed, the
rear axle and driving gear wrecked.
and one tire ruined.
Labonte was arrested by state po-
lice and charged with driving while
intoxicated. He was fined 500 and
costs.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-12-28
SALVATION ARMY ENTERTAINs

A special Christmas service for
Putnam children was held at the Sal
walton Army rooms last evening.
the service was primarily
for the children of the Salvation
Army's Sunday school, others who
felt that Santa Claus had overlooked
them were invited, and quite q num-
Der Of the little people came. Toys
were given out, and also fruit and
candy
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-12-28
DANCE LAST EVENING

A delightful dance party was Civ
en- by st. Philips Guild in Odd Fell
lows Hall last evening. More than
one hundred couples were on the
floor, and enjoyed dancing al the eve
ming. Music was by the Arcadial
Orchestra Of Worcester Many young
people who are home from colleges
and schools during the vacation were
in attendance at the dance. Refresh
ments Of punch were served. Miss
Emma Merriam was in charge of the
affair.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-12-28
NEW SCHOOL TEACHER

Miss Ruth Foster has been ap-
pointed by Superintendent Of Schools
jenkins as substitute teacher Of the
third. fourth and fifth grades at the
Smith Street school. Miss Foster IS
graduate Of Westfeld Normal
school, has taught two years and since
last September has been taking a spe
eial course Of study TO better prepare
herself for teaching Miss Foster takes
the place Of Miss Margaret Leigey,
who was forced TO return to her home
when her mother became ill., Mrs.
RobiIlard has been substituting and
will now be relieved az her request
bv Miss Foster.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-12-28
JURORS DRAWN

The jury list for the opening Of the
criminal session Of the superior court
was drawn at Willimantie yesterday
as follows: Windham. Eugene j.
Randall. William Smith; Putnam, VIII
liam p Warren, J b Daigle. Ernest
B. Kent, Leon T. Wilson; Ashford,
John b. Baker; Brooklyn, Edward
Riley: Canterbury, Charles Barstew
Chaplin, Frank c. Lummis; Eastford.
Warren ?. Keith; Hampton, William
f. Pearl; killinglx, William c. Bailey.
Henry Cooper; Plaiafieid. James A.
Coffey; pomfret, John W. Trow-
bridge; Scotland. Charles F. Brenn
Sterling. Charles Sesver, Marcus A.
Elicit. John W. Bid; Woodstock,
Charles A. Harrington. Henry Wells.
George w. Butts
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-12-28
COURT RECEIPTS ss.oss

The net amount Of fines and
costs received in the city court
this year has reached the record
total Of $5.093.31. all Of which
goes into the city treasury. The
gross amount. including fines re-
ceiyed In automobile cases and
the like, which goes 10 the state.
will bring the gross total Of court
revenue well over $4,000 for the
year.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-12-28
GOING TO HoLYOkE

Local friends Of r. s. Danforth are
glad to hear Of his promotion 70 the
freight agency of the Holyoke, Mass,
station Of the New Haven railroad.
Before being transferred to Norwich
last spring, Mr.. Danforth had served
as freight agent at Putnam for near
~ ten years.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-12-28
RAISE sI72.ss
Many People Have Not Respond
ed to Red Gross Seal Sale

The returns from the sale in
Putnam Of Christmas Red Cross
Seals amounts 10 date to Sl72.65.
There are still over 200 letters
from which no returns have
been received, so this cannot be
taken as a final report.
II Is to be hoped that the cash
response 10 these will be as large,
in proportion, as from those al
ready received.
so send along the dollar TO
help the campaign against tu-
bercuIosis in Putnam, II you have
not already done so, say Red
Cross Chapter officers.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-12-28
STORES TO CLOSE

All Putnam stores and bust
ness establishments will be clos
ed all day next Tuesday, in OBJ
servanee Of New Years Day.
This is an annual custom IN Put
nam. Mills will also close for
the day-most of them from
SATURDAY. noon until Wednesday
morning.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-12-28
CONCERT NEXT TUESDAY

A benefit concert for the Hall Me-
mortal Fund will be held in the Aea-
DENY Hall New Years night at : o.
clock. The concert will be given by
the Orpheus Club Of Webster, con
sisting Of fifteen artists, string in
struments and cornet, dramatic reader
and soprano soloist. There will be
after the concert.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-12-28
BUY ICE BUSINESS

Alfred A. Bardier and Alfred j
BibeaHlt are negotiating the purchase
Of the Ice business. Ice houses and
privileges 10 cut ice, from the City
lee Company. owned by Harry Prem.
tice. Papers in the deal were expected
10 be signed today.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-12-28
PATRIOT OPEN MONDAY

Last week the Patriot office
closed 1T noon Saturday, and did
not open again until Wednesday.
This week. however. Monday will
be a working day at the Patriot
Office. both the office and job
printing departments being open.
New Years the Office and plant
will be closed for the day.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-12-28
NO MORE FRIDAY DANCES

Because large enough crowds did
not attend. and consequently expeas-
es could not be paid, the American
Legion Post has discontinued the Fri
day night dances which il has run In
Odd Fellows hall for the past two
seasons.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-12-28

Snow this morning turning
quickly TO rain but he" she
weather man in New Haven, sayn
that conditions favor for this
vicinity increasing eIoudiness
with slowly rising tempssotoxes
the rain today to be followed ~
clearing and slightly colder wee~
Their on Saturday.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-12-28
GOES TO WORCESTER
John T. Hanson Accept. Position With
Tire Fabric Concern

John I. Hanton. until few months
avo agent Of the Manhasset Com
pany. where he wns an efficient and
popular official, mas accepted "A po-
sition with a Worcester concern, The
Worcester Tire Fabric Company,
where he will have an executive POI
sition. He will take up the work NJ
once. making his home here for the
present.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Hermon C. Carver
entertained Captain John Capron and
Miss Lizzie Mcmillan Of Providence
and Avind Beck Of Woonsoeket Christ
mas.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Otis For, Mrs. Fred
NJ. Bruce. Mrs. NJ. ]. Lynch, Mrs.
Martha Griffin and daughter, Miss
Martha, were in Hartford on Wednes-
dav
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-12-28

James Weeks Of North Aisisboro.
Mass, spent Christmas with his par
cnts, Mr.. and Mrs. James Weeks Sr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-14
loot! loot!
Here Comes the
Egyptian Cabaret!

King Tut might have been able to
toot his own horn in the good old
days, but Well wager he would want
to foot some for the A. G. c. c.,
when the Egyptian Cabaret, under
the direction of Brian NJ. Jewett is
staged at the City Hall, Friday
evening. May IS.
Miss Ruth Leavitt, who made such
a big hit in the prologue of the
Girls Club Nine O'clock Revue
last fall, will be seen in the pro-
logue of the Egyptian Cabaret, next
Friday evening. Miss Leavitt has
no small amount of histronic ability
and her appearance in a production
always assures satisfaction.
For beauty, gorgeous gowns
splendid settings. catchy music and
sights and sounds that are good for
the eyes and the ears, the Egyptian
Cabaret promises to be 100 per
cent. top notcher. ing Tut's Beauty
Harem in Frolic promises to be a
dazzling picture. The Egyptian cos
tunes are creations which are being
specially hired for the occasion.
Special Oriental settings are being
used for the numbers. In the Dream
Girl number, the chorus wears
feathered costumes the like of
which has never been seen in local
production before.
Lady Of the Evening is the song
which Hazel Place sings. She will
wear a Paris creation, which will
add much to the attractiveness of
the scene. Miss Place has strong.
lovely voice and her number will be
one of the high lights of the even
ing.
Vivian Currier does a graceful,
sprightly dance in the Dream Girl
chorus, specially arranged for the
Cabaret. With her is chorus, each
girl specially costumed in gowns
that are dreams in every sense of
the word.
The committees in charge of the
Cabaret are:
General Chairman, Louise G. Fol-
som.
Tickets: Constance Wade, chair
man, Marjorie Farnham, Mrs. Rose
Pellegrini, Beatrice Silvia. Adeline
johnson, Jessie Carr. Harriet East
man. Alice Plummer. Mrs. E. L.
Winslow, Mary bowling.
Decorations: Queenie Bickford
chairman, Margaret Merrill, Melissa
Farnham.
Refreshments: Alice H. Human
chairman; Bernice Parker, head
waitress and 30 others.
Talent: Mrs. Katherine F. Gray
chairman: Ruth Henderson, Louise
Folsom. Ethelle Garside.
Publicity. Ruth Henderson. Cos
tunes. Henrietta Hanson, chair
man, Katherine F. Gray.
Program: Marion Beck. chairman:
Hazel Gaslin, Henrietta Hanson
Mary Goslin. Head usher, Marion
Jones.
Executive Stage committee: Brian
NJ. Jewett, general director; Chris
tine Carey. pianist: Estella Weber
stage manager; Charles Simpson
electrician: Henrietta Hanson, ward
robe mistress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-14
Casco Bay Residents
Salvage Pulp Wood
Swept Down on Flood

Lower Casco Bay island residents
and many Of the upper bay fishermen
rcaped harvest from the spruce logs
released by the Kennebec freshet and
driven directly to their dooryards, so
to speak. The coves of the lower bay
were right in the wake Of the drive and
the fishermen lost no time in filing
their dories and hamptons and also in
lassooing all their boats would drag.
Many declared that their days work
netted them in the vicinity Of $50 in
fuel for next winter. The logs were
all Of the finest forest spruce. very
large in diameter and cut in four-foot
lengths. Many of the fishermen also
picked up several outside on the fishing
grounds and towed them home. Sew
efal families almost totally solved next
winters fuel problem through this me-
dunn. The bay was fairly Uttered with
"drift-stuff" of every description which
proved a great menace to navigation
of the small fishing boats in the dark
Of early morning. The bay waters were
also filled with fresh water let loose
by the bursting dams and overfowiing
rivers, giving decidedly fresh water,
following line to the usually clear blue
salt water of the bay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-14
Odd Fellows to Meet
at Richmond June 6
District Assembly

Deputy Grand Mastor of the l. u
o. f., Will C. Miller of this city re-
ports that there is considerable acti-
witty in grand lodge work throughout
the State at the present time, TINS
being the season of district meetings
of the Odd Fellows. There will be
several of these district meetings
within the next three or four weeks
On May IA, at Cumberland Mills; on
May 10 at South Berwick. and on
June at Richmond.
The meeting at Richmond will be
for the local district, comprising the
j. o. o. f. lodges at Augusta. Hal
lowell, Gardiner. Winthrop, Coopers
Mills and Richmond. Besides the
district meetings. Mr.. Miller reports
that dedication exercises will be held
in several places in the near future
On May 20 the new Odd Fellows hall
at Harrison will be formally dedicat-
ed and on June the North Arson
lodge will hold similar exercises at
the opening of their new hall. There
will also be dedication exercises al
Lincoln. the date for which has not
as yet been determined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-14
JUDGES ANNOUNCED
PRIZE RADIO TEST
BROADCASTING HEALTH

The selection of judges for Names
participation in the 'All-State" radio
test to be conducted from Chicago. at
1890 o'clock eastern standard time on
the evening of Thursday. May II,
was announced Saturday by DR..
Langdon Snipe of Bath, president Of
the Maine Medical association and
chairman of the general committee Of
judges"
Arrangements for the test in which
every radio fan" in Maine is invited
to take part, are being made by the
Maine Public Health association. AT
1890 o'clock p. NJ. Eastern Standard
time, Charles M. DeForrest, Modern
Health Crusade Director for the Ma
tional Tuberculosis association OF
New York, will deliver a short ad-
dress through WDAP the broadcast
ing station at the Chicago Board OF
Trade.
Upwards of a million radio fans
throughout the United States will
tune in" on this address since it is
the first all-state radio test that has
been attempted.
In conducting the test so far as
Maine is concerned, the Maine Public
Health association has divided the
State into three groups of counties.
The fan in each group who sends to
the judges under a postmark of not
later than midnight of May IS. the
most accurate account Of Mr.. DeFor-
rests address will be awarded Prize
Of IS in gold.
The judges for district No. I, con-
, sisting Of York, Cumberland, Oxford,
Sagadahoc and Androscoggin coun-
ties are, DIR. f. Y. Gilbert, president.
Cumberland County Public Health
Assn, chairman; Philip Loring and
Frederick Gabbi all of Portland.
For district No. 2, consisting OF
Kennebec, Somerset, Knox, Frank
lin. Lincoln and Waldo counties, the
judges are Bertram E. Packard OF
the State Department Of Education,
chairman; Fred w. Burrill, city
| school superintendent of Augusta and
Rev. Dan Huntington Fem. all of
| Augusta.
For district No. 5. consisting of
Penobscot, Aroostook, Washington,
Hancock and Piscataquis counties the
| judges are: Mrs. j. H. Huddilston OF
! Orono, president of the State Fed
Grafton Of Women's clubs, chairman;
DR.. E. d. Merrill Of Dover Foxcroft.
president of the Maine Public Health
| ASSN, and DR.. B. L. Bryant of Ban
gor. secretary Maine Medical Asso-
citation. :
Radio fans entering the contest
| may mail their reports of the speech
to any member of the committee for
their own district or to DR.. Langdon
b. Snipe Of Bath. general chairman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-14
Secretary Clarke Finds
Old Friends of Veteran
Actor III. Price Weber

Just as an illustration of the wide
spread mountaineering of II. Price
Weber, the veteran actor, comes an.
experience of Secretary George C..
Clarke, formerly of the Augusta
Chamber of Commerce. E. r. Nc
Leod, accountant and second assist
ant secretary in the Pawtucket
Chamber of Commerce, knows Mr..
Weber very well and remembers
many little interesting incidents in
his career during his frequent visits
to Sydney, Nova Scotia. where Mr..
MacLeon lived as a boy. Mr.. Web
Der was never known to fail in his
attendance at church while in the
city and the narrator remembered
we'll seeing him time and again in
the Falmouth Street church of that
city.
He remembers a special perform
ance to q packed house when MIR.
Weber and his company donated the
entire proceeds to sufferers of the
famous Windsor fire. He played in
the Lyceum Theatre and also IN
Alexandrian Hall. One of his fam
Gus stories concerning THE Dog
with the Short Tail" was thoroughly
enjoyed. Those were the days OF
real actors and stirring plays. which
the popular movies of our day cannot
equal" said the narrator.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-14

Of the committee on judges. All re-
plies to be considered in the prize
contest must bear a postmark OF not
later than midnight Of May IL.
For district No. /, the prize OF %
iii gold will be awarded b. the Maine
Public Health Association. A similar
prize will be awarded the winner IN
district No. 2 by the State Depart
ment Of Health and for the winner In
district No. by the State Depart
ment Of Education.
Radio fans should know that
WDAP broadcasting station uses
wave lengths of 375 meters.
In order to assist the million or
more fans who will listen in on this
test in the process of tuning In"
WDAP will put on Il preliminary
musical program beginning at 10
o'clock eastern standard time.
The reports of the t st in Maine as
we'll as from other states will be an
nounced throughout the country and
the winners of the three prizes in
Maine will not only receive gold
prize but the results of their efforts
and the State honors they have re-
ceivcd will be given national public
ity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-14

Mrs. Charles F.. Linebarger and
daughter Gwendolyn of Chicago, ILL.,.
are guests in this city at the home
of Mrs. Linebarger's sister, Mrs.
Harriet B. Fisher, 81 Oak street.
Mrs. Linebarger and her daughter
have but recently returned from an
extensive tour Of Germany, England.
Italy, ad other European countries.
and during her visit at her old home
in this city will be entertained by
another sister, Rena Diplock and by
her brothers Wallace and David
DiplOck,