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Putnam patriot., 1925-11-06

the Putnam school to introduce other branches than are now taught. Print ing. linotype operating. brick laying. painting and other trades have been considered. Each of these trades Is demanding skilled workmen at good wages.
 Sketches Plan
 Last summer H. II. Ellis. supervisor of the Putnam trade school. shesche.i proposed addition to the state trade school building and submitted lt to the building committee of the town school board nt the September meeting. There was an informal discussion of l the problem at that time but action was postponed ia the November meet ing so that Mir. Trinder. the state di- rector, could be present. MT. rrinder was present Monday night and dis Ieussed the future of the state trade school and it's needs.
 The school committee took no action other than to appoint committee te. inquire into the whole situation and make recommendations The commit lee includes Byron n. Bugbce. Alexan- der Gilman and William r. Warren. together with the permanent building committee of the school board. Silas NJ. Wheelock. II. J. Thayer and John Il. Bulger.
 IL was also voted to inquire into the feasibility of calling a special town meeting to see if the town will vote an appropriation to build an addition to the state trade school
 In the Alternative
 If the congestion at the high school is not relieved something will have to be done in regard to the high school building in the near future. f an ad- dition is made to the state trade school the necessity for change or addition tn the high school building will be de- serred for many years. of the two plans it is believed that it will be cheaper for the town to increase the floor space at the trade school than to increase the size Of the present high school building.
 Favor Athletics
 Mir. Smith and Mr Royee, aa a com- mittee from the board of directors of the Putnam Chamber of Commerce,
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Putnam patriot., 1925-11-06
MISS BOWEN SURPRISED
Miscellaneous Shower Given Her
 Tuesday Night

Miss Marion l.. Bowen of South Main street was pleasantly surprised at her home on south Main street on Tuesday evening when a large num- Der of her friends rendered her mis- callaneous shower This is the second affair given in honor of Miss Bowen, whose engagement to Henry Hawkins was recently announced. A buffet lunch was served by Mrs. Stella Bow cn during the evening and games and music were enjoyed. Miss Bowen re- ceived many gifts.
 The guests were: Mrs. Herbert Reynolds and Mir. and Mrs. Harold Babbitt of Thompson, Mrs. A. T. Da- wis, Miss Hazel Davis. Henry Davis, Donald Gibson. Willard LarrOw, Mrs. Ralph Gibson, Mrs. H. E. Hawkins. Mrs. Walter Hawkins, Miss Alta flaw kins, Henry Hawkins of East Putnam, Katherine Holbrook of Abingdon, and Mrs. Harry Clifford, Miss Beatrice Gardner, Mir. and Mrs. B. K. Smith,, Jr., Miss Elizabeth Smith, Mrs George Pratt and Miss Ruth Pratt of Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-06

A few day. after he left Wood stock, where he made arrangements for a visit of his family, Ernest Has kell, 4s, q well known artist. was kill cd near Bath, Me. when his aa,omo- bile Ief, the highway pinioning him beneath it's weight. The accident happened about a mile and half from his home in Westpoint about i2.f5 Monday morning. A eompan- ion, Arnold Hanson of Hartford, was thrown free of the car and was un'n- jured.
 Passing motorists helped Hanson extricate Haskell and he was taken to his home unconscious. Realizing that time could be saved by removing her husband to Bath. instead of waiting for the arrival of a physician. Mrs. Haskell, with woman companion and Hanson, took him to the City hos pital in Bath but he was pronounced dead on entrance.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-06
NURSES DANCE BIG SUCCESS
Large Attendance at Hospital Benefit
 Affair Last Night

The dance given in Odd Fellows hall. Thursday night, by the nurses of the Day kimhall Hospital. for the ben- eft of the hospital, was success in every way The response to the ad vance sale of tickets was most genef- ous and Che guests filled the hall and the dancing floor. The music by the Ideal Orchestra Of Webster was ex- cellent and no one left the dance until the good night number had been play ed al midnight Fruit punch was served during the evening in the ai- come room adjoining the hall
 The patronesses of the dance were
 Pomfret- C. c. Thompson Mrs. Fredreiek Ash, Mrs. l.. l.. LOT. illard, Mrs. Louis de Florez. Miss Fl eanor Mathewson.
 DanieIson-Mrs. C. NJ. Burroughs Mrs. Lucy caron.
 Woodstock-Mrs. George M. Samp son. Miss Constance Holt.
 East Woodstock-Mrs. Frank Jor dan.
 Brooklyn-Mrs. s. W. Bard. Mrs A. S. Field.
 Thompson-Mrs. K. C. Paine, Mrs F. $. Baekus.
 Putnam-Mrs. W. r. Rafferty. Mrs F.. C. Morse. Mrs. W. H. Mansfield Mrs. C. W Twigg, Mrs. s. M. Wheel oek. Mrs. G. l.. Padgett, Mrs. w. W Averill. Dr. M J. Bullard. Miss Mary Wheel0ck.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-06
School Board Discusses Need
 OfdPfeSent Building Program

The serious problem concerning the proper housing of pupils in the high school and state trade school was talk en up at meeting of the school board, Monday evening. r. J. rrinder. state supervisor of trade schools. was pres ent The matter had been brought up at previous meeting and put over until the November meeting 20 that Mir. Trinaer could address the board
 A. F.. Smith and C. X Royce. com. mittee of the directors of the Putnam Chamber of Commerce, appeared in regard to matters at the high school concerning athletics. Superintendent Ralph C. Jenkins made his report fot the month of September.
 Patriot Aiiudes to Congestion
 The discussion of the crowded con ditions in the high school and tradS school buildings follows upon the heeis of an article in The Patriot Last week Patriot representative alluded to the congestion seen on visit te the evening classes of the trade school last week Tuesday evening. It was Il appeared that additions .a the school buildings were imminent.
 IL was brought out at the meeting Monday night that the town school committee has been aware for some time of the congestion in the high school and the crying need of more room. At present the state trade school occupies three rooms in tks high school building--the laundry, the domestic science room and the sewing room.
 Thirty six In Room For Twenty four
 Notwithstanding the fact that these three rooms are used, the state trade school building Is full and more than full For instance, in the drafting room. intended to accommodate twen' ty.four pupils, there are at present thirty-six pupils working under ditii- culties. All available space k used and still the congestion retards the work. Other departments are m the same condition and w0uld.be punliaI have ta be turned away This sitna- ton Is to be deplored and is unfair Col the pupils seeking vocational training Co fit themselves for their iife'a work,
 With the present congestion tho school cannot broaden out lt b the| desire of those shaping the policy uf
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-06
Favor Athletic.
KILLED FEW DAYS AFTER
 LEAVING WOODSTOCK

Mir. Haskell was born in West Woodstock on what is known as the old Chamberlain place. He was the son of Bcpsha BablviRe Haskell He attended the schools of the town and also attended Woodstock Aea- demy. He took up art and was par ticularly clever with his etchings. He passed last week in New York and arranged for an exhibit of paintings during the winter.
 The family spent last summer at Lakeside, Woodstock, and last week Mir. Haskell came to Lakeside and made arrangements for his family. to board there. probably while he was in New York for the exhibition of paintings. 1t Is now believed that he stopped over in Woodstock while on his way home from New York.
 Mir. Haskell was twice married. He leaves two children by his first wife. His second wife and three year old twins also survive.
 The funeral was held in Baths Thursday.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-06
HOSPITAL RECEIVES
 FIRST DIVIDEND CHECK

At meeting of the trustees of the Day kimhali Hospital held this morning it was announced that the first diyidende check, $l.00O, had been received from the estate of Irving Wood of Boston, who created in his will trust fund to be known as the Mary M. Wood Memorial Fund, naming the Putnam hospital and two other hospitals beneheiaries from the trust.
 The check covers Il period of four months. but no letter of ex- planation aceompanyed the check sent by the trustee, The United States Trust Company of Boston, it's exact purport is unknown.
 After setting aside sufficient funds of the testator to pay cer- tain annuities the three hospitals are to receive the income from the remainder during the lives of the annuitants and at the death of the last annuitant will share equally in the whole estate estimated at several hundred thousand dollars.
 The hospital is sorely in need of funds at the present time. A peculiar situation has develop ed. While the number of patients at the hospital k about the aver age number most of the patients for some weeks past have been ward patients instead of occu- pants of private rooms. This is not paying situation for the hospital and has curtailed the in- come to a considerable degree.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-06
ANNUAL MEETING NOV. II
Windham County Farmers Assn, Has
 Interesting Program

The annual meeting of the Wind ham County Farmers Association will be held next Wednesday morning, November II, in the hall on Pomfret street formerly known as Red Mems hall An interesting program has been arranged and will include three interesting agricultural addresses with reports of agricultural progress. The program will bring out the present trend of agriculture in Windham county in regard Co milk, fruit, poul- try. vegetables and other farm crops.
 The association has been invited to participate in the Armistiee Day cele- bration so plans to conclude it's meet ing in time to allow members to view the parade. the first event on the pro gram of the day.
 The annual meeting committee is composed of 4. Maitland, Thompson, chairman, J. r. Labelle, killingly A. A. Sweet, Putnam; Frank l.. Davis, county agent. cooperating.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-06
oRcANIsT 2s YEARS

Miss Elizabeth Byrne. for the past twenty-five years organist at St. Mary's church, has resigned. The re- by all members of the church and parish as she took an active interest in all musical affairs connected with the church and parish and has been a decided factor in developing tho church music to it's present high plane.
 Miss Byrne was forced to give ur the teaching of music some time age on account of the ill health of her mother. She continued with her church work but found that even this took too much of her time from home so to the regret of the pastors and all concerned she rendered her resignation.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-06
PARENT.TEAcHERs MEETING
Good Program Arranged For Next
 Tuesday Night

The regular meeting of the Putnam Parent Teachers Association will be held in the High school auditorium next Tuesday evening, November 10, at clock.
 \ business meeting is called for 7.45 and all members are urged to be present at this meeting as matters of importance are to be discussed
 The speaker of the evening IS Mrs. II. Wooster Nebber, state president of Connecticut Congress and Parents and Teachers.
 The Parent=Teaeher associations of Pomfret. Eastford, Woodstock, Kill lingly. Goodyear and Thompson are invited, also the Dclphian Society of Putnam.
 During the evening a musical pro- gram will be rendered by the instru- mental trip consisting of Miss Esther Rouse, Miss Gertrude Warner and Miss Annie Ash.
 Trio of voices, Mrs. Walter A. Wheaton. Mrs. Charles A. Thayer and Mrs. Harriet Cropp.
 Refreshments will be served. The hostesses are .drs. Charles | Frank lin, Mrs. Leon T. Wilson, Mrs. J. Richard Carpenter.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-06
ARMIsTIcE DAY AT THEATRES

Two evening shows will be presented by the Bradley Theatre on Armistice Day, with the pie ture. "The Pace That Thrills, at 6.30 and S.30 ?. m. There will be no show at the Victory Thea Ire at nigh..
 If the weather is fair. there will be no matinee at either thea Ire. in the event of rain. during the afternoon, the dedication ser vices will be held at the Brad ley Theatre, while the Victory Theatre will be opened up for the usual matinee, with the same pie ture which will be shown in the Bradley at night.
 If the exercises are held in the Bradley Theatre, admission Co same will be taken care of by the Reception Committee, Ad- mission te the Victory Theatre matinee, for the picture. in case Of rain, will be at regular admis- sion prices.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-06
ON THE EVE OF PUTNAM'S
 BIGGEST CELEBRATION
WORK BEING RUSHED ON MEMORIAL BRIDGE AND TT WILL BE READY.-TIME OF PARADE HAS BEEN
 SET AHEAD TO AS PM
Committees Rushing to Complete Last Minute DetasTbou
 sands of People Will Crowd Citys Streets

Putnam is on the eve of the biggest celebration in it's history. Thousand. of people are planning to join Us ir the dedication of the new Memorial bridge over the Quinebaug river on Pomfret street with fitting exercises in honoring the towns ex-service men and the erection of an honor roll and memorial tablets in their honor.
 The plans nearing completion have been under way for nearly two months The last minute rush Co take care of the scattering details is on. Not day passes but there are committee meet ings in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. 1t has been a stupendous task. The proportions of the initial plans have grown to such dimensions that they are unrecognizable. They have been literally swallowed up, but the first purpose-to make the observance fitting one and "the biggest celebra. ton that Putnam has ever had" has been adhered to and the result will be the elimination of that purpose.
 Parade s. i.As
 Since announcement was made last week it has been found necessary to set the time of the parade ahead 1t was originally planned to have the line get under way at one o'clock, but now the time has been changed to .45
 The change was made when 1t was found that Governor Trumbull could not reach here until about 1.30 o'clock. His Excellency has an engagement in New York City. Tuesday evening When the governor made the engage ment it was expected that he would come to Putnam by airplane, but this mode of travel has been abandoned. The governor will make the trip from New York to Hartford by early morn ing train and motor from the capital to Putnam.
 In order to permit the governor time 70 reach the reviewing stand the line of march has been changed so that the Grove street section will be covered first, the route being as fol- l0ws. Union Square Go Front street, to South Main. to Grove, around the Soldiers Monument. te Ring and back to Grove. Co South Main. to Front, to Main. to Church. to Woodstock ave nue, to Marshall. to Providence, to School and back ta the Square.
 The members of the governors staff are ordered to report in Putnam at l ? o'clock. and other state and military officials will arrive by that time or sooner.
 Two Divisions
 The parade will be in two divisions. John II. Moss is chief marshal. The
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Putnam patriot., 1925-11-06
STATEMENT BY COMMITTEE
 RED CROSS NURSING SERVICE

The committee in charge of the Nursing Service of the Putnam Red Cross Chapter. consisting of the following members. Mrs. F.. C. Morse. Miss Clara Larned. Miss Elizabeth Child, Miss Jennie Will lis. Miss Ellen Wheelock. Mrs. A. V. Frost and Mrs. N. R. Burton. wish to state that this committee. appointed two years ago, has held it's meetings regularly. with Miss Iessard always present. hearing her reports, granting her every re- quest, as she admits, and discussing problems concerning the service: {: following the suggestions of the Public Health Service of the state.
 Finding that the service was steadily decreasing. after due de- liberation. it consulted with Miss Margaret K. Stack. State Director of Public Health Nursing. and unanimously decided that it was fer the welfare of the service to make a change. and Miss Lessard was given an opportunity to resign.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-06
TURKEY DINNER SERVED
 TO OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY

Last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs Alvin Bibeault of Worces ter, the sixth anniversary of Mir and Mrs. Ulric Baker of Putnam, and the twelfth anniversary of Mir. and Mrs. Bibeault were celebrated. A turkey dirner was served by Mrs. Bibcault to the following guests: Mir and Mrs. II. Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. E. Bedard, Mir. and Mrs. Ernest Tetreault, and the four guests of honor. The house was attraetively decorated for Hal. Icween. and the table was arranged with like faVors.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-06
BIG CELEBRATION
 TO BE FILMED

Putnam's big Armistice Day celebration is to be filmed. The S-A Amusement Company has made arrangements with a mo- tion picture news reel company to come to Putnam and shoot" the parade and other features of the days program. If the wea- ther is favorable a whole reel of pictures will be taken showing the events. chief participants and the crowd.
 The picture of course will be shown at the Bradley theatre at an early day and will be espeei- ally interesting to people of Put nam and the surrounding towns. II will also serve to preserve for the future this event in the towns history,
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-06
SfLAS Nj. WHEELock, JR.. DRIVES ACROSS NEW BRIDGE

Silas Manderville Wheeloek. Jr., and his pony, Cracker crossed the Memorial bridge on Pomfret street at 2 o'clock this morning. The crossing was not as smooth as fl was at later hour and those who watched the pioneer drive from the west side Co the east side in his lit tie cart almost lost sight of the outfit as t disappeared in q section of the roadway that still needed few more loads of dirt. How ever, the crossing was made safely and the return trip was also made without accident and the young man has something to tell the younger generation in 1875
 silas, Jr,, has watched the bridge grow. He has made the acquaintanee of the laborers, the bosses and the big boss. When he was told Thursday afternoon that if he would be at the bridge al 2 o'clock this morning he might drive across. he went home, and last night dreamed of crossing bridges that fell down, stood up. and took on queer shapes. He awoke bright and early this morning to find that the honor was yet before him and, having partaken of hurried break fast. hitched up Cracker" and set forth. He returned the proudes: boy in Putnam and at school today he will be a marked youngster. Dis cussions of the future as to when the old bridge was torn down and the new one built will end some thing like this: ''If you want to get it and get it straight, go and ask Silas Wheelock, he knows, he was the first person to cross it."
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-06
GRANGE TO WORK DEGREES

Putnam Grange will initiate class in the second and third degrees at the regular meeting next Monday night
 Master Harold Morrarty has made arrangements with the ladies degree team of Senexet Grange of Woodstock to work the third degree, and the fourth will be exemplitied by the la dies degree team of Putnam Grange.
 It Is expected that there will also be visitors from other vicinity Grang- es, and that there will be q large at tendance of local members to welcome the candidates and visiting Changers.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-06

The committee has endeavored to keep in mind the purpose for which 1t was appointed. namely: to supervise the nursing service and to eonscientiously and wisely disbnrse the Red Cross funds in so far as this service wsS concerned
 Miss LesSard's resignation was acted upon by the executive board. at special meeting. with the fol- lowing members present: G. N. Baker, Miss Edith Bowen. Miss Emma Roberts. Miss Katherine Byrne. Mrs. E. (. Morse. Miss FL fen Wheelock and Mrs. Dorothy Bartlett. The resignation was ac- eepted with but one dissenting vote.
 The committee and Ms. Baker. chairman of the Chapter, feel that II would serve no useful purpose to attempt to. go into the numerous details which resulted in this ae. tion, and believe that the public should be satisfied to let the mat ter rest in the judgment of the Joint committees.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-06
DEDlCATORY PROGRAM
 WEDNESDAY. NOV. II

Parade al i.4s p. m. Selection by band Gt Bugbee & Wulf corner
 Address of welcome, I. II. de- coudres.
 invocation. Rev. Charles r. Be. isrd
 Address. State Highway Commis. sioner John A. Macdonald. Address. State Officer. American Legion.
 Address, Governor frumbuii. unveiling Memorial Tablets. Placing wrssshs on tablets. Reading of names of men who died in the service.
 Thirty seconds of silence. Taps.
 Band seleetios.
 Address. Captain J. n. 0'Brien Of Worcester. ] Benediction. Rev. N. R. Burton. Star Spsngled Banner" Mih- tsry Band.
 Us.ofsseisi Concert is2nd Rgt. Band. Military Ball. State Armory. Dance al Odd Fellows Hall. Moving pictures.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-06
SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS
 FOR ARMfSTICE DAY

A committee to be known as the Bridge Committed" will es- tablish headquarters at the Put nam Savings Bank rest room, Armistice Day. through the cour- tesy of the bank. This commit tee will act as an information bu- reau and there will be someone on hand all day to answer all tele- phone calls and inquiries regard ing the celebration. Through the kindness of the s. N. F.. Tele- phone Company a private line will be installed without charge. Anyone wishing to call the com mittee should ask for Bridge Committee Headquarters S60. The rest room will be open to those who wish to step in at any time,
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-06
REST ROOM FOR LADIES
 IN THE CITY ARMISTICE DAY

The chapel and parlor of the Con- gregational church will be open on Armistiee Day for rest room for ladies and children of the city and surrounding towns who come to at tend the exercises of the day. There will be someone at the church to take charge. This thoughtfulness will be greatly appreciated.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-06
CHAPMAN TO DIE
 ON GALLONS DEC. ,

Gerald Chapman, notorious bandit, lost his fight for his life Thursday. when the state supreme court in q de- cision handed down, held that there was no error in the decision of the lower court convicting him of the mur- der of q New Britain policeman on October 12, 1924. The date for his execution has been set for December in the state prison at Wethersheld.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-06
HALLOWEEN PARTY
 AT JOHN LOvELL'S HOME

About twenty-five friends and rel atives from Putnam, Thompson and Danielson gathered at the home of John w. Lowell at Whites Crossing last Saturday evening to enjoy Hal loween. A very pleasant time was had by all. Halloween games were played and refreshments were served.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-06
HI.Y CLUE

The Hi-Y club held it's weekly meeting Monday evening. There was a short business meeting after which reports of the Older Boys Confer enee were given by William Aldrieh and Henry Bugbee. The next meet ing will be held in the Putnam High school.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-06
 ARMiS iCE DAY

The stores of the city will close at II o'clock next Wednesday, Ar mistice Day. Putnam will observe the half holiday in dedieating it's new Memorial Bridge. The same half holiday will be observed to a greater or less degree in all of the adjoining towns.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-06
MISS BYRNE APPOINTED
 BY PRESIDENT COOLIDGE

Hon. Frank E. Weeks of Middle town. former Governor of Connecticut. and Miss Katherine Byrne of Putnam. have been appointed by President Coolidge as the members from Con neetieut of the National Advisory Commission t0 the Sesqui- Centennial Exhibition Association In Philadelphia in 1926.
Putnam patriot., 1925-11-06
AUTOMOBILE REGULATIONS

The Putnam police will be aug. mented in police duty by ten state police from the Danielson barracks. After the stores close at II o'clock a. m. ali automobile traffic will be discontinued and forbidden on the following streets. Railroad station to Richmond street on Main street Church street to Main street on Pom fret street; Front street from South Main street 10 Main street; Livery and Richmond street.
 Mrs. Helen Wiley left today to spend the weekend at The House in the Pines. Norton. Mass.