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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23

shorter in front than in back. An
other new note Is to have q wide
transparent hem of net 50 that while
the general feeling of length Is kept,
thew are more in keeping with the
short skirted mode of today.
Taffeta
Perhaps It is the charm of these
frocks which is causing definite
attempt to bring taffeta back into
style for daytime dresses. 1t Is a.
new and very soft taffeta, but 1t de-
mands q different handling than the
soft silks we have been wearing so
| long. The models shown so far
have had q nodded bodice, a full
skirt and have been trimmed with
crisp white organdie in collar and
vestee.
However, crepe de chine and crepe
satin are certain to be smart. The
creme satin is frequently used in
modes which show both the dull and
shiny surfaces of the material.
Ceorgette for afternoon and chiffon
for evening are almost universal.
The evening mode, however, Is such
a gorgeous and glittering one that
these chiffon frocks are frequently
trimmed with silver lace, embroidered
| in silver or brilliantly beaded.
So far, no wooden material has
quite taken the place Of kasha but
tweed and Jersey are frequently seen.
Among the newest woolens are crep-
. ella and frisca.
The New coIors
Grey In all shades has come back
TO the mode, but of all the shades
| that lovely silver grey is quite the
smartest. We have been wearing all
shades of beige as our neutral color
for so long that this change to grey
is most welcome. OF course. this
does not mean that beige wifi sud-
denly be dropped, but it does mean
that distinct turn in fashions favor
toward grey has been felt.
All the colors are good. It's real
" a rainbow year, Some will choose
the clear pastels though the dusty
pastels are even newer. For the
street quieter versions OF those col
ors will be worn while the evening
hours will choose even more vivid
tones. Printed georgette is great
favorite especially for afternoon.
The New Wraps
The cape is having a definite infiu-
ence on the mode. Many of the
new coats have cape back While
the long cape is also worn.
However, these capes will not sup
plant the long coat as that is entirely
too useful a style to be given uo.
The new coats are either straight or
with a flare which comes from the
shoulder. They are developed in
twill, kasha, cashmere or novelty
woolens for Unitarian wear, and in
black satin or any of the ribbed silks
for dress.
When these coats do not boast of
cape back, they may have a scarf
collar or a fur collar while, II you
are one of the few women to whom
II is becoming, you may choose a
collarless one.
Suits Are In
The suit which is straight of skirt
short of coat and tailored is in again.
1t is worn with an overblouse OF
some tub silk in white or pastel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
READFTELD

Readheld Grange met satr.,
evening. Marc 20. with a larrs /
tendance. Several members d.
other oranges were present to Il
ness the work of the Ladies' Der.
Staff. Two new members were N
on and accepted. Fourteen aprEs
tons for membership were recslrs
The Ladies' Degree Staff coniss
the third and fourth degrees hi
class of fourteen candidates ID
able and impressive manner, nj
the direction of NJ. ]. Hartman i
harvest supper was served unds
direction of Mr.. - Mrs. chis
Fifield. Sanford J. Lane gave al
teresting talk on the Postal Serl
of the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23

After all, the whole art of dress
ing we'll, for it is an art. consists in
picking the winners" That is.
choosing between the countless vari-
ations offered at the beginning of
new season, just which ones are GO
ing to last-not the ones which will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23

blaze into sudden glory to be imme-
diately dropped because Of too many
limitations. So the well dressed
woman studies carefully the trend of
the mode, selects her frocks by that
trend and saves herself many dis
astrous and costly experiments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23

more subtly managed. When we
walk, the dress is plenty full enough
to flow easily and gracefully with the
figure. This fullness is frequently
attained by pleatings. Sometimes
these pleats are found in fan shape
godets. The godet is not quite as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
The Silhouette

The silhouette of this seasons
frocks is simmer than last winters.
This does not mean that we are go
ing back to the straight tight frock
of few seasons past. Far from it.
1t simply means that the fare is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23

good as formerly as 1t gives too
abrupt a line of flare. However, it
is still seen if the material is soft
enough to take 1t gracefully. The
dress which fails into a soft ripple
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-26
EAST THOMPSON

There are several families in town afflicted with humps.
 Albert, infant son of Mir. and Mrs. Winski of Porter Plains died Friday, Feb. l9.
 Misses Flora and Bertha Stevens spent the day at their home one day last week
 About thirteen Federal men were hunting tree pests the past week find ing 300 day.
 Lester and Evelyn George of Wor- cester are visiting their aunt Miss Annie Robbins.
 Mir. and Mrs. Serelia Rhoads and young son Burton are visiting with her mother, Mrs Ross.
 Vernon Robbins slipped on his crutches and fell on the ice in his yard one day last week.
 Cedric Squires of Lynn. Mass, visited with his grandmother. Mrs. Ella Hoyle, over Sunday.
 Miss Lucy J. Jacobs is home with her father for weeks vacation af- ter which she will return t6 her school
 Mrs, Ann Joslin, who has been at the Day kimball hospital about four months with a fractured hip. is being cared for by Mrs Frank Hall on Thompson road.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-26
EASTFORD

Mrs. Larkum of Windham is visit ing Mrs. Ellen Blue.
 The monthly missionary meeting will be held this week with Mrs Ol- iver Bowen.
 Grace Buell. spent the weekend with Prudence Deane, and Monday with Dorothy Bowen.
 Cornelia TrOwbridge, a teacher in New York. was home over the week end and Washington Birthday.
 Mir. and Mrs Fred Spink are re- turning to Eastford to live after spending the winter in New London.
 Clarence Green from the Morgan Memorial Institute in Boston was home with his parents over the week end.
 Sunday evening the Mansfield c. F.. Society visited our society. The meet ing was led by Gilbert Deane and there was special music by the choir.
 The annual prayer service of the Missionary Society was observed in the chapel Friday afternoon. Leader, Mrs. J M. Tatem. On account of the bad weather there was not as many present as was expected.
 C. T. Bochman of Hartford preach ed Sunday morning. He Is sent out by the Connecticut Temperance un- ion. Saturday evening Mr Boehman gave a talk to the r. M. C. A. boys of and Eastford at the home of Mir. and Mrs. C. D. Tatem. After the talk refreshments were served by Mrs. Tatem.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-26
North Grosvenordale

Miss Viola kristek is laid up with severe attack of the grip.
 Mics Hulda Stein, student nurse at Memorial hospital. Worcester. was a visitor in town for the weekend.
 Aaelard Lamoutagne has been talk en to the Day kimbal hospital where h. underwent an operation for ap- pendieitis
 Miss Charlotte Schmol has been taken to the Memorial hospital where she underwent an operation for ap- pendlcit1s.
 Ed. Mcdonald has accepted a po- sition at Spira Talabacs store as butcher, taking Mir. Ouimet's place, wno held the position. Mir. Ouimet has accepted similar position in Nor Wich.
 The Lenten devotons at St. Jos. eph's church will take place every tuesday and Friday night. Father LeocaId. of the assumptionist fathers, is to deliver the sermon on Tuesday aieht
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-26
WEST WOODSTOCK

Mrs Rudolph Lavigne spent last Thursday with Miss Maude Perrin.
 The hard crust that has formed on the snow banks makes fine eoasting for the "kiddies.
 4 pretty sight witnessed at Long meadow Farm \ red squirrel, two beautiful cock pheasants and a robin feeding together near the house door.
 Last Friday Louis keach's faithful coon dog treed another thirty-pound wild eat at the old Wilcox place near Black Pond. The dog stayed by the tree for five hours before Mr. Reach, who was busy getting ice, came to his assistance and brought the eat down with his rife We hope doggie keeps on chasing pussies up tree.
 Deacon and Mrs. F. \. Harris son. in-law. Edward L. Morse of Hartford, is representing C. R. Burr & Co, and is taking orders for nursery stock. He expects soon to visit Woodstock for that purpose. The Burr Co. Is to build another large warehouse this spring and house it's stock through the winter. which will make this nursery the second largest in the United States.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-26
NORTH WOODSTOCK

Mrs. George Brink Is visiting rela- tiyes in Providence
 Miss Winifred Potter of Waterbury spent Sunday and Monday with her parents.
 Miss Nillie Jennette spent Sunday with her sister, Miss Minnie Jeanette of Putnam.
 Mrs. Myrtle Ware Miller has been visiting her daughter in Danielson for q few days
 George Frink. son Wallace and family spent Sunday with John Baton and family in Wauregan
 Mrs. Clifford Hubbard entertained her sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs Ralph Green of Eastford on Sunday.
 Myron Johnson of the Worcester Telegram and sister Lillian of Water bury were dinner guests of Cyrus Potter and family on Sunday.
 Mrs. LendaIl Houehton. who is in Arlington, Florida, writes that both she and Mir. H0uEhton have not been well all winter and that the weather has been cold and disagreeable most of the time
 H. P Hubbard. who had q cerebral hemorrhage some time ago. is gradu- ally growing weaker. He suffers little pam and sleeps a good deal. His son Walter has come from Hyde Park Co help care for him.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-26
WEST THOMPSON

Henry Deotte is confined to his home with the grip.
 Louis Deotte returned Saturday from a six weeks stay in New York City.
 Several of the people in this village are suffering with the grip and head colds.
 Frances and Richard Herriek and Amy Ramsdell are the latest to come down with the humps.
 John Hopkinson and William II. Perrin returned 10 their work at Will iiamstown, Mass, last Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Heinbuck and Mrs. Anna Belisle went Co Noonsoeket Sunday and Monday morning they se- cured work there.
 Miss Emma Chubbuck spent few days last week with friends in Nor wich. On Monday she returned to her school at Mason Institute, Springvale, Me.
 The West Thompson Whirlwinds defeated the Mechanicsvilie hockey team Monday. by score of l6 to D. St. Marie, center, made all scores for West Thompson. Deotte was referee.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-26
WOODSTOCK

Judge Child was in Hartford on Tuesday.
 Mrs. Fred Lawton Is conyalescing from pneumonia.
 Henry Joy spent the first of the week in Springfield.
 Mrs. David Hatch entertained her cousin for the weekend and holiday.
 Mrs. George Sampson spent a few days last week with friends in Provi- dence
 Mrs. Clinton Taylor had Us a week end guest her mother, Mrs Bowen of Hartford
 The Lenten service was held at the home of Mir. and Mrs Fred Hughes on Thursday evening.
 Mrs. Henry Joy had as guests this week her sisters from Manchester and Mrs. Joy of Hartford.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Bingham of Spring field is spending this week with her sister at Century Old cottage.
 Morning service of worship at the First Congregational church begins at lO.30. Sermon by the pastor. Church school at 1l.45.
 The League of Women Voters held meeting at Mrs. Clinton Taylor's on Friday afternoon, with the president, Mrs. Merritt, presiding.
 A sewing meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Herbert Noodbury on Tuesday afternoon. The ladies work ed on pillow cases and dish wipers. A very pleasant time was enjoyed by all, and after the sewing Mrs Moodbury served refreshments.
 The union supper and social of the North, East and Hill societies was held at the chapel on last Friday eve ming The supper was served under the direction of Mrs. George Butts. The dining hall was decorated with the national colors. for Washington Birthday After the supper pro- gram of music and readings was giv- en by the North and East societies.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-26
ATTAWAUGAN

Armand Gaene of Putnam was visit Ing friends in town Sunday.
 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Stone and ehi'- dren were visiting relatives in Moo sup Sunday
 Misses Florence La Fortune and Dora Lajeunesse were visiting friends in Webster Sunday.
 Mr. and Mrs Clarence Weeks of Dayville were callers Sunday with Mr. and Mrs Charles Weeks.
 Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Billings and baby of Dayville spent Sunday with Mrs. Rose Dayenais and family.
 Misses Eva Stone and Florida St. Cyr of Springfield spent the weekend with Mir and Mrs. Arthur Stone and family.
 Mir. and Mrs Walter Robinson of Goodyear and Clara Lajeunesse of this town were visiting friends in Putnam Saturday.
 Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lussier and family of Fitchburg spent the week end with Mir. and Mrs George La Fortune and family.
 Mrs. John Pechie returned home Sunday from Woonsocket where she spent a number of weeks after a sur. gical operation in Q hospital there.
 Mir and Mrs. Lussier and daughter Annette and Aida and son Henry and Napoleon Forrest of Fitchburg, Mass, were visiting MT and Mrs C. La Fortune over the weekend.
 Mir. and Mrs Henry La Fortune Miss Aldea La Fortune and Edward Aubin. all of this town and Aida Lussier and Napoleon Forrest of Fitchburg. Mass. attended a show in Providence Saturday evening.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-26
EAST WOODSTOCK

Hale Towne of Plainfield spent the weekend at Maplehurst.
 George Gee returned home from the Day kimball hospital last Friday.
 John kIiam spent several days last week with relatives in Hartford and Warehouse Point.
 Oscar Speek, a student at Wood stock Academy, was a weekend guest of Franklyu Wetherell
 Charles Johnson has been quite lll for the past two weeks. He is able Co be around the house.
 Emil Anderson. who is employed in Springfield, Mass, spent the week end and Monday at his home.
 Carl Danielson of West Hartford. a former resident, has been unable to work for month owing to trouble with his back.
 Miss Eunice Morse of Deep River is spending her vacation with her friend. Miss Ruth Murray, teacher of the local school.
 Mir. and Mrs. Whitney Whelpley and children have moved from Colum- bus. Ohio, where they have been for a year or more to St. Louis, Mo.
 The pupils of Miss Ruth Murray will give program appropriate for Washington's birthday Saturday eve ming at the Community club.
 Miss Dorothy Norton, a teacher at the Oaks school, Willimantie, ac- companied Miss Eleanor Lindemau home for the weekend and the holi- day.
 The social committee arranged 4 pleasing program for the union social held at the Hill last F.iday evening The program included piano solos bS Alan Upham, vocal trio, Misses Sarah Pike, Ethel Upham and Mrs H. D. Baker; vocal duets, Sarah and Kenneth Pike: several songs by s group of girls dressed in Japanese eos tune. Mi Elsie Hubbard. Eva Far rows, Eumee Pike, Pearl Gady, Marion Cady and eBrtha Dodge; recitation Ma and the 0uija Board" Elsi, Hubbard Every member received hearty applause.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-26
EAST PUTNAM

Forrest Washburn has been on the sick list.
 John Hayden and family visited in killingly center Sunday
 The Church Aid will meet with Mrs. Fred Davis, Wednesday. March 3.
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ray of Dan ielson called at William Roberts Sun. day.
 Mrs. A. D. Jenuer spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Ira Munyan in Quadie.
 Miss Charlotte Diamond of Spring field spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs Lewis lngruham.
 Mrs. Randall Law has returned from South Killnely where she was called by the illness of relatives.
 Mrs. Wells and daughter Dorothy and lady friend of North Scituata. John Wells and wife of Pascoag and Lester Wiuslow of Brooklyn, N Y. called on Mir. and Mrs. A. D. Jenner recently.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-26
SOUTHWOODSTOCK

Mrs. Belle Young has been out of town for a few days.
 There was no service Sunday eve ming owing to the icy travelling
 Asa R. Scranton Is in the Day kimball Hospital Ills friends hope that he will soon be better.
 The Misses Anna and Hattie Nell son of Hartford are enjoying week s vacation at their home here.
 Miss Gladys Harrington of Brown University had short vacation re- gently after taking the mid-year ex- amsaatlons.
 Miss Evelyn Calhoun of Providence and Miss Gladys Young of Union spent the weekend and Monday at their respective homes.
 Henry Stafford and Donald Will Hams of Storrs were at home over the holiday, and Hobart Sanger of Worcester spent the weekend at home.
 Much sympathy is expressed for Clarence Erickson in his loss in the death of his wife. The tiny daughter is being cared for by his brother, C. E. Erickson, and wife.
 The Ladies Aid and Mission Circle held a union meeting with Mrs. c. W. Erickson at Lakeside last week Thurs day A good number attended and a pleasant profitable afternoon was en- joyed.
 Mrs. H. W. Tourtellotte was in Worcester Saturday, and Master Ralph Is now the owner of a saxo- phone which he can use in the East Woodstock band, of which he is a member.
 The friends of Mrs. Grace Sheldon Craig of Moosup deeply sympathize with her in the death Of her husband alter months of suffering, borne with great patience and heroIsm. She has twin boys littie more than two years of age to care for.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-26
Mrs. George Vosper

The funeral om Mrs. George Vos per, who passed away at her home last Saturday. took place on Wednesday morning with large gathering of relatives and friends. Rev. E. NJ Donnelly olBciated at solemn high mass of requiem assisted by two La Salette fathers from Hartford lr3 Xosper leaves to mourn her eight children. George Jr, Ernest, Alice Victoria. Paul and David of the La Salette fathers of Hartford.
 Mrs Nosper was a member of the Ladies of St, Anne and a large dele eation of members assisted at the funeral. She was also a member of the Womeu's Auxiliary of Oscar W. Swanson Post. The most sincere sympathy is offered by the many re latiqes and friends of the deceased.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-26
WEST GLOUCESTER

Blue birds been heard singing als' robins been seen.
 Russell MONTY IS spending the win ter m Chepachet, k. l.
 frank humes Is able to be out after his recent sickness.
 Mir. and Mrs. (. N. Place visited with Glocester friends Sunday.
 .ars. Annie Warner lost COW the past weeK Dy slipping on the ice.
 Miss Clara Geer k at present with her s.s.e., ydrs. Henry Davis of Put nam.
 Mir. and Mrs. Willard Place were the guests of MT. and Mrs Robert Brownie of Bolles street, Putnam Sunday.
 Word has been received in this place of the death of Mrs Orrin Law in October. A few years ago they lived in this place but moved west. Orrin Law is a brother of Mrs. Nellie Logee and Ernest Law.
 The February meeting of the W. c. Community club was omitted oE account of the snow which came on the day of the meeting The next meeting will be held oil the regular date, the first Thursday of the month, March 1
 Mrs. Armstrong, formerly of this place, died in Providence Feb It She has been in poor health for a number of years and went to live with her daughter Mrs. Browneil She has a little place near the Fred Bab- bit farm. She is survived by tive daughters, Mrs. Maud Collins of this plice and Mrs. Brownell of Provi- dence.
 Clarkville school is closed for it's winter recess of one week Pupils perfect in attendance during January and February. Erma Young, Helen Young. Raymond Janezyk, Jacob Jan czyk, Joseph Janezyk; absent one day or less: Fred Moran, Ernest Gunthier, Kenneth Cutler. Raymond Cutler, Charles Cutler The school missed two days during the recent blizzard, one day only each storm.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-26
PHOENIXVILLE

William 1T. Clemens of Goodyear called on Roy Clemens Sunday
 Quite few local people attended q dance at Abingdon Saturday night
 .Willimantic visitors Saturday in- cIuded Mrs. Abbie Cahoon, Mrs Cora Joslin, Mir. Slowick and others.
 Mrs. Gabrey recently visited her husband who is at sanatorium and found him improved in health
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank Austin and Mrs. Carrie J Austin of Marlboro spent the weekend at Roy Clemens
 Roy Clemens was a Hartford visi- tor Monday calling on his brother-in. law who is n at his home in that city
 Mir. and Mrs. F. H. Bennette and John Ethridge and Ida Hall and Mrs. Lola Streeter spent Saturday evening in North Windham attending a sur prise party.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-26
Miss lnga Peterson

The funeral of Miss Inga Peterson who died during the last weeK at tils Old Peoples Home in Worcester. tool place last Saturday afternoon at ths institution after which her body was transported to the tomb to remati until next spring when it will be brought to town to be buried in tho Swedish cemetery of the town. Thr { nieces survive her. they are Mrs. J. E Johnson and Mrs J. E. Supernant and Mrs. Charles Johnson of Orange, \
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-26

Na panper's grave will be the fate -f any resident of the town of Milton massachusetts,. The town has a beau =Ifui cemetery in which 1y citizen -.s. have a lot for the asaing.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-26

Milton did not live in poverty as is often stated. He lived in financial ease on the profits of large real estate transactions conducted by hls father and himself.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-26

It is now claimed that the decline of population in France is as much due to high infant mortality as to 8 low birth rate.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-26

Pilgrims to the number Of I,250, ,000 visited Rome during Holy Year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-12-24
GOOD FELLOWS
WORK IS DONE

Christmas with all its jollity, hap
piness and surprises will find its
way into more than 400 Washing
ton homes where it was not ex-
nected. Shabby youngsters win
have warm coats and toys to play
with and there will be plentiful
holiday feasts for young and old.
Within a few weeks preparations
have been made to provide Christi
mas celebrations for thousands of
men, women and children. The
washington Times Good Fellows,
composed Of public spirited men and
women in all walks Of life and from
al sections of the city have been
the Santas who have made this
Christmas for the poor possible.
The response to the appeal for
members, made by the Good Fellows,
has been 80 generous that all the
worthy cases brought to the atten-
ton Of the Good Fellows have been
cared for.
Many of the Good Fellows did
their part by each undertaking the
care OF a particular family, pro-
viding the members with food
clothing and toys. A great many
other good fellows who were unable
to do this much nevertheless gave
what they could. There were a
great many donations of toys and
clothes in excellent condition. which
have already been sent to the homes
where they could be best utilized,
There were also donations OF
money which has been used to send
turkeys and other Christmas food
to a great number Of homes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-12-24

Then, too, we were haunting
Lunacy Court preparing for these
articles when her case came up
there. And how the poor lady
had changed. We feel mighty
sorry for Mrs. Patton, but we've
got to tell what happened. We
can't help her anye by twisting the
truth.
Mrs. Patton had the sort of
mind that can dfstort indisputable
facts more easily than it can ac-
cept unpleasant ones. She was,
accordingly, a precox prospect.
Those distorted facts were insane
decisions in the making seedlings
of lunacy.
Grades Of Susceptibility
IL we were to line up the popula.
ton of the country according to
this precox susceptibility, as we
lined them up according to their
health in the John L. example a
few columns back, we'd find peo-
pie grading, by hairs breadth diff
ferences, from the individual who
worries himself into padded cell
because his boss gave him a dirty
look, all the way up to George
Washington, wandering over r."
country with a price on his head,