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Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25
THEATRE CROWDEDFOR
 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
FORTY EIGHT PUTNAM HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS RECEIVE. DIPLOMAS AT HANDS OF SUPERINTENDENT RALPH C. JENKINS.-PRINCIPAL AN
 NoUNCES PRIZE WINNERS
Prof Walter C. Bronson, LtD. Brown University, Putnam
 High School Graduate Delivers Address

individual receiving them. The win ner's name is placed upon the memor- iai shield in the high school library This fund was presented by Mir. and Mrs. J E. Tatem some years ago in memory nf their daughter. Miss Eden Tatem \ special book plate is attach. ed to each book of the gift
 The Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chap ter. h. A R. award iH history went te Mabel Belle Whiting. This award. a gold medal. for excellence in United States history, is awarded annually the first award being made in 1922
 Cum Lsude
 Those who earned the cum iaade seal on their diplomas by maintaining an average mark of eighty-hve per cent for the four years were: Norman Whiton Amidon. Prudence Angetia i neane, Leoza Victoria DeRunsseau. Edmaer Frcderieka Guy. Jane Esther ilaines. Pauline Frances Jeary Celia kaminsky. Dorothy Myrtle Kenyon. ] Frances Elizabeth Miller, Hazel Cert rude Mongeon. Bessie Mollie obletx, Arthur Joseph pominxille. Lois Lake Ransom. Julia Louise Rawley. Martha Ernestine Torrey, Ida Louise Nacher. Mabel Belle Whiting.
 Tho class officers are. LeRey Will. liam Thompson, president; Edmaer Fredericka Guy. vice president; Ar thur Joseph pominville. secretarys Hazel Gertrude Mongean, treasurer.
 Those in the graduating class we're
 Classical Course - Jane Esther Haines. Celia Kaminskv. Frances Eliz- ahath Miller. Bessie Nellie 0bletz. saWao Israel 0hiatE. Lois Lake Ram som. Marjorie Ellen shippee, Aivan Abel Sweet. IT,. Martha Ernestine Torrey Lewis Raymond White.
 General Course Katherine MarRar- q Allafd. Norman Whiton Amldans Stanley Claneh Amidan, Harold LeY=s itt Arnold. Francis Gordon Ca4reys William Ahner Converse. Phoebe AL berta Franklin. Theodore Albers 6arne George Harold Gilpatrie. Ed maef Ffederieka Guy. Michael David Hunnifan. Dorothy Myrtle kenyons Helen Anne Maher. Terence John Me Garry. LcR0y William Thompson, James Vaida, IT,. William Valentine Jr., Paul Brigham Wheaton. Mabel Belle Whiting.
 Commercial Course Dora Alico Bonin. Lewis Allen Colburn. Jr.. liar riet Kathleen Davis. Prudence An- geha Deane. Leoza Victoria DeRous- seau, Ida May Dupre, Sylvio Armand Dupre, Janet May Easton, Mabel Isa- bel Farauhar. Carolyn Mac Harring~ ton, Pauline Frances Jeary, Doris Elizabeth Mccoy. Lillian Estelle Med bury, Hazel Gertrude Mongeon, Pearl Edith Morse. Arthur Joseph Pomin- vile. Julia Louise Rawley, Alice Mar garet Rogers, Ida Louise Naeher
 lCnntlnued on Page Fonrl
Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25
KENNETH 5. ANDEM
 MARRIED JUNE 23
Bride, Miss Helen Van Schagen of Dorchester.-Wedding
 At Home of Bride
Following Wedding Trip Couple Will
 Live In Newark, N. J.

Kenneth s. Andem. only son of Mir and Mrs Clinton s. Andem, Grove street. and Miss Helen Van Schagen, daughter of MT. and Mrs. (. L. Van Schagen of 17 Seldon street. Dor chester. Mass, were married at eight o'clock, Wednesday evening. The wedding was quiet home affair at the residence of the brides parents and was attended by immediate rela- tives and few close friends of the bride and bridegroom.
 Miss Greta Van Sehagen, sister of the bride. was maid of honor. Stew art Pease. son of Dr. and Mrs II L. Pease of Putnam. was best man. The ushers were William Van Schagen. brother of the bride. and John War ner of Larchmont. \. r.. son of Mir and Mrs E. NJ Warner. South Main street. Following the wedding q re ception was held after which Nf and Mrs Andem left for trip ta Niagara Falls. Washington. Philadel- phia and New ' erk From New York they will ee to Hampton Beach where 4ir and Mrs (. s. Andem have sum mer cottage.
 The bride wore a bridal gown of white chantiiiy lace and bridal veil caught with orange blossoms.
 Among those attending the we'd ding were Mr and Mrs. C. z. Andem ef Putnam. Mir and Mrs. John War aer af Iarchmont. Mrs. Warner be ine the brideRroom's sister. and Stew Hrt Pease.
 Mir Andem. graduate of Massa ehusetts Institute of Technology is at present chief inspector at the KearHey plant. super-power station of the Public Service Corporation of kearney. N j. Mr and Mrs. Andem will make their home in Newark.
Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25
FUNERAL OF MRS. HENRY
 MORSE SATURDAY P. NJ

Word was received in Putnam Thursday morning of the death in Lowell, Mass, of Mrs Henry M. Morse, formerly of Putnam. The body will be brought to Putnam and the funeral service will be held from the home of Mir. and Mrs. John A. Morse, South Main street Saturday afternoon at two o'clock followed by burial in James r. English of the Congrega- tional church will offieiate.
 Mir. Morse was for years an actor and during the summer monthR he and Mrs. Morse often came 10 Putnam t0s rest. For some years past MT. Morse has been engaged In the hotel business in Lowell Mrs. Morse had been in failing health for some time.
Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25
DIRECTORS MEET

The directors of the Putnam Cham ber of Commerce held 6 meeting in the Putnam Inn. Monday evening. The resignation of Clarence A. Boyce as treasurer and as chairman of the new industries committee, to take effect July 1, was read and accepted with unanimous expressions of regret. As one member expressed it. "The citi- zens of Putnam little realize all that Mir Boyce has done for the Chamber Of Commerce and for the city" Kou- tine business was transacted
Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25
START ON POSTOFFICE
 DEPENDS ON SITUATION

will probably be included in the sec ond deficiency bill and just now eer- tain House leaders are delaying this measure and using it as a lever to force Senate action on the rivers and harbors bill But all the chances are that the Putnam appropriation will be voted by Congress before it quits.
 When work is started in Putnam is expected Co depend to some extent on the situation there in the next few months The local opinion as Co the site, and the local cost of labor and building materials. and availability of the same. may be factors.
Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25
Adrian Lucier, 27, Killed When 2,30o Volt Current Passes
 Through Body
Dies Almost Instantly While Strapped
 to Main Street Pole

Adrian Lueier, 27, lineman for the Putnam Light & Power Company. was almost instantly killed when 2,300 volt current of electricity passed through his body while he was at work on the pole in front of the Putnam Savings Bank, Main street. Sunday morning.
 On the pole with Lucier were his cousin, Edgar Lucier, and Normand Como. The men had changed two cross arms preparatory to relocating the wires. They started to work early that they might finish the job before noon, and it was between o'clock and s.30 that Lucier was heard to cry out and then begin to groan as his body fell limp and lifeless.
 Sensing what had happened, his companions, as quickly us possible. re- leased him from the life belt by which he had attached himself to the pole, and brought him to the ground. Here Dr. Morrell and Dr. Russell worked for nearly half an hour in their hope less attempt to restore respiration.
 Center of Many Wires
 Lucier was equipped with heavy rubber gloves. There is a network of some thirty wires that center on this pole, and it is believed that his bare arm above the glove gauntlet came in contact with the high tension wire and that his clothing, damp from perspira- tion, added to the circulation of the death-dealing current.
 When hope of restoring life had been abandoned, the body was taken to the home. No further work was done on the pole, and 1t still remains as it was left when the accident hap pened. Lucier had been employed by the company for seven years.
 This Is the first fatality the Putnam Light & Power Company has had since ten years or more ago, when Eugene Como, son of Peter Come. was killed while on a pole near the United Cigar Stores Company, Front street.
 Adrian Lucier
 Adrian Lucier was born May 2. 1899. in Putnam, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lucier of Woodstock ave nue. His early education was receiv- ed at St. Mary's school, and for tha last seven years he has been employed by the Putnam Light & Power Com pany. Five years ago he married Miss Ora Ghagnon, who survives him, together with two children, Harvey, four years old, and Rachel. two years old. For a few years past they have made their home on Milton street.
 He is also survived by his father
Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25
BOY SCOUTS
Two New Assistant Seoutmssters For
 Boy Scouts

Scribe Mel J. Bulger has enlisted Second Lieutenant Charles \ Wood ward and Private Henry Mayotte of the Headquarters Company as assist ant scoutmasters in Troop No. l.
 Scoutmaster Woodward will have full charge of the Boy Scout signal service department. as be was mem ber of the signal service corps during the war. Mr Mayotte will work directly under Scoutmaster Andrews. Both seoutmasters will assume their new duties at once
Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25

Washington. D. C.. June 2s.-No, before a month. and maybe two, will Putnam be in a position to get de- finite assurance as to the approximate time work will start on it's proposed new postoffiee quarters. This IS the word from the supervising architects office of the treasury department.
 Postoiiice and treasury department officials feel certain that the appro- priation to start work at Putnam and other offices will be passed by Con gress before adjournment. The money, including the S25. 1000 for Putnam
Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25
Meeting Tonight In Chamber of Commerce Rooms 10
 Make Plans
Representative. of All Organizations
 Requested to Attend


 Putnam. with all cities and towns throughout the country. is planning to observe Independence Week. June 2s to July 5. Byron D, Bugbee ia chair man of the Putnam committee. and representatives of all local organlza- tions are invited to attend meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms tonight when the first plans for the observance will be formulated.
 This year marks the 15Oth birthday of our country; also the Tooth anni- versary of the death of Thomas Jeffer- son, who wrote the Declaration of In- dependence.
 The success of the celebration de- pends upon the committees ability ke arouse public interest and attention. ft is part of the plan to usher in the observance with the ringing of bells at illi o'clock Monday morning, June 28th.
 To Preserve Monticello
 An important object of the ceiebra lion will be the raising of funds for the establishment and preservation of Monticello. the birthplace of Jefferson the work now being carried on by the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Founda- tion.
 On May slst President Coolidge is sued an appeal to the American pe0- pie on behalf of the United States of which he Is honorary chairman, calling on the people to join in country wide patriotic program. the nations i50th birth day and eommcmorating at the same time the centennial of the death of Thomas Jefferson, author of the Dec laration of Independence. It Is to this appeal that ali cities and towns are preparing to respond the week be June 2S.
Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25
ELECTROCUTED WHILE
 MAKING WIRE CHANGES

and mother. and three sisters and three brothers. Mrs. Joseph Lucier. Alferie J. Lucier. Mrs. Hector Mag nant. Ronald Lucier. and Gertrude Lueler of Putnam, and Mrs. Fred Du- rand of Woonsocket.
 Funeral services were held Tues day morning at St. Mary's church at 10 o'clock, where a requiem high mass was sung by Rev W. Arthur Ronthier. The bearers were Louis D. Beauso- leil, Edgar Auger, Rosario Mayotte. John Peters, A. Dumas and Armand Benoit. lnterment was at St. Mary's cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25
oPERETTA AND COMEDY
Webster Talent Will Give Two Enter.
 tainments Sunday

Members of the Court Jean Nance Society of Webster. who recently pre- sented the operetta, Les Miracle Des Roses" and the comedy. "Les Duex Sourdes." in the Steinberg Theatre, Webster, scoring a big hit will stage the same offerings in St. Johns Hall. Putnam, Sunday afternoon and eve ming. June 27.
 The presentation of the entertain ment will be under the direction of Mrs Emily Martel and Miss Ada May nard and will be under the auspices of St. Mary's Catholic Welfare Coun- cil.
 The operetta gives opportunity for a large cast of characters and there are some fine songs throughout The comedy is said to be a clever vehicle that is sure to entertain.
Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25
ENSIGN RAFFERTY
 NOW 4 LIEUTENANT

William J. F. Rafferty, son of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Raferty, Grove street, has passed his examinations mm Co the rank of a lieu tenant ia the United States Navy He spent the week -end nt his home in Putnam as an ensign but upon his return to Newport assumed his ad- vanced rank
Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25

The Bradley Theatre did not contain an empty seat when the curtain rose Thursday evening previous @ the op- ening of the program of the graduat- ing exercises of the Glass of 1926. Put nam High School
 With the forty eight members of the senior class occupying seats at the front of the stage, the under classes were arranged in tiers that reached well to the back of the stage. Potted plants. ferns. palms and flowers. and everywhere the class colors of green and gold, made an attractive decorat- i've scheme. The class motto, Play Up, Play Up. and Play the Game, " was eonspicuously displayed. Previ- ous to the rising of the curtain there was music by the High School orches- tra. The program given was as sol- lows:
 The Program March, "Commemoration March.
 Gruenwald
 High School Orchestra Invocation
 Rev. Henry E. Hodge Song. "The Heavens Resounds
 Beethoven
 High School Chorus Essay, "The Art of Dancing
 Edmaer Frederieka Guy Essay, Neglected Friendships"
 Pauline Frances Ieary Song. "Trumrhal March e-Aida
 Verdi
 High School Chorus Essay. American Architecture
 Frances Elizabeth Miller Song, Spirit of the Blue and White
 Arthur Thaycr Words by Stanley Amidon l926l Address. "The Coming American Prof Walter C. Bronson. LittD.
 Brown University Eden Tatem Memorial Award in EnF lish.
 Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chapter, n. A. R, Award In History Announcement of Honors
 Edwin l.. Robinson, Principal Presentation of Diplomas Ralph C. Jenkins, Superintendent Song. eStar Spangled Banner"
 School and Audience
 Prize Winners
 Principal Edwin l.. Robinson an nonnced that Lois Lake Ransom was the winner of the Eden Tatem memor- ial award in English. This prize is awarded annually at graduation to Che member of the senior class, who in the judgment of the principal and the head of the English department, has, during the last two years of the high school course, shown the best scholar ship and has brought Co the work of English composition and literature the greatest earnestness, interest and en- thusiasn. The prize consists of the income from $500 in the form of ex. eclicnt editions of books suited to the
Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25
MRS. (. E. GAscoIGNGE
 HONOR GUEST AT PARTY

Mrs Carrie B. Gascoigne was the guest of honor at a supper and whist given by Mir and Mrs. Leland Brad ley at their home in Southbridge, Saturday night During the eyen.n-. Mrs GHsCulGues hu ls t0 take q tflF abroad this summer, was the recipient of many gifts.
 Among those present were: Mr and Mrs George s Bradley, As and Mrs Walter A. Wheaton, Mr and Mrs. Stanley Bacon. M and Mrs Leland Bradley. all of Putnam. and Mrs Frank Thorburn, a daughter of Mrs. Gaseoigne. of East Providence.
Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25
ALMOST SCALPED
 IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Izreah Conrad, of ElmvilIe, Brought to Hospital With
 Head Badly Cut
Car Skids In Rain and Collision oe-
 curs

isreah Conrad of Elmville was brought Go the Day kimball hospital Wednesday afternoon with his scalp almost cut off following an automobile accident. There was one cut almost eneircling the injured mans head, q deep gash on the back of his neck and third cut extending from his mouth outward two and one-half inch es. His head was thrown through the glass window in the rear of the coupe in which he was riding when the car skidded in the wet roadway and crashed into another ear.
 Applied Brskes
 Mir. Conrad was coming south in a small coupe driven by Oscar Bernier Of Danielson when the accident occur red. It was raining at the time and when Mr Bernier applied the brakes on his machines to slow down for a street intersection the machine skid ded and crashed into car owned by Alma Forcicr of Goodyear and driven hg Lafayette Fareier. son af the car owner The Forcier ear WAS bound north.
 Mr Bernier escaped with only a scra5ch or two and no one in fhe For cieu ear was injured.
 The BatniUr car tipped over in the smash and WH considerably damaged, while IhH Forcier car had q rear wheel collapsed and a fender damaHed
 Sergeant Albert & Field and State Officers George Gardner and \. W Williams checked up the accident, which occurred within about mile ef the naniclsan barracks.
Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25
MAsoNs TO OBSERVE
 ST. JOHNS DAY, SUNDAY

4 special communication of Qulne- haug Lodge of Masons will be held Sunday at g.45 a. m,, for the purpose of attending St. Johns day services at the Congregational church. Rev. and Brother James r. English will preach. The lodges in Thompson and Woodstock have been invited to at tend.
Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25
BABY DIES

The five-months' old baby of Mr- and Mrs Joseph Miller died at the home on Chapman street "Wednesday afternoon. The child had been put 70 bed for an Afternoon nap and when iia mother vent to the room about three o'clock found | dead.
Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25
HALF HOLIDAYS
 BEGIN THURSDAY

Stores in Putnam will close next Thursday afternoon and every Thursday afternoon thereafter through July, August and Septem- Der in accordance with the annual summer custom.
Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25
FIRST MEETING OF
 TATEM CREDITORS

At a first meeting of the creditors of the James B. Tatem and Son, han dle manufacturers, Putnam, before Attorney L. A. Woisard, referee in bankruptcy, at his office in Danielson Wednesday morning. Deputy Sheriff Charles F. Aver was appointed trustee and Irving W. Davis and Charles A. Tillinghast of panielson and Ernest Kent of Putnam as appraisers. lt IS understood there will be no further developments of public interest in this matter until after the appraisal Is completed and q report filed.
Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25
BOY WITH FRACTURED
 SKULL WILL RECOVER

Richard coland. age 3. of North was struck by an au- tomobile when he ran into the high way in front of car driven by Fran eis OCiair of North GrosVen0rdale. The lad was rushed to the Day Kim ball hospital where 1t was found that his skull was fractured and for q few days there was doubt of his re- covery He ls reported as improving and will probably pull through.
Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25
PUTNAM Is TO OBSERVE
 INDEPENDENCE WEEK
NOT ABSENT IN SIX YEARS
Mrs. II. ]. Thayer Presented Bouquet
 by Deiphian Society

by Eeffhtah @otttA4
 Because she had not missed meet. ing in Che six years of it's existence Mrs Henry J. Thayer was presented a beautiful bouquet of flowers bg Miss Edith Kent, president of Che Dslghian society, on behalf of tho members, at a meeting of the society held at the Israel Putnam school, Monday af- ternO0n.
 The meeting was the last of the year and eleven members were present. The yearly report was read by Mrs. George Twigg in the absence of the secretary, Miss Ellen Wheelock.
 The meeting brought to an end a six years course laid out by the SO. ciety and the officers were appointed as a committee to meet during the summer to lay out program for the seventh year. The next meeting will be in September.
Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25
SILVER WEDDING
 ANNIVERSARY
MT. and Mrs. Delore Lachance Married In Putnam Twen-
 ty-Five Years Ago
Mass. Family Dinner, Reception and
 Many Presents

NIT. and Mrs Delore Lachance, Bates street. life long residents of Putnam. observed their silver wed ding anniversary, Tuesday. They re- ceived many callers during the day and were the recipients of many pret- ty and useful presents and of the con gratulations and best wishes of a host of friends.
 The days observance was ushered in by a special high mass at St. Mary's church at o'clock, which was we'll at tended. At 6 o'clock in the evening a family dinner was served at the home. to which forty guests sat down.
 In the evening a reception was held in Foresters' Hall. Marshall street. The hall was well filled The enter tainment program consisted of a selec- tion by an orchestra composed of q piano. saxaphone, violin and drum The grand march was led by Mr. and Mrs. Lachanee and there were thirty couples in line. There were songs by Victor Morin. exhibition of the Charleston by Miss Philedoe Gollette. instrumental solos, a clever character dance followed by a violin solo by Mas fer Collette. twelve years old. that re eeived hearty applause. Refreshments were served at 10 D. m. consisting of sandwiches, cake. ice cream and eaf- fee.
 Gifts of Silver
 Among the large variety of gifts re- ecived were three substantial amounts of money in silvar. tive silver fruit dishes, two silver bread trays. lamp. cake plate, two nut trays and nut picks. chest of silver cut glass. Pyrex casserole. eaHdlestieks. q beautiful silver eriei1x. etc.
 People were present from Brockton. Hartford. Fall River. Grosvenordale. and Putnam. and the guests included the following: Mir and Mrs Joseph Lachance. Mir and Mrs John Jarvis, Ernest Collette. Mr. and Mrs Emory Marion, Miss Marie Marion, Clarence Marion. David. Sidney and Victor Morin. Mir. and Mrs, Lawrence Shen- cite. Mir. and Mrs. Oliver Cody and family of Hartford; Mrs Flora Brous- seau. Brockton: Mir and Mrs Harris Grosvenordale: Mir. and Mrs. Delor Therrien. Grosvenordale Mrs Maryetta Chenette, Fall River; Mrs. George Trottier. Mir and Mrs. Delor Niens, Mir. and Mrs. Edmond Dubois. Mir. and Mrs. Arthur W Rouse, Miss Esther Rouse, Miss Natalie Leon, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jollicour. Mir. and Mrs. Wilfred Gagne, Mir. and Mrs. Frank Value. Mr. and Mrs. William Jarvis Miss Lillian and Ernest Jar wis. Miss Rose and Mary Lessard, Mir, and Mrs. Carl Killian. Leo Auger, Mrs ]. B. Breault and family Delor Delor Morin. Miss Blanche Latour, Renie J. Proulx, Miss Rosa Benoit, Aldege Latour, Miss Flora Morin. Miss Blanche DaiQle. Miss Syl- via Durand, Miss Esther Auger. Miss Lydia Collette. Miss Irene Collette, Miss Smith of Ballouville, Cyril Rem Hard. Jr., Ulysses Remillard, Veph- rian Gagne. William Richards, Ed ward Nandale Laurie Bodo.
Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25
SISTERS OF HOLY GHOST
 TO UNVEIL CALVARY"
Beautiful Monument in Memory of Mother General Marie
 Alvarez
Archbishop of Rouen Pays Visit -
 Will Return

The local members of the Sisters of the Holy Ghost on July will unveil in St. Mary's cemetery a Calvary in that section reserved for the burial of members of the religious order to the memory of the late Mother Gen eral Marie Alvarez who died at the mother house of the order at St. BrieuX. Brittany. August II. 1925. The monument is the work of the l.. M Keith Monument Works, of Put nam and has been highly praised for its artistic merit by those who have seen it. IL has been erected by the Rev. Father Bedard of St. Mary's church by direction of Bishop Milan of Hartford.
 The late Mother Marie-Alvarez, who was greatly loved and revered in the order. came to America in 1905 and founded the first houses of the order in New England She returned to the mother house in France in 1907
Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25

Misses Dorcas and Ruth Bartlett and Miss Annie Lindgren motor to New London today to attend the Har- yard Yale boat races
Putnam patriot., 1926-06-25

Mir. and Mir, Mayo b Hsrsey of Pittsburg. Pa. are visiting Mrs. Her. sey's parents. Judge and Mrs. T. d Warner. for $ few days previous Co going abroad for the summer.