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Putnam patriot., 1927-12-22
EAST WOODSTOCK

Mrs Charles Peterson and family of Springfield were in town on Sun. day
 Mir and Mrs Lester Bearce will spund the weekend with out-of town relatives.
 Richard Patterson and family will spend the weekend in Woonsocket, k L. with relatives.
 Miss Eleanor Lindeman of Newark x J.. is with L. H. Lindeman and fam. fly for the Christmas vacation.
 James Child is at home after an ab. senee of six weeks spent in Memorial Hospital, Worcester, and in Quine baug.
 The school had it's annual Christmas tree and exercises .n the school room Wednesday afternoon Visitors were present.
 Mrs. Irving Paine is expected home Thursday from the Homeopathic Hos pital She Is recovering nicely from her recent operation.
 Galen Pike of Yale College and Sarah Pike of Willimantic Normal School. are at the home of their par ents for the Christmas vacation.
 Miss Louise Pike. supervisor of mu- sic in Woodstock and Eastford schools, left Wednesday to spend the holiday recess at her home in Exeter, N. II
 The Christmas exercises will be held in the Congregational church Fri day evening at 730 o'clock. The Ma tivity Play will he given by members oi the Junior Endeavor Society.
 The annual church meeting was held LII the chapel last Saturday, Rev II D. Baker presiding Reports we're given. followed by election of officers Moderator, (. F.. May, clerk. Miss Ethel Upham, treasurer. A. c. Morse; standing committee, pastor, Deacons NJ E Morse and Dr. k. R. Pike, Mrs. L. II Eindemau. Mrs 4 G Morse, Mrs C E May; missionary committee, Dr E. E. Pike. Mrs Flora Alton, Mrs Josephine Dodge, Mrs Lillian 4 May, Mrs Josephine Steere. Mrs. Susie A. May. John killam. corresponding sec retary. Mrs. L.. II Lindeman: histor- ian. Mrs A. H. Hubbard; auditor, Charles II killam.
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-22
WOODSTOCK BRIEFS
WOODSTOCK

Principal Willard Wyeth and Mrs Wyeth are spending the Christmas holidays out of town.
 Miss Beatrice Healey of Connecti- cut Agricultural College is home for the Christmas holidays.
 Mrs. Henry Joy. since she left the hospital. has beer convalescing at the home of Mrs. George Butts
 Miss Drake and Miss Maeomber of the Academy faculty have gone to their respective homes for the heli. days.
 The elementary schools of the town close "Wednesday for the Christmas holidays and the Academy closed on Friday.
 The Swedish Young Peoples Mis- sionary Society had it's first meeting last Thursday evening at C. 4. Hag- strom's.
 4 childrens Christmas party is be- ing held on Friday afternoon in the chapel of the First Congregational church.
 The pupils of Quassett School en- .ertained their parents and friends on Tuesday evening by giving a pro gram of Christmas reeitations and songs
 Miss Alice Cross, oldest daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Samuel Cross, was married on Wednesday, December l4 to Willard Hemiuway of Concord Mass
 As is customary the Swedish church will have an early morning ssrKiee ,,I on Christmas Day beginning at a.ao. The Sunday school will have its concert at z p m an the same day.
 The annual meeting of the Theft Detecting Society will be held on Tues, day. December 27th, in Agricultural Hall South Woodstock The Ladies Aid of the South Baptist church will serve the dinner.
 On Saturday evening, December 24th. beginning al eight o'clock, the Christmas pageant, "0n Beinienem ; Plain" will be presented at the Flrst Congregational church. Much tune and effort is being put into the pageant an deyerybody k cordially invited 10 come to the church on Saturday eve ming to see the presentation.
 One more shewe- ~as given Miss Alice Cross tn Monday evening, De, ce,nber f2. at the home of Mir and Nrs Harry Wells. On Wednesday af- 'arnoan December II, Miss Cross be- came the bride of Willard H. fleming. way If Concord Mass The wedding took place at the home of the bTlde G nsrents nan MT. and Mrs. Samuel Cross Rev Thomas Powell of the First Con gregational church performed the cer- { emony. They have returned from q wedding trip to New York and New Jersey. and are living in Concord Mass
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-22
POMFRET LANDING

Mir. and Mrs Raymond Angel of Pomfret have moved in Mrs. Hopkins' house.
 Many from here attended the Na- tivity Play at the Pomfret Hall Sun day evening.
 Mrs. Belle Shippee and Norman of WaureRan visited Mir. and Mrs. Her bert Congdon Sunday.
 MT and Mrs Raymond Tibbles of Springfield spent Sunday at Mir. and Mrs. Edmond Tourtellotte's.
 Mrs. William Kelley of Golden Hill Farm underwent al operation at the St, Nincent's Hospital. Worcester.
 The Landing school had it's Christ mas entertainment Monday evening. A very enjoyable time was had by all Miss Ash led the singing and the kin derband also played. Mir Lawrence Perkins gave the children many use- ful presents. candy and oranges. Re- treatments consisted of ice cream and cake.
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-22
EASTFORD

Mr. and Willis Hiscock were m Wellington and Stafford on Sunday
 Oliver Bowen conveyed a load of ladies to Hartford last Wednesday.
 Charles F.. Buell. of Petersham, Mass, is calling on relatives and friends here.
 There will be Christmas tree and concert at the chapel Friday evening December s3rd.
 hidweek prayer meeting will be held Wednesday evening with MT. John Kaletchitz.
 hr. and Mrs. Ernest Stevens are receiving congratulations on birth of son. on Sunday, December 18th at the Johnson Memorial Hospital, Stafford Springs.
 The Misses Helen and Kate Whit man of West Hartford called on their uncle and aunts, MT. and Mrs Cnarles Deans and Miss Kate Blck- nell on Sunday.
 Christian Endeavor service was omitted here Sunday evening so that she members could attend the lecture in Abingdon and the Nativity play giy- a h Pomfret-
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-22
NORTH WOODSTOCK

Cyril Paine is suffering from se- were attack of the flu.
 Mir and Mrs. William MeGregor spent last Saturday in Providence.
 Mrs Emily Riddick recently called upon some of her former neighbors in the village.
 Marvin Barrett of Hartford spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Lucy Barrett.
 Cyrus Potter is quite seriously i'll from bronchial pneumonia. 4 nurse IS in attendance.
 Nelson Frink and family of Nor wieh are expected to return here soon, us they have hired one of the twin cot tages.
 Mrs. Jacob Gurwitz went to New York on Wednesday and will remain 10 attend her brothers wedding next Sunday
 Miss Alice Zercie, teacher of the village school, had tree and Christ mas exercises and games al the school house on Tuesday.
 Mrs Irving Paine, who was recently operated upon in a Boston hospital, has SO far recovered that she expects to come home this week.
 4 Christmas tree and entertainment Is being arranged for this evening in Society Hall. Misses Esther Hicks. Rachel Todd, Helen Sparrow and Rena Stanley comprise the committee
 Andrew Lincoln Lyon died at his home in Asbury Park, J., last Fri day after a lingering illness. His fu- neral was held on Monday at the home there MT. Lyon was born in Woodstock December 20, ls3O, 50 he lacked a few days of being eighty seven years old when he died The house in which he was born is now occupied by his nephew. Adelbert Lyon Mfr Lyon attended Woodstock Academy and was classmate and al ways close friend of the late pr. George Austen Bowen. He married Miss Marin Underwood of Nilsonville and three daughters and son were born to them Of these, only one dagghter. Mrs Alvin Oliver, and son Claude. with whom he made his home are living The family went to live in Asbury Park, N. J., about fifty years later. Mir. Lyon has passed most oi bis summers here at "Bresh Cottage which became fayorte gathering nlaee for the clan, who have spent many pleasant hours at this sylvan re- treat. Besides the children mentioned, Mir Lyon is survived by a grandson, Douglas Cleary; granddaughter, Max inc Oliver; niece, Mrs. $. Il. Peck ham. nephews, Adelbert and George Lyon of Woodstock, and Prescott Lyon of Rochester. N. '.
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-22
WOODSTOCK VALLEY

A Christmas service will be held at the chapel on Sunday. weather permit ting. with special music All are cor dially welcome
 School closed on Wednesday for Christmas vacation. Mrs Hammond, the teacher. left on Thursday for Philadelphia. where she will spend the holidays.
 The Valley schoolhouse was we'll filled on Tuesday evening with parents and friends to see the Christmas D. " which was very ereditable to the pu- pills The story of Christmas was in terspersed with appropriate tableaux, with electric lighting, which were very effective.
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-22
WEST WOODSTOCK

Mrs. Elizabeth Patterson has been on the sick list this past week.
 Robert Brainard of Hartford has been visiting his friend, Paul William son.
 Mrs. John spaulding has returned from a week visit with relatives in Willimantic.
 Mir. and Mrs. Clarence Myers of Putnam were recent callers at the Shepard homestead.
 Mrs. Louis S Hayward and Miss Elizabeth Hayward entertained on Sunday, Mir. and Mrs. W. II. Hayward of Providence.
 Sidney Hayward. assistant of the president of Dartmouth College, is spending his Christmas vacation with his mother, Mrs. Louis $. Hayward.
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-22
New Books in Library

The following books were received from the State grant for 1927 by the Library:
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-22
THOMPSON

Mrs. R. (. Paine has returned from New York.
 Miss Prudence Paine will spend Christmas in town.
 Miss Lewis gave a bridge party Thursday afternoon.
 Mir. 0lney Brott K in town for the Christmas vacation
 Miss Annie Cunning Is in town for her Christmas vacation.
 The boys will meet with the pastor at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon in the church.
 Mrs. Emma Shaw Colcleugh has re- turned from her trip to Florida and Is in Providence for the rest Of the win ter.
 Mrs. J. Vinton Dart motored to New London Wednesday, bringing her sis ter, Mrs. Lowell, back with her for a visit.
 Mrs. Arnold Huizinga and Miss Faith Huszinga are spending the holi- days at Atlantic City. In January they will go abroad.
 Rev. E. s. Lyon will preach next nta sNp ANR1tn III AAlN Inn" He will also give a Christmas talk in the Sunday school.
 The Russian Bear Is closed for ten days as Mrs. Beck MamedoV and Mss Prolesky are spending a short time in New York and Philadelphia.
 Miss Marot motored to New York early in the week, returning on Wed nesday with Miss Harriet Taylor. who will spend the holidays in town.
 Letters received from Mrs Non- siatsky told of comfortable and pleasant crossing. One of the first places they will visit Is Warsaw, Mr. Nonsatsky's old home.
 Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Douglas from Springfield, H., are expected or Fri day They will spend the holidays with Mrs. Douglas parents, Mr. and Mrs Dexter Elliott.
 Miss Standish Bradford has re turned from Chimney Rock, North Carolina Her sister. Mrs. Robert Pope, came with her to spend Christ mas with her family.
 The Christmas tree and entertain ment for the young people of the church and community will be held ln the church parlor Sunday evening, De cember 25th. at seven o'clock. The pastor will speak, Everyone Is in vited.
 The girls of the Howe Marot School as usual have furnished Christmas gifts for the children at the County Home. They have been unusually generous this year, and the many presents Tn their attractive wrappings are sight that will delight the ehii- dren.
 The Cir Scouts are to meet in the church parlor Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from there accompanied by MT Lyon, theawill go to the Town Farm, where they dress a Christ mas tree and sing carols for the peo- pie there. Mr Lyon giving them short talk
 The girls of the Howe Marot School and Junior College have made rep utatien for themselves by the delight ful entertainments they give from time to time Just before leaving for their vacation the dramatic club gave a Christmas revel and banquet that will long be remembered. The ban auet was served in the Recreation Hall, the long tables set around the room with the guests seated against the wall The banquet was served by four cooks in white, and eight walt CTS in costume, as were also the guests As each course was brought in. song was sung. After the ban quet the 4ule Log was drawn ln and put on the fire while carols were sung. Great attention was paid to every de tail of the affair. making 1t a won derful picture.
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-22
Changed by EarthGuaks

The series uf earthquake shocks felt in line Mississippi valley lasted from ;he l5ih pf December. tSll. CT. ing 20 or % months. untll the year isi3 There is record of buf com paraflyelf few deaths. since the coun- try at thai time vas very thlnly pop uiated The condensation of the ter ritory was much changed and several lakes aud Islands were created
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-22
Fine Attributes

The love of moral beauty and that retention Of the spirit of routh which is implied hy the indulgence of the poetieal taste are evidences of good disposition Ia any man and argue seil for the lare-ness If his mind in other respeefs Leigh Hunt
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-22
Wisdom tn Reticence

People who say little, said III He. ihe sage of Chinatown. reserve te themselves the time for thintina much. Washington Star
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-22

England spent more money on golf during the past season than o' all games combined
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-22

The president of ho-slovakia is elected for life.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-22

Mrs. NJ. J. Shonts of Stuart street, Maple Hill has returned from a weeks stay in New York
New Britain herald., 1927-10-22
Social Tctiuities Tbout ((9own
Football Dances Head List of Events Follow Closely Upon Each Other-Wed- dings Less Numerous
Photo hy John Haley

interest for the moment centers deHghtedy in the Yale Army game and the festivities which to follow it. Practically all of the hotels atenties and clubs have planned special entertainment for this evening with dancing and other advertisements featuring Such is the case at the Shuttle Meadow club where than POO members and guests will assemble to celebrate the victory of either side Since this party formally opens the social at the club the enter be remembered S Yafe always avorite at dancing parties
 play and dinner will be served in the dining at 8:3o o'clock Large West Point banners will hang each end o the ballroom while Yale pennants will decorate the side was the blue and white forming brilliant contrast to the more and Mrs P C. Patt Mr. and Mrs Harold M Parsons, lI Mrs. Dewitt Page of Bristol Mr. and Mrs George kimba M and Mrs. George Hart, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hart Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Wilson of West Hartford Mr. and Mrs George Long of Hartford Governor John lumbu and Mrs. Trumbul of Painvie Nr and Mrs Ebridge N Beecher Mr. and Mrs Charles Treadvay of Bristol Mir. and Mrs. William T. Coloan and Charles Thornton
 In this weekend of football and dancing society ever gen. responded Hbe1a the support of the Legion bridge party which took place last evening the ballroom of the BuIt Hotel in aid of the disabled veterans and the den quen children of the city, Tomorrow afternoon the United states Marine Band concert takes place at the Strand Theater There has been splendid seat sale for this brilliant musical function of which the Chdrpn Home and the Polish Orphan age are to De the benetca11es Prominent among those Gardner Weld and Mrs Weld Mr. and Mrs Frank J. Porter Mr. and Mrs. Philip B. Stanley Mr. and Mrs J. E. Cooper Mr. Mrs E. Allan Moore Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hart, Mr. and Mrs stanley GosS, Mr. and lls Henry Tmbull NIr. and Mrs James North Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Christ Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mr. and Mrs. A. N A5be William H. 1Iungertoid, Charles smith, and Mr. and Mrs. Carlton r. Frisbe
 This seems to be the season of phIaathopca events fos another Mrs. Emory Colbn working overtime for the annual bridge party of the New Britain College Club which takes place in the ballroom of the Bur1it Hotel Saturday afu1ruon November > It is probably well known by no" that the money raised will be used in aid of the club scholarship und which since 1917 has awarded IT scholarships M this carly date there has been notable sale of tables and 1t IS safe to say the event will meet its usual
 Another dinner dance h scheduled to to take place at the shuttle Meadow Club following the Yale Dartmouth game saturday October 20 As usual S Yae will play and dinner will be- served at o'clock This k the last but of the football dances and the entertainment committee striving to set pace for "n evening hitherto unpaleIcd in the annals of society.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-22
WEDDINGS
Decided Falling Off in Nuptia] Events as Season Progresses.

The First Congregational church vas the scene of beautiful wedding Saturday evening when Miss Mar jorie Baldwin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carlisle Hodges Baldwin of Forest street became the bride of Anold Frederick Wallen of New York city, son of Mrs. 4. E. Walen of this city. The ceremony was performed at o'clock by Rev erend Theodore 4. Greene, pastor of the church. The double ring service was used, The church was effectively decorated with palms, ferns. smilax and white crysanthe- nuns. Tall white lighted tapers lined the aisles. Candles were also used in the decorations at the pull pit Theron Wolcott Hart, organist Of the church. gave a recital pre- ceding the ceremony For the cere- mon~ he played the wedding march from 'Iohengrin" and the wedding march from "Midsummer's Night Dream by Mendelssohn.
 Tine bride who was given in mar riagc by her father, wore a gown of white velvet and silk tulle with the bodice of the gown embroidered with pearls. Her tullc veil fell from a cap held in place by a bandeau of pearls. The train of the veil was trimmed with appliQued velvet, She carried q bouquet of orchids and lilies of the valley. Mrs. James r, Baldwin, who attended the bride as natron of honor. wore q period gown of orchid pink taffeta witlr satin slippers to match. She carried an arm bouquet of pink and orchid colored sweet peas. The bridesmaids were Miss Beatrice Baldwin. of Phila delphia. a cousin ot the bride, Miss Mabel Wallen, q sister Of bride groom. Miss Beatrice Rcynal, Mrs Goulding kumlor Wight of Mont clair New Jersey. and Mrs. J. Mar shall Richardson of Summit, New Je ersey. They wore period gowns Of silver blue taifeta with blue satin slippers to match their gowns. They CdrrlPI arm pouuu"tS hl IiIl HUN CTS.
 Seymour Scott Jackson of New York was best man. The ushers were James P. Baldwin. |: brother of the bride, Jason $. Pct tingiU of New York, J. Marshall Richardson Of Summit. New Jersey. George Ferguson of Tauton. Mass, and Thomas C.. Budd of Monroe New York.
 The reception was at the shuttle Meadow club which was decorated with smilaX and cedar The chan delier and side lights were sho"cr"d with pink and blue flowers. Si Yaffe's orchestra played during the reception and for dancing.
 Mr. and Mrs. Wallen left on a wedding trip by motor and upon their return will reside at 506 Fort Washington avenue, New York city. Mrs. Wallen, who is a popular mem Der of New Britain's younger set, 1s
New Britain herald., 1927-10-22

turned to her home on Tuesday. She attended her cousin Miss Mar ! jorie Baldwin, as bridesmaid at her wedding Saturday evening,
 
 Mrs Raymond Piper of Boston spent last week end as the guest of Mir. and Mrs Charles Law of Ten Acre road. Mrs, Piper was former ly Miss Agnes Duncanson Of this city.
 Curtiss Sheldon of South High street returned on Tuesday from Europe.
 Mrs. Edna <. Damon Of Worthmg- ton Ridge, left on Tuoj jJay to visit her aunt. Mrs. J. r, Raymond in New Jersey,
 Mr. and Mrs. Harold NJ. Bennine left by motor for their home in St. Joseph, Michigan on Wednesday,, They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sechrest of Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. Mrs, Bcnning was Miss Bcrnadine Walker before her marriage October l.
 Mir and Mrs Charles Law of Ten Acre road will attend the Yale-Arnty game today.
 Mrs Algernon Alderson Of Lake street is visiting relatives in Brook lyn, New York
 Miss Alive Booth of Schenectady. x. Y. is guest of her cousin. Mrs H. A, Lienhard of Golf street, Maple Hill.
 Mrs. Louis Eeynal of Lexington street and Mrs. Herbert Mills of Curtis street will witness the Yale Army game today in New Haven.
 Mrs M J. shonts of Stuart street. Maple Hill, has returned from weeks stay in New York.
 
 Among those from Berlin attend ing the Yale-Army game today are Mr. and Mrs. ". II. Payne, Rev. and Mrs. A. J.. RuTgrceu. Miss Mahelle Barnes and Nj " fred Barnes.
 Mrs, Earl I>, .,.-: : Stratford is visiting her daughter. Mrs. Chester T.. Williams Of Liberty street.
 Mr. and Mrs. William Hart. Jr.. of Hart street return tomorrow from a motor trip through Virginia.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-22

Mrs, Searlc MarlOW of Syracuse, x IT.. is visiting her sister Mrs. l. NJ. Hayden of Corbin avenue.
 Mr. and Mrs. Bowen Tusts and Mr. and Mrs. James Brennan of Boston. Mass, Mr. and Mrs. John Hull of Great Harrington, Mass. and Mr. and Mrs. john MAcl.aurin of Ware. Mass, are the week end guests of Mir. and Mrs Harold Parsons of Russell street.
 Miss Catherine kehoe and Miss Catherine Grace are attending the Yale-Army game today in New Haven.
 Logan E, Page Of Trunbull street was in Detroit, Michigan. during the week.
 Dr. Matthew H, Criswold of Ken riugton returned Monday evening from an extended trip to Austria, where he studied surgery.
 Mrs. James Fox of Naugatucl, has returned to her home after spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. J, J Holloway of Murray street.
 Mss Mary Sorrow and Miss Grace Sorrow of Francis street are spend ing the weekend in New ork.
 Mrs. A. P. Marsh is visiting her Mrs. L. C.. Harvey, for
New Britain herald., 1927-10-22

President Calvin ''oolids' onJ Mrs. Coolidge of Washington n. t.
 Miss Faye Rauoubury. daughtyr af Mir. anJ Mrs. William II. Katt,n- tDry "f LoHoN Place is attending th" jimFarl-rwtuoufh gam" at Cam
 riI2". Mass. today.
 CGrk ''oi' has returned to his nom" in St, Louis. Missouri. after visiting his son onI daught,r-in-Iap, Mr- and Mrs. George Colt of Vance street.
 Nr. a.I Hrs. HaloDd r. sIop,1. .nl d"ughrr Mss t'arlntra Slop"r of Russell n,"t h;t>r returned from Cr--uriII" Mm,
 Jona'hm Hart oG U1lIo udl is aaodtne fsN a;y, uutliug ju Vermont
 Mir. and Mrs. Grorg, F. Hart nt Nlnc street have been spending q fe" jays at the St. Regis hotel in NcH York city.
 WtIlru Etrt'ubuiy and dau2htor,
New Britain herald., 1927-10-22

q graduate of the Sea Pines school uI Brewster, Mass, and he Central school of Hygiene and Physical Edu- cation in New York. Mr WaIlrn at- tended Trinity college, Hartford, and is Il member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon trHt,I75tI.
 Miss Elizabeth Auelu, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Nhurn Of Franklin Square, and Walter J. Doyl", son of NIT. and Mrs. JJules l.: Doyle of WaShin@ton street, Wcl', married "Wednesday morning at 10 O'clock in St, Joseph's church. Rev ercnd John C, Donohue. who per
New Britain herald., 1927-10-22
- Photo by Murray Studio

formed the ceremony and was the e"l"hruIt of the nuptial high mass. W"s assisted by Eeverend Charles fopp' nS, Reverend William Robbins e. AL l.. Reverend John keano and Reverend Walter J, Lyddy, The church Was decorated with ferns and chlysunthemums.
 The bride Wor" a Lanvin model If f, orgetto velvet and tulic cmbroiti- cred with seed pearls, and s veil of tull", trimmed with velvet, caught with orange blossoms and embrcid- cred with seed pearls. She carried :, bouquet or gardonias and lilies of the valley. Miss Marie cowl"y, con-
New Britain herald., 1927-10-22

merly Miss Gladys Marsh. at Blair, Virginia
 Miss Grace Richter. Miss Frances Richter, Gordon Films and James keough are attending the Iale-Army game today.
 Frank Nerkle and Louis Linn are attending the Yale-Army game to- day,
 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Radcliffe Of Great Neck, l.. l.. have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. William H. Booth of Forest street.