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Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
WEST THOMPSON

Little Herbert Guiles is confined to his home with a severe cold.
 Miss Foote of the T. NJ. II. School visited Mrs. Frank l.. Herrick this week.
 Mrs. Rawson Clark's uncle and aunt of Boston visited them several days last week
 John Rogardus was confined to his home last week suffering with a se- we're cold.
 Mir Coville and family were the guests of Mrs. Green in GrosvenordaIe last Saturday evening.
 Many Of the young people here at tended the Janior Prom at the T. NJ. II. School last Friday night.
 Mir. and Mrs. Bristol and two chil- dren of Springfield spent Sunday with Mir. and Mrs. Harry Coville.
 Nancy and Frances Herrick are confined to their home with the grin. also Amy and Alice Ramsdell and Fl eaRor Brayton.
 Mrs. Frank E. Ramsdell and daugh- ter Miss Alice. with Mrs. Mary Rams dell, attended the funeral of Mrs. Belle Bailey in Southbridge last week.
 John Hubbard of New Bedford spent several days last week with his sister, Mrs. Mary Ramsdell. coming on to at. tend the funeral of her aunt. Mrs. Belle Bailey.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26

honor of her 91st birthday. Mrs. Anderson was born in Sweden on April 10, 1887. She came to this country in 1886 with her husband and three children. Two other ehil- dren had been in this country pre- viously. Mrs. Anderson had six chll- dren. four living at present. Her chil- dren are Ernest Gustafson of Bratte- boro, Vt, August Gustafson of Wor- cester, Mass, Carl Gustafson of No. Grosvenordale, Conn, and Mrs. Eli zabeth Johnson Of No. Grosvenordale, Conn. In addition Co her children. Mrs. Anderson has thirteen grand children and five great grandchildren.
 The party was a very elaborate and joyous occasion. Many persons from out of town were present at the celebration. X large birthday cake was the center piece on the table. Many beautiful and useful gifts were presented to Mrs. Anderson.
 Among those present to eongratu- late Mrs Anderson were: Rev. and Mrs. Fritz Soderberg. Mrs. August CuStafson of Worcester, Miss Alice Gustafson of Worcester, Mrs. Harold Guslafson, Mrs. Louisa Gustafson, Miss Hiida Watson of Webster. Miss Daga Freudenthal. Miss Bertha Freu- denthal, Miss Annie Freudenthal, Mrs. William Blid, Mrs. Edward Swanson, Mrs. Emma Olson, Mrs. Selma Johnson. Mrs. Carl k. Ander- son, Mrs. J. E. Anderson, Mrs. Rich ard Hermanson, Mrs. Elizabeth John son, Miss Evelyn Johnson, Walter Johnson and Mrs. Gotfred Freuden- thai of Worcester.
 The Sick Benefit Society of the Swedish Lutheran church will hold their regular meeting in the church yestry on April 26 at 7.30 p. m.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
Junior Prom

The annual Junior promenade held at Tourtellotte Memorial High School on Friday, April 20. proved to be one of the most crowded and well attend ed ever held. Interest was shown in this event as attested by the attend ance of persons from distant points. Approximately 800 persons gathered Co dance to the strains of Ellerson's Orchestra.
 The hall was very prettily deco rated with the class colors, blue and gold. Chinese lanterns and large il luminated sign with the class numer- als. The combination of beautiful surroundings. excellent music and pretty women were sufficient Co satis- fy the most critical.
 The patronesses were Miss Helen MeAulitfe, Miss Louise Druid. Mrs. Elweil Kimball, and Miss F.. Quigley.
 During the evening punch and ice cream were served by members of the Junior class. Intermission was at l0.30 p. m,
 The following committees are res ponsible for the success and enjoy ment of the annual affair.
 Orchestra. John Sherry and James Maitland; decorations. Howard John son. Raymond Potter. Roland Supre- nant. Maxine Elliot. Doris Crandall and Mary Casells; refreshments, Stel- la Towne and Mary Cassells.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
Splendid Concert

The Upsala College Glee Club of East Orange, New Jersey, present ed a splendid concert at the Swedish Lutheran church on last Tuesday evening, April IT. The concert was given under the auspices of the Luth- CT League assisted by Rev. Fritz Sod erberg, graduate of UpsaIa College.
 The Upsala Cleo Club was under the direction of Conrad Forsberg, a former resident of this town at pre- sent, an instructor at Upsala College. Ihe Glec Club was assisted during the evening by Miss Margaret Olsen, soprano and Roland Sterner, accom- panist.
 Much credit is due to the Luther League in bringing this well known organization here. This is best shown when tt is known that the organiza- ton has given concerts only in cities such as Worcester. Boston. et'c.
 The program was as follows :--i |. ''The Worship of God in Nature. ' Beethoven. Glee Club 2. ta) 'Lo. How Rose Fer Blooming" Praeto- rious tf57i-i62l); tbl War Song. Folk tune from Gottland; (c) Folk Song. Traditional tSwedish); (dl English Folk Song, arr. Forsythe !; Glee Club. 3. Soprano Solo, Aria from Madame Butterfly" "Un Bel Di. !" Puccini. Miss Margaret Olsen. (. Gal Prayer arr. Flemming; tbl Till Nit Hem, Kroner; (c) lubilate, Russian Vesper Hymn. Incidental Solo--Miss Olsen; (dl Student Song. Prince Gus Inf Adolph; Glee Club. 3. Italian sfseet Song. Herbert; Miss Olsen and Glee Club. 6. Negro Spirituals- (al Steal Away to Jesus. arr. Charles Fonteyn Manney; (bl Wait Until Put on My Grown, arr. William Red dick; Giee Club T. Soprano Solos s- fal | Rosen's DOft. Prince Gustaf Adolph; tbl Svarta Dine. Norwegian Folk Song; (cl Just You, Burleigh I; ,dl Take Joy Home. Bsssett; (e) Norwegian Echo Song, arr Thrave {. Miss Olsen. s. lal De Sandman, Pro theroe; (bl l Passed by Your Win dow, Brahe; (el Rollin' Down the Rio. German; Glee Club.
 The personnel of the Glee Club in- clnded Oscar Anderson. Tibert And erson, Walter Anderson, Melvin Berg. Edward Bergh. Everett Borg, Bert Carlson. Frank Carlson. Harry Carl son. Earl Erieson. William Ferguson. Theodore Forsberg. Bertil Gustavson. Thorten Gustafson, Harold Hague. Gunnar Hedberg, Lloyd Holt. Oscar Johnson, 0lav Jonasson, Burdefte Larson, Mallard Nelson. Paul Olson. Harold Parsons. Robert Rudberg, Paul Stefiin, Carl Swanson. The Glee Club was under the management of Wendell Lund.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
To Hold Supper

Arrangements have been made to hold supper on May l9. The com mittee appointed to arrange the sup per consists of:-Mrs. Albert Bab- bitt and Mrs. Carl II. Lorenz, chair men, Miss Lydia Peterson, Miss Flor ence Blid, Misses Ingeborg and Signe Almquist. and Miss Carrie Anderson. The program committee consists of Mrs. Fritz Soderberg, chairman, Reu- ben Peterson and Raymond F. John son.
 The committee appointed for re- treatments at the next meeting in clude, Miss Signe Almquist. Miss Anna Skotchless, Gus Stein, and Reu- ben Peterson.
 Following the business meeting re- treatments were served by the fol- lowing Miss Lydia Peterson. Miss Dora Johnson, Miss Edith Johnson and Miss Ingeborg Almquist.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
St. Mary's Boy Scouts
 Win II Inning Contest

Last Saturday in hard fought eleven inning battle. St. Mary's Boy Scouts team defeated the Putnam Juniors 5-4. The contest was hotly contested from the beginning. In the last of the eleventh inning. with the score a-a and Dumas on third. Car tier drove a short liner over the short stops head, to bring in the winning score. Larose was on the mound for the Scouts with Dumas behind the bat. A week ago these teams fought a h-5 tie with Cartier and Dumas acting as the battery for the Scouts and Blake and St, Onge for the Ju- nlors.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
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BOXING NOTES
fIarrx p.vine Win. Fir.t Two


 Up to Wednesday afternoon Harry Devine of Worcester. classy two handed fighter. who has appeared in nearly every show of the Putnam Sporting Club, had won his matches at the A. A. c. national tournament being held in Boston.
 Monday afternoon Harry had little
 ouble in the preliminary and soon dignatched Ralph Johns of San Fran cisco.
 Tuesday it fell to Devine fo meet finimv Qainn Of Norwich. backed by the Rose City fans as possible champ. Devine got rid of Quinn and Sns ready for the quarter finals Wed nesday night The going for Devine, and for all 0f the others. gets rough e~ as the climinations near the final stage. Putnam fans will be pleased to see the clean Worcester champ win q place for Che Olympics but he has a hard road to travel.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
THOMPSON

Mrs Arthur Mills entertained the Bridge Club Tuesday.
 The Knights of King Arthur had a ball game Wednesday.
 Mrs. E. $. Backus has returned from the Hartford Hospital
 Mrs. Hammond has been the guest of her cousin. Mrs. Brott.
 Mrs. Thompson is staying with her sister. Mrs. C. E. Searls.
 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ream sailed this week on the Berengaria for a short trip abroad.
 Mrs. Frank uearinEton nnd Miss Caroline Dearington are expected Sat urday to spend n week.
 There will be q meeting of those expecting to join the church. at the parsonage Friday afternoon.
 Mrs. G. II Nichols has just returned from Washington. where she was dele gate to the D. \. R. convention.
 Mir. Arthur Olney and Miss Lucy Olney are at home again after spend ing some months in Florida and New York.
 Mir, Lyon attended the opening ball game of the season between Boston and New York In Boston Saturday af- ternoon.
 Rev. F. s. Lyon will read q paper next week at meeting of the minis ters' club in Putnam. on recent book by General Scott.
 A cable has been received from London announcing the arrival of Mir. George Vaughan. who sailed week ago Sunday on the Carmania.
 Now is the time when houses which have been closed for the winter are being cleaned preparatory for the ar rival of the owners in the near future.
 The Thimble Club will be entertain cd by Mrs. Mae Bernklow Thursday. Rev. F. $. Lyon will speak on the Modern Woman The North Grosven- ordale Club is invited.
 Mir. and Mrs. Vonsiatsky motored from New York Saturday in the car they bought in Paris and in which they motored through France and It. ally. Mrs. Vonsiatsky goes to New York Thursday for few days.
 Mir Bradley Dcar.ngton has taken up boxing this winter with great sue cess. He is now light heavyweight champion of Ann Arbor and has been presented with bronze statue of a boxer.
 Dr. John H. House, superintendent of the Salonika Industrial School in Greece. win occupy the pulpit in the Congregational church next Sunday. and may possibly talk to the Sunday school later.
 It Is given cut by our Town Health Officer that with the cooperation of the State Department of Health and our town officials, there will be a free clinic during the month of May for vaccination with toxin-antitoxin for the prevention of diphtheria of all children over six months of age. Dr. R. C. Paine and Dr. J. A. LaPalme will make dates to meet the children at the several schoolhouses or at their offices during office hours. The chil. dren have to be vaccinated three diff ferent times, about one week apart No child can be vaceinated without the consent of the parents. The physicians have printed slips which they will dis tribute for the parents to sign before their children can he veccinated.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
EASTERN CONN CHECKER
 CHAMP CONTEST CATURDAY

The third annual meet of the East efn Connecticut Checker Club will be held at the Masonic Club, South Main the boards have all been played the champion will bc announced. C. F.. Hallen of Lebanon has won first place and William F Warren second place, at each of the two previous meets.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
Compete In Drill

Members of the Garde Martial went Co Putnam to compete in a prize drill. In addition to the drill there WIS a popularity contest among the captains of each guard unit. A silver loving cup was awarded to the winner of the prize drill
 Among the teams that competed were Sharp Shooters of New Bed Ton Guard Foch of Putnam. St. Don.inic' 1s Fall River, Guard Koch amheau of Southbridge and other companies.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
State Trade School
 Baseball Schedule

April PlainGeld High School at Putnnm
 May 2-Killingly High School at Putnam
 May 4-Putnam High School at Putnam.
 May il-Plainheld High School at Plainfeld.
 May Killingly High School at Killingly
 May 2S-Woodstoek Academy at Putnam.
 June Woodstock Academy at Woodstock
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
Epidemic of Msa.Ie.

Precautions are being taken by the Community Health Association to pre- vent the further spread of measles At present, there are eighteen cases of measles reported and the proba- bility of further spread is expected. It is important that all precautions be taken to prevent an epidemic and such steps arc now in progress.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
Leroy Carley Loses
 Welterweight Crown

Leroy Carley of Worcester, who appeared at several of the shows of the Putnam Sporting Club, lost his welterweight championship crcwn in Worcester last Friday night when clearly outfought by sam Lucci, of Hudson. Mass, known us the fighting Hudson barber. Lacci had all the bet ter of the infighting and won clean cut decision, although Carley was su- perior at long range.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
THE GROSVENORDALES

Uric Coderre has returned to work after several days of Illness.
 Doe Riley has returned to work after several days absence due to ill., ness.
 Mrs. Touehette has recovered from an operation and is visiting with re- latives in Woopsocket, K. l.
 Selectman and Mrs. J. A. LaFoun- tain and family have recovered from severe attack of the grippe.
 Gustif Jarl has recovered from an attack of the grippe. He will resume work in q short time.
 Miss Evelyn Disautells has return ed to her home in Woonsocket, K. l., after an extended visit in town.
 Miss Blanche Touchette has return ed from an extended visit to Woon- socket. Miss Touchette visited her sister, Mrs Ovid Aucoin.
 Mir. and Mrs. Napoleon Benoit, Mir. and Mrs. Wilfred Chausse and dnugh- ter. May, spent Sunday visiting Mrs. Azelia Tetreault in Danielson.
 Roger Courtemanche, an employe at the Grosgen0rdale mill. severed one of his fingers while at work, Fri- day He was treated by Dr. Joseph 4. LaPaIme.
 Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Carlson and family were visitors at the home of Mrs. Carlson's parents. MT. and Mrs. John Swanson of Buckley Hill, over the weekend.
 Miss Helen MeAuiiife spent the weekend al the home of her parents in Worcester. Miss McAuliffe was accompanied in her visit by her sis ter Grace and brothers Fred and John. who were visitors in town Fri day evening.
 The choir of the Swedish Luther an church will conduct rehearsal on Thursday evening April 26 at 100 D. m. The rehearsal will be held at the parsonage under the direction of Mrs. Fritz Soderberg. On Sunday evening. the choir will conduct a song service. The services will start at 100 p. m. and will include solos, duets and selections by the choir.
 The Ernest Godreau Post, Legion Auxiliary of Moosup. Conn, brought the Travelling Gavel to the Oscar w. Swanson Post Auxiliary on Saturday evening. April 2i. Legionaires of both posts were present at this social event which was held in the Gros- venordale Co.'s Hall.
 The Moosup members were in charge of fine program and fl was splendidly produced.
 Following the program, buffet luncheon of sandwiches. cake and coffee was served by members of the local unit. Dancing was enjoyed by those present and all expressed their opinion of the splendid time.
 The Travelling Gavel was started hy the fourth district meeting ta pro mote interest and soeiaiibility among the members of the organization.
 The local auxIliaries will retain the gavei during April and will then take 1t to Hampton, Conn.
 The program presented by the Moosup Auxiliary was as follows:-~
 Opening, "Star Spangled Banner" vocal solo. "The Desert Song" Mrs. Barber; duet, piano and violin, Vero- uiea and Theresa Carroll; monolo- que. Albert Deforge; vocal solo, Rita Barber; vocal solo. Ernest Deforge; duet. Mrs. Barber and Mrs Robitail- le; song and dance, Rita Barber vocal solo. My Dream of the Big Parade" Mrs. Barber.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
Injured In Mill

Roland Yargeau, employed in the Spinning Room of the Grosvenordale Co, was injured last Wednesday when his arm caught in belt operating on pulley.
 The arm was seyerly wrenched and torn and after treatment by Dr. J. A. Lapalmc he was removed Co the Day Bimball Hospital He has been put on the dangerous list but is ex- peeted t0 recover.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
Legion Post

The Oscar w. Swanson Post No. e, Legion Auxiliary held it's regular monthly meeting on Thursday April 19 Mrs. Prince president was in charge of the meeting. Following the business meeting, social hour was enjoyed. Refreshments were served by the hostesses; Mrs. A. Ther- rieu and Mrs. A. J. Dery. A large gathering was present at the meeting and a pleasant time was enjoyed by all.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
New Rur

The Luther League of the Swedish Lutheran church held their regular meeting, last Thursday in the church vostry. Miss Carrie Anderson, presi- dent presided at the meeting.
 fiie society has installed new rug in the church, the cost being de- frayed from the treasury. The new rug will cost approximately S200 and will prove 10 be splendid gift fn the church
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
A. A. U. Board Re.irn.

The entire registration board of the Connecticut 4. 4. U., controlling amateur boxing this state, resigned tn body nt the meeting in Bridge port last Friday night, There has been difficulty since the lid was elamped down on amateur shows under \. A. q. sanction following the death Of Meriden boxer. President Kennedy stated that new registration board
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
The Arrival of Kitty

Rehearsals for the play 'The Ar rival of Kitty" to be given by the Junior Class of Tourtellotte Memo risl High School. have been started under the direction of Miss Helen McAuliife.
 This play Is expected to be one of the best ever produced by stu dents of Tourtellotte Memorial High School. One of the features of the play will be the female impersonation by John Sherry. Other members of the cast include. Fabienne Coderre. Margaret Eassals. Doris Erandali, Lester Johnson, Roland Suprenant Robert Tefft. and James Maitland.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
BASEBALL
Out For Berths

Despite unfavorable weather condi- tons, lively scrambles for inheld berths on the B-H Silk Sox nine con tinued throughout Saturday and Sun day of last week-end No less than fourteen candidates for diamond posi- ti0ns worked out under the guidance of Coach Williamson on the muddy field. And what pep. Starting with first, where Red Bennett. Lefty Dagas, and Bill Mccoy receive the fast ones to third. where the popular Snid Tatro seems destined Co rule, the inheld worked with an enthusiasm usually displayed in Grosvenordale games on- ly. Discipline, almost n total stranger on the thread organization until now, seems to be "Jimmy's" first step to some real seam work. It works like spring tonic and looks like the real thing. Incidentally, new club rul- ing, calling for one dollar forfeit Tor each breach of order, has achieved more than all the threats in Gains vo- cmbuulary.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
Birthday Party

4 birthday party was given last Thursday, April f9 to Mrs. Maria Anderson by relatives and friends in
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
Speculation

In the absence of Sec Dupre. who will rojoin the B-lI Co.'S in latter May either a late Providence Grey rookie, or Ray Joyle, of Lowell, will cover the ehort field. Both boys have displayed neat fielding games. With the key. stone position to be covered by one of three veterans, Johnny Caffrey, Robe Tatro. or Mike Hannifan, quite an ef- fertive infeld should result. The out field should be the most eoiorful m Silk sox history this season with the debut of Rip Nelson as shacker. Now a complete southpaw batting trio, oi Igo ponnders. in Lefty Touehctte, Nell am. and Fat Murphy. is possible. Whether Williamson will construct this ns his murderer's row, or insert that crack midget, with the million aellar peg, Leo Carey, remains te be sfssnft
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
The Battery

An element of mystery enshrouds the Bedding battery this spring. Three catchers, Cooler Nelson, Ghppy Bar dier. and Johnny CaHrcy. make up trio of classy receivers All of them are making favorable impressions be- hind the bat. but no choice has been made ns yet. Three local fingers have taken away with flying ceiare in carly practices. Much is expected Of Art f.avallee. spendy righthander, in openF ing games. The ten cxtra pound E. added to the winter lagoH, seems to oe serving him in good stead. and hia fast ones are ringing with per. George Harper and r. Pigeon, both sl1eable aouthpawx. are coming fast after gradual unravellina. Watch these aineess. Either Lefty nagas, of the State Hospital nine last year or rom Dwyer. 225 pound finger from Web ster. will be the final addition to the now attractive pitching squad as it .aass .ha ae!A t ~ssh fsemi Sunday
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
Opener May 6

A clash between the Rockville l.e- zion Club and the Silk Sox will oiii- ciaily usher In the 1928 season on Adams Field. on Sunday, May 9th, at [ o'clock. D. 5. T.
 Last year the locals were lucky to turn in . victory after trailing for eight stanzas. Much interest K in ey- iaence over the appearance ot Long Adams. ex- Grove City College star. This young finger should be tough nut for the locals to crack, as his school rep seems quite real as proven by his so victory over the Cheney Bros. nine last Saturday.
 Coach Williamson will not announce his lineup until just before the game. The poor weather has made it neces- sary for him to use all of the last practices as tryouts.
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
BOWLING
vANDALE ALLEYS

Standing of teams for week end no. Anrn 1I 1928
Putnam patriot., 1928-04-26
Trade School Beats P. II. s.

On April goth. the State Trade school baseball team met and defeated the High school baseball nine in n tight game, during which the High school was able Co touch Walsh for only two hits. while two High school pitchers were holding the Trade school hitters to four hits Three of these hits were made oT sham in the fifth inning, In which the Tradesmen scored two runs. A High school rally was stopped in the ninth, when. having scored two runs and with Weiss on third. Walsh struck out Donovan.
 P II, s. Smothers Old Rival
 Putnam High school opened its sea- son against Killingly High by banging out 2l Co { victory over the Daniel son team The locals connected con sistentlv for q total of seventeen hits, while killingly was able Co score only in the last inning, but up Co that time, Franklin had matters well in hand and he had given Putnam a lead big enough Go allow the use of the second string men. Waldron of killingly was heavy stickman, connecting three times in four trips to the plate.
 Woodstoek Friday
 Putnam High plays Woodstock Academy Friday.
Evening star., 1928-11-18
HOOVER TO BE GIVEN BUST

Maj Edwin B. Hesse, superintendent
of police, has been intrusted with the
diplomatic mission of presenting to
President-elect Herbert Hoover a small
aluminium bust, made from a photo
graph of Mr.. Hoover by John Cox of
Ocean Grove, N. j. .-.,
The bust was brought to Washing
ton by friend of Mr. Cox's, who re-
quested Maj. Hesse to present the bust
to Mr.. Hoover as soon as he returned
from his good will tour of South
America. The figure represents Mr.
Hoover with broad smile.
The bust Is mounted on black
marble piece which in turn rests upon
a cast iron base. The whole is about
10 inches high.
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