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Evening star., 1928-06-17
girl in the office became
the favOrite

TOR moment she was stunned. 1t came
l. SO suddenly-so Unexpectedly. She had
smiled at Grace and Edith as she passed
them. Why did they always act so cody to-
ward her, she wondered. Then above the
click of the typewriters came the whispered
words-"B O."
Body odorl And they meant herl So that
was why she was unpopular So that was why
the men and girls in the office never wanted
her around.
This happened few months ago. To-day
Margaret is the Office favorite. Now her nat
ural attractiveness and sparkling personality
are unspoiled by the gravest of social Of
fences-"B.O."
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
WATER BOARD TAKES
DRASTIC ACTION
Unless Bills Due the Depart
rr,ent Are Paid Before Mon
day Night Water viii Be
Shut OFF.

At the last meeting Of the common
council Ralph T.. rhursten. chairman
Of the board Of water commissioners.
called attention 10 delinquent users Of
the service aud asked II the board had
power % collect overdue bills When
informed that the hoard had such
power Mr. Thurston said, Then We
win proceed"
Notice has now been given by mail
and through the press that water
bills due the city must be paid The
time for paying hack bills expires on
Monday evening, December Slst If
not paid by that time drastic action
viii follow. water viii be shut Of
from the homes of such delinauents
and charge Of 81 win be made IN
addition to the amount due before ths
department win turn the water on
again.
II is plain to all that unless they
pay the amount they owe they will be
without city water after next Monday
night. If they suffer this inconven.
ience no one will be to blame buI
themselves
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
CITY COURT COLLECTS
SSS7.45 THIS MORNING
LOCAL AND STATE POLICE MAKE SUCCESSFUL RAIDS
AND ARREST FOUR.-TRuCK LOADS or
LIQUOR TAKEN
North Booze Joints suppliedPsy Thompsc~
Visit.

pleading guilty to owning and keep
ing, was fined S2o0 and costs z
s3s.f3.
Have Large Stocks
Al each Of the three places raides
large quantities Of home brew ana
questionable quality bootleg liqua
were seized The merchandise wrx
taken 70 the police station ia trucks
The owners waived their rights to the
liquors and they will be Destroyed
After finishing their business -
Putnam the officers raided a place a.
legged 10 be conducted by Lionel la
honie in the Brandy Hill section ~
the town of Thompson and seixcs
200 cases al alleged beer and SONS
alleged alcohol This case viii eo~s
up in a Justice court IN Thompson.
Following their arrests each - the
defendants furnished bond VI
$500 for appearance Ia court
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
PRESIDENT WILL
POSE FOR PORTRAIT
Clarence w. Bowen and Senator
Bingham Call at White House
and MIR. Coolidge Grants
Their Request.

Clarence W Bowen Of Woodstock.
president Of the New York Genealog-
zeal and Biographical society. was in
Washington. last Thursday. aceompa-
MED by Senator Hiram Bingham of
Connecticut and called on President
Coolidge az the White House
When Mr. Bowen and Senator Bling
ham left the White House they had
the consent Of President Coolidge 20
pose for a portrait by an artist whose
identity was not disclosed
When the new portrait Of President
Coolidge IS finished it viii be hung in
the new building of the New York
society.
With the Presidents portrait in the
society's new building. he was told
there also would be oil likenesses of
Elihu Root. the late Chauneey NJ.
Depew and the late Elbridee II. Gary.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
POMFRET PRESENTS
IT'S NATIVITY PLAY

If in the auditorium there Is rapt
attention TO the unfolding Of those
lovely scenes Of the Nativity. sacred to
the heart 81 The humbiest among men.
inspiring 20 the artist of al ages, be
hind the scenes, there Is attention III.
tie short Of devotional Here M sort
Of chapel Of glowing midnight, golden
angels, fudely clad shepherds. maies-
tic kings, with their eiitiering retiaues
are spell-bound as the ancient drama
unfolds
Children have grown 10 mon and
women IN this portrayal 0niy such
changes a. circumstances enforce are
made IN the east each year, and "a
ways such changes are made with ne.
grct from all.
u Is with the deepest regret that
any who wish e. sec the presentation
Of these scenes are prevented from
doing SO. and it is hoped that by am
other year, arrangement wil he made
90 0btaie This unfortunate ciieum.
lance. Meantime. though many were
disappointed this year. those who ga
gain admittauee were safer aud laf
more comfortable than under the
crowded and confused comb tinH THAT
have hitherto prevailed.
The Presentation
The reading q the Gospel By The
Rev. Leonard Richards oil Christ
Church gave eioquently the test 81 the
scenes that followed. he full AUDI
euce sing ny of the carols, preceding
the scripture. brought audience and
players int unison The musical set
ting of the drama was as always under
the management of Miss Annie Ash.
who has done SO much 10 inspire "a
love OF music IN this community. The
singing Of Holy Night, the musical
theme of the play, By Mrs. Arthur
Gallup was, as always, lovely In its
simplicity and purity. The Wise Men
in their majesty the shepherds In their
rugged dignity were a splendid com
trast, and SO well portrayed that each
group seemed section of life from
the magnificence Of the Orient and
the simplicity Of Palestine. Mary,
enacted for the first time this year by
Lois Ransom, formerly Of Pomfret,
now Of Stamford was as ever a NOV
ing figure. The eloqueuce Of the An
gel Gabriel IN the annunciation, in
calming the fears Of the shepherds,
and lifting them % "A comprehension
Of the glad tidings. and. later in warn
ing Joseph 20 flee into Egypt was, as
ever, authoritative The figure oi
Joseph was one Of dignity and power
The heavenly host, in IFS exultant
praise, was very stirring, while the
hefalds, gift bearers, and attendants
sustained their parts well.
In every way this presentation has
come 10 seem a ceremonial Of actual
feeling rather than a studied action.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
TO SPEND SS5,OOO,OOO
FOR EXPRESS HIGHWAY
BANKERS AND FINANCIERs TO PETITION GENERAL AS
SEMBLY FOR CHARTER TO CONSTRUCT TOLL
TRUNK LINE ACROSS STATE
No Grade CrosngsWil Circle To~ns-Buit Speed and
+ Proht-Subjec to Public Utilities Commission.

aertsin bankers and iinanciers, as
yet aaaisclosed, have given public no
bee tAat they intend to petition the
sext session Of the General Assembly
fer the incorporation Of a corporation
" be known as The New England
kxpress Highway Company, or by
sesa@ similar name. for the purpose Of
constructing and operating a toll or
turnpike highway across the state Of
Connecticut from point in Fairfield
sesnty on the New York state bound
sxy 10 a point in Windham county on
the Massachusetts boundary la 50
fss as possible this express highway
vii avoid towns and other centers Of
population.
Tolls will be charged for the use OF
snc highway. the toll rates being sub
,ect TO regulation by the Public Utili-
ses Commission.
The highway will cross no railroads.
stseet highways, or public highways at
sHose, all such crossings being by
brB&tye or underpass according to plans
and specifications approved by the
Intsic Utilities Commission.
MT ftkHl u tfliHtbA ibiftAtl - am
eSto condemn land for the purpose OF
SOD highway and to make and en-
force regulations relative to its use.
Forsee Dangerous Condition
A statement has been issued in con
jSxtion with the publication Of the in
seo1on 10 present the petition. This
s<ikement sets forth that the Yais.nae
- a'diiic on state highways has in
creased and is still increasing at the
rsse on ten per cent year, causing
suggestion and portending danger
eng condition with the passing years
Connecticut. the statement contiu-
sQ.xfaas come to be known as the cross.
rssftis of New England because its
geographical position neeessitates thu
pFSage thought it Of many vehicles
having no interest in this state other
tnan its use as a means of reaching a
desired destination. The use Of these
vehicles plays a considerable part in
the depreciation Of state highways and
ADDS 10 their congestion.
Il is pointed out that obviously the
state will eventually have To provide
additional facilities to take care Of the
ever increasing traffic over the trunk
highways, but the expense Of CON
STRUGGLING such road as is proposed
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
HONOR PAID FORMER
CITIZEN OF THOMPSON
o. E. Mills Founder and First
President Sinfonie Society
of America
Club Organized in Boston Spreads
To Other Cities

Last Sunday afternoon headstone
erected in memory Of Ossian Mills. in
the Thompson cemetery, was dedicated
by the Sinfonia Society Of America.
A large delegation from New York.
some from Boston. and members Of the
Mills family were present. II was a
most impressive ceremony. the group
II people gathering together far from
the confusion and turmoil of the cities,
the quiet beauty Of the country, the
brilliant sunshine, The stirring music
Of the orchestra and the inspiring
words of the speakers
The services were opened with a
prayer by f.. $. Backus. followed by
the addres ses. which are here given.
Installing osfcer
We are met to dedicate this stone a.
memorial TO our founder and first
president, 0ssian Il. Mills. Those whc
are present in the flesh are but q
small portion of Chat large brother.
hood which the vision and activity OF
this great spirit called into being. A.
the organization which he founded
contemplated the inclusion Of many
men devoted to music, it is fitting that
in our dedicatory service more thar
one voice should add its word of trib-
ute. call first. therefore, upon
three of our brothers who represent
CONTINUED on Page Fivel
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27

would be too great TO be borne by the
state at the present time without UNI
due curtailment Of the proper main
tenance of existing highways and the
continuance Of state aid roads.
Il Is also urged that If funds were
available their expenditure for such a
road for the use, primarily Of through
traffic would seem unjustitiable in the
face of an offer of private capital TO
build such road, leaving state funds
to be applied TO the construction and
maintenance Of local projects.
Use is Optional
Il is also emphasized that the pro.
posed project cannot be compared with
toll bridges and roads which came L
be regarded as a form Of extortion
because the use Of the proposed high
way will be purely optional, furnish
ing special facilities for those who de
sire them, while others may still use
the public highways.
The extent Of relief from traffic
congestion on the public highways di-
rectly benefiting all users and taxpay-
ers resulting from the establishment OF
the proposed highway will depend upon
the extent it is used which, it is point
ed out. can be readily gagged BY the
willingness of its proposers TO advance
the necessary funds which are esti-
mated to approximate SIS, 1000 600
The rate Of toll will Of course b.
subject To the control Of the Public
Utilities Commission, and II and when
the time arrives when il is thought de
sirable 20 make this highway part
Of the public state highways it may
then be acquired by the state upon
proper terms in accordance with .
clause to be inserted IN its charter.
In closing the statement says: 1T
may be asked who will use this high
way? For the most part motor trucks
and buses with routes originating both
without and within the state viii, We
apprehend. make large use of it; also
private motor vehicles desiring rapid
transit through or partly through the
state
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
CARGILL TRUST co.
VOTES A BONUS
Stockholders to Get Extra Half
per Cent January lst.-Six
and One-Half For Year
Condition Most Gratifying.

The stockholders of the Cargill
Trust Company will receive. January
first. an extra enc half Of one per
cent dividend. making total Of six
and one half per cent during the
year. The extra dividend was voted
in the nature Of Christmas bonus or
Christmas present at a meeting of
the directors held at the banking
rooms Of the company, Union street,
Friday afternoon.
The Cargill Trust Company has had
very successful year. $4,000 has
been placed to the profit and loss ac-
count and the surplus has been
increased from $50. 900 to 500. 600,
with a notable increase in both the
commercial and savings departments.
This is most gratifying to the bank
officials and to the stockholders and
is some evidence at least that the bust.
ness trend in this section is moving
forward.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
GROCERIES AND CASH
FOR WORTHLESS CHECK
the store, and signed it } Il. Paga
The check was numbered 1868
Become. Suspicious.

the store. and signed it J Il. Pag.
The check was numbered 1853
becomes suspicious.
After the goods were sent out Ma
uRer Coderre became bit worried -
he considered the Transaction a IN
suspicious and irregular. He put 90
his hat and hurried TO the Citizens
National Bank and showed the chek
and asked II II was good There wars
no funds and no such person as J. Z.
Pave had an account on was known ~
the bank, The police were netile4
but MIR Pare" had disappeared.
Word was received ia Putnam fross
Webster. Monday. that a man had en-
tered First National Store there
and bought goods amounting es
sI4af lie started 90 write out a
check for considerable amount
This the manager would not cash bt&
did accept check for $1,000 and
gave the swindier SO cents II cash.
In both Instances the merchandise
wns recovered II Is not known whesA-
en- the swlndler Is one and the saaA
person bat the police departments ~
Putnam and Webster are working ca
the theory that Page j. Pope and
Pope is Page.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
TWO CHILDREN AND
WOMAN SUFFER BURNS
North Grosvenordale Woman's
Dress Catches Fire From
Red Hot Stove
Two Putnam Children Cleaning kip
Kitchen

Mrs. Wilffd Bousquct North Gros-
veuordale woman. was seriously burn
ca about the body last Saturday night.
when her clothing caught fire from a
hot stove Marguerite Fronczek. ~.
and her little sister Josephine six and
half years old. Of Overlook street.
this city were both badly burned Sat-
urday evening while cleaning The
kitchen stove. They are patients AZ
the Day Kimball Hospital.
II WAS late az night whom Mira
Bousquet went TO the stove IN WHICH
there was a roaring fire and lifted
one Of the lids A tongue Of flame shn<
out, setting fire to a light wrap she
had on. Before the fire was extin-
guished her right side was badly
burned. She remains al her hons
under the care Of her physician.
Slight Explosion
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Fronczek came
down town 70 do some shopping, Sat
urdny evening. The twO girls remain
ed at home and decided 10 "clean
house" The little six and half year
old Josephine took box Of stove poll
ish and started 70 shine the kitchen
range The stove was hot. The older
sister became alarmed at the proceed.
ing and went ~ stop The operations ~
the younger sister There was slight
explosion. followed by Games which
burned both girls Marguerite hair,
arms and chest irere burned. epa Jose
phine was burned on the chest, face
and arms.
Neighbors heard the connection and
the screams Of the girls and rushed 70
the rescue. A telephone call was sent
10 the police 10 locate the childrcn's
parents. The victims 81 the affair
were taken to the hospital. Although
seriously burned they will recover.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
Midnight Show At
The Bradley Theatre

While Putnam has no night clubs
nor cabarets. Il has eosey little the
atre. Manager Jim" Mahoney has
assembled eight acts Of vaudeville for
a midnight show New Years eve. As
the clock In the steeple Of the Congre-
gationai church strikes the midnight
hour the special New Years perform
ance will get under way. As the show
proceeds streamers and fun makers
win be- distributed. The scene will be-
lively one, the show will be good
one, and the Bradley Theatre win be
an excellent place 10 welcome Baby
f92g Seats are reserved for this spe-
cial show. Reservations must be call
cd for by o'clock next Monday eve
ming. Sale starts Friday.
On New Years Day there will be q
complete change in the vaudeville and
picture program, with special per
formances
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27

A total Of Sss7.4a was collected in
the Putnam city court this morning
after fear defendants had plead
guilty ta violations Of the liquor law
The appearance 81 the men followed a
raid eondueted IN the north end Of the
city. Wednesday afternoon, by local
and state police. Il is understood that
part Of the fines and costs 20 TO the
state when state officers are concern
ed in raids
Roteiick Miller, plead guilty TO a
safe II keeping with intent to sell. He
was fined 5000 on each count with
costs taxed at S8a.77. Eugene Bras.
sard. said 60 be an employee Of Mil
Ter. plend guilty 20 a sale and was
fined $50 and costs Of S3A.77. Henry
Btausoleil plead guilty 20 a sale and
was fined 500 and costs Of S3337
and given suspended jail sentenc'
Of 80 days. Eugene l.abossiere, after
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
Leroy w. Thompson
to Marry Miss Moras

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Moras Of
Plattsburg. N. y, announce the en-
gagement Of their daughter. Elizabeth
Constance. TO Leroy William Thomp-
son, son Of Mr. and Mrs. Harry w.
Thompson II this city
Miss Moras came To Putnam from
plattsburg In August 1926 and att
tended Putnam high school. AT pre-
sent she is employed as clerk AZ tho
National Rhea Co.
Mr.. Thompson graduated from Put
nam high school in the class Of 1926.
After graduation he was employed
as paymaster in the Edward Bloom
Co. Of this city until January, 1928.
when he left Putnam and entered the
employ Of the Central Union Truss
Co Of New York.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
CRIMINAL TERN
OPENS WEDNESDAY
States Attorney Bradford Has
Arranged Docket.--Twenty-
Two New Cases Listed.--One
Putnam Case.

The January criminal torn Of the
Wndham County Superior Court VIII
open in Putnam, Medncd day January
nth. al T O'Clock e m There are
twenty two new cases on the docket
as follows
state VS. Philip Herbert violation
Of liquor law; state vs.. Henry Amidou,
violation Of liquor law state vs. lsador
MERCER. Yseiatim Of liquor law: state
". Arthur tiillcau. violation 81 liquor
law; state Va. Iohn Stankowtch, viola
ton Of liquor law state vs.. Nalmcr
Anger. violation Of liquor lawi state
US. Erpea Malo, reckless driving I;
state W. Edward Reilly operation Of
motor vehicle while intoxicated; state
vs.. Ernest Barbgau, n0n-support; state
w.. Edward Baniich. theft; state W.
Charles r. Monty, operation Of motor
vehicle while intoxicated; state VS..
Joseph Wal b, Jr. and Sidney koode,
breaking and entering and theft; state
Va. Fred g. Marriott. failure % grant
right Of way; state VS.. George W Law
son. breaking and enterinRi state VS..
Raymond A Jacobs, fraudulent ihsue
If check state vs.. Wayne l.. Storrs,
violation If traffic law; state ys. iienc
n. Nickuaon. violation ~ motor vehi
Gle law state va. George MORGAN, TAX
ing auto without permission Of owner
state Vs. James s. Donahue. jr., mis-
appropriation ST funds by agent ri
municipality; state VS. Andrew II.
Lowe. operation 81 motor vehicle mhi'
intoxicated state ". Nelson IherouX
operation Of motor vehicle while I'M
toxicated; appeal % Victoria flau-
bacher from order 81 commitment Of
Charles Flaubacher. Jr., as an uncar-
cd for neglected. child
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
Police Departments Page Pope
and Believe Pope to Be
Page
Works First National in Putnam and
Webster

The Putnam police department and
tile Webster police department would
ike Ia gen in touch with worthless
check sWinAler whose speciality seems
10 be defraAing Firat National
stores. IN I1inam be signed his
name r. Pare and in Webster J.
4. Pope Ia Putnam he got away
with n little over eleven dollars IN
cash IN Webster he was not So for.
tunate. only getting a few cents
The stranger went into the First
National Store on Front street, fri-
day, and selected merchandise
amounting % little over four dol
lars. He ordered the merchandise
sent 70 the American Railway Ex-
press Office saying that he was work
ing there He then took cut check
0f the Citizens National Bank and
made il out FOR SIS. 60 the order of
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
TRUTH TORCH NOW ON
WAY TO THIS CITY

The Truth Torch. which Is being re-
layed around the country by boys OF
the y NJ G. A. left Willimantic a.
1890 p. M. today 1t viii be brought
70 this city. approximately 80 miles,
by thirty runners. Six automobiles
win accompany the torch bearers.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27
STORES CLOSE NEW YEARS

Putnam stores viii be open Mon
day evening and will close all day
Tuesday. New Years.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27

MIR. and Mrs. Otto Hoppe and chill
dren of Milton street are spending
this week in Rockville with relatives
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1928-12-27

pleading guilty 10 owning and keep
ing, was fined S2o0 and costs z
New Britain herald., 1928-01-13

fulness and cooperation evident among the teachers and officers of the school brings assurance of the continued high standing and develop , ir.s program of our religious educa- ton work. Sonic of special phases of the system which may be the sub- jects of study and development for | he coming year may be given: The development of larger re- serve teaching force for expansion and emergency use. Pupil participation in school con- trol where adapted and the develop ment of self congressional activities Coordination of all young peoples activities.
 The minimizing Of absences and tardiness.
 The expansion of adult study
 Needed teacher guidance and as- sistance.
 Development of home ccopera- tion.
 The coordination of benevolence activities.
 Improvement of physical equip ment and plant.
 Analysis of records with view to improve.
 Emphasis on spiritual ideals.
 Inspirational opportunities.
 Theodore S. Dunn.
 Director of religious education.
 Church Vacation School
 The Protestant churches of the city unite in conducting church vacation school for few weeks each summer. The session is from s:15 to 11:3O in the morning, and is open to children betwen the ages of to IA. Valuable religious instruction is
New Britain herald., 1928-01-13

and playing together in profitable pastimes. South church has been we'll represented in this summer school.
 United Week Day school The United Week Day Church school of New Britain is now in it's third year. By agreement with 1he local board of education it provides religious instruction on school time, but in the churches cooperating. for children of grades 3 to 8, inclusive. and on written request of the par ents. South church has had 287 of its children enrolled this pc. year. Classes for grades { and and also ! are held in the church cn Wednes- i and Thursday safternoons. The church diector of religious educa- tion "-.s principal of this sec tion of the school. Miss Estelle Dick inson. Executive secretary of the week day ~chool h. her office in South church. Financial support of the movement has been generous on the part of the church. It's expar- sion is matter of short time since its significance and value have been thoroughly established.
 J. H. Kirkham. trustee of, the Woodruff Fund, in account with South Congregational church. 1927-Jan. 1.
 To balance from 1926 $ 335.45
 ITO contingent fund .... 1,090.06 ia2S-Jan. 1.
 To income during 1927.
 as per itemized report
 to be filed in the pro-
 bate court .......... 64SS7 Jan l.