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Putnam patriot., 1928-03-22
BOY SCOUTS HOLD
A RECORD WHIST
Approximately One Hundred
Tables In Play On St. Pat
rick's Night
Entertainment Was One OF The
Best

With approximately one hundred ia
bles in play, the Catholic Boy Scouts
put on the largest whist and enter
tainment ever held in Putnam, in the
new State Armory last Saturday eve
ming. The affair was arranged for the
benefit OF the newly formed troops Of
st. Mary's parish. While the actual
financial result mas not been made
known, it ran well beyond four fig
ures. On the advance sale Of tickets
alone over $500 was realized. One
scout disposed Of SS0 worth or 500
tickets. The boys put in hard work
and il was due to this effort that the
affair was such big financial sue
cess.
The st. Patricks night entertain
ment was also most successful social
ly. Never have so many people sat
down TO play cards at once. Every
available table in the city was in use,
and few played on temporary tables
made of boards. All had a good time
and all enjoyed the hour of cards. I'm
fortunately the list OF prize winners
was lost so that the names can not be
published
During the evening green carna-
tions were sold. Many more could
have been disposed of, but the stock
ran short. Ice cream and soda were
also dispensed.
The evenings entertainment pro-
gram opened with an orchestral con-
cert. Then came the hour Of cards.
This was followed by varied pro-
gram of entertainers from Norwich,
and other places, as given
last week. The program was we'll re-
eeived, the younger members on the
bill being especially well thought Of
and warmly applauded.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-22
Edward ]. Cutler Was
Former Putnam Man

Edward J. Cutler, a former resident
of Putnam, died Saturday at his home
in Central Village. He was eighty-one
years old and passed his birthday the
day before he died While IN poor
health for some time. Mr.. Cutler had
been up and about the home until a
short time before his death. The flu
neral service was from the home Tues.
dav afternoon. Henry l.. Converse OF
Putnam was one of the bearers.
Mr.. Cutler came 20 Putnam IRON
Central Village and entered the coal
business with his brother the late >.
~ Cutler. After bis brother died ne
continued his residence here, but some
6fteen years ago returned TO Central
Village. p5.....l
Mr. Cutler leaves a son, Edward
Cutler. and a daughter Mrs alapsi
TInrber Of Providence. Miss ANN
cutler Of Putnam is niece.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-22
EIGHT PUTNAM VETERANS
OF CIVIL WAR ARE LIVING

The approach of Memorial Day
brings to mind that there are but
eight veterans of the Civil War now
living in Putnam. They are john
Whitney. Farrows street, Alfred La
vallee, Van den Mort street, both
confined to their homes. Chauncy
Morse. Pleasant street, Richard Glib
ney, Bellevue street, Arson A. Bucha-
nan, Grove street, Hiram L. Barrett
and Thomas Taylor, Oak Hill.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-22
..d;ns Citizens Appear Befors
Public Utilities Commits
sion Wednesday
,..,..,a,e Service Is Promised BY
Commissioners

ha.riug was held before the
a.n,;s Iitilities Commission yester-
5.s - the State Capitol, Hartford, at
s ~ n = a,eIoek on the petition of the In
.s,state Buses Corporation and upon
: netition signed by residents of Put
: .'. p., md Woodstock. This is the third
a aa', no, held on the application of this
~ ~ comnanv for the purpose of obtain
inc inc the right to pick up and discharge
;nsrastate passengers, that is people
s.er, putnam to Woodstock and Put
.sn, 10 East Putnam and vice versa.
The three selectmen of the town of
Woodstock, the town treasurer, judge
~ probate, and large delegation
s,om Woodstock, the mayor of Put
nsm Selectman Warren representing
,he town of Putnam. Thomas deCou-
A.. representing the Chamber of
Commerce, E. c. Rogers, Byron d.
pughee. Katherine Byrne and Arthur
G Keith, and several others, very
strongly urged that a right be given
The Springfield busses TO accept pas
.engers within these two towns.
the evidence showed that the
Springfield buses have been giving
sseeIlent service over long period of
time and could easily render the SER
vice required by the residents of these
towps In fact it was the unanimous
opinion Of aii those present from Put
nam and Woodstock that the present
time was the opportune time for the
franchise to be granted 10 this line.
No evidence was submitted on be-
half Of the Gary line, who have held
he franchise for over period OF
time and who have given intermittent
service 10 the residents Of these towns.
but the argument was made that as
they had the franchise they should be
given an opportunity to render the
service required. II was pointed out
in the hearing that at the previous
hearing the promise was made but not
carried out.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-22
Town Meeting to Fix
Tax Rate Held Illegal

There was no action taken at tho
special town meeting held at West
Woodstock last Friday as it was ruled
that the meeting was illegal. It Is
stated that the advice Of counsel was
had and Il was on this advice that
the ruling was predicated.
The meeting was called TO see II
Che voters would reconsider the tax
rate. II Is understood that it has been
found that the tax rate as fixed at the
adjourned town meeting was not suiii-
GENTLY high 10 meet the current ex-
penses Of the town.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-22
CHRISTMAS SEAL FUND
TOTALS $4,000

People in the state of Connect
cut bought a total of $4,000 worth
Of Christmas seals, according to the
recent announcement Of the state
campaign director. This is an in
crease Of $4,000 over last years high
total. This money IS used to fight the
development Of tuberculosis in COM
munities in the state. Putnam con-
tributed S25s.25 to the fund, Killing
ly S550.s7. Plainfield S392.41, Will
mantle 81 ,29i.a4.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-22
No Public Defender
Has Been Appointed

The judges Of the superior court
have not as yet appointed a public de-
fender 20 succeed the late Charles l..
Torrey. Mr. Torrey was appointed
when the Office was first created and
held the position at the time Of his
death. The duties Of the Office are
for the incumbent 10 act az counsel
for persons accused Of crime who are
20 appear in the superior court when
ever such persons are without funds
to procure counsel.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-22
Three Months In Jail
On Burglary Charge

james O'Neil of Providence was
sentenced to three months in jail this
morning for burglary. James was in
toxicated when arrested.
The young man came to Putnam
with Joseph Roy after Mr.. Roy had
been to Providence to get some horses.
O'Neil helped to bring the horses TO
Putnam and was put up for the night
by Roy.
According to the Police 0'Neil be-
icved that Roy had some home brew
md Wednesday afternoon was seen BY
railroad man entering koy's home.
His arrest followed.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-22
ATTEND CONVENTION

Superintendent Ralph +. Thurston
IF the Putnam District, Eastern Con-
necticut Power Company. and james
F.. Doak, gas engineer, were in New
Haven, Wednesday attending con-
ference on gas and coax heating ar
ranged by the Manufacturers Asso-
citation of Connecticut. The conven-
ton was held at Yale University.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-22
FIREMAN WAS NOT INJURED

A story circulated through the city,
Wednesday afternoon, that Walter
A. Wheaton, a member of the Put
nam fire department, was injured at
the Chickering block fire, was with
out foundation. IL even became cur
rent gossip that Mr.. Wheaton was at
the hospital in dangerous condition.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-22
EXPLOSION FOLLOWED BY FIRE
IN RUINS OF OLD HOTEL BLOCK
SUSPENSION BRIDGE
TO PRIESTS ISLAND

A force of ten men, representing
the State Park Commission, began
work in Putnam. Wednesday, which
will eventually lead to the eonstrue-
ton Of a bridge over the Quinebaug
River, south Of the city, to so-ealled
Priests Island" This fine pine grove
was purchased some time ago az
part of the state park system. The
bridge will be of the suspension type,
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-22
District Convention
In Session at the Inn

Delegates from this district-Put-
nam, Thompson, Killingly, Eastford
and Ashford.-to the state convention
at Hartford, are assembled at the
Putnam Inn today.
John r. Reardon Of North Grosven-
ordale and Miss Katherine Byrne OF
Putnam were reelected members Of
the State Central Committee. Miss
Byrne and +. l.. Darbie Of Danielson
were elected delegates-at-large to the
state convention.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-22
NOSE FRACTURED

North Grosvenordale, March 2i--
Gunnard Olson, electrician at the
Grosvenordale mills, received a frac-
tured nose yesterday when he was
struck By a hammer MFR. Olson was
at work with other employees when
the head Of a hammer flew from the
handle and struck him In the nose.
The fracture was treated and set by
DR.. A. p. LaPalme and he resumed
his work.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-22
TO FORM AUXILIARY

A meeting Of women for the pur-
pose Of perfecting plans for the forma
ton of an auxiliary of the Anselm
Mayotte Post, American Legion, will
be held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. Dyer Potter next Tuesday evening.
Wives. sisters, mothers and daughters
of ex-service men, whether living or
lead. are eligible.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-22
STATE CHAIRMAN TO TALK
TO CHILD STUDY GROUP

The Child Study group viii meet IN
the Opportunity room Of the Israel
Putnam school on Thursday after
noon. March goth, at $3.50 o'clock.
Mrs. Belle Holeomb Johnson Of
Hartford, State Chairman Of the Com
mittee on Literature for children of
the p. T. Association viii address
the meeting.
This date is a change Of the meet
ing which was announced for Friday.
All parents are invited and urged to
attend this meeting.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-22
WANT TO BE CITIZENS

Second naturalization papers were
issued Monday at the Office Of the
clerk Of the superior court TO Vendela
Maria Anderson Of North Grosvenor-
dale, Louis PHILIPPE Dugas, Peter Van
gel, Putnam, and Frank Cwynar Of
Moosup. Wilfred Gilien Of Moosup
took out his first papers.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-22

will be of wood, and will be i3s feet
in length. IL will have clearance Of
about ak feet and win be for pedes-
TRANS only.
II is understood that construction
will be started soon and that the
bridge win be ready for use this sum-
mer. When completed this section
will have a fine recreation park of
easy access.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-22
WHIST AND PINoCHLE

Iroquois Council, degree of Poca-
hontas, |. o. r. NJ, is arranging for
a prize whist and pinocnle contest,
Friday evening, March 30th. Refresh
ments will be served.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-22
NOT TO FILL VACANCY

II Is understood that the vacancy
on the school board is likely 70 re-
main until the annual town election
next fall. At that time the term OF
the late secretary, Charles l. Tor
rev. would have expired.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-22
Pool Room Proprietor Slightly
Burned When He Opens
Closed Door
Putnam News Co. Suffers Biggest
Loss Among Tenants

The dull rumble Of a mysterious ex-
plosion, heard by several people, was
followed by fire that soon ate its way
from the cellar Of the ruins of the old
Chickering House block 20 the second
story, shortly after noon. Wednesday.
Henry Campbell, who was ia the store
Of the Putnam News Company. ran to
Box Al. corner Of Main and pomfret
streets, and pulled in the alarm It
was 1918 when the alarm sounded.
Ben S. Kwarcaik, proprietor of a
pool room and bowling alley ON Front
street. was burned about the face
while making an investigation. The
man came into his place of business
just after the explosion occurred and
went 10 the rear Of the large room and
opened a door to the smaller room. A
gust of hot air and smoke belched
forth and burned the proprietor's face.
lie was treated by doctor, but was
able to return 10 his business.
Fire Smoke And Water
While the building was more or less
damaged the most damage suffered by
a tenant was that of the Putnam News
Company. The stock room of this
company was burned, The main store
did not catch fire, but some water
soaked through the side walls and did
damage. and there was much more
damage from a thick black smoke.
The Putnam News Company is the
only occupant Of the building on the
Union street and railroad level. In
the lower part Of the building on Front
street Is d Gintcr store Here there
was no damage. The pool room was
damaged by wnter and the rear wall
was badly burned Tho shoe shining
room Of Iii Vangle was scarce dam
aged az all
Leon Talbot and Henry Campbell
were in the Putnam News Comuany's
store and both felt the conclusion of
the explosion. Smoke came through
from the cellar into the store by way
OF a pipeiess heater. Il was at FIRST
thought that the heater might have
been the scene Of the explosion, but 1t
was found TO be intact after the fire.
In the Ginter store several cans
were knocked from the shelves by tho
jar Of the explosion, and those in the
store felt the conclusion.
Origin Unknown
The explosion was also heard and
felt by several in the bowling alley.
The police and fremen made an inves-
tigation during the afternoon, but the
origin Of the fire and the explosion
preceding II had not been determined.
The building in which the fire occur
red is considered a fire trap There
have been a series of periodical fires
there over long period of years. The
fire chief has called attention to the
fire hazard on these premises, but
nothing has ever been done TO elm
mate t. The remains Of the former
hotel are also an eyesore TO the citi-
zens Of Putnam, and give a poor inn
Of the city 10 people passing
on the trains of the N. r.,
N. II. & II. railroad. The building is
owned bv r. II Bradley.
At 4.05 o'clock IN the afternoon the
fire truck was called out again when
ere was discovered ia the building.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-22
JOHN B. BYRNE DIRECTOR
DIMES SAVINGS BANK

John b. Byrne. vice-president Of the
Hartford Connecticut Trust Company,
was elected a director of the Dimes
Savings Bank of Hartford at the afs-
uual me ting, Wednesday.
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-22
UNDERcoEs MAJOR OPERATION
AT WORCESTER HOSPITAL

Wallace Whitney, School street,
underwent q serious major operation
at the Hahnemann Hospital, Worces-
ter last Saturday. His condition is as
favorable as can be expected at this
time
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-22
No Preference

Those attending as witnesses were
not given the privilege of expressing
their preference Of any bus service as
the Commission said that it was far
wider question than would be indicated
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-22

Chicken Broth with rice, every
bit Of the chicken flavor is preserv-
ed. 15c can Boned Chicken, what
a friend in need" 70 the busy host
essl Slices Of tender white meat
solidly packed in glass jars. 45c.
Tie and $i.50.
Cookies: Raspberry Sandwich,
shortbread cake and pure raspber-
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-22

Vegetables: New Spinach, Gre
Cabbage, Tomatoes. Green Peppers.
flower. Everything in High Grade
market
Putnam patriot., 1928-03-22

Tresome Trips Of find
products Here you may your
and comfort And be
You cordially invited
New Britain herald., 1928-06-27
INVESTIGATION 0F
 FACTORY BLAST
Police Trying to Find Cause Of
 Explosion

Thom psonyille. Conn. June o7 P While funeral services were beils conducted today for William Dor cnhl, l9. the Investigation into the blast at the New England Fireworks Manufacturing company plant which cost his life and the lives of three others yesterday, Was still on. A triple funeral for the other three victims will be held tomorrow They are Joseph Anzallotti, A. and his hrot her. John, F. and their uncle. Rosario Sarno, 45. The Anzallot,i boys Were brothers -in-law Of Patsy Neopolitan Of Springfield. president of the company. Thus far the evid- enre indicates that the blast was ac- ridehtaj, according 10 Deputy Coron- ,r William II. Leet.
 The investigator have been un- able to find anything to support the first reports that a fifth person. a man of about Sarno's age, also lost his life in the blast.
 Witnesses declared that there were iiNc persons in the party which came to the company yard by automobilr. alighted. and entered the chemical shed just before the explosion which distributed parts of the shed all over the surrounding countryside
New Britain herald., 1928-06-27
BREAK ROAD RULES,
 DRIVERS ARRESTED
Two Face Court, One Being
 Fined for Cutting Corner

TWO accidents in which automo- bile drivers violated the rules of the road, ill the opinion Of the police, occurred last night. one of them causing injury To an occupant of one Of the machines.
 Marcello Morcllo, aged IS. of 17o Columbia street, pleaded not guilty when arralgned before Judge NJ. D. Sake in police court today and the case was continued until Saturday because of the absence of witness Morello turned left into Woodland street from East street about 1O:30 last night and his car struck a car driven by Joseph Iuskalis. Jr, of 364 Church street, who was driving 1uskalis, aged 50, was in her bus bands car and suffered bruises about the legs. Sergeant T. J. Fee ney made the arrest and summoned Fireman Victor I. Davis, Jr., as witness.
 In the other case, Joseph Stanlon- is, aged 2l, of l0o Broad street, pleaded guilty and was fined So and costs. He was driving E. r. Me Aloon's truck about 5:S0 this morn- ing, south on Elm street and as he turned into Smalley street. he cut the corner and the truck struck an other truck operated by Howard lbelle of Ncwington, going west on Smalley street and turning into Elm street. Officer Walter Wagner made the arrest.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-27
One Killed and Seven
 Hurt in Auto Accident

Willimansctt, Mass, June 27 (UP) --Onc man was killed and seven others injured today when the auto- mobile in which they were riding skidded on q wet road and crashed into a trolley car.
 Cornelius Mccarthy, 65, of Hol- yoke. was killed and his seven com- panions, all employees of the Fisk Rubber Company where they were bound at the time of the collision. were removed to the Holyoke hos pital suffering from cuts, bruises and contusions.
 Besides the driver of the car. Paul Frechette, the other occupants in- cluded John Coughlin. Joseph OConnell, Charles Welch. Edmund Martel. James Morin and Peter Cadigan. all of Holyoke.
 Passengers in the trolley car were severely shaken by the impact but no one was injured.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-27
WOMAN MAY GET POST
Mrs. Farley and Mrs. Pyke Proposed for vtce-ChaiFman of Democratic National Committee.

Houston. June 27, UP)-Two women, both veterans in politics. are being urged by their friends for tho post of vice chairman of the Democratic national committee to succeed Mrs. Emily Newell Blair. who Is retiring on account of poor health.
 Both of the women. Mrs. Florence Gardiner Farley. of Wichita. Kan sas, and Mrs. Bernice E. Pyke, of Cleveland. Ohio, are attractive women familiar figures at democrat conventions and in democratic af- fairs for several years.
 Mrs. Farley at this convention, has taken & prominent part in pre- parations as a member of the com- mittee on arrangements.
 Mrs. Pyke\is an energetic party worker and has identified herself with women's activities in her state. She wears her nearly white hair in a modern bob and is a striking fi- gure.
 The vice chairman of national committee directs the activities of women in national campaigns and is a liasion officer between the men party leaders and the women in the rank and file.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-27
REFUSED TO MARRY
 HIM; SHOOTS WOMAN
Bridgeport Man Fires Five shots, Two of Which Find
 Their Mark.

Bridgeport, June 27 LP Mad dened when Mary Ronas, 40. re- fused to marry him after more than an hour of pleading early today. John Daluz. S5. Portuguese, fired five shots at the woman. two of which took effect. at her home, 57 Lexington avenue.
 One Of the shots fired by Daluz struck the woman in the left arm and d second scared the skin on her left shoulder. Three other shots went wild and were buried in the wall of the woman's bedroom. where the shooting occurred.
 After firing the shots at Miss Ro- mas. who ran screaming from the room, Daluz reloaded the weapon and fired two shots into his head. the second of which caused almost instant death, according to the po- lice, who responded to q telephone
New Britain herald., 1928-06-27
"PI4AY GIRL" AT CAPITOL

Tonight brings to a close the showing of Happiness Ahead" at the Capitol where Colleen Moore and Edmund Lowe have been well liked in this entertaining photoplay. this first half of the week. On Ihursday the entire program changes and brings a double feature show of two unusually good photo plays. The main attraction will pre- sent Madge Bellamy with John Mack Brown in "The Play Girl" a romantic comedy drama of youth. Its story tells of a diamond miner in the canyons of Broadway. the kind that dance forgetting that some time the fiddler must be paid.
 The co-feature offers Rin Tin Tin the canine actor with Audrey Ferris and Carol Nye in "Rinty of the Desert" fast action picture. Fri day night another Merchants Gift Night will be offered with many valuable gifts awarded to patrons in the audience. The main gifts in- clude a 26-piece set of Rogers silverware; full chest of Stanley Tools. and a beautiful floor lamp.
 Beginning Sunday night for four days the Capitol will offer Dolores Costello in "Tenderloin" an action drama of New York night life and with Conrad Nagel in the featured rote
New Britain herald., 1928-06-27
Start Hunt for Body
 Of AnsOnia Priest Today

Niagara Falls, \. 1., June 2i UP)-Intensive search was started today by officials on both the Amer ican and Canadian sides of Niagara Falls for the body of a man thought to be Mitrophan Poplavsky. Greek Orthodox priest of Ansonia. Conn. The man plunged to his death late yesterday over the American side Of the falls.
 C. l.. Bark heimer of Muncie. Ind. and Mildred Carlow of Niagara Falls, eye witnesses to the tragedy. told the police here that just before the man leaped the rapids he shout ed to them 10 gather up his clothes left lying on the bank. After shout inE at them, they said. the strong current pulled him over the preci. pice.
 According 10 the police, natural ization papers found among the ef- fects left on the bank gave the name of Rev. Mitrophan Poplaysky. while q telegram found in the coat bore initials of F. M. poplavsky.
 Police believe the initials found on the telegram to be merely an error of transmission. A note ad- dressed to the police was also found requesting them to notify his wife at Ansonia. Conn.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-27
ON POLICE DLOTTER

Calvin Fillmore of A Walnut street complained to the police last night that a dog owned by a family living in the rear of 93 Arch street at- tackled him.
 Wilfred LaI'lamme of 24 Maple street complained that a set of socket wrenches and other tools were stolen out of his automobile on Wells street near Stanley.
 Attorney r. F. McDonough com- plaincd that boys have damaged his property at Lincoln street and Shut tie Meadow avenue by daming the brook and letting the water flow over the ground.
 Complaint was made by the Nuf- can Iron Works officials that boys threw frecrackers into the foundry and also into the vacant house at the corner of John and Whiting streets.
 Officer Anthony Cstach found a window open and glass broken fin the east side of the old State Nor nal school building about 1 o'clock this morning. He searched the premises and found nothing aniss.
 Charles Ewanoski complained that boys damaged a vacant house on Roosevelt street.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-27
MOODY SCHOOL OJTJNc

The Moody Secretaral school had us first annual picnic yesterday aft erhoon at Lake Compounce. About 6o members of the school attending. ne stunt committee consisting Of Angelina Reina, chairman, Susan Papasian and Natalie Moulthrop, mad full program Of events planned and ran them off with great skill. The baseball team. the Blues, cap talned by J. C. Moody. won by a score of s-2 over the Reds. explained by Kenneth Behnke. Prizes i'll the events were won by Ruth Lange, Milton Legat, Clarence Avery and Nora Kelly.