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New Britain herald., 1929-07-06
RULES OF SILHOUETTE CONTEST

J 2.-Describe how he makes liveli- hood 3.-Address communications to Silhouette" Editor,
 New Britain Herald 4.-Contest closes at ? D m. fol- lowing Saturday 10 a. m. 5.-Answers may be mailed or brought 10 the Herald office. 6.-Credit given for neatness. 7.-One dollar awarded daily for best answer according tc rules.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-06

weather would prevail later in the day.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-06

during the early hours of the flight because of the bothersome fog.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-01
AUTO
 NOTIFIES OWNER
Sends Message "You Will Find Your Car In Putnam O.K."-- Located on Front Street By Police.

fYou will find your car in Putnam OK was the message received by a New Haven man whose ear disap- peared last week. The unknown per son who tcok the auto without per- mission and drove 1t to Putnam also sent the owner his driving license and registration to convince him that the message wasn't hoax. The matter was reported to the New Haven police and the Putnam police were asked to find the car. After making an in vestigation the police discovered the missing automobile They had passed N several times in their hunt through ciS garages. It was parked on Front street near Whittemore's store. The machine was not damaged in any way and Friday New Haven man ap- peared and took the auto back to the Elm City.
 The ear was 1928 Chevrolet se- dan. Tie person wto arrived Co claim the car made no statement as to the facts leading up to the disappearance of the vehicle No clews as Co who might have taken it were found. lt is assumed that someone who wished to get to Putnam, or beyond, took a chance and drove off with the autome- bile from where it was parked.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-01
FREAK KITTENS BORN
 ON WOODSTOCK AVE.

Three perfectly formed kittens, one black and white, one yellow and white and one black, were born last Saturday to a eat owned bv Mir. and Mrs. Allard Martel, 4s Woodstock avenue. The kit tens were attached and where two decided to crawl the other had to follow.
 What appeared Co be misplae- ed leg was the uniting substance between each kitten and the one in the middle had the appearance of riding on the backs of the others. The animals were perfect lv formed and for forty eight hours appeared as normal kittens except fer the fact that they were united together near their hips. Monday night one of the kittens died. Tuesday morning the other swo were drowned as they could not be detached from the dead triplet. People heard of the freak of nature and many called at the Mattel home to see it.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-01
NOYES TO RETURN
 TO HIGH SCHOOL
Sub-Master and Coach Accepts New Offer.-Miss Francis
 Resigns
Position of School Nurse Remains to
 be Filled

The announcement by Superintend- ent of schools, Leon M Farrin, that Lauriston F. Moves, submaster and athletic coach at the Putnam high school, Is tc return to Putnam in the ia viii he received with pleasure by those interested in the school and also by the rest of the school faculty. Especially will 1t be pleasing te the student body of the school. Mir. Ncyes Is a valuable member of the faculty and his resignation was re- ceived and accepted by the school board with regret. It is understood that the subject of salary entered into the situation and that this has new been satisfactorily adjusted and that Mir. Ncyes, now on vacation at Wilton, Me, has accepted the offer of the sehoo. board and will return to Putnam in time for the opening of the new school year.
 Superintendent Farrin also makes known that Miss Elizabeth Francis of Danielson, supervisor of physical edu- cation, will not return to Putnam. She has accepted similar position in the schools of Pennington.
 A vacancy yet to be filled is that ef school nurse. Miss Viola Snyder is going to Berlin next year Several applications for the position have been received but as yet have not been acted upon.
 Mir. Farrin is in the city. He takes his vacation a few days at a time.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-01
AUTO STOLEN FROM
 THE BUICK GARAGE
Thief Enters Window, Unlocks Door.-Car Seen as It Was Being Driven Through Main Street.

Some time after 930 o'clock last Friday night Buick 5-passenger se- dan was stolen from the service sta- ticn of the Putnam Buick Company. foot of Bundy street. The car is a model 20. registration 79797, and is the property of Mrs. N. <. Tanner of Danielson. It had been left at the garage that work might be done on it.
 The automobile was standing on the ficor when the place was closed for the night. In the morning 1t was gone. The theft was reported to the police The state police barracks at Danielson was notified and the nnsa- ber and a description of the car was broadeasted by radio.
 The person who stele the ear enter ed the garage by window and then unlocked the door. The machine was seen after it had reached Main street but the person reporting having notic- ed the registration number did not know at that time that it was a stolen car and did not get description of the driver.
 The police do not connect the theft of the Buick car with the Chevrolet car that was abandoned on Front street after being driven from New Haven.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-01
TAXICAB LAW AMONG
 THE STATUTES NODDED
Deputy Commissioners
 Healey on Vacation

l.. II. Healey, deputy commissioner of agriculture, is having his annual vacation He was in Putnam Mon day. where he was welcomed by friends. While in close touch with affairs in Woodstock and Putnam Mir. Healey spends most of his time in Hartford. He stated Monday that he was impressed with the lnroads death has made among prominfnt citizens of Putnam, especially among friends that he always called on to chat with on visits here. .
 The deputy commissioner and Mrs. Healey, their daughter, Miss Maude Healey, daughter Mrs. Randolph Whaples and Mir. Whaples, and Henry Stafford will spend next week in q cot tage they have taken at Belfast, Me.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-01
IS PUTNAM AGAIN TO BECOME
 IMPORTANT RAILROAD CENTER?
Three Locals and Work Train Are Now Putting Up
 Here
May Mean Revival of Local Yard
 Activities

Is Putnam to see a revival of local railroad yard activities2 It is possi- bic and it Is hoped for. The question is brought up by the return of three local freight trains and the work train to Putnam. The change went into effect Monday.
 It is recalled that this city was se- riously affected some years ago when, in line Of eurtailment of expenditures, the officials of the N. Y.. N. II. & H. railroad withdrew a number of trains that made Putnam n terminus, and also withdrew the yard switcher.
 On Monday three local freight trains were restored and the work train was again brought back tO Put nam as headquarters. There Is a lo- cal freight Co Midway. This train does switching in Putnam before starting it's run. There is also local from Putnam Co Southbridge ev- cry day. This Ia one of the trains that was discontinued some time ago. The third local freight is train be- tween Putnam and Worcester. The work train puts up here again, going ont each morning and returning in the early evening.
 Brings la Twenty Men
 II is estimated that the restoration of these trains will bring at icast twenty men to Putnam. It may, even- tually, lead Go the return nf the old activity when Putnam was of eonsid- erahle importance and was busy railroad center.
 1t may also affect favorably aetivi- ties at the roundhouse in the north end sf the railroad yard. Ever since trains were withdrawn from Putnam the same crew has taken care of the r0undhuuse and the coal chute. With the additional trains coming into this city to be put up for the night aetiyi- ties at the roundhonse may again be revived IT this comes Co pass some of tho tracks taken up will have to Do restored.
 The situation. whatever it may DOT tend for the future, ls encouraging and is q hopeful sign. The merean- tile business of the city was adversely affected when trains were taken out of Putnam. Their restoration Will Do an asset Co the business interests ot the city and will tend to again make Putnam the important railroad center it was few years ago.
 The N. r., N. II. < II. railroad mas been forging ahead for some years. " has resumed it's dividends to stock holders. From a quotation Of Slz share, not SO many years ago, the the stock is now selling around Sllz. ihs New Haven is the only railroad pass ing through Putnam and it's success full operation can not but help being a benefit to this city.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-01
Last Week Boy Scouts Carnp--Giris Next Week

This is the fourth and last week of he St. Mary's Boy Scouts Camp on the shores cf Crystal lake, Eastford Arrangements were made Co have moving pictures of the camp taken today. These will later be shown for the benefit of the public and mem bers of the parish as Father Bellerose has a projector for showing movies"
 Next week the camp will be trans ferred into a girls camp. Girls of St. Mary's parish 12 years old and over are eligible. Father Casey, who has been at the camp during most O. the camp period, will return to Putnam and Father Bellerose will go to camp. There will be corps of women super visors and the camp, next week, will settle down in a routine suitable to girl campers.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-01
Putnam's Water
 Supply Sufficient

With many cities alarmed at the diminishing public water supply, due to the long dry spell, inquiry was made of Chairman Thurston of the board of water commissioners, and of C. Dwight Sharpe, superintendent of the water department, as Co the situ- ati0n in Putnam.
 Both Mr. Thurston and Mir. Sharpe state that Putnam has a plentiful sup ply of water. Plenty of it," is the way Commissioner Thurston express. ed it. "The water is at the top oi the dam: plenty of water said Su perintendent Sharpe. Mr. Sharp, added that Putnam is fortunate in it' supply Numerous large springs aci as feeders. The supply seems to be m diminishing. notwithstanding tho drought.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-01

has been settled and the citizens will expect to see work begun in the near future.
 Opened by Mayor
 The special city meeting was called to order at nine o'clock. standard time, by Mayor Richard. IL was vot- ed to keep the polls open until five o'clock, standard time. During the forenoon there was a struggling vote cast. In the afternoon the number of voters was increased. It was appar- ent that those interested were bring ing voters to the polls. There were no hired vehicles, but volunteers did some work to get a sizeable vote cast. The fact that, even with this final ef- fort, only about a third of the full vote of the city was boiled, denotes that many citizens either never had in- terest or have lost personal interest in the important question submitted to the voters, or were content to let the matter rest in the hands of city officials.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-01
DROUGHT BECOMING
 A SERIOUS MATTER

Unless 1t rains within two or three days a serious milk shortage is threat ened. according Co Thomas Holt, state dairy and food commissioner. The shortage has already manifested it. self and the loss will run into mil lions of dollars" if the dry spell con- tinues much longer. Pasture land is drying up. the corn crop is threaten ed, vegetable gardens are becoming parched, wells are running dry and some farmers have been forced Co auction off their cattle.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-01
CAMP DUTY

Putnam Headquarters Company of the 13rd Division, the Medical Unit, and the Headquarters Division, Dam ielson. will leave by special train, on Sunday morning, for Camp Trumbuli. Mantle. for fifteen days camp duty.
 The Putnam company will hold it's last drill Friday night. After the drill all equipment will be put aboard baggage car in Putnam The car will be run Co Danielson, where the equipment of the Danielson outfits will be loaded.
 The Putnam company, tn command of First Lieutenant Charles Wood ward. Captain McGarry already being in camp. will embark sometime Sun day morning. 4 special train will be made up in this city.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-01
Courts Decision In McCook Case Nulifies l473 Improp-
 erly Signed Bills
Legislature to Convene-only 1en-
 orally Affects Putnam

As the so-called taxieab bill was enc Of the bills which Governor Trumhull failed to sign within three days before the adjournment of the legislature the bill never became law, according Co che recent ruling ok
 the supreme cour of errors.
 The Patriot, last week, stated that it was the contention of Benedict Holden counsel for J B. Tatem. that the law wns void because not signed by the governor within three days. It was also stated that the point would bo decided last Thursday as it had been raised in the case cf State of Connecticut ys. McCook It was this case that the supreme court decided in favor Of the McCook heirs
 The decision was a momentous ono and it in effect voided l492 other bills that came in the same category as the bill upon which the decision was made. The decision threw the state into 2 turmoil of speculation and the matter hes yet to be adjust cd
 Hurries to Hartford
 The governor hurried to Hartford by airplanc and has called a special session of the legislature to be con- vened next Tuesday. August 9th. Meanwhile leading states officials are intent on determining whether it will be necessary Co rc-submit each of the void bills through the usual lengthy channels or whether a blan- ket bill will suffice to remedy the un- fortunate situation.
 The situation dces not affect Put nam only as it affects other cities and towns in the state None of the few special laws passed under petition of the people of this municipality are voided, as far as local lawyers have de termined. lt will. doubtless, have an exterior effect on this city for local officials are anticipating. the return of the Legislative special, an accommodation train that makes up in Putnam Co transport senators and representatives from this end or he state to the capital city.
 Also to the controversy over the ope ration of taxicabs by those not en- ragged in the business prior to Janu- ary first the isrue is apparently clos d. With the present law made void Inder the supreme courts decision he tnxicab business is in the same tatus IS before the bill was passed.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-01
POLICE RAID NORTH
 END SPEAKEASY
Beer and Alcohol Seized.-Al- fred Bibeault Arrested Pleads Guilty.-Fined $400 and Costs of Court.

Local police Faided q speakeasy on Providence street, Wednesday eve ming. and seized seven cases of home hrewed beer. a gallon of alcohol and several small bottles containing al- cohol. The proprietor, Alfred Bi- beau't. at enc time landlord of the City Hotel, was arrested The con traband was taken to the police sta ton and locked in the cell room.
 Bibeaut was arraigned before Judee Geissler of the city court this morning and plead guilty to a viola tion e the liquor law. He was found guilty on two counts and was fined S200 on each count. a total of S400, and ordered to pay the costs of court.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-01
FALSE IDEA REGARDING
 DANGER OF CORN BORER
Does Not in Amy Way Affect Vegetables as Wholesome
 Food
Strict Quarantine Being Maintained In Border Towns

The quarantine established in Put nam and other border towns in east ern Windham county last week in campaign Co prevent the corn borer from annexing more territory. has led some people to believe that the vege- tables which are included in the quar- antine are unfit for food. This is not so. The parasite does not poison the vegetables nor in any way affect them as a wholesome article of food. The erroneous idea that the corn bor- CT contaminates vegetables and makes them unfit for food has come to light in local markets. One large dispenser of vegetables told a Patriot represen- tative that he sold dozen ears of corn to a resident of Putnam. That when 1t had been taken home and husked the purchaser was told by an- other member of the family that corn Is not fit to be eaten because of the corn borer. The person took the corn back to the dealer
 Affect. H.=sHezs
 Two of the largest dispensers of fresh vegetables in the city were ask ed if the quarantine IS affecting their business. Both said that it K. Some purchasers have had vegetables taken from them and others, being held up on the outskirts of the town, have re turned with their vegetables and de mauded their money back.
 Tine vegetables listed as coming un- der the quarantine are corn on the cob, beans, celery. beets and rhuharb. It is stated that becta from which the tops have been removed may be trans ported People who travel west, or farther into the county. have learned that they may not transport any Of the forbidden flowers and vegetables. If they attempt to do this the flowers or vegetables will be taken from them by the inspectors. The line of de- fense has been established on the eastern border of the county to pre- vent vegetables from Rhode Island and Massachusetts being transported into the state and to prevent yegeta- bles grown in the eastern part Of the county being transferred further into the county.
 The quarantine Is being strictly maintained and will be continued un. til about the first of October. How. ever. it should be emphasized that there is no danger to life or health from eating vegetables, even though they might have been exposed Co the corn borer.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-01
FOUR DAYS OLD AND HAS
 NINE GRANDPARENTS

Jeanette Thsrese Auger. four days old, has nine living grand parents. She was born Monday, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Leo Auger. School street. The baby has two grandparents on her fath- CTS side and two grandparents on her mothers side; also two great grandparents on each parental side, and a great-great grandpar- ent However. she does net beat her fathers record for. until he was four years old, he also had nine grandparents.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-01
MISS CHARRON TO JOIN
 SISTERS OF HOLY CROSS

Miss Glorianna Charron. 30, daugh- ter of Mrs. Amelia Charron, Battey street left Wednesday afternoon for Montreal, Canada. Miss Charron will enter St. Lawrence novitiate where she will prepare to take her vows tn the order of the Sisters of the Holy Cross. II is this branch of the sis- terhood that is in North Grosvenor- dale.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-01
MAY PRACTICE OPTOMETRY
 IN EITHER OF THREE STATES

l.. Hector Lucier, optometrist, has received word that he has successful ly passed the state board examination in Massachusetts, which he took in Boston last June. MT. Lucier is now eligible to practice his profession in three states. Connecticut, Massachu- setts and New York.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-01
MIR. AND MRS. NIKoLOFF
 VIEW THE MIDNIGHT SUN

A postal card has been received from Mfr. and Mrs. s. Nikoloif, now cruising in the Arctic circle. The card came frcm North Cape under date of July l4th, where they were climbing the big rock to see the mid night sun. "A wonderful sight. We are both we'll" was the concluding message.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-01
TAxICAB DRIVER FLEES
 NOW SAID TO BE IN CANADA

Walter F Beauregard, last week a Putnam taxicab driver, is now in Canada, according to the police Beau regards driving attracted the atten- tion of State Officer Nolan last Satur- day evening, while Beauregard was operating in Woodstock. When the officer saw the uncertain way in which Beauregard was driving he ordered Beauregard to pull up at the side of the road. Beauregard. according to the officer, pulled up. jumped out. and disappeared in the darkness, abandon ing his employers car. He was next heard from in Canada. It is said he has requested his wife and family to join him. The ear has been deliv- cred to the owner.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-01
ATTENDING LUNCHEON
 STATE BAR ASSOCIATION

Judge Nj. H. Geissler and States At torney Howard C. Bradford left by automobile this morning for the Gris- wold, at Groton. They will attend the midsummer meeting and luncheon of the State Bar Association.
 The State Bar Association holds two meetings year, the annual meet ing being held in the winter with a dinner and speeches and the transac- tion of business. No business is tran saeted at the summer meeting. Other members of the association in Put nam are Archibald Macdonald, IT,, and A. s. Macdonald. Neither was able to attend.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-01
WATER WORKS QUESTION
 IS SETTLED BY VOTERS
CITIZENS FAVOR RECOMMENDATION OF MAYOR coUN- GIL AND BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
 AND APPROPRIATE $65ooo ASKED FOR
Majority of 169 Vote "Yes."-Mayor Hopes Work Will soo, Be Under Wsy.-Feels People Have Expressed
 Confidence.

In total of 729 votes, cast at the special city meeting held in the Mu- nicipal building Tuesday, 449 voters expressed themselves as supporting the mayor, common council and board of water commissioners, in their plan to relieve the present water works situation as it relates to fire hazard. The number voting against the plan of the city officials was 2S0. The ma jority supporting the officials in their desire to get the work under way was therefore 169.
 The appropriation of S65.000 hay ing been voted, being the amount asked for, the council and the board of water commissioners are in a posi- tion to go ahead with the work. In relation to the subject Mayor Richard stated, Wednesday morning, that he hoped that the contracts would be made as soon as possible and that much of the work, if not all of it, may be finished this year.
 Mayor Richard did not take the vote as a victory" He considers the vote as an expression of opinion of the voters and a vote of confidence in the city officials. He feels that the common council and the water com missioners have worked for the best interests of the city. He has always been of the opinion that the city can not afford an elaborate improvement of the water works system with the large amount of money that such q ulan would involve, and he believes that the -plan recommended by the water commissioners and endorsed by the common council will give the needed relief.
 Chairman Thurston of the board of water commissioners had little to say. When asked if the work would be be- gun at once, he said that he believed this is what is wanted by the mayor. Mr. Thurston did say that he was sor- " that the vote WAS net larger that ii might more fully express the wishes of the citizens.
 Controversy Ended
 It would appear that the water works controversy has ended and that soon the actual work will be com menced. The matter was first brought before the common council the eve ming of January 5th, 1926. At this time Alexander Gilman, chairman of the board of water commissioners, appeared with an informal report. He pointed out the inadequacy of the wa ter works plant and laid especial stress as to the dangerous condition of the standpipe on Oak Hill. On Feb ruary End, the report of the board of water commissioners was made a for nal report. Since that time the mat ter has been drawn out by reports, meetings, opinions, more reports, more meetings, opinions, ct cetera, until the present moment. IL now looks as if the water works question
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-01

Delicious $. s. P. Salmon Steak, sweet. tender, delicate in flavor and rich in natural oil.-El Leon Peas, fresh-flavored. choice and sweet. Creole Salad Dresisng. adds new flavor to salads.-V You've Chaifard pure virgin olive oil, made from selected hand-pieked olives.--Wa- termelon preserves, in sweet, spie- cd syrup. so zestful with cold meats.-Pure Orange and Grape fruit juice. in tins, delightful and refreshing - Real old-fashioned Baked Beans and Brown Bread with raisins, so convenient to serve. wieh Creole Catsup.
 Our nrnducts arc chosen with
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-01
Mrs. Bernie. c. Delaney of Main

street entertained a party of young friends for her nephew John Gahan's fifth birthday on Wednesday after noon. 4 birthday cake, with five candles was cut by little John. Ice cream, candy, cookies and fruit were served.