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The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-11-28
Another Rocket Experiment

CAMP DEVEN, AVER, MASS The rocket to the moon will be re- leased soon. The lofty steel tower from which Professor R. H. God dard of Clark University hopes to release the mighty rocket, was nearing completion. It is being con structed on lonely section of the deserted Camp Deven, far from the nearest habitation and from ob- servation. Professor Goddard re-
 ceived permission from the govern ment to conduct his experiments at Camp Deven after a previous at tempt had resulted in an explosion.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-11-28
Boxer In Port

The Bureau of Education's mo- torship Boxer was in port south- hound Tuesday en route from Point Barrow to Seattle.
 The vessel left Nome with oVV reindeer carcasses aboard and will reach Seattle with about loO less than that number. The most Of the carcasses disposed of en route were sold at Seward.
 The Boxer had considerable ivory aboard, though less than Tn ioriiei wears. When there is good TUT season the Eskimos pay nttie a'' tention to collecting ivory.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-11-28
WORK BEGINS ON GOLDEN
 GATE BRIDGE
Pneumatic Drill Put Into Operation on Preliminary Work for Thirty Million Dollar Project at San Francisco - Engineers Say the Bridge Will Be Completed in Five Years.

SAN FRANCISCO - Tn the shad- ow of Old Fort Point, four men set up a pneumatic drill yesterday and sent it's diamond tipped cutting edge into the rock. The operation marked the beginning of the actual preliminary work for a thirty mill lion dollar project, the Golden Gate bridge, which engineers declare will be bearing traffic between San Francisco and Marin county within five years.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-11-28
REIGN OF TERROR IN
 ARKANSAS
Night Riders Burn Young Man Alive and Assault His Sweet heart - Then Terrorize Commu- nity by Threatening to Kill Any One Giving Authorities Any h. formation Regarding Dastardly Crime.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ark.-Ac- cused of torturing and burning alive Connie Franklin, aged 20 years, a farm hand, and attacking his 16-year old fiancee when on their way to get married, five men are held in widely scattered jails for the crimes.
 The girl told the authorities that she and Franklin were on their way to the justice of the peace when five men siezed them. They beat and tortured Franklin until he tainted from pain. The men evil dently thinking the youth was dead, built fire of logs and placed the body on it. Failing to destroy the body entirely, the men placed the remains in a sack and started toward the nearby White River. During the torture of Franklin the girl was assaulted.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-11-28

The new steamship Princess No rah of the Canadian Pacific Coast Steamship service arrived in port Sunday morning on her maiden voyage into Alaskan waters. The vessel was in port again Wednesday when she called here southbound.
 Captain Clifford Sainty, who brought the vessel over from Scot land, is the skipper. While the No rah was in port Wednesday a number of local citizens inspected the new vessel which is sure to be- come extremely popular with the travelling public.
 The c. P. R. recently made the announcement they had decided to place this new steamer in service between Victoria, B. O., Vancouver, B. O., and Southeastern Alaska ports during the coming winter. The ship is now returning south after her first voyage to Skagway. The northern ports of call are Prince Rupert. B. C., Ketehikan, Wrangell and Juneau, Alaska, From now until the end of Feb uary fortnightly trips will be made and a ten day schedule in March The new ship replaces the Princess Mary which has performed the com nany's winter service to Alaska for a number of years past
 This luxurious ship was puiit py tho fairfield Ship Building and En-
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-11-28
RELATIVE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON IS DENIED
 ADMISSION TO THE US.

NEW YoRK-By an ironic quirk of fate and the immigration laws, Leon Jules William Washington, a Belgian, is denied entry to the country of which his great grand uncle, George Washington, was the first president. This became known yesterday as plans were being made to bring the matter to the atten- ton of Congress, when they meet next week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-11-28

WASHINGTON. D. C.-Swing- ing Uncle Sams ocean going mails into the impetus given by the Hoover economic conferences the Presidents Interdepartmental Com mittee yesterday recommended the letting of fifteen mail contracts. The new contracts and construc- tion work apprehended under these involved about $1O.OOO,O0O of gov ernment obligations and affected s25O, 100000 of ship construction postmaster General Brown said.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-11-28
An English Joke

NEW YORK-The best English joke that Mayor Walker has heard is a cable dispatch to a London newspaper, saying that Walker in- tends to wear plush and gold robes on official occasions, out-dazzling the Lord Mayor of London.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-11-28
Banker Arrested; Embezzlement

SAN FRANCISCO-H. E. Antho- ny, manager of one of the San Diego branches of the Bank of Italy, was arrested yesterday on a charge of having embedded more than $20O,OO0 from the funds in his care, it was revealed here at the headquarters of the Bank of Italy. Anthony, according to local officials of the bank, confessed the thefts when confronted with an auditors report on irregularities in his books. He was taken into custody by federal officials on charge of defrauding a national bank and action against him Will be taken into the federal court.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-11-28
RealtOr Arrested for Embezzlement

LOS ANGELES-J. E. Baum baugh, a former well known real estate dealer, was arrested yester- dav in Santa Barbara on a charge of embedding $11,O00 from the bankrupt estate of the late T. k. Lockhart, a Los Angeles business man, authorities here were h. formed. The Bumbaugh bond was set at $25,000.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-11-28
Woman Mayor Fires Chief of Police

EUREKA, CAL.-Mayor Emily L. Jones, Eureka's woman head of the city government, yesterady re- lieved Leonard c. Bannister from his duties as Chief of Police. Mayor Jones stated her action was for the good of the service. Mayor Jones named George Littleton, a police captain, as temporary sue cessor to Bannister, who had held the post since 1923.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-11-28
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ark.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ark. - Sher- if Sam Johnson of Stone county declared that reign of terror had been created in the St. James com munity in order to seal the lips of citizens regarding a series of crimes by a band of might riders" that eliminated in torturing and burn ing alive of Connie Franklin, a young farm laborer Every one who knew anything about the staying of Franklin and the subsequent at tack on his sweetheart, was terror ized by band of men who threat ened any one that gave informa- tion to the authorities. he said.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-11-28

Monogrammed stationery for per sonal use costs more than other stationery, of course, but IL s money well spent and one Is amply ronaid for the extra cost by the satisfaction that comes tnrousn nsinp a high-quality, socially cor roct writing paper. See the new lines at the Sentinel office.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-11-28
NUMEROUS QUESTIONS TO
 BE DEALT WITH AT COMING
 LONDON NAVAL CONFERENCE

LONDON The question of whether or not the British naval bases in the Caribbean Sea will be dealt with at the London naval conference appears to have been settled in the negative. In the House of Commons. A. V. Alexand- CT, First Lord of the Admiralty, declared that no decision had been taken to close the minor naval bases at Bermuda and Jamaica, and added There is no intention to make such a decision"
 Commander Southerby asked the Government whether on not the question of food ships being ex- empted from seizure in time Of war would be excluded from the agenda of the naval conference. Premier Macdonald said in answer, that President Hoover stated his sug- gestion regarding food ships was not for consideration at the naval conference, adding, His Majesty s governments are in full agreement with this view"
 France began the work of fram- ing her final attitude for the naval conference. Premier Tardieu called A meeting of those members of the cabinet most interested, including M Briand. While the conference was secret and the details remain unknown, it is expected that France y.1l build her demands along the lines of what naval stength is nec- essary for adequate defense.
 The former premier of Japan Wakatsuki, was handed his instruc- tions for the five power naval con ference. It is said they include a demand for a ten-seven ratio Ill cruiser strength.
 When I was thin and underwelght'
 To me my mother said:
 "Eat A piece of Shonwald's bread
 Before you go to bed"
 I followed my mothers adVlee'
 And ate shonwald's bread every
 night.
 You ought to see me now
 certainly am fat sight!
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-11-28

If you want to see the n,ttiest thing ever put out for snaVlhe comfort and economy. drop into Ed Grigwires for a demonstration oi the famous Kriss Kross razor sharpener.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-14
Reputation Amazes OFT.

NEW YORK. July 13.-Melvin
OFT, 20-y7Sr-old home-run sensation Of
the Giants, is amazed at the reputation
he has acquired Of being an extremely
bashful youth pursued by adoring fair
ones overcome by his beauty. Every
body seems to think get mash notes, !"
he said. II never had one in my life.
AL the mail get is from kids"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-14
Palestine Pupils Aid Health.

School children Of Palestine are help
ing to raise the country'S standard of
public health. They are acting as sani-
tary inspectors, and some Of their duties
are to assist the school nurse in the
teaching Of hygiene, to safeguard con-
ditionS In the schools and their own
homes, and to report to the health au-
thorities on the sanitary conditions of
diaries and food shops,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-24
Real Snake Slippers, $40
with kid quarter

Certainly a fashion that holds a
treasured place in Spring mode
;. snake ;. and here it is in
graceful one-strap mode the
vamp OF snake and the quarter
of sun-tan or black kid! A
Spanish heel that is comfortable
yet high enough to look smart!
Smart indeed to haze snake foot,cear
ulth nearly every Spring costume -.
and YOU may haze bags to match -.
S. to $50.
Footwesr Shot-Srses Fissr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-24

Beauregard Chapter. No. 1902. w. d.
c. was entertained March IL by Miss
BERTHE Packet on Seventeenth street.
Besides the members of the chapter
there were five district officers and other
guests present. Mrs. Horning, the dis
trict president. spoke of some important
matters pertaining to Beauregard
Chapter. After the chapter had adj
journed Miss Packet invited the mem
bers and guests to the dining room
where refreshments were served. The
table was decorated with pink, sweet
peas and candelabras with pink candles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-24
Purple for Madame'S Hat
a color tavorite
of Lanvin of Paris

Fashionable women are calling
for purple hats! And true to
the high fashion standards
you'll find them at Jelleff's. :.
in large head size hats espe-
cially for women and in modes
that have a feminine dress
maker look. /. tucks adroitly
grouped. fiat brim bows. =.
stunning feather patches!
Perle Visca Crochet Visca
Hair Braid Felt and Straw
Sl2.5O
Millinery Shet--Strest Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-24

handbag carefully chosen is lovely Easter gift And
there hundreds in minute bag shop that
just belong with wardrobes! Daytime, afternoon,
ming styles in abundance mention just few
1sakoffs nail studded bag reproduced in smooth calf.
$3.50.
Smart tailored bag of Boroso grained cali sterling bar
trimmed. $40.
Malnson's print floral pattern jewel clasp $50
Embroidered crepe de chine bags. 81 SO.
Seed pearl (cons'td) bags. $40.
Brilliant envelops bags. SIS.
Other bags, S. to SIS.
Hsndbaf Shot-Snee Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-24
Perfect to Give for Easter
TeC1a Pearls

A gilt that will become a
sacred possession so
lovely the virgin white
ness of Tecla Pearls. so
beautiful like drops of Joy
strung together for eter-
nifty! Tecla pearls that
rival the beauty of real
pearls and can rarely be
told apart!
Certainly a charming gift
;. in |, 2, and ; strands
necklaces 16 to 90
inches long. also rings,
pins and bracelets.
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Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
sToNINGTON
KilIinsly Easy Victim

The P. II. S. "Blue Boys" found little trouble in defeating the killingly High quintet in Danielson Tuesday evening registTating a 2i-a win in rather uninteressng tilt. Relieving that q good defense the best oifense she Moves coached Ave effected re- srearkahle five man formation through out the tit. holding the home agefega- stion Co three goals from the court. Sham worked as the scoring lance Tor she forward line, replacing Leo who was carefully covered. and piacss' -Four field tries and foul as high scorer .ag the game Coming into tho second half at the low end of 174a score the Seoffield men launched a terrific drive which netted thefn i've points, their last for tbe. evening Defenses. frightened up m the iAH0 INIafiSF atis' sz.s.taida of some crack fssiard work the contest was devoid of any sensa- tional performance.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
Hold Installation

Installation of the councils of the St. Jean Baptiste Society of St. Jo- seph's church was held in joint meet ing in Union Hall on Sunday, Janu- ary 20. Several prominent speakers were present at the installation, as well as numerous visitors from sur rounding towns. Following the in stallation, refreshments were served Co all attending the meeting
 Speakers at the meeting included Rev Leo Lavallee of St. Joseph's church; Henry Benoit, probate judge of Putnam; Rev. John C. Mathieu of St. Joseph's church, and Judge Julian Miette nf Pawtucket, R. l. Judge Miette was in charge of the installation exercises.
 The officers of the mems council con sisted of; Henry Dery, president; Narcisse Ravenelle, vice-presldent; !; Ulderic Coderre, secretary; Philip Co., derrc, financial secretary; Raoul Blan- chette, treasurer.
 The officers of the women's council included: Mrs. Philip Coderre, presi- dent; Miss Theresa Comeau, vice-presi- dent; Miss Sylvina Barrette, mistress of ceremonies; Juliette Cardinal. treas urer; Mrs Joseph Lamontagne, assist ant treasurer; Mrs. Victoria Loiselle, honorary president.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
Luther League Elects

The Luther League of the Swedish Lutheran church held it's regular meet ing in the church vestry on Thursday, January IT. Miss Carrie Anderson, president, was in charge of the meet ing.
 The annual election of officers was held at this meeting. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Carl Lorenz; vice president. Miss Irene Johnson; secre- tary, Gustave Stein; assistant secre- tary, Miss Carrie Anderson; treasurer, Reuben Peterson; assistant treasurer, Miss Hedvig Gustafson; organist, Miss Evelyn Johnson; auditors. Raymond F. Johnson and Russell Blid,
 Reuben Peterson rendered his res ignation as financial manager of the basket ball team due to increased work. Raymond Peterson was elected In his place, with Russell Nelson as assistant financial manager.
 Following the business meeting, re- treatments were served by a commit tee consisting of Raymond F. Johnson, Reuben Peterson. Carl Lorenz, and Stuart Swanson.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24

Despite early inter-town differ. ences, which threatened to cause un- necessary trouble the Southern New England League is now entering its third week of existence as a red hot basket ball organization. Webster
 thought to be represented by the weak. est club In the circuit, leads the organ ixation with three wins in as many starts. The Hdq. Co, of Putnam. while winning as many encounters. lost a fourth to Plain6eld. forcing them into second place. Company (, of Wilh- mantle. got away Co poor start and is at the third post with a .666 aver age. Capt. Johnson, and his Colleg- ians. of Woodstock. have started their climb after having lost the first pair to Webster, boast of 400 mark The Armory Five, of Danielson, is sport. ang record Of live defeats. every one an affair of hot beds where the final basket decides the winner The early scrabble is over. Now the fans will witness the triumph of form over pre- liminary enthusiasm as the so-called
 tail-enaers' were considered favor ites at the start. and declare thst the
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
North Grosvenordale

Russell Blid is confined to his home with an attack of the grippe.
 Stuart Swanson spent Saturday wis i ting in Thompsonville, Conn. ! Miss Mae Darling is confined to her home with an attack of the grip. ] Ira Prey is recovering from se- rious attack of influenza at his home.
 Miss Gladys Mowry spent the week end at the home of her parents in Oneco.
 Miss Helen l.. MeAuihe spent the weekend at the home of her parents in Worcester.
 Mir. and Mrs. Eddy Blood spent the week end at the home of their daugh- ter, Mrs. Ralph Coszens.
 Alvin Dillaber of Westerly, R. L., spent the weekend at the home of his father, Herbert nillaher.
 Alden Jarl of Providence spent the weekend at the home of his parents, Mir, and Mrs. Gustaye Jarl.
 Mrs. Alma caderrette of New Bed ford spent Tuesday visiting at the home of Mrs. Albert Lauriou.
 William Archibald of Newark. N l.. spent the weekend at the home of Mir. and Mrs Edward Swanson.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Cadorofta of New Bedford sDent Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert f.aurion.
 Chester Chandler. son of Mir. and Mrs Fred D Chandler is confined Co his home with an attack of the grippe
 Edward Anderson of Providence, R. l.. spent the weekend at the home of his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Carl Ander- son.
 Rev. Omer Mandlcr of Taftvilie and Terelee Finnigan of Norwich spent the weekend al the home of her parents in Whitinsville. Mass.
 Miss Evelyn Swanson. q student at Willimantic Normal School spent the week -end at the home of her par ents, Mir and Mrs. Emil Swanson.
 Mrs. William Archibald and daugh- ter Barbara of Newark, N. J., have returned to their home after spending several weeks at the home of Mrs. Ar chihald's parents, Mir. and Mrs. Ed ward Swanson,
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
S p . R TT =
BASKETBALL
Down s,oninston High

The stonington High quintet. which Furnished such spectacular competi' ssoh for the state title in the 7-2s season. fell easy victims to the r. H. g. squad last Friday evening TT 7t"f'- ington by the score of 37-3i IL was a seemingly unavoidable case Of too much Leo, for the Putnam forward ace darnoraIizcd the lower Connecticut team In scoring a total of twenty y-two points. Putnam o~ercame their rival g scoring activities in the third quarter. and by closely guarding Gazette, rival forward. smashed the stonlngton de Tense.
 Scoress
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
Rough Gu, a Win

The Plainfeld Buddies revcnged their recent defeat by the Hdq. Co. in Putnam by roughhousing a 25-l3 vic tory over the Putnam soldiers in a game played in the Plainfield Com saunity House last Wednesday eve ming. It was plainheld's second vic tory in the New England League, bringing their percentage up to 300.
 The first twenty minute half mark ed an interesting duel between Put nam's five men defense and the man to-man pro formation used by the Bud dies. Neither quintet seemed able to approach within normal scoring, the majority of early points being regis tered on foul tries. The Buddies re- sorted Co long range firing in the clos inR period and because of their famil- iar home court were able to draw up a lead with several fine baskets.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24

tie and at times threatened to defeat the league champions, Greendale. Lack of sufficient reserve strength agaiH proved the downfall of the Comrades, whereas Greendale used two teams to win the game.
 A gathering of eighty Greendale rooters and a somewhat smaller gath ering of rooters from this town. taxed the high school gymnasium to capacity. Excitement ran high during the game. since loss to Greendale meant loss of first place in the league standing. In addition, Greendale was out to re- venge last years defeat, the only one sustained during the season.
 The summary:
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
Novelty Dane.

A novelty dance was conducted by the Senior Glass of Tourtellotte Me morial High School on Friday eve ming. January 18th in the high school hall. Music for the occasion was furnished by Dick Sharpe's orchestra of Putnam. Refreshments were serv- ed by members of the senior class. The proceeds will be added to the Washington Fund.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
Asidsn, Victim Return,

Gustave Stein. son of Mir. and Mrs. John Stein, who was injured on De- cember 27th when his automobile was struck by train in Dudley. Mass, re- turned Co his home here after spending three weeks in the Webster Hospital. He Is reeuperating rapidly, but ii will be quite a little while before he will be able to attend to work.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
cnmrnde. n.fna,nd

The Comrades basket ball team of the Luther League was defeated by the strong Greendalc team on Satur- day evening by a score of 37 to 10. The score fails to give an indication of the thrilling game or indicate the fight put up by the Comrades. Minus the presence of their scoring ace. Russell Blid, the Comrades put up great bat
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
COMRADES

In preliminary game, the Pioneers were defeated by the Greendale Ju- niors in a fast game by score of 30 Co g. Superior passwork and accu- rate shooting accounted for the Greendale win. For the Pioneers, Lester Johnson was the outstanding star. while for the Greendale Juniors, Baekstrom was high scorer and indi- vidual star.
 The summary.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
To Attend simmon.

Miss Antoinette Coderre. daughter of Mir and Mrs Napoleon Coderre, hns left for Boston where she has registered for course of study in Simmons College. Miss Coderre has been district nurse for the past four teen months following her graduation from St. Vincent's Hospital in Wor eestar. Mass Upon her completion of the course at Simmons College, Miss Coderre plans Co work under the su- pervision of the State Board Of Henlth.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
POMFRET WINS HOCKEY
 GAME FROM BROWN PROSE

The Pomfret School hockey team defeated the Brown Freshmen. Mon day. The game was fast, resulting in a score of pomfret 2. Brown l. Pell scored both of Pomfret's goals Fitz- gerald scored Browns point. Pom fret has yet to De defeated. having won three and played one tie game.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
Funeral

Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Manning were held in the Methodist Episcopal church on Friday, January iS. The services were in charge of Rev. Frederick C. Baker, pastor of the church. Miss Thyra Walker rendered several solos. The bearers included Dr. r. II. McKeron, Clinton Lewis, Fred Capleton. and John McWhorton. Burial was in the West Thompson cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-24
ELks TAKE LEAD

The Elks won the Monday evening indoor sports contest from the Ma sons and thereby jumped into a one point lead. The result of the play was as follows;
 Auction Bridge Milot and Lewis defeated Duffy and Dow.
 E. Brousseau and Miller defeated Lcpire and Kelly.
 Duvert and Gagnc were defeated by Myers and Seward.
 w. Ranerty and r Gagne were de- feated by Hogan and Charron. Wheelock and Girard defeated Schoonover and Shaw.
 Murray and Cotter were defeated by C. Brousseau and Miner. Backus and A. Averill defeated King and Talbot
 Champlin and W. Ayerill defeated sherman and Stanton.
 Berth and Cavanaugh were defeat ed by Morse and Geissler. Mansfield and LaRose were defeat ed by Holden and Miron. Bourgeois and Wheatlcy were de- teated by Johnson and Chase
 Bid Whist Gallant and Berthiaume defeated Schoheld and Arnold
 CrihbAge
 retreanlt and Weleh defeated Mur- ray and deCoudres.