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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-16
STEPHAN IS AGAIN
MERCHANTS HEAD
Reflected President for
Fifth Term at Meeting
of Governors.

MAI. Gen. Anton Stephan was elected
president Of the Merchants and Manu-
lecturers Association for his fifth term
at the annual election meeting Of the
newly constituted board of governors,
held yesterday afternoon in the offices
Of the organization III The Star Build
! ing.
Marx Larsbureh was elected first vice
president OF the board, Joseph A. Burk-
Sgt second vice president and James Z.
Oollinower third vice president. Louis
Iasvay, treasurer; Edward D. Shaw, secre-
taSy, and M. D. Rosenberg, general
coSusel, were reelected for the ensuing
year.
Gen. Stephan was elected national
councillor to the Chamber of Commerce
Of the United States. Mr.. Levay was
elected delegate to the National Cham
Der and John II. Hanna and Mr.. Burk-
art were named alternates.
freight Rate Protest.
On Recommendations by the fuel oil
and heatfng sections of the association
the board event on record opposing q
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A card party for the benefit Of the
relief committee. I. 0. O. r., will be
held at the Odd Fellows Temple, 4le
Seventh street, B:15 o'clock.
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TO-DAY.

BENEFIT card party, Theta Chapter
Chi Sigma Sorority, Thomas Circle
Club. $3.50 pm. tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-16

Art and Archaeology League will meet
In Corcoran Hall, George Washington
University, 8:l5 pm.
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Good WIN Chapter. No. 80, o. z. g.,
will give card party, $50 o'clock, 45oi
Illinois avenue.
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FOUND.

BTCYCLE-Man's bicycle. red frame; owner
can have same by paying for this ad and
identifying 1919 3Sth NV.
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|. Z. WILLIAMS. Sec

svrG0ETr. JAMES n. suddenly dspsrtet
lis life Friday. February Is. 1873; e ~
residence. ST Quincy pl. nv. JAMES n
SWfGGETT Remains at FRAZIER new
funeral home. $50 r. I. ave. NV. NoS1c'
of funeral later. ~
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WEAVER. MARY MARGARET. suddenly.
on friday. February Is; 1929. at the hone me
MARGARET. beloved daughter Of Will
liam Morgan and Margaret Edna Weaver
Funeral services will be held on MONDAY.
Church. H st. between 10th and 20th sts.
NV, at 4 pm. II
WOODWARD. ELIZABETH PESCHEAU. On
Thursday. February IA. 1929. at Columbis
HOSPITAL, ELIZABETH pESCHEAU WOOD
WARD (nee webster). Funeral services
from Gawler's chapel, lI50 Pennsyivanies
ave NV, on Monday. February IL, at
pm. Interment Rock Greek Cemetery. IL
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-21
Baby Burned in Crib
 Brought to Hospital

Madeline Bernier. an infant less than a year old. was brought to the Day Kimball hospital, Saturday morning. suffering from burns re- ceived while lying in her crib at the home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Harry Bernier, Danielson.
 The baby was being cared for by her little sister, child of tender years Mrs. Bernier was about her household duties The bedclothing on the crib suddenly burs; into flame. Be fore the baby was rescued it had been severely burned about the head and body A physician was summoned, gave first aid and the child was brought to the hospital It is believed that the little ones had gotten hold of some matches and were using them when the crib blankets were ignited. A serious fire in the home was mar rowly averted. The child will recover.
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-21
DIRECTORS MEET
Civic Matters Discussed at Gathering of Chamber of
 Commerce Officials

The directors of the Putnam Cham Der of Commerce held their regular meeting at the Putnam Inn, Monday evening.
 One of the subjects discussed was the opening of the railroad station that early morning workers taking the bus of the Connecticut Company to the mills outside of the city might have a place to wait indoors. The matter will be taken up with the rail road company.
 It was stated that the N. Y. N. II. & H. Railroad Company Is to install new electric light fixtures in the sub way to replace the present lights which have been damaged and are in adequate. It is anticipated that two large lamps will be installed. giving more light than the present small incandescent bulbs.
 1t was disclosed that the merchants of Putnam are planning for a gay illumination of the business section during the holiday season. The plans are already taking shape for an H. lumination surpassing anything ever attempted before.
 The directors informally discussed a number Of matters of interest and transacted routine business before the meeting adjourned. One new member was admitted Co the chamber.
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-21
Eastford

Herbert Buell. spent Sunday in wor cester, Mass.
 Rev Harvey Lawson supplied tn, pulpit last Sunday morning.
 Mir. and Mrs. Sumner Warren ar, now settled in their new home.
 Mrs Sarah Carpenter is at the Day Kimball Hospital with bad eye trouble
 The Center school will give ar operetta at the chapel on Friday eve ming at 7.30.
 Mir. and Mrs William Buell. of Plain. field spent Sunday with Mir. Buell's sister, Mrs. Dan Byres.
 Miss Elsie Perks and Marjorie Brown, our teachers. spent the week end at their homes in Worcester.
 Mir and Mrs. A. $. Walker with sons, Stowell and Kenneth, spent the weekend with Mir. Walkers aunt in Stafford.
 Miss Prudence Dean and five of her school friends of Storrs College gave here parents surprise call Sunday evening.
 Mir. and Mrs Oliver D. Bowen with their sons, Spencer and Charles, spent last Saturday at their home in Spen- cer, Mass.
 The ladies of the church held their annual harvest dinner at the chapel last Friday noon. All agreed it was a successful affair. with a good sum netted for the treasury.
 All were glad to welcome the rain as many have carried water for many months. Mrs. Charles Dean has kind neices. as they bring the family drink ing water from Hartford often--one day. nine gallons.
 The c. E. Society met at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Tatem Sun day evening with Miss Elsie Perks as leader. Subject. What Should Young Men and Young Women Expect of Each Other" Proved to be discus sion meeting.
 Mrs. William Warren with sister, Mrs. Stuart May, of East Woodstock, and brothers, George and Burton Bos- worth, spent the weekend with their brother. Ned, in the U. s. Vets Hos pital at Beacon, N. Y.
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-21
TIM FL FARM TOPICS
 by the County Agricultural Agent

Should you as a farmer grade the products which you put into the market? Every Connecticut farmer is interested in keeping good market with a good price and therefore we have three reasons for putting out a quality product:
 To meet the competition of out side farm produce.
 2. Because it is profitable.
 8. To increase consumer con- sumption.
 Taking these three points up indi- vidually it will probably be easier to use a specific product than to talk in general and as eggs have become a universally graded product am going to use them as an example.
 In order to meet outside competi- tion and hold our markets we must put out a product of just a little bet ter quality than that of our compet- itors. Western eggs are being shipped into our eastern markets in vast quan- titles and at some seasons of the year command a higher price than local eggs. Why? Mainly because the eastern farmers put their product on the market without any grading while the western eggs are shipped in so that each egg has a standard of quality and the buyer knows exactly what he is getting when he buys them. The only way to meet this competition and hold our markets is to grade cur eggs and keep them just as good or little better than the western egg.
 The division of markets had two farmers keep records on iiocks of ,000 birds, each marketing approxi- mately the same number of eggs. Farmer A graded his products ae- cording to the standard set up by the Division of Markets while Farmer B marketed an ungraded product. Fig gures were kept for one year at the end of which time Farmer A had averaged 47c per dozen for his eggs and Farmer B only Ale per dozen.
 Another example of this may be seen in figures of one of the co-opera- tive egg marketing organizations in the State Taking the average pool AOA NAlt NNth WG navy Rf NNHNA Nf@N price for all eggs in that pool of 55c per dozen after the cost of grading is taken out while ungraded eggs the same week were selling for soc per dozen.
 While five or six cents sounds very small it means $50. or s60. for every 1 ,000 dozen eggs sold from farm.
 The third point is to increase con- sumer consumption. The housewife who can buy dozen eggs and knows that every egg Is going to be fresh be- cause 1t has been candled and gets eggs of a uniform size Is going to be a satisfied customer. An unsatished customer will not buy as much pro duce as one that is satisfied. Not only from that standpoint but the house wife can get eggs of any quality de- sired.
 What has been said of eggs in this article can be applied to practically all farm products with similar re- suits.
 RAYMOND k. WING.
 County Agricultural Agent.
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-21
ANDREWS PRESIDENT
Windham County Agricultural Soei- ety Has Good Year. Officers Elected

Annual reports made by officers of the Windham County Agricultural So- eiety, the organization that has super vision and control of the Brooklyn fair, shows, according to the report of the treasurer. J. Dyer Potter of Putnam, that. including the S5OO grant by the state, the society showed a profit of $500 last September. Improvements have been made and bills paid leaving the society SlOO ahead of last year.
 Officers elected included the fol lowing from this corner of the county: President, Earl Andrews, Woodstock; treasurer. J. Dyer Pot ter. Putnam; executive committee, F. W. Cunningham, Pomfret, o. B. Car penter. Eastford, J. Otis Fox, Put nam, W. C. Child, Woodstock, Charles Whiting. Thompson.
 Of the ladies department: Presi- dent, Mrs. H. D. Covell, ;Pomfret first vice-president, Mrs. J. Dyer Pot ter; Putnam; executive committee, Mrs Wendell Witter. Putnam, Mrs. John Wetherbee, Pomfret, Mrs C. F. Whiting, Thompson. Mrs. Earl And rews. Woodstock.
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-21
DEFECTIVE RAILS
 BROUGHT TOLIGHT
Detector Car Charts All lmper- fections of Railroads Steel Right of Way.-In Putnam Tuesday.

A small gasoline car painted yellow pulling another small car, also paint cd yellow, stopped near the tower in the Putnam railroad yard, Tuesday morning. Painted on the first car, in black letters, was the following: Mo tor Car No. 503"; on the rear car: "Detector Car No. lO4, Sperry Rail Service Corporation, Chicago.
 This defector car. as it's name implies, is used in ferreting out de fleets in rails over which 1t passes The machine is a marvel and 50 con sidered by railroad men.
 In the detector car is a chart on which is recorded every imperfection and latent defect in the steel right of way. Defects not apparent to the human eye are detected by this sen sitive instrument. It was said that at North Grosvenordale the instru- ment detected cracked rail, a defect that no track walker or section fore man would have noticed.
 The car Is privately owned. The railroad companies contract for its use. After 1t has finished it's work a report is made to the company served.
 Comes From Maine
 The two yellow cars that stopped in Putnam had just come from Maine where they had been doing service for the Boston < Maine and Maine Cen tral railroads. Part of the New Ha- ven system had been covered and the detector was on it's way to finish the work which would complete the whole system.
 The motor car is used as sleeping quarters for some of the men who travel with the car Bunks could be seen through the window. A train crew was also aboard, there appar- ently being eight to ten men with the outfit. Only a short stop was made in Putnam before the cars slowly moved westward on the main line to- ward Willimantic
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-21
NINETEENTH
 HOLE" HELD IN BONDS

Six simultaneous liquor raids in Webster, Monday, resulted in the ap- pearance of six defendants before a U. S. commissioner at Worcester, Tuesday Among the sextette was Joseph C. Miron, who gave his home address as Worcester. but whose inn, the Nineteenth Hole, is on the Thompson road on the outskirts of Webster. an eating resort where the faces of Putnam people are not whoi- ly unfamiliar
 Miron pleaded not guilty to the possession of quantity of assorted liquors and was held in $500 bonds .or q hearing, Friday.
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-21
Fire Bell in St. Mary's
 Steeple Rings Again

The fire alarm tapper in the stecple of St. Mary's church, disconnected during the time the new peals were being installed, has been connected and Is now in working order The wiring and the installation of the ta3per was done by men from the Gamewell Firealarm Company work ing under the supervision of Charles 2 Thayer, superintendent of the fire alarm system.
 The company, which installed the eity's original fire alarm system, were Uesirous of selling the city new out gt. This would have cost the taxpay- ecs a substantial sum. Superintendent sTaaver was emphatic in his con 4ention that the alarm in St. Mary's steeple could be reinstalled. This has row been done with considerable saving to the city.
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-21
STATE COMMANDER
 GUEST OF LEGION
Anselm Mayotte Post Elects.- Joint Installation And Ban
 quet at inn
Musie, Speeches and Cheers for the
 Retiring Commander

W. S. Alexander. president of the Puritan Bank and Trust Company, Meriden, newly elected State Com mander of the American Legion, was the guest of honor at banquet, an- nual meeting and election of officers of Anselm Mayotte Post, and install lation of the officers of the Post and the Post Auxiliary. The joint affair was held at the Putnam Inn, Friday evening. Approximately one hundred, including three G. A. K. veterans, sat down to the banquet tables.
 Following the supper and election of officers the installation was con- dueted with G. Stanley Shaw, past commander of the post, presiding. The induction exercises were parti- eipated in by the State Commander, State Sergeant-at-Arms William Dix on and Mrs. John Mcfarland of Coventry. a state official of the Ladies Auxiliary.
 The officers installed were, fer the Legion. Arthur C. Keith, command CT: Francis Metealf, first viee-com- mander: Joseph Flagg. second vice commander; Carl Weeks. chaplain; C.. Stanley Shaw, adju4ant; Whitman Danielson. finance officer; James J. Charron, sergeant-at-arms.
 For the Auxiliary. Mrs. J. Dyer fotter. president; Mrs. Sara Clifford, first vice-president; Mrs. C. Stanley Shaw. second vice-president; Mrs. Archibald Macdonald. Jr., secretary Mrs. William J. Jarvis. treasurer sLrs A. D. Mcintyre. chaplain; Mrs. Zencn Robillard, historian; Miss Eve lya Shaw. sergeant-at-arms.
 At the head table sat the state of- ficers. Hiram L. Barrett. Thomas l.. Taylor and Marcus Lewis. Civil War veterans; Commander Cyril NJ. Paine of the East Woodstock post, Com mander Frank H. Pelletier of Oscar N. Swanson Post, North Grosvenor- da C. Commander W. A. Bernard of the post in Danielson.
 State Commander Speaks
 There was program of music and speeches. Commander Keith acting as toastmaster. After taking the oppor. tunity to express his appreciation foi the honor conferred upon him Com mander Keith introduced State Com. mander Alexander who spoke al length on matters concerning the Legion. it's work in legislative and other channels to bring relief to dis abled veterans and their dependents and pointed out the numerous ad vantages to be gained by joining tho Legion. He alluded to the fact that the next National Convention will bC held in Boston. a point of easy access to Connecticut members, where legionaires from every state in the Union will gather. He urged members O. the post to make an effort to at tend next year.
 He pointed out a service the loea post can perform iH the nationwide ] effort Go beautify the surroundings oi 1 the nations historic shrines and al i lnded to the General Putnam Vol Den, now a part of the state pari system, as such a shrine near to Put nam. He suggested that the organiza ticn post traffic trails to this and an, other point of interest in this terri tery for the convenience of tourists.
 The closing scene was one of en thusiasm when three cheers wer' called for for the retiring command CT of Anselm Mayotte Pots, G. Stan ley Shaw.
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-21
BUTTS AGAIN HEADS
 FARM LOAN ASSOCIATION

George W. Butts of South Wood stock was again reelected president CT the Windham County National Farm Loan Association at a meeting held in Willimantie last Thursday The president is also a member of the board of directors.
 Since the organization of the or ganization in 1917, 166 leans for S424,700 were closed through the Federal Land Bank of Springfield, Mass. and during that time 3S loans for S72.900 were paid off. Fifteen loans for S35, 900 were closed during the past year. There are i66 mem bers of the organization in Holland, Windham and New London counties.
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-21
POMONA GRANGE TO HOLD
 LAST MEETING OF 1929

The last meeting of Quinebaug Pomona Grange for the year will be held Saturday. December Tth, with Flainfeld grange. The meeting will be called Co order at II a. m. for a business session. Dinner will be serv- ed at noon by the Plainfield grange. The afternoon session will open at i. 30 with instrumental music furnish ed by members of the Plainfeld grange, followed by addresses and a reading.
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-21
PUBLIC SPEAKING GLASS

A meeting af adults interested n forming a public speaking class will be held at the Putnam High Sehoo Tuesday. November 26 at 7.l5 ?. m.
 Any one interested is cordially in vited Co attend. No previous exper fence in public speaking is necessary
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-21
WINS BEAUTY CONTEST

A dance, which included a beauty contest, was held in the city last Fri day evening. The judges awarded the loving cup to Miss Germaine Salvas, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Salvas of Harrisville. as the most beautiful gir in the hall
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-21

St. Mary's Boy Scouts band, mem lsrs of the four troops, and many Putnam people, were in Plalnfesd, Sunday afternoon, for the dedication ol the new parochial school in that town.
Putnam patriot., 1929-11-21

He-Sweetheart, we are coming to a long tunnel. Are you afraidg
 She--No, not if you take that cigar ette out of your mouth.-The Path finder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-14
TWO WASHINGTON MEN
SENTENCED TO JAIL
Pair Captured After Chase Given
Il and Is Months on Traffic
and Assault Charges.
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
UPPER MARLBORO, Md, February
14.-Still nursing badly injured hand,
State Policeman c. Diiifnger today re-
turned to active duty after a two-day
leave of absence to recuperate from the
effects of battle with two Washington
men whom he captured and had sem
fenced to Jail on traffic and assault
charges.
According to the official report of the
incident, received today by Sergt. c. E.
Duckworth of the Laurel Substation,
Dillinger started in pursuit of the two
men when the Car in which they were
riding sped past him in MechanicSville.
The chase led down the highway, up
q private road, around q farmhouse
and ended in a woods.
The prisoners gave their names as
O. M Cain and George Quade, both OF
the 800 block of Fifth Srteet, Wash
ington. @
Another fight started as the trial be-
gan and Dillinger this time was obliged
to use his club. The men were then
committed to the Leonardtown jail,
where they are said TO have assaulted
the jaller.
Judge Robert Burroughs later SEN
fenced Cain to IA months in the House
of Correction for resisting arrest and
assaulting an officer, and Quade to 10
months for resisting arrest, In addition,
Cain was fined $3.50 for driving while
intoxicated and $50 for reckless driving
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-14
BUSINESS WOMEN
UNITE IN COUNTY
Mrs. A. H. Cohen Heads Ar
Iington Civic and Social
Organization.
BY a STAFF Correspondent of The Star.

BY Staff Correspondent of The Star.
CLARENDON, Va, February 14.-Ar-
lington County's first Business Women
Club was organized yesterday and will
henceforth meet at luncheon each We'd
nesday. The % women in attendance
yesterday were admitted as charter
members.
The meeting was arranged under the
direction of Mrs Albert H. Cohen, who
was later elected president. Mrs. Cohen
explained to the gathering that the club
was to be both social and civic, with
the civic activities conferred upon the
provision of Fairgrounds and other aids
for children.
There are at the present time no pub
lie parks or Fairgrounds in the county,
Mrs. Cohen pointed out, and it will be
the purpose of the club to obtain the
use OF unoccupied land adjacent to the
closely settled sections and there pro-
vide amusements that win keep the
children off the streets.
Following her election as president,
Mrs. Cohen Immediately appointed Mrs.
Emma A. Weekly chairman of the con-
stitution committee.
Other officers elected were Mrs. Pearl
w. Sharpe, first vice president; Miss
Lorena A. Heishman, second vice presi-
dent; Miss Hazel w. Vicory, cQrre-
spending secretary; Mrs. Margaret B.
Eglin, according. secretaEYs and IN rs.
Edith B. Corder, treasurer Mrs.
Dewey J. Edwards was appointed chair
man OF the entertainment committee.