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Putnam patriot., 1929-04-04
Other Fires
Announce Engagement
 Miss Dorothy M. Kent

Dr.. and Mrs. James Manning Kent of I.archmont, N. Y.. have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Dorothy Manning Kent, to MT. Dewey Ellis. son of Mrs. De Lancey M. Ellis of Albany, N. Y. Miss Kent is in her senior year at Vassar. Mir. Ellis was member of the class of 1922 at Cornell and is member of the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity. He is assistant manager of the Ten Eyek Hotel, Albany.
 Miss Kent is the granddaughter of Dr. J. B. Kent, who has been spend ing several days in Putnam. Her father was born in Putnam and grad uated from the public and high schools. She was a yearly visitor m Putnam during her early life, before the death of her grandmother while the Kent home was maintained on Church street.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-04
ABLONDY" CARON
 JOINS BENEDICTS
Former Silk Sox Baseball Player Marrics Tn Baltimore.-Wife Is Former Pomfret Summer Resident.

L. Raymond Caron, son of Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Eugene Caron. Provi- dence street, was married in Balti- more, Maryland. Tuesday morning. to Miss E. Gertrude Eigenbrode, daugh- ter of Edgar Eigenbrode. of Balti- more The wedding took place at Corpus Christi church, the Rev. Arthur F. Slade officiating. The at tendants of the couple were Edgar Eigenbrode and Joseph F. caron.
 Mr. Caron is known to his many friends in Putnam as 'Blondy Caron, ' name foisted upon him by Putnam baseball fans while he was a member of the Beiding- Heminway Silk SoN baseball team. Mrs. Caron is form CT summer resident of Pomfret.
 After a wedding trip Mir. and Mrs Caron will be at home in Gladstone N, J.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-04
SWEATER FUND
Only SIS More Is Needed To Meet the Objective.-Con-
 tributions Solicited.

Only Sl5 more is needed for the sweater fund This subject has been before the people for some weeks, so it may be we'll to remind those inter ested in athletics at the Putnam High school that the members of the cham. pionship football squad have not as vet received their sweaters. Now that the baseball season is opening up the sweaters will come in to use as some of the football squad are out Tor bcrths on the baseball team.
 The matter can be speedily closed up by few more contributions. Jas K. Murray, assistant cashier Of the Citizens National Bank, is acting. as treasurer of the fund, and donations may be handed or sent to him at any time.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-04
Assets Shrink g, 2,7s2,565. -- Stockholders Hold Stormy
 Meeting h Worcester
Louis A. Wolfe, Putnam Organizer.
 Now tn Palestine

A stormy meeting of stockholders of the Superior Credit Corporation. tho organization which took over the l.. A. W. Acceptance Corporation, ot which Louis A. Wolfe. formerly of Putnams was the promoter, previous to Mir. Wolfe leaving for Palestine was held in Worcester Monday After the de- parture of Mr. Wolfe the L. \. w. Acceptance Corporation. with many stockholders throughout this section, figured in the Boston hearing of im- peachment against former Attorney General Reading of Massachusetts. A material part of the evidence against Reading was in regard to his failure to take steps looking Co action against oiiieers of the acceptance corporation.
 At the stockholders meeting Mon- day new board of directors was eleet- ed. the old board being busted. On the old board were Samuel koson, a broth- or-ln-law of Wolfe, formerly head of the Rosoif Motor Sales Company of Putnam. Rosof sold out his business here and joined Wolfe in his Worcester venture l.. Nj. Carpenter of Jewett City, Josiah Grenstein, address given as Putnam. and H. B. Chapman of plainiield. were other members of tha former board of directors.
 Started In Putnam
 Mir. Wolfe started his acceptanca corporation in Putnam and later wun- Co Worcester The concern hraaehei out and at the time of the iavcstiga- tion in Boston had offices in many cities in New England and beyond. Mir. Wolfe was not a witness at tho hearing as he had let ths country some time before ', was sad that he had feuo to Palestre far hs heal h. Al he stormy nlaetlng Monday the etuetho'd rs were ted that they mi yhs be ubla Co salvage forty cents on tho dollar from the togsCry. which shows a loss of s600.0o0 in 1928 and q de- cline iu assets of S24S2 bil.42 between December 3l. 1927. and December 3ls 1928 They held Q meeting immediate- ly afterward and agreed Co proceed with legal action looking Co the ap- pointment of receiver.
 E. s. Bassett, elected treasur'r ae the meeting. an sociato of II. H. Gunder of New York in the Superior Service Finance Company, threw a bombshell into the meeting when hs told the stockholders that his investi- gation of the company revealed thas the stockholders had been "mistreat- ed,' that the officers had footed" the treasury by issuing loans to them- selves and then caneelling them as un- collectable, and by gross mismanage- ment as evidenced by the underwriting of the Stcinberg block in Worcester for $300.0O0, claimed Co be greatly in excess of it's real value.
 Following this statement stockhold- !, CTS who had purchased their shares on promises of profits as high as twenty per cent from high pressure stock salesmen who, it is said received SEQ 2 lcommission on every $i00 sale. showed little inclination to participate further n efforts to reorganize. Gunder. whu
 opened the meeting with the statement
 that he held control of l042 shares oul
 of 1500 shares Class E stock said that . me company must reorganize. which
 he favored or go into receivership
 The new officers of the corporation , were in charge Wednesday morning.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-04
PUTNAM ANTS PRESENT
 PETITION AT HEARING

Putnam came to the fore at the hearing on the "anti-vaccination bill at Hartford, Wednesday. A pc ton signed by 262 conscientious oo- iectors to vaccination in this city was presented as opposing compulsory vac cination. Several of the group of wo' men active in an anti-vaccination cam caign, resulting in the town school committee resembling the compulsory vaccination rule, were present at the hearing. The bill was unfavorably re- ported by the judiciary committed hut tabled on account of the absence Iof its prOpOnent.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-04
GARDE WILL DRILL
 SATURDAY NIGHT
Organizations From Several Cities Will Be Guests of
 Garde Foch
Prizes For Two Teams and Two Cap-
 tains

Gardes from Massachusetts and Connecticut will participate in the an- nual prize drill night of Garde Foeh nf this city, Saturday night, in the i1ta ArmOry Both mems and wo- 70 r's teams will comDete for the two siug cups offered fer the best driIl- 7 .e1ms and for the two most popu- captains. Between drills there q be dancing. The affair is open ,ho rub'ic
 Before the first event of the eve- nT x announced there will be d rect parade. The procession will Do aded by the newly organized drum rps of the local Veterans of Foreign ars Post. This will be the first pub appearance of this organization.
 The Line of March
 Headed by the drum corps the iins i include the Sharp Shooters of aw Bedford; Garde Rochambeau, lthbridge: St. Anne, Fall River; arde Martial, North Grosvenordale; ompany B, Webster; F. r. A. Leo- mister; Sacred Heart, Willmantic. he. parade will pass from the arm ory ung Main street to Providence tNes eHtNokh ihNfAttHAt " +'AoA all street, to Woodstock avenue, to ridge street, Co Main street and re- fn to the armory.
 After the parade has disbanded and tered the armory Wilfred Martf- sau will act as announcer There
 be drills and dancing interspers- la addition to the gardes already ned the girls teams will take part se will be St. Therese, North G-os- nordaie; St. Anne, Wauregan; St ele. Leominister; and St. Anitas of Leominster.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-04
PROGRAM ARRANGED FOR
 D. A. R. MEETING MONDAY

The regular meeting of the Eliza beth Porter Putnam Chapter, D. A.. R.. will be held in Odd Fellows Hall, Monday afternoon at three o'clock. The board meeting will be held at 2.SO o'clock.
 Among the numbers of the pro gram will be reports of the state meeting. a history of the Chapter by the historian, Miss Gertrude Perry, a demonstration of rug making by Mrs. Marston of Braintree. Mass, and music by Mrs. F. Leslie Beebe.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-04
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER
 FOR MISS RUTH CHASE

A miscellaneous shower was given for Miss Ruth Chase in honor of her Forthcoming marriage to Clayton peckham of East Woodstock, at Che home of Mrs. May Andrews, Pomiret road. Mrs. Clarence Myers, hostess served sandwiches and cocoa. Many useful gifts were bestowed on the guest of honor.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-04
FISH AND GAME CLUB
 HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the North, eastern Fish and Game Club was held last Thursday evening, President Y. A. Maryott presiding. The following officers were elected for the ensuing wear: President, F.. C. Rogers; vice president, G. Byron Morse; secretary George E. Whitney, North Grosvenor- dale; treasurer, Stanley r. Bacon.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-04
FIRE DESTROYS
 NORTH END BAKERY
Employe Falls Asleep, Fat Boils Over.-Loss Estimated At
 S5,o00
Proprietor Tn Lunch cart.-R. Bou.
 thilette Rings Alarm

4 bakery on Battey street owned by Regis Bouthiletse and leased by E. CsoIemhiewski. was, almost totally de stroyed by fire al an early hour this morning. The loss is estimated at S5, ,000 or more. The fire started from a boiling grease Kettle. The alarm was rung in at 2.4p q. m.
 The proprietor of the bakery went to lunch cart to get something to eat. His assistant who had worked more than twenty-four hours on a stretch. was left in charge. He set kettle of fat on the stove and then fell asleep. The fat boiled over and started the fire.
 Instead of running to the nearest fire alarm box the assistant ran all the way 10 the lunch cart to notify the proprietor. In the meantime Inc blaze had been seen by Mr. Bou- thilette. He ran to the alarm box and pulled the alarm, cutting ms thumb with glass.
 Gains Headway
 By this time the fire had gained headway and the interior of the build mo was a mass of flames when the firemen arrived. There was little that could be done to salvage the property on fire. but the men kept the blaze con fined and no damage was done to sur rounding buildings.
 The upper part of the building IS occupied as living quarters by the lessee. His family were away. All oi the household furniture was destroy cd. ,,.
 The bakery was probably the oldest in the city and was at one tline con ducted by Mir. Bouthilette The pres. ent proprietor bought our Henry Luke' less than a year ago.
 Other Fires
 Other alarms answered this week March 31, at 11.45 a. m., grass fire Thompson avenue; April 2, at 9.45 T m.. Pomfret School; same day, loll n. m.. chimney fire house of Putnam Woolen Co; April 3, 5.35, ice house Putnam Country Club
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-04
Beacon Oil Company Would spend $50, ,O00 on Distribu-
 ton Plant Here
w.,er Commissioners Report Prog

oil predominated the subject of ,,.ter at the regular meeting Of the common council, Tuesday evening. In saet inc Board of Water Commission a~s wore not ready to make their formal report. The re-establishing of .bs street line on Main street, re- cnested by Charles Seder, was gone into and discussed at length.
 When the meeting was called to order at 7.55 o'clock the police report was read showing twenty arrests dur ing March, three prisoners taken to iail and fines and costs collected to- saliine s252.62. Thirty-four tramps were given lodging at the police sta tion. A.. ,be street be oiled from the Arch bridge 10 the city line. Because there ;s no appropriation available for this extra expense the petition was voted mon unfavorably.
 Upon request of the American Le- cion Post. Mayor Richard appointed Aldermen Mignault, Dean and Ryan as members of the general committed on the proper observance Of Memo rial Day.
 Beacon Oil Company
 A petition was read from the Bea- ean Oil Company asking permission to establish a distribution plant or Main street. The location is what was formerly known as the Cutler 
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Putnam patriot., 1929-04-04

II. Patrides and son William oi School street motored to Worcester Sunday to spend the day with his brother and family.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-04

4 bert Lapointe of Rsvine street A recent Worcester visitor.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-04
MISS JODOIN FIRST
 SPRING BRIDE
Married 10 Romeo Magnan At St. Mary's Church Monday
 Morning
Couple Now on Wedding Trip to New
 York

To Miss Rose Jodoin. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Oliver Jodoin, Church street. belongs the distinction of being Putnam's first spring bride, Miss Joe doin was married to Romeo Magnan, son of Mir. and Mrs Julius Magnan, Providence street, Monday morning at nine o'clock at St Marys church The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. Ernest ]. Boileau, who was also celebrant of the nnptial mass.
 The bridal party entered the church as the wedding march was played. The bridesmaid was Miss Adrienne Mag nan. sister of the bridegroom. and Aime Douais acted as best man.
 The bride was dressed In white Qeorgette and lace and wore bridal veil of tnlle caught tip in cap effect with orange blossoms She carried a large bouquet of white bridal roses. The bridesmaid wore sweet pea and and green taifeta with hat to match and carried large bouquet of sweet peas.
 Many Presents
 Following the mass a reception wa5 held at the home of the hr de's parents where many pretty and useful present were displayed During the morning the bridal party left Tor Hartford where dinner was served at Hart. ford hotel. following which Mr and Mrs. Magnan left for Stamford anl New York.
 Upon their return Mir. and Mrs Maenan will hvc on Church street Mir. Magnan Is in the employ of th' New England Fur Company, whll' Mrs. Magnan has been employed in tn mill of the Bloom Manufacturing Com pany. Both are well known in socia circles in the north end of the city and have a host of friends and ac qnaintances.
Putnam patriot., 1929-04-04
Beacon Oil Company

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New Britain herald., 1929-10-07

They are a part of your every day litc-Horald Classified Ad dept,
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
Plainville-Bristol Trolley Takes
 Second Life Within Short Period;
 Victim Prominent Pennington Man
Frank Bishop, Friend of Winchell Smith, Crashes Into Car Against Which New Haven Motorist
 Drove to Death Month Ago.

that resulted in the death of Fred man W. Hammcl told Officer Wads- worth that he saw the auto ap- preaching and brought the trolley almost to a dead stop but Bishop continued on and crashed into the vehicle.
 Bishop was attended at the scene of the accident by Dr. l.. II. Frost, and Wus later moved to the Bristol hospital. He was unconscious when examined by the doctor.
 Resident of Pennington
 Mir. Bishop was d resident of FarminSton and held a high stand ing in the community When Win chcll Smith, famous author, heard of the accident, he called the hospital and told the authorities not to spare any expense in their efforts to save the life of Mir. Bishop.
 He was the son of Stewart s. and Frances F. LoGeyt Bishop of Avon. Besides his parents. he leave four sisters Mrs. Minnie l.. Burt and Mrs. Ernest F. Tatro of West Hartford, and Mrs. Frank E. Miller and Miss Florence F. Bishop of Avon; five nieces and ncphows and q stepson, Roy Clark of Amherst, Mass. The funeral will be held Wednesday at ? D. m Ut the home of his parents in Avon. Burial will be in Cider Brook cemetery, Avon.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
Especial to the iierald)

Plainville, October ' - West Main street was the scene of it's second fatal accident within month late driven by Frank $. Bishop. 51, of Avon street. Pennington, collided with a west bound Bristol-Plainvillc trolley car in front of the Maplehurst inn. Bishop received a fractured skull and died yesterday morning at the Bristol hospital.
 Police authorities are at a loss 10 explain how the accident occurred. As far as Constable E. Judd Wads- worth could learn. Bishop was head cd in an castcrly direction and struck the trolley a glancing blow, Both vc hicles were badly damaged. The auto was a total loss but the trolley was able to proceed after Constable .Wadsworth had finished his prelimi- nary investigation. Whether Bishop became confused by the lights of the trolley or whether he turned out to avoid a parked car cannot Joe de- termincd. The whole accident re- mains uneYplainable because of the death of Bishop.
 TrOlley'S second Victim
 The trolley car was in charge of Conductor Walter Grace and left its terminal in Plainville at 5:45 o'clock. It is said to be the same trolley that figured in the crash T month ago
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
WOL YES WORK
 IN GREAT SECRECY
Cub Prepares Entry in "Use1
 Lumber ArtiCle' Contest

One hundred per cent! That is the slogan of the Lone Wolf Junior Achievement club" apparently. At least it has attacked one project with the full force of its numbers, and every boy in the group of eight has enrolled in the contest for articles made of used lumber by the boys of Sew Britain which is being held in connection with the Home Progress exposition to be given by Eddy Glover Post No. G. American Legion in the Stanley Arena, October 22 to 96.
 The club. which is under the lead orship of Leo Shelby of 3S7 Main street. is composed of the following members: Charles Murray, 10 Ash street. president; Gustave Weber, 3S Whiting street, vice president; John Lynch. 79 Roberts street, secretary; Kenneth Lindgrcn, 249 south Main street, treasurer; Leo Wrcnn. and George Wrem of $$7 South Main street John Later of 33S Bassott street. and John Dcvanzio, 319 south :I&in street.
 gXir?M
 AS to what the boys are making. that is secret, not to be divulgcd until the exposition.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
Aided Shearer and Became His Cats Paw, Boston Pastor Alleges-Urges Senatorial Probe.

Boston, Oct. ' (UP)-A senator ial investigation into the activities of the D. A. R. was recommended yesterday by Rev. William l.. Stidger in a sermon at the Copley Methodist Episcopal church.
 He referred to the D. A. R. as "a lot of old ladies who sit at home basking in the unearned increment of dead ancestors. satisfying their sense of self-importance by sending forth the stupid propaganda of war and allowing William E. Shearer to use their organization as q cats paw 10 rake his hot coals out of the fire"
 Das.l In Patriotism
 While young men die in mud and blood and cold and hate, like pigs in the fall slaughter. old women sit at home and bask in the glory and pa triotism of selfishness," Dr. Stidger declared.
 Tt is a significant thing for the nation to know that William B. Shearer, now under investigation by the United States government. is the man who launched an attacl, a short time ago against the federal council of Churches of Christ in America. This same man also used the daughters of the American Revolu ton to flood the land with q propa- ganda of enmity against President Hoover. sending forth statement branding his delay in building the cruisers as 'unwarranted, unsafe, and unconstitutional and con- demning any limitation of 10000 ton cruisers"
 Referring to the famous D. <. R. blacklist of a year ago. Dr. Stldger i declared the hour had come flor the church 10 publish its own blacklist, and on that blacklist of men and or gonizations ought to go the name of William R. Shearer 9nd next to it the name of the D. A. R."
 Urges Senate Action 1T suggest that as soon as the sen ate is through with it's investigation of Mir Shearcr, it impartially in augurates an investigation of the D. | A. k. and klndred orEahlzd'lolls which have allowed themselves 10 be made tools and accomnlicos of Mir. Shearer." he said. Lets find out what individuals and what organl- zations are working either openly or secretly for larger navies and armies"
 Mrs. Helen Tufts Bailie of Cam
 bridge. who was expelled from the i D. A. R. last year because of her attack on the organizations black l list. said today she agreed with pr. stidger that a senatorial inquiry would he beneficial.
 "The benefit" she said. would be | in this way: So many of the m"m- bers who know nothing as to what l their leaders have committed them would then find out. The focl"ty would then be benefited by the re- action that would take place. Mrs. stephen Perkins Hurd of Mill i ton, state regent of the MasSach'i-
 sotts D. A, R.. declined to discuss
 Dr. Stidgers sermon.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
OF ACTION
 AT Y GYMNASIUM
Many Increases Noted in Yari-
 ous Physical Training Glasses

Senior and Boy members at the Y. M. C. A. show steady increases in numbers in the various physical training classes that meet daily at the local " gymnasium.
 New faces are seen in the older mems classes daily all determined to lose whatever weight they have accumulated and they are enter ing into the sports and pastimes with a will and enthusiasm which is sure to bring the desired results be- fore the season is over.
 Ten teams have signed up in the annual senior doubles handball tour pament which will start within two weeks. Teams signing up and as follows Mangan- Hubbard, Nogel- HerGstrom, Anderson-Clarc, Strong Cianci, Mag Hawkins, Roche-Roscn- berg, Ioomis-Cohen, Delaney Daly. DreSsel-C Grove and Lawson Green stein.
 The senior and junior swimming teams are practiCing on Monday and Saturdays respectively for their coming meet with Bristol.
 Men and boys are signing up for the tumbling, fencing, wrestling and boxing classes. Basketball players are busy getting ready for the Sat urday afternoon " basketball league.
 Tonight the various churches in the city are meeting at the '. NJ. C. A. to organize the City Church Basketball League, planning to run their games on Wednesday nights.
 This weeks schedule of events in the " physical departments Senior Division-Monday young business mems recreation period 5:30 to 6:30 p. m. City church bas- lletball meeting at 7:3o D. m. Swim ming team practice at S:3O D. m. Young mems class S:&O D. m. Tues day. business mems morning class 10:3O a. m. Older business mems s class at 5:30 ?. m. Wednesday, young business mems recreation per 1 iod 5:$O p. m Thursday, older business mems class 5:30 ?. m. Fri day business mems morning class lo:30 a. m. Young mems recreation period 5:30 ?. m. Young mems class at S;3o D. m.
 Monday-Boys division - Junior "A" class 10 to l ? years 1 D. m In t"rmodiat"S class ' D. m. Tuesday Junior "B' class D. m. Employed B' class D. m. "Wednesday. jun for "A" class 4 D. m. Intermediates | ?. m. Thursday Junior "B" class ] ?. m. Employed B" class ! D. m. i Friday Junior A" class D. m. h. T"rmcdatcs D. El. Saturday 9 a. m. Junior swimming team, 10 a. m. Junior "B" class. l1:15 q. m. 1 Beginners swimming class, employ ed "B" class D. m.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
PASTOR ORDAINED
 IN LOCAL CHURCH
DO Persons Witness Ordination
 Of ReY. Harold Carlson

At gathering of moro than 500 persons, members and friends of the Swedish Bethany church yesterday morning, Rev. Harold Carlson of Cromwell, formerly of New Britain was officially ordained a pastor of the Swedish Congregational church.
 Rev. Albert Johanson of Brook lyn. N. N. chairman of the Swedish Ministerial association of New Eng land. had charge of the ceremony. Rev. c. J. tr"deen. pastor of tn" To- c.il church. had general charge of the service.
 The ordination sermon was de livercd by Rev. r. E. Pihl of New York, former pastor Of the local church.
 The ordination prayer was offered by Rev. AXcl BcrE=tctt Of Boston.
 Mir. Carlson was born in this city. His parents moved to Minnesota q number of years ago. His mother subsequently, died in the west. His father was unable to attend the sarv- ,co, but his wife and two children were present.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
Reid Derrick Elected
 to College Editorship

Hugh Reid Derrick. son of MT. and Mrs. Clarence Derrick of Sefton drive. has been elected managing editor of "The Tech" the college weekly newspaper published at N1r- ginia Polytechnic institute, where the local student Is a member of the junior class. "The Tech" was aWard- cd the title of "Rest College Weekly in Virginia" by the Intercollegiate Press Association Of Virginia last Fcbruary Mr. Derrick has been a member of the staff for two years. He is also a member of the Y. r, l. track team.