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Putnam patriot., 1930-10-09
TIE PUTNAM PATRIOT
PUBLISHED BY
RALPH E. THURSToN

yrvF death in Fall River Monday night of Ralph
 Chairman the Board of Water Commissioners and Chief of the Fire Department of the City of Putnam brings to an abrupt useful For the past twenour years he has public As of this eiys most inn portant public utility 1906 Fire Chief since ls22 and of the Water Board for approximately two years he has carried heavy burden of responsibility indomabe spirit hid the view of the casual observer the fact that he has under considerable mental strain brusqueness of manner hid the kindness of heart Those closest Thurson the and the official we'll knew that his responsibilities and assumed public bur
 ens seriously Whether by design by nature his demeanor such might lead those who did not know him well to roneousy conclude that responsibilities rested lightly upon h This. however not the fact.
 As chief department he brought that organiza ton up high standard of efficiency He outspoken in opinions local fire hazards and continually urged the fire apparatus and better housing conditions for what apparatus By he considered vision ay To others his suggestions for betterment seemed unrea sonabe Those who have realized deterioration the equipment and unsatisfactory conditions at headquarters agreed with him the needs of the city but felt that to meet Chief beyond the financial possibilities of the city The salary the position pays than by expenses Chief Thurston personally incurred by at tending meetings conventions and keeping himself posted modern fire fighting methods and projects of fire prevention The men upon judgment respected him. He always considerae of their welfare and working for their interests.
 When the Board of Commissioners resigned because they with the Common Council Mir Thurs prevailed upon head of newly appointed board He took upon himself this great responsibility we'll that there emphatic difference of opinion of the should be done revampng the His efforts along this line have been busnesske and eff accord with the plan adopt ed feel that the carrying of the project has been safe hands He had worked plan which, the passed would gradually bring the department to high plane would eventually give all parts of the city sufficient water and adequate fire protection While his position with the Connecticut Light Power Company of growing responsibilities devoted of his spare time the of the city through the public offices he accepted From early morning until we'll into each night he abored his pub
 lie quasi public duties His only relaxation taken each weekend when he went to his camp on Cape Cod and for approximately hryx hours forgot the and duties left behind.
 In the death of Mir Thuson this city has valuable public and citizen He leaves many friends who will personally feel his loss His absence in the council chamber the meetings of that body will be felt his often being sought During his nearly quarter of century resident of Putnam he has impressed himself bus and civic life of the community His city have untimely is needed advancement and beerment the community The and the official will be sorey missed.
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-09
FOX DOG TRIALS BEGIN NEXT WEEK
Brunswick Club Coming Here For Annual Contest.-Two
 Hundred Expected

Members af the Brunswick Fox Club will begin to arrive in Putnam. Saturday. for the field trials and other affairs arranged for next week. The outstanding feature is the field trials in which the dogs will be judg- cd for their efficiency on the trail. The club. whose members come from all parts of the country east of the Mississippi. Is coming to Putnam at the invitation O. Landlord F. C. Rogers of the Putnam Inn, himself a sportsman. John w. Titeomb, fish and game commissioner has cooper ated by giving the commissions con sent for the trails to be held. The Chamber of Commerce is interested and all of the people feel that Put nam appreciates their coming here for their annual meet.
 Before the meet is over it is antic- ipated that there will be approximate ly two hundred visitors. Among the affairs planned is a dance st the State Armory. The club brings it's own orchestra. There will also be an exhibition of the dogs in Cargill lark. the common council having granted permission for this feature to take place there.
 Kennels Arrive
 The dog kennels have arrived and have been placed at the Spring Farm, Eemfret Mir Rogers has installed lighting plant there and tele- phone is to be installed. Light lunch con will also be served. All possible is being done in the hopes that the club will be so well pleased that they will come to Putnam annually. For 3s years they have been going to Barre. Mass.
 1t is emphasized that no foxes will be killed. While there is no law preventing their being killed 1t would necessitate the out-of-the- visit ors taking out hunting licenses. It may be that if the annual trials are to be regularly staged in Putnam the legislature may be asked to pass s law governing such a contest.
 The dogs will be numbered before being released. It is expected that some of them may stray away. If found 1t Is requested that Spring Farm be called on the telephone and the dog will be sent for.
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-09

United States District Court, in the matter of Joseph LaRoche, Bank rupt. Upon petition for discharge. Notice is hereby given that Joseph LaRoche of North Grosvenordale, has filed his petition dated the 2ist day of July, AID. 1880, for discharge from all his debts in bankruptcy, and that all his creditors, and other per- sons interested objecting to such dis charge, may attend before Louis A.
 Woisard, Special Master, at his office in Danielson, Conn.,, on the 9th day of November, AID. 1880, at 10 o. clock a. m., then and there to exam inc the Bankrupt and to show cause, if any they have, why such discharge should not be granted, and to deter mine whether or not to authorize the trustee to interpose objections to such discharge. LOUIS A. WoISARD, Special Master. 41
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-09
FORMER PUTNAM BANK
 TELLER DISAPPEARS
IcontInued Lrom Page onel

fContinued from Page Onel rest. The warrent charges misap. propriation of bank funds and em- hezzlement-
 According c. directors of the bank Martins bond of S50.000 is more than ample to cover the shortage and that the affair in no way interfered with the banks business.
 We'll Known Here
 Martin is we'll known in Putnam where he lived number of years at tending the public schools and grad uating from the Putnam high school. He then entered the employ of the First National Bank and in May. 1917. he was made teller when John B. Byrne resigned to become state bank examiner. lt was not long af- ter his promotion that Martin went to Boston to accept a position with the National Shawmut Bank and sub seauently with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston He went to Spring field as chashier four or five years ago. He was married in Putnam to Miss Louise Weatherhead. daughter of the late Frank Weatherhead, and Mrs. Weatherhead of Putnam, for whom much sympathy is felt in Springfield.
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-09

Mrs. Henry Johnson cf D=a.slssn visited her parents in Putnam last Wednesday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Benjamin D. Sim mons of Laurel street visited Web ster, Mass. Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. A. H. Burnsted of Woodstock avenue visited at New Haven over the weekend.
 Mir. and Mrs. Alferie Bibeauit of Woodstock avenue were in South bridge, Mass. one evening last week.
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-09
LEGIONAIRES AT
 BOSTON CONVENTION

The special train to Boston, carry ing members of the American Legion and others wishing to see the big pa- rade. took on some fifty passengers when 1t made stop in Putnam. Tues day morning. The local post and au- xiliary have been well represented at the National Convention being held in Boston this week.
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-09
ASSESSORS NOTICE
 Town of Putnam

All persons in the Town of Putnam liable to pay taxes, are hereby noti- fled to return to the Assessors. on or before the first day of November, 1880, a written or printed list, pro- perly signed and sworn to of ali tax able property owned by them on the first day of October. 1880. Those fail ing to make list will be charged a penalty of 100 per cent. additional, according to law. Blanks can be ob- tained at the Town Clerks office or of either of the Assessors.
 For the purpose of receiving lists, the Assessors will be in session in the Council Chamber at the Town Hall, October g, to November l
 Inclusive
 from 10 a. m. until D. m.
 ERNEST B. KENT
 ADELARD P. PEPIN
 ULRIC BEAUSoLEIL
 4l-43 Assessors.
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-09
 COUNCIL TRANSACTS
 ROUTINE BUSINESS

The regular monthly meeting of the common council was held Tues day evening Mayor Richard presid- ed and all aldermen were present
 The report of the captain of police for September showed thirteen ar rests, three sent to jail, thirty-eight tramps lodged and four doors found open and secured. Fines and costs collected totalled to l47.S0.
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-09
LIEUT.. THAYER HOME
 ON A FURLOUGH

Lieutenant Allen A. Thayer. 18th Infantry. U. s. A.. who has been stationed at Fort Ethan Allen, Vt, Is on furlough at the home of his parents. Mir. and Mrs. Charles A. Thayer. Lieutenant Thayer has been transferred to Honolulu and will sail for his new post in December.
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-09
ASSESSORS NOTICE
 Town of Pomfret

All persons liable to pay taxes in the Town of Pomfret are hereby re- quested to bring in to the Assessors on or before the first day of Novem- Der, 1880 a written or printed list, properly signed and sworn to, of all their taxable property owned by them on the first day of October, 1880. Those failing to do SO will have ten per cent. added to their list accord ing to law
 The Assessors will receive lists at their homes after October 18th. l93O from g a. m. to D. m. and from ' ?. m. to p. m.
 Dated at Pomfret, this Sth day of October, 1880.
 JAMES r. SHARPE
 JOSEPH F. STODDARD
 ARTHUR B. RICH
 4l-44 Assessors.
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-09
NOTICE

The Selectmen and Town Clerk of the Town of Woodstock, as a board for the admission of Electors, will meet at the Town Clerks Office in said Town of Woodstock. on Saturday. October I1th and 18th, 1880 from 9 o'clock in the forenoon until D O. clock in the afternoon of each day for the purpose of admitting to the Elect or's oath, all those whose names ap- pear on the List to be made" and are found qualified.
 Dated at Woodstock. Conn, this 7th day of October, 1880.
 LUTHER s. PLACE
 ]. ALBERT ANDERSON
 GEORGE A. WETHERELL
 Selectmen.
 ROBERT F. HARRIS,
 41 Town Clerk.
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-09
TRAILING REWARD

TT coincidence that within the of the month field
 trial of fox hounds and real English fox hunt to take place this immediate section In neither do the sports men seek the brush" No foxes will be killed and guns will be carried.
 doubtless foxes running the land
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-09
POMFRET PEOPLE
 ARE LEGATEES

The will of Robert C. vinton of Worcester. filed for probate this week, reveals that Ninton Freedley of New York and Pomfret. and Edith Y. C. Jay, of Pomfret and John C. Jay, Ir., of New York, are the residuary lega- tees. The amount of the state is no. made known.
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-09

Frank W;tman and Dr.. H. Baldwin were in Danbury several days this week attending the Fair there.
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-09

FOR SALE-Eight room frame dwell ling house with oil burning heat ing plant, we'll landscaped on lot of land with frontage of Tor feet on Fremont street and 76 feet on Seward street. Putnam. Conn. For further information communicate with ERNEST (. MORSE, At torney for the estate of Jessie H. Gipatric. 36tf
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-09
Saturday. October II, 1880

Saturday, October II, 1850 at the Hall of Records, Thompson Hill to examine the qualifications of applicants and admit Co the Eleetor' $ oath. those found qualified, from 9 o'clock a. n. until C o'clock D. m. and will also be in session for the same purpose at the Town Clerks office at North Grosvenordale on
 Saturday, October Is, 1850 from 9 o'clock a. m. to 3 o'clock p. m. There will also be session on Monday, November 3, 1880 from 9 o'clock a. m. to 5 o'clock p. m. at the Town Clerks office, North Grosvenor- dale, Conn, to admit those only whose qualifications mature after October 18th, 1880 and down to election date. NARCISSE RAVENELLE
 FRANK P. KIES
 FRANK A. 3ELLETIER
 Selectmen.
 CHARLES V. CHASE,
 Town Clerk. Dated .. Thompson. Conn.,, Septem- ber 2gth. 1880. Al
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-09

FOR SALE-One second hand violin about one hundred years old. h. quire C. H. SMITH. South Main street. 38th FOR SALE-Seasoned wood. Good Hard Wood S10.0O, mixed wood $S.5O, Chestnut $7.50. Saving S1.50 per cord. H. R. HURLBUT, Putnam. Tel. 529-2. 3Stf FOR SALE-Five passenger sedan in excellent condition. Must be sold to settle. an estate. Apply to FRANK F. RUSSELL. Office tel ephone SS-2; house s8-3. 3Stf
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-09
LOST

LoST--Ring with N. F. A. lsS outside and the initials A; A ,hs inside. Finder please notily PATRIOT OFFICE.
 NOTICE - Roofs and chimnsxs sxsrn. paired. Heaters cleaned DOKE I.ANGL0IS. Tel. s:ss sss
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-09

Aldeas Martin of South Meadow street visited at Providence, R. l., one day last week.
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-09
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Berkshire pigs. Six
 weeks old. PHONE 642-i2. 4f
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-09
NOTICE Town of Thompson

The Selectmen and Town Clerk oi the Town of Thompson Wiii be n sese sion on
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-09
NOTICE

The Selectmen and Town Clerk of the Town of Pomfret, as board for the admission of Electors, will meet at the Town House in said Town of Pomfret on
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-09
SATURDAY October 11th and 18th, 1850

From 9 o'clock in the forenoon until o'clock in the afternoon, of each day. for the purpose of admitting to the Electors oath. all those whose names appear on the List Co be made" and are found qualified. Dated at Pomfret, Conn, October lst, 1880.
 GEORGE H. HICKS
 A. D. BRIGGS
 FRANK Nj. NOON
 WILLIS C0VELL 40-ii Board of Registration.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-17
$ 8

b.35-Reports: stock market clos ing prices
 6:00-Raising Junior; domestic skit with Aline Berry and Peter Dixon 6:15-Lincoln orchestra; direction Smith Ballew
 6:45-Topics in Brief, Lowell
 Thomas
 7:O0-Amos n Andy 7:15-"FootbaN Forecasts" Parke H. Davis
 7:30-Phil Cook
 7:45-Footliglts the Frohne Sis ters, vosalists; orchestra direction Jules Herbuveaux
 S:00-Musical program; Zelma O'Neal, comedian, guest artist S:30-Le Trio, Morgan; Frances, vioist; Marguerite, pianist; Vir- ginia, harpist Barrow Turner in Negro folk songs; instrumental trio direction Milan Smolen
 s:00-Biliy Jones and Ernie Hare; orchestra direction Will c. Perry S:30-Musical program; mixed chorus 30 voices; orchestra direc- tion Josef Koestner | 10: 0:O0-Quakers; Mrs. Edgar Guest; Lois Bennett, soprano; Mary Hop pie. contralto; male quartet; or
 chestra direction Don Voorhees, 1 10:30-Under the Jolly Roger; dra-
 matic sketch; musical background 11:0O-Armchair Quartet; Godfrey
 Ludlow, violnist; Keith Mcleod, pianist I11:15-Slumbe Music; string en-
 semble directiin Ludwig Laurier 12:00-Hall Kemps orchestra from
 the Daffodil
New Britain herald., 1930-10-17
Maple HM News

The next meeting of the Woman's club of Maple Hill will be held We'd nesday afternoon, October 22, at 2:S0 o'clock at the home of the clubs president, Mrs. L. L. Harding on Robbins avenue. Mrs. Edith Hancock of Newington will speak on the Passion Play" Mrs. Hard ing will be assisted by Mrs. c. o. Ferguson and Mrs. F. E. Benson.
 MT. and Mrs. Harris J. Cook of Golf street spent last weekend visiting friends in Keene, N. H.
 Miss Evelyn Sorrow, student at Boston university, spent last week end with her parents. MT. and Mrs. Walter J. Sorrow of Sequin street.
 Mrs. Leon A. Sprague was hostess to the Newington Garden club yes- terday afternoon at her home on Theodore street. During the after noon A. Cummings, Jr.. of the Bris- tol nurseries gave very interest ing and practical talk on Fall Planting of Perennials and Bulbs" At the close of the meeting refresh- ments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Charles Chase and Mrs. Douglas Johnston.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-17
Dimnet Cancels Debate
 Over Church Collection

New York, Oct. IT (UP)-Be- cause of the objections of high
 church officers, Abbe Finest Dim
 net, French priest-philosopher, and author of "The Art of Think ing" has cancelled a scheduled debate with, Clarence Darrow on the subject: "Is Religion Neces- sary?"
 On his arrival in this country two weeks ago, the elderly canon of Cambrai cathedral said he had come to debate Darrow, noted criminal lawyer and agnostic, Fin defense of religion" After conferences with Monsig- nor Thomas G. Carroll of the New York diocese, however, Abbe Dimnet said it was not deemed advisable that I or any other priest should appear in this de- bate"
 The Discussion Guild, which
 was sponsoring the debate, is seeking a non-Catholic believer to present the affirmative of the question.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-17
ITALIAN CHAPEL
 PLANS UNDER WAY
Rev. Hll So States as Reception
 to New Minister

That a chapel will be erected on Hunter road for the Italian branch of the South Congregational church in the near future, was predicted by Rev. Dr. George w. c. Hill, pastor of the church at a gathering in the church chapel last evening.
 The meeting was in the nature of a reception to the Rev. Natale Ric- ciardi, the new pastor of the Italian Mission connected with the church and his family. Although the Ital- ian Mission usually meets in a rent ed house on Hunter Road the recep- tion took place in the chapel at the main church.
 Rev. Theodore s. Dunn, associate pastor of the parent church was in charge of the meeting. Miss Caro- line E. Bartlett, who has charge of the Hunter Road mission, was in charge of the arrangements.
 Music by combined choir of the Italian group meeting in the parent church and the choir of the Hunter Road mission sang several songs, among them being the Italian na- tional anthem.
 A, brief address was given by Rev. MT. Dunn. The official welcome was extended by Dr. Hill. In referring to his qualification at having the Rev. MT. Ricciardi on the staff, Dr. Hill spoke of the future of the Hunter Road Mission. He said the mission now has a small sum of money laid aside as a building fund and as soon as few hundred dol lars additional are raised, the Con- necticut Missionary society, Con- gregational organization will help erect a chapel on Hunter Road. He expressed the hope that the needed funds would be raised within a short time.
 Rev. MT. Ricciardi replied to the introduction by outlining some of his plans for the future.
 The meeting concluded with re- treatments served in the dining room.
 Rev. Natale Ricciardi was born in Italy. He received his early educa- tion in his native land. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the Italian army during the World War. being the youngest member of his company. He saw active service on the Aus trian front
 Returning to his home he con- pleted his education, and graduated from the college of Patti and later the University of Messina.
 He came to America in 1921 and graduated from a course in the Biblical seminary of New York city. For a short time he was pastor of the Goodwill Center church of Brooklyn, N. Y. Six years ago he went to Rumford, Me, as pastor of the Italian church of that city. He remained there until he came to New Britain.
 While in Rumford he founded the Italian Mayhower club, the lodge Giuseppe Garibaldi and the Rum ford lodge Setembre of which he was president for four years.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-17
|K|DNAPED YOUTH
 SOUGHT BY POLICE
Vincent Mather Leaves Note
 Telling of Plight

Langhorne, Pa., Oct. IT (UP)- State police and Bucks county au- thorities today searched for Vincent Mather, 15 year old lad who disap- peared from his home yesterday after leaving a note for his mother telling her he had been abducted at the point of a pistol and forced to drive away in the automobile re- gently bought by the family.
 Young Mather is a sophomore in the Langhorne High school and a nephew of Burgess George c. Ma ther.
 The note the youth left his mother said a man named Whattley came to the Mather home and asked the boy if he could drive an automobile. Upon learning that he could, the man drew a pistol, forced the youth
New Britain herald., 1930-10-17

Mrs. L. L. Harding entertained six friends from New Haven and Wethersfleld at luncheon Wednes- day afternoon at her home on Rob- bins avenue.
 Mir and Mrs. N. B. Hurd of Golf street have returned from a motor trip up through the White noun tains.
 Mrs. Gertrude Dekin of Lowe vile, N. Y, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. Manville Johnson of Maple Hil lavenue.
 Mir. and Mrs. B. R. Elam and children of Ridgeway street spent last weekend in New York.
 The ways and means committee of the Woman's club of Maple Hill met this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Douglas Johnston on Frederick street to discuss plans for the Christ mas sale.
 MT. and Mrs. Leroy Brown and children of Frederick street have been visiting Mrs. Browns parents, Mir. and Mrs. William Higgins, n South Coventry.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-17
City Advertisement

The Board of Health of the City of New Britain will receive bids for the collection of garbage in the City of New Britain, contracts to begin April 1, 1881. Bids for the entire city will be accepted. They will be received on two contract bases one group for one year, the other group for not less than three years, con- tracts in either group to be non- cancelable for the period of con- tract.
 Proposals may be obtained at the Office of the Board of Health, and bids must be returned to that Office on or before 12 o'clock noon, Sat urday, November 8. 1880.
 L. J. DUMONT, M. D..
 Clerk of Board.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-17

to write note to his mother ex- rlaining that he would return safe- ly in three days, and made him drive away.
 Mrs. Mather said she didn't know her son could drive the car. The machine had been purchased recent ly, she said, and that none of the members of the family had drivers license. The room of Vincent's brother, Lester, was robbed of $40, presumably by the abductor.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-17
Buck Leaves Wichita
 En Route to St. Louis

Wichita, Kas., Oct. IF P)-Robert Buck, 16 year old Elizabeth. N. J.. flier, attempting to better the junior west-east transcontinental flight record, took off at 7:1S a. m., e. s. T) today for St. Louis.
 Due to unfavorable weather, the youthful aviator's flight from Los Angeles to New York has been in- terrupted frequently. He tarried three nights in Wichita hoping to escape strong headwinds and fogs.
 His total elapsed flying time to Wichita was 12 hours and nine minutes.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-17
454-WEAF. New York-66O

454-WEAF, New York-660 5:o0-The Lady Next Door; chil- dren's program direction Madge Tucker
 5:30-Tea Timers; dance orchestra 5:45-Mountaineers; vocal and in strumental
 6:00-"The World in Music" Pierre Key
 6:20-Black and Gold Room or chestra direction Ludwig Laurier 6:45-Uncle Abe and David; rural sketch with Phillips Lord and Ar thur Allen
 7:00-Mme. Lolita Cabrera Gains borg, pianist
 7:15-Arcadie Birkenholz. violinist, with concert orchestra direction Hugo Mariani
 f::30-Musical program; Charles Harrison, Lambert Murphy, ten- ors; The American Singers; Will liam Wirges, pianist and conduc- tor; Walter Preston, baritone; Frank Croxton, bass s:0o-Concert orchestra; Jessica Dragonette, soprano; Lucien Schmidt, cellist; the Cavaliers, male quartet; Leo O'Rourke, ten or: John Seagle, baritone; orches- tra direction Rosario Bourbon 9:00-Eskimos; orchestra direction Harry Reser
 9;3o-Orchestra; Tom. Dick and Harry, vocal trio; Retting and Platt, piano duo 10:00-Crime Prevention program dramatic sketch with William Shelley and T. Daniel Frawley 1o;30-Radio-Or program - RKO Theater of the Air; orches- tra direction Milton Schwarzwald 11;o0-Vincent Lopez and his HQtel St. Regis orchestra 12:0o-Wayne King and his or chestra
 12:30-Palais dor orchestra