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Putnam patriot., 1930-12-31
SENATOR WALCOTT
 IS A MUSICIAN

Senator Frederic c. Walcott is rap idly acquiring reputation of being one of the most accomplished musi- clans of the senate.
 A member of the senate press gal lery is busy collecting material for a feature on the musical talent of the senate's celebrities and when he men, tioned the name of Mir. Waleott in the gallery the other day he was show cred with information. It seems that the gallery regards the capacity of Mir. Walcott for producing beautiful combinations on the violin as entitlinp him to high ranking on the senate's roster of artists.
 The gallery reports that Senator Walcott attends every musicale which he can possibly crash and that his idea of vacation is calling a few talented friends into his home and creating melody.
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-31

speaking. voice, clearness of exrres- sion, good English. etc, it is very rare occasion that the speaker enter tains. be he minister in the pulpit, a taxpayer at a town meeting or @e- nior of the high school just receiving his or her diploma.
 Have you noticed that the foreign er educated in this country has q bet ter command of English, a voice that can be heard in a hall that will ac- eommodate an audience of one hun dred and fifty people and an .mpres- sion from the platform that merits attention and gives weight7
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-31
ORDER OF NOTICE

District of Pomfret. ss. Probate Court, December Z6th, AID. 1880. Estate of Frederic G. Goodridge. late of Pomfret, in said District, deceased. Upon the application of Ethel NJ.
 Goodridge, praying that an instru- ment in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of said Fred eric Grosvenor Goodridge, deceased may be proved, approved, allowed and admitted to probate as per application on file more fully appears. it is OR- DERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Pomfret, in said District. on the 9th day of January, AID. 1881, at two o'clock in the afternoon; and that a public notice be given of the pendency of said application and time and place of hearing thereon, by pub fishing copy of this order once in a newspaper having a circulation in said District, and by posting a copy there of, on the public sign-post in the Town of Pomfret, in said District, at least six days before said day of hearing, and by sending a copy to Mrs. Thomas II. Barber, Woodbury, L. l., by reg istered mail at least six days before said day of hearing. WILLIS COW ELL, Judge. 58
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-31
NOTICE

The legal voters of the Town of Woodstock are hereby warned to meet for Special Town Meeting on Sat urday, January 10th, 1881 at 1.30 O clock p. m., in Palmer Memorial Hall, Woodstock. to act on the following articles:
 Article I. To choose a moderator.
 Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to add the sum of $200 to the School appropriation as recommended by the Board of Finance.
 Article 3. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of S1, 1,676.77 each year for the period of five years to replace the Town Deposit and School Funds as recommended by Board of Finance.
 Artcle 4. To see if the Town will vote to add the sum of S1l.97 to the appropriation for Military Tax as re- commended by Board of Finance.
 Article 5. To see if the Town will vote the sum of $33.47 the same to be added to the appropriation for State Tax as recommended by Board of Finance.
 Article 6. To see if the Town will vote the sum of Si56.30 To complete payment to contractor for repairs done to the Palmer Memorial building as recommended by the Board of Fin ance.
 Article T. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of S290 due for completion of indexing of Pro bate Records as recommended by Board of Finance.
 Article s. To see if the Town will authorize the Town Treasurer to turn over to the South Cemetery Associa- ton. which is now incorporated, all trust funds now held by the Town as Trustee.
 Article Q. To do any other busi- ness proper to be done at said meet ing.
 Dated at Woodstock, Conn, this Both day of December, 1880.
 LUTHER s. PLACE
 J. ALBERT ANDERSON
 GEO. A. WETHERELL
 53 Selectmen.
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-31


 
 One of the most lively scenes was t inc Chlidren's Home. Here those not so fortunate as to have homes and loved ones of their own to share her joy with, made merry as a largo family among themselves. Wed nas8av afternoon there was Christ mas program of reeitations, singing nd stories under the auspices of the League of Women Voters. In the ssening came the annual Christmas tree party. Through the kind thought fnlness of the many friends of the siome and of ch hldren there were ~raseuts for all. The Christmas dim nsr was composed of chicken and the rsany things that round out a com plete meal
 Town Farm
 The % inmates cs the town farm were remembered by friends of that institution and interested in the well fare of those living there. There were gifts for all Among those pro- viding the holiday cheer were the Catholic Women's Council. Rev. U. ?. Bellerose pastor of St. Mary's church. members of the Baptist and Methodist churches. Representative Leon Talaot and Mrs. Roy Paine. Baskets from Putnam Lodge of Elks soniaining articles requested in ad- vance were distributed. Mr. and Mrs. Langel.er. superintendent and mafron. did everything possible 70 make the day a pleasant one for their charges and saw that all had a fine Christmas dinner.
 At the Day kimball hospital a turkey dinner was served to the members of the staff and to all pa- sients able Co partake of 1t. There was gift giving among the nurses and other employees. the physicians n4 staff members.
 Perhaps it is not we'll to make comparisons but t is certain that never was the Christmas spirit more dominant and never was there such good cheer spread among all classes of citizens as on Christmas day, fg3D.
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-31
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At q Probate Court held at Thomp- son, Connecticut. within and for the District of Thompson, on the 18th day of December, 1880. Present, Fred 4. Munyan, Judge. Estate of Heremenegilde Beauregard, late of Thompson in said District, deceased. Irene Beauregard, Executor. address Southbridge, Mass. ORDERED-That six months from the date hereof be and the same are hereby appointed and limited for the creditors of said deceased to exhibit their claims against said estate to the said Exc cutor; and that public notice be given of this order by posting a copy here- of on the sign-post nearest to where the deceased last dwelt in said Town or Thompson, and by publishing a like copy in some newspaper having a circulation in said District. making due return thereof to this Court. FRED A. MuNYAN. Judge. 53
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-31
COMMUNICATION

Randolph II. Chandler of Thomp- son sends the following communica- ton.
 Why do one half of the American horn murder" the English language Instead of teaching Greek and Latin and French and German and Hebrew, why do not the colleges. the theologie- al semineries. the professors of the law school and all schools of higher education. first teach elocution that the graduates may be heard and un- derstoOd in private conversation and also in public gatheringsg
 How few are the ministers, law yers and public speakers who invite attention from their audiences Wlih a voice that can be heard in the aver. age sized auditorium. and with com. mand of good English. As one of a committee to decide on good public
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-31
MILLION DOLLAR
 HIGHWAY LETTING
Macdonald Rushes 30 Miles of Paw ing to Aid the JobIess. More Pro
 j~ets 10 Follow Rapidly

Highway Commissioner John Mac aonali on Monday announced plans Tor the construction of thirty miles of new Connecticut highway and TWO bridges. work upon which will be started immediately after the first Of the year as nteans of fur nishing relief to the unemployment situation. As Commissioner Macdon- ald announced a few day previously this work was originally scheduled to begin in March. but was rushed ahead in order that large number af iohs might be created through osit the state.
 There are thirteen projects in- eluded in the first letting which in- wolves approximately one million dollars worth of construction work. eontractors' bids upon these pro- ieets will be received on January , and operations will be started with in ten days after the announcement af the ss"aris. Other lettings will follow as quickly as plans and speci- ileations for construction can be completed and all highway opera sions for l98l ani i9s2 will be hooded (" relieve unemployment.
 Most Important
 Although there are several larger projects included among the thirteen announced. undoubtedly the most important from the traffic view point is the beginning of grading and draining operations on the Mil ford cutoff which eventually will carry the four-lane Boston Post Road north of Milford center in the manner that the same highway. further east, is shuRted away from the central area of Guilford
 Four of the contracts are for work on the Danbury-Torringto hishway. Route Nc. l2S. One of these Is the largest project in the ereup lt calls for six miles of re- lntorced concrete paving in New Milford and Washington. The others cover grading and gravel surfacing in Washington and Litchheld and a bridge over the Bantam River just north of Litchfield.
 Among the larger paving jobs in the first letting is the building of nearly six miles of reinforced con NtNte Nh mute iot III tne toNnS or Chaplin and Eastford. This high way runs between Willimantic and Putnam via Eastford. Another pro- feet in this section is in the town of Thompson. concrete bridge over the Quinebaug river on the North Woodstock-Q -Quinebaug road.
 In all work. contractors will be required insofar as possible to em ploy labor obtained from the sec tions in which the operations are be- ing conducted.
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-31

carried advertising in it's columns this year than it's history While this is evidence general business
 ndons better than in the year previous it does that conditions alarming one believe
 There for the people of this community face the coming with and hope than with dis couragement little confidence city abil- y carry will be of help and will engender spirit We must ourselves to meet the problems of 1881 with undauned courage If do this. and work moniousy together much be- and will be- accomplished during the next twelve months.
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-31
OUR NEW FEATURE

rEyHE PATRIOT offers it's readers this week
 it's Sunday Column by Rev Joseph Vasey of the Congega- ona church will appear each week It is offered read in the belief that will appeal majority of them Mir. Vasey conducted such column in Terre Haute Indiana newspaper while he of the Congregational church in that city. It became popular feature of the paper carrying it. Mir Vasey will treat pertinent themes from
 religious angle concise of about the length that of the present week Although brief the column will be opinions ideas and suggestions that help the thoughtful reader
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-31

Lawyer ttaunting witness) Have you ever been in jail?
 Witness sir; once.
 Lawyer-Ahl For how long?
 Witness-Just long enough to whitewash a cell which was to be oc- cupied by a lawyer who had robbed dozens of his clients.-The Pathfind- CT
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-31

kopweh-Do you think the dead can communicate with us?
 Harnruhr-l know they can't. Once managed to borrow a dollar from Scotchman. A week later he died, and l haven't heard word since. - The Pathfinder
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-31

Marg-Jim said my face was poem.
 Phil So it is-like one of Brown ing's
 Marg-IIow do you meang
 Phil-SOme of the lines are so deep. The Pathfinder.
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-31

FOR SALE-The property on Rich- mond street formerly used as an Armory; also two fine residences on Chapel street. formerly owned by the late Willie.a St. 0nge. Both these residences are practically new and in excellent condition. For further particulars inquire of THE CARGILL TRUST COMPANY.
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Putnam patriot., 1930-12-31

FOR RENT-Seven room house 5 minutes from center of DayviIle. Inquire TAYLOR, AS Otis street, Dayville, Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-31
LOST

LoST-A pocketbool, Saturday eve ming. between s60 Main street and Grant store. Finder please notify MRS. ARTHUR LANCASHIRE. 360 Main street, or Tel. 107I.
 53s
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-31
WANTED

WANT ED-Carpenter and repair ing. TELEPHONE 335-4 Putnam Division. i7tf WANTED-Cows and Calves-High- est price paid for beef cows and calves. Call JAMES AFRAME, 97-13 52-2e
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-31
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Harnesses of all kinds; new and second hand. Express, dou ble, and second hand pair team harnesses. PETER A. GARDNER, Livery street, Putnam. etf
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-31
FOR RENT

FOR RENT--A desirable apartmen, of six rooms on Center street, for small family. all modern convent ences. newly renovated. TEL. 13-2
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Putnam patriot., 1930-12-31

FOR RENT-A number of good tene- ments in the Manhassett village. Rent Moderate Apply PUTNAM LAND AND MILLS CO, S3 Canal street, Putnam. 1tf
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-31
MISCELLANEOUS

DRESSmAkINC-Miss Agna Laross Stoumbelis Bldg. Makes dresses and coats, does cleaning, dyeing and repairing. also fur coats. Tel S01-2. If
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-31

FOR SALE-Baled Hay. Cow Hay, s24.00 delivered. Extra nice horse or COW hay $2S. %. Tel. 367-14 or come to West Woodstock, Conn. Also Cord wood and lumber. BOVINE BROS. Box 66. k. K. 8. Southbridge. Mass. 53-2s
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-31

EASY WASHERS-Repaired. greas- ed and oiled by A. J. DERRY Gros- venordale. Conn. Tel. 275-2. Dis trihutor for Windham and Holland counties. If oo YOU NEED HAY-CALL 10 or 3S7-2. sftf
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-31
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Putnam patriot., 1930-12-31

FOR RENT-Two tenements. One on Van Den Noort street and one on Woodstock avenue. PHONE 27- 12. 38tf
Putnam patriot., 1930-12-31
OLD FASHION
 CHRISTMAS SEASON

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Nogales international., 1930-12-05

Goldroad u. S. Smelling Co. tC
reopen mines here.
Bids opened for oiling and con-
structing two bridges on Gila Bend
Yuma Highway.
WinSloW WinsloW Motor Co.
moved into former location of Win
slow Super Service Station.
Miami - Missing Links indoor
golf course opened by Henry Stepan
In Copper Belt hall.
Piedro Bids opened by State
Highway Department for oil sur
facing is miles of roadway on Phoe-
nix-Yuma Highway near this place.
Phoenix Arizona All State San
atorium Co., capitalized at $5,000,-
900, filed articles of Incorporation.
Tombstone General Gold Mines,
Inc, started work on newly acquired
lease.
Nogales international., 1930-12-05
Arizona Camps Are
Shown In Booklet

A profusely illustrated booklet a.
bout the Eighth Corps Area of the
U. S. Army has been received here.
The booklets are being distributed
throughout the west. Six pages are
devoted to Camp Harry ]. Jones,
Douglas; Fort Huachuca, Nogales,
and Camp Stephen D. Little, No
gales.
Scenes about Camp Jones show
shelter tent inspection, aerial view,
basketball team, first battalion, COM
pany C, and the chief of infantry's
combat squad. The region is known
for its excellent climate, which per-
mits outdoor activities the year
round" the booklet says.
The famous 25th Infantry band,
Fort Huachuca, and a crack review
squad, Camp Little, are featured in
other pictures.
Nogales international., 1930-12-05
Governor-Elect

Continued from page u
election indisposition and in bet
ter health than he has enjoyed for
some years.
Filing the oath revived the ques-
ticn Of succession to office, and the
general opinion among legal author
tiles yesterday was that since the
governor-elec has qualified by fill
ing the oath, should he be unable
because of death to take office, the
secretary Of state-elect would be-
come governor since he has similarly
qualified.
Nogales international., 1930-12-05
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Bible school, 10 a. m.
Mems bible class, 10 a. m.
Morning worship, II a. m. Duet
by Mrs. Delmear and Miss Fiscus
Roll call of membership. Pastors
anniversary message. Communion
service,
Junior and Senior B. Y. P. us,
GAS p. m.
Evening worship, 7:30 p. m. Ser
mon by pastor.
Bible study, Book of Galatians,
Wed. 730 p. m.
Il was glad when they said unto
me, Let us go into the house of the
Lord"
W. G. Downing, Pastor.
Nogales international., 1930-12-05
ST. ANDREWS EPISCOPAL
CHURCH

8 a. m. Holy Communion; followed
by breakfast served in the Parish
Hall by the Altar Guild.
10 a. m. Church school. Graded
classes for all ages.
Junior church with vested choir.
IL a. nj. Public service. Sermon by
the Rt. Rev. Walter Mitchell, D. D.,
bishop of Arizona. Anthems and
special music by the choir, under
the direction of N. D. Pomeroy.
Rev. J. L. Patton, Rector.
Nogales international., 1930-12-05
CHRISTMAS CARDS

Now is the time to order your
Christmas greeting cards. The No
gales International has a splendid
line to select from this year. On ev-
cry card that you order from The
international your name will be
neatly printed.
Nogales international., 1930-12-05
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses have been is
sued to James Audrifrey, 81, and
Victoria Veley, 26, both of Nogales;
and Archie Judd, 81, and Janet
Schwab, 19, both of Benson.
Nogales international., 1930-12-05
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST METHODIST CHURCH
GAS Chruch school.
1100 Morning worship.
Sermon subject: THE Forgiven
ess of SIM.
ZOO Epworth League.
7:30 Evening worship.
Sermon subject: "Sneering at
Christianity.
Sunday is Communion Day. We
invite you 10 be present and worship
with us.
Stewart Clendenin, Pastor.
DON'T BUY BYE BYE. BUY,
BUY NOW!
Nogales international., 1930-12-05
LOCALS
NEW S. p. CALENDARS

A. j. Ferro, Sr., prominent Off
cial of the Southern Pacific railroad,
with headquarters in Tucson, was
here Wednesday distributing the
new 1881 S. P. calendars.
Nogales international., 1930-12-05
PHONE "

For best grades of
COAL WOOD - KINDLING
Border Fuel g. Supply Co.,
332-336 Grand Ave.
M. Jameson, Prop.
Nogales international., 1930-12-05
TO SEE BIG GAME

Manuel Escalada and Mario Sal
damando left Wednesday to attend
the University of Southern Calf
ornia-Notre Dame football game at
Los Angeles tomorrow. The Notre
Dame team passed through Tucson
Wednesday enroute to the coast
city.
Nogales international., 1930-12-05
ELKS MEETING

ELKS MEETING
The next regular meeting of the
Elks Lodge will be held Tuesday
evening. Regular order of business.
Be sure to attend the EIks dance
tonight. (Adv.)
F. J. Monroe who has been en-
ployed on the construction crew on
Highway Sc, left this morning for
Phoenix where he will locate.
DON'T BUY BYE BYE. BUY,
BUY NOW!
Joe Mauzy and wife were in the
city Thursday from their home in
Bisbee attending to business matters.
Be sure to attend the Elks dance
tonight. (Adv.)
DON'T BUY BYE BYE. BUY,
BUY NOW!
Nogales international., 1930-12-05

E. H. Mellado and family have
changed their place of residence
from 80 Hudgin street to 101
Quarry.
Nogales international., 1930-12-05
HERE FOR WINTER

Miss Emma Lohn of Chicago ar
rived here Wednesday to spend the
winter with her brother, A. w.
Lohn, the we'll known photographer.
Mr.. Lohn drove to Tucson to meet
her. This is Miss Lohn's first visit
to Nogales in IL years.
Mr.. and Mrs. George White and
children motored to Tucson Tues
day to see some friends who were
passing through that city.
Nogales international., 1930-12-05

Ed Rose has been serving on the
federal jury at Tucson this week.
Nogales international., 1930-12-05

Dan Folts of the Gullekson Motor
Company returned Wednesday from
trip to Santa Ana.
Nogales international., 1930-12-05

Herbert Chatham attended a
meeting of the Tucson Rotary Club
Wednesday,
Nogales international., 1930-12-05

Y. L. Holmes and family are
spending a few days with Mr.. and
Mrs. r. @. Leatherman. Mr.. Holmes
has big hotel at Kino Bay in Son.
ora where he has been living the
past nine years.
Nogales international., 1930-12-05

DON'T BUY BYE BYE. BUY,
BUY NOW!
Nogales international., 1930-12-05

Be sure to attend the EIks dance
tonight. (Adv.)
Nogales international., 1930-12-05

See The Spur, 240 Arroyo Boule-
ward, for butter taffy at 25 cents
a pound, and other good things to
eat.
(adV)
Nogales international., 1930-12-05

Be sure to attend the Elks dance
tonight. (Adv.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-17

Of the Drama Guild. Among those who
win be present viii be the guarantors
and subscribers Of the l9So-S1 Drama
Guild season here, and the director, Mr..
]. Minor Dorey, and cast of 1.-THE Great
Divide" which VIII open the guilds
season Of five major dramatic produce
tions, November % and 20, in Mckinley
Auditorium.
Well known players Of the Capital
City included IN "The Great Divide"
cast. who win attend the lecture Thurs
day afternoon, are Mrs. Maud Howell
Smith of the Arts Club, Mrs. Dorothea
PAUL. OF the Masks, Miss Marguerite
Wolfe. formerly of the Junior Theater
here; Mr.. Denis Z. Connell, Mr.. Merwin
II. Browne Of the Orange and Blue
Players, Mr.. Brad w. Holmes of the
Woodlothians, Mr.. Melvin D. Hildreth
of the Wesley Heights Players, Capt.
Ray @. Montgomery, Mr.. Newell Lusby,
Mr.. Harold harrington, Mr.. Milton d.
Norman of the Jewish Community
Center Dramatic Club and Mr., Joseph
Weitz and Mr.. H. Eldred Wilson of the
East washington Community Players,
Mrs. Clara Wright Smith will preside
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-17

for the public, which Is invited to be
present.
Tonights topic viii be writing the
Short Story" and number Of outstand-
ing collections Of short stories win be
Certain People," Another feature Of
the program win be Miss brakes read
ing Of an up-to-date mystery story,
new to WaShingtonians.
The Booklover hour at the Y. w. @.
A. occurs, twice month, the first and
third Mondays, and Is always open to
the book-reading public Of the Capital
City and to the strangers within our
gates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-17

Community Drama Guild
Members Invited to Lecture.
The members Of the Community
Drama Guild throughout the city will
be the guests of the Private School
Teachers Association Thursday after
noon, when, ct 1880 O'Clock, Mr.. Maurice
Colburn Of the Theater Guild Of New
York win speak In the American Asso-
citation of University Women, on 1.-THE
Modern Theater," giving many personal
anecdotes and "reminiscences of Bernard
Shaw.
The invitation to attend this lecture
is being given by Miss Margaret Barber.
president OF the Private School
Teachers Association, through Mrs.
Marie Moore Forrest. executive secretary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-17

ct . meeting Of the Democratic wom-
eos Council TO be held tomorrow at s
O'Clock in stoneleigh Court, when Mr..
Charles Darr viii be guest of honor and
win speak on Democrats in the District
and how we select our committeeman
and women" Mr.. Albert G. Walmsley,
newspaper man, viii also be an honor
guest and viii speak on Reaction of
the recent election" Democrats and
their families have been invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-17

1.-THE Booklovers' of Washington will
meet tonight at o'clock in the Young
Women's Christian Association at Sew
enteenth and X streets, when Miss Alice
Hutchins Drake will give an informal
little talk on a large topic" for the
members and their friends, as well as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-17

mrs. Henry Albers, who IL sponsoring
Q table for the celebrity breakfast OF
the League Of Pen Women Saturday at
lican women, including MRS. Frank w.
Mondell, Mrs. John T. Sherman, Mrs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-17

tertained company at the Club Chan
tecler supper-dance Saturday evening
for their daughters, Miss Charlotte
Childress and Miss Adair Childress.
Mr.. Daniel b. Swaney Of Uniontown,
Pa, Is In washington for short stay,
and is stopping at the Potomac Park
Apartments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-17

Mrs. Reeder KiIlian has gone to
Leonardtown. Nd, for few days stay.
She VIII return to her apartment IN
the Shoreham the end Of the week.