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THE SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, SPRINGFIELD, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1941 Northampton Public Safety Heads Discuss Civil Defense Needs Northampton, Dec. -Members of the Northampton public safety: executive committee: Standing, left to right: Edward G. Twohey, Ralph Lerche and Franklin King, Jr. Seated: Theodore Behringer, Sidney F. Smith and Postmaster Edward E.

Cooney. BUSINESS WOMEN PLAN YULE PROGRAM Holyoke, Dec. -An Interesting program has been planned for the annual Christmas party of the Holyoke Business and Professional Women's club the at the Roger Smith hotel. A special musicale has heen arranged with Goss, J. Arthur Lynch, Miss Mary M.

Dowd and Miss Alice Featured on the program of entertainment will he the presentation of "Famous Paintings of Madonnas" Arranged, costumed and posed by Mrs Henry W. Inman of Boston, assisted by Leicester G. Inman, with members of the club as models. HOLY NAME SMOKER ARRANGEMENTS SET Holyoke, Dec. 8-Plans have been completed for the entertainment that is to take place at the smoker of the Holy Name socicty of the Holy Cross church at the parish auditorium morrow night at 8.

Shannon Trio in to render several selections, and solos are to he given by Alexander B. Ferguson and Giles Haggerty. Two members of the society will also give a short play called A Bit of Blarney." Archie Roberts, coach of the Hot. yoke high football team, will give short talk on football. Ed Krause.

coach of basket' all and assistant coach of football Holy Cross, is to the main Movies will be shown of the Holy Cross- Louisiana State game. in New York city. The funeral will he held at Jobn B. Shea's funeral home. Maurice O'Donnell Maurice O'Donnell of 62 Fountain street, a native of County Kerry, Ireland, and a resident of this city for the past 53 years, all of which he had spent as a member of the St Jerome's parish, died this afternoon at the Providence hospital, after a short illness.

He leaves besides his widow Drs Johanna (Lynch) O'Donnell, two sisters, Mrs Michael Moynihan South Hadley Falls and Mrs Anna McDonnell of New Hampshire; several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at the James B. Hobert Sons funeral home Thursday morning at 8.15, followed by A high mass of requiem at St Patrick's chapel nt 9. Burial will be In St Jerome's cemetery, re Joceph Sawyer Mrs Alphonsine (Belanger) Sawyer, 72, wife of Joseph Sawyer of 646 Britton street, Fairview, died this afternoon at the Providence hospital, after a short illness. native of Canada, she had resided in Fairview for the past 25 years.

She leaves besides her husband. three sisters, Mra Toussaint Tetreault of Bridgeport, Mrs Joseph Lussier of Hartford, and Dira Philomene Noel of Granby; also a brother. John Belanger of New York. The funeral will be held at. the C.

Blaig funeral home. Miss Katherine T. T. Scollard Scollard died at I Miss Kntherine the home of her sister, Mrs Ellen Casey, 96 Allyn street, tonight after a short illness. She was the daughter of the late Maurice and Bridget Scollard and was born in Wales.

She came to this city many years AgO. Miss Scollard was a member of the Rosary sodality of the Holy Cross church. She leaves three sisters, Casey with whom she made her home, Mrs George Noonan this city and AIrs Sarah J. Dowd of Revere; several nieces and nephews. The funeral will he held at the home of Mrs Casey, 96 "Allyn street: Thursday morning, followed by a solemn high mass of requiem at Holy Cross' church.

and burial in St. Jerome's cemetery, the time tor be announced. Edward: Barrett Edward Barrett of 125 Center street died at his home tonight after a Jong illnesa. He was born in Ireland and had resided here 50 years. Up to the time of his retirement he was a papermaker employed in the local paper mills.

lie leaves three sisters. Mrs Ella Lawler and Drs Bridget Wolfe of this city and Airs Julia Smith of Brockton: two brothers, James and Thomas, both of Holyoke, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at the Dillon funeral parlors. The funeral of Patrick J. Rohan.

of 74 Temple street, Springfeld, formerly of this city, who died this morning at Springfield hospital, will be held at the John R. Shea funeral parlors Wednesday morning at 8.15, I followed by a high masa of requiem at St Patrick's chapel at 9. Burial will be in St Jerome's cemetery. The funeral of John B. Davian: of 143 Sargeant street will be held at the C.

Blais Son funeral home, tomorrow morning at 8.15, followed by a high mass of requiem at Perpetual Help church at 9. Burial will be in Notre Dame cemetery. The funeral of Mrs Mary L. (Moriarty) Schirch, wife of George, of 32 Washington avenue, was held this morning at John. B.

Shea funeral home with prayers at Blessed Sacrament church. Rev John J. Keating officiated. A delegation from the International Telephone Workers union attended They were Martin Finit. Ellis Ilillgrove, Russell Chase, Joseph F.

Griffin, Napoleon Goudreau and Raymond Young. The active bearers were Dominick and: John Crean. James Gloster, Edward Mortarty, James Moriarty. And Anthony Phisera of Pittsfield. Burial was in St.

Jerome cemetery, Revs John J. Connell and Michael Ryan omciating at the grave, HOLYOKE GUARD SUGGESTED FOR WORTHINGTON PUMP Maj Stack of State Guard Rcceives Word From Boston -Will Act if Company Desires Guard Holyoke, Dec. 4-Maj William Stack, commander of the second battalion of Massachusetts State guard recelved. notification tonight from the adjutant-general that steps should be taken to provide a guard for Worthington Tump Machinery corToration, now engaged in 12 million dollars of defense The Holyoke officer stated that he would take 'no definite action until he had conferred with Harry A. Feldbush, works manager tomorrow.

The company is employing a sizable force of police officers were padded last night. guards on its own and four Shoula Maj Stack be informed by the company management that a guard is wanted, this will undoubtedly be supplied. A half dozen volunteers put In an appearance at the Armory tonight, stirred by recent events and the possibility of active service. Most of them were too young, although others were good material. Co drilled tonight and Co will practice tomorrow night.

Small Blaze carelessly discarded cigaret or match is believed to have been responsible for a fire in an areaway which burned out a cellar window in the property at 316 Main street, owned by J. Edward Wilson and occupied by the Wells Hardware comrany. The Are department was called by box 221 at 7.38. RECOGNITION GIVEN CIVILIAN FIRE FORCE Holyoke. Dec.

8-Recognition of the splendid organization of civilian fire defense force was given at the meeting of the board of fire commissioners tonight. There are 200 men ho. have been trained under the fire defense chief, Capt Raymond Collins, and it is felt that the force is well along and skill and preparation as the result of the six months of training already given. The department pro vided equipment and nozzles for use of this specialized force which will not only function at all fires, but is especially organized for Ares in the industrial plants in which they are employed. The new national situation, and hurried steps to be prepared.

brought the subject to the fore at tonight's regular monthly meeting. It was left to Fire Chief John H. Rohan to arrange for a suitable outside bell alarm for use in out this force of volunteers. It was voted to advertise for bids for a 750-gallon pump and truck and a junior aerial ladder. a Two such pumps are now on order and the new ladder will probably replace the truck now in use on the Highlands section.

The question of funds and of delivery will he decided after prices and other information have been recelved from (the manufacturers, The bids will be opened late this month. TEACHERS COLLEGE ALUMNI GATHERING Holyoke, Dec. 8-President Edward Scanlon of Westfield State Teachers college and Mrs. Scanlon were the guests tonight of the Western Massachusetts salumni of the college at first annual Christmas party, which took place tonight at the small ballroom of the Hotel Roger Smith. It was a very festive affair with evergreen and holly prettily arranged about the tables which were lighted tall tapers, and splendid renditiong by a group of carolers.

President Scanlon brought greetingg of the college to the alumni, told them Interestingly of the activities and curriculum now at the college. He related that each of the 27 graduates of the college of last year had a teaching position, likewise members of the class of the year prior, which he felt was nothing short A very creditable showing and something of which the alumni might well be proud. IMPRESSIVE PRE 1000 employees here--that's Impressive; but the economy of our low rates! 2000 ROOMS, BATH $8.50 AND RADIO. HOTEL ALFRED LEWIS, MGR. TAFT AT 7th 50th AVE.

St. NEW YORK TIMES SQUARE AT RADIO CITY SING BING MANAGEMENT WATER POWER COMPANY TAKES PRECAUTIONS Strict Regulations Adopted Relative to Persons Visiting Company Property Holyoke, Dec. guards and new regulations have heen issued as a precaution against sabotage by the Holyoke Water Power company. Pres. ident Robert E.

Barrett stated night that notices had been posted and all employes advised that none except company employes, regardless of their missions, are to be permitted to pass the gates of the nower houses or other vital spots of the company. All calla must first be made at the general office of the company at Canal street and if it is necessary to visit one of the: plants, arrangements will then be made for authorization. All persons are requested not to Tenter the area between Appleton and Mosher streets, east of the second set sunrise. This thou section is well level canal, between hours of guarded and the warning is intended Ito prevent inconvenience both to passersby and the guards. Manager John J.

Kirkpatrick of the municipal gas and electric department stated that had been discussing necessary precautions with his department heads and a program will be made and put Into effect within a day or so. designed to prevent any interruption of service from outside ference. MT. HOLYOKE GLEE CLUB CONCERT Holyoke. Dec.

More than 1000 people filled every available place in the Second Congregational church tonight and were thrilled by the caroling of the Mount IIolyoke Glee club, 100 of the very finest voices in the college choir, trained by the director, Miss Ruth Douglas. Dr William Churchill Hammond was organist for the occasion as he has been for many years, while Miss Viva Fave Richardson of the college was the piano accompanist. The choir for the first time were robed, not in the (customary black cassocks, but in regal red with white cottas presenting a ear. picture to the eve as well as the the The choir and audience were as one in the rendition of the great carol Come All Ye Faithful" which brought the program to a. close along with "The First Noel." BOILER MAKERS OPPOSE ANTISTRIKE MEASURES Holyoke, Dec.

8-Members of local 621. Connecticut Valley- division of boilermakers, voted unanimously tonight against the proposed antistrike legislation soon to be acted upon in Congress. The organization also went on record unanimously condemning Japan for its wanton attack of yesterday and voting full cooperation to the government and its policies of war as a result of the present situation, It was the annual meeting of the young organization brought together last July. The majority of employes are employes of the Walsh Holyoke steam boiler works of this city gaged in large scale defense orders The elections tonight resulted AS follows: President. Ernest H.

Collins; vice- Louis Schweickert: financial secretary and treasurer, Roger Bayeau: recording and corresponding secretary, Charles Moran, guard. Jean Peloquin; board of trustees, Michael O'Connor, Arsene St Germain and Louis Schwhickert. The instalation will be on January 12 in the Silk and Rayon Weavers hall where tonight's meeting took place. HOUSING AUTHORITY AWARDS A CONTRACT Holyoke. Dec.

8 The Holyoke Housing authority tonight awarded the contract for the dry soil borings to be: conducted at the site of the city's second defense housing project to the Raymond Concrete Pile company, Gow division, of Boston, its figure for the work being $266.70. The work, it is expected, will be undertaken some time late in the week. Three other companies submitted all much higher than that of the Boston firm. The Riley Engineering and Drilling company of Brooklyn submitted hid of Giles Drilling company of New York $441.10, and the Standard Drilling company of New York, $415. Joseph L.

Whitney of Wilton. representing the Arm engaged to do landscaping, met with the authority to discuss phases of the planning. Frank J. Robinson and his assistant, Henry Aldrich, representatives of the federal authority, were present. The only other action of the authority was the purchase of table tennis equipment for use of the youngsters and grownups in the Lyman terrace housing project.

It will be Installed within the next day or two. HOLYOKE OBITUARY Patrick J. Rohan Patrick J. Rohan, of 74 Temple street, Springfield, formerly of Holyoke. died this morning at Mercy hospital.

He was born in Holyoke and educated in the local schools. He his widow, Helen Tvong Rohan; his was the son of Patrick and the late Mary (Mansfield) Rohan. He a leaves two sisters. Mrs Hazel a MacKenzie father, Patrick. a both in Springfield; of South Hadley Falls and Miss Mary of Holyoke, and a brother, Raymond, COMMUTER" rarin' to go and get you there with "leet feeling tine!" $10.95 Aboard" this smartest tie with built up leather It comes in golden tobacco or black it goes wherever you say! The patented STETSON Contour.

Lift never lets your arches down! E23 STEARNS SO. BRIDGES Stats Shoe Shop Charge Accounts Invited A NORTHAMPTON CIVILIAN DEFENSE SHIFTS INTO HIGH IN NORTHAMPTON Additional Schools to Train New Personnel to Be Set Up Immediately More Volunteers Wanted Northampton, Dec. 8-This city's civilian defense units went into high gear today. The Northampton Public Safety committee, executive committee. headed by Atty Edward O'Brien, met this afternoon in an executive session to discuss various phases of the civilian defense of Northampton.

Following the meeting Atty O'Brien issued a plea for more volunteers And declared that additional schools to train the new personnel be settle Hampshire immediately. County commissioners early this afternoon: voted to station armed guards 011 Calvin Coolidge Memorial bridge and the guards were on: duty tonight. Special lighting to illuminate the understructure of the million and a half dollars bridge will be in operation tomorrow night, Late this afternoon Police Chief George J. Bernier, at the request of state officials placed Reserve Officer Michael Shea at the LaFleur airport to guard all aircrafts housed there and to see that the rule of "no civilian was strictly enforced. Prof Howard A.

Meyerhoff, regional director of the Massachusetts Committee for Public Safety, which covers Hampshire, Hampden and Franklin counties, received word from state headquarters that all air -raid warning centers and reports stations, over a 24-hour basis, In addition hundreds 50 in number, should he manned on of civilian defense workers will be stationed at listening posts to send in reports in the event of air raids. the same time it was announced had charlesmed chairman in. charge that Delose of Amherst of communications in this city. DeRose stated that he has all available equipment to generate power for communication service in the event of a breakdown in utilities. Several local plants have stationed addition guards about their plants and others have taken a precautionary measures which they did not disclose.

The Prophylactic Brush company, International Silver company. Rowe foundry and Norwood: Engineering company are the only plants with any defense work in this city and their full capacity 1 not devoted to this type work it was pointed out. Lieut William Shimkus, commander of state police in Western Massachusetts, whose force was augmented by 10 men this afternoon, stated that all: precautionary moves advised by the Boston headquarters had been taken out declared that he WAS not in position to discuss these moves. Edward J. Gare.

chairman of the board of water commissioners. who last night ordered armed guards to patrol the water department propers erty had been ordered from the water a declared today that several parkdepartment property last night. He issued warning that trespassing of any nature on the water department property would not he tolerated and added that the men on guard duty had heen taken but declared that he commands they gave Were carried out. MONSON Monson, Dec. Sons of Union Veterans' auxiliary will instal newly elected officers Grand Army hall tomorrow night at 8.

Past Department President Mrs l'hyllis Dean and stair. of Westboro will officiate. The Current Events club will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 at. the home of Mrs Harry I. Keith of Bethany road.

Miss Adelaide C. Wingate will read a paper on "The railway builders" and Mrs Leonard Farr will lead the discussion of current events. The Hampden and Hampshire Association of Women's Relief corps will hold its annual meeting and elecItion of officers: Wednesday morning at 10.30 at Grand Army hall. Luncheon will be served at the Universalist church parlors at 1. After the luncheon the ceremony of installing the newly elected officers will take place at the hall, followed by an entertainment in charge of Mrs Jane Authier and committee.

as business agent. Instalation: will take place January with luncheon being served. On the committee in charge will be Daniel Moriarty, Henry O'Connor and Raymond Thomas. First Aid Classes Start A course of five three-hour lectures for Instructors in first aid was started at the Red Cross headquarters in the Park Bank building and will continue five nights. Dr John Mulherin of the Washington Red Cross staff is the instructor and there are 26 taking the instruction.

PALMER WARREN MAN FINED AS ILLEGAL HUNTER l'almer, Dec. P. leGrand, 37, of 62 South street, West Warren, was fined. $50 in district court this morning after conviction on a charge of illegal hunting of deer. Conservation Officer James F.

Donohue told the court observed LeGrand Mashing his automobile spotlight into fields along the highway the on night the before evening deer- of November 30, hunting season. the car, which traveled at times at a speed of 75 miles an hour over back roads in the eastern part of. town, before it was stopped by Donohue. The officer testified that he found a loaded rifle in the car. The defendant told the court he was a true sportsman, 35 well as being' vice-president of the West Warren Fish and Gaine club, and was not jacking deer at the time.

tie said the light had not heen working right and he was testing it out, and that the rifle belonged to a friend in Mongon where he intended to take it after making a stop in Three Rivers. LeGrand was given to January 3 to pay his fine. address as RED 2, Monson, pleaded Mathew D. Galica. we 25, giving his guilty to charges of operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor, and drunkenness.

Galica denied a charge of operating' after the revocation of him license. His case was continued to the 15th for hearing and he was placed on $500 bail. According to Monson police, Galica was the driver of a car which struck a pole last night in Monson. Stanley Rybezyk, 21, of 31 Grove street, Chicopee Falls, a nas arraigned morning on charges of drunkenness, drunken driving and operating to endanger. He pleaded guilty and his case was continued to the 15th for disposition.

His two companions, Michael Vygarowski and Edward Pisarczyk, both of Chicopee Falls, each pleaded guilty to charger of drunkenness, and were fined $10 apiece. Rybezyk was the driver of car which went across the road and struck an automobile operated by Police Officer Michael Grimes, on the evening of the 4th on Thorndike street, causing. considerable damage. TO MAN AIRCRAFT OBSERVATION POSTS Palmer, Dec. -Acting on instructions received today the local can Legion post is making arrangements to put its aircraft observation and report station into immediate operation.

Comdr Harry Stred made the announcement tonight. The tower is located on the roof of the grammar school in Bondsville and observers will be maintained there on 24-hour schedule until further orders are received. 48 The Wilders lunch on Main street was sold today to Peter Theodore of this town and John Kasorier of New Jersey, who will take over operation of the diner on Wednesday. Mrs Joseph H. Wilder of 48 Converse street has operated the diner for eight years.

The Palmer Society for District Nursing will hold a well -baby conference. the Condsville grammar school. Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 1. Miss Rachel Chambers, district nurse, will he in charge. Dir and Sirs Alfred Ziegler at Bantist hill are the parents of a daughter, Elizabeth Ellen, horn Friday at the Faulkner hospital in Jamaica Plain.

Miss Margery Adams of New York city, territorial supervisor for the Metropolitan Insurance company, is in Palmer today and tomorrow in connection with nursing work for the company. Miss Adams is well known here, having worked in this vicinity as state public health nursing supervisor before -taking over her new work. Mr and Mrs Edward Roberta of Palmer Center are the parents of a daughter, Karen Lee, born yesterday. Three more former Palmer boys belived to be in the western war zone, are George Berthiaume, son of Ar and Sirs Joseph Berthiaume of South Main street, stationed at Honolulu; Angelo Nicholas, son of Mr and Mrs Basil Nicholas Park street: Warren Cormier, son of Mrs John Bradlinski of South Main street, who was transferred to the Asiatic fleet last and Stanley Kulig, son of Mr Thomas Kulig of Ntate street, Bondsville, last known to be stationed in Hawaii, A Real Taylor Barometer Most men are interested 1 in the weather. $5.00 Others to $35.00 Harvey Lewis Guild Opticians' 1803 Main Misery relieve COLDS LIQUID 666 NOSE SALVE TABLETS DROPS COUGH DROPS Try Wonderful Liniment TILD that's the answer to EAGLE'S growing popularity.

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WEST BROOKFIELD ANXIETY FELT FOR TWO BOYS IN WAR ZONE West Brookfield. Dec. 8-Concern HOSIERY WORKERS Northampton, Dec. -Another attempt to name a- president of the Northampton branch, American Federation of Hosiery Workers. comA prised of Propper-McCallum hosiery employes, will he made at a meeting of workers Friday night.

it was disclosed today by an official of the union. The contest for the presidency lies between David Loudfoot William F. O'Grady, who polled the highest number of votes in an election held Saturday night. Neither candidate received a majority, however, thus necessitating another election. George D.

Shaw, who has served as president of the union for three yeare, was defeated in the preliminary voting. WILL VOTE AGAIN In Effort to Elect President of Union No Election at Last Meeting NORTHAMPTON BOY THE OKLAHOMA Northampton: Dec. 8--Jan Kolodziej. city wan a Arst class petty officer aboard the Oklahoma, which 1s reported sunk at Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawati. Jan, son of Mr.

and Ms Anthony JAN Kolodziej of Hooker avenue, naval SPY'V- has been has a brother, 25, who is nearly five years in He the Whipple, which is aboard at the Philippines. Frank has stationed been a member of the navy for the past six years. The funeral of Alderic Dragon of 97 Prospect street who died of a heart! home attack Wednesday yesterday morning at 8, with will be held at the high mass following at be St a Mary's requiem church at 9. Burial will in St Mary's cemetery. Dickinson hospital Mrs.

reports Heinz the Haase birth of aL son to Mr and of 50 Pleasant street, this city. farmers will Amherst and Pelham of hear a freedom" program at 8 meeting to brief explanation of the "food be held at the Amherst town Wednesday night at 7.30. Following the election of 1942 committeemen, the group will be shown the government sound film, "Harvests for Tomorrow." SOUTHAMPTON Southampton, Dec. 8-There will he a party under the sponsorship of the Nouthampion Women's club at the "home of Drs Grover Squiers on Wednesday at 8. In charge will be Mrs Axel Madsen and Jirs E.

Lyon. Tipursday, Frank Scheinost shot a 122-pound, two-spike buck on Beach hill, Saturday Alfred Scheinost shot AN. eight-point, 226- pound buck. Monday, Horace Blandford. Cook shot a 150-pound doe at Howard Phillips, son of Mr.

and Sirs Roy l'hillips, is in. Honolulu. Those desiring to give money, candy or vegetables for the Veterans facility at Leeds, may leave their donations at Boyd's store on or before the 16th. On the 18th. Mrs Mabel Hull will give a party for the veterans and will who would like to attend are distribute the gifts.

Southampton pooinvited. There will dancing and ple cards. The December meeting of the Women's club will be held in the church parlors on the 16th at p. m. Instead of a speaker, Chromatic club will furnish entertainment, which will Include Christmas carols.

Members of the Mothers' club will be guests. The meeting will be in charge club. of the board of the Women's Refreshments charge of Axel Madsen. Mrs. William H.

Bray, Drs Alice Brewer and Mrs Bertha HutchThe Friendly service, committee of inson. the Women's club meet writh aft- Drs Harold Congdon at 3 Thursday ernoon. for the safety of two West Brooke field sons in the P'acific war game is felt by local relatives. Gordon Ha Jaffsay. brother of Ralph 11.

and Sirs Marjorie Hazen of North Main street, 1 with the S. naval forces at Pear! Hartor. Ralph, Ire son of Superintendent of Highways Ralph H. and Mrs Stevens of hill, is attached to the antiaircraft division of the L. At Hinkam Meld, Honolulu.

Stevens was to lease the service this week and sail Walnose day but. the Jap attack of Sunday will mean his remaining for the dura tion of the war. BELCHERTOWN Belchertown, Dec. 8-St Francis a parish will sponsor whist party Wednesday evening in the recreation room at Memorial hall. There will he a supr: at 6.30 at Masonic Mall dining room on Wednesiay evening, with a Christmas party and PXchange of gifts, preceding the annual mecting and election of officers, of, Mount Vernon chapter.

Order of the Eastern Star. The American Lecion will meet at Memorial hall Wednesday evening at 8. Basketball practice has hern going on for some time at the high school in preparation for the season which opens the 19th. The Young People of Methodist church are invited to the Methodist Youth fellowship banquet to he held at Casthampion on Friday, the 12th. The Woman's of Servive will serve chick supper Thursdav evening.

5.30. In" charge are JIrs Isaac Hodeen. Mia F. Clifton Witt. Mrs Lloyd Chadbourne and Mra Davis.

GILBERTVILLE Mr and Mrs. Arthur K. Tolman, confined to her home on Main street. AP SELF SERVICE Heavy Corn-Fed Steer Beet STEAKS N. Y.

Sirloin Cube tor 31 LB Port'house Bottom Rd, 214 TO LBS Bacon SUNNYFIELD SLICED LB Hamburg GROUND FRESHLY LB 19t PORK CHOPS BEST CUT CENTER LB BRISKET FANCY HEAVY CORNED STEER BEEF L8. Shrimp GREEN. FANCY ORANGES FLA SIZE. 176'5 2 DOZ DOZ Grapefruit EA Cabbage N. Y.

STATE LB MOST KINDS HEINZ SOUPS 1 LB 2 CANS PICKLES HEINZ FRESH 24 OZ CUCUMBER JAR HEINZ RICE FLAKES DELICIOUS CRISP PKG HEINZ STRAINED BABY FOODS 14 KINDS 3 CANS 'Choice of HEINZ JUNIOR FOODS FOR OLDER BABIES 3 CANS Gilbertville, Dec. 8 John Armos strong. chairman of the air wardens. has announced that he and his helpera will distribute two palls of sand to each house this side of the B. and A.

railroad The distribution will start today. 'The Mothers' club will meet the morrow evening in the Congregational chapel and following the meeting Christmas party is planned for the evening. mother has been quested to bring a present. Miss Phyllis Tolman. daughter of 0 WARNS 'AGAINST PURSE SNATCHERS Northampton, Dec.

-With the holiday shopping season now under way, officials of the local police department warned women shoppers be on the lookbut for purse snatchers. Northampton police officials called attention to the fact that of late a number of purses have been snatched in Holyoke and Springfield. It is expected that officers from the local department will he assigned to keep an eye on the holiday shoppers an effort to stop any purse snatching or shoplifting. I. of HIGH SCHOOL CAST TO PRESENT PLAY Northampton, Dec.

a Can't You." farce comedy, will be presented Thursday and Fri. day nights by the Green Room playens of Northampton high school in the school auditorium. Miss Olive I'ride of the faculty is directing the production. which 'is the Arst major offering of the year. The cast comprises Harold New.

hall. Norman Geyer, Albert Goring. Tiffany Dodd. David Balise, Norman Meunier, Paul Awift, Francis son, Rhondes Sawyer, John Ryan, John Curran, Martin Gleason, Shirley Ames, Jane Wragg, Ann Ganong. Olargaret Bishop.

Jessie Gare. Mare caret Lyden and Gena McCall. Assisting in ntage work are John Curran, Jean Adams, Rhoades Saw. yer, Robert Anderson, William Inerney, Rita -August, Patricia Hor rigan, Ann Hall and. Joyce Clark.

PELHAM WOMAN STRUCK BY AUTO Northampton, Dec. 9-Mrs Lota Aldrich of Pelham suffered Injuries to her back and knees this afternoon when she was struck by a car while crossing Main street in 'front of the Food Shop. Driver of the car, police was Mrs Imogene Cahillane, 39, of 381 South street. who was operating west on Stain street. Taken to the off re of Dr George J.

Boucher, Mrg Aldrich was later removed to Dickin. son hospital in the city ambulance. Her condition is not regarded as serious, and hospital officials said he will he confined there for only a few days. Dr. Boucher is attending her.

To Attend Agricultural Conference Louis J. Pellissier, Philip J. Clapp and Josiah W. Parsons, will represent Hampshire county at A. statewide conference on the duties ot agricultural committeemen to be held at Salem on Thursday.

The invitation to attend was received today by Wilbur F. Buck, county conservation agent. Others who will attend are Mr Buck. Allen S. Leland, county agricultural agent; William Kershlis of Amherst and Henry C.

Strong of Easthampton. COLLEGE STUDENTS HIT BY PARKING BAN Northampton. Dec. 8-College students, guests at the Smith charity ball over the were apprehended by local police in their campaign against all-night parking. Police Chief George J.

Bernier stated that most of the tickets were handed out in the Belmont avenue section, The students left their machines outside local rooming houses and inns in the neighborhood of the college. Despite the fact that there were hundreds of students in the city over the weekend no students were arrested for. any offense. INAUGURATION WILL BE ON JANUARY 5 Northampton, Dec. 8-The first public inauguration of the mayor and city council in four years will take place in the new high school auditorium on Monday.

January 6. No public inauguration has been held here since former Mayor liam H. Feiker was inducted into of. fice In 1937. Two years ago Mayor Charles J.

O'Connor was confined to A Boston hospital at the time of his scheduled inauguration, and received the oath of office in his hospital bed. Mayor-elect Walter W. O'Donnell said the people of the city are entitled to take part in the Induction of a new chief executive and city council, and cited the spacious auditorium of the senior high school as logical place for. the inauguration exercises. CARRIGAN HEADS BARTENDERS' UNION Holyoke, Dec.

8-Albert J. Carrigan was elected president of the Holyoke Bartenders' union at the annual election meeting yesterday afternoon. Mr Carrigan headed the union some years ago and was returned to office yesterday by members of the union. Other officers follow: dent, Louis Griot: financial secretary, Thomas J. Durnin: recording secretary, Raymond Mason: chaplain, Walter J.

Moynahan: inspector, Oliver Desrosier; inside guard, Raymond Thomas; delegates to Central Labor union, Oliver Desrosier, Thomas Durnin, Joseph Nitcavic: joint executive board. Arthur Perrault, Rohert Sheehan and Walter J. Moynahan. Joseph Nitcavic was again selected' 1. 4 3 4.

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