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Entered as sec wtd-ciass matter at #ie post oHice at #utnatn, Conneeti aut. under the act *Ma:ch3. H79. Sing!e Copiee Six Ceatw Subscription Price $2 50 per Yeer Pa vab!e in Advance Published Every Thursday By The PATRIOT PRES5S, Inc. HATHEHtXE C. MACDOXALD .President KEYREX H. COTTER.Treasurer and Business Mgr. JOH^ E. McCORMAC .......-.Editor City Election Monday . . . This newspaper urges that a!) registered city voters cast A ba)!ot at the biennia] election next Monday and thereby exercise an outstanding prerogative afforded every citizen of Age within the city hniits. it is true that only two contests are scheduled this year, but the electorate should deem it a distinct privilege to partici pate in this form of government, where by each and every voter may select individuals able and filing to serve the best interests of all concerned. To base an entire campaign on the fact that a candidate is popular in any number of organizations may or may not Appeal to voters. To stress issues and omit personalities seems more prudent, yet on the other hand may be overlooked en tirely. As individuals, all four aspirants for election Monday hold the confidence and trust of city residents. All are widely known in various circles. Intelligent voters should concern themselves with accomplishments in the past, or potentialities in the future and after much study, reflection and honest debate cast a ballot m favor of the most outstanding candidate. Leading public servants in this community, and safe to say throughout the entire country, have been of varied creeds, nationalities, and enjoyed memberships in numerous organiza tions. Voters are not. ot should not be chiefly concerned with individual traits and characteristics, but what is more important —the ability and worth of each candidate as a public servant. These attributes may be determined in a single year or two and may be enhanced over a span of years through valued experi ence and service to a community. In many elections, here and elsewhere, political bosses rften seek to confuse voters on the relative merits of candidates and in some instances suceed. Voters in this city Monday should exercise caution and guard against any such confusion. To even as much as hint that any one of the four candi dates, if elected, would not serve the interests of all in the city is rash judgment and basically a reflection upon the intelligence 9f these candidates. Such propaganda, if circulated, could be more detrimental than successful in the interests of any one party. Some individuals are indifferent to many city matters And may be easily led, but the vast majority want to think and Act according to their own best judgment. We sincerely hope and trust that all qualified voters exer tise their franchise here next Monday and act according to their own conscience. Only in such a manner will the best men be elected to serve you for the next two years. May the Lions Roar Aloud . . . An international organization of repute, the Lion? Club makes its otfieia) debut on the locai horizon with the Charter Xight ceremony scheduled at the Grove Hub this evening. We are very happy indeed to extend best wishes for suc -ess to this service organization and hope that much good, especially for chiidren. may deveiop through efforts and gene rosity oi titis mate group. Other simitar ciubs in nearby towns have created an envi able reputation for service and charitabte works. We tj'ust that the tocat membership witt achieve its goat and as a consequence bring much cheer and happiness into the tives of what may otherwise become a "tost generation". Rest assured, in the future as in the past, any such organ ization may cat) upon this newspaper for any possibte assist ance and never hesitate fearfut test an obligation be entailed. We are. and always will be. witting to serve, especially in the case of the needy and underprivileged. Worthwhile Project . . . An announcement was made this week that the American Legion Auxitiary wilt again soticit support throughout the community so that toys and the usual Xmas gifts may be made Available to all children in Putnam. Many years ago the project was conducted personally by Mrs. Bernice Delaney and a few immediate associates. She and her charitable workers performed outstanding work. As years rolled on the work mounted, as demands increased, and a shoit time ago the A.L. Auxiliary volunteered to assist. Hence the undertaking now rests with this group of public spirited women. They devote countless hours of time, labor and money themselves, but find it an impossibility to continue without assistance from outside sources. May we heartily recommend that you donate any usable toys or send a special contribution to the organization presi dent, Mrs. Bernice Delaney so that this special work continue and that needy children in the community enjoy the real Christmas spirit. Student Council Success . . . A most successful and profitable magazine drive has been completed at Putnam High School under auspices of the newly iormed Student Council and William T. Buckley, faculty advisor. Students demonstrated outstanding sales ability as the ampaign. in a nine day period, aggregated of which M.16S.i<i is the school's profit. As a re- lit of this progressive spirit at the public institution :he junior class as winners in a special contest, as well as the athletic association. Blue and White Banner, school publication o vote of the Student Council membership. The overall enterprise is conclusive proof that through unity .ts well as the Assembly and Genera! Fund will gain according here ts strength. Congratulations to all students who partici pated and may the winners enjoy the victory celebration at rhe December 13th jamboree. Catholic Women Ho!d Annua! fhristmas Party The annual Christmas party for Members of the Putnam Council of athohc W'otnen will be contlucted ^ext Tuesday evening at 7:d0 o'clock n St. Maiv s parish hali.fiitts wih )e exchanged. General arrangements ^re in charge of a committee headed .by Mrs. Alexis Ethier. Other numbers in charge inciude Vis. Harvey Grinsei), Mrs. Arthur ihtfatiit, Mrs BiancheLusster, Mrs. tdtdphus Gregoire, Ittrs. Taut Du atdt. Mts. Hugene I)ety and Mts. LeaAHatd. Thtee .special prizes wete awarded after the regutar Tuesday afternoon 'aist party this week in St. Theresa's itall on Marshai) street. Wittners wete i\li-. Glric Beausoleil, first; Mrs. Arthur Hufault, second, and Mrs. Adetard Gagnon, eonsoiation. IN THE CHURCHES St Mary * Church Msyr. John C. Mathieu. pastor. Rev. Aifted R. l^ndry. assistant. Rev. Theodore P Gubaia anth Rev. Royer Rousseau, curates. Masses are cetebrated Sundays at 6:00. 7:00, 8:60. 9:30. and 10:30. Evangelical Minion Covenant Church Woodstock Hit) Rev. O. B Olson. Pastor Friday evening. December 2. 7:45. The Phoebe Circte will meet at the t parsonage: the meeting will be in ithe nature of a Christmas party. The hostesses will be Mrs. O. R. Otson, ^!rs. Karl Coiburn and Mrs. Wiiiiam Ohs. Friday. 7:45 p. m. The annua) meeting of the young people's society wi!i be he!d at the church. Saturday. 7:45 p. m. The Church Board wit) meet at the home of Henry ! Norman. Next Sunday. )0:00 a. m. Bible school hour. )):00 a. m. Morning Worship: sermon theme: "The Judg ment of the Nations." Specia) music by the choir. 7:45 p. m. The evening service v^th a study in the Book of Revelation. the second chapter. Join us in these studies! Tuesday. 8:00 p. m. Covenant men's meeting at the Satem Square Church, Worcester, Mass. Wednesday. 7:45 p. m. Midweek service of prayer and Bible study. Thursday. 2:00 p. m. The Ladies Aid Society will meet at the home of Mrs. Charles Nelson. St. Philip'* Church The Rev. M. G. Fdulkes Sunday, Second Advent 7:30 a. m. The Eucharist 9:45 a. m. Church School 11:00 a. m. The Eucharist Altar Guild workers this month will be Mrs. Frank Arnold and Mrs. Kenneth Aldrich. The Christmas Eve service on Sat-! urday night. December 24th. will open the Christmas season, with the regular Sunday schedule on Christ mas Day. Happy Birthday HOD AY Claire Knoll Albert Lat ci Gloria Green Gloria Tetreault FRIDAY Flora Carver W alter Crabtree Dr. Hazen Caihoun SATURDAY Mrs. Arthur Wiiliams SUNDAY Shirley Alarie TUESDAY Paul R. Bernier Frances Dumas Mrs. Grace Jones Eugene Williams Evelyn Aldrich WEDNESDAY Mrs. Henry Gerardi George Connell CaitGerardi THURSDAY ^ Mrs M^tha St. Martin * Alphonse Cregoire Mrs. George Place Herbert Smith, Jr. Putnam Seaman Get. "Wei! Done" from Navy Admiral (Spec at to The Patriot) Witfred W. Gautin, seaman ap- ' prentice, USN, of 48 Mitt street,* Putnam, Conn., has received a "wet) tone" from Admirat Forrest P. Sher man, USX, newty appointed Chief of Xava! Operations, who was Com mander of the Sixth Task Fteet to vhich the Navy mans ship, the heavy cruiser USS Des Moines, is attached. Futl text of the message from the Navy's CNO to the men who served under him in the Mediterranean fot tows: "On detachment after nearty two years initiatty as Commander, Xavat Forces, Mediterranean, and tater as Commander. Sixth Thsk Fteet, i wish to express gratitude to alt hands on the efficient manner in which they have atways apptied themselves to ati tasks ass gned them and atso my pride in theit* accomplishments and in their standards of toyatty, iuty and disciptine. "i am confident that, under your new commander, you witt continue as a powerfut factor in maintaining Lhe poi;c es and prestige of the United States in the Mediterranean. "Wett done." Admira! Sherman has been retieved as Cojmtnander of the Fteet in the Mediterranean by Rear Admirat John R. Baiientine, USN. —Red Cross Notes— (November 20 26) SAFETY SERVICES — Manuel Rezendes, Special Field Represen tative for Safety Devices, will give a talk to the Are department, police tend The meeting is open to the genra! public and will be held in the Red Cross office, 158 Main JUNIOR RED CROSS—Thanks The Haven and Swanholm Mrs. Dorothy Dawl^y, Junior Red Cross Chairman, distributed the favors to the various places MOTOR CORPS SERVICE — Mrs Arthur Keith transported pa tients to the Crippled Childrens Clinic at Day Kimball hospital The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Chapter was held in the Red Cross office, Monday evening. November 21st. Mrs. Joseph Schmanska, Chapter Chairman, presided Hunting knives with staint -s- stee! blades stand up under extremely severe use without rusting. The strength of stainless steel has made possibe stronger ski poles with out increasing their weight. Tht Methodist Church Percy P'ranklin Smith. Minister Saturday. Church P air and Supper. Fair begins at 3:00 p.m. Supper served frem 3:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday. December 4. Second Sun day in Advent. Church Schoot, Worship and Study Hour 9:45 a m. Kindergarten Class 11:00 a m Morning Worship 11:00 a m. The minister witt preach the sermon on the Bible: "The Living Book." Intermediate Youth P'eliowship, 5:30 p.m. Monthly meeting, church oHicial board with an adjourned session of the First Quarterly Conference, church hall, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 8, Kum-One lt Club monthly meeting, at the home of Mrs. Roland Bonosconi, South Main street. Sunday, December 11, Universal Bible Sunday Christmas Workshop, 3:00-8:00 p.m., church hall. The Baptiat Church Rev. Eugene H Bronson, Pastor Thursday, December t, 7:30 p. m. Covenant meeting. Sunday, December 4, 9:45 a. m. Church Schoo!. 10:50 a. m. Worship and Preach ing Service. Sermon: "Not 1. But Christ." Communion wi]] be cele brated. 2:45 p. m. The B.Y.F. wiH go to Swanhotm to conduct the service which had to be postponed because of bad weather. They wii] return to the church for an object iesson tatk by Kenneth Bove. 5:00 p. m. Pastor's Ciass. 6:00 p. m. Baptist Juniors. Monday. December 5, 7:45 p. m. The Whatsoever Ciass wiii meet at the home of Mrs. Percy Hanks, 34 Sunnyside Avenue. Wednesday. December 7. 2:30 p. m. The Woman's Union wi]] meet at the church. Ptease remember your Love Gift offering. 7:30 p. m. Choir rehearsa). Union Protestant Church (East Putnam) WiMiam S. Harris. Pastor Thursday. December 1. 7:45 p. m. Choir rehearsa) wit] be heh] at the home of Leutner Gibson. Sunday Schoo) teachers who are not choir members are atso asked to be pres ent to discuss the new Sunday Schoo] [essons to be started on January tst. Sunday. December 4. 9:00 a. m. Morning Worship. 9:00 a. m. Junior Church 10:)5 a. m. Sunday Schoo] for a]] ages. The Congregations) Church Rev. Henry E. Robinson. Pastor Thursday. December 1. 2:30 on— The annual All-Church bazaar will be held with a bulfet supper from 5'.00 to 7:00. Country store, gift towels, food, candy, aprons, p'ant". handker chiefs. ice cream, and grabs wilt in vite you^^* ^onage. There will be the chihlre::)), mom. C"i4e andeenioy the fun. Croup H will serve the sup ner. Mrs. Yelson l.own and Mrs. K. T. Philips ate ro-chairmer Friday. December 2, 7:30. Senior choir rehearsal. 7:30 Youth Fellowship. Sunday. December 4. 9:30 Church School with ioint worship for all de partments. Children ate reminded to bring Christmas gifts for the mi grants. 10:4ft Xursety group in the chil dren's room 10:45 Morning Worship. Sermon by the pastor. "The Story Old and 5 :00 The Thomas Hooker Club in the vestry. Monthly otTerirg for our Christian World Mission. Tuesday. December 6. 2:30. De cember Women's Union meeting in tile chape!. Christmas program. Mrs. Raymond Yerrington. chairman of hostesses Wednesday, December 7, 3:30. The Windham Association will meet at Man-field Center as an ecclesiastical council for the purpose of examining and ordaining Willard B. Thomen, pastor of the Mansfield Center Church. Beausotei! Buick 1948 Dodge 4 Dr $1383.00 Guaranteed 1941 Buick 2 Dr . 650.00 Guaranteed 1937 Chev4 Dr .. 250.00 1937 Studebaker 195.00 1935 Olds . 100.00 7*oHe WE SERVICE ALL MAKES X X X X RADIATOR COOLING SYSTEM * * * * MOTOR TUNE UP * * * * BRAKES * * X * STEERING FRONT END % x * * LIGHTS X X X x LUBRICATION X X X X PRESTONE ZERONE X * x X Tire Chains In Stock Beausoteii Buick Providence Street Phone 355 Putnam Letter to The Editor WHO WILL PROCEED AGAINST L!QUOR EV!LS? To the Editor: The battered, bloody body of six year-oid Linda Joyce Clucoft was found crumpled in an incinerator in the yard of her next-door playmate. The man who murdered her was a drunken sex pervert. !t is inexpressibly shocking to read about such an atrocity. Unfortunate ly, that was just one of the many violent incidents. Read any news paper regularly and each day clip out all accounts of stories of violent death where drunkenness was a pri mary factor. The pile of clippings grows and grows, endlessly! Linda Joyce's murderer was drunk on wine. A college student killed a friend riding with him in his car because to many beers made him unfit to drive. A thief buldgeoned a policeman, and then sat on his body and calmly drank a half bottle of whiskey, after which he smashed the bottle and cut the officer's throat with a piece of glass. A man was found dead with his head resting on the shoulder of his neighbor's wife and all the gas jets turned on —a suicide pact entered into after an evening of flitting from one cocktail party to another. On and on the reports come indicating that our society has in it a great number of people who be come horrible menaces when they put intoxicating drinks to their lips. All people who drink are to some extent, at least, immature, incom petent, mentally disordered, and emo tionally unstable persons. Every thing possible should be done by re ligion and- medicine and psychiatry to help them understand themselves better, and to help them grow into more able, happy, and useful per sons. But let there be no sentimental ism which blirds us to the unpleasant truth that most of the conditions which lead to alcoholic tragedies are the result of sin. The personality and character weaknesses which cause people to turn to drink are mainly the result of yeaas of sin, of habitu ally and consciously choosing evil rather than good, or a lesser life value rather than a greater. To make such choices is to sin ar.d when these choices become habits, the stage is set for alcoholic tragedy. But granting that such people, need help — whether they know it or not — the fact remains that they can go out and buy their drinks just about as they please, and being what they are as persons, the inevitable tragedies take their measureless toll of human happiness. Is it not high time for an aroused citizenry to take steps to change this cruel and stupid situa tion? We forbid the indiscriminate sate of firearms, explosives, poisons, dangerous medicines, etc. Why, then, do we permit the manufacture and sa!e of aicohoiic beverages whose consumption causes far more human misery, paint, and sorrow than ait of the others put together? What course iies open to us but prohibition? Basicatiy, the probicm wouid be solved if all professing Protestants. Catholics, and Jews would take the fullest ethical indi cations of their retigion seriously. Unfortunately .there is little prospect of that happening! Perhaps there I would be more if every member of all religious organizations would pause before lifting that glass of wine, beer, or whiskey to his lips and see mirrored on the surface of the liquid the face of Lydia Joyce's mother, or the dead student's close friend, or the policeman's little son, or the suicide's husband. Every time a person takes a drink he is inescap ably aiding and abetting an industry which is a crime against society! For sincerely religious people, such a realization ought to cause more than a slight twinge of conscience! The manufacture and sale of in toxicating beverages is a crime against society, but it is permitted by the law of the land. The permis sive laws should be repealed, and that right soon! The unspeakable trag edies caused by intoxication can and should be prevented. Who will stand and be counted on this issue? Who will raise his voice and join the in creasing chorus of protest? Who will reach into^his pocket and pull out some bills so that a legislative cam paign can be waged? Walter G. Couch, Jr. Woodstock. Cornn. November 19, 1949. Putnam Residents To Mark Eighth Wedding Date Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gerardi of Grove street wi!) observe their eighth wedding anniversary Saturday. Both are wideiy known throughout the community. She is the former Horis Brook and is an active member of the Cosmos C)ub. Her husband, a member of Putnam Lodge of Etks, is a goif professions) who owns and manages Putnam Country C)ub. They have two chddren, Brooks and Constance. HUFFY, IMOM * No need to risk coettv in gredients . . ; no need to disappoint your famity io the treat you promised !For here it your secret of de licious homemade biscuits that are tight as a feather every time . . . Double acting Davis gives doubte protection. Dough rises in your mixing bowl :.. then again in your oven. BSMQg BAKtNG POWDER ASK US ABOUT Our Budget Plan Auto Insurance Name . City . State . 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