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SIXTEEN PACES THE PUTNAM PATRIOT, PUTNAM, CONN. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1949 Single Copies Six Cents No 51
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VOL. LXXVII. E.t.bH.hed 1872
CHOIRS TO SING
SPECIAL MUSIC
AT ST. MARY'S
Special music will be rendered at
both the 9:30 (high) and 10:45
(]ow) masses Sunday morning in St.
Mary's church, officials announced
eariy this week.
Members of the senior choir, di
rected by Hurside Bonin with Miss
Rose Metras as organist, wiii sing
at the 9:30 mass. The mate choir
will offer a speciai program at the
10:30 mass, directed by Miss Rose
Metras, organist. Speciai music for
benediction wiii aiso by rendered after
mass.
Personnei of the senior choir in
cludes Irene Auger, Irene Beaud
reauit, Phyllis Broduer, Jeanette Du
fauit, Prisciiia Fariey, Liiiian Marion,
Mrs. Shiriey Menard, Anna Pauihus,
Theresa Quinta), Mrs. Raymond Vige
ant, Luciiie Keroack, Lorraine Greg
oire, Joan Phaneuf, Pauiine Quintai,
Eugenie Tetreauit, Mrs. Aiice Quin
tal, Mrs. Roland Bernier, Leonard
Ethier, George Montville, Edward
Frappier, Wilfred White, Eric Erick
son, Joseph Rivard, Albert Landry.
Members of the male choir include
Rene Beausoleil, Roland Bellerive,
Adward Bernier, Armand Fontaine,
Walter Golec, Alva Leclair, Edgar
Page, I^ester Parker, Norman Pelo
quin, Urban Peloquin, Leonide Te
treault, Henry Vadnais, Jr., Francis
Wallen.
MARIANAPOLIS
TOPS TECH FIVE
FOR FIFTH VICTORY
Deft ball-handling and accurate
basket-tossing enabled the Marian
apolis Academy cagers to score an
easy decision over the Putnam Tech
hoopsters yesterday afternoon in the
PHS gym. The victory was the fifth
in seven tilts for the winners. The
setback was the hrst in three starts
for the Smithmen.
Putnam Mil! Workers
Receive Xmas Bonuses
Approximate!)? 275 omp!oyeo* of
the Putnam Mi!!* Corporation re
ceived their annua! Christmas
bonuses at the concern today, it
was announce^ by John Mason,
genera! manager.
!t was estimated that bonuses
amounted to a!most $6,000. The
concern he!d their annua! Christ
mas party Saturday evening at
Thompson Speedway C!ubhou*e at
which time a turkey dinner was
served and entertainment pro
vided, as we!! as genera! dancing.
50TH WEDMNG
DATE MONDAY
Mr. and Mrs. Jean Bailiargeon
of 167 Providence street wiil mark
the observance of their golden wed
ding anniversary next Monday after
noon. Friends and reiatives are cor
dially invited to a special "Open
House" program which wiii be con
duct from 1 to 6 p.m. at Beiding
Clubhouse. A buffet lunch will be
served.
They were married December 26,
1H99, in Sanford, Maine and have
been residents of this community for
the past two years, it was disclosed.
t
(Continued on Page Eight)
Anne M. Hogan
Named to National
Society for Educators
* It was learned this morning that
Miss Anne M. Hogan, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Hogan of
Tatem street, commercial teacher at
Putnam High School, recently at
tained an outstanding educational
honor in that she was admitted to the
National Delta Kappa Gamma Society.
The popular and experienced teach
er, a graduate of New York Univer
sity, was recently inducted into the
society at a ceremony held at the
Connecticut College for Women at
New London. Membership in the so
ciety is limited to women educators
who have contributed outstanding
work in that profession.
ReAnish Your F!oors Now!
RENT WARDS FLOOR
SANDER
MONTGOMERY WARD CO.
Putnam Conn.
CARD PARTY
Fire Station 2 (Abington Schoo!)
Friday, December 23rd
(and every Friday thr^ December)
Prize* — and Grand Prize Dec. 30
Fewest Porn/ret Pwd. Fire Co.
NOW OPEN
Mason's Te/eMs/on So/on
Open for Demonstration 7 to 9 P M
Viewing as in your own home. Handiing Proven Sets for
the Putnam area. Radio and Teievision Servicing. Latest
equipment used.
Get Your Teievision Set Now for Christmas
2nd Fioor—Victory Bldg. Opposite Post Office
Telephone Putnam 1699-W1 and 917
- - WATCHES - -
See Our...
ELGINS - CALVERT LONVILLE - BANNER - BOSTON -
CRAWFORD AND RIBAUX WATCHES
D!AMONDS - LADY'S and GENT'S STONE R!NGS
ROSAR!ES - RONSON LIGHTERS - PEN AND PENCIL
SETS - SILVERWARE - CLOCKS JEWELRY.
Save by Coming Up Stair* to
FRANK X. LUCIER & SON
' JEWELERS
80 Main Street Over A&P Store Putnam, Conn.
P!an Testimonial January 4
For Rev. Henry Robinson
P'ans for a testimonial m honor
of Rev. Henry E. Robinson, pastor of
the Congregational church, have been
launched under chairmanship of Dr.
Wiltiam Gray.
The clergyman, who served here
for eight years, has accepted a ca!t to
a pastorate in North Carolina. He
wiii be feted at a farewell dinner
scheduled January 4th at the Grove
Club. Dinner will be served at 6:30
p.m.
Originaily it was believed the testi
monial should be confined to church
members, but because of the various
associations of the clergyman
throughout the community and nu
merous requests lrom lna.vmuais
anxious to attend it was deemed ad
visabie to conduct the program on a
community basis.
Tickets for the afPa.r are in charge
of Kenneth Rawiey and Mrs. Arthur
Keith. Lesiie B. Merrii! is making
pians for the dinner and Wiiiiam
Moss has charge of pubiicity.
Atty. Wiiiiam P. Barber is desig
nated to obtain a guest speaker and
an announcement is expected in the
immediate future.
It was emphasized this morning by
the cha rman that the testimonial pro
gram is open to aii friends of the
popuiar ciergyman.
W. P. Barber Named Chairman
Of School Building Group
(UPPERS DOWN
WOODSTOCK FOR
THIRD VICTORY
In sweeping their home and home
series with Woodstock by taking a
54-34 decision at the sports arena
iast night, Ciipper cagers of* Putnam
High School notched their third
_
(Continued on Page Eight)
WITH FIRM 20 YEARS
According to the current issue of
< The Teiephone Buiietin. official com
pany publication, Amelia M. Krosin
ski has been employed at the local
exchange for the past 20 years and
is listed with others "celebrating an
niversaries" with the Southern New
England Telephone Company.
HOSPITAL STAFF FETED
Members of the entire Day Kim
ball hospital staff were feted at a
Christmas party Tuesday evening at
the Nurses' Home under auspices of
staff physicians. Gifts were presented
and refreshments served.
FOR SALE
1949 four-door sedan, de
luxe Plymouth. Fully equip
ped. One owner car. 7500
original miles. A-l condition.
Telephone Putnam 2013-W1
Make Reservations Now
New Year's Eve Party
Putnam Country Club
$6.50 Per Couple
Includes Dinner and Dancing
Until 3 In The Morning
Tel. Putnam 580
in session Tuesday f'.f nmg mem
bers of the board of education met
and organized as the . new schooi
buiiding committee.
Atty. WilPam P. ^ her, who
served a* uis-riot tena.-Hr and city
court judge, was named chairman
with Schooi Supt. Albert Murphy as
secretary.
Five prominent individuals were
added, aside from members of the
education board, to constitute the en
larged building committee. They are
Atty. William L. St .Onge, chairman
of the Putnam Housing Authority;
Rep. John N. Dempsey, Mayor of
(Continued on Page Fight)
Citizens National Bank
Gives Dividend, Bonus
A prepared statement was issued this
week by Treasurer Arthur E. Smith
of the Citizens National Bank of
Putnam in recognition of the institu
tion's 25th anniversary
The release follows :**
"Because of the 25th anniversary
of the Citizens National Bank of Put
nam, which occurred on November
Hth this year, the Directors felt it
was a suitable time to remember our
stockholders and also our employees.
"Having had a successful year and
wishing to show our appreciation to
our stockholders and employees, the
Directors voted on December 7, 1949
to pay to our stockholders an extra
dividend of two, dollars per share
payable December 20, 1949 to stock
holders of record December 10, 1949.
"To each employee was voted a
bonus of $100 and also those in the
low bracket salary class were givel
an increase in pay."
HOLIDAY LIQUORS
W!NES AND BEERS
Erick's Package Store
POMFRET, CONN.
Telephone Putnam 207-W3
DELIVERIES MADE
SEASON'S GREETINGS
Every member of our organization joins in extending to you the
Season's Warmest Greetings.
We greatiy appreciate your patronage during the past year and
want you to know that it has been a pleasure to serve you.
Your good wii] is treasured by us and we sincerely hope that our
pleasant relationship may continue for years to come.
Please accept our heartiest wishes for a verv MERRY CHRISTMAS
and a HAPPY PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.
YOUR FRIENDS AT
GREEN'S AUTO SERVICE
Pomfret Center Connecticut
WORLD FAMOUS BECAUSE !T'S THE WORLD S FtNEST
Kelson Named New
Belding Co. Supt.
Some Stores Will
Remain Open Until
9 P.M. On Saturday
After a survey it was learned
this morning that some stores
throughout the community will
remain open to accommodate late
shoppers Saturday evening.
In some cases, however, it was
also revealed that business Satur
day evening will be suspended at
6 p m. Other stores will close at
9 p m.
It was also disclosed by chamber
of commerce officials that business
will be conducted tonight and also
Friday evening until 9 p. m.
Another Presidency
.A? p. successor to t^eon P. Broad
hurst^ who resigned, John B. Byrne
of Putnam, president of The Hart
ford-Connecticut Trust Company,
has been eiected as president of the
) Hartford Clearing House Association.
The election was heid Thursday.
The new president, wideiy known
in banking and business circles
throughout Connecticut for the past
several years, has served as a com
mittee member of the CHA fo rmany
years, it was revealed.
Xmas Fete, Bonus
(Cheeks For Rawley
Employees Tuesday
The annua! Christmas party of
the Rawley Plumbing Supply, Inc.,
was held Tuesday evening at the
Grove Club.
Mr. and Mrs. George A. Rawley
acted as host and hostess for the cor
poration, ably assisted by their son,
Kenneth. Among ethers present for
this gala occasion were Mr. and Mrs.
James Griffin of Worcester, Mass.,
Mrs. Hugh Murphy, Miss Florence
Murphy, J. Harold Bowen, Mrs. Ken
neth Rawley, Mrs. Stephen Kacerik,
Miss Frances Kacerik. Mr. and Mrs.
Richard Bates, Miss Marie Baker, Mr.
and Mrs. Vernon Swanson and Mr.
and Mrs. Stuart Franklin.
A full course turkey dinner was
very capably served by the club
management, after which the group
enjoyed a television program. Dur
ing the evening's entertainment,
George A. Rawley presented bonus
checks to the employees of the cor
poration.
CHMSTMAS TREES
Fresh Hand-Picked Baisam Trees
The Best In Town
PARK STREET GREENHOUSES
.r THE FLOWER BOX
Telephone 9O0 J2
Robert Johnston Appointed
Assistant; Dahigren Is
Transferred to N.Y.
Two executive promotions were an
nounced today by Lloyd B. Seaver,
plant manager at Bolding Hcniinway
company. Rudolph "Rip ' Neison of
Putnam and Robert "Bob" .Johnston
of Tutnam were named superinten
dent and assistant superintendent,
respectively. The promotions become
effective January 2nd, 1950 it was
revealed.
For the past five months both in
dividuals have been serving in their
respective capacities on a temporary
basis, it was explained. The new
superintendent was named to replace
Hans BaMgren of Putnam, who has
been transferred to the sales division
in New York City. The former pre
viously served as assistant superin
tendent. Mr. Johnston formerly served
as foreman of the quality control de
partment.
The new superintendent has been
affiliated with the concern since 1932.
He is wideiy known throughout the
community as a former athiete of
repute and in recent years has taken
an active interest in supervision of
various youth activities throughout
the community. He fotmeriy ptayed
footbail for the New York Aggies.
Mr. Johnston joined the Beiding
company in 1939 and has served with
them since that time, aside from duty
in the last war with the U.S. Navy.
He attained the rank of Lieutenant
and was an outstanding piiot in the
Pacific theatre of operations. He is
a graduate of Coiby Coltege.
Episcopal Church
Yuletide Program
Listed This week
The traditional twelve days of
Christhias wiil be observed at St.
Phitip's Rpiscopai Church, beginning
with the midnight celebration of the
Eucharist. The first carol at this
service will be sung at 11:30 p. m.
Saturday night, and carols will include
O Come AH Ye Faithful, Hark the
Herald Angels Sing. Angels From the
Realm of Glory, O Little Town of
Bethlehem, Silent Night, Calm on
the Listening Ear of Night, and It
Came Upon the Midnight Clear.
The music for the communion
service will be the Merbecke setting
from the first English Prayer Book.
A second service will take place
at 7:30 a. m. Sunday morning with
out music.
At 11 o'clock the third service of
the day will include the carols, O
Little Town of Bethlehem, While
Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by
Night, and Hark the Herald Angels
(Continued on Tage Five)
BELD1NG WORKERS
GIVEN $25 BONUS;
XMAS FETE ION!GHI
Members of the Belding Hemit
way Employee Association will cev
duct their annual Christmas partr
at the Providence street clubhMise
with genera! arrangements in
of the social committee headed V
Roland Lowe
i The event culminates the sotia
: season for the membership au^ t
; always a gay and colorful aFarr. ^
I buFet lunch will he served and en
tertainment provided. Appropriate
. decorations have been arranged.
All employees at the firm, engaged
prior to September 1, 1949, received
a $25 bonus Friday, a custom of the
firm started during the last war and
continued since that time every year
Officials in charge of the clubhouse
announced that several reservatume
have been made there for the wees
In addition to the party this everuBg
an outside concern has engaged fa
cilities for tomorrow. Saturday after
noon the annual Christmas party far
children of both groups connected
with the Union St. Jean Baptist*
Society will be conducted
ISRAEL PUTNAM
LODGE OFFICERS
ELECTED TUESDAY
Officers of Israel Putnam lodge
1.0.O F., were named at the annua:
meeting conducted Tuesday evema^
in the Pomfret street quarters.
Versa! Drowns, who served la s
similar capacity some years ago, war
elected noble grand t^ succeed Can
rad Gaudet. The new noble granc
has been authorized to select Inc
assistants for the nnual inductm!
scheduled January 17th.
Leon T. Wilson, prominent rea
estate man and former insurance ea
ecutive, was renamed lodge treasnmr
and will start his 42nd consecutive
term in that ofHce next month. This
(Continued pn Page lErght.
FOR BETTER
RADIO SERVICE
Brown's Radio Shop
319 Main St., Tet. 176-J2, Putjm
o/ Parking Spam
IheBenGrosvenorhm
Pomfret, Conn. Route 44
Your Host for
CHMSIMAS MNWER
Serving 1:00-8:00 P M.
COMPLETE DINNER
$2.50
For Reservations
Telephone Putnam 1330
**WtWWK<WWt<C'M'C*'W<M<<W
NU-WAY
TAXI
24 HOUR SERV!CE
Telephone
1060 or 661
Taxi Drivers Wanted
OPEN
FOR BUSINESS
F3 YAM'S
PACKAGE STORE
25 Cana! Street
Putnam, Conn.
A Very Merry Christmas
and a Happy Hew Year
To AH Our Patrons and
Friends
Natalie Boneer Marie De-Angelis
Helen Witkowski
Natalie's Beauty Salon
!53 School Street, Putnam, Conn.
SOUND MOVES
presented by
Conn. State Operator
and U.S.O. Entertainer
16 ni.ni. Sound
Ciubs, Night Ciubs and
Organizations
M.G.M. A!! Film Features
Ai! the Latest Releases
Benefit Shows Wanted
Reasonable Rates
Telephone Moosup 168
MACINTOSH
APPLES
$1.25 bushe! and up
Pure Sweet Cider
65f Gallon
H!LLTOP FARM
Putnam Heighta
Telephone 850-J3

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