3 THE SPRINGFIELD- UNION, SPRINGFIELD, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1942 her purse while she was at the. candy counter in the Springfield Public Market yesterday morning. Bart Woods, of 177 Chestnut Street reportnd the theft of $11 the cash register at that addroes. He said the money was taken sometime during the last two a ppks and that there was not sign of a break. Bennington Man Dies of Wounds Sgt.
Baker Was Nephew of Chicopee Reporter School. Staff Sgt. Raymond Daniel Baker, .22, son of Frank WV. Baker of died Doc. 8 from gunshot wounds somewhere in the South Pa.
cific war area, his family: ad. rised yesterday. Baker was the nephew of C. Marshall Russell of Chicopee, reporter for The Springfield Republican 'amt well. known bicycle enthusiast with whom: Baker.
took frequent trips hereabouts, Baker was inducted into the Federal service with the a Vermont Naticnal Guard in 1911 And served at Camp Blanding, and Camp Shelby, before going to the South l'arific. In 1039 was. graduated from the' Bennington (Vt.) High RECORD OF FIRES Friday 12.12 a. utomobile in Clement Street. 6.42 A.
burner at 32 Street. 9.40 Telephone. Automobile in Stevens Street. 10.47 a. Investigation at 53 Central Street.
1.30 p. m. Telephone. Circulating oil heater 11 Grace Street overflowed. No damage.
8.48 p. -Telephone. Needless call at 10 Amaron Streat: City News Pair Face Moral Charges Elizabeth Dixon, 32, and Roosevelt Bradley. 36. of 96 Sharon Street were arrested yesterday on charges of lewd and lascivious cohabitation, police reported.
Both will appear in District New Playground To Be Inspected NORTHAMPTON, Dec. 18-Mayor O'Donnell and other city officials will be taken on a tour. ot inspection of the new South Street playground development Sunday afternoon. by cilman Willard Hodges. sponsor of project.
Today the mayor praised the work done by Hodges and the tion for a relatively small expenditure, and said he would in-1 clude $2000 in the 1913 budget for further expansion of the program. The playground, construction -on re: claimed land along the old channel of the Mill River, contains All play. ground facilities, a sliding bill and a skating and is the best recreation field in the center. Dancing Saturday AT THE MOUNTAIN LAUREL CONN. 9 P.M.
to' I A.M. Eddie 'Abrahamson AND HIS ORCHESTRA GOOD FOOD Minimum $1.50 GOOD BEVERAGES Due to this week's emergency Gas Rationing, the Wayside will be CLOSED ALL DAY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 (One Day Only) Open As. Usual On Monday, December 21 and thereafter, for Entertainment, Luncheons, Dinners, Private Banquets, CHRISTMAS NEW. YEAR'S DINNER. $2.00 EVE: PARTY JUBILATION OF SALESMEN IS.
SHORT LIVED' Victory Dinner to Mark 'Gas' Modification Tempered by OPA. Quick Ban: A victory United dinner of Commercial 'the Travelers, Council. in Hotel Charles last night celebrating the successful completion of an 11- month fight for. more gasoline. to carry on their work, was squarely between the eyes by the OP.A ban on gasoline which went into effect the' Same day.
Although 50 members and their wives attended the dinner. to hear Grand Councilor Harold T. l'illsbury bring the greetings of the New England organization, more had been hoped for. Are, Disappointed Comments among the members on the unfortunate coincidence of the emergency order with the date markins recognition of their: claims by William M. Jeffers, rubber administrator, who supported their request with the OPA, showed disappointment tempered with philosophic resignation.
"After all, it is only a temporary order and everybody is in the same boat." said one member. Besides bringing the greetings of the New England organization, with A plea to continue support of the UCT, A 55-years-old fraternity representing 80,000 out of the 500,000 traveling salesmen in the United States, l'ilsbury pointed out the unremitting fight led by--it to secure to all salesmen. recognition of the needs He touched only briefly" on. yesterday's OP.A action as 'insufficient data was a3 vet at hand to lead to its evaluation. Should the order be of a temporary nature, the.
principle- 'of the. salesmen's requirements has already. been accepted. The new regulation allows salesmen of essential food, shelter, clothing, fuel and medical supplies a maximum of 8600. per year.
This 1s in Which addition: is to allowed the A to or? every 'basic car mileage owner. It is the belief of UCT officials that this mileage would carry' salesmen safely through the Near. Rubber allowances also go. with tbe gas, Albert Herbert. senior councilor of the Springfield Council," presided at dinner.
business meeting and entertainment followed. Thieves Are Active Thieves broke into the Recreation Alleys at 1800 Main Street early yesterday morning and took $250 in cash. with $34 In nickels which were rolled in currency wrappers, Charles J. Dulchinos, treasurer of the amusem*nt company, reported to the police. trance to the building was made by breaking in the skylight.
Florence L'Heureux of 314 Page Boulevard reported the theft. of $10 MAKE A Every Saturday. Nite Our Famous SMORGASBORD DEFINITE 'RESERVATIONS NECESSARY and DANCING PLEASE PHONE 4-3141 featuring only $2.00 per person TED JARRETT and I his Men of Note with Lyrics by. Kay The co*cktail Lounge SHERATON A TO QUIET MEET FRIENDS. NOOK OLD HE of SPRINGFIELD MOTE SHERATON F.
J. Power, Gen'l Mgr. FEDERAL MEN SAY THEY ONLY ENFORCE LAWS Tell Businessmen at Clinic, When Critics Get in Say, to Congress Introduced Ag "not the men made those laws but only those who are administering them," four representatives of Federal government agencies participated In a business clinic held. last night' in Bay l'ath auditorium and sponsored by Chambers of Commerce of this area. They sought to widen the knowledge which businessmen here have in regard to the Federal Wage and Salary StabilizaAct.
About 150 attended. Put Blame on Congress In fact the speakers themselves were quick to point out on one or two occasions when mild criticism developed that Congress 'is responsible for the laws in question and they are only endeavoring to carry them out. Taking part in the discussion were Saul Wallen, acting regional director of the. National War Labor Poard. Leo A.
Glenson. regional director of the Wage and House and P'ublic Contracts Division 'of the Department of Labor and agent for. the NILE, Frank I. Daylor. head of the salary stabilization unit of the Bureau, of Revenue of Boston, and Vernon C.
Stonemad, regional lawyer for the Department of Labor. The program was concerned principally with clearing up in the minds of employers questions concerning the Wage and Salnry Stabilization Act. The has jurisdiction over WAgeS or salaries up to $5000. A year and the Internal Revenue Bureau has those over $5000 or for under that sum if the recipients are bonafide administ-ative or professional employes. The stabilization act, which is one of the' means of Atthe speakers said, on the supposition die tempting to combat inflation.
is based, that the salary or wage basis which applied Sept. 15 is fair and the burden of proof lies with those persons who want adjustments of that Employers. of Jess than eight sonS are exempted from the application of the art. For those employers who are the act there are penalties for violation of it, the speakers, said and also for any employes who may he found accepting pay increases that are illegal. Noting that the forms which must be Aled by employers in seeking prior approval of proposed pay increases, as required by the act, are "very complicated," Gleason said that 50 per rent of the applications have had to he returned to be done over.
He urged applicants to consult the wages and hours office in this city for ARsistance in Alling out the forms. Many of the questions which were asked of the government men dealt with interpretation of various phases of. the act and it was evident that the question of bondses has been bothering employers. They may he paid if they do not differ from those other years in amount or in method of computation. Payment of women can be brought up to a par with men's rates without board approval but it must be notified.
If an employe is given added duties to perform, he may be given extra pay to cover that additional work. Double time must -be paid for the seventh consecutive day of work in. a regular work week. Three- Persons Hurt by Autos Three persons sustained Injuries in auto accidents yesterday. Rita Fraser, five, of 175 William Street: suffered contusions and A bump on her head at 12.10 p.
m. when she ran into the right front fender of. a machine operated by Clifford MT. Bartlett 30 Sachem. Street.
police. reported. accident happened at Main and Wilhams Street. "The girl was. treated by' Dr.
John J. Alifano and taken to her home. James Early, 28. of 6 Walnut Street, Arlington, suffered a laceration on his loft. knee and head AS he WAS riding in.
government auto which skidded in the CAr tracks in Birnie Avenue and hit a steel pole, police reported. Joseph. H. Broderick of 61 Neptune Street. Lynn, operator of the car, took Early to Springfield.
Hospital. Habia Stakien ez of 11 Cross Street. Westfield, suffered A-: laceration her left leg. bruised knee and bump on her head As sho 11'A crossing Main Street. near Cypress, and struck by An auto which police said WAS driven by John J.
Lavin, of 121 Hamburg Street who WAS traveling south in Main Street at the time. Both Feet Caught In Store Elevator Tillian Zaharevit7, 16, of 120- Congresst Street suffered fractures of both feet yesterday afternoon at 4.31, police reported, when she WAS caught In an elevator at the Mill End Shop, 1708 Main Street. She WAS taken to Mercy Hospital in the police ambulande. Her condition was reported AS "good" last night. William N.
Parkus. 67, of 123 Greenwow Street collapsed in the Franklin Cafe. 738 Dwight Street, last night about 7.30 and was removed to Morcy Hospital in the police ambulance. Hos. pital attaches described his condition.
A8 "good." City News Gray Gordon in Holyoke Gray' Gordon and his famous or. chestra will take the spotlight this Sunday as the headline in person attraction at the Valley Arena Gardens in Holyoke. Gray Gordon features a superb organization of the finest musical entertainers in America. Among the nutstanding members in. his entourage are Barbara Moffett.
singing star: Bob Murray, baritone favorite: "Sandy." sensational swing vocalist; Lee Harold, the ace drummor, plus many others. addition to Gray Gordon and his orchestra, an outstanding program of five all -star acts direct from the Broadway cabarets and radio studios will also he on hand, Three complete stage shows will ho presented. The first will go on promptly at 3 o'clock with the other two going on at 7.13 and 9.15 p.m. The Valley Arena Gardens are Incated at 360 Bridge Street, Holyoke. 29 Suits Settled Twinty-nine civil suits on the trial! list in Superior Court wore reported settled to Assistant Clerk of Courts Lewis A.
Twitchell yesterday and reported to Judze George F. Leary, who is presiding over the session. The session will resume Monday morning. Business License Given P. Namnoum of Hartford.
Joseph P. Norman and John J. Georze AS executors nf the estate of Peter Paul. Norman. late of Azawam.
were given a license by' Judge Thomas. H. Stapleton in Probate Court to continue the business of Mr. Norman. Mr.
Normah engaged real estate and insurance business. Workshop School Christmas Play The shepherds' scene in the annual School, Longmeadow, which pupils yesterday as the holiday left, left fo right, Billy Neal, Jere Fitch: at right, left to right, Ann Billy Adamson, David Christmas play of the Workshop presented for the parents of the vacation began. In the picture. at Murray, Allen Hitchco*ck, 'Arthur Moses as Mary, Teddy Sunberg, Hakes and Bobby Baldwin. Groovies Get Break in Hall Fee Clarkson's Eloquence and Yule Spirit Saves Club $150 Net on Dance 1 The eloquence of Councilman J.
Clifford Clarkson of Ward 4, coupled with the friendly feeling that pervades the Christmas season, impelled the City Property Committee last night to slash $150 from: the fee of $335 it had set two weeks AgO for a dance In the Municipal Auditorium Monday night to be given by the Groovies, an organization of young men who reside in Clarkson's section of Ward 4. Clarkson. accompanied by several representatives of the Granvies, anpeared before the committee. and explained that the organization WAS one interested in promoting. neighborhond charity in.
Ward said that from the proceeds die the dance the Groovies plant give Christmas baskets, especially. to less fortunate older in the Ward neighhorhood where they live. A Christmas party for children 'had also been planned, but that has been canceled because of the scarlet fever epidemic. After listening to the able presentation of the Groovies' case by their colleague in the city government and former member of the City Property the. members went into executive session and after some deliberation decided that there was real merit in the pen.
and. with true Christmas good will cut the basic fee of $300 to $150. Two other routine charges, $15 for janitor service. and $20 for two additional hhurs of 1150 of. the Auditorium after midnight.
were retained, making the total fee $185. The usual stipulation for 10 police officers to be on duty. was also required. Clarkson and the ropresentatives of the Groovies were then called in and told of the decision and good will was universal. Federal Experts Have Own Ideas How Wide New Streets Should Be Federal: government.
experts have their own ideas concerning how a street should be and for that reason the standard 50 font minimum required -by the city: was. not in the development of the Lucy Mallary. Village, Federal housing project, AIC Student Sees Fire, Call's Firemen; Blaze in Fireplace student at the American International lonked out A window. last night, saw the reflection of flames and rushed to A telephone and called the Fire Dcpartment. from the Winchester Square station: sped up.
State Street to Amaron Street where An amazed resident was told his house WAS on fire. Investigation showed no. fire. "The only fire in house that I know of is in the fireplace," the homeowner told the firemen. 'The firemen were burned up by' the needless run and the wastage of gasoline and the MIC explanation that the reflection of flames in the window caused him to turn an alarm did not ASsuage their feelings.
Other fire calls yesterday includPd two for burning and two for oil hurners. Church Notes First Church 'The chorus choir and quartet will give A special choral service at 11 a.m. Sunday In First Church of Christ. Congregational. Rev.
Willian McCormack will preach on the theme, "Christ. is, born. today." This will be the Christmas. service for which the sanctuary will be decorated with poinsettias and trees. At the short worship service at 9.30 a.m., Rev.
John H. Huston will speak on the "Behold, the King." The Junior Choir and Girl ('horisters will assist in the service. After conferring with public health officials the officers of the church school have decided that the church school should continue in session. At 8 p.m. senior young people will leave the church to 80 Christmas carolling and later return to the parish house for refreshments.
C'arew Street Baptist: Rove Leslie D. Macinnes will preach Sunday morning in Carow Street Bar tist Church on "The purpose of Christmas." The organist and choir will present special Christmas selec. tions. In the evening service, the pastor will preach on "The gift supreme." This will he the annual white gift service at Which the ordinance of baptism will administered. South Church.
The annual Christinas service of South Congregational Church will be Sunday morning. Dr. James Gordon Gilkey will preach and there will A special program of Christmas music given by the. choir of 30 voices directed hy Harry H. Kellogg.
Confirmation- Service Rev. Charles I). Kean, vicar of 'St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, will present 21 persons, 11 children And 10 adults, confirmation tomorrow morning At 11 when R1. Rev.
W. Appleton Lawrence. Bishop of Western Massachusetts, makes his annual visit to the parish. Bishop Lawrence will preach at the service. Both Bishop Lawrence' and the vicar will be sisted by Elwood H.
Brown, lay reader. Members of the parish w'ill ohserve their annual tradition of church decoration nicht Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. Following the singing of carols and- -the decoration of the church refreshments will be served in the parish Held in $5200 NORTHAMPTON. Dee. 18-Alfred.
O'Leary, 42-years-old. employe of Belchertown State School, held in $3200 bail today for the Grand Jury, after pleading guilty in District Court to drunkenness and assaulting a woman inmate of the school with intent to ravish. He was arrested Thursday night. State Trooper D. Francis Murphy made the arrest.
I WAR WORKERS LEAVE SHOPS TO HUNT "GAS" Stampede for Nearest Station After OPA Ruling an, News Spreads Workmen in some of this city's war plants left their machines yesterday afternoon 10 get gasoline for their automobiles after the OPA'S action on gasoline rationing became known. to them and others informed foremen and employment managers that they would not he in to work today if they were unable to get it. Personnel Men Worried Personnel men were considerably disturbed at the outlook during the afternoon because so many employes of the war factories here live out of town and must have gasoline for their automobiles if they are to continue to work here. They live in communities such as Holyoke, Huntinston or Northampton and from which many them could not hope because me of the time and expense in commute daily by public carrier At Springfield Armory, officials were. attempting to keep close track of the situation 80 that they.
might take emergency steps. if necessary. to make sure that all workers are able to get to their jobs. While no figures were given by the Armory, it is estimated that several thousand Armory employes live beyond the limits of bus transportation. Production Hampered Production in some of the factories suffered heavily during the afternoon when the word of the gasoline spread.
Some of the workers expressed much resentment that the. time limit had been placed at noon before they had an opportunity to make sure they had enough gasoline to get home. Some who went out in search of the motor fuel said upon leaving that they did not intend to return to their jobs until they had obtained a supply. As each automobile now being driven to and from defense plants contains at least several occupants and sometimes a full six. not only the car owners but the riders also were worried over the outlook for getting homie or to work today.
Shortage of Ice Next Year Seen NORTH ADAMS. Dec. 18-North Adams, facing a fuel oil shortage now, may find that the shoe is on the other fort next summer when, it. now appears, there may be a definite shortag? of ice for refrigerating purposes. The largest local.
ice cutter, the Clarksburg Ice Company; which last year harvested tons at Mausserts Pond in Clarksburg, cannot secure the help -necessary to harvest ice this year, according to its treasurer, Arthur: C. Mausert, and same situation prevails among the smaller. ice dealers he Agawam 'The Agawam Sportsmen's Cluly will meet Monday at 8 p.m.. in the North Agawam Fire Station. Plans will be made for 1913, and a nominating committee will he appointed to select in a slate of officers.
The annual children's Christma party of the West Agawam Community League has been canceled on ac-: count of the prevalence of scarlet fever. The Community Building will he open Tuesday evening for distribution. of 4 the and refreshments, but children will not be permitted to loiter in the building after receiving their gifts. Parents are asked to co-operate with the committee by going after the gifts for the young children' so that no extra trips to the homes need be made by committee members. Family worship will he held in the First Baptist Church Sunday at 10.30 A.
m. Rev. Walter Loomis will preach on "Preparing for Christmas." The junior sermon will he "A visit to Santa Claus." A special. program of Christmas music will he sung by. the combined choirs under the direction.
the music director and organist. Henry. D. Johnston. at 7 p.m., the Christmas tree program will he- held in Fellowship House.
"A Christmas Dream." arranged by Mrs. Ernest Torrey. will be produced. At 3 D. the Co-ops will go caroling And will return to Fellowship House for A gift -opening.
The choir: of. Flower. Memorial Church. Feeding Hills, will rehearse at the church at 4 p. tomorrow At 7 p.
there will be a Christmas party and social to which all members friends Christmas and home- made foods will be on sale. Refreshments will he served. Sunday a Christmas service will be held At 9.30 a. m. Rev.
William rimer Sargeant will preach on Bethlehem inn register." Special music will be sung by the choir. At. St. David's Episcopal Church holy communion will he served at the 9.30 a. m.
service Sunday. Rev. Frank C. Wheelock will. conduct the service and preach the sermon.
At .:6.30 D. m. the young people's organization will rehearse the Christmas play to he given on Christmas eye for the church school. Lay Memorial Church will haves A worship service at 10.30 a. m.
Sunday, with Rev. Elmer Douglas preaching on "The he Christmas hope fulfilled." Tuesday. from 3.10 5 p. the Sunday School Christmas party will he held at the Church. Wednes.
day at 7.30 n. m. will be a Christmas worship service in pageant and. song in which the church choir and junior choir will participate. Dr.
Fred G. will preach on "The stars' still shine," at Center Congregational Church Sunday At 10.15 a. m. service. At 4 D.
m. the annual Christmas service will he held under the Auspices of Harold L. Hudson and the choir. Monday at "Smoke," No Fire WARE. Dec.
18-A. passerhy who saw what he thought WAS smoke pouring from the roof of a West. Main Street home this in Box 49. When the firemen arrived with all of the apparatus they discovered the "smoke" WAS A. white cloud of vapor drawn into sky as the warm sun struck the snow.
covered roof. The firemen spent a solid hour cleaning their trucks of snow and slush when they returned to their stalion. John I. Robinson, member of the state housing hoard, said, yesterday. Some streets in such projects deliberately are kept.
narrow in width and have dead ends, he said. so that public travel on them will be discouraged. The object is to protect the children and other occupants of the houses, he said. Because the streets are under the city's minimum width, as set by ordinance to enable the city to adopt the Mallary Village streets as public ways and to open the -way for city services 811ch Ax snowplowing and garbage collection. Robinson said the Federal architect was not obligated to 50 font streets as designated by the present Springfield ordinance inasmuch the housing project is under Federal laws rather than local ones, "He also: offered the opinion that the ordinance should be changed to meet modern thought in housing development.
Hospital Reports T.eo Santamaria, 16, of 11 King Street who suffered A fractured skull when he fell through a trap door at the Cathedra' High School Wednesday afternoon. was reported in "very poor" condition at Mercy Hospital this morning. 104 Richard Powers of 7 Patton "Street, who was seriously injured while working in a baggage car Wednesday, was reported off the danger. list at the Springfield Hospital last night and in condition. Mrs.
Mary Chapin Dies in Infirmary Wife of Well-Known Lawyer Briefly Ill THOMPSONVILLE. Dec. 18 Mrs. Mary Charlotte (Reeman) Chapin, wife of Terry J. Chapin, weli-known lawyer of.
Springfield and Hartford. died early today at the Springfield InArmary. after a briet illness. Mrs. Chapin, who was 39 years old, was born Sept.
12, 1883, of Swedish ancestry in Collinsville, Conn. a daughter of the late ('arl Leander Beeman And Matilda (Larsen) Bee. man. She lived for many years in Collinsville and New Britain, and was educated in the public schools of Collinsville and Kensington. and also studied in Sweden.
She marTried Herbert W. Grant of East Hartford. on Sept. 4, 1916. She lived in Fast Hartford until her mairiage to Mr.
Chopin on July 18. 1931. She has resided on River Boulevard, Suffield, sinco her marriage. She was an Active member of the First Congregational ('hurche of Enfelri, being vice-president of. the BenevoJent Society and on several of its committees.
A past president and R. members for almost 25 years of the D. C. Rodman Post of the Women's Relief Corps of East Hartford and also 3 member of. the Hast Hartford Grange.
Besides her husband. Mrs. Chapin leaves three sisters. Mrs. Jennie H.
Peterson and Miss Louise Beeman of Hartford, Mrs. Alma C. Hael of East Granby. two brothers. Oscar J.
Beeman nf Detroit and Carl Adolph Beeman of Middletown. and several nephews and nieces: Funeral services will be Monday al home of Taylor and a Modeen, 233 with prayers at 1 p. J11. at the funerWashington. Street, Hartford, and services at the First Congrega tional Church in Enfold al 3.13 p.
m. be in the Enfeld Street Cemetery. J. Smith Has Holiday "Hush" NORTHAMPTON, Dec. 18-Al- jammed taxicabs for' the trip to quietly, more than 2000 the terminal.
Smith College girls left North- The usual trips to ampton for their homes today, for Florida and other winter vacation one of the longest Christmas va- spots. were out and for the most cation periods in the history of part, it was reported. the students the school. Because of the need will go to their home communities, for conserving fuel and lights, the some to take up war work and vacation will continue until the others to assist at USO centers, of January. Indicating that winter sports cenLittle of the usual festive air ters also were not to attract stuexisted today as the students left dents during the vacation, few town.
Many hiked to the station were seen hauling their akis to carrying. bags, but the majority the station. Sunday School Play Date Shifted So as to 1 Conserve Fuel Oil Because of the' need for conserving oil. the children's Sunday school entertainment of First Presbyterian Church. which was to be given next Wednesday night has been changed to Sunday' night when it will follow the vesper hour service.
There will he a presentation of Madonnas in Art. to be followed by the children's Christmas program. Gifts will be 7 p. m. the annual, church school Christmas party held.
A worship. a service will be held at Feeding Hills Congregational Church at 10.30 a. 11. Sunday. There will be a short pageant by the children of the Sunday School.
"Eternal faith in a little town' will be the subject of the sermon by Rev. Leslie R. Rowe. The combined choirs furnish music. The Pilgrim Fellowship will meet at the parsonage at 7.30., After a devotional service, members will sing carols to the shutins of the community.
Longmeadow Maternal Group Conducts Party The welfare committee of the Long. meadow Maternal Association the enter. tained men and women at City Home in Springfield last evening at a Christmas party. Members of. the Girl Scout troop were scheduled to participate in the program but due to the scarlet fever epidemic in Springfield this was canceled: Mrs.
Nelson H. Foley gave several Christman readings. Mrs. Francis X. Keating, soprano, accompanied by Mrs.
John Driscoll, sang and led in the singing. of carols. More than 200 gaily wrapped gifts were distributed by members, of committee. Candy, and oranges were presented the women and cigars and tobacco for the men. Dainty bows and a piece of jewelry were given, each woman guest in the home.
and sachet bags and boxes of talcum powder were distributed in hospital. The members of Girl Scont troops and Brownies aided with this project, making some of the gifts. MuS. Louis A. Zehner, chairman of the Scout committee, was assisted by Mrs.
H. C. Odell and Mrs. Russell C. Sayre.
The welfare committee includes Mrs. Russell P. Dale, chairman. Mrs. Harry C.
Beaver, Mrs. John Driscoll. Airs. J. A.
Falconer, Mrs. Flynt Lincoln, Mrs. Maloney and Mrs. S. E.
Rossetter. Miss. Virginia R. Wheeler. daughier of Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Wheeler of Homestead Boulevard, freshman at Elon College, N. has returned to her home for a three w'eeks' recess with her parents. She has recently been admitted to Beta Omicron Beta sorority. Mrs.
Wheeler is A special student and has been making an. outstanding record since entering last September. Christmas vacation for the and teachers of l.ongmeadow schools will begin at the close of school Wednesday afternoon and classes will resume again Jan. 4. Mr.
and Mrs. P. L. Sanford and family of Laurel Street will g0 to Hartford where they will join a family gathering Christmas in the home of Mrs. Sanford's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Leroy Bennett. Mrs. George A. Harding of' Westmoreland Avenue returned home from Brookline Wednesday where she spent A i short time visiting Alr.
and Mrs. Frank J. Lane. Mr. and Mrs.
Edwin M. Anderson of Belleclaire Avenue have. returned from a short trip to New York where they visited Mrs. Anderson's brother: in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs.
Wik liam Beard. Charles R. Adams of Clifton will arrive this evening to be. with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.
E. R. Joslyn of Belleclaire Avenue. Mr. and Mrs.
Frank B. Mallory of Wenonah Place will entertain at Christmas their son and daughter-inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Roger P. Mallory of Hopkins Place and children and Mrs.
Roger: Mallory's mother, Mrs. Augusta Van der Wolk of Springfield. Mr. and Drs. James E.
Anderson of Pleasantview Avenue entertained Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Christensen aunt and uncle of Mrs.
Adamson, who have been spending some time with their son and daughter-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. D. G.
Christensen of Springfield. They' left Tuesday for their home in cago. Charles Hamilton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton of Belleclaire Avenue, returned from his studies at Cornell University yesterday and will be with his parents over the holidays.
Hamilton, who is a freshman. has been accepted in the S. Army enlisted reserves. He will return to his studies Miss Phoebe Blunt, daughter of Mr. and Drs.
James Wallace Blunt of Longmeadow Street, was acting cochairman doll committee arranging a 'recent Christian Association Christmas bazar at Wellesley College. David Ellis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Waterbury Ellis of: Normandy Road, came home yesterday the Fessenden School. West Newton, to spend the holidays with his parents.
AIrs. Ellis' sister, Miss Miriam Butler of Edgartown will be a guest at the Ellis home until after Christmas. Mrs. James E. Steele of Hazelwood A venue.
is at Springfield Hospital recovering from an injury to her hip, caused by a fall at her home recently, Miss Agnes Stone Belleclaire Avenue, A student at Bay Path In-stitute, will attend the Worcester Polytechnic Institute prom this evening. Miss Stone's home is in Norwich, Conn. 4 of Jr. and Drs. Archer R.
Simpson Miss Barbara A Simpson, daughter of Llewellyn Place, was chairman of the a props committee for "Letters to Lucerne," the freshman play pre-. sented at Wellesley College recently, Miss Jannicke Passhurg, daughter of Mr. a and Mrs. Hans Passburg of Fairfield Terrace. was a member of the business board.
A at LONGMEADOW Christmas trees---Norway spruce for sale. Tel. 3-4692. AMHERST Amherst Theater. today: "GEORGE WASHINGTON SLEPT HERE," with Jack Benny and Ann Sheridan.
DOLLS REPAIRED. Mrs. A. C. Jangen, Belchertown Road.
Tel. 1041-1T. For sale or rent, rm. mod. house.
garage. Amherst Road, Pelham, Mrs. Aldrich, Tel. 810, or Mark Aldrich, 327-31, Baldwins and Greening Apples, 60c. and $1 a bushel, Edgington, Cottage.
St. -AIR. CONDITIONED' THE CHIMES 16 PYNCHON ST. The Spanish Court 218 Worthington Above Poll's Blue Plate Specials Noodles Chicken ('how Mein And Hot Turkey Sandwich, French Fries and Fresh Vegetables Fried Spaghetti Chicken and LIVE LOBSTERS Th: Averaze Served Broiled. Newburs Boiled 1.00 Salad or Pleasant and Delightful Places to Dine TEWART 'S SHOE SKATES AS LOW Men's AS Women's Children's 98 pair SIZES AND TYPES OF SKATES FOR EVERYONE--POPULAR PRICED ALL.
NICKEL PLATED. HARD BOX TOE Inside Ankle or Canvas Reinforced Instep Tongues Padded, Warm Lining Finest Tempered Steel Blade Fastened to -Shoe With Solid Rivets All Have Steel Shanks Women's Black Tubular Reinforced $345 Women's White Tubular Ankle Lined Strap $445 Women's WHITE Figure Skates Ton Notched $445 Women's WHITE Figure Skates Reinforced $545 and Men's Men's Pro Hockey SPECIAL HOCKEY $445 SKATES $545 Hard Toe and Ankle Strap Leather Lined Throughout Men's or Boys' Tubulars Warm Ankle Strap $345 F. Stewarts 3 4 1. 3 A 3 4 MA:.
