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TKN THE NORTH ADAMS TRANSCRIPT. MONDAY, APRIL 26, 1D37. onus; I.NTI;U ST. Tia. no THE ADAMS NEWS SECTION ADAMS OI TK'i: CKNTFH ST.

TIT. 170 MOTORIST FINED ON TWOCHARGES Drunken Driving and Drunkenness Present Co. Lined Up For Parade TOTAL OF $15 Arrested Right After Pa-j rade When Police cer Observe? His Con-j dition. i Waiter Whi'e Pl.ii:'.^, N. V.

i.n a charge uper.i!::u; an automobile while miner the influence of $10 for alter he had entered pleas of uuiltv to charges when he appeared before Judge Henry L. Harrington in the Adains district court this morning. Officer William J. Vinolctto of the Adams police department told the court that he was on duty on Park street Saturday afternoon and that shortly after the 104th Veterans parade had ended a coupe op- crated by Granule came along and that olxservini; the hear! in all umusual he motioned the car to the curbiiu; and had him set out of the car. said GrauniK w.is drunk and so he placed him under Officer Vinc- Icttc said there were tliree other passengers in the car.

Mr. told tile court he came to Adams to relatives I and had just reached town when I he was halted by the officer. HP admitted that the story told by the officer was correct. Past Matrons' Group To Have Meeting Tuesday Members of the Past Matron's Association of Franklin Chapter. Order of the Eastern Star, will meet tomorrow evening at fl o'clock in the Masonic The hostesses will be Miss Lillian Holland and Miss Ethel L.

Haytrcc. Local Couple Observe Their 18th Anniversary Adams News on Next Page DANCE ENJOYED BY LARGE NUMBER Held as One of Reunion i 72,000 to 15,000 See 104th Parade In Adams MRS. EVA STREETER DIES AT HER HOME 'Continued from Page Nine) Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schneider of (j2 North Summer street celebrated I heir 16th wedding anniversary on Saturday Lunch was served by the hostess.

Mr. and Mrs. ck-r were presented with many gifts. Selective Dishes Today ENDS TONIGHT JAMES CAGNKY in "GREAT GUY" Also "DOCTOR'S DIARY" ATLttS Double Feature Hit! Tl.il-;.* WED. THL'RS.

MILL SHOW WEI). 10:30 P. M. TO LOVE regiment of YVorcosUT. Rev.

Francis W. O'Rourke, assistant curate at St. Thomas church. Rev. G.

Clarence Lund, rector nf si. Mark's church in Adams and chaplain of (lie Hist Infantry of the Connecticut National Guard, Mrs. Nellie Douglas Sheridan and Mrs. Anna Latin 1 both of Adams and both of whom UK Gold Star mothers, Attorney Edwin K. McPcck.

Dr. Francis S. Go.spcdarek, L. Louis ifan Soune- of North Adains. Comity Commissioner Fred H.

Purches of Pittsfield, County Commissioner Ho'ocrt S. TilloLson of Lenox, Chairman Dr. Joseph H. Chonuettc. Frank Kruszyiia and Thomas F.

sell of the Adams board of selectmen, Judge Henry L. Harrington of the Adains district court, Rcpresenta- jtlve Elmer L. McCulloch of Adams. I Representative Joseph N. Roach of i North Adams, President Grover C.

Bowman of the North Adams State Teachers' college, Past Commander 1 L. Lyle Gilmore of Frank R. Stiles Past of the American Legion of North Adams and his mother, Mrs. Adeline Gilmore Adams. Mrs.

Harold F. Barry ol Worcester. Mrs. h.d\varu vatlgnn Oi Troy. N.

Cuiii- mandcr Randall E. Waite of Bennington, post of the American Lesion, Mr. and Mrs. James Wall and Miss Barbara Wall of North Adams, Attorney and Mrs. Vnlmorc O.

Cote of North Adams, F. Carl Gorman of Adains, former County Commissioner John Henderson of Clarksburg and Selectman Aaron Em-dick of Florida. Drum Corps Prizes Prizes for drum corps and bands participating in the parade were awarded by a committee of judges consisting of Colonel Decree W. Krapf of Dalton, Major Donald V. Bennett of PittEfield and P.

Carl Gorman of Adains, music supervisor in the Adams schools. National Alliance N. drum corps of Adams which vfeivcd a rating of 89.7. Second prize went to the Charlemont high school drum corps which had a mark of 87. The Sons of the American Legion drum corps of North Adams received third place with a mark of 85.4.

The Hoosick Falls. N. drum corps was fourth with 77.2 and the (it Foreign Wars drum corps of North Adams was fifth with 65.4. Lunch Follows I'arade (he parade lunch was served at the armory to members of the various units that marchcc! and an informal social program was in order. One of Best Known Women Residents of Adams in 111 Health for Some Years.

Pa rade ties married a man cannot love a man I cannot marry 1 One offers riches; the other, his heart! What would you do if you were STOLEN HOLIDAY CLAUDE" IIA INS I A II IIIV It Also A I-'as(- Moving Comedy- Drama of the Race Tracks "SILKS SADDLES" H-illi HERMAN DUIX TOBY WING Genera! Charles H. Cole, adjutant general for the cntiro Massachusetts National Guard, was an spectator from the reviewing stand front of the. armory. He appeared to thoroughly enjoy every minute. Just how many were in the crowd iW the parade- i.s noi known.

Estimates variocl with guesses ranging all the way from ILi.OOO to 15,000. Regardless of the exact number it a crowd for a community the size of Adams. Stores and buildings on Center and Park ct roots were decorated in all but a few instances and the decorations on some of the buildings evoked especial praise. On some of the other parade streets the dooora- tions were sparser. When the parade came to a close the celebrating by a number of tlios'; present for the reunion was by no means ended.

lit addition to those who attended the dance and entertainment at the armory Saturday night there were others who had a merry time about the streets and -Mrs. Eva iCummings) Streeter, 83, widow of Edward W. Streeter and for a number of years one of the best known women residents of Adams, died at her home, 1 Crandall street, this morning at 7.15 o'clock, following an extended period of ill health which for the past two years had confined her constantly to bed. A sister-in-law, Mrs. c.

D. Cummings, died in Cheshire yesterday morning. Mrs. Streeter was born in North Adams, February 12th, 1854, and was the youngest daughter of Alonzo and Dorcas tllstey) Cummings. In 1856.

when she was two years of she moved to Cheshire with her family and was there educated in a private school conducted by Miss Jane Martin. Later she attended a private school at Port Edward, N. Y. While a resident of Cheshire, Mrs. Strector was a charter member of the Ladies' Reading club, a literary in'onp, form- The fust was awarded to the I elsewhere.

Miss Helen Szpila Is Meeting Of W. C. T. U. Is Leo Slattery's Bride Planned For Tomorrow Miss Helen Szpila, daughter of Mrs.

Fred C. Bowcn of Bowen's Catherine Szpila of 13 North Summer street, was married to Leo F. Slattery, son of Ivlrs. Cecelia. Slnttery of 4 Luther street, North Adams, at a ceremony performed this morning at 7 o'clock in St.

Stanislaus church. Rev. Joseph J. Sitkowski, curate at the church, performed the ceremony and also officiated at a nuptial mass that followed. Mrs.

Henry J. Philic of North a sister of the bride, was bridesmaid and Edward Slattery, a brother of the bridegroom, ivas best man. A wedding breakfast for the bridal Anniversary Mass For party, members of the families and a few intimate friends was served at The Chateau in North Adains after which Mr. and Mrs. Slattery left Corners will be hostess to members of the Adams Woman's Christian Temperance Union at a meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2.30 o'clock at her home.

During the session delegates will be appointed to an annual spring convention of the Berkshire county association to be held on May 4th at Williamstown. Following tomorrow's sewing will be done and hour will be in order. mectini a social Events AT ARMORY General Public Joins Vet- COUPLE HONORED ON ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brumm Feted BY FRIENDS At Golden Wedding Celebration Married in Adams April 23, 1887.

Formal observance of their golden i i i wedding anniversary which occurred HI AS i Friday was celebrated by Mr. anil Mrs. Paul Drumm of Cl North Summer street at a reception and banquet on Saturday night at the Wciucl farm on the East road. Approximately 80 relatives and friends were present at the affair at which Mr. and Visitors Leave Sundav.

During for a wedding trip to New York city. On their return they will make their home in North Adains. Mr. SlattOTy is employed us a line- otype operator by the Transcipt at North Adams. J.

P. McAndrews Takes Sales Manager Position Mrs. Regina Tanguay An anniversary mass of requiem for the late Mrs. Regina McLaren Tanguay will be said on Wednesday morning at 7.30 o'clock at St. Thomas church.

munity, and on the occasion of the club's celebration of its golden anniversary in 1920. she contributed a poem to a souvenir book that was published then. She attended the Methodist church in Cheshire during her residence there and contributed trenerously to the expenses of that church. It was on February 12, 1896, while residing: in Cheshire, that she married the late Edward W. Strcet- er, who at that time was superintendent of fhe L.

L. Brown Papei company. She then came to Adams to make her home and had since re- here. She was a member of the Firsl Congregational church of Adams and for 13 years served as presidenl and treasurer of the Ladies' Aid society of that church. On June 7, 1925 she presented to the church a beautiful stained glass window in memory of her husband who died on March 21, 1919.

at the age of 72 years. Mr. Streeter was a former member of the firm of Wall, Streeter and Doyle of North Adams and also a member of the North Adams Wholesale company. Mrs. Streeter was affiliated with the Adams Study club, the Arts and Crafts clubs.

East Hoosuok Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution and held a certificate in the National Red Cross. Known as a kindly, generous woman, she was well known and admired by a host of friends in this vicinity. She is survived by one brother, Charles Cummings of Cheshire and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock at her home with Rev. Delberl B.

Smith, pastor of Trinity Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be in Maple street cemetery. Demonstrating that they can execute fancy steps on the dance floor as well as while marching in a pa- members of the 104th Infan- ry Veterans' Association danced merrily on Saturday night at a at the state armory, held as the climaxing festivity of the 18th annual Apremont Day re-union of association. The affair attracted lot only the visiting veterans and heir wives, but was also attended by the public in general with the dance crowd estimated at approxi- nately 1400 persons. Music for an excellent dance program was fur- aished by Don Weston's orchestra.

In addition to the dancing a vaudeville program was presented with the features including an acrobatic ladder act by Miss Elsie Golden and Miss Mildred Johnson, dancing acts by pupils of Paul Smith's Dance Studio at North Adams and tap dance numbers by pu- Mis of Miss Sylvia Paradis. An ex- aibition by the Lafayette girls' drill team of North Adains was also included in the program and was exceptionally well received. Novelty hats were distributed to the dancers and a general atmosphere of cnjoyabillty prevailed throughout the eycning. Luncheon was served during the evening to the dance crowd. This luncheon was provided from the contributions of food which were received from local organizations.

Yesterday a number of the visiting members of the 104th attended services at various Adams churches and later in the day remained to go on sightseeing trips to points of interest nearby. The choice of the place where next year's reunion be held was left to decision by the executive committee at a later date. Knights Of Columbus Dance Well Attended Adams Council, Knights of Columbus, sponsored a well attended dance on Friday night in Knights of Columbus hall. Music for the dance program was furnished by Walpolc's orchestra. During the evening vocal solos were rendered by Miss Rose Prltz, Miss Florence Schneider and Palma Lacy.

Acrobatic dances were given by the Misses Elsie Golden and Mildred Johnson. Another dance in the series will be held next Friday evening. Raymond E. Royal is general chairman of the series. Mrs.

Brumm were hosts. Included among those present were guests from New Haven, Pittsfield North Adams and Adains. Beautiful floral decorations, which carried out the golden wedding theme, were placed in the rooms of the Wcnzel homestead and as part of the evening's ceremonies a go'rien floral wreath was placed on Mrs. Brumm's head by Miss "Bobbie 1 Shaw, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

William H. Shaw. Included in the floral greetings were huge bouquets from St. Mark's Episcopal church and from the Turner Ladies' auxiliary. After the banquet was served there was a general social program throughout the evening with each one present personally extendin Wi' I.

Foot Pr.ls stylists have created this distinctive and universally correct shoe for summertime wear. Many other models equally as exclusive in fashion. And they're as good as they are good-looking. TRADE H9 MARK For Men "SHOES WORTH WEARING" Bay State Clothing House congratulations and good wishes to Mr. and Mrs.

Brumm. Beautiful gilts marking the occasion were also presented the golden wedding cele- brants. Mr. and Mrs. Brumm were married at St.

Mark's Episcopal church on April 23,1881 by the late Rev. Herbert Smythe, rector of the church. Brurmn was formerly Miss Augusta Letzncr of Adams. They have always resided in Adams and are mid in high esteem by a host of friends here Memorial Hall Group Meets This Evening A special meeting of the Memorial i hall committee will be held this evening at 7 o'clock at Memorial hall. The se.vjon will be a brief one.

it i.i said, but members of the committee are specially urged to be present. The committee Is composed of two mem- bers representing each patriotic or- ganizalion that has the use of Memorial hall as a meeting place. Meeting Of Selectmen For Tomorrow Morning i Drunkenness Proves A regular meeting of Adams board of selectmen will be held in the town building tomorrow evening at 8.15 o'clock. James P. McAndrews of Summer i street has resigned as WPA field project auditor for Berkshire county to accept a position as sales manager for James E.

Adams plumbing and heating contractor. He was field auditor for the WPA project for the past year and a half. Card Party Tonight A public whist and bridge party will be held this evening in Memorial hall under the auspices of George E. Sayles post. Woman's Relief corps.

Play will start at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Nellie Kondej is chairman of the party. Honored Guests During Parade ANNUAL MEETING Adams, Mass. April 26, 1937- The Annual Meeting of the members of the South Adams Savings Bank, will be held in the Banking Rooms, Wednesday, May 5, 1937, at 9:00 a.m.

to elect officers and transact any business that may legally come before said meeting. SOUTH ADAMS SAVINGS BANK John E. Donovan, Clerk. Costly For Adams Man An Adams man who was defaulted when he failed to appear and pay a $10 fine imposed on a drunkenness charge on Friday was back before the Adams court this morning on a second charge of drunkenness. He paid the $10 due on Saturday and was fined an additional $10 this morning.

Officer Albert Volpi told the court that he was on duty Saturday night when the defendant in a drunken condition came up to him and he told him to go home. He said the man walked away but soon came back and this time he arrested him. Country Club Directors Meet Tuesday Evening Organization of committees for the coming season, action on hew applications and a general discussion ol plans for the summer months will place at a meeting of the direc- of the Forest Park Country club tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock at the office of Attorney F. Anthony Hanlon. will be the first meeting of the directors for this season.

MEN'S HANES SHIRTS or SHORTS 35c 3 for $1 Fancy Patterns or Plain Colors "ON THE SQUARE McKinleySquaf-e Far, far from home Yet she has no tear for the saiety of her valuables back they are here in our sale deposit vault. Whether you travel or not, the cost o( such safety is so umall that it's a prime investment for jewelry, keepsakes of sentimental value, documents and other articles which always should be protected from theft, fire and loss. The Creylock National Bank OF ADAMS Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Member of (he Federal Reserve System Adams Classified Ads. Classified Ads must oe received the Adams oil Ice oelore 10:00 A. M.

ol the da; to be published. Classified Ada received nftei that hour will De printed the next da.v ANNOUNCEMENTS ARTICLES BLACK Saturday between Adams Center and Louis George's store. Return Transcript office. Cemetery Committee To Meet Tomorrow Night A meeting of the Adams cemetery committee will be held in the District Court room tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock. Persons having business with the committee are Invited to attend the meeting.

Mrs. Nellie Douglas Sherlden nnd Mrs. Anna Lauer of Adams, whose sons made supreme sacrifice tn World War, were given sents of honor from which they watched Saturday's parade with feeling which can'only bo Imagined by others, DECKER'S FOR QUALITY AND SERVICE When Ladies Talk And the Subject Turns To Cleaning They All Agree on One Done at DECKER'S ALWAYS SATISFIES 1 PC. DRESSES CLEANED PRESSED $1 COLD STORAGE FOR FURS AND WINTER GARMENTS (WITH INSURANCE) Phone 780 PARK LAST DAY G. KIBBF.E A.

BRADV "MAMA STEPS OUT" DUNN In "TWO-FISTED GENTLEMAN" NEWS CARTOON Dear I tried the Adams Wet Wash as you suggested and find that it is one of the best services that I have ever used. You can bet that I am going to continue to use it all the rest of the Summer. I'll be seeing you at the next Monday meeting. Youri, Sally. PHONE 505 Spend the Week-End in Adams July 2-3-4-5 AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMOBILES FOB RELIABLE USED CARS AU guaranteed at attractive prices 1936 PACKARD 120 Sedan.

1936 Sedan. BERKSIRi, AUTO CO. At LeGrand Motoj SaJes Holden Ave Tel 380- AUTO PARTS ESSO motor oil, Mo-e power, more miles per gallon. Costs no more. Roy's Pilling Station, next to Burke's inn, Holland Adams.

Good used cars NOW IS THE have youi valves ground. Clutches installed, brakes rellned or adjusted. Mll- lett's Electric Battery Service, 11 Columbia Tel. 62-W. BUSINESS SERVICE BUSINESS EXPERT PIANO Piano repairing and rebuilding with over 20 years of practical experience as my recommend to be able to do quality work.

C. L. Kuolcek, Tel. North Adams 1120. Go anywhere GARDENS PLOWED And Harrowed.

A. J. Saldo, East St. LAWNMOWERS grinding. Keys made.

General re' pairing. A. F. Hampel, 29 Harding Ave. Tel.

878-MK. EMPLOYMENT FEMALE HELP cook. Apply Mrs. Henry Guild, Tel. Adams 161 WATCH FOB THE BARGAINS DAILY ON THIS PAGE EMPLOYMENT MALE HELP MARRIED to work on farm with boy of 1G or older.

Must be good milkers and have driver's license. House furnished. Write Box 173, Adams Transcript. SITUATIONS, YOUNG position assisting with housework. Experienced.

Write Box 172, Transcript, Adains. MERCHANDISE FUEL AND HARD, CHUNK cord. Slabs, $5. Sawdust. Lumber, $25 thousand.

Also potatoes and cabbage. Reasonable prices. Tytus Oparowskl, East Road. Tel. 694-J.

cord. Chunk wood, 58 cord. Few tons good Timothy hay. Improved Colden Bantam sweet corn seed. William Dean, Adams.

Tel. 44. GOOD THINGS TO FOR tasty hot dogs and cold drinks visit Hunter's Place, 34'a Columbia St. HOUSEHOLD HOUSEHOLD Living room set, $38. Bedroom set $40.

Crib SB. Stair carpet $6. Two small carpets, 8x10. 52.50 each. Kitchen table S2.50: Kitchen cabinet $2.

Inquire 131 Commercial St. Tel. 154-W. Kitchen Stove Combination coal and gas Ir.q. 19 Mill St.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE HOUSES FOR PINE tenement house. Double garage. Inquire on premises. SEVEN ROOM DWELLING-Modern. brand new bath, large lot In a nice location, garage, and in excellent condition.

A real buy for $4500. See It. Thompson Llnscott Agency, Adams, Tel. 672, CLASSIFIED ADS. BRING RESULTS TRY ONE AND BE CONVINCED..

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