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FITCHBURG SENTINEL. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26. 1932 rVoncw aafctJuas tm ruar? March J-- 4-- Frv Went i-- Murefa Wart Mirch SI. March 11 Mjuh 14. It, 2.

M. 4. Historic Altar Presented a. m. IT 11 a.

34 2 p. 34 THE WEATHER BOSTON, Feb. 28 W--Forecast for Boston and vipiruty Partly cloudy Mid continued warm tonight and Sat- uiday, myiliTdlt south to west winds The minimum temperature tonight To Alpine P. S. I Washington program presented I Pythian last evening following 1 the regular meeting of Alpine temple, I P.

wo fnturvd by the presentation of beautifully hand-carved altar by Mr. and Mn. Edwin H. Gnggs. The altar, which contained beautiful pieces of inlaid wood taken from 42 historical places in the United end Canada, the gifts of 42 temples, was made by Mr.

Gnggs, who has spent two years working on it Just before the formal presentation, altar, laced on i SIDE GLANCES By George Clark Conditions There are no well defined stoim areas indicated within the field of observation today, although the barometer is quite low over most with -rtiifl or enow existed last night and this morning from the north Pacific coast eastward to Montana, as well as in eastern Canada and the New England section. Otherwise the weather generally fair in the United States today. Temperatures are above the sanal average in nearly all parts of the country The morning readings with maximum and minimum for the preceding 24 hours: a- m. Hue Mln. Boston 36 36 27 Bermuda 56 64 54 Chicago 38 66 38 Denver 38 6i 36 Helena 48 54 42 Jacksonville 50 66 90 Los Angeles 66 82 62 Kansas City 48 72 46 Miami 62 80 62 th deecorated to 1 wagun in which was seated little Margaret Pprkhurst, was drawn into the hall by Boardman Parkhurst and Vernon an interesting history of the plces represented It The following States and districts of Canada sent contributions for the altar; Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Loustanst Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming, Wisconsin, District of Columbia, West St.

Johns, N. and Ontario, Canada. The Massachusetts contribution a a piece from the (able used by mgfellow on which he wrote his -ems. The altar was received by Mrs. 65 Are Given Diplomas in Citizen Class Ruuz.

8Un Jacob Philip DiColotw. DommK, Naito, Mary Ban- 1 rat New York Norfolk 44 42 Philadelphia 38 40 36 St Louis 50 72 50 St. Paul 32 50 32 San Francisco 54 T4 54 Washington 36 52 24 --On account of illness, the public cupper to be conducted by the E. V. Sumner, R.

tomorrow night will be omitted. --On account of the death of Mrs. Mary Brigham, the Bow-and Arrow club meeting scheduled for Monday been postponed. --Patrolman Henry Kendall, one of the veteran members of the police department, received serious head injuries last night when he slipped on the snow-covered ice on Prichard street near Wallace way. He was attended by Dr.

Hervey Pitcher for a brain concussion. --The regular meeting. Jjf--C -Crty-ot Tltehburg, F. of will be held in A. O.

H. hall tonight at 730 o'clock. It will be followed by a George Washington Bicentennial celebration in which John B. Hayes will bt the principal speaker. At the conclusion of the program a "smoker" will be held and refreshments served --The funeral of Percy Vaughan, 220 Milk street, this afternoon from the home, was attended by many re- who expressed appreciation of members to Mr.

and Mrs. Griggs for the gift I Mrs. Julia Hollis of Weymouth, I grand chief, made an official visit to the temple. Chancellor Commander Henke, behalf of Alpine lodge, received a beautiful gold plated sword, which was presented by M. D.

Spaulding. Mrs. Smith presented gifts to Mrs. Hollis and Mr. Gnggs Art informal program was given by Doris Jensen, who favored with solo dances, piano duets by Eleanor and Dorothy Griggs, readings by Miss Verna Marshall and vocal duets by Mrs.

Sarah Houghton and Miss Mary Humphreys. There were remarks by the visiting officers and "guest? after which a luncheon was served The grand officers present were- Mrs. Hollis, Mrs. Sadie I. Fuller, "I wonder if If going to be all right to be so tall this spring?" Mrs.

Ahce Lincoln, Worcester, deputy; Mrs Hattie Woods, Worcester, past chief; Mrs. Ahce Winslow, Newport, R. grand chief of Rhode Island; Robert A Burgess of Milton, grand chancellor; George S. Donnelly of Orange, past grand chancellor, FrankUn CaJdwell of Athol, deputy grand chancellor. Guests were also present from Orange, Athol, Gardner, Leominster, Maynard, Worcester, I Woman's Club Enjoys Revue On Washington "Washington Returns" an historical revue written and directed by Mrs, Robert L.

Underwood, was cleverly presented at the Woman's club guest night observance Uist night in the Elks hall. At the close of the play the cast and author received great applause and Mrs. Underwood was presented with a bouquet of flowers. The cast fellows: Scene 1--Father, Irwin Humphrey; mother. Rose M.

Howe, son, Bauman, daughter, Doris Carlson; George Washington, Stewart Kenyon. Scene 2--Harold, Leo McGuirk; Jim, Gordon Chase, Charles, Leonard Asquith; George Washington, Stewart Kenyon. Scene 3--Mrs Lucy Raymer, Glendora Inman. Mrs Edilh Swaivton, Alice Hills, Miss Roberta Lang, L)l- Ifan Maggs; Carlton Fuller, Irwm D. Humphrey Scene 4--Mother, Dorothy Bagman; BH UHWH HI At The in history of Atnencwimiran work in Fitchburg was graduated from the evening IMI tugbt vbtn fti diplomas Twenty-three members of the school were given perfect attendance certificates.

The held in the auditorium of the F. Brown school and were, attended by an audience which nearly tilled the hall The feature of the entertainment wu a oat-act playM entitled "Mt Vernon Memories" It depicted a foreign-born family discussing the The family was taken, by means of the radio and dreams, to a Colonial garden party where George Washington is introduced entertainment ing old lima nWlodiu. The play was coached by Miss Margaret Kielty, director Mrs. Bella Rovno, 197 Lunenburg street, was announced as the winner of the essay contest conducted in the classes a week ago The subject was "Why I Admirt George Washington," and the judges were Miss Mary L. Guyton and E.

Everett Clark, connected with the state'department of adult alien education The prize was a framed picture of Washington and it was presented to Mrs. Rovno by Mayor Joseph ft. Car- nere The program opened with an overture by members of Fitchburg high school orchestra followed by a march, to the music of which the graduates filed into the hall. The address pf welcome was given by Leo Arsenault. the Theaters Tonight and Order." Lullaby" and vaudeville.

Woman of Experience" and "Riders of the Purple Sage." of Notre Dame" and "Ladies Must Play." Back Home" and! "Freighters of Destiny." Gardner Auto Suit" Settled (Special io The Sentinel) party entry of agreement for judgment has been filed in superior court in a $5000 suit by Priscilta Shuffkcton of Gardner against Burton F. Smith, 1 also of that city. I The plaintiff had claimed that when i she was nine years old in 1329 she I was hurt while riding in an auto 'operated by the defendant when it I was in a collision wilh an auto oper- ated by Emma Welterlen at West, minster. She brought the suit selection by the orchestra after which a brief address was given by William J. Donovan, chairman of the Americanization committee.

A vocal solo, Land of Hope and Freedom," was given by Miss Joan Strafcer. This was followed by the readings of the prize essay, remarks by Mayor Carriere and the presentation of the diplomas and attendance certificates. Those who took part in the play are: Di- Reda, Carmela Nano, Rosario San- tonoceU, Jenrii Porello, Joseph Jorello, Leo Arsenault, Anthony Ma- 9TH ANNUAL I FIREMEN'S CONCERT AND BALL 1 TOWN HALL. WESTMTNSTBB, MASS: I I 5 Admission 50e Turfeon'9 Bhjdun Boys Gold Pieces for 1 Dr. Ruth Whgate Brown 118 Blossom St OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Crescent Bldg.

I Tel 4136 and 2493 Hours by Appointment "illNimi ROSE MARIE BEAUTY and Victor The griduiilrs Albui AlUm, Alfml Aliw, and Mary Atlin, John LURI Bunfio, Guinrppt Catania, Horace Coutuner, Robert Dillon, Jost-ph DiNatale, Rita Dupun, Soehn Erkkila, Joseph Gall), Herman Gruser, Walter Alphe Hebert. Julius Holtz, John Johnson, Lydia Jokinen, Ehas Junni, Mary Infantno, Bronislava Kaluses, Ivar Lampi, Erland Kwimaki, Tuomas Kontunen, Waino Kyto, Mikko Laakko, Herma nee Legendre, Anlonia Lemieiw, Antonio and Jennie Leone, Andfew and Fred Maillet, Victor Malm, Onm Mannila, Natale Marabello. Anthony Mary Nurgicato. John KimbalTi 43rd Birthday 7 Big Days Mikola Paskauskas, David Peltonen, Julia Peretti, Herman RanUmaki, John Raymond, John Reida, John Rmta. Victor Rosenback, Olga Rosen- Saturday, Feb.

27th March 5th Diana Roux, Delia Rivard, Domenica Rossettl, Paalo Russo, Ida Salmela, Alhstandro Siciliano, John Stdlaskas, Ivar Lampi, Elizabeth Warburton, Giovanni Balducci and Joseph Villata. These pupils had perfect attendance: Alfansma DeMeo, Michelle Zichella, Eleanors Bodanza, Vtto Collello, August Lcmay, Aria Kazangjar, Frank Vidoh, Leah Maallet, Arkenas Poladian, Jack Pikkarainen, Hjalmar Johnson, Kails Platan. Aili Koutunen, Aino Luontala, August Isomaki, John Baltmseitls, Heikko "Manniko, Sirii Alanen, Hilda Hanaara Lilja Piispanen, Lempi Wirkkala, Mary Romandelli and Rosina Gueocio. Everything In Our Store Not Already I Overcoats -iits Trench Coats Leather Jackets wool Coats Sheeplined Coats Sweaters, etc. i In addition to lightning flashing' from the clouds to earth and from Birthday Prices On Boys' Pants Boys' Fancy Mixed Boys' Ail-Wool i Knickers Knit-cuff Knickers )5c a pair $1.19 a pair from the earth up to a cloud.

iimmtmmiiiijiimrniiniiina Finnish Trucking Lsnl aad Diatom I I MOTCTE, Eattnntoa Otreaw QffUw TaL HIS. M14.W. I i StT Spraguemade Tub-top Suite (Sizes 5 to 10) Regular $1.45 and $1.95 DeMolay Dance I Business College fy TONIGHT I 1 Dancing 8--12 P. M. DeMolays and Friends Invited i Admission 35c i Dr.

Harry A. Townsend I gpedalizlnf In the Treatment of All Foot J. I The 520 Main Room I i Appointments, TaL Filch. 1I5J OFFICIAL I BRAKE and LIGHT STATION Get Your Green Sticker I Special Birthday Price Birthday Prices On Men's Goods Men's Soft Cotton White Jerseys or Fancy "Shorts" 4 for $1 27e Men's Blue Work Shirts (Sizei to 17) 43c Young MenV Underwear Sets A 5 Rayon Jersey and Fancy Trimmed Broad- 1 H. Sleep, rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd, officiated at the ser' firmer WHS the Newport Hills, and George The entertainment was in charge of art Kenyon Mrs.Sadie Ful-1 The welcome to members and ers were read by Rev Mr.

Sleep Thera were many beautiful florid bearers were Vernon -Mr Mmglmll and Mi ton, and her counsel was Atly. George Warfield. Atty. Charles Milton was counsel for the defendant. IT Newloji Place i Mn Grace O'Nell, Proprietor, An- I I nounfpLjSomelliljijJfewJiv ff Wailns.

nnjoiinfiiifr I cloth orts to match a NTniiiiiiiiHinHiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiT' tWe Are 1 was given ay Mrs iViinme Angelina Scott, lunch, Mrs. Florence' Raid, president. Following the revue Parkhurst, Mrs Blanch Lull Mrs weTtl tables of bridge were played Ijfds PFarl, Mrs, rUrrift Marshall and Horace Otive made dm lughes.1 Mrs. Margaret mt, committee from program, abo included Alpine lodge, Boyden Bailey, Joseph dancing Refreshments were served. Bowser, Otis Marshall and George i Pearl Probate Court The be on oUsplay at the (Special to The Sentinel) John Mercier of Fitchburg has been filed in probate court and leaves $1 to each of his children and the balance of his estate to his widow, Yvonne Mercier, who is named to be executrix.

Movie Mae--No, I'm afraid I can't marry you, Phil. Phil Mann Aw, juat ihra let. 4255 -lUliimimiiuiinuimmiHuijimmiumiiinHUii JilnmrniiiilniKimii inrmiliiii mmiiiimmmumilafmiiimiiiiimmn'. I' of DODGE MOTOR TRUCKS I ens Fleece Lined DODGE PLEASURE Shirts or Drawers Vaughan, William Barlow, James Barlow, Irving Tower. Gerald W.

Vaughan and Wesley Beane. --More than 500 boys attended a social and educational movie program in the boys' hall at the M. last night Walter Scott entertained witlj paper-cutting stunts Funny' stories and were told by the boys. The prize for the best story was won by Toivo Jakola. The awards for riddles 95.

jokes went to James Jcffery, Anthony DiNinno and Ronald Bates. Roasted peanuts were enjoyed by the club -members. Thtai Thursday evening social open to, all boys in the city under 15 and is! held under direction of A. W. Mer-' rill, boys' secretary.

Hamburg, lOc Ib. Coughlin's Mar, 10 Putnam St Advt. Th? Pathfinder. Short Rump Steak, cot from heavy beef, 59c Ib. Coofhlin's Market, 10 Putnam St f-- Advt Ib.

Roll Butter. 49c. ConghJin's Market, 10 Putnam St. Advt Lard, 7e 4 25c. CooghHn'i Market.

10 Putnam St. Advi fancy Large Roosting Chickens, He Ib. Coughlin's Market, 10 Putnam St. Advt. 4 Ib Native Fowls, 30c Ib.

Coughlin's Market, 10 Putnam St. Advt 3Sf Ik. ITn's Market, 10 Putnam St. Advt. Loenl Egp, 3 doz.

for $1.00. Coughlin's Market, 10 Putnam St Advt. Pot Roast (All meat), 28Mb. Coughlin's Market 10 Putnam St. Advt Calves' LKrr, 59c Ib.

CoufWin's Market 10 Putnam St Advt Sqtiire'i Frush Cut Pork Loins. Cmighlin'i Market, 10 Putnam St Advt --Harry Miller, merchandise manager of Miller Clothing Co. opposite the railroad station, returned today from week's business trip in New York --Mrs Mary Clohwy, 785 North Main street, Leominster, entertained relatives and friends dinner at her home Thursday in honor of her sister and brother, Miss Ida Bousley and Bousley, and Daniel Darella of Staten Island, N. Y. A number of friends gathered at the home during the afternoon to greet the visitors and there was an informal program of music provioVd by Mr and Mrs Edmond Cardinal and tap dances by Miss Bousley, Refreshments were served In the evwlng the guests went to Greenville where they were the guests of Mr.

and Mrs Clifford Oilman. Violin and piano numbers were provided by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thibeault, songs by Mr and Mrs. Cardinal and tap dances by Miss Bousley.

HACKETT-In Boston, Feb WlllUm Hackett. 233 South tlreet PARCO PLAN OF BOSTON 1 Monthly for Investment Basic Industrie! at S. For Utentnre, call or wrftf FRED L. WALLACE, Rep. 280 Room 17 --Members, of council, D.

of P. will meet at the club rooms, Redmen'a hall, Saturday at 1 o'clock to attend the funeral of Mrs. Mary Brigham. Short Cut Rump Steak, 59c Ib. Low prica hut hiffh quajity.

We deliver Couihlin'n Market, 19 Putnam St Tel. 1417-1418. Advt Don't forget attend the Indian Mimtrcl Show flvea br The D. of r. Redmen'i Hall, Tonkght Tlfkrti ISc.

Childrrn. HaU Prirr. Advt --Red CroM shoei havo arrived al Sturttnt 3t Main St WOO. Advt. Tn Loving Wwnorv of WILLIAM SHADDICK Who Died 26.

19M In our lonely hourt of thinking Thoughts of him are always near. We who loved him sndly miss hlrtl, As It downs another year By His Wife. Mrs Mary Shaddlck, Brothen and Slaters. linHIM PIIIUIIIlmlllKIIIIHnUTTVOTinlllM MHWlmlHIlWMIimUllflUIIIH I PICTURE FRAMING Quickly Neatly I IVER JOHNSON SPORTING GOODS OX 4M Main St 1 DANCE I SATURDAY MIGHT I AT EAGLES' BALLROOM I LEOMINSTER I Music, Del Bhythm Boys--6 Men i Admission 25c Bed Pillows Cleansed. Formerly 11.00,1 i ndw 50e each.

I Pillows also Cleansed and He-covered, I i SI 00 and ap. I A Great Variety at Ccnertogs to i I from. I LEWANDOS I 554 Main St Tel I6SS i I We CaU and Deliver 1 "nlliumuuiiauinmniiN IIM IIIHIIIMIIIIIIIUOI JIlHninifmUIHirillllllMIIIIIITIMMMIlllllHfinillllHIUINHn 1 I Ml ud TYPEWRITERS BUtfaM. Rlbbmii ud tot mabM. John Gillespie't it.

i Your feather beds, pUlowf, i I made ever equal fo new by (he oldest I and moit reliable company i I la dty at Uw I our work tt cuannteed In every way. i We also Kir new Beds, W. A. ffPHW wul be dosed for nexi six Advt low prim mafxklnt atw ancl ear Greeting Csnb. Call 4819.

Albert 6V Ashlhir, 4 Warirn St. A Annual Cwtume Dance, Turner Hall, Tonljtht Prizes for Dest In Be. Adrt. 1 m. fit.

A a Johnjnnli, tn, Narc nrfTrmaL Hran 1 4 MM mf aaaiMimMti 17Z4 Adrt Vtmltnt that jtttvnts THE SERVICE PRESS Building, 804 Main St. Tal. 45J4 ARCADIA GARDNER DANCE TOMORROW NITE, 8 to 11.45 8TH ROUND INTEB-CITY WALTZ CONTEST $35.00 in GOLD PRIZES $35,00 Art Cannon A-d Hi. Ordse.tr. faetf Canadian Medicine IVER JOHNSON GARAGE For Winter Driving -Chains Alcohol Prestone Motor Oil Day and Night Storage Open 24 Hours Cor.

Prichard and Elm Sts. 1 CARS I'l to Fitchburg and IVI en 8 Coat Sweaters I ing territory. LET US HELP YOU WITH YOCBI Alw 1 SERVICE PROBLEMS 1 1 i. I IVER JOHNSON SPTa ort Sweaters I GOODS CO. each 95 ci each i COR.

PR1COARD and ELM 1 1 1 IiiiniiniiuuiuiiiiMuiiiiiniiiiiiiitNitiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiijiiiiiMitiitiiiiiiiiiiiiitiuiir -s is 'a i Mr. Red Hot Coles Annonndnsl HENRY BOLDUC 511 KIMBALL ST. SUPERIOR RANGE OIL 8e GaJ. Hardwood, doable fcas- I tets $2001 Dry Slabs or Klndllnfs, 8 bss- I acts 12.00 Gnaraateed Hud Coal, ton JI8.H i In Fuel Prompt DelU erles TEL. 2602-W COMMUNITT LEAOUK GAMES Scheduled (or Saturday Been Postponed on Account of Tournament it Lawrence.

TOMORROW 7.45 P. M. IIUIIIIIIIHUIIIIIIIIII DANCE SOCIAL DOWNEY'S onCHESTRA Y. M. C.

A. GYM Many Other Birthday Bargains Read Oar Large Advertisement on -Page KIMBALL and SON CO. 377 379 Main St Fitchburg i SEE OUR OTHER AD. ON PAGE 1J immiMmWfif jiMHIIIIIUlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMJIIIIIIimtlllHlHIIIlllllUIIIIIIUIIHIIilUlllHIIIHIIMIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIHIllllllllllHHIIHIini Fitehlmrg Mfg. Co.

1 in 183 Main fit--TeJ, 2915 iHHiiuitiiiiMiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinTiiiuniiiinninMiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiinjHiiiUNiiH! Generations Canadian Cod OU. Rum and Honey ED. MtKAY, ADMISSION Star R. F. HANKS' MARKETS i i 104 Boatelle Street 1041 River W.

Fitchburg i STEAK, ROUND STEAK, SIRLOIN STEAK, Ib. Pot Roast, no bone, Uu Small Pork Strips, Ib Fowls, 44 Ibs. average, Ib Baron, cellophane wrapped Ib, Larfe Oranceft, dot Cabbage, Ib. CurtMn, Hn. Beat Onlans, 4 Iks.

far. Who Cares? Who cares about genuine parts? I Who cares about specialized labor? i Who cares about reasonable prices? I Who cares about work done by A US? THE MAN WHO KNOWS AND UNDERSTANDS AUTOMOBILES CARES! He knows costs tats for the best and ffi (he best here! Fitchburg Auto Electric Co. 17 Snow Street Tel. 422S Will Be Put On Interest March 1st and Receive Interest For One Month On April 1st When We Pay Our Next Quarterly Dividend to Our Depositors. There no safer for your money than in a chusctts Mutual Savings Bank, where it will be put to work for your own benefit, and to stimulate the bus ness 'of your Community.

Have faith in Massachusetts and in A I ng Banking $1 to $3MQ accepted in one name, Total of $1000 on Joint AccotmL Deposits Are Free From State Income Taxes. Dtecester talti Savings teStu 1.

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