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F1TCHBURG SENTINEL, SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 1939 Pictures, Data Of Old-Time Teams Shown By Shea In J. Window A baseball window of exceptional Interest to the people of thU.city and vicinity has been arranged in the west window of the Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co, by Postmaster Patrick F. Shea in connection with the appearance of the new baseball itamp next Tuesday in commemoration df a century of baseball. The window contains over pictures and baseball articles assembled by Postmaster Shea and includes photograph! of many Fitchburgers who reached the major well aa high school, terni-pro and independent teams and players from this city and vicinity. The pictures deal with baseball from its earliett dayi in this city up to the present with a picture of George Bamlcle, the only Tltch.

burger in organized baseball today, as the latest. The new baseball stamp which the, sandlot player and embodies a suggestion by Postmaster Shea who haa been a player, official and follower of bate- ball from school days will go oh sale in Coopantown, and Washington on Monday and throughout the remainder of the country on Tuesday. Postmaster Shea felt that a window display tracing history of baseball in this city by jfttans of photographs and would be of interest. Each photograph or article has a card or notice attached. Among the of special interest are those of Martin Powell, first person from this city to get into organized baseball; John T.

Keefe, George Cogswell, Pat Mormn, James J. Callahan, Daniel McMahon, Nick Rufiange and others who got into league baseball and spread the fame of Fitchburg ball players all over the country; ae well of photographs of the Moran Day celebration in 1915, the I- J. Brown baseball club oMM4, the Magics, Original Rovers, Parkhllls, Boulders, Rollstones, Ltommster Hand- can and Old Ttewrs, Ashburnham and high school teams. Postmaster Shea found the public interested in producing and showing the photographs and received the loan of prized pictures fron many persons out of the city as we! aa those in Fitchburg. Patrick Reagan of Worcester formerly city three contribution to the gallery including a baseball which tells of the appoint aient of Nixey Callahan as manage; '-of.

Chicago. pictures went on display yesterday and the window has -attract' ed much attention ever since. pictures, articles and owners ticles in the display is a score book of the Original Rollstonet with games dsting from 1866 to 1875. The later became noted in legal, professional and business circles. Another interesting item is a history of Charles A.

Comiskey which shows a picture of "Comrny," the grand old man of baseball, with James J. Callahan of this city and Big Ed Walsh. Farineau-Goudreau Softball League Next Week Monday Fords-Hillside Cafe, Lowe. Sears-St, Joseph's, Moran. Fitch.

Yarn-Big Ten, Salem, Oyster Bars-Montuori Fuels Goodrich. Hope Rubbers-St. Jean's, Doyle Fitchburg Papers-lnd. Locks, Waites. Tuesday Hillside Cafe-Oyster Bars, Lowe Custom Autos-Oriental Rugs, Moran.

Ind. Lpcks-Dejongt Papers, Dan Margolins-Gil-Ash Shoes, Waites Wednesday Town Talks-Brockelmanj, Venetians-Giadone Fuels, Good Thursday Iver Johucons-Cbtnfort Montuoti Moran. SUpperJi Fuels-Hillside Cafe Watatic Mills-Ind. Locks, Salem. Romanos-St.

Jean's, Goodrich. West End Drugs-Custom Autos Waites. Typhoons-Venetians, Lowe Hillside Cafe-Fitch. Eagles, Moran Tii-City Dalry-Sullys. Fitch.

Cootmunlty BoftbaU League 0 1.000 (National Section) Independent Locks fl Comfort Slippers Fitchburg Papers .875 J800 Margolins 4 3 .57 J. Moran, Moran Da committee, Ruppert, Laaeri, Cro- settt, DiMaggio, baseball bat autographed by Chicago Cubs, basebal model-bat, autographed by Babe Ruth and baseball autographed by Cleveland players, loaned Jerry Marceau. Picture of J. Brown team ol 18M loaned by Edward J. Sullivan Ma.eics of West Fitchburg, 1897, and Holy Cross of 1884 with Dr.

DonnelljpCf West Fitchburg loaned by John Woods; Detroit baseball teanV of 1383 with Martin Powell, Boston Americans of 1912; loaned by George Leominster Handcars, loaned by Joe Begnoche; Leominster Old Timers of 1935 arid Goodnow Foundry team of 1909, first Twilight league champions, loaned by Edward Mon- ahah. Parkhllls of 1915 and Nlek'Rufi- ange of the Pennsylvania league. loaned by Jack Rufiange; Parknills of 1914 and the Original Rovers of 1913 loaned by E. C. Caouette Fitchburg Rovers of 1915 loaned by Bill Top; Rovers of 1916 loaned by Andrew Therrien.

Pictures of Boulder A. C. of 1905 and a silver cup won. by members of Co. and at Camp Algier on June 17, 1898 with Joe Cullen, William Sweeney and John O'Heaim of this city as members loaned by Mr.

Cullen; Rollstone A. C. of IKUo loaned by Fred Flechtner. Fitchburg high school of 1895 loaned by Patrick F. Shea; Fitchburg high of 1906 loaned by Walter J.

McCarthy; Fitchburg Rovers-of 1913 loaned by Andrew Therrien; History of Baseball (1845 to 1914), Fitchburg baseball team loaned by Patrick H. Reagan of Worcester; Aahburnham baseball team of 1891 loaned by K. Gilson; John T. Keefe, Mr. Keefe with Denver, 1893 and with Syracuse in 1891 loaned hf Mrs.

Keefe; Simmons and I-1-L- 1 Gil-Ash Shoes 3 Dejonge Papers 2 Iver Johnsons 2 Fitchburg Yam 2 Watatio 1 Big Ten 1 (American Section) St. Jean's 6 1 West End. 5 1 Custom Autos 4 1 Hope Rubbers ....4 3 Oriental 2 4 St. Joseph's 2 4 Sears Romano 3 4 5 is 4 2W, .500 333 .286 1 1 (Federal Section) .833 .800 .333 .333 .167 Oyster Bars 0 Hillside Cafe 7 Sully Package 7 Typhoons 4 Giadone Fuels ....,.....4 4 Venetians 4 4 Mpntuori Fuels 4 Fitchburg Eagles 3 Ford V-8 3 Brockelmans 2 Tri-City Dairy 1 Town Talks 1 0 1.000 01.000 2 .77 4 .500 .500 .500 .500 233 333 .250 .143 .125 SPORT CHATTER (CMtfaiaed frem Uftat) The Dodgers jumped from fifth to third in the National league yesterday when they the St. Louis Cardinals, 7 to 4.

The lyn team is right behind the Cards as a result and the home town fans are going wild. lirane of Philadelphia loaned by BUI topp; Lajoit baseball team of mi. loaned by Miss Therrien; George F. Cogswell of the RoUatones to 1MB loaned by Hits Jessie Cogswell rttchburf baseball team of IsV, Babe Ruth and Willie Berfer loan- td by James Shea; statuettes over old, loaned by A. L.

Lynch, pictures; The Giants edged the Cubs 4 to 3 in the 10th inning yesterday when Paaseau who was the hero of the Chicago victory over the New Yorkers two days ago twice forced runs, with free tickets. The first run was in the eighth and tied score and the second was in the 10th- and won the game. Turners Falls defeated Athol 9 to I and Palmer trimmed Cathedral high of Springfield 13 to 8 in the semi-iinals of Ute western zone yesterday. Turners Falls and Palmer will meet today and the winner will ake on the winner of Vatertpwn game. The winner of latter at Fanway put this afternoon ets zone title.

The Red Sox were harsh with the Jrowns yesterday. They won irst game 4 to 3 after an uphill fight and then hammered out an II to 7 victory in the game. Wiliams made two doubles and a homer MLss Lucille Fomande Goudreau dailRhter of Mr. nnd Mrx. OSCM Goudreau, of 72 Exotcr street, an Armand Joseph son Mr, and Mrs.

Henry Farineau, of Bemis street, were murrird thi morning at 8 o'clock at St. Joseph' church. The ceremony per formed by Rev. Deschcnc! Miss Marie A. Allaire was orgnniit soloists' were Mrs.

Wilfred Farineau, Mrs. William BelliVesu and Miss Diana Chabot, MiM Rita Goudreau Was the bridesmaid and the crowners Children'of Mary society were Misses Chouinard, am Annette Garneau. Louis Farineau wan the best man. The bride's gown was a white slipper satin, and she wore a tull veil. She carried white roses ant lilies of the valley.

The bridesmaid's gown was of pink and blue, with blue accessories. She carried pink roses. The crowners wore blue gowns blue accessories, and wore corsages of gardenias. A.reception was held at Union hall. The couple will take a wedding trip to Canada and New York.

The bridegroom is proprietor the American Dental laboratory. St.Denit'Pepin Miss Lilljan Pepin, daughter of Mrs. Rose Pepin, of 33 Hurt street, and the late Albert Pepin, and Nonhand Roland St. Denis, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Philias St. Denis, 93 Rodimoh avenue, were marrie at 7'o'clock this morning, in St. Joseph's church. The ceremony wai performed by Rev. Leoda Martel bridesmaid was Miss Louise Mary Babeu, and Philip Gagne was the best man.

ushers were the father of the bridegroom, and Dolphis Pepin, uncle of the bride. The bride WOK a Spanish lace gown, a lace trimmed tulle veil, ami carried white The bridesmaid gown was yellow chiffon, with aquamarine accessories, and she carried yellow- A reception was held rt.Canados hall. The couple were assisted in receiving. line by their, parents, Mr. and Mrs.

St. Denis will take a wedding trip to New York World's Fair. The bride was graduated from St Joseph's school and was employed as a maid at Burbank hospital. bridegroom was graduated from St. Francis school and is employed by the Slmonds Saw Steel Co.

Morin-Gcntvin Miss -Beatrice Gauvin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gauvin, of 23 Granite street, and' WiHiara Edward Morin son of'Mr. and Mrs. Morin, of street, were married this niorriing at the Immaculate Conception church.The was performed by Albert, J.

Tessier, who also celebrated the mass. Guy Henrichon -organist and. the sotesists were Mrs. Joseph Beaucherhin arid Mrs. George Frigeau.

Misa. Irene Morin was the bridesmaid Alfred. Morin. was- the best man. wore a white faille taffeta long-trained gown, a tulle veil; and carried a shower bouquet of white Toses and sweet peas.

Her attendant wore a pink taffeta gown, and matching accessories, and carried pink A reception was'held at the home of the bride's parents, where a dinner was served. Following a wedding trip to New York and the couple will make their home at 23 Granite street. The bride attended the Immaculate Conception school and Fitchburg: high school.The bride- jroom is a clerk at the Union Hardware Co. ary committee, Miss. Mabel Mus- p.rove, Mrs.

Alfred G. Pnrker, Miss Gwendolyn FlaifK, Pauline Sweeney; publicity committee, Ernest Richards, Andrew Gnuvin, Miss Helen Parker; pianist, Mrn. Oliver Coleman, Mivi Pmcilla Beal, Mrs. Rayford Parker. returned today from Notre where he is a student, and will spend the summer with his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Ambrose Doyle, Mechanic street. He to be the caddy master at Toy Town tavern. The annual dinner and election of the Winchendon Teachers' association held at Petcrboro inn Thursday evening. Charles F.

Russell, retiring president, presided at the business session. Officers were, elected as follows: President, John Ashworth; vice president, George O'Brien; secretary, Frances Buttimore; treasurer, Maurio Callahan. and Mrs. Robert Kidder, Hyde Park street, celebrated, thdr silver wedding anniversary last evening. A large number of friends, from town and out-of-town called upon them: They were married 25 years ago by the late Father Hackett in St.

Mary's rectory. Three children; Robert, who is employed at Newton Brothers garage, Elsie, who is employed by the Personal Finance Fitchburg, and Arlarid, who; is in the U. S. navy, were bom to them. Mr.

Kidder has been employed for several years by the Winchendon Mrs. Kidder, is an actiye member: of Auxiliary No. 5, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Companions of the Forest, and the American Legion Auxil iary. 6ri Sunday a family party will be held at the Ellinwood in Troy, N. H.

Rice Dance School Pupils Present 10th Annual Recital Funerals Catherine Welch The funeral of Mrs. Catherine! Welch, widow ot John: Welch, formerly, a South Side in this city, was held from St. Agnes church ih Arlington, today, with burial in St. Bernard's cemetery in this city. Mrs, Welch lived In this city until about 10 years ago when she moved to Arlington.

Mrs. Exilda Lafontalne The funeral of Mrs. Exilda (Vsrih) was held this morning at her home, 227 Weet street, with a solemn high masa of requiem in St Joseph's diurch' at 9 clock. The Albert Rosset was 'celebrant, the Dewett A. Fortier, deacon, and the Leo Martel; sub- deacon.

The choir sang 'under the direction of Miss Marie Allaire; Honorary bearers, all of the Ladies of St. Anne, were Arthur Mrs. Mary E. blanc, Mrs. Joseph and Elphege Bergeron, The active bearers were Arthur Ufred and Raymond Heheault, Poland arid Norman and William Courtefnsnche.

Burial was 'n St. Joseph's ceme- cry where Rev. Joseph Deschenes said prayers. About 500 attended th') 10th annual recital of the dance pupils of Mrs. Marion Rice in B.

F. Brown junior high school auditorium last night. The Rroup of 80 students, rehearsing since last February, i p- pcarcd in three ballets, in created by Mrs, Rice and in many Dennishawn numbers. The first half of the evening's program was a ballet based on the itory of "The Nutcracker and the Sugar Dolly," and presented by the younger members of the group. The pupils appeared in.story order, char- aster dances with specially designed costumes.

Twelve of the dances for this ballet were created by Mrs. Rice, Members of the concert group, older pupils and Mrs. Rice presented the last half of th eprogram which was in the form of two ballets, "Dance of the Ancients" and "Twelve Months." In the first of these ballets, dances were presented in copies of authentic costumes. One of the numbers in "The Dance of the Ancients," that was very well presented, was the Eayptian drama. "Twelve Months." a Czechoslovakian dance ballet, with itg colorful costumes and merry folk dances was especially well received by the audience.

program was: the Nat Cricket and Sugir Dolly Ballet Fairy Honeynwuth't Gardtn" Butterfllti Sololit: Group: Coffey, Polly. Gorton. Jo.vc* NttUeton, ShlHey Stevens. Arltne filth Kontlo, Gil) Nina Jirveli, Nuncy Mary Alice Mercer, Eleanor Tucker. Llttlt Wee Snowdrop.

Mas. Marcla The Chocolate Cat and the Ginger- bread Shubert-Oounod Cat: Betty Smith Dog; Jwiet Bowen Hummingbird Gloria Fairbanks Shybcrt Sugar and Peppermint Btieki. Hunter Stigar Pluthl: Sololit: Mary Itabelle Rerllhy 1 Ruth Mary Clark. MairU MareaU. Betty Smith.

Strln- burr Marylou McCue, Jacqueline Caldwell. Irene Oalney Peppermint Stleki: Sofolat: Murdoek Group: Janet Btrwen, Cotman, Brttylou Molly HMden, Shirley Caldwell; Althct Holland. Joan Queen Roaebuih Orttf Crocker G.ld HiiRi Huerter Hcinicf Zink, Cofman Lndlrs.in-Walling Borowiki Jean Burnnp. Gloria Falrtxanki, Elvira Zink. Altlica Holland, Eleanor Jackwin, Hayea.

Bees Olllctt Juctitli BiKvlnw, Betty Hidden. Mar- j'irle Klshcr, Barbara BUvenj, Beatrice NPHI, Elinor Curtln. QIICIMI B.eo Queen. Bcc: Carolyn Hire. Boy Beci: Barbara Stavena, Beatrice Neal.

Finale "Dancet at tht Ahdcnta" Chopin Egynt (an Egyptlon Drama) Mai. Awalim (Prlestowel of the Temple). Chadwlck Soloist: Marilyn Wilbur, Barbara Stev.eni, Jo Handily, Merclyn RutK Parkhurttl Prircllla Hayes. Beatrice Neal. Priest--Priscilla Lulkln.

'Nubian Ted Hallldsy. Maiden: Shirley Jleteher. Rice. Crete Lack Marlliv Wilbur tait Indla- Nautch Danctri Strickland Shirley Jo Handliy, Ruth FUnafan. Mary Gainer, Merelyn nam.

Beatrice Barbara Huth Parkhurst. Lazy Nautch MM Prlaeilla Perjla Mlldenburf Marlon Rice Stcherbatcheff Sololrt: Ruth Parkhunt. Group: Barbara Stevens. Beatrice Neal, Marllvn Wilbur, Ixifkln. "Twelve Opbrunka Pvorak Barbara Stevens Katrinka.

Mother.iind Dobrunka. Dvorak Beatrice Neal. PrlsctlU Stevens Beatrice Neal Gtieit Trfdltloiul Arr. Ladiei: Shirley Mary Oalney, Shirley Gray-, Ruth Flanagan, pflsetlla Marilyn Wilbur, Barbara SteyetB, Betty Butterfleld. Kenneth Strom.

John Parker. Donald Hayden. Gerald Conley. Slbley; Quln-tlno. Rollo, Arthur Puririton.

Herbert Halliday. On the WorM Chopin Sololrt: Marian Rice. Group: PrlscilU Luflcln, Marilyn W11-. bur. Beatrice Ntal, Barbara Stevena.

Spring Shubert Ruth Parkhunt Violets StrtUM Marlon Rice. Merelyn Putnam, Jo Haridley, Prijcills Lufkln. Marilyn Wilbur. Ruth Parkhurit, Beatrice Neal, Barbara PrlKllla Hayes. January Prisdlia.tuikln Llneke Flnrion P.

Lefclanc LEOJrIINSTER, June 10-- The fun- ral of Florion P. Leblanc, 64, a ormer resident -of this city; who ied yesterday at his summer home, Concord avenue. Hampton Beach, will be held Monday morin- Aldrich-Richmond drive in six runs in the second Uls--T. Mai- Caowtte. IwWBidi CsBt.

Bedo. 1 ItlS-t Caowttle, Stov- antoo, Sullivan, Rusaetl, Manager J. F. Markkam. wara, KM.

Chatne), RafiMMt. A. Jimmy Foxx got homers in each of the two games yesterday and is now resting with 11 circuit clouts to his credit. That is a mighty nice total for a man who is really suffering from serious sinus trouble. OstermutHer was not taking any chances oh lotmg his game ycater- day.

He relltWBtfby in the first inning when the Browns made three runs and pitched mir-Uiht ball for the remainder of tht and turned ta a hh in the eighth inning aoort Cronta with the winning Miss Eleanor Sarah HicKmbnd of 40 Maverick street, daughter of If. and Mrs. Burke Richmond of East Charlemont, and Justin J. Aldrich of Green River, Vt, will married this afternoon at 3 'clock in the First Baptist church. lev.

Bruce Price'will perform lie ceremony. Miss Eleanor Robinson will be the organist. Mias Alta Sherman. of Orange ill be the bridesmaid, and Archie Aldrich of Brattleboro, Vt, will be the best man. the bride will wear a hyacinth gown, matching veil and shoes, and carry a bouquet of pink tea roses and sweet peas.

Her attendant will wear a rose beige lace gown, a picture hat and carry a wrden bouquet. FoUowinp a two automobile wedding trip through the eastern atstes, the couple will make their tame at Mt. Globe street. Miss Richmond fci employed at the Richmond Fur shop and Mr. AJ- dnch by the Continental Baking Co, Both art officers of Granm mtmbm of Ute Bapuit church.

ng; in St. -Leo's church with a olemn high mass of requiem. Burial will be in St, Bernard's cemetery Fitchburg. Callini! hours at the R. Faster funeral home will be from 2 to 5 and 7 m.

Idday and 9. to 12 and 2 to 11 o'clock tombrrow. Mr. Leblanc was born in Mbncton, N. and was a resident of: this city for several years before removing to Hampton Beach.

formerly conducted a restaurant in Nashua and Clarempht, N. H. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mfary J. (Sullivan) Leblanc, a daughter, Mrs.

Lena 'Barrier of Worcester, and a son, Edmund Leblanc of Dcrry, N. and two Elbert I. Bricham LEOMINSTER, June 10-- Private funeral services' will be held for Elbert I. Brigham of 49 Sargent avenue, who early yesterday morning, at the late home tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in Forest Hill cemetery, where Masonic committal service will be conducted by members of the Charles W.

Moore lodge, A. F. A. M. of Fitchburg.

The Fairy Honeymouth Shubert Bumap Talry-Helpen Karg anoff Carolyn Rloe. Gloria Fairbanks, Eleanor Jackson Pedlar Oanne Aghei Crocker HIS Wife Llchnef Wllkin "Pedlar's 8a.fcet Tull-of-Nuta MM. Jacqueline and Shirley Caldwell. Molly' Hidden. Elinor Curtih.

JOY' UttlehaJe. Jane Murdock. Althea Holland, Msry- JOM McCue, Lucille. Irene Giitney: White Hen Tschaikowsky White Hen: Elvira Zlnk Black Cock: Carolyn Rice Sugar Dollv Francke Mary Ixju McCua Nutcracker Herbert liUdllt Cofman "Sntat Search" Sqiiirrels Hiierter-Bond Frisky: Althes Holland. His three UtUe listers: rrorkbr.

Oirolyh Ric'e, and Greenwood. Eleanor Jackson Dwarfs Hayden Holland. 'Lucille Cofman, Bernice Zink. Shirley Caldwell, Jane Murdock. Joan Kerrigan.

entertainment was a marriage in which Miss Oliver "Casey toolc the part of the bride, Mrs. Lodia Willttte the bridearoom, and Mrs. Twelve Months Strickland Created and Danced by Marion and her Dance Group The patronesses Mrs. Harlan K. Simonds.

Mrs. JDouglas Crocker, Mrs. Robert Greenwcpcl, Mrsi Herbert Halliday, Mrs. Thornton K- Philip Charles' Mrs. Leon Wilbur, Mrs.

Robert Lufkin, Mrs. Sherwin Parkhurst, Mrs. Ralph A. Mrs. Clifton Hayes.

Mrs. Albert Neal and Mrs. Ed win Mrs. Rice expressed her appreciation for their part in thfe program to the ioUowinR: Stage Miss Mary Ilint; pianists, the Mary Grey and Cynthia Baim'as; make-up, Mrs. Lillian Erickson; costumes, designed by.

Mrs. Rice, and executed by. Mrs. William Sullivan and 'Mrs. Edmund J.

Woods; ushers, Herbert- Halliday, Arthur Purinton, Leland Sibley, Gerald Cohley, Quintino Rollo, Donald Haydon, Kenneth Strom, John Parker Snd Richard BinRham, General dancing followed. equally divided on each side of the mouth- and -must be properly filled with permanent Defective vision sets of Ousted Pottmantcr Claims $2444 For Services WASHINGTON, June 10 OP- John F. Cumin appealed to court claims for t2444 he contends me fovemment owes him serving as postmaster of Mil- from June, 1MB, until Wincbendou wmm only perav to At Red 8m and AUCUM ami tht Ant fen September. Warren May WM At tht annual At Christum aMeavor aodity of the ford, March, 1M7 At a hearing before Commwawn- rr C. W.

Ramatyer, Curran related he had been appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate (n June, for a four-year term. In IfJT, nomination for the (Kiel masteretiifi was sent by President to tht Senate and was confirmed, giving the post to holder of the Currssi ilaaBHB" he turf hy At government for his Delia Leblanc the minister, Refreshments were served.by the bride-to-be's mother, Mrs. Eugene Bourque, assisted by Mrs. Flora Croteau and Miss Ferdinande Cro- tcau. A stag party was given-Ernest Duval 5 Sheridan street Jast niaht at Fitchburg Franco- American Civic club on Bemis road.

Mr. Duval was given a purse. Refreshments were served. The party was in honor of his coming marrimne to Miss Dora Bourque. Superior Court The croes suits of Isadore and Mildred Solomon, of Athol, and Rose of Springfield, against Frank Razisno of Worcester, and Frank Raaano, Arthur Jorjorian and the Eagle Plating of eifht montlu' itrvtoa.

FltchWrg Prayers MWwW by UOA of the at WoroHter, against Mildred Solomon, in which damages totalling $26,000 are sought in tort actions, were continued today in superior civil court before Judge Lewis Goldberg. Patrolman Raymond Nadeau, of Gardner, testified this morning that he was at the scene of the accident shortly after it had oc curred on Feb. 15. 193, at the intersection of Mechanic and Conan streets. William M.

Quade, counsel for tht Solomons and Rose Karp, first questioned Patrolman Nadeau, after which tht Gardner policeman was questioned at length by Fred O'ConneU, defending the Worcester group, relating to al- MVJVII conreraettons ottwttn UN polkvman and Mildred Solomon after the accident, and to the po- tfestnan'a report the accident. Isadore Solomon took the stand shortly before noon and testified to Muries by Ms wtft At aeeUtat ittm PROVE BAR TO NAVY RECRUITS victims, too; because boys who cannot read a chart at 15 feet without glasses are never going to. be more than land sailors. And applicants with flat feet are never going: to walk the decks of U. or cruisers.

The mental test, with: its 100 questions designed to the general intelligence, logic nd stock of information of applicants, reserved only for those who. are not. colorblind, married or underage. It is given only to youths, in short, who have successfully maneuvered around the first reef in -the enlistment Other main causes of rejection in the physical examination are as stuttering, depressed over-age, over-height curvature of foot or need of operation for any reason. To these may be added police records, dishonorable dischai ges from the army or Civilian Conservation Corps and inability to speak English well.

The navy insists that its sailors be somewhere near the same height, weight and age at the time of enlistment. So applicants lets than 64 inches in height and 115-130 pounds in weight at the minimum enlistment age of IS years are automatically refused. Likewise a candidate more than six feet two inches tall and 162 pounds heavy it the maximum age of IS years Is denied the opportunity to aail the seven seas. On the matter of police records the navy is aUo firm. No applicant mav haw done anything more violent than collect a ticket for em- or hare commititd anything more serious than seme other tveJt vtotatton.

There must be no evidence of "moral and this Includes rtninsiinnsai Bud dnmkea 4rtetnf. 8ome applicants) who faiM to pate the physical ekasniaatioii return after a short watt to apply again, scoordfavg to tht recruhEf officers. When the daftofeicy a minor nature they SMy mi try eaot mere to MM One yovth WeJ lor O.E.S. Assn. Has Annual Outing The annual picnic of the Matrons' of Lady Emma chapter, 0.

E. S. was pnjoy'ed by members and their huftbunds nnd past patrons-and their wivrs at the (tone house, CogKshnll pnrk last evening with about 35 in attendance. Supper served at 6.30 o'clock under the chairmanship of Mrs. Anne W.

Smith and Mrs. Matilda Beer, assisted by members of the Ring-toisine contents, 'quoits, miniature golf, and balloon blowing contests were enjoyed.The prizes went to Emma Packard, Mrs. Emma Watson, and Mrs. Beatrice LOCALS --The industrial accident board will be at the courthouse this i city 23 10 m. to condud wi accident cases.

--A birthday Was David Hnlmiin, ol Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ho man, 223 Mcchunic bUx'tt, yt his home lasl 'evening in. honor of second birtly day. He received a number of wore influding cake.

Those attending wore Judith PcSPy Ann Gorman, Nancy Gomez, Stone, Sonny Peterson, Betty Aho arid Elvi Salonen. --An a program has" been. iHTiinged by members of the Civil a for their luncheon meet- at Hotel Raympnd, wlicn tho members of the club will. hear a talk by an well- known in Fitchburg. The speaker will be Miss Nancy Duncan, who has brrn playing leading roles with the Guy Palmerton's Manhattan players 'at the Whalom theater for several seasons.

Vvertise vour wants in the Sentinel 414-4M MAIN ST. 1W FAtiEIMOUNT ST. El-Roi Tan CIGARS 6 for 23e I ON SALE MONDAY QUALITY MEATS pickle 17clb. Polish Sausage Ltinchcfon Meat ISclLv Country Style Sausage 3 Ibs. Freih Ribs, Ib.

CORNED RIBS' FEET CORNED HOCKS 6t Ib. lOc Star Brand Oranfo Mb.21c BLUE ROSE OEPT PhONE NONE DELIVEPEC Lighthoyse Cleanser, 4 cans 11c Occident FLOUR. 5-lb. a 19c Libby's Red Salmon. 19c Dill PICKLES Lsu-ge Sunkist Lemons.

doz, 29c New Mild Oiioas 2-Qt. 23c DELIKATESSEN Chickc Chicken VegetaWe Salad, I 17c 19C Seafood Special! Fresh Caught MACKEREL felk. GeU ZTlft. FMcrOUCM i.31* Monday Bakery Specials America's Dessert Fresh Apple Pies Made with fresh, tart juicy apples, dotted with butter and covered with a rich top cruat. Large 29c Small 2 for 29c Fresh From Our Ovens! Tasty Oatmeal Bread Take Home Doseh Pwkerhouce Rolls, Special, dot.

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