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Rutland Daily Herald from Rutland, Vermont • 7

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Cycle Stalls CleonPerkins ToRunAgain Reduced To on of ns. 4Q bs fly (a it it II- DRESSES Sold to 8.95 9.95 Still very fine selection and plenty size Tenll want several ef them when yen see the lovely styles and the wonderful quality. All from our regular stock, all in this sweeping clearance. NEW YORK COMPANY 1 Oslond Studler Sergt. and Mr William J.

Simand shewn after their wedding Saturday at th Chords Christ the King, are new en a wedding trip In the White Mountain Upon the expiration of his farloogh, Sergt. Slmond who Is tho son of Alderman and T. Slmonds of Jackson avenue, will return to his Army duties In Paterson. N. J.

Mr Slmond tho former Mary Jean Daley, will continue te make homo with her parents, Air. and Air John AL Daley of Jackson avenue. i i lit k'f i A J'V A Four WAAC Applications Filed Yesterday Within two hours of the time enlistments were first accepted in the Womens Array Auxiliary corps at the Rutland recruiting office yesterday morning four applications were on file. Officer training in this feminine branch of the Army Is just getting under way at Fort Des Molne and all the recruiting offices in Vermont are now authorized to receive applications from women 21 to 45 years old who wish1 to join the enlisted personnel. Prospective WAACs may apply in person or by snail for the necessary blank Capt.

Charles H. Robert in charge of the state recruiting district, announced yesterday. Enlistment of four Rutland men, two from Middlebury and one each from Proctor end New Haven was announced. Philip Weiss of Library avenue and one of the owners of Station WSYB here enlisted in the Signal Corps reserve. To -the Air Corps enlisted reserve were added the names of Raymond B.

Flanagan of Meadow street, Walton O. Rich and John S. Brown of Middlebury Thomas J. Cushman of JNew Haven and Sanborn Partridge of Proctor. George F.

Cootey of South Main street, was unlisted in the Air Force enlisted reserve, ground duty, armament, and J. Emxp-et OBrien, Jr of Harrington avenue enlisted in the Army, unassigned. RUTLAND FIRM AniuENDS ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION. (Special to The Herald.) MQNTPEIXER, July 20, W. C.

Landon company, inc of Rutland filed an amendment to its articles of association with the secretary of state today, adding a provision that, sidiject to righta of creditor holders of two thirds of the outstanding stock may vote to sell ahy 6r all of the assets of the corporation, including business and goodwill. C. P. Gordon Landon is president and Edward J. Perry clerk of the corporation.

Manufacturer and Banker to Seek Renomination a City Representative. Cleon A. Perkins of Bellevue avenue, manufacturer and banker, yesterday announced that he will be a candidate for renomination at the primaries in September for the office of city representative. Perkins, a democrat, who also received a large republican vote, defeated Dr. Gerhard T.

Beck, republican candidate, at the general election in November, 1940, after winning out over James J. Donnelly, democratic incumbent, at the. prim arie x-- 'a i i Ft 1 i. 4 -i 'w-r-x VA.V CLEON A. PERKINS.

Perkins is a lifelong resident of this city. He was educated at Rutland High school and Worcester! Polytechnic institute and is now president of the Rutland Fire Clay company and the KilUngton Na tional bank. He is a member of th board of school commissioner having first been elected in 1938. Perkins was one of the organizers of the Young Democratic club of Vermont and has been its president and member of the national executive committee. He was commander of Rutland post, American Legion, 1930, end department vice commander, 1931.

In the Legislature, he served on the committees of appropriations, banking and insurance! Talk on Tactical School Given at Lions Club Meeting Experiences at the tactical school held by the Army at Concord, last week X100 guardsmen from the New. England states were described by Wilfred J. Perry at the noon meeting of the Lions club in the Knights of Pythias dubrooms yesterday. Perry, who is manager of the classified advertising department of The Herald, stressed the importance to public safety of having everyone follow civilian defense Instructions. The Lions voted to give $5 to Camp Allen, a camp for blind girls in Bedford, N.

and to pay the cost of moving a blind family from Shoreham to Sherburne where they will have a sheep farm. Kenneth Hetzler was named take charge of the club picnic. Anita -Whittemore Engaged to Soldier Mr. end Mrs. Eugene M.

Whittemore of 129 Maple street have announced the engagement of their daughter. Marguerite Anita to Lieut (Raymond M. Wetmore, nephew of Mrs. William Taggart of 121 State street Miss Whitterpore, who attended Rutland High school, is employed at the News Shop on Merchants Row. Lieut Wetmore is a graduate of Rutland High school.

He has served two years in Puerto Rico and is now on duty in Oregon. wedding will take place in the near future. All railway men In Ceylon are to receive military training, including instruction in handling arm and will wear uniform Aldermen Get Angry (Continued From Pag One.) vent the plant from operating where 1ftd Punched another lengthy discussion. Donnelly attacked the zoning com mission and Alderman Smith, Its chairman, and wanted to know what had become of th $1000 apropriat-ed for tho commissions use. demanded that tho commission resign.

It developed that tho zoning commission had ceased to function in 1M0; that Smith was chairman of th aldermanic zoning committee, not tho commission and that the commission had turned $902 out of the $1000 back Into th city treasury. Smith, who was a member of the commission, explained that group had prepared sectional maps of th city which will be valuable if zoning la again considered and aro a considerable add to persons concerned with property line Further argument arose when the overseer of th poor, Oscar S. Bergstrom, asked that th salaries of three charity department employes be Increased $2 each per week In order to meet th Increased cost of living, Ha urged $10 Instead of $8 for Alice Lake, maid at tho poorfarm. $23 Instead of $21 for Jean Daley Slmond and $25 instead of $23 for Katherine Walsh. Th last two aro office employe Tho board voted the increases but not before there had been sharp words between Aldermen Hollis Loveland, long a contender that administration costa In th charity department are too high, and Aider-man Harry E.

Rice, charity committee chairman. Rica revealed that there are now S3 families comprising 243 persons on th citys relief roll th number having dropped from 134 families sine January 1. Th aalary expense Is down about ono-third since th opening of the year, Rica said. Loveland pressed th question of th high odmlnlstretivo cost end cited a time when the expenses were much lower with a greatly Increased charity load. Alderman Rice came to the defense of the overseer and his workers and denied Alderman Lovelands assertions that a charity lnvastigator does shopping for inmates of tbs poorfarm, deliver government commodities and does work for th public welfare department.

There were more words between Loveland and Rica but the matter quieted down after Alderman Donnelly and Eddy had had a say in the matter. Mayor Carpenters request for a $3500 appropriation to taka car of a deficit of $2233 In th MacAr-thur airport fund and provide money for expenses that may crop up In the near future precipitated another lengthy discussion in which several board members took part Alderman Eddy explained why the money is needed, as the mayor views th situation, saying that the mayor will require $3114JB7 to pay bills now outstanding and discharge other obligation auch as $161 la property taxes, due In the fall. Alderman Donnelly did not believe in giving any city official a blank check" to do with as he sees fit but he was willing to permit the city officials to have a small fund for emergencies and, on suggestion of Alderman Smith, the board appropriated $3200. or about $63 more than th city caked for. The board showed full accord with the movement for civilian defense when th mayor, at th suggestion of Alderman Wayne N.

Temple, director of civilian defense in Rutland, asked an appropriation of $600 to cover expenses of the volunteer defense worker plained that wardens have to pay for telephone installed in their post beside there Is the expense of setting up the control station at th city hall, of purchasing three or four sirens that are needed in parts of the city when th city ball airen cannot be beard, for printing and for various blackout and first aid materials In th school buildings and at the city halL A Attorney Bernard R. Dick Rutland, as counsel for Leo P. Mayn-iif of Cleveland, who has a contract agreement with the city for purchase of the Northern (Colonial) -Marble company plant, providing that he can obtain a trustee title from the bankruptcy court In Delaware, addressed the aldermen last night relative to th proposal. Dick stated that becaua of technical difficulties Maytnler bad been unable to aecur the title up to yesterday. His client aaked Iot a three-week extension of th agreement from last night and th board granted en extension to August IS, providing that Maytnler would agree to ask th city by September 15 to start proceedings for a Vermont tax sal of the marble mill property.

Tbe board recessed while Dick telephoned to hi attorney In Cleveland and Dick Informed the board at th end of the wire conversation that Maytnler told him contracts embodying the conditions laid down by the aldermen are in the mail en route to Rutland. These oontract If they arrive, will go to th city attorney for ex a ml nation before going to the may or for his signature. The police depratment has a new parking problem. It is caused by bicycle With fewer automobiles on the streets because of gasoline and tire rationing the number of cycles has increased many times and the rider having paid their 25 cents license fee as provided by 'the city ordinance, believe that they are entitled to spaces in which to leave their cycles when they go shopping, drop into a movie or desire a respite from pedaling. Motorists have complained -that many of the spaces next to the curbings which are reserved for automobiles are occupied by bicycle Sometimes a whole "flock" of cycles may be found resting against the curbs or lying fist on the edge of a street The matter was brought up by Alderman Thomas F.

Eddy in a recent discussion with police official it was suggested that the city might build wooden racks in certain places about the downtown streets where bicycles might be left without interfering with motor traffic and with some assurance that they would be safe from harm. Dr. Gordon B. Smith To Join Army Medical Corps on July 31 Almost exactly 25 years after his father. Dr.

Ray Ernest Smith was called from medical practice in Rutland to become a first lieutenant in the Army Medical corps in World War Dr. Gordon B. Smith of Highland avenue has received a similar call to the same rank and duty in the present world conflict. Dr. Smiths order just received, will take him to Fort Oglethorpe, on July 31.

He recently was commissioned a first lieutenant and has been awaiting calL After graduating from Rutland High school in 1925 Dr. Smith attended Dartmouth college and the University of Vermont Medical school. He was an Interne at a Stamford, Conn, hospital before taking up practice in Rutland in 1933. Dr. William J.

Reardon, who left Sunday for Syracuse, N. to start active service as a first lieutenant in the Armys Medical corp had been a dentist in Rutland for 11 year He is a graduate of Villa-nova University and Tufts Medical college. Alberic H. Bellerose, city health officer, who has also received orders calling him to active duty soon, was out of the city yesterday, finishing a short vacation. i Petition on Estate Of -Mary AJ Cook, Mount Holly, Heard Judge- Walter SL Cleary of Newport, -acting as chancellor, held a hearing at the Rutland County courthouse yesterday morning on a petition by George Cook and Ralph Cook of Mount Holly gnd other heirs of the estate of Mary A.

Cook of Mount Holly, seeking an order that Mr Rosanna C. Holden of Mount Holly, as trustee of the estate of Mary Cook, make payment of $10,000 on a judgment obtained against her in 1934 and asking that she be adjudged in contempt of court if she does not make a payment. No evidence was introduced relative to the controversy but Chancellor Cleary heard arguments by counsel and, after making some suggestion reserved decision on the petition. The heirs were represented by Attorney Lindley S. Squires of this city and Attorney Ernest Moore of Ludlow.

Attorney George M. Goddard of this city appeared for Air Holden. In 1934, the heirs obtained a County court judgment for $60,060 against Mr Holden and they now claim that there is a considerable balance due on thi GOVERNMENT WILL FURNISH OPA OFFICE HERE. The federal government will supply office furniture for quarters of the. Office of Price administration at the city hall and a shipment comprising three filing cabinets and two dozen chairs already has arrived from Boston.

During the past few week the. continually growing staff in the office has been using such tables and chairs as could be borrowed from various city offices at the municipal building. DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE MEETS. NO SLATE PICKED. The Democratic county committee met last night in the Chamber of Commerce rooms and adjourned without completing the contemplated task 'of nominating a slat for the September primaries.

The only announcement after the meeting was that another session is scheduled -for today or tomorrow. cooux Old Gas Cards Expire Tonight ftoljht midnight the tem-ration card in um paat two month wlU JL- After midnight tho gjor.ud -X-card wUl bo just a much a th or-EJt pUzena card-exactly The throo type Srfs will likewise become rinct a ti dodo. Drtn tho St tho oagio aoal In tho kt hand corner of tho 25, expiring tonight ha been worth on unit. only tho now permanent joupca book wlU bo valid for zZaJ of motor fuel after Sdnlght tonight Dealer aro Utedulad to start th new ntkm program with full tank. Hootraf In th futuro a trict wotrol over th dealer adher-a th ration program 1 provided by the fact that each 2nler mut torn In gaa coupon ncatved from euatomer before ke eaa purcha more gaaoline.

Women of the Moose Honor Mrs. Edna Ghlo At Joint Conference Mr Idna Ohio of North street I vm honored by the Women of the iKooae et the Joint conference of the STorthsajt Moos association at Concord. N. 1L Saturday and Sun-I when a class of five candidates InlUatad In her honor. About 100 women.

12 from Rut-tod, attended the conference and Mt part In a Vitamin for Vic I try famine lad by Mr Ghlo, who Maodat dean of tho organization New Hampshire and Vermont Jutland chapter had charge of the mdowment fund program at th Sat arday aeulon, with Senior Regent Cartrude Garvey, Junior Regent Ilile Raymond, Guide Dr. Alice I Back and Rauha Wirta and Co worker Helen Mondella in charge. Mr Iva O'Connor. Mrs. Dolores Burn Mrs.

Isabella Kehoe, Mra. Harriett LaBell. Mrs. Mary Llptak and Hr Helen Popowitch of this city attended th conference and took part In tho discussion More thin 300 were at th banquet at wlucA Albert H. Ladner of Philadelphia a member of tho supremo council of Mooseheart, described a piaa now being developed for en Urging the ecope et Mooseheart' cue for orphaned children of mem kart of th Moose.

A fellowship breakfast and church ervlces on Sunday preceded the parade that afternoon. In which til the 10 chapters of th organize ton which were represented at th I Beating took part. C. Fewer. M.

Oeneral Mod-Irlne. surgery, phyale-Uterapy. TeL 185-W, Gryphsn Bldg-Htdv. Vt srtah la thank ear friends and Migkbors far th many acta of kiadnesa and sympathy shown taring ear recent bereavement and hr the floral and eplritaal tribote. Mr.

and Mra. Genereo VUog-llano and family lt9s New and Better The Fyreg flaver-aaver Fla Flat bake plea faster, brewn evenly tad has many ether ones. Fall tt-tnrfc els. It make a big." deep I satisfy the hungry war worker. 45c each I Deep Individual Fjtsx FIs Flats I Ideal for meat or ehleken ptee.

Tv practical also at and 15 I We have a good assortment of 1 fyrex Cooking War. Two Motorists Pay Fines for Auto Violations Judge Angelo J. Spero, in Municipal court yesterday, collected $31.60 In fines and costs from two respondent placed two under bail and deferred sentence in the case of a fifth person who was before the court. Herbert S. Boynton.

57, of Fair Haven, who gave his occupation as manager, pleaded not guilty to the charge that he failed to atop his automobile when it was involved in an accident on July 11 at Fair Haven and he was released under bail of $100 in custody of his attorney, Lindley S- Squire States Attorney Thomas P. Msngan complained that Boynton neglected to stop and give his name and render assistance when William Hutchins was injured in an accident in which the Boynton car figured. Clifford Sherwood. 41. Brandon railroad worker, and Elina Sherwood.

37, his wife, were arraigned before Judge Spero on the charge of disturbing the peace quarreling at their home on July 19. the complaint being lodged by Town Grand Juror Charles H. Brown of Brandon. Sherwood-pleaded guilty and the court withheld sentence. Mr Sherwood was sent id Riverside reformatory for women in default of $100 bail.

She entered a plea of nqt guilty. Walter Brown of Bridport. 48-y ear -old farmer, admitted the states attorneys allegation that he violated the speed laws by dgiving a motor Vehicle at the rate of 45 miles si, hour on July 14 at Pittsford and paid a fine of $3 and costs of $8.30. Another motorist. Edmund P.

Wortman. 19, a Wallingford machinist. was accused by the states attorney of driving a motor vehicle on July 19 in this city when there were five persons in Vie front seat. Ha admitted the accusation and paid his fin of $10 and costs of $8.30. Bueno Aire Argentina, has built South America's first air raid I- 3 Several new electric power plants started In Britain before th war are now in operation or are nearing completion.

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Pascal A. Ross was Miss Charlotte May Donahue before her marriage Saturday at St. Peters rectory. Her parents are Mr. and Mr Nicholas Donahue of Field avenue.

Storm Fells Trees, Snaps Wires in Brandon Village BRANDON, July 20. The ivy across the front of St. Thomas church was torn, trees were felled and lightning entered the Powers garage, owned by Clarence De-Lorme, in yesterdays wind and electric storm here. One tree fell against the roof of the Hiram Walker house, breaking slate shingle Other trees toppled south of the village. On the.

crossroad near E. E. Kimberleys, a limb fell across the highway and two telephone poles were broken letting down wires near the Olaf Anderson home, end lightning struck near the Lake Dun-more power station. Bay U.C. I I i YOURE HELPING LET HIM Open a' Savings THE MARBLE Member of Federal Deposit n- BANK Little Politics, Good Attendance I Seen for Legion Convention Here mm Pre-convection politics In both th American Legion and Its auxiliary appeared yesterday to be taking a leaf from the stale political book and showed remarkably little activity.

Both organizations hold their state conventions here next week-end. beginning with registra ticn and committee meetings Thursday. A total of 700 persons in all the organizations is expected to attend. In the Legion. Charles S.

Rising of Whit River Junction seems to hsv no opposition st present In his race for the state commander-shipw Rising Is department vice commander this year, and ha been director of the Green Mountain Boys State, held annually at Norwich university In June under Legion sponsorship, since its inception five years ago. Mr Arlene Dugan, now vice president of the department auxiliary, who Is also from White River Junction, has no opposition in sight for th department presidency for the coming year. In neither organization. so far as could be learned yesterday. hae there been any serious campaigning going on.

in behalf of any aspirants to the posts of "second in command for the coming year. It Is understood that several names will be proposed, but few have been openly advanced at this time and at least one man. asked by his friends to run for Legion vice commander, has definitely refused to allow hie name to be presented. Advance registration! for both the men's and women's organizations were described as coming along normally yesterday. Theodore Nicolet, In charge of registration for the Legion, stated that tha number so far received was surprisingly good considering the possible effect of gas and tire rationing.

He foresees a total registration before the close of the convention of not far below normal, with possibly 700 as the combined figure for the Legion. auxiliary, and their two honor association the 40 8" and the "Eight and Forty Th fact that the military ball, with its accompanying vaudeville entertainment, is open to the public as well as to convention delegates was stressed by convention officials yesterday. The ball is scheduled for 9 o'clock Friday night at the armory. It will be Informal, and a large crowd is confidently expected by the committee, headed by T. W.

Tanlsh. The program of the "Eight and Forty announced last night by Air Hattie Hall of Barre, its head her title is Le Chapeau Departmental including a joint dinner with the "40 8" at the Hotel Bard well Thursday night, to be followed by a meeting at the hotel at which department officers will be chosen. Speakers at the meeting will be Harold W. Slocum, executive secretary of the Vermont Tuberculosis Dr. E.

J. Roger Mr Mary Burges demi chapeau1 notional of the eastern division, who will also be the installing officer, and the present Legion end auxiliary head E. J. Casey of Barre and Mr Pauline Cummings of Bennington. Wanted Carpenters and Dock Builders For Shipyard Construction Apply BB0WN MATTHEWS, INC.

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