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tLBVBN ADAMS NEWS I I A I 'CONSIDER IILK PRICE REYlSiOH Healing is Scheduled for Tonight FOR THIS AREA Adams News on Preceding Page Reduction of at a Two Cents a Quart Present Retail Price is Proposed. Revision of prices at which milk Is now being sold to consumers )n the will be discussed ut hearing to be held In Knights of Columbus hall on Park street this evening at o'clock under the auspices 01 state Milk control board at which tt Is expected Administrator Cort will be present. All milk dealers In the Adams area have been Invitee! to attend swislnn. It Kits reported today that an effort may be made at tonight's hearing to reach an agreement upon a reduction In price at which milk Is sold at retail with the proposed reduction being at least two a quart which would bring the price down to the 10 cents a quart retail figure that prevailed when a two-cent Increase was la- vored a little more than a year ago and following a hearing put lino effect by the Milk Control board. It was further reported today that some milk dealers have even talked of seeking an even greater reduction in the price of milk than two cents with the new retail price then becoming eight or nine cents a quart.

Softball Game Kissel's Dry Goods teajn won its first softball game of the season, defeating Swlstak's Ballroom by the score of 14 to 11, Amateur Night Program Given at Theater "Amateur night" was observed at the Adams theater last night. It was the first in a aeries of such event! planned (or Tuesday evenings and wsa much enjoyed by a large sized audience. C. Munroe manager of the theater, acted as master of ceremonies and presented the various acts. Harry Noisier Ing acted as piano accompanist for those requiring such accompaniment.

There were eight acts and the prize winners were determined on the basis of applause by the audience. First prize went to "Buddy" Ferguson of double totte wliinliei. with second going to the Three Rhythm Maniacs of Adams, musical entertainers and third going to Chesbro and Scarfonl of North Adams, who rendered selections on an electrical Hawaiian guitar, others who took part In the program were: Miss Marjorie Reynolds of PHUsfleld, impersonator; George Robinson of North Adams, singing and dancing; Hussey and Blair of North Adams, songs and tap dancing; John and Catherine Begala of North Adams, singing and tap dancing, and the licosac Valley Ramblers of Adams. Plainfield Sirs. Belle S.

Luce Tel. Cummlnglon n-IS Service Largely Attended The church service at the Congregational church was largely attended Sunday morning. Several adjoining towns were represented. The church loolts very nice with i(s new decorations and the lovely spring flowers edded to the beauty and filled the air with sweer fragrance. Memorial Day Exercises The Memorial day exercises held here Monday were largely attended.

Dinner was served to over 150 people. The weather was ideal and people came to the hills from far and near. The afternoon exercises at the church were much enjoyrd. The play given by members of the Grange In the evening was a success and there was a good attendance. The variety hour was also much enjoyed.

Local and Personal Mr. and Mrs. Ina Bryn of New York city arc visiting Mr. Bryn's sisters, Mrs. Christopher Crowell and Miss Elizabeth Bryn and his brothers.

Thomas and Carl Bryn in West Hawlcy. Mr. and Mrs. W. D.

Luce attended the Memorial day exercises al the Florence grammar and junior high school in Florence Friday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bird of Springfield were at their summer home over the week-end and had as guests Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cole and son and Mr.

and Mrs. Percy of Worcester. Mrs. Carrie McCoy of Springfield was In town Saturday. She was resident of this town for many years.

Mrs. Estella Anderson of Whately In town Monday. Mrs. Cora Miller and Frank In- grahain of Savoy attended the play the hall Monday evening. Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Luce and family of Northampton were nt W. D. Luce's Monday. John Dalrymplo who spent the winter In California has rcturend.

Mrs. Gertrude Flske was in Adams one day recently. Local and Personal Miss Marion Taft of this town was a holiday visitor with relatives In Springfield. Mr. and Mrs.

George Anschutz of Holyoke are spending the week as the guest of Mrs. Anschutz's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emll Sclb of 27 Burt street. Mr.

and Mrs. Harry E. Haff of Spring fie Id, formerly of Adams, were week-end and holiday guests of their son-in-law "and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Crocker of Summer street.

Mr. and Mrs. John Butler and children of Northampton visited Mrs. Butler's parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Henry Brodeur of 28 Melrosc street over the holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Thomas of Plttsfleld were guests at the wedding of Mr. Thomas' brother.

Russel Thomas and Miss Elsie Johnson on Monday. Attorney and Mrs, Andrew J. Dllk of street had as their guests over the week-end holiday Mrs. Dilk's mother, Mrs. Sally Radecka, her daughter, Miss Nellie Radecka, and son.

Raymond Radecka of New York city. Miss Mildred Ferguson of Lexington has returned to her teaching duties after spending the holiday weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Craig Ferguson of North Summer street.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. dough of Country Club avenue have returned from a visit with relatives In Whltinsvlllc. Allston Heap, a student at Trinity college at Hartford, was a holiday visitor at the home of his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Harold Heap of 42 Grove street. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cummlngs and family of Newark, N.

spent the week-end as guests of relatives in Adams. William V. D. Bratton, manager of the Center street store of the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea company, Mrs. Bratton and son left Sunday for Augusta, where Mr.

Bratton will spend a two weeks' vacation and Mrs. Bratton and child will remain for the summer. Mr. and Mrs. George L.

Baker and daughters, Dorothea and Carol, were holiday visitors at Lake George, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Ikto of New York city and Mrs.

Mary Pike j. of Tyringham were week-end and holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Drury Breed of Melrose street. Mrs.

Mabel Andrews of Whitlns- ville is visiting her sister, Mrs. Fred W. Clough of Country Club pvcnue. HEART PAINTED ON FACE OF HAYSTACK Chief Royal Feels Youngsters Are Responsible FOR VANDALISM WILLIAM NORTHUP DIES IN 6STH YEAR Recalled That Man Found Guilty of Painting Plymouth Rock Faces Nine Months' Sentence. Hayslack monument on tiie Williams campus, which marts the site where -the foreign missionary movement in America was founded, today is displaying- on Its face large red heart with an arrow through it, neatly done in red paint.

Two letters that look suspiciously like are painted within the heart. Although the monument Is under the jurisdiction of college authorities. Police Chief George A. Royal viewed the vandalism when Informed about it and Is of the belief that it Is the work of youngsters. Hay slack monument has been subject to similar decorations in the past.

The paint will be removed as soon as possible. However, if those responsible are detected the experience may prove costly. In connection with the markings of Haystack it is recalled that the man who was found guilty at Plymouth yesterday of painting historic Plymouth Rock as "only a lark 1 faces a possible nine months' sentence In the House of Correction. of Forest Go on Summer Schedule Colonel Williams Circle, Compnn- ions of the Fwest, will not hold Its next meeting until June 16th in accordance with the usual summer schedule. One meeting a month will be held in June, July and August.

Local and Personal The regular meeting of Wll- lii.mstown Grange will be held tonight at 8 o'clock at Grange hall. New Ashf ord Urs. Alfred S. Beach Memorial Day Exercises Assistant District Attorney Harold R. Goewey of Plttsfield, a member of the American Legion at Pittsfield was principal speaker at annual Memorial day exercises on Sunday afternoon In which the Wllliamstown pest, American Legion, joined with the school children of this town.

The Legionnaires carried out their ritual in the cemetery with Floyd Smith and Robert Bellows of the post sounding taps. George W. I his father," Professor Samuei E. AT-" Schryver was In charge of the n'r- Foreman of Painting at Mount Hope Farm WUUam H. Northup, (4.

overseer of at Mount Hope farm, died this morning- at 3:10 o'clock a hta home, 119 Main followtng an of JO weeks from com plications. His condition had been critical for the past few days. A native ot Wakeflekt, R. Mr Northup came to Northern Berk shire early In life settling in North Adams where he learned the trade of He resided In that com munlty until years ago when he accepted a position at Mount Hope farm and had since made his home In Williamstown. He was widely in Williamstown and esteem ed as a home loving man, deeply de voted i-j the welfare of his family H- enjoyed the highest respect ii.s employers and those with whom he was associated at Mount Hope He attended the Methodist Episcopal church.

Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Horace B. and William H. and three daughters, the Misses Grace Ruth and Bertha Northup all Williamstown and a sister, Mrs Nettie Bates-of Providence, R. I. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2.SO o'clock In the Methodist Episcopal church Burial will be in Southvlew cemetery in North Adams.

Local and Personal Edson Barber of Windsor, Ct. spent the week-end at the home of Mrs. Maud Montgomery of North Hoosac road. The Misses Mary Fleming of Am- hcrst and Sally Fleming of Richmond, both school teachers spent the holiday week-end at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs, James F.

Fleming of Adams road. Mr. and Mrs. W. G.

Frenler of Adams road spent the week-end in Hadley. James Burnett Is 111 at his home In Walden street. Miss Jean Burnett of Boston passed the week-end at her home in Williamstown. Stanton A. Fell of New York city was the holiday guest of his mother, Mrs.

Inez Fell of Spring street. James B. Fowler of Springfield was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Helen F. Ferguson of Water street over the week-end.

Mr. and Mrs. Wesley M. Bishop and and Mary Lou, of Syracuse, N. Y.

and Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Bishop of Troy, N. were the week-end guests of Rev.

Thomas M. Bishop and Mrs. Bishop at the Methodist Episcopal church parsonage. William Carleton of East Main street has returned from a three days' fishing trip to the Adirondack mountains. Mr.

and Mrs. J. H. Krom of Jersey Shores, have opened their summer home, "The on Northwest hill for the season. John Allen of New York city passed the holiday week-end with Ing squad and Henry Ogert was in charge of the colors and color guard.

Commander Brownell Kelly presented in the presided. The program church by the school children was in charge of Mrs. W. Moody, the teacher. Prayer was offered by Rev.

Marvin E. Marls, pastor of the South Williamstown Congregational church. Recitations were given by Rita White, John Cattanec, Doris Cattaneo. Harley Phelps, Francis Abbott, Rosle Cattaneo, Richard Phelps, Blanche Rathbun, Dorothy Plckens, Howard Frye, Helen Rathbun, Robert White, Anita Cattaneo, Helen Olson and John Pickens. Following Attorney Goewey's address, the program was brought to a close with the singing of "America The Beautiful." Mr.

and Mrs. Philiza Adam of Central Falls, R. are guests of Druggllt Mixes Scent Mr. and Mrs. Victor Henses of 52 Commercial street.

Mr. and Mrs. M. Brumn of North Summer street and Mr. and Mrs.

William Smith of Powers street Savoy Mrs. Ellen ISarbcr Tel. Savoy J4-S Local and Personal Mr. and Mrs. Darwin ifaranville and daughter, Dorothy, of Springfield, Mrs.

George Sherman and two sons, George. and Bruce; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Maclntire and two daughters and son, Constance, Marl- )yn and Donald Earle; and Mr. and Mrs.

J. James of Adams were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Sherman Sunday, Mrs. Ethel Colford and son, Roy.

and Mrs. Edson Andrews and chil- dren visited Mrs. Carrie Mason In Westneld hospital where she underwent an operation recently. Mrs. Mason Is some Improved and expects to leave the hospital soon for her home in Charlemont Mr.

and Mrs. V. K. Derosia and Jack Horner of Cheshire And G. C.

Howe and Mrs. Edith Horton of Pitlsfleld called on Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Barber Monday. Mr.

and Mrs. James Cashin and son. John, and Mrs. A. Clonuhcr and Miss Mary Carney spent the weekend at Rockmeadow Lodge, their summer home.

John Cashin has just returned from Holy Cross college where he finished studies for the ear. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Peabody were recent visitors of relatives in Drury. Mr.

and Mrs. John Stachura and family of Adams visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Krutlak Monday. Mr.

and Mrs. C. Robert of Will- tamsburf were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. M.

R. Miller. Mr. and LeRoy Bartlett and daughter. Ruth, of Dal ton spent Sunday and Monday with Mr.

and Mrs. Knrrltt Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Tankard and Mr.

and Mrs. PVed Rice of Springfield were (ruesu of relatives in (own Memorial day. Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy and Mr.

and Mrs. LeRoy Sherman, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. i Lawrence Kemp recenUjr. spent the week-end on a fishing trip to Lake Champiain.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eastwood and son. Charles, of Country Club avenue and Mrs. Eastwood's mother, Mrs.

Annie Leitch of West street, visited Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Gilligan of Brooklyn, N.

over the week-end. With Ink and Perfume Longview. Wash. a thought Morris Molin. Longview druggist, the best advertisement for a nerfiune is its scent.

TO boost perfume sales, he ran a large newspaper advertisement--and mixed quantities of the advertised perfume with the Ink used for the ad. Perfume sales, he reported went up 300 per cent the next week Icn of Southworth street. Mr. and Mrs. Judson P.

Smith and son of Kingston, spent the week-end as the guests of Mr. Smith's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carleton G. Smith of Hoxsey street.

Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Merrltt and two sons of Ithaca, N.

were week-end and holiday guests of Mrs. Merrltt's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Stacy of Southworth street.

Milton H. Potter of Cole avenue spent tne holiday in Auburndale, N. as guest of his son, Everett Potter. FINES IMPOSED OS ItiOJTUDEiiTS After Accident in Adams Road One Fine Sxw- pended and Defendant is Put on Probation. Richard Woods of Chkago, was fined and Edward P.

Kolb of Holtsville. N. wax also fined fO, but his One was suspended and he was placed on probation for six months when their continued cases came before Judge Israel Ruby in district court yesterday afternoon for disposition. The cases were heard last week at which time Woods was found guilty of operating a motor vehicle negligently so that the lives and safety of the public might be endangered and Kolb was found guilty of allowing an improper person to operate his car. Both young men are students at Williams.

The cases resulted from an accident In Adams road early on the morning of May 22d when a car operated by Woods, who was driving under Kolb's license, with the latter sitting besides him, struck a machine operated by William Georginl of Adams. Both defendants pleaded not guilty when their cases came up for hearing last Tuesday. Rev. Helen J. Knapp To Lead Study Meeting Rev.

Helen June Knapp will lead the study meeting of the Mothers' Forum on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. corrine Piccard. Her topic will be: "Mothers Can Work For Peace." Members are requested to be prompt. The Transcript and news Items may bt left at followingstores: The Williams Newsroom. tun and 1 Oemr- al Transcript's tilepisese calls an: North Adams 380.

and m. Dr. Edward Coughiin Called to Bermuda Dr. Edward J. Coughlin of 31 School street was called late yesterday afternoon to Bermuda where his brother, Walter, proprietor of Sherwood Manor there, was preparing to undergo an operation for appendicitis.

Dr. Coughlir. planned to fly part of the distance. He expects to return to his practice here on Friday. Auction Food Sale to Follow Society Meeting The Woman's society of the Central Baptist church will meet this evening at the home of Mrs.

Mildred Walsh. An auction food sale will be held after the meeting. North Pownal Mrs. Johr. A Tel.

Pownal 39-6 Vacation Starts For W'mstown District Nurte Mrs. P. J. Qulnn. the district nurse, started her annual vacation today.

During her absence, Mrs. Dorothy Archambeault of Hall street will take over her duties. Local and Personal A son, William Ernest, was born on May 25th to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hil) of 37 Arnold street.

East Pownal Carrie Mclntyre Card Party and Dance The East Pownal Community club will hold a card party and dance FYiday evening at the house owned jy Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Crosier on the East road. Refreshments will be served as usual. Local and Personal Mrs.

Hattle Barber is the guest of Mrs. Harriet Patterson at North Adams. rank Stevens was in Pittstown, N. Tuesday on business. Mr.

and Mrs. William Goodwin, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gore of Benningston, spent the veek-end and holiday at Lake Champiain. Frank Stevens purchased a valuable young horse and a new Mas- sey-Harrls hay rake of Norman 3reenberg- at Bennlngton to use in is farming.

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Saunders of Bennington were In town Sunday. HANCOCK Mrs. Charles Spencer Local and Personal Mr.

and Mrs. Benjamin Powell and family spent the week-end with relatives in Springfield, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph St.

Mary and Sylvia Tatro of Springfield. were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Amel Talro. Mrs.

Cornelius Hatch and daughter, Mattlc, were week-end guests of relatives in Hoosick Palls, N. Y. Mru. Raymond LaForest of Brattleboro, Is visiting Mr. and Mrs.

Alomo Richard, Prank Pettibone of Wllliamstown, called on friends in town Sunday. Edward Pettibone lias returned from a fishing trip to Woodford pond In Woodford, where lie caught a brown trout measuring 18 inches and weighing 1'i pounds. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Wills of Portsmouth, N.

spent the weekend and holiday with Mrs. Minnie Nedeau. Mr. and spent the week-end in Oneonta, N. Y.

Mrs. Eugene Spencer returned with them after a two weeks' vacation in Oneonta. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Langlolse and Edmond Langlolse spent the weekend In St.

Albans, Vt. Miss Marlon Dean has returned to New York city after spending the week-end and holiday at her home. Mrs. Pierce Mooney and sons. Donald and Robert, and the Misses Georgianna and Mary Timberlin of Schenectady were guests of Mr.

and Mrs. John Tirnberlin Sunday. William Champney was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nedeau at their home in North Adams yesterday.

Miss Ann Willctt, youngest daughter of Mrs. Alice Wlllett, who has been seriously 111 with pneumonia for the past week was removed to the North Adams hospital on Sunday. Dr. Nelson of Williamstown is the attending physician. Mrs.

Edward G. Merrill has been confined to her home for the past Lwo weeks with a severe attack of bronchitis. Mr. ant Mrs. NELSON ROBERTS GUEST OF ROTARY Displays Ability as Violinist Instead of Giving Customary Address on Government.

Nelson 8. Roberts, genial manager of Mount Hope farm, entertained the Rotary club at Its weekly meeting and dinner last evening In the Williams Inn. However, Instead of delivering one of his characteristic talks relative to government In general Mr. Roberts, with the exception of a few humorous stories given n.s only he can. played selections on his violin.

Tom Safford was his accompanist. Mr. Roberts' ability as a speaker Is widely recognized mil a ter last night the Rotarlans are ready to pit him against any violinist. He was called on for repeated encores, and played modem numbers and old- lime selections with ennal success. HOUSE OF WALSH BOOKS CONTEST Pownal Ifi-j.

Wilson Kalhbmi Til. Pownal 56 Incarnation Nine Tomorrow Evening The House of Walsh baseball team otters another line attractiuu for local fans tomorrow evening when it will meet the Incarnation nine In a league game on high school Held. The game Ls scheduled for 6.15 o'clock. Irl view of the local nine's victory over the Lafayettes of North Adams last night and Uie fine showing made against the Albany Black Sox on Monday, a large turnout Is expected for the contest. Manager Eddie Perry plans to pie-scut the same lineup as a which took the field in the last Iwo games.

A. Kings Move to Southworth St. Home Mi's. Eveline Jepson III Mrs. Eveline Jepson, aged 93, is 111 with pneumonia at her home In East Pownal.

Dr. W. H. Browning of Bennlngton is attending her She has recently returned from visit with relatives In North Adams. Fingers O'Jt by Saw Robert Fowler had the first two fingers oil hk right hand In a power saw recently.

Although badly lacerated the fingers can be saved. Barber School to be Improved Finns have been accepted mid blueprints inaiie for extensive improvements at the Barber Much credit Is due to the very ac- Community club. Work is to be begun soon. Mr. ftiul C.

A. Kiun and family moved from Thomas street to ft ncwlv purchased home on South- wortli street. The interior of the latter place has been completely renovated, Mr. King is operator of the Walden theater. Will Graduate Eighth grade graduates at Oak Hill school this year are Elcauur Ames, Ellen BrvAninn, Lawrence O'Dell, Mary Geraldln: Smith, Frank Tailing, Eileen Toomey.

Exercises will be held in (he Baptist church Thursday cvenln; with D. W. Fowler, principal of Drury high school in North Adamx, making the address of the evening. Superintendent of Schools F. S.

Irons will present the diplomas. i-H Leaders to Meet All 4-H leaders In the town are called to meet at Rlglitholme this evening at 7.30 o'clock. There will be rnportant business. Local and Personal Charles Gatrllck and daughter Eleanor, Miss Doris Craig, Mr, and Mrs. J.

S. Malgcrl and son, Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Powell of North Adams were at their respective cottages at Thompson pond, Vermont Outing club at East Pownal. for the holiday.

Graduation exercises for the pupils of the eighth grade of the Oak Hill school will take place on Thursday evening at the Baptist church at 8.15 o'clock. Baccalaureate services were held there Sunday evening with Rev. H. G. Mohl as the speaker, His opic was "Launching oat, upon (he of life." Champ On The Way Out That befuodkd expression worn by Barney Ross Ueftl Featherweight 4-H Clubs Exhibit The 4-H clubs of the town of Hancock held their exhibit of 4-H work at the town hall Thursday evening.

T5iis was the best exhibit of i-H club work held here. Special mention was made of the "Cattle Crossing" signs made by boys of the Kiddy Kraf Klub from the Gorton school. Bob ert Stuart, county club agent, wa; present and awarded the pins. The leaders are Mrs. Clarancc Brewer the North school, Miss Augusta Dee of the Gorton school and Wells Conklin of the Village and Goodrich Hollow schools.

Holiday House Party Miss Augusta R. Dee entertained at a house party over the holiday with the following guests: Miss Cynthia Engle of Bogota, N. Miss Myra Maynarde and Miss Madeline Horn- Ing of Skldmore college, Saratoga Springs, N. Miss Marjorie Thomas of New York; Miss Mary Esther Cook of Rumson, N. Miss Mary L.

Dee of Hancock. Also Robert Cook, Alexander Hendra and Edward Horning of the Research Depart ment of S. H. Kress Sc New York city; Roland Calhoun Gray of the National City Bank, New York; John Henry Cook of Rutgers college and Gilbert Cook, teacher in Hawthorne high school at Hawthorne, N. J.

Tender Birthday Party Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Alderman a birthday party Friday evening. The guest of honor was Mrs, Emma Derby of Pittsfield, mother of Mrs. Alderman.

About 30 guests were present and all report a good time. Mrs. Qvlnlan Honored Mr. and Mrs. A.

D. McSorley gave a birthday party to a few relatives Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs. E. J. Qulnlan.

sister of Mrs. McSorley. Cards were played during the evening. Day Otaernnee Memorial day was observed at Hancock church by appropriate exercises rendered by the school pupils, and an address by Rev. Homer B.

Sllvemail of Stephentown, N. Y. followed by a dinner served in the church dining room. MrtMay Party of the Orange gathered I at tne home of Mr. and Mrs.

C. Wells Conklin Saturday The occasion was the birthday of Mrs. A pleasant evening was Exercises Conklin. 'spent. Champion Henry Armstrong carried the battle to him foretells the I Memorial day were held outcome of the fight at New York May 11--a decision victory which at the North school Friday gave Armatrang wtam Local and Personal Mr.

and Mrs. clarence Brewer attended the funeral of her uncle, A. H. L. Bemis at Wllliamstown Thursday.

Selectman and Mrs. Henry Blair are spending their vacation at King- Held, Me. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brewer were week-end guests of relatives In Willl- mantic, Ct.

Mr. and Mrs. Russell of Tcmplc- were guests of his grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Bristol on Monday. Mrs.

Bristol accompanied them upon their return for a visit. Mrs. Mary Earber who has been In Lanesboro for the winter, visited her home here Sunday. Earl Levl has Installed electric lights in his barn. Andrew Alpizar Is building a new poultry house, in addition to the one already on his farm, to house 6,000 chickens.

Raymond Jones lost one of his horses Saturday. The animal had been ill several days. Mrs. Seth Curtis has returned to her home In Cheshire after a several days' visit in town. Miss Ulllan Sweet of Newport, R.

and Mrs. Joseph King of Nassau were at the Sweet home Wednesday. Holiday guests at the Skcrkls home were Mrs. John Casey and son and Mrs. Andrew Alpizar of New York.

Mrs. Mabel Beebe has returned to Pittxfleld after a visit at the Sweet home. Charles Skerids spent the weekend with relatives In New York city. Mr. and Mrs.

Lester Harris of Merrtden, were week-end guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Harris. Gerald Brown, Mrs. James Brown and Mrs.

Robert Brown motored ta Springfield Saturday to visit Miss Marguerite Stupplefaeen of New York city is a guest of her sister, Mrs. W. Ray Wood. Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur HUlman of 8pringfleld spent Saturday calling on friends around town. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Noyea c.f West Faralnfton, Maine, visited friends in town Saturday. Mrs.

Henry TroUJer entertained her mother. Mrs. Kerney. and sfetir. Miss Ella Kemey, of PlltsneW.

over George Wells of North Adams spent the week-end with Mrs. Minnie Nedeau. Harold J. Arbour spent the week- at Brailey's Inn at Bolton Land- ng on Lake George, N. Y.

Mrs. Paul Pinders who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Leon Rudd for past week, returned to her father's home in Fair Haven, Vt, Saturday morning. Misses Florence Wilson and Mary Wilcox accompanied her and returned in the afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Peckham of Staten Island, N. visited relatives here over the week-end. Miss Lois Potter returfted to Springfield, Mass, last night after spending the week-end with her mother, Mrs.

Edward Lampman, Sunday, Mis. Lampman's spn, Everett Potter of Shaftsbury, visited her. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Mattison, Mrs.

Annie Mattison and Miss Alta Mattison of Schenectady, N. former well known residents of ttyli village, called on friends here on Monday. Miss Florence Duval of Chateaugay, N. is a guest of her sister, Mrs. George Wilson.

Mr. and Mrs. Pred Andrews of Bennington visited friends here yesterday. Mrs. Abigail Bates spent yesterday with her daughter, Mrs.

George Heggie, In North Adams. Arthur Smith has resumed his work fit the Pownal Tanning Co. after a leave of absence for several months. Roslyn Pratt relumed todj.y to hfr duties at Rutland hosp'tal. Mr.

and Mrs. Willard Munso'i of Amhcist were in town on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Oldham and daughter, Eleanor were in Aloany en bi.finess on Saturday.

Mrs. Alice G. Barber and Mrs, Clara Proud went to North Adams yesterday to spend the day with relatives. The Misses Helen and Florence Lewis were week-end and holiday guests of their mother, Mrs. Mary E.

Lewis. W. T. Pratt and Miss Estcllc Dick returned last evening to Boston after spending a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

W. M. Pratt. Mrs. Pratt and son.

Grant, motored to Boston on Friday evening and returned with their guests on Saturday. Herman Burdick and family of Buckland and Elmer Leonard and family of Hancock were here for the holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sclby of Ansonia, Mr.

and Mrs. Sidney Clayton end son, Robert, of Yonkcrs, N. were week-end and holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. George H.

Dunn. Charles Mason, John Maxmilllan and Parley Palmer of this town, and Frank Lamphear of Williamstown returned from a week-end fishing trip to Stratum mountain region with a fine catch of pickerel and mountain brook trout. "Big ones" Inadequately describes the specimens they brought home and the "fish stories" they tell. Miss Edwlna Barber of Meriden, was a holiday visitor in town. Mrs.

Alice Ladd and Mrs. Bertha Johnson of Pownal, the day with friends in North Memorial Day. Hoosick Mrs, -Percy Profit From Minstrel Show One hundred and 37 dollars was realized by All Sainls church for Its parish hall fund from the minstrel show held Friday and Saturday nichts. A very acceptable amount or $50 additional to the above was presented by George Gasquet James of France for the parish hull fund. Birthday 1'arty Mrs.

Layton James gave a party Saturday afternoon hi honor ot her daughter, Betsey. Covers were laid for nine children. Games were played and refreshments served, was Betsey's fourth birthday. Local and Personal Peter Hniidglow and Miss Betty Brown of New York city were weekend guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Edward Brown. Miss Harriet McCavt of Whito Creek Mid Mr. and Mrs. Cortland Campbell and son, Harold, and Mrs. Nettie Dick of Raymerstown were Sunday guests or Mr.

and Mrs. LeVcrn Prcbule. George Carpenter and family ot Brunswick were Sunday gucsUi ot his aunt, Mrs, Frances E. Bovle. Mrs.

Bovie is visiting Mrs, Archie Carpenter of Waterford tills week. Ray Johnson and family of Ft. Hunter were guests ot Mr. and Mrs. Harry Chase.

Mr. and Mrs. Jnmes Collins and daughters of Troy called on friends here on Sunday. Mrs. George Swan of Springfield, was the guest over vhe weekend of her cousin, Mrs.

Bessie White. Mr. and Mrs. James W. Gulden have been recent guests of their sister, Mis.

Margaret Hubbard of Greenwich. The following were callers at their home during the weekend: Mr. and Mrs. Earl Buddington and two daughters of Springfield, Dr. H.

M. Hayncs, Brockton, Miss Jane Dor.l:a, Albany, Miss Mary Harden, Schencctady, Mrs. J. F. Qulnlan and daughter, Mt.

Vcrnon, Mrs. Bart Bossldy of Avcrlll Park and Mrs. Gordon Hog of Walloomsac. George Eldred and family of East, Wallincford, were Sunday guests of his mother, Mrs. Edna White.

Mrs. Minnie Hull, Mrs. Ermine Williams, Miss Lydia Stillman and vlrs. James Sheldon of Troy were Saturday guesLs of IA.1. Adelaide Irandall.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hawthorn of Michigan, called on Mr. and rfrs. John A.

Cox Sunday. Mr. and Ira Fisk of North Hoosick were also visitors. Mr. and Mrs.

William Brant of Springfield, called on friends town Sunday. TONIGHT "PARADISE ONLY FOR THREE" Shows at 7:15 8:15 WALDEN Tomorrow 1 Day Only STREAMLINED Romance with Artmony In Reverse the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rooare of Hathaway street.

North Adams, visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles abapani ot tbia (own orcr Uw BEDDING PLANTS Thousands of Healthy for the Garden at 25c per dozen and Potted Petunias for window boxes and beda. Try a few of heavenly blue Morning Glory. They are wonderful ciimberi and bloom all summer.

We have plenty of that beautiful Mayflower Verbena. a winner. Bird Gazinf Marble Benches and Metal All to beautify your garden. Come over and look around. You will be welcome.

Open Until 8 P. M. Week-Days TEL. 19B4 Mt. Williams Greenhouse HMO STATE ROAD THt rTWT WIU1AM- BARNES HlMws at Wiltiaautowa WE HAVE ADDED an up-to-date Floor Waxing machine to our Floor Sanding equipment.

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