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Dunkirk Evening Observer from Dunkirk, New York • Page 16

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PAGE SIXTEEN' DUNKIRK (N.t.) EVENlXq OBSERVER, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31,1940 To All of Our FRIENDS and PATRONS We wish to extend our heartiett belt for a Prosperous and Happy New Year. 330 Central Avenue r' YEAR Here's to Your HEALTH WEALTH HAPPINESS Beat Wishes for Your Prosperity PARIS FASHION SHOPS "The Friendly Store" 306 Central Avenue Dunkirk, N. Y. McKENNEY'S BRIDGE QUIZ Echo Is Old Trick But It Still Works To Defeat Contract 1 0 3 0 7 5 4 A A 7 5 9 2 1 0 8 3 4 1 0 7 4 2 A 9 2 A 1 0 8 4 4 2 Duplicate--None vul. Sorth West North I Pass 3 4 Pn Paw Pun K.

SI By WM. E. McKENNET Amertca'R Card Authority The Hamilton Club of Philadelphia is located at '1st and Irving The club obtained its name from its location in what was originally known as Hamiltonvjllc or Hamilton Village. Glancing over its history, I found that in June, 1889, a meet- in); was called to consider new quarters. An a result, the club bought its present clubhouse, now more than 50 years old.

On each of the card tables in the club, there is a plate on which is engraved some one of the victories of the Hamilton Club in bridge competition. The echo as described in today's hand not originally a come- on card, but in the days of whist, played years ago at the Hamilton Club, there no dummy and the echo asked your partner to lead trump. On the opening lead of the king of spades, East played the eight, an "cncourasing response'' during West to continue. West cashed the ace, and the fall of four completed the echo, showing abil jty to ruff the third round. West led a third spade, East trumped, and then the ace of clubs set the contract.

10-20 YEAR SENTENCE Volpt Taken to Attica After Pleading Guilty to Reduc- ced Mayville, Dec. 31--Peter Volpe, 55, Jamestown, today began serving a 10-20 year term in Attica slate prison. was, sentenced by County Judge Lee L. Ottaway here Monday after entering a plea of guilty to a charge which had been reduced from second degree murder to first degree manslaughter. Assistant District Attorney Ernest D.

Leet presented a motion of District Attorney David Brun- r.trom to reduce the charge. Alexander Taylor. Buffalo attorney, pleaded for linenecy tornoy, pleaded for leniency before Judge Lee L. Ottaway when Volpe had admitted shooting James Ferraro, 49, Jamestown, following a picnic in Water street Aug. 13, 1939.

Less than two hours after ne was sentenced, Volpe was taken out of the county jail where he had been held since, his arrest ir- October and was started on his way to Attica. Volpe was arrested after a long search by police officials. Alvin Charles Hebner. 19. JOHN A.

STAPF SON Jewtlcn for 08 Yuri 307 Central DUNKIRK No Extra Charre for Credit Mention the OBSERVER Ads When Shopping TODAY and TOMORROW Cmoe Doesn't Pay" 4 A THEATRE TONITE ROSALIND RUSSELL BRIAN AHERNE VIRGINIA BRUCE WIFE" HAPPY NEW YEAR WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY SctoamUed They're all in love --but not with each in this mix- up of matchmaking and merrymaking: Showinf Continuoualy New Day Starting at One O'clock Owing to Lack of Space on this Page, All DINE and DANCE Ads Will Be Found on Page 5. An Italian in Greece That's no theatrical costume on the warrior at the right. A member of the crack Greek Evzone troops, he's questioning a captured Italian soldier at a prison camp in Greece. Judging by the prisoner's smile, he's happy that the war's over for him. given a suspended sentence oi oae year in Monroe county penitent'- sry when he pleaded guilty to a charge of unlawful entry The defendant, who was represented by Harry M.

Young, had oeen charged with third degree surglary but the charge was reduced on the motion of Mr. Lett. ft was understood that the defendant has volunteered for servi'-e tha army. A charge of third degree bui- crlary against Elroy" Chipman was Dismissed on Mr. Leet's motion.

It was reported the defendant is now serving in the army as a volunteer. FOUR MEETINGS BEING HELD FOR POULTRYMEN extension work! at ihe Cornell poultry department. Because of the anticipated economic and labor situation, Professor Smith will stress in the discussions ways and means of saving labor on poultry farms, and also methods of rearing young stock more economically, which will enable poultrymen to carry a more efficient business. Whet ii expected to be an interesting part of each of the. four meetings will be a question box period which will give every one an opportunity to have his own problems discussed.

All poultrymen are invited to attend. --Read the Want Ads daily. The first Farm bureau meet-i ings in the new year be held on January 2 and 3. This is a series of four poultry meetings requested and arranged for by the community committees in Ripley. Forestville, Niobe and Jamestown.

The schedule is as follows: Thursday, Jan. p. Ripley, C. and E. office; 8 p.

Forestville fire hall. Friday. Jan. p. Ni- ohc.

Wilson's hall: 8 p. Jamestown. Farm Bureau office. Secured to lead the discussions of poultrymen's problems is Prof. E.

Y. Smith, in charge of poultry ICECREAM Fruit Pudding Chocolate Fudge Nut Butter Pecan Try Rich's Fruit Pudding Ice Cream Pie MacKendrick's 31 East 3rd Dunkirk Smokers' Headquarters Hdlywtiocj Film Hollywood (UP) There was a time not so many years ago when a temptress on the screen had to be a blonde: when a bru- cold-digger was. as out of place as a bald leading man. Those were the days when Jean Harlow was-luring cinematic bus- bands with her platinum tresses, Mae West's golden locks symbolized her gold-digging and Carole Lombard still-was the blonde "other woman." At the-moment, however, dark hair is a screen siren's best asset, as numerous examples have proved in Hollywood. Eve waltzed Adam right out of Whether she was blonde or brunette had never been settled, but Producer Preston Sturges has decided that dark hair is more compatible with the.

first lady's actions and has selected burnette Barbara Stanwyck for title role in "The Lady 1 Eve." Siren qualities have considerable to do with the plot of "The Lady Eve," which was written by Sturges. Miss Stanwyck has the job of luring Henry Fonda, whose woman-shy nature has been established in many films, and she must succeed where dozen other: girls have 'failed. One of the leading siren roles on the screen today is that played by Paulette Goddard in "North West Mounted Police," wherein she deliberately lures young Robert Preston to disgrace and death, and no is more a brunette than "Paulette. One of the early j. exponents of brunette -sirens- fiiv.ilhe current trend is Dorothy Lamour who has been letting her long (lark locks wave for some, years.

Fire, Auto Tornado and INSURANCE Easy Payment Plans W. PUTNAM, Agency Phone 4M1 Of one cannot count out, Hedy Lamarr in any of sirens after the husband-steal-' log role she bad in "Boom And then there's GUudctte Col- who broke into pictures ai dark-haired vamp in-'The Sign the Crow" and "Cleopatra." Arid recently Rita Hayworth has come to the front with Bang burnette bangs in a series of temptress roles. The change--to burnette vaor pires haf forced the fc become devoted wives and housekeepers which, while not exciting as the temptress busi; is much more steady and ii socially uplifting. NOTICE The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of Dunkirk Laun- dry of Dunkirk, N. for the election of directors for the eniuing year, will be held at the Company's office, 205 Central Dunkirk, N.

Tuesday, January 14, 1941 between, the, hours of ten a eleven o'clock; Polls will be open between'those hours. Further to bring befori said meeting, or any adjournmen thereof, amendments to tht By Law and any other busines which may. lawfully be transactr- A. W. CUMMINGS, A --Adv.

Secretal LUNCH HERE Special Luncheon Served livery Week Day MEAT POTATOES ft) VEGETABLE BOLLS, BUTTER BEVERAGE -FOE Menu Changed Daily KEILEN'S ICECREAM BAR Main at ftuggles, Dunkirk A JOYOUS NEW YEAR As the clock ticks out the last second of 1940 and ticks in the very first second of 1941 we extend our good wishes to you for a New Year rich with good fortune and good friends. SAHLE BROTHERS FLORISTS Send Flowers by Wire Phone 550 -97-101 Newton Fredonia, N. Y. GEITNER THEATRE TODAY and WEDNESDAY (New Year'. Day) laush in-art fill of JhriHs wilh faraojis a 3n-ar1f3i5 of ihrilJs wi Crju-ktr- Barrel Hwne LUX aad ABNKft in "DREAMING OUT LOUD with Faucet Lugford Also Xicltsr MmM "Fire ChkT and Other Special Selected 3-HOUR SHOW NEW YEATS DAY FrrfWiniw 3 "if! 11 P.

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