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THE PORTSMOUTH, N. HERALD, FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 23, 1942. PAGE FIVE a Grange Officers 1 0 Grange C- :r.e Tuesday Florence 'Clifford secretary: Maurice Robinson, treasurer: Edith N. Hodgdon, Ceres; Ed, aa Garland. Flora: Jeannette de- Rochemont.

Pomona: Leon Pickering, assistant steward; Marion Spinney, lady assistant steward; John Hoyt. gatekeeper, and Mildred Packard, executive committee. Installing officer was Russell 1 Rolston of Grcer.lRnd. assisted by Rolston. marshal: Mildred Crowell, emblem and regalia bear' er: Hilda Baker, flower bearer and Philip Caswell, chaplain.

The pas: master's was presented to Carletor. Hoyt by Marion Hovt. Every Wednesday an Friday Night American Legion Ballroom Portsmouth, N. H. BRAD SPINNEY'S ORCH.

,2 Adm. 44c 'inc. taxi About Newington Miss Florence Moore of Portsmouth a visitor in town Sunday. Mrs. Edgar Everett and children relatives here Saturday.

A whisi party and dance was held hi Town nail last Wednesday. Mrs. Carly Lur.dgren was in charge. William Seals has gone to New Pure California ne FULL QUARTS GALLONS PORT-WHITE PORT SHERRY-MUSCATEL i York for a three months' course at the Pionaer Aircraft Instrument school. He was selected for this school by the Northeast Airlines Instrument department where he has bten employed for the past two years.

Nathaniel Coleman, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Coleman, has been called back into service. He left Sunday for Fort Devens.

Visitors at Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Robinson's Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Robinson and son, Peter, of Waltham, Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph of Hamnton. and Mr. and Airs. Ralph Ward and daughter of Kittery.

Me. A family gathering enjoyed a dinner party at the home of Mrs. Marion Prior Sunday celebrating the birthday anniversary of Harry deRochemont. Present were Mrs. Winnie Pinkham.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred deRpchemont' and Mr. and Mrs. J.

Orville deRochemont and family. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wentworth and children Mary. Natalie and Frank of Dover, were visitors at Pine Hill farm Sunday.

Mrs. Louise C. Bates of Melrose, who has been the guest of Rev. W. J.

Darby and Mrs. Darby at the parsonage, has returned home. Miss Ethel L. Foss was a visitor in town Saturday. Somersworth I late John B.

Oucllette, with funeral 1 services conducted in St. Martin's 1 church Thursday morning. She would have celebrated her 93rd birthday the day following her i death and was one of the founders I of St. Martin's church parish, 60 years ago. She had resided in ersworth for more than 80 years.

Celebrant of the requiem high mass was Rev. Edmond Guay of the I parish, assisted by Rev. Arthur A. i Sylvestre, pastor, as deacon, and Rev. Lionel Boulay.

also of the parish, as sub-deacon. A delegation of the St. Ann sodality of the church and other organizations attended in a body, as well as many local residents, friends and relatives. The church choir sang, assisted by Mrs. Doris Lamb Gilbert, organist.

Bearers, all grandsons of the deceased, were Alberic, Raymond, Antonio, Leo and Paul Ouellette, Rene de 1'Etoile, Wilbrode and Frederick Mailhot. Burial took place in the family lot at Mount Calvary cemetery where Rev. Father Boulay said the committal prayers. Correspondent: Mrs. Mary K.

Mansfield; 247. Oldest French Resident Dies At 92 Somersworth mourned the death of its oldest' French resident, Mrs. Louise Ouellette, 92, widow of the From the President's First War Report to the Nation repeat thai the United States can accept no result save Victory, (inal and complete' It is war to the finish--with Japan, with Germany and Italy--they have asked for it, and America is answering in the strongest language the world has ever known. From factories and foundries and mills all over our nation comes the cry for Victory victory for a determined people over a common enemy! To sustain that determination, and to provide a constant reminder of the ideals we are upholding, America Goes to War is presented as a public service. A BOOK FOR EVERY AMERICAN Here is the complete background of the war: the long record of Axis aggression; our efforts for peace; the treacherously planned, craftily timed attack; the fighting words of President Roosevelt; dramatic addresses by Winston Churchill and other leaders; the report on Pearl Harbor, together with many other vital, historic documents which give a comprehensive picture of this momentous oeriod.

Permanent binding of navy blue simulated leather; tastefully decorated; -full illustrated. 35 A Portsmouth Herald, Portsmouth, N. H. I am enclosing Send only 3Sc for copy you desire. We wlH copies of AMERICA GOES TO to cover.

4 -State Amtrita Goes to Woe will bring to every American a better understanding of the part our country must play In the worldwide struggle which we are now engaged. Copies may be secured at our business office and regular newsdeelers; or by mail, V. desired, with the order form on this page. Unlimited quantities are available to industrial plants, civic and church groups, schools, clubs and other organizations who wish to encourage the wide distribution of this significant American The Portsmouth Herald Save This Newspaper Uncle Sam needs waste paper--including this newspa- er--to make boxes for defense. your dealer or the Salvation Army when you have accumulated 100 pounds or more.

church and voted upon recommendation of the nommating committee, to appoint special committees for each meeting of the year. The nominating committee, Mrs. Javan Russell and Mrs. Howard L. Winslow, will list the various hostesses for the coming meeting.

The circle meets the third Wednesday of each month. Refreshments were served Wednesday under the direction of Miss Theodate Bates, Mrs. Fred K. Wentworth and Mrs. H.

L. Winslow. Hibernians Conduct Military Whist A military whist party was held Wednesday evening by members of the AOH auxiliary in Hibernian hall on Main street. Refreshments were served after the play under the direction of Miss Marguerite Earley, chairman; Mrs. Catherine McKeon, Miss Nellie Collins, Mrs.

Mary Coyle and Miss Melanie Sullivan. Prize winners were first, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Riley and Miss Eleanor Flanagan of Somersworth, and Harry Kurd of Berwick; consolations. Mrs.

J. T. Moran, Miss Elizabeth Moran and Miss Clara Goodwin of Berwick, and Miss Alice Desharnais of Somersworth. The national anthem was sung at the close of the program with Mrs. Margaret Lang Mullin, president of the auxiliary, serving as pianist.

The next business meeting will be held Feb. 11. First Parish Society Names New Officers I The First Parish church Woman's society board elected officers as follows: president, Mrs. Phil O. Wentworth, first vice-president, Mrs.

E. Elmore Graves, second vice- president, Mrs. Stanley G. Whittemore; secretary, Mrs. Paul Hobart; treasurer, Mrs.

Raymond Jordan. At a meeting Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Wentworth plans were discussed for the coming year. Friendly Circle Names Committees The Friendly circle of the First Parish church met Wednesday evening in the ladies' parlor of the FOR RENT 3 and 4 Room Apartments Call 132 Washington St. AUTO BODY SHOP All kinds of fender and body work GLASS AND TOP WORK First class work at low prices BEN'S AUTO BODY Islington Street About Somersworth The literary department of the Somersworth Woman's club was entertained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs.

Hayward C. Logan, Prospect street, with Mrs. Oliver Colburn and Mrs. Harold W. Adams serving as assistant hostesses.

i The program included play read- 1 ing of "Sound Wagon," presented by Mrs. Edmund Cortez of Durham. Refreshments were served. The Somersworth Study club held its January social meeting Thursday evening at the home of Miss Blanche Nadeau, Main street. Arrangements were in charge of District 4 members.

Miss Yvette Boucher, Mrs. Emelie Desharnais. Mrs. Alice Auclair, Mrs. Loretta Goupil and Miss Nadeau.

The music department of the Somersworth Woman's club is scheduled to meet next Monday evening with Mrs. Oliver Colburn. Kittery Correspondent: Mrs. M. B.

Gerry; 1743. members. The program consisted of a vocal solo by Francis Healey and a trumpet solo by Crawford Greenleaf, both accompanied by Mrs. Blanch Mallett, and readings by Mrs. Rose Adams.

After the meeting a lunch was served. The third and fourth degrees will be conferred and a supper served at the next meeting, Feb. 4. Ladies' Aid Sews For Red Cross Fourteen members of the Ladies' Aid society met all days yesterday with Mrs. Charles Prince, Prince avenue, for the Red Cross and do fancy work for the Aid.

At noon a covered dish lunch was served. A report was given that gifts and letters had been sent to the six boys from the church who are now in the service. A Red Cross sewing meeting will be held next Thursday with Mrs. Nelson Webber, Stim'son street. Kittery Items The PPM association meets Monday evening with Mrs.

Alice Green in South Eliot. Mrs. Florence Searles will be the hostess. Charles S. Rose of Portland, was a business visitor in town yesterday.

The Norkiss club of North Kittery, met yesterday with Mrs. Herbert O. Farrington, Remick's corner, to sew for the Red Cross. Admiralty Village Grange Confers First And Second Degrees On Five First and second degrees were conferred upon five candidates at the Wednesday evening Kittery grange meeting attended by 60 Among Portland people living at Admiralty Village are Mr. and Mrs.

William Reidy, son William and daughter, Joan; Mr. and Mrs. H. Neal Hobson, Neal. and David Bruce; Mr.

and Mrs. Donald Kimball and Roger; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cunningham, Joyce, Janice and Constance; Mr. and Mrs.

Neal Davis and Neal, Mr. and Mrs. James Hunter Jones and Beverly; Mrs. Minerva Toussiant: Mr. and Mrs.

Roy D. Cope, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Spaulding and son, Kenneth; Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Terrance, Donald, Lorraine and Dorothy. From Auburn, are Mr. and Mrs. iJoy Bishop, Donald Allen and Robert; Mr. and Mrs.

Afred LaFleur; Mr. and Mrs. Kendrick Chase and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rancourt, Felix, Nancy, Lucille and Maurice.

Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dowd were Miss Loretta Vandal of Grafton, Miss Mary Dowd of Worcester and Mrs. Dowd's brother, Austin, of Rochester, N. Y.

Mrs. Evelyn Hattfield of Buffalo, N. has been calling on friends upon her return from a visit with her parents in Portland. Mrs. John Smedburg, assistant director of the Friendly Glee club, will conduct a class in Portsmouth for those who can rehearse in the 'evening.

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Robert Upton gave a birthday party at her home on Silver street Thursday. Seventh lecture of the adult health talk series will be held in the Rollinsford Grade school at 8 o'clock, Monday evening, Jan. 26. Miss Grace Smith of Rochester, home demonstration agent, also associated with the Farm bureau will talk on "Nuitrition." Mrs. Susan Thomas and Miss Margaret Thomas were dinner guests of Mr.

and Mrs. William Thomas Thursday. Armand LePage, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pierre LePage.

and Omar Morest, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Merest, have been called for examination by the US army officials. Seabrook Correspondent: Mrs. Maude E.

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SACCHARIN Soluble Tablets V2 Grain' 1000 Tablets 53c 500 Trinei Sweeter Than Sugar JOHN H. GREENAWAY "Service For The Sick" 40 Opp. Pott OHic. Congregationalists Elect Officers New officers were elected at the meeting of the Home Workers of the Line Congregational church, Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Clifford Ayles on the Laf- I ayette road at 2:30.

Officers are! president. Mrs. Robert Perfect, first I vice president. Miss Abbie Weare, second vice president, Mrs. Mar- jorie Brown, secretary, Mrs.

Cora Ladd; treasurer, Mrs. Dora Felch. Two new members were welcomed and plans for a baked bean supper discussed. The next meeting will be held Feb. 4 at the home of Mrs.

William Durkee, Lafayette road. Seabrook Items Rev. H. Hawthorne Benedict, pas- tor of the Line Congregational and of the Rand Memorial church, has been appointed chairman of the In- fantile Paralysis drive which will conduct a house to house canvass. Twenty-two friends and neighbors of Mrs.

Grace Follansbee of Rocks road, recently gave her a nursery shower at her home. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Ruth Burdett, Mrs. Louise Knowles and Mrs. Evelyn Walton.

The weekly Friday night whist party under the auspices of Raymond E. Walton Post No. 70. will be in charge of Mr. and Mrs.

Gardner Randall, Dexter Gynan and Mrs. Marjorie Brown who will also conduct the novelty game after the whist. The town defense committee met Wednesday evening in Boyd school the control center, with Town defense chairman Elihu T. Adams and co-chairman Mrs. Elizabeth Chase hearing the reports of the chairmen.

Mrs. Sadie Felch is in charge of the sewing for the Red Cross weekly meetings in the Boyd school. Mrs. Jennie Beckman is in charge of knitting. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE IN THE PORTSMOUTH HERALD Eyettroin it not on eye diteete but the reiult of defective vitien.

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