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The Portsmouth Herald from Portsmouth, New Hampshire • Page 10

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PAGE TEN THE PORTSMOUTH, N. HERALD. WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 18, 1942. Local Woman Addresses DAR Concord Conclave Save This Newspaper Uncle Sam needs waste paper--including this newspa- er--to nuke boxes for defense. Call your dealer or the Salvation Army when you have accumulated 100 pounds or more.

Mrs. Harold M. Smith of this city, defense chairman of the State Federation of Women's club, and a member of Mrs. George Wyeth's committee on Consumer problems, spoke at the DAR luncheon in Concord Saturday. This followed the selection of New Hampshire's "good citizen" in the annual DAR contest.

Candidates for the honor of "Good Citizen" were interviewed Saturday morning by a board of five judges including President Fred Engelhardt of the University of New Hampshire, Mrs. Fred Crowel! of Concord, chairman of the Good citizenship committee. Mrs. Robert Crosby oi Derry, State Regent Mrs. Donald Matson of Concord, and Miss Sally Crockett of Portsmouth.

Miss Barbara Beal was the candidate from Portsmouth High school. She was accompanied by Mrs. Horace W. Locklin, regent of Ranger chapter and Miss Sally Crockett, chairman of the good citizenship Pilgrims' club. Miss Elizabeth Ann Tilton of Concord High school, was selected as the outstanding "Good Citizen" and will represent the state in the annual good citizenship pilgrimage to Washington in April when the National society, Daughters of the American Revolution holds its congress.

During the morning the contestants were addressed by Supt. of Schools Natt B. Burbank and Major Otis Hammond. Other speakers at the luncheon were Mrs. Robert O.

Blood, Mrs. Crosby, Mrs. Ralph Crockett, past regent and national librarian general and Mrs. Charles H. Carroll of Concord.

Rebekahs Observe Mother-Daughter Night Funeral Rites Conducted For Veteran Printer Funeral services for William Bates Randall, dean of Portsmouth print- I ers and a 33 degree mason, were held from 'the Masonic temple Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. William SafTord Jones officiatect, with the masonic ritual being in. charge of the officers of St. John's lodge of Masons.

Many Floral Bouquets Many floral tributes banked the casket which bore the Masonic insignia. St. John's lodge was represented by the following who took part in the services: Master, William E. Dennett: Senior Warden, George B. Ward; Junior Warden, Gerald D.

Foss; Chaplain, John H. Yeaton; Secretary, Thomas B. Ruxton: Senior Deacon, Ralph E. Ramsdell; Junior Deacon, Percy E. Burgess; Senior Steward, Homer Curtis; Junior Steward, Edward Johnson; Tyler.

J. W. Lear. Members of the Portsmouth Chapter. Order of DeMolay were ushers.

Mr. Randall was first advisor of the local chapter and held the office as scribe for many years. Among the delegates representing various organizations were Robert C. Laing. Manchester, grand master, and J.

Melvin Dresser, Concord, grand secretary of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire; Ralph E. Wiggin, Dover, deputy grand master, representing the Grand Observe World Day Of Prayer Here Friday The annual World Day of Prayer service will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the St. John's church. "I Am the Way" has selected as the theme of the service this year, which is held throughout the world on the same day. Mrs.

Philip Bennett, vice president, has arranged the program which will include solos by William Schmigle, accompanied by Mrs. Edith Littlefleld. The following churches will be re presented in the services, their part of the service dealing with the theme: North church, Mrs. Raymond I. Seal, Mrs.

Robert Hayes, "The Way Men Have Lost;" People's church, Mrs. Hayward Burton and Mrs. L. Larkin, topic, "The Way Back to God;" Methodist, Mrs. Irving and Mrs.

Edward Riley, topic, "The Way of Self- Surrender;" New Castle Oongrega- tional. Mrs. Andrew White and Mrs. Walter Sias, topic, "The Way of Peace;" Universalist, Mrs. P.

A. Lowd, Mrs. Thomas Wiggin. topic, "Visions of Israel;" St. John's Episcopal, Mrs.

Albert Briskay, Mrs. S. S. Wendell, topic, "The Way of Love;" Baptist, Mrs. Arthur Craig, Mrs.

Bradbury Phipps, topic, "The Way of Light;" Unitarian, Mrs. Willis N. Rugg, Miss Ethel Hodgdon, topic, "The Way of Power." Army, Navy Group Re-elects Leaders Officers were re-elected at the annual Army and Navy association meeting Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Atheneum. E. Curtis Matthews was named president.

Other officers are Mrs. William Kremer and Mrs. E. C. Blaisdell, vice-presidents and Mrs.

William L. Hill, treasurer-clerk. Directors who will assume their year positions are Judge Jeremy R. Waldron, E. C.

Matthews, Miss Martha S. Kimball. Mrs. W. L.

Hill, Mrs. W. D. Walker, Mrs. William E.

Marvin. Mrs. E. C. Blaisdell, Mrs.

William Kremer. Charles M. Dale, Lieut. Col. Arthur L.

Smith, James A. Borthwick and Justin D. Hartford, publisher of the Portsmouth Herald. Ex-officio board of director members are Rear Adm. John D.

Wain- I wright, USN, commandant of the U. S. Navy yard and Lieut. Col. Harry E.

Pendleton, USA, com! manding officer of the Harbor Defenses. Chaplain Ralph A. Curtis, USN, attended the meeting representing Rear Admiral Wainwright. Senior High Play Depicts Puppy Love Puppy love and two-timing ado- i lescents of "Young April," written by mother and son, Aurania Rou-, verol and William S. Rouverol, will be portrayed by Portsmouth Senior High school students Friday night in the Junior High school auditorium.

Miss Ruth M. Grady, Senior High school teacher, is directing the play. William Relfe is stage manager and John Meader business manager. Members of the cast Include: Charles Morang, Arlene Silverman, Roger Gagnon, Mary Ellen Gowen, Mary Lou Emery, Elizabeth Webber, John Burkhardt, Barbara Seal, Stuart French, Robert Corbin, Roland Tibbetts, Richard Beane, Ola McCarthy, Barbara Harvey, Madeleine Ancona and Marion Hodgdon. Four Sons Born At Portsmouth Hospital Portsmouth hospital authorities report the following births: To Mr.

and Mrs. Woodrow Emerton, 1338 Woodbury avenue, a son, Feb. 16. To Mr. and Mrs.

Arnold Suva, Tilton avenue, Kittery, a son, Feb. 16. To Mr. and Mrs. George Sennott, 241 Middle street, a son, Feb 17.

To Mr. and Mrs. Ovila Davis, Landing road, Hampton, a son Feb. 17. 'Farming For Victory' Lectures Begin Monday "Farming for Victory" will be the topic of meetings to be held in Rockingham county next week.

Saving of tires, travel and time is the aim of the New Hampshire Extension service which is sponsoring the series of lectures. The first meeting will be held Feb. 23 in Stratham, another on Feb. 25 in Epping and the third, Feb. 27 in Hampton Falls.

AUTO BODY SHOP All kinds of fender ond body work GLASS AND TOP WORK First class work at low prices BEN'S AUTO BODY Islington Strut Ruth McLea resided over the Shir Consisw James Smith itinp Portsmouth, Grand Standard Bear! Getchel! Purity lodge Dover on a 8 illustrious mas- Of bekah lodge. Portsmouth, tonight. The evening's entertainment program, presented under the chairmanship of Mrs. Nellie West, included songs by Jackie Woods and a piano solo by Shirley Sanderson. West gave several comical readings.

Special feature was a Virginia reel performed by the mothers of the lodge, who appeared in costumes and masks worn backwards. Refreshments were served under the direction of the vice grand Mrs. Viola Tibbetts. Two of the members. Mrs.

Ruth Brunr.ette and Mrs. Edith Fernald, were honored wtih cakes in celebration of their birthday anniversaries. PARAS BROS. The Place Portsmouth Buiintlt People Prefer To Eat Weekend Ice Cream Specials Owner, out of town, jays sell his nice in central port of Lafoyettc School aria. 8 Room House, 2 Car Garage, Workshop, 2 Lots Everything Modern Not a net' development but a well-developed home with shrubs, flowers, fruit trees, and garden-Will sell for 10'" above assessed valuation which is far below what it could built for today-Also a modern 5 Room Cottage best section Washington Road, Rye A.

R. Kendall Rye I John Christie Council. Princess of Jerusalem; Thomas Laton, MWM, Melvin A. Galucia, secretary, New Hampshire Chapter, Rose Croix, Dover; Sidney S. Trueman, past high priest, Washington Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; Charles Bracked, deputy master, Davenport Council, Rova! and Select Masters; Frederick S.

Seals, captain general, Dewitt Clinton Commandery, Knights Templar; Mrs. Phyllis Brackett, WM; Rivermouth Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Lynn J. Sanderson, master councillor, Portsmouth chapter, Order of DeMolay. Past Masters Present Among the past masters of St. John's Lodge, a position which Mr.

Randall held in 1909, 1910 and 1900, during the 175 anniversary of the lodge, who were present were Scott SomerviUe, Reginald E. Goldsmith, Chauncey C. Hodgdon, James E. Whalley, John W. Durgin, G.

Victor Boss, Frederick Watkir.s, William F. Tilton. George B. Ward and Leon A. Robinson.

Honorary bearers included Rob: ert E. Laing, Manchester; J. vin Dresser, Concord; Allen M. Wilson, Manchester and Edward E. Durham.

Active bearers included James E. Whalley, the only 33rd degree mason in the city, Leon A. Robinson, William Tilton. Chauncey Hodgdon. Reginald E.

Goldsmith and Fred Watkins, all past, masters of St. John's lodge. Sir Knights of DeWitt Clinton commandery, KT, acted as an es- sort. Burial was in the family lot in Proprietors' cemetery. Tuberculosis Clinic Planned Here Friday The New Hampshire Tuberculosis association will hold a chest examination clinic in Portsmouth Friday at 11 o'clock in the clinic rooms at city hall.

AUTHORITATIVE TESTS SHOW INEFFICIENT, Prtl IIDkirhvlY I EQUIPMENT WASTES AS MUCH AS OF'THE FUEL A A I A -Mfc FRED L. WOOD CO. ot ssr nnw PROTECTS THE HEALTH OF THE NATKJN PHONE 1 56 nnw Hand Bags FOR 3 DAYS ONLY Smart Styled Handbags, Underarm, Top Handles, Silk Lined with Change Purses. Calf Skin. Patent.

Capeskins. Black, Brown Turf Tan Reg. $1.95 Sale Price Children's Ski Suits All Children's Ski Suits, Legging Sets, Coats OFF Regular Price Luggage Special O.D.*IS SMOOTHER GOING DOWN OtD IS SMOOTHCR BKAUSC IT'S JUST UKE OF THE EXPENSIVE IMPORTED WHISKIES OLD DRUM BRAND Ifet-Blended far Extra Smoothness Calvert Distillers Corporation. New York City. BLENDED WHISKEY: 85 Grain Neutral Spirits Airplane Cloth Leather Bindings 21" Length Value $3.25 SPECIAL SALE PRICE (Only 36) SLIPS SALE Unheard-of Sale--Right from stock--All Perfect Goods--In Face Of Rising Costs--We Are Selling For These 3 DAYS ONLY.

Lace-Laden Slips. Dainty shirring in swirls of wispy lace Top and Bottom--In Rayon Satin and Rayon Crepe. Colors: Tea Rose, Ivory, White Sizes: 32 to 44 Regular SALE $1.49 Blankets The 5A GREYSTONE UTILITY BLANKET (All Grey) 62x82 Inches pounds Contents: SOfc Reprocessed Wool 15 Rayon 5 Cotton Sale Price 3 9 5 Dresses 1 Rack of DRESSES Sizes 12 to 20 MARKED DOWN At Odd Prices To Clear Scranton Lace Table Clothes (Slightly Irregular) A Special Purchase Enables Us To Pass Along This Saving To You At This Most Opportune Time. These Pieces Must Be Seen To Be Appreciated. 36 LACE CLOTHES Sale OR 72x90 75 LACE CLOTHS 60x80 Price Sale Price $200 DRESSES French Crepe Dresses New Arrivals Colors: Figured Crepes In Blues, Roses, Browns, Greens, Reds, Luggage.

Sizes: 12 to 20 38 to 42 2 to ESPECIALLY PRICED FOR THIS SALE 3 TURKISH TOWEL A 2500 PIECES AT START OF SALE ONLY 721 LEFT Large Bath Towels: Sale Price -59 -49 Guest Towels: Sale Price 59 --49 -39 Bath Mats: Sale Price TABLE SQUARES Authentic Imperial Creations Hand Printed --Pre-Loundered--Fast Color--Ready For Use In Sailcloth And. Poplin. Sizes 52x52 52x69 Sale $1.69 CURTAINS Figured Marquisette, Narrow Ruffle, Extra Wide, Regular Length. Color: Ivory. While They Lost GIO, FRENCH CO, Beacon Baby Blankets Sale Price.

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