Follicular AT PALACE To Give “The Minstrel Serenade” May 5 and 6 — Making Elabor- ate Plans . LEA . OFNA. "' “L GmOSES Am HEALTH OFFICIAL Arrangements are progressing for the production of “The Ministrel Bermuda" which will be presented on the evenings of Manny and Tuesday MI! 5 find 6 at the Palace Theatre under the auspices of the Norwaik Lodge. No. 709113. P. 0. E. The gm of a series» of preliminary commit- tee meetings was held Tuesday night at the South Main Street home with a good representation oi members present. Thomas Skelly. chairman of the committee. explained the duties expected of each member. Elaborate plans are being ’maoe for the pro- duction including definite arrange- ments for the distribution of ad- vnnce tickets by \Villiam Finkler. ticker chairman. Advertising will be handled by Albert Maruca. Newspaper comments from the dir- terent cities were read at the meet— ing. These comments chewed the "Minstrel Serenade“ to be one of the most, elaborate and costly plays ever offered by amateurs. The com- mittee hopes to make this one or the biggest successes ever held here by amateurs. The committee will hold another meeting on \Vl‘dm's- day. Friday 27, at the lodge rooms. Announce Marriage of Miss Julia Gilbert James Gilbert, of 22 Magnolia avenue. announce the marriage of their daughter. Julia. to Joseph A. Jehle, of Waterbury. The marriage took place February 11. Mr. and Mrs. Jelllo will reside in New York City. Dr. Hugh 8. Cumming. Dr. Hu h S. Cumming. surgeon eneral 0% the United States Pub- ic Health Service. has been elect, ed one of the vice presidents of the permanent health orgamzatlon oi the League of Nations. Diore Modernism. (Ohio State Journal.) . Maybe the so-czlllcd foolish vir- gins who were caught with oil in their lamps had more political sense than the world has given them cred- it for up to this time. Mr. and Mrs. Olca Warren, the noted concert singer, protested to two little boys whom. she separated from a physi- cal encounter near her home on Ccntral ‘I‘ark \Vest. "I don't see how you boss can be so naughty." she said. Six in Service of So. New England for _46 Years ——- Other Plo- neers - When the members of Morris' F. Tyler Chapter, Telephone Pioneers of America. gather in New Haven. February 26. for their annual meet-l ing and election of officers there will be among them half a dozen employee of the Southern New Eng- land Telephone Company who have been in the telephone business prac- tically since its commercial begin- ning in New Haven 46 years ago last January. -« These six Pioneers have an ag- gregate service of :53 years and three months and are genuine Pioneers in the telephone art. every one of them. however. being'hale. hearty and active in the same busi- hess today. The “Big Six" and their service records to January 1. 1924. are: John \V. Ladd. New Haven. 45 years. 4 months: Emor A. Smith. llart- ford, ,42 years; Hardy T. Lohmes. Hartford. 41 years, 8 months: George E. Stannard. New Haven. 41 years. 8 months; F. Parker Lewis. New Haven. 41 years. 5 months: Edwin C. Ford. New London, 41 years. 2 months. Miss Laura E. Palmer. Restroom Supervisor of Hartford. and Miss Jessie A. Mix. librarian at the com- pany‘s Headquarters in New Haven. held the long service record among women of the company, the ier having served the company 40 years and 8 months and Miss Mix 40 years and 7 months. An interesting sldelight on these records of long service is the fact that Lewis 13. Mix. brother of Miss Mix, also has been with the com— pany 36 years. There will be 13 employee among the Pioneers who have served over "M w, fan: «' .r' ,. . .. H‘."Thenr§nsnlplomdnthe6eln£ _ service ”rule's-em in ' ’W‘ot‘ 1.3”» yous with the, .‘ ARE T0 Millpmw . .. .. Fly" who have epmpleted more than years service in the telephone busine- and are "contact! as Pioneers. . The Nor-rial“. Tyler Chapter of the Telephone Pioneers of America is named immensity of a. former President of amuse") New Eng— land Telephone ~ Company; The Chapter membership is composed of Connecticut telephone people. with a. few exceptions. including President R. B. Thayer of the American Telephone a; Telegraph Company of New York, who, how- ever. resides in New Canaan and is therefore eligible to membership in the Connecticut branch- of the na_ tlonal association. The present emcers of the Chapter are President. James T. Moran: Sec. retary. F. Parker Lewis; Treasur— er. Charles B. Doolittle. The annual business meeting of the Pioneers will be held at the Lawn Club in New Haven after which luncheon will be served. In the evening at the Lawn Club the Pioneers will hold their annual ban- quet with which an entertainment will be provided. - u Asks Norwalk to Aid Jefl’erson Fund Charles H. Dilworth toda y re- ceived a letter from Edward F. Al— bee. national chairman of the Thom- as Jetferson Memorial Fund, Inc.. asking him to assume charge of any contributions to the fund which might be made by loeal admirers of Jefferson. The purpose of the fund is to purchase Monticello. the home of the late president. and create a national memorial. ' She Imposed Her Will. The leadersjn the convict insur- rection in Western penitentiary at Pittsburgh confessed their partici- pation in the crime after a woman member of the penitentiary board of trustees had questioned them in a clever and sympathetic manor. "She did not." said a prison oiliclsl, "at-' tempt to resort to the bullying or THE PROMISES of the ClflSSI- "Aw. lzuly'." the lender responded. 35 years and less than 40 years. third degree "1811100. usually em~ fled uds arv «luivkly fulfilled- "it ain't.so hard." among this number being President played ill-SUCH cases." ' l C G g W h' gt I In observance of the anniversary'of Washington’s birthday Piggly Wiggly. in Norwalk will close at noon on Friday, February 22nd. Piggly Wiggly in Greenwich will also close at noon. In Stamford the store will be closed all day. These arrangements are in accordance with local programs for observance of the day. In .Virginia, Washington’s native State, the most popular dish is Boiled Ham NO old time Virginia estate lacked a well equipped with Beet Greens, or. spinach. Smoke House. Ham is therefore as appropriate for Washington’s Birthday turkey at Thanksgiving and Christmas. _ ’ as is Piggly \Viggly can supply you with Sperry and Barnes XXX Delicious Hickory I Cured BOneless Ham and will carry an extra stock to meet the special demand. _ Washington’s Birthday falls on Friday this year. Saturday supply for those who observe Friday as a Fast day. We are planning to carry a 1 Pound Print SUNLIGHT FYNESTCREAMERY BUTTER DividedinQuarters 55c SPERR'Y & BARNES XXX BROOKFIELD STRICTLY ROLLED BONELESS HAMSPound 25C FRESH EGGS Dozen 53c “NO \VASTI‘S—DELICIOI‘S FLAVOR" SWIFT’S PURE LEAF LARD 1 pound print 18c | WE NOW HAVE A COMPLETE LINE OF WALDORF AND PAUL JONES C A N N E D SWIFT’S PREMIUM BACON, Pound 33c VEGETABLES NO HIGHER GRADE MERCHANDISE PACKED ‘ Waldorf Sifted LITTLE GEM PEAS. No. 2 can “Tiny - Sweet - and - Tender" Waldorf Country Gentleman 25c 20c Waldorf Extra Fancy Hand Packed Touhtoes, No. 3 Can ““‘holc Tomatoes Solid Packed" Waldorf Fancy Golden Paul Jones 23c] 25c PEAS, No. 2 ' Gan PAUL JONES SWEET Sweet Tender 15c 16c CORN. No. 2 Can WAX BEANs, No. 2 Can GOEN, No. 2 Can “Extra Sweet and Solid Pack" ' WALDORF GOLDEN WALDORF FANCY PARAGON owner 25c SUGGATABH, No. 2 Can 21 c COEN, No. 159’ BAN TAM CORN, Can FONTANA’S FINE MACARONI 25¢: “Green Limes and Fancy Corn" CREAM OF WHEAT ‘ 2 Can, ‘\ 19c For Better Salads, 1PINTCAN 27c 1QUARTCAN 51c I/z GAL. CAN 95c , 12 MAIN STREET no MAIN STREET 151 GREENWICB AVE. PRODUCTS, 3 Packages For Package - A f _ YUBAN COFFEE MAGNOLIA MILK Pound .......... .. ........ 39c Can ..... - 14c WESSON OIL ' SNOWDRIFI‘ The Ideal Shortening BUY LARGE SIZES AND SAVE no 1 POUND CAN PERPOU 2POUND C N PERPOUND 21c AN PERPOUND 201/5: 3 POUND CAN PERPOUND 199%: 4 POUND . 3"“?- WABHINGTON. Feb. ale-Royal selenium. Comma: Booth 3 1).]; '. nnadre -— heads the newly formed Veterans? Committel ‘ o in Gangren- to handle all; veterans legisla‘ ' tien. The selection , of Coupe-man Johnson ‘was made-1 at a pirty conference. which. result- ed inthe naming ofsixworldwar‘. veterans, one Spanish War Veteran, and five non-service members to the, committee. It is understood, that the democratic members» of the committee will be composed princi~ pally of world war veterans. - ‘ The committee was just suggested by the American Legion in order to expedite legislation for the relief of disabled soldiers. but the work will . embrace practically every phase of legislation concerning former ass-vise . men and women. For a. time. it seemed that the.World War veterans would not obtain the chairman- ship of the committee. as Congres- man Johnson refused to resign from the rules committee to head the new body. But a compromise resulted in the naming of the South Dakotan as ranking republican member of the rules committee. and also head of the new committee. Commenting on 'worlr which races "the committee. Chairman Johnson said that the group would begin study of certain controversial mat- ters in present legislation with a. view to recommending them for early ac- tion. The code of war risk insurance and laws affecting vocational rc- habllitation will be next considered. Republican members of the com- mittee in addition to Congressman Johnson are Roy G. Fitzgerald. Ohio: Bird J. Vincent. Michigan; Ernest “1'. Gibson. Vermont: George A. \\'elsh_ Pennsylvania; Robert G. Simmons. Nebraska: all world war veterans. and Homer P. Snyder. New York; James Mac Marty. Califor- nia: T. J. B. Robinson. Iowa; who are not war veterans. William Vaille of Colorado. another member, is a. veteran of the Spanish-Ameri- can war. Kenton. Ohio. Feb. 21.—-A ques- tionnaire to determine whether Ken- ton shall become a city of smoke- staclzs or remain undeveloped indus- trially has been sent to every home here by Kenton Post of the Ameri- can Legion. Spokane. “rash. Feb. zl—Jl’he red tape of the Veterans' Bureau was quickly out here by the American Legion. when that organisation af- ; ‘orded relief to C. W. Hoflman. a 5 wounded veteran. who has made fu- e lie attempts to secure compensation tom the Government. lioflman‘s plight was revealed in a recent issue of a Spokane news- paper. and within half an hour af- ter appearance of the article. funds andsupplics were made availiable to the man's family by the Legion. The veteran wu blinded in one eye by gag received shrapnel wounds in his eft leg and arm'and was unable to . 'oilow his trade. For five years he :‘iad been unable to get any help j :rorn the Veteran! Bureau. When I his wife applied to a city charitable . nrganlzation for fuel to keep her and 3 her two children warm. the case was i made public. "— MACMBTER. Okla» Feb. 31.-—— omplstioa of the ourvsy of ether- ice men. DOW incarcerated in Okll- oma. prison institutions has been nnoun by Leon H. Brown. for- ICT do rtment adjutant of the An:- rican Legion. and a member of the Oldlero' Relief commission. which ndertool: the survey. More than three hundred obser- .ce men in the prisons were exam- ued by the commission. particularly :1 regard to mental and physical ondiiions that might have been .uperinduced by war. However_ all tion. for state bonus. travel. back were once and will be prosecuted. men are not responsible for crime crease in the United States. as has 11 charged in some quarters. de- clares Federal Judge 1“. P. Sheen- maksr, but the blame is to be placed on growing boys from 17 to 81. Judge Shoonmaker's statement was made In commenting on recent re- ports of Sociologists that the aver- age age of criminals had dropped six to,elght years. MissHazel Webb of New Canaan Weds A pretty wedding took place Sun- day afternoon in Richmond Hill. when Miss Haul Estella Webb. only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley E. Web , of New Canaan and Rich- m'on Hill. was married to Marvin R. Cross. of Brooklyn. New York. at the home of her parents. The cere- mony y’a'performed by Elder A. E. Stone of ‘Willoughby. Ohio. grand- father of the bride. The bridal party formed at four o'clock and moved forward to the strains of the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrln. ren- dered by Mi. Hazel Smith .at -the piano and Grover M. Toms. lelinist. The bride wore silver grey crepe do chine over silk of the same color. and carried a bouquet of white reaps. Miss Mary L. Byrne was maid of honor. and wore pale blue crepe over taffeta. She carried pink rose- buds. - The bridegroom was, attended by George Fierthaler of Brooklyn. The bride received many gifts. in- cluding a dining suite. a cut glpss water set. twenty-ave dollars =in gofd. mnmrea vases. aluminum were. one, an man oth “livable. y or 811’}: along these ‘preaent were JuliaJWebb‘. Master Clitord will: in... walls:- Jillian. an. wall-n; Holt. Mm. Harry Penneyer, Mrs. VflfldaWell.andlflssHaselA.‘Smlth. all-of New Canaan; 111-. and Airs. c. 8. bank and daughter, Ev... Nu . .1". Stephen stone. of Norwallttjlrs. Ross and Grove: H. Tom‘s, § g 1 claims of these men for eompenaa- ' pay. allowances and other matters . Mined by the examiners ». ‘j ElE, Pa.. Feb. 21.—Ex-service MEMO-lid Whflg‘ud. E All,“ thefpopular makes including “R. & G.” , “New.”- “0, R.” and “Royal Worcester” in the very latest models designs. 7 l nonwm'smm an ego NEWART LINENS DS STORE \ . . .91 Sell The Best Corsets NEW. OUTING FLANNEL NIGHTROBES, 31.2,; . ' - g~ Buifet Sets, Bridge Sets, Lunch. Sets, Center Pieces, Towels and many other items, stamped with novel and arti l’ a ’ 'BOY SCOUT ‘ NOTES Scout master's school was organ- ized Feb. 14. at the South Norwalk Library. with a very good attend- ance. Regular sessions will be held every week on \Yednesday night. for twelve weeks. Several more men could be used very successful. Troop 3 and 9 broke even last. Friday night“: the knot tying and sign'alling contests. held at the Bab- in or Troop 3. Troop 9 has shown a record of undefeated contests in knot tying. but this time the honor of knot tying goes to Troofil‘s. The contest was close and some ‘real speed was displayed by the contest- ants. The final score was 23—19. The signalling contest was won by Troop 9. The signallers of Troop 9 showed great speed and accuracy in receiving and sending the mea- The signalling of Troop 3 sages showed accuracy. but not as much speed was displayed. The final score was 10—0. CONTESTANTS Troop 3. Knots Troop 9. Knots T. Moore ’ Wm. Geedes R. Hastings '1‘. Czreleinlcz R. German 0. Miserindino C. Bailwitz J. Rice Signalers Signalers C. McGregor ll. Arlington H. Keogh TV. Modrys D. Doodyear E. Pollard F. W'eed R.Chittam Troop 4 has planned for-a. hike and instruction in the out door sec- ond class test tomorrow. The meeting of the Norwalk Lea—' gue or Women Voters which was to . be held yesterday at the Raynl James Inn was postponed until later because of the storm. The meeting. at which Dr. Ernest H. Gruening. was to be a speaker. will be held at an early date. sro'u: au. as ‘ possesses AND SENT HIM TO PRISON F0“ Tm} .W. s The coming season heralds the realm. o.’ brilliant these colors Show to good advent BEADS, EAR-DROPS, BUCKLES. BRACE a. and COMBS. This is to be a great Bead season and we have short. .... and opera length strings. The Ear~drops, Buckles, Bracelets and Combs are slim the me bright settings. _ coins age in car new ‘ * J. I. 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