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POST OFFICE HOURS Mails close 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Incoming mails ready for dis- tribution approximately 12:30 noon and 5:30 p.m. Lobby open dally, except Sun- day, 8:00 a.m. to G:00 p.m. John J. Pendergast , postmaster. LIBRARY HOURS Tuesday and Saturday, 7 - 9 p.m. Thursday. 3 - 6 p.m. Mrs. Nelson Bearse, librarian THE VILLAGE CHURCH CONGREGATIONAL Rev. Robert H. Brock , Pastor. Mr. Raymond Person . Organist. Rev. Robert H. Brock, Supt. Mrs . William Beldan , Supt. Be- ginners' Dept. Church School at 10:00. Morning service at 11:00 Choir practice at 12:00. Young People's meeting, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, Ladies ' Circle, 2:00 p.m. For Sunday. Jan. 23 Sermon topic : "Let Nobod y Mis- lead You"; anthem: "Praise Ye Jehovah." ROLL CALL SUPPER ANO MEETING The annual meeting of the South Congregational Church of Barnsta- ble (Centerville Village Church) was held Monday night, January 17, with a fellowship supper at 6:30, followed by the business meeting. About 30 members sat down to- gether to partake of a covered dish supper supplied by various individ- ual members, under the chairman- ship of Mrs. Laurence Bearse. The roll was called by Clerk of the Church , Mrs. Ernest Crocker, to which a number of absent mem- bers had sent In a response by mail. These were read. Reports wer given of the past year's work. Officers for the coming year were elected as follows: Moderator, the Rev. Robert H. Brock: Clerk , Mrs. Helene J. Crocker; Treasurer , Charles A. Alt-miller; Deacons, for 2 years, Charles A. Altmiller, -for 1 year, Ernest Crocker; Deaconesses, for .1 years. Mrs. Hilda Wannie. for 2 years, Mrs. Elizabeth Lumbert, for 1 year, Mrs. Shirley Pukki; Trus- tees, for 5 years, William Beldan , for 1 years, Charles L. Ayling, for 3 years. Oscar Johnson, for 2 years. Charles A .Altmiller , for 1 y«ar, George Blaney; Auditor. Francis L. Horgan. Delegates, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Crocker; Alternates, Miss Annls M. Sturgis. Mrs. Jerry Monroe; Nom- inating Committee. Dorothy Wor- rell , chairman, Barbara J. Bearse, Mrs. Grace Bearse: Keeper of the Clock . Ernest Crocker ; Decorating Committee, Mrs. Nelson Bearse; Board of Education, Dorothy Wor- rell, chairman , Mrs. Edith Blaney, Frances Starck, Barbara J. Bearse, Rev. Robert H. Brock , exomcio. Resolutions, Doroth y Worrell; Finance Committee, Col. George Blaney, chairman , Harry Johnson, Nelson Bearse; Advisory Commit- cons. Deaconesses, Trustees, Fi- nance Committee, Heads of Church Organizations; Music Committee, Raymond Person, chairman . Mrs. William Beldan, Ernestine Crock- er; Roll Call Supper , Mrs. Rosa Fish. Head Ushers, William Beldan , Daniel Boyne; ushers, Alvin Perry, John Monroe . Jerry Monroe, Robert Starck , Donald Perry, Walter Wan- nie, Jr., Dwight Coggeshall, Mau- rioe French , John Johnson , Angus Perry, Harry Helberg. ROVING READER NOTES We have a letter from the Rov- ing Reader this week, who says, "No book notes today 1 '"' begin* nlng Ralntree County und this is not a book to read or have opinions about lightly. It is a big book in more ways than one. and very likely will live longer than most, hut of this, time will tell" R. "• gses_"Rut let me speake a word in behalf of our weekly and month- ly publications. It is considered more elegant to buy books and to have a classic or a best seller on the polished table. Far am I from discounting this. The classic has been embalmed by time; the best seller is on trial and after many years may be. The person who wants to know what j is gotng on In the world today must rend his news in the daily or weekly news sheet. But if he wants to know how and why, lie must turn to the reliable weekly or monthly magazines, such as the Post, Colliers, the Readers Digest, to name only a few. And there nev- er was a time when everyone so urgently needed as Intelligent an understanding as possible of the world In which we live and which so vitally affects the lives and happiness of everyone of us. 4-H WORK PROJECT The industries 4-H Club girls are planning aiiBther work project —this time learning to make sum- mer clothing. Refreshments were served ut the last meeting and a good time enjoyed. Mrs. Irene ! Pierce will assist the leader, Mrs. Roy Thomas. At the election of Officers in December, there were elected: President, Marilyn Perry; vice president. Betty Thomas; Sec- retary-Treasurer. Claire Muldow- ney; Song leaders. Alma Coffin and Jean McDonough. CIRCLE ELECTIONS The Ladies' Circle held its first meeting for '49 with the President at her home. Officers for the year were elected: President, Miss An- nls Sturgis; vice president, Mrs. Teddy Edwards: secretary, Mrs. Grace Bearse; treasurer, Mrs. Dora Jacobs. Appointed were Sewing Committee. Mrs. Howard Lumbert, Mrs. Grace Bearse. Mrs. Seabury Bearse, Mrs. Dora Jacobs; Knitting committee, chairman, Mrs. Arthur Patrick; Friendly Service, Mrs. Charles Altmiller ; Missions, Mrs. Dora Jacobs. Programs, Mrs. Pat- rick. It was voted to meet weekly and the first meeting In the month will be a business aad social event. The Circle looks forward to the New Year expecting it to be busy prosperous and happy. OUR ANCIENT VILLAGE We have intriguing tales of the ancient Inns. The great houses, the broad verandas, the stables, the genial "Mine Host", at the door. Coaches coming up with horns blowing, whips cracking, horses prancing and shoats of excitement, with warmth and hearty fare with- in. Of course Centerville had such an Inn but "did you know " that it still stands? It Is on Main Street, now the residence of Miss Evelyn Crosby, who with her brother. Sum- ner Crosby, Esq., of Falmouth , are the descendants of the original builder and proprietor. Mr. Gorham Crosby built the house about 1842 and later, his two sons, Aaron S. and Gorham F., were associated with him. Think of it as you go by. FEBRUARY GUILD BUSINESS The Friendship Guild will be di- rected in February by Mrs. Mel- ville Dixon and Mrs. John And- erson. s ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Collin an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, Geraldinc to William Eugene Bachman of Evunsvllle, Ind. Miss Geraldlne will graduate from Uarnstable High School this yenr and is employed hy tbe Tele- phone Exchange in Hyannis. Mr. Bachman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William II. Bachman of Evans- ville and is a graduate of Iteitz Memorial High School and having had two years in the Navy, Is now attending Evansvllle College, in training to be a physicist. They will be married In Kvansvllle in June. BABY NAMED Mr. and Mrs. John W. Brennan have named their baby "daughter, Jane Lynn, born January 18 In Worcester. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brennan o{ Cen- tervllle and Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Perreault of Eastluim. Mrs. Bren- nan went up Wednesday morning ¦ for a few days. Mrs. Ida Raymore 1 will keep house while she Is away ! PERSONALS Mrs. Annie O. Cole and Miss Dorothy Worrell spent Saturday In Boston. Mrs. George Blaney was in Bos- ton over the recent weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Robhins left by motor for Florida on the 11th , for a month's vacation. They were accompanied by Mrs. Robhins ' mother, Mrs. Virginia Heroux, and while there will see Mrs. Charles Robhins . who is spending the win- ter in the south. Miss Pauline re- mains at home and school and an aunt, Mrs. Georgianna Durunt of Roxbury, is her guest. The Post Office Market truck has appeared in a fresh new coat and receives pleasant comment. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Swazed | and daughters , Imogene and Nancy of Bralntree were weekend guests j of Miss Annis Sturgis. Also visit- ing Miss Sturges was Mrs. Ella Wilbur from Taunton. Mr. and Mrs. John J. Pendergast left Saturday for Fort Lauderdale, Florida. On their way they are stopping in Washington, D. 0., to attend the Inauguration of Presi- dent Truman. They are accom- panied by Edward Patrick Neafsey, vice chairman of the Stale Demo- cratic Committee. Sumner Crosby. Esq., of Fal- mouth has recently been made president of the Falmouth Bank. page 8 _^____ — CENTERVILLE NEWS Tax Collection Howard W. Sears, Collector of Taxes for the Town of Barnstable , has collected 04 per cent, of all 1948 taxes as of close of business December 31, 1948. The total of all commitments for 1943 WBB $1,145,- 908.43, of which only six per cent, remains unpaid. A breakdown of the commit- ments, showing balances, is as fol- lows: Commitments Balances Real estate $785, 114.7(1 $52 ,450.2(1 Personal prop. 85,080.58 3,8011.19 Poll 7,262.00 390.00 Excise 59.3S9.50 3,117.70 Sewer better- ment 5,430.02 38.84 Departmental accounts 108,(163.23 4 ,006.12 Special Warrants 2,119.52 742.02 Fire Districts: Barnstable, Real estate 8,380.31 670.47 Personal 1,309.75 10.36 Hyannis, Real estate 36,623.94 2,354.67 Personal 3,818.14 260.26 Cotuit , Real estate 8,287.38 833.89 Personal 979.29 13.23 Centerville- Osterville , Real estate 30,600.35 1,268.67 Personal 2,869.66 85.76 $1,145,908.43 $69,108.44 All commitments for the year 1947 have been cleared from the books. Collections for 1948 were one-half of one per cent , less than 1947. Howard W. Sears, Collector of Tuxes. New Building Code The building code under which the Town of Barnstab le operates was drawn in 1926, before there was so much construction going on. 1935 was the first year the town had a building inspector and took note of the new construction within Its borders. In that year the esti- mated value of new construction was $70,0iiil as against $2,500,000 in 1948. The code is found to be Inade- quate for present needs and for some time Building Inspector John S. Lebel has been working on a new code, which will constitute an article in tlie town warrant in March . The proposed new code has already been presented to the Cape Cod Contractors' and Builders ' As- sociation and to the architects of the Town of Uarnstable. The new code contemplates no radical change , but la designed to keep all building to certain stand- ards. Town of Barnstable Activities This column is open to our readers for the expression of their opinions on any subject in the public interest . The views and opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the management and the PATRIOT assumes no responsiblity regarding them. The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals The Angell .Memorial Animal Hospital 180 Longwood Avenue Boston 15, Mass. January 17, 1949. Miss Doroth y Worrell , Editor The Barnstable Patriot Hyannis, Massachusetts. Dear Miss Worrell: Thank you very much for send- ing me the copy of tbe January 13 issue of the Uarnstable Patriot which contained the editorial en- titled, "Target Practice Without Bloodshed ," and also the letter from our distinguished co-worker on Cape Cod , Mrs. Rockwell Coffin . The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Ani- mals would oppose Senate Bill 101 which, if passed into law, would permit hunting of deer by bow and arrow in Barnstable County (luring , certain days in October. Our pol- icy relative to bow and arrow hunt- ing of deer has remained the same for many years. Our objection to the bow and arrow method is that it is not a proper weapon with which to kill humanely. In our opin- ion , a shotgun (a rifle cannot hr used under the Massachusetts law) is to a less extent also an Improper weapon with which to shoot deer. In either case an outright killing is very improbable , with the result that the wounded creature gets away with all that that entails in the way ot suffering. The shotgun law is to protect humans in the neighborhood from being hit , and therefore has an argument on its side, but the bow and arrow has none, unless It Is that there would be more misses of every animal and every human. In recent years In other states the hunting and killing of our wild animal life by means of bows and arrows have increased at an alarm- ing rate. At the present time there are, to the best of our knowledge, more than a half million registered archers in the United States. There are now several states that allow these archers to enter the forest to hunt usually a few weeks before rifle-carrying hunters are permit- ted . However, the archers are not permitted to carry rifles while hunting with bows and arrows, which leads us to believe that if an archer tired an arrow into a deer and did not strike a vital spot , either (he deer would be left to' suffer till deuth ended its misery, or perhaps the archer would bo merciful enough to lire another arrow to end its life. It takes an expert archer to fire an arrow with uny degree of accuracy, and even an expert is apt to miss the vital spot. Our Society is greatly concerned about the effect the bow and arrow hunting will have on our young boys and girls. What will be tho result when these children begin to take their home-made bows and arrows into the woods? How much suffering will result from their unia- teur methods of archery ? If wo must allow our hunters to tnvude our forests each year to kill our animal life , let us do everything within our power to muke certain that death will be swift and as little us possible suffering entailed. Sincerely yours, Eric H. Hansen , President. NO NATIVE HAWAIIAN UKELETL E Ukelele festivities, which de- light cruise vlsltoi'B ut Hawaii , are not nutive Hawaiian custom , points out to American Express Travel Service. The instrument originally was brought to the Islunds by Por- tugese immlgriyits. The Huwullans readily adopted it , und named it tbe "ukelele", which means "Jump- ing Flea." The Barnstable Patriot, Hyannis , Mass. In an endeavor to enlig hten your readers, as requested , und Mrs. Coffin , ' who so earnestly attempts to "do good" through her criticism of the proposed special season for deer hunting in Barnstable County with bow and arrow , let me offer this . I know of IIU inxormed conserva- tionist , game warden , sportsman or hunter who will agree that killing deer with a proper bow and arrow Is less humane than shooting with guns. The laws of the Commonwealth give properl y licensed persons the privilege of taking deer in the State, not only for sport but for meat. 120,745 of them paid for hunting licenses in the State for the year ending June 1948. The choice of weapons is selective and the law approves the bow and ar- row for the purpose. Experience and statistics prove that deer hit With a broad head arrow shot from a hunting how are dispatched more quickly and surely than is often :he case when guns are used. The Fish and Game Directors had these -acts in hand when they made the present regulations. Mrs. Coffin is woefully unin- formed , In this instance, apparent- ly. If Mrs. Coffin 's effort were di- rected toward the elimination of shot, in shotgun shells, from the privileges granted deer hunters in tlie regulations, she would have my beurty endorsement. As it is, I view her contention from the light of a "do gooder " who writes first and finds the facts later. The question in hand, concerned in Bill 101, is not a matter of en- couraging the killing of deer, but one of allowing an approved meth- od ot hunting to take place in this county during a special season in order to encourage a particularly tine type of sportsman to come here. The money they would spend would add something to the eco- nomic income of the county and the number of deer they would take would he far less than those ille- gally killed by other means. The best interests of sportsman- ship, conservation and good pro- motion for the county lie in support of Mr. Cook's proposed legislation. Clifford R. Davis, Sandwich . Miss Dorothy Worrell The Barnstable Patriot Hyannis , Mass. Dear Miss Worrell : As per our telephone conversa- tion of this date, we quote below from u letter received from the American Humane Society by Sen- ator Edward C. Stone: Quotations from Ralph O. Con- way, Director or Wildlife , American Humane Society. The Statement is printed from the New Orleans Dally Item , Con- vention In 1948 , and bo made the following statement: "Our contention is that bow and arrow bunting Is not us cruel as the shotgun. And , if you wunt to go deer hunting with your bow and arrow , the American Humane So- ciety will , more or less, have no great objection. However , the American Humane Society seeB the facts as presented und in ac- cordance , with the suggestion made in the Schoonmaker 's Report , we do not actively oppose how and arrow hunting." (W. J. Schoonmuker 's Report was written for the American Hu- mane Review.) Yours very truly, Norman II. Cook , Executive Secretary. January 7, 1949. The Barnstable Patriot : Thank you for printing the won- derfully interesting address given by Mrs. Leslie Swain in our Bap- tist Church last Sunday. 1 heard her speak , of course, and have read it again from your paper . I am also buying several copies to send to people who attend our church when- ever they are in town , and who know Mrs. Swain as an attendant of our church when she Is at her home. I have enjoyed reading your edi- torials too—as usual. Very truly, Wlnnifred M, Bearse. Mrs. Fred L. Bearse, 240 Sea Street . Hyannis, Mass. The Letter Carrier INTERSTATE CAPE COD THEATRES — WEEK STARTING JAN. 20 Daily 2:15 - 7:00 - 9:00 Matinee: Saturdays and Sundays 2:30 Matinee: Saturdays and Sundays 2:30 Sun, and Holidays Continuous from 2:30 Evenings c:45 '•«¦» Phono 1010 ¦'"»"" n 1,ll0"e 49° THURSDAY-FRIDAY FRIDAY-SATURDAY FRIDAY-SATURDAY Color by Technicolor CoI,H- »>' Tedhuiddlor ST *!™ " WORDS AND MUSIC WORDS AND MUSIC JANE GREER JUNE GENE GENE KELLY JUNE ALLYSON ALLYSON KELLY PERRY OOMO SATURDAY m f " " ^ MICKEY JUDY ^^^ In Cinecolor l GARLAND ROONEY MICKEY ROONEY The Untamed Breed SUNDAY-MONDAY OTft-rmu IUI-OT OVERLAND TRAIL SONNY TUFTS STuTlll N WEST U I ft I IWH II UU I JOHNNY MACK BROWN BARBARA BRITTON I DICK POWELL ~~""————-^——— «¦«* JANE GREER SUNDAY—MONDAY SUNDAY—MONDAY—TUESDAY Blood on the Moon Retu™ of wudfire STATION WEST ROBERT MITCHUM RICHARD ARLEN DICK POWELL MARY BETH HUGHES u„r, nR™p BARBARA BEL GEDDES JANE GREER —^——— ¦^——^——— TUESDAY ,„r„..„ n.u " ~~*~""""™" WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY LARCENY 0ne Touch of Venus Pardon My Sarong ROBERT WALKER . mm JOHN PAYNE AVA GARDNER BUD ABBOTT j JOAN CAULFIELD DICK HAYMES LOU OOSTELLO j Week Ending January 14 Type or No . of Approx. Building Permits Cost Dwellings 3 $19,000.00 Additions und alterations II 7,687.55 Conversions: (iarage to apt . 1 2,000.00 Second floor to apt. 1 1 ,000.00 Harracks to dwelling 1 4,500.00 9 $34 ,087.55 JOHN S. LEBEL, Building Inspector. Building Permits POST OFFICE HOURS | Mails close 10-.30 A.M. avid 4:30 P.M. Incoming mails ready for ills- 1 tributlon approximately 8:00 A.M., 1 11:45 A.M., and 5:00 P.M. Lobby open daily, except Sunday, «.:i0 A.M. to (i.OO P.M. Florence L .Rogers , Acting Postmaster LIBRARY HOURS 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. Mrs. Chester R. Stacy, Librarian. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Rev. Robert C. Dodds, pastor. Mrs. Cleveland Wilson , organist, and choir leader. Roger Q, Edwards , Sunday School Director. Worship Service—9:45 a.m. Thursday, Choir Rehearsals, 7:15 p.m., Junior; 8:00 p.m., Senior. 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. William B. Wilcox of Standish Way will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary this coming Sunday, the 23rd . Mr. and Airs. Wilcox were mar- ried 50 years ago in Fall River and have lived there and In Swan- sea, MBBS., previous to coming to the Cape. Open house will be held on Sun- day afternoon from 3:00 on with the assistance of Mr. and Mrs. Wil- cox's daughters, Mrs. Charles F. Widen and Mrs . John Hendrlckson. CHURCH ELECTIONS Mr. Nye Crowell, of West Yar- mouth , was elected President of the standing committee at the an- nual meeting of 'the West Yar- mouth Congregational Church held last Sunday evening. Other new appointments were Mrs. Ethel McGlumery, treasurer; Mrs. Franc is Donnelly, clerk; Mr. Bdworq * Barnes, collector, and Mr. Elwin Coombs , auditor. The new members of the standing commit- tee are Mrs. Ruth Robsham , Mrs. Gertrude Willlston and Mr . Carlton llrown. The deacons are Mr. Winthrop V. Wilbur , Mr, Curlton Brown , Mr. Roger G. Edwards and Mr. George Guild . A special tribut e was paid to Mrs. Flora Baker upon her resig- nation . A member of the standing committee for 13 yeurs, Mrs. Baker bus been or constant help to the church und Its endeavors. 4-H CLUB Mr. Carl Fraiser of the extension service of the 4-H Club will show a film entitled "Bird Life in the West ," at an organization meeting for a 4-H Club for boys at the home of Mrs. Frank McGlamery. T/ie meeting, which will be held on Thursday afternoon at 5:30 unto the leadership of Mrs. Frank Me- Glaniery and Mrs. Nye Crowell , will be the first of Its kind for hoys of the ages of 8-10. The 4-H Club for Girls met al the home of Miss Myrna Welch on Monday afternoon. Miss Destine Kenyon gave a demonstration on the proper way to set a table anil a lecture on planned menus. M- the next meeting the girls will besta to make yarn book marks und vi\\\ practice setting tables. Mrs. Alfred Kenyon and Mrs. Welch served refreshments. : WEYAR MATRONS A Men 's Night program was iie/d Wednesday evening by the Weyar Matrons Club of West Yarmouth. Mr. Wallace A. Liberty, who served as a colonel in World War II , related his experiences in South America and Alaska. The hostesses were Mrs. Jolm Newkirk , Mrs. Alfred Kenyon , Mrs. Joseph 11. Daggett and Mrs. Mats . K. Johnson. The program was under the di- rection of Mrs. Proctor Adams MEN'S CLUB Mr. Horace Estey, former Town Manager of Bangor, Me., talked on , i the "Advisability of the Town Manager Form of Government" at the monthly meeting of the Men'i Club held at 8:00 on Tuesday eve- ning. YARMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL Mr . David Starry was guest speaker at an assembly program held last Monday afternoon tor the High School students. ( Mr. Starry, who has spent many years in the West Indies , told of the many odd customs of the na- tives of Haiti and Jamaica, and of their religion which is a combina- tion of voodo and Christianity. Many types of native handicraft were* shown such as dolls, tapes- tries, kitchen utensils, lamps, wood carvings and woven objects. By far the most interesting top i'' of the lecture was that of the drums which , he explained , were not only the main means of com- munication , but were used ut a" dances, and even to help heal slw people. To show how the drums »'** UBed Mr. Starry and his assist*"11 demonstrated war signals, DHI'OT SQUARE HYANNIS