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STAMP CLUB Members of the Mid-Cape Stamp Club are reminded to bring mate- rial for auction at the next meeting at 8 p.m. neprt. Thursday (June 2nd) in Baldwin Hall. JUDEA CLUB Sandra Hasckel and Roberta Hirsch will be the social commit- tee for a meeting of the Young Judea Club at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Synagogue. COLLEGE ALUMNI MEETS The annual meeting and reunion of members of the Hyannls State Teachers College Alumni Associa- tion was held here Saturday in Cape Cod Inn. A turkey dinner pre- ceded the business session. Re- election of the full slate of officers includes: Miss Theresa Harcourt of Qutncy, president; John C. Ltne- han ot Ostervllle, vice-president; Miss irma Salvucci of Qulncy, sec- ond vice-president; Henry De- Rusha of Weston, third vice-presi- dent; MVB. Peter F. Nelson of Hy- annis, recording secretary ; Mrs. Alfred Ray Atwood , corresponding secretary ; Mrs. Carlton E. Chase and Mrs, Wallace Kelley, both of Bass River, assistant correspond- ing secretaries, and William G. Currier of Hyannls, treasurer. The nominating committee included MISB Bertha M. Arey, Mrs. David H. Sullivan and Mrs. Atwood, all of Hyannis. The class of 1899, the first to be graduated, were guests of honor, Francis Bagnall of Boston , the only living president of the college, and Mrs. Bagnall , were presented to the group. Mr. Linehan served as uaster of ceremonies. Entertain- nent included a quiz contest , com- munity/ singing led by .Mrs. Richard M. O'Nell of Hyannisport, songs by Dianne Vroom of Ceuterviile , and vocal selections by William Nicker- son of t'otuit , accompanied by Mrs. Warren \V. Cook of Hyannis. The affair closed with the singing of the class song. There were S5 mem- bers present. In the afternoon open house and tea In the home of Miss Annie S. Crowell, retired member of the fac- ulty of the college, was in honor of the fillers for their golden anniver- sary. Corsages were presented to the women of this group, and the same gesture made to those not able to attend. Greetings and rem- iniscences were exchanged with schoolmates and teachers. This part of the reunion was in charge of Miss Harriet Chace of Oster- vllle, president of the Barnstable, Yarmouth and Dennis Council of the Association, and Mrs. Anders Nelson of tSJntervtlle , assisted by other members. BAYOLA CLUB ELECTS The 1949-50 officers recently elected included president, Mrs. Niilo Toolas; first vice-president . Mrs. Nelson LeGraud; second vice- president, Mrs. Gordon S. Libbey ; secretary, Mrs. Elliot Lewis; treas- urer , Mrs. Harold W. Williams; chaplain , Mrs. Elsie Caswell; di- rectors, Mrs. Robert Rusher, re- tiring president, Mrs. Wesley Hat- field, and Mrs. George Benjamin . PUBLIC SUPPER The executive board of the Le- gion Auxiliary and volunteer help- ers will put on a supper ot home- cooked baked beans, salads and ham in the Nye Room of the Baptist parish hall Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door or from members. NURSES BAZAAR The annual sale of the Cape Cod Graduate Nurses Association will open at 10 a.m. Saturday on the Library Grounds. General chair- man Is Mrs . Henry L. Murphy, Airs. Joseph H. Martin be in charge of the food table, Mrs. Graham N. Scudder will serve at the snack- bar and Mrs. Albert A. Scaranielli is chairman of the fancy work table. ANNIVERSARIES Mr. and Mrs. Vincent D. O'Neil will be married 10 years Sunday; I and the 44th wedding anniversary ' of Mr. and Mrs. Harry C, Bearse is Wednesday. RAINBOW INSTALLS The schedule for Cape Cod As- sembly Rainbow lor Girls Saturd ay was a business meeting at 5:30 o'clock , slipper by its Mothers Club , installation in Masonic Temple, and dancing in the hall. Attendance was 250 members and guests. Those inducted were Sally Cross, worthy advisor , succeeding Maureen FiBk ; Marie Ohorn , associate worthy ad- visor; Betty Burnham , charity ; Bqtty Burrlll, hope; Carol Dauphl- nee. faith; Aune Mlkkonen, assis- tant recorder; Barbara Ann Kelley, drill leader; Norma Frlmodlg, chap- lain; Elaine Thacher, love; Alice Brown , religion; Barbara Palmer, nature; Elizabeth Hinckley, im- mortality ; Priscilla Gaffney, fidel- ity; Virginia Pearson, patriotism; Jean Ritter, service ; Elfrelda Lan- ders, confidential observer; Anne Macomber, outer observer; Lois Wordell , musician ; Norma Carlan- der, choir director; Judith Wheeler, American flag bearer; Edwina Wheeler, State flag bearer ; Mar- jorie Leonard and Betty Ritter, pages. Also Dlann Eldredge , Ruth Goodall and Letty Matteson, hos- pitality. The choir which was installed as u unit , Included Norma Carlandetr , soloist, Dlann Eldredge, Marjorie Phillips , Ruth Goodall , Ruth Doane, Laurie Campbell, Marilyn Jacob- son, Janice Caswell, Barbara Ir- win , Geraldine Glfford , Elizabeth Keaveney, Rosalie Moser, Shirley Bowe, Mary and Ruby Sears, Letty Matteson , Prudence Thacher, Joan Gardner , Barbara Tomllnson , Janet Griffin , Ethel Farewell , Dion Pa- zakis, Sally Weston , Marth a Schultz , Jean Stringer, Barbara An- derson, Carol Coleman, Marlene Oehnie, Ann Marnspin , Judith Mar- tin , Judith Dinsmore, Leslie Reid , Cornelia Hamblin, Claire Parker and Alstine Salter. A past worthy advisor jewel was presented to Maureen FIsk , An- nouncement was made that the constitution and charter will be presented to the assembly June 17. EMBLEM INSTALLATION The annual public installation at 2:30 p.m. Sunday In the Elks Cen- ter will be followed by a dinner at 6 and entertainment. Mrs. Emily Hinckley will receive reservations th rough Saturday. Mrs. Frederick Barnard , Supreme President, of Greenfield , and her suite of officers will install. An entertainment will be arranged by Hud Bossong, Mas- ter of Ceremonies. Mrs. Joseph H. Martin will arrange tloval decora- tions , and Mrs. William Whatola and Mrs. Theodore L, Holmes are serving on the dinner committee. Mrs. Louis J. Borsari and Mrs. Herman L. Hadfleld , past presi- dents , will serve as hostesses. JUNIOR CLUB The 11)49-50 officers were seated at the last meeting 6t the season in the club and Mrs. Richard B. Hasklns, retiring president, who served as delegate to the annual meeting of the Federation In Swampscotot , gave her report. The budget was accepted and four mem- bership applications reported. The membership, which was 20 lost August when the club started is now 75. New members include Mrs. Rob- ert S. Leggett, Mrs. Bruce Phinney and Mrs. Eugene Poyant. It was voted to make a gift of $100 to the Senior Club. The charity ball 'June 10 for the District Nursing Associa- tion was discussed. Entertainment was the comedy, "The Incurage Optimist," coached by Mrs. Henry E. Davies. Mrs. Robert Austin and Mrs. William Harrison were stage directors and the cast included Mesdames Heman F. Pierce, War- ren W. Cook, Mrs. Horace Ryder and Mrs. Frank S. O'Nell, all mem- bers of the senior drama depart- ment. A buffet supper was served from a table decorated with spring flowers , lighted tapers and a large decorated cake. COMMUNITY SERVICE Mrs. Edward F. Smith, chairman of the adjournment party for this group, has announced that it will be June 9 at Orleans Inn , and that American Home Department mem- bers have been invited to join them. Further details will be pub- lished. ST. FRANCIS XAVIER GUILD The last meeting of the season) to be held at 8 p.m. next Thursday will include annual reports and elec- tion. A Growing Fund which Btarted last fall with members adding to a dollar as a nucleus, will be closed and they will tell how the addition- al money was earned. Prizes will be given to those having the two highest amounts. Refreshments will |be served by Mrs. A. Milan O'Nell , chairman, Mrs. Walter J. Kennedy, Mrs. Adolphe O."Richards and Mrs. Arnold H. Rogean. AMERICAN LEGION POPPY DAY Again on Saturday, poppies will be offered to the public in the Town ot Barnstable for contributions which will benefit needy veterans and their families through the facil- ities of Barnstable Post, American Legion, and the Auxiliary. Members of the women's group will be on the streets for this purpose, headed by Mrs , Gertrude D. Oliver and Mrs. Lillian Doane, so-chairmen. The lo- cal Auxiliary has purchased 3,000 poppies from disabled hospitalized veterans, who received the full pur- chase price. Many of these men are in wheelchairs or In bed and it Is with great difficulty that some of them accomplish this work which brings to them in some cases the only money they have. This money Is used by them to brighten their days or Is sent to their families. MATRONS CLUB The annual meeting Monday night in Baldwin Hall included re- ports of officers and committees and election of the 1949-50 officers. The slate included Mrs. Ray Flsk, presi- dent , succeeding Mrs, Albert K. Evans; Mrs. Ernest B. Norris , vice- president; Mrs. Edith Rarr , secre- tary ; and Mrs. George W. Sturgess, treasurer. Committees will be an- nounced at the banquet which is planned for June 13. FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION The Hyannis Firemen 's Associa- tion at its annual election May 18 at the lire station chose officers as follows: president, Edward Hig- gles; vice-president , Richard S. SturgeB; secretary, Maurice Bearse; treasurer , Waldo R, Bacon; trustee for 3 yeaiH , W. K. Thacher . Business was followed by the showing of a lllm on China. The members also enjoyed a quahog chowder supper. V.F.W. AUXILIARY Business at a meeting Tuesday evening Includes a vote to finance a child to a summer camp for sever weeks, and plans to raise the money were made; Car] W. Holmes of Hy annlB Park has been engaged tc give a public lecture June 14 at the home of Mrs. Daniel FranciBco Tickets are for sale by memheri or may be pu: chased at the door More details will be given. On ac count of this , the June 14th bus! ness meeting has been capceled and a special meeting will be called Mrs. Joseph Eaton and Mrs. Wll Ham Bentley were named delegatei to the Encampment June 16-19 it Plttsneld. A silent auction brough In 110.20. Qame prizes were won bj Mesdames Henry L Murphy, Josepl Kelley, Stanley Doane and Evereti Blsbee. RAINBOW MOTHERS This club will hold Its postponed meeting at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Arthur Pearson of West Yarmouth . TUESDAY NIGHT CLUB Mrs. George Toney will be host- ess for this club ut 8 p.m. Tuesday at her home. The bazaar planned for August 4th will be discussed. ENGINEERS TO ELECT The Cape Cod Society of Profes- sional Engineers and Land Survey- ors will meet at Rof-Mar Lodge in South Sandwich next Thursday for a dinner at 0:30 p.m. New officers will be elected and the speaker will be the president of the Massa- chusetts Society of Professional Engineers. B. Joslln Whitney Is program chairman. CHRISTENINGS Kathleen Marie Burns , adopted infant of .Air. and Mrs. Henry F. Burns of Hyannis Park was bap- tized Sunday at St. Francis Xavler Church by Father Duffy. He also baptized Barryanne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Covell. , Sponsors for the Burns baby were I her brother, Henry F. Burns, Jr., and her aunt , Mrs. John J. Sheehy of Boston , and for the Covell baby, Vincent D. O'Neil and Miss Mary McLean. , GARDEN ROUND TABLE At another of these gatherings of members of the Garden Club at the home of Miss Annie S. Crow- Jell , Mrs. George o. Bartlett, who ' attended the flower show of the Boston City Club, described out- standing arrangements and Bhowed sketches she had made In illustrat- ing her talk. She also demonstrated elongation of an arrangement through the use of accessories, with an arrangement of a pewter plate holding pansles and rhodo- dendron. "A large flower arrange- ment is a master of engineering and carefully planned architectural construction ," Mrs. Bartlett quot- ed from Louis Bromfield , and went on to say, "Solving your holder Is one-hulf of your battle . . . for a large top open container use crumpled chicken wire on a large needlepoint holder, secured to the j container with plasticine." j During a discussion of the 15th I annual flower show which is to be i held July 12 on the grounds of the estate of Mrs. Edward F. Smith , hints were given by the speaker for selecting and conditioning mate- rial. "Planning the arrangements and selecting the material should all be thought out ahead of time. . . . Condition your flowers well. . . . In most cases, give them a long, deep drink of water, prefer- , ably overnight in a cool place free from draft. . . . Poppies , hollyhocks and other flowers with thick porous stems should have ends burned ov be plunged Into hot water before the regular conditioning. . . . it la well to try rubbing the end of the stem In the soil to keep out the air until the stem can be put Into wa- ter. , . . Woody stems, such as thoso of shrub branches , should he -bruised by hammering or split on the ends before conditioning " were helpful suggestions given to the group. The speaker continued on this subject by telling them that foliage should lie almost submerged Heveral hours before using; for ex- ample—broad leaves of the Calla Illy, cala'dium and coleus leaves, and many others . Mrs, Bartlett also told them that a few flowers may be dunked , such as forget-me-nots and cineraria , hut for the most part It is best not Ic wot the flowers—keep the heads out of water. Soak flowers up tc their necks and be sure to gathei them the day or night before the show. Use palls or your set-tubs She closed her talk by saying: "A flower show should be a great helv in the expression of beauty and da Herves the whole-hearted coopera Hon of each member." Mrs , Raymond S. Person , chair man of the show, announced thai four arrangements are expectet from each member. A large Maj basket of personal gifts and floweri was presented to Miss Crowell who has opened her home for mori than a year for these round tables PERSONALS Mrs. William R. Sinclair of Ir dianapolls, Ind„ Is at her sumrae home for a while preparing It fo summer occupancy. Mr. and Mrs, John Humphrle have arrived from Naples, Fla. PERSONALS Mrs. Marie Higglns has returned from Florida for the season. Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Dickey of Pittsburgh, Pa., have opened their home. They have leased it for July and will leave for their home at that time, returning August 1st for the remainder of the season. Mrs. George A, Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard O. Gerrlsh of Wel- lesley Hills have spent a few days at their homes here. Mrs. Harry T. Hayward of Bos- ton has 'sold her summer home. She plans to come to Stonelelgh- Gables July 1st. Guests of Mr, and Mrs . Alexander Llghtfoot have been Dr. and Mrs. William Christenson of Boston and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William L. Christenson of Palm Beach, Fla. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. Mau- rice Stansifer have been his uncle and aunt , Mr. and Mrs. John Roach of Brocktojj, The Lijsjion Auxiliary made about $40 on its food sale Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Smith were in New Bedford this week to visit their daughter, Mrs. Carl P, Goodwin and family. Stores opened in the West End are C. Crawford Hollldge, Peck and Peck , the Snack Bar, Duquette's, Cape Cod Bakery and Delicatessen, and Ablcromble and Fitch, who are occupying the former Cape Cod Sportsman, Inc., building. Also the Fahey Sport Shop Is In the former Blue Door, and the Gallant Hobby Shop which Is moving from East Main Street to the former Lion's Den. HYANNIS NEWS For the , Finest in Refrigeration See "Norge" at ROY BROWN'S Electric Refrigeration and Gas Service Post Office Building West Yarmouth , Mass. ! Phone Hy. 247 1- 'I BARNSTABLE P-TA Ansel L. Ryder was elected chair- man ot the Parent-Teachers' Asso- ciation at the annual meeting Tues- day night. Other officers elected were: Vice chairman, Mrs. Charles Libby; secretary, Mrs. Carl Liima- talnen; treasurer, Mrs. P. Gordon Nelson ; corresponding secretaries, Mrs. Arthur Baker and Mrs. Her- bert Lovell. » The treasurer's report showed a total more than $250 was raised and paid on the new school lunch room. PERSONALS Garfield Chase, who has had pneumonia, is improved and stay- ing with his daughter and family at Riverside, R. I. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hall and daughter, Geraldine, of London- derry, N. H., spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Braddock Coleman . Mrs. Hall will remain for several weeks' visit here. The Telephone Girls celebrated the birthday ot Miss Phyllis David- son on Thursday in the office rest room. Mrs. Dorothy Gardner and daugh- , ter, MIBB Charlotte, spent a few days visiting friends in Natick. Mrs. Frederick FiBher has left the Palmer Memorial Hospital, im- proved and staying with her sister- in-law at the Neponset Valley Farm at Norwood. Miss Brown , daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Sumner Brown, for- merly of Barnstable, has been grad- uated from Mildred Elley Secre- tarial School at Albany, New York, where she was a member of the Glee Club, Student Christian Asso- ciation and secretary of the Bowl- ing Club. She Is employed by the Burroughs Machine Company of Al- bany. She graduated from Troy High School and attended Barn- stable Village School and Barn- stable High School while on the Cape. Mr. and Mrs. R. Brinckman of New York City are spending a few days at "Onions Acres." Mrs, Ethel Magill and daughter, Mrs. Robert White,"ftlrs. Lucy Haw- kins and Miss Elwinna Nickerson spent Thursday In Plymouth. Miss Jeanette Buckler attended the Senior Prom of Burdett's Col- lege held at the Hotel Statler. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis G. Cornish, formerly of this village and now of Poughkeepsle, N. Y„ have been vis- iting their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Van Buren and family on Locust Lane. B. A. Griffin ot Milwaukee, Wis., is spending a few days in town pre- paratory to opening the cannery. Mrs. Ann B. Miur, who has been spending the winter in Edgewood, R. I., and St. Petersburg, Fla., has returned and opened her home for the summer season. Miss June F. Anderson is home for the summer after completing her first year term at the Butera 1 School of Fine Arts in Boston. PER80NAL8 Mrs. Sydney Knott, Mrs o Knott, Jr., and Mrs. pffit '> attended the production „r °ei " Footlights Dramatic ciuh , "• malca Plain. D ln h, Mrs. William P. Lovejoy i, L been substituting at the Post n. a ' while the Postmaster has b66> vacation. "eei> oj Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Dills ot n ton and Mr. and Mrs. Peter ,7" and niece Barbara of West iw "' were guests of Mrs. Clarence j 7 derson on Sunday. Al ! • Dr. and Mrs. Conrad We.,., hoeft of Boston were at their hi on Railroad Avenue fiffi f t end. Their nephew, Walter W »£ mann, who is In the diplomaticZ' vice, and his family will , * month's vacation at the Wei hoeft summer home. Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Brlnck mann of Hamburg, Germany havl been spending a week at "Ont„ Acres," the Willard Blmpkln.' sum mer home. Mrs. Robert NelBon and son of WeBt Barnstable, Mrs. Elsie jone and Mrs. W. Dana Holmes were In Fall River and New Bedford on Thursday. Miss Alice Beale of Cambridge | | at her home here for several days. BARNSTABLE ketuf xm A. GaWi JEWELER 349 Main Street Hyannis wimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiu niiiiimiiini iiiiiiii i/jmiiHiiiii iii, COLLEGE PLANS START WITH SAVING While your child is growing, let a special savings account here grow with him, and assure MB future education. SYSTEMATIC SAVINGS of $5.00 a month MATURES AT $1,000.00 Hyannis Co-operative Bank West Main St. & Scudder Ave, Hyannls llllllHIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIllllllllllllllllllllll g Cape Cod """l Secretarial School Approved for G.I. Training 242 Ocean Street—Hyannls Telephone Hyannls 1872 " ' " " " " ¦ " " ^ ^ ¦ ^¦ ^¦ ^ " ¦ ¦^¦ ¦ ¦» —. . . . ^ 1 ROBERT M. IU.LLEX INSURANCE AGENCY. ,j */^ c-^Ott/ca/vce Qt\xu> ^0 I ALFRED C. KELLEY GEORGE B. KELLEY Telephone Hyannis 680 J Dr. W. C.Lincoln Optometrist J 28 Barnstable Road 1 Phone 881 I SAMUEL GOFFIN | Centerviile , Mass. Tel. 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Fashioned with Flexees own figure melding technique, Sea Molds fit snugly yet afford freedom and comfort ntvt r before experienced. Let Sea Molds make the most of your figure whenever you get In the swim. Mimmimi^^ In Parachute Leap At Marshneld . _ -. ^nauas. ¥-> -.-'?;T«5-a ' ¦t't > ' 8i8 j ^ ajtLiiaaii '¦ ¦"¦ ' ¦ Grenville Damon At Kiwanis Horse Show Mr. and Mrs. Prank Stern, of Kew Gardens , New York, announce the marriage of their daughter , Marguerite, to Mr. Robert Howe Pratt ot Falmouth, Massachusetts. The wedding took place on Sunday, the twenty-second of May, at Kew Gardens , New York. Mrs. Pratt, before her marriage, has been living In Hyannis. Mr. and Mrs. Pratt , after a brief honeymoon, will make their home in West Yar- mouth. Mr. Pratt is with the Anderson Company of Falmouth, furniture movers and storers. Mrs. Pratt is employed at the office of the Patriot Press. ! Pratt-Stern Nuptials PERSONAL8 Mr. Lemuel G. Fish and grand- laughter , Janice Gardner , of Woon- socket, R. I,, were weekend guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Fish. Mr. and Mrs, Frank Blake of Kan- sas City, Mo., spent the past winter in Florida and now have arrived at their summer home on Old Post Road. Mrs. Laurence Shaw of Brockton was at her home for the weekend. The Smiths also were at their home oil Highland Avenue.. Mr. and Mrs, Stanley Cody and sun Stuart ot Attleboro were guests of the J. W. Hamiltons for the weekend. Mrs. Andrew Post is a putient at the Cape Cod Hospital. The William Sinclairs of Corn- ing, N. Y., were at their home here over the weekend. Mr, Charles Post went to New Hampshire last week as the guest of his daughter. Polly Ann Bradley won the braid- ed rug which Mrs. Herbert Snow sold tickets Cotuit PERSONALS Francis D. Brogan, Jr., a veteran and a Junior at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, is on the Dean's list for outstanding scholarship. I Hyannis Port The annual Junior Promenade was held in the auditorium of the Barnstable High School, Friday, 20. About 60 couples danced to the music of Con Coppl's orchestra, The settirfg was the deck of a ship, The grand march was led by John O'Nell, class president. Chaperonnes were Mr. and Mrs Frederick Hodge, Mr. and Mrs Brian Connor, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bills, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Howes Mr. a'e .d Mrs. Billot MacSwan ant Mrs. Katherine Towey. THIN PAINT A coat of paint ordinarily is fron one to three thousandths of an incl thick. B.H.S. Notes