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..AWS CLUB BANQUET W°, Inual fall banquet of the 1 ha Woman's dub will be Ch ,t at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, wavsUl e inn. Mrs. Mary D. El- al ZJ ' program chairman, will «nt Andre Snow, photographer, P h will give an illustrated lecture * "France Today from Normandy °n'lhe French Alps." Mrs. Katherine SLirse. dub president, faaa an- Inced the program for the year . follows: Oct. 21, Directors' Day, f ' C Hammett Cowell, First Dls- j'lct Director, guest speaker; Nov. i Birthday Party Dinner at Way- .irte inn, Mrs. Marjorie Haven, tmlrman ; Nov. 18, Literature, an afternoon meeting in charge of Mrs Ruth Gllmore, Mrs. Helen Heals guest speaker; Dec. 2, Edu- cation , Mrs. Leila Oliver, chairman; pec. 16, Christmas program, an eve- „ing meeting in charge of Mrs. Mabel Moody; Jan. 6, Preservation of Antiques, Helen Stevens, chair- man, John Logan, guest speaker; Jan. 20, music, Mrs. Phyllis Tiles- ton, chairman; Feb. 3, Conservation and Gardens, Mrs. Gertrude Lake, chairman; Feb. 17, Hobby Night, jlrs. Gladys Atwood, chairman; March 3, American Home, Mrs. Lee Claflin , chairman, Mrs. Harriet Deer, speaker; Mar. 17, Guest Night, Mrs. Dorothy Calder, chair- man; April 7, Good Friday, drama, Mrs. Etta Long, chairman; April 1 20, Art. Miss Martha Hastings, I chairman ; May 6, annual luncheon I meeting at Wayside Inn, ' HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE A representative of the Curtis Publishin g Co. visited the Chatham school on Tuesday to open the an- nual magazine subscription cam- paign. Captains were chosen for each class with Robert Doane andw Janice Hamilton appointed to serve as the captains for the Red and Blue teams respectively. Proceeds from the drives of previous years have been used to purchase a pub- lic address system , victrola , movie projector , also the electric score- board and time clock for basketball games. VISIT OLDEST HOUSE Mrs. Charles A. Guild, president of the Chatham Historical Society, has announced that during the 11 weeks that the old Atwood House was opened this past season more than 1100 viBited the house, ex- ceeding all previous records. READING CLUB Mi-monthl y meetings ot the Chat- ham Rending Club will be resumed in Oct. 11 with the first meeting o be held at the home of Mrs. Uharles A. Guild . Book reviews and special studleB are planned for the current season. \ : n • ¦• ¦ . '•• - ' j LEGION AUXILIARY Mrs. E. Bernice Nlckerson was elected president of the Chatham unit pf the American Legion Aux- iliary when members met at Legion Hall on Tuesday night. Complete slate of officers includes the follow- ing: Ina Brown, iirst vice; Mildred Allison, second vice; Elizabeth Gibson , chaplain; Eleanor Hender- son, historian ; Leila Oliver, secre- tary; Mary Hamilton, treasurer; Josephine Snow, sergeant-at-arms; executive board members, Gladys Harding, retiring president, Jose- phine Herron, Estelle Mattel , Ear- line Kelley. During the business ses- sion at which Mrs. Gladys Harding presided, it was voted to donate $5 to the Boy Scout drive. Plans were formulated for a good sale to be held in October and a rummage sale in November. A shower of gifts for the Christmas Gift Shop will fea- ture the next meeting on October 11. Officers of the unit will be in- stalled on October 21 when a Joint installation of the post officers and Auxiliary will be held at the hall, preceded by a supper. 8CHOOL CONTRACT AWARD The J. L. Marshall Sons Co. ot Pawtucket, R. I., has been awarded the contract to build the additior to the Chatham school to include ten elementary classrooms and ar auditorium-gymnasium. Construction is expected to be gin within ten days. A $500,001 project, the addition is expectec to be ready for occupancy in tin fall of 1950. ATTEND SHRINERS' CIRCUS Forty Boys and Girls, accompa nled by Miss Margaret Guild anc William Barclay, attended th( Shrlners' Circus at Boston on Sat urday. DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAIV Members of the Eastham, Or leans, and Chatham School commit tees met recently at the Cbathan School to hear the Driver Educa tlon program explained by Eugene Fanning, state supervisor, who was introduced by Sheriff Donald Tul loch. "The value of the course BE a safety measure cannot be over- emphasized," stressed the sheriff as he cited the alarming increase in automobile fatalities. The course Includes classroom work in addi- tion to on-the-road training, with a dual control car provided. A con- centrated course Is given to the instructors who must be certified . The program has already been up- proved by the- Harwich and Chat- ham school committees. BOMBING AREA A report from Representative ii Congress Donald W. Nlcholsor states that , if the recommendation!- of the Army Engineers on Monomoj for use as a danger area , are not acceptable to all interested ngen cles, the Air Force favors furlhei hearings to the end that tv satis factory solution may be arrived at METHODIST CHURCH Members of the Methodist Youtl Fellowship plan to attend tho Youtl Rally at Plymouth on October 12 Deaconess Home Sunday will bi \ "observed on October 23 when tin Rev. B. Marlon Hope will be gues speaker at the Chatham and Soutl Chatham churches. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH The Rev. English of Miami and Chatham will substitute at the Chatham Congregational Church on Sunday. The morning worship serv- ice on October 16 will be omitted. James Gromltng has been ap- pointed superintendent of the Church School which opened on September 25. Regular meetings of the Ladles' Aid, also the Congregational Club were resumed this week. At the meeting of the Ladies' Aid of Wed- nesday a going away gift was pre- sented to Mrs. Gestne Tuttle, vice- president, who will leave soon to spend several weeks with relatives in Germany. UNIVERSALIST CHURCH Services were resumed at the Universallst Church on Sunday with the World Wide Communion Sunday observed at the worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School sessions are held following the service with Mrs. Dorothea Allen as director. Committee members include Robert Gay, Mrs. Jose- phine Starkweather, and Mrs. May Wheeler. "Our Chatham UnlversallB t Church—Its Beginning, Influential ! Workers, and Later History" was 1 the topic ot an Interesting talk by L Miss Florence Linnell at the open- i Ing meeting of the Universallst So- i clal Circle on Wednesday night. Devotions were led by Mrs. Edith - Tarbell. A business meeting in tho ) afternoon was followed by n Pot 1 Luck supper for members and j guests. Meetings are held mi tho first Wednesday of each month, opening witli a business meeting at 5 p.m. 1 CHURCH OF THE HOLY i REDEEMER Sundny masses are now held at 9 and 11 a.m. Catechism classes meet at tho church on Monday at I the close of school. • ASS'N OF SACRED HEART 1 Eighteen members were present at the first fall meeting of the Asso- 1 elation of the Sacred Heart on 1 Monday nigh t at the church. Mrs. Kites Mnrchessault , Mrs. Mury 1 Young and Mrs. Nora Nlckerson were appointed by the president , Mrs. Jennie Cardoza, as a nomi- nating committee to bring in a slate of officers at the next month- ly meeting In November. It was voted to donate a sufficient sum of money to pay tho balance duo on I the new electric organ recently in- stalled. Plans were diBctissud for the Christmas party for members,, also the annual party for chlldron ot the parish. Following tho busi- ness session a movie, "Huil Mary, " was shown by the Rev. Thaddeus i Bouhitysen. i ' C.H.S. DRAMATIC CLUB I The Chatham High School Dru- . ¦ mutlc Club has .organized for the " school year with -Helen Hammond elected president , Allou -Anderson , ' vice president , and Janice Haniil- • ton, secretary. Mrs. Josephine Crow- ell, English teacher , will servo as faculty advisor . Plans include a t play to be presented during Educa- t Hon Week. 3 PLAY SCHOOL 8 Fourteen children were enrolled 1 in the Chatham Community Klnder- 1 garton and Play School which re- opened Monday morning in the ves- try of the Methodist Church with | Mrs. Helen V. Robertson as teacher, j Carried on successfully for the past two years, the school 1B controlled ; by a board of directors. Parents share the operating costs, sessions are held from 9-12 dail y, Monday through Friday. Application may be made by calling Mrs. Robertson ut Chatham 42-W. Attending the school are the following children from the ages of 4-6: Brenda Bid* j redge, Martha Toabo, Mary Joyce Adani B, Patsy Eldrldge , Winifred Crosble, Nancy Webster, Margaret Smith , David Elliott , Bobby Fish • back, Sherard Reyuotds , Peter Ford, Roby Wesselhoeft, Tommy Matteson , John Tracy. EXTEN8ION CLASSES Mrs. Delia Hammond, town chair- man of the Cape Cod Extension Service Committee, has announced that two classes in furniture re- finishing will be held at the At- wood School on October 26 and Nov. 16. The classes under the su- pervision of Miss Margaret Stevens, County Demonstration Agent, will start at 10 a.m. Persons attending the sessions are requested to bring box lunches. Small articles such as antique boxes, stools and chairs, may be brought to the first class. Oyster Harbors GOLF WINNER8 Charles Martyn and Stuart Put- nam of Springfield tied with a low gross ot 79 in the State Realtors Association Golf Tournament held at Oyster Harbors. After comparing the cards on , the basis of match play, the Asso- ciation Golf Trophy was awarded Martyn , who was last year'B win- i ner. Robert C. Nordblom of Harwich- port and Boston posted a 70, the best net score. Prizes for the men's putting con- test went to William Russell of Boston, with Kate Smith of Boston • winning the putting contest for women. CHATHAM NEWS DORIS H. NEWCOMB Cape God Fire Insurance Agency Gj ENER AL INSURANCE 354 Main Street £ Uyannis, Mass. £ j • ! '***'*'*** ,, »»*»»»'»*«#»*#*»»##*#»4#»#»###*»<'»***#****»**»*»**«»* ,»,». Martha .Atwood Baker, VOCAL STUDIO formerly with tho Metropolitan Opera Ass'n and National Broud- rastlng' Company. Volcfe Plncement - Ulctlim I Vocnl Annl .ixlK Voice mill Sound CuiiNiillmit to Cape Coil Production* Inc. Weilnemlnym HynnuU Studio, \x- Hnoni, IlnptUt Churcu, 11 11.111. In I p. m. CiiNllinm Studio—Locust Hood No Charge for AudltlouH Tulephonei Orlean* Ull-W-1 r *f f f f H , H i »f » 'f f''» MM«»«««JJM tl, Joan Halmess, Pamela Britton, Sharon Whitehead, and Stephen Reed; also present were Mesdames Irving White, Jimmy's grand- mother, Byron Reed, S. T. Hoi- < way, Lee Britton, Roger Eldrldge, Waterman-Miller, and Mrs. McVey. Games were played and refresh- r ments Included a pink and white frosted angel cake. South Yarmouth Ass n in An. Meeting The 118th annual meeting ot the Barnstable Baptist Association Will be held Thursday, October 13, at the Mashpee Baptist Church. The Rev . E. Gage Hotallng, moderator, will preside at the meeting which Is scheduled to begin nt 10 a.m. The annual sermon, which Is the feature of the morning session, will be preached by the Rev. M. Stetson Lincoln of Vineyard Haven . A busi- ness meeting will conclude the morning session. The afternoon session will con- vene at 1:30 p.m. when delegates will hear an address on "They That Go Down to the Sea lu Ships" by Rev. Thorbjorn Olson of Oslo, Norway, who was a recent speaker at the Northern Baptist Convention In San Francisco. Dr. Isaac Hlggln- botham, general secretary of the Massachusetts Baptist Convention , will also address the delegates, his subject being "Baptist Missions in a Changing World." Election of officers 1B scheduled for the afternoon business meeting, and an open forum on Town und Country Churches will bo led by the Rev. Kenneth C. MnoArthur of Brewster, followed by a forum on Church School Methods by the Rev. Cleveland 1. Wilson of Mashpee . Following the 0:00 p.m. banquet, the delegates will convene tor the evening sosslon at 7:16 p.m. at which the main addrdess will bo given by Dr. Murplo M. Lewis, new- ly appointed Director for Now Eng- land of tho Special Service Depart- ment of tho Council on Finance and Promotion. Ills subject will bo: "Stewardship Advan ce—A Rainbow of Promise." Barnstable Baptist | Harry W. Lawes, Barnstable Po- lice Chief , gave a very interesting and informative talk before the Kiwanis Club in Baldwin Hall lust night. Tho Chief outlined the work that u patrolman is often called upon to do. Some of the stories ho told brought many laughs from the audience, It was a fine tulk and nil pres- ent went away with a little more patience for thaipolice officers after hearing of their trials and tribula- tions. One guest was present, Nell Dauphinee of Hyannis. Fuller Fund Complete The Secretary of the Cape Cod Soaring Society has announced completion of the Charlie Fuller Fund. Mr. Fuller has of Into made a very remarkable recovery. He Is now at home and expects to return , to work before many days. Re- sponse to the drive has amounted to $1300 and the thanks of the fam- ily and committee are due to tho contributors. Mr. Curtis says, "I wish at tills time to express our thanks to the man)' people who helped and rallied to tho support of the stricken family. It certainly proves the roal human kindness and generosity of I lie people in this urea, " Hospital Aid Ass'n Opens Meeting Season Tho annual mooting of tho Barn- Stable Branch , Capo Cod Hospital Aid ' Association ,wlll be held nt tho Parish Hall , First Baptist Church, Hyannis , Friday, October 7, at 2:30 p.m. The program will Include a business meeting, with Mrs. Paul Swift and Mrs. Fred Burrows as spenkers. Tea will bo sorvod. Meiuhoi- K are urged to attend and bring prospective monibors. Police Chief Lawes Speaks to Kiwanians CLOSED FOR 8EA80N Harbor Inn has closed KB doorB until next Bummer. INN CLOSED Cotuit inn has closed for tho winter, PERSONALS Mrs. Claude Nlckerson is leav- ing Thursday for a vacation trip through New Hampshire and Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Sllvey of Brockton will arrive Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Wright's for a brief visit. MrB. Gertrude McKlnnon has re- sumed her duties at tho Post Office, after enjoying a two weeks' vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Hartloy Warren have started building their new homo off School Street. The Cotuit Nursery School will begin its llrst term Monday In the bnsement ot the Bchool. Fifteen children have enrolled. A party will bo glvon Friday night to ac- quaint tho parents with the new teacher. lOrnest Nlckerson Is now able to go out of doors. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Scuddor have gone to Ohio to visit Mrs. Scud- dor's parents. Their son, Jeff ac- companied them. MI BB (trace Qrlgson had a bad fall last week. She Is feeling hot- ter now. Miss Blanche Gilbert, formerly cook nt Cotuit inn , lias accepted a position in Chatham. Mrs. Madge Harlow has sold her house and Is now occupying one of tho McNutt eottagos. Mrs. Abbio Thomas will enter* tain her daughter, Miss Joan Thomas, of Boston over the week end. Cotuit PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Harold Nlckerson have just roturnod from a wook's trip by auto to Canada. Mr. and Mrs. John Simpklns , Jr., have closed their homo for tho winter and moved to Boston. Mrs. Lois Kent Fleming has re- turned to Greenwich, Conn., aft er spending several months In town tor tho summer. Mrs. James 1) . Livingston bus closed her summer homo and ro- turnod to Now York City for the winter. Miss Sally Sliiitlleworlh of Bos- ton recently was the guest of MI BB Mildred llortwoll. Mrs. Sydney Knott ontorlalned .'Ifi relative s and friends at a luncheon preceding the Knott- Craig nuptials . Mrs, Charles Clagg and family have moved in "The Millwa y " for tho present, renting her home tit Oummaquid. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander I 'riinu and family have returned to Stale College in Raleigh, N. C„ for the winter. Mrs. Crane and children went by piano. Mrs. Herbert Cobb has relurned to lOiiBt Walpolo after spending tho summer ill town. Mr. and Mrs. J. Arthur Vim Hur- on, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. George Saucer of Yarmouth Port , motored to the Whlto Mountains for soverul days. Mr. and Mrs. F. 0. Swoetman , Jr., of Hyannis are occupying tho Allen house on Route li, Main Street. Mrs. Francos E. Undersoil at- tended the Testimonial and Ban- quet and dance hold at Now Bed- ford Friday night for Walter M. Ratiiiin ,u telephone official. Mr. i nnd Mrs. John Dolln and finally or Hyannis have purchased the Tidie Benttinoii house and have movod In. Mr. and Mrs. Robert White and Mlklo have moved to West Barn- studio and occupying the apart- ment of Avelluo Dutru on Main Street. Harold. Nlckerson Is having two weeks vacation from II IB duties at the Barnstable County • Radio Station. Mr. and Mrs. Chester L. BaBHOtt are on a two weeks vacation by auto to Virginia and other south* ern states. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scoville und Torio of Manchester, Conn., spont a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Scoville , Locust Lane. Miss Patricia Conner has return- ed to Radcllffe College for her third year, and Gerald Cunnings has returned to Harvard College for his second year. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gerrlor and MI BS Violet have been spending a week in Nova Scotia. Miss Lorraine De Lalttre Is on a vacation from her duties as Four H Club leader. Mrs. Everett L. Hinckley has been visiting friends In Boston for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. John D. Brine of Itochester have , visited their son- in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gardner and daughter Blalno for several days. Mrs. Sarah B. Mitchell of New- ton, Conn., was the recent guest of her daughter and son-in-law , Mr. and Mrs. John Howard, Jr. Mrs. Knllne Ford has been the recent guost of Mrs. John Derby, Jr. In Boston , where she ulso at- tended a shower party. Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Watters and family are occupying the house on Main Street formerly owned for the late Miss Eleanor Crocker. Mr. and Mrs. J. Arthur Van Bu- ren and family have moved Into the Old Crocker Tavern recently va- cated by Mrs. Arthur Tonka. Barnstable West Yarmouth ROLL-CALL SUNDAY October , 2nd Roll Call Sunday will du hold ut I) :-in at tliu West Yarmouth Congregational Church, The program Is headed "World- v> iilo Communion Sunday " and the Floy. Mr. Dndds will use as a topic , "Unity of lloliovors. " The preceding Sal unlay evening, Oct. 1, there is to lie a concert and reception at 8 o'clock. Mr. Curtis Holland , well known durlloiiq, Willi Mr, C, DII V IH al, fhci organ , will render a program of Negro spirit- uals, with the reception to follow , with refreshments, at ilia com- munity Buildin g. Nye Crowell and Ills committee urn doing n great doul of work on Ilia program for this full , and at- tendance of l lie moindership will lie appreciated and well rewarded. PERSONALS Major and Mrs. Spadon Graven , who have been spending tho week with Mrs. Craves' mother, Mrs. Henrietta lingers on Berry Avenue returned to Baltimore on Sunday last. Major Graves is connected with the chemical warfare depart- ment In Washington. Miss Jane Graves , daughter of the Major , was also a guest of Mrs. Rogers during tho week, MI HH Ann Jackson of Taunton lias opened her collage for a two-week slay, Local Legion Post Officer for District At tho last meeting of tho 10th District of the American Legion , Graham Scuddor was sworn In as senior vice-commander. The moot- ing was held ut Camp Farley, and supper WUH served by the members Of the Barnstable III and 8 unit. i ==-} For the Finest in Refrigeration See "Norge" at ROY BROWN'S Electrio Refrigeration and Gas Service Main Street West Yarmouth , Mast. Phone Hy. 247 If^aaHMMMV ' IIlive you ever stopped to think what complete de- struction a lire can cause? You lose more limn ma- tertjil UllUfiB when lire do- st royfl . . . you lose precious memories - ¦ ¦ you lose an tho tilin gs a home utandu for. Consider the cost , . . consult us today for ' flro Insurance. 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