The Morning Union from Springfield, Massachusetts (2024)

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, SPRINGFIELD, TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1952 19 AGAWAM VIGNEAUX WINS. GOP. NOMINATION FOR SELECTMAN Wins in ThreeCornered Contest tor. Tree Warden Arawam, Jan. 14-William E.

Vigneaux won the Republican, nomination for seat on selectmen at the party caucus tonight: at the high school. Vigneaux pulled 402 votes against the 250 caste for Anthong F. DiDonado. In the only other contest on the ballot three "cornered race for the domination for the one year term as tree warden Daniel DiDonado, a former tree warden, gathered votes to the 226 cast for Elmer Cascio, present "tree warden. Aldo Veronesi was a poor third with 47.

votes. Other nominations made tonight by the caucus in uncontested elections school committee, three years, Elizateth B. Pond and Howard N. Simpson; library trustee, three years, Clara J. Mc Weigh; assessor, three ears.

William M. Bardwell; avater commissioner, three years, Walter C. Ruckstuhl; planning board member; five years, S. Dabb; cemetery commissioner, three Years, Chares F. Fazio; moderator, one George W.

Porter; trustee of Whiting Street. Fund, two years, Georse A. Toussant; park and playground commissioner, three years, Ashley R. Cooley. board of "public welfare, three years, Charles C.

Mitchell; and Agawam Housing Authority, one year, Theodore Twarog. To'al number of ballots cast at the caucas was 665, Paul Adams served as chairman and Miss Hazel Cooley as clerk. St. David's Church Annual Meeting Agawam, Jan. 14-The annual meeting of St.

David's Church will be; held Wednesday night. the SOT. DEANE O. ANDREWS Agawam 4 14-Sgt. Donna O.

Andrews, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Andrews of Leonard St. has recently returned from 10 months. overseas duty in Japan and Korea with the 45th Division.

After leave at his home he will attend the artillery school at Fort Sill, Okla. He listed in November, 1950, and received his basic training at Camp Polk, La. ling Tuesday night of the Danahy School Parent Association the school at 8. This meeting is to observe Night" an annual event at which the fathers take over the conduct of the meeting. Dr.

Rol: and Simth, co-ordinator of mathe- matics for the Springtield school syscem will be the guest speaker. Ladies Aid Society Plans Spring Sale Welcome Home Party Wednesday church Members have been requested to Agawam, Jan. Ladies Aid following a covered dish suplatterd it. possible, bring ad hot dish. al Society Church of is the planning Agawam a sale Congregation- in the rolls sandwiches will be or a supplied dessert.

by the Coffee Women's spring of miscellaneous articles, and the proceeds from which will add to auxiliary. H. vicar parish house fund. At a recent meetof: Rev. Grace Robert Church, Chicopee, Cummings, will speak ing of the chairmen of the five.

works He willing groups plans for the sale were immediately after the supper. between formed and members assigned to intalk on the the close Western contact Massachur dividual groups. churches of Tonight the Friendly Workers setts" diocese and churches in Ger- the church held the regular monthly many. Mr, Cummings has spent meeting at the church. Thursday several months in Germany and hasi night at 7 the senior choir will meet first hand information of the value at the church for rehearsal.

of direct, contact between clergy and The Young People's choir will meet people the twos countries. Saturday morning at 8.30 at Reports of officials of the church church for its weekly rehearsal; the will be heard and officers for, the junior choir will meet at 9.30 and the coming years elected, including a intermediate choir at 10.30. warden, treasurer, four vestrymen for three year delegate to the diocesan conference, three delegates to the Springfield convocation. The new constitution providing for rotation in the office ole vestrymen will come up for action. A nomination committee including James A.

Matheson, Douglas P. Carr and Mrs. Alvah Pearsall will presenti 8 slate of nominees for ballot. The Junior Girls Friendly Society meet at the church? Tuesday, afternoon at 3.30 and the Senior GFS will meet Friday afternoon at at the church. Slide Projector Presentation Jan.

The presentacion of a new slide projector for use In audio visual education in the school will highlight the meeting Tuesday night of the Springfield St. School Parent-Teacher Association The meeting will be at 8 with the teachers in the classrooms from 7.30 for consultation by parents. The program, will be. in observance of "Fathers' Night" and there will be 8. program of particular interest to fathers, all of whom are urged to attend.

The guest speaker will be Paul Tatro, education instructor at the Agawam High School. will illustrate his talk with slides using' the new This will give members an opportunity to see the new equtpment in action. MIs. will be in charge of the refreshments, after the meet- MR. AND MRS.

MEETING Agawam, Jan. 14-A feature of the entertainment program at the meeting Tuesday night of the Mr. and Mrs. Club of the First Baptist Church will be the appearance of 'The Andrews Sisters' from the PTA of the Mittineague School at West Springfield quartet, Edward Stephen sonE Carl. Black, Hale' and Norman.

Waderare well-known entertainers, having appeared before many organizations in the town. DANAHY PTA MEETING Agawan, Jan. An urgent invitation to all fathers 'in the school community is extended for the meetE Up Country Radio WHA. OF TUESDAY 6.00 Farm' Hour? 6.53 Mutual Saving 7.01 Weatnerman 7.05 Timetable 7.15 Birthday Box 7.30° News 7.35 Timetable 7.45 County News 8.0) News 8.15 Shelburne Falls 8.30 Weatherman 8.35 Miniatures: 8.15 Devotions; 9.00 News 9.15 Air Newspaper 9.304 Chapel Times 10.00 Melodies 10.15 Calendar 10.25 World News 10.30 To Be Announ 10.55 Ken Carson 11.00 Ladies Fair 11.25 News 11.30 Queen for Dav 12.00 Curt Massey 12.13 Cap. Comment 12.30 News 12:45 information 1.00 News 1.15 Food Show WAKE OF TUESDAY 6.30 Hour 7.00 News 7.05 Rise Shine 7.30 News 7.45 Weather 1.50 Birthday Party 8.00 Hits Bits 8.55 News 0.00 Radio Chapel: 9.15 Easy Rhythm 9.25 The Record 9.30 Song Shop 9.55 News.

10.00 Listen Ladies? 10.30 Class. Col. BILL FOR SEWERS, WALKS IS FILED AT STATE HOUSE Porter and Emerson Back in Agawam Betterments Boston, Jan. 4 Rep. George W.

Porter (R-Agawam) and A MI Selectman Frederick C. Emerson today backed a bill to create a special reserve fund for sewer and sidewalk improvements in Agawam before, the Committee on Municipal Finance. Director of Accounis Francis X. Lang declared that voters should continue to be allowed to. decide from year to year by direct appropriation the extent of the betterment program Emerson stated that, while things are fine in these relatively prosperous times, it is good business to establish the fund in case it may be needed for the rapid expansion of the town, He stated.

that the voters hare already given their approval to the measure. Agawam growth has made expenditures for sewers necessary, he Under the system proposed, the abuttors', share of the betterment assessments would be placed in the special reserve fund and used to finance the town share of future sewer and sidewalk construction. Under the present system, the funds lose their Identity when they placed, in the town general fund. Rep. Porter declared that the principle behind the bill, to Lang's argument, 1s supported in present Cities and towns which levy a sewer rental charge may use that for betterment.

HAMPDEN: Hatch Candidate. For AssessorshipHampden, Jan. 14- Ralph: B. Hatch, relinquish this office to become a candidate, for assessor in both the Republican and Democratic caucuses. Mr.

Hatch is employed as a fitter by the Westinghouse Electric Corp. at East ried and has two daughters, Judy, who is as a private sccretary at the Springfield MICA Harriot. who is a junior at the High School on Commerce latch first came to Hampden in 1924 when his parents purchased farm, He a property owner and resident of lampden since 1940. Mr. and Mrs.

Archer Bennett of South Monson Rd, have left for Win. ter Haven, where they plan to spend several months. There will of the night at the home secretary, Hampden Fair Association, Tuesday Drs. Everett S. Woods in South Rd.

A financial report will be made last year's fair, and plans will be started for the 1952 event. At a meeting tonight at the home of Mrs. Harold F. Green in Main plans for the spring show, to be presented by Yola! Guild of the Hampden Federated Community Church, were discussed. Chairman of the play-writing committee will be Mrs.

Thomas Demetrion, She will be Sirs. assisted by Mrs. Stanley Edwin Hedlund, Mrs. Chris Collier, Mrs. Carl Libby, Mrs.

Emil Scheibler, Mrs. EdKennedy, and Green. Mrs. C. Kilbourne Bump is general chairman.

Mrs. Harold D. Jones wills be chairman of a music committee. Building Commissioner Gordon Willcutt has submitted his report for the year ending Dec. 31, 1951; new houses, 16; garages, three; hen; houses.

four: barns, two; sheds, two; greenhouse, one, additions to houses. 11; alteranotions to houses, seven: alteration to barn, one: alteration to Town House, cne; demolish hen houses, three demolish barn, one: demolish garage, Tone; plumbing, 22; electrical, 68. A total permits were issued. Word has been received that Cecil A. P.

Thomas, a former Hampden resident for many years, will be in Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Northampton, a month, as the Saturday. result. of Mr. a heart Thomas attack is suffered married to the Oliss Marie Schroeder, who taught in the ConsoliSchool. School menus for the remainder of the week: Tuesday, American chop suey, salad, peanut butter sandwiches.

milk, and dessert; Wednesday, creamed chipped beef on boiled potatoes, hard boiled eggs, bread, butter: milk, and dessert; Thursday, Chinese pie, buttered corn, bread, butter, and dessert; and Friday, baked Leans, coleslaw, peanut butter sandwiches, dessert, and milk. The librarians have issued the fol- of lowing for 1951: circulation books and magazines, total attendance, 8391; average daily attendance, 58; books bought, 201; books donated, 231 magazines bought, 42; magazines donated, 213; registered borrowers, from the school, 249, others, 174; books reviewed by school children, 701 Clifford R. Gunther, forest fire warden, reports nine grass fires and 235 open air permits. 'He urges that closed containers be used for burning rubbish. Hampden Memorial Park Com.

mittee has listed improvements for the year, among which is the cleaning a of; the paddle pond with a bulldozer and raising the south shore. Six loads of fresh sand was spread. The drive to the area has been stoned and the main drive graveled. With the help of the Fire Department, a new la lawn Selectmen mower: has Clifford been R. purchased.

Gunther announces that all articles for the town warrant must be in the hands of the selectmen by. 8 p.m. Thursday. MONSON MONSON Monsson, Jan. 11- At the Tuesday evening meeting of the Club in the Church Co.

cafeteria, Henry W. Kolowrat, a former Czech diplomat and now avresident: of this town, will tell of some of his experiences while living: in native land. Those wishing to insert articles in the annual town warrant must give copy to the Selectmen on or before Jan. 21, at 6. The Explorer Post, and Boy Scout Troop: will meet in the Congregational Church building Tuesday at 1.

Stephen: Keith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry I. Keith of, Bethany and William Lombard, son of Mrs. Francis W.

Lombard of Green were installed as officers of the WickaChapter, Order of DeMolay, in est Brookfield. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Albion Church of Fenton are the parents of a son born in Wing Memorial Hospital. Mr.

Mrs. George Arnot Tof Sussex, N. J. Chave been guests of Mr. and Mrs.

Henry S. Hale," Jr. of Harrison Mr. Arnot and Mr. and Mr.

Hale were buddies in China during World War I. Miss Josephine Plescia has returned to ther home in Harrison from Wing Memoriar Hospital, PALMER TOWN TREASURY SHOWS BALANCE OF $623,082.59 Annual Report Is Submitted By Robert L. McDonald For Palmer Palmer, Jan. 14- The annual urer's report, ending Dec. 31.

1951, submitted by Robert L. McDonald, town treasurer, showed. the following figures; Balance on hand, Jan. 1951, 579.42; 1949 taxes, Interest and demands for $1919, $76.47 950 taxes, $76,813.35: interest and demands for 1950, $539.40: 1951 taxe3, interest nnd demands for 1951, withholding reductions, parking meter receipts in town, $13,091.43: ment deductions, Blue Cross deductions, $1,094.14. Commonwealth taxes es-reimbursem*nts, $334.640.29: County of Mampden.

reimbursem*nts, and all other sources, $47.772.50. or a grand total of $1,189,183.50. Disbursem*nts- paid out of selectmen's warrants leaving a balance of $623,082.59 In the town's treasury, Palmer, Jan. 14- The St. Mary's Society of Bondsville held, Its annual meeting and election officers this evening in the parish hall on High! St.

Stanley Tayk was re-elected president stalled and for the, the 1952 following men were In year: Joseph Bubon. vice- president; Martin Kapinos, recording secretary: Martin Bigda, financial secretary; and Stanley Kos, treasurer. Auditors will Edward Dudek and Stanley Bigda with trustees Joseph Miga, John and John Wegrzyn. Joseph Kusza will serve AS mare shat Other officers elected Were: stewards, John Nikodem Edward standard, bearers: Peter Piechota and Anthony Ostatienski; board of directors, Anthony Murray, Edward Michonski. William Lemanski, Peter Duda.

Sr. Alichael Starsiak, Albert Dudek and Joseph Stypek, St. Mary's Society Re-elects Izyk As Its President Polish Alliance Elects Officers. At Annual Event Falmer, Jam Polish National Alliance or Thorndike conducted its annual meeting, and otw officers tonight in the St. Joseph's Club rooms.

After the varia ous annual reports were submitted and voted upon, election of officers took place with John Kusek re-electLas president, Serving under him for 1952 will be Paul Jambora, vice-president; DIatty Salamon, treasurer: John Kuzniar, recording secretary: Jan Marcisek, financial secretary; board of directors; Joseph F. Wilgus, Ted Jambora and Stanley Wisnoski: marshal Peter Warakomski, Delegates to Council 62, Chicopee; fatty. Salamon, Carl Marcinek, Stanley Boryszka, Frank Jamrog and Jan: Marcinek. Polish Women Map Year's Plans Palmer, Jan. 14- The Polish en's Society of Bondsville gathered tonight for a meeting and formulated plans for activities for the year.

After annual reports were rendered and passed upon, it was decided to. conduct a public card party on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, in St. Mary's parish hall. According to the 449: on committee, refreshments will be served and many, valuable gifts presented to winners.

They most. important piece of business transacted was the election of officers. Cora Galanski was re-elected president along, with the following slate: Mrs. Margaret Kos, vice-president, Mrs. Julia Swist, recording secretary; Millie Robak, financial secretary; Mrs.

Stephanie Kozlik, treasurer; and Mrs. Mary Bolow, public Thorndike Women Postpone Election Palmer, Jan, At meeting the Polish Women's Club of Thorndike this evening, it was decided dispense with annual election officers until next. June. The club was organized, about six months ago and the present officers were asked serve until next summer. The group gathered in Sts.

Peter Paul Grammar School with a large attendance on hand and Mrs. Frances Godek, president, brought they session to der. Annual reports, were, and voted upon current slate of officers to carry on the work until next. June are: Mrs. Frances Godek, president, Mrs.

Joanne Janik. vice-president; Mrs. Sophie, Jorczak, recording secretary; Mrs. Mary, Zar hara, financial secretary; and Sally Matera, public relations. Before the society adjourned, it was voted to hold VAN: banquet on Mother's Day, the details of which are lacking.

Club of Thorndike elected its 1952 slate. Lof officers during the annual meeting in St. Joseph's Club. Joseph Papuzenski was re-elected president and other officers are: Frank Kargol; Chrapek; recording. secretary, Mrs.

Constance Papuzenski: financial secretary, Peter Warakomski. POLIO DRIVE ROLLING Palmer, Jan. According to Postmaster Timothy, J. Sullivan of Palmer, "general chairman. the drive for the "March of Dimes" is under PAPUZENSKI ELECTED Palmer, Jan.

14- The Polish Citizens Grid Trophy Presented James Shea, WHS Captain Ware, Jan. Presentation of the Marine Corps League trophy, Can annual award given: by Ware Detachment to a member. of the high ischool football team who has been an outstanding player and who meets requirements as' to good sportsmanship and other matters, was mad at an assembly at the high school gymnasium. today. James: Shea, team captain, who was rated as equally effective as a defensive and offensive player, was pretrophy by Herbert Sloat, commandant of the detachment.

way. Mrs. will supervise the Girl Scouts who will take sup collections Fin the Five Star Theater and Mr. Marcy has donated his serv2 ices gas director of the Boy Scouts in canvassing at the Strand Theater. Post workers have placed coin boxes in conspicious places in Palmer stores and donation envelopes have also been given heads manufacturing concerns Superintendent of Schools Donald McCaffrey has pledged his support and school teach erg have promised to make the children of Dimes conscious." MORE MEASLES Palmer, town Jan.

14 Theschildren of the continue to be plagued by measles according to the Board of Health. Since the first of the year and including today, 40 cases have been noted as well as a few cases of mumps, chicken pox and whooping cough. Records show that children in the 5-to-9-year-old category are most affected And is noticeable In the schools, especially at Park St. Grammar School. a Final day for the registration of new voters prior to the annual town elections on Feb.

is tomorrow. Registrars will be on hand at the assessors! office, Holbrook Building, from noon until 10 p.m. The town reports for 1951 willcarry the salaries paid each town employee. In event a person received pay from different town departments the amounts will. be totaled for tion.

Selectmen decided upon this action after it WAS requested: by voters. This was the custom some years Ago but In recent years majority of those Individuals receive ins, to towns amounts payment paid. were not listed BRATTLEBORO VT. Injuries Mar Fest of Skiing On Week End Brattleboro, Jan. 14 -Skiing to lit full stride over week end when 1500 to 1700 enthusinsts patronized four areas in Windham County.

However, the week was marred somewhat by five accidents in which skiers infured. Most seriously, hurt were women. Drs. William C. Whitman Brattleboro received fractures of bones of her lower left leg in accident on a private slope in Brattleboro.

Arse Kelle of ton, Mass. suffered a fracture of left leg and sprained both ankles the Sugar Bush area in East Jamaica. A Two civil cases were marked settled and discontinued and one divorce was granted Today in Windham County Court. Settled and discontinued were a suit brought by. Pentland Co.

Inca plumbers, against John J. Carmel and Flovd Helen F. Slade and a 1 second brought by Carmel against Slades. In the Pentland suit plaintiff sued for $2500 and in action brought by Carmel the sought $7500.3 Adar (Worden) Sprague Wilmington was granted a divorce on the grounds of intolerable severity. Testimony was a also taken on motions adismiss the divorce, of John F.

Hand of Marlboro against Florence (Gein) Hand of Marlboro: on the grounds that the libelant not established residence. in Marlboro. KEENE, N. H. Keene, NAH.

Jan. 14-Mayor Pickette, the superintendent. of public works, Fred E. Whitney, and the City Council Public works "Committee will discuss the proposed $186,5 .000 Marlboro "project with state land federal highway officials in Cone cord Tuesday, The mayor said the trip was planned following al suggestion by Whitney that sewer conditions in the Marl boro: St. area should be remedied be: fore the widening and resurfacing project is begun.

Also on the agenda Tuesday is inspection: of Public Works Department garage in Manchester. Construction of a new public works gar? age here is expected to come up for possible inclusion in the 1952 city budget. Preliminary estimates, made last year, set the cost at $80,000. Addition of two courses in the adult, education program, which starts its second week of operation Tuesday night from 7 to 9 at the high school was announced today by Superintend ident of Schools Laurence O. Thompson.

New courses are beginners' jewelry, making, with Mrs. Eustace as teacher, and hooked-rug making, with Mrs. Edith Rodgers, instructing. Leon M. Daby, 53, of 660 Marlboro St.

wast arraigned on a fugitive from justice charge in Court this morning. Heris wanted in Fitchburg, on a nonsupport charge. Daby waived extradition and was taken. to Fitchburg by a police officer from that city. Mr.

and Mrs. Charles H. Hart of 75 Park Ave. today celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary at, their home. They were; married in Bellows Falls, Vt.

on Jan. 14,41897. John Edward Hakala of Marlboro died early this morning in Elliot Community, He has Hospital been following a a resident: brief illA Marlboro about 50 years. Miss Vivian V. Rickwood was installed as worthy matron and Dr.

Gordon AS Conboy as worthy patron of Asteria Chapter, Order of. Eastern Star. Proposed $186,000 Marlboro St. Job To Be Discussed Football letters were presented the following by George McGrath, coach: James Shea, Karl Humpel, Clayton Bridges, Bishop, William Sullivan, Joseph Pikul, Peter Suka, Conrad Baptiste, William Skutnik, Donald St. Germain, Robert Michalski, Richard Ciejka, Walter Krasnecky, Don ald Bullock, David John Paydos, Joseph Niejadlik, Robert Romuald Sorel, William McQuaid, Leonard Helper, Richard Rohan, team members, and the managers, Joseph and Stanley Quink.

WARE TOWN MEETING WARRANT CLOSES THURSDAY NIGHT All Articles: Must Be Filed With Selectmen by That Time Ware, Jan. 14-The town meeting warrant closes Thursday night and articles must be filed with selectmen by that time Annual Meeting Feb. 4 The annual meeting is called for Feb. 4 but the husiness session probi ably will be put over: a week, this being the custom: A vote Because recorded of the on each necessity of of the having proposed new bylaws this part of contemplated town meeting business may be deferred a few days to an adjourned session. a voters One article, approve will of be selling to see the if the town scales.

Selectmen favor abolishment of the scales. Road acceptances will be sought in special articles. Another article, will call for an appropriation for repairs to the senior and junior high school buildings. This may require $40,000 to $50,000. Details, will be given at the town meeting.

The rive-day week for police is expected to come up for action. 209 Persons Given Old Age Assistance In Ware For 1951 Ware, Jan. 14-Two hundred and nine persons received old age assistance in Ware during 1951 the year with beginning with cases and closing was per month and the largest 188.4 The average for the year number in one month was 101. it reported by Agnes S. Carroll.

Welfare Board agent. In September an increase in the cost of living index brought wan increase of 5.9 per cent in the budgetary needs of receipients, also to those Classified in aid to dependent children. Mrs. Carroll estimates 1952. needs; under new regulations.

as $152,502 for. Ware cases and $1200 for, out of town cases. Estimated federal grants of $61,000 reduces Hi this to Net. Administration estimated at $3720. costs to the town in 1051 $12,765, after state and federal grants and other receipts are More motor? vehicle excise assessments for 19510 have been ceived and bills for these will be senti soon There are a large number in the lot just received and many car owners will A be unpleasantly surprised! to receive bill for last year St? Mrs.

will be Ralph hostess McLeod of 22 Spring to Voman's Auxfor iliary a off Trinity Episcopal, Church meeting tomorrow at 7.45 p. m. COLRAIN Town Meeting Will Be Held at Night Colrain, Jan. 14 At a lively special town meeting tonight in which hill farmers and villagers were lined up against each other, it was voted by vote of 107 to 84: that the next town meeting on Feb. 4 be held at 8 in the evening instead of morning.

Thettotal vote was 192, one vote being void. At the last regular town meeting, an effort for a night session was defeated. Tonight the farmers contended that weather and road conditions make it tough to get to a night session and a session also meant that they would, have to make two trips tot the town hall, one to vote before 8 and the second time to discuss town business. The villagers, most of whom dare employed at the Kendall Mills, said that they figured evening sessions would awaken (more. interest in town affairs would give them.

a better opportunity to attend Colrain, Jan. 14-The following of hours have been announced. for the town clerk-treasurer, as well as tax collector: Monday and Friday, 1 to Tuesday and Thursday, 9 to 5. The office is closed Wednesday and Saturday. MILLERS FALLS Millers Falls, Jan.

14 -Highland PTA will meet Tuesday 7.30 at the school. wit: Raymond George, of Montague, will speak and movies on civilian defense. Mrs. Anthony Thompson, room mother for the fourth grade, is chairman of the hospitality committee. The WRC will give a public whist and bridge party Friday at 8 in the home of Mrs.

Mary. Serrell Prospect St. Duane Phelps, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Phelps of Franklin St.

turned Monday night after a trip to New York City with 17 members; of the Franklin County Sea Scout Ship. First Class Radioman John O' Riley, who has been stationed on Guarn, is on leave at his home in Bridge St. William E. Connor, who has been serving Aboard, the seaplane tender, Timbalier, the week-end guest of his mother, Mrs. William Connor.

of Bangs Mrs. Timothy Ryan' of Gunn St. enMrs. Joseph Clancy of ghton and Mr. and Mrs.

Gibney of Holyoke last week end. LUDLOW HECTOR MINNEY AGAIN TO HEAD FISH, GAME CLUB More Than 200 at Annual Meeting Enjoy Movies. CLARENCE SYRIAC CANDIDATE Clarence Syriac of Roosevelt Ave. became the first man to publicly declare himself as a candidate In' the coming March elections by announcing himself for the office of road surveyor. The position of road surveyor 19 now held by William Ducharme who was appointed by the Board of Selectmen to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Alhert Cormier.

Syriac is a native of the taxpayer, is married and the father of three children. ing of Law East Longmeadow, Jan. 14- There was a small attendance tonight at the public hearing in the Town; Hall given by the Planning Board on new proposed zoning bylaws. Minor changes were made in the wording of the proposed bylaws upon the advise of the town council. There will he three classes of districts dential, business and industrial There was much discussion on side yards which, according to the old bylaws, called for.

a minimum eight feet to the property boundry lines. The new ruling calls for a minimum of 12 feet. Some developers felt this would work a hardship on the average person buying a home Definition of a side yard under the residence district was stated as "the required unoccupied space or area in the lor between the side lot line and the part of the bullding nearest each lot before The proposed zoning laws will come January, the annual town meeting in EAST LONGMEADOW THREE ZONING DISTRICTS ARE GIVEN FAVOR Planning Board Adopts Minor Changes in Word- Wednesday Concert Will Be Presented Through 1 Lions Club Lions East. Longmeadow, Jan. The Club of East Longmeadow will present a free concert in Birchland Park School auditorium Wednesday at 8.15, including both organ music and vocal selections.

This event will feature Roland Pomerat at the new organ, Margaret Hill Ulack, soprano, and Frank E. Tourtellot, baritone. Tickets have been distributed to the extent of the seating capacity of the auditorium of the school. Other seats in the building will be available without tickets and the 'concert can be heard over the public address system. The general public is invited to hear the program which is as follows: Organ, "Concert Variation and soprano" solos, and "Let My Song Fill Your Heart" "Liebesfreud." Wien" "Caprice baritone, "Pilgrim's Song and "Thei House by the Side of the Road': organ; "Trumpet Piece" and in "Stars in My Eyes," and organ, Mother's Lullaby' and baritone, "Trees" and "Three for duet, "Wanting (from "New and finale, organ, Marriage intentions have been filed by Miss Theresa Ann Russo, 53 Euclid and Jean Paul.

Gamache, 138 Spring Springfield. The Round Robin Bridge Club will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Harold Peabody in Gates Ave. The Child Study Group has postponed its meeting from Wednesday evening to Jan. 30.

William Chestnut of Prospect St. bus operator, is seriously ill in Spring: field Hospital, The Fisherman's Club of the First Methodist Church will meet in the vestry Tuesday at 8. Mr. and Mrs. Brisbane J.

Melbourne of 189 Allen announce the birth of a daughter, Lois Marjorie, on Dec. 30 in Wesson Maternity Hospital. The baby's grandparents are Sydney Melbourne of Springfield Mr. and Mrs. Fred CA Tredo of Springfield.

St. Michael's AA will have a "booster night" on Feb. Tat Birchland School. General man is John Fox, assisted by Hayden S. Bradley and William Fraser.

WilL liam Ferrero will have, charge of tickets and committee is Louis Marsella, John Duggan, Richard Hayden, and Robert Pepparlardo. ATHOL DENIES, WET DRIVING Athol, Jan. 14-Eugene Legrand, 58, of Fairview Avenue, pleaded innocent in the District Court this afternoon before Special Justice Al William Plotkin to drunkenness; operating while under the of liquor, And operating they wrong way on a one-way and the case was continued for one week Richard Bolduc, 20, of Holyoke, pleaded guilty to drunkenness, opera ating under the influence, and also to a charge of operating wrong on a oneway street. He was fined $50 on the operating under the infuence, and the other, two of were Winchendon, fled. Leon was in J.

Noel, courti on a capius for. violation of probation to a nonsupport court order in failur to provide for wife and three children, and was sentenced to two months in the House of Correction, Ludlow, Jan. 14-The Ludlow Fish and Game: Club held its annual meeting tonight in Franco Hall, with over 200 present. Officers were elected, refreshments served, and sports movies enjoyed. Hector F.

"Minney was re-elected president of the organization, which reported a net worth of $11,000. Assisting Mr. Minney will be Frank Vemanek, first vice- president; Roderick Kemp, second vice-president; Edgar Beauregard, financial secretary; Joseph Talbot, treasurer; and Thomas W. Griffin, recording. secretary.

Clayton Smith, Charles Milroy, and Griffin were named auditors, while Emile Dauphinals will serve as representative to Hampden County Association. Directors are Walter Sroka, Arthur Fontaine, George Coache, and Frederick Wright. Officers Elected At St. Andrew's; Reports Are Given Ludlow, Jan. 14- -The annual meet ing 'of St.

Andrew's Episcopal Church was held tonight with Canon Raymond Kendrick: of Christ Church Cathedral, Springfield, expressing himself as being well pleased with the progress of the church, said to be in sound financial condition. William Easson was elected war? den; Miss Margaret Booth clerk; and Mrs. Alex Miller treasurer of the church, and mission. Vestrymen will be Anthony Koff, Homer: Bill, George Walls, David Heron, Alex Miller, Mrs. George Watson, Mrs.

Robert Rae, arid Mrs. Archie: Corey, Mrs. Miller was elected delegate to the convention with Miss Booth as her alternate. Delegates to the convocation are Mrs. Agnes Young, William Easson, and Mrs.

Corey. Alternates are Mrs. Heron, Mrs. George Watson, and Mrs. Walter Janes.

CLUB HEARS DR. LEE Ludlow, Jan. 14 Over 200 mem bers of the club Ludlow Polish, Citizen's attended annual meeting held recently in their club rooms. Dr. Walter: Lee of Greenfield, district supervisor for Hampden Hampshire Counties of the Massachusetts Public Health Department, spoke "Public and the public health water system." a Fluoridation of the public: water system was explained.

Mr. Pope, chairman of the West Springfield Health Department, followed Dr. Lee in outlining the need for health supervision in small communities. A collection was held for the March of Dimes and a check will be, forwarded to the local chairman the March of Dimes. The members enjoyed a smorgasbord supper, prepared by the committee.

The meeting of the American Legion will be Tuesday in the post rooms on North at 8. p. m. Mrs. Jessie, Downie of Springfield, grand president of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Order of Scottish Clans, will visit Ladies Auxiliary Lodge 101 to Clan MacLennan Wednesday ning in the Masonic Hall at 7.30 p.

m. Following the meeting, a reception will be held in honor. of Mrs. Downie. The funeral of Philias (Pike) Richard, of Hampden, formerly of this town, was this morning at the Kapinos funeral home, followed by a solemn high mass in St.

Jean de Baptiste Church. Rev. George Bertiv.n was celebrant, Rev. Clarence Forant, deacon, and Rev. Foucault, subdeacon.

Fr. Foucault read the at the grave in St. Aloysius Cemetery, Bearers were: John Gamache, John Gamache, Homer Richard, Arthur, David and Lewis Frank W. Ackerman Post. VFW, will meet Tuesday at 7.30 in the East St.

rooms. ORANGE A Jan. The entertain(ment committee has arranged a welcome home party for the group which went to: the Peanut Bowl as a part of the program for the meeting Wednesday night of the Agawam Lions Club at the Capt. Charles Leonard House at Coach "Harm" Smith and his assistant Mulvaney will be on hand" to describe the highlights of the game and there will be other reports on varied activities on the trip by other members of the local contingent to Georgia. Motion pictures of the game will be shown.

Reservations for "the supper must be sent in before the day of the meeting. The club membership has right to expect the Leonard House host and hostess to guess how many are to sit" down at a club dinner in these days of high prices and hardto-find menus. Agawam Activities The annual meeting, of the Trinitarian Orthodox Congregational Society of Feeding Hills wills be held Tuesday night at the church at 8. The board of registers, hold a special session for registration of new voters Tuesday night at the Feeding Hills library from 7 until 9. Community Grange has postponed the meeting, originally scheduled for Tuesdays night for.

one week, until the 22d at the rooms of the Feeding Hills Congregational Church. The fly tying class of the Agawam Sportsmen's club will meet Tuesday night at the clubhouse, off Meadow, WHATELY A Whately, MARRIED Jan. 69 14-Mr. TEARS and Mrs. Horace M.

Bardwell, the oldest couple in town, today observed their 62d wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Bardwell have seven daughters, a son, 21 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great grand son. A The Firemen's; Association will at station Wednesday for meet, annual meeting preceded by supper at The Finance Committee will meet in the town office Thursday evening with town officials to arrange for the previous to the Feb: 18 town meeting.

Adam Wolfram is a at Farren Whately Hospital, a provided for a $50 merchandise order for the Byron Canneys family, whose home destroyed and fur- by nishings were recently, LUDLOW. CENTER Ludlow Center, Jan. 14. The Ladies Aid Society of First Congregational Church will meet Tuesday evening in Rood Halle Mrs. Fuller' is in charge of refreshments.

Mrs. a Charles Gadaire will open her. Belchertown Wednesday at 2 for Hampden League project meeting when plans for the 1952 programs, will be made. The supper. preceding the annual business meeting of Church Thursday in Rood Hall, will be served at 6 instead of 7, as formerly, announced, with the business meeting at 7.30.

A Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shakeshaft White Plains, N. T. are guests of Mr.

and Mrs. R. H. Munsing, Harry Moore is in charge of a card party in Grange Hall Thursday eve Sgt. P.

W. Thompson Is Killed in Korea Orange, Jan, 14-According to a telegram received by Mr. and Mrs, Percy W. Thompson of 84 Hayden St, their son, Sgt. First Class Jack S.

Thompson, 24, U. S. Army, a died in Korea on Jan. 7. He is the first Orange man to die in Korea.

No further details came with the message. Sgt. Thompson was married to the former Diana Stone on March 4 and she received a letter from him, last Friday dated Jan. 5, in: which he said he Mad a cold. Mrs.

Stone is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald: Stone of 54 Ball St. She. resides with her parents and is a clerk for Town Treasurer Marshall S.

Buell Sgt. was born in', Orange and was graduated from. New Salein Academy. He also attended the Until versity, of Massachusetts and enlisted. in the Army in September, 1948.

He had been in Korea since last September as a member Buttery, 4th Field Artillery Battalion. Besides his parents he leaves a brother, Edward, and a sister, Audrey, both seniors at Orange High School. Funeral of Mrs. Susic Foster, 82, of Chestnut Hill Rd. will be Tuesday at 2 at the Higgins funeral home.

Burial will be in Central Cemetery. Mrs. Foster died yesterday in Memorial Hospital, Athol. Leslie M. Robbins, son of Mrs.

Roberta Robbing of West Main died yesterday in Children's Hospital, 2 Boston. Funeral will be Tuesday at at the Witty funeral home and burial will be in Holtshire Cemetery, GREENFIELD. 1240 KO 1.45 Social Security 1.50 News 2.00 Get Together 2.25 News 2.30 Get Together 03.25 News 3.30 Get Together 5.00 Storyland Exp. 5.13 Magic Carpet 5.30 Sky King 5.55 Cecil Brown 6.00 News 6.10 County News Candlelight 6.15 Sports 7.00 Fulton Lewis 7.15 Mrs. Nutter 7.30 G.

Heatter 7.15 Newsreel 7.55 News 8.00 Black Museum 8.30 Dr. Kildare 9.00 Bill Henry 9.05 Jamboree: 9.30 Lyn Murray 10.00 Listen 10.15 I Love Mystery 10.30 To Be Announ. 11.00 News: 11.15 United Nations WARE. 1250 KO 10.35 Something Old 10.55 News 11.00 Band Parade 11.30 Navy Band 11.45 Off the Record 11.65 News A 412.00 Polka Tunes 12,30 News 212.43 Dinah Shore 1.00 Classic Album 2.00 Bandstand 2.55 News 3.00 Disc Caravan 4.00 News 4.15 Tops in Pops SUNDERLAND Sunderland, Jan. 14-The annual meeting, of First Congregational Church will be Thursday evening.

Mr. and, Mrs. "Clifton F. Hubbard, Mr. and Mrs.

Charles F. Gunn and Mr. Mrs. Harry R. Goodyear are in charge of the supper at 6.

with the business session at 7. the only meeting of the Registrars Voters before the annual town ting on Feb. 9 will a be Saturday the selectmen's office from 12 to 5.30 and in the town clerk's office. at Warner Bros'. from 5.30 to.

The Morning Union from Springfield, Massachusetts (2024)

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