text: BC/TTOM—Ay?A* ^ ""-M «-A. A#W /<TM^ M,.f /*M' vA# Aw. A.<.?<A/y OV^UAN CLOTHING.., We are finding it a great pleasure to greet returning service men — the fellows who have won the right to wear this uniform. If you are ready to get back into civilian clothes, it will be a privilege to serve you with a Barron-Anderson Outercoat or anything else you may need. On perhaps you are merely interested in knowing about the small but important changes that have occurred in men's clothing while you were away. Just us in either case — you are mighty welcome here. Anderson Outercoats priced at $35 to $55 Clipper Craft from $30 Church Clothing Co. "Correct Since 1885" 120 Main Street Phone 92 SOUTH WOODSTOCK George Davis enjoyed a few days leave from camp in Maryland last week. Mrs. Roland Strand has been entertaining two small cousins from Heston. Rev. William Harrts of Gordon Seminary occupied the pulpit again last Sunday. Mrs. Martin Nelson and Mrs. Richard Beadle were Waterbury visitors on the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bates of Sunford and Mrs. Harold Johnson were among those attending the funeral of little Gwendo Afford on October 5th. Typewriter Paper at Patriot WEST WOODSTOCK Mrs. Sarah Delamater and Mrs. Sidney P. Butler spent last Wednesday in Hartford. Mrs. George Jordan entertained her nephew, Charles Myers of Danville, on Sunday. Mrs. Martha Stevens and friends from Springfield recently spent a day at the Brick House. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney P. Butler were their guests. Eight children from this town attended the special concert last Saturday morning in Worcester under the auspices of the Worcester Music Festival. They were Alma Kurn, Anna and Bertha Davis, Betty Flugel, Ruth Keller, Reginald French, Rita Iruneau, and Gerthude Rhoades. WANTED Customers Who Use FUEL and RANGE OIL WE SELL THE BEST QUALITY WE MAKE PROMPT DELIVERY WITH COURTEOUS METERED SERVICE WE HAVE DRUMS, FAUCETS, AND STANDS FOR SALE AT ALL TIMES Whipple & Gipatric Telephone 17-2 PUTNAM, CONNECTICUT WOODSTOCK BRIEFS Mrs. Everett Shepard is visiting relatives in Baltimore, Md. Richard L. Child of Brooklyn, New York, spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Henry T. Child. Dr. David A. Pitt and Leda Pitt were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hatty Rathhone and family on Friday evening. Dr. and Mrs. Frank White of Boston, Mass., and Mrs. Archibald Davis of Lakewood, New Jersey were weekend guests of Miss Holt at Roseland. The office of the Woodstock Ration Board is closed and anyone having any business with the Board may contact the Putnam Ration Board. The Ways and Means Committee is serving a supper on next Thursday evening. First serving is at 6 o'clock and the second at 6:45. Wedding dress parade will come at 6 o'clock. Mrs. William Cumming spent several days with Mrs. Edward Chandler the past week and Miss Martha Chandler and the Cummings brothers were there for the weekend. Benevolent Society The October meeting of the Ladies Benevolent Society was held with Mrs. Herbert Bowen at Plain Hill. The meeting was conducted by Miss Constance Holt. Mrs. William Cummings gave a very interesting account of her work in Religious Training of children in her hometown in David, North Carolina. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. James Fairfield. Dr. Pitt Retires. A very large congregation assembled at the High Church on Sunday morning when Dr. David A. Pitt brought his pastorate to a close. "All in the April Evening" by Hugh S. Hobson was sung by the quartet, Miss Louise Lawton, Mr. and Mrs. Seavey Morse, and Carl Feier. This number was a request by Dr. Pitt in memory of his wife. The choir, consisting of Miss Louise Lawton, Mr. and Mrs. Seavey Morse, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Mehrtens, Misses Dorothy and Marjorie Withers, Margaret Blackmer, and Catherine with Miss Constance Williams at the organ rendered "The End is Exalted by John E. West. Dr. Pitt took as the subject of the sermon Paul's charge to the Elder's at the Church at Ephesus. Many of his remarks will be remembered by those present. Dr. Pitt has served as pastor of the church for three years and it is with regret that he feels he must leave Woodstock. He always took an active part in the work of the church school, Pigrim Fellowship, and especially in the pastoral work. He will be missed in the community as well as in the church. Treat as he is a true friend to man. Dr. Pitt plans to be in Norwich for the next two months and then spend a few months in Florida. Swedish Church Notes Special services, under the auspices of the Young Peoples' Society, will be held at the church on Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7:30 o'clock, when Miss Kennedy and Miss Beurler, who represent the European Christian Mission, will speak on the work carried on by the organization. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these services. The Ladies' Ant Society will hold its fall festival on Wednesday evening, October 24th. Rev. Norseen of Worcester will be the guest speaker. Refreshments will be served. Attend Festival The Woodstock Academy (fee) club and part of the seventh and eighth grade took a trip Saturday, October 13th, to Worcester. They had the Philadelphia Philharmonic Orchestra, under the division of Alexander Hilsberg and Arthur J. Jattn. One bus load of forty-seven children under the supervision of Mrs. Spencer Jorden, attended. West Woodstock John Shepard of Putnam called on friends in town last Wednesday. Louis Ekman is confined to his bed by a recent heart attack. John Warren of Oakland Beach was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Asa Davis. Charles Petersen has been discharged from service and reached home Thursday. Stanley Ellsworth of Brooklyn, N.Y., spent the weekend at his summer home here. Miss Shirley Williams of South Woodstock was with her aunt, Mrs. Eleanor Young over the weekend. Miss Edna Ross of New York City was with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mowry Ross over the weekend. Mrs. Paul Williamson and son, James, are visiting relatives in Chicago. They made the trip by plane in five hours from Hartford. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Pierce and daughter of Oakland Beach were guests of Mr. Pierce's mother, Mrs. Ha Lyons over the weekend. Miss Charlotte Preuss and Mr. and Mrs. George Herbert and four children of Corona, N.Y., have been with the Perrin family at Long Meadow farm for several days. The marriage of Miss Sylvia Halbert, Mr. Frank H. Thornton will take place in the West church Sunday, October 21st, at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon. Rev. Henry Baker will perform the ceremony. The Ladies' Aid Society met with Mrs. Ruth Sumner last Tuesday afternoon for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year. They are as follows: President, Mrs. Elector Young; vice president, Mrs. Herman Flugel; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Charles Caldwell. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Richardson left on Tuesday for Washington, D.C. Gardner Richardson spent the weekend with his son, Peter at Andover, K.H. Mrs. Marion Spence of Brookline, Mass., spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Corneil. Mrs. Seavey Morse and son, Bobby, spent several days last week with relatives in Beichertown, Mass. Frederick Lee Broad, Jr., senior in the Hartford Theological Seminary, will supply the pulpit the next two Sundays. Mrs. Maurice Rotivai gave a cocktail party on Saturday afternoon in honor of her brother and his wife, Lt. and Mrs. George Host. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred and their daughters, Anna and Harriet of Springfield, Mass., were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Louis H. Lindeman, at the meeting of the Pdgrim Fellowship held Sunday evening, Mrs. Marion Spence led the praise service and the business meeting was conducted by the president, Mrs. Atden Shepard. All the ladies of the parish are urged to attend the annual meeting. Of the Ways and Means Committee to be held at the Parsonage on next Wednesday, October 24 at 10:30 o'clock. Box lunch and coffee will be served. "French Literature of the Resistance" is the subject of a talk at the Howard Bracken Memorial Library on Woodstock Hill. Monday evening, October 22, at eight o'clock. Lieutenant Colonel Justin O'Brien, recently returned from overseas, brings news first hand of the hazards and triumphs of underground publishing. As Chief of the French Desk of the Office of Strategic Services, he served from February 18 to April 18, London and Paris. He has received the decoration of the Legion of Merit. In civil life, Colonel O'Brien is Associate Professor of French at Columbia University. This autumn, on leave of absence from academic duties, he is dividing his time between New York and his summer home in Canterbury, while he makes headway with his transition of the "Journals" of Andre Hildebrand. His book, "The Novel of Adolescence in France, Evolution of a Literary Theme", placed him at once as an authority on contemporary French Literature. He has been a member of the editorial board of the Romanic Review for many years, and is also an associate editor of "A Critical Bibliography of French Literature and a contributor to "The Columbia Dictionary of Modern European Literature". His critical essays and reviews appear frequently in scholarly journals and periodicals of wider circulation. "A Letter from Paris" published this summer, in The Sunday Times Book Review introduced to readers in America, as did an earlier article, publishing houses and authors who resisted by underground methods the Nazi occupation. Doubtless the audience at the Woodstock Hill Library will hear a fuller and more intimate report of this clandestine activity. Colonel O'Brien's interest in modern French Literature, which preceded his intensive study for his Ph.D. at Harvard and the advancement of the French Revolution, has brought him the friendship of some of the most notable literary figures of our time. Possibly he may find occasion to speak of Paul Valery, Roger Martin du Card, or Georges Simenon, who has recently arrived to make His home in the country where his Inspector Maigret has already become a favorite detective. The public is cordially invited to the first event of the season at the Library, planned by the Office of the School Committee. Fast Wines! The Misses Barbara Barrett and Betty Frink of Worcester spent the weekend at their respective homes. Thurston C. Eddy, SK3/c. U.S.N., arrived home last Friday from the Pacific area to spend a leave until October 30 when he is slated to return to duty. Mr. and Mrs. Edward May returned Monday night from a five-day visit with Mr. and Mrs. Willard Horton and other relatives in Manchester and Hartford. Mrs. Estella Barrett, chairman of the Victory Loan Prize here, which opens October 20, attended a special meeting of county chairmen in Danelson last Saturday. A lunch was served after which a program of speaking was given by state and high-ranking authorities. Mrs. Julia Wells accompanied the local chairman. A post-nuptial shower was given in Legion hall last Saturday for Lieut. Eunice Barrett Lester. About 50 relatives and friends attended, who presented the Lieutenant a purse of money. She was recently discharged from Westover Field, where she served in the hospital after some two years. On Monday she left for Clark Field, New Mexico to join her husband, Lieut. Lester. NORTH WOODSTOCK Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Foote spent Saturday in Worcester. Sgt. Donald Watson, fiance of Miss Dorothy Hopkins, G.N., has received an honorable discharge after four years of Army service. Two years were served overseas. Last year he was An instructor at the Field Artillery School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. North Woodstock Mr. and Mrs. Windsor White and daughter, Betty, spent Friday in Worcester, Mass. Sgt. Rotand Dodge is spending a 30-day furlough with Lieut. and Mrs. Harold Foskett. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Morse of East Woodstock called on Miss Mary Potter Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kelvinator of Southbridge were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Proctor Foote were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John James in Newton Center last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Otiver LaBonte of Hudson, Mass., visited Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Jones Saturday afternoon. Lieut. (G. G.) Harold Foskett spent a few days' leave with his wife at their new home the last of the week. Mrs. Lester Hazetton and daughter, Mary Lou of Munson, Maine, recently visited Mr. and Mrs. Carter Hazetton. First Selectman and Mrs. Arvid Anderson and children of East Woodstock called on Miss Mary Potter Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Marvin Barrett is employed in the Putnam Office of Price Administration as the Woodstock office has ceased its operations. Miss Mary Potter is confined to the house with an injured ankle. She is under the care of Dr. Stewart Gibson of Southbridge, Mass. John Killam, who has spent the summer with Howard Perrin, leaves for Clearwater, Fla., Friday, where he will spend the winter season. Mrs. Harold Hibbard, the Misses Mary and Veronica Hibbard attended the Musical Festival series of concerts held in Worcester last week. Sgt. and Mrs. Homer Johnson, Mrs. Catherine Lawrence and Sgt. Roland Dodge were dinner guests of Lieut. (j.g.) Harold Foskett Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Anderson and children, Caro) and Newton of Dudley, called on Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Johnson and family. Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor entertained Mrs. Taylor's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Hodgdon and daughter, Margaret, of Weymouth, Mass., for the weekend. The Riding Academy conducted by Frederick Cher on his place at the Banister four corners, has had a very successful summer and is still being patronized. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Yeaton and daughter, Olga and two friends from Short Falls, N.H., were Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Petersen. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Cobleigh and Mr. and Mrs. Hanson of Worcester, Mass., were Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hibbard and family. John Toper and son, William of Southbridge and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Newman of Springfield, Mass., were Thursday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Clair. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Clair were guests at the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. Clair's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. William Moshier in Worcester. Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. David Prouty and little daughter of Spencer, Mass., are occupying the corner house in the village recently remodeled into a modern home by its owner, Mrs. Elmer Corttis. Sgt. Raymond Hibbard spent Friday and the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hibbard, attending artists' night and the Saturday concerts of the Musical Festival in Worcester. Mrs. Edward H. Burt of Putnam, Mrs. George Newell of Washington, R.I., Mrs. Germain Saute and daughters, Patty and Pamela of West Warwick, R.I., were guests of Mrs. William Barrett last Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. George A. Watson and daughter, Mina of Sturbridge, Mass., Evelyn Johnson and brother, Capt. Walter Johnson and Miss Jane Danielson were recent callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hopkins. Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor and children, Betty Ann and Alexander, who have been occupying the apartment in the Clair home, are moving this week to Providence, R.I., where Mr. Taylor is employed as weather observer at Hillsgrove, R.I. Miss Barbara Hensley, R.N., Miss Marjorie Mat Donald, R.N., and Miss Mary Morello, R.N., all of Worcester, classmates of Miss Dorothy Hopkins, G.N., were dinner guests at her home, Friday. Friends of Miss Hopkins will be glad to know she is improving steadily. Plan Turkey Supper The Ladies' Aid Society will hold their annual turkey supper in Society Hall Saturday, October 20th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Chairman of the committee is Mrs. Laurence Foote. The ladies have planned for more seating capacity this year in order that a larger number may be served at one time. There will be a Christmas sale of fancy articles and aprons and a country store booth. Church Services Sunday was Layman, Woman's Day with the Ladies' Aid Society as guests. The pastor, the Rev. Douglas Pierre, preached an interesting sermon on "Women's Contribution to Religion." The Women's Trio, Mrs. Douglas Pierce, Mrs. Kenneth Hicks and Elizabeth Racine, sang "In Paths of Service." Mrs. Vincent Dooley, nee Virginia Cortis, the guest soloist, sang "Prayer." The offertory quartet sang "He Wakes With Me" with Mrs. Donald Hicks at the piano. There was a large attendance. An audience at Sunday School with five perfect classes. Next Sunday will be observed as Layman's Sunday. The Muddy Brook Fire Department has been invited as guests. BRADLEY THEATRE PUTNAM TONIGHT FRIDAY—Show, at 2:30 8:00! STRANGE ADVENTURE. OTA VAINN AND WOMAN IN LOVE'S SATURDAY—Show, at 2:00-6:00-8:30 CO FEATURE - ROY ROGERS in "SUNSET IN ELDORADO" SUNDAY - MONDAY SUNDAY SHOWS AT 2:30 - 6:30 - 8:30. MESCOTTEN with to? Agm: 'Rog' ESMOND MOOREHEAP RACE AND NEXT WEEK - TUES., WED. & THURS. MESCOTTEN ...TO MAKE YOUR HEARTBEAT FASTER AND YOUR MONEY E.TES SHINE BRIGHTER The pastor will preach on the subject, "A Great Fire." Home Economics The First Home Economics meeting of the season was held in Society Hall, Tuesday afternoon. There were 6 members present. A luncheon of spaghetti and meat baits, salad, brown bread, baked Indian pudding with whipped cream, cookies and coffee was served by the food committee, Mabel Hicks, Ruth Gordon, Olive Hibbard and Mayai Gee. A business meeting followed with Mrs. Harry Johnson presiding. Several hats were remodeled during the hat. Cincinnati period, conducted by Mrs. George Collins and Mrs. Laurenca Fox. 