THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, SPRINGFIELD, MONDAY, JUNE 15,. 1942 Flag Is Presented to Hospital Don Jose Browning Photo Scene at the Shriners Hospital yesterday during the presentation of an American flag by members of the Junior Cadets of the American Legion Auxiliary. The presentation was made by Janet Gelinas, cadet president, and Mrs. Jennie Churchill of the auxiliary, and was acknowledged by Miss Dorothy G. Forsythe, hospital superintendent.
The cadets staged a drill for the patients who, for the ceremonies, were wheeled out onto the esplanade. All Workers in Civilian Defense to Be Called Out Every Participant Will Be Ordered to Post During Blackout All participants in civilian defense organizations--not alone the ARP auxiliary police--will be called out during the surprise blackout scheduled for period of June 17-24. Centers Manned Unlike the previous surprise test in which ARP wardens and auxiliary rolice only had to reach their posts the test called by Clarence Farr, when the sudden alarm was given, I regional protection officer, provides that all services shall report to their posts and all report centers shall be manned during the mobilization. The test regulations require that the personnel of these services shall report to their posts, which will volve their ability, speed and care in traveling through blackout from wherever they may be to their air raid post. Will Be Determined The extent to which the ins services -such as Red Cross.
medical section, all public utilities, will he manhed for the blackout test remains he definitely determined, Chief Air Raid Warden William P. Forrest sail in comment on these regulations. Complete local rezulations for the Drivers' Union Hears James T. Moriarty, a Massachusetts commissioner of labor and industry, addressed a meeting of nearly 400 members of Local 401. Teamsters and Chauffeurs Union in CLU Hall jesterday.
Harry W. Stearns, president, introduced Moriarty, a president of Boston CLU Arst trade unionist ever to hold the position occupies. Taking now, his topic, "Organized workers and the war," the speaker stressed the importance to the victory effort of all who are part of the gigantic transportation system. It was voted to adjourn to October. Deaths Michael J.
Brennan Michael J. Brennan of 38 Vinton Street died Sunday morning in Mercy Hospital after a brief illress. He had been a contractor here for 40 years until his retirement 15 years ago. He leaves a daughter, Mary and two nephews, Charles and James Duggan. The funeral will he from the Broughall funeral home Tuesday at 8.15 a.
followed by requiem high mass in Sacred Heart Church at 3. Burial will be in St. Michael's Centetery. Neal D. Ryan died in home, Neat D.
Ryan 153 West 20th Street, New York City, Saturday morning. lie was son Inf Gertrude (Curtis) Ilyan and the ate Edmund Ryan, formerly of Emmetsburg. Md. Besides his mother, he leaves three brothers, Frank, Joseph and Edmund: two sisters. Mrs.
James I'. Connolly and Mrs. Philip Kennedy of Puerto Rico. The funeral will take place from the T. P.
Sampson funeral home Tuesday at 8.15 a. followed by requiem high Shill Michael's Cathedral at 9. Burial be in Calvary Cemetery, Chicopee. Mrs. Hannah 1'.
Kerr Mrs. Hannah P. Kerr, 65, widow of John Kerr, died Sunday afternoon in her home, 30 Mooreland Street. She was born in Glasgow. Scotland, and came to Springfield 45 years ago.
She leaves A two sons, John, of Feeding Hills and David R. ol New York City: one daughter, Mrs. John Ower of this rity: also one grandson, and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Kilgour Glasgow. She WAS A member of Liberty Methodist Church and charter member of the auxiliary of Clan Murray No.
15, Order of tish Clans. The funeral will be held in the home Tuesday afternoon at 2. Rev. Herbert F. Coontz officiating.
Burial will he in Oak Grove Cemetery. The funeral of George R. Guy of 573 State Street was Held at the barlors of the Dickinson-Streeter Company Sunday afternoon. Very Rev. Percy T.
Edrop officiated and Mrs. .1. F. Bishop sang. Officers and memhers of Springfield Lodge lilks attended the service in a body and conducted their ritual service.
Bur: la1 WAS in the Oak Grove Cemetery. The funeral of James H. White. head was held at the parlors of the Dickinson-Stropter Company Sunday afternoon. Rev.
Allison Ray Heaps officiated and burial will he in Hope Cemetery, Worcester. with services at the grave today at 1 p. m. The funeral of Miss Rebecca C. Stehhing of 19 Rochelle Street will be held at the pariors of the Dickinson Company today at 2 p.m.
Rev. Alison Ray leaps wili officiate and burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth C. Hallam of 23 Windsor Strect will be today at 2.30 in the home.
Burial will be in Thompsonville Cemetery. Short Circuit Causes Blackout for Nearly Mile in High Street HOLYOKE. June 14-A short circuit at. light standard at Cabot and. Bond Streets threw High Street, from C'ahnt Street to Prospect Street, ncarly a mile, into darkness for about' a halt hour tonight.
WHEAT FARMERS TO BE PAID FOR REDUCING CROP Special Benefit for Those Who Voluntarily Cut Under AAA Allotment WASHINGTON. June 11 -Secretary of- Agriculture Wickard is expected to announce soon a 1013 wheat production program which, because of a record surplus, will offer farmers special benefit payments for planting below their AAA allotments. Same As for. 1912 Crop The program will set a national wheatplanting allotment of 55,000,000 acres, the minimum permitted by farm legislation. This allotment, which would be the same as that set for the' 1912 crop, would he apportioned among individual farmers on the basis of a formula in the farm law: Wickard has indicated that he would like to see the acreage for the 1913 crop reduced several million acres.
Present prospects point to a bumper 1942 crop and a total supply-including a record surplus from past crops -sufficient to mect this Nation's needs for two years. The supply may be in excess of storage facilities. Under the 1943 program, farmers would be told in effect that they could plant their full allotment and be in compliance with the AAA progarm. They would be offered special payments, however. it they converted a part or a all of their allotment to crops needed in larger quantities to meet war needs.
this category would be soybeans and flax for vegetable oil, and livestock feed crops. ments will be is A matter not yet Just how much a the special. paydetermined. Wickard had considered asking Congress to. amend the farm law to permit smaller planting allotments, but dropped the idea after the makers.
got into a controversy over a policy of the department making Government wheat available for livestock feed at competitive with corn. He decided instead 10 appeal to farmers to make reduction themselves, and to offer them special into do so. Great Barrington Men Believed Safe Finkie Tracy Were on Carrier Lexington GREAT BARRINGTON, June 14- Two Great Barrington youths, who had been members of the aircraft carrier Lexington crow. are believed to he safe and well, according to the last word heard from them. In view of the official announcement that the ington was blown up in the Coral Sea battle many here were concerned over the fate of Harold l'inkle, gon of Mr.
and Mrs. Ernest Finkle, Stockbridge Road, and Leonard Tracy, son of Mr. and Drs. Thomas Tracy, Pine Street. The Lexington was sunk, according to the Navy Department, between May 4 and 9.
The Fingles had received word from their in a post card be able to write to them regularly. He dated May 12 that he wa's well and under the circ*mstances a he wouldn't said he hoped to sce them soon. Just a ago Mrs. Tracy received a telegram from her son Iconart, stating that he hoped to see his family soon. Therefore he is one of the fortunate members of the Lexing.
ton crew. Young Winkle was first stationed on a battleship, and then was transferred on the lexington on which his friend Tracy was stationed, Finkle's father served in the Navy in the last war. Immediately after Pearl Harbor, Tracy's father, a plumber, enlisted among civilian workers to repair the damage caused by the Jan attack, is now working there, His mother land two sisters are at home here. Rev. Oscar Maurer Asks Retirement New Haven Pastor Formerly Served in Great Barrington NEW HAVEN, June 11 (AI)-Rev.
Oscar F. Maurer, 64, for 33 years pastor of First Church of Christ in New Haven (Center Church), requested today that he be retired as of June 30, 1913. Rev. Maurer, who served Ag national moderator of the General Council of Congregational Christian Churcher from 1338 to 1311, came to Center Church in 1909 from First Congregational Church in Great Bar. rington, Mass.
Boat Contest Winner Gets Prize Philip Ryan of Itondale Street, winner of the John V. Connell trophy at the sixth annual model boat contest conducted yesterday afternoon at Breckwood Park Pond hy Hampden County Voiture, 10 8, received the award from Mrs. M. A. Connell as Walter C.
White, chairman for the program, looks on. Winners of the lesser events of the day were: first heat. T'hilip McKenna, Daniel Shea, Jim Bannon: second heat, Richard D'Anjou, Eileen M. Sprinyfield Union Photo Togan, Buddy Curto." The contest opened with" special Flag Day exercises at which Theodore V. Quinlivan spoke on the history of the flag.
and there was a brief address by. Mark Simmons of Worcester, grand conductor of the 40 8. Assisting Mr. White. were Harry G.
Chavin, chairman of the child welfare committee; Maj. Charles Goodhue, starter, and Timothy Miller, chief announcer. The entries totaled 63, six less than last year. Excerpts From Sermons Tomorrow's Church Is Described by Rev. Dr.
John Homer Miller "The central characteristic of morrow's world will be that the total life of individual will be organized around a base that is world wide," said Rev. Dr. Homer Miller in his sermon at Hope Church yesterday. Discussing the church's place in the world after the war, he predicted there would be "fewer and stronger churches whose members exemplify -a higher churchmanship, there will likely be fewer denominations and all will be united in a great Christian international Agure of Christ." "This war, which has shut 11'3 in and shut out tin, rubber and a long list of other things is teaching us our life as individuals is world wide, that economically all mankind is one. Tomorrow's church, inter- religious, international, interracial, will evaluate, judge and interpret life in terms of the Kingdom of God.
Let the church Icad in the "building of a new world order." Grace Baptist "It will take something more than diplomacy, social engincering and conference table talk to give us the kind of new world we desire," said Rev. Robert W. Peirce in his sermon at Grace Church yesterday. "The socalled practical men are trying to make over our economic and political life by leaving out the very thing that will help us--namely, mak-1 ing the individual heart new first. The heart and spirit men must be changed first and when that is done the rest will be easy." Taranto, Big Italian Navy Base, Is Bombed by RAF topol torpedoed a 10.000-ton Soviet motorship loaded with ammunition.
the Russians were attempting to 10w the vessel to safety Nazi planes bombed it and blew it 110. In the Libyan campaign, the High Command said, the Italians repulsed a motorized and armored unit attack in the: Ain El Gazala region, while to the west of El Adem. Fascist formations destroyed 34 tanks and captured severui hundred prisoners. No One Killed, Rome Says; Tells of Torpedo Boat Action in Black Sea ROME. (From Italian Broadcasts), June P) Taranto, big naval base 011 the heel of the Italian hoot, was bombed by the RAG last night, the fifth time in six nights.
Few Bombs Dropped The Italian High Command said A few bombs were dropped "without causing any loss of life property." On the night of June 12-13, a communique said, Italian torpedo boats operating in the Black Sea near Sevas- Several Are Hurt In Minor Mishaps Springficld Car Involved in One Accident HOLYOKE, June 14-Several slight automobile accidents Involving sonal occurred here day, according to reports. filed with the Traffic Bureau today. At 2.06 a.m. Saturday Georgo Wager of 67 Brunswick Street, Springfield, reported he was operating east in Dwight Street when his machine struck a parked car near the Prost Kathleen O'Brien, 22, of 15 Dury ea Street, Springfield, riding with him, was taken to the. Providonce Hospital And treated for a laceration of the forehead, cuts over the right eve and on the lip, Cars operated by Clarence W.
Gauthier, of 69 Locust Street and Bronnech Niedzewicki of Underwood Avenue, collided at Cabot Beech Streets, at 12.30 A.111. Saturday. Riding with Gauthier Gauthier of tire address, who had A dislocated thumb. And was treated by Dr. William P.
Ryan. Aime W. Labonte of 565 South Canal street reported that he WAS operating A car in the rear of 72 ing when it struck Paul Gamache, 16, North East Street at a 1.15 this mornof that address. He was not knocked down, but complained of a knee Jury and received medical treatment. At Flag Day Observance Left to right are: Gov.
A. Horace McGrath of Rhode Island, principal speaker at the Elks Flag Day celebration held at Look Park yesterday. Mayor Walter W. O'Donnell of Northampton, Judge William E. Welch and Horace LaFleur, the latter two in charge of arrangements for the Elks.
NORTHAMPTON HOLDS PARADE FOR FLAG DAY R. I. Governor Speaks; Mrs. Coolidge Leads Unit of Red Cross NORTHAMPTON, June 14 While the droning of Army planes overhead mingled with martial music from hands below, thousands of spectators from this city and surrounding towns this afternoon witnessed or; of the largest and most colorful parades that Northampton: has 2000 seen persons in were many in A the line of march from the center of Florence to Look Park in the celebration honoring Flag Day. with every patriotic, civic and fraternal organization taking part as well as various units: of the Massachusetts State Guard, "civil defense agencies comprising everything from emergency truckers from the transportation unit to: Girl Scouts.
Mrs. Coolidge Trads Marching briskly along in the terrific heat, Mrs. Calvin Coolidge wife of the former President of the country lates given round uron round of applause from. the crowds lining the streets. Mrs.
Coolidge led the surgical dressing unit of the Red Cross. Also in the line of march were the mayor and city government. and platoons from Fire and Police Departments. The 30 or so. young men home on leave from the Army who part in the parade drew the biggest ovation.
The parade led by Col. William J. Collins swung into view shortly after 2.30 and took approximately an hour to pass. The Northampton Lodge of Elks. sponsor of "the celebration, had nearly 130 men in its contingent.
Featured in the parade was the Pioneer Riding Club, comprising over el 100 men, women and children 011 horseback. Bringing up the rear was A collection of bicycles and buggies, When the procession had passed spectators filed to the new outdoor theater at Look Park to witness the pageant put on under the direction of, George B. McCallum and Samuel A. Elliot and to hear an address delivered by Governor A. Horace McGrath of Ithode Island.
Gov. McGrath pointed out that the flag was first raised over a school 130 years ago in the little red schoolhouse in the neighboring town of Colrain. Declaring that it was raised in hard and trying times much like those we are going through at ent, he stressed the necessity for all Americans -to learn again the true meaning of the national banner and in these days when 80 much of the world lives in the darkness of oppression to rededicate ourselves to the principles of truth and freedom for which it stands. He appealed to every American citizen to assume his full share in the war effort however small it might seem. We may not all have the privilege of fighting the battle for freedom on the war fronts, he said, but by each doing his own part and doing it to the utmost of his ability, WA shall preserve forever the truths and principles of which the flag has been the symbol ever since the start of the national life of the country.4 The Governor was forced to shorten his speech however, as the skies that had been threatening for some time opened in a deluge which sent participants and audience scurrying for shelter.
In spite of the weather, the on the whole was a magnificent success, and that part of the pageant which was witnessed by three four thousand people in the outdoor theater was enthusiastically received. Police reported that there had been no victims of oppressive heat. and that the three ambulances stationed along the route of march did no business whatsoever. Lamb Becomes Army Captain WESTFIELD, June 14-While on leave from his duties as provost marshal in the Army Air Corps unit at Newark Airport, Newark, N. Grant L.
Lamb of Linden Avenue received word of his promotion from the rank of first lieutenant -to that of captain. Capt. Lamb returned to his home here to attend the Westfield High School graduation program Friday evening when his son, Grant L. Lamb, received his diploma. Capt.
Lamb was for several years with local National Guard unit, as a lieutenant, and last January he transferred to the Army Air Corps, being Arst located at Wright Field at Dayton, 0. He subsequently transferred to the New. ark base. He will return to his Army duties Monday. Officer Nabs Convicts But Can't Get Home to Solve Doorstep Thefts NORTHAMITON, June 11 'Patrolman Patrick Carey, one of the two officers who nabbed the two escaped convicts from the borne Prison Farm here last Tuesis undergoing what is commonly called a razzing from his local public here today.
The officer, who was congratulated on his excellent work in that case, has been the victim of a milk thief who has daily stolen the entire supply of milk from Carey's home for the week. The jihes, however, are entirely unjust since Carey works a night heat down town and does not go off duty until early in the morning. Sawdust Pile in Roy Co. Yard Finally Is Put Out by HEBREW SCHOOLS HOLD EXERCISES Commencement Is Tribute to Saadia Gaon tribute to Saadia Gaon," was the theme for the 1942 commencement exercises of the United Hebrew Schools of Forest in Kodimoh Synagoz Sunday afternoon, this heing the 1000th anniversary of Gaon. father of Jewish philosophy, and talks on his life and works were riven by George Simmonds and a Special Goldstein.
Event Samuel Price of Temple Beth El, and The Invocation was riven by a a a Rabbi there was a special event on the program, "Our Heritage." in honor of Flag Day. with Cadet Sergeant Perry Swirsky, ROTC. an alumnus of the school, participating with other grad. uates. Miss Doris Wilansky delivered the valedictory and Joslow the salutatory address, Bruces Stanley A.
Ginsburgh, executive director, gave the charge to the graduates, Harry Mr. Ehrlich, president, And Raphael Sagalyn and Ben Swirsky, vice-presidents, awarded the diplomas and colors, and the annual prizes were presented by Dr. Bernard J. Others who took part included Rabbi Isaac Klein. Benjamin H.
Danet and M. Jacob Jnslow. The scriptural reading was by Natalie Goodman, the class motto by Irwin Swirsky and the closing prayer hy Morton Levine. Munmi Dinner The sixth annual alumni dinner WAS held in Temple Beth- El last night with Harold Ressler of the class of 1033 as toastmaster. Dr.
and Mrs. to their me departure for Baltimore, Md. Ginsburgh were guests of honor, prior Dr. Ginsburgh has heen director of the schools since 1031 and in 1936 organized the alumni association. The Invocation was by Ruth Hilda Katz, 1341.
the official greetings by the association president, Enhraim MI. the Radner, class 1936. of 1942 and was the in induction charge of Stanley Weiss, 1936. Springfield Man Held in Holyoke HOLYOKE, June 14-William Patterson, 34. of 74 Hickory Street, Springfield, was arrested on a charze of drunkenness before midand John W.
Hennigan. He was held night by Patrolmen Thomas we Dugan In bail of 3250. Indicating another charge may be placed against Police said Patterson was arrested After a machine alleged to be owned by him crashed into A parked car at Sargeant And South Summer Streets about 11.10 p. m. Witnesses furnished the policemen with the reg.
1stration of the fleeing automobile. WILL GET DEGREES Tro Western Massachusetts men are among the seniors at Ohio State University who will receive at the 64th commencement. exercises today. Charles Hurwitz of Springfield will receive a degree of doctor of philosophy and Edwin E. Reder of Pittsfield the dezree of bachelor of arts.
NATIONAL PENSION CLUB The National Pension Club will duct a military whist party in Odd Fellows Temple Thursday at 8 p. m. This meeting takes the place of the usual June banquet. The party is open to the public. 367 Couples Wed MEXICO CITY, June 14 (AP) Twelve judges working steadily married 367 couples today, thereby legalzing some 1500 children, one of series of free.
mass marriages staged by the public assistance department for couples who have never been able to afford a wedding. Local Notices CARD OF THANKS Siarcus Keep Junior 14 wishes to thank all those who contributed to their fifth annual Flaz Day sale. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of husband and father, Andre P. Campsie, who paszed away 15, 1939. There Is a link death cannot sAver.
Love and remembrance last forever. Sadly missed by WIFE AND CHILDREN. Died BRENNAN--In this city. the 14th. Michael J.
Brennan of 38 Vinton Street. Funeral from the undertaking parlors ot Thomas F. Broughall, 304 Chestnut Street, Tuesday at 9.30. Solemn high mA $5 of requiem at the Sacred Heart Church at 9. Friends invited.
HENCHET-In Worcester, the 13th. Mrs. Leah Henchey. formerly of Northampton. Funeral from the J.
If. Quinn funeral home, Northampton, Tuesday at 8.15 a.m., followed hy high mass requiem in Blessed Sacrament t'hurch at 9, Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Northampton. JACHYM--In Chicopee the 11th, Mira. Mary (Cyran) Jachym of 19 Wentworth St.
Funeral will be held Monday at 8.15 from the Starzyk funeral home. Requiem high mass in St. Stanisiaus' Church at 9. Burial in St. Stanislaus' Cemetery Celeste (Paige) Johnson, widow the David JOHNSON-In this city the Mrs.
Tor. nson of Merida Street. Funeral vices at Byron's funeral home Tuesday afternoon at 3.30. Burlal in Oak Grove Cemetery. KERR-In this city.
the 14th. Hannah P. Kerr, 65, widow of John Kerr. Funeral In the home, 90 Mooreland Street, day at 2 r. nt.
Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Graham funeral service. MERRILL-In this city, the 17th. Mrs. Harriett (Haddican) Merrill A Melbourne Street.
Funeral from the John H. Colonial funeral home. 710 Liberty Street, Tuesday morning at 8.15 A.m., followed by requiem hich mass Our Lady of Hope Church at 9. Burial In St. Michael's Cemetery.
-In Providence Hespital, lolyoke. the 14th. Miss Bessie Moriarty, Canal Street, South Hadley Falls. Fureral from the Dillon funeral home Tuesday at 8.30 A. n1.
with requiem hish mass in St. Patrick's Church, Anuth Hadley Falls, Burial in St. Rosc Cemetery. PAJAK-At Chicopee Falls, the 13th, Airs. Helen Pajak of Worthington Street.
Funeral Tuesday 8.15 a.m. from the Rypysc funeral home, East Street, followed by a requiem high mAss St. Stanislaus Church at 9. Burial In St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
PETERSON- In Holyoke, the 13th, Peter Peterson, 411 Maole Street. Funeral in the Alger funeral home Monday at 2.30 p. m. Burial in Forestdale Cemetery. RYAN-In New York City, the 13th, Neal D.
Ryan, son of Gertrude Curtis and the late Edmond Ryan. Funeral from the T. P. Sampson 130 State Street, Tuesday morning at 8.15, Requiem high masa following at St. Cathedrat o'clock.
Friends invited. STEBBINS- this city. the 12th. Rebecca Srebbina, 94. of 79 Rochelle Street.
Funeral at the parlors of the DickinsonStreeter Company, 305-307 State street. Monday with organ prelude at 1.30. Interment at Oak Grove Ceme. TASSINARI-In Spring Meld Hospital, the 13th. Vincent Tassinari of 90 Old Bridge Street, West Funeral from the Curran-Jones funeral hom*o at a tima to hA Graham Funeral Service There.
only on 1. Graham Service and there Almage time to in cotizate cost. Tel. 3-3134 619 State St. if AIM The Chicopee Fire Department last night answered an alarm at the J.
G. Roy Lumber Co. yard, scene. 'of 3. $25,000 fire last Wednesday night, to extinguish a blazing pile of sawdust which had been burning in its interior since the first fire.
Fire officials were amazed to find the sawdust aflame in view of the fact that thousands of gallons of water were: poured into it last week. Even yesterday's heavy rain failed to extinguish the blaze and the department spent 25 minutes putting it out. CHICOPEE Stanley Kus Kuss of 405 Front Street, Chicopee, died Sunday at his home. Born in Poland, he came to this conntry 40 years ago. leaves his wife.
Mrs. Clara (Kowala) Kus: a son, Mi chael; six daughters, Mrs. Sophie Valuski of Chicopee Falls, Mrs. Anna Chmielewski of Ansonia, Mrs. Mary Bettgenhauser of Chicopee Falls, Mrs.
Stella Ryszek, Julia and Frances, and 'six grandchildren. The funeral will take place from the Kozikowski funeral home Wednesday at 8.15 a. followed by requiem high mass in St. Stanislaus Church at 9. Burial will be in St.
Stanislaus Cemetery. BAND OBSERVESANNIVERSARY IN TURNERS FALLS Musical Unit Holds Parade to Mark 50 Years of Service TURNERS FALLS, June 14 The Turners Falls Military Band celebrated 50 years of musical service to this community and section on Saturday with. a parade in the afternoon band concert and banquet in the ning. Yankee Doodle Leads The parade swung into Prospect Street led by Scout Troop 6. Donald Baron, dressed as Yankee Doodle and riding his pony Pinto preceded a detail of police, led by Chief William J.
Callahan. Arthur E. Burke, chief marshal of, the parade, was next in line, marching with Selectmen Robert G. Allen and Clovis N. B.
Fournier. The Turners Falls band was followed by 1 Co. State Guard, of Greenfield. Capt. Harold H.
Flower, commanding. Then came the LPgion and auxiliary, Millers Falls Company and a combined unit of enemhers of Harugari and Herman Sons Lodges. Turners Falls High School Band came next, followed by the girls tumbling team, Valley Queen Rebekah. Lodge, Odd Fellows, Consell St. Elizabeth, Pocahontas and Red Men marched in that order.
Defense Units The civilian defense units, including air raid wardens and couriers were preceded by Shelburne Falls Band, a musical unit with 107 years of unbroken service; the mobile unit under the direction of J. Pelletier dire including ambulances, supply truck and canteen were also in line, with St. Cecile Societie roundlaying out the division. Undoubtedly the most colorful all the marching units, the Turners Falls Grammar School Drum And Bugle Corps, trained by Miss Florence Argy and under the direction of Waldo P'erkins, with their red and white uniforms led the fourth division, which was made up of the GirT Scouts, 16 of whom were on identically decorated bicycles; the Junior Woe men's Club. featuring 2.
seldom-seen bicycle built for two leading three members of the chilis also on ecycles, and' the Turners Woman's Club. with over 40 musicians, followed Montague City, Community, Hand, by the Polish Women's Alliance, Stanislaus', Eagles and St. Casimir Societies, with trucks of the Turners Falls Fire Department, fully manned, bringing up the rear. Following the parade. members of the band were served lunch in Harugai Hall on Third Street.
A concert by rection the of massed Charles M. bands, Rickford, under 'header of the Turners Falls and Turners Falls High School organizations, was held at Unity Park from 7 to 3 D. m. Later members of the bands and A few invited guests were served A. banquet in the Legion rooms.
Jacob Albert, general chairman of the 10 celebration, was toastmaster, and the older musicians of this section responded to their names. These ineluded Albert R. Smith, for the last 60 years a band member in Turners Falls: Fred C. Haigis, with a ord of 50 years with the same hand, who took part in both the parade and concert of the day, and others from near-by towns. Albert was ASsisted in the planning and management of the celebration by Harry Mad.
dern, a player for the last 36 scars and manager of the band for the last 32 ycars. RETURNED FROM READ FALL RIVER, June 14 (AP) fred A. Bligh, 45, former private detective. who WAN indicted by Bristol County Grand Jury in connection with A. $51,529 theft from the Taunton dog track on May 17, arrived here today from Reno, in custody of two detectives.
STANLEY FROST RICHMOND, June 14 (AP) Stanley Frost, 60, author and retired newspaperman, died today at his res lidence here. Beginning Today Programs. NOC Red Network the 13 all NBC 11 Popular programs, votes including RED SKELTON WBZA ing JACK FIBBER BENNY McGEE KRAFT MAXWELL MUSIC HOUSE HALL BOB CHARLIE McCARTHY EDDIE CANTOR HOPE FITCH BANDWAGON ALDRICH MR. FAMILY. DISTRICT ATTORNEY for sumSome of these again next by Sump shows vacationing Mildred All on forum, sports news, and Carlson's agricultural reports, shows.
war Hadley, popular New YOUR DIAL E-. 1030 ON 1000 WATTS V. surprise blackout are being prepared by Karl S. Rannenberg, blackout officer. in consultation with Forrest, police and other officials.
It has been decided thus far that the speed limit on driving during a blackout shall he 15 miles per hour for those motorists authorized to use their automobiles prior to the actual air raid attack. Wants No Conflict I Forrest said all other city- wide tests and training of ARP wardens in Springfield will he held in abeyance until the surprise blackout test has been held so that there will be no conflict in activities. City News later released. R. F.
MORRISSEY IS ACTING CHIEF Selectmen Name. Officer to Will Face Morals Charge A 20-years-old Indian Orchard man wAR arrested Saturday night in nection with a morals case which police said was one of the most revolting ever to come to their attention. Formal charges will he lodged against the man in District Court today. Alleged Indiscretions with a five-years-old girl led to the man's arrest. Two cruising officers picked up an 18-years-old girl Lorraine early yesterday morning.
Police said the girl had no permanent address and at the time of arrest she was in the compay of five young men who were questioned by the police and Succeed Redmond SOUTH DEERFIELD, June 11- Deerfield Selectmen announced Saturday the appointment of Officer Ralph F. Morrissey as acting chief of police to succeed Chief Edward J. Redmond, who was recently appointed acting postmaster. South Deerfield Native Born in South Deerfield April 4, 1907, son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Michael Morrissey, he attended the local schools, and was graduated from Deerfield Academy. In 1420 ha hecame a member of the Sotuh Deerfield police force and was appointed night officer in 1939. married Miss Helen Himieleski of Turners Mails 1, 1932. They have two children Robert F. and Nancy.
Their home is 26 Mountain Road. Mr. Morrissey is tendance. supervisor of Deerfield School atChief Redmond expects to start his duties in the post office Monday to succeed Frank M. Merrigan, who reslened several weeks ago.
Officer Morrissey will begin his duties AS acting, chief on Monday. Tree Dedicated To Dickinsons Rock Maple Planted on Church Terrace AMHERST, June 14-A rock maple (acer saccharinum) was dedicated today on the terrace at Second gregational Church in memory of Noah and Malah Dickinson by their children, Frank Dickinson. and Mrs. May Bliss Dickinson Kimball. Mr.
Dickinson presented the tree which was accepted by Walter H. Webster, chairman of the church trustees and was dedicated by Mrs. Kimball. She said: "It been said that one of the four chief duties of Is to plant tree. Oliver Wendell Holmes told 118 that 'whenever we plant a tree, we are doing something to make our planet a more and happier place, for those who come after us' It is easy to under.
stand the feeling of primitive peoples which made them worship at sacred trees. "This tree will stand 80 long; it will grow strong it will stand our faithful companion and as a memorial to the eternal truth handed down to us by Puritan ancestors Our happy duty to plant a tree: and today in this place, at the church of our forefathers, I plant this maple tree and I dedicate the memory of our loving parents. Noah and Malah (Bliss) Dickinson." Prayer by Rev. T. Chapman, minister of the church, closed the ceremony.
Agawam The funeral of Mre. Mary C. Biza of 16 Federal Avenue. Agawam, took place in the home yesterday afternoon. Rev.
Walter H. Loomis officiated and burial was in Meeting House Hill Cemetery. The bearers were Raymond Horacck, Joseph Michalek, Emil Hendrick. Leslie Moore, Leslie Moore, and Joseph Diottle. 0 Peter McGoldrick Is Raised in Rank Lee Man Promoted to Lieu- tenant Colonel LEE, June 14 Peter McGoldrick.
son of Mrs. A. Parks Hamblin. of East Lee, has been promoted from the rank of major to lieutenant colonel. He is an instructor in the Air Corps, serving at Boston, Windsor Locks, and Providence.
a private in the infantry Col. McGoldrick joined the Army, as and received his appointment to West Point in 1932 011 the basis of cont petitive examinations. lie graduated from West Point in 1936 and later was transferred to the Air Corps. He received his wings in 1040. Mrs.
Hamblin has two other sons who are also in the service, Maj. Frank McGoldrick stationed at ton and with the antiaircraft division of the coast artillery. and Aviation Mechanic George. McGoldrick at the naval air station in Norfolk, Va. Found Unconscious In Gas-Filled Room 1 Miss Gibbons Revived by Emergency Squad NORTH ADAMS, June 14 Miss Dorothy Gibhons, 20, of 32 Bank Street, was found unconscious in the kitchen of her home early this morning, with gas pouring from five open jets on A stove.
l'olice Officers William Duffy and Euclide Gagner, who were called to the home by neighhors who detected an odor of gas, broke down the door to guin entrance. After opening windows, Patrolman Duffy started first aid work and he was soon juined by the Wire Department's emergency squad with Dr. A. O. Rosenthal.
Miss Gibbons regained consciousness in about 45 minutes. She makes her home with an aunt, Mrs. Rose Thomas. who was absent at the time. She was reported better later in the day.
HILLCREST HOSPITAL CONSIDERS ADDITION PITTSFIELD. June 11 Hillerest Hospital directors are considering an offer of the Public Works Administration to pay half the cost of an 000 addition to relieve the hospital bed shortage in this city. The addition, if built, will be on and adjacent 10 the present site of the hospital at the corner of North Street and Springdale Avenue. only. would such an Addition relieve the city-wide hospital bed shortage, but it would also relieve the cramped quarters of the hospital itself, A three story wooden structure.
The addition would be of brick and stecl. WARE Toman wanted to care for small baby mornings; light housen ork. Good wages. 24 Church Street, Ware..
