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THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS AND TIMES: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1 94 1 PAGE EIGHT SHELBURNE The first concrete pavement of which there is a record was built at Inverness, Scotland, in 1865. BARRE Herbert Edwards, Donald Gervia, William Busier and Richard Bennett were given a Fed. Grand Jury Has Completed 26 Cases In City The grand jury now investigating cases in federal court is ex farewell dinner-' party Sunday TODAY, And BAT. MU tr.H, to. Etc.

evening the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bennett of Shelburne. World's Crying Need of Religion Conference Theme UVM Students' 3-Day Program These young men leave with Co. present incumbents of the various offices who are seeking reelection.

Tonight at the ward caucuses there should be much more activity since there are a number or contests looming for the various ward offices. An unexpected development. in local politics came when Sergio Pasetto, alderman from Ward 4, announced that he was resigning as of March 4. At a special meeting of the city council night, he asked that his previous resignation be withdrawn medical corps for CampBland- Contests Loom For Ward Officers The city caucus, held last night at the municipal auditorium, did not develop any opposition to the VERGENNES Last League Game Of Season Tonight; City News Items In the last league game of the season and the first home game in two weeks, the Vergennes basketball teams will be hosts to the Bristol boys and girls on the local court this evening. The league standing places Bristol in second place behind Milton, with Ver ing, soon.

Burlinrton'a Finest SoundThc.tr. JoDefenw ChUdrea 10c. 28 TotaL Double Feature Program pected to complete its work today in time for an arraignment session- this afternoon at 2. Dis trict Attorney J. A.

McNamara reported that the jury, which has Opening Today MONKTON RIDGE Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ballard and children were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Thomas.

Mrs. Harry Russell spent the II yiti5 Religion in the war-devastated submitted another which stipulated that his resignation world of today is more needed weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Rob- than ever, in the opinion of Ver A OfM-Mon DR. P.

C. DAVIS OPTOMETRIST Eyes' Examined Glasses Fitted 15 No. Winooski Ave. Tel. 2203 been in session since Tuesday morning at 10:30, has completed 26 cases, At closing time yesterday afternoon, there were six more cases to be presented.

However, it was believed these could be finished by 2 p. m. today. Judge James P. Leamy will preside during the arraignment gennes at third.

If the one point mont Christian association mem ftjotf ert Von Bruns in Burlington. Mrs. Edgar Meadef and infant daughter, Shirley, have returned home from the hospital. should be immediately enective, making it possible to elect his successor at the March meeting. A.

Clifton Birnie, present school commissioner from the ward, announced yesterday that he would with rANK bers at the University of Vermont, who have made arrangements for a three-day religious conference at the university today, tomorrow and Sunday. Theme of the conference is to be "Christianity in Dkct4 by Edwin LMorin Produd by Louit K. Sidnay Thought and Action in Bishop Van Dyck to Speak The conference opens in the Slim's St. Valentine's DANCE TONIGHT M. W.

A. Hall, Hinesburg. Music by LEFTY GIRARD'S CHUCK (WAGON RIDERS Featuring' Sugar Lane Tap Dancing. Door Prize. Round and Square.

9 to 1. For Dance' Engagements Phone Lefty. Girard 352-J, Burlington. seek election to the office of alderman from his ward. Tnere will be contests in Ward 1, Ward 3 and Ward 5.

In Ward 1, Alderman Barton Sargent will be opposed by Robert Sinclair and there will probably be a contest for -the office of school commissioner, with Jose Monte opposing the present' incumbent, John C. Booth, oldest member of the school board and present chairman of the board. In Ward 3. Alderman Perley Haskett is unopposed for ills seat, but the position of school commissioner, at present held by Deane C. Davis, will be contested between Dr.

A. D. Spooner and Harley W. Kidder, who yesterday announced his candidacy. In Ward 5 there will be two candidates seeking the post left vacant by Aldo Savoia, present alderman from the ward who is not seeking re-election; W.

L. Langevin and Peter Ca-brini, the latter of whom announced his candidacy yesterday. Chess Play for the title of state chess champion was started Wednesday at the Vincitia club with, players present' from all parts of the Sponsored by the Vermont Chess association. Wednesday's play represented the first half of the championship play to be completed on Washington's birthday, At the close of the day's play, Clarence P. Carpenter of Barre, a former state champion and runner-up to Capt.

T. C. Wenzlaff of Fort Ethan Allen last year, was far ahead of the field with 10 games won and two' losses. Standing of other contestants at the close of play was as follows: J. C.

Hylan, won 7, lost Wood-burn Harris, won 4 and lost 3 William Gill, won 2 and lost R. Jj. Woodworth, won 7 and lost M. B. Clark, won 4 and lost W.

Hoffman, 3 and lost 6j Stephen Billings, won 2 and lost P. K. Poster, won 2 "and lost G. W. Spooner, won 5 and lost A.

H. Hobson, won 3 1-2'and lost 2 1-2; Robert Simonds, won 4 1-2 and lost 5 l-2r Prank Kezer, won none and lost 5. Town and Personal Items iVv Corporal Raymond G. Ennis Southwick building this evening, the session starting at 8 p. with Wilmer J.

Kitchen of Bos it AM ton, secretary of the Student lead by which the Bristol quintet defeated the local varsity on the former's territory is any evidence of what may be expected tonight, sport fans should witness a close and exciting game. The Vergennes lassies, who are undefeated, and have twice tied Milton (a 23-23 deadlock in both instances) will encounter the Bristol girls in a preliminary game at 8. The doors will open at 7:30. The Vergennes drill team will be on hand to present an efficient marching exhibition. A mothers' meeting of the Vergennes WPA nursery school was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs.

Marjorie LeBeau, and plans were made to hold a card party for the benefit of the school, to be sponsored by the Mothers' club. Progressive whist will be played and the party will be held Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 8 at the nursery school rooms in; the Bixby library. Refreshments will be COFEATURE; "RIDERS OF BLACK MOUNTAIN" Starring TIM MeCOY A western worthy of front page headlines! Christian Movement of New Eng land, sneaking on in Bishop Vedder Van FREE PRESS WANT ADS PAY Club and Fraternal Mrs. Bostwick Heads GAR Committee for Co.

Ball Mrs. Mildred Bostwick, president of James A. Garfield Circle No. 4, Ladies of the GAR, heads the committee of this organization in charge of plans for the military ball for Company of the National Guard to be held Feb. .20.

The other members of the committee are Mrs. Margaret Kane, Mrs. Harriet Levee and Mrs: Rose Stoddert. Ass'n for Pre-School Children To Hear Noted Phychlstrist Several local persons will go to Rutland next Tuesday to hear an Dyck of Rock Point. Burlington, will discuss "Christianity in Ernest Johnson of Boston, well-known negro will sing, acompanied by Mrs.

Eugene Youngert of Burlington. Lawrence Durgin, pastor of the Conereeational church in Cor- nish, N. and Kitchen will lead SPECDAL 50c Luncheons And Are They Good DANCING EVERY NIGHT discussion groups in tne Katuraay afternoon sessions, which con served and prizes awarded. It is vene in the auditorium of the Fleming museum at 2:30 p. m.

hoped that there will be a large attendance. Mrs. Marjorie LeBeau was appointed chairman of the general committee in charge. Miss There will be music led by George Millikan, instructor in political science at the University of Ver V9- 4' address by Miss Clarice Dixon well known phychiatrist and author, on the subject, "Take Play Where You Can Find It," it was stated yesterday by Mrs. K.

S. mont -i i -A Christian fellowship chapel 260 BANK ST, PHONE 3218 CAFE AND SEA GRILL BLACK CAT service, starting, in the Ira Allen Austin, secretary of the Vermont Association ior pre-scnooi Eauca-tion. chapel on the Vermont campus at 11 Sunday will be the concluding feature of the conference. Kitchen will conduct the chanel service. Special music, The meeting, to be held in the Dana school auditorium at 2:30 p.

is being sponsored by the with Marjorie Southworth, Bethel, TE3KKS TODAY Tomorrow Mat. 2:20 10c, 15c, 20c Eve. 6:55, 8:55 10c, 15c, 20c, 25c Vermont Association for as soloist, is planned. Merrill D. Powers is graduate Jeanette, and Miss Virginia teachers: at the school, head the advertising Two new children have been enrolled and, there are vacancies at the -present time for a few more bbys and girls.

Parents, who are Interested in sending their who must be between the ages of two and one-half to four and one-half, should contact Mrs. Nora Fuller or Miss Jeanette McFarland. Mrs. Mildred Gross and son, Stephen, Mrs. Blanche Griffith of Montpelier, and Mrs.

Edwin Abbott of Burlington were guests Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Griffith. Mr. and Richard Booth school Education, recently organized.

A discussion period, will 25c Tickets Plus U. S. Defense Tax 3c, Total 28c secretary of the Vermont Christian asociation, Alfred F. Amee of be held. Miss Dixon, now connected with Randolph, a sophomore at the university is.

in charge of the religious conference. the faculty at Bennington college, mu mm has also taught in New York university. She has done summer teaching at the Croton on Hudson nursery school. She has also laws r' FOR LIGHTER, BRIGHTER HAIR! STOWE dEEEt' contributed to Parents' Magazine and has written books on subjects related to the education of young children. mMMm KEYES Twith EVELYN I A Wild Bill HickakA "1 A COLUMBIA AdvMtwr Personal News; Eyer Ready Club Meets Saturday Since mid-years the following LOCAL BRIEFS CTUKi attended the Scarlet ball, the annual governor's ball of ladies week at Montpelier Wednesday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Howard LeBoeuf and son, Warren, accompanied by Mr, and Mrs. Kenneth Bristol and daughter, Carol Ann, were at the home of Mrs. LeBoeuf's parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Louis Fortier in Claremont, N. Sunday. Mr. Fortier celebrated his 75th birth Administrator Named Willard Green Mountain Woodcrafters Products EGG BOILER AND POACHER With beautiful rnaple tray, four Fiesta egg cups, two.

Fiesta salt and pepper, complete for $9.50 A. few butternut, birdseye maple, birch and black cherry pieces of exquisite beauty. Salad bowls, platters, plates, sandwich and butter plates, salts and pep- pers, salad and spoons, ate. Domestic and Imported NOVELTIES of the Better? Grade. SHERWIN'S 92 Church St.

Phone 556 Electric Wiring Since 1885 Roux Oil Shampo Tit, the color shampoo that tints, conditions and cleanses in one application, offers four new "Roulite" shades to thrill you who want a lighter, brighter tone in your hair. If your hair is gray, dull or drab, let a Roux application make it colorful, lustrous, young looking. And if you want it lighter, rather than deeper-hued, let your application be Ultra Light Blonde; Ultra Golden Blonde, Ultra Red Blonde or Ultra Light Auburn one of the brighter, more brilliant "Roulite" shades! Streeter of Bolton was appointed administrator, yesterday in pro bate court, of the estate of Albert i n.ii day with family a. streeter, late oi xxic commissioners and appraisers are Final Chapter of Zane Grey's. Serial Thriller "KING OF THE ROYAL MOUNTED" Cartoons, "Goofy's Glider" "A Helping Paw" "The Land of Universal News COMING SUNDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY Sunday Shows at 6:30 8:30 Henry Todd and Thomas F.

Leary colleges has been represented at the Stowe youth hostel at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sears: 18 from M. I. four from Cornell; two from Princeton; 11 from Middlebury; 12 from R.

P. I. Munroe Smith, national director of rAYH came by( plane from Northfleld, Friday and of this city. dinner party. -v.

William Milne has resumed his studies at Goddard college after five weeks at the Weeks school, where he observed institutional Chimney Fires Extinguished The fire department was called worK. twice yesterday to put out chim Mr. and Mrs. C. W.

McFarland landed on Noe' Lentaire's field on the west branch. With him was 20th Century Beauty Salon Abernethy Bldg. Phone 697 of Morrisville spent the holiday in Vergennes with their daughter, Miss Jeanette B. McFarland. Miss Margaret Deane of the AYH staff at Northfleld; who is staying at A.

A. Pike's. ney, fires. There was no damage. In the morning at 10:32 the first run was made to 83 Harrison ave a building owned by George St.

Jacques. In the afternoon at 4:47, the second run "was made to 70 North property owned' by William McKenzie. Mrs. T. A.

Jones the Leshamme club at dessert bridee Miss Loretta Stockwell of Fair FRANCHOT TONE WARREN WILLIAM BROO CRAWFORD this week. The prize winners were fax called on her 5i Mrs. Karl Moody, en route from Montpelier Wednesday. Mrs. W.

L. Cotey and Mrs. Ellis Farry. The Ever-Ready club will spon Theater: "Chad Hanna" in sor a card party at the home of technicolor with Henry: Fonda, Uiin HI CCCY Dorothy Lamour. Bargain Nite--IVIIUUI-CJC'V R.

H. Hill Saturday night. Ladies ANDY OEVINE MISCHA AUER PORTER HALL PEGGY MORAN Aavertisement. There was a good attendance at are asked to bring sandwiches or doughnuts. The public is cordially invited.

Co. 172nd infantry, has been the village PTA card party Monday evening. Mrs. James New-hall was in charge of the entertainment. The door prize was won Mrs.

H. C. McMahon was in Montpelier Tuesday Xx attend the promoted to. sergeant, effective as of Feb. 1.

Another of by Mrs. Helen- Wellington at the annual meetmg or tne owls, organization of women legislators. card, tables, high score was won "Syncopated Sioux" "Canvas Capers" "Information Please No. 13" Old Dominion State" At this time a picture of the late Miss Edna Beard of Orange, the by Mrs. Lillian Miles and Martin Waldo; low score Mr.

and Mrs. George Hawthorn. The store of youth veiled. Glen Smith the young son 01 local interest was the elevation of Ray Teja, well-known boxer, to the rank of corporal. Clyde Whitcomb of the Vermont fish and game department has returned to the city after setting up and dismantling the state exhibit at the i New England Sportsmen's show in Boston.

The exhibit is being forwarded to New York city, where, it will be displayed. Word was received in town TODAY ONLY Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith, fell Wednesday of the death of MrsJ Eve. Cont.

from 7. 25e3e U. S. OQ- MAT. 2 P.

M. 15c I Def. Tax Tot. one day last week and broke his leg. The missionary study of the Women's society of Christian Service will meet next Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs.

Walter Turner. A good attendance is desired Mr. and Mrs. B. Ragis and two children of Burlington spent the Alice Shaw, widow of the late B.

L. Shaw. Stowe Memorial Auditorium Friday, Feb. 14. (Note change in time).

One show only, 8-p- m. "Peck's Bad with Jackie Cooper and Jackie Searle. A Twentieth-Century Fox release. A moving, human interest drama of a famous story. An inspiration to all boys and girls and a picture no thoughtful parent should miss.

Advertisement. 39.lt weesena ai me nmg iionie. i Mrs. James-- Newhall and Mrs BETTER DRESSES Specially Priced for this event at Alvah Newhall spent Tuesday in Barre. Personal Mention Raymond Miles of Newport was here on business yesterday.

Judge Harold O'Brien of Rutland was in the city yesterday. Harry W. Witters and Edmund Lahar of St. Johnsbury were visitors in the city yesterday. James Hayes, son of Mr.

and Mrs. 'Melwood D. Hayes, 99 Fa-fountain st. is resting comfortably Ward Knapp and Ellis Johnson attended the Dairy Herd Improve RETURN ENGAGEMENT of a GRAND MOVIE! CLAUDETTE COLBERT -RAY MILLAND IN "ARDSE, RJY LOVE" SATURDAY ON OUR STAGE! IN PERSON! -t. (EUY.KOIBBEE IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR SHOWING OF HIS LATEST PICTURE "Scattergood jDalnes" PICTURE WILL ALSO PLAY Evenlnt ment association meeting at Little Valley farm on the Northfleld rd.

Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Wentworth Rollins of Concord. N.

spent the weekend in town. Mrs. Henry Budesheim has been confined to the bed by illness for several weeks. Miss Gladys Rollins has em following an operation at the Mary Fletcher hospital yesterday. William P.

1 McGrath of the Sherwin Electric has re Special Group of Odds and Ends of Dresses, Robes, WINOOSKI. VT. Children 10c Adults 25c plus Defense tax, 3c. total 28c. Children under 15, Sun.

eve. 15c. tas 3c. total 18c. FRIDAY, SATURDAY Double Features Two complete evening: shows turned from a four-day instruction tour of the Lightolier factory and office in New York and New ployment in.

Montpelier. i Miss Iola Bruce is ill with the Another successful dance was i at Jersey. PERMANENTS $2.00 held by the Grange Wednesday evening. About $14 was realized i by the Grange. Music was fur-Inished by Don Fields and his Pony iBoys.

Tickets were sold by Earl iSeaver and Miss Calista Newhall had charge of the refreshments. MACHINE PERMANENTS $3.00 $4.50 $5.00 and up MACHINELESS, $3.50. Pank Beauty BcUan 147 Main St. Phone 2990 Mat. at 2:25 P.

M. Today EVE. P. M. FRI.

SAT. FREE PRESS WANT ADS PAY LT UJU CHILDREN Vndee 12. lOc, No Tl. It to 15, 10e Flu Tax. 1 'V, LAST.

CALL At These Prices on Women's inligh Grade Footivear The remainder of our winter stock of fine quality Coats, fur' trimmed and self trimmed At One-IXIalf Price $16.50 Coats Now 8.25 $19.50 Coats Now 9.75 $35.00 Coats Now $17.50 VI. witk EASTEA Foot Savers, Now $8.85 Rice O'Neill, Now $7.85 Today and Saturday CO-FEATURE i SpeciaD Group of Mats Dollar Day Special at VITALITY Now $5.85 MODE-ART. Now $4.45 MAK8AXCT FIAXCEt torrid FREOIIC JAnCIl SULLAUAC iti Glsnn Ford Anna Stsn Erich Sttehin iC -yZ x. iiii. and SAT.

4 SHOWS CONTINVOUS FROM 2:20 P. M. Formerly $6.75 to $10.95 65 Church St. COMING SUN. EVE.

MON. TUES. WED. "Comc Livo NVith.

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