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The Post-Star from Glens Falls, New York • 2

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POST-STAR, SATURDAY, JULY 16, 1932 Board of Public Safety Approves Relay System on Traffic Lights BE THRIFTY Rev. Leo LaRouche Assistant Pastor Glens Falls-Elizabethtown Toll Line Placed in Service by Phone Company and SPEND LESS at Waterbury, Vt MEMBERS OF BOARD EXPRESS SELVES AS SATISFIED WITH PLAN at transmission. The main object In Twenty-one circuit were cut Into installing it is its dependability re service yesterday extending between gardless of to weather a it is prac SPECIALS tically storm proof and would remain Intact in the event of a sleet storm Glens Falls and Elizabeth town on the recently completed cable toll line which I jointly owned by the Mew York Telephone and the American for Peddlers of Letter Sealers such as the one which Incapacitated the light and communication systems Telephone and Telegraph companies- and Vacuum Cleaners a few years ago. The new line i a continuation or tne The cable reached Elisabeth town cable, which will eventually, extend Seek After License By waf Bf Whitehall HidTtcondeKSga and across open country the balance of the distance. The work was com' between New York and Montreal, the only portion now unfinished being that between Elisabeth town and the Canadian city.

Other circuit will be cut Into service In groups as the connection at each office are menced on It about a year ago, and Store Hours for Saturday 9 a to 9 p. m. jC R. Duers Urges Installation of Systems Similar to That at Glen and Sanford5treets for Two Squares in Business Section ATTORNEY TO STUDY SIGN MATTER Official approval of the recently Instituted relay lygte'm on traffic lights during periods of congestion was given at a meeting of the Board of Public Safety yesterday afternoon in City Hall. during that tune -an average of OFFICE IS BESIEGED City's Executive Stops One seventy-five men have been employed on the Installation.

completed. The new cable, which UtM pair Ambitious Salesman Who Has No Permit Canvassers to the right and can SALE OF WOMEN'S DOESKIN at-" cable, is superseding the open wire toll line owned by the American Telephone and Telegraph company. It will considerably increase telephone faculties between this city and Ellaabethtown and give much better The members of the beaTd Duplicate rhi.f nf Pnl Wrd emreaasd A vassers to the left and his honor, Slated Monday at themselves as well satisfied with the LOVES Mayor Earle H. Stickney; in the very center of tnelr persistent demands for permit to peddle, their ware from door to door. Three Carrier Boys.

iJSaaafS fOCTWrvB Reg. 1.00 values while 50 dozen last Eggshell and white In all sizes. From the tune the mayor alts down SALE MAIN FLOOR at hi desk In the morning until he depart In the late afternoon for his summer home at Lake George, he is continually besieged by an army 61 Return from Trip to New York City Jo, sir, you are not going to get me in any place like that, I know what It Is. Its a thing to make you eat" This wa the answer of one of the Olens Fall Post company carrier boys, just returned from a week's visit at New York, to the invitation of Hiram Strong, Post company cir men, women and boys who have for sale everything from letter sealer to vacuum cleaners. Some of these "traveling" salesmen St Alphonsus' A duplicate of the Impressive Novena to St.

Ann conducted annually at Bt. Anne de Beaupre, Canada, will be given at 8t. Alpbonsus' church, this city, commencing hext Monday. The novena will continue until the Feast Day of Bt. Ann on July 26.

All the aervlcea In the local church will be conducted simultaneously with those at the famous shrine and will be of the same nature. High Mass will be celebrated each morning at 7:30 o'clock during the novena and confessions win be heard daily at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Meetings for devotion win take plaoe at o'clock In the evening and will be concluded with benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and veneration of the relics of Bt. Ann. Such a novena is a rare occurence In this vicinity and should prove an Inspiring religious exercise.

REV. FATHER LEO lKOUCHB THE Rev. Father Leo LaRouche, son 1 of Mrs. Mary LaRouche of 3i Lower Allen street, Hudson Fall, ha been appointed assistant to Father Robert Devoy of Waterbury, Vt Father LaRouche was recently ordained In Montreal and sang hi first solemn Mass in Hudson Fall on May 22. He Is a member of toe Burlington diocese.

are granted permits and some are not But those who do get them must pay a fee, sometimes small and sometimes large, for the right to knock on doors and proclaim the worth of their goods. culation manager, to visit an Automat, mechanical food dispenser. That tale and many other were Although a lew reaauy pay ine spun last night when the three necessary fee, many decide to try their luck elsewhere. Still other pro ceed to "cover" the city without a per youths, Mrea, nappy and bubbling with Jokes en each other, returned to then' homes. They were Sterling Nesbitt and Guy DaMiano of Glens Fall and Sherman Boule of Keeae-ville.

mit. However, the police are on the lookout for such as these and take them Into custody when they fail to produce a permit. Although local residents who desire manner in which the arrangement was working out under heavy traffic conditions of week-ends and holidays. Chief Jenkins told the board that the patrolmen on duty in Monument and Bank Squares had been given Instructions as to the proper use of the time adjuster on the control box at each light and that they only lengthen the through traffic period when conditions warrant it The relay system first showed its worth over the Fourth of July weekend when thousands of cars were shuttled through the city in record time. Since then each week-end congestion has been handled more efficiently and more easily than formerly.

C. R. Duers, representative of the traffic signal company, has approached the board In the matter of Installing in the two squares system similar to that now in use at the intersection of Sanford and Glen streets. These signals would be much more efficient than the present Installations, he contends, as the "brain" of the control apparatus would automatically sift the periods of heavy and light traffic and act accordingly. Although the board has discussed the merits of the automatic lights, little action has been taken owing to the ost of the Intricate machines.

Question Legality of Signs James Hayes, member of the board, yesterday brought up the question of the legality of the stop signs located at approaches to boulevards from aide streets. It appears that although they are provided for In the city ordinance the state must pass on them before they can be enforced. Mr. Hayes recalled that there had been several Instances where arrests had been made for violation, but no charges could be brought to bear. The matter was referred to the city attorney who will be asked to make recommendations and take the necea-aary steps to make it enforceable.

Mayor Earle H. Stickney reported to the board that he had been approached regarding the installation ot lumi GARDEN GROUP TEA TUESDAY AFTERNOON Mrs. Alfred H. Smith and Mrs. to canvass are required to apply for a permit, no fee charged them.

The purpose of the permit and fee, Mayor Stickney states, Is to protect local merchants as much as possible and to INCREASE IS MADE IN M0NER ORDER FEES An Increase in domestic money order fees effective July 20 has been announced by the post office department. The increases are on orders up to and including $20. In accordance with recent legislation Intended to boost department revenues, the new rates are: One cent to $2.90, six cents; $2.81 to $5, eight cents; $3.01 to $10, 11 cents; $10.01 to $20, 13 cents; $20.01 to $40, 15 cents; $40.01 to $60, 18 cents; $60.01 to $80, 20 cents; $80.01 to $100. 32 cents. 50c Pepsodent Tooth Paste 29c $1.00 Bottle Pepsodent Antiseptic 69c Aprons 8c 3rd FLOOR keep the money In the city.

Although there are many trials and Lawrence C. Baker will be hostesses for the weekly tea of the Washington county branch of the Woman's National Farm and Garden Association to be served Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 6 o'clock at the church house in South Hartford. tribulations In the life of a city official there are also occasional humorous Incidents which arise. One such instance arose the other day. While at his home in the city to NEW YORK WOMAN TREATED FOR INJURY Mrs.

Anna Buchmaler, 37, a New York resident spending the summer at Greenfield Center, Saratoga county was treated at tits Glens Falls hospital last evening for a slight face laceration received In an auto accident on the Glens Falls-Saratoga road. Mrs. Buchmaler and her four-year-old son were riding In a ear driven by Mrs. Sophie Kiel, 35, of 119 Cherry street, New York, when the ear left the road. The wheels became caught in the soft shoulder and the car swerved Into a telephone pole.

Mrs. Kell told Sergeant Walter A. Pureeli and Trooper Kenneth Gray that the car ran from the pavement when she glanced down at her gasoline gauge on the dashboard of the car. She and the child were SALE OF WOMEN'S CHIFFON WOMEN'S ASSEMBLY CARD PARTY TUESDAY A public card party under the aus COMPANY MEMBERS TO RECEIVE CHECKS Drill checks for the period from pice of the Hebrew Women' as attend to a ejr details, the mayor was "trapped" by a high-pressure vacuum cleaner salesman. The man had barely launched into his stereotyped sales talk when the mayor, in a hurry to get back to the office, asked him to produce i permit.

After fishing through several pockets, he produced a folder and rushed glibly Into another monologue on the merits of his product. when the mayor insisted on being shown a permit, he was told that "the April I to June 30 will be issued to members of Company at 7 o'clock Monday evening in the armory, ac EVER? package of Kellogg's Corn Flakes i sold with the personal guarantee of W. K. Kellogg: "Kellogg's Corn Flakes must more than satisfy you with their flavor, crispness and freshness. If they aren't the very best com flakes you sembly will oe conducted Tuesday evening at 8:80 o'clock In the Community house on Bay street.

Those serving on the committee are: Mrs. Jacob Soloff, chairman; Mrs. Charles Schulman, Mrs. Max Novitsky, Mrs. Fanny Berkman.

Refreshment will be served and prise awarded. cording to orders issued by Captain Ralph Hamilton. The period cover fifteen drill. The checks will be made out ac boss" had it. After that individual cording to the regular ratio per drill.

Sergeant will receive $1.80 per drill; ever tasted, return the empty corporals, first class privates, MRS. ALDEN ESCAPES appeared on the scene and finally admitted he didn't have the necessary paper, the official, now becoming restless, assured them that if they didnt obtain a permit they would get Into UNHURT IN ACCIDENT a peck of trouble. $1.15 ana privates, si. SOCIETY TO MEET Associates and members of the Girls' Friendly Society are requested to meet at the parish house of the -WABRENSBURG. Mrs.

Albert Al- Baying they would do so immedi ately, the pair retreated to the street. Thereupon the mayor rushed to city hall and took up his place at the executive desk. den, wife of Justice of Peace Alden, escaped Injuries yesterday afternoon when the car, which she was driving, aceidently broke through a wooden guard rail on the Louisville end of the Church of the Messiah this evening at 7:15 o'clock to attend the wedding nous painted signs at entrances to the city. The signs are at present In use In several adjacent communities and the matter was tagen under consideration. It was brought out that the cost of the electrically illuminated signs now in use amounted to $18 a year per sign.

The cost of the signs painted with luminous paint would amount to less than $5 per sign and would carry no maintenance cost. Permission was given to have the police car painted and the top repaired at a cost of about $60. Permission was also given to the Kew York Telephone company to A confused and embarrassed pair red-and-green package and we will gladly refund your money." Only Kellogg's sells corn flakes under such a guarantee. No wonder for 25 years they have been considered the standard of value. When substitutes are offered you, remember it is seldom in the spirit of service.

Demand the genuine. Made by Kellogg in Battle Creek. Woolen MU1 bridge and fell fifteen of Miss Dorothy Derocha to David Wilkinson of Hudson Falls. The Rev. W.W.

Lockwood will perform the feet. The car, which turned over and mm Service ceremony. landed upside down, was completely demolished. First quality pure thread silk chiffon, picot tops In all wanted shades. were the neglectful salesmen when they were ushered into the presence of their recent "prospotive" customer.

After considerable stuttering and mumbling, the apllcation for a permit was formally presented. But the Mrs. Alden had turned to pass the mayor had had enough of their methods and refused then- the right to SILK HOSE Included in this Lot bridge when something suddenly went canvass the city further. wrong with the car throwing the front wheels against the guard rail and hurling the car over the embankment. place two "no parking signs at a distance of forty feet each side ot the driveway of the company's new build D.

E. Cameron, whose store Is odco- Box of Kleenex stte the point where the car crashed through the fence, and several customers who saw the accident ran to the edge of the bridge expecting to find Mrs. Alden severely Injured but Saturday to It Morning Sale 10c LUX SQAP ing at the corner of Pine and Glen streets. The reasons given stated that next week equipment will be moved Into the building and will be brought by a fleet of huge trucks, necessitating the use of the parking area. The signs South Glens Falls Public Market Cor.

Third and Hudson Sts. TELEPHONE 1884 Free Delivery THE STORE THAT UNDERSELLS LOWEST PRICES Porterhouse Sirloin or Round A Pork Loins, lb 15c Boneless RoH Rib Roast, lb 15c Swift's Pre. Hams, lb. 13c Veal Steak, lb 15c Roast Beef, Tender Shoulder, lb. 10c Leg of Veal, lb V.

15c Boston Round Boneless Pot Roast Beef, 8c 4 lbs. Fresh Ground Hamburg 25c Boneless Rump Roast, lb. 10c Lean Plate Beef, lb. 4c 4 Lbs. Stewing Veal 25c discovered that she had extricated will be in use for a week.

Limit, 4 Bars herself from the wreckage and was climbing up the bank. An examination showed that she had not received even a scratch, but she was badly shaken up. W. B. A.

OFFICERS GUESTS AT PARTY MARTIN W. HAVERTY. SALE OF GIRLS' Mrs. Daisy Greenhall and Mrs. Cella LaRoee were hostesses to the CORN W.B.

A. Officers' club at a meeting WEATHER OBSERVER Martin W. Haverty, one of Olens ANKLETS last nig.it at tne Home el Mrs. Green raus- earnest risers, can tell which way the wind Is blowing. And Martin refuses to rely on such (independable devices as weather vanes.

When the weather vane on the Elks club registered north and south air cur hall, 47 Broad street. Three tables of pinochle were played with honors going to Mrs. Elizabeth Cross, Mrs. Alice Gllday and Mrs. Helen Smith.

Mrs. Ellen Orr won non-player's prize. Covers were laid for fourteen. Favors were baskets of flowers and the color scheme Included red rose and yellow dallies. The next meeting will rents yesterday morning.

Martin de 1 uxtniuaia irgaxr SX1 clared tne wind was blowing northeast and southwest. And It was, too, oecause interested and doubtful listeners later obtained a compass which be at tne nome ol Mrs. Lillian Green. Pure Thread Silk Silk Meshes Lisle Meshes wood, 122 Hudson street, South Glens proveq ine point. Falls.

A mem fmp ends this hardship Viae women an Htts; the drudgery over waahtnb which brings that weariness Known sis Washday Back. A wonderful new soap discovery pats an end to tiresome robbing and uriibbing it lighten and speeds up all washing tasks. The eecret is its 50 more an d- richer, faster-working and that get clothes whiter and cleaner in much DELEGATES ARE NAMED Beautiful colorings USED CAR PRICES CUT BY GARAGE Sizes 7 up to 10 Girls' and Misses. ma tuna. This new-rrpe soap with the nugii oos as called uxrool.

it a great tor dishes loo TO POLICE CONFERENCE Detective Cornelius D. Kennedy and Sergeant Fred St. John last evening were named delegates to the Glens Falls Police Protective Association to the state police convention at Albany the week of August 3. Patrolman Harry Culver and Sergeant Mose Ford Garage has out some of used automobiles as low as $24.69 for a sale starting Monday. Ninety Used cars are in the sale.

and kind to hands and delicate fabrics. Ask your grocer today for the orange and blue sncUWgain package, Procter A Gamble E. F. Marquette, president of the" NEW 5c and 10c Notions km. 0.

$. mts orr. Beaudoin were named alternates. arm says: "This sale is not to be confused with an ordinary event, since It is an absolute sell-out in every sense of the word of used cars. We have disregarded oost and profits.

We The officers were appointed at a special meeting at the city hall at BULBS 40-50-60 Watt which it was also decided that for the remainder of the summer the police neea tne room lor new dodge cars. win wear wmte shirts and black ties, and can assura the buying public that they will see values which will com- 81 99 Housekeeper Bleached Seamless SHEETS 58c discarding their uniform coats. nand their immediate Interest." ABOUT 400 ATTEND CHEST CLINIC TUESDAY A chest ohnlo will be held at Bol BENEFIT AT BOLTON CHAIRS i ISenp DINING ROOM CHAIKS 98c np ROUND and SQUARE TABLES 11.98 up BUFFETS i $4.98 up SIDE BOARDS $2.98 up CONGOLEUM RUGS $2.50 up CONGOLEUM REMNANTS $1.00 np METAL BEDS and SPRINGS 75c up 1-Fc LIVING ROOM SUITES 12.98 np -Pc. MOHAIR SUITE 159 JO -Pc WALNUT DINING ROOM SUITE -Pc OAK DINING ROOM SUITE $2930 DAVENPORT BEDS $4.98 up BED, DRESSER, CHEST $2230 l-Pe. DINING ROOM SUITE S9.S5 5-Pe.

BREAKFAST SUITE $.95 ton Tuesday, July 19, from 1 to 4 o'clock at the town ban is charge of Dr. Lyman J. Thayer of Westmount, as listed by County Nurse Juliette Julien. All patient attending the clinic must have a card signed by their Choice of Large Selection Basement Approximately 400 persons, many of them from Glens Falls and Lake George, attended the dance party staged at the Hotel Marion, Diamond Point on Lake George, last evening for the benefit of the Blessed Sacrament church at Bolton Landing. Special awards were made to Mrs.

H. L. lamuy pnysiclan. BOXER'S CUT-RATE COSMETICS AND PATENT MEDICINES We cordially invite you to inspect our new store which is ready to serve you today. Watch for announcement of FORMAL OPENING NEXT WEEK WEDDINGS Sherman-Little WtC- Buckney of Glens Falls and Clever- Yi dale, Miss Mary Barber and Miss TICONDEROGA Announcement has been received here of the mar Marie Strand of the Lake George Country club and Edward McGee of riage of Miss Adelaide B.

Sherman, Pr I.I.IK Hartford, Conn. V' inis wur LAWN PAR TV Tnniv GOOD JOR 5 VOTES formerly of Tlconderoga, a member of the faculty of the New York city schools lor several years past, to Horatio B. Little of Pasadena, on July 5. The ceremony took place at the Euchre and pinochle will be played W5 VJ TO Name BOXER'S COSMETIC SHOP Address nra Memocist church at Phoenix. at me lawn party to be staged a 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at th home of Mrs.

Nellie Crlppin, Haviland Avenue, for the W. B. A Prizes will he nwarriftri anH n.frch 109 Glen St. Glens Falls On Bank Square Arizona, where Mrs. Little has been with friends since completing her icnool work at New York.

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