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George E. Smith, president of Wmi 1 li. Copper, Mason, Inc. announces that open house will be held at the firm's plant in Wolcott .this' Friday night, March fith, from 7 to 9, p: m. The general, public is invited to attend tie open house and inspect Wolcott's new manufacturing plant On June 6, 1940, the SmithCopper, Mason Inc., began business in Wolcott. Since 'opening, the plant has been engaged in building console radio cabinets. At the present time 80 people are employed in the plant, most of whom are resident of h a Wolcott' community. ' !.. The interior of the factory was recently redecorated and a fluorescent light system was installed. At the ojen house next Friday eVening, the management states that a new Motorola 76F31 conograph will be given as a door prize. Refreshments will also lie served the visiting public. The purpose of Open . ITouse is to better acquaint interested people, in the operations of the plant so that they may have .a better understanding df what the factory 'means to Wolcott. ' '

The cabinet holding the radio to be, given as a door prize is in' production at the plant and you will have an opportunity to see it in7 various stages of machining, assembly and finishing. Any questions, regarding varlons phases off niaunfacturing wood products can be discussed with available personnel. ' People are requested to enter the plant by the office door. There they will receive a numbered ticket. The stub Will go into a box from which the drawing for the radio will be made at 0 p. in. sharp. The winner does not have to be present to win. Due to insurance regulations there cannot be any smoking allowed iii the plant.

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Lions Club Banquet Last Thursday

The Lions club banquet had a good attendance when they met at the Meadow Lake 'hurch . last Thursday evening. The entire meefini: was devot

ed to Roy Scouts. There was a moviee and several speakers, including Henry lioze of Lafayette, who was the local Scout leader when he resided here.

Announce Wedding Of Daughter 'Mrs. Heed Spencer of WqlI'ot'fpauuoiineos the marriage of her daughter, Gwendolyn, to'Erwiii II. Condon of Gary. The ring ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. 0. 11. Fisher of Logausport, at three p. in. on February 14 th by Rev. J... Virgil Siberal, past1 or of the Broaklway Methodist church. The following guests witnessed the ceremony : Mrs. Reed Spencer, Dr. and Mrs. R. G. Spencer of Huntington, Mr. and Mrs. 0. H. Fisher and sons, Beatyy and Charles, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Scott of Monticello. Mr. and Mrs Paul

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neon iir ih'hi ijaia.veiie, uir: J. W, Scearcy of Wolcott and Patricia Swadener of Mishawaka. . ' ' The bride is 'one of the faculty of the Hobart schools and the groom is employed in the main office of the Gary Steel Mills.

Enjoys Trip Through Southern States , , Mr. and Mrs. Bliss Nordyke returned Sunday from' a ten day trip through the south. On their way they visited Rev. and Mrs. Ross at Bicknell, Indiana. Rev. Ross was a former pastor at 'the Christian church,, ' They also visited Mrs. Nordyke's niece, Mrs. Terrell Dawkins and Mr. Dawkins at Memphis, Tenn. . After several days stay at New Orleans, where they toured parts of the city, they went across the gulf, coast to Mobile, . Ala. On the homeward trip, they were overnight guests of Mr: and Mrs. Hubert Stonstreet at Louisville, Ky.-

HOME EC MEETS The Princeton' Township Home Economics Club met Tuesday evening, March 9 in the Lions Hall. . y Response A Housecleaning hint. ''.'.' ';.,'.; Devotions Anna 'Stanley. '. 1 Lesson Undulent Fever by Mary LeBoau. .,'.' y A playlet, Inez Spencer,, chaiman. ' ' ' "' A musical bv Eleanor Vogel and Ellen Kelly. 1

Two Local Business House Robbed Sheriff Al1v Roudebush and State Police , Officer M.u shall Wagoner were called to Wolcott Saturday moruing to investigate .'a break-in at 'the. Sell Electric.. Service Welding shop which occurred Friday night. A 'desk was pried open and approximately $-00 in money was taken from a pigeon' hole in (he desk. -Nothing else was disturbed. The theives broke the back door to gain entrance. The Peoples 'Cooperative Feed Mill was lilsa; broken into Friday night but nothing was reported taken. Entry was made through ' the south window. The combination of the' safe had been tampered with and also the cash register, ; but nothing was found missing. . .

United Youth , Fellowship Organized The United Youth (Fellowship has been organized and the following officers have been elected: : I ' Doris Ann Nordyke, Pres. , Joan Dibell, V. Pres. Barbara Dye, Sec'y. Leatrice Sollbcrger, Treas. Jinunie Humphreys, Rep. Meetings will lake place the 1st Sunday , evening In each month at the various churches. The first meeting will be held in the Methodist church Suuday, March 7 There will be a pot lucV supper at (5:30. All young jwople of the community are . cordially invited.

MisS Dorothy Griffin S. N. of St. Elizabeth School of Nursing, spent (lie week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Griffin ad family. Miss Griffin has 'onipleted her first six months of training and recently received her cap in the Capping' ceremony of Sunday, February' 15.

Mrs. E. II. Wolcott and son, Rodger, of Indianapolis wer,' here for a day looking after business interests.

DANCE EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT AT LIONS RECREATION HALL WOLCOTT INDIANA

Library Converted To Class I The Wolcott Community. Library waj converted to a class I Library with a board Ojf five members. This board was recently appointed and is' organized as follows: Mrs. E. L. Welsch, Pres. Mrs. Paul Wood, V.' Pres. Mrs. J. M. Bieseker, Sec'y j Mrs. Robert Plume' and Mrs. A. Francis, Treas.

Mt.Zion, Ladies Aid Meets Mt. Zion Ladies' Aid ' met Thursday, February 19 with Mrs. Joella Rogers, celebrating her eighty-fourth birthday. This is the ninth consecutive year they have spent the day with her. A boutiful cooperative dinner was enjoyed by twenty members and guests. Mrs. Rogers received many useful gifts and beautiful cards. The following poem was read in her honor: I've looked and looked for a poem - , That would be suitable for , today I . i .. ' . Rut none of them were exactly right And didn't say what I wanted to say. For this is h very special day We look forward to every year When February Aid Day rolls around And we can honor one so dear.. '..' For you are our oldest meinebr And for years you worked so hard To make the Aid a big sue cess ' I ; Now this day is your reward. To spend a day with you each .''.year '' j In honor of your birth' nas come to be a highlight A day of. joy and mirth. There aren't many on this old y . '" '. eitrth " ' That, are privileged to live four score Rut vou, must lie very thank-! .': 1 fui . r ' For tomorrow' you'll , be eighty-four. ' ' And so to you, our honored friend As 'the i'rthdays come and g" May, we wish youi the best of

everything For vou. our own, Aunt Jo

Opening Date Set For Thursday, March 11th The beautiful new Wolcott., Theatre will open next Thursday)' evening, March II, with Paramount's , latest cinecolor release "Amerquenpie'' with Randolph Scot t, Barbara Britton, "Gabby" Hayes and Lou Chaney taking the cast. "Albuquerque'' is reported to be a graphic 'and gripping' story of that city's turbulent' infancy, successfully blending air the ingredients that make up an exciting outdoor drama. The' Wolcott Theatre is among the first 'to; show this picture of the glory town of nature's spectacular southwest. The Theatre doors will open at 7:00 p. m. and the'. show will start at 7:.'!0. ' This picture will be shown on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, j March 11-12-13. William Cheek

Dies Thursday

William Cheek, til, died at, the family residence north of Wolcott Thursday morning after a short illness. Mr. Cheek was born in Virginia, and ind 10(1!) was married. 'to . Lydia Alvey. II" was a niemlMT of the Brook Methodist church. , ' Surviving are the widow and a son, .William II., at home, two daughters, Mrs.' Lorabel Whaley and Mrs. Elsie Hancock of Brook; one brother, John Check of Kentland and four sisters, Mrs. Mary Bobbins of Brook. Mrs. Lizzy Swaynie of West Lafayette, Mrs. Sally Snith of California and Mrs.. Martha Denny of Somerset. Ky. Funeral services were held Monday ..afternoon at 1:30 at the family home with ; Rev. Thompson of Brook officiating. Burial in the Riverview cemetery at Monticello.

' Miss Katheriue Dibell, (lie daughter of, Mr. and Airs. Harry Dibell.1 was very ill with measles and pneumonia and was a patient at a Lafayette 'hospital- several days last i week.,

Promoted1 To Rank Of Staff Sergenat In recognition of able performance of I his duties Richard Fisher of Wolcott has been promoted to the rank of Kaff Sergeant and Assistant Supply .Officer in the Purdue Military Bands, it was rnnounced today by Prof. l f. "Spotts" Euirick, director of the organization. Fislur is now in his fourth semesrei in the school of Mechani' .i Pngineering in the' University. The hand rapidly, is regaining its prewar iositioii as "ne of the best University bands in the country. Several public . appearances are being planned during the coming year. .