WGY PROGRAMS 

A full-blooded Quiche Indian, who has given the first key to the baffling hieroglyphics of the Maya Civilization which existed in Central America as early as 120 B. C., will speak from WGY, in his native tongue, Thursday evening, January 25. 

Cipriano Alvarado was brought to Washington from Guatemala by Dr. William Gates and for weeks distinguished scientists worked with the savage and found his language the missing link to the past. The Quiche tongue because of its peculiarities of tone could not be recorded until the Pallophotophone was introduced. This new voice recording device, which was invented by Charles A. Hoxie, of the General Electric company, photographed the Indian’s voice perfectly and the WGY audience will have a chance to hear him and also to hear a short address by Dr. Gates, who will tell of the Maya Civilization and the significance of Alvarado’s part. 

QUAKER STREET 

Snow Blocks Work Train 

The wind of Tuesday night drifted the snow on the Schenectady branch of the D. & H. so that train service on Wednesday was greatly delayed. The 6:10 a.m. train into Schenectady known as the “Work train,” never reached that city until after 3 o’clock, and our citizens after this impatient trip decided they had better return home. They started back on the next train and reached here just before dark. Ask them how they enjoyed the trip. 

GUILDERLAND CENTER 

The new seats have been installed in the school house and the room presents a very much improved appearance. Mrs. Edmund Witherwax has the school work well in hand — the pupils are interested in their work and really enjoy going to school. The W. C. T. U. greatly appreciates Mrs. Witherwax’s willingness to devote a part of one Friday afternoon a month in the interest of the Loyal Temperance Legion. The first one will be held on Friday, Feb. 2nd. 

BERNE 

The shooting match on Friday last was well attended. Several first class marksmen were present. 

VILLAGE NOTES 

— Acknowledgment of the $84 sent by the people of Altamont to the joint committee of the Women’s Union Christian colleges for women of the Orient, has been received by Mrs. John Crookes, who was chairman for the Altamont drive. 

— Mrs. Jesse Crounse was presented with a handsome beaded bag by the members of St. John’s Lutheran Bible school after the regular session of the school on Sunday, in appreciation of her many years of faithful service as pianist for the Bible school. 

— The shortage of hard coal is causing considerable anxiety to householders and business places in this village. There is soft coal to be had but this does not seem to work satisfactorily in some furnaces and stoves, and needs constant attention. We understand that our neighboring village, Guilderland Center, is “going us one better” on the coal situation, as the dealer there has some “black diamonds” for his customers. Many Altamont people have had coal drawn from Guilderland Center during the week. 

— Residents of this village can help the coal dealers of this community to a more prompt delivery of coal by making the work of reaching the coal windows of your residences easier for them. The deep snow in many driveways is a great hindrance to the man who makes the delivery. Residents we are sure, will open their driveways when coal is to be brought in.