The brig Adeline left Bordeaux for Boston Jan. 16th, and as she has not since been heard from she is in all probability lost. The vessel was commanded by Capt. Stephen Reynolds of Chelsea. Mr. Lemuel Jenkins was first and Mr. Ansel Adams second mate, both of Osterville … Although the vessel is undoubtedly lost we trust to hear soon of the safety of the officers and crew. (Note: No further reports concerning the fate of the Adeline, nor that of her crew, could be found in subsequent issues of the Barnstable Patriot.)

We learn that Mr. David Seabury, our popular Stove Dealer, has purchased the building in which he is located, with the intention of finishing off the upper stories for a residence. The location is good for both residence and business … Mr. John Dexter Hinckley has purchased the building formerly known as the "Sidney Ainsworth Wheelwright Shop," in rear of Mr. Seabury's building, with the intention of removing it to a site just west of the Pond Village School House, and finishing it off for a dwelling house.

Cotuit: Boat Edith Rose brought a load of oysters for John C. Fish; boat F. B. Esty brought a load of corn and flour from New Bedford for S. C Lapham; boat Sea Bird, from New Bedford with a load of corn for Daniel Nickerson.

Hyannis: Col. Earl Ryder is making preparations to do some extensive repairs on the Railroad Wharf at this place. A spile driver and several car loads of spiles arrived last week, and work is being pushed ahead rapidly … Supt. McAlpine of the Northern Division of the Old Colony Railroad was the guest of Supt. French last Wednesday, it being his first visit to the Cape. Mr. McAlpine was very much pleased with our pleasant village. (Note: A spile is a load-bearing timber or steel column used to support a structure, such as the Hyannis railroad wharf, in this case.)

Centerville: Every estate owner in the village is exhibiting the clean-up and repair spirit which makes this a model village in appearance, and the refreshing rains of last week have added attraction to the slow growing but incomparable beauty of nature’s handiwork.

Widespread interest is being shown by the public in the plans for the Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis to join with 3,000 hospitals of the United States and Canada in observing National Hospital Day, May 12th. "We are arranging for many visitors,” said the superintendent, Miss Eleanor I. Jones, today, “and we want to make it plain to everybody that the public is cordially invited.” (Note: The article went on to explain that May 12 was chosen as National Hospital Day because it was the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, celebrated in recognition of her contributions to nursing and hospital development.)

Joseph P. Kennedy, former Ambassador to Great Britain, and Mrs. Kennedy, plan to arrive at their summer home about the middle of the month. They spent the winter at Palm Bench, Fla. Last week, Teddy arrived, accompanied by a nurse, as he has been ill. He had attended the Priory School of Portsmouth, R. I. … Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., with the Naval Air Corps in Jacksonville, Fla., expects a furlough soon, and plans to spend it at the Kennedy home here.

At the dinner meeting of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce on Thursday at Hyannis Inn, fishing trophies were awarded and speakers heard, who extolled the Cape as a fishing paradise … Francis W. Sargent of Orleans, director of the State Division of Marine Fisheries, and Walter Hauseman, world traveler and director of the Salt Water Fishing Tournament sponsored by the Schaefer Brewing Company, were the speakers, also, Clifford Davis of Sandwich, fish and hunting writer. (Note: Mr. Hauseman indicated that the Cape was unique in that it provided both fresh and salt water fishing, with a long season.)

Managing Director David Marshall Holtzmann has announced the Cape Cod Melody Tent's schedule of productions for the 1962 season. The smash Broadway hit comedy "No Time for Sergeants," the first non-musical play ever presented at the Hyannis theater, will inaugurate the thirteenth consecutive season of the Melody Tent on Friday evening, June 29. (Note: Other stage performances scheduled for the summer of 1962 included “Gypsy,” “Brigadoon,” “The Music Man,” and “Bye, Bye Birdie.”)

Plans for a new shopping center situated on barren land north of the Cape Cod Mall on Route 132 in Hyannis was announced this week by Building Inspector Herbert D. Stringer. Construction is slated to begin this spring on the $1,050,000 complex of three stores. Mr. Stringer said that a Kresge's store will be the largest store in the group. He said developers indicated a food mart also will be located in the shopping center.

Continues the Tradition: For the 52nd year, 80-year-old Elmer Richards of Hyannis will place flowers at the front of the old town hall on Mother's Day … Healthy Baby Week: Pamphlets will be distributed to local obstetric and pediatric offices during Healthy Baby Week, May 9-15 by Hyannis Junior Woman's Club, which will also present a layette to the first baby born on Mother's Day at Cape Cod Hospital.

Twenty-four students in the Community Leadership Institute developed by Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce and Cape Cod Community College have been researching new technology, marketing, jobs, the workforce and regional government on Cape Cod … Since March they have had three Friday morning classroom sessions and a research trip with classes covering an overview of the Cape's history, demographics, government, issues and economic analysis, and a trip to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution April 10. They will visit Snow Library in Orleans May 1 and the National Seashore headquarters May 22. Final reports will be made at a dinner meeting and graduation on June 12 at CCCC.

New Zoning Prompts New Plans: Things are looking up for downtown Hyannis businesses, especially those who are looking to add a floor or two. New zoning allows up to three-story structures in certain areas … Get Your Walking Shoes Ready: The town will file a $1 million grant application with the state soon for design funding for the Hyannis Walk to the Sea.