Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15
CLINTON

The class of jolly little Freshmen
girls and boys of the Clinton High
school enjoyed a most happy sun l.
down party" at the home of their as
sistant teacher, Edith Pratt. The oc-
casion took the form of peanut
drunk" and each brought and ate
big bag Of peanuts. After the feast
was over games were played on the
lawn and the young people started for
home with class spirit running high
and with a feeling of satisfaction be-
cause they had been left unmolested
by the "Sophs," Miss Resper Irwin
acted as chaperone.
The Improvement League of the
High school held its first meeting Fri
day afternoon at the close of schooi
and the GLOWING officers were elected
tor the ensuing year: President
Wayne McHalley; vice president, Hope
Loder; secretary, Doris Dickey' treas
urer. William Fileas; White Norman
Irwin Hope Loder and Ester Holt
we're chosen for the program commit
tee. At the suggestion of Prin Holt
1t was voted to hold the meetings ev-
cry second Friday afternoon and 1t is
hoped that they may be made both
pleasant and beneficial occasions.
Miss Mildred Bowers of Brooks has
returned home after visit with Miss
Gertrude Hubbard.
Rev. c. w. Lowell was in Newport
Wednesday to attend the reunion OF
the 9th Maine Regiment.
Mrs. C. w. Lowell returned Wednes-
day afternoon from a visit passed in
Bucksport and East Corinth.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. E. Hall and Mr.. and
Mrs. H. c. Judkins were down river
Wednesday on a combined business
and pleasure trip.
Mrs. John Hubbard and Mrs. Scott
McNalley entertained at Mrs. Hub
bard's home so friends and neighbors
Thursday at a picnic dinner Four
tables were prettily decorated with
flowers and loaded with good things to
eat. The afternoon was passed So
cially by the ladies who brought their
sewing. 1t happened that this party
was held on the wedding anniversary
and birthday of Mrs. F. S. Besse, one
of the guests.
The ladies of the Arcana Club were
delightfully."- entertained at the sum-
mer home Of it's president. Mrs. Jen-
ME Merrill, on the Sebasticook river
Wednesday,. A bountiful picnic din
ner was enjoyed and a most delightful
time was reported by all in attend
ance.
Carroll Merrill Of Boston came home
Saturday so to be here Monday to
cast his first vote.
Miss Mabelle C. Judkins Of Spring.
field. Mass, came Friday afternoon for
few days visit with her brother, H.
c. Judkins and Mrs. Judkins
The Misses Alice Rogers, Majorie
Harvey, Mildred Taylor and Anna
Going, the teachers in the grade
schools in the village, came Saturday
and schools began Monday.
Mrs. George Hannigan who has been
visiting her parents and other rela-
tives in Houlton, returned home Mon
day night.
Many Clinton people went to Wa
terville Friday afternoon to hear Hon.
Charles E. Hughes. candidate for U.
s. President, speak on the Colby cam
pus.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wood Of NAL
den, Mass, and Mrs. Mae Wood and
Mrs. Ina Averill Of Vassalboro have
been guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Linwood
Eastman.
Mrs. Joseph Call Of Burnham re-.
turned to her home Saturday after
visiting for several days with her
aunt, Mrs. Sarah Wood.
Misses Resper Irving and Audrey
Lord went to Gorham Tuesday where
will
school.