Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-02
CORNViLLE HIGH SCHOOL TO
HOLD REUNION
On Aug. q, Alumni Will Gather to
Discuss Old Times

CornviIie, Nc, August 1.-(SpeciaD.
saying is perhaps more forcibly
brought to the minds of those who at
tended Cornville High school. because
of the annual reunion at the old school
building. Memory often takes possess
sion and leads ones thoughts back to
the carefrce school days when life was
so sweet and the future a bright
dream. Cornville was and is a town
OF which the men and women who call
il their birthplace have reason TO be
proud. The sturdy people who labored
to raise it to the standard which it has
maintained for so many years are an
ecstors whose names are cherished
with love and reverence. The writer
remembers remark made about %
years aGo by one Of SkowheganS
prominent physicians, wherein he
stated that Cornville was considered
one of the most intelligent of the
nearby towns. For many years the
high schools were among the best in
the state and it is earnestly hoped
that in the future they may again be
established. Since the reunion in 1916
many of the country's brightest young
men are giving their services on the
battlefield There must be sadness
mixed with joy in the hearts of all
sadness because of loved ones who
have passed to their eternal homes and
for those whose lives are in peril, but
Joy for the good things that daily come
into each life and also for the thought
that we are citizens OF a country
whose sons and daughters know how
to stand by the Old Flag. Come to the
gathering Of 1917 with faces bright and
happy to renew old friendships! Each
year brings some who have not at
tended any previous meetings but VINO
declare that they will be present at all
future gatherings If 1t is possible.
Groups may be seen scattered about
the old hall: one chatting of the AFTER
noon walks which were so much en-
loved some time during each fall term,
another Of the pleasant favor OF the
anples in those days when a crowd or
hovs and girls would gather in
neighbor's yard soft whistle bring
ing forth tho owners who would assist
in filling pockets and aprons TO over
flowing Another remembers y 1ur-
nip patch. and another the good ola
kitchen parties where parents ana
children Joined in, the happy times
The singing schools and writing
schools are not forgotten. nor the ora
tional efforts Of some Of the brilliant
sneakers of Friday afternoons. me
memory Of the base ball games makes
the ''hoys' long to be kids" again TOT
lust one day, and then some one rec
ollects the brilliant circus performers
when pyramids were formed and other
daring feats executed and glance is
given to half a dozen dignifled look
ing gentlemen present. Thus the rem
iniscences go on until. with start
the rays of the setting sun are OBJ
served. when it is Goodbye and God
be with you until the passing of an
other wear" Neighbors and friends
are invited to attend in the afternoon.
Everybody will be welcome, The date
is Aug. 81. 1t is desired that the alum
ri make an effort to be on hand by 10
A. NJ, AS that will make it possible to
serve dinner at IL o'clock, thus giving
more time in the afternoon for socia-
bility. The homes of several we'll re-
membered schoolmates are as vet un-
known and If anyone who reads this
article will forward to the secretary.
Mrs. Ivanella Smith Palmer, Hinckley,
Me. the address of any Of the follow
ing it will be appreciated: Ed. Whit
tier. Charles Davis (son Of Levi Da-1
vis). Hattie Wiley. Charles Malbon.
Bradbury Robinson, Charles Judkins
and George J, Judkins.