Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11
FAIRFIELD
Priscilla Club Entertained-Te
Sew for Red Cross Depart
ment-Business Mems Meet
ing

Mrs. Charles Burrin entertained the
Priscilla Club Thursday afternoon at
her home on Bunker avenue. Sewing
was done and refreshments were
served.
The Household Art Class 8 Of Law
renee High school served the faculty q
supper Thursday at p. NJ. in the
science room. The girls who prepared
the menu were Ida waldron. Sylvia
Wyman and Irene Ryan the mattresses
were Hazel McAuley and Genevieve
ellis. The girls were under the SUI
pervision Of Miss Blanche Webster
and much credits due to her regard
ing the excellent way the affair was
handled.
Miss Marguerite Craig left Thurs
day for Portland, where she Will pass
few days.
Miss Hazel vicory has completed
her duties as bookkeeper at the Amer
lean Wooden Co.
All interested in the Red Cross work
are invited to meet at the G. A. K. hall
Friday afternoon. where they will pass
the afternoon in sewing for the soldiers
who are in the hospitals and trenches
It is hoped that a large number will be
present to assist in the work.
Mrs. Nellie Wilson entertained the
Need!ecYaft Sisters Thursday after
noon at her home on lower Main street.
During the afternoon refreshments
were served.
NJ, A. Jewell has returned to MS
home at Portland after passing a rev
days with friends in town.
At the meeting OF the business men
Of the town which was held at the
Masonic club rooms Wednesday eve
ming the principle business which was
discussed was in regard to the sprlnk-
Ter, and a committee consisting OF Il.
A. Jewell, w. w. Nye and A. w. Mel
son was appointed to interview Chef
of Police Harrington regarding the
terms and to see that the main streets
were kept clean. 1t was also decloed
that the committee should find out the
reason why the school teachers are not
receiving the raise which was appro-
priated for them at the 1917 town
meeting.
The dance which was given by the
ladies of the Murray Club at the AS
sembly hall Thursday evening proved
most successful and large amount
was realized.
Harold Weeks is the guest Of friends
at Augusta for a few days.
w. II. Anderson has returned to his
home on Silver street, after passing
few days at Portland.
Horace Blakney has completed his du'
ties at the Uniter Paper and Pulp Co
and has entered the employ of the Pru-
Dental Insurance Co. as agent.
Mrs. Ralph Drisko has returned to hel
home on Newhall street after a few days
visit at Portland.
The funeral services Of the late Mrs
Hannah Novel; were held from the home
of her son, Fred NOVEL;, on the Ridge
road, Thursday afternoon at O'clock
Dr. Phelps Of Waterv.lle ofiiciated. Inter
ment was at the Eye's Corner cemetery
A regular meeting Of the Good Will Re
bekah Lodge was held Thursday evening
George Wilson is confined to his home
on Newhall street by Illness.
The Universa,st parish is to give a re-
ception to the Rev. c. H. B. Seliger and
family this evening at the church from
8 to 10. All members and friends OF the
church are cordially invited.
Miss Mary Patterson, VINO mas peen IA
at her home on Western avenue for the
past several days. is able to be out.
John Kicker is confined to his home on
Western avenue by Illness.
Miss Abbie Spinney has completed her
duties as office girl at Dickersons cleo
trio shop and has entered the employ OF
the telephone Office at Waterville.
Although the larger surrounding towns
are doing much for the advancement OF
Red Cross work. the local clubs and va
rious organizations are devoting a good
part Of their time to sewing and Fairfield
may feel proud Of its ladies who are sc
earnestly attracted to this work.
Miss Reta Mathew and Miss Cecilia
Pooler have returned from short visit
at Auburn, whore they visited Miss Ma
thew's sister, Mrs. Cora Tibadeau.
David Brown is seriously i'll at the home