Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-03
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Successful Fair Given by Cathol-
ic Society-W. c. 7. U. Meets
Benton Milk Producer S
Meet

The basement of the Catholic church
was the scene of a most successful
fair and entertainment Monday with
all the festivities for the occasion.
The room was decorated very pref
tily with all shades, but most of all
| was the red, white and blue bunting
of each booth.
About 6 o'clock the patrons began
coming, where they were served to a
delicious baked bean supper due to
the committee, which consisted of Mrs.
w. H. Harrington, Mrs. c. w. Pool
err, Mrs. Allie Marcoux, Mrs. Fred
Marcoux, Mrs. Addie King, Mrs. Jo-
seph Champine and Mrs. H. Hunter.
Before the entertainment begun the
presiders of the different booths were
close competitors and on the jump
j all the time but the extreme warm
ness kept the refreshments salesladies
overrushed. The fish pond and doll
booths were the pleasing novelties for
the children, while the household ar
ticles, Chinese laundry and fancy ar
ticles proved just as much so for the
grown ups.
ADOuI y ClOCh tHt tHttI
began with duet from the Misses
Madeline and Dorothy Pooler, which
was met with warm applause, and was
| followed by the girls chorus; vocal
duet by Miss Florence Drinkwine and
Miss Madeline Pooler; reading by Miss
Irene Ryan; vocal solo by Miss Anna
Baker; tableau, which represented
Faith Hope and Charity. portrayed by
the Misses Pooler and Blanche Flemy
and accompanied by violin by Peter
Landry, Miss Ora Pooler and George
Dutill. Another tableau was given,
representing the statue of Liberty by
Miss Blanche Moreau and the chorus;
Miss Madeline Pooler and Anna Baker
lastly sang appropriate patriotic songs
and the entertainment was finished.
Arthur Page of Pittsburg, Pa, IS
passing a few days as the guest Of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Page
Mrs. Fred Neathens and MIR. and
Mrs. George Law have returned TO
their homes at Portland after passing
few days as the guests of Mrs. and
Mrs Roscoe Holway.
Mrs George Shorey has gone to Old
Orchard. where she will pass a few
weeks.
Henry Witham has moved his house
hold goods from Mace street TO Wins
low.
Miss Ruby Johnson has gone to
Rumford Falls, where she will pass a
few days as the guest of her sister.
Miss Dorothy Piper has gone to Old
Orchard Beach, where she will be en-
ployed for the summer
Miss Evangeline LaChance, who has
been at Mount Merci school for the
past year, is visiting at the home Of
her sister, Mrs. Romeo Dyer.
Harry Lowe, who has been at Au-
gusta for the past few years, Is at
his home in Shawmut.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur O'Blemis OF
Calais are passing Jew days with
relatives in town.
Miss Lucille Marcoux, L. H. S. 20,
has gone to Mount Merci Academy,
where. she will train for sister.
Karl McKechnie and Ralph Blakney
have gone to Ontario. where they Will
be employed.
Benton Grange held a meeting of the
milk producers Monday evening at
which a large number of all interested
were present.
Miss Flora Files entertained the
members Of the w. c. T. L. Monday
afternoon at her home on High street.
The afternoon was passed in sewing
for the Ped Cross work and a good
amount Of work was done.
Miss Josephine Thorpe has returned
from Bangor, where she was the guest
Of her sister, Mrs. John Thomas. for
a few days.
turned to their home at Clinton after
Passing a few days with friends in
town
Arthur Duffey has returned to his
home at Pittsfield after calling on
friends in town.
Master Melvin Flood passed Monday
with friends in Oakland.
Mrs. William Barney has returned
II ON Skowhegan. where she called or
friends for a few days
Miss Susie Thomas Of Bangor is
passing a few days as the guest OF
relatives in town.
TIE regular meeting Of the Epworth
League will be held at the Methodist
church this evening with Carl Piper
as leader.
]. c.. Byrns. who has been i'll for
the Fast several weeks, is improving
daily and expects to be in his store in
short time.
DIR. and Mrs. F. L. Tozier and dauph-
tiers Doris and Emma have returned
from Skowhegan, where they attended
MISC Sarah Pencils wedding.
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