Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04
Dexter
Mrs. f. X. Mcneil ArOuses Much
Interest in Navy League-Dr.
J. H. Murphy Gets Commits
sion as Captain-Dexter Club
Elects Officers

Mrs. Francis r. Mcneil of New York
was in Dexter Tuesday in the interests of
the Navy League. She called upon prom
inent citizens Of Dexter, stating the meth
DDS by which the league works and en-
deavorng to interest the public through
the press and individuals, in the branch
of war relief work which she represents.
Arrangements have been made with the
local branch of the Eastern Trust q.
Banking Co. whereby Navy League banks
may be distributed to those Dexter citi-
zens who desire to aid in the purchase Of
yarn for knitted goods for men in the
navy. These banks can be obtained at
the bank in about a week or from mem
bers of the local war relief organization
who will aid in their distribution. If
coins of a certain denomination are plac-
ed in the banks, each one will hold 81.
When the banks are full they can be
taken to the bank. where they will be
opened, and if one contains the full sum
Of 81 the bank will be given to him as a
souvenir and the money forwarded to
Navy League headquarters, Washington.
D. c.
The league uses this money for yarn
that will be furnished free to anyone de-
string to knit for the men of the navy.
At the present time 5000 women have
expressed their desire to take up this
work, most of them having already done
a considerable amount.
1t has been very difficult for the women
who have been working for the relief
Unit ha RI
yarn, and the organization in Dexter has
had to buy 1t all and at the present time
are more or less in debt for the last ship
ment. 1t is thought that through this
plan OF the Navy League the shortage Of
yarn may be somewhat relieved and that
the energies Of some Of the ladies may be
transferred from the army to the navy.
The annual meeting Of the Dexter Club
was held at the clubrooms Monday eve
ming After the reports Of the officers Of
last year the following new officers were
elected: \ President, Frank j. Carsley;
vice president, Frank II. Haines; secreta-
ry, DR.. Charles Ryan. 1t was decided to
hold the first Ladies night Monday eve
ming. Oct. %
l.
from Washington a commission as cap
tain of the Medical Officers Reserve
Corps of the United States Army. This
commission was somewhat a surprise
to DR. Murphy and he is receiving the
congratulations of many friends. He
has held the office of first lieutenant in
the National Guard ever since the
formation of Company A two years
ago, and has been in readiness for a
ca II to service for several weeks, but did
not expect the commission as captain.
Thomas D. Holden. who for the past
three years has served as overseer Of
the cardirg department Of the Amos
Abbott Wooden Co in this town, has
resigned his position and will so at
once to Baltimore, Md, where he has
been engaged by J. j. Dickey and Son,
wooden manufacturers.
The Ladies' Aid of the Free Baptist
church will serve a Round Robin tea
Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Davis. The committee for the after
noon is composed of Mrs. Davis, Mrs
w. f. Robinson, Miss Abby Bragdon
and Mrs Roscoe Bnrrill.
lie LduleS Alu OF tne tOnRTcRd-
tiona1 church will hold a food sale
Friday afternoon at the store Of
Hutchinson and Gates. The sale will
open at 2.30 and no orders will be taken
before that hour.
Arrangements have been made by
Superintendent of schools James A..
Hamlin. whereby all those children at
tending the village schools, who have
to take cold lunches for the noon meal
may obtain something hot at their re-
spective school buildings. Even one Of
the rural schools Is trying the plan
very successfully. through the kind
ness Of the local Woman's Literary
club. which furnished the necessary
utensils and oil stove as an expert
ment. The expense to the children is
the bare cost OF the materials which
are furnished at the expense Of the
town, one teacher in each building do
ing the necessary work free Of charge.
Thomas Driscoll Of this town, who
was a member of Headquarters Co. Of
the I'd Maine Infantry. has been dis
charged for physical disqualifications.