Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-24
OAKLAND

Loan drive in Oakland closed amid
great enthusiasm. The solicitors
gathered at the First Baptist church
vestry at $50 o'clock in the evening
and were served with a bountiful
supper by the ladies of the Tuesday
Club. Rev. \. 5. Phelps, d. D., OF
Waterville was the principal speaker
An original poem written by George
W. Goulding, chairman of the Oak
German kultur," was read. The So
licitors reported a total for the first
day OF Sl1,500 and for the second
day of $4,000, making a grand to-
tai of s30,600. Today is the last day
of the drive and at $50 o'clock the
solicitors will gather at Masonic hall.
where supper will be served by Re-
bekah lodge. Oakland expects to go
way over the top and returns tonight
will he anXiously awaited by the
crowd gathered in Depot square,
watching the dial on the Liberty
Loan clock.
A fine supper was served the So
licitors for the Liberty Loan cam
paign at Cascade Grange hall Mon
day evening. The committee in
charge consisted of Mrs. Ida Judkins
Mrs. Bertha Wheeler, Mrs. Gladys
Lombard and Miss Edna Kerr. Fol-
lowing the supper the meeting was
called TO order by the chairman,
George w. Goulding, after which the
audience, led by +. A. \. killam,
Joined in singing patriotic songs. Mr..
Goulding introduced as a first speak
Ell Mr.. O'Brjen of Boston. who gave
an interesting talk on THE Duty of
Our Nation in This Crisis" The
next speaker was Carl G. Jones of
Waterville. who told of the condi-
tions in this country, also the coun-
tries We are at war with, and urged
each solicitor to do his part The
solicitors were next called upon to
son acting as secretary, and when
all the figures were handed in it
was found that a total Of $4,000 had
been subscribed.
Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Bickford were
visitors in Skowhegan Tuesday
Miss Harriet Trask was given a sur
prise party Monday evening at the home
of Miss Helen Oliver of Church stree,
Those present were Miss Goldie Nicker-
son, Miss Georgia Youngman, Miss
Helen Oliver. Misses Bessie and Lillian
Omerston and Miss Gladys Norton Of
Madison. Miss Trask expects TO leave
morning for her former home
in Ashland. Or. She was presented with
a very handsome pendant and has the
best wishes of the many friends she
has made since coming here During the
evening a chatting dish lunch was served.
followed by ice cream, cake and fancy
crackers.
Acme Rebekah Lodge will hold its reg
liar meeting Thursday evening in Odd
Fellows hall. The Initiatory degree will
be conferred on several candidates.
A dance will be given in Memorial
hall Wednesday evening under the man
agement oil Fred Hallett and Fred
Whitney. The proceeds are to be used
for the benefit of the local Red Cross.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Goodwin of Fair
field street have received word that
their son, Lieut.. Earl Goodwin of CO.
f, 307th Infantry, has arrived safely
in France.
The members of j. Wesley Gilman
Camp, Sons of Veterans. met at the
camp room Tuesday evening for drill
and preparation for Memorial day.
The rehearsal Of the Community Cho-
rus has been postponed until Wednesday
evening on account of the absence of
Rev. p. A. A. killam, who has been
called to Ellsworth to attend a funeral.
Wallace Flanders of the firm Of Rid
ley & Flanders has returned from a
business trip to Boston.
William Munsey. who has been visit
ing his sisters, Mrs. William Blake and
Mrs. william Manter, has returned to
his home in Dorchester. Mass.
Mrs. w. B. bryant, who has been
visiting Mrs. Maurice Manson of
Summer ST.. has returned to her
home in Camden.
T.. J. Mayo of Foxcroft was in
town, Tuesday, on business.
The "Needlecraft Club" till meet
Friday evening with Miss Bertha Ell
bridge of Water street
Mrs. Maylon Tracy has returned