Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-01-18

OF the class OIL Az.
SK0WHECAN
Sheriff and Mrs. John A. Mooers
received word Wednesday that their
son, II. Tobey Mooers has been ap-
pointed Vice Consul to Belgium Uy
Secretary Of State Lansing. At the
time of this writing, Mr.. Mooers has
not accepted the position but will
make his decision soon. He Is AZ
present teaching in Pennsylvania
State University, where he has op-
portunity to continue his own stud
les, in connection with his work.
Mr.. .Iooers is one of Skowhegan'S
most popular young men and many
expressions of pleasure are given ov-
er his appointment.
On Thursday at 11.30 a meeting OF
Red Cross workers was held in the
work rooms Of the local organization.
Miss Lavinia Newell. the chairman
of Women's Work throughout the
entire New England division and L.
F.. Smith. Jr., the field worker for
this section. were the speakers.
Their talk was based upon the future
work of RED Cross. Miss Newell
spoke at length upon the immediate
need Of the refugees and impressed
her hearers with the fact that March
first is the latest date when our large
allotment must be completed. She
assured those present that this
great drive for garments would be
the last which they would be called
upon to meet. Miss Newell and Me
Smith left on the one O'Clock train
for Augusta where they spoke
Thursday evening.
Next Sunday morning DR.. o. H.
Tracey will speak on the word Phila-
thea The Philathea classes Of the
two Baptist churches are invited to
attend in a body. The members are
requested to meet in the vestry Of
the church at 1890
Rev. and Mrs. George Merriam
have received word from their sor.
George r. Merriam Of Belmont,
Mass. that he is suffering from an
attach of influenza. Mr.. Merriam is
Field Secretary for y NJ. G. A. Cor
Massachusetts and Rhode ISLAM.
The Colder Cross held its regular
:re citing Thursday evening. On this
occasion the officers were installed
by Grand Noble Commander Herhart
Mckenney Of Portland, assisted by
State Herald F. G. Pelton of Port
land. The program consisted Of
speeches by the visitors. AT the
oll Of h.,
was enjoyed by all. Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Roderick furnished the music.
They were assisted by r. F. WASH
burn with the cornet and Nay Var
ney with traps. Refreshments of
ice cream, cake and punch were
served.
On Wednesday afternoon occurred the
annual meeting Of the Congregational
church, when the following officers were
elected: Clerk, DIR. :. NJ. Cover: treas
urer, John F. Currier: auditor. Mrs.
Alice Cover; deacons. T. G. Lord and
George w. Hobart. The deaconesses OF
the church are Mrs. Emma Pooler, Mrs.
Eva Greenwood, Mrs. Marta Morrill,.
Mrs. Belle Donaldson, Mrs. Nellie
Chase. Mrs. Myrtle Lamb, Mrs. Susie
Simpson. Mrs. Jennie Hobart, Mrs
Mary Rowell Mrs. Ina Goldsmith and
Mrs. Florence Currier The following
committee on young peoples work was
appointed: T. G. Lord. Eldon Boyd.
Miss Elizabeth Webb. Mrs. Sarah Boyd.
Miss Hannah Page and DIR. s. NJ. Cover.
The welcoming committee was compos-
ed of Mrs. Ella Holt, Eldon Boyd, Mrs.
Hattie Fogler, Mrs. Ina Goldsmith and
Miss Hannah Page. The pulpit supply
committee comprises the followin;
members: Mrs. Flora Lewis, Mrs. Alice
Wadsworth and L. L. Walton. Ths
music committee Is Rev. C. H. McEl.
hiney and Mrs. Grace Cover. The flo
raj committee consists of Mrs Flor
ence Currier. Mrs. Mary Bailey, Miss
Gertrude Weston and Miss Hannah
Pages Sunday school class. The chan.
eel committee is Mrs. Florence Cur.
rier. Mrs. Annie Elwell and Mrs. Alice
Ba:."r. The missionary committee has
the following members: Miss Marga-
ret Smith. Mrs. Hattie Fogler and Mrs
Eva Greenwood. The nominating COM
mittee is DR.. 8. NJ. Cover. Mrs Cy-
rus Goodrich and Mrs. Eva Greenwood.
At about s o'clock a bountiful supper
was served by the deaconesses. There
were about 200 in attendance repre.
senting the church and parish. In the
evening parish meeting was held. TO
which there was an unusually large
attendance. T. G. Lord was chose,
moderator. The following parish off.
GERS were elected: L. L. Walton, clerk,
W. Z. Porter. credential committee:
Willis Bailey, auditor; and Leslie Gold
smith.
Everett u. Huff. the seven-months- !
cd son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert A.
Hun, passed away at their home on |
chandler street this week of pneu- !,
mona. The funeral was Friday. Mrs. |
Hun was before her marriage Miss
Gala Roberts Of this town,
George H. Weston, who cow resides !:
on water street. is making plans to !
reoulid MS home on the River road
III the summer. Mr.. Weston's home !
was destroyed by fire few years ago |
ne mas recently made a contract with
Joseph Turcotte to cut and haul lum- !
Der this winter from which the home
VIII be built. Mr.. Weston plans to |
ouiid good substantial set OF build
inss comprising house and set Of