Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-27
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High School Class of 1919 Re-
ceive Diplomas Mr.. and
Mrs. Scott Webb Given Sur
prise Party-Pers0nals
The graduation exercises Of the
Winthrop High school class Of 1919
were held at the Town hall Thurs
day evening with the usual large at
tendance and fine rendering Of the
parts. The stage setting for this
graduation was unusually pretty, the
class colors black and yellow being
extensively used combined with ferns
and cut flowers. The class entered
the hall to the strains Of an inspir-
ing march played by Prof. Carl Jean
Tolman, Miss Arvilla Hill. 20, act
ing as class marshal. and took their
places upon the stage. Prayer was
offered by Rev. v. E. Bragdon. pas
tor Of the Congregational church.
followed by the salutatory and essay
on Scientific Inventions of the Late
War" by Frank Mcdonald. Mr.. Nc
Donald spoke Of the various inven-
tons and discoveries brought about
during the past few years, how i'm
plements Of peace had been adapted
to war uses and thus brought out
new ideas and Inventions. He
showed a thorough knowledge of
his subject and spoke in a pleasing
manner.
Miss Mary Dudley gave the ad-
dress to undergraduates. In a pleas
ing and easy manner she brought
the message that work is the key
note to success and that every one
may be successful If they persevere.
Phyllis Burr. It contained much
humor and was especially interest
ing to the class who followed her
closely. Miss Beulah Wallace pro-
phesied many interesting expert
ences in her Glass Prophecy. She
had taken a trip in an airplane in
1927 and saw many strange things.
The presentation Of gifts by Miss
Nora Jackson was finely carried out
Miss Jackson took a trip across the
Atlantic and on her return finds a
box in a submarine which contains
gifts for each member of the class
The valedictory and essay on
American Literature" by Robert
Pitman completed the program
Singing was furnished by the school
and the diplomas were conferred by
Supt. w. S. Packard. The class
motto was HE conquers who la.
bors."
The members Of the Ladies' Social
Circle Of the Congregational church
passed a delightful day Tuesday a,
"Otesaga," the cottage Of Mrs. H. w
Stevens, on Lake Maranacook
About 40 were present.
Arthur Lovejoy Rebekah Lodge
held a short business session Tues.
day evening at which a committee
was appointed to make arrange.
ments for the annual field day. Fol-
,, lowing the meeting the graves OF
departed members who are buried
in Maple cemetery were decorated
Mrs. Mary A. Fuller has returned
from a three weeks visit with her
sister. Mrs. Nellie M. Maxwell of
Portland.
Mrs. Rogers Of Corinna has re-
Gently been the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. H. Wellman.
It is reported that Winthrop is
to have one of the A. p. stores, to
be located in the rent formerly &C.
cupied by A. H. Bailey as a shoe
store.
Mrs. F. @. Williams and Mrs. E. ].
Mumford attended the yearly meet
ing Of Friends at Providence, r. I.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Webster Of
California are passing the summer
in town at the home Of their brother,
the late George Webster.
Miss Dora Maddocks Of Augusta
has been passing the week with Miss
Bertha Hudson on Sturtevant hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Webb were
rendered a delightful surprise party
Wednesday evening by a few rela-
tives and friends. the occasion being
the 9th anniversary Of their mar
riage. They were given a kitchen
shower and an enjoyable social eve
ming, with music and refreshments,
was passed.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. Roberts Of Cor.
ham. N. H., took dinner with Mrs.
Sadie Thomas Thursday on their
wedding trip to Ocean Point.
Mrs. Ida Morrill, and Mrs. Alice
Dudley Of Readfield were guests on
Tuesday Of Mrs. Ruth Yeaton and
Mrs. Ella Spaulding.
Lieut.. Joseph A. Nash sailed Mon
day from New York harbor on the
West Eldara, for a trip to China. The
ship was loaded with automobile and
airplane supplies. Mrs. Joseph A.
Nash. who was called to Augusta BY
the illness Of her mother, Mrs. A.
d. Hewitt. l Morse street, win re-
turn to- her home in Somerville.
Mass. Thursday. accompanied by
her daughter. Mrs. Fred Gordon OF
Winthrop Mass Mr. and Mr. ~.