The Press., 1920-08-26
ASHFORD. BIBLE SOCIETY DAY AT WEST.

The Ashford Bible society held it's fifty first anniversary at Westford Hill, Wednesday August IS. It is customary to hold the exercises in a grove and to devote the day to social enjoyments with appropriate exercises In the afternoon. On account of the unpleasant weather the exercises were held in the Congregational church. The ladies' served a bountiful colla- tion at noon. The formal exercises at 2 o'clock were introduced by an ap- proprate address of welcome by pres ident, Rev. MT. Bugbee of Warrenville Prayer was offered by Rev. MT Bach eler of Willington, who also made brief address congratulating the so- ciety on it's honorable history and successful operations. Miss Emily Chism, the secretary, presented her annual report. The Babcock band furnished appropriate music. w. H. Hall of West Hartford, whose mother, Lucy WlitOn, was a native of Vest ford, spoke of his pleasure in visiting the home of his ancestors and com mended the idea and plan of commu- nifty cooperation for the promotion of all those interests that are calculated to promote public welfare. Samuel W. Raymond, secretary of the Con necticut Bible society, gave an elo- quent and forceful address on "The Power of the Bible" and the impor- tance of bible study. The attendance was good considering the condition of the weather, but friends from a distance who are accustomed to at tend these anniversaries were prevent ed from coming this year on account of the rain.
 WestfOrd Hill.
 MT. and Mrs. Harlan Amidon and son, Gilbert, were recent guests of relatives here.
 A family by the name of Chattey have moved onto the farm formerly owned by Mrs. Merrill Cushman
 All interested in the Westford Hill cemetery are requested to meet at the cemetery on Labor Day, September 6, for the purpose of cleaning up the grounds.
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 Miss Josephine Karhan of New York is visiting her sister. Mrs. R. 0. Baker.
 Mir, and Mrs. John Chcbsa' are en- tcrtaining their daughter from Passac, N. ].
 John lIarrowa of West Ashford is doing the having on the old hotel place.
 Mliaa Grace Davoll of Mansfield has l cen guest of MT. and Mrs. G. o, llalch the past week.
 At the church services next Sunday al the regular hour baptism will Ie to several candidates.
 The heavy shower of Monday wash ed the roads badly and did much damage. Seldom do we witness a more severe shaking of the elements.
 Mrs. Ellen Kendall of South Ashford has been on a motor trip to Maine and the White Mountains the past week. She made the trip with her sister, Mrs. William. Philipps
 Mrs. Ellen D. Mathewson of this village, attained her 73d birthday on Friday. Mrs. Mathewson has enjoyed good health the past year and she has done a large amount of sewing for the Red Cross.
 A number from here attended the of the Ashford Union Bible Society at Westford Hill on Wednes- day. Bad weather and bad roads pre- vented the usual large attendance at this annual gathering. The election of officers resulted as follows: Presi- dent, Rev. B. c. Bugbee; secretary and treasurer, Miss Emily Chism; Henry Amidon, for Westford Hill; o. P. Durkee for War renville; Fred Chism for Westford Village; Mrs. E. M. Grant, for Ashford Center