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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-20
WEITETIELD

NORTH-Robert Thissol. Jr. Of
Lynn, Mass, is visiting at the hons
of his aunt, Mrs. Charles McManus'
Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Fox were week
end guests Of friends in Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. Z. Douglass. VINO
have been attending the postmastes
convention in Portland, returned hohs
Sunday.
Mrs. Iva Shorey was calling On
friends in Gardiner Monday.
Lyndal Abbott and Jesse Eailey Of
Gardiner were Sunday callers in TINS
place.
j. A. McGrath made a business tfAP
to Damariscotta Sunday.
Rev. Father Sloane, who has been
assistant curate at this parish iof
the summer, returned TO Portland Mon
day.
Miss Mary McGrath has gone 70
Portland. where she will enter d.
Joseph's boarding school. She was
accompanied there by her aunt, Nj"
Jane Kcrsilla.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leland Bailey OF Gar
diner were weekend guests Of reN'
tives in this place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-20
MADISON

Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Clark and
daughter, Doris. left town Tuesday
for southern California. Mr.. Clark
and family will make the trip by
auto camping along the way. Mr..
Clark has been the senior member OF
the firm Of the T. S. Clark Company
for a number of years. They leave a
wide circle of friends in this vicinity.
Messrs, Maurice Mute, Reginald
Glidden and ]. Miles Owen left town
Tuesday for Lewiston, where they
will enter the freshman class at
Bates college.
Miss Vivian Hilton, who has been
visiting friends in Boston and vicin-
ity for the past week, returned home
Monday night.
The Madison boys band went to
Pennington Tuesday forenoon to play
for three days at the Franklin county
fair.
Notices have been issued for q
meeting of the stockholders Of the
Madison Union operative store, to
bcl held at the store on the evening
OF Sept. 81, for business of unusual
interest.
Rev. e. B. Tetley made a business
trip to Waterville, Monday.
|! Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. Head and son,
Francis. went to Strong Tuesday
afternoon for a short visit with rela-
tiyeS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-20
Working League
Resumes Meetings

The Working League of the Fed
Grated church held its first meeting
Of the fall Monday afternoon in the
church parlors. There was good at
tendance. Sewing on aprons was in
order. After the work delicious re-
freshments were served by Mrs. Ida
Leavitt Smith, chairman, Mrs. Eliza
Smiley, Mrs. Grace Stevens, Miss
Hannah r. Page and Mrs. Mae p.
Trafton. The president, Mrs. Nellie
Hopkins, who presided over the meet
ing appointed the following commit
tee to serve the refreshments at the
next meeting to be held on Monday,
Oct. End, Mrs. Dorothy A. Thurlow,
chairman, Mrs. Georgia Wilson, Mrs.
Alice Wilder, Mrs. Elizabeth Wat
son, Mrs. Emiley Weston, and Mrs.
Lila Wilson. The league voted to
serve a Harvest Dinner on Wedncs-
day Nov LIST and they also voted to
have a fair Dec. 5th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-20

aerial surveying then used. The
camera has three lenses and photo
graphic transformer by means of
which Photographic maps can be
made which will be Exceedingly ac-
curate," stated Mr.. Mercer.
Recently an aerial survey was
made of the city Of New York." Mr..
Mercer continued, for use in connec-
ton with the location of certain i'm
portant railroad and tunnel proper
ties. The same maps were used by
the coming commission, and for such
work they are invaluable.
During the war, our air forces
were an indispensable means of OBJ
tanning maps showing the most COM
plete detail Of enemy operations.
The lessons learned in wartime are
bein; put to good use"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-20
CANAAN

Mrs. George Hopkins of George
town, Mass is a guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Irving Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Preble Of
Lynn, Mass, and Mr.. and Mrs. John
I1onors and daughters, Doretha and
Virginia, of Swampscott, who have
been guests of Mr.. and Mrs +. p.
Richardson Of East Skowhegan. have
returned to their homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Lowell and
Mr.. and Mrs. Elvyn Richardson Of
East Skowhegan took an auto trip
to Togus, Sunday, stopping in Au-
gusta for dinner.
Miss Edna Davis was in Waterville
Wednesday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Swazey of
Brownville were guests Of her ,par-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-20
MONTVILI.E

Nathan +. Chase of Carmel, II Inc,
was in town Sunday.
Ernest Penney has gone to Liberty
to work in the sweet corn factory.
Mrs. Hazel Flye of Freedom, Wis.,
tied relatives in town last week.
Baxter Written will return to Bos-
ton next month to attend Gordon
Bible college.
recent visitors at the home of Mrs.
Walter S. Darby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Gray of Belfast.
were in town last week. Mr.. Gray
has taken orders to install lightning
rods on several buildings in town this
fall. He represents the st. Louis
lightning rod company.
Rev. Mr.. Hooper, pastor of South
Montville church, held services in the
Methodist church at McFarland's
corner, Sunday afternoon, Sept. Il.
A large congregation attended. some
coming from out of town. Mr.. Hoop
err is a very interesting speaker, and
the meeting was much enjoyed. Mr..
Hooper will hold services at the same
place next Sunday, Sept. "a, at
p. m. Everyone welcome.
1t is understood that Rev. Ernest
Davis will hold services at the NJ. T..
church at McFarland's corner at
D. m, Oct. LIST.
A fair at South Montville trotting
park will be held Sept. 20 and 81.
CENTER-A son, their 10th child,
was born Sept. 9Th, to Mr.. and Mrs.
L. A. Davis, South Montville. Thir-
teen of the children are living. .
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. l.. Bennett have
moved to Freedom for the winter.
A merry -go-round arrived Satur-
day at the fair ground at South
Montville.
DR.. ID. B. Durgin passed last week
in Brownfield. 4
Hon. and Mrs. J. J. Clement were
at the Monroe fair Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. K. p. Morang visited
last week at the homes of =. CA AL
len and p. w. Jaquith.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. A. Clement re-
turned Saturday from a trip to Ripo-
genus, bringing some large trout.
George Messer of Hollis, n. H., is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. M. c. Gordon.
j. Webb and Mr.. and Mrs1 Ernest
Bailey of Knox. were Sunday guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. G.. A. Gordon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-20
Rheumatism
A Remarkable Home Treatment
Given by One who Had It

In the year of 1893 | was uttackei
by Muscular and Suh-ACutc Rhcuma.
tism. l suffered as only those who are
thus afflicted know for over three
years. l tried remedy after remedy,
but such relief as | obtained was only
temporary. FINALLY, l found treat
ment that cured me completely and
such pitiful condition has never re-
turned. l have given. it to num-
Der who were terribly afflicted, even
bcdridden. some of them seventy TO
eighty years Old, and the results were
the same as in my own case.
want every sufferer from any form
of muscular ana suh-acute tswellmg
at the joints) rheumatism, to try The
great value of my improved Hone
Treatment" for its remarkable healing
power. Don't send n cent; simply mai
your namo and address, and 1 VIII
send it free 20 try. After You have
used ii, ana it has proven itself to be
that long looked for means uf getting
rid of such forms of rheumatism. You
may send the price of it, one Dollar.
but understand / do not want your
fed to send il. Isn't that fair? Why
suffer any longer, when relief is thus
offered you free. DoRt delay. Write
today.
Mark IT. Jackson, c00-J Durston Bldg.
Syracuse. y. y.
Mr.. Jackson is responsible. Above
statement true.
sept 20eow to iuue1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-20
Kennebec Baptists
to Meet Thursday

Richmond. Me-, Sept. 19-The
South Kennebec Baptist Association
will hold its quarterly session at
Richmond Corner, Thursday, with the
following program: Morning, 1000,
Devotional service, Rev. II. H.
Brown; 1880, greetings to visitors,
Deacon r. A. L. Colby; business;
11.20. sermon, Rev. c. A. Watkins;
1900, dinner: afternoon-1.30 devo-
'tions, Rev. l.. +. Cook; LAS, open
forum; opening address, Rev. George
II. Hamlen, D. D.; discussion, Rev.
II. l.. Skilln, Rev. J. p. Roberts and
other Christian workers; $50, sup
per; evening-7.00, song service, Rev.
5. NJ. Thompson; 7.20, address. Rev
G. T. Frederick; 7.45, testimony and
conservation meeting led by the
Praying Band of the Free Baptist
Church Of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-20
Mr.. ana Mrs. William Clark.

ents, Mr.. ana Mrs. William Clark
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rannie Shores OF
Winslow were week guests Of his
brother, Walter Shores.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Leggett and lit
tie daughter of South Berwick are
guests Of her mother, Mrs. Mary l.
Hanscom.
Alfred Holt Of Benton Falls was
at his farm at Moore's Mill one day
recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Henderson and
Mr.. and Mrs. I.achance Of Fairfield
were callers at v. c. Hollis, Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Harold Branch OF
Waterville and aunt, Mrs Malissa
Stackpole- Of Washington, and Mr.
and Mrs. Carroll Goodwin and moth
err, Mrs. Harvey Goodwin of Show
hogan were calling on Mr.. and Mrs,
Fred Getchell recently.
/ Mrs. Annie Steward and AHgustin
Steward Of Skowhegan visited Mrs.
Stewards son, Fred Getchell, and
family, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Foster and
Miss Ruth Parker took an auto trip
to .Greenville. Saturday. returning
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Kicker and
Mr.. and Mrs. Leland Kicker and
daughter, Mrs. Earle Burrill, and
children. were guests of Mrs. Cad
die Foster, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Arland Williams were
in Clinton Sunday, guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Earle Bracket.
Mrs. Julia Churchill passed sever
al days last week with friends in
Skowhegan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Getchell and
Daniel Foster visited at the home of
Isaiah Crowen in Skowhegan, recent
ly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Allen Of
Bangor were at Forrest Moore's,
Sunday.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Leland Jewell and
little son. Earl, motored to Boothbay
Saturday, to pass Sunday with her
brother, Rev. Frank Worcester, who
will leave this week for Iowa.
Mrs. Bell Holt Of Fairfield passed
several days last week with her sis
ter, Mrs. Addie Holt.
Mrs. Worcester returned to her
home in Harrington. Friday, after
a visit with her daughter, Mrs. LIE
land Jewell.
Mrs. Carolyn Busscy is passing
several weeks in Watcrville with her
granddaughter, Mrs. Lila Ladd.
MI and Mrs. ii. L. Harris, son,
Harvey, and Miss Mildred Decker
were at Sidney, Sunday calling on
Mr.. Hammond who was an old
schoolmaster of Mr.. Harris, at .Au-
gusta.
Miss Carrie Crocker passed sew
eral days last week in Scion, the
guest of her friend, Mi4s Mildred
Boyington.
Mrs. Alpheus Mason has beaui-
full Gala lily in blossom. Growing
from the stalk is a double lily, which
measures seven inches in diameter.
1t is certainly wonderful.
Miss Bessie Croker returned Sun
day from Kennebec valley hospital,
Skowhegan, where she submitted last
week to throat operation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-20
HINCKLEY

Mr.. and. Mrs. Thomas Thompson of
Skowhegan, accompanied by Mrs.
Carl Dunbar, were callers at w. E.
Palmer's, Monday.
The weekly Philathea meeting was
held Monday afternoon with Mrs.
Lizzie C. Joy. It was much enjoyed.
Arthur Covell left Wednesday
morning to resume his studies at the
University of Maine. this being his
senior year.
Mrs. G. w. Hinabley and Mrs.
Melvin Palmer have gone to Dover
Foxcroft to attend the fall meeting
Of the Maine Federation Of Women's
clubs, Mrs. Hinckley as delegate from
the Kennebecside club, and Mrs.
Palmer as president delegate of the
Kennebec union of Women's clubs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-20
Supreme Judicial
Court COnVenes

The Somerset County Supreme Ju-
dicial court convened Tuesday morn
ing at IL O'Clock. Prayer was Of
fered by the Rev. George l.. Thurlow,
pastor of the Federated church. This
term will be presided over by Judge
Scott Wilson of Portland. Among the
out of town attorneys present at the
opening session We're William b.
Brown and Judge Charles o. Small,
Madison, Clayton Games, Scion:
Thomas Anderson, Pittsfield, Herbert
Locke, Augusta, and county Attorney
James II. Thorne, Madison. The 70
cal attorneys were nearly all in at
tendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-20
New York Firm Buys
Tanker Tied Up at Bath

Bath, Me-, Sept. 19-The J. D.
King Transportation Company of
New York has purchased the old oil
tankship Florida, which has been tied
up at the plant of the Texas Steam
ship Co. here for the past IA or IS
months 1t is expected that the
Florida will leave in about 10 days.
The vessel was built in Glasgow more
than 80 years ago and is said to have
been the first vessel procured by the
Texas Steamship Co. to engage in the
oil carrying business. 1t is not as yet
known just what line of work she
will engage in under her new owner
ship, but the J. B. King Transporta-
ton Co. is engaged in the plaster
business between Nova Scotian ports
and New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-20
|SkoWhEGAN LOCAL NEWS
Somerset County Headquarters Phones, !:!a.,. e. 81;
PERSONAL MENTION

George Locke seft Tuesday morn
ing for Pressure Isle, his former home,
to be the guest of Herbert Braley.
True Ellis, who has purchased a
lot on Madison avenue has started
construction of his new home.
Harry Williams, formerly of Show
hogan, now of Auburn, was in town
Monday on business.
Mrs. Myrtle Locke went to Lewis
ton Tuesday where she will visit
friends.
Mrs. Ellen McPhec, who has been
the guest of Mrs. Calvin d. Eaton on
Middle street. returned to her home
in lynn. Mass. Tuesday.
Oscar r. Widdcr, superintendent of
the local shop of the Somerset shoe
company, went to Boston Tuesday on
business.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Briggs
OF Watervillc, formerly Of here will
be interested to know that they have
moved from upper College avenue to
8 Pleasant street.
Mrs. Herbert Cook of Greenfield,
Mass, who has been the guest of her
cousin, Mrs. Henry Crowcll at the
corner of North avenue and High
street will return home this week.
Alien Dyer, who recently purchased
the school house and lot on West
Front street, has begun to rebuild the
school house into attractive dwelling
house which he and his family will
occupy.
Miss IIclon Lord after passing the
Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-20

turned home Sunday from thciroX'
tended western trip to California
Ohio and other points.
Il. II. Wiley was a Saturday night
guest Of his daughter. Mrs. II. A.
Dillehay, and family of Fairfield.
Walter Gerald and family were re-
cent visitors in Pittsfield.
Kelley School opened Monday. for
the fall term, with Mrs. Charles Edg-
erly. as teacher.
Mrs. Joseph Sweetser Of Liver
more Falls, visited last week with
her friend, Mrs. John Waning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-20
BEFORE TRIAL JUSTICE
LORD ON FOUR CHARGES

John Walker of Pittsfield was be-
fore Trial Justice Thomas G. Lord
of Skowhegan Monday on four
charges. The first charge was on
complaint of Charles NJ Simpson,
State highway police, charged with
operating an automobile while under
the influence Of Intoxicating liquor to
which the respondent pleaded guilty
and was fined 500 and cost which
amounted to $5S.57. The second case
against Walker was also on COM
plant of State highway police Simp-
son and charged reckless driving of
an automobile to which charge Wal
ker pleaded guilty and was fined
SIS and cost which was $12S7, MAX
ing $27S7. The third case which
charged intoxication was on COM
plant of Sheriff John A. Mooers and
to this also the respondent pleaded
guilty and was fined IS and cost,
which amounted to s47.47, making
for this case s52.47. Mr.. Walker paid
the fines and costs in the three cases
which altogether were $23921. The
fourth case against Walker was on
complaint of Sheriff John TJooers
and charged manufacture Of intoxi-
eating liquor to which he pleaded
guilty. but the case was beyond the
jurisdiction of the trial justice and
Walker was held in the sum of $500
for his appearance at the Supreme
Judicial court which convened Tues
day forenoon at II o'clock, which he
furnished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-20
UNITY

WFST-Mrs. Myrtle Gerrish, who
has been visiting her mother. Mrs
Susan Rand, for some time, went
Monday to Waterville. After q short
visit there with relatives, she will
proceed to Atlanta, Georgia, where
she will teach in a Missionary school
during the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clair Wiley visited
Saturday and Sunday with relatives
in Shawmut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-20
New Airplane Camera
Surveys Great Areas

Chicago, Sept. 19.-Photographic
maps taken by new camera used
in airplanes make possible the sur
veying in a few hours Of vast areas
hitherto inaccessible, according to
J. M. Mercer, editor for the Western
Society Of Engineers.
This camera. Mr.. Mercer asserted,
was developed by Maj. James w.
Bagley because experiments made
Immediately after the World War
showed inaccuracies in the method of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-20
Benton
Funeral Murtie I. Holt

The funeral Of the late Murtie l..
Holt, wife of Alfred Holt was held
from her home in Benton Monday
afternoon at 2 o'clock in the presence
Of a large number Of relatives and
friends, the service being conducted
by Rev. Wakely. The floral offerings
were many and beautiful. The bear
ers were Herbert Sylvester, Everette
Sylvester. Clyde Colson. and Mr..
SWeirS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-20
Sophomore Breaks
Collar Bone

Robert Furber, the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Omar Furber, sophomore in
the Skowhegan High school, broke
his collar bone Monday afternoon
while at football practice at Fair
view Park. Mr.. Furber resumed his
school work Tuesday afternoon and
thinks the broken collar bone will not
give him much trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-20
COMING Events

The first meeting of the Bethany
Guild for some months will be held
this Wednesday in the church par
lors. The meeting is called at P. NJ.
and there is a large amount of work
awaiting the attention of the ladies'
On Tuesday afternoon, September
26th, will occur the October meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Rogers of
Waterville were in town on husi-
ness Tuesday and We're dinner guests
of Mrs. Rogers cousin and wife. At
torney and Mrs. Edward F. Merrill
at their home in Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-20

of the Clementine Weston c. T. q.
The meeting will be held at the home
of the treasurer, Miss Gertrude s.
Weston on the Island at 8 o'clock.
officers will be elected. 1t is hoped
that there will be a large attend
ance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-20
x. Of p. Party

A party which numbered 60, made
UP of the members of the Skowhegan
Lodge, Knights Of Pythias, No. 70,
ladies members Of the Bloomfield
Temple and their gentlemen gathered
at the farm home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Russell on the Lakewood road
Monday evening for a corn roast. 1t
was enjoyed, a long fire being built.
in the field where the corn was roast
ed. Dancing was next in order in the
barn electric lighted for the event.
Later in the evening the company
was served with a delicious oyster
stew made by the ladies. The mem
bcrs of the X. p. furnished the oys-
tiers, crackers and pickles. The host
and hostess furnished the milk and
butter. Mr.. and Mrs. Russell also
served apples, candies and cigars.
The committee in charge of the
Transportation and of the oyster stew
was composed of Ernest M. Ames,
Roy Paddock and Russell Dean. The
guests, after the supper returned to
the barn and continued dancing until
a late hour showing how loath they
were to leave the scene Of so much
good fun,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-20

every automobile and street car dur
ing the encampment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-20
Milk Exhibit at Fair

Miss Allie r. Parker, the Red Cross
School nurse and Miss Marion G.
Hare, the Somerset County Home
Demonstration, announce that during
the four days at the Somerset Cen
trail Agricultural Society's fair which
is to be held on Tuesday. Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday of next
week they will have rest room
where first aid will be rendered. At
these rooms mothers with their ba-
bies and small children will be es-
pecially welcome.
At these there will also be con-
Quoted a milk display, the object of
which will be to interest people in
using more milk. Mechanical milk
bottles will be featured and literature
will be for free distribution. Milk
and milk drinks will be on sale at
cost. The rooms and exhibit will be
directly in charge Of Misses Parker
and Hare and will be located near
the exhibition hall on the grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-20
Leslie Allen of PittsfieId in Court

Leslie Allen of Pittsfield was be-
fore Trial Justice Thomas G. Lord
Tuesday forenoon on complaint of
Sheriff John A. Mooers on search
and seizure case. The search and
seizure having been made Monday
and the amount was a glass gallon
bottle containing one and one half
quarts of alcohol and a Moxie bottle
nearly filled with alcohol. The re-
spondent pleaded not guilty but was
found guilty and fined $500 and 60
days in Jail and 60 days additional in
default of payment. Allen appealed
to the supreme court and furnished
$500 bonds.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-11
.COLV|N B. BROWN
TOLECTURE HERE
Chief of Organization Service
Bureau Speaks Hero
Next Tuesday.

Colvin u. Brown, OF the Chamber OF |
Commerce OF tho United States. Mt |
Washington, will speak I'm Whining |
ton, Tuesday, November IA. Mr.. |
Brown is chief of the organization |
service bureau IN the civic develop
ment department. This department,
which Is concerned with such sub
jects as housing. city planning. cduca-
ton. citizenship, immigration and
civic research. In an interesting ex-
ample of the broadening interests Of
modern business. The business man
OF today ls convinced. that the sue
cess of his undertakings depends to
"A great extent upon the success OF his
community ae a whole. To aid the
business maj in the development of
his community, the civic development
department has five bureaus.
Tho Organization Service Bureau
conducts research and supplies in
formation on the structure, technique
and activities of commercial and
trade organizations. This bureau ls-
sues pamphlets on such subjects as
building and maintaining chamber Of
commerce membership. industrial de-
velopment. community advertising, re-
tall trade extension and the like.
The Housing and City Planning
Bureau, under direct charge of the de
partment manager, In engaged In col
Letting and publishing information as
to present housing conditions and CO.
operating with local chambers OF com
merce In working out constructive
program of Improvement. This bureau
Ia helping cities IN tho formulation OF
effective city plans which may 10 ac-
tually carried into practice and also
Ia furnishing advice and lnfosma
ton on city coming.
Matters relating TO education arc
handled by tho Departments educa.
ton Service. with trained spocial
: list in charge. The department stands
! for tho elimination of illiteracy. fol
we'll trained teachers, for phyelca