Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-08
WINTHROP

dldate Tor the Republican nomination
as governor, gave an interesting and
instructive address Monday evening
at the Congregational church in Win
throp under the auspices of the Win
throp Literary Club. Mr. Decring
was presented by Mrs. Rena McIlroy,
president of the club. in a most pleas
ing manner. His talk was upon
state Issues" and his remarks were
listened to with close attention. He
spoke at some length upon the water
power question, stating that he was
opposed to State or government own
ership and presented his reasons for
this stand very clearly. He also touch
cd upon the matter Of State finance
giving statistics in regard to appro-
priations and taxes and the matter of
the contingent fund. The club has
been studying Maine for the past two
years and his talk was Of special in
terest to the club members
Winthrop Grange, P. Of H., No. 2oo,
held an all-day meeting at the Grange
hall. West Winthrop. Tuesday. Feb. Z.
There was good attendance and sew
eral visitors were present from Mon.
mouth Grange. The forenoon session
was devoted to routine business AMI
Il delicious dinner was served at noon
under the supervision of Mrs. William
Dow and Mrs. Ella Taylor. After the
noon recess the Grange was called 20
order and the meeting turned over. to
the lecturer, after which the follow
ing program was carried out: Singing
by the Grange; readings by Sisters
Louisa Webb, Helen Grant, Belle
Holmes and Eta Brown; question,
Resolved: That the Women Are Bet
ter Poultry Raisters Than the Men,
discussed by Mrs. Minnie Titus snd
Mrs. Longfellow, and decided in the
Affirmative. Worthy Master Moore
gave his ideas on the poultry question.
followed by other members. Duet, Mrs
Mclnnis and Mrs. Brown, with en-
core; question, Resolved: That the
Moving Picture Show Is Menace to
Our National Life" opened by E. T..
Clifford and followed by D. S. Clement.
Frank Taylor r. G. Hudson and 9TH
ers. Closed with singing by 1hc
Grange.
Mrs. NJ. f. Williams has received
word of the death on February of her
aunt, Mrs. Caroline Hunt Joy. at her
home in Danvers, Mass. Mrs. Joy was
the widow of the late Benjamin Joy
and was born in Readfield Sept. S.
1926. She was tcnderly cared for dur
ing her declining years by her eldest
daughter, Mrs. Susie Waite, who at
tended her mother with untiring de-
votion. Funeral services were held on
Monday, Feb. s, at Danvers.
The engagement of Miss Fredella
Films Prescott of this town and Frank
Towle Hilton of Augusta has been an
nounced. Miss Prescott, who was
graduated last June from the VIM
throp High school. is at present teach
ing in Monmouth.
Harmony Circle of the Rebekahs
met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Cora
Leighton at her home on High street
Work for the fair which is to be held
en- February % was in order Retire. sh-
ments were served.
The Ladies' Social Circle of the
Congregational church held cornba il
sale at the Winthrop Drug Store Tues
day afternoon.
The Willing Helpers of the East
Winthrop Baptist church were enter
of Mrs. Grace Ansiic. After a short
business session the afternoon was
spent in sewing patchwork. Refresh
ments were served. =
Mrs. NJ. L. Williams has been con-
fined to the house fer several days
by illness.
c. ]. Bailey and son, rauI Bailey,
are on business trip to New York.
George Eaker Of Portland was the
weekend guest OF friends in town.
The Womens Relief Corps will meet
Thursday evening at the Methodist
vestry. On Friday the corps will go
to Monmouth.
Mrs. Evie Johnson is spending a
few days at Livermore Falls.
The Mems Bible class Of the Meth
odist Sunday school will enjoy get
together Friday evening at the vestry.
Mrs. r. II. Briggs of Wales is the
guest of her sister. Mrs. Maud West,
at Ledgemont, East Winthrop, for an
indefinite stay.
Mrs. and Mrs. L. c. Blaisdcll, daugh
ter Leona and son Scott, were Sunday
guests of Mrs. Maud West.
The quarterly conference OF the
South Kennebec Baptist Association
will be held Wednesday at the Baptist
church at East Winthrop. beginning at
lO.40. There will also be an afternoon
and an evening session. Everybody IS
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