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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17
Christmas Meeting of Philathea Class

A special meeting or the flIs.
Philathea class of the Federated
church was held at the church ffl-
day evening with the president, Mrs;
Roy l.. Marston presiding, ana all
officers present. The usual Philathea
oneninc was given. There was no
business as this was social meet
ing and one especially for the Cd
servance of Christmas.
The opening number was VIOLIN
solo. played by Harold Lord, VINO
was accompanied by Miss Dorothy
Dane, The roll was called and eacn
responded with Christmas response
either from the scripture or in verse.
Two new members were announced,
Mrs. Lena Larry and Mrs. Lucy Tay-
lor. The ladies voted to take charge
of decorating the church FOR the
Christmas festivities and the COM
mittee who will have this In charge
will be appointed by the president
Mrs. Phile Steward. the class pres, ,
dent announced that the class hao
received a gift of 500.
Waldron +. Kennison delighted the
Philathea with the recitation or "Ine
First Christmas" and gave an en-
core. Mrs. Amos Fortier sang 1.-THE
Star in the East" and was accom-
panied by Mrs. Fred Day.
A delightful story North Land
Legion" was given by Mrs. Elizabeth
A. Marble. Christmas Carols were
sung hy a quartet composed of Mrs.
Fred Day, Mrs. Amos Fortier, Mrs.
Thomas G. Lord, and Mrs. Frank
Dugas and Mrs. Roy L. Marston at
the piano. Following the program
Christmas candies, popcorn and nuts
were served and happy social time
enjoyed, The ladies who were res
ponsible for this delightful meeting
were Miss Florence Withee, Mrs.
Fred Day, Mrs. Leah Gardner and
Miss Caddie Brown.
After the refreshments the ladies
remained and sang Christmas songs
and appropriate hymns. Gifts for the
poor were received, being brought by
members which will be distributed
by the district nurse, Miss Anabel
Lancaster at Christmas time. The
next meeting of the class will be held
on Wednesday evening, the 10th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17
Athletic Club Presents Play, always
In Trouhie

The Athletic Club of Clinton, High
school presented the three-act farce
Always In Trouble" before good
sized audience. BY many 1t was con-
sidered the best performance ever
given by the school, and the members
of the cast. as we'll as Miss Shepherd
and Principal Moulton. who coached.
were highly commended by many Of
the spectators.
The cast was as follows: Misery
Moon. coon, Earle Sherman: Gideon
blair. millionaire. AGA Holt; Tom
Rissle, slick one. Dwight Shieve; Hi
ram Tut, an awful nut. Roger Witham
Patrick Keller ticket seller, George
Tapley; Samantha Slade, a poor old
maid. Frances Chamberlain; Rosebud
Reese, her charming niece. Helen
Written: Paula Maleek, a Bolshevik,
Laura Willett; Lulu Pearl, q ragtime
girl. Thelma Bailey: college girls,
Doris Z. Goodrich and Wilmer Miller.
The specialties between the acts
were of unusual interest to the spec
tators. They consisted of a series Of
acrobatic stunts performed by Joseph
Hayes. member Of the freshman
class, in a manner worthy of a pro-
fessional. Among the stunts were the
chair stand. camel walk. wicket walk,
knee spring. cartwheel. forward roll,
back toss, front toss, diving hand.
spring. arm roll. flying somersault, ell
bow roll and Others, The young man
was assisted by Merritt Stinson,
Dwight Shieve and Joseph Adams.
The proceeds Of the supper and en-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17
Inspection Bloomfield Temple Pythian
Sisters

The annual inspection Of Bloom
field Temple Pythian Sisters occurred
at Castle Hall Friday evening with
a large number in attendance. The
degree was conferred in a creditabie
manner upon one candidate. The
inspecting officer was Mrs. Elizabeth
Smith, Grand Chief of the Grand
Lodge of Maine, of South Portland,
who complimented- the ladies upon
their work and gave an excellent ad-
dress for the good of the order.
After the work the ladies repaired
to the banquet hall where delicious
sandwiches, assorted cake and tea
were served by Mrs. George Petty,
Mrs. Harry Mitchell and Mrs. Steve
Freeve, and social hour was much
enjoyed and the sisters had the
pleasure of meeting Mrs. Smith.
During the evening nominations were
received for the officers who will fill
the chairs next year. The election
will occur at the next meeting which
will be held on the fourth Friday in
December, the 2Sth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17
steamship wrecking unhrofitab,e

Portland, Me-. Dec. 15.-steam-
ship wrecking proved. an unprofit-
able venture for Harris shimelovich
of this city He has filed a volun-
tary petition in bankruptcy in the
United States district court, giving
liabilities of &9,164- and. assets.
$3.50. *
Shimelovich purchased the Brit
lsh freight steamship Wandbv
which was wrecked at Kennebunk.
port three years ago, patched the
nulk which had been stripped, and
towed 1t around Cape Elizabeth and
INTO Back Cove here, where it was
moored. There shop was set mn
to junk the metal in the hull hy
the Cumberland Iron G. Steel Co
but the enterprise proved to be n
losing venture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17
STATE OF MAINE
lEsNNEBEc. IS. SUPERIOR COURT
November form 1902

AEMNNEBEC. IS. SUPERIOR COURT.
November Term, 1928.
a: v Blaisdell VS.. Geo. L. Bartlett
anu now on suggestion to the
ceurt that the defendant. at the time
~ ;ns .ne service Of the writ was not an
t tanabitant of this State. and-had no
s ,sIssie .s agent, or attorney within the
t y6ea attached in this action. and
s sult and attachment, 1t liz ordered,
una, sa notice of the tendency of this
Ssuit De given to the said defendant
u. ~ publishing an attested copy of
IN nus order: together with an abstract
suc. ene plaintiff writ three weeks
~; hai, a newspaper printed at Augusta
n ~ me County of Kennebec, the last
aaunlication to be not less than thirty
nays before the next term of this
HVuIt, TO be holden at Augusta, with
az ~ ana for the County of kennebec,
IN yn tne nrst Tuesday Of April 1924.
that that said defendant may then and
Attest: c. W. JONES. Clerk.
n, (Ahstract Of Plaintiffs WRIT
oa'e OF Writ, October 18th. 1928.
u.,. Ad-damnum, $400
.StuIHdDle ana entered ~Vem-
ner Term, 1928.
rAcuon of assumpsit to recover the
ia.n OF two hundred twenty-five dol
s ss,s ana two cents as per account
annexed to the writ.
~4urews, Nelson d Gardiner.
Augusta, Maine.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
"a, "A true copy of the order of Court,
WIN abstract of writ.
de AI5est; c. W. JONES, Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17
Swedes Native Wheat
Dried by New Method

Stockholm. Nov. 30.-(A. P. by
Mail. "A new continuance for
counteracting the destructive infiu-
ence of damp weather on the grain
production of Sweden is grain dry
ing apparatus. 1t is believed that
the use of this machine will not only
prove economical to -four mills, but
will at the same time have def
mite effect on the importation of
wheat from America. Swedish mills
have in the past found it necessary
to blend American wheat with
Swedish in equal ratio, hat>by dry
Ing native wheat with this appara-
tus only so percent of American
wheat will be required for the blend.
The machine consists principally
OF four rotating cylinders with tubes
for the circulation of the grain, TO
which warm air is applied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17
CLINTON

Miss Haseltine Watts came Saturday
from Litchiield. where she has been
teaching a fall term of school.
Miss Wilma Miller went Saturday to
Maiden Mass, to pass the vacation
with relatives.
Miss Bertha Irving has returned
from Kennebunk, where she is a teach
or in the Cape Porpoise Grammar
school, to pass the holidays with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Irving
Miss Dorothy Hackett has returned
home after a weeks stay with her
aunt, Mrs. Arthur S. Brown.
Mrs. T.. l.. Besse and Mrs. John
Hubbard went Saturday to Portland
for visit of few days with Mrs.
Chester Davis.
Mrs. Ella Bremner has gone to the
home of her daughter. Airs. Harry
Hackett. for two weeks visit.
Miss Hazel Hopkins of grades and
announces perfect attendance rec
ord for the following pupils: Garlic
ton Fisher. Evelyn McNelly. Catherine
Witham, Helen Brown, NoSman Nelson,
Aubrey Rood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17
Dollar Social

The members of the Centenary
Methodist Sunday school gathered at
the church vestries Friday evening
and enjoyed a social few hours. The
event was in the form of a Dollar So
cial and $42 were presented. The pro-
gram consisted of vocal solo and en-
core by Mrs. Donald p. Burrill; a pan
tomine. which was a review of the do
nation party given to the minister's
family, in which Mrs. Nichols gave
the, reading and about Is members in
costume. as was Mrs. Nichols, repre-
scented the various people who had at
tended the donation party: vocal solo
and encore. Miss Marguerite Craig of
Wilton. The program was directed by
Miss Fern Bishop, and games directed
by Miss Marguerite Craig were much
enjoyed. Delicious ices were served
and the event was one Of pleasure to
the large number in attendance, and
also realized the good sum for the
school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17
Wins Fight Over
Mothers Estate

Auburn. Me-, Dec. 15.-Rudolph
Delphe' VellieuX of Brockton, Mass,
son of the late Celina Charpentier of
Lewiston. and Mrs, Carpenters
grandchildren are victorious in their
suit in equity against Pierre Char
pentier of lewiston, the woman s
second husband. according to a
decision covering Is typewriter
pages, handed down today By Justice
John y. Morrill, of the supreme court,
Auburn. today.
The decision frees an estate of
about $40 900 and declares null and
void the deeds from Mrs. Charpentier
to her husband dated July Is, Ia22,
which conveyed to him, her estate on
which has been collected since about
$1,000 in rents which the petitioners
will not share in. 80
Mrs. Charpentier died in 1925. xOn
July Is, 1922, she conveyed to her
husband. the defendant in this case.
the real estate in question. The
plalntiff, Rudolph, is son of Mrs.
Charpentier by former husband
and the other plaintiffs are her
grandchildren. Their claim was that
she was of unsound mind, and that
undue influence on the part of. her
husband, Pierre, was brought TO bear
When she made the deed. -,
The court finds that at the time she
executed the deed to her husband.
she did not have sufficient mental
capacity to comprehend the force and
erect of the complicated provisions
OF that instrument and was not ca
pable of understanding the conse-
quences of her act" and further "that
said deed was procured through un-
due influence of the grantee"
The will itself is now up on APP
peal and will be heard in the jan
uary term of supreme court. 1t Was
allowed by Judge Newell in probate
court, and one of the grandchildren
it broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17
Improvement Leaaue Mesta

The Improvement League of the
grammar school held a meeting Friday
afternoon in the schoolroom. Phyllis
Whitman. president of the league, pre-
sided. The program waS/as follows:
''Silent Night" school; reading, Mar
garet Adams; recitation. Evelyn Hunt
reading, Evelyn Written; Cradle Hymn,
Barbara keene, Glenys Robinson, Eve
lyn Hunt, Evelyn Written; reading,
Gienys Robinson; song, Clara and Eve
Ign Written: reading, Glanys Robin
son; song, Clara and Evelyn Whitten;
reading. Hattie Goodrich; song. Bar
bara Keene; school paper. Lawrence
Gerald. Phyllis Whitman accompanied
on the violin for the singing. There
was an exchange of gifts between the
pupils. Mrs. Files. the teacher, was
presented with many gifts and she
served. Christmas candies and pea
nuts. Several visitors were present.
Saturday visitors in Waferville in
cluded Miss Florence l.. Cain, Miss
Alice c. Wakely. MrsN William Tapley,
Mrs. T.. s. Gordon. Miss Pearle Tapley,
Mrs. William Files.
Mrs. Ida c.. Rolfe, past department
president of the Woman's Relief Corps,
address the high school Friday morn
ing on the origin, purpose and work of
that order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17
Fight Over Bank Roll
Woman is Wounded

Portland. Me-, Dec. 15.--When
two men struggled for the posses
sion of a revolver at Newbury and
Franklin streets tonight, a shot was
fred which struck Mrs. Abraham
J. Bernstein of Quincy street in one
arm. Police rushed to the scene and
arrested Ksawery Litwin and Anker
Anderson. Litwin charged that An
derson was attempting to relieve
him Of a roll of SAL and that he
defended himself by firing two shots
in the air Anderson. who is charg--
ed with attempted robbery, said that
Litwin was trying to hold him up.
Litwin is held for carrying conceal
ed weapons and discharging hre-
arms. Mrs. Bernstein was not serl-
ously injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17
STATE OF MAINE
STATE OF MAINE
AENNEBEC, SIS. IN EQUITY
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT
Ernest l.. Mclean
VS..
Inc Midland Bridge Company
ORDER OF Notice

ss IN the foregoing bill in equity pre-
1hu' py Ernest l.. Mclean, Clerk of
sa;s Mldland Bridge Company, against
ho,Sd company, alleging that the stock
v sross Of said corporation on No
eeomoer ~. 1928. voted to dissolve said
istippora!lon and that there are no eX-
posats liabilities or assets of said cor
css sai9n and praying for a dissolution
n Sa1a corporation.
tbsv EHDERED. that a hearing be had at
nm MEourt House in Augusta, Maine,
OF thursday the twenty-seventh day
n december. 1923, at ten o'clock A.
ords aho that notice of said bill and this
fst,n. OF court thereon on said corpo-
ths ! fourteen days at least before
lisb,uate OF said hearing, and by pub
ono hg an attested copy of this order
waas. week for three successive
new ss In the Kennebec journal, a
Ma;Spaper published in Augusta,
least the last publication to be at
heauriinnnv e days before the date Of said
WARREN c. pHILBRooK,
Justice Supreme judicial Court.
her' se1a, this thirticth day of Novem-
,sa sslesru true copy.
.s,s asessesst; ~c. W. JONES, Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17

recent meeting elected the following
officers; President. Mrs. Ava Sheri-
dan; vice president, Mrs. Maud Pat
ten: secretary, Mrs. Vivian Woodbury.;
treasurer. Mrs. Mary L. Roderick:
chaplain. Mrs. Mary Patten; historian,
Mrs. Nellie c. Chase; executive board,
Mrs. Gertrude w. buchanan. Mrs. Grace
NJ. st. Ledger and Mrs. Annie Oddly.
The auxiliary will send a Christmas
gift to the State Christmas fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17

Kingfeld. Me-. Dec. IA NOV.
ing bee will be started when r. l.
Kimball moves into. his new resi-.
dence, now nearing completion. Hi,
present home will be taken by Mrs..
EIgie Corson. whose rent WIN be- cs
cupied by 2. Q. Barden ndsfamily.
MIS- Y. y. Rowe will move into the
n Dafoen house. H..O. LibRy'e family
Mnl change 20 the Rowesresidence.
Libby residence. Ali six fsr,,isss
were anxious to move befora mo
AteA: -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17
Mothers, Club Meets

MOthefS' Club Meets
The Mothers Club met at the
Red Cross room, Grammar School
building. Friday afternoon, with an
attendance Of about %. Four now
members signed the roll
Mrs. Bertha Briggs presented as
an opening number a song with
banjo accompaniment by Gotta Per-
ry. Helen Kinds and Marguerite
Stockford. Roll call was answered
by items OF interest to mothers. DR.,
w. b. Sanborn of Augusta gave a
very interesting and instructive talk
on Preventing Contagious Dis
eases" The club voted to hold a
cake sale Tuesday at Wilson's store,
the proceeds to be used for the COM
munity tree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17

tertainment were very satisfactory
| and will be in part used to purchase
equipment for the club. The members
of the faculty and the pupils of the
school express their thanks for the lib
eral patronage given them and for the
food furnished for the supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17

OF Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Carver and
the evening was passed at cards. Re-
freshments were served,
Mrs. Fred Goodwin of Hallowell
was a recent visitor in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17
Miss Chase Given PARTY

Miss Margaret M. Chase was given
a delightful surprise dinner party
Friday evening by Mrs. Leon w.
Symons, Misses Anne M. Caswell and
Mildred A. Beale at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Symons on Dinsmore street
in honor of her birthday. A delight
full dinner was served and the eve
ming happily passed playing cards.
Miss Chase received many beauti-
full flowers and gifts from her
friends. The table was beautifully
appointed and the decorations were
red and white carnations and the
favors were in red and green to
emphasize the Christmas season.
Miss Chase, who is president of the
Skowhegan Business and Profess
sionaI Women's Club and also of
Skowhegan Sorosis is very popular
and has host of friends who will be
interested to know of this happy OBJ
servance Of her natal day and will
wish her many returns of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17
WINTHROP
Election Officers at Winthrop
Post Am. Legion Meeting

winthrop Post, American Legion,
met Friday evening and elected Har-
ris C. Bishop as commander the
canning year. The other officers are
"a follows: Vice commander. Joseph
Roderick: finance officer, Earl Tarr;
adiutant, Donald Pitman; chaplain,
Rev. r. J. Kenan: historian. ,Myron
hudson; service officer, Russell Hud-
son: sergeant-at-arms, Frank Tut
tie. The Post will conduct a mem
hsrship campaign, the dues being
rsduced from So to $150 for the
coming year as an added induce
ment for all ex-service men to be-
come members. The club rooms
have been greatly enhanced by the
acquisition Of two leather uphol-
stored rocking chairs. roomy di-
van and a beautiful rug. These
furnishings add greatly to the COM
fort and appearance of the club room
and the Post feels much indebted
TO teon c. Roberts, who supplied
these fine furnishings at wholesale
price.
ence Gile of Fayette passed the
weekend at Miss Carver's home,
Sturtevant hill.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Weidhoff will be pleased to learn
that they are enjoying six weeks
stay in Paris.
1.-THE Empty House" was present
ed by the seniors of Winthrop High,
Friday evening. and proved a very
entertaining and interesting rlay, in
three acts and an epilogue. The
parts we're all we'll taken, the stage
pictures pleasing, the situations well
presented and the whole perform
ance reflected much credit upon the
pupils and upon Miss Pauline Smith,
who coached the play.
The leading roles were played by
Walter Clement, Jr.. and Miss Erma
Riley and they did excellent work
as Anthony Allison and Barbara
Ferguson.
The supporting cast included Es-
telle Pottle as Frederick, Ralph
Stilphen as Larry, Randall Norcross
as Big Brother Tom, Emma Daven-
port as Nora. Esther Rowell as Peg
gy, Ruth Perry as Mrs. Allison,
Erma Simpson as Retta Reeves, Lee
Townsend az Ralph Overton, Nor
man Maxwell as Ned. the chauffeur,
and Anna Briggs as Florine.
The play is one of delightful sur
prises and mysterious happenings.
Bits of scenes were played in utter
darkness, with mysterious lights
flashing. and were very effective.
The epilogue takes up the story
where it was interrupted in the first
act by a mysterious visitor and re-
veals the secret. It was lust a. play
which Tom was writing. Between
the acts, Harry Beiyea or Lewiston
sang Love Sends Little Gift of
Roses" and gave a delightful dane
ing sketch. Miss Pauline Smith ac-
companying.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Ansil Newton of the
East Madison road are parents of a
little daughter, born Saturday morn
ing at the Somerset Hospital.
Mrs. Harvey Mcguire is a surgical
patient at the Kennebec Valley Hos
pital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Dodge are
parents of little son, born Saturday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17
Funeral Of Joseph L, Steward

The remains Of Joseph L Steward,
who died in Portland Friday fore
noon arrived in town Sunday, ac-
companied by Mrs. Steward and
daughters and the funeral service
was held at 2 o'clock Sunday after
noon at the home of his sister. Mrs.
Sarah s. Marston on Baptist Hill.
The service was conducted by the
Rev. George L. Thurlow, pastor of
the Federated church which is COM
posed of the First Baptist church
of which Mr.. Steward was a member
and the Congregational church. The
bearers were Edward Merchant.
Thomas Dean, Thomas Dionne of
Skowhegan and Charles Head of
North Fairfield. all friends of Mr..
Steward. The burial was made in
the Southside cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17
FuneraL.oF'M Francis Parker

The funeral service for Mrs. Francis
Parker was held at her late home Sat
urday morning on the River road to
Watcrville ard IVES conducted by Rev.
Herbert l.. Nichols of the Centenary
Methodist church. The undertaken,
Thomas q. Lord of Slowhe gan. direct
cd the service. Burial was made in
the Pooler cemetery in East Skowhc gan
in the family lot. The bearers we're
Alfred Hilton, Henry Boynton. Ray
mond Kicker and Evander Mitchell.
The service was attended by many
friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17
k0MnEcAn LOCAL NEWS
Somerset County Headquarters Phones, .s .. q, g;
Christmas Entertainment at Push
Corner School

SVFWST 0SVVVt
The pupils Of, the Pugh Corner
school and their guests. passed q
very happy afternoon Friday when
the pupils under the direction of their
teacher, Miss Evelyn Sennett Of AL
bion, gave the following program In
observance Of Christmas:
Song, Christmas Welcome" school;
recitation, "A WISH" Mildred Bagley;
recitation. "Jessie's Present" LII
liam Bagley; recitation, 1.-TWO Little
Stockings" Alice RowelI; Grand
mothers Mistake" Herbert Rowell;
recitation, Different Costumes" I'D
gar Tupper: recitation. why Christ
mas Comes Late" Dorothy Rowe,
recitation. Gift to Santa Claus
Ruth Rowell: recitation. "Christmas
Sights" Adelia Terry; dialogue,
Santa Calls the Roll" school; song,
Santa Claus" school: Christmas
Accostic. school; reading, Santa
Claus Letter." Lillian Bagley; Let
ter, Santa Claus Petitiob," Adelia
Terry.
After the program there was the
exchange of gifts and Christmas treat
OF popcorn, candies, peanuts and nuts
and a very happy time was passed.
The program was a credit to the
pupils who presented it and also to
Miss Sennett who is proving most
efficient teacher and Is much interest
ed in her work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-17
Few. Er. Renaud Givan Party

On Friday the rectory of the Notre
Dame de Lourdes church was the scene
of happy gathering in honor of the
50th birthday of the pastor. the Rev.
j. Louis A. Renaud. The party was
arranged by Father Renaud's sister,
Miss Alma Renaud, who resides at the
rectory with her brother. The party
was held at the noon hour and de-
1iciOus dinner was served. The table
was beautifully decorated, and the
flowers used were carnations, sweet
peas and roses. The feature of the
dinner was beautiful birthday cake
with so candles. made by Miss Renaud.
Among the dinner guests were Father
Michael Curran and Father Beaudoin OF
the Sacred Heart CHURCH in Waterville,
and Father Arthur Laverdiere Of Fair
field.
Father Renaud came to Skowhegan
in 1916 and succeeded Father 2. E.
Desjardin. He was formerly. before
entering the priesthood, a decorator at
the r. II. White store in Boston. He
has been most successful in his work in
Skowhegan and the parish has grown
and prospered under his direction.
Father Renaud has made a host of
friends here during the years he has
been located in Skowhegan and they
will be pleased to know of this OBJ
seryance of his birthday and will wish
to extend to him best wishes for the
coming years and many returns OF his
birthday.