The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-18
MADISON

The annual report OF Forget-Me-Not
- q @ :. q. fnilaws Nine,
teen regular meetings have been held
the past year with excellent attend
ance; no boxes OF fruit have been
sent to the sick and shut-ins. Flow
ers have been sent to homes and hos
pitfalls where the patient was too Ill
to eat fruit and each member who has
passed away was remembered with
flowers at her funeral; seventy-five
postcards have been sent. At Christ
mas % were remembered with boxes
and los postcards and booklets were
sent out. SIX layettes were made for
the Red Cross and $3.50 given to peo-
pie in need. April 30th, the branch
attended the Congregational Church
In body and listened to a helpful
sermon by the pastor, Rev. c. H. Nc
Elhiney. July 81, the Branch were
guests OF Arson Rainbow Branch at
an afternoon lawn party. A very
successful GALE and supper was held
at the Methodist church, Dec. 8, at
which time the sum of 1904 was real
ICED. The next meeting will be held
Friday, Jsn. 10, at the home OF Mrs.
Cora Brown, the newly elected presi-
dent.
The annual business meeting OF the
Board OF Trade was held Wednesday
evening Of last week at Firemen's
fIall. The treaEhref's report showed
y small balance In the treasury. The
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President, George H.
viles; first vice president, John
white; second vice president. Walter
Ray; secretary and treasurer. Marc
M. Spear; auditor, Alfred w. Irgalls
Some interesting talks were given by
&. o. Small and, A. Christopher per-
tanning to the business problems con-
fronting the town and their solution
by the Board of Trade. II was vot-
ed to Sold Their next meeting at the
new high school building and invi'e
Supt. w. B. Woodbury. to speak on the
needs of the school.
At the recent business meeting OF
the Congregational Church the FOL
lowing officers were elected for the
coming year: Clerk. Ernest c. Yves.
ton; treasurer, George viles; trus-
tees, Fred A. Manter; Mrs. Mabel d
Weston, Dr. J. p Lancaster, Orlando
Walker. Mrs. Annie HaInes; music
committee, Mrs. Mary Stobie, Mss
Ruth Marden and Mrs. Bertha Herd
a very successful year was reported
with ell bills paid and balance In
The treasury.
The SIKH Grades at the Junior
high school building were invited II
the main room, Tuesday morning dur
ing the opening exercises. The
school orchestra rendered two selee'
tons In a very pleasing manner ant
two songs were sung by the schools
accompanied by the orchestra.
The annual meeting of the Womani
Association of the Congregations
Church was held Wednesday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Willisn
Goodell. Old Point avenue. Aftel
the regular business meeting the fol
lowing officers uere elected Prosi
dent, Mrs. Sara Glidden vice presi
dent, Mrs. Mabel Weston; secretary
Mrs. Marion Gray. treasurer, Mrs
Marian Greene; superintendent o
social departments Mrs. AIMS
Haines and Mrs. Annie Small, com
mittee OF missions and local chart
ties; Mrs. Clara Mckinney. Mrs
Laura Goodell Mrs. Lucy Viles, gu
perintendent of hospitality and visit
ing department, Mrs. Clara Powers
There was good number In attend
ance. Refreshments were served b.
the board and a social hour enjoyed
The w. C. T. U. will hold It's regi
lar meeting Thursday, Jan. 25. at thu
home of Mrs. Della Gray, Park st.
A very pleasant social event wa
the luncheon and bridge party he'll
Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs
C. 8. Humphreys, Upper Main st. A
100 a very dainty luncheon was sery
ed and bridge followed.
Mrs. Themes Burke. ynd two small
daughters Of Woodlawn. N. ]. arrives
in town Saturday to join Mr.. Burk,
uho Ia q rortrarfnr IN the nav works