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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Mrs. Lydia Pooler Of. East Show
hogan Is passing some Time at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Parknafi
on Leavitt Street.
: Miss Marion G. Hare. the Home
Demonstration Agent for the Som
erset County Extension Work went
to Portland Saturda.- to pass the
week end on q business trip. 4,
~ Miss Marion Taylor Of Athens was
in town Friday the guest of Mrs.
Edna Butler on Heselton street and
Saturday left for Cundy's Harbor
where she IL employed teaching.
Everett F. Burnor. who with Mrs.
Burnor have been guests at the home
tof Mr.. Burnor's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles A. Burnor on Winter
street since the Christmas holidays,
returned to Springfield Mass, Sat-
urday and today will resume HIS
work with tho Rolls Royce Company.
Mr.. Burnor IS to remain in Show :
hegAn for q time longer
!. At the annual meeting Of the
Maine Creamerymen's Association
which was held At the New Elm
House in Auburn Friday, two Somer-
set County men were, elected to Of
nee: F. r Jewett Of Norridgewock
was elected president, and Elmer +.
Harris. superintendent OF the Skow :
hogan Jersey Creamery was elected
secretary. Both Mr.. Jewett and Mr..
Harris were also placed on import
ant committees. Mr.. Harris being
made a member of the Legislative
committee and Mr.. Jewett u member
Of and chairman Of the Executive
committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
SOMERSET, COUNTY
EXTENSION WORK

The annual community planning
for Norridge wock vas held. in the
Grange Hall, January 4. 1924 Al
though there were only 40 present
at the meeting a much larger num-
her were present at the dinner
served by the women OF the. Farm
Bureau. The meeting opened IN the
morning when the various reports
were read and accepted. This BUSH
ofYicers were elected at the joint
meeting: Chairman. II. c. Albee;
secretary crops leader, A. A. Chey-
lot: poultry. Mrs. II. c. Walker:
clubs, Mrs. Allie Longley.
The afternoon session found both
men and women discussing and ar
ranging for the next years WORK. The
following program was adopted for
the men and project leaders elect
ed: Clubs. Imp. potato seed plops,
lime DEM, potato seed treatment,
know your cow, farm Accts.. Inc,
dairy. supply, farm survey. grating
DEM. pruning campaign, caponiZing
Dem, selecting breeders Dems.
A.. A. Cheviot,- secretary crops;
Earl shepard. farm management;
Bliss Shaw. dairy; John Wilder. Or
chard.
At the women's meeting the fol-
lowing officers were elected: Com
munity chairman, Mr.. III. c. Albee,
Norridgewock; club leader. Mrs. Ag-
res Longley. NorridgewOck; secrc-
tary. Mr.. A. A. Cheviot.
Women's committee: Chairman,
Mrs. WILDER Taylor. Norridgewock;
secretary. Mrs. Henry George. Nor
ridgewock: clothing, Mrs. George
Lyons, Norridgewock; foods, Mrs.
Fred Burrill; household manage
Tent, Mrs. a. A. Cheviot, Norridge-
wOck; fireless campaign leaders, Mrs.
VIII Stewart. NOrridsewoclz, r. F. D.,
No. 2: Mrs. Annie Merrill, Norridge-
wOck; Mrs. \. A. Cheviot, Norridge-
wock; Mrs. Earl Shepard, Norridge-
wock.
The work planned was as follows:
January 20. patterns; Jan. 70. mil
linery Il. 5. at Skowhegan: February
q, millinery: March 20. foods: April
%, heathful corsetting and fabrics:
May 70, flreless cooker; June 25,
foods; July %. picnic; August 81,
II. adaptation Of patterns; September
~. slips made from one-piecc dress
patterns: October %, remodelling:
November 26. desserts: December,
annual meeting.
NOrridgewock at present has 20
members. II men and SO women
Their closest rival for membership
Is Skowhegan with e. and Fairfield
with 90. They lead all communities
Tor wpmens membership.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
Richard Delling. Sh

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Delling. She
was as years of age.
Mrs. Austin was married Sc years
,cxo and had been the mother Of ~
children. She is survived by her hus-
band and following IL children: Ella
S. Raymond of Lewiston: Willie D.
Austin. Skowhegan; George E.. Nor.
ridgewock; Elmer. Canaan: Harry.
Hartland: Jennie De1lingham, Skowhe-
gan; Bertha Chapman. Hartiand: Les
ter s.. waterville; Sadie Harmon.
Skowhegan: Reuel E.. Canaan; John
c., who resided at home with his pa
rents. She also leaves 50 grandchil-
dren and six great-grandchiidren and
Ane half-sister, Mrs. Alvira Greene of
Norridgewock. The arrangements for
the funeral had not been made Sunday
night,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
$. n. S. Debate Feb. Q

February Is the date upon which
theSkowhcgan High school will take
part in the Bowdoin League debate.
The Skowhegan High school debat-
ers will debate the team from Cony
High school of Augusta. 1t will he
remembered that last year the
Skowhegan school Were winners in
the debate with the Cony team. The
subject to be debated this year IS.
Resolved, That the United States
Should Recognizes the Soviet Gov
eminent OF Russia" The Skowhe-
gan speakers are Hamlin Tobey, Reid
Appleby. and James White, with
Miss Rebecca Russakoff as alternate.
Tho speakers are being coached by
Miss Dorothy NJ. Elliott Of the High
school faculty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
Dexter
MAYO HaseItin.

Friends OF Leonard Mayo Hasel.
tine, a life long resident of this town.
were grieved to hear of his death
which occurred unexpectedly at lis
farm on the Dover road. three miles
from the village Of Dexter. Thurs.
day night. after very brief illness
from heart trouble. He was "a
years Of age. but unusually active fer
n man of that age. lie attended III,
Christmas exercises at the First
Baptist church of which he was
faithful member. and for many years
n deacon, and although his health had
not been as good as common for the
past two weeks, his condition was
not considered critical.
Besides Il widow, Florence Hasel.
tine. he is survived by two brothers
Joseph s. Haseltine of Pittsdeld and
William J. Haseltine OF Dexter Five
sons ana daughter also survive him.
namely, w. +. Haseltine of Atlanta
Ga, Fred Ilaseltine OF Hartand,
Theodore. Ernest and Clyde Hascltne
OF this town and Blanche Hascltne
OF Dexter. The deceased was al
charter member OF Dexter Grange,
was at one time worthy master, and,
for many years had acted as chap.
lain, holding that office at the time Of
his death.
He was a man of sterling character
and kindly disposition, much loved
and respected by all who knew him
The family has the sympa thy of the
community. Arrangements for The
funeral await word from the son. W.
L. Haseltine of Atlanta, Ga.
-
The annual meeting of the SUM-
shine club. which was to have been
held Tuesday afternoon, Jan. s. has
been postponed one week.
There will be n meeting of the
board OF directors Of the Dexter,
Chamber Of Commerce mt the Office,
of w. II. Pierce, Tuesday evening
Jan. s Important business will be
transacted and all members Of the
board are urged to attend.
The fire department was called out
Friday for chimney fire in the Edes
building on Main street. The blaze
was quickly exiting with chem.
iCals.
j.. Il. Rogers Of North Arson was
abusiness caller in Dexter Friday.
Ray Jewett has returned 10 Ills
StuuleS Ut buTueli DuSlueS3 N'i'Vhf
Boston. after passing the holidays
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Jcwett. Orchard street.
Henry A. Trefcthen OF Bangor
formerly OF this town, was Il business
visitor here Friday.
Hon. Francis w. Hin of Bangor
was In Dexter calling ON friends FRI
day.
Night Officer Charles w. Fish has
returned from Gorham and Portland
where he has been visiting Mrs. Fish,
who Is passing the winter with rela-
tiyes.
Joseph II. Jones OF South Paris was
in town on business Friday.
Mrs. Thomas II. Merrill Is in Gull
for for few days visit with rela'
tives.
A. W. Parsons of Watervillc WAS in
town Friday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
Annual Meeting of Sunset Chapter

The regular semi monthly meeting
OF Sunset Chapter. No. 90. Order or
Ea stern Star. was held in Masonic
hall Friday evening when the annual
business meeting was transacted.
The principal event was the election
OF officers TO serve the chapter for
the year 1924 and resulted in the
following being elected: Worthy ma
tron, Miss Alice z. Goodrich: worthy
patron. Edwin p. Whiting: assistant
matron. Mrs. Ethel l.. Moore: secre-
tary. Miss Edith NJ. Gledhill: treas
urer. Mrs. Birdena f. Conant: con-
ductress, Mrs. Harriet +. Parker; as
sistant conductress. Mrs. Eve p.
Mcguire: member OF the finance
Miss Blanche r. Pollard was re-
elected. The other officers will he
appointed.
After the business meeting. deli
cious refreshments of sandwiches,
cake and coffee were served by the
following committee: Mr.. and Mrs.
Carlton NJ. Holt. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
p. Pennell. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert r.
Dyer. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest l.. Savage,
Mrs. Mary s. Stinchf1eld and daugh-
ter. Miss Virginia Stinchfleld.
The next meeting OF the chapter
will be held Friday evening. Jan. 10.
The installation Of the officers elect
ell Friday evening and the appointed
officers will be held on Friday eve
ming, February I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
Maine Nuree. Elect

Lewiston. Ne, Jan. Sat the clos
ing session OF The Maine State Nurses
Association this afternoon. the follow
ing officers we're elected: President.
Mrs. Lou 8. Horne of Portland, secre-
tary. Miss Louise Hopkins of Bangor;
first and second vice presidents. Miss
Margaret DEAFNESS Of Portland and
Mrs. James G, Provost Of Portland: ex-
ectitive committee, Miss Rachel A. Met
calfe of Lewiston. Mrs. Dearness, Miss
Eleanor Campbell Of Portisnd. Miss
Cole OF Bangor. and Mrs. TAFT Of Au-
gUsta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
fars. Laura A. pelIina Austin

Mrs. Laura A. Deliny Austin. wife Of
Alfred +. Austin. died suddenly at her
home on the Canaan road Saturday aft
ernoon. Mrs. Austin suffered a shock
year ago last September but had not
recovered from it, and was sitting in
her chair when death came. She was
born at Highland. No. 2 North New
Portland. and was the daughter of
Harrison and katherin Boston. but
was brought UP by her grandparents,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
oo1nEcroa,s NOTICE or SALE

Unpaid taxes on land situated in the
Town of Litchfield, in the County of
kenncbec. for the year 1928.
The following list of taxes on real
estate of nonresident owners in the
Town Of Litchfield for the year 1928,
committed TO me for collection for
said town. on the 27th day of April.
1925. remains unpaid: and
NOTICE is hereby given that if said
taxes interest and charges are not pre-
viously paid. so much of the real es-
tate taxed as is sufficient To pay the
amount due therefor: including interest
and charges. will be sold at public
auction at Town House. in said town.
(the same being the place where the
last preceding annual town meeting
Of said town was held} on the first
Monday of February. 1924, at nine
o'clock A. NJ.
Name Description Amount
of of OF Tax
Owner Property Due
farm $3.50
Henry Frost Buker place $50
Guy Flagg. ~. ]. f. Harvey &
Powers: w. Fred Weeks 5000
Alton Grant. Wood lot 1900
tion. Clubhouse $500
Walter A. Morse. n, A. ". Kent:
T., stream: s.. F. O. Berry:
W., j. r. Harvey & Son 5000
J. B. Pulsifer. ". land of A.
II. Cobb: e. road; s. road
and land A. & X. r.. r.:
w. Purgatory pond $500
F. F. Pratt Part of Richard
son farm $50
A. a. Ring. ~. George San
foard theirs of: E., road:
s.. Eta Stevens: W., Eta
Stevens fcottageJ $500
VIM. Bowie. Tacoma lake . $500
Frost. Henry. N. pond: E.. Alb
bott; s.. by land A. & K.
r. f.; w. Huntoon $500
Stockham. George T. NJ Charles
Ring: E. r.. Small and p.
Weber: s., F.. J. Parent:
W.. road . and James
Springer 100
o. 3. GRAY.
Collector for Town of Litchfield.
Dec -. 1929. dee2smonst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
w. c. T. U. Wednesday at Bethany
Church.

The meeting which is to be held
under the auspices Of the Clementine
Weston Woman's Christian Temper.
ance Union on Wednesday night. at
which time Miss Edith d. Porter,
reader and field worker for the State
Woman's Christrian Temperance
Union, which was to have been held
at the Municipal court room Wednes-
day evening, will be held instead at
the Bethany Baptist church. The
public Is cordially invited 10 attend
this service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
Funeral OF xanthua A. withce

che funeral service for Nanthua
"A. Withec. who died Thurs lay eve
Ming at his home on Maple street.
was held at the home sun DAY art
.ernoon and was conducted by the
Rev. George Merriam. pastor of the
bethany Baptist church. The Can
ton Somerset's impressive service
vas also given. There were many
md very beautiful flowers. which
expressed the love and sympathy OF
Il large circle OF friends. The bear
crs were Charles G. cleveland. Cy-
rus Goodrich. Wilmot b. Whittier
and Martin u. Heselton and the
burial was made In the family lot
Mt the Southside cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
cho;r Eniov Sunper

The vestry Of the Centenary Meth
odist church was the scene OF very
happy party when the church gave
delicious supper to the choir. the
director, the organist and their wives
and husbands. The people gathered
in the large vestry and in the small
vestry the tables were prettily set in
a square with one side on and in
the center was placed the piano.
The places were found at the table
by attractive place cards. The dec
orations were white and yellow mar.
cissus. The menu consisted OF
grapefruit cocktain, fried chicken.
mashed potato. squash, celery, jellied
cranberry sauce. hot rolls. ice cream
sandwiches with chocolate sauce.
coffee. minis and nuts. and was very
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
Helen Coburn Missionary Society
no o., Meeting

FRIDAY afternoon the ladies' OF the
2, 1tcIen Coburn Missionary Society of
1.-The Bethany Baptist church met at
the home of 1irs. Joseph OTIS Smith
on Water street. when the. January
meeting OF the society was held. The
% president Mrs George Merriam.
/, presided and gave n Scripture read-
" ing from the Nth Psalm ana prayer
was offered ny Miss Cora Wheeler
OF Phillip. who is pa::sing the win
ter IN town ut the home OF her
y cousin. Mrs. II. Fred Wilson.
b.. The records of the last meeting
were presented ard accepted. The
g lesson for the afternoon was a con-
tinuance of the study on Japan and
: The program, was arranged and di-
!. rccted by Mrs. Harry Nelson. The
program consisted OF the following
readings: Carving Back Visions
n Ideals to Japan" read by Mrs.
Miriam: Japanese Side Lights,
written by NJ. u. C'agett of Tokyo,
and was read by Mrs. Herbert G..
Judkins: the text in the stadv hook
'Japan on the Upward Trail" writ
ten bv William Axling. was read by
Miss Louise IT. Coburu. Miss Wheel
or Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Judlsins,
The work in japan was discussed in
formally and the program one of
interest
The hostess presented the ladies'
present with two booklets. "Wifby"
and zone Christmas" witch were
written by herself and were pret'ily
bounG In white with gold lTttering
and tied with white ribbons. The
next meeting will he held at the
home OF Mrs. c. Davis Miller on Elm
street AMI the program will be di-
rcctcd by Mrs. II. Fremont itomstcd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
Roland W. Randall, Auburn

Auburn, Me-, Jan. 5-Roland :"
Randall, 80 died suddenly today AZ ~
home on Carnage avenue. He was
&eteran Of the civil war, and at y.
close of the war was employed -
government work for many years.
part Of which time lie was ioca'ss
in Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Iations to the choir and their leader,
Mrs. Donald p. Burrill. who gracious
" responded in behalf Of the choir.
Remarks were made by Joseph NJ.
Smith and Howard B. Friend which
were Of interest. Following the sup
per and program the choir held Its
regular Friday evening rehearsal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
X. Of G. Whist and Social

The third entertainment or Sc
ries conducted this winter Under the
direction Of the local knights. viii
take place on Tuesday, Jan. y. m
Foresters' hall.
Whist viii be played from TO
$50 =. NJ, with splendid prizes. the
first prizes for both ladies and gents
being $3.50 gold pieces.
The remainder OF the evening
dancing viii he enjoyed. with the
regular orchestra on the job. The
public Is invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
coLxEcToa's ADvnzrxsE16ENT Or
SALE or LANDS or HoN.HES1-
DENT oWOE1S.
ATE OF MAINE.


Unpaid taxes on lands situated in the
Town of Windsor. in the County of
Kennebec, for the year 1923.
The following list Of taxes on real
estate Of NONRESIDENT owners In the
Town OF Windsor aforesaid, for the
year 1928. committed to me for collec-
ton for said Town on the ninth day
of May. 1929, remain unpaid; and no.
tice is hereby given that II said taxes
with interest and charges are not pre-.
tate taxed as is sufficient to pay the
amount due therefor. including interest
and charges. will be sold without fur.
tier notice at public auction at Town
hall in said Town, on the first Monday
in February, 1924. at nine o'clock A. 81.
S az DESCRIPTION Ct A II 4ss
Owner Properly Due
Chas. Erwin. Land bounded y.
by Caswell, +. by Gwen.
s. by Bullock. W. by
Bertha Lyon. Ellis lot. y. ana
W. by Plumber. Z. by
Pratt. 8. by ii. p. Davis $40
O. A. Moody. Miles Moody ioi.
s.. by Whitefield line near
Ralph ox Messr pond co,,as. 10, i'''s
bounded i. BY road. Z. by.
by Ceopers Minis road eco
Mary ii. Nilsson. Laund bound
I'd n. by Berry. y. by
road, s. 10y Dodge. w. by
Piper 1890
wesserunsett- Garage. Land
bounded n. by N, J, Mo-
sher. E. by road. S. by
read. w by Bosgs K Pratt 1910
Amos Boynton Estate. Land
bounded N. by Albee Il
McCarahan. T. by road.
8. by town line, McGara-
ahan & Branch & Moves 1870
Stuart Odiin. Land bounded n.
by ABBOTT, Z. and s., BY
road. w. by Branch &
Reed: also lot bounded n.
by Choate. e. by Sampson.
$. and w. by Railroad
and Sampson 2250
James Harvey. Land bounded
on N. by Boggs. E. by
1Iitten. q. by Bullock, W.
BY u. $. Gov. lot 452
L. e. PIERCE,
Windsor.
Dec. 2e.. f9as. - dece4monst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
Mr.. Clara Dickinson Melntire

Mrs. Clara Dickinson McIntire. wife
of Joseph Mc1ntire. died late SUNDAY
afternoon ct her home on Chestnu'
street. Mrs McIntire was the daugh-
ter Of Shepherd and Maria Lilley Diek-
inson and was born In Lower brlSnton'
n r.. and was "a years Of age. Mrs.
NcIntire is survived by her husband
and six small children and her parents.
who reside on the Middle road to Wa
terville. and 10 brothers and sisters:
A sister. Mrs. Lucy Merrill. and MISS
Mary Dickinson. and the father passing
the winter in Orlando. Fla. The others.
Lidya. Marion. Mabel, Agnes. Amos,
Lee. Ray and I.aurell. reside in Snow
hogan. Mrs. McIntire was much re-
epected by all who knew her ana the
family have the sympathy of the many
friends. Funeral services will he held
Wedne sday and will be conducted By
Rev. George Merriam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
[SkOWnEeAN LOCAL NEWS
SomGrsei County Headquarters Phones, Fame. =.
PERSONAL MENTION

Arnold Findiey vas in Hinckley
Saturday to visit his little sons who
are boarding in that town.
Attorney Thomas n. Weeks of
Waterville was in town on profess
sionai business Saturday.
"A new Peerless Stamping machine
was installed at the Somerset Ma
chine Shop Saturday.
Mrs. Jennie Armstrong went to
Corinna Saturday where she will
pass a few days visiting friends.
Mrs. Frank Sedgeley of Wateryille
was in town Saturday to visit her
sister. Mrs. C. Jerome Abbey of
Madison avenue.
Mrs. Oscar Knowlton Of Water
vile arrived in town Saturday to
visit her brother and wife. Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles w. Day.
Kenneth r. Copp, freshman at
Colby college. came to Skowhegan
TO visit his father Ruel L. Copp OF
West Front street and to give cor
net lessons.
The dehators who are to represent
the Skowhegan High school in the
Bates League debate met SATURDAY
afternoon at the home of their in
structor. Mrs. Maurice Flicker, wafer
street for practice.
Mrs. Charles Wood and daughter
Miss Florence left Saturday morning
for Reading, Mass, where they are
to visit Mrs. John Hoyt. Miss Wood
will enter the Peter Bent Brigham
Hospital where she plans TO tram
for a nurse. Az
aud Mrs. Joseph williams of Nortn
street, Skowhegan, was opera ,eo
rpon last Tuesday afternoon at the
Augusta City hospital for acute ap->
pendicitis. Miss Williams Is get
ting along well at last reports re-
ceived by her parents.
Attorney Sherman Shumwas Vi
Cover and Shumway attorneys re-
tmrned from a business trip to Au-
custo SATURDAY. on the midday train.
Mrs. Thomas n. Weeks of Water
vile was a week end guest OF her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Chase
Of the River road.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Gates returned
the latter part of the week from
Lowell, Mass, where they Were
called by the death of Mr.. Gates
hrotber Alfred Gates formerly OF
Caratunk, and also visiting theiT
son and wife Mr.. and Mrs. Carroii
Gates in weymouth. Mass.
Mrs. Ella Liable of Watervilie was
i'm town Saturday ana went 10 -tlhei1
on the noon stage where she stopper
at the home of Mrs. Bessie iaSlo,,
On her return to Waterviile snu WI,
he accompanied by her son Niii .ath
carney who has been staying with
Mrs. Taylor. l.. -,
charles McCrills of Winslow IS IN
town taking the place OIL cashier az
The local Freight Office OF the Ma .nh
central Railway Company when
Ios hcen made vacant by the pro
,,sot;on of the former cashier, Frank
Murphy to travelling freight a GEM
Mr. AIcCrillis will occupy the plate
until the company find some one u
take the position permanently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
Annual Meeting OF Federated Mis-
siOnnrN society


The annual meeting of the Fed
GRATED Missionary Society vas held
Friday afternoon ut the parsonage,
with the president. Mrs. George j..
Thurlow. acting MS hostess. Mrs.
Thurlow presided and :Iad the
Scripture lesson from the ninth
Psalm and the Lords PRAYER was
repeated. Mrs. Jennie Murray gave
.he secretary's report of the last
meeting and also the annual report
and the treasurer. Miss Gertrude s.
{ Weston. presented n financial report.
| The report OF the nominating COM
! mittee. OF which Mrs. Elizabeth A.
| Marble Is chairman, was presented
! and accepted.
! The officers elected to serve FOR
, the year 1924 were: President. Mrs.
(. Dorothy A. Thurlow: vice president,
(, Mrs. Hattie H., Fogler: secretary.
J Mrs. Minnie Murray: treasurer. Miss
| Gertrude =. Weston. This was a re-
| election in every Office and Mrs.
Murray was elected secretary for
sixteenth consecutive time. having
served the First Baptist Society for
IL years as secretary and the Fed
Grated Society. which Is the First
Baptist and the Congregational COM
bined. four years. Words Of appre-
CtatkUH WCtG SNpItSSVu ~ tuC ptSS-
ident. Mrs. Thurlow. and other
members OF the society for Mrs.
Murray's long period OF efficient and
faithful service in this Office.
The program for THE afternoon
was directed by Mrs Thurlow and
consisted of AN Hour with Our
Missionaries" and letters from the
following missionaries. all of whom
are known by Rev. and Mrs. Thur
low: Rev. f. Bixler Davis OF Soori-
petit. Thomas Moody OF Soma Data.
Africa: Mr.. Gressitt OF Japan. Theo-
dore Witter. india: DR.. Ralph Thorn
as of Philippine Islands, and from
Mrs. Thurlow's sister, Miss Gertrude
Anderson, who is missionary ct
Tharawaddy. Burma. The letters
were read by the ladies present.
After the program, which was OF
much interest. the hostess served
delicious waters and tea and .
pleasant social hour was passed. The
next meeting will be held at the
home Of Miss Gertrude s. Weston
and the program will be directed by
Mrs. Samuel Kirby.
IT will be of interest to manv to
know that the district nurse. Miss
Anahel Lancaster. who il employed
under the auspices OF the Skowhe-
gan nurse and the Metropolitan ife
Insurance Company, made during
the past month 146 calls.