Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-24
Franklin.

A e-Christmas gift which was
much appreciated was a radio outfit
presented to the three Fernald boys,
who have been victims of infantile
paralysis for several months. One of
them, Wesley, is not yet able to be
about the house The necessary funds
were easily forthcoming, as these
young men are favorites in the place
and their misfortune has been much
regretted.
The grade school teachers in town,
with about sixty of their pupils and
many of the citizens, gathered at the
high school building Monday after
noon, to view a display of work
done in the grades during the last
term and which showed careful di-
recting by teachers and faithful per-
Torrance on the part of the pupils.
There was demonstration of Palmer
method of writing by Frederick War
man West Franklin grammar
chool; a socialized recitation in
civics by Miss Sinclairs class, and
demonstration in physical culture by
pupils in both the village schools.
There is more than usual activity
in Christmas preparations. The
stores have a fine display, and many
have taken advantage of the eXcep-
rionally good automobiling to do
hopping in the larger centers.
" Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dyer and son
Martin left Tuesday for Lincoln.
Mass, for an extended visit at the
home of their daughter, Mrs, Roy
Gregory. Their sons, Richard and
Clifford, from Hartford, Conn, will
join them at Christmas time.
The woman's club met with Mrs.
Eva Scammon Monday, with the
literary committee in charge. The
roll call was responded to by anec
dotes OF our statesmen. The subject
Of the meeting was maine States
men" Interesting papers were read
on the life and character of Hannibal
Hamlin, James G.. Blaine, Thomas B.
Reed, Eugene Hale and Bert M
Fernald, after which twenty ques-
tions and answers, prepared by the
committee, were distributed, which |
elected much valuable information. |
For a diversion from the regular
routine each member had been asked |
to send in a photo of herself taken |
in early childhood. This resulted in
a lively guessing contest, Mrs. Edith |
DeBeck winning first prize and Mrs.
Maud Collins the consolation.
Mrs. Clarence Hopkins, who has
been in the Bangor hospital for treat
ment, is at home.
Mrs Ralph Gordon of Sullivan is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Frank
Gott. jr.
Mrs. Flora Harper of Collins
vile, Conn, is visiting her sister,
Mrs L. C. Bragdon.
Among the young people who are
home from the various schools where
they are teachers or pupils are Fec
dora Woodwork and Addie Brag-
don. from Southwest Harbor; Walter
Blaisdell from New Britain, Conn:
Sumner DeBeck, from Belfast Will
liam Springer, from Plymouth,
Leona DeBeck, from Dixfeld; Adah
Savage, from Presque Isle; Emile
Bunker, from Monroe; Ola Smith,
from Guilford; Arthur Springer,
from Harvard medical school; Joseph
Bragdon, from Machias normal
school; Elfrieda McGown, from
Pennington
Mrs Alfred Hanson and son
Dick, of Pittsfeld, visited Mrs. Ber-
lice Underhill last week.
The grade schools at the village
combined in giving a pleasing enter
ainment Friday afternoon, after
which there was a Christmas tree.
Mrs. George Hardison and son AL
on have returned from an extended
tay at Winslow's Mills.
Dec. %. Echo"
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