Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-04
Dexter
New Pine oraan Dedicated

The new Estey Pipe organ costing
s3,5oO at st. AIMS Catholic Church
was dedicated Friday evening at a
public recital.
The church which seats 900 was
full to over flowing and many people
enjoyed the concert from the church
lawn.
The recital was a rare treat to
music lovers and after listening to
the wonderful organ and the out of
town artists as we'll as those from
our own town, one felt repaid for at
tending.
During the evening Rev. FIR. T. G..
Nancy dedicated the organ first, ITO
the service of God" and second ITO
the service of our Country" and in a
short address told the audience that
it was by the cooperation of the
Catholics and non Catholics that the
organ was able to be purchased. cit
ing the patronage of the townspeo-
pie at the fairs and entertainments
by which the money was raised. He
then spoke briefly of the alter which
was beautifully decorated with cut
flowers, these he said were gifts
from non Catholics and not mention
ing any names he publicly thanked
the donors.
Garland Reunion and Old Home Day
The annual reunion and old home
day celebration of the residents ana
former residents of West Garland
was held Friday afternoon in the
schoolhouse in that neighborhood.
About 200 people were in attendance
and the gathering was one of the
most enjoyable yet held. The day
was enlivened by the Boys band
from Lake View. At the business
session officers were chosen as fol-
lows: Georgia Titus, President:
Alton Stillihgs, vice president;
Beulah Crowell, secretary: Harrie
Titus. treasurer.
The following program was car
ried out after picnic dinner had
been served at the noon hour.
Aud Lang Syne. company; Prayer,
Rev. Mr.. Cox of Garland. opening
remarks, Georgia Titus president;
response. Rev. A. F. Walch Of Au-
gusta; singing, Josef Brockway.
Dover FoXcroft: exercises by the
children music, Boys band; read
ing. Mrs. Mary Bachelor, Garland:
solo, Ruth Provin; reading. Maynard
King; reading. Josef Brockway:
song. Marion Burrill; reading. Mrs.
Evelyn Reed: duet. Rev. and Mrs.
Cox: solo, Mrs. Frank L. Pullen:
remarks. Mrs Eliza Parkman; re-
marks. Dean w. Rollins. of Dexter
Garland schools; singing America;
benediction, Rev. Mr.. Walch.
Thomas Ambrose. commander Of
the Edward J. Poulicott Post of the
American Legion, aattended the
Maine State Convention he'd in
Waterville recently.
The Pine Tree Canning Co. has
completed their 1924 pack Of string
less beans, and will commence to
pack sweet corn on about Sept. 9th.
D. A. r. Meets
becca Weston Chapter Of the D. A. r.
was held Sept. End at the home of
Mrs. James Dow on Park street.
After the regular business meeting,
Mrs. Dow gave her report on the
continental congress held in Wash
ington. D. c.. during the month of
April, to which she acted as a dele
gate from Rebecca Weston Chapter.
Mrs. Dow's-. report was unusually
fine. and the members gave her a
standing vote of thanks for her
splendid report. Fourteen members
and four guests were present.
Mrs. Blanche Atkins gave a very
interesting paper on Colonial Gus
toms and Costumes" Light refresh
ments Of ice cream and waters were
served by Mre. Helen Crosby. Mrs.
Margaret Davis and Mrs. Effie Dow.
Norman Plouff has returned from
an extended trip through Europe.
where he went with friends from
Tabor academy.
Harry Otto OF Naples. n. Y. is the
guest Of his brother, Willard Otto
and family on Maple street.
Midshipman Bernard Gates of the
United States Naval Academy at
Annapolis, is in town on a months
leave of absence. the guest of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Gates
on Free street.
Mrs. ". E. Brewster is with the
Republican campaign party on their
tour of northern Maine this week.
Miss Amelia Herrick of Corinth is
the guest of her brother, Eugene
Herrick on High street.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Upton and
Donald Upton are passing the week
at Fort Fairfield.
About IS members Of the Dexter
Canton attended the Canton Field
Day at Camn Renson m Labor Day.