The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-10
Last Year In Kennebeo Chapter
ID. A. r.

III no use is made OF the labors of
the past year, the world must always
remain In the infancy OF knowledge.
The object then OF history, Is to re-
cord the worthy accomplishments of
the past that they may be OF use to
the future.
In scanning the records of the year
now closing which is to make history
for Kennebec Chapter d. A. r. there
seems to be many transactions worthy
of attention.
The retiring board OF officers con-
sisting of: Mrs. Bna Preble, re-
gent; Mrs. Eva Bachelor, vice re-
gent; Mrs. Alice Smith. secretary;
Mrs. Alice Goodrich, treasurer; Mrs.
/ Lucinda Moore, chaplain; Mrs. Bertha
! Ball, historian; Mrs. Annie Whitney,
registrar with their several commit
tees have performed their duties well.
/ Nine regular and three special meet
/ ings have been held during the year
with an average attendance of twelve.
The first meeting under the juris
diction of the new officers was held
at Lakewood on Flag Day. A pic
mic lunch was served and the entire
event a happy one to recall
The chapter was especially honor
ed In having as its guest or honor at
the first regular meeting, Mrs. Eyie
Robinson of North Arson. She Is
we'll known D. A. r. worker of the
state and her words of counsel seem
ed to start the years work on the
right road.
On November II, 1923. the day de-
Dictated to our boys, beautiful gran
lite marker, which had been placed
near the Old Church was unveiled.
! Through the untiring efforts OF the
Kennebec Chapter and the loyal sup
port of many of the citizens the MEM
orial was dedicated and now proudly
stands as a reminder of the service
and sacrifice.
The anniversary meeting held in
January was a very enjoyable occa-
sion, the program being furnished by
Two of the Legion boys, Alfred Pugh
and Raymond Whitney.
Perhaps the social event of the year
was the "Silver Tea" confined to the
>. A. r. members and invited guests.
Besides being a very enjoyable affair
II added about ten dollars to the treas
Try.
the presence OF several out of town
guests. Mrs. Edna Thorne and Mrs.
Marion Barnaby of North Arson and
to these ladies we express our APP
probation for their part in the pro-
gram and also to the Campfire Girls
who so delightfully."- entertained at the
April meeting.
The ladies OF Kennebec Chapter
foI1 IL ho ri
can Legion to participate in the
Memorial Exercises on May 30, and
accepted feeling 1t patriotic duty
and privilege.
Many appeals for worthy objects
have been responded to by the chap
ter, among them: Two dollars to
the Immigrant Fund at Ellis Island;
one dollar for the Philippine Scholar
ship Fund; two dollars for the Caro-
line Scbtt Harrison Memorial; one
dollar for the Harding Memorial;
three dollars for the Mt. Berry School
Geo. The book, when North Winds
Blow" was presented to the Library
General, at Continental Hall, Wash
ington.
The Patriotic Educational Commit
tee presented to the high school
copy of the Declaration of Independ-
ence." properly framed and ready for
hanging also coup of Rules for
the Flag"
Sash locks were placed on the win
dows of the Old Church thus secur-
ing the sacred shrine from instrud-
ers.
Throughout the entire year Ken
nebec Chapter has realized keenly
the loss Of an esteemed member,
Belle Parlin Williams, who passed
beyond in June 1928.
II may be fitting to mention at
this point, Mrs Williams substantial
beqnest of two thousand dollars for
an Old Church Fund. 1t was pre-
sented by her niece, Mrs. Lucinda
Moore at the November meeting and
was very gratefully received by the
Chapter So like Mrs. Williams to
do this thing which would lift such
burden from Ter townspeople. I'VE
press on. craving for ourselves her
clearness of vision. bigness of pur-
pose. untiring energy and devotion In
all which makes for the best"
During the year three names. Mrs.
Emma Howes. Mrs. Beatrice WATSON
and Mrs. Marion Colman were elect
ed to membership subjected TO the
approval of the National Society. The
membership at the present time Ia
twenty-five.
Whether or not it may be my duty.
il caused by inappropriate to men
ton at this time our historian, Mrs.
/ Berniee Ball whose place | am so
meagerly filling. She is bravely
! faeinq the saddest struggle of her
/ life. These days are the seyerest
test of her womanhood as we'll as
/ her bodily strength and we may well
i try to exemply the faith and trust