Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-31
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Reports from different sections of
the town as to the Temperature on
Monday morning vary from "a to 80
degrees below zero.
The High School began the winter
term on Monday morning after a
vacation of one week. The rest OF
The village schools begin next week.
Mrs. Fred Thompson was connneo
10 her home last week by illness.
Harold Pierce Of Bangor was O.
guest several days last week OF his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Pierce.
The Ladies Aid Society of the
Baptist Church met Oh Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. Tina Simoneau.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Oliver ana
little daughter. Virginia OF Madison,
were Christmas Day guests OF Mrs.
divers sister. Mrs. George JeweH.
Henry George, Jr., a student al the
Bentley Accounting School In Bos-
ton. is spending the Christmas re-
cess at the home OF his grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry George.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Merrill and
infant daughter, Shirley. were
Christmas guests at the home OF
Mrs. Merrilrs parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. G. Soule. Mr.. Merrill has re-
turned to Augusta, but Mrs. Merrill
and baby are remaining for longer
visit.
DIR. and Mrs. J. p. Lancaster and
sons Ralph and Jean of Madison
were In town Saturday at the home
of Mrs. Lancaster's parents, Mr.. ana
Mrs. D. f. Taylor.
Mrs. Lewis Page has been i'll with
the grippe.
Mrs. Annie Merrill was in Water
willie, Saturday.
Miss Nina Hussey has returned to
her school in Brockton, Mass,
after passing tho Christmas vaca-
sey.
Mr.. and Mrs Donald Johnson
have closed their home on the north
side of the river, and MIR. Johnson
has gone into the woods for the
winter.
The next meeting of the Village
Improvement Society will be held on
Jan. S, and will be in charge of
AIRS. Mabel Miller and Mrs. Edna
EmmonS.
Miss Waneta Blake. assistant
teacher in the High School. returned
Saturday after a weeks vacation
spent at her home in Gardiner.
Douglas Preble, who is a student
at Bates College. is passing the
holidays with his aunt. Mrs. Orlando
Woodman.
Mrs. Helen Stevens is recovering
from an attack of the grippe.
Mrs. Winifrcd Burgess entertain
ed at dinner on Christmas Day,
Mrs, Lizzie Jones and Mrs. Florence
Gerry.
Miss Mildred Henderson of Madi-
IN M
guest of friends.
An old fashioned Christmas tree
WAS enjoyed at the Baptist church on
Wednesday. An interesting pro-
gram was given by the children and
Il vocal solo by Mrs. Tina Simoneau.
Fred Lawton, who was quite Ill
last week Is slightly improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hussey enter
tanned at dinner on Christmas Day.
those present being DIR. and Mrs.
Harry Smith, Mrs. Perkins, Hon.
and Mrs. Leroy X. Folsom.
Mrs. Margie Gilman had the mis-
fortune to fall on the station plat
form Monday noon as she was re-
turning from Madison, fracturing
her left wrist.
Harry Burgess and son. Walter.
were guests Of relatives in Oakland
on Christmas Day.
The shoe factory closed down from
Wednesday night until Monday
morning. t.
Mrs. Leo Wins.ow of Larpne was
the guest of her sister. Mrs. Elsie
Piper on Friday and Saturday.
Somerset Rebekah Lodge
Somerset Rebekah Lodge elected
officer at their regular meeting on
Friday evening: Noble Grand, Miss
Florence White. Vice Grand, Mrs.
Florice Carr: Secretary. Mrs. Edith
Jones: Treasurer. Mrs. Laura Lock-
wood. Preceding the meeting the
monthly supper was enjoyed by
members and their families, de-
licious oyster supper being furnished
by the committee. The following
program was given Vocal duet,
Mrs. Neva Jones ant Mrs. Althier
Haskell with accompaniment on the
Hawaiian guitar; cornet and clari-
net duo Messrs. Hale and Moore:
vocal duet. Wien the 'Roses Bloom
Again. Miss Carrie Walker and Mrs.
Tina Simoneau. After the program
a Christmas tree was enjoyed.