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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23

Dayton. o., June 21-The National
Public Links golf championship to
be determined at the Hills and Dales
club here beginning the week of
June %, starts with the Harding Cup
tournament on Monday, June %.
Each club will have five-man team
represented. The winning team will
be awarded the cup donated by the
late President Harding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23

Paris. June 22-(By A. PIN
denying reports that Paris is nego-
tiating with Washington over recog-
milton of the Russian Soviet. gov
eminent officials declared today that
memorandum sent by the French
government to Secretary Hughes was
a copy of Premier Herriot's declara-
ton concerning resumption of rela-
tions with Moscow was merely IAN
act of courtesy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23

Rome, June 22.-(By A. PD-
General Cesare Rossi, for whom the
authorities have been searching dill
gently for several days in order u
serve upon him a warrant accusing
him of being one of the principal in
vestigators of the kidnapping anC
killing of Deputy Matteotti, volun.
tarily surrendered at noon at the
Regina CoaE Prison. Rossi recently
resigned as head of the government
press bureau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08
AmericanizatiOn Assn.
Will Stage Exhibit
at Augusta City Hall

At Il meeting of the Augusta
Americanization Association at the
Chamber OF Commerce rooms, Thurs
day afternoon Chairman Arthur =.
Merrill of the program committee
outlined ain AmericaniZation Demon.
stration program which will be pre-
scented in City Hail under the avs
pices of the Association sometime IN
April.
This demonstration will consist of
program OF music. dancing and "
hibitions, and viii be participated III
by representatives of tie several
nationalities which make up the
population of the city. Tho enter
tainment will be most interesting
with folk music and dances. There
will also be Il speaker who will talk
on a patriotic theme.
The affair will he open to the gen.
eral public without charge for adj
missions. The expenses of the en-
tertainment will be betrayed by the
sale OF candy, ice cream. cooked
food, cake and similar things fro,a
booths which will be conducted by
the different orga nizations represent
ed in the Augusta AmericanizatiOn
AssoCia ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08

the unpleasant Sundays and the
prevalence of sickness there is
good attendance and n fine spirit of
coopera ton and devotion.
Rev. Paul s. Phalen of West New
ton passed Wednesday with his pa
rents. Chaplain and Mrs. Phalen. 1t
is q matter of singular interest that
Mr.. Phalen. who is 4 young man hav-
ing graduated from Amherst college
in 1903 and from the Divinity school
of Harvard university in 1906, should
have been the minister at bingham,
Mass, of the late Hon. John d. Long,
then secretary of the Navy: and is
now at West Newton, Mass. minis
ter of the Hon. John W. Weeks, sec
rotary of War. In passing it may be
remarked that President Coolidge
though "A busy man" and men like
John ID. Long and John w. Weeks
find time to attend public worship.
Robert f. Lee, Stonewall Jackson.
L. s. Grant and Woodrow Wilson
also found time to worship God in
tbs assembly of the people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08
Interesting Plot
and Hectic Action
Keep "BimbO" Lively

Bright in comedy, and lifting music.
these are but few of the features of
"Bimbo" the EIks big musical show.
Director Brian Jewett is working
hard afternoon and evenings with the
chorus ensembles and principals. and
the results Of his instructions are
very apparent.
The plot of "Bimbo" centers around
the experiences of Hiram Budd
Games Connellam, n movie photo
srapher from Oshkosh who is believed
by the natives of Bimbo to be their
governor from the United States.
Jack Damon tJamcS CampbelD, an
American civil engineer, his sweet
heart. Sylvia Vanderveer Miss An
toinette Lacombe), and her eccentric
Aunt Portia Miss Ruth Henderson,
are temporary residents Of Bimbo.
| Sylvia has promised her father that
she will not marry until her aunt in
dulges in matrimony. so Jack and she
endeavor to find husband for her
aunt. They decide upon visiting
| Englishman. Lord AleEernOn CT. Ber-
rard Sheehan), as their best prospect
but he refuses to "fall'' for the pro-
position.
Then events progress with tighten
ing like rapidity. n couple of Hiram
Budd's former sweethearts, Georgiana
Tibbs Miss Lora Pooler) and Agnes
McNalley Miss Ruth LeavitD put in
their appearance and Hiram proceeds
to get wrought up. Princess LillikoZa,
Miss Hazel McAllister) a bell of
II mbo. has q deeply sentimental re-
gard for the popular Hiram and the
efforts of the three fair ladies to
capture his affections cause endless
mcrriment. General Cadenza Uohn
McDonough) of the Bimbo army falls
madly in love with Aunt Portia. Prin-
cess Lillikoza starts mixing things
up. an army of Insurgents appears.
ard life Is just one hectic thing after
another on the Island of Bimbo.
Interspersed are chorus numbers.
novelties. going to show that life on
Eimbo is Just one happening after
another. The music used in this
show is far above the average in a
musical comedy. there is an album
DANCE Of the catchy. tickle toe va
riety that makes the sure hit. and
nothing has been spared toward MAX
ing "Bimbo" and artistic success. the
costumes and setting being of the
highest Caliber.
Tickets for the show which is to
be staged in the Opera House on the
evenings of February 1919 are on
sale by members of tho Elks and at
Couglins. Goodrich's and cartridges
Drug stores.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08
Rura, NJ. DIS Seek City
Through Lean Years

Tho world moves: so does the
country doctor Just where the world
IS going is generally admitted to be
beyond forecast, but the country doc
tor is going to town. Lean years
for the farmer have meant lean years
for him, in the fat years of the far
mer he has not shared. And he is
worn with it: his mudsplashed buggy
sold. he is buying a ticket to the
metropolis.
A survey which has been made by
the College of Medicine of the Uni
"ersity of Tennessee shows that in
1925. or one fourth. Of the coun-
ties of the State We're without suffi
Gent medical aid and that in 10 of
these the need had become greater
during 1928. This Survey, the find
ings of which are believed to be ap-
plicable generally throughout the
country. reveals the fact that there
are SURPRISES of physicians in only
seven Of the IS counties and that the
largest five cities in the State are in
cluded in these seven.
The need of medical work in the
country is indicated by government
figures. In 1921. the United States
birth registration shows that the
mortality of children under one year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08
NATIONAL Home

Officer of the day, Capt. John ].
Mooney.
The moving picture program for
Compson in The Woman with Four
Faces" also a kinogram and COM
edy, Felix $3.50"
Next Tuesday will be~observed here
as general holiday and all unneces-
sary work will be suspended. There
will be a special picutre show in the
evening.
Frank NJ. Connors. of Manchester.
n. H., late Y. S. Navy; Ralph w.
Eldridge, Of Boston, late "a Spruce
squadron; and William W. Dunn. of
Quincy, late L. s. Marine Corps, have
been re-adnitted to the Home.
Arthur Loveland, of East Hartford,
late Machine Gun Battalion: Martin
5. Dalton. of Boston. late Co. f. L.
u. s. Field Art: James J. Freeman.
of Lowell, late L. S. Marine Corps:
Charles Fowler, of Memphis. Tenn,
late Service Co, 10 L. s. Field Art:
Patrick j. Noonan. of Salem. lates52,
Battery Z, Air Craft Art; and Pas
quale Furina, of WATERFOWL, late 10
Co 3, Battalion 155, Depot Brigade,
have been admitted to the Home.
AZ the last american Legion meet
ing held here plans were discussed
regarding the fourth anniversary of
the post to be held Feb. %. A COM
mittee consisting of Commander
Ivory and Comrades Charles l.. Beale
and Charles A. Bordeau, were ap-
pointed to make the necessary ar
rangementS.
Capt. and Mrs. James w. Brewer
gave dinner party Wednesday eve
ming to DR.. and Mrs. a. 3. Thompson
and family, who left that night for
the Central Branch at Dayton, Ohio.
The house was artistically decorated
with potted plants and cut flowers
for the occasion.
Dominick Palowski has been elect
ed sergeant -at-arms of Ivan Bick
nell Post. No. so, American Legion,
in place of Arthur WoodsOn. resigned
The attendance at the chapel SER
vice at 1880 on Sunday morning
showed a marked increase owing to
the interest of the Home in the fine
work of the choir under direction OF
Prof. MacNichol. On Sunday morn
ing the chaplain will speak on Lin
coin and Wilson; Pioneers and Mar
tyrs of Liberty" The Sunday school
meets at 11.30 and Notwithstanding
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08
ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS BY AUGUSTA
DANCER ON PROGRAM FOR CARNIVAL
BALL entertainment FEBRUARY y

Normal school in New York City one
season. and will graduate from that
studio this year. She has studied
dancing in several phases including
ball room, interpretive, toe. classic.
and fundamental and advanced tech
nique. Her whole course of study
has been with the object of fitting
herself as thorough Instructor.
Miss Gray has often appeared in
public and her interpretations have
always been most favorably received.
She has. achieved considerable sue
cess beyond the borders of her own
State, having danced four numbers at
the Spring Recital by the Chaliff
school in New York. City last year and
on Independence Day 1928, she inter-
preted the spirit of immortality" in
the great pageant staged at Paw
tuckett, r. /. This dance was one of
Miss Gray's own compositions and
was originally presented at the great
4th of July pageant, The Making of
America" at Augusta n 1922.
A feature Of the George Washing
ton number which will be one of the
acts at the Carnival Ball at City hall
on the night of February 22nd, will be
the stately minuet, danced by the ten
characters in the pageant, as a finale.
In the Heart Of the Storm" dance
which Miss Gray will interpret her.
self. she will be supported by ten
young girl dancers from her local
classes. The setting for this dance
will be the stage in City Hall audi
torium. which will be especially deco
rated for the occasion with a back
ground Of snow covered evergreens,
and bank of glistening snow by the
footlights. The act will be under
special lighting effects, and in the
tempo of the accompanying music
as well as in the beautiful steps, fig
ures and postures Of the dance in
depreciation will convey the spirit Of
it's title.
The young girl dancers with Miss
Gray in her own number will be
costumed in Grecian effect with white
draperies. silver bandeau about the
heads. and silver ribbons crossed at
the breast. The dancers will all be
barefoot. Miss Gray will be the Queen
of the Nymphs and the ten Nymphs
dancing with her will he the Misses
Elaine Radcliffe, Sarah Fuller, Edith
Stebbins, Lillian Hoyt, Edna Spearin,
Madeline Fox, Blanche Violette, Eve
lyn True, Jessie Nicholas, and Chris
tine Ellis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08

Of age in the country districts more
than totaled the deaths of city chill
dren of the same age. This should
not be, where saner living conditions.
purer air ana less germ dissemina-
ton are found.
While it is believed that financial
uncertainty Of any professional man
depending upon farmer support is
responsible principally for the exodus
from the farm in recent years. there
are other contributary causes. The
rural community has become more
accessible to the city. Electric lines
have threaded their way through the
moro prosperous districts, Broad
highways permit automobiles TO
travel in comfort where narrow,
muddy lanes formerly barred traffic
save the one-horse shay.-New York
Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08
Consolidated Smoke Talk
Changes Made
n PeiepscOt Mill
0 kcnnchoc .Ionrnall

Especial to kCnncbcr JOufna)
Brunswick, Me, Feb. Edgar
;ickard president of the Pcjepscot
.'apcr Co.. returned to New York
soday after passing several days at
the mills. In regard to changes
which have taken place in the local
management he stated that having
completed the first unit in a plan for
rebuilding the equipment, Frederick
G. Clark has retired as resident
manager ana the regular staff Will
carry on the operations.
Charles Dickinson, general super
iDtcndcnt for the past thirty years,
Will have charge of the operating de-
partmcnt, and Edgar S. Catlin, for
the past three years chief assistant
in the administrative branch, will
act as direct administrative repre-
sentative Of the president and board
Of directors.
The II. Il. Wolf Company will con-
fine their connection with the com
pany to such work as they may be
called upon to do as consulting IN
ginccrs but will not perform any
service in the administrative func-
tons of the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08
Cast of 30 "Films"
Thrilling Picture
Thurs. Night at "Y"

Costumes of all sats dazzled the
eye Thursday night at the Y. NJ. G..
A. at strictly feminine moving
picture" party in which each dressed
like her favorite movie actor of act
ress. Some bizarre costumes We're
produced and much Ingenuity was
shown in their manufacture by the
SO girls that attended the party.
A thrilling real three reel pro-
duction was staged by the girls in
true movie style and much fun was
developed during the Timing Spe-
cial movie contests were held in
which Ruth Crocker. Minnie Hughes.
Mrs. r. n. Pernette and Daphne
Spear were the prize winners.
The party was held under the aus
pices of the ladies department of the
Y. NJ. c. A. and was 4 decided sue
cess. After the various contests had
come to an end dainty refreshments
were served. this adding the final
delightful touch to a pleasant even
ing,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08

Two of the acts of vaudeville on
the program of nine numbers to be
presented at the Washington's BIRTH
day Carnival Ball, on the second
night of the three days OF events of
the Third Annual Maine Winter Car
nival in this city, Feb. 81, % and %.
will have particular significance and
interest for local people as they will
be arranged and directed by one of
this citys best known young dancers.
Mis- Dorothy Elise Gray will di-
rect the True Story of George
Washington" pageant which will
her classes, and she will also be the
solo dancer in an interpretive num-
Der. THE Heart of the Storm" Both
numbers are her own compositions,
and judging from previous compost
tons by this versatile and clever
young dancer, they will be of eXcep-
tional merit. In the latter dance,
Miss Gray will be supported by ten
young girl dancers.
Miss Gray is q most charming
young lady. with a vivaciouS person.
ality, and a rare sincerity in her
chosen profession. Though she has
but recently attained her 10Th birth
day she has been teaching classes in
dancing in her home city for two
seasons with remarkable success.
! The Spring Recital by the members
, of Miss Gray's classes at City hall
last spring was one of the most ar
tistic and thoroughly finished exhi-
billions ever seen in Augusta.
This young dancer and instructor
was educated in the Augusta schools
graduating from Cony High in 1929
| Her early instruction in dancing was
from Mabel King Fox. She later re.
ceived private instruction from Pro-
fessor Smith of the Zorn Norma
school of Dancing at Boston. Miss
Gray has attended the famous Chali1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08
Son Rowdoin Professor
Gets Harvard Berth
Especial to Kcnnebec JournaD

Especial to Kcnnebec JournaD
Brunswick. Maine, Feb. Edward
Billings Ham, son of Professor and
Mrs. Roscoe ]. Ham of this town,
has been appointed instructor in
mathematics at Harvard for the next
academic year. He graduated from
Brunswick high school in 1918 and
BowdOin college in 1892. Last June
he received the \, NJ. degree from
Harvard and he is now in England
rs Rhodes scholar from Maine. He
has passed the last six weeks, the
Christmas recess, in the cities of
italy. He has been voted years
leave Of absence from oxford by
the trustees Of the Rhodes scholar
ship fund in order 10 pursue Ger
tain work at Harvard in addition
to his teaching.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08
kIWANIANS have
LADIES As GUESTS
THURSDAY MEETING

. Some four score members of the
Kiwanis Club and their ladies' were
present Thursday evening to enjoy the
Ladies' Night program of the club at
the Augusta House. A luncheon was
enjoyed in the banquet hall at els fol-
lowed by brief business session and
lively entertainment program.
The kwanians passed resolutions of
sympathy on the death of former Pres
ident Woodrow Wilson. and a copy of
the resolutions was ordered sent to the
WIDOW OF the late war president. The
members of the club and their guests
stood Tor a minute of silence out of re-
spect to the memory of the departed
leader.
Mayor Ernest L. Mclean was elected
10 membership in the Kiwanis Club
at the meeting last evening. It was
announced that on Thursday night of
the winter carnival program a six-man
team Will represent the Kiwanis Club
iE matc4relay race with the Augusta
Rotarians. The winning team will be
awarded silver cup trophy. COM
mittee was named to list the volunteer
seeking to wear the Kiwanis colors in
this event with instructions that in
case tho volunteers were reluctant in
coming forward, then the committee
should proceed to draft their talent.
A. l.. T. Cummings Of Portland. man.
ager Of the State Chamber of Com
rnerce, was the principal entertainer of
the evening and presented a number of
his 1nimitable French Canadian dialect
stories. which proved most entertain
ing to the Kiwanians and their guests.
Besides his original numbers, Mr.. Cum
mings favored his audience with sew
eral selections from Henry Drummond.
inciudinf Little Baptiste" and~"Al-
bani"
After the luncheon and entertain
ment the members and their guests en-
joyed general dancing until midnight,
! with music furnished by Douglas or
chestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08
American Legion Post
Holds Annual Ladies' Night

Last Tuesday evening Ivan Bick-
nell Post No. 90, American Legion
held most successful Ladies' Night.
The affair was held in G.. A. r. hall
and about 100 persons attended. 1t
was sort of Cabaret affair. card
tables being arranged at the north
and south ends of the hall. the Or
chestra being seated on the stage and
the center being open for dancers.
The pool and billiard tables on the
first floor were at the disposal Of the
guests and many of those present
awaited themselves of the opportun-
ity to enjoy this pastime.
Progressive bid whist was played
from $50 to 1890. IL tables being
filled. The ladies prize was won by
Mrs. George J.. CarneS. and the
gentlemans prize was awarded 10
Thomas NIillett During intermis-
sion which followed the whist game.
refreshments consisting of ice cream,
cake, and fancy cookies We're serV-
cd by members of the Post. Frank
Savoie in charge of the refreshment
booth served delicious fruit punch to
the guests during the evening. \
vocal solo by Nicholas Muccino was
the next on the program and was
highly appreciated and drew forth
much applause. Eccentric dances by
A. T.. Chester and Thomas Walton
added much to the merriment of the
evening.
TIE first number after the inter-
mission was n. lucky number dance
which was won by Miss Mae New
comb.
The excellent music that was en-
furnished
by q. team from the Home orchestra
consisting of William Snow, piano;
Ieander J. Kirk violin; Joseph a,
Christian, trumpet; and Samuel j..
! Newcomb. drums. The latest hits
were played and the dancers kept
them busy with demands for encores.
The committee in charge of the
affair worked hard to make it sue
cess and wish to extend the thanks
of the Post to the ladies of the camp
/ for cakes which were donated bN
! them; and TO John j. Quinn. general
mess chef. who prepared the fr>R
punch.
The party broke up ut 1880 win
many expressions of pleasure at the
! evenings entertainment.
| II IS the aim of the Post to hold
sort of entertainment one evening
I
each month and this is the first OF
the series. This party was one or
the most pleasing events ever held
in the Home and all iook forward 70
the future entertainments promised
by the Post. Special credit Is due
Commander Ivory. past commander
Glazier and others through whose e1-
forts this affair was brought about.
Consolidated Smoke Talk
Thursday evening, February 14th'
1924. al p. NJ. Grand Army hal'
the Fifth Annual Consolidated Smoke
mix, given by the United Spanish
War eNtcrans. Veterans of Foreign
Wars and the American Legion VIII
.akc place. MI officers. members OF
The Home and civilian male employ
s are cordially invited. A rousing
rood time is assured with plenty of
rntertaiAment. with eats and smokes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08
Six Students Are
Elected Members of
COny Math Club

A committee was named to make
arrangements for the initiation of
six new members into membership in
the Cony Ma1 Club at the meeting
held Thursday evening at the high
school. The following six students
OF the junior and senior classes have
hecome eligible to membership in
the honorary society through main
tanning a high standing in scholar
ship: Ii. Ellis. p. Cunningham. T.
Bryant, c. Fuller, NJ. Libby, and n.
Fowles.
The arrangements and details for
the initiation will be perfected by
the following committee: M. Davies.
II. Rand, w. Reid. and c. Nelson. all
OF the class of 1924; and G. Savage,
+. Hurd. l.. Peters. and L. Leland.
from the class of 1925.
An interesting program followed
by refreshments and general dane
ing was the entertainment for the
meeting last evening. a paper on
Euclid" was presented by d.
Church, SIS; Repeating Products by
\. Moore, '25: and Mathematical
stories by W. Reid, pa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08
TifnLnr In Mcst

The centre Of the lumber industry
Is migrating to the West, which
movement has been going on quietly
and steadily since about 1900, when
the cut in the Lake State pineriCs
began 10 dwindle. The South has
been the CHIEF source of lumber lsr
the greater portion of the country.
now this source of supply is falling
rapidly and production in the West
is increasing.
This means among other things
that the national forest lands will he
more and more drawn upon for sup
plying timber for various purposes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08

Current Events Club will meet as
usual on Friday. February Sth.. at 3
o'clock in the Assembly hall at Y.
NJ. c. A. CRUDE Cornish, secretary
state Board of Charities and Cor
rections will address the meeting and
Current Events will he in charge Of
Mrs. Q. Il. Frost. and Mrs. Angie
Guild.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08

Opera House-Friday and Satur-
day-Big Boy Williams in His Last
Race" Gladys Walton in "The Near
Lady" William Duncan in The
Steel Trail and Love at First
Sight" comedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08

For the information of Augusta
members of the Order Of Eastern Star.
it is announced that the installation of
the officers of AbEaki Chapter, Q. L. s..
at Winthrop, mas been postponed until
Wednesday evening, Feb. lS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-08
AUGUSTA LOCALS
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS

Coonial-E'riday and Saturday
J. Warren Kerrigan and an all-star
cast In LAUNDERING Dawn" n Jewel
special; Ben Turpin in where Is
Ny Wandering Boy Tonight" Col
onial Gazetteer" and "Aesop's Fab
les