The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-12


daughter, Mrs. Josephine Baird, who
has been at home for short stay
returned this week to her home 10
Auburn.
Mrs. William ]. Henderson of Love
land, Col. came Monday to spent the
summer with her relatives. At pres
ent she Is with her daughter, Mrs.
Charles Beckwith In Cornville. She
came on a little sooner than planned
80 as to be at the wedding OF her
niece, Miss Mildred Jones OF South
Scion to Werner Gardner which Ia TO
be Thursday, June 6.
The Baccalaureate sermon to the
class of 1924 Of the Somerset Acad-
envy of Athens, was given last sun
day afternoon, June 1st, to a large
and attentive audience. Guy VIII
liams. former principal OF Somerset
Academy, but now principal OF North
Arson school. was the speaker. He
was assisted by John Kassay, princi-
pal of Somerset Academy, who occu-
pied the pulpit with him. Mr. Will
liams' address was very interesting
and instructive, first speaking OF
Character" impressing upon the
people the worth Of 1t. The main
thought was the Radio" The pres
ent bought one and Gods Radio, which
Ia free and always ready If one but
"listens in" The program for the
afternoon was the -Four Is: lnteg-
rity. Industry, Inspiration and ini-
tiative. He handled each one separ-
ately in a very instructive and pleas
ing manner, which IL listened to at
tentively, will be great help to all !,
especially the class OF 1924. Special
music was prepared and sung by
chorus with Mrs. Lester Walker as
organist. They were assisted Dy
Martin Osburg of Madison, who gave
a violin solo accompanied by MISS
Vera Deering OF Athens. The col
lection chosen for the congregation
at singing were, God will take care
of you," 1.-THE church in the WIG.
wood" and Saviour like shephero
lead u.s." and special one, "Commen-
cement Song" by chorus. the mem
bers OF the class who were the MISS
ga Marion Allen, Hilda Roweli, Leona
Bush. Eleanor Tufts, Velma Savage.
Barbara Allen, Floyd apd Eva
French and Howard Cook, with mem7
bers of the junior and sophomore
classes, were ushered In by FLOYD
French. Mrs. Walker, one OF the teach
ers, playing the march. The church
was very prettily decorated by some
of the class and teachers OF the
Washington school, with trailing
vines. blossoms and potted plants.
With this beautiful picture before
them, the pleasant day, large audi
ence and the excellent and instruc-
tive sermon, this will always be
very bright and pleasing spot IN lhe
lives of those in the class OF 1874.
APPRECIATION
wish, to thank all those VINO SO
willingly and kindly helped 10 make
the Memorial Day exercises sue
cess. Especially the teachers ana
pupils of the different schools. lThis
meant an extra amount OF work for
them and without their help we
would not have had as fine parade
Az we did. Some of these little
children walked four miles to help
take part and l think this shouid De
lesson for older ones who live IN
and within a short distance Oh the
village. You know the Bible says,
IA little child shall lead them ana
mis- certdftsiy -rHs- trps Aaa.ttme Tor
the Attendance waa tifiaepaliy aarge.
sons Attending the service 10 Afhens
for the first time and ] knowthey
lfelt we'll paid. y We hope apgtner
year to have as many II not pore
| in the march and show the country
around that old Athens Is not dead
yet.
MRS. G. L. AUSTIN
MEMORIAL DAY
Last week, the Reporter mentioned
arrangements being made in the dill
erent towns for Memorial Day and
Athens was not mentioned, but we
want the people to know that Athens
Is all right and still right here on the
map and full of life and vim. Memo
rial morning greeted us with bright
sun, but, as l.. c. Williams said, quot
ing Bill Nye, very windy wind,
but this made no difference to those
who were interested and had been
looking forward to it. Especially the
old soldiers of whom there are only
two in the Morgan Post left, Allen