Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-07

Arthur Plummer recently cele-
brated his fourth anniversary py en-
Pertaining a few of his friends at his
home on Pleasant street. Tnose
present were Junior FOX, James
Avery, David Moody, Stanley knowl-
ton, Muriel Roderick. Maize keene,
Jane. Pooler, Mae Pooler, Elizapetn
nav and Master Arthur, who Is q
grandson of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Plummer of Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Seaman ana
daughter, Miss Mamie and two sons
Herbert and George, are leaving
Monday by auto for Sarasota, Florl-
da. where they will pass the winter
with their Oldest son, Edward.
Mrs, Charles Robinson and daugh-
ter Ruth, who have been visiting
Mrs. Robinson's parents, Mr.. ana
Mrs. r. B.. Cole, have returned TO
their home in Winslow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Adams OF
Bingham were in town THURSDAY:
Delbers Pattee and Elmer Trafton
of Harmony were in Skowhegan,
Thursday, on business. Mr.. Pattee
is superintendent of schools OF the
Harmony-Athens-C district.
DIR. E. H. Stevens, his grandson,
Edmund, and niece, Miss Leach, are
leaving today for Boston, after hav-
ing passed a few days in town.
Mr.. and Mrs Mark Savage have
gone to Boston to visit for several
days with their son, Brooks.
Mrs, Blanche Friend leaves TO-DAY
for Florida where she will pass the
winter. She was Joined by 1rlenos
In Gardiner, who will accompany
her on the trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn r. Viles ana
bis mother, Mrs. Eta H. Viles of
Flagstaff were in town on business
Thursday. 3, ..
Armistice Day, November IL, is
the opening day of Red Cross Roll
Call and lasts until Thanksgiving
paw. The Skowhegan chapter Is
anxious to gain a large membership
this wear in order that the work OF
the school nurse may be continued.
The following is some of the work
accomplished by the nurse during
the fiscal year: home visits. 939:
children examined by school doctor,
assisted by nurse, 9S3; class talks,
LAT. or the "a children reported
with defective vision. 70 have been
fitted to glasses. OF the 262 chi!dren
who had defective teeth, 1913 visited
the dentist. A class is Home Hy-
giene and care of the sick was con-
Quoted by the nurse among a class
of sophomores.
Rev. George Merriam was in Bing-
ham, Thursday, to attend the fun
eral of Wilford M. Cilley. He is
survived by his wife, father, mother
and several brothers and sisters.
On Thursday afternoon was held
q meeting at the High School build
ing. of all pupils interested in the
formation Of a musical club. Con-
siderable interest was shown and the
following committee was chosen to
organize the same: Edna Petty. Les
ter Spear. Frances Bean. Jack Jen-
kins, AMI Helen Ames.
The Sophomore class has decided
upon Wednesday, November %, as
the night Of the Sophomore Skip.
It is expected 1t will be held In the
Community House.
An assembly of the students Of
Skowhegan High School was held
during the last period of the morn
ing session, Friday morning. No
tees and explanations were given
by Principal Turner. There was mu-
sic by the musical club, and by the
student assembly. There were re-
marks by Clayton Chronkite in the
interests of football, and by Captain
Otis Johnson in the same interest.
There was also cheer practice, led
by David Halves. the cheerleader.