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New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
DRESSED IN WORST
 ATPOVERTY SOCIAL
Novel Event Held by Auxiliary
 to American Legion

The American Legion hall was the scene of an amazing "poverty social'
 last evening, staged by the Legion Auxiliary. The title of poorest dress cd was conferred on Harry c. Jack son and Miss Mildred HeIlberg by Judge Harry Scheuy, and William Kelly and Miss G. F'itzman were found 10 be the best dressed of those present.
 The entertainment included the "coco" game and a honeymoon race. which was won by Howard Mitchell and Mrs. Norman Bcrtini. Nathan Avery was the official timekccpcr for this event. Other games were played and dancing, which included the Paul Jones' and the Virginia Reel" was enjoyed. Refreshments were served. The rooms were pret- tily decorated for the occasion.
 The committee in charge Of ar engagements was composed of Mrs. o. Hertini, Mrs. Arthur Pitts, Mrs. Fred Hoffman, Miss Jennie Jackson and Miss Mildred Hcllberg.
 Much interest is being shown in inc membership drive which began March 13 and will continue until April 19. Thus far IS new members have been secured and it is expected that many moro names will be added before the drive is concluded
 A lively contest is anticipated for the election of officers for the city government, the results of which will be announced at a city meeting to be held April 19. In this contest q renewal will count three votes, the securing Of new member will count five votes, the securing of new lady member will count seven votes and a new member for the Legion Aux Hilary will bring ten votes. THE HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
 DDTNT IpU,lI-I
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
keeyerS to Resign as
 Leader of Democrats

At a meeting of the democratic town committee next Tuesday eve ming the resignation of Chairman John F.. R. Kcevcrs will bo acted upon. Mr. Kecycrs has headed the committee since last August. The retiring chairman is an officer of the Hardware City Democratic club, and is chairman of the board of fire commissioners.
 Tuesday evenings meeting will also set dates for the party primary, Petitions of candidacy will be re- ccived up to March 2G
 Edward Scalise has been named 10 serve as a fourth ward member of town committee in the absence of James T. O'Connor.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
Vessel Aground Off Reef
 Was U. $. Revenue Cutter

Bridgeport, March 21.-Fragment- ary information received by customs officials here today Is to the effect that the vessel grounding on Pen field Reef yesterday was coast guard cutter and that she got clear of the reef without damage. No of- ilcial information has been received however.
 Further confirmation was made today by John E, Boyle, of Fairfield, who claims to have witnessed a chase by the supposed coast guard cutter of q motor boat, which, being Of lighter draft, was able to clear the bar and make it's escape.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
City Coal Purchase
 Will Be Taken Up Soon

Mayor Paonessa expects to call a meeting of all department heads next week to discuss tho purchase of coal for all city uses, He is con Ninccd that large amount of money can be saved if the city buys all it's coal of one dealer on at contract basis for delivery to all departments. Councilman Donald Bartlett of the third ward, assistant purchasing agent at the Stanley Works, will at tend the meeting and will advise as to tho best means to be adopted in the purchase of coal and also as to the quality and kind needed for each department.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21

For the last half Of next week the Lyccum will show the screen version of Rachel Crothers' Mary the Third' in Wine of Youth" Eleanor BOardman, James Morri- son and Johnny Walker have big parts. Another movie feature for the last of the week is little Baby Peggy in "The Family Secret"
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21

the dead of night she hears a noise and investigates without disturbing others in the house. She stumblcs upon a masked man bending oyer the family safe and in his surprise at being discovered he drops his mask and the child recognizes her rescuer.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
IR, HsDAssAH UNIT MEETING

A. meeting to organize a Jumor Hadassah unit will be held at the Burritt hotel Monday evening at s o'clock. Miss Fanny B. Fshelson, chairman of the junior national pro- paganda committee, will be the speaker. Miss Fishelson recently re- turned from a years visit to Pales- tine. She will speak on her ex- .periences there and of the work of senior and junior Hadassah. Miss Rebecca Segal, a member of the Hadassah executive board, will act as chairman. A temporary organi- Zation for the unit will be selected.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21

For the first three days of the week the Capitol will feature as a vaudeville attraction "The Gaud- smiths" who enjoy the distinction of having played special per formance at Buckingham Palace for the king and queen of England. They also have toured Europe and Australia. They specialize on train ed dogs.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21

One of the newer pictures com ing to tho Lyccum is The Beloved Brute" But starting tomorrow and continuing through Wednesday, thil theater will show "The Lost Chord" starring Alice Lake and David Powell.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21

The new organ at the Lyceum theater offers the only theatcr or gan music nearer than Hartford and already has added much to the prestige of the house. Many people believe that since this is a straight movie house, the addition of the organ has lent added dignity 10 tho theatcr and has placed it in the top rank of movie houses.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
Golf On SkySCIanrr

London-An cightccn-hole golf course has been laid out on the top of Adelaide House, I.ondons latest slyscrapcr. Sod is being laid on tho roof.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
STAGE AND SCREEN

The management at the Palace theater today announced the sign Ing Of contracts calling for the early showing here of three of the biggest of the newer photoplays. The first will be the picturlzation of the famous Xiegfeld Follies show, sally" with a cast that includes Leon Errol, the famous comedian with the original show. Tho second picture will be Norma Talmadge fin "The Lady" while the third will he the new version of "Quo Vadls," gigantic production with Emil Jannings in the leading role and cast that numbers 2O,O00 persons.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21

"Shadowlan1," featured last sea. son at the New York Hippodromc, Is booked for the Capitol thcatcr next Thursday Friday and Satur- day. It is q combination of inyGn- tive and tcrpsichorcan genius. Max Teubcr supplies the former. Mr. Tcubor is tho creator Of chemical effects and natural colors. This is the projection Of liquid color, shat is colors that run together. e mass of color that Is apparently poured and will form any kind Of q com Dination.
 "Shadowlanl" is q fantastic spec tacle. In silhouette created by shadowe, the company executes a program of dances and art studies in which color shades are freely and unusually used. The effect is start lingly artistic.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21

The last half Of next week brings 10 the Palace Milton SilIs and Doris Kenyon in "I Want My Man" One oc the vaudeville features will be "rhc Seven Vanity Girls" in a enappy little revue.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21

Coming attractions al the Capitol include Buster Keaton in Tn Seven Chances" Jackie Coogan in "The Rag Man" and "The Great Divide"
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21

Starting Sunday and continuing through Wednesday, the Palace will show the screen version of Edna Fcrbor's novel, "So Big" Colleen Moore, supported by Wal lace Beery, is starred, as well as John Bowers. The Keith vaudeville hea1liners will be The Four Cast ing Campbcls, a big acrobatic act. and Gaby, Leslie and company in q dancing revue.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
NEWS N INTEREST ABOUT THE SPOKEN STAGE SILENT DRAMA AND MUSIC

Incidentally one of the actors fin "The Family Secret" is q Connect- cut man, Frank Currier. before go- ing on the stage, was q native Of Norwich,
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21

Another thrilling serial begins next week at the Iyccum when, on Thursday the first episode of Gal Ioping Hoofs' is shown. Johnny Walker is the star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-07
CHURCH NOTICES

First Baptist church, Leopold II. r.
1Iass minister. Cecil NJ Daggett di-
rector of music: Morning worship at
1890; sermon. Grown ana Decay:.
II. Murrow superintendent; the mems
class elects officers under the new
constitution; Z. NJ, Children's
World Crusade. Miss Dorothy Hodgdon
superintendent; $50 p. NJ, lnterme-
date Christian Endeavor Society with
Walter j. P. Day superintendent, and
the orchestra under the direction of
Walter d. Berry; $50 p. NJ, Senior
Christian Endeavor society, THE Mas
ter's Method of Winning Followers"
Miss Nettie L. Pottle leader; 7.30.
evening worship; a program of music
presented under the direction of Cecil
NJ. Daggett. Everyone is welcomed at
this church.
First Congregational church, Temple
street, William Abbot Smith minister:
Morning worship at 1880 with sermon
by the pastor: subject, What Do We
Believe About Jesus Christ That
Makes a Difference?" church school at
noon; vespers at o'clock. "a half-hour
of worship and hae.hour Of music.
The music program will consist of or
gan numbers played by the church or
canist, Abbot T.. Smith: brief sermon
BY the pastor on the Beatitude
"Blesser are they that hunger and
thirst after righteousness, for they
shall be filed
St. Marks Episcopal church. Rev.
Melville Mclaughlin priest in charge
(second Sunday in Lent: s A. NJ.
holy communion: 1915, morning pray
err and sermon: IL NJ, church school.
Methodist Episcopal church. e. A.
Pollard Jones minister: Morning wor-
ship at 1890; sermon. Except"
church school at ~ noon: Mems
brotherhood class meets at the same
hour: Junior League at $50; Epworth
League. $50: evening service at ESQ
Week service Thursday evening at $50.
GntchclV street United Baptist
church, Rev. Benjamin Beatty pastor:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-07
Committee Hearings
Little Prospect
Of Favorable Action
Augusta Police Bill

Nobody would expect any COM
mittee to return favorable report
on this bill under the conditions"
Mrs. Orland B. Frost of Augusta told
the judiciary committee Friday af-
ternoon after a brief hearing on the
act to provide a board of police COM
missi Alers for the city of Augusta.
Asked why there We're not more
present, Mrs. Frost said it was not
worth while to create antagoniSni
between citizens of Augusta.
Rep. Martin of Augusta said he
introduced the bill but had no per-
sonal intercs. in it, and he presented
to the committee petition signed
by 800 citizens of Augusta against
the bill.
DR.. NJ. r. Maddox of Augusta.
member of the city government, said
the measure originated with Mayor
Mclean and not with the city gov
eminent or the people. "MayOr Nc
Lean wished, with tine approval of
the city government" said DR.. Mad
dox, ito draw up a bill and submit.
it to the government and the peo-
pie. A mass meeting was held after
the bill was presented and the sem
timent of the great majority who at
tended was opposed to the bill. I
do not remember OF any vino stood
up when those who favored it were
called on. A few stood when those
in favor of a civil service bill Of some
kind were asked to stand. At a
meeting of the city government at
which IS OF the "a members were
present. 16 voted against any form of
civil service for the police depart
ment."
Mrs. Frost said that. while there
might not have been a formal de-
nand from the citizens. the women
had discussed it and believed the
police department should be taken
out of politics She stood up at the
mass meeting in favor Of the bill, as
did several others
1.-THE city government went on rec
ord as opposed to civil service now.
but If the city government were
charged they might want it."
The public mass meeting was call
ed by an advertisement inserted by
the Mayor, but this meeting. though
i. voted more tEan two to one
against the bill Mrs. Frost said. did
rot instruct its representatives to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-07

1890 A. NJ, preaching service; topic,
The Acid Test" 11.45 A. Nj. the sun
day school hour: 3 p. NJ. Junior meet
ing for boys and girls; $50 2. NJ,
Christian Endeavor: $50 p, NJ, popu-
lar Sunday evening service; theme.
The supreme Task of the Christian
Church" the young ladies' class will
sing. This church is planning for a
Easter campaign beginning March
- under the direction of Walter NJ.
Colby. the singing evangelist. Mr..
Colby comes very highly recommended.
Strangers in the city. students and
non-church members especially invited
to any or all the services of this home-
like church.
Salvation Army: o'clock, young
peoples meeting and Bible school !;
good music; all young people welcome;
"Others. topic to interest all: $50,
Young Peoples Legion, The Prayer
of Jabez:" lively songs and choruses;
7.45. old-fashioned Salvation Army
meeting; open testimony meeting: cN-
erybody welcome: old-fashioned songs:
"Intolerance.' our bitterest foe. All
strangers welcome. Theo. Fowler
commandment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-07
Real Spring Rainstorm

NaterVllle experienced it's first real
spring rain storm Thursday night
and Yesterday and, as a result, the
SIX inches of snow that has chung to
the ground persistently for the last
two weeks has been nearly eaten
away. y light rain began to fall at
q O'Clock Thursday evening and Il lit
tie later set in heavily. not letting up
until yesterday afternoon. Walking
conditions became almost intolera BILE
and the rain, driven by a brisk breeze
made going about out doors very dis
agreeable.
Although IA Did rise in tie river
was expected such did not occur and
when the rain stopped only n nomi-
nal amount of water was going over
the dams in the kennebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-07
Weather Causes
No School Signal

Inc rain of yesterday caused the
no school alarms to be sounded for
both the morning and afternoon ses-
sions.
The conditions We're not, to the
mind of Superintendent of schools
Glover, sufficiently bad to keep the
older pupils from attending school
ana 1t was because of those in the
primary grades that the alarms were
sounded. Mr.. Glover expressed the
belief that there should be two sets
of alarms; one for the younger chill
dren and one that would make it pos
sible for Ill the pupils. including
those in the high schools to thave a
holiday.
The weather was such yesterday
that the older pupils could have at
tended school but a 8 there is only one
no school alarm it was necessary for
those in the higher grades to lose a
The superintendent also thinks that
there should be more signals. BY
present arrangement alarms are
sounded from the central fire station
and from the Maine Central car
shops. The alarms from these two
places cannot be heard in all parts Of
the city and each morning that the
office is flooded with telephone calls
coming from people who are una BILE
to hear either of the signals
Another change that Mr.. Glover
would make in the no school signals
is to have them sounded at an earl
Ter hour than they now are. At pres
ent the alarm to dismiss school for
the morning session is sounded at s
o'clock. By this time many Of the
teachers are already on their way to
school and a majority Of the teach
ers are already in the buildings. The
drivers Of the tearls that bring the
children to school from the country
are confronted with no little incon-
venience because Of the lateness in
sounding the signal. The team COW
ering the Ridge road roT.e makes its
start in the morning at 7.15 o'clock
and so il the driver Is to be told be-
fore he starts his journey it must be
decided much before 8 o'clock whe-
Their or not the schools are to be open.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-07
SKOWHECAN


Mrs. Mary j. Goodrich, who has
heen living with her son in law, l..
j. smith. in town and who went to
Canaan Sunday to visit her niece and
husband. Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Cool
cy died Friday afternoon. Mrs. Good
rich had been in frail health for
some time. She was the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Cover and
was born in IIartland to Noah Good
rich. who died five years ago this Au-
gust. Much of her married life was
passed in Palmyra. Mrs. Goodrich
was a valued member of the Seventh
Day Advent church in Hartland. She
is survived by three sons. Rernice c.
Goodrich of Clifton, y. j., w. Irving
Goodrich of Rome, n. Y. and New
ton w. Goodrich of Butte, Ore: a
granddaughter. Miss Ermalleen Smith
of Skowhegan. who Is the daughter
of Mrs. Goodrich's only daughter.
Maud b. Smith, who died a few years
ago. Several other grandchildren,
nephews and nieces survive.
The funeral ARRANGEMENTS have
not yet been made. The burial will
be in the family lot in Palmyra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-07
VACATION BIBLE
SCHOOL OPENS

meeting OF the Daily vacation
Bible School Training Institute
opened at the First Baptist church in
this city yesterday. The attendance
was somewhat cut down by the incle-
nent weather, but people were pres
ent from Waterville and all the sur
rounding towns.
The meeting is in charge OF Thomas
a Young, D. D.. director of weekday
.nd vacation schools in the Northern
apust convention. He is assisted by
MSS Gertrude Carter Of Skowhegan,
s'ats superintendent Of vacation Bible
enools In the State Sunday School
a. association in Maine, and by F. H..
ahoiih. director Of religious educa-
uoa Of the Baptist denomination in
Line,
Tho discussions yesterday were
Msely devoted to a general consider
.uon Of the educational problems con-
Muuntins the churches. In the evening
ass carter spoke and told several
'ueresting Bible stories.
me program for today will consist
W VI discussion Of the nature Of vaca-
. s,n Bible schools. worship, story
..ilns memorization Of the scriptures
'ua 10 exhibition of handiwork,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-07
Inspection of
Ballots Fails to
Make Any Change

An inspection of the ballots cast In
the municipal election of last Monday
failed to show any great change in
the results. The vote for mayor re-
mains the same, Dr. Paul r. Bair, the
Republican mayor-elect, having a ma
Jorlty of So over Charles +. Miller.
his Democrat opponent The vote
shifted trifle in each of the seven
wards of the city but in the end the
result was the same as it was last
Monday.
In Ward 1 the inspection showed
that Ernest O. Bearce.. Democratic
candidate for councilman, was tied
with Isaac Buzzell, his Republican op-
ponent, each having sol votes. I'm
mediately after the result was made
known Mr.. Bearce resigned from the
office in favor of Mr.. Buzzen. The
previous count had given the election
to Mr.. Buzzell by five votes.
In Ward it was shown that Frank
Carter was elected as Republican al
derman over A. w. Bushey by a vote
of 372 to $50. On the face of the
original returns Mr. Carter had a ma
jority of five votes.
1t was in Ward that the interest
was centered. Here, Callihan r. Nc
Carthy, the Democratic candidate for
councilman, asked for an inspection
when he, found that he had lost to
George w. Perry by one vote. the to-
tails being Aga TO 463. The inspection
showed Mr.. Perry to have a majority
for the office of "a votes and Mr.. Nc
Carthy at once declared himself out
of the running, saying that he would
not contest the office further.
In this ward George H. Simpson,
Democrat, was elected to the office of
constable over Albert Wade by one
vote. After the inspection it was evil
dent that Mr.. Wade had the greater
number of votes 10y five. Mr.. Simp-
son said last night that he had re-
ceived a certificate of his election to
the position and that he meant to re-
main there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-07
BURNHAM

Warrants are posted for the an
rual town meeting and contain SO
articles for the consideration of the
voters next Monday.
Mrs. Ernest II. Hunt, who has
been in i'll health for several weeks,
continues to be quite ill.-Mrs.
Frank Rowe is quite i'll at the home
of her son, Edward Rowe. where she
and Mr.. Rowe have been living for
some months.-Dr. c. j. Strong of
Pittsfield, was a professional visitor
in town, Thursday.-Walter G. Bra
ley had the misfortune to lose one of
his work horses this week-The
condition of Everett Gerald. who
has been i'll for the past month. is
somewhat improved, although he is
not yet able to go out of doors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-07
COMING EVENTS

Mar - Know Maine Produts
week."
Mar. 7-Boston Auto Show opens.
Mar. 11-12-Shrine Ladies' night and
Ceremonial, Portland.
Mar. 12-14-Bangor Electrical Show,
hall.
Mar DECENTRALIZATION Show.
Lewiston Armory.
Mar. 17-Litchfleld Grange, b0th an
niversary.
Mar 1S-19-State D. A. r. conference,
Bangor.
Mar. 21-First day Of spring.
Mar 31Apr. 3-Annual Farmers
Week, College of Agriculture, Orono.
Apr. 9-Bates College debate, Oregon
University, Lewiston.
Apr. 22-27-M. e. churches Of Maine,
annual conference, Augusta.
APR. 23-24-Rotary spring conference,
Portland.
Apr. 24-27-M. E. Boys conference,
Augusta.
Apr. 30-May 1-Y. n. c. A. Dippy-
drome. Augusta.
June 2-4-Maine United Baptist an
nual convention, Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-07
JUDGE RESERVES
DECISION IN
TWO CIVIL SUITS

t.,u so civil SHUTS occupied tho A.
eauas 1, OF the Waterville Municipal
~. W. thursday afternoon. The first
JaI. mat Of Charles Roderick VS..
mi mn breton, alias John Butler. The
cav., W. brought by Roderick 20 re-
pl,sis$ at.25 the amount which the
II s.l claimed Breton had promised
a. ~ s nm Tor part of the expenses
i. pes corial of his sister, Miss Nell
ia 0oerick, who died in November.
tnS me witnesses were Charles
thi,..Sss eph T. Roderick for the
hs .H and Breton for himself. The
~ reserved his decision.
i,.h,. second suit was brought by
II .e J. Duel of West Swanzea, n.
nsaass ainst Misses Daisy NJ. Peace for
lent - mat Ruel claimed he once
n me defendant. The amount was
len s. ,etter, purported to be writ
t.r.S Fuel by Miss Peace was en-
t,ntia. evidence. 1t was her con-
lsy ana .nat she was given the mon
absasS mat she later offered to pay
ie, ysck but he hal refused. The at
ecmn,s, were Slackington for the
tnd,n. and Boyle for the de-
erssS ' and the decision was le-
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Church Notices

Services at the Winslow Congrega-
tional church for Sunday, March 8,
will ,be as follows: Regular snorning
worship at 1890 with sermon by the
pastor; subject, "Bearing Fruit" ref
erence, John, 18th chapter. 9Th and
18th verses; Sunday school at the
close of the morning service. to which
all are cordially invited to remain;
song service at $50 in the evening in
the church parlors, with Christian En-
deavor service at z o'clock: subject
The Masters Method Of Willing Fol-
lowers" reference, John, LIST chapter,
33th to 51st verses; leader, Alvin Ma
theson: mid-week prayer meeting at
100 Thursday evening at the parson-
age: topic, Pray and Not Faint" ref
erence, Luke, 18th chapter, LIST verse.
There will be no meeting Of the church
sewing circle next Wednesday as the
ladies will devote their efforts to
serving the dinner for those attending
town meeting, but to all of the above
mentioned meetings the public is cor
daily invited.