Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-31
BELFAST

Belfast, Aug. 2s-At a meeting
of the New Industries Committee
of the Belfast Chamber of Com
merce held late Thursday afternoon
at the City National Bank the
urgent need for additional labor
to maintain Belfast's busy factories.
was discussed. Plans were laid
to attract 100 extra workers to
Belfast, where they can obtain
permanent, comfortable employment.
Not for a long time has there been
such a demand for help at good
wages as now.
The industrial outlook for Belfast
is excellent. All the factories are
orders on hand to keep the plants
busy for long time.
The cost of living in Belfast Is
very reasonable. Good rents with
modern conveniences are available
at moderate prices. Living condi-
tions are excellent and families in
need of permanent employment can
obtain opportunity to earn good
wages by applying to the Chamber of
Commerce. All inquiries received
will receive prompt attention.
One firm alone can use SO extra
people at once and 100 a little later.
Belfast has one Of the best school
systems in the State with a new
100000 High school with all modern
equipment and a staff of teachers
equal to any in Maine. During the
summer the physical director of the
schools has supervised the water
sports at the City Park, and the boys
for educational and recreational
growth.
Belfast, Aug 2S-While the lists
have not all been turned in Bel
fast has thus far made a wonder
full showing in the census of the
Three Quarter Century Club with
135 names. OF this number the
eldest is Mrs. Sara Stewart. who on
Feb. 23rd will observe her Tooth an
niversary. Mrs. Stewart is alert
mentally, interested in all matters of
civic nature, active in the Meth
odist church where she teaches a
Sunday school, and is famous for her
keen wit and entertaining conversa-
ton.
In the lists which have already
been returned to the chairman Miss
| Loula Mason, there were several
over 80. Is over 81 and the re-
mainder between IS and 80. Many
were found in taking the census
who were "A and some months
| over and a large number in the
| early 70s. Belfast has lost a great
| many of its aged people within the
| past few years but it has always
| been famous for the longevity of it's
citizens.
Mrs. James c. Durham, the County
| Chairman, wishes to call attention to
all citizens over rs to the meeting in
Augusta on Sept. 1st. when the
Three Quarter Century Club will
organize and she hopes that those
having cars and can spare the time
| to make the trip will make pro-
visions for these people to attend.
The program will include an opening
| speech by Daniel w. Hoegg of
Portland, an address of welcome by
Governor Brewster, a health talk by
DIR. e. d. Merrill, report on the
census by w. D. Thurber. executive
secretary of the Maine Health as
| sociation and a business session. At
noon a picnic dinner will be served
| and in the afternoon old time dances
| in costume will be feature. Those
| who have old fashioned costumes are
urged to wear them. A reception by
| the Governor and Mrs. Brewster and
| community singing will also be en-
| joyed. 1t is hoped that Waldo Coun-
| ty will send a large delegation.
Searsport reports SO over rs a very
large percentage according to the
population of the town.