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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23
Grades Five ana Six

Grades five and six, taught by Mrs.
Florence Gerry. closed for the Christ
mas vacation December IS. During
the afternoon short entertainment OF
songs. Rotations and victrola selec-
lions was given. At the close of the
program Mr.. and Mrs. Santa Claus,
impersonated by Ellery HUFF and
Glenys Stevens, appeared and after
giving a short dialogue. presented
gifts to all the children from a pretty
little tree. Eighteen visitors. The fol-
lowing pupils have not been absent
during the term of Is weeks: Glenys
Berry. Dorothy Blaisdeli, Charlie Ellis,
Glenys Stevens and Arlene Thompson.
These grades have recently won a
banner from the Maine Public Health
Association for efficiency in perform
ing health chores. This is TO be pre-
scented with appropriate exercises as
soon as possible after the Te-opehing
of schools for the winter term. This
room has the distinction of being the
first in the building to serve hot
lunches during cold weather and Is
planning to continue this through the
coming winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23

Bethlehem" by Dressler; Mrs. Ber-
nard Carr presided at the organ ana
played as prelude "Adeste Fideles'
by Lemare. The sermon by Rev. A. q.
Peacock was appropriate to the season.
the subject being mo Room at the
nm" At a parish meeting following
the service. the church voted to ask
Mr.. Peacock to supply the pulpit for
the balance of the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23

cities asked for more in 1924, 80 Tor
less and Is for the same amount.
The community chests, for the
most part, are for approved charities
without references to race or re-
ligion. Each philanthropic organiza-
ton is apportioned share OF the
proceeds from an annual campaign
for popular subscriptions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23
Marshall p. zaIs circ,.

Marshall r. Hale Circle met at
their hall on Tuesday and enjoyed a
picnic dinner during the noon hour.
During the afternoon a short program
was given, consisting of song by
Mrs. Althier Haskell, readings by Mrs.
Lou Brown and Mrs. Esther Fuller
and h Christmas contest in which all
took part. This was followed by a
Christmas tree, handsomely decorat-
ed, which bore gifts for each lady
present. At the regular meeting the
following officers were elected for the
coming year: President, Mrs. winni-
fred Burgess: senior vice president,
Mrs. Helen Stevens; Junior vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Hannah Judl<ins; guard,
Mrs. Lou Brown; assistant guard, Mrs.
Florence Gibbs; patriotic instructor,
Mrs. Lydia Longley; chaplain, Mrs.
Nettie George; conductress, Miss Lucy
Judkins; assistant conductress. Mrs.
Amy Shepherd; secretary Mrs. Josie
Whiting; treasurer. Mrs. Ida Twaddle.
A live longSeared owl at the Miller
& Jones store attracted considerable
attention Monday. The bird was
caught in trap by Fred Worthley,
who had baited for very different
game. 1t was unframed. Mr.. Worth
ley will allow the bird to return to his
native haunts after exhibiting him for
short time.
Robert Miller suffered an attack of
appendicitis last week, but Is can
valescing at this writing.
Charles Lancaster was confined TO
his home several days last week and
unable to attend to his duties as line
man in Madison.
A very beautiful Christmas vesper
service was held at the Congregational
church on Sunday afternoon. The
church was attractively decorated with
Christmas green's The following pro-
gram of Christmas music was i'm
pressively rendered by the quartette
consisting of Mrs. Neva Jones, Mrs.
Althier Haskell, Messrs Bernard Carr
and Freeman Abbott: Carol, 1.-THE
First NOEL; anthem, while Shep-
herds Watched Their F1ocks by
Night" by Smart; Carol, Holy
Night: ''Seven-Fold Amen" by
Stainer. A trio Of ladies' voices, Mrs
Jones, Mrs. Merrill. and Mrs. Haskell
sang 1.-THE Blessed Lullaby" by Nevin !;
J Bernard Carr sang %. Little Town Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23
Ladies' Auxiliary

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Amer
lean Legion held special meeting
in their rooms Monday evening.
After d brief business meeting there
was q Christmas tree. where were
displayed gifts for the members of
the society. After their distribution,
refreshments were served. There
was a good attendance and a good
time. The next meeting will be a
regular one, and will be held jan
uary IA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-23
SK0WHEcAn LOCAL NEWS
Somerset County Headquarters FARMERS %
TELEPHONE 175.K
FARMERS PHONE 1O.110

The Christmas Club held its reg
ular meeting at the home of Mrs.
John Cool of Bloomfield street Tues
day afternoon. 1t was a short ses-
sion with the time given over to
business. Plans were made whereby
Christmas cheer could be given to
several homes. = The next meeting
will be held with Mrs. Fayetta Reed.
Mrs. Mary Dulac
Harold Larry from the Lord I'M
dertaking business went by ambu-
lance to Lewiston yesterday to bring
to Skowhegan the remains of Mrs.
Mary Dulac. Mrs. Dulac was the
widow of the late Hiram Dulac and
had been a patient at the Sisters
hospital for some time. She was 81
years of age and is survived by a
son, Joseph Dulac of this town, and
two brothers who reside in Dexter.
Memorial services will be conducted
from the Gatholic church Thursday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16
24.HOur Service
For Owners Of All
Willys.O Overland Cars

Methods and policies to assist in
servicing Overland and WHY'S
Knight cars throughout the United
States and Canada were recently
discussed by WHY'S Overland fac
tory oificials and a group Of IS parts
sales managers from distributor and
branch organizations throughout the
United States and Canada at a
three-day conference held at the
WHY'S Overland factory in Toledo.
As d result of this meeting II Is
expected that parts stocks will DO
enlarged and service methods ex-
pedited throughout North America
so that it will be possible for an
Overland or Willys- knight owner to
obtain any active part for his car
within twenty-four hours. Ccmpre-
hensive stocks will be maintained In
all cities possessing . population Of
10000 or more.
The meeting was in charge Of A..
Benhof. general parts manager Of
Willys-Overland, Inc. Also in at
tendance at the conference was B. Fl.
Capsey, general service manager Of
WHY'S Overland, Ltd.. Toronto, Cam
ada. Among the speakers at the
three-day session were President
John N. WHY'S. Assistant Sales
Manager o. p. Kilbourn, Service
Manager w. r. Webster, j. A. Shank,
service manager Of the Electric
Auto-Lite Company, and various
parts department executives.
The program also included dinner
At the Toledo club. Toledo Yacht
club ana q theatre party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16
Over 100 Cities
Now Advertising

Houston, Texas, May 1i-(AP)--
More than 100 cities and commune
ties in the United States are now ad.
vertising." Don E. Mowry, chairman
Of the Extension Committee of the
Community Advertising Department,
Associated Advertising Clubs, told a
meeting of the Department at the
World Advertising convention here
today.
"A guess indicates that some 81
100000 is expended for what we may
properly term community advertising
by public organizations and by gov
ernmental units" Mr.. Mowry contin-
ued. Florida. California, Maine and
the Northwest are the outstanding
leaders today. 1t is being discovered,
in number of states. that there have
been for some years provisions on the
statute books which permit govern
mental units to advertise but no one,
heretofore, has taken the trouble to
look up the present laws and then
create the sentiment which would
make possible the use of such moneys
which may be appropriated.
zone Of the outstanding accom-
plishments of the year has been the
campaign in Chattanooga, Tenn, to
raise $4,000 year for five years for
community advertising. The Com
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

eetoniehingly IN the last three years.
After hearing the oouimSnts az fhS
Sranam Brothers Truck owners we
nave I,, sohs I can understand why.
There 10 no limit to their enthusiasm
ana admiration. The truck Is excsNd-
ineiy attractive In the first place. ana
In addition IL exceptionally rurged
anu powerful. There seems to be no
road, no hauling condition, that It can
not master. Moreover, the initial cost
Is extremely low and It serves the
owner faithfully over q much longer
period than one usually expects a
truck to function.
Graham Brothers also have an.
other important advantage which had
q tremendous influence on their quick
ascendency to leadership. This Is the
fact that they market their product
through Dodge Brothers dealers all
over the world. They are thus pro-
vided with an organization much
larger and more capable than the
average truck manufacturer can hope
to establish. All Dodge Brothers
dealers also have highly competent
and well stocked service departments
and service is of vital Importance
to truck owners.
"These facts have found reco9ni-
ton among buyers Of commercial
transportation everywhere. They are
responsible for Graham Brothers
present large production and for the
substantial cut in prices"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16
Coach Has Made
Auto q Utility

The story Of the remarkable de-
velcpment Of the coach--a type Of
car first displayed three years ago,
and today the outstanding feature Of
automobiles told by F. 8. Carpen-
ter, dealer for the Hudson Motor Car
Co., which originated the coach
model. The Hudson concern, on Nov.
Z, 1921, produced the first coach ever
built and since then has specialized
on coaches to an ever increasing de-
gree. This year 1t will produce fully
80 per cent. closed models.
Closed cars are selling today at or
below open car prices, he said, be-
cause they are now made by the
same efYlcient, simplified system Of
manufacture which has been applied
TO motors, axles, frames and open
bodies for many years. He predicted
that 1925 will be the first year In
which more than one-haH Of all cars
made will be enclosed.
1.-THE fundamental idea behind the
COACH" said Mr.. Carpenter, was to
make the motor car distinctly 4 util-
ity instead Of playthins. It has al.
ways been obvious that the closed
car is the better all weather vehicle
better all around in fact for the
man who can own only one car. But
up to the coach era open and closed
cars were divided into two widely
separated classes.
"Cpen cars were low in price,
closed ones high--because the indus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16
MADISON

John Spence and Mrs. j. M. Spence
who have been in Boston and vicin-
ity for the past few days on a bus
iness trip, returned Thursday night
to Madison.
Mr.. and Mrs. William e. Dilworth
returned Friday forenoon from Bel
fast, where they Rave been passing
a few days with friends at their old
home.
A meeting Of ii e Madison w. c..
T. u, was held Friday afternoon at
the residence Of Mrs. Billings on
Western avenue.
Preparations are being made for
a cooked food sale to be held on
May 20 at the Acme Print Shop un-
der the auspices of the Ladies Aid of
the M. e. church.
Indian Spring lodge, l. o. o. F.,
worked the lnitiatory degree on two
candidates at the regular meeting on
Thursday evening.
A cleaning bee was held Thurs
day under the auspices of the Ladies
Aid Society of the Methodist Epis-
copal church for the purpose OF
cleaning the church itself. There
was a picnic dinner in the dining
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

ana sales month ws ever had sx.
ceeding any previous month BY
1910.
During this past month Of April
shipped in April. 1924.
1.-THE most interesting feature OF
this new record. however, Is cars are
going into buyers hands ana even
though our factories are producing
more cars than ever before, still the
popularity Of the new Nash line is
such that dealers throughout the
country are carrying large lists of
untitled retail orders.
"This 10 the eighth consecutive
month that Nash has produced a
great many more cars during the
month than for the corresponding
month of the previous year.
"The Nash Motors Company
E. H. McCarty,
General Sales Manager"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16
rs FOR R.. J..
CHILDREN

y. Calf, May, 15.--En-
tneel' "A satisfactory opera
~ erect tunnel for school
ons "a sscsrd OF Education OF
tns 80 been successful In
tgslsss, Nv council to place upon
" \ the coming spring cleo
.ssns6o bond issue for the
lsgVscf 81 similar tunnels.
liop ssration Of safety mea-
,sSrsll, the Board of Edu-
- largely upon the facts
o. fhs public safety de-
= IA Automobile Club Of
y csslifornia, which with the
n the school authorities
3.S safety instruction in
ANN Of the public schools
ar the 81 additional
~ t,,nnels were recommend
y ssreful count of the school
would thus be enabled
~ ~ crowded thoroughfares
sssis bAlieved that the bond
u s,set With the approval OF
a,.cs It was recently an
nat through the safety
.siablished in the public
n. child death rate expect
- Angeles had been re-
i ~ cent last year. This
I rsnie at a time when the
ssfety Council reports from
ssying q total population Of
,rsuty- eight million. showed
I'M ascending death rate
.hiIdren from motor vehicles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16
Graham Brothers
Reduce Prices

Notice was received by the Cardi-
ner Motor Co., local Dodge Brothers
dealer Of a substantial reduction IN
the prices Of Graham Brothers
trucks
The ton Graham Brothers chassis,
which formerly sold at Sits, (. o. b,
Detroit, is reduced to $10s5 and the
1 y ton chassis, which was $1375, Is
cut to $3.50, t. o. b. Detroit. Other
chassis prices are reduced proper
tionately.
I'm view Of the recent announce.
ment that Graham Brothers in the
first quarter Of 1925, built more 1 u
ton trucks than any other manufac-
turer in the world. and were second
in the 1 ton and ~ ton truck fields
combined" said the dealer. 1.-THE re-
duction is readily explained. It has
always been Graham Brothers policy
to pass along to the consumer imme-
diately any savings effected through
increased production and other fac
tory economies.
Graham Brothers have advanced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16
New Jewett Coach
Has Wide Appeal

Harry T. Jose, local distributor Of
Paige and Jewett cars, says that the
new model Jewett Six coach is the
most sought after in the entire Jew
EFT line.
"The price feature (only SIS more
than the open carl of course, is q
big attraction" says Mr.. Jose.
I'VE have never been able before to
offer a closed car ut q figure SO close
to that Of the open models.
at is q beautiful car also, A. all
agree who have seen It. This makes
1t particularly desired by women
than half Of the interested prospects
coach.
Their eyes reflect how pleased
they are with the back with its ball
ends, the rounded smoothness of
which is carried from the beautiful
rounding curves Of the radiator and
hood by the double bead molding.
Doors a yard wide, Offering quick
and easy access and egress appeal
to women, too. They open them and
note how easy it IL to enter the
rear seats without causing the pas
sengers in the front to leave their
seats.
The roomy feature generally gets
remark from the man in the party
who appears to like the thought Of
sitting in the rear and stretching his
legs at full length or at having
place to put hts golf bags and other
luggage without disturbing the hve
passengers.
"rn the days OF the old horse
drawn vehicle, the life Of the car
riage was figured in years. When
travelled q whole lot. After a score
Of years use people did not expect
very much more Of Il.
To-day 1t ID not a rare thing for
an automobile to cover 10000 miles
In three years and people expect the
body to b ~ tight a. the day 1t was
built. And they are getting bodies
built that way. This new Jswett
coach il one Of the highest examples
Of such construction on q medium
priced car.
'srhe serviceability feature Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16
New National Highway
Joins North to Dixie

Magnolia Route Offers Tourists
Direct Travel from Great Lakes to
the Gulf.
Another new national highway has
been opened, spanning the United
states from the Great Lakes to the
Gun-the Magnolia Route.
Direct, and In an almost straight
line, this new great motor route will
offer an opportunity for motor car
time schedules only a little slower
than the fast Dixie trains out OF
chicago. and will run through some
OF the fairest part Of the nation.
Forty hours was consumed in a
nonstop run by which Arthur w.
Lang, Gulfport, Miss. business man
interested In Seeing America First,
oncia!ly opened the route, carrying
with him, between his home town
and Chicago. Col. William B. Roy
ster, promoter Of the route, ana Dom
AID Dc Metz. relief driver, In q Stude-
baker special six car.
The total speedometer distance Is
I,ooS miles. and the new route is
sponsored by chambers of Commerce
In all cities along it's way.
indiana and Illinois already have
completed with concrete their Sec
tons Of the new trans. American
route. Mississippi will spend $3.50. :
oOO building its section this year. 425
miles OF unbroken concrete.
The National Highways associa .
ton and the National Motorists as
ISOLATION are behind the movement
to have q start made this year on
that section Of the route lying in
Tennessee and Kentucky, the other
two states traversed.
Tho pioneer run, oficialIy dedicat-
ing the Magnolia route, was made
without incident at an elapsed time
rate Of 26 miles an hour. Actual run
ming time. emitting ferries, stops for
two punctures and refueling, was at
the rate Of 28 miles an hour.
Aside from trafYic stops and those
1T fueling stations. ferries and rail-
road crossings. the entire trip was
made by Mr.. LangS Studebaker car
in high gear.
At every city Of Importance along
the scenic route, delegations from
chambers Of commerce, dealers in
the same make Of automobile and
city offlcials were out to greet the
official car. except at the last part
Of the journey.
1t had been expected that the trip
would require % hours. Cutting
eight hours of this time brought the
car into Chicago at $50 in the morn
ing, instead Of noon. and 1t already
had passed through many towns be-
fore the oficials there expected 1t.
This was due to the higher rate Of
speed the car was able to maintain
and the absence Of stops for any ad-
justments whatever.
However. the silver ever Of Gulf
water carefully carried by the path
finders was poured into Lake Mich
igan with great solemnity at noon,
and thus was opened another path.
way into the magnolia land of Dixie.
Peculiarly enough, the first time
such q journey ever was made over
land was 60 years ago, when another
Studebaker product, q ConestosA
wagon, was driven over part of the
same route through what then was
wilderness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

room at the noon hour. The work
was not quite completed but was fin
ished by a delegation of women on
Friday afternoon.
Madison fire alarm was sounded at
2:45 o'clock Thursday afternoon for
a woods fire north of the reservoir
on Rowell Hill. After a hard fight
of an hour and a half the fire was
under control and comparatively lit
tie damage was done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

munity Advertising Association IN
that city now proposes to obtain a
survey before undertaking to let any
contracts for advertising. II, through
the efforts of members of this depart
ment, we can assist in guiding for
ward campaigns on the plan which Is
to be followed in Chattanooka, we
shall have accomplished much for
advertising itself and for truth" for
which we all stand four square.
1.-THE developments in Maine at the
present session Of the state legisla-
ture is most worthy Of our attention.
An appropriation Of $4,000 for two
years has been made by the Maine
legislature. The cities and towns
have been authorized to hold meet.
ings to consider appropriations for
magazine and newspaper funds. Port
land started out with an appropria-
ton of $4,000. Inasmuch as Port
land never before made an appro-
priation of this character for public
ity, this is an indication Of what a
change has come over the people Of
Maine since Governor Brewster
signed the state bill. Various towns
have already made appropriations
ranging from $25 to $500. Names
slogan has already been suggested.
Bring them to play-persuade them.
to stay
"From personal observations and
from inquiries which have come to
u.s." Mr.. Mowry concluded. I'VE feel
safe in making the assertion that
practically all Of the community ad-
vertising that has taken hold and
proved effective has been done during
the past five years. Communities
which have started this advertising
have continued it. Many Of these
communities have increased their ap-
preparations from year to year. There
is growing tendency on the part of
state, county ami city units to make
official appropriations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

try learned early how to apply the
economies Of automatic machinery
and progressive-assemb1y to chassis
and to open car bodies but not to
closed ones. For the apparently
very slight extra material and work
above the belt line of a closed car
there was assessed a premium which
averaged $1,000. So nine times out
Of ten the buyer bought the open
car. Now this 10 changed and
closed car prices are practically as
low an those for open cars"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16
Funeral OF Mrs. Edward P. Wash
burn
BElLsRADE

Mr.. and Mrs. e. Reynolds who
have been passing the winter In San
Diego, Cal. have returned to their
home here.
Mrs. Ellen Gowell, who has been
away for two years. visiting her Sis
ter in San Diego. Oakland and San
Francisco. Cal, has returned to her
home in Belgrade.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. H. Adams with a
party of friends who has been on a
camping trip at Moosehead lake.
have returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

new Jewett Six has already been
demonstrated. tta big six. cylinder
power plant IL the same 40 was used
in score Of hill.climbs and road
races won on every occasion except
once when Il was beaten by an eight
cylinder racing car.
"The heavy frame. balloon tires
and optional four. wheel brakes, Of
the hydraulic type. have made all of
the models big sellers here this
year."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16
BELFAST
soth Anniversarx observed


Equity Grange win observe is
5oth anniversary on Monday, May
10, with q banquet served at $3.50
followed by appropriate exercises.
John p. Sylvester IL chairman OF the
committee Of arrangements. II. c.
Buzzell, president of the Maine Sen
ate, has been invited to make the
address and there will
also be musical numbers. Riverside
Grange will be guests. This II the
second Waldo County Grange 70 OBJ
serve It's 5oth anniversary this
spring. Honesty Grange Of Morrill,
done so on April 81.
Funeral Of Mrs. Edward P. Wash
burn
Funeral services for Mrs. Edward
p. Washburn of Portland will be
held at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. William M. Randall, Belfast.
Sunday at o'clock. Rev. W, F.
Skerrye of the First Church FEEDER
ated. officiating. Mrs. washburn
died suddenly on Wednesday in
Portland and the remains were
brought here Friday accompanied by
her husband and daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-16

|u.dleigh Motor Co. has re-
~ following message:
N shipmepts of Nash cars
.lshlished q new record.
u ~ the biggest production