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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-06

Linwood Savage. Ormand Rich
ardson and Walter Wilson returned
Sunday to their studies at Dart
mouth, after passing the holidays
with their parents.
Richard Thompson and Robert
Furber returned to University of
Maine, Sunday.
James Dysard, a student at Bow
doin, is visiting his parents for q
few days.
Ada McCrillis and daughter.
Charlotte, returned Saturday. after
a visit at their home in Hartland.
Mrs. McCrillis is a teacher In the
High School building.
Roy McCollor, a student at Cor
ham, arrived Saturday evening to
pass the holidays with his parents.
Mrs. Della Stone returned Satur-
day from a visit with her sister,
Miss Bertha Foss Of Turner Gen.
ter.
Edrie Bradbury. Commercial
teacher in the High school, returned
for her home in Newport. Monday.
Junior Day is Ill at his home with
the prevailing epidemic of colds.
Skowhegan Grange will hold It's
regular meeting next Wednesday
evening. The subject will be Good
Roads," and the program will be In
charge of Mr.. and Mrs. E. ]. KIM
ball, Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton c.. Luce
and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles futile.
Reed Appleby lift Monday morn
ing for Hebron, where he is stu
dent.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Fitzmorris are offering them con-
graduation on the birth of twins
go Sunday evening. Both mother and
children are doing nicely.
The public is looking forward with
a great deal of pleasure to the mu-
steal recital to be given under the
auspices of the Ella F. Mitchell
Philathea class this Wednesday eve
ming. The artists will be Miss Dor
othy Nye, pianist; Miss Evelyn Bor-
ing of Knoxville, Tenn, reader;
Mrs. Pearle Pomerleau, vocalist; and
Mrs. Dora T. Nye, accompanist. The
two former young ladies are students
at the New England Conservatory
of Music. Miss Nye is studying the
piano and Miss Boring is specialize
ing on voice and dramatic action.
Mrs. Pomerleau and Mrs. Nye need
no introduction to Skowhegan audi
ences as their talents are well
known.
The Rebekahs are holding anoth-
er of those enjoyable old fashioned
dances in Grange hall next Thurs
day evening. Music by Varney's
Orchestra.
On account of being unavoidably
detained, Bill Manning of Portland
was obliged to postpone his match
with Leon Smiley to Saturday, Apr
TO- The first leg of the match will
be rolled on the Bowlodrome alleys
in SkoWhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-06
Fort Halifax Boys and Girls Club
Hold Fine Meeting

The members of the Fort Halifax
Boys and Girls Club held a most
enjoyable meeting at two thirty Sat
urGay afternoon at the Fort School
A very good attendance gratifed the
leader very much, and the object OF
the meeting was making sewing kits
, AS Mrs. Thompson, the leader, re-
quested, nearly everyone came pre-
pared and equipped with articles she
mentioned, and seven kits were be-
gun and will be completed at the
next meeting which is to be held
April "a at the Fort School. The
club calendar was also drawn up al
this meeting, and the young club
members are anticipating some very
pleasant object lessons or the en-
suing year. Mrs. Thompson will
heartily welcome any children de-
sirous of joining this club.
On Thursday of this week. the joint
meeting of the Winslow Farm Bur-
eau will be held at the church par
lors. The meeting will open at ten
thirty in the morning, and there will
probably be one or two interesting
features before dinner, which will be
served by Mrs. Harry Hewes and
Mrs. James Ewing. Miss Grace Pen
mock, county demonstration agent
will be present and address the
ladies on the subject of correct cloth
ing, while county agent. C. A. Day,
will give a talk to the men on al
falfa." 1t is hoped that a large num-
Der rom both divisions may be
present as this promises to be a
most enjoyable meeting for all.
Those in charge of the dinner wish
that all those ladies not yet solicit
ed would please bring pastry.
The members of the Sebasticook
Literary Club will hold their regu-
lar meeting this afternoon at two
o'clock, at the home of Mrs. G.. w.
Patterson.
Alfred Patterson of Tulsa, Okla
homa, who passed the week end with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Patterson OF Bay street left Mon
day morning for Haverhill. Mass,
where he will visit his sister and
husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Hut
chins, before journeying back to his
home. Mr.. Patterson's MANY Win
slow friends were pleased 90 well
come him here. and regretted his
brief visit very much. -,..
Lithgow Club will meet this week
Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Sam
uel Clarke of the Augusta road.
Shirley Bracket has returned home
after passing the week end with rel
atives in Sidney.
Winslow High school opened Monday
for the spring term with a full attend
ance. Although there has been but
weeks vacation, still all the students
appreciated the rest and change from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-06
B!ackheaGs Go Quick
By This Simple Method

This is a simple method that makes
blackhea1s go as IL by magic. Get two
ounces 'of Calonite powder from your
drug store, sprinkle a little on hot,
wet cloth, rub briskly over the affected
parts. and in two minutes, you will find
every blackhead dissolved away entirely.
ADV mch2S -apr6 30 -may4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-06
Three Other
True Story Magazines!

In addition to True Story Magazine, you
should read Dream World, True
Romances and True Experiences. They
have the same gripping qualities. See panel
at right for contents Of May issues.
Watch for True Story on the 5th, Dream
World on the 18th, True Romances on the
23rd, and True Experiences on the LIST of
each month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-06

will at once be sent to Portland for
binding in regulation County Record
form. There are nearly 500 pages of
large size
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-06

"Experience-The Teacher
This girl'entered matrimony
without anyidea ofitsrealmean'
ing. Her air>castles crashed.
But out ofthe ruins there came
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-06
SkoWnEcAN LOCAL NEWS
Somerset County Headquarters a'Sse Ie

Mrs. Charles Williams returned to
her work in Bangor, Monday morn
ing, after passing the weekend at
her home here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-06

Winslow Grange Holds Fine Meeting
The members of Winslow Grange
held a most enjoyable meeting at
the hall Friday evening, with a very
good attendance. Following the
business session, the juvenile and
subordinate grange combined the
following program: Song in unison
by Grange: vocal duet, Glenys Rain
ey and Julia Marcia: piano solo,
Marjorie Chamberlain; reading,
Embert Ramsey: reading. Sadie
Thomas: reading, Carol Wilson.
This program was in charge of Mil
dred Marcia and Eva Higgins and
was carefully prepared and well pre-
scented. Charles Wilson also gave a
most interesting talk at this meet
ing. A social time followed the pro-
gram. The next meeting will be held
April Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-06

in the family lot at Whitefield
Cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-06
Other Gripping Stories in
the May Issue Are:

"Her Narrow Escape
Whenh he asked to accompany her
to the movies, she didn't know
that taking up with a casual
stranger might have its dangers.
Nor could she foresee where a
taxi ride might lead. But the gay
adventure had a terrible sequel.
A story every girl should read.
"OtherWomen'sH Husbands"
Can a girl steal another wo>
mans husband and be happy?
Lois tried it. In this startling
story she tells frankly how she
went about it to achieve her ends
-and its amazing outcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-06
Funeral of LeviIda TiIton

Funeral Of LeviIda TiIton
The funeral services of the la.s
Levilda Tilton were held Saturday al
ternoon at the home at 2 oclocs'
Rev. Francis S. Bernauer of1cia.su.
The remains were buried IN NV
Springer cemetery in Sidney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-06
WINSLOW
Fine Concert at winslow Church

Although the attendance was not
as large as was desired and hoped
for, those present were treated to
very pleasing Easter musical pro-
gram at the Winslow Congregational
church on Sunday evening. George
Godecke of this town, who Is a sing
er of much repute, and who recent
ly broadcasted from Station WBZ,
Springfield, Mass, was the vocal
soloist for the evening, while Del
miro Taddei of this town also, a pu-
Pill of Max Cimbollek of Waterville.
rendered two very pleasing violin
solos. The accompanies for both
these artists was Mrs. Harriet Pat
terson, instructor of music at CO.
burn Institute. An orchestra, the
personnel of which was: Piano,
Thelma Johnson; violin, Mr.. Hamm;
clarinet, Robert Jones; bass viol. AL
len Prescott; cornet, Kendall How
ard; furnished. excellent music. The
program was as follows: Selection
by orchestral; song, by children of
the Sunday school; prayer, Rev. F.
s. Dolliff: vocal solo, George Go
decke: brief remarks relative to
Easter and it's meaning. by Mr.. Dol
lift; violin solo, Delmiro Taddei:
song by children; orchestra selec-
ton; vocal solo, George Godecke;
organ and piano selection, zone
Sweetly Solemn. Thought" Mrs.
Clyde RUSSELL. organ, Mrs. Harriet
Patterson, piano: violin solo. Del
miro Taddei; benediction, Rev. Dol
lift; closing selection by orchestra.
1t was surely a real treat to hear
George Godecke sing, for many
Winslow people, although privileged
to hear him over their radio at his
recent broadcasting in Massachu-
sets, have not heard his beautiful.
sympathetic and wonderfully train
ed voice at so close a range. The
whole program was greatly enjoyed
by all present and 1t was certainly
regretted that larger representa-
ton of Winslow people could not
have attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-06

Funeral of Gordon MeTaggart
The funeral services for GoruUa
McTaggart were held at the home
on Main street at 1890 o'clock. KEY
j. L. Pinkerton. pastor af the Ae!n.
odist church officiated. The remains
We're taken to Pittsfield for burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-06

Harold McTaggart of Church street
where she was called by the death Of
Gordon McTaggart.
The Silent Six Club will hold It's
regular meeting Thursday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Alden Moore Of
High street.
The Tuesday Club will hold Its an
nual meeting Tuesday evening at the
vestry of the United Baptist church
Officers will be elected for the ensuing
year. Each member has the privilege
of inviting one guest. The regular
business meeting will be held promptly
at o'clock and will be followed BY 3
program at o'clock.
Cascade grange held their regular
meeting Saturday evening in grange
hall and after the business meeting
the program was as follows: Vocal
solo by Beatrice Cornforth; paper on
the history of Easter by Mrs. Eva
Lewis; poem on Easter. Viola OIL
yer; vocal solo, Allen Lewis; reading
paper on Easter, Bertha Wheeler;
piano solo, Virginia Judkins. reading
Lottie Cornforth: vocal solo. Glars
sa Wheeler. The state lecturer,
gave an interesting talk.
Miss Delight Taylor, who has been
passing the Easter vacation at the
home of her aunt, Mrs. Roy Douglas
of Gardiner, has returned to ne'
home on the Cottle road.
Miss Dorothy Brown, who has been
visiting at the home of her aunt ana
uncle. Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene TayloL
Of the Cottle road, has returned 70
her home in Madison.
Chester and Morrill, Bachelor
sons of Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. BacheldH
of the Middle road are the only ehil.
dren of the Libby Hill school, VINO
We're not absent a day during inc
winter term. Miss Ruth Lewis Is
the teacher.
Leonora Brewe of the Traitor
road is visiting at the home OF nel
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram
Cornforth of the Fairfield road.
The Harry G.. Decker post OF NV
American Legion will hold their reg
ular meeting in the Legion home On
Church street. this evening.
Miss Alice Folsom has returnee
from a weeks vacation passed VIVA
Mrs. Cecil Crummett of Augusta,
Mrs. Louise Stowell of Lewiston y
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Harrow
Bridges of Fairfield street,
Funeral of Gordon MeTagsart
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-06
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-06

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Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-19
|. 0. B. B. CHAIRMAN
ISSUES CAMpAI6N
CONFERENCE Call
CJewIsh TeIesraphie Agency

Cincinnati. o.--Alfred A. Cohen,
national president OF the /. o. b. b.,
has issued call for a conference to
be held on August goth, seth and 31st
to discuss plans to raise two million
dollars this fall for cultural activities
in America and housing in Palestine.
The call extends to presidents and
secretaries of all |. o. b. B. districts
in the United States, chairmen OF
B'nai Birth Hillel Foundations and
chairmen of local anti-Defamation
Social Service and Cultural Program
Committees, and to chairmen who
have already been appointed to pre-
side over local districts in this cam
paign. Henry Monsky Of Omaha is
chairman of the campaign committee
and DR.. Boris D. Bogen will have
active charge.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-19
"MERCAz IYRiH"

The Mercaz Ivrih was .Ega mixed
recently lin order to afford an oppor-
tnnity for II more adequate expression
Of that group In Denver who are more
or less familiar with the Hearew Ian.
guage. Its next regular Inecting will
be held Saturday evening, August 21,
at +. NJ. in the office OF DIR. j. NJ.
Morris. G33 Majestic building. All
members and those Interested In the
object of the organization are urged
to attend.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-19
Magaesurg Authorities
Refuse, to Release Haas

Berlin. Aug. G.-The German .Drey-
fus Amir seems not 10 have ended with
the, confession of Schroeder, the muir
derer Of Helling.
Notwithstanding this confession OF
guilt. the Magdebnrg authorities re-
fused to relense Rudolf Haas. Magde-
burg Jewish merchant, who was
charged by them with iinciting Schroe.
der TO commit the murder Following
the confession of Schroeder that he
committed the murder and that Haas
, was in no way connected with it, the
immediate release of Haas was ex
pected.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-19
THE SIRENS CUB

The Sirens club were hosts to a
very clever inritational sport dance
held at the Olin Hotel Thursday. eve.
ming. Fifty couples enjoyed the event.
The Siren indoor team defeated the
ParamOunts three to two Sunday morn.
ing In n well played contest. The
pitching and fielding OF both teams
featured, and kept the fms on edge
throughout the gam e
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-19
Club Nelus
PHI ALPHA TAU BEkIrfr

The Phi Alpha Tau Sorority Of the
University Of Denver wishes to extend
its thanks to the many friends who
have 40 greatly helped in the buying
and selling of tickets for Phi -Alphs
Tau night at the Ogden Theatre, which
is to take place this coming Monday,
August 23rd. Those who have not a,
yet been able to procure tickets may
do so by calling Mildred Kohnfelder
Saralee Miller, or Mrs. s. J. Heller,
sponsor.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-19
Obituaries
WuRERT KVNzMHIER

WILDER KunsmiIler, II years old. sor
Jof Mr.. Adolph Kunzmiller who is well
known to Denver Jews as vice presi
4dent Of the American National Bank
died lest sunday after lingering Ill
mess. THE lad had made an enyiable
school record at Skinner Junior Higl
and North Denver High, and enjoyed
considerable popularity among thos'
who knew him.
His ,iltimely death will Ike mourned
not only by his parents and sister, Mar
rgxret, but by the host OF loyal friend,
Of the family.
The funeral was held Wednesday
afternoon from Ollnger Mortuary in
terment WIS at Crown Hill cemetery.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-19
LOUISE GULDMAN COMMUNITY
CENTER

The Louise Guldmnn Community
Center conducted It's regular weckl /,
Open Forum last Thursday evening
August II, Speakers who led the dis
cusslon were Samuel Winograd. David
Morris, Samuel Goldberg and Harr,
Fetcr.
On Wednesday night, the band from
the shcltering Home gave compli
nientnry concert on the grounds Of tn,
Center. About COO patrons were pres
ent.
Attendance at the Center for tn,
month OF July was:
Arts and crafts. 140; kinderga rten
1885, open forum, 24O: hikes, 1877; out
ings, 131 : sewing, 100 clubs. 800 dra
MATES, 124: story telling. 100; father,
and mothers meetings. 10
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-19
~ nO elMS

August 81 will he nm important event
In the history Of the REQ Rio Girls
when they will celebrate their third
anniversary with n theatre party fol.
lowed by a slumber party at the home
Of Miriam Curse.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-19

At special meeting of the United
Synugog, of America, resolutions were
passed expressing sorrow ut the untiine-
ly death of Rabbi Moses Baroway, who
was graduate of the Jewish TheDlo-
rical Seminary of America of the Glass
of 1919, and who was an ardent worker
in the cause of Judaism.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-19

Guests were the Misses Rita Kleincr
Matilda kleininan. Edith herman, Eva
ASler and Ruth Brown. Two Texal
guests were Miss Title swartz and
Miss Betty Klimcst.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-19
,IIHA-HA eAMPFRE GIRLS

The I-Ha-Ha Campfire Girls have
been an unusually active group duri.
ing the summer months. Most OF it,
members have been promoted. The
girls take this means for thanking
their guardian, Miss Bertha .Abram-
son. for her kind assistance In helping
to make their plans, q success.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-19
SAPIRO'SILIBEL
SUIT POSTPONED
tJewish Telesraphic Agency

ftJewish TeleGrhphic Agency
Detroit, Mich.-The attorneys fol
Aaron Sapiro, Jewish attorney Of Chi
cago, and Henry Ford were to confer
today to arrange system of gather
ing dispositions TO be used in the sui,
of Aarcn Sapiro against Henry Ford
and his Dearborn Independent" fol
81 100000 damages growing out Of Z
series of articles published in that
paper.
C,asies OssFsstssa ! o.
In Federal Court. Judge Benson w
Hough of Columbus, Ohio, granted q
petition filed by the Ford rsttornsys
for upostponement of the trial until
March, 1927, over the objections ,ot
Sapiro's attorneys. Heated arguments
featured the hearing on the petition
Senator James Reed of Missouri, one
of Ford's counsel, figured in several
of the lively arguments over the ques-
tion of postponement. The suit wa.
scheduled to commence September IA
Charges that the Ford attorneys were
attempting to obstruct the progres,
of the suit were made by henry Gal.
lagher, one of sSapiro's attorneys. in
commenting OIL the method of taking
depositions. In an affidavit, Mr.. Gal.
lagher charged that Ford tried tc
avoid service of subpoena and re.
sorted to stringent service.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-19
j, %. u, &WkS

The J. O. y. Girls eDtertainsd Satur
day night, August II. With 1bsidg
party, followed by slumber party, Il
the home Of Miss Ethel Sugarman.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-19
HOLY BROTHERHOOD
(Nv>1f11.n)

MemAees ~ H. Chebes Ksdisha Of Ne
B. NJ. H Congregation wish to m
nounce II anyone desires tb6r services,
they call On Mr.. L .Wandel, Pres. Tele-
phooe Etznklin 3o21-W. Il.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-19
,ZELKIN BROS.

Masssess Of the Mutual Multgrash-
ing @, go Kittredse Bldg. VIM save
you nssapy On Mulkisraphlng. Address
iag. AxainE, Printing and Mimeo-
crashing. Telephone Champa S144. 4
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-19
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Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-19

Without religion there can be no
true morulity.-Talmud
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-19
I'usasul

lMR. SAM CHERNYK, recently re-
turned from the east, is now teach.
ing violin at 1902 Osceola 1t. Phone
Champa 5O35-R. II
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-19

GOOD locations for grocer or butcher
on 10th Ave We will give long lease
to responsible parties. For particulars
cnll York 6102-J. 1926
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-19

WILL SHARE six-ro0m home sleep
ing porch, piano and yictrola nice
ly furnished; reasonable. Franklin
s17J.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-19

WILL accept beginner violin students
for fall term. Private instructions.
Tuition reasonable. For appointment
call Champa $500 before five o'clock.
!Mr. Yules. st
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-19

iWELL to do business gentleman, mid
ale nseti. desires correspondence with
Intelligent young lady or young widow
with means and OF good social circle.
state particulars. L. l.. care Jewish
News. 1t
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-19

FURNISHED room. for rent in bun
galow terrace. 1898 w. 14th ave.
Ch. 3S06-R.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-19

FOR RENT-Nice airy room with
Jewish family. 1881 Meade street.
! Oh. 6554-J.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-19

FOR SALE-GYocery and school sup
ply store. Reasonable. 1858 West
az. Ave. Al
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-19
Real Estate

WILL SELL CHEAP-Beautiful nav
home on 4-lot corner. 3459 W. 1%sh
Ave. Barsain. Must leave city. u.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1926-08-19

NICE furnished room, good location,
private people, no children. Break
fast and supper II desired. $40 Lafa-
lyette. Phone SO. 6770-J. l2-2t
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09
SHERIFF 38 YEARS
William N. Bates, Life Long Resident of Thompson, Dies
 At Hospital

William N. Bates, of Thompson, for the past thirty eight years a deputy sheriff of Windham county, died at the Day Kmball hospital Tuesday morning following an operation for gall stones. He was seventy-six years old.
 Mir. Bates was born in Thompson April 26. 1850 and had always lived in the house where he was born, He was prominent in the affairs of the town and had served as tax collector, He was an undertaken and was also engaged in the manufacture of picker sticks.
 Mir. Bates was well known through out Windham county and in northern Massachusetts through his long and efficient service AS a deputy sheriff. He had a fund of stories connected with his office and was well yersed in the history of the locality and it's families.
 The funeral service will be held from the home this afternoon at three o'clock. Rev Stephen Livingston of ficiating Burial will be in the West Thompson cemetery.
 Besides his wife Mir. Bates leaves daughter, Miss Marion F. Bates of Thompson. four brothers and two sis ters.