Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-07
Kennebec Chapter c. of c.
Most Enjoyable Occasion

Madison, Me, Aug. 6. 1926
The splendid spirit of friendliness
and cooperation which was every
where in evidence made the field day
gathering of the Upper Kennebec
Chamber of Commerce held Thurs
day afternoon and evening at the
Old Point Auto Camp, a most en-
joyable occasion.
There was a company of 400 peo-
pie present from the towns of Bing-
ham, NorridgeWock. North Arson,
New Portland, and Scion present.
First came a group picture taken by
a Lewiston photographer, of which
a motion picture was taken.
Next came a baked bean supper
served in regular army style under
the direction of c. Oscar Flanders
The grove was splendidly lighted by
long strings of extra lights put up
for the occasion by the Madison
Electrical department, and music for
the evening was furnished by the
newly organized Community Band
under the leadership of A. NJ. Cor
son.
After supper had been disposed of,
President George H. Viles of the
Chamber of Commerce, called the
company to order and introduced
Verne Blaisdell, President of the
Norridgewock Board of Trade, as the
first speaker. Mr.. Blaisdell ex-
tended the greetings of Norridge-
wock and explained briefly the
bridge situation and said Norridge-
wock would need the help of Madi-
son and other up river towns later
in the construction of new bridge.
The next speaker was Rev, c. w.
Rogers Of North Arson, who extend
ed the greetings of the organiza-
ton in that town in most cordial
manner. Next came the introduction
of Hon. F. Fl. Colby of bingham.
Mr.. Colby in extending the greetings
of Bingham assured the company of
the cooperation of the citizens of
that town in all that pertained to
the common welfare Of this section
of Somerset County.
Following a selection by the band,
Mr.. Viles introduced William G.
Hunton of the Industrial Depart
ment of the Maine Central Railroad
as one Of the principal speakers of
the evening. In his opening remarks
Mr.. Hunton expressed his apprecia-
ton of the invitation extended say
ing it was not often that such an in
vitation was extended to railroad Of
ficials. Mr.. Hunton commented on
the fact that the Upper Kennebec
Chamber of Commerce was about
the only organization in the state
that had brought group of towns
together for common welfare in this
way. He then gave very interest
ing outline of just what the Maine
Central Organization was attempt
ing to accomplish in bringing bust
ness to the state, saying that If the
various communities were prosper
Gus that the prosperity of the rail-
road would follow. Mr.. Hunton
spoke of the peculiar advantages of
this particular section and urged the
group of towns to concentrate their
efforts on two or three things, say
ing that 1t would be surprising what
could be accomplished in this way.
The last speaker was Dudley Allie
man of the Maine Central Railroad
Publicity Bureau. Mr.. Alleman
proved to be a very pleasing speak
er and urged all his hearers to be
boosters for Maine all the time.
The program closed with the COM
pany joining in singing America led
by the band.
Much credit is due the committee
of arrangements for the success of
the occasion.