Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-05
41st Convention
Of Somerset w. c.. r. u,

The forty-first annual convention
Of the w. c. T. u, of Somerset
county convened at the Methodist
church June 8. The session opened
with praise and prayer service by
Mrs. Fred Savage. The convention
was called to order by the president
Mrs. Jennie Randlett, and the usual
conventional business was stransact-
ed. AT noon they adjourned to the
dining room of the church where a
delicious dinner was served by the
local w. c. Il. U. ladies. At 100 the
convention was called to order by the
president. A welcome greeting was
very beautifully expressed by Mrs
Flora Files who is the Oldest member
and president emeritus of the Fair
field union. Response was given by
Mrs. Flora Sinclair of Pittsfield, who
is the youngest member Of the coun-
ty convention.
Reports from superintendent We're
read and accepted. The departments
most active We're: Relief Work,
Christian Citizenship and Sabbath
Observance, consisting of work
among the youth of the county, be-
tween the ages of IL and 25.
A Memorial service was conducted
by Mrs. Hannah Barney. She re-
ported the passing Of eight members
in the county who had passed away
| during the past year.
The following officers were elected:
President, Mrs. Jennie Randlett of
Pittsfeld: vice president. Mrs. A. NJ.
Glidden of Fairfield; recording secre-
tary. Mrs. Edithe Trip of Fairfield:
corresponding secretary. Miss Cert
rude Weston of Skowhegan.
DR.. Mooney, pastor of the Univer-
nh11Fnh q Of
which was much enjoyed by all.
The Children's Hour was a special
feature. The pupils of the North
Grammar school marched in truly
patriotic style. The singing of
America" and exercises and songs
by the children was enjoyed. Miss
Erwin. national speaker. gave to the
children a wonderful and impressive
talk.
Seven resolutions We're read and
adopted. Among which was a reso-
luton to support the chief executive
| of Maine and his council in his effort
to enforce the law.
Autos were furnished by the citi-
ZenS Of the town to the delegates
which conveyed them to the Sana-
torium. Supper was served in the
vestry at o'clock.
The evening. service was opened
by the president, Mrs. Jennie Rand
lett at 7.30.. The meeting opened
with singing after which scripture
and prayer was offered by the pastor,
Rev. Il. c. Chapman. A solo by Mrs
Nina Smith, accompanied by Mrs.
Bertha Anderson, was enjoyed. Mrs.
James Randlett then introduced the
speaker of the evening, Miss Erwin,
who gave a most interesting address
in HOY. ty,ifa 70
where she attended the national w.
c. I. U. convention, giving glimpses
of her travels in England, Holland,
! France and Italy.
The meeting closed with the sing
ing Of America"
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Marcoux
went to Bangor Friday to pass the
week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Armour and fam
lily have moved from Lawrence ave-
nue. to q house on Henderson Court
which they have recently purchased.
Miss Bernadette Drouin has resum-
ed her duties at her fathers market
after being confined to the house by
illness.
Miss Phyllis Shaw of Lee, will ar
rive in town today to pass the week
emu Win MT. anu MIS-. WILL AHuer-
son.
Mrs. Herman Gray went to Lewis
ton Friday to visit relatives.
E. L. Craig of Bangor was visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Rowe on Totman
Court Wednesday.
Harry Cole, the little son of Mr..
and Mrs. Ben Cole of Bartlett street,
who has been quite i'll. is gaining.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold MarcouX and
Stephen Bradley attended the Con-
fetti Ball in Smithfield Thursday
evening.
An alarm was rung in Thursday
afternoon from Box AZ for a CHM
ney fire at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Calvin Horne on North street. The
blaze was put out with chemicals
and no serious damage was done.
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