Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
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Librarian Dunnack Gives Greetings
State Librarian Henry e. Dunnack
delivering the address of welcome on
the occasion spoke as follows:
Some time ago we were guests in
your home, We recall with keen de-
light the generous hospitality Of Mrs.
brewster and YOU on that occasion.
You are our guests tonight and we en-
tertain the hope that this evening may
lndioate In some measure our graft
tude Tor your thoughtful kindness.
4 have the pleasure of Offering the
greetings and congratulations Of the
state House. We have worked together
IN a spirit of cooperation through the
first year of your administration and
we nope this occasion will evidence
our sincere appreciation.
eve are not here to discuss bust
ness but, rather, to enjoy together an
hour OF social life and to assure you
OF our sincere cooperation in your eff
forts to establish the State in justice,
TO develop her resources and set her
on the highway of Industrial and civic
prosperity.
"This reception, your excellency, is
the assurance that the spirit OF unity
which makes for success and we'll be-
ing Is the guiding impulse of every
one who has the honor to be a member
of the executive department of the adj
ministration of the State.
mo words of mine can meet the de-
mands Of this hour. Every one has
some special thought and some gener-
GUS impulse which wish l might ex-
press. Every member of this assem-
bly, feels under obligation to you for
your efforts to make work for the
State not only an economic success
but also q personal pleasure resulting
in deep and lasting Joy in service.
"Your leadership through the
months has revealed to all that the
keynote of your purpose is a high
regard for efficient public service
Your example of devotion to the
State and her interests Is most in.
spring. Your efforts to make knowr
her wealth in goods, in opportuni-
ties and character, have created a
new interest in the State and called
into action an intelligent enthusiasm
that will do much to give Maine a
commanding place of leadership.
"Your policy includes State build
ing nationwide publicity, wise State
expenditure anu SOOQ SOVSTuHleHI
This program has met with the APP
prevail of all classes of people and
I am sure you may depend on the
whole hearted support of the more
than 300 persons associated with
you In the State House. Your pol
Icy means the extension Of all lines
of Industrial and commercial life
the conservation of our resources
and the heightened use of our dol
lars: the improvement Of living con-
ditions and the development of rural
life, giving to all more business, bet
ter roads. better schools and better
homes; the development of civic re-
sources and the general enrichmen:
of life.
"You have Just returned from a
journey among our friends in the
South. Doubtless. you lnoked for
tn , fouRtain of eternal youth and
like, all seekers, you failed to fin,l
it. But, we believ~ you found friends
and made friends for Maine.
I'VE are pleased for your safe re-
turn and pledge you renewed devo-
ton. that your work for our home
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