Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-25

Frank r. mace OF lHlS CIV pISSl'
dent of the Augusta Kiwanis Clut
had proffered sawed timber and lum-
Der sufficient for the erection Of ar
adequate central pavilion on the
property. This second splendid gift
will make possible the immediate de-
velopment of the recreational center
and present plans are for a big pub
lie celebration and ceremony of dedi-
cation on the Fourth of July, which
will be participated in by Legion.
aires from all sections of the country
and by members of the Augusta Ro-
tary and Kiwanis Clubs.
Tentative plans for the develop.
ment of the beautifully located ser
vice mems summer camp center cal
for the building of a pavilion 40xS(
feet as the first step toward making
the place adequate to the uses of the
hundreds who will make it theil
summer vacation objective.
1t is planned later to acquire ada
cent land which is to be developed as
a community country club with a
nine hole golf course and other
amusements and recreational fea-
lures. Provisions will be made for
automobile campers, with fireplaces
and toilets. The original tract in
cludes fresh water source which
will be utilized in the development
program. There will be a splendid
bathing beach, and boat landing
stages and diving floats will be pro-
vided.
Legion to Finance Project
The Legion trustees have no in
n L 81
for funds to develop the center. II
has been indicated that other public
spirited persons Of Kennebec county
will volunteer needed items of mater
lal and equipment. such as the f1as
staff and flag, part of the childrens
playground paraphanalia, bricks and
mortar for the outdoor ovens and
roofing material for the pavilion. In
the event that it becomes necessary
the local post and auxiliary unit will
raise the funds to finance the whole
project.
By the announcements last even.
ing of the initial gifts by Mr.. Hussey
and Mr.. Mace tremendous enthusi-
asm was created. and the members
of the local post and state officers
who were present unhesitatingly eX-
pressed their approval and apprecia.
ton of the public spirit and generos-
lty of these two Augusta citizens. II
is believed that the gift of the tract
OF land and the material for the
erection of the big central pavilion
, comprises one of the finest and most
extensive donations to any post o,
the American Legion within the de.
partment of Maine, and the entire
Legion membership in this county is
assured of a thoroughly ADEQUATE
center for the enjoyment of field DAY
observances or longer vacation faci.
lities.
Three Mile Pond is practically or
the State Highway from Augusta tc
Befast. Its shores are within the
towns OF China, Vassalboro and Win.
osor. 1t is about nine miles from All.
gusta and is in a section of grea,
scenic beauty and charm The pond
property is fast coming into popular
lty and is being rapidly deyeloped
Edgar y. Hussey the donor of the
Legion tract was one of the pioneers
In recognizing it's future and in its
development, and his cottage prop.
erty at Sandy Point is one of the
most charmingly located in centra,
Maine
Dedication July Fourth
The James Fitzgerald post of the
american Legion, which is the Iarg.
est post in point of membership ir
the state, had tentatively considered
sponsoring a monster celebration OF
independence Day in this CITY this
year. but with the announcement OF
the gift by the two Augusta men al
the special meeting last night fol-
lowing the appearance and address
Defore the county Legionaires OF
National Commander General John
Il. McQuigg, 1t was decided to rush
the primary building and develop
ment of the Three Mile Pond tract
SO as to stage dedication cerenon-
les on the Fourth of July.
Plans are OF course tentative, but
1t Is proposed to invite the Legion
and Auxiliary membership of the
whole of Kennebec county to in
spect the vacation center and par
ticipate in the days program, which
Will include a parade from this city
to the lake, a flag raising ceremony
big noon time dinner, and afternoon
land and Aquatic sports. Citizens
or the surrounding country, mem
bers OF the Augusta Rotary Club OF
WHICH tn9 oonor or the property Is
a member, and Of the Augusta XII
wants Club of which Mr.. Mace is
the president will participate in the
July 4th program.
Entirely Adequate
The natural facilities offered BY
the lake shore site are expected to
be entirely adequate for the thous-
ands who will attend. An automo-
bile parade headed by bands will
make the nine mile trip from Au-
gusta to the place Of the festivities
in the morning. A flag raising cere-
mony will be one of the first fea-
lures with addresses by speakers of
prominence, probably including
Congressman John e. Nelson of this
city.
Dinners will be served at noon
from the new pavilion, and provi-
sion will also be made for family
groups who will bring picnic lunch
es. There will be music throughout
the day with dancing in the paviI-
ion afternoon and evening. A base.
ball game between teams from the
Augusta Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs
is planned as ,one Of the afternoon
features and fhere will also be a