Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-30
MONTVILLE


Ralph w. Howard has received a
letter from Captain John c. Luken.
a former resident of this town. con-
tanning the news of the death, on
November "a, of his wife, Mrs.
Nellie Luken, at her home in
Maiden, Mass, aged so years, after
short sickness of four weeks from
heart trouble. Mr.. and Mrs. Luken
were former residents of this town,
and have many friends here. Fun
eral was held in Maiden, Mass. In
torment was at New Harbor, Maine,
her childhood home.
Miss Euna Bean Of Portland,
passed Christmas at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter j.
Bean.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Bean of
Thorndike were guests, Christmas,
ofNMrs. Beans parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Place, in this town.
Miss Joice Clark, has returned
from visiting in Albion.
Chester Hall and Boyden Hall
were in Augusta, Friday
Loren Howard. was in Thorndike
last week.
Thomas Thompson and Fremont
Downer have been working for c.
V. Stevenson cutting wood.
Christmas passed off quietly here.
A few had family Christmas trees,
and relatives present to take Christ
mas dinner.
Miss Marcia Hurd, who teaches
school in Benton. was home to pass
the Christmas holiday with her par
ents, MI and Mrs. Howard Hurd
and family.
Mrs. Alice Stewart of Belfast and
NJ orJ ri who
is a trained nurse in New York,
were guests. Christmas, of Mrs.
Stewards parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles F. McCorrison and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Aubrey Drake and
uncle, Mr.. Drake of Albion, were
guests Christmas of Mrs. brakes
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Hall.
A handsome black fox was seen
one day last week crossing the fields
and pastures at West Montville.
He was followed at some distance
by two hounds. Whence he came,
or whittier he went is unknown.
One day last week there were so
many parcel post packages TO be
delivered, that the Rural Free De-
livery Carrier on Route 2, from
Thorndike was obliged to have a
substitute carrier, and an extra
get the Christmas mail all delivered
! on his route before Christmas.
Mr. and Mrs. John Morse of Knox
and Mr. and Mrs Henry Nose Of
Freedom, were guests Christmas of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F. McCorri-
/ son and family.
SOUTH-On Christmas eve at the
South Montville Baptist church tie
following program was given by the
members of the Sunday school:
/ Organ prelude, organist. Ethel
Adams: prayer by pastor Harold w.
Nutter; welcome, Avis Randall;
recitation. Glenice Adams. recita-
ton. Caroline Randall. each 4 years
of age: song, ut Came upon the
Midnight Clear" sung by the con-
gregation led by a group of young
people; Lords Prayer: exercise, "a
I Prayer for Peace" John and Ernest
! Jackson, Audrey and Charlie Ran
/ dali, Lyle Norwood and Perry Davis:
responsive reading, led by Miss
Marion Adams: song. ION This
( Peaceful Christmas Eve by five
/ Davis sisters; recitation, and motion
/ song, "Luthers Cradle Hymn" by
/ Marguerite Norwood. Perry Davis,
7 'Wendall Davis. Flora Fogg and
( Helen Adams: recitation. Following
/ the Star" by Vera Howes: recita-
+ ton, THE Kings of the East by
] Charlie Howes; America, during the
/ singing by the congregation America
/ entered, inpersonated by Miss VEGA
/ Adams; color bearer with flag.
| Charlie Howes: salute to the flag.
I A presentation of the work being
! done by the Baptist denomination
was given by the following charac-
! tiers, impersonated as followe' Pill
| grim farmer. Clarence Howes: His
! wife, Mary Randall: His children.
/ Ira and Ernestine Davis: Teacher.
| Miss Marjorie Beveridge; Colporter,
! Colman Randall: Minister. Rev. Har-
| old Nutter; Following the presenta-
| ton u special chorus sang, America,
| the Beautiful" solo, "Bethlehem's
Manger,"t by Miss Alice Bishop; Of
/ fering; Dedication by Miss Thelma
| Davis, followed with prayer by the
pastor; solo. "Silent Night Holy
| Night" by Miss Bishop; hymn. 10Y
| to the World" by the congregation;
! Benediction.
The Christmas tree was unloaded
| by Santa Claus, unprecedented by
| Miss Theo Davis) who by many
/ witty sayings and antics caused no
| end of merriment for the audience
| The church and tree were beaut IL
! ly decorated by the intermediate
| class of the school superintendent by
1 Miss Marjorie Beveridge
NORTH-Miss Avis Jackson who
has been passing a short vacation
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Jackson, returned to her
work in Belfast, Dec. 20.
J. w. Deane from Freedom, was
caller at Newell Whites, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Quigg visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Bantom. Sat-
urday night and Sunday.
Miss Dorothy Taylor from Unity
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Hall and
family. a few days. the past week.
Miss Euna Bean from Portland
arrived home Friday, to pass Christ
mas with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Bean. returning to Portland,
Monday.
H F. jackson was in Belfast on
business last Monday.
Harold Nutter from South Mont
vile passed Christmas with his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Nutter
Miss Pearl Stewart from New
York and Mrs. Alice Stewart from
Belfast, passed Christmas with Mr..
and Mrs. Charles McCorrison and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Hall enter
tanned a large gathering of friends
and relatives on Christmas day.
CENTER-The school at Center
Montville had a Christmas program
and tree Friday afternoon Santa
Claus caused much excitement and
surprise when he arrived with his
pack and distributed the gifts.
Snunra1 nf tho neiqhhnrs hare had