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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31
Funeral of Mrs. Viola Leavill

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Viola Leavitt were held at two
o'clock Sunday afternoon from the
home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Cyrus Hamilton in Bowdoinham, the
Rev. A. w. wentworth officiating.
There were many sorrowing friends
present and the floral tributes were
profuse and beautiful. The bearers
were the Messers Henderson. Dick
erson Fogg and Graves. Interment
was made in the family lot in Bow
doinham cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

An enthusiastic meeting of Jewish
people from Augusta, Waterville,
Portland and Gardiner was held at
the Gardiner Synagogue Sunday eve
ming in the interest of the $15,000,-
900 drive for the rebuildin gof Pales-
tine. Harry Goldberg, president of
the Gardiner Zionest organization
presided at the session and intro
duced the following speakers: DR..
Elias M. Captain of Portland. Jacob
II. Berman of Portland, and Rev.
Myer j. Levinson Of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31
Tinkham to Probe
Continued from Pace One)

money or fees from an ecclesiastical
and political organization known as
the Anti-Saloon League or its
branches or subsidiaries, which a
statement was published April 21,
and has not been denied"
Mr.. Tinkham. in statement to-
day making public the proposed reso-
luton, assailed the league as an
agency that controls the govern
ment of the United States through
fear and by money. so that free gov
eminent has become a mockery and
a phantom"
Its. strength is such" he said. "that
1t constitutes a government within a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Mr.. and Mrs. William Peacock of
River avenue left Sunday afternoon
for Roslindale, Mass. where they
will make an extended visit with
their son. Benjamin who came to
Gardiner to take his parents to
Massachusetts by automobile. Mr..
Peacock is the sprightly little man
of so years who never misses a trip
to the business section in any kind
of weather, and both he and Mrs.
Peacock have scores of friends here
to wish them a pleasant visit and
hope to welcome them home in due
tirnn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31
WINTHROP
George W. Sedgley

George w. Sedgley, who had been in
falling health for some time, passed
away Saturday evening at his home on
Middle street. Mr.. Sedgley was born
Jan. 6, 1853, in Winthrop on the Sedg-
ley farm short distance from the
village, and where he resided until
moving to the village four years ago.
lie Is survived by widow, Mrs. Ca
l1sta Sedgley; one daughter. Mrs. l.. J.
Kennedy, and two granddaughters.
Evenlyn and Ruth Kennedy of Free
port; one brother. Mellen Sedgley of
Brighton. Mass. and one nephew, DR..
Frank Sedgley of st. Paul. MINI.
Funeral services will be held from
the home Tuesday afternoon at 2
O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31
Memorial Services

The Memorial Day exercises will be
held today in accordance with the
published program. At $3.50 at the
South bandstand Rev. FIR. McLaugh-
lin will celebrate mass and Right
Rev. John Gregory Murray, d. D.,
Bishop of Portland will deliver the
Memorial sermon. At GAS Co. F.,
103d Infantry and Headquarters Co,
seth Infantry Brigade of Augusta
with the various military posts of the
Home will assemble and march to the
cemetery where exercises will be held
and graves decorated. At 2:30 at the
North bandstand Hon. Benedict Ma
her of Augusta will deliver an adj
dress. At 4 o'clock the Home band
will render an open air concert and
there will be special picture pro-
gram in the theatre at z p, NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31
Funeral of George c. Grover

Funeral services for the late
George c. Grover were held at two
O'Clock Saturday afternoon from the
home of Rufus w. Lathrop, Harrison
avenue. Rev. H. L. Skinnin of the
First Baptist church officiated. The
body was taken to Litchfield Plains
Tor burial in the family lot in the
Plains cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

French national finances are to be
put on a sound basis that three
things must be done: First. the bud
get must be balanced: second, the
franc must be stabilized at some
point; third, a settlement of it's for
eign debts should be effected IN
some basis so that there may be a
reasonable expectation that pay
rnents could be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Much interest is being manifested
in the free lecture on Christian
Science which will be given tonight
at o'clock at the First Church of
Christ. Scientist. Gardiner, by Bick-
nell Young, C. S. ", of Chicago, Ill.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend this lecture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

The merchants on Water street ap-
peared to be doing a thriving bust
ness. Saturday afternoon and even
ing. The street was thronged with
people and the members of the
J'armingdale band did themselves
credit in the concert given at diff
ierent points along the street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31
NOTICE

! Dover, n. H., May 26, 1926.
As my wife, Leona Pinkham, now
residing in Randolph, Maine, has re-
fused to come with me to this city
and establish q home here. where /
am employed, I give this public
notice that 1 shall not be responsible
sor any bills of her contracting after
this date.
AMHERST w. PINKHAM
Naval June z IA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

The Monday Club will hold its
monthly meeting at the Y. NJ. c. A.
Camp at East Winthrop Tuesday.
June /. A basket lunch with beans
and coffee served by the club will
copstitute the dinner. The day is
planned for recreation and fellow
ship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

The Reading barge Salem" docked
at the Gardiner Coal and Supply Co.
wharf Sunday morning with about
1900 tons of anthracite cial, and the
work of discharging was started at
once. This is the first coal barge
TO arrive here this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

A very pleasant time was enjoyed
and many presents received when a
crowd of friends gave Mr.. and Mrs.
Rollins NJ. Preble a shower this past
week. They are visiting at the
home of the formers mother at 63
Spring street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Griney and
children of Manchester. n. H. are
guests at the home of Mrs. Griney's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin DoWl-
ing of Randolph,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Tomorrow, Tuesday night is Leg
ion night. Regular meeting of the
Frank E. Goodrich Post of the
American Legion in the Legion
rooms at seven-thirty. A good at
tendance Is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

An unusual package arrived by the
hands of ten or a dozen members OF
the Helping Hand Sunday School
class of the Free Baptist Winter
Street church for their teacher, Bes-
sic Grant Bailey, in the shape of a
lovely May basket, well filled with
fruit and candy, also a note of appre-
citation which was most priced of all
They We're invited in and passed a
pleasant evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Mr.. WarreN. teacher of the Loudon
Hill school, was the recipient of a
beautiful Maybasket Friday, hung by
her pupils.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Miss Mildred Donaldson OF New
port, r. l., is the guest of her cousin
Miss Barbara Murphy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Miss Mary McGrath. of Portland.
passed the week end with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Richard McGrath,
Northern avenue,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Miss Dorothy Judkins is the guest
of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Judkins, in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Miss Marguerite Davidson is pass
ing the week end and holiday with
friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert c. Cobb of
Bangor are passing the holiday with
Mrs Cobb's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Eldridge, Elm street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Ward Three P. T. A. cooked food
sale was decided success. 1t was
held Saturday afternoon in the Church
hardware store. The committee in
charge consisted of Mrs. John NJ. Rob-
inson, Mrs. Frank S. Wtngate, Miss
Helen Chadbourne and Miss Annie
Hayes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

George Duncan Of Portland is
passing the holiday with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Duncan, Maple
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

The 10th annual Epworth Leavs.
Institute is to be held at Kents Hin
Me-, June 21-23. There will be intsr'
esting lectures and speakers WITH !.
real message. 1t is hoped that a nur.
Der from Hallowell may attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Two cars came together at the
junction of Main avenue and Bridge
street Saturday afternoon. and the
larger of the two was somewhat
damaged being hit by Ford truck
the driver of which swerved down
onto the Causway after having pre-
sumably started up Bridge street.
The running board of the larger
car was ripped off, and other dam
ages sustained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Members of the Frank E. Goodr,ch
Post of the American Legion win
please be at the Legion rooms ~.
tween eight and eight-thirty fbi.
morning to march in the parads
Uniforms If possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

James McVicker of Portland
passed the weekend at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Sager, Ere
mont street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Levi Jackson of Loudon Hill has
been receiving treatment at the Au-
gusta general Hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

The pupils of Mrs. Raymond Har-
rimans Sunday school class hung
her a May basket on Friday eve
ming at her home on Northern ave-
ME.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Choir rehearsal and mid-w.
prayer meeting will be omittaS !.
the Old South church during ~ n.
summer months. 'Hs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

]. F. Anderson. r. w. Perkins and
Henry Baker passed the Weekend
and holiday at Calais.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Fritz Dessler of
Spring. street passed the week end
in New Hampshire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fields and
daughter, Betty Jean, are occupying
et1e Smith cottage at Pleasant Pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Baxter Small who has been i'll at
his home in West Gardiner is re-
ported to be improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31
LOCAL NOTICE

Fine rotted dressing for f1owe.
beds and gardens. Tel14X.
may25d11t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

William Donovan of Boston, a
former Gardiner resident, is the
guest of relatives for the holiday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Don Snow of Boston is visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. +.
Snow, Middle street, Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Mrs. Frances Wakefield was the
guest of Gardiner friends over the
week end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

John E. Mcnamara of Portland
passed the weekend in Gardiner as
the guest of his mother, Mrs. Mary
Walsh, River avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31
Hallowen Local News

Philip O'Brien, who il st,,dr,.
law at Georgetown University /.
back for the summer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

The regular meeting of the Gardi-
ner b. p. w. club will be held at 1880
Tuesday evening at the club rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Wynne Ward, a student at Bridg-
ton Academy, passed the week end
in Gardiner as the guest of George
Desmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Mrs. Mary McNally of Boston !.
passing the week end and the hol,d.s
with Miss Marie C. Rowland ~
Charles George, Summer street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Miss Marguerite Warren a n.
ing-the holiday with relatiyes :
Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Al. Louise Duffy has returned to
her Gardiner home after having
the winter in Florida.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Arthur Barron. who Is employed IN
Boston is home for a brief vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Ralph Stilphen of Winthrop was
calling on Gardiner friends Satur-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Miss Hazel Niles, who Is employed
in Auburn, Is at home over Memorial
Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Foster of Red
stone, n. H, are in town over Memo
rial Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Mrs. Alvena Cheney Is the week.
end and holiday guest Of friends in
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

A group of Gardiner High girls
consisting of the Misses Dorothy
Libby. Ruth Kelley, Betty Hazard,
Gertrude, Gingrow, Gladys Averill,
Grace Hagarman and Louise Hig-
gins passed the week end at the
Higgins cottage at Lake CobbosSee.
They were accompanied by Mrs.
Averill of this city as chaperone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Lawrence Parker of Auburn is the
holiday guest of Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Harry Belyea Of Lewiston was
calling on Gardiner friends, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Clifford Halverson of Portland
was the guest Sunday Of Paul E.
Demers of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Miss Carrie Hayes of Medford,
Mass, is the guest of her father,
Samuel Hayes, over the holiday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

There will be no session Of thu
city schools today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

belmont Luce Is at home from
Bates over the holiday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

The Universalist Ladies' Aid MN
meet Tuesday afternoon at 2 e'e,caal
with Mrs. John NJ. Robinson. This /.
the last meeting OF the season
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Miss Marion Fuller was at home
from Waterville over the holiday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Charles OBrien, who is studying at
the Catholic University, Washington,
d. c., is at home for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

William Perkins is to recite the
Gettysburg Address at the Memorial
Day exercises today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31
Memorial Services

Union Memorial services were held
at the Methodist church Sunday at
tended by the Grand Army, the Wom-
ems Relief Corps and the American
Legion In body. Decorations of
nags and flowers with the addition of
the Legion and w. r. c. colors made
the auditorium attractive. Special mu-
SIC Tor the occasion was furnished by
male quartet composed of l.. II.
Mlllspaugh, first tenor: Marsters York.
second tenor; Myron Hudson, baritone.
ana Eugene York. bass, and with Mrs.
hfne French at the organ. The sub
1ect of the splendid Memorial sermon
by Rev. Fl. L. Aldrich was Shadows
OF the Past and Future" and the text
was Their old men shall dream
dreaws and their young men shall see
visions"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Miss Lucy King is passing the hol-
iday with her parents in Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

New modern apartment on Water
street apply w. T. Remission, 211
iNVater st. may14. cod
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Principal and Mrs. ]. e. Blaisdell
have been making a short visit with
relatives in Sidney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

fAiuaS anu saturday afternoons
iecture-demonstration on electrical
cookery was held at the Congregations
al vestry by Mrs. j. f. F'ifield. home
economist, of New Britain, Conn.
DR.. and Mrs. w. B, sanborn and
daughter Jane and Miss Attalie Gale
OF Augusta were recent visitors in
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gordon and son
scott and Mrs. Church and Miss Berry
OF Portland We're Sunday guests of
Mrs. Cora Gordon.
Mrs. Herman Wilson offered three
prizes, $3.50, $3.50 and 81, to the chill.
dren collecting the most tent cater
pillars in an effort to rid the town of
this pest. The children collected
thousands of caterpillars. The prizes
were awarded by weight, Thomas Kus
winning the first prize, having collect
ed more than four pounds. Gertrude
llbbetts won the second money by col
lectlng three and one-half pounds. and
Frederick Jewell, who collected more
than two and a half pounds. won the
third prize.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Godfrey passed
the week end at Lake Moxie
Mrs. M. N. Perc1val and son Ken.
meth and Miss Tracy of Bath were
guests Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Stilphen.
MISS Gertrude Longfellow of Rich
mond visited friends in town Sunday.
Inc meeting of the Business Pro-
Lessional Women's club will be held
FRIDAY evening instead of Wednes-
DAY evening, and will be held at the
Municipal court room.
Miss Emma Yeaton of Augusta
mas been visiting relatives in town.
MISS Irma Simpson was home from
bennington Normal school over the
holiday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Soper have
returned to Portland after a visit
with MIR. Soper's brother, Fred Soper.
Arthur Beatty of Bowdoin College
passed the holiday with his mother,
Mrs. Mary Beatty.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Clifford are
visiting in Rockland.
Or. Herman keene and son, Rus
sell OF Quincy, Mass, are guests of
Mr.. keene's aunt, Mrs. Margaret
Foster.
Stuart Wolf of Bostone is passing
the holiday with relatives in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. w. Wiswell, Mr..
49, - As1S nifty anu
Eleanor and Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Har-
[1man are passing the holiday at
Orrs Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Kimball and
Mrs. Helen Kimball were visitors in
Portland Saturday.
Miss Thelma Kneeland Is home
from Mount Merici Academy in Wa
terville for the week end.
Mrs. c. c. Stevens and son, Blair
OF Bangor passed the week end with
relatives in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur BlaisdelI of
Oakland are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Murch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Healey and son
of Medford. Mass, were at their cor
tage at Maranacook over the week
end.
7. S. Bowker of Belfast visited
relatives in town over the week end.
Mrs. Bowker and daughter, Martha,
who have been visiting friends here.
returned home with Mr.. Bowker.
Air. and Mrs. J. l. Andrews and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Regular meeting of Granite Lodge,
No. SO, K. of p, Tuesday evening at
the usual hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Cleanup week disposed of con-
siderable rubbish from Hallowel
streets and back yards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Huntoon pass
ed the week end and the holiday at
Five Islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Mr. and Mrs. Adelard Beaudoin and
family have been visiting in Berlin.
N. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

The H. II. S. graduation exercises
will take place Wednesday after
noon, June 8, at 230 in City Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

Miss Pauline Clark and Miss Mar
garet Turner were visitors In Rich
mond Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

There will be no delivery of any
kind today. The post office will be
open till IL A. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-31

from Waterville over the holiday.
belmont Luce is at home from
Bates over the holiday
There will be no session Of the
city schools today
Miss Hazel Niles, who Is employed
in Auburn, is at home over Memorial
Day.
Principal and Mrs. j. e. Blaisdell
have been making short visit with
relatives in Sidney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Huntoon pass
ed the week end and the holiday at
Five Islands.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adelard Beaudoin and
family have been visiting in Berlin,
N. H.
Miss Pauline Clark and Miss Mar
garet Turner were visitors In Rich
mond Saturday.
There will be no delivery Of any
kind today. The post office will be
open till IL A. M.
The H. II. S. graduation exercises
will take place Wednesday after
noon, June 9, at 2.30 in City Hall.
Cleanup week disposed of con-
siderable rubbish from Hallowell
streets and back yards.
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Regular meeting of Granite Lodge.
No. so. K. of p, Tuesday evening at
the usual hour.
Charles O'Brien, who is studying at
the Catholic University, Washington,
d. c., is at home for the summer.
Evening star., 1926-04-24
AIR FORCE ENACTS
WAR IN ALL ANGLES
Army Flyers in Mimic
Attack on "Reds" at Cir
Clevi|Ie, Ohio.


WILBUR WRIGHT FIELD, Day
ton, Ohio, April 24.--When the Blue"
Army air forces, operating from their
maneuyering base here, flew in mimic
attack on the invading Reds at
Circleville yesterday they simulated
all the wartime situations, and took
an Associated Press war" corre-
spondent with them.
Behind two machine guns III the
cockpit of a Martin bomber he watch
ed the tide Of battle" rise and fall.
Theoretically it was Cincinnati being
attacked and the hour was dawn, but
actually it was Circleville and after
noon. Substitution of CircleVllle, the
same distance as Cincinnati from here
was deemed advisable by Brig. Gen.
James Fechet, assistant Army air
chief, because it's smaller population
lessened chances Of mishaps.
A bombardment group simulated
destruction of bridges across the
Scioto River, theoretically the Ohio
River, to stop hypothetical advances
Of Red" troops. Closer to the ground
and in advance of the bomberS was
an attack squadron. to draw off anti
aircraft fire. Pursuit planes piled be-
tween bombers and attackers to cope
with any emergencies.
Maj. II. G. Pratt and J. B. Brooks.
umpires, will announce tomorrow just
what the pseudo battle results We're.
Previously, on paper, the blues" have
been getting the worst of it.