Gulf Island Dam progresses through winter work
Construction crews on the Gulf Island Power Development near Lewiston and Auburn push ahead despite heavy snow and cold. Concrete pours begin January 6 with 25,000 cubic yards planned. gravel comes from Leeds Junction pits via Maine Central Railroad. The project, by Central Maine Power Co and Morton C. Tuttle Construction Co, aims to store a billion cubic feet of water and generate 27 000 horsepower with room for a 9 000 hp unit, benefiting Lewiston Auburn area industry.
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Gulf Island
Lewiston-Auburn
King Winter
Leeds Junction
Maine Central Railroad
Gulf Islind
Androscoggin
Auburn
Lewiston Bank
Gulf Island Power Development
Central Maine Power Co
Morton C. Tuttle Construction Co
Boston
Maine
Lewiston
Bailey School Teacher Remembered by Classes
Bailey Evening school pupils from two classes honored Mrs. David Heald with gifts this week. The Monday and Wednesday class presented a lustre China tea set while the Tuesday and Thursday class gave a five dollar gold piece. Mrs Heald expressed sincere thanks for the thoughtful presents.
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Bailey Evening School
David Heald
Russia plans new fast passenger lines to London vessels
Russia shows strong interest in expanding merchant marine shipping. Plans include building new tonnage and two fast passenger lines to London to boost overseas trade and transport capacity.
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Russia
London
Weather Cock Symbol Draws Church Spire Attention
A gilded weather cock once topped Grace Episcopal Church, later moved to Brown Memorial Church in Portland. Wollaston church officials chose the vane for its historical symbolism, linking vigilance and loyalty to Christ, a motif echoed by Cambridge’s Shepard Memorial and other historic he churches.
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Grace Episcopal Church
Portland
Brown Memorial Church
Grace Church
Toston
Wollaston Congregational Church
Isaiah W., Sneath
Building Committee
New England
Shepard Memorial
Cambridge
Hanover Street
Boston
Dean
Peter
Dr. Sneath
Longfellow
Christ
Wollaston
Telephone Cashier Wins a Promotion
Miss Margaret D. Foster a Bath based cashier in the New Eng Tel & Tel Co moves to the Portland office commercial department effective April 5. Irma Burns becomes Bath office commercial clerk and Helen Hartwell will replace Burns. Foster began as an operator in Milbridge May 1 1891 and served in Bath since 1910 earning praise for efficiency and public relations.
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Margaret D. Foster
Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co
Bath
Vportland
Irma Burns
Helen Hartwell
Shaw's
Miss Burns
Miss Foster
Mil’bridge
Lewiston
Wesley Sunday School Board Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
The Wesley Methodist church Sunday school board elected officers at the Wednesday night meeting. John Stewart becomes superintendent with Galen J Watson as assistant. Other posts include secretary Charlies F. E. Shepard, treasurer Edith Abbott, and department chiefs for beginners, juniors, cradle roll, and home work. A chicken supper preceded the program. About 40 attendees enjoyed a musical interlude and readings.
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Wesley Methodist Church
John Stewart
Galen J. Watson
Charlies FE. Shepard
Edith Abbott
Lloyd G. Daley
Charles EF. Brooks
B.A. Farrar
Georgian Ripley
Epworth
Earl Lermond
Linweed Wiley
Lloyd Daley
Robert Gordon
Supt. Stewart
Freeman Merritt Buys Burgess House On Whippsburg Side
Freeman H Merritt purchased the Timothy Burgess house on the Whippsburg side of the bridge. He plans extensive repairs and may use it as a winter home while summers are spent at Sebasco Estates. Elizabeth Morse death prompts many village visits and moving plans.
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Freeman H. Merritt
Timothy Burgess
Whippsburg
Sebasco Estates
Walter Morse
Elmer
Kittery
Elizabeth
Morse
Elliot
Marietta Warshley
Gardiner
Elizabeth S. Morse
Oliver
Winneganer— Frie
Thomas J. Perry
Vath
Alfred S. Oliver
Winfield Groves
Edgar Oliver
Mrs. Belle Plant
Phippsburg
Coast Guard Recovers Dismasted Vessel Near Seguin Island
Report details Captain Berry and the Casco Bay rescue crew pulling a stranded crew from a dismasted vessel amid a Cape Cod storm. Tug Se guin towed the wreck to Casco Bay as another torpedo boat destroyer aided, with multiple prior rescues noted along the river and nearby coasts. The narrative recalls several past emergencies involving the Coast Guard and local steamers.
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Seguin Island
Cape Cod
Seguin
John Smith
Portland
Catter Woodbury
Casco Bay
Kennebeer
Coast Guard
Capt. Berry
Conningham
Terry
Pond Island
Mowhegap
Rockland
Will
Bald Head
Small Point
Cape Small
Kennebec
Ease
Heston
Ellorade
Central Church Ladies Aid Holds All Day Session
An all day session of the Ladies Aid at Central Church occurred in the parish house. The planning committee, including Mrs. Henry Bickle and Mrs. Mabel Lord, arranged a dinner for twenty with ham, mashed potatoes, egg salad, cheese rolls, pickles, pies, coffee, and tea. Quilts were completed, songs were sung, and tea was served by the chairwoman late in the afternoon.
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Ladies’ Aid
Central Church
Henry Bickle
Mabel Lord
Alfred Rowe
Everett Trafton
Aid
Mra
Liekle
Boston Easter Excursion Promises Low Fare Travel
Maine Central Railroad offers a Easter season round trip excursion from Vath and nearby towns to Boston. Tickets valid nearly everywhere on the Maine Central system with Friday April 2 as departure, limited ten days return, half fare for children age five to eleven, no car restrictions, return passage requires purchaser signature and Bereton & Maine ticket agent validation. Side trips possible to New York Atlantic City Philadelphia or Washington during the period.
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Vath
Boston
Maine Central Railroad
Maine Central
Tiekera
Mernelay
Vollman
Bereton & Maine Railroad
Prietem
New York
Atlantic Cory
Philadelphia
Washington
Veteran Civil War veteran William We Tobey celebrates birthday
William We Tobey, longtime resident of 2% Mebble street, observed his birthday today. He is one of the most active Civil War veterans remaining and remains in good health for his years, receiving numerous congratulations on his special day.
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William We Tobey
Mebble Street
Im Genel
Purley Teacher Receives Gift at End of Week
Mrs. David Rich, a therme nursing teacher at Purley Evening seferers, was presented with a handkerchief scarf and a testimonial at the close of the week. Glenna Cellett, Smerien's champion women geifer, will not compete in England this summer.
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David Rich
Purley
Glenna Cellett
Smerien
Geifer
England
Popham Beach Social Club Seeks Repair Funds
A small Popham Beach social club forms to raise money for repairs to the church and library. Weekly dances are held in Meeres Hall each Wednesday, with a tackle dance and a snapper drawing. Officers include President Mrs. Vilieiver and Vice President Mrs. Waddward J. McNalty as treasurer Nat Perkins. The group reports winter progress and locals note the Hotel Riverside booked its first summer reservation.
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Meerers Hall
Vresidemt
Vilieiver
Weaddward J. McNalty
Nat Perkins
Boston
Riverside
Wrienis
Moses Coantler
Woyham Wi
Monsie
Personal Notes From Walker Head Social Scene
In city notes for the week, residents such as Mrs. Marre Voromm and Mrs. Midom Mayes are mentioned with family ties to Providence College. Keoma Onillett attends a cravenet seed in Wortlend with her mother Mrs. James Manzhlim, and Miss Katherine J. Trott plans a Warmington Normal visit after spring break with her mother. A funeral for Maj H. A. Shores’ elder brother is noted, while Althea Levy arrives from Howard Seminary to stay with her parents.
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George Savage
Marah Pashard
Stonybrook
James C. Gilman
Ashdale
Mr. Savage
Charles Karvage
Hix Bride
Maurice Voxhard
Frank Frisbee
Albert Young
Wath City Hospital
William Albion
Walter Cushing
Walker Head
M. FE. Wilbur
Ox's Head
Waltham
Elbridge Morse
Willie Jefferson
Parkeread
Eugene Warrington
Mildred
Parker Head
Dorchester
Mass
James E Verey
Cos
Thedas
Eric Carlson
New York
Emma Perry
Center
F. Clark Mowker
Meadowbrook
Eherl Board
Xchevils
John I. Carter
Woolwich
Schelheuse Buesekay Alterneverss
Albers Young
Serior Te Jinees
Hi Wife
Bath City
Die
Leflersm
Taeeday
Doreen
Moree High
Vale
Marre Voromm
Providence Colllege
Wortlend
James Maanzhlim
Wille Street
Katherine J. Trott
Warmington
Mre
Kata
Treat
W. Kents Shores
Willan
Bhares
Maj H. A. Shores
Althea Levys
Howard
Beeston
Welmewias
Serge Levga
Termer
Rxmett
Sen Chamdber
Beeres
Hanwiler
Kwall Point
Chryslers Capture State Title With Win Over Bath
The Chryslers defeated Bath 22 to 18 to claim the state title after a tight game. Captain Serdan led the Northerners with strong defense and steady shooting, while Bath struggled against the visitors' speed and teamwork.
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Chryslers
BATH
Portraits of Maine Governor King Are Found in Boston
Regret grows over Maine state portraits of Governor William King. Two Stuart portraits, claimed to be the only true to life likenesses, are said to reside with William King Richardson in Boston, a relative three generations removed. A U S business representative in London notes Britain will buy American tobacco wheat flour cotton typewriters vacuum cleaners dictographs and mailing machines as sole suppliers.
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State House
Maine
William King
Bath
William King Richardson
Boston
King
United States
London
Great Britain
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Tucy Hammond
IMM
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Town
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Charles I. Knight
Squirrel Point
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Alex J. Coffin
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Elijah Bartlett
Sebason
Mellen
Vortlan’d
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Smn Lloyd
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D.D.G.M. Rowland
Solar Lodge of Masons
Sylvester H. Rowland
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Annie Deering
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Cris ME. Card
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Jack Shaw
Fred 8. Curtis
Leroy Colby
Frederick Foltley
Arthur B. Stearns
Rince Brothers
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