Legion and Auxiliary events spread across Richmond area
A joint Emerson Lane Post and Auxiliary meeting hosted guests from Winslow Buck More Post and Auxiliary and Smith Wiley Post and Auxiliary with speakers including Louis Balkan and John Smedberg. Misses Guiou and Hurley won first and second in a recent Legion oratorical contest. Sagadahoc Pomona met Enterprise Grange with a fifth degree for 48 candidates and a junior declamation event planned for April 11. Fire department officers were elected, and multiple civic notices filled the week’s list of community activity and personal items.
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Emerson-Lane Post
Auxiliary American Legion
Winslow-Buck- More
South Gardiner
Smith- Wiley Post
Gardiner
Louis Balkan
Old Orchard
John Smedberg
Kennebec County
Waterville
Frederick P. O'Connell
Kennebunkport
Jean Guiou
Charlotte Hurley
Legion
Auxiliary
Sagadahoc Pomona
Enterprise Grange
Grange
West Bath
Bowdoinham
Richmond Corner
Brunswick
Phippsburg
Enterprise
Edric Wheeler
James Royal
Everett Lemont
Pauline Cook
Martha Hinkley
Louise Pushard
Florence Wheeler
Jane Hanson
Mary Sullivan
Austin Brown
Arthur Friend
G. C. Marriner
J. Norris Sidelinger
Carl Anderson
George Tibbetts
Weston Carver
Charles Blake
George Hoyt
William Emmons
Wesley Webber
Hook and Ladder
Richard Derby
South Pleasant Street
Alice Hall
Helen Cloutier
Auburn
Portland
Olin MacKinnon
Alvin Lothridge
William Wing
Douglas Marriner
Ricker College
Houston
Marion Watson
Westbrook
William Whitney
Harry Bragdon
Kendon Curtis
USN
New Jersey
Erland Curtis
Ridge Road
William E. Whitney
Sidney Mank
Old Back River Bridge Story Sparks Georgetown Debate
A Georgetown reporter recalls the old Back River bridge, its disputed site and builders, noting an 1934 demolition and the challenging early travel conditions. The piece touches on local history, early itinerant ministers, and the town’s slow move to automobilе life with icy hill descents and open touring cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Back River
E. C. Clarey
Robinhood
Oldsters
Regan
Flying Point
Arrowsic
McNichols Place
Earle Hagan
Georgetown
William Gutch
Local voices recount news from Georgetown Center and environs
Fullerton and youngest son ill while Tony cares for them amid brother Robert at school. Todd’s store at Georgetown Center gets new cement foundations after last Fall’s storm. Several families relocate or visit, and locals report Easter and spring travel. Air base growth and area residents’ comings and goings are noted.
Obituary notices for Mrs H Carroll and Elson Field
Mrs H Carroll of St Louis Missouri died March 23 1900s era obituary notes she was born February 26 1872 in New Orleans and daughter of Cyrus and Philena Oliver. Survivors include sons Woodsbury T Oliver and Harry Oliver. Elson Field of Willow Crest Gardiner dies aged nearly 70 former mason son of Jotham and Julia Field of Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Carroll
St. Louis
Carroll
Cyrus and
Philena Oliver
New Orleans
Capt. Oliver
Marrtown
Riggsville
Fidie
Emma
Capt
Woodsbury T. Oliver
Newport News
Harry Oliver
Oakland
Calif
Elson Field
Willow Crest
Gardiner
Field
Jotham
Julia Field
Georgetown
Rev Dow to speak at Five Islands May meetings
In Camden the Rev Jack Dow will lead a series of meetings at Five Islands Baptist Church from May 10 to 20. The town reports rising flu cases and notes a busy slate of local church activities including services at Georgetown Baptist Church and a guest preaching event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dow
Camden
Five Islands Baptist Church
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Library Association
Branwell Harford
Helen Huskins
Ray Grover
Georgetown Baptist Church
Cleaves Henderson
Champlin
Woolwich
Henderson
Herbert Whitelock
Brunswick Baptist Church
Winneganee
Harlan Pinkham
Robert Grafam
Georgetown
James Stevens
William Marr
Redeemer
Garden of Gethsemane
George Gray
Lloyd Pinkham
Russell Pinkham
Alfred Rowe
Silent Garden
Kathleen Rittall
Old Rugged Cross
Mr. Stevens
Mary Magdalene
Beverly Rittall
Rudolph Pinkham
Good Neighbor Club
Thomas Watson
Young Peoples Gospel Team
Norway
Albert Moore
Red Cross
Easter Cantata Attended by Local and Out-of-Town Guests
Sunday callers to Mrs Addie Moultons home included Mr and Mrs Ed die Bourget and Bath niece. Out of town attendees at the postponed Easter cantata were Mrs Carrie Carlisle, Mr and Mrs Eugene Reynolds, Mr and Mrs Charles Kenny, Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Moulton
Eddie Bourget
Bath
Carrie Carlisle
Eugene Reynolds
Charles Kenny
Reviving Activity on MacMahan Island In March
The latter half of March brought renewed life to MacMahan with islanders eager to inspect winter storm effects. The eastern shore suffered most from November gales while the electric power company completed repairs. Southern service remained continuous. northern service was restored last week. Easter cottages filled. visitors included William Brown, Fessenden Wilder, Emory Basford, and others. A dog fall overboard near Goose Rock Passage caused panic before a fisherman rescued it. A new west side landing float is planned and water was restored in several cottages by March 29 after improvements to the salt water system. Forbush spent part of his Easter vacation planning la Ranchette at la Pointe du az.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacMahan
Electric Power Company
William Brown
Andover
Mass
Fessenden Wilder
Brtooks School
North Andover
Emory
Basford
Mr. Basford
Guy Forbush
Francis Johnson
Clinton Allens
Rye
N. Y
William Bisseth
George Gray
Jack Lee
Guy J. Forbush
la Ranchette
la Pointe du Az
Local Social News From Bath and Richmond Gatherings
Families in Bath and Richmond hosted and visited relatives this Sunday. Mrs. Mary Stevens of Georgetown stayed with daughter Mrs. Victor Pinkham and family. Vernon E. Gray Jr. and Mrs. Gray of Newport visited his father Vernon E. Gray. Kenneth Smith and son of Portsmouth NH joined relatives, while Mrs. Francis Pierce and children suffer from common colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Barter
Lawrence Perow
Fenton Moore
Bath
Lester Lewis
Richmond
C.P.O
Vernon E. Gray, Jr
U.S.N
Gray
Newport
R. I
Mary Stevens
Georgetown
Victor Pinkham
Vernon E. Gray
Kenneth Smith and Son
Portsmouth
N. H
Francis Pierce
Window height survey prompts view to outside classroom
In New York City schools teachers urged windows be low enough for seated students to see out to avoid a closed in feeling. The term argosy derives from ragosy referencing Ragusa now Dubrovnik in Yugoslavia.
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New York City
Ragusa
Dubrovnik
Yugoslavian
Pauline Betz Addie Multisport Tennis Star
Pauline Betz Addie, renowned tennis champion, has played basketball hockey softball and excels at golf. Her athletic versatility highlights her competitive spirit across multiple sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Betz Addie
World Reports About Global Telephone Quantity
A brief note states that approximately 75 million telephones exist worldwide. The item highlights the large global reach of telephone networks and suggests broad adoption across regions.
Dresden Social Roundup Reflects Seasonal Visits and Church Talks
Mrs. Perley Siegars of Largo Florida plans return to Maine after another south winter. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Laurence Gahan and Mrs Leonard Gahan of South Portland. Ruth Robinson of Richmond and Mrs Joseph Houdlette of West Somerville called on Mrs Melville Houdlette in West Dresden. James Cameron and wife, wintering in Portland, returned to West Dresden. Pownalboro 4 H club met at Mrs Houdlette’s. Mrs George Allen of Cedar Grove taught buttonhole making. Rev William T Bennett opened a sermon series at the Methodist church with The Scarlet Revelation and Scarlet Sign. Eastern River Grange hosted visitors from Wiscasset. Harold Jones and Eunice Doyle joined Enterprise Grange in Richmond, applying to Eastern River Grange. Mrs Helen Jewetl led a program due to the lecturer’s absence with readings, stories, and music by the grange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perley Siegars
Largo
Fla
Siegars
Maine
South
Laurence Gahan
Leonard Gahan
South Portland
Ruth Robinson
Richmond
Joseph Houdlette
West Somerville
Mass
Melville Houdlette
West Dresden
James Cameron
Portland
Pownalboro
George Allen
Cedar Grove
William T. Bennett
Eastern River Grange
Traddeus Reed
Anna White
Elinor Sproul
Phyllis Lewis
Florence Sproul
Wiscasset
Harold Jones
Eunice Doyle
Demits
Enterprise Grange
Helen Jewetl
Evelyn Carver
Lon Lowes
Effie Allen
Gladys Carver
Richard Spencer
Marjorie Hamlin
Robert Spencer
Jessie Miller
Sheila Hamlin
Thaddeus Reed
Fred Allen
Wilmot Trussell
the Grange
Lou Lawes
Obituary of Mary Barbara Child 1921 30 in Bath
Mary Barbara Child of Bath died suddenly at home on a Tuesday evening while talking on the telephone. Born January 1, 1921 she was a radio operator for Legards Taxi and member of Club Forty two. Survived by son Peter mother Ruth Footer grandmother Amy Parker brothers Richard and Donald Footer sisters Mrs Robert G. Lee and Miss Sally Footer. Prayers Friday at 2 pm at Arthur F Mayo & Son Funeral Residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Barbara Child
Washington Street
Bath
Ruth (Parker) Footer
Eugene Footer
Legard
Taxi
Club Forty-two
Arthur F. Mayo & Son
High Street
Timothy Maney
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Funeral services for Capt. Thomas K. Haley held
Funeral services for Capt. Thomas K. Haley were conducted at Mayo funeral home on Tuesday afternoon at two. Rev. Charles R. Sims of the First Baptist church officiated. Bearers were Almon Haley Harold Jewett Marius Page and Capt. William Blair. Interment followed in the Oak Grove family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas K. Haley
Mayo Funeral Home
Charles R. Sims
First Baptist Church
Almon Haley
Harold Jewett
Marius Page
Capt
William Blair
Oak Grove
Alexander Graham Bell Led National Geographic Society
Alexander Graham Bell served as president of the National Geographic Society from 1998 to 1903, guiding the organization through early years of modern exploration and science outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Graham Bell
National Geographic Society
Captain Thomas K. Haley 70 dies after years at Kennebec tug work
Captain Thomas K. Haley, 70, died at the Old Folks Home after living there since 1950. Born April 4, 1881 in Pittston, he spent much of his life as a city resident and as a tugboat captain notably of the Seguin. He piloted steamers earlier and worked for Eastern S S Corp. He piloted the Keystone for the Shipping Board in 1919 and was linked with Kennebec Towage Co. He belonged to Dresden Masonic Lodge No. 103. Surviving are a stepson Thatcher Pinkham, two brothers Martin and Ralph Haley, and sisters Bert Jewett and Mrs. Fred Peasley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas K. Haley
Old Folks Home
Pittston
Thomas H
Josephine (Cheney) Haley
Capt. Haley
Eastern S. S. Corp
Haley
Keystone
Kennebec
New York
Shipping Board
Kennebec Towage Company
William Small
Clyde Holmes
Belfast
Masonic Lodge
Dresden
Thatcher B. Pinkham
This City
Martin E. Haley
Ralph Haley
Bert Jewett
Fred Peasley
Gardiner
Carl H. Pinson Dies at 46 in East Brunswick
Carl H. Pinson 46 of East Brunswick died at home on Sunday by his own action. Born April 24, 1905 in Bath he was a Morse High School graduate class of 1924 and worked at Bath Iron Works as chief of the invoice audit section. He was active in Masonic and OES orders and chaired the New Meadows River Regatta Association House committee. Survived by wife Elsie, two sons Carl H. Jr. and Peter C., his mother Mrs C C Reichline, his father Edwin E. Pinson, two brothers Edwin E. Jr. and H Parks Pinson, one niece and one nephew. Funeral held Wednesday at Arthur F. Mayo & Son Funeral Residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl H. Pinson
East Brunswick
Bath
Edwin Pinson
Alphia Plant Pinson Reichline
Morse High
Bath Iron Works
Polar Star Lodge
Sawyers Island
Edwin E. Pinson, Jr
Edgecomb
H. Parks Pinson
Detroit
Mich
Arthur F. Mayo & Son
High Street
Mrs Lillian Wright dies in Searsport convalescent home
Mrs Lillian Wright widow of Charles L Wright of Woolwich died at the Searsport convalescent home where she had been a patient. She was born in North Searsport, daughter of John and Mrs Carter. Survived by a step daughter Mrs Wilbur Presley and a step son Jordan Wright both of Woolwich, sister Mrs Dora Ludwig of Bangor, niece Mrs Harold McKeen of Bangor, nephew Charles Havener of Searsport. Funeral in Searsport Thursday, body to Woolwich for burial in Murphy Corner cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Wright
Charles L. Wright
Woolwich
Searsport
North Searsport
John Carter
Dora Ludwig
Harold McKeen
Bangor
Charles Havener
Murphy Corner
Phillies star Jim Konstanty runs sports store in Oneonta
Jim Konstanty, ace relief pitcher and last season National League MVP, operates a sporting goods shop in Oneonta New York during the off season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Konstanty
Phillies
Oneonta
N. Y
John W Waterhouse Dies in Bath
John W Waterhouse 51 died suddenly Friday morning after arriving at Bath Iron Works where he worked as a tin smith. Born in Randolph in July 1899 he was son of George Waterhouse and Sophie Brown Waterhouse. He leaves wife Susie a son John W Jr three brothers and three sisters plus nieces and nephews. He resided at 4 High Street in Bath and was active in the Solar Lodge Wesley Methodist Church Men’s Club and a South End P T A trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Waterhouse
Bath Iron Works
Wesley Methodist
South End P. T. A
High Street
Randolph
George
Sophine Brown Waterhouse
Susie
John W. Jr
Bath
Warren
Frank
Gardiner
George Bailey
Hazel Waterhouse
South Gardiner
Clifford Getchell
Hallowell
Nephe
Mrs Louise F Harvie Dies After Illness
Mrs Louise F Harvie of 49 Pine street died Monday after an illness of eight years. Born in Bath she was daughter of William and Caroline Sawyer and lived in the city all her life. She leaves husband William Harvie, a son Frank E Harvie, three daughters Emma Griffith Helen Butler and Annie Oliver, and eight grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise F. Harvie
William Harvie
Pine Street
Bath
William 8. Sawyer
Frank E. Harvie
City
Emma L. Griffith
Helen F. Butler
Annie G. Oliver
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Harold Williams dies suddenly at 63 in Boothbay Harbor
Harold Williams 63 a machinist at Hyde Windlass Co died suddenly at his home 21 Linden street Friday morning Funeral arrangements will be announced He was born June 28 1887 in Boothbay Harbor son of Walter and Mary Tibbetts Williams a member of Seaside Lodge of Masons Boothbay Harbor Survived by wife Elizabeth Orne Williams two brothers Raymond of Damariscotta and Gardiner of Boothbay Harbor a niece and two nephews
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Williams
Hyde Windlass Co
Linden Street
Walter and
Mary Tibbetts Williams
Boothbay Harbor
Seaside Lodge of Masons
Elizabeth Orne Williams
Raymond
Damariscotta
Gardiner
Ellson Field Dies at Pittston Home
Ellson Field died Sunday noon at the Willow Crest home in Pittston. He was born in Georgetown on April 23, 1881, to Jotham and Julia Field. Survived by two sisters Mrs. Sylvia Warren and Mrs. James Stevens of Georgetown, two nephews Sumner Mains of Bath and Franz Stevens of Five Islands, and one niece Mrs. Eugene Butterfield of Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellson Field
Willow Crest
Pittston
Georgetown
Jotham
Julia
Lewis) Field
Sylvia Warren
James Stevens
Sumner Mains
Bath
Franz Stevens
Five Islands
Eugene Butterfield
Waterhouse Funeral Rites Held for John W Waterhouse
Funeral services for John W. Waterhouse were held Monday at two o'clock from Arthur F Mayo & Son Funeral Residence. Rev C Clifford Sargent of Wesley Methodist Church officiated with Masons Arah Richmond Karcher Jackson Harry Ring Jr and Paul Moore as bearers. A Masonic service accompanied the ceremony. Burial followed in the Oak Grove family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Waterhouse
Arthur F. Mayo & Son
C. Clifford Sargent
Wesley Methodist Church
Arah Richmond
Karcher Jackson
Harry Ring, Jr
Paul Moore
Solar Lodge of Masons
Oak Grove
Funeral for Harold S. Williams Held at Home
Funeral services for Harold S. Williams were conducted at the residence 819 High Street Monday at 10 30 AM with Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson officiating. Bearers were Lewis Swett Gardiner Williams James Cil ley and Harold Boutin. Burial was in the family lot at Wylie Cemetery Boothbay Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold S. Williams
Arthur F
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Cora E. Powers
Ann Deroche
Manhattan
Cener
Edith Harvard
Beech Street
Delbert Cooper
Delbert, Jr
Irene Baker
Delbert Cooper, Jr
Harwood
Sankey Walport
Etta Fossett
Georgetown Center
Ralph Champlin
First Baptist Church of
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Aubrey Fullerton
Corliss Street
A. P. Denham, Jr
Bath, Maine
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Mac Mahan
Ernest Heald
Orrin Winn
Waltham
Maureen Davis
Augusta
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George Harvey Powers
Virginia Beach
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Charles Andre
Homus Hicks
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Passiac
Joan van Duyn
Califon
N. J
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Swarthmore
Everett Haines
Juanita Ramsey
Rochester
Haines
Victor Hagan
Harbor Road
Melvin Cunningham
Cunningham
Edward Rowe
Kenneth la* Rose
Haskell
Kenneth Lee, Jr
Lilla M. Gray
Chester McMahan
Japan
Korea
States
Pvt
Jimmy MacMahan
U. S. Army
Vincent Strout
Connecticut
Marr
Billy Plummer
Malden Island
Elsie Wiswall
Cromwell
Charles’ Pond
D. W. Staffeld
Leek Roy
Laconia
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Alton Reed
Livermore Falls
Rose Wills
George Lee
Onset, Mass
Stanley Lewis
Lewis
M’mahan Island
Mary B. Child
Guardian
Barre
Vermont
Marius H. Page
North St
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T. K. Haley
Bath Iron Works Corp
Tin Smith
Hyde Windlass Manchinist
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