Richmond Boys Return Home From Mysterious Escape
In Richmond two youths fled their home on the outskirts and traveled toward Bath and Rockland claiming a visit with relatives. Authorities coordinated across Drath and Woolwich to locate them. The pair were found and returned to their father, who collected them at police headquarters after a night in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Rockland
Drath
Sherith Oliver
Young
Woolwiel
Toetrun
Hockomock Runs On One Engine In Ferry Service
Ferry Hockomock operated on one engine Tuesday while the other underwent repairs. Captain Charles W. Dingley steered in place of ill Captain Thomas Coss, who is recovering. Governor King unlikely to resume service until urgent demand or Memorial Day. may not return until April 15 or later. Hockomock favored to stay in use as smaller craft handles traffic. Governor King remains at winter berth and requires several days of repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hockomock
Charles W. Dingley
Thomas Coss
Coss
King
Carleton II
Rice
Governor King
Houghton's Wharf
Public health nurse reports strong March for Red Cross unit
Miss June Rideout notes March was highly successful for the public health department of the Red Cross. Thirty two cases admitted, 46 infant welfare visits, 18 prenatal calls, five tuberculosis visits, and 21 office treatments. Baby clinics held weekly with many babies present. Fees collected totaled 63 dollars. Also mentions local residents Howard Parks, Duncan Melnnes, and Katherine Kane in brief items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puble Health Department
Red Cross
June Rideout
New Bath Rotary President Presides At First Meeting
William S Newell newly elected president of the Bath Rotary club chaired the Tuesday noon gathering. Reports on the New England Conference by Beerwart, Saywver, Moser, and Passmore highlighted the meeting with emphasis on Rotary spirit as a solution to world reconstruction challenges. Passmore detailed the trip and praised Boston visiting members while introducing new member Frederick Wo Baker. Wilbur S Andrew attended as guest. Fred Teeling acted as adjourning officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian S. Newell
Bath Rotary Club
Meter + Beerwart
Charry Bo Saywver
Harry Mo Hse
Harry T. Passmore
Huse
Heo
Rotary
Tie
Bath Club
Boston
Tre
Passmore
Boston Botarians
Frederick Wo Baker
Newell
Wilbur S. Andrew
Boston Club
John L. W. Burke
Fred T. Teeling
Farewell Party for Beatrice Wyman at Church School
In Central chapel the kindergarten department hosted a farewell party for Beatrice Wyman who will leave for Wa terville. About 200 Witth Folk enjoyed games and treats. event organized by Mrs Carvie Thompson and Mrs Walter McCarty with help from Miss Ellen Newell and Miss Pauline McDonald. The department, over 60 strong, has outgrown its space and plans for larger facilities are under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Chapel
Church School
Beatrice Wymimh
Waterville
Carvie Thompson
Walter McCarty
Ellen Newell
Pauline McDonald
One More Year to Go Before Golden Wedding
Mr and Mrs Benjamin Desjardins of New Tren house New Meadows marked their 49th wedding anniversary in March and look forward to their 50th. Desjardins was born in Quebec and Mrs Desjardins in Montreal, the couple moved through Brunswick, North th, and finally New Meadows, where they operated a boarding house and later a serving stall for shore dinners before settling at their current home for 16 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Desjardins
New Tren
New Meadows
Mar. Desjardins
Quebec
Desjardins
Montreal
Brunswick
Joseph Vaarney
North Th
Seven Yell
Ao Reject
Complaint of Pupils Goes to Committee
The Morse high school basketball team filed a complaint discussed at length by the Board of Education during the regular monthly meeting. Willian A. Parker was elected to the athletic council to fill the vacancy after Ernest Kelley. Miss Frances Hall, supervising physical training, died Saturday in Gorham while attending a state conference. Lieutenant John A. Lord USN returned to Portsmouth after a voyage with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Morse High School
Tto
Willian A. Parker
Clineton DD. Wilson
Allin Spear
Athletic Council
Parker
Ernest PL Kelley
S V.ge
Frances Hall
Gorham
Phippsburg Shutterburgers Needing Wary Cottages Scare
Bath police and sheriff captured three men after a Small Point cottage break in. Edgar and Robert Kingsbury pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and larceny with $300 bonds set. Edward McLaughlin denied direct involvement but admitted being with the trio until the plan split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Department
Bath
Elbridge Morse
John Fairfield
Oliver
John A. Norris
May Tern
Supreme Court
Lewiston
Norris
Edward McLaughlin
Ile
Small Point
McLaughlin
Sumiger
Albert DB. Storer
Basin District
Winnefrance
M. J. Rye
Meadowbrook Inn
John E. Stacey
Popham Beach
Wath
Albert Storer
Phippsburg Basin
Mr. Storer
Alyah Holbrook
Meadowbrook
Boston
Maud Holbrook
Massachusetts General Hospital
United States
William S. Kenyon
Iowa
Sebasco Estate
ort-Alber Lyceum Bureau
Walter EE. Bongartz
West Point
Joseph Richardson
Cundy’s Harbor
Percy Clary
S.C. Campbell
Ina Pease
Sanford
Nellie Perry
Druns Wick
Taesin
John Reed
Winnegance
Jesse Kelley
Dromore
Helen Clifford
Irma Gilman
Cox
Frances Mann
Hham Teach
George FE. McNulty
Ashdale
Bessie Sprague
West Dpont
Basin
Celeste Benson
Wegzekiah Iarrington
Dad Worrey
Tie
Vwolace Woodman
TLW
Cutting
Elijal Morse
Ol'ver
Long Hall
Mattie Cutting
Ann M. Perry
Marguerite Sylvester
Westbrook Seminary
Alvin P. Sylvester
Pitch Pine Hill
Milison Houdlette
Stanwood Gilman
Phippsburg
Mhe
Ty Rea
Sewall Delights in World Trip West Indies Visit
Hon Harold M Sewall returned to Boston after a monthlong journey with his son Arthur to the West Indies visiting Havana Jamaica Colon Panama Panama Canal areas Trinidad Barbados Martinique St Thomas Nassau and Caracas He comments on the canal mosquito elimination and the varied conditions among peoples noting differences in status and ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold M. Sewall
Boston
Mr. Sewall
Arthur
West Indies
Havana
Cuba
William D. Sewall
Jamaica
Colon
Atlantic
Panama Canal
Pacific
Venezuela
Caracas
Trinidad
Barbadoes
Florida
Maine
Martinique
St. Thomas
Virgin Islands
Uncle Sam
Porto Rico
Nassau
Ladies Night at First Baptist Brotherhood Meeting
A Tuesday vestry gathering of the First Baptist Brotherhood honored women with a social program arranged by Harry W. Moulton Arthur TL Price and Scott C Hill. Ex mayor Arthur J Dunton read the Bugle and the event featured music including John Wagstaff William N White KLFP Dunbar Jacob Arenstan with sister Bessie Holman and a quartet Crosby Nickerson Holman Dunbar. Ice cream and cake followed then a social. Miss Margaret Baker left for Burlington with her father to resume studies after vacation in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Brotherhood
Baptist Vestry
Harry W. Moulton
Arthur TL. Price
Scott C. Hill
Arthur J. Dunton
John Wagstaff
William N. White
Klfp. Dunbar
Jacob Arenstan
Bessie
Nickerson
Crosby
Holman
Dunbar
Ernest M. Holman
Margaret Baker
Frederick W. Baker
Burlington, M .J
Miss Baker
Bath
Mr and Mrs Sherm Host Informal Saturday Evening Gathering
Mr and Mrs John Sherm entertained a small group at their home on 88 York Street on Saturday evening. The gathering featured cards and games followed by the serving of ices and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
John Sherm
York Street
Easter Cantata Shines in Woolwich Church Service
Woolwich hosted an Easter cantata titled The Gospel of Easter by Lorenzo sung by a 28-voice chorus at Congregational church and Sebenon hall. Soloists included Mrs Earle Dow and Miss Whyllis Hall among others, directed by John 8 Carter of Livermore Falls. An afternoon address and evening remarks complemented the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo
Woolwich
Nequasset
Sebenon Hall
John 8
Carter
Livermore Falls
Earle Dow
Henry Dubar
Leroy Morse
Skinner's Mill
Arrowsic
Harold Snipe
Bath
U.S. Navy
Bona Hana
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic. Mr. Snipe
Carrie Savage
Massachusetts
BE. Dodge Hardin
Congregational Church
Day's Ferry
Willard Sewall Trott
Chelsea
Mass
Trott
Wiaarren
Courtney A. Marston
Selena A. Trott
Sarah FE. Hathorne
Fannie C. Savage
Augusta
Charles J. Trott
Wenham
Fred L. Trott
Springfield
Days Ferry Church
Riverside Cemetery
Red Cross
Edward W. Vaughn
Gardner Greenough
Boothbay Harbor
Donald Thwing
Leonard Stilphen
Gardiner
Gordon Proble
Bath City Hospital
Mary Wright
Frank Card
North Center P T A demonstrates school work at Parish house
The North Center Parent Teachers Association met Tuesday at 3 45 pm largely attended. Miss Helen Harnden showed phonetics work with eight pupils, Miss Gertrude Carleton demonstrated singing in parts, and Miss Frances Hall led a typical physical training lesson for 15. A three member committee was named to coordinate with local groups. Tea and games followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Center
Parent-Teacher Association
Helen Harnden
Center Street
Gertrude Carleton
North Grammar School
Frances Hall
Chamber of Commerce
City Council
Rotary Club
Board of Education
South End
South Street
Paul Dresser
Herbert D. Maxwell
John A. Legro
Practice for Morse Alumni Basketball Game at Y
Practice sessions draw ten or more Morse Alumni each afternoon as the big season approaches. A meeting is planned for representatives of both teams to decide who will referee, with Allan Spear unavailable due to other duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Spear
Growth in motor vehicle registrations drives road funding in 1920
The 1920 report shows 9,211,295 motor cars including commercial vehicles registered in 48 states and DC, plus 238,146 motor cycles. Revenue from registrations and licenses totaled 102,084,106.26 dollars, with 96 percent spent on road construction and maintenance under state supervision. The data highlight rising fees, weight based charges, and state plans to capitalize motor revenues for road projects across several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
New York
Arizona
State Highway Department
Illinois
Maine
Minnesota
Missouri
Nevada
Utah
Wyoming
Colorado
New Mexico
Oregon
Alabama
Delaware
Idaho
Iowa
Michigan
New Hampshire
North Dakota
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Vermont
Personal notes from Portland theater and church events
Ernest L. Davis of Keith's theatre Portland died Sunday. Mrs. Davis and daughters Madelyn Dorothy and Clara visit her parents Mr and Mrs Guy Crosby on High Street. Mrs. Hattie Merrill and grandson John Meryvill of New Gloucester return home after visiting Jason A. Merrill’s family on High Street. Frances Mann finished duties at Lowell's Market and will teach at Cox's Head school. Rev Frank H Hall, Wesley and Hilton West of Beacon Street attend a Portland district Methodist ministers meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest L. Davis
Keith's
Portland
Davis
Madelyn
Dorothy
Clara
Guy Crosby
High Street
Hattie Merrill
John Meryvill
New Gloucester
Cox’s Head School
Frank H. Hall
Wesley
Hilton West
Beacon Street
M.bb
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J.e.davis CO
Maine Street
Brunswick, Maine
J. E. Davis CO
Richmond Boys
Howard Parks
Porthind
Wortland Shipbuilding Co
Chadwick Plonse
Rangeley Lakes
Rangele
Jaccubione Util
Sousacable
Duncan Melnnes
Phillips Academy
John Melnnes
Washington Street
Katherine Kane
The
New England Telephone 1
Beatrice Wyman
John A. Lord
USN
Portsmouth
Sandaw
Phipsburg
W. L. Haywood
Asbury Campbell
Jane
Willian R. Kimball
Frank I’. Leavitt
Winneganee
Gilbert Atwood
George C. Pease
T. C. Hughes
Allie Rollins
Parker Tread
Walter P. Cushing
Grange
James EK. Perry
H. M. Sewall
Tropics
Canal Zone
Baptist Brotherhood
Nequasset Church
North-Center Association
Thompson Bros
Stevens Tank & Tower CO
Auburn
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