Coast Guardsmen Describe Flood Search Efforts Last January
Rotarians heard Coast Guardsmen from Popham Beach report their joint Atlantic seaboard operation to aid life and property during the flooded Midwest area in January. Henry Leonard logged the Popham contingent with Herbert Huntley, and they recounted radio and telephony aids added to Coast Guard efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedgwick
Coast
Popham Beach
Atlantic Seaboard
Mid
Henry E. Leonard
Popham
Herbert L. Huntley
Francis A. Winchenbacth
Portland
Edward W. Bridgham
Bath Clit
Joseph O. Purdue
Olan
Leonard
Qart
Coast Guard
Shallun
Boston
Surin
Hyde Windlass
Outteov
Fishermen Rescued After Lost Trawler Night Search
Two Boothbay Harbor fishermen disappeared during a wintry night while hauling trawls. The Coast Guard found their boat adrift in 75 fathoms, with no anchor, and the men nearly frozen. They were saved to Popham Beach station and never returned to deep sea fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boothbay Harbor
Coast Guard
Popham Beach
Sterling Bible Class Hosts Philathea Program
Sterling Bible class of the Collins Street church hosted the Philathea group Monday evening with 33 attendees including Rev. Frederick P. Moffatt. Mrs. John H. Hunt presided as president, and the program followed the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Bible
Collins Street Church
Indy Deering Room
Frederick P. Moffatt
Sterling Bible Group
John H. Hunt
M. Eugene Watson
Fred M. Coombs
James W. Gillespie
Military Ball Planned by Roland Smith Post A L
Roland Smith Post A L plans a Military Ball for Friday May 28 at the Arcade. Proceeds support the building mortgage fund. Prizes music and features chart the program. Legion Auxiliary aiding ticket sales. Sagadahoc counts lead state county in membership drive for the June Old Orchard Beach parade. A post supper for sustaining and 1937 members is set for April 13. Delegations attend Brunswick fair Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Smith Post
A. L
Eugene Hart
Post
John Williams
Sagadahoc County
Old Orchard Beach
Sagadahoc
Legion Building
Auxiliary
Ad Mission
Brunswick
Bath
Junior Garden Club Meets On Monday
Cosmopolitan Junior Garden club held its monthly meeting at the club house Monday afternoon. Leaders were Mary Flaherty Betty Cushing and Jances Cushing. Lorraine Hanvin new member chose Pussy Willow as her club name and Betty Robson chose Tulip. No April meeting due to school vacation. Roles from The Song in the Heart play were assigned and will be presented in May before the Mother Garden club. Recitations songs dances and candy were shared. plants donated by Mrs Granville M Colby were distributed. Miss Mary Campbell assisted with the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Junior Garden Club
Mary Flaherty
Betty Cushing
Jances Cushing
Marjorie Cushing
Frances Callan
Lillian Johansen
Lorraine Hanvin
Pussy Willow
Betty Robson
Tulip
Isabel
Betty Jones
Queen
Betty Cushins
Muriel Pouliot
Anita Bagdikian
Prince
Edward Cogan
Mother Garden Club
Bryant Hilton Wedding Saturday
Camston Bryan and Julia S Hilton of West Bath were united in marriage at Congregational church with Rev. David J. Wilton officiating. The bride wore brown peplum accessories, and the couple planned a wedding trip to Bar Bettwhinge. They will reside in Freeport after May first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camston Bryan
Julia S Hilton
West Bath
Dental Congregational Church
Muddle Street
David J. Wilton
L.H.D
Broanitt
Bar
Bettwhinge Thesday
Carus P Higeins
Bull Bridger
Bryant
Bose Miracdh L. Briant
John H. Bry- Bil
Ener
Freeport
South End PTA Holds All Day Meeting and Repairs Plan
South End PTA convened for an all day session in IS rooms at 488 Washington. William P Crowley and M Pouvi Dunbar chaired, Alfred E Carpenter presiding in the afternoon. The group approved repairs to a Mitchell School Victrola and distributing parts to students, plus loose leaf sections to update school records. Next meeting set for April 10 with district attention. A PT A gathering is also planned in Woolwich at Sebenoa Hall on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sout Fund Pta
William P. Crowley
M. Pouvi
Dunbar
T.A
Woolwich
Sebenoa
Supper and Card Party Planned by St. Mary Guild
At the St Mary Grace church weekly meeting on Tuesday night the A Spper T supper event will be open to the public. Supper will be served followed by cards with Mrs Edward W Bridgham as chairwoman assisted by Mrs Herbert C Calderwood and Mrs Everett Pierce plus Mrs Harry B Briggs Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary
Sagadahoc Pomona Grange Meeting Report
Sagadahoc Pomona met with Progressive grange in Richmond Corner with about 150 attendees. Granges represented included Cobbesseecontee Dirigo Dromore Enterprise Gardiner Harraseeket Merriconeag Merrymeeting Pine Tree Progressive Sagadahoc Topsham West Bath and Woolwich.
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Sagadahoc Pomona
Progressive Grange
Richmond Corner
Cobbesseecontee
Dirigo
Dromore
Enterprise
Gardiner
Harraseeket
Merriconeag
Merrymeeting
Pine Tree
Progressive
Sagadahoc
Topsham
West Bath
Woolwich
Charles Thompson
Harry Rackley
Old Kentucky Home
Elfreda M. Perkins
Pomona
Winifred Rackley
Topsham Grange
Annie Malcolm
Bertha Gray
Philip Densmore
Enterprise Grange
Richmond
C. O. Purinton
Lorenzo Massee
Seth Watson
Elmer Purington
Guy Williams
Harvey Jordan
W. H. Gould
E R. Small
Richard Thompson
Richard and
Charles Thompson, Jr
Florence Merryman
George Danforth
Gardiner Grange
Parker
Richmond Village
Colonial Club Celebrates 35 Years With An Anniversary Smokers
On St Patrick s night 1902 a group formed what became the Colonial club in Bath. The 35th anniversary smoker featured MC William H T Gove with acrobatic dancing, magic by Ernest Haskel of Augusta, and a telegram of congratulations from Chester S Kingsley of Caribou. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s
Harry C. Webber
The
Times
Conley & Crosby
Bath Trust Co
Colonial Club
Webb R
William H T Gove
Irma Bennet
Royden Haines
Madelyn Oliver
Thelma Fogg
Criterion Dance Studios
Gove
Herbert Henderson
Paul B Wilson
Ernest Haske
Augusta
Chester S. Kingsley
Caribou
MEN ARE WINNERS IN MARRIAGE BARGAIN
At Woolwich Grange 29 members heard a program on the marriage bargain with five reasons why each side has the better half. Mrs. Maurice B Shea presided and readings by Mrs. Richard Tu Ain't Gonna Rain No More. John H. Carter played piano. Cake and coffee followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
Wiscasset
The
Grange
John H. Carter
Bowdoinham Pioneer Ella Aderton Rites Held
Ella Aderton 83 widow of William Aderton died at home Thursday. She was a Pittston native who lived in Bowdoinham since 1888 and was a Baptist. Survived by two sons Fred of Bath and Frank. a sister Carrie Morrill of Pittston. a granddaughter in Washington DC. Funeral Sunday at the Baptist church with Rev. J N Palmer officiating. Local residents and visitors are noted in a string of social notices and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Aderton
William Aderton
Pittston
Bath
Bowdoinham
The
Baptist Church
Fred
Frank
Carrie Morrill
Washington, D. C
Eva Rideout
Frances Reed
Alfred
Walter Reed
Grace Maxwell
Alec Maxwell
East Bowdoinham
Larchmont
New York
Bertha Tibbetts
Portland
Richard Denhar
Linwood Rideout
Phillip Rideout
University of Maine
James Ray
Gray
George Hackett
Harold
Linwood
Laurence Hackett
North Hampton
Gloria Maxwell
Jerome Carter
Ruth Gallagher
Harold Millay
Robardo
Georgie Fides
Robard
Charles Blodgett Priestly Howard
William Gardner
Sissie
Eleanor Webber
Ada
Betty Hobart
Gloria
George Rowe Marlene Stockton
Mary Browne
Louisa
Ruby Bugbee
Ralph McEwen
Washburn
Ruby McEwen
Karl Hatch
Phiiilip Rideout
Parent-Teachers Association
Augusta
William Daniels
Ida Crocker
Dorothy Daniels
West Minot
Harold Hackett
Raymond Rendall
Walton
Jean Adams
Gorham
N. H
Charles Browne
Loomis Dyer
Florida
Browne
George Hamilton
Edgar Temple
Daniel Cornish
Sunshine Society
Roger Robinson
Bishop School
Ella Purington
Modern Woodmen Benefit Party in Red Men Hall
Modern Woodmen of America held a benefit whist on Wednesday of last week in Red Men’s hall Bath Camp 7407 with 150 attendees. Ladies prizes went to Mrs. Jennie Miller first and Miss Frances Miller second. Mrs. Edwin Crocker third. Mrs. McMann fourth. Men’s prizes went to Merle Niles first and John Ketchum second, with Mrs. Elbridge Rice winning for the most ones. Pine Tree Troubadours provided music for dancing and a social hour. committee: Fred Stover chair, Harry Warner secretary, with Charles Toothaker Frank Gallant and Merle Niles assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Camp
Modern Woodmen of America
Red Men's Hall
Jennie Miller
Frances Miller
Edwin Crocker
McMann
Merle Niles
John Ketchum
Elbridge Rice
Pine Tree Troubadours
Hall Wedding: Miss Roselyn Hall Marries George Carey
Miss Roselyn Ella Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs Willis B Hall married George Bizelow Carey son of Mr and Mrs George Carey of Malden Mass Saturday evening at eight in the arbor at the bride’s home Rev Charles R Sims of First Baptist Church officiated. Attendants were Elinor H Hall and Leslie W Carey. About 45 relatives attended. The bride wore a roe colored wool suit with pink corsage. corsage and bouquet by Laura M Hel. The couple left Brunswick for a wedding trip and will reside at 10 Taft Street Malden Mass. Stanley Carey of Malden attended from out of town.
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Roselyn Ella Hall
Willis Brown Hall
Corliss Street
George Robson Carey
George Bizelow Carey
Malden
Mass
Charles R Sims
First Baptist Church
Elinor H. Hall
Leslie W. Carey
Maiden, Mass
St. James
Weasell Bo Hel
Laura M. He
Carey
Morse High School
J J Newberry Co
Woolworth’s Sne
Malden High School
Hutchins and Parkinson Brokers
Boston
Brunswick
Taft Street
Stanley Carey
Council Must Choose New Chief Engineer After Death
The death of Charles E. Park chief engineer of the fire department leaves a vacancy to be filled by the city council. Advocates expect Scott Morse first assistant for chief or Richard Frate from second assistant to assume the post as the vacancy is filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Charles E. Parks
Charles E. Park
Lraves
Board of Fire Engineers
Scott Morse
Richard Frate
Mr. Morse
Drums Awarded at DAR Chapter Meeting in Bangor
The Francis Dighton Williams Chapter Doubters of the American Revolution received the Drums Alone thi Monwak prize during the state conference of the year’s best radio broadcasts at a Friday gathering hosted by Mrs. John A Casey of 84 Birth Street Bangor. Plans announced include three representatives from Brewer Hampden and Bangor for the DAR Good Citizenship Pilgrimage next year. Clan Campbell No 26 held its 50th anniversary banquet and program at Odd Fellows hall on Park Street with many clansmen and ladies present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Frances Divh
Wiluims
Clan Campbell No
Order of Scottish Clans
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Park Street
Wit
Morse High Wins District One Act Play Contest
By unanimous decision Morse high school won the district one act play contest held at Morse high school auditorium. Morse will represent the district in the finals at Bowdoin College on May 8. Cast included Ruth Shellenbarger and Alice Hogan with Miss Melcher coaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Bowdoin College
Morse
Brunswick High and
Bridge Academy
Dresden
Donia F. Halman
Will O' the Wisp
Mary H. Conley
Margaret S. Melcher
South Portland
Bates College
Buchmaster
J. Edward Pomeroy
Eulela Pray
Wiscasset Academy
Eugene M. Desmond
Bath
Thompson E. Ashby
Brunswick
Gardiner
Rockland
Warren
Ruth Shellenbarger
Alice Hogan
Margaret Brimixton
Evelyn Tomlinson
Claire Grainger
Brunswick High School
Martin Fraser
Christine Williams
Conley
Dramatic Club
Jane Stevens
Katherine Milliken
Ruth Pratt
Ferralyn Roberts
Beverly Shorey
Dorothy White
Junior Chamber party raises near hundred dollars
Bath's Junior Chamber of Commerce held a post Lent dancing party at Sedgwick Saturday night drawing a capacity crowd until midnight. The event featured Clif Leeman piano John Grindell violin George Fields drums and Linwood Russell trumpet with Henry W. Schofield Hubert Foster and Herbert Henderson leading the committee. Proceeds go to the Board of Education for Morse High School pupil activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Chamber of Commerce
Sedgwick
Clif Leeman
John Grindell
George Fields
Linwood Russell Trumpe
Henrys W. Schofield
Hubert O Foster
Herbert A. Henderason
Board of Education
Paivaical
Morse High School
Jellison Family Attends Bar Harbor Father and Son Banquet
Four generations of the Jellison family attended the Father and Son banquet in Bar Harbor. Fred A. Jellison of Albert Meadow, aged over six, his son Fountain, his grandson Jack Jellson, and great grandson Jerry aged five were present. Jerry was hired above the crowd and clapped as he watched about 150 men and boys in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jellison
Bar Harbor
Fred A. Jellison
Albert Meadow
Fountain
Randon
Jack Jellon
Jerry
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Senter’s, Inc
Marabella
Brewster G. Sedgwick
Optomeprist
Arthur Allen
Rath Trust
Deering
Kendall Lord
Raymond Crooker
Upper Washington Street
Catan Farnham
Blair Bauey
Pirknants Notch
Tucker- Inds Ravine
Mount Washington
Patriots
Maine Central
R. R
Legion
Granville M. Colby
Mary Campbell
Bryant-Hilton
Central Church
South End P.T.A
Woolwich Grange
Will D. Davis
Jessie Cromwell
Auburn
Courtney Nealey
Phillip Nealey
Percy Rideout
Will Marden
Bessie Scates
Palermo
Augustus Benner
Fireman's Association
Hazel Cornish
Kittery
Lena Cornish
Marshall Merryman
Scott Bailey
Fred Stover
Harry Warner
Charles Toothaker
Frank Gallant
George R. Carey
Roselyn E. Hall
Columbiag
Family Theatre
Lew Ayres
Benny Baker
Charles Starrett
Dodge City
Andy Clyde
Donald Woods
Three Stooges
Sonja Heinie
Don Ameche
Adouiphe Menjou
Junior Chamber
Opera House
Jean Harlow
Robert Taylor
John Kbeal
Joan Fontaine
Lionel Barrymore
Spring Byington
Ruby Keeler
Lee Dixon Ready, Willing & Able
Seventh Heaven
Simone Simon
James Stewart
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