Maine's Old Churches of Historic Interest
Mrs. Osma L. Sumner describes Maine's historic churches, including a century old Benton Falls church with a Paul Revere bell and others in Waldoboro Parkman South Durham Walpole Alna and First Parish in Portland. The article notes these meeting houses as monuments to early pioneers and pious settlers in remote regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Osma L. Sumner
Augusta
Benton Falls
Paul Revere Foundry
Canton
Mass
Paul Revere
Waldoboro
Walpole
Alna
Portland
South Portland
Congregational
Buxton South Congregational
Kate Douglas Wiggins
Scarboro
Wells
York
Sumner
Daylight Saving Time Set to Begin April 24
Mayor Harold P. Small announced city hall offices will adopt daylight saving on Sunday April 24, with work schedules shifted one hour earlier and noon signals curfew adjusted. Industrial plants like Iron Works and Torrey Roller Building Works expected to follow. Hyde Windlass Co. and Bath Box Co. undecided. Mr and Mrs Edwin H Given died Monday in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold P. Small
Iron Works
Torrey Roller Bu Hing
Hyde Windlass Co
Bath Box Co
Sacred Heart Circle Social Highlights and Upcoming Events
Sacred Heart circle Daughters of Isabella held its monthly social Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus hall with good attendance. Bridge and whist were played, sandwiches and coffee served, and Mrs. Rosanna McFadden chaired the committee. A bridge and whist party is planned for April 27 with a small admission and homemade candy. The circle was invited by Stella Maris of Lewiston to attend its initiation on April 26 with many local members planning to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Knights of Columbus
Rosanna McFadden
Stella Maris Circle
Lewiston
Maine Fishing Draws National and International Interest
A Maine Development Commission pamphlet drive shows rising demand for state fishing information as inquires flood in from across the U S and beyond. A Panama based angler R W Gray of Puerto Armuelles requests a map and detailed data on Maine lakes and streams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic of Panama
Maine Development Commission
Maine
R. W. Gray
Puerto Armuelles
Province de Chiriqui
Mr. Gray
Central America
Cumberland Red Men Meet in Susquisong Wigwam Night
Members Ernest Avery Ralph Boardman Erv ing Burnham Harold Corliss Emery Rideout Everett White and Carlton Rideout of Sasanoa tribe No 64 S O R M attended Cumberland county Red Men's association monthly meeting in Susquisong tribe wigwam No 29 Yarmouth The bi monthly visit of the association is to be with Domhegon tribe Brunswick on April 29 and the next regular meeting with Paugus tribe Bridgton May 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Avery
Ralph Boardman
Erving Burnham
Harold Corliss
Emery Rideout
Everett White
Carlton Rideout
Cumberland County Red Men's Association
Yarmouth
Brunswick
Paugus
Bridgton
Lieut Lord Discusses China and Japan at Central Club
Lieut John A Lord retired U S N told Central church Men's club members about China and Japan in an informal history lecture. He described early beginnings great leaders and wars from China-Japan conflicts to Russian-Japanese war. The talk impressed members who called it one of the year's finest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church Men's Club
Thomas R. Huston
Edward Brown
David Rich
J. Maurice Haynes
E. P. Briggs
John A. Lord
Lord
China
Japan
Charles Curtis
Topsham Man Seeks Senatorial Honors in Sagadahoc Race
William F. Tate of Topsham, a former representative, will be the Democratic candidate for state senator from Sagadahoc county. Bath candidates include Harry M. Huse for sheriff and three contenders for county commissioner Percy Savage Georgetown Fred W Humphreys Bath and Harry A Plummer Bath. Nomination papers for Charles A MacMahan Georgetown Hon Charles H Cahill and Ruth R Farnham Bath for representatives have the signatures and await signing by their circulators. James C Purington Topsham former register of deeds has signed as a representative. Sagadahoc will elect four representatives two from Bath and two from other town groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Tate
Topsham
Sagadahoc
Harry M. Huse
Bath
Percy B. Savage
Georgetown
Fred W. Humphreys
Harry A. Plummer
Charles A.macmahan
Charles H. Cahill
Ruth R. Farnham
James C. Purington
Register of Deeds
Club Room Project Advances at First Baptist Church
Blasting away the ledge beneath the west auditorium has continued for three weeks under Fred Stilphen with Brotherhood members assisting. A committee including Arthur J. Dunton, Rev. Charles R. Sims and Freeman Crosby was appointed to raise funds for materials for a 16 by 27 foot club room. Baseball sees Lloyd L. Hooker vs George Moody, Moody’s team winning 5 to 0. May 10 program to feature Judge Danton and Hooker. Mrs W Dayton Hill hosted her contract club at luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Fred Stilphen
Brotherhood
Arthur J. Dunton
Charles R. Sims
Freeman Crosby
Lloyd L. Hooker
George Moody
Danton
Hooker
Quilt Craft Gathers Woolwich Farm Bureau Members
Mrs. Duncan McIntosh hosts 18 members and two Bath guests for a Quilt Craft meeting at her Woolwich home. Community notes report school absences from Nequasset due to measles and local residents planning seasonal moves and visits, with church services and a Day's Ferry play rehearsed by the Community club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan McIntosh
Woolwich Farm Bureau
Eric Reed
Julia Donnell
Bath
Jane
Gorham Normal Ool
Arrowsie School
Day's Ferry
Albion Corliss
Leland Savage
Augusta
Harriet Adams
Waterville
Ernest Hathorne
Mary Wright
Delia Card
Wesley Wright
Edward Murphy
Richmond
Sarah Wright
A. A. Stott
Carrie Cleaves
Ida Pierce
Fred Hansen
Weekend guests and family reunions reported
Mrs Max' Lersier and daughter Oth lie were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Carleton. Frank Brown visited his brother Tom at Dresden Mills. Carleton McCob returned to Bridge academy Monday. George W Burgess of Greenland New Hampshire visited his brother Joseph at Leland Siegars home. The brothers, separated 20 years, joyfully reunited noting their good health George age 79 and Joseph 87. Harland McC is confined at home with me Mrs Fred Carleton hosted the Ladies' aid at her home Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max’ Lersier
Othlie
Fred Carleton
Frank Brown
Tom
Dresden Mills
Carleton McCob
Bridge Academy
George W. Burgess
Greenland
N. H
Joseph
Leland Siegars
George
Harland McC
Newell Urges Public Optimism At Bath Iron Works
Newell calls for more optimism while detailing $400000 costs and 1000 to 1100 annual labor loads at Bath Iron Works. Ten vessels launched last year. five this year with two more possible. The destroyer should launch in two years and the plant will stay open to visitors. Also, James Clough of Surry, 20, drowned in Surry Bay after his boat capsized while clam digging. body recovered after hat and coat were found on the beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works
Newell
James Clough
Surry
Bay
Clough
Bowdoinham Notes From The Grange And County Life
Local items include a talk by Charles Eastman at the Grange, travel anecdotes, repairs and improvements around Bowdoinham, post office staffing changes, teaching moves, and visits to Bath Gardiner and Richmond. Rail officials discuss service changes while road conditions remain poor. Public events feature found founders day, a bi centennial program, and a Pleasant Street gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Eastman
Grange
California
Canada
Bowdoinham
Hamilton House
Clifford Smalley
Cora Denham
Rhode Island
Oakfield
Edward Gile
Emily Rideout
Bath
Ralph McEwen
Kenneth Hackett
William Bass
Maine Central Railroad
Pearl Raymond
Parris Hill
Alvin Raymond
Henry R. Drew
Richmond
Sagadahoc
C. W. Gray
Dorrian
Fairfield
Roger Robinson
Soule House
B. B. Douglas
Upper Main Street
H. E. Cornish
Clara Fogg
Jane Hall Browne
George R. Cutler
Helen Grinnell
Portland
Mary Dodge
John A. Purington
Alvin Purington
Stroudwater
A. Grant Hulse
Arlington
Mass
James Colgan
Evelyn Hackett
Gardiner Motor Co
Gardiner
Parent Teacher Association
Della Ridesut
Raymond Hayden
Cleveland Curtis
Maine State Library
State Library
Jessie M. Amne
United Commercial Travelers
Auburn
George Washington
Richmond Music Club
Grange Hall
Local Social Notes and Corrections
Miss Louise Coskery of Litchfield spent last week with Mrs Bertha Coskery. Joseph Legendre of Bath was calling on relatives in town recently. H D Higgins of Tarr Hill was a recent visitor at High Pine Farm. The writer corrects the name of the teacher at No 9 school Miss Marion Glines of Rumford. Mrs Alcide Coutre and daughter Arienne were callers at the Byras homestead. Andrew Byras of Lisbon Falls was a recent visitor in town. Miss Eleanor Meacham at the U of M passed her vacation. Mrs Viola Groves has been taken to a hospital in Lewiston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Coskery
Litchfield
Bertha Coskery
Joseph Legendre
Bath
H. D. Higgins
Tarr Hill
High Pine Farm
No. 9
Marion Glines
Rumford
Alcide Coutre
Arienne
Byras
Andrew Byras
Lisbon Falls
Eleanor Meacham
U. of M
S. Meacham
Viola Groves
Lewiston
Probate Court Session Deals Wills and Administrations
Judge Glidden ruled on multiple probate matters in Saga dahoc court. Wills admitted for Mary A. Perry Bowker of Phippsburg and Patrick H. Hurley of Richmond with executors named without bonds. Petitions filed for Rachel M. Smith of Topsham and George W. Marston of Woolwich. Inventories and accounts approved for several estates and guardianship actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glidden
Sagadahoc
Mary A. Perry Bowker
Phippsburg
Joseph F. Perry
Patrick H. Hurley
Richmond
Elizabeth G. Hurley
Rachel M. Smith
Topsham
Clarence B. Smith
Mary Ann Perry Bowker
Mabel A. Thwing
Charles C. Low
Ellen J. Perry
Abbie F. Minott
Harold Wall
George W. Marston
Woolwich
Ethelyn M. Marston
Auburn
Carrie M. Miller
Robert B. Miller
Willie L. Dinsmore
Bowdoviere
Martha A
Augusta Trust Co
Emma
F. Hathorne
John H. Doyle
Daniel Doyle
Arthur R. Chadbourne
William C. Chadbourne
Bath
Edwin L. Rogers
William 8. Rogers
Henry A. Magoun
First National Bank of Bath
Petition for Licenses and Guardianship Filed
Petition for license to sell real estate filed for estate of Caroline C. Howard late of Richmond by George H. Howard as administrator. Petition for custody of minors filed for estate Berge R. Dube of Brunswick by Leo Dube. Petition for guardianship filed for estate James A. Coombs of West Bath by Robert D. Metcalf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline C. Howard
Richmond
George H. Howard
Berge R. Dube
Brunswick
Leo Dube
James A. Coombs
West Bath
Robert D. Metcalf
Miss Ellen D Newell to be Married in New York
The marriage of Miss Ellen Doane Newell oldest daughter of William S Newell of Bath Iron Works and Mrs Newell to Paul Tiemer of New York will take place Saturday at the Church of the Transfiguration New York. A small reception will follow at a New York hotel. The couple plan apartments at 1 Christopher Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Doane Newell
William S. Newell
Bath Iron Works Corp
Newell
Paul Tiemer
New York
Church of the Transfiguration
New York World-Telegram
Miss Newell
Morse High School
Christopher Street
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Senter
Wit
Maine’s Old
Edwin H. Given
Opera House
Paramount Publix Theatre
Will Rogers
Ben Lyon
Constance Cummings
Monday Arrowsmith
Ronald Colman
Helen Hayes
Lloyd Hughes
Dot Sebastian
Lupe Velez
Melvyn Douglas
Madge Evans
Joan Blondel
Lieut
Men’s Club
Central Church
First Baptist
W. Dayton Hill
William Leeman
Ann Dodge
R. W. Hurlburt
Bangor
Congregational Church
Nequasset
Day’s Ferry
Sagadahoc Ferry
Sara Bailey
Dora Bailey
Emma Rollins
Somerville
William Gould
Herbert Munsey
Mr. Hollibut
Hollibut
North End
Days Ferry
Dresden
Rexall
Pleasant Street
Methodist
Philip Kimball
Little Son
Richard
Machias
Lena Patten
Gardiner Ane
Enry Powers
Sreete
C. L.browne
Victoria
Hope Flood
Clifton Melvin
Mr. Palmer
North Bowdoin
Walter S. Glidden
Ellen D. Newell
New York City
Gladys Goodrich
Hope Rowe
Ruth “Kings Occais
High School
Leslie Larrabee
Howard Mayo
A. Parke Grindell
Amos and Andy
Farley Mayo
Paul Stinson
James Temple
Archie Main
Walter Winchell
Charles Lee
Katharine Dinsmore
Hilda Scott
Jeannette Shackford
Ruth Dale
Stanley Curtis
Robert Hatch Jr
Vincent Henderson
Merton Sprague
Boswell Sisters
Beth & Evelyn Trott
Rudy Vallee
Henry Mank
Rubinoff
Ernie Sarkis
Seth Parker
Ralph MacDonald
Stebbins Boys
Armouth Horse Market
C. L. Cromwell
Wiscasset
Westport
L. Tarr
Richmond Me
Tel
Hatch’s Shoe Store
Alex Nisbet Co
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