Community Day Aims Health Crusade Support in Woolwich
Woolwich Brenneh of the Red Cross announced a Community day on April 30 to promote the Health Crusade and Child Welfare. Activities include afternoon and evening events with speakers from the American Red Cross and Maine Health Service, a children's party, a community supper, and talks by Cheney C. Jones of the New England division. Local committees invite broad town participation and contributions to support Woolwich Red Cross efforts.
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Woolwich Brenneh
Red Cross
Sebenon
American Red Cross
Maine Health
Eget de Teres
Sig Uoder
Jeb Caeter
Dhiegne
Cheney C. Jones
New England Division
Prescott
Miro Nagg Ts Potson
Fred Corliss
Lillian Blair
Eben Dana
Frank Bailey
W. Gs. Brookings
Junmer Red Cross
Maud Tharward
Waldo Trathorne
Mars
Wilson Wright
John Eed
Augusta Yalclal volleyball clash ends with Bath loss
Augusta YA LCLAL defeated Bath 3 of 4 in a fast paced match. Bath players Nathan Prince Parry Thompson John Donahoe Herbert Melhore Frank Trant Albert Thurstaders and Merritt Ferguson played. Major Baraneis Pavnhiem Lester Mart George Leinwood and others watched as Albert Cliftonsta der Merritt Ferguson drove the Bath trip to Augusta and back. A return match is planned in a couple of weeks.
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Yalclal
Agusta
Augusta Y
Bath
Albert Clifstader
Merritt A. Ferguson
Nathan Prince
Parry E. Thompson
John Donahoe
Herbert Melhore
Frank Trant
Albert Thurstaders
R. M. Sanborn
Charles Th Volz
Eminweed
Another Duel on the Bowls Alleys in Portland Match
Maurice Reynolds of this city faces Ralph Pearson of Portland, former state champion, in a two night duel. Bath hosts the first half Thursday with finals in Port hana Friday, drawing strong Portland interest as Pearson seeks the title and Reynolds eyes a key victory after beating Mike Cyr of Lewiston. The season features top local talent alongside New England champ Charlie Gangie, highlighting bowling as a live sport in the city.
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Maurice Reynolds
Ralph Pearson
Portland
Bath
Porthana
thePortland
Pearson
Farrar
Reynold
Reynolds
Mike Cyr
Lewiston
Tell of length of life through animal and plant aging
A London Answers writer notes aging methods for livestock horns teeth and tree rings. It explains cow horn rays, deer antler development, bird spurs, mistletoe joints, and rings in cut trees to estimate age, then comments on views of aging in society with a Norwich antiques dealer jab.
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London
Birds that stay together in families among common species
The article notes that most birds scatter after leaving the nest while bluejays bluebirds kingbirds and a few others remain in family groups for much of the year. Author Colin Burroughs provides observations on this behavior.
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Colin Burroughs
Phippsburg Obstruction of Mail and Road Work Report
Obstructing the United States mail by felling trees on West Point road in Phippsburg caused town excitement. Charles Temple's brush efforts were undone, then large logs blocked the highway again, prompting road officials to restore access and consider inspector involvement. Roads, quarries, and local projects dominate town notes as selectmen plan road commission appointments and a Popham Beach road project with state aid.
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United States Mail
West Point
Phippsburg
Charles Temple
Fred A. Oliver
Temple
Tie
Postoffice Department
Campbell Lot
Pred A. Oliver
Morse
Piteh Pine Hill
Winneganee
Oliver
Basin District
Board of Selectmen
State Highway Commission
Phippsburg Center
Popham Beach
Charles Vi Minott, Jr
Minott
Bowker
John Th. Stacey
Augusta
Bath
State Highway Department
Albert Th. Storer
Casin
Obituary Notice of Mrs Ina Guest in India Typhoid Death
Word has arrived of the death in India from typhoid fever of Mrs. Ina Guest widow of an Englishman with large business interests there. She was twice married her first husband being Percy Cobb son of Frederick Cobb of Bath who married Sarah Percy of Phippsburg. Cobb lived in New York but visited Maine summers at the Phippsburg family homestead. Cobb died young and Mrs Cobb later wed Mr Guest.
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Capt. Butler
Woodfords Club
Keat
Cox's Head
Parker Head
Mattie Cutting
Bath
Gilbert Woodman
Frank Allegrin
P. J. Clary
Waldoboro
Gordon Preble
Woolwich
Sebasco
Preble
James Greenlaw
Jane Wyman
Center
Ina Pease
Sanford
Emery Mills
William Roderick
Guy Nickerson
Brunswick
Irma Gilman
Center School
India
Ina Guest
Guest
Percy Cobb
Frederick Cobb
Sarah Percy
Phippsburg
New York
Maine
Cobb
Mrs Lavinia Q Smith of Framingham Dies at 65
Mrs. Lavinia Q Smith 65 wife of Frank W Smith of 27 Linden Street Framingham Mass died at Union Avenue Hospital after an operation. Daughter of the late James B Mitchell of Bath she was past noble grand of Fidelity Rebekah lodge Framingham and is survived by husband son Dana Z Framingham and two grandchildren Burial was in Framingham.
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Eugene
Death of Mrs Ella Carr Hall of Walpole Mass
Word reached Bath of the death of Mrs Ella Carr Hall formerly of Bath. She was a daughter of John and Rebecca Carr and is survived by a son Arthur Hall of Walpole Mass, a sister Mrs Horace Kennerson of Bath, two brothers George Carr and Fred Carr of Bath and a grandson Master Milton Hall of Walpole.
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Bath
Ella Carr Hall
Walpole
Mass
Tall
John
Rebecca Carr
Arthur Hall
Walpole, Massy
Horace Kennerson
George Carr
Fred Carr
Thath
Milton Hall
Norris Funeral Draws Large Crowd at Oak Grove
William Norris lie in state at a Friday funeral attended by city employees and many friends. Rev. David L. Wilson of Central Congregational Church officiated. Bearers named Raymond Welch Lewis Avery Tiane Chase Warren Blaisdell and William Willison. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
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William ©. Norris
Norvis
David L. Wilson
Central Congregational Church
Raymond Welch
Lewis Avery
Tiane Chase
Warren Blaisdell
William Willison
Oak Grove
Richardson Funeral in Boston Cathedral Service
The funeral of the late Momer Richardson of Boston was held Thursday afternoon at St. Pauls Cathedral in Boston at 2 30 local time with attend s noted.
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Momer
Stover Elected Captain Of Morse High Team
Elford Stover twenty two is chosen captain of Morse high basketball for next season. A four letter man, he stars in basketball football and baseball and also keeps up studies. The article notes his speed accuracy and leadership, predicting a strong season and college plans. A late note mentions Mr and Mrs Hollis Webster of Lexington Massachusetts visiting Bath en route to Kennebec Point.
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Elford Stover
Morse High
Stover
Capt
Dill Spruigue
Maine
Bowdoin
Hollis Webster
Lexington
Mass
Bath
Kennebec Point
Hallows Seaport Days Remembered by Local Proprietor Gus Cole
Calvin A. Cole recalls Hallowell’s river trade era from 1834 onward. The Kennebec Queen and Star of the East anchored memory as steamboats served Kennebec and Boston routes, with crews including Hallowell residents such as Hiram Fuller, Charlie Fuller, Charles Richards, and Captain Jason Collins. The old port fed river business, brick by brick, until decline.
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Calvin A. Cole
Hallowell
Gus
Kennebec
Boston
McDonahu
Huntress
Cole
New York City
Alfred Beals
State School
Winthrop Street
Charles Richards
Charlie Fuller
Dode
John Ewers
Academy Street
Patrick Collins
Charles Green Wall
John
Sagadahoc
New York
Hudson River
Milliken’s
John McClure
Hodges
Samuel Kimball
Chestnut Street
Jason Collins of
Gardiner
Elderly man boasts of youth in witty quip
An 86 year old man declares he feels no older than a young colt, jokingly asking how that could be. The remark captures a playful, lighthearted mood about aging.
Sewing Class Completes Sessions at Bailey Night School
The Bailey Night School sewing class led by Mrs. Alice B. Heald closed after a successful season with 90 registrants, the largest turnout. Twenty attended the final meeting and each wore a garment they made, including dresses and waists. four members attended every session, one read a poem, and a small party with ice cream and cake followed.
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the Bailey Night School
Alice B. Heald
John Hayes
Clara’ Coombs
Ima Farrar
Adelaide Hatch
Eula Lielding
Adelaide Tlateh
Heald
Bathman Keeps Sailors Beloved Burgee and Fog Bell
Carroll A. Deering of the G. G. Deering Co. claims the burgee and fog bell from the wrecked fire masted schooner Carroll A. Deering. The burgee, never unfurled except at launch, is in fine condition. The fog bell weighs about 50 pounds and measures 14% inches at the base, purchased when salvaged goods were sold.
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Carroll A. Deering
G. G
Burgee
Beil
Andre and Rowe Wed in Bath at Brooks Memorial Parsonage
Charles A. Andre and Miss Marie F. Rowe, both of Bath, united in marriage at the Brooks memorial parsonage on Thursday morning. Rev. Ernest M. Holman officiated with a double ring ceremony attended only by the couple. The bride wore a dark blue traveling suit and carried pink and white sweet peas. The groom is a machinist at Hyde Windlass Co and a son of Mrs. Charles A. Andre of Walpole. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Ethe G. Rowe, has worked at The Texas Steamship Co. After a brief honeymoon, they will live at 593 Middle Street.
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Charles A. Andre
Marie F. Rowe
Bath
Brooks Memorial Parsonage
Ernest M. Holman
First Baptist Church
Mr. Andre
Walpole
Hyde Windlass Co
Marriages in Bath Decline from February to March
Vital statistics show seven marriages recorded in Bath during March versus 17 in February. The report notes a drop, with four more marriages in February than in March. The brief suggests ongoing local marriage trends without detailing individuals or venues.
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Bath
Births Increase in March Over February Reported
Vital statistics from City Clerk Albert J. Grassy show March recording more births than February and ten more deaths. The recom of vital statistics lists comparisons across months with figures for births and deaths.
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Albert J. Grassy
Grange Sale and Dance Draw Big Crowd at West Bath
West Bath Grange Hall was packed last Wednesday night for a sale of fancy articles and candy followed by a full supper. A four piece orchestra played for a midnight dance, ice cream cones delighted guests, and about ninety dollars was cleared by the women who meet biweekly for sewing and organizing events.
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West Bath Grange Hall
Newlyweds Delbert Hatch Honored with Miscellaneous Shower
Mr and Mrs Delbert Hatch were honored with a miscellaneous shower at the bride’s parents home 156 Center Street. Mrs George McNeil baked an elaborately decorated wedding cake concealing a baby doll. Guests included Marl Hatch Elizabeth Hatch Maude Wright Ruth Chatman Mildred Dyer Eleanor Wright and Roy Johnson.
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Delbert Hatch
Everett Wright
Center Street
George McNeil
Marl Hatch
Elizabeth Hatch
Maude Wright
Ruth Chatman
Mildred Dyer
Austin Wright
Eleanor Wright
Roy Johnson
Dorcas Guild Meeting at Beacon Street Church
Dorcas guild gathered at Mrs George Perry s home on Beacon Street Wednesday night. They voted to refinish parsonage floors and contribute five dollars to the centenary fund with more to follow. The nominating committee named officers but election was postponed another week.
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Dorcns Guild
Beacon Street
George Perry
Cresecent Street
Winter Street Church Rummage Sale Realizes Over 80
The rummage sale held Wednesday last week by the Winter Street Church ladies raised more than 80 dollars. The event was organized by a committee chaired by Mrs. Thomas P. Black and included Mrs. Charles Plaisted, Mrs. William Donnell, Mrs. Arthur Lemont, Mrs. Charles Webber, Mrs. Elmer Hodgkins, and Mrs. Herbert F. Douglas.
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Ladies of Winter Street Church
Thomas P. Black
Charles Plaisted
William Donnell
Arthur Lemont
Charles Webber
Elmer Hodgkins
Herbert FE
Douglas
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Annabelle Trott
James Colby
Bart Jameson
Warren
Winship Reed
Stockton Springs
John Card
G. M. Strawn
Scott
Waldobore
Prank Walker
Aston
John Reed
David Reed
Trath
Savage
Aususta
Jesse Mains
John MelQwenney
Morton Baker
Edwin Moulton
Burnt Jacket
Charles Henry Butler
Washington
Moatsweag
Pocahontas
Red Men's Hall
Wiscasset
Richard Hunnewell
Walter Hill
Freeman Trott
L. F
L. F.’? Medicine Co
Society of Antiquaries
Norwich
England
M. J. Frye
Susan Fletcher
Morse High School
Fletcher
May
Prank Pletcher
Madelyn Rich
Ound Mes
William Rich
Mamie Spinney
George J. Tharvis
Porthland
Thaurris
Huth Harris
Jank Harris
Ralph Harris
Cecil Harris
Ray Harris
South Portland
Bessie Dickinson
Porthand
Frank Skoffield
Resi
Henry W. Butler
Pemland Vilitewe
Basin
Albertine Palmer
Monroe
Ridley
TR Chapel
Joseph Richardson
Basin School
Celeste Benson
Mrs. Ina Guest
Lavinia QO. Smith
Mary Ella Carr Hall
W. C. Norris
H. B. Richardson
Balloon
Halifax
Clinton
Clarion
Waterville
Della Collins
Mr. Cole
Hiram Fuller
Hiram
Thompson Bros
Bathman
Andre-Rowe
ASI Pth
Grangers
Dorcas Guild
Hood
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