West Bath Social Roundup At Delmar Bates Bungalow
The West Bath column notes a large house party at the Delmar Bates bungalow in Sabine with many attendees including Florence Longley and Kathleen Bailey. Guests traveled from Bath walked to Sabine and visited Rich's Mountain before theater in Bath. Numerous local residents and visitors attended services, contests, and gatherings around Patriot's Day with concerts, fishing, and birthday celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Longley
Annie Burnham
Kathleen Bailey
Mildred Howe
Flora Fraier
Catherine Harrington
Pawine
Mury
Eleanor Shates
Delmar Bates
Sabine
Bath
Rich’s Mountain
Samuel Bates
James Purington
Lopsham
Ernest M. Holm
Fred Wi. Larrabee
Mary Philpot
Our Church Lair
Elm Street
Stackpole
Seacon Street Methodist
RE. Hilton Post
Biddeford
Mary Thilpot
Littlefield School
Harold M. Bates
Trenton
N. J
Charles Bates
Margaret Bates
Fred Doren
Richmond
Clarence Johnson
Revere
Mass
Vaughn Smiley
Ins Cottage
Florence Neiley
Brunswick
T. B. Neiley
Albert White
Hardings
White
Hayden Rogers
Llewellyn Rogers
James Wallace
H. R. Rich
John King
Bowdoinham
Harold EF. Gerrish
Eula Barter
Houghton Pond
D. Winter
Auburn
F. W. Winter
Fred White
Edward Cook
Frank Leavitt
Fred D. Winter
FE. R. Brown
Walter T. Brown
Portland
South Portland
Lewis William
Topsham
Will Kittredge
Thelma Kittredge
Humphrey Owen
Smiley
J. M. Lemont
Sewing Circle
Erneget M. Holman
Elm Street Church
Owen FE. Rogers
North Bath
Grange Hall
Pomona
Henry P. Heally
Batt
Charles R. Betts
The Death Cup Mushroom Danger
The death cup is a highly poisonous mushroom widely distributed in the United States. It varies in color from white to olive or yellow and features a prominent volva. It contains phallin and is almost universally fatal if consumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Automaker Jud Tunkins Quits Over Demands for Raises
Jud Tunkins complains his automobile stalls and refuses to work unless paid more, arguing the car behaves as if it has human intelligence. The quip mirrors a Washington Star joke about machine autonomy and labor costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jud Tunkins
Washington Star
Stover Wins Four Mile Race To Times Office
Elford Stover won a four mile cross country race from Maddybridge to the Times office on Tuesday morning with a time of os ninutes 30 seconds. Ralph Murray finished second and Glenn Joyce third as crowds lined the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elford Stover
Maddybridge
Times Office
Os Ninutes
Ralph Murray
Glenn Joyce
Times
Clinton D. Wilson
Morse High School
David Y. Alkazin
Morse
Muddy Bridge
Cobb Road
Lincoln Street
Beanie” Stover
Joyce
Stover
Murray
George McFadden
Stewart
Rogers
Atcheson
Water Street
Wikwon
Arthur DB. Scott
Harry Thompson
Parker Moulton
Y.M.C.A
Alkazin
University of Maine
Bath city to form a fast nine baseball team
Community leaders and fans urge formation of a Bath baseball club for the summer season. Interest is high though no organizers have stepped forward yet. Kelley field is ready, with a fine outfield and grandstand, and volunteers could start practice for a timely season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Kelley
Morse High Association Cup To Best Player
Morse High Athletic association will award a silver cup to the baseball player with the highest batting and fielding averages and deemed most valuable by the coach. Players’ attendance at practice will heavily influence selection, with unexcused cuts reducing chances. The trophy aims to inspire every team member toward excellence and overall team success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High Athletic Association
Bath men fail to land fish on Patriots' Day
Bath residents Councilman Everett P. Peaslee and Clarence Johnson of Bath Iron Works fished in a Freeport brook and other streams. After a long hike of about 20 miles they returned with only a single trout measuring 11 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Everett P. Peaslee
Clarence Johnson
Bath Trou Works, Ltd
Freeport
Personal notes on brief movements of Bates and associates
Miss Margaret Bates died Sunday while at Sabine with Mr and Mrs S F Bates. Frank Ryder superintendent of Mac Mahan Island visited the city on Monday on business. Braxton Luce arrived in Bath from Baltimore where he worked for the Union Shipbuilding Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Bates
S. F. Bates
Sabine
Frank Ryder
MacMahan Island
City
Braxton Luce
Bath
Baltimore
Union Shipbuilding Co
Red grouse never nests outside British Isles
The red grouse, considered the most sporting bird that flies, has never been known to nest outside the British Isles. It flourishes in nearly all Scottish counties and in most counties of Ireland and Wales. In England it thrives only to Derbyshire with southern stocking attempts failing, though some birds persisted after Thetford trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Isles
Ireland
Wales
England
Derbyshire
Thetford
Our Waggish Friend Again Bridge War Rant
A terse note from the Boston Transcript mocks a public dispute over bridge policy, likening a strained defense to the bridge of a violin and addressing Roger in a wry, literary aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger
Boston Transcript
Lotus Quartet Delights Bath Music Lovers
Nearly 500 attendees at Wesley church enjoyed the Lotus quartet of Boston with reader Miss Ethel Hinton in a Bath this week concert. The performance earned 214 dollars for the Sorority and Wesley choral society, and critics praised the quartet for unified harmony, strong solos, and engaging humor from Miss Hinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotus Quartet
Boston
Ethel Hinton
Wesley Church
Wesley Choral Society
Velma Bailey Hicks
Martin
Miss Hinton
Mrs. Hicks
Bath
Charles A. Warren
Brunswick
Verdi
Giuseppe
Massa
van de Water
Jesus
John D. Rockefeller
Myr
Nelson Raymond
Squires
Old Black Mare
Somerset
Frank Cannell
William Hick
Rogers
Kreisler
Hicks
Mrs Elizabeth Webber Visits Portland Friends
Miss Elizabeth Webber general secretary of the YWCA in Portland was a guest of friends here over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Webber
Y.W.C.A
Portland
Crosby Ready to Buy Boats
Carl K. Crosby head of the Kennebec Navigation Co says he has 50000 ready to pay to Eastern Steamship Lines to initiate the Kennebec and Tooth Bay divisions. He demands local backing to cover further payments, repairs, payroll, and operating costs until the line is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl K. Crosby
Kennebec Navigation Co
Eastern Steamship Lines, Inc
Kennebec
Toothbay
Crosby
Tie
Ste
Kennebec Valley
Boston
Lo S. Crosby
Ma. Crosby
Bangor
Obituary and local notices from Phippsburg area
William Albertson Conant, 65, died suddenly of heart trouble at his home in Pitch Pine hill district Phippsburg. Born in New London Conn he moved here nearly 400 years ago and was a machinist at Torrey Roller Bashing Works and Watson Fryea2. Funeral was Wednesday at his home with Dr Francis Alonzo Gray officiating. Many relatives, including five nephews and two nieces, are listed. The column also notes community updates: fishing boats purchased by the Atwood brothers, ferry crew changes, visitors and guests at homes, and local church services conducted by Rev Louis W West and Fred Dwyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Albertson Conant
Pitch Vine Hill
Phippsburg
Mr. Conant
New London
Conn
Albert
Sarah Conant
Tle
First Universalist Church
Duval
Oak Grove
Bath
Atwood Brothers
Edgar Wil Fines
Annie Purington
Miner Lotk'n
Isle An Haut
Sherman Jh
Maree Forres Rice
Chester Talbot
Michel Melkoy
Page Winnan
Parker Head
Walter Morse
Hattie Morse
Eugene Spinney
Woolwich
Harold Small
George Eaton
Roy Colburn
Augusta
Abram CL Oliver
Charles Black
Gradiner
Forrest Rice
Forrest Drake
Coast Guard
Popham
Charles T. Small
Winfield W. Morse
Trayden Conant
Portland
Robert Small
Thomas Oliver
Willard Cromwell
Bowdoinham
Harland Belle
Charles Stinson
Tylton Oliver
Brunswick
Alice Bates
Revere
Mass
Mar
Annie I. .Purington
Man Doston
Henrietta Eaton
James Purington
Filene Wallace
Small Point
Charles Talbot
Elizabeth Webber
Harry ( Webber
Charles Pierson
Hyde Windlass
Zina Vs
Wunt
Beulah McIntire
John G
Morse High School Graduation Honor Roles Announced
Principal Clinton J. Wilson announced the honor parts for Morse High School graduates. Susan Fletcher won valedictorian for top class rank, Madelyn Rich salutatorian, Marian Ifill and Mildred Dolloff honored for high ranks, Eva Palmer and Virginia McVey received highest honors. Also named among top ranks were Eva Palmer leading English speaking honor, with a long list of honors including Anna Conley Delphine Howard Evelyn Norton Lottie Wilson Mabelle Fullerton Dorothy Leonard tied, Irene Lennox Goldie Sheridan Marjorie Mitchell Stella Dupre tied Frieda Mikelsky Pauline Olinto Sophie Weinblatt Helen Thayer Margaret Coombs Mae Witter Lena Green Marie Findlen Roland Perry Robert Barker Gerturde Fair Mildred Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Clinton J. Wilson
Susan Fletcher
Madelyn Rich
Marian Ifill
Mildred Dolloff
Eva Palmer
Virginia McVey
Anna Conley
Delphine Howard
Evelyn Norton
Lottie Wilson
Mabelle Fullerton
Dorothy Leonard
Irene Lennox
Goldie Sheridan
Marjorie Mitchell
Stella Dupre
Frieda Mikelsky
Pauline Olinto
Sophie Weinblatt
Helen Thayer
Margaret Coombs
Mae Witter
Lena Green
Marie Findlen
Roland Perry
Robert Barker
Gertrude Falr
Mildred Ward
Ockerbloom Joins Crosby Agency Forces
Carl Frederick Ockerbloom enters the BLS Crosby Co office to head the casualty department. A Boston native educated there, he spent years in the Aeton Insurance Co. Hartford Conn. and served in the naval reserve cost inspection at Bath Iron Works. Since leaving the navy he has worked with The Texas Steamship Co. and is noted for insurance expertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Frederick Ockerbloom
BLS. Crosby Co
Ockerbloom
Boston
Aeton Insurance Co
Hartford
Conn
Naval Reserve
Bath Tron Works
Navy
Texas Steamship Co
Savings Societies Form in Brunswick Public Schools
Fifteen new school savings societies have been organized in Brunswick public schools with charters pending from Boston. The Brunswick groups include Union Street School Grades 1 and 2, Ellie's Soule. Elsie Rideout for Grades 3 and 4. Lucinda Blaisdell for Grade 6. Center Street Intermediate led by L F Jordan. Center Street Primary led by Alice Punning. Center Street School led by Florence Neiley. Pleasant Street led by Mary Littlefield. Bath Street School led by Edna Lakson. Granary School led by Lillian Zeigler. Grammar School led by Lena Johnson and Alta Patten. and Grammar School led by Margaret Gough, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brounswick
Mildred A. Bentham
Maine
Boston
Brunswick
Union Street
Eva DB. Soule
Elsie G. Rideout
Lucinda E. Blaisdell
Center Street
L. FL
Brenda T. White
Granary
Lillian C. Zeigler
Lena M. Johnson
Alta M. Patten
Margaret E. Gough
Campbell Campbell Cards Announce Providence Wedding
Lincoln James Campbell married Helen Linda Campbell in Providence on April 16. Mrs Campbell is daughter of A. F B Campbell of Providence and well known there. Lincoln James Campbell, son of Mrs Helen Campbell of Bath, served four years ago and now works for the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company in Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln James Campbell
Helen Linda Campbell
Providence
R. LL
Two Champions Bowl in Bath Exhibition Throws Clash
New England candlepin champion Charlie Gangie from Quincy faces Maine champion Farrar in Bath on upstairs alleys. Gangie wins by 19 pins after a fifth string 148, with Farrar delivering 129 in the final frame. Crowd of about 200 enjoys an exciting show as Pepper introduces the bowlers and Mrs Choate hosts guests after the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O the
Charlie Gangie
New England
Tarrar
Frank Pepper
Bath
Poke
Gangie
Quincy
Mass
Farrar
Bath Lodge of Elks installs officers
Bath lodge of Elks installed officers on Thursday night and planned social and entertainment programs for the year. Charles A. Coombs was elected honorary member. Crockett's orchestra played, and a supper followed. The installation was conducted by L Eugene Thebeau with assistants Albert I Desmond Harold Adswims and J Edward Hughes. Officers named include Stanley M. Brown ruler Fred C. Burke leading knight James P. Meegan royal knight George A. Kallman lecturing knight J Edward Hughes secretary Dora L. Howard treasurer Albert B. Desmond tyler Harold Adams inner guard John Brown esquire Lucius LeMont chaplain Roscoe I. Tam organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Lodge of Elks
Charles A. Coombs
Crockett
Steward Barker
L. Eugene Thebeau
Albert I. Desmond
Harold Adswims
J. Edward Hughes
Stanley M. Brown
Fred C. Burke
James P. Meegan
Creorge A. Kallman
Dora L. Howard
Albert BE
Desmond Tyler
Harold Adams
John Brown
Lucius LeMont
Roscoe
Tam
Divorce sought in Lincoln County Supreme Court case
Seymour Simmons of Bremen sues Fannie K. Simmons of Bath for divorce alleging cruel and abusive treatment and a statutory offense. He seeks custody of a 10 year old child after their marriage on Sept. 11 1909. Orrin S. Frye of Wat son Frye Co. Ltd. left on a business trip to Wisconsin and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County
Orrin S. Frye
Watson, Frye Co., Ltd
Wisconsin
Chicago
Long Distance Record for Carrying Lantern
The Independent notes Bath Iron Works chief John Lundrigan has logged over 75 000 miles carrying a lantern during his 25 years on night watch. The Bath Iron Works veteran, once the sole night officer, is highlighted beside a prior amateur record of 50 000 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent
John Lundrigan
Bath Iron Works
Night Force
Finance Committee Hears Appeals On Health, School Nurse Funding
The city finance committee met at City Hall with Kinglsey seeking health department funds and Judge Kee gin presenting the school nurse appeal. Support came from Chamber of Commerce Rotary Red Cross Cosmopolitan Club and several PTA groups plus a letter from Father Horan approving the appeal. Many interested residents attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Kingsley
Oan
Health Department
John J. Keegin
Board of Education
Chamber of Commerce
Lucian DD. Puller
Rotary Club
M. H. Beerwort
W. S. Newell
Red Cross
Harold W. De-Long
Health Poster Makers Highlight Washington Street Scholars
In addition to recent public school health posters, Washington street scholars produced three works. Muriel Howe and Elizabeth McGrath created Begin the Day Right under Mrs Nellie Temple. Frederick Sprague and Russell Merchant made Maypole, with Miss Caroline Haggett as teacher. Bubbles of Health by students in grades one and two was directed by Miss Winifred Getchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Muriel Howe
Elizabeth McGrath
Nellie Temple
Maypole
Frederick Sprague
Russell Merchant
Caroline Haggett
Winifred Getchell
Bowdoin Glee Club to Perform at Armory April 26
Bowdoin Glee Club schedules a concert at the Armory on April 26 under Cosmopolitan club auspices. The group returns from a strong season with concerts in Boston and New York. Tickets go on sale Monday at the club house or from committee members Mrs Seth Mullin Mrs Herbert Morse and Mrs Mdina Mayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin Glee Club
Armory
Cosmopolitan Club
Glee Club
Boston
New York
Seth
Mullin
Herbert, Morse
Mdwina Mayers
Bath man pleads guilty to larceny in Washington case
Charles Chase of Bath pleaded guilty to larceny in the Washington home of Rose Savage after the Wenox county grand jury indicted him for breaking and entering and larceny. The other counts were not pressed by County Attorney Dwinal and he was placed in the charge of Probation Officer Alvah D. Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Chase
Bath
Wenox County
Rose Savage
Washington
Dwinal
Alvah DB. Clark
Bathman Fined for Whiskey Possession Pleads Guilty
George Brackley of Bath appeared before Judge Clarence Hale in U S district court arraigned for possession of a still and a half pint of whiskey. He waived reading and pleaded guilty, receiving a $50 fine. A note adds a routine detail that the paved section undergoes thorough cleaning in early mornings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brackley
Bath
Clarence Hale
United States District Court
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West Bath
Wesley
Y.M.C.A. Entertainment Overseas Bureau
Verdun
Ohio
Margaret Wilson
Mag
Arthur G. Oliver
Galen Watson
Otis Card
Charlotte Cook
Lile M. Cahill
Ena Bucknam
Phyllis Hall
Sarah Black
Madelyn Davis
Sorority
Andrew M. Butterfield
Leland Plummer
Margaret Stewart
Charlotte “Cook
Esther Brown
Robert Gordon
Lloyd Daley
William A. Conant
Campbell-Campbell
J.E. Davis CO
Maine Street
Brunswick, Maine
Little Amiss
Mrs. Choate
Miss Jackson
Thelma Deering
Margaret Minert
Helen Safford
Dorothy Rosa
Muriel Ross
Evelyn Petlock
Bessie Greenblatt
Julian Jackson
Ao Qiasic
Old Folks Home
Margaret Minott
Bathman
Talfa Company
Commercial Street
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