Community notes from Winnegance and nearby areas
Local clubs and social groups report activities in Winnegance including a PTA card party a Ladies Auxiliary sewing session for a spring sale and a Squaw club auction night with prizes won by Mrs. Harry Webber and Mrs. Winfield Morse. Various residents visit family attend spring chores and residents prepare for seasonal shifts in work and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Auxiliary
Sherman T Morse
Squaw Club
Frank Verry
Trizex
Harry ©. Webber
Winfield W. Morse
Winfield Morse
Sybil Houdlette
Charles T. Small
High Street
Alfred Cornish
Tardings
Fred J. Parks
Dromore Grange
Winneganee
Watriots
Charles E. Hewitt, Jr
Richmond
Mr. Hewitt
Charles I. Hewitt
Morse Saw Mill
L.A. Treeworthy
Rockland
Robert [I Manson
Roberta
Easter egg hunt and school events at Arrowsic
The North school hosted an Easter egg hunt on Friday followed by a birthday party for Alma M. Pierce marking her twelfth birthday with a 12 candle cake from Mrs. Merritt Pinkham and gifts from classmates. Socials and visits filled the week as staff and residents kept busy with meals, visits, and school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North School
Alma M. Pierce
Merritt Pinkham
Everett Somes
Roslindale
Mass
David Stinson
Norman Drummond
Misther
Georgie Walker
Maxine Walker
Chester McMahan
Five Islands
Frank Clark
Woolwich
Will Averell Place
Trene Lawrence
Doris Lawrence
Alma Pierce
Madeline Snipe
Hugh Campbell
Ohio
William Campbell
Miles Hagan
W. F. Hagan
Albert Galloupe
Wiscasset
Maurice Shea
Bath
Mabel Wheeler
Merton Snipe
F. H. Snipe
Abraham Lincoln
Beth Opera House
Wilbur Crocker
James S. McFarland
Florida
Arrowsic
Clarence Preble
Memorial fund drive clears large sum at sale
One hundred dollars were raised at a Saturday afternoon food and candy sale by the City Masketes Alumni Association at H. P. Small Co. Center and Water streets. The nurses of the association aim to raise five hundred dollars for a scholarship fund, and report good headway and strong public support.
Timber Estimating Demonstrations Held Across Counties
Seventy three estimating timber demonstrations, attended by 5239 farmers, were conducted in 14 counties in 1926 by the Extension Service and County Farm Bureaus. Over 100 attendees practiced using a simple method to estimate timber. Several counties hosted multiple meetings and 107 men later bought cruising sticks from the Federal Land Bank to estimate their own timber stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Service
College of Agriculture
Federal Land Bank of
Springfield
Mass
State Takes Over Wiscasset Edgecomb Bridge Maintenance
The state will maintain the 833s feet Wiscasset Edgecomb bridge, the longest in Maine, after Governor Brewster approved the bill. Previously upkeep and draw operation were shared by Lincoln County and a district of Wiscasset Edgecomb Boothbay Harbor and Southport. Proponents Senator Bond Representative Bishop and Harvey St Pease argued the bridge on a state line should be state funded due to heavy travel and local financial limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiscasset-Edgecomb
Brewster
Lincoln County
Wiscasset
Edgecomb
Boothbay Harbor
Southport
Bond
Lincoln
Bishop
Harvey St. Pease
Maine
House of Representatives
Bills of Interest to County People
The Maine House passed a measure to pay interest on Kennebec bridge bonds during construction and until tolls or rentals are available. Other enacted acts include compensation for Sagadahoe county probate judge, validation of Bath City Council actions not submitted for supreme court approval, and salary increases for Sagadahoe county clerks in the clerk of courts, register of probate, and register of deeds offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine House
Kennebec Bridge
Sagadahoe County
Senate
City of
Bath
Supreme Court
Coast Guard Battles Arrowsie Brush Fire Six Hours
Captain Walter Sprague and a Popham Beach station crew fought a grass and timber fire at Arrowsie starting behind Squirrel Point light, extending into Minott property. They battled wind and flames for about six hours until nearly four in the afternoon with local townspeople assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Sprague
Popham Beach
Fire in the Woods Near Stone House Farm
Fire engines 2 and 4 responded to a woodland blaze opposite the Stone House on Whiskey road. Drivers Cloutier and Russell, aided by Fred Collins and Stephen Osborne, battled flames for over an hour with chemical tanks and a garden hose line, returning by 12 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone House
Cloutier
Russell
Fred Collins
Stephen Osborne
Fire destroys dwelling on Pleasant avenue and endangers nearby homes
A small dwelling on Pleasant avenue occupied by Byron Road was destroyed by fire in box 19 at 1 20. The flames spread to many yards with dead grass burning viciously for a few minutes endangering several dwellings. Hose lines from engines 3 and 4 and chemicals were used. The all clear was sounded at 1 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Avenue
Byron Road
Phippsburg to Receive State Road Funds This Year
Phippsburg is set to receive 3000 from the State for Spe tiak Resolve Road work this year. The money was allotted by the last legislative session. The town lists 44 taxpayers named Wallace. 43 residents and one non resident. Several residents and visitors are noted at Summer homes along Small Point and Parker Head with various local activities and visits in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spetiak
Wallace
John Malcolm
Fred Sparks
Massachusetts
Small Point Road
J. Rodney Wyman
Eric Carlson
Parker Head
Bath
Fred A. Harrington
Charles Gurney
Boston
Parker
Lafayette Oliver
Angie Purrington
Lower High Street
Alpheus Purrington
Durrington
Haverhill
Mass
Charles Paine
Augusta
Small Point
Teach
Joint PTA Party Proves Big Success in City
The North Center and South End PTAs held a joint party Monday at the YMCA gym netting about 110 for the two associations. Sixty tables made it one of the season’s largest events with prizes awarded to six winners and a consolation. Proceeds will defray expenses as the groups host the State PTA in Morse High School, June 9 and 19, including a June 9 banquet for delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bcard
North Center
South End
Ptas
Y.M.C.A
Hazel Epstein
New York City
Rodney Ross
J. Edward Hackett
Wallace Atwood
George Dennison
Freeport
Ruth Skillings
Leonard Munsey
John Axford
D. I. Dougherty
Morse High School
Bath Couple Returns From California Trip
Mr and Mrs John D Footer completed a 25 day southern route motor journey from Berkley California to Bath arriving Friday night They avoided Texas cyclones and Tennessee floods and encountered good weather with no mishaps Mrs Footer took cactus plants from the Arizona desert returning in bloom This is their third California trip with companions Mr and Mrs Orrin F Frye now in Los Angeles They plan another Bath stay before returning to California in fall Dandelion greens are plentiful and some blooms are visible
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Footer
Berkley
Cal
Florida
Texas
Tennessee
Bath
Footer
Los Ones
Orrin F. Frye
Los Angeles
California
Maine Methodists Prepare 102nd Annual Conference at Calvary Lewiston
Rev John G Rogers of Calvary Lewiston leads the 102nd annual Maine Methodists conference from April 26 to May 2 at his church with Bishop Willmnor O Shepard of Portland presiding. Notable speakers include Dr Ik Te Marsh of Laston University and Bishop B W Warne of Banga lore India. Choirs will perform and city officials will welcome delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Rogers
Beacon Street Church
Calvary Church
Lewiston
Maine Methodists
Willmnor O' Shepard
Portland
Ore
Ik Te Marsh
Laston University
B. W. Warne
Bangalore
India
Samuel DD Chown
Poronto
Canada
Rogers
Robert Wiseman
Forrest TL. Lattlefield
Wesley Church
Bath
Weston TP. Holman
Stewards
DB. Tolt
Wesley
Prank Th. Mali
Herbert L. Nichols
Sath
Toad
Halt
Presedters’ Aid Society
Hall
Coo Brooks
Weston J. Holman
BL. Littlefield
Mac Trall
Mr. Holt
Bath responds with engine to Woolwich chimney fire
Bath firefighters aided Bath Chief Parks at a Woolwich chimney blaze in the home of G Os sian Dodge on Wiscasset road. Marine 4 with Drivers Cloutier and Cook and eight men used 1600 feet of hose and two pony chemical tanks to subdue the fire, delaying furniture removal until neighbors arrived. The crew returned to Water street at 10 00 after securing the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Ossian Dodge
Wiscasset Road
Woolwich
Parks
Bath Fire Department
Marine 4
Cloutier
Cook
SAC
Dodge
Water Street
Bath Lodge of Elks Installs Officers
Bath lodge of Elks installed officers Thursday night with Henry Bickle as grand exalted ruler and Herbert S. Harris as grand esquire. One candidate joined and five membership applications were received. A chicken supper closed the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Lodge of Elks
Tfenry Bickle
Herbert S. Harris
Archibald Miller
Thomas J. Cummings
Elmer Dow
Harold Fielding
Roscoe 11. Shaw
Dora TL. Weward
Farm Bureau Ladies Hold All Day Session at Day's Ferry
The Woolwich Farm Bureau met Thursday at Day's Ferry with Mrs. Charles Perkins for an all-day session. Twenty-one members attended under county agent Miss Catherine Cook. The focus was Home Furnishings with a demonstration in the Perkins home, followed by a dinner prepared by a committee including Mrs. Roy Donnell, Mrs. Lenwood Peero and Mrs. Cora Corliss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich Farm Bureau
Charles Perkins
Day's Ferry
Catherine Cook
Perkins
Farm Bureau
Roy Donnell
Lenwood Peero
Cora Corliss
Cobb Weds Grace Stacy in New Gloucester Ceremony
George W. Cobb and Grace M. Stacy were married Sunday at noon at the home of Rev. T. O. Worthley in New Gloucester. The couple, of Auburn, hosted a wedding dinner at their newly furnished Washington Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Cobb
Grace M. Stacy
Washington Street
Auburn
T. O. Worthley
New Gloucester
G. Re. Hiunnewell
Hunnewell
Charles Fe, Crosby
L. E. Bedell
Charles Crosby
Flora Crosby
Charles
Mavrilyn Stacy
Cobb
Clbelpie Te
Ile
Tranquil Lodge of Masons
Civil Service Exams Announced For Various Posts
The Civil Service Commission announced open competitive exams for posts including guard at Leavenworth and other locations, junior veterinarian, petroleum technologist, lithographic transferrer, and associate editor. Salaries range from 2100 to 2800 dollars, with qualifications requiring several years of work or study in science economics journalism or public relations. Applications available from Milton Tr. Doushis at the local post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Guard
United States
Aona
Department of the Interior
Washington
DC. C
Weather Bureau
Washington, Dco
SLSGO
Bureau of Misheries
Beaufort, No Co
Women's Bureau
Department of Labor
Do Co
Sec
Milton Tr. Doushis
Board of Civil Service Examiners
Maine C M T Camp enrollment gains pace in 1927
Maine’s Citizens Military Training Camps quota for 1927 nears 40 percent completion, led by Oxford and Tiscataquis counties. Cumberland and Penobscot near targets, Knox Lincoln and Waldo lag. Officials urge applications as roads improve and statewide enrollment is expected to finish earlier than last year. The camp is free for American born or aspiring citizens with basic education and fitness. For details contact Sabine Wood in Bangor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Oxford County
New England
Tiscataquis County
Cumberland County
Sabine WL Wood
Secretary of War For
Iso Exchange Street
Bangor
Easter Service at Mason Temple by Dunlap Commandery
The Dunlap commandery E T will hold a public Easter service at the Masonic temple Sunday from 2 15 to 3 15 petals include piano by Mrs John Shaw singing Onward Christian Soldiers and a quartet anthem The lesson of the Resurrection by the prelate Lord's Prayer Anthem by the quartet address Modern Chivalry by Rev David L Wilson Grand Junior Warden of the Grand Commandery of Maine and benediction all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap Commandery
E. T
Masonic Temple
John Shaw
David L. Wilson
Grand Commandery of
Maine
Junk gathering contest at Morse High clears funds
The Morse High School junk gathering contest raised over $530 for the Athletic Association according to Saturday morning reports. Winning class not yet decided as many students worked late into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
The
Athletic Association
Satin Moth Threatens Eastern United States Requires Early Sprays
The satin moth, an imported pest from Canada, has reached the eastern states, including Washington and Oregon, with outbreaks in Dane and Vancouver. It spreads across forests feeding on willows and poplars. quarantine enforcement aims to stop its advance. Early spring spraying with arsenate of lead is advised, aided by fish or linseed oil to improve adhesion, and high pressure sprayers to reach tree tops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Drosten
Dane Tao
Vancouver
Teltish Columbia
Tie
Washington
Iierense
Senate
Massachusetts
Department Tulletin Wea
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC
Bath Rotarians Prepare for District Conference Travel
The Bath Rotary club plans to send a large delegation to Tiniger for the district conference with several non officers expected to attend. Portland and Porthind groups discuss optional train routes to Banger on May 2, offering cheaper travel and a chance to socialize en route. A 125-person train guarantee is required to secure the special service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Rotary Club
Tiniger
Chantel W. Thoene
Toethkie Club
Bath Club
Porthind
Banger
Porthnd
Popa
Wary
Waterville
Path
Tiebers
Verien
Seth Coinbers
Porthend Club
Palmouth
Portland
Brunswick
Augusta
Treasures Burn in Phippsburg House Fire
Mrs. Laura Cutting’s Meadowbrook home in Phippsburg was destroyed by a grass fire that also damaged Meadowbrook hall. The 175 year old timber house housed antique furniture and inlay treasures. out buildings included a garage storehouse and barn. Firefighters lacked adequate equipment. George Wotton returns from Bentley School of Accounting for spring vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Cutting
Meadowbrook
Phippsburg
Meadowbrook Hall
George Wotton
Bentley School of Accounting
Boston
George C. Wotton
Oldest Summer Stock Company in Maine Revels in Growth
The Lakewood Stock Company near Skowhegan, Maine, entering its twenty seventh year, plans a major expansion with a new Honey Dan theatre costing over 20000 dollars. Miss Lula Bowshan will oversee operations at the Cumberland Tea Room in Portland as Lakewood aims to attract top actors and writers for a season that could draw national literary and theatrical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pew
United States
Oat
Marine
Swett
Samuer
Doghind
Lula Bowshan
Chapman Arcade
Porthind
State Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
Lakewood Tun
South Seas
Owen Davis
Bath built schooner abandoned at Searsport harbor
The Bath built schooner Cressey, abandoned by her crew near Searsport, remains at anchor with lights off as coast patrol lights the vessel nightly. Owners face fines under 1897 international law. about $2,000 worth of hardware has been stolen. Built in Bath in 1902 for about $200,000, she was damaged near the Jersey coast, towed to Searsport, and left at the outer harbor with captain and crew gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cressey
Searsport Thurber
Coast Patrol
Renworth Ro Rogers
Belfast
Searsport
Boston Ship Brokerage Co
Bath
Jersey
Sheriff Henderson Busy On Good Friday
Sheriff Henderson after a Portland trip with William Belanger arrested Frank Monahan on Cen ter street at 10 30 for illegal transportation of liquor and booked him at headquarters. He searched the street at 12 80 but found no contraband. Later he charged Barter with single sale and the two men were continued to Thursday at ten. Freeman Crosby improves at 71 Richardson street at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Portland
William Belanger
Center
Frank Monahan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bath Independent
Doris Morse
Gorham Normal School
Fred T Parks
Toston
George Rogers
Stookline
Isle Au
Lincoln Parks
Frank G. Purington
Sherman IL
Morse
Perington
Extension Service of ‘Maine College of Agriculture
STATE
Stone House Farm
Annual Conference
Stacy
Bath Savings Institution
Lakewood Park
Skowhegan
Swell
Lakewood
Heath Tarkington
Sheriff Henderson
Freeman Crosby
Richardson Street
Alness
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