Local Notes Describe Community Activities and Fire Incident
The column lists church group meetings and civic activities at area homes and halls. It notes a grass fire near Mrs. Alice Howe’s Lincoln street home quickly extinguished by fire crews and reports residents’ travel and visits, including Cpl Bieber A Pullen stationed at Norfolk UVa with the Marine Detachment.
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Warren A
For
Andie Pa
Methodistas House
Beryl B
Ke’ Tlastaet
Ernby
George Bay
Fred Duren
Dorcas Society
E. C McGrath
Alice Howe
Lincoln Street
Rene
Parey
Chetley
Sene Packard
Cpl
Bieber A. Pullen
Harold D. Pullen
Norfolk
Uva
Marine Detachment
United States No
B Children to Spend Two Weeks with Them
A short notice states that B children will pass two weeks with them, outlining custody or care arrangements and the expected period of residence.
Family members named among Richmond residents
Fragmentary text mentions siblings Miles, Charles, Tricia, and Katherine of Richmond, noting one brother survived and another survived pie paren ut. The incomplete excerpt limits clearer details on event or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey
Miles
Charles Tricia
Katherine
Richmond
Local Notices and Social Updates From area Folks
Community notes show Melville Houdlette details and an April 13 event. The club sent $3 for the next meeting at Mrs Houdlette's with practice measuring ingredients. Family news mentions a new baby born to Mrs Norman Bailey. Local residents Lyndel Good and family visited Dresden Mills and discussed a move. Lincoln County Schoolmaster’s club members attended a nearby event.
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Melville Houdlette
Lyndel Good
Dresden Mills
Olive Branch
Cen
Ray Cate
Jay' Leslie Bailey
Darling
Willis MacComb
Lincoln County Schoolmaster’s
Damariscotta
Mrs Lillian A Costain Dies at Omar Hospital
Mrs Lillian A Costain wife of John W Costain of 732 Middle Street died at Omar Hospital this morning She born in Three Rivers Quebec April 7 1876 daughter of n and Matilda St in Catholic church So dality and Sacred Heart circle Daughters of Isabella She was a member of the American Legion and active in the Deepe Bar Seals She survived by her husband one son George T Costain Lewiston two daughters Mrs Mary Tardiff and Mrs Albert Veilleux four brothers and three sisters Funeral services set for Friday at eight from St Marys Church Interment at Aster Mayo & Son Funeral Residence 619 High Street until service time Members of the American Legion will be bearers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian A. Costain
John W. Costain
Middle Street
Omar Hospi
Three Rivers
Quebec
Matilda
Csiholic Ch
Sodality
Sacred Heart Circle
Isabella
American Legion
George T. Costain
Mary Tardiff
Lewiston
Albert Veilleux
Aera
St. Mary’s
Pracy
Aster F. Mayo & Son
High Street
Catherine F. Kelley
World language count estimates span about 2700 tongues
Scholars estimate roughly 2700 languages are spoken worldwide. Researchers note language diversity varies by region and many tongues face endangerment as communities shift to dominant languages.
Georgetown Manse School Building Dedication Date Noted
The article notes a dedication date for Georgetown's manne school building with attendees from Bath and Portland. It describes a reception at the Riggs home, a buffet luncheon, and a tour of rooms. A Monday night meeting discussed clamors and a Sea and Shore Fisheries proposal for clam propagation.
Pratt files for County Commissioner renomination in June primaries
Foster M. Pratt seeks the Republican nomination for County Commissioner in the upcoming June primaries. Born in Bowdeinham in 1915, he has spent most of his life in Bath since moving at age one. He runs a grocery on lower High street after 11 years as a machinist at Hyde Windlass Co. He lives in Ward One, is married with two daughters, and belongs to Bodwell Grange No. 289 Solar Lodge No. 14 F A M and the Sagadahoc Rod Gun and Skeet Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster M. Pratt
Mr. Pratt
Bowdeinham
Bath
Lower High Street
Hyde Windlass Co
Rotaryans Watch Bombers Over Africa Movie Event
The Rotary Club met at Central Church with President Charles B Doyle presiding. Sgt R Morin screened a 30 minute film Bombers Over Africa featuring Generals Eisenhower Doolittle and bomber crews role in North Africa invasion. The club marks 30th anniversary May 4 with guests District Governor Ray Collet and other officials.
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Central Church
Iest
Charles B. Doyle
Hauvers
Sgt
R Morin
Army Senha
Sgt. Morin
Africa
Fcture
Eisenower
Doolittle
North Africa
Ray Collet
Brewer
William L. Frye
Sheepscot
Inner Wheel
Charles Shepard
Lynn Bussey
Bath
Carl Swenson
Merchants National Bank
Boston
Richmond club hosts labor commissioner speech and social notes
Last week the Richmond club welcomed Miss Marion Martin Maine's Commissioner of Labor as the speaker. Mrs Roscoe P Todd of Melrose Highlands Mass visited with her sisters at Robinhood. Capt and Mrs Sidney Dalrymple of Brookline and Georgetown learned their son Lieut Willard Dalrymple in Hawaii flew to Fort Mason for American College of Physicians meetings.
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Richmond
Marion Martin
Maine
Roscoe P. Todd
Mel‘rose Highlands
Mass
Powers
Lauretta Jones
Robinhood
William A. Todd
Sidney Dalrymple
Brookline
Georgetown
Willard Dalrymple
Hawaii
Fort Mason
San Francisco
Calif
American College of Physicians
Dalrymple
Florida
Bay Point residents enjoy cottage weekend gathering
Donald Avery died Sunday at his cottage in Bay Point. Daughters Lillian White and others attended as Mr and Mrs Balavance with son, and Mr and Mrs Arthur Maxwell with Mr and Mrs Pearl Perry also spent the weekend at their cottages. Madison Moore visited Cleveland. Mr and Mrs De Stone of Lewiston and Mr and Mrs H Powers of Bath spent the weekend here. Repairs are being made on a cottage and a tip about cleaning iron with salt was given.
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Donald Avery
and White
Lillian
Georgetown
Good Neighbor Club
Ting
Renedith Pinkhasa
Mayare
Orville Rowe
George Gray
Pierce's Marine Railway
Tilton
Portland
V. Brindley
Herbert R. White
Alice H. Cromwell
Franklin S. Keehlewetter
Bryant Pond
Southport
Barbara
Jeanette Pinkham
North Yarmouth Academy
A.G. Pierce
Randolph
Herbert Moore
Moore Cottage
Douglas
Sedgemere Road
Evelyn Pinkham
Bay Point
E. E. Pinkham
Victor Pinkham
Vernal Chaney
John Norton
Jainey
Malden Island
Elbridge Southard
Warren Tutein
Somerville
Mass
Herman Barter
Clayton Doyle
Yarmouth
Barbara Pinkham
Mary Hanna
Natalie
Charles Kenney
Bath
Albion Carr
J. Clifton Little
Mary Clarke
East Rochester
N. H
Walter Savage
Kittery
P. B. Savage
Arthur Cochrane Anes Ares
Myricks
Georgetown area notes share spring routines and events
Georgetown residents report spring vacationing pupils at the local school and a busy Good Neighbor club session at the clubhouse. church evangelistic meetings planned for April 27 led by Rev. and Mrs. White with several local engagements and visits noted among residents and friends.
Genesta O E S Guests Night Invitation Heard
Genesta chapter O E S hosts Guest Officers Night for Winneyance chapter Yarmouth on May 5. Mrs Dorothy Wood and Kenneth L Wood have accepted invitations to fill their stations. Supper at 6 30. A large Genesta turnout is expected.
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Genesta
Winneyance
QO. E. S
Yarmouth
Dorothy Wood
Kenneth L. Wood
Genesta Chapter
Eisenhower One of Seven Brothers Says Historian
A historian notes General Dwight D. Eisenhower is among seven brothers in the family. The statement places Ike within a large sibling group and highlights family background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Maine Liquor Board Defends Monopoly Against Markdowns
Maine's Liquor Control Board chairman E A Stover told the Brunswick Lions Club that Maine's system avoids large losses seen in Ohio by prohibiting liquor markdowns. He said Maine's policy against buying young whiskies protects against waste and maintains a sound inventory, noting the state could suspend purchases and still stay in business in weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Maine
E. A. Stover
Liquor Control Board
Brunswick Lions'club
Tulsa
Legislative Research Committee
Stover
Control Board
Maine Commission
Commission
Past Masters Confer Degrees in Freeport
Sagadahoc County Past Masters association conferred the fourth degree on a class at Ketgrange Freeport Saturday evening. The ladies degree team of the grange conferred the third degree prior to the fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc County
Ket Grange
Freeport
That Grange
Sagadahoc
G. Cleveland Marriner
John Howe
Herbert Simpson
Elfreda Perkins
David Henderson
Joseph Randlett
Everett G. Lemont
Winthrop Blair
Joseph Larrabee
Jennie H Percival Dance Instructress Dies at 75
Jennie Harvey Percival, 75, died last Wednesday at an Auburn nursing home after a stay from Yarmouth. Born in Bath she spent most of her life there and taught dance for decades. A 1891 Bath High graduate and Alumnae member, she trained generations in the art and produced renowned annual recitals at local venues.
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Jennie Harvey Percival
Auburn
Yarmouth
Bath
Old Music Hall
Alameda and
Armory
Hippi
Percival
Rae
Obituary: Jason T. Sewall 92 Dies in Bath Community
Jason T. Sewall, 92, longtime Bath resident, died Thursday morning at Plummer Home For The Aged after nine months there. He was born March 22, 1856 in Bath, son of Stephen and Hannah Sewall, and lived with his niece Mrs Elmer Rogers at 1051 High Street before moving to the home. He survived by a sister, three nieces, and one nephew. Funeral rites were Saturday at Arthur F. Mayo & Son Funeral Residence with Rev. Joseph O. Purdue officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason T. Sewall
Plummer
Elmer Rogers
High Street
Mr. Sewall
Bath
Stephen
Hannah (Orr) Sewall
Frank H. Phillips
Portland
James T. Bonney
Ernest A. Ward
Augusta
Sewall P. Strout
Edgecomb
Arthur F. Mayo
Joseph O. Purdue
Winter Street Congregational Church
Sewall
Winter Street
Funeral held for Edgar H. White of Cathance
Edgar H. White died in Brunswick after an eight week illness. Funeral services were held at Stetson Funeral Home in Brunswick for the Bath Iron Works employee who was born in Sullivan on December 25, 1883. He leaves a widow Garland White four sons Everett Arthur James and Robert a stepson Russell Garland five daughters and many grandchildren. He also leaves three brothers and two sisters.
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Stetson Funeral Home
Brunswick
Edgar H. White
Cathance
Bath
Brunswick Hospital
Mr. White
Sullivan
Bath Iron Works
Garland White
Everett
Arthur
James
Bowdeinham
Robert
Russell Garland
Nina Estes
Upper Gloucester
Nellie Joslyn
Cumberland Mills
Rena Williams
Annie Currit
Freeport
Frances Irish
George W
Walter
Joseph
Ethel Cornish
Woolwich
Carrie Garland
Isaiah F. Perow Dies After Long Illness In Winnegance
Isaiah Franklin Perow died at his home in Winnegance Friday afternoon after a long illness. He was born in Bath on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaiah Franklin Perow
Winnegance
Bath
Obituary Notice For Mrs Ernestine Framingham
Sisters Buckfield Mrs Ernestine Framingham Otis L Forow attended by several nieces Funeral was Monday at p m with Rev W siciating at the home of the deceased Interment was at Fairview cemetery Winnegance
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Buckfield
Ernestine Framingham
Otis L. Forow
David W' Siciating
Fairview Cemetery
Winnegance
Mrs Amy P McDonald Dies in Beverly Mass
Mrs Amy Pitman wife of Walter E Beverly Mass formerly of Bath died at the Beverly City tar April 15 after a long illness. She was born in es ie the schools During the years Mr MacDonald was employed at Diner as chef the family yn Chestnut street Mr and Mrs Perry made friends here and the news of MacDonalds death came as a shock. Surviving are her husband two sons Harold A S N as pichard who will tradeleam everly High school one. The family resides at 28 Hopes avenue Beverly Mass. Funeral services were afternoon from Lee & Funeral Residence and inter ment was in the family lot in Beverly cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Pitman
Walter E. Beverly
Mass
Bath
Beverly City
MacDonald
Chestnut Street
Perry
Harold
Pichard
Everly High School
Hopes Avenue
Beverly
Lee & Funeral Residence
Bevery Cemetery
Mrs Catherine Kelley Dies in Lewiston After Illness
Mrs Catherine F Kelley longtime Lewiston resident and parish member died at home after a period of illness. Survived by relatives including John A Kelley of New Canaan Connecticut and five grandchildren. Funeral services are pending from St Marys Catholic Church.
Death Notices for Sharon Ann Pye
Sharon Ann Pye aged year and 10 menth died at Memorial Hospital Monday morning following illness. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Pye of Small Point. Surviving are her brothers and sisters aunts and uncles a service was held at 1 day afternoon at two o'clock with Rev Dr David L Wilson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Ann Pye
Memorial Hospita
Ralph Pye
Small Point
David L. Wilson
Funeral rites planned for Isaiah F. Perow
Funeral services for Isaiah F. Perow were held Monday at two o'clock from the home with L. Wilson and Beavers Wilson assisting. The body entombed at Grove and burial is planned in the family lot at Fairview cemetery in Winnegance later in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaiah F. Perow
L. Wilson
Beavers
Wilson
Shirley Pratt
Edwin Small
Harry Williams
Walter
Grove
Fairview
Winnegance
Jason T. Sewall Funeral Held At Mayo Residence
Funeral services for Jason T. Sewall were conducted Saturday at 2 PM at the Mayo Funeral Residence with Rev. Joseph O. Pur due officiating. Bearers listed were Weston L. Bonney, Charles W. Ridley, Archie E. Doyle, and Charles W. Shaughnessey. Burial was in the family lot at Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason T. Sewall
Mayo
Joseph O. Purdue
Weston L. Bonney
Charles W. Ridley
Archie E. Doyle
Charles W. Shaughnessey
Burnsy
Oakrove
Henry VIII era footwear features wide toe imprints
In Tudor times leather shoe soles were crafted with overly wide toe ends, giving prints that resembled shovel marks, highlighting a distinctive period footwear style.
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Henry VIII
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Eastland Hotel
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Indian Point
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