Maine urging local labels for goods and Maine produced items
The piece critiques marketing and distribution of Maine agricultural products, urging a Maine label on all Maine raised or made items. It notes potato chips sold in New England from a New York firm and calls for Maine purchases to aid local farmers and workers. It mentions Mayor Payne overseeing liquor stock and a Bath charity drive needing car donations, plus a revival of coastal yacht clubs as boating grows again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Aroostook County
New York
Maine
Mayor Payne
Augusta
Maine Liquor Commission
Payne
Pennsylvania
August brings pari mutuel betting to Maine fairs
With August arriving the fair season starts and pari mutuel betting on horse races appears at some Maine fairs for the first time after legalizing at the winter session. The novelty should attract many visitors and locals and may bring old acquaintances together during their fair visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
City parking lot near Water and Elm proposed
Residents note a large vacant lot at Water and Elm streets filled by city trucks over a year ago to create a parking place. It is near the business district and could accommodate many cars if drivers use it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water and
Elm Streets
Maine coast pollock fishing draws growing sportsman interest
Pollock fishing along the Maine coast is attracting more attention as the public learns it can provide good sport. Several towns promote Open Homes events and Bar Harbor announces estate gardens opened to the public for a small fee to raise funds for the local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Bar Harbor
Advisory Committee Formed at Bath Country Club
President Edward W. Bridgham named an Advisory Committee to advise club standing and special committees and to receive member complaints. The five members include John H. Hyde as chairman, Rodney E. Ross Edmund A. Rothwell Donald A. Small and Professor George C. Minard representing non residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Country Club
Edward W. Bridgham
Bridgham
John H. Hyde
Maine State Golf Association
Rodney E. Ross
Edmund A. Rothwell
Donald A. Small
George C. Minard
Lotti Battles Castillo In Arch Street Arena Ten Round Main
Victor Lotti, Boston fighter, meets K O Castillo in a 10 round main bout at Arch Street arena Friday night marking a first 10 round event there in some time. Lotti recalls his Boston Garden knockout of Cyclone Jimmy Sawyer and a prior decision loss to Castillo in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcade Arena
Victor Lotti
Boston
K. O. Castillo
Bath
San Antonio
Tex Ia
Arch Street Arena
Lotti
Jimmy Sawyer
Boston Garden
Castillo
Portland
Michalos
Little Pancho
Waterville
Buster Carroll
K. O. Tardiff
Brunswick
Jimmy Whitehouse
Lewiston
Kisto Deschaines
Geney Bernier
Lisbon
Young Delaney
al Quinion
Pancho
New England
Garnett
Jim DeCapua
Rocky Hill Standpipe Painting Under Way
The Rocky Hill standpipe is undergoing its first painting in five years. Supt Libby estimates two weeks to finish with two coats of lead primer inside and one coat of waterproof black paint, plus aluminum outside. The 35 foot diameter, 75 foot high tank holds 750 000 gallons and was emptied Sunday for cleaning. The Water District operates three standpipes with a policy to clean and paint one each year and repeat every three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Hill
Libby
The
Water District
Potter's Hill
Bath Young Man to Study Abroad
Nathan W. Watson, Bowdoin graduate, leaves Bath August 13 and sails August 15 from New York on the Champlain for a year abroad. Recommended by Bowdoin and the International Institution of Education, he will study in Grenoble this fall and then go to Bastia Corsica to teach English. A Phi Beta Kappa, Kappa Sigma member with strong French and Greek record, he graduated from Morse High School in 1930, son of Mr and Mrs Harry H Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan W. Watson
Bowdoin College
Bath
New York
Champlain
International Institution of Education
New York City
Mr. Watson
Grenoble
France
Bastia
Corsica
Watson
Bowdoin
Phi Beta Kappa
Kappa Sigma
State of Maine
Sewall
Morse High School
Harry H. Watson
Front Street
Central Ladies' Aid Holds Final Meeting of Season
The Ladies Aid of Central church held its last meeting Friday at president Mrs. Charles T. Jackson’s South street home. A Sunshine luncheon raised funds via penny-filled bags, with Mrs. Jane Donnell receiving a Sunshine bouquet. Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Jackson
Ladies Aid of Central Church
South Street
Jane Donnell
Corey Hill
Pennell
Brunswick
Harpswell
Walker
Old Orchard Beach
The
Aid
David L. Wilson
Real Estate Transfers Reported Across Sagadahoc County
Recent two week docket shows numerous transfers in Sagadahoc including Bath West Bath Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond Topsham and Woolwich with names such as Ernest E Smith Walter L Foster Lucretia E Parris and George W Hildreth. Transactions list buyers sellers and heirs across multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin
Sagadahoc
Arrowsie
Ernest E. Smith
Walter L. Foster
Harriet C. Stevens
Horatio L. Baker
Bath
John T. Parris
Lucretia E. Parris
Bowdeinham
Mryde E. Gordon
Kenneth D. Kingston
Elbridge A. Cornish
William V. Valentine
Georgetown
Catherine C. B
Many greet veteran janitor after long recovery
Charles C. Skinner, 46 Winter Street, veteran janitor of the First National Bank, walked downtown for the first time since suffering a fractured leg on December 5, 1934. He traveled through several streets and returned home in good health, drawing many friends to his appearance. He had earlier worked as a steward at the Sagadahoc club before joining the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Skinner
First National Bank
Winter Street
Skinner
Sagadahoc
Winter
Washington
Obituary William P. McFadden 54 Arrowsic Farmer
William P. McFadden 54 of Arrowsic died Wednesday in Bath Memorial Hospital after 24 weeks as a patient. He was born in Arrowsic to James and Sarah Reed McFadden and farmed there all his life. He never married and is survived by four sisters, Lulu Skadlan, San Francisco. Bessie Nutting, Portland. Lucy Mayo, Portland. Alice McFadden, Arrowsic. Funeral Friday at 2 PM at Fred S. Curtis funeral home in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. McFadden
Arrowsic
Bath Memorial Hospital
James
Sarah Reed McFadden
Lulu Skadlan
San Francisco
Bessie Nutting
Portland
Lucy Mayo
Alice McFadden
Arrowsie
Fred S. Curtis Funeral Home
Center Street
Bath
Funeral Services for Hon. Joseph Torrey
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Central Congregational Church for Hon. Joseph Torrey a Bath industrialist and former mayor. Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson officiated after a Torrey Roller Bushing Works gathering with longtime associates and officials from Bath Iron Works and local firms. Burial took place at Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Torrey
David L. Wilson
Torrey Roller
Torrey
Washington Street
Arlington A. Armstrong
Archibald M. Main
Bath Iron Works Corp
N. Gratz Jackson
Fred H. Thompson
Harry W. Tucker
J. A. Winslow & Son
Bath
Melville H. Blackwell
Brunswick
Charles C. Toothaker
Arthur E. Hutchins
Walter W. Smith
Brass Foundry
Stephen E. McPhee
John W. Higgins
Joseph S. Gallant
Iron Foundry
Oak Grove
Ed Wynn Stops in Bath Before Lakewood Birthday Visit
Ed Wynn the Fire Chief cruised into Reed Nichols Co. dock aboard The Chief on the way to Lakewood to celebrate Keenan Wynn’s 19th birthday. He called his son in New York to congratulate him on joining Phil Dunning’s Remember the Day on Broadway. Wynn’s party included Mr and Mrs Hiram Druze and Mr and Mrs Herbert Irwin and Mr and Mrs Philip Irwin of New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakewood
Keenan Wynn
Ed Wynn
Bath
Reed Nichols Co
New York
Phil Dunning
Wynn
Hiram Druze
Herbert Irwin
Philip Irwin
New York City
Beacon Street Church Lawn Party Planned on August 2
Plans advance for a large lawn party at Beacon Street Methodist Church on Friday afternoon and evening. The event aims to be a major feature of the North End summer social program with many booths and decorated grounds. General chairman William J. Craft leads a committee including Mrs. Jack Clark and other members. The next general meeting is set for Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Street Methodist Church
North End
William J. Craft
Jack Clark
Clinton F. Pratt
Wilbur Crocker
W. J. Craft
Laura Craft
H. Martin Powers
Elmer Norton
Clifton W. Tedford
Hiram Staples
General Committee
Two Men Held for Grand Jury Action
Alfred Betts and Robert McKenna were arraigned on charges from a break at Roys Sanitary Market. Judge Kee found probable cause and ordered $1500 bonds with sureties for October term Sagadahoc Superior Court. Betts jailed in Kennebec after failing to post, McKenna granted brief reprieve to raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Betts
Robert McKenna
Roy's
Washington Street
John J. Keef
Sagadahoc Superior Court
Betts
Kennebec County
Augusta
McKenna
Howard Provides Ample Parking Space in City
Norman W. Howard of Acme Supply Co asserts ample parking on Commercial Street near the Lilly anchor factory site. He notes a filling station lot on the west side and space around the store, with added security from Saturday hours until ten in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman W. Howard
Acme Supply Co
Lilly Anchor
Acme
Howard
Bath native and Goodyear president reports rising business
Paul W. Litchfield, former Bath youth now president of Goodyear Tire Rubber Co, arrived in New York aboard the Steamship Washington after a world tour and said Goodyear's business volume was up. He declined to comment on prices, noting his absence from the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul W. Litchfield
Bath
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
New York
Washington
Goodyear
Dayton student elected head of mathematics at Bar Harbor High
James H. Dickinson of Dayton Ohio was elected head of mathematics at Bar Harbor High School by Superintendent George H. Beard. He will succeed Alma Davis of Newport, the long serving dean who has resigned after many years of efficient service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Dickinson
Dayton, O
Wee
Bar Harbor High School
George H. Beard
Dickinson
Alma Davis
Newport
Sheriff seeks car volunteers for aged group trip
Sheriff Albert Henderson asks Bath residents to donate use of their cars for a Sagadahoc county contingent of three quarter century club members traveling to Farmington on August 15. He needs many vehicles to transport all eligible seniors and urges owners to respond by phone or mail to ensure no one is disappointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Henderson
Bath
Century Club
Farmington
Albert Henderson
Sagadahoc
Henderson
Trouble Ahead for Democrats in Maine Politics
A lengthy Maine political column discusses Governor Brann potentially facing ex Mayor Dubord in the 1936 gubernatorial race, Franco American support, and judicial appointments. It notes Brann’s influence in Lewiston and the Second District, and reports on Works Progress Administration director selections, with references to McDonough, Hamlin, Moran, and Abrahamson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Grahamson
Maine
Harry L. Hopkins
Bath
Brann
John A. McDonough
Lewiston
Simon M. Hamlin
First District
McDonough
Dubord
Moran
Hamlin
Charles H. Adams
Portland
John P. Carey Jr
State Liquor Commission
Maine Democrats Face Tough Road to 1936 Campaign
The piece notes Maine’s political peculiarity with a Democratic governor reelected after Hoover’s win, stirring intra party contention. It discusses strategic planning, strong Republican opposition among women, and the dense field of contests as candidates court support. Decision time approaches for Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Ormesion
State Committee
Bangor
Maine
Hoover
Gove
Democratic Party
The Dunlap to Honor Brigadier General Dunlap in Navy Destroyer Name
Secretary Swanson selects The Dunlap as one of fourteen destroyer names honoring Brigadier General Robert H. Dunlap a Brunswick Dunlap descendant. Hal Dunlap in the U S Marine Corps died in France May 19, 1931 while saving a peasant from a landslide. His widow resides in Washington with her mother and sister Henrietta F. Dunlap lives at 50 Nevins Street Brooklyn NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Swanson
Dunlap
Robert H. Dunlap
Honors a Member at Corliss Street Church Shower
Philatelists of Corliss Street church honored Miss Clarice M. Berry with a surprise miscellaneous shower last Wednesday for her upcoming September marriage to A. Duncan. A walk, a parasol shelter, verses by Mrs. Plant, and a basket of gifts hidden by flowers greeted the bride‑to‑be before refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corliss Street Church
Philathealass
Clarice M. Berry
Mithday
A. Duncan
Miss Berry
Chester
A. Plant
E R A Canning Center Opens in Brunswick
Bath produce is sent weekly to the E R A canning center in Brunswick. A truck departs City hall at nine each Tuesday to gather items for canning and returns with processed goods about two weeks later. The center serves relief and non relief residents and handles beans greens endives corn beets peas carrots strawberries and blueberries. Further toll details for 1935 available at the ERA office in Davenport municipal building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Bwick
Old City
ERA
Davenport
John Clancy Injured In Truck Collision At Washington
John Clancy of 3 South Street was moved to Memorial hospital after a grocery truck struck him at Washington and South Streets. He suffered a concussion and facial cuts from hitting the curb. X rays would check for internal injuries. Carlton Perry, driver of the Steeves Foodland truck, said to be going slowly, could not avoid the incident as Clancy attempted to cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clancy
South Street
Memorial Hospital
Washington
South Streets
Joseph I. Smith
Carlton Perry
Steeves Foodland
Clancy
Perry
Piercees Enjoy Two Month Visit in New England
Mr and Mrs Flavel S Pierce of Pedro Miguel Canal Zone arrived Saturday for a two months visit with her mother Mrs A M Coombs at 51 Corliss street They reached New York last week Their 1000 mile mountain and lake tour of Pennsylvania and New York found no scenery surpassing New England beauty place and time anchored in a local newspaper tone
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flavel S. Pierce
Pedro Miguel
Canal Zone
A. M. Coombs
Corliss Street
New York
Pennsylvania
New England
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down
Across clues include claw forbid disem age the holly oak the U S clear White with age bullet in horse age 13th to flow up stem rubidium 18 a disease of hops to instigate bulletin to chill abbr a single i am contr playing crown card convulsive any power inhalations for deity under emo tion stupid pers Monetary unit of Brit ish India an Indian lodge arm bones Down clues include shinbone cotton fibers a woman head abbr graduate rebuff guided seat of Henl machine for alive democ racies note of the scale non poisonous crushing snake provide food Pry into things observe adjective suffix mean ing belong encompass ex ceed ing ly fine and thin fabrics a joker very corpulent to eye personal pronoun a doctrine or system a lofty
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
India
Kendall Animal College
Albert
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Times Company
Bath, Maine
B. Nichols
Treas
Harry C. Webber
Usation
Kennebec Yacht Club
Central Ladies’ Aid
William P. M’fadden
Arrowise
Hon
ED Wynne
Beacon Street Church
Threequarters
Quoddy
United States Senate
Hale
All Republican Council
Dunn
Noble Grands Club
New Harbor
Charles E. Helah
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge
Ocean
Monhegan
Albert J H. Thompson
Leonard M. Munsey
Elizabeth Tedford
Clifton Tedford
Leonard
Henry T. B. Leeman
Lois T. McKiever
Victor Pinkham
Harry Knight
Harry, Jr
Herbert Huggard
Frank Farrin
Leonard Lord
Wallace Atwood
Horace Ward
Thompson
Round Pond
Vesper Lodge
E.R. A. Canning Center
Daily Cross
NMBA
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!