Street railway men bid off their runs
The operating force of the A. and K. rail line assign new run orders. Lt. Ry. Frank H. Beal becomes No. 1 man of the local division. George Nelson No. 2. Wilbur D. Burns No. 3. Fred Wilson No. 4. Main line Bath to Lewiston sees Kerwin Butcher as No. 1 and Carl Meister No. 2. Spare staff includes Fred Hayward No. 1, John Bowie No. 2, Cyril Varney No. 3. Harry Bennett remains call man. The early extra to Hardings and the 5 p.m. extra for Merry meeting turnout will be discontinued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Beal
Supt. Lewis
George Nelson
Wilbur D. Burns
Fred Wilson
Bath
Lewiston
Kerwin Butcher
Carl Meister
Diving equipment bought for Bath district
Maurice A. Libby of the Bath Water District and Frank Hanson returned from Boston with diving apparatus to be owned by the district. Libby was trained and wore a diving suit three times. The district will save several hundred dollars annually by owning gear instead of renting, and Libby will assist Hanson as the second diver when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice A. Libby
Bath Water District
Frank Hanson
Boston
Libby
Hanson
Mysterious prowler sighted near C. W. Morse home
Police were summoned three times in two weeks to 942 Washington Street to investigate a strange man prowling near Charles W. Morse's residence. In each prior search no one was found, and the intruder fled before officers could locate him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Morse
Washington Street
Driver Fined After Brunswick Car Collision
Andrew Allen of 5 Coffin Street Brunswick was found guilty of reckless driving after a Wednesday afternoon collision with a Brunswick car driven by James M. Elwell at Center and Middle streets. The officer call cost Allen 38.75 including seven witnesses. He appealed to the October term of Superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Allen
Coffin Street
Brunswick
James M. Elwell
Center
Middle Streets
Langdon Green
Allen
Green
John J. Keegan
Reckess
Center Street
Elwell
Middle
Edward W. Bridgham
Bridgham
Superior Court
Widow Charlotte Wentmore Dies After Highland Lake Outing
Mrs. Charlotte L Wentmore aged 60 widow of Eli C Wentmore of South Portland formerly of the city died suddenly last Tuesday on a Highland Lake outing in Falmouth. She was born in Nova Scotia and survived by four daughters and two sons all of South Portland, six grandchildren, a sister and five brothers. Funeral held Friday at 2 30 at her home 40 Dyer street with burial in Oak Grove cemetery Saturday morning at 9 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Lee Wentmore
Eli C. Wentmore
South Portland
Highland Lake
Falmouth
Wentmore
Nova Scotia
John Specht
Leo Ashenault
Allan Currie
Willard Wass
Lyndon Wass
John
Kenneth
Millard Hanson
Patten
Scott
Watertown
Mass
Orville
Panama
Leonard
George
Massachusetts
Dyer Street
Oak Grove Cemetery
Eaton Deodjay Wedding In Grace Rectory
Bertie E. Eaton and Olive E. Deodjay, both of this city, were married Saturday evening in Grace rectory by Rev. Charles M. Tubbs. The bride was aided by her sister Mrs. Ida Burnell. The groom is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Eaton and the bride the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Deojay.
Funeral services for Charles W. Brawn held at home
Funeral services for Charles W. Brawn were held at his home at 492 Middle Street at two o’clock in the afternoon conducted by Rev. Charles Myron Tubbs. Bearers were Fred Proctor, Chester A. Plant, Edward Whitehouse and Charles Puller. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W.rawn
Middle Street
Charles Myron Tubbs
Fred Proctor
Chester A. Plant
Edward Whitehouse
Charles Puller
Oak Grove
Moses Auto Record Talk Of Whole State Century Ago
A 25 year old Bath tale recalls Hon. Oliver Moses II driving Bath to Bath in 1 hour 55 minutes and lists humorous Farmers Auto Association rules from that era including camouflaged cars, secret speed limits, and playful penalties. The piece contrasts past and present auto history and reflects local lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Auto
Bath
Port
Oliver Moses
Farmers Artii-Auto Association
Bath Players Tie for Second in Maine Pro Am Golf
Larry Rowe of Purpooduck and Al Waterhouse led a 28-team field at the Augusta Country Club in Maine with a net best ball 65. Three teams tied for second at 66, including Bernard Hutchins and Jack Hyde of Bath Country Club, with others from Penobscot Valley, Willowdale, and nearby clubs posting 66 and 68 in a keen Pro-Amateur event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Rowe
Purpooduck Country Club
Cape Elizabeth
Jack Hyde
Larry Stanley
Charles Webber
Penobscot Valley Country Club
Bangor
Jere Hickey
Willowdale Country Club
Scarboro
Bob Spear
Jimmy Jones
Piscataquis Valley Country Club
Guilford
Bath
F. C. Tyson
Augusta
Charles Clark
Earl Dunham
Penobscot Valley
Ray Hughes
Portland Country Club
Jack Leddy
Fred Desjardins
Brunswick Golf Club
Wilfred Girard
George Jones
Rockland Country Club
Homer Robinson
Guernsey Breeders to Meet August 11
Horace J. Millay of Bowdoinham reports a light hay crop with 150 tons mowed and 50 tons more expected. Maine State Guernsey breeders plan a field day August 11 at the Millay farm with 100 or more attendees, speakers from New Hampshire and Massachusetts, official judges Corbett and Hall, and a picnic lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace J. Millay
Millay
Bowdoinham
Maine
Millay Farm
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Prof. Corbett
Hall
University of Maine
Millays
Horace Millay
Morey Farm
Poland
Joseph Small Visits City With Washington Relative
Joseph Small of New York City spent the weekend with his mother eeeee A. Small of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Small
New York City
Eeeee A. Small
Washington
Mrs Hamilton Webb Visits Portland on Monday
Mrs. Hamilton Webb arrived in Portland as a visitor on Monday, staying a short while to tour the city and meet local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Webb
Portland
City Settles for Damaged Buick Coupe Incident
The City of Bath will compensate Harold W. Child for his Buick coupe wrecked when Fire Department hook and ladder 1 struck it on Washington Street while responding to an alarm. The left side and steering were damaged. rear wheel and transmission ruined as the car was parked in reverse and dragged forward. Funds source and insurance coverage under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Bath
Harold W. Child
Washington Street
Committee Escape From Bath City Hall Elevator Exit
A Bath city government committee, meeting on an upper floor, found doors locked after Mayor Harold P. Small left City Hall. They escaped by using the elevator to reach the basement and exit through the police headquarters door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath City
Davenport City Hall
Harold P. Small
City Hall
King Arsenault Bride and Groom Tie The Knot
Thelma Mary Arsenault and Ralph K. King married at St Marys Church with Rev T C Maney officiating. Attendants were Rose Mary Arsenault and Alton King. The wedding included a breakfast at the bride’s home and a Tuesday evening reception for out of town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Mary Arsenault
Paul F. Arsenault
Maple Street
Ralph K. King
Frank King
North Street
St. Mary's Church
T. C. Maney
Rose Mary Arsenault
Alton King
Elizabeth Conley
Father Maney
Joseph Arsenault
Brunswick
Sidney Jeddrey
Boston
Two Cars Damaged In Collision At Center and Water
A Ford roadster driven by Howard W. Mayo and a Studebaker coupe driven by Leon E. Oliver collided near Center and Water streets Newburyport Mass. Oliver said a parked truck blocked his view while Mayo traveling east struck Oliver’s car. Fender bent and bumper torn. adjustments made. both insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center
Water Streets
Ford
Howard W. Mayo
High Street
Studebaker
Leon E. Oliver
Merrimac Street
Newburyport
Mass
Massachusetts
Water Street
Steeves Market
Young Mayo
Center Street
Mayo
Walter L. Whitney
Former Bath Boy Now in Vaudeville
George W. Collins once a Bath messenger for Western Union returns as half of Collins and Poole vaudeville team. They perform novelty and magic acts at summer hotels with a near full schedule, touring Vermont Maine and New Hampshire after a Western U.S. and Southern winter circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Collins
Western Union Telegraph Co
Bath
Collins and Poole
Vermont
Maine
New Hampshire
Dowling Couple Return From Visit to New York
Mr and Mrs John F Dowling and their wife Mary June of New York returned Thursday after a visit with Mrs Dowl ing's mother Mrs John F Dowling at 24 Shaw street Bath Surveyor S Litchfield Civil Engineer and Surveyor City Hall Bath alsons wick phone 285 M 6 9 tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Dowling
New York
S. Litchfield
City Hall
Bath
Alsonswick
Bowdoinham Social Notes Mention Kendall Recovery
Bowdoinham residents report William B. Kendall recovering after a long illness and visiting friends. The community notes guests include Rev George L ana and Mary Kellogg Bacheld, Dr J B Jamis, G W Hinckley, and Hon Ernest L McLean. The Contract Bridge club met at Miss Marie Jack’s home with prizes awarded to Dr Charles Browne, Grace Maxwell, and Corliss. Local visits span from Portland and Bath to Gardiner and Beverly Mass with varied family news and town projects including a new mail messenger service contractor and road improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Kendall
Bowdoinham
George L Ana
Mary Kellogg Bacheld
Elijah Kellogg
Harpswell
J. 8
Jami
Portland
G. W. Hinckley
Ernest L. McLean
Augusta Ee Pres
Bates College
Marie
Fred Jack
Jane Browne
Grace Maxwell
Alice
Corliss
Bath
Charles Browne
Charles Hackett
Philip Rideout
Arthur Chapman
Brunswick
J. E. Allen
Clay Hill
Frances Merrill
Carrie Merrill
Hannie Jordan
Capitol Island
Thelma Pratt
Gardiner
Margaret Wilson
New York
Frances Wilson
Betty Merchant
Farmington
Edward Gile
Elmer Allen
Maine Central Railroad
Irving Temple
Mr. Leavitt
Lizzie Sparks
Brookline
Mass
Crocker & Carr
Henry Cornish
Mary T. Purinton
Massachusetts
Alice Brown
Jackie
West Medford
Cornish
Clayhill
Hulse's Corner
Black Road
Jack Brown
Pleasant Pond
F. K. Jack
Litchfield
Lillian Denham
Varina Denham
South Portland
George Rowe
China
Pleasant Street Club
Jackson's
Edwin Bays
Harry Purington
Augusta
Vera Baker
L. D. Sheldon
Celia Raymond
Bangor
John Maker
Marjorie Rogers
Arthur Carr
Beverly
William Wood
East Bowdoin
William Dickinson
Chelsea
R. A. Dickinson
Robert Temple
Frank Jenkins
Addie Williams
William Hamilton
Robert
Leroy Adams
Dorchester
George Hamilton
Obituary and Social News from Bowdoinham Post Road
Harry Purington of Portland died at home last week. The Graves family hosted their four daughters Ethel and Edna visiting. Mrs Chester Jack returned from Maine General Hospital and is recovering. Mrs Day of Portland visits the Puringtons. E Cornish of Lisbon Falls works for W J Graves. Emma Temple was in Boston briefly. E D Cornish was in Portland on business. Blanche Small has returned to Portland after visiting her aunt Alden Small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Purington
Portland
W. J. Graves
Ethel
Edna
Chester Jack
Maine General Hospital
Day of
E. Cornish
Lisbon Falls
Emma Temple
Boston
E. D. Cornish
Blanche Small
Alden Small
Mrs Georgetta Tubbs Celebrates 91st Birthday
Mrs Georgetta Tubbs aged 91 quietly observed her birthday Monday at her son Rev Charles M Tubbs home. Daughter Mrs Elizabeth Schouler of Philadelphia attended and she received many congratulations from relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetta Tubbs
High Street
Charles
Elizabeth Schouler
Philadelphia
Counselor at Camp Charles R Chappell Returns as Camp Counselor
Rev Charles Raymond Chappell of Keene New Hampshire longtime pastor of the First Baptist church here serves again as counselor at the Royal Ambassador Boys Camp at Ocean Park for the fifth consecutive year Clarence DeMar one guest during his stay at camp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Raymond Chappell
Keene, N. H
First Baptist Church
Royal Ambassador
Ocean Park
Chappell
Baptist Church
Keene
Clarence DeMar
Local Camp, Pastor Chappell, and Track Guest Mystery
Kiwanis club event featured DeMar visiting a Bath Maine camp where boys posed for photos at the Howard B. Grose Hut. DeMar, a track meet entrant, did not stay in the Hut as expected, amid enthusiasm from the campers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Kiwanis Club
DeMar
Howard B. Grose
Mr. Chappell
Chappell
First Baptist Church
George E. Horr
Newton Theological Seminary
F. G. McKeever
Chi Phi
Brown
Omar W. Folsom
Bath
I. B. Mower
Auburn
Maine Baptist Association
M. Joseph Twomey
First Baptist Church of
Portland
F. M. Preble
New London
Conn
Bulkeley High School
Brown University
Chi Phi Fraternity
Phi Beta Kappa Society
Newton Center
Mass
Europe
Holy Land
Mendon
Keene, N. H
Bowdoin Services Update and Local Visit Notices
Services at East Bowdoin chapel were held by Rev. William R. Wood of Augusta. No service on Sunday Aug 7. Aug 14 speaker will be Rev. Percy Vernon of Lewiston. East Bowdoin Ladies Aid and Bowdoinham Methodist Aid meet with Mrs. Harry Purinton in Bowdoinham this Thursday. Local visits include Mr. and Mrs. Abrams and Mr. Clough in Bowdoinham, and others visiting Enman and Starbird households. Clyde Starbird vacationing in Mechanic Falls. Douglass siblings in Augusta. John Carter visiting Springfield, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Bowdoin Chapel
William R., Wood
Augusta
Percy Vernon
Lewiston
East Bowdoin
Methodist Aid of
Bowdoinham
Harry Purinton
James Abrams
Gardiner
Irving Clough
Chelsea
L. C. Starbird
Thomas Enman
S. C. Enman
Clyde Starbird
Mechanic Falls
Orman
Myron Douglass
Thresa Carr
Mr. Williams
Williams
John Carter
Carl Coolidge
Springfield
Maas
Prone Pressure Method for Artificial Respiration
The article describes the prone position rescue technique for artificial respiration. It instructs placing the patient face down with head supported, applying downward pressure on the lower ribs, and repeating twelve to fifteen compressions per minute to expel air and draw in fresh air. It urges immediate action, keeping the patient warm, and instructing bystanders to assist until breathing resumes or death is confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
National Safety
Detours Warn Drivers Around Maine Route 1 Construction
Motorists west of Brunswick are urged at info booths and stations not to use Route 1 from Brunswick through Bath to Beals due to Edgecomb and Amarliestta work. Detours via Sheepscot Bridge and Route 220 through Washington and Liberty route travelers to Belfast, avoiding Camden to Lincolnville construction. Route 220 is described as a scenic, improved gravel road from Waldoboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Brunswick
Bath
Rockland
Edgecomb
Amarliestta
Wiscasset
Damariccotta
Sheepscot Bridge
Waldoboro
Washington and
Liberty
Belfast
Camden
Lincolnville
Holbrook and Pierce Couple Wed in Beacon Street Ceremony
Llewellyn A Holbrook and Alma Pierce were married in a single ring ceremony at the Beacon Street Methodist parsonage with Rev Weston P Holman officiating. Holbrook, formerly in Philadelphia, works at Craft's Battery Service and will live at 16 Deering Street after a honeymoon in New York state. Alma Pierce, daughter of Mrs J D Wheeler, was a Morse High School junior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llewellyn A. Holbrook
William J. Holbrook
Washington Street
Alma Pierce
J. D. Wheeler
Corliss Street
Weston P. Holman
Beacon Street Methodist
Holbrook
Craft's Battery Service
Bath
Philadelphia
Federal Tubing Company
Morse High School
New York State
Deering Street
Kennerson Pinkham Wedding Saturday Evening
Roland H. Kennerson and Miss Georgia E. Pinkham were wed Saturday at 5 30 p m at the Upper street home of Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Loring. Rev Weston P Holman officiated the double ring ceremony in a small gathering. The bride wore a beige dress with pink gladioli bouquet. The couple will reside in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland H. Kennerson
Horace Kennerson
Upper Washington Street
Georgia E. Pinkham
Upperee Street
Kennerson
Bridge Tournament Card at Augusta Country Club
The third duplicate contract game was held at Augusta Country Club on Thursday afternoon with nine tables in play. It marked the first time the event took place at the clubhouse and members show great interest as excellent bridge unfolds and contenders for final victory emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Country Club
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Bon Ton
the Fashion
Bon-Ton
Front Street
C. W. Morse
Opera House
Paramount Publix Theatre
Paul Muni
Ann Dvorak
Vivienne Ware
Jean Bennett
Donald Cook
Ramon Navarro
Madge Evans
John Barrymore
Helen Twelvetrees
the Vanishing Frontier
John Mack Brown
Zasu Pitts
Loretta Young
Norman Foster
D.S.T
Charlotte L. Wentmore
C. W. Brawn
Guernsey
Bowdoinham’s
Committee
Police
Arsenault
St. Mary’s Church
Bowdoinham Post Road
Charles R. Chappell
Bowdoin
Holbrook-Pierce
Beacon Street
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