Military Man Describes Battle of Bunker Hill
A dramatic retelling of the 1775 assault on Breed's Hill is staged for a film in Somers New York. The piece notes the American Expeditionary Force drilling as British Regulars and portrays the famous command Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes. The broadcast plan includes WGY Schenectady and other stations for eclipse observations led by Greenleaf Wickard and Alfred Goldsmith.
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18Th
New York Harbor
New York
Somers
Johnston Hall
Tryon County
Sir John Johnston
Bunker Hill
Breed's Hill
Prescott
Grenadiers
Red Coats
America
Opera House
General Electric Co
Greenleaf W. Wickard
Alfred N. Goldsmith
WGR
Buffalo
WOR
Newark
WIZ
Springfield
Schenectady
Hecause
Goldsmith
WGY
Scientific American
Wekard
Arlington
Messrs. Dickard and Goldsmith
Maine Daughters Plan Annual Ball in Boston
Arrangements are set for the annual Maine Daughters ball to benefit the Thoston Floating Hospital with proceeds directed to scholarships for the New England Conservatory of Music. Invitations go to Maine Governor Ralph O. Brewster and Maine figures, Massachusetts officials, and social leaders to assist in the receiving line at Copley Plaza in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusett
Maine
Copley Blaza
Boston
Thoston Floating Hospital
New England Conservatory of Music
Ralph 0. Vrewstes
Kraul Allen
Massachusetts
John D. Barrette
Clarence Ro Mdwards
Mark L. Hersey
Irving
Painer
Melville C. Freeman
William Lee George
Rev Swetnam To Speak At First Baptist Prayer Meeting
Reverend John A. Swetnam has returned from Boston and will address the First Baptist church prayer meeting Thursday night, sharing insights and reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Swetnam Hia
Boston
First Baptist Church
Total Solar Eclipse: Rare Celestial Event Advancing
The article previews the approaching solar eclipse with details on totality duration about two minutes, timings from 8:04 to 10:36, and descriptions of corona, Bailey's beads, and evolving sky. It recalls an ISO-era novelist account and notes planetary visibility near the sun, urging clear dawn conditions for observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macemee
Iso
Mercury
Mars
Arcturus
Regulus
Venus
Jupiter
Weeks Street Pupils on the Honor Roll and Honors
Weeks Street grammar school lists seventh and eighth grade students on the honor roll for the half year ending January 16. Top honors go to Dorothy Ham Ruth Watson Marion Whittier. others earning honors include Woodrow Mitchell Henry Mank Ella Comeau Evelyn Lewis Dorix Pushard Addison Caton Gertrude Moses Merritt Trott Edna Potter Donald Leonex Pauline Cameron Randall Merry. First term high honors feature Edna Hillewell Carolyn Lant Phyllis Wright Edith Gotte Charlotte Pottle Kenneth Orr Silas Vlam John Stewart Emery Wilson Stanley Whitehouse Frederick Gaudet Genevieve Bowker John Gaudet Seth Snipe Herbert Gorte. All E's for six weeks include Edna Hallowell Carolyn Visor. Also noted are subsequent dates and a remark that M. White leaves Saturday for Cincinnati to attend the National Canners' Association convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeks Street Grammar School
Dorothy Ham
Ruth Watson
Marion Whittier
Woodrow Mitchell
Henry Mank
Ella Comeau
Evelyn Lewis
Dorix Pushard
Addison Caton
Gertrude Moses
Merritt Trott
Edna Potter
Donald Leonex
Pauline Cameron
Randall Merry
Doretius Hiam
Wood
Rew Mitchell
Ella
Dee
Dorothy Tam
Evelyn Lancaster
Eden Votter
Milton Washard
John Robbins
Ruth Watsen
Popilx
Edna Hillewell
Carolyn Lant
Phyllis Wright
Edith Gotte
Charlotte Pottle
Kenneth Orr
Silas Vlam
John Stewart Jr
Emery Wilson
Stanley Whitehouse
Frederick Gaudet
Genevieve Bowker
John Gaudet
Seth Snipe
Herbert Gorte
Edna Hallowell
Carolyn Visor
Folowl Iy Dla
Arlotte
Phyll
Wright
Fred Gaudet
Long Lost Father Reaches Henry Potter After 49 Years
Henry Potter of Winnegance receives a joyful letter from father Isaac J. Potter of Anker ton Alre Camry after decades of silence. Isaac, 94, once from Richmont, now living in Camels, recalls land ownership and travel to his field. The letter notes good heart but rheumatic trouble and sun-blindness from winter glare. Henry turns 14 on February 1, as the family history unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Potter
Winnegance
Isaac J. Potter
Potter
Ankerton Alre
Camry
Richmont
Henry
Electric welding saves major water main break repair
Melvin Marco and supervisor Walter Abbott coordinated an electric welding repair on a 12 inch water main under Lincoln street leading to a hydrant at Lincoln and Academy. The 6 inch branch to the hydrant failed due to frost heave, threatening service for 12 hours. Marco completed the fix by 7 10 Tuesday night using manganese bronze fittings, restoring pressure and preventing further property damage.
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Melvin Marco
Lincoln and
Academy Street
Lath Water District
Immedie
Walter FL Abbott
Marco
Sat. Abbott
Lincoln Street
Abbott
Providence
Mares
Oonce Seid
Cain
Series of Pictures to Begin Next Week
A brief note indicates a sequence of pictures will start next week, continuing from the page one column with the Basic Forty Years Ago sketches. The item suggests readers may enjoy the ongoing series and that the first picture and sketch will appear next week for independent readers.
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Vnielss
Legion Notes Preview Shows At Bod and Lewiston
Local Legion notes say Mate Coumenter Beleview visits Bod the 27th and Roeland GH, Smith post plans a warm reception. A strong chorus boosts the event at the Legion hall Perday. Commander dame Pos. Lester Morne and Oliver Webster will attend an officers conference in Lewiston on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coumenter Beleview
Bod
Roeland
Smith Post
Hing
Legion Hall
Lester Morne
Oliver Webster
Lewiston
Bowdoinham Selectmen appoint town officers and community notes
Jessie Ames named town clerk and Ivan Lang town treasurer to fill late George F. Denham terms. R D Purinton named auditor. Prizes awarded for Sabbath school attendance at Methodist revival. knife pair to Fred Allen and Ralph W Purinton, beads to Charlotte Blodgett and Dorothy Rumrill. Walter Pratt leading American Express office duties and mail runs. wood trade active. community aid for George Adams ill with pneumonia. revival meetings led by Frances Adams. local fire insurance officers elected. Denham funeral held with lodge attendance. various local visits, social events, and upcoming meetings noted. Gilbert Lang and others mentioned in town affairs.
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Jessie Ames
Ivan Lang
George F. Denham
Lang
R. D. Purinton
Methodist Church
Fred Allen
Ralph Wpurington
Charlotte Blodgett
Dorothy Rumrill
Walter Pratt
American Express Co
F. Denham
George Adams
Bowdeinham Relief Association
Sybil Barry
Boston
New York
Vparinton
Oakland
Norman Rowe
Richmond Corner
Josiah Fulton
Kendalls
Litchfield
William Turington
Turington
Frances Adams
Sagadahoc Mutual Fire Insurance Co
B. B. Douglass
Ivan EK. Lang
Albert Henderson
Kendall
Paul Ames
EB. Baker
A. Henderson
G. H. Hackett
Chester Marshall
R. A. Douglass
MW. Surer
George ¥. Denham
G. G. Powers
W. H. Gould
F. RK
Jack
Nellie Haley
Richmond
Theo Vang
Myra C. Lang
Frank Siegars
Worthind
Emily Rideout
Brunswick
Tibbetts
Richard Denham
James Reed
Waterville
George Weeks
Augusta
Universalist Dramatic Club of
Merry Meeting Grange Hall
Grange
Order of the Eastern Star
L. Browne
Dummer Sewall
W. LL. Tanner
Vate
W. W. Browne
Senate
Bowdoinham
Krenk
Woosten
Bargain Lot Of Handkerchiefs At Sharp Half Price
A sale offers Swiss Linen, Colo Linen, plain white, German, and crepe de Chine handkerchiefs at half price. Items include appliqued colors, lace edged, plain white double hemstitched, cross bar linen, colored lace, and crepe de chine varieties with red tag pricing from 10c to 25c, regular values up to 50c.
Sons of Veterans Party Celebrates Costume Contest
Tuesday night at Music hall poverty hall hosted a Sons of Veterans gathering with 5 couples in costumes. Doris Kingsbury and George Breed won best costumes for their patchwork outfits. Judges included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Swain and others. Alfred Greene led the march with Sadie Fogg. Daxter orchestra provided music. Paul Jones act praised. Committee chaired by Fred Clark with members Vernon Miller and others.
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Sons of Veterans
Poverty Hall
Music Hall
Doris Kingsbury
George Breed
Henry Swain
Roscoe McCabe
George McLain
Alfred 4Reene
Sadie Fogg
Daxter
Scott Morse
Lloyd Green
Clarence Reed
Frank Fortier
Harry Robinson
Paul Jones
Fred Clark
Vernon W. Miller
William Wakefield
Alfred Keene
Clarence Thomas
Edward Garcelon
Fine Yacht Goes Ashore Near Star Appledore Islands
The Topaz XT ran aground after a gale delayed at Star and Appledore islands. Coast Guard crews rescued four aboard with lines run to Appledore wharf and the island, while crewmen remained ashore for the present. The Depaz XP, built by Freddy Pendleton and altered locally, was moved to Portland for supplies.
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Kelley
Clifford
Mr. Loring
Star
Appledore Islands
Coast Guard
Maker
Appledore
Freddy Pendleton
Wiscasset
Camden-Anchor
Rockland Machine Co
Portland
Voyage Along the Southern Coast by Topaz XL
The plan called for a 1500 mile voyage in easy stages down the coast. The worst stretch would be around Cape Cod to avoid canal ice. The Topaz XL, valued at $20,000, carries a 100 horsepower engine, electric lighting, a strong searchlight, a stern life boat, and two 300 gallon tanks for gasoline and water. Clifford and Loring aim to cruise at will for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Cod
Clifford
Loring
Will
Meter Mann the Pedestrian Meter Man in City
The article profiles Smith known as the meter man who walks city districts to inspect electricity use. It notes small consumer charges for heater fans and curling irons, the leather bound books kept for simple bookkeeping, and daily bill preparation. He details district structure, minor accidents, a kitten incident, and remarks on electricity use and habits.
Sabinoites Plan Party at Lincoln Hall Oyster Supper
Members of the Sabino Improvement Association plan a lively party in Lincoln Hall Friday night featuring an oyster supper at 7 30 followed by cards and dancing. The hosting committee includes Mr and Mrs Delmar Bates Mr and Mrs Fred Butler and Mr and Mrs Henry Cotteau. Conversatism is a characteristic of the present day business activities.
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Memors of
Sabino Improvement Association
Lincoln Hall
Delmar BK. Bates
Fred FP. Butler
Henry Cotteau
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Bridge-Merrill
D. T. Percy & Sons
Gordon Round Ticket
Gordon Round Ticket Hose
Burson
Wolverine Hose
Battle OF
Griffith
The
Argonne
Bath
Concord
Concord Worsted Mills
W. Concord
U. S
G. A. Jackson
Pemberton Bidg
Squire Hall
Weeks Street
Brice HW. M. White
Cincinnati
National Canners’ Association
Malon Greenleaf
Brank Hluptley
John Watte
Arthur Ingalls
Frank Webber
Topsham
Bim
Wath Hospital
Meter Mann
Sabinoites Plan Party
J. E. Davis CO
Brunswick, Masne
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