First Baptist Ladies Circle Hosts Summer Picnic
The First Baptist Church Ladies Circle held a summer picnic at New Meadows river with Mrs. HH Worrey and Mrs. Lettie Eaton in charge. Ada Larrabee won obstacle and standing races while attendees enjoyed contests, coffee, and ice cream. The next gathering is planned for August 15 at Ada Larrabee's with water sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
New Meadows River
HH. J. Worrey
Lettie Eaton
Ama Cox
Byron Steele
Mary
Ernest
New Meadows
Charles Lemont
Cox
Ada Larrabee
Maddesly
Hope Ward
Ada Jerrabee
Lincoln Bailey
Fred Trish
Rock Hill Farm
Sunday Ferry Breaks Record With 1201 Cars Transported
Sunday saw high traffic on the State Ferry across the Kennebec between Bath and Woolwich with 1201 cash paid cars. Officials say this nearly matches a 1215 record set on July 6 and an estimated 60 additional cars used commutation tickets. The Hockomock ran until seven, minimizing waits, while Gov. King then managed remaining traffic. Pumped praise for State Highway Traffic Officer William C. Perkins for his courteous and veteran handling of ferry traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec
Bath
Woolwich
King
Willian C. Perkins
Church on Wheels brings novel mobile church to Wisconsin
The church on wheels arrives in Wiscasset proving a curious and efficient tool for the tabernacle campaign. Measuring 12 feet 9 inches by six feet, it includes a steeple with an electric cross, a radio, loud speaker, and graphoplane. It seats travelers and can provide sleeping accommodations. backed by Boston clergy, the movable church was thought up by Mrs. Morgan who sewed to fund it, receiving over 1200 dollars after a pastor featured the idea on radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiscasset
Boston
High compliment for a Bath composer
The Portland Sunday Telegram notes a London critic praising Madrigal by J. Parry Melelhin performed by DeReszk Singers at Abbist Hall. The piece is likened to an Elizabethan Ballet with a notable refrain, hailed as a worthy successor to Tudor ballets. The Singers club performed it last February and Booey Co. of London published this composition. McLelan, a Bath native, has spent time in Portland and is related to Mrs. George Ff. Dun-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Oman
J. Parry Melelhin
Portland Sunday Telegram
Portland
J. Phiarry McLellan
London
DeReszk
Abbist Hall
Canoef West Street
Thomas Morley
Singers Club
Booey & Co
McLeshin
McLelan
Bath
George Ff. Dun
Successful class meeting at Corliss Street home
The Successful class of the Corliss Street Reptise chorehome met at 50 Weeks Street hosted by Mrs Mdlina Tallowell. Charlotte Pottle was elected president, Josephine Munsey vice president, Edna Potter treasurer, Margaret Chaney secretary, Edna Tndlewell social chair, and Phyllis Wright press chair. Attendees included Mrs Ruby Preble, Annie Phuait, Ana Potter, Pottle, Munsey, Wright, and the hostess with Isabelle Paisley as guest. Next meeting set for Phyllis Wright’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corliss Street
Tpriday
Mdlina Tallowell
Weeks Street
Charlotte Pottle
Josephine Munsey
Edna Potter
Margaret Chaney
Edna Tndlewell
Phyllis Wright
Ruby Preble
Annie Phuait
Ana Potter
Five Islands Bustling August Busy with Visitors
The Five Islands vacation month sees all cottages filled as guests and long list of visitors arrives. Families from Somerville, Bath, East Orange NJ, Belmont MA, South Portland, and other towns pass weekends at local cottages and inns including Pierce, Bide-a-wee, and Pleasant Villa while attending social events and weddings nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Oc. Briggs
Winnifred
Susan Briggs
Somerville
Fred Johnson
Arthur
Ann Elizabeth
Arthur Bishop
Pierce Cottage
George Bleu
Theodosia
South Portland
Edward Lewis
Augusta
Charence Stevens
Leon Lewis
Shirley
Bernard Bailey
Wiscasset
Dunwoody
Alvah Jacobus
Gladys
East Orange
Nod
Howard Trish
Pleasant Villa
Frank Digggins
Charles Marshall
Westboro
Mass
Mar
Herbert Eider
Belmont, Marss
Dudgar Rowe
Charles Animazeen
Republican County
New Meadows
Plaursday
Arthur Wilson
Olive
Hope
Bath
Mercome
Mercome Mees. € Betries Heeererrer. Victor Pinkham of Porthind
Charles Pinta
William Belanger
J.T. McMahan
Belanger
Greta Troxie
Pairfield Centre
Marion Stevens
Miss Stevens
H.C. Oliver
J. W. Blaisdell
Pippa” Blaisdell
Tstelford
Harry Varro
Ida Oliver
Richmond
Jem
J. G. Stevens
Iva Cromwell
MacMalhin
Lila ‘Thibodeau
Noovisit
J. J. Blaisdell
Arthur Ishop
Lemuel Oliver
Islesford
Lloyd Pinkham
Southport
Charles Pinkham
Westport Community Briefs Include Fire, Visits, and Construction
A small fire near McCarty Woods was contained after rain arrived Monday ending a spreading threat. District Superintendent E G Mareh visited Westport on Sunday to hold a service at the Mo C church but arrived late as the crowd dispersed. Dow Street arena in Westport Junction sees a concrete pier and floats under construction along with a tennis court. Local residents and visitors from New York and Massachusetts are noted at summer camps, cottages, and seaside homes, including Tilton, Kilpatrick, Osrocld, King, Bailey, and others. Dickson returns from New York yacht work. Sewall family back from a trip to Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarty
Syndiary
Seamenary
E.G. Mareh
Rockhard
Mo. C. Hirch
Dow Stierdrome
Westport Junction
Chiat Ob Tiltonm
Ile Tilton
Frank Tagalls
Trene
New York
Margaret Durkhard
Simmer
Mar
Johnsten Kilpatrick
North Weymouth
Mass
Enona DL
Osrocidl
Norfolk
Clarence King
Massachusetts
Floina Ail Alice Bailey
Eho Tome
Miro
Simon
Stewart
Daughther Thelen
Claincy
Weld
Thomas FL Dickson
Boston
Dolloff Robbed and Bound by Roadside Bandits in Woolwich
Clayton Dolloff, a former Morse high football star from Woolwich, was attacked by three men on the State highway near the Llewellyn Bailey place. They bound his hands and feet to trees, stole money and his driving licenses, and released him after two hours. A passerby later recognized the car and helped Dolloff, who was unharmed aside from loss of cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Dolloff
Little Girl
Woolwich
Morse High
Center
Llewellyn A
Dolloff
Maach
Dollo
Wisensset
Bas
Wiscasset
Dellot
Tim
Mosanitees
Graffami Oa
Eimily Otis
Medford
Mass
Ann Dodge
Nequasset
Eleanor Lawrence
Cambrige
Frank Lawrence
Sasanoa
Roy Graffai
West Kennebunkport
Graffaim
Boston University
Funeral Services of Georgetown Woman Nancy Oliver
Funeral services for Nancy IX Oliver of Georgetown were held July 27 at First Baptist Church. Born in Georgetown to Thomas and Nancy Marr, she married Byron W Oliver and had a son Harold. After his death she devoted herself to his training and serving others, leaving a legacy of faith and sacrifice. She leaves three brothers, a granddaughter, and a niece who cared for her during illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Nancy IX. Oliver
First Baptist Church
Georegtown
Alsa
Thomas
Nancy Marr
Byron W. Oliver
Harold
Useler
Capt
Mark Mary
Ashahel Marr
Aml
William Marr
Bath
Daughier
Vernona Oliver
Bayonne
Frank Taylor
North Vassalboro
New York Yacht Club Arrival Planned for Bar Harbor
The New York Yacht Club is due to arrive at Bar Harbor on Wednesday August 13. The visit marks a revival after years of little club yachting activity at the resort and was once an annual event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gready
Mar Harbor
New York Yacht Club
Bar Harbor
Georgetown Jolly Masquerade at the Robinhood Home
A lively informal masquerade dance took place in Robinhood scene with Mrs. Duantons hosting guests from Mrs. E B Billings and Mrs. Dil ling homes. Attendees wore period costumes including a Spanish senorita and colonial outfits. a kitchen scare and visits by Miss Wilbur in an early wedding dress added charm as music, readings, and parish welfare program followed. Families and neighbors from Georgetown and nearby towns attended, with many noting the festive atmosphere and community notices thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinhood
Stuart Wis
Iva M. Wilber
Miss Wilbur
Annie May Cock
Mildred Tlowe
Deh Bitzpatrick
Rene Campbell
Sadie Cambell
S.cumpbell
Che
Plorence J. Barney
Mes
AL Pastell
Laura Mo Bosd
Pat Whitentin
Vietor-Vietreta
Agilloree
Crispbell
Ard
G. Lichise
Pal Pestell
Florence de. Ites
Mary Conk
Anime
Pya
Wilhaer
Tena Campbell
Sadie Campbell
Mildred Powe
Deverlis Straat
Joby Pitvpatrick
Mawarrd Navgle
George Coan
Roscoe
Podd
Melrose Tighhinds
Arthurs Wyanan
Sabateus
Vina Kingsbury
Mand ‘Thayer
Wirvard
Searle
Elsie Haines
Waltham
Irving Wright
West Ss
Seward Emmons
Lewiston Cine
West Georgetown
Burton West
Cranbridge
Ruth
Lewiston
Martha McFadden
Walter Cummings
Porthind
W. C. Todd
Iunter
Teanouver
Edgar
Ida Hooker
Hooker Cabin
William Bibber
Richmond
Arthur S. Rowe
Doston
Augustine
Portland
S’riday
Tenry I. Cornish
Bowdoinham
Harry Thorne
Dro O
Cutler
John OoNeal
Webster
Mass
Todd
Indian Point
Melvin Cunningham
Nobwtien
Ali Cunningham
Gaston
Charles Oliver
Edgar Hunt
W. Oo
Oliver
Stuart Rand
Belmont
Rand
Ida Tlooker
Dunlath
Minn
Augusta Todd
Popham
Phillips
New York
Raymond Dexter
Lexington
Marian Jewett
Famil O
Worthind
Tella Jewett
Thomas Segehberg
Boston
Marrtown
Burnside Powers
Bath
Elbridge
City Hospital
Larry Horne
Marion Chirke
Chirence
Gentry Noyes
Leste
Leavitt
Whitefield
Abbie Reynolds
Alfred Rowe
Woodside
Billings
Pine Ledge
H. A. Pastelle
George Wilkins
Laura Boyd
Matus
Howard Pratten
Doris
Wilton Campbell
Som Eimer
Sabattus
Mark Marr
Smimiel Hinckley
Divdivilicd
Robinhood Church
Ev. Leonami GG. Mareh
Rockhand
Maren
Servics
Carrell Powers
Willian Allen Knights
Margaret Pohek
Basten
Boston University School of Thaeology
Arrewsi
Sumanes
M. BE
Tooker
Arington
Seng
Iva Wilber
Ridgewood
Misse Hryynes
Edith Paul
Wollaston
Pamtenime
Carroll
Walter Powers
Plenty Reynolds
Albert McLellan
Camp Overlook at Overlook Camp Scenes and Visits
Mrs Carrie Stone and Charles Spinney of Pitchburg Mass pass away at Overlook after a visit. Guests include families from Pitchburg Boston Roslindale and Milton Mass on a July camp run with trips to Bath and a recreation hall party. Frances Shaughnessy and other campers reside, with departures and arrivals noted through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Stone
Charles Spinney
Pitchburg
Overlook
Stone
Maw
A. J. Sherman
Mass
Rogers
Milton
Popham
Morris Werner
Zourach
Mildred Howe
Tara Boyd
Bent
Sadie Campbell
Iva Wilber
Dorothy Stewart
Hanna Billings
Eleanor Trellis
Dorothy Oliver
Frances Shaughnessy
Tall
Canin
Fieh
Boston
Bangor
Katherine Beck
Deckip
Josephine Williams
Vind
Fred Winchester
Son Barlo
Tiinder Phin
Katherine Hurd
Roslindale
Pred Haines
Teowell
Twin Mountains
N. EL
Richard Stimley
Scarboro
Camp Pridas Hosts Weekend Guests and July Ceremony
The text reports camp Pridas with guests Mr and Mrs Dewse, the Sherman family hosting their daughter Greteien, Dorothea Wilcox receiving the COL for best contributor, Gretchen Sherman and Connie Dew among July honorees, and a camp council formed with Ruth Anderson Grace Perault and Elizabeth Greniener. A play The Maid of the Golden Slipper is planned for Tuesday Aug 12 in the recreation hall to benefit the little church with a post performance ice cream and cake sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pridas
Tau Di-Plas
Dewse
Gretchen Sherman
Connie Dew
Berry Stone
Junier
Ac Cimp Council
Ruth Anderson
Grace Perault
Elizabeth Greniener
Takeen
Appreciation Note From Bereaved Family
A brief thanks from Brothers and Nieves of Mrs Nancy Marr Oliver to friends and relatives in Vassil boro Georgetown and Porthind for kindness and flowers sent during their recent bereavement. Georgetown Medil 25 124. Omitted from last week's issue by euros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vassilboro
Georgetown
Porthind
Brothers and Nieves
Nancy Marr Oliver
Medil
Euros
Georgia A Carter of Bath Dies. funeral Friday
Georgia A Carter 46 Winter Street Bath died Wednesday morning. Funeral Friday at two at the residence. Survived by two sisters Mrs. Skinner and Mrs. Reynolds McCutcheon. two brothers Charles Carter and William Carter. long time in Bath. member of Wesley Church. Will be buried locally after funeral in Bath. Population figures note Lewiston census rise. growth about 2,000 in four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia AL Carter
Winter Street
Ntiss Sog Tiers
Waser Eitie Dotlie
Charles Mo
AL Carter
A. A. Puller
Georgia
Wesley M. BE
Charles KE. Brooks
Norway
Owo
Charles CC. Skinner
Reynolds McCutcheon
Bath
Charles Fe Courter
Augustin
William Carter
Tiarry
Skinner
Witlian Dll
Cambridge
Matsa
Tewiston
Bureau of Census
Lewiston
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Eaton Hardware Co
Brunswick
Ithe Winchester Store
First Baptist Ladies Circle
State Ferry
Church ON Wheels
Tabernacle
L.F
Atwood
Medicine CO
Portland, Maine
Westport
Edward Sewall
Diatshter
Patricia
Daniel
Charles H. Stinson
Middle Street
D. M. Humphreys & Co
Room
Sagadahock Block
Bath, Me
William Hanson
Belle Perry
Lower Middle Street
Elimus Hadley
Charles Hidley
Mast Lexington
Les Eit Axford Buck
Malden
Charlotte, Buck
Days Ferry
John Sheldon
Wilbur Howe
Chester
Elwood
Esmond R. L
Trowe
Charlotte Fuller
Susan Preble
Leland Savage
Nellie
Ralph
G. W. Marston
Artell Hayward
Arrowsie
Charles Crosby
Boys and Girls Scout Organization
Duntan McIntosh
Desmond
Shaw
Palm Beach
John J. Desmond
A. Carter
Castoria
Fletcher
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