Local obituary honors Edward B and town leaders
The sudden death of Edward B. mourns a vast circle of friends in his birth city. He served long as Bath YMCA treasurer guiding the association through troubles to its strong financial standing. Also noted are road work plans near Ashdale and improvements to Small Point access, lobster industry notes, Maine family reunions and reflections on Old Home Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward B
Smith
Bath Y.M.C.A
Phippsburg
Ashdale
Maine
Road construction boom fuels growth and progress
Over the last decade the United States spent about ten billion dollars on road building and maintenance and now holds more than half of the world’s 6,500,000 miles of highways. Good roads boost agriculture, industry, and business while attracting people from other regions. Counties lacking good roads face retrogression.
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United States
New Hampshire Roads Benefit From Local Gravel
New Hampshire enjoys favorable road conditions with gravel available along nearly every roadside reducing the need for long hauls of road building material. The mountain section carries the heaviest traffic and Maine towns face higher costs when transporting gravel from distant sources.
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New Hampshire
Maine
Early Maine School Openings Irritate Summer Residents
August nears mid point and prompts grumblings that city schools start too early in fall, depriving pupils and parents of time at summer homes. Weather in Maine remains warm but days shorten subtly.
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Maine
Maine voters likely to approve power export bill and highway bonds
The text notes September referendum in Maine on a power export bill and highway bond issue. Former Governor Baxter, once opposed, has withdrawn opposition, signaling broad support. If current sentiment holds, both measures are expected to pass with large majorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percival P. Baxter
Baxter
Maine
Phippsburg Begins Mosquito Control Campaign
With funds raised between $12,000 and $15,000 the southern Phippsburg peninsula starts mosquito breeding-ground elimination. Experts believe the effort can reduce summer nuisance for visitors and residents, making the town a Maine pioneer in these pest control measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phippsburg
Maine
Passing of the ferry Hockomock marks end of an era
The retirement of the Hockomock signals the loss of an era on the Kennebec as Bath’s historic river fleet fades. The article recalls Bath’s once bustling harbor forty years ago with dozens of tugboats, island steamers, road ferries, and numerous sailing vessels crossing and recrossing the river daily.
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Hockomock
Bath
Kennebec
Golf Exhibition Between Colonial and Brunswick Clubs Endorsed
The piece endorses a planned golf tournament between the Colonial and Brunswick clubs. It notes years of indoor winter tournaments have built friendship and understanding between the neighboring communities and urges the two clubs to meet on the golf links to strengthen this goodwill.
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Colonial Club
Brunswick Club
Wiscasset votes against adding a pumper to fire equipment
In a town meeting Wiscasset residents decide not to fund a motor driven pumper. The article notes similar towns find such apparatus valuable and argues the quick response can reduce property loss, though the cost is a consideration.
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Wiscasset
Judge Landis to Speak at Maine American Legion Meeting
Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis will speak at the Department of Maine American Legion annual meeting in Orono early next month. Governor William Tudor Gardiner will attend as a guest and lead in the Forty and Fight initiation, a rite limited to Legion members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Department of Maine, American Legion
Orono
William Tudor Gardiner
Fight
Legion
Boothbay Harbor Seeks Its Greatest Regatta Next Friday
Boothbay Harbor hosts a major regatta as boats travel long distances to compete for prizes. Event draws include sailors from distant ports eager for top honors and prize winnings.
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Boothbay Harbor
Maine Council adds staff to boost education efforts
Trustees approve hiring an additional worker to free the general secretary Dr. Charles Peters for educational activities. Captain Laughlin will lead the financial program and brings extensive interdenominational experience. He trains in mechanical and marine engineering, served in Japan with the Fukui Maru mission ship, pastored in New York and Nobleboro, and will move to Portland in the fall to begin work with the Maine Council around November 1.
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Maine Council
Charles Peters
Captain Laughlin
Captain Laughton
Lanchau
Kansu
Mongolia
China
Capt. Laughton
Scotland
Hermitage Academy
Helensburg
America
First Baptist Church
Westport
Lake Champlain
New York
Laughton
Portland
Realty transfers at the Sagadahoc registry of deeds
Real estate transfers across towns include Arrowsic Bath Bowdoinham Georgetown Richmond and Woolwich. Notable changes list multiple grantees from individuals and groups including Charles Rideout estate and Bath Veteran Fireman's Association to Torrey Roller Bushing Works and Helen E. Hardy among others.
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Sagadahoc Registry of
Arrowsic
George H. Perry
Thomas M. Hagan
Bath
Morris Cohen
Joseph P. Dubar
Ralph W. Conforth
Walter W. Grover
Elvira A.coombs
Elizabeth B. Coombs
Charles F. Rideout
Annie L. Lake
Harriet E. Palmer
Oliver Moses
Annie M. McNeal
Edward J. Perry
Rena L. Kimball
Margaret B. Peabody
Nellie M. Pratt
Belle B
Boston
Edward D. Wiley
Woolwich
Charlotte B. Stinson
Edwin L. Holbrook
Newlyweds in Topsham Get Delightful Surprise
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Scribner married July 8 in Topsham received a warm welcome at Garnet from Bath hosts Mr and Mrs J Horace McClure. As they prepared to drive to a Garnet dance someone let air out of a tire prompting a gathering of friends who arrived one by one. The couple enjoyed cigars and refreshments and a joyful evening with their visitors.
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Jimmy Scribner
Topsham
Mr. Scribner
Garnet
J. Horace McClure
Bath
Woolwich Grange Completes Degrees and Plans Speaker
Woolwich Grange held its weekly meeting and completed the first four degrees for seven candidates. John Leland of Dover-Foxcroft will speak on the Smith Carlton bill for surplus power export on August 21. Camp Chewonki boys will provide a later entertainment, date to be announced.
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Woolwich Grange
John Leland
Dover-Foxcroft
Smith-Carlton
Leland
Camp
Chewonki
MacVane Guests Summering at Ogunquit Beach
Dr and Mrs A W MacVane host Mrs C D Cram and son Chester Jr at their High street cottage while they are summering at Ogunquit Beach.
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A. W. MacVane
High Street
C. D. Cram
Chester Jr
Ogunquit Beach
Busy Summer Days at Foster's Point
A stream of visitors and residents converge on Foster's Point for the summer season. Mr. and Mrs. Wellington of Malden, Mrs. E. B. Williams, Mrs. W. Nason, and many others are listed as staying at or visiting cottages in the area along with guests from Malden Lawrence Weston Byfield Manchester and Bath.
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Wellington
Malden
Mas
E. B. Williams
Dorothy
W. H. Pickett
Lawrence
Mass
Foster's Point
Everett Hardy and Son
Manchester
N. H
William Shepard
Davis Hall
Doris Perkins
Hagerhill
William Pickett
Lucy Owen
Framingham
J. Randall
Rodney Upham
Weston
L.S. Upham
Foster’s Point
Edson White
Johnson Cottage
George Clough
William Dwyer
Robert
John Dwyer
Bath
Foster Sanborn
Arcadi arena card stacks talents for next Friday show
Several favorites including Joe Gibbons of Brockton and Bluenose Parent of Lewiston headline an Arena Arcade bill on August 16. Local fighters Eddie Gauvin of Bath and Sleepy Sam Lewiston contest the semi final with Ned Ferris facing Art Potvin, and Al Parent meets Ernie Kingsbury in the curtain raiser. A possible Kid Choate versus Tiger Kingsbury rematch adds drama. tickets on sale and reservations through local shops.
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Joe Gibbons
Brockton
Mass
Bluenose Parent
Lewiston
Gibbons
Boston
Parent
al Baker
Arlington
Eddie Gauvin
Bath
Sleepy
Sam
Ned Ferris
Art Potvin
al Parent
Ernie Kingsbury
Kid Choate
Tiger Kingsbury
Choate
Kingsbury
Gauvin
Ferris
Sleepy Sam
Rocky Stone
Biddeford
United Shoe Shop
United Motor Fuel
Jack
Quick action by driver saves Mrs. McFarland in collision
Edward F. McFarland of 490 Washington Street acted quickly to shield his wife from injury as a Pontiac and a Reo truck driven by Eugene Ingalls collided at the four corners by Dunton's store on the state highway. Both vehicles were badly damaged and state highway Officer Harry L. Thompson investigated the crash.
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Edward F. McFarland
Washington Street
McFarland
Eugene Ingalls
North Bath
Four Corners
Dunton’s
Bath
Ingalls
New Meadows
Harry L. Thompson
New Drum Corps Planned by Swain for 1930
William F. Swain, former Sagadahock Drum Corps director, will form and lead a 12 member unit named Shipping City Drum Corps. Eight snare drums, one cymbals pair, one bass drum and two fifes will comprise the band, with uniforms of white duck trousers blue coats and striped hats. Swain as leader and drum major aims to match or exceed the Sagadahock corps prestige. Additionally, Bath social notes include a Wright dinner at Marshall avenue with several relatives and guests from Portland Buffalo and Bath, and Jane Goodman spending the weekend in Old Orchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Swain
Sagadahock
Shipping City Drum Corps
Swain
Big Lawn Party Planning Committees Named
A long list of volunteers was announced for the St. Mary's lawn party on Aug 23 and 24. General chair John J. Keegan headlined a wide range of booths and roles including ice cream, cake, candy, choir, fortune telling, kids activities, drink, ham and bacon, sugar, grocery, and parish tables with many local residents and parishioners named for specific duties.
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Ohare
St. Mary's Lawn
John J. Gen. Ehair
John J. Keegan
Tia
Stephen McPhee
Henry M. Sigald
Tm. Mggins
John M. Conky
Reena Arsenault
Peter Allen
James McLaughlin
John J. Desmond
Daniel T. Dougherty
John
Dorothy Jenkins
Elizabeth Conley
Genevieve Duprey
Lillian Lewin
Winnie Quinn
Bessie McKay
Bertha Bellerose
John Allen
George Comeau
Henry Biggins
William Lundrigan
Anna Cassidy
Leonard
Women's Sodality
E. J. Murphy
Louis Avery
Laura O'Connor
Edmund Arsenault
John Hart
William Curran
Mary
Annie Conley
Elizabeth Doyle
May Conley
Charles Burgess
James Mulligan
Archie Gillis
Harold McElman
Sugar Booth
Ernest Avery
Andrew Hart
Grocery Booth
John Mulcahy
K.of
Josephine Fraser
Roscoe Shaw
J. M. Lemont
Margaret Mulligan
Elford Stover
Ralph Gay
J. J. Keegan
Hoop. la
Tanguay
Coal Booth
Melvin Comeau
Oscar Tanguay
Building of
Revision of Sunday Laws in Maine Planned
The Commission on Revision of the Sunday Laws held its first meeting at Mrs. Gertrude Pattangall’s Augusta home. Members include Harold C. Perham, Gertrude Pattangall, Edwin M. Hamlin, Herbert E. Holmes, and L. J. Parant. It seeks copies of existing state laws and solicits statewide input.
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Gertrude Pattangall
Green Street
Augusta
Harold C. Perham
South
Paris
Edwin M. Hamlin
Milo
Herbert E. Holmes
Lewiston
L. J. Parant
Baileyville
Maine
Los Angeles Yacht Norconian Delays Bath Stopover
The Norconian 100.3 foot gas screw yacht of Rex B. Clark Los Angeles with Mrs Clark aboard arrived in Bath Friday night and remained overnight before resuming a voyage to Wisconsin via the Sasanoa and Sheepscot rivers. The craft built in 1917 carries a 200 hp motor and crew of seven.
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Norconian
Los Angeles
Cal
Rex B. Clark
South Hill Street
Fortuna
Pasadena
Atlantic
Panama Canal
New Meadows
Bath
Small Point
California
CROSS-WORD PUZZLE HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL CLUES
A scrambled list of crossword clues for horizontal and vertical entries including definitions for terms like Slavonic group member, British river, and various common crossword answers. The puzzle includes indications for lengths and cross-reference prompts, with multiple sections labeled Horizontal and Vertical and cont. segments.
Seaside visitors and property changes at Bath cottages
The Bath page lists seasonal guests and owners at local cottages. Families from Dorchester, Jamaica, New York and Malden occupy homes, with arrivals including Mrs J C Briggs and Miss Winifred Briggs. Purchases include George Smith buying Sedgemere Road house. An August grange fair is planned, and several Bath residents host or visit relatives through the week.
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Renee Ae
Wellesley
J. C
Winnifred Briggs
Winter Hill
Mass
George Smith
Dorchester
Proctor Hagan
Sedgemere Road
Vernon Grey
Arthur Milligan
Jamaica
New York
Norman Strain
Fred A. Strain
Binard Sullivan
Brookline
Jack O'Connor
New York City
George O'Donnell
Henry Howard
Lester Davis
Arthur, Lermond and
Vincent
Dexter
Joseph Rowe
Robert Hodgdon
Natalie Hodgdon
Malden
John Lundquist
Edwin
Fred
Lillian Berry
Bath
A. E. Holland
George Yeo
Winchester
Rutledge Frost
Royal Proctor
Fremont
N. H
J. G. Stevens
Berry Homestead
W. L. Berry
Walter Berry
Salem
Fred Ried
Richmond
Georgetown Centre
Frank C. Gorman
Boston
Canada
Nettie Snowman
Charles Nocton
Mr. Palmer
Nequasset Farm Bureau Faces September Picnic Plans
Nequasset Farm Bureau met with Mrs. Lincoln Houdlette to hear Miss Hor tense Welsh discuss foundation patterns. Attendees included Mrs. Bertram Crocker and Mrs. John Gilmore. A union picnic of several area bureaus is planned for Sept. 18 at Mrs. Charles R. Farnham’s Bath cottage Bay Point.
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Nequasset
Charles R. Farnham
Bath
Bay Point
Grange Benefit Promised by Camp Chewonki Boys
Grange members plan a Grange Hall entertainment next Tuesday night to benefit Woods Grange. Camp Chewonki boys offer an engaging program and expect strong interest from attendees.
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Chewonki
Woodswich Grange
Grange
Special meeting at Sagadahoc Pomona with Woolwich Grange
A special Sagadahoc Pomona meeting with Woolwich Grange is planned for next Monday night to confer the fifth degree. The Twin County Farm Bureaus hold their annual field day on Tuesday at Thomas's Point. Miss Anna McNeil, Morse High School graduate last June, recently accepted a position in the H. P. Bridge office.
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Sagadahoc Pomona
Woolwich Grange
Twin County
Farm Bureaus
Thomas's Point
Anna McNeil
Morse High School
The
H. P. Bridge, Inc
William B Smith Travels Home After Uncle Edward Smiths Death
William B. Smith of New York arrived in Bath Saturday morning called by the sudden death of his uncle Edward B. Smith.
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William B. Smith
New York
Bath
Edward B. Smith
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the Times Company
Pront Street
Bath, Maine
P. B, Nichols, Pres
Treas, Harry
Webber
Seca Das
Nobleboro
New Meadows Rive
Arcade
Elbridge R. Wright
Marshall Avenue
Edgar H. Wright
Beverly
Roberta
Elaine
Walter P. Wass
Edith
Stanley
Buffalo
N. Y
Frank W. Preble
G. Herbert Preble
John C. Wright
Phyllis Wright
Bruce Wright
Mary H. Bruce
Jane Goodman
Old Orchard
Buxton
Buxton Rheumatic Medicine Co
Abbot Village
H Jojrista
St. Mary's Church
Harold and
Richard McElman
York Beach
Bedford Street
Russia
Constellation
Twins
Prince of Wales
Othe International Syndicate
Olive
Charles Hanna
Pleasan
Harold, Rowe
Fico Rhe
Bedford
Bush Pinkham
Otis Baker
Clarence White
Popple Beach
Early
Cone
Bailey
Herbert Wyman
Natick
J. E. Blaisdell
Arthur Purington
Arthur Marr
Medford
Beulah Miller
Marr
Albion Soule
F. . Biggins
Clarence MacMahan
Delbert
Nequasset Farm
Bureau
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