Community club hosts first public party at new house
Arrangements are made for a Thursday evening party at the new Community house. Card tables will be set, an 8 PM start, a 7 20 PM opening for social time, and a small admission fee to fund building costs. Cake and ice cream will be served, with attendees free to form groups for games. The clubhouse’s first public event follows a recent supper.
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W. G. Bates
Fred L. Parks
Mexico
Charles FP. Hewitt
Richmoudl
Charles EB. Hewitt
John G. Morse
Augustus Small
Thomas L. Perry
George HL. J. Ingalls
Bath
Maine Bar Exam Star From LeSalle Extern
Gordon F Gallert of LeSalle Extern University Law School Chicago led the Portmoil bar exam with top grade. Harvard Maine and Boston University placed visitors among the dozen plus contestants. Gallert works for governor candidate William R Pattangall and will stay in his office. Helen Panson daughter of Justice George M Tlansen and Lama Black of Portland also posted high marks.
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Gordon F. Gallert
LeSalle Extern University Law School
Chicago
Tlineis
Porthmoil
Harvard Law School
University of Maine
Boston University
Gallert
William R. Pattangall
Maine
State tennis tourney at Squirrel Island opens August
Interest centers on the Maine State open tennis tournament to be held at Squirrel Island under the Squirrel Island Athletic Association. Aug 14 start for juniors with six events sanctioned by the United States Lawn Tennis Association including women singles and mixed doubles. Edward Benelli to referee. entries to John G. Thompson at Squirrel Island.
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Squirrel Island
Squirrel Island Athletic Association
Maine
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Mia.m
James G. White
George G. Moore, Jr
New York
Francis EF. Stanley
Newton
Mass
Francis Stanley
Sion
Blanche Butler Ford
Edward TL Benelli
Edward H. Bonelli
W. EF. Standweed
David M. Young
Teostén
John G. Thompson
Posse
Northern Maine Abounds In Game In Big Woods
Truth gunners who annually visit the big woods learn game is plentiful in Northern Maine. Commissioner Parsons reports the party bagged 108 deer, with campers sighting six to 25 deer daily. He cites improved border protection and deer breeding along the St John river, noting deer will spread through the Allagash and big woods as protection continues. Parsons was joined by Irvin Lo Cobb, Robert Davis, Ames Williams, P M Palmer and others from Boston and South Portland, with wardens conducting camp and station inspections.
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Big Woods
Maine
Aie
Parsons
Allagash
Tie
St. John River
Commissioner Parsons
Irvin Lo Cobb
Robert Davis
Re Ames Williams
Boston
P. M. Palmer
Sen. Dean
Frederick W. Hinckley
South Portland
Prince Raffnell-Miss Raffnell wed in Massrip Conn ceremony
Miss Clarice M Raffnell of Auburn daughter of Mr and Mrs A W Raffnell and Russell L Prines of Lewiston were married in Masrie Conn at 3 pm Rev J Oberne officiating. After a wedding trip they reside at 41 White Street Lewiston. The bride wore a rose satin suit and received gifts including a player piano and a Seth Thomas clock.
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Clarice M. Raffnell
Auburn
A.W. Raffnell
Bath
Russell Lawrence Prines
Lewiston
Ang
Masrie
Conn
J. Oberne
The
Baptist Church
Bath Business College
Prince
New United Baptise
C. D. Prince
Seth Thomas Chimen
A. W. Rafnell
Forward Little High School
Sansiana Chib
J. Prince
United Baptist Church
Ates Street
New Tlomndon
New Hhaven Hertford
Worcester
White Street
John F L McDaniel Ships Most Of The Year Crop
The dealer John F L McDaniel from Arros teek is noted as probably the last to ship a car of the T9 T crop this year. He had orders for ten cars but could ship only two. It is likely he will dispatch the first car of the L022 crop in the later part of this month, aiming to set another record with twelve consecutive months of shipments.
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Arrosteek
John FL McDaniel
Eidi
Te Hael
Mr. York
Phippsburg
Bath area notes and community updates from Phippsburg
Phippsburg items report Pearl Dunbar of Bath delivering galvanized culverts to Sebasco for road work funded by a special appropriation. Many locals and visitors are noted, including arrivals at Meadowbrook camps, dances at the town hall, quarries inspections, and a large Basin picnic with 120 participants.
Inquiry on Col John Ehard Generations Raised in Bath
City Clerk John W. Gilmore received a letter from Denis Th Melntire of Auburn Washington asking for information about Col John Ehard father of the Hurd and grandfather of Timothy Hurd born in Bath November 2. The letter was turned over to Dimmer Sewall Chapter of the American Revelation for assistance. The Franklin Journal notes a new bell for the Baptist church has arrived in Farmington and was hoisted into place by a volunteer crew led by Percy Stanley using his Stanley steamer as a hoisting apparatus. The bell, cast in Baltimore, replaces the old bell shipped to the foundry as part payment, with balance paid in cash. The bell will be hung within the next week or two ready to ring when the church reopens in September.
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John W. Gilmore
Denis Th Melntire
Auburn
Wash
Col
John Ehard
Th Hurd
Timothy Hurd
Bath
Dimmer Sewall
The
Franklin Journal
Baptist Church
Farmington
Percy Stanley
Stanley
Baltimore
Seaside Wedding at Shore Acres Ends Sunny Beside Sea
Eugene Sylvester Cushman of Portland marries Jeannette Downs of New York at Shore Acres Sebasco officiated by Rev. Dr. J. B. Thomas. Best man is Richard Cushman. maid of honor Miss Elizabeth Walter. Bridesmaids include Virgie Thomas Lotus Morrix Jane Wakeman Florence Sheerin. After a six week West trip the couple will reside in Portland. Guests include Cushman family, Palmer family, and many New York, Chicago and Norwich attendees.
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Shore Acres
Sebasco
Eugene Sylvester Cushman
Portland
Nathan Cushman
Jeannette Downs
Arthur G. Walter
New York
J. B. Thomas
Church of the Ascension
New York City
Richard Cushman
West
Harolds
Kenneth
Frank Mosher
Murdock
Norwood
Kane
Leonard Sal Vernon
Brazier
Angeline Stanton
Norwich
Greenwood Gets Great Surprise Birthday Party
The Mission of the Open Door in Wiscasset hosted a surprise party for Joe Lawrence Greenwood, marking his birthday anniversary. Dr B A Bailes and Fred W Barron spoke, James T Clark presented a birthday cake with dollar bills, a Corona typewriter, and a quilt of 185 national flags. Refreshments followed as the event ended near midnight.
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Wiscasset
Ang
Joe Lawrence Bk. Greenwood
Mr. Greenwood
Ashe i
B. A. Bailes
Curtis Attends State Convention of Undertakers
Fred Curtis attended the State convention of undertakers in Augusta. William F. Hogan, Sagadahoe Bar senior member, was his guest. Hogan praised Curtis for his popularity and noted the convention's display of burial outfits, including one outfit valued at 3000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Curtis
Augusta
William FE. Hogan
Sagadahoe
Hogan
Fred Curtis
Thompson Elected Head of Association
Fred H H Thompson of Bath, clerk of courts for Sagadahoc county, was elected president of the Clerks of Courts Association of Maine at the annual meeting in Sanger Ang. Ins of Somerset county and James H TE Cilley of Waldo county were elected vice presidents, John N Reade of Androscoggin county secretary, Charles W Jones of Kennebec county treasurer. Resolutions on the deaths of Michan M Clark of Aroostook county and Calvin W Brown of Piscataquis county were adopted. Next year’s meeting will be in Alfred July 25.
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Fred HH. Thompson
Bath
Sagadsahoe County
Clerks of Courts Association of
Maine
Sanger Ang
WLTL
Alfred
Ladies' Aid Picnic at Lemont Cottage Sabine
The First Baptist church ladies' aid picnic entertained about 25 members at Lemont cottage Sabine on Aug. with Mrs. Everett Lemont hosting and Mrs. Pred Kittridge assisting. Members rode in Lincoln Bailey and W. T. White cars, enjoyed chow chowder coffee and lunches, and a surprise to Mrs. Lemont's mother Mrs A Kittridge. A letter signed by attendees was mailed to Mrs TH O Luce recovering in Portland hospital.
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First Baptist Church
Lemont
Sabine
Everett Lemont
Pred Kittridge
West Bath
W. T
Dav O
Paper prices push up print newsprint outlook
Newsprint consumption surges to record levels with higher prices. Mills run near full capacity. company aims to break even, then improve as a $5.2 per ton price rise supports output. The department operates close to capacity, aiding potential gains.
Inspector Visits Bath Postoffice Construction Progress
Supt BR Randall of the Postoffice department inspected the Bath postoffice construction by Andrew Merrill and praised the work and adherence to specs. The new cement walk from the post office steps to Lombard street will not dump pedestrians into the car tracks. Merrill plans to pour concrete Friday or Saturday as catalogs flood the mails and the Bath post office handles hundreds daily. S W Clifford, veteran rail clerk, toured through Bath en route to West Somerville, noting he seems young for his years.
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BR. F. Randall
Postoffice Department
Postoffice
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
New York
Bath
Andrew S. Merrill
Merrill
Post Office
Lombard Street
Merril
S. W. Clifford
Porthind-Baston
Trath
West Somerville
Clifford
Oman
St Mary’s Plans for Lawn Party at Kiwanis Event
St Marys church announces an annual lawn party set for August 22 and 23 with a detailed committee structure. Officers include Marshall A. Tlaraden as chairman and John L. P. Burke as treasurer, plus multiple subcommittees for tickets booths cake candy and publicity led by named volunteers.
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St. Mary's Church
Marshall A. Tlaraden
John L. P. Burke
James McNeil
John J. Keegan
James M. Royal
John Fitzgerald
John M. Conley
John V. Hayes
Bartholomew O'Donnell
Edmond Arsenault
Michael Flaherty
Andrew Gallant
John Mulcahy
John B. Hayes
Francis L. McDonald
George Hart
John Trainer
Bartholomew Donnell
Eugene Hart
Andrew Hart
Charles Burgess
Booths
John Trainor
BL Connell
G. W. Morse
John Conley
William Shaughnessy
Edward Lee
John Costain
Margaret Conley
Mary Conley
Margaret Mulligan
Arline McNeil
Marshall Haraden
Lewis Avery
Connor
Francis I. McDonald
Charles Vachon
J. M. Royal
Bart. O'Donnell
Henry MM. Liggins
Former Bath nurse surprises friends with secret marriage
Miss Jessie Manderson a former City hospital nurse in Bath quietly wed Samuel E. Godfrey at Moneton New Brunswick on February 15. A graduate of Bath City Hospital and Corey Hill Hospital Brook Line Massachusetts she trained as a pupil nurse and later worked at Corey Hill. Her sister Miss Lou Manderson also trained at Bath City Hospital and Corey Hill.
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Jessie Manderson
City Hospital
Bath
Ecards
Samuel E. Godfrey
Moneton
N.B
Godfrey
A Hospital
Corey Hill Hospital
Brookline
Mass
Lou Manderson
Bath City Hospital
Coreyfill
Fine Lawn Party at Aick Home Draws Big Attendance
The Young Women's Hebrew Association hosted a Wednesday lawn party at 54 Bedford Street in memory of a successful evening both socially and financially. Mars H. A. Isaacson directed decorating with blue and white crepe, while committees led by Mrs. Morris S. Povich and Mrs. Morris Cohen handled games, tables, groceries, and refreshments. Music by Lena Green, Ruth Green, and David Colgan enhanced the event. Also noted are Kendall farms hay harvests and visitors James McNeil and relatives in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Aick
Bedford Street
Mars. H. A. Isaacson
Morris S&s. Povich
Morris Cohen
Lobster Pioneer William F York Reflects On Catching Past
William F York, a veteran Phippsburg lobster fisherman, recalls lean prices and abundant lobsters of the past, critiques current fry releases, and suggests shallow-water release to protect young lobsters. He, born August 14 141 in Brunswick, recounts injuries, farming roots, and a long career with five sons and one daughter.
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Willian F. York
Kippsburg
Frank H. Beal
Mr. York
Phippsburg
Basin
Tie
Brunswick
Abram C
Sophronia York
Growstown
College Town
Haddock
Bath
Halfway Rock
Mary F. Libby
Joseph Libby
William J
Cundy’s Harbor
Henry
Porthind
Albert
Port Clyde
Frederick
Abraham York
Beal
Bata
Thomas
John York
Houlton
Maine towns birthplaces tied to notable U S figures
In Livermore and Turner Maine, several natives gained high offices. Pinothy O. Trowe became Wisconsin judge and senator, Eugene Hide was a congressman and senator, Chivence Thule served on federal court, Frederick Hale sits in the U S Senate, and Bert M. Fernald became Maine governor and senator. A Kennebec Journal note mentions Miss Sarah Lermond visiting Squirrel Island.
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Livermore
Androscoggin County
Washburn
Pinothy O. Trowe
Wisconsin
Secretary of the Navy
Chivence Thule
United States District Court
Eugene
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Squaw Club
Frank Perry
Harry B. Williams
Sarah Hunter
T. A. Trueworthy
Farmington Normal School
Reockland
Prince-Raffnell
Pearl Dunbar
Philip Edwards
Intervale
Nhs
John C. Berry
Wynburg
Meadowbrook
Charles Smith
Susie Fletcher
Richard Quick
Rata
Harry Herrick
Nellie Ro Perry
Ernest Blaisdell
Brighton
Sumley
Th AL Oliver
Fred A. Oliver
Knight Lamaber Co. O
Campbell Place
Charles Stevens
South Deer- Geld
J. F. Walker
Thomaston
Agnes Curtis
Ahna Curtis
Roxbury
Iaine
Perry
Charles J. Stevens
Warren
Katherine Westen
Dromore
Puller
Kendrick Hammon
George
Nellie Perry
Everett AJ Thirrington
Basin Quarries Co
Dporth
Pine Tree Glee Club
Raymond C. Douglas
Donis Ham
Douglas
Miles Webber
Small Point
Tra _D
Cough
Margaret
Mildred
Parker Head
Morse’s River
Parry
Ruth Tutehins
Treekion
N.Y
Cutting Homestead
Walter Hutchins
Alert
Camden
Edwin Pinsenviel
S. P. Richardson
Wheeler Cottage
William PR Bartlett
Hlow. Brither
Duncheon
Anchorage
S. Pinkham
Phillip R. Milliken
Leroy Pinkham
Pittsburg
Penn
Mo EL Wheeler
Cette
Seaview
Reve
Aig Banyen
Chester AL Walhree
Oscar AL Wright
James
W. Butler Stud
Aston
Annie M. Hedgkins
Cleorge
Amy Ann Whitten
Westport
Marine
Andreas K. Dpanteles
Parkes
Greece
John Hurd
Greenwood
Thompson
ST. Mary’s
Bath Y. W. H. A
Kendall
Bowdeinham
New Enghand
Sidoen
New England States
Lexington
William F. York
York
William York
Greene
Whippsburg
Basin District
Sarah Lermond
Fletcher
Castoria
Centaur Company
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