Early Maine ferry lore and coastal life on the Kennebec
In a 17th century coastal history, ferries along the Kennebec at Sagadahoc and surrounding streams are named, including Mayne's Ferry and Day's Ferry. The piece notes horse and hand propulsion, a steam venture, and routes to Brunswick and Winscasset. It also recalls Silas Lee's death at 61, local family ties, and a flurry of 20th century social visits, church events, and summer plans in Bath and Woolwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derry Farm
Richards
Arrowsie Isla
Arrowsie
Thoman
B. Lee
George C Pe Wook
Unday
Bea Her
Jones’ Eddy Cross
Kennebec
Silas Lee
Lee
Asbury Arm
Mayne’s
Thorn's Head
Mockemoek
Sagadahoc
Peleg
Henry Man
P, Co. Sailer, Bee
Bath
Day's Ferry
Winneganee Creek
A& Road
Aeeage ‘S Mills
Brown's Ferry
New Meadows
Brunswick
Ireland
Wiscasse
Clinton Beals
Aenemeeenss
Lee’s
Meadowbrook Visitors and Weekend Guests
Meadowbrook notes list Ree and Bertha McRae and families visiting, plus Kenneth Ival and son at Sam Cotta verin. Libby cottage residents Walter Libby and Linwood Piper with Bath Co ties visit Dromore Bay farm. Rev Samuel Young and family depart for Laconia New Hampshire after attending services and speaking at Bath church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ree McRae
Kenneth Ival
Endowbr
Bertha Davis
Walter Libby
Libby
Linwood Piper
Norridgewock
Dromore Bay
Piper
Bath. Co
Samuel Young
Wilfred
Sunda Abur
Bobbert Eon Ee Maas
Tracey Cottage
From where I sit a red sheep halts the barn
A sheep belonging to Thad Phibb tipped a paint can in his toolhouse turning it bright red. Onlookers Luca and others act as if it signals discipline and self regulation by authorities. The piece satirizes licensing and public beer service rules with a Grey tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad Phibb
Thad
Luca
Parker Head Community News Highlights Afloat
Parker Head residents share news of yard work and social events. The Baily Group planned a shore dinner at the Horseshoe with a morning truck run and Mrs. Earl Lowell assisting. Births, visits, church observances, and neighborly greetings fill this busy local page.
Phippsburg Center Church Holds Tenth Anniversary Service
The Phippsburg Center Church marked ten years of Phippsburg Christian Service with a Sunday service. The event showcased aerogram activities, local education efforts, and youth programs including 4H, Girl Scouts, and Summer Work Camp participants from Three Fevers Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phippsburg Christian Service
Phippsburg Center
Young Peeple
Friends
Small Point
Edward Severinghouse
Jean
Adele Hunt
Rey
Jean Bowker
George Larrabeen
Samuel Young
Lynette Caverly
Kippsburg Christian Service
Phippsburgh Christian
Popham Beach hosts supper and local gatherings
The Popham Beach Improvement Association plans a lobster salad supper at the Library at 6 o clock with tickets from Royalot Spinney's or chairs Mrs William Hill and Mrs Peter Isaacson. A committee led by Mrs Herbert Sprague Mrs Fred Waterhouse and Mrs Harry L Day will handle decor. Community events include entomologist Joel Marsh discussing spruce bugs and local residents aiding spray readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popham Beach ‘Improvement Association
Rolalot
Spinney’s
William Hill
Peter Isaacson
Herbert Sprague
Fred Waterhouse
Harry L. Day
Dorothy Mattson
Popham visitor and regional guests at Huntoon Hill gathering
Richard Baker of Needham and other regional visitors, including Mrs Frances Roberts Miss Phillips and Frederick Sproessig of New York City, joined Mr and Mrs Frank Scott at Huntoon Hill grange hall. Entomologist Henry Pierson of the State Department of Agriculture examined spruce bug damage. Guests to Liberty and Bloomfield areas included Mrs Sewall Prescott and family, with trips to Georgetown. A Piper Cub landed on the South Shore startling a local child, leaving a $6 bill with Mrs Nugent as investigators collect license details. Mr and Mrs Charles H Fischer of Chicago are staying two weeks at the White Spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Baker
Needham
Popham
Frances Roberts
Phillips
Frederick Sproessig
New York City
Frank Scott
Henry Pierson
State Department of Agriculture
Lester Oliver
Spruceville
Miss Phillips
Fred Sproessig
Huntoon Hill Grange Hall
Mary MacDonald
Melrose
Mass
Roberts
Sewall Prescott
Liberty
Georgetown
Minnie Buckeye
Esther
Detroit
Mich
Lemoyne Markham
Syracuse
N. Y
Hyde House
Pleasant Point
George J. Nugem
Mary Jane
Bath
Sea Acres
Coxs Head Seabass Near Dix Island Off Wyman Shore
A Tuesday sea bass school was spotted near Dix Island off Wyman shore as the tide waned, with recent Kennebec catches rising after years of scarcity. Several Bay Area residents arrived and departed Percy cottage stays, while local radio staff changes and fishing trips to Moosehead Lake were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dix’s Island
Wyman
Kennebec
Bride Of 54 Years From Woolwich Honored In Cumberland Center
Mr and Mrs Ralph W Bernard of Cumberland Center hosted dinner and open house for Mr Gorham L Farwell and daughter Mrs Alton H Strout of Schenectady New York Their guest book and a purse of money were given by Mrs Wallace L Merrill Refreshments were by Mrs Bernard The Farwells departed Saturday for Schenectady to live with their daughter and son in law
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph W. Bernard
Cumberland Center
Gorham L. Farwell
Alton H. Strout
Schenectady
N. Y
Farwell
Woolwich
Wallace L. Merrill
Friends
Bernard
Woods Fire in North Bath Doused by Bath Fire Dept
Bath Fire Department responded to Box 511 on Tuesday at 2.48 for a woods fire near Whiskeay Creek in North Bath. The blaze was quickly put out but crews remained in the area into the late afternoon to ensure no underground fires remained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
North Bath
Whiskeay Creek
Rural fires claim over three thousand yearly deaths
Report notes more than 3,000 people die in rural fires annually, highlighting ongoing fire safety gaps and risks in sparsely populated regions. Authorities urge stricter prevention measures and public awareness campaigns to reduce fatalities.
Maine Sea Coast Mission report shows expanded service reach
The forty second annual Maine Sea Coast Mission report from Bar Harbor highlights increased church services, rising membership, and more outreach. The Sunbeam has covered five to six thousand miles, supporting remote island communities with food, medical care, clinics, and libraries while delivering spiritual aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Sea Coast Mission
Bar Harbor
Sunbeam
Cutler
Portsmouth Harbor
Fox Movietone
Maine
Carl] F. Hall
Corea
Bath
Alexander
Angus MacDonald
Orville J. Guptill
Neal J. Bousfield
Grenfell
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nightingale Club Members Entertained at High Street Home
Mrs Alexander MacDonald hosted a lobster supper for Nightingale club members at her Summer East Harpswell home. Guests included Miss Mary Perry and Mrs James Watt, with plans for Fall activities and the September annual meeting with officer elections. The group later planned a social business meeting at Mrs Ralph Dale’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander MacDonald
High Street
East Harpswell
Nightingale Club
Ralph O. Dale
Middle Street
Mary Perry
Wellesley
Mass
James A. Watt
Buffalo
N. Y
MacDonald
Barbara Chandler
R. N
Engagement of Kathleen Harkins to Walter B White
Mrs. John H. Harkins of 26 Corliss street announces the engagement of her daughter Kathleen to Walter B. White of Braintree Massachusetts. Kathleen is a Morse High School graduate class of 1942 and earned a BA from Tufts in 1945 with Sigma Kappa ties and an MA from Boston University in 1946. She has taught at Staples High School in Westport. Walter is a Thayer Academy graduate class of 1940 and served three and a half years on a destroyer in the Pacific before finishing at Stockbridge School, UMass and joining Keith Company of North Dartmouth. A wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Harkins
Corliss Street
Kathleen
Walter B. White
Howard S. White
Braintree
Mass
Miss Harkins
Morse High School
Tufts College
Sigma Kappa Sorority
Boston University
Staples High School
Westport
Conn
White
Thayer Academy
Pacific Area
Stockbridge School
University of Massaetts
Keith Company
North Dartmouth
Dame Couple Returns From Visit To Parsonage
Dr and Mrs Lawrence Dame of Greenfield Massachusetts have returned home after several days with Rev and Mrs Joseph Q Purdue at the parsonage on Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Dame
Greenfield
Mass
Joseph Q. Purdue
Washington Street
West Point Belton family anniversary amid war era changes
At West Point the Belton family marks an anniversary as they recall wartime moves and farm growth near Littlewood Island. The scene notes shifts in transport from river to road, rural views, and memories of World War I era Mr Bale Lou, a former Somenasker, who worked with the lead Texas 8S. S. Co. and lived with Mrs Edward B Smith and the late Mr Smith on Middle Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Belton Amily
George
Littlewood Island
Portland
Tes River
Somenasker
Balelou
Texas 8S. S. Co
Edward
Smith
Mr. Smith
Middle Street
Wedding Guests Gather At Middle Street Home In Page
Mr and Mrs Hiram entertained guests from Brooklin Waterville Bath and Blue Hill at their Middle Street home on Sunday. The reception featured a buffet lunch and a decorated room with tall candles as the wedding party and relatives attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram
Middle Street
Page
Adelbert Anderson
Albert Anderson
Thatcher Lane
Chapole
John Anderson
Lincoln Anderson
Groom
Brooklin
Kenneth Hemphill
Abbott Mesder
Waterville
Annual Pastime Horse Show results highlight top riders
Smith Gardiner takes first in senior division with Ping owned by Edgar South. Berwick’s Woodie Genius owned by Percy K. Ellis places second, while Angel owned by Mrs Orge Oakland sits fourth. Three gaited saddle sees Midnight Serenade first, Twilsee second, and Golden Don third. Ridgecrest Chief leads the Kezari Colt class, with Ridgecrest Victory Ace second. Three-gaited momentum winner Midnight Serenade, with Stonewall Pride second and Sicera Fire third. Senior horsemanship for men lists Morneault first, Pierce second, Mathews third, Hartlett fourth. Ladies five-gaited sees King’s Ransom first, Rainbow Rhythm second, Bronze Glow third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
William Pierce
South Portland
E. C. E. Mathews
Seworth
N. Hi
RB. Hartlett
Topsham
C. L. Reed
Sanford
Rainbow Rhythm
Hugh Smith
Bronze Glow
Co. D. Bartlett
Naples
Palmer R L funeral held today at Mayo Residence
Funeral services for Ralph L. Palmer were conducted at Arthur F. Mayo's Funeral Residence at 2 o'clock today by Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson. Bearers included Worthie McPhee Ralph Bertra George Bertrand Alfred Reeks Walter Cromwell and Wil Nadeau with burial in the family lot at Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph L. Palmer
Arthur F. Mayo
David L. Wilson
Worthie McPhee
Ralph Bertra George Bertrand
Alfred Reeks
Walter Cromwell
Wil Nadeau
Oak Grove
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Lee Ee Tan
South Braintree
Sandy Hill
Agnes Cutting
Foxboro
Raymond Campbell
Campbell
Marilla Williams
Alice H. Minotti
Arthur Dunton
West Bath
Betty Bowker
Monhegan Withe
Bailey
Las. Bowker
Ley
Whittemore
Wilbur MacMillen
Evelyn Grovland
Jine Wyman
Eview
Boston
F Machdiner
Brookline
Miss Grove
Johner
Rox- Rotghas
Charles As
Kathleen Shannon
James
Belmore
Raene
Ney
Margaret Hutchins
John Ar Mes
Leslie Dyer
Emerson Ingon
Dyer
Elton
K. Bassett
Woburn
Pacomies
Moe
Basset
Meadowbrook
United States Brewere Foundation
Frank al. Holley
Stare City
Mala Sty
Parker
Town Farm
Baily
Bove
Girle
Ein He Sag
Spek
Yerente
William E. Haliet, Jr
I R Rape
Maurice Eae
Estelle Ruth
Memorial Hospital
Merrill Bassett
Terth
Kaw Wyman
Herbert Bassett
Sam Sternberg
Florence Rollins
and Mire
Walter Cushing
H Mank
Maepienenfeiser
Bath Iron Works
Earl Lowell
Leston Harrington
Bodwell Grange
Mariene Logan
Flushing
Long Igend
Een
Connie Lee Hoar
Warren
Linda Doughty
Sandra
Caroleses Dalenk
Donald Logan Jr
Turner McCarty
Walter Percy
Waban
Charles Blaisdell
Grace Kenney
W. T. Wyman
Allen Thompson
Bangor
Parker Head
George Woodward
Harold Woodward
Clarence Sheffield
Lawrence Thayer
William Lowell
Carolyn
Harriet Wyman
Phippsburg Center Sun
Phippsburg
Camp Three
Lynette Sere Young
Frances Robie Morse
Christian Service Committee
Leona Harmon
Matinicus
A. Bernard Webber
Bert Hunt
East Boston
Parker End
Lewis Lowell
Francis Lander
Car
Peaslee Dresden
Wes Shepherd
Geor
Wejeen
Bennewick
Guy
Lowell Fn
Joan Gortiss
Emi
Perkins Island
Topeham
Claren Sheffield
James Norton
Ily Group
Ine Island
Norman Oakes
Jamaica Plain
Dracut
Samuel
Marion Cushing
Harold Barkalow
Stonybrook Road
Allan Sternberg
William Lowell II
Weiner Rock
Herbert Doughty
Elizabeth Oliver
Portham
Alston Oliver
Kathleen Fortier
Massachusetts
Marilyn Sternberg
Albert Gray
Connecticut
Barney Sorrenson
Merrill
Arthur Bassett
Hunt Cottage
Edwin M. Hart
Edwin M. Wyman
Mrs. Hart
Sternberg
Arthur Barkalow
J. D. Libby
H. D. Mank
Jean Hamel
Lee Hamel
Ashdale
Markham Tel
Popham Beach
Es Improvement Association
Pers Enga
Bodwell Grange Hal
Joel Marsh
Lawrence Taylor
Stanley Hyde
Richard B. R. Macnathan
M. Goodwin
H. O. May
Arthur May
Belleville
Spinney Rooms
Arthur Frey
South Hadley
Ledgewood
Kay Forth
Medford
John Minott
Dover
Florence
Louise Mallock
Fort Popham
William Higgins
Attleboro
J. R. Livingston
Jeanette Atwood
Tony Fusco
Bernard Cluff
Columbus
Steve Miller
Pawtucket
R. I
Nancy Welsh
Winfield Kenniston
Ruth Tiffany
Pamela
Carl Bickford
Lisbon Falls
Annie Stacey
Harvey Lampson
Ernest
Dorothea
Seguin
Lampson
Merton Wallace
Lester Card
Candy's Harbor
Fred Rowe
Warren Leather
Iowa
Popham Coast
Cox
Percy Cottage
Carl S. Lewis
Swampscott
Stantonois
WFAU
Augusta
Robert H. Parker
Willard Blaisdell
Esther Holder
Hazel Swartz
Harpswell
Kathleen Harkins
United States
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