Consumers Drive: Women canvass for Re-Employment aid
Mrs Roscoe P McFadden reports strong progress in the house to house canvass for signatures backing the President's Emergency Re-Employment campaign. District 13 shows near universal consent with few refusals while other districts report high signings and limited refusals. Congressman Beedy urges public support, urging unity to restore prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe P. McFadden
Harold P. Small
Small
Portland
Searsport
Moran and
Utterback
Brann
Bath Iron Works in Line for New Harbor Boat Contract
Public Works Administration earmarks 900000 for four harbor boats for customs and immigration work to be built at Bath and other cities. Each craft priced slightly over 260000, with competitive bids to lower costs. Bath Iron Works President Newell says action not confirmed but project pending. The boats will be 90 to 100 feet, about half the length of recent 165 foot Coast Guard patrol boats Thetis Aurora Calypso Daphne Hermes Icarus Perseus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works
Bath Iron Works Corp
Public Works Administration
Customs and Immigration
Bath
Wilmington
Del
New York City
Baltimore
William S. Newell
Washington
Coast Guard
The
Iron Works
Thetis
Aurora
Calypso
Daphne
Hermes
Icarus
Perseus
New York
Jerry the horse will not return to former owner
Judge Keegan rules Thaddeus Hedrick, who bought Jerry from Mrs. Cates’s husband, had right to sell to Harvey Bates. Mrs. Cates loses claim as sheriff returns the horse. Hedrick and Bates appeal to October term. Brigham and Carey represent sides. Jerry's value may rise as court battle continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry
Lucy F. Cates
John J.keegan
Thaddeus Hedrick
Bath
Edward W. Bridgham
Keegan
Superior Court
John P. Carey
Hedrick
Bates
Methodist Minister To Speak For Repeal In Bath
Rev J E Blake of the Brewer Methodist church will address a public meeting in City Hall auditorium Friday night at eight on repealing the 18th amendment. Alderman Sumner Sewall of Bath and William F Tate of Topsham will also speak. Mr and Mrs Davis Hatch left Monday for Moosehead Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Blake
Brewer
City Hall
Methodist Church
Maine
Sagadahoc
Bath
William F. Tate, Esq
Topsham
Mary McCobb 1802 deed linked to Phippsburg church history
A Maine historical deed shows Mary McCobb of Georgetown granting land and share rights for a public worship house dated August 10 1802. By August 20 130 descendants gathered for a church service and to form an organization promoting the parish’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark L. Hill
Jordan Parker
Simon Davis
John Foot
Moses Morrison
Josiah Batchelder
Daniel Blaisdell, Jr
Thomas Rogers, Jr
Timothy Batchelder
John Mareen
Samuel Mareen
Alexander Drummond, Jr
Patrick Drummond
Parker McCobb
John Wyman
Georgetown
County of
Lincoln
God
Mary McCobb
Maine
Eleazer Fullers House
Nancy Bowker
Mary Hill Lincoln
Thomas Rice
Bath Banner Town Leads in Three-Quarters Century Club Trip
Bath was the banner town for a Fort Williams meeting of the Three-Quarters Century club with 170 residents transported. Sheriff Albert Henderson organized the arrangements and the trip, aided by private cars and a bus. Ernest F. Kelley of Bath was elected secretary of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Century Club
Fort Williams
Portland
Albert Henderson
Ernest F. Kelley
Portland man placed on probation after multiple charges
Abraham Attaya of Portland formerly Bath was arrested Sunday by Officers Green and MacDonald for intoxication disturbing the peace and trespassing at John N. Hyde's estate. He was found guilty and sentenced to 80 days in Augusta jail for intoxication and 60 days for trespassing. Judge Keegan placed him on one year probation pending good behavior. Police did not press the attempted larceny charge on Ross's car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Attaya
Portland
Bath
Green and MacDonald
John N. Hyde
Rodney E. Ross
Hyde Windlass Co
Augusta
John J. Keegan
Bates Returns Home After Maine University Graduation
Howard C. Bates, an engine drawing room employee at Bath Iron Works, recently graduated from the University of Maine in June. He returned to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Delmar E. Bates of 15 Snowpark, after spending the summer with his grandfather, Charles F. Hill, in Bowdoinham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard C. Bates
Bath Iron ‘Works, Corp
Bates
University of Maine
Delmar E. Bates
Snowpark
Charles F. Hill
Bowdoinham
Phippsburg Hub News Reflects Summer Social Scene
Local society notes from Phippsburg detail visits and guests at homes, cottage stays at Sebasco and Popham Beach, and trips by residents including Perry, Evans, Nichols, and Newdick. Community events feature a Nassau Institute bound student, a garden stand, and a Center church service with remarks on friendship and a Yale speaker.
Winnegance Minstrels Impress Packed Community House
The Winnegance minstrels gave a repeat performance at the Winnegance community house drawing a packed crowd with over 100 attendees. Harold Drake’s new solo drew praise as the show, coached by Hayden Conant, again pleased audiences with updated songs and local jokes. proceeds benefit the furnace fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnegance
Harold Drake
Hayden Conant
Marietta Parshley
Gardiner
Harry C. Webber
Parshley
Robert P. Manson
Roberta P. Manson
New York
Manson
Hook Mountain
Elmer Coggeshall
Phippsburg Center
Harrison
Visitor notes and local visits across Bath area
Elkada and Portsmouth Brewsters visit Minott home as descendants of Mark L. Hill. Kennebec Point cottage guests. Various residents attend church events and social visits in Small Point, Parker Head and Riverview. Prohibition talk at Small Point church inspires no repeal stance. sea voyage details noted for Herbert Malcolm and a rescue incident remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brewster
Elkada
Iowa
Portsmouth
Minott
Mark L. Hill
Hill
Brewster
Kennebec Point
Alice
Abbie Minott
Ada Catherine
Nichols
Stroudwater
Rose Wyman
Small Point
China
B. C
Plank
George C. Pye
Charlotte Gunn Roché
Portland
Alice Hampton Minott
Riverview
Elma Stevens
Mildred
Woodfords
C. S. Stevens
Burton Goodyear
Sunderland
Thomas Loche
Kamp Kebec
Long Island
N. Y
Sam Cheeseman
Coxsackie
Parker Head
C.L. Stevens
Cheeseman
Nonnie
Feba
ArrowSic Hills
Heald Farm
Squirrel Point
Mr. Cheeseman
Herbert Malcolm
Collingsworth
Mr. Malcolm
Atlantic
Bath Ad Committee Pushes NRA Reemployment Drive
Bath advisory committee outlines plan to promote the President's Emergency Re-Employment Campaign. John P. Carey Jr. dispatches a Monday speaking campaign while Arthur Purington reports press cooperation and a six film release by early September. A house to house canvass will issue pledges and Blue Eagles for co operaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Advisory Committee
Common Council
John P. Carey, Jr
Arthur K. Purington
Publicity Committee
Mr. Colburn
NRA
John C. Fitzgerald
Gorton James
John J. Mulcahy
Roscoe Clinton McFadden
Ralph G. Stetson
Board of Trade
Fitzgerald
Birthday celebration for Mrs. Alfred King marks 70th year
A Monday evening surprise at 46 Bath Street honored Mrs. Alfred King on her 70th birthday. Howard King chauffeured her to a country ride before a lit home and family dinner. Gifts included money candy flowers and a handmade cake. Attendees included daughters D L McIntire Edward C Knight and Harry Parker and sons John Frank Herbert Ernest and Howard King plus granddaughter Josephine McIntire and guest Margaret Carey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred King
Bath Street
Howard
Annie Libby
Mrs. King
D. L. McIntire
Edward C. Knight
Harry Parker
John
Frank
Herbert
Ernest
Howard King
Josephine McIntire
Margaret Carey
King
Pratt and Hawkes Married in New Hampshire Ceremony
Percy A. Pratt of Bath and Elizabeth E. Hawkes of South Portland wed in Conway Center New Hampshire on August 8. Judge Leslie C. Hill presided. Pratt, a machinist at Hyde Windlass Co., is a former Morse High athletic standout and YMCA league participant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy A. Pratt
Bedford Street
Bath
Elizabeth E. Hawkes
South Portland
Conway Center
N. H
Leslie C. Hill
John W. Gilmore
Alfred R. Pratt
Granville E. Hawkes
Greene, Mo
Hyde Windlass Co
Pratt
Morse High School
Hyde Windlass
Pastor Rings New Bell for First Time at Chapel
The newly installed bell in the Chapel of Our Saviour was dedicated and rung by Pastor Fred Dwyer of Bath. Joseph Groves pulled the rope for the 2 30 and 7 30 services. Dwyer raised funds to cover the bell price and preached to large congregations. Special music featured solos by Mrs. John Perkins and Mrs. Harry Berry. Mrs. Berry urged mothers to meet at the chapel to discuss starting a Sunday school. Out of town guests included Mrs. Charles McKay of Tulsa and Mrs. Raymond Rogers of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel of Our Saviour
Fred Dwyer
Bath
Joseph Groves
Dwyer
John Perkins
Harry Berry
Harry L. Day
Green Street
Ralph G. Stetson
Carl Anderson
Dwight Pierce
Willian Hill
Charles McKay
Tulsa
Okla
Raymond Rogers
New York
William Hill
Naugatuck
Conn
Defacement Penalty Noted By State Secretary
The notice states a wilful defacement tearing down or destruction of a list of candidates or a specimen ballot carries a fine of five to one hundred dollars. Secretary of State ROBINSON TOBEY signs the directive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson C. Tobey
List of Candidates Proposes Amendment to Constitution
Full article notes an amendment proposal to repeal the eighteenth article of the U S Constitution Section 1 states the eighteenth article is hereby repealed and outlines the proposed constitutional change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Local traveler returns from Chicago exposition visit
Donald N. Small of 994 Washington street returned home after visiting the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago with his brother Joseph who joined him in New York. Miss Alice Barker and Charles Green wed at Old Orchard Beach on Monday evening with Mrs. Alice Middleton and Mrs. Mabel Millett in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald N. Small
Washington Street
Chicago
Joseph
New York
Alice Middleton
Mabel Millett
Alice Barker
Charles Green
Old Orchard Beach
Eso
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Davis Hatch
Moosehead Lake
Phippsburg Congregational Church
Banner City
OLD Folk Meeting
Phippsburg
William B. Perry
John Evans
Jennie Evans
J. L. Morse Jr
Malcolm Walker
Ralph Walker
Sebasco
Elizabeth Wheeler
Joseph Brazier
W. L. C. Nichols
Cleveland
Ohio
Alice Nichols
Frostina Marston
Skillings Cottage
Roland Eaton
Philadelphia
Harry Watson
Ashdale
George Ingalls
Virginia Brinkerhoff
Wollaston
Mass
Erlon Newdick
Robert
William
Richard
Popham Beach
Agnes Williams
Auburn
Marion Yeomans
Frederickton
N. B
Kennebec House
Harold Ward
Porter Cottage
Folsom Road
Fred Summerton
Harold Summerton
Charles Clark
Edward Hawkes
Edward Jr
Gardiner D. Rogers
Meadowbrook
Percy Lowe
C. B. Oliver
Alvena Oliver
Arthur Cottle
Belgrade
Wyman Cottage
J. F. Skillings
Ruth
Raymond Wyman
Phyllis Eaton
Leon Eaton
Nassau Institute
Springvale
Paul Gilmore
Grange Hall
J. B. Mosher
Florence
Lois
Edith Beryl
John G. Leach
Robert C. Whitehead
Center Church
Jesus
Whitehead
Berry
Clark Bowker
Alway
Chester Oliver
Miriam
Jerome Davis
Yale University
Helen .Malcolm O'Brien
John Malcolm
Malcolm
Robert W. Ferrell
High Street
Winneganee
Pratt-Hawkes
Sagadahoc County
State OF
Arthur J. Dunton, Baik
George A. Hawkes
Richmond
Sumner Sewall
Baik
William F. Tate
Germany
Agg Regate
Secretary of State
Jeans
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