Bowdoin Chapel History Shows Broad Ecumenical Use
A Brunswick narrative traces Bowdoin College chapel use from 1808 to present, detailing access for Episcopalian and Catholic services and the Milliken Regiment era. It notes presidents’ Congregational ordination and past resistance to sects beyond the dominant church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
J. C. Richmond
Brunswick
Congregational Meeting House
Woods
Bowdoin
Milliken Regiment
Bowdon
Congregational Church
Old Fishing Licenses Declared Not Valid in Maine Court
The Maine Law court ruled that pre 1929 fishing licenses are not valid. Pulsifer of Auburn was charged with fishing without the post 1929 license while holding an older 1921 license. The court held licenses are not contracts and may be revoked without notice, sparking hopes Donnell might take the matter to the U S Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Law Court
James A. Pulsifer
Auburn
State
William Donnell
Bath
Donnell
John J. Keegan
Pulsifer
United States Supreme Court
Bosley Painting Reproduced as Cover in The Literary Digest
Frederick A. Bosley of Concord Massachusetts has a painting titled Peggy Reading to Elizabeth reproduced in colors on the cover of The Literary Digest for December 6. The article identifies two girls in a Bostonian interior scene, noting Elizabeth is the artist’s daughter and a Museum of Fine Arts student while the other is her classmate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick A. Bosley
Concord
Mass
Peggy
Elizabeth
Literary Digest
Bosley
Museum of Fine Arts
Boston
Charles M. Tubbs
High Street
Bath
Junior Hospital League guests for Mary Paine party
Miss Mary Paine hosted the Junior Hospital League for its second meeting of the season at 924 High Street. Officers were named for the New Year’s Eve dancing party at the Y M C A, with thirteen members and four new admits present, and each member brought a book donation for city patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Hospital League
Mary Paine
High Street
Y.M.C.A
Ellen Newell
Gladys Olm
Miss Paine
Flora Main
Martha Cahill
Betty Fuller
Barbara Ross
Elinor Shorey
Hest
Salvation Army meetings energize children audience
Last week at Salvation Army gatherings Francis Trask led a children’s meeting with singing by a quartet led by Clara Bancroft and Mildred Hill’s solo. G L Patterson shared a Bible tale on John Woolman and overcoming sin via the Holy Spirit. Miss Palmer urged contentment and gratitude as kids closed with Into My Heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Trask
Cs Ae
Han Ag . Brandt
Chilin
Clara A Moore
Louise Pink- Shee x
Mildred Hill
Clara Bancroft
G. L. Patterson
John Woolman
Jesus
Massachusetts
Meecy
Bath Boys Club Team Makes Fine Showing
The Bath Boys club basketball team held the Bar Harbor Buicks to 41 34 on Bar Harbor’s floor. Bath trailed 25 13 at halftime but outscored Bar Harbor 21 16 in the second half led by Louis Pooler Harold Lyden and Stan Whitehouse while Shorry Wass top scored for Bar Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Boys
Bar Harbor
Northern Maine
Gus Meister
Shipping City
Bangor Chryslers
Bath Lads
Shorry Wass
University of Maine
Louis Pooler
Harold Lyden
Stan Whitehouse
Bath
BAR Harbor Buicks
Wisman
Bar IE
Webber
Allen
DO Wet Neta
Bucklin
Arter Terse
Obituary for Lillian A. Berry 75 Widow of John W. Berry
Lillian A. Berry 75 widow of John W. Berry died shortly after noon following a yearlong illness. Born February 13 1856 in Bath, she lived in Georgetown in childhood and marriage, moved to Bath in 1900. Survived by daughter Edith B. Horne of Bath, grandson Chester B. Horne, sister Mary Reid, sister Azuba Holland, and brothers William L. Berry and Walter T. Berry.
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Lillian A. Berry
John W. Berry
Bath
Leander and
Tempy
Snowman) Berry
Georgetown
Edith B. Horne
Winter Street Church
Beulah Rebekah Lodge
Richmond
Harry L. Horne
Chester B. Horne
Frederick M
Margaret Rooney dies after long illness in Bath
Margaret Rooney aged 75 wife of Hugh Rooney of Upper High Street died Saturday morning after a long illness. Born in Lowell Massachusetts she was a daughter of Michael and Margaret McHugh and moved to Bath twenty years ago.
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Margaret Rooney
Hugh Rooney
Upper High Street
Lowell, Mass
Michael
Margaret McHugh
Bath
Mrs Norton Confined Again After Surgeries
Mrs Arthur Norton remains in bed after two surgical operations in summer and fall. Friends express hope for a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Norton
Third big barn burns on Ward farm near River road
The third large barn fire in two weeks struck the Ward farm along River road near the Maine Central crossing at 3 30. Mrs Ward woke her husband who saved eight of 18 cattle as flames engulfed the structure. Loss is about 5000 dollars with partial insurance. Brunswick Fire Department aided with long hoses but uphill pressure hindered full effort. The dwelling on the property built in 1769 withstood several flare ups.
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Ward
Maine Central
Harold Ward
George A. Sprague
Sprague
Mallett Road
Mr. Ward
Brunswick
Longtime West Bath resident Mary Haggett dies at 97
Mary J. Haggett 97 widow of Edwin Haggett died Sunday after a six week illness following a fall that injured her hip and arm. Born in Phippsburg to John and Agnes Butler she married at 22 and lived in Bath before moving to the James E. Dunton farm in West Bath where she resided for 22 years. Survived by son Edwin W. Haggett daughter Jennie Bishop six grandchildren. She was active in suffrage but never voted and belonged to First Baptist Church of Bath.
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Mary J. Haggett
West Bath
Edwin Haggett
Phippsburg
John
Agnes
Patte) Butler
Mr. Haggett
Bath
Edward Street
James E. Dunton
Haggett
Edwin W. Haggett
First Baptist Church
Stephen W. Travis Dies After Long Illness at 69
Stephen Whitney Travis 69 died Monday morning at 4 30 at his daughter's home 140 Western Avenue Bath after ten months illness from complications. Born in St John New Brunswick he lived in Bath 46 years worked 17 years for J A Winslow and Son. He leaves wife two daughters Mabel Travis and Mrs Burnham two brothers Gilbert Travis of Bath and Capt Charles Travis of St John one sister Alice Travis eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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Stephen Whitney Travis
Erving Burnham
Western Avenue
St. John
N. B
Stephen
Sarah Travis
Bath
J. A. Winslow& Son
Mabel Travis
Burnham
Gilbert Travis
Mrs Dike of Braintree Remembered by Kin in Lincoln
Mrs James Dike of Braintree Mass widow of James Dike who lived in Bath earlier died Saturday. She leaves two daughters Mrs Edward Thomas of New York and Mrs Morton Emerson of Braintree both who had visited in Bath. Ward Mrs Edward H Kimball hosted the notice Monday.
Frederick D Wyman Dies at 81 Pioneer Phippsburg Farmer
Frederick D Wyman age 81 a well known Phippsburg farmer died Friday after a brief illness from pneumonia He was born in Phippsburg son of William and Mary Wyman and lived there He is survived by one son Frans Wyman at home and two grown daughters Priscilla and Florence Florence a pupil at Morse High School in Bath
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Frederick D. Wyman
Phippsburg
William
Mary W. Wyman
Luis Lie
Frans Wyman
Gret Oldren
Priscila
Florence
Morse Ligh School
Bath
Funeral of Mrs. Lillian A. Berry Follows Private Ceremony
The funeral of Mrs. Lillian A. Berry widow of John W. Berry was private Sunday afternoon at one. The service was at the family home 626 Washington Street with Rev. Edwin Dedz2 Hardin of the Wintz Street Church Aliciating officiating. Burial followed in Oak Cemetery Geetronwi Center where Rev. F. W. Hovey offered a prayer at the grave. The Leavess included William Eiwerd W. Vaughan Allan Ramsay and Arthur Crooke.
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Tne
Lillian A. Berry
John W. Berry
Harry L. Horne
Wathingon Street
Edwin
Funeral of Frederick D Wyman at Parke Head
The funeral of Frederick D. Wyman of Phippsburg was Sunday afternoon at two at his home at Parke Head. Rev. Charles H. Berry of Cornts Street Church, Bath, officiated. Bearers were Elwin Wyman, William Bowie, Nathaniel Percy and Elbridge Morse. Burial in the family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick D. Wyman Phippsburg
Parke Head
Charles H. Berry
Cornts Street Church
Bath
Elwin Wyman
William Bowie
Nathanie Percy
Elbridge Morse
Funeral for Mrs. Margaret Rooney in St Marys Church
The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Rooney wife of Hugh Rooney was held Monday at nine in St Marys church with Rev Timothy C Maney officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove.
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Margaret Rooney
Hugh Rooney
St. Marys Church
Timothy C. Maney
Oak Grove
Last year hockey at university to end as major sport
News notes that hockey will no longer be recognized as a major sport at the university this year. Next year players from this team plan to join six newly formed groups organized this fall.
Rumor on Nathan Dane House Move Sparks Interest
The Nathan Dane house a fourteen room colonial may be dismantled and shipped to Kansas City Missouri for reconstruction. Mrs Homer A Beal of Kansas City bought the property last summer and the plan remains conjectural with railroads bidding for removal work. Samuel O Daddy Marsh 76 of Bangor State hospital to begin pension on Jan 1 after 28 years service. He is married and resides at 10 Hersey avenue.
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Nathan Dane
Alfred
Kansas City
Missouri
Homer A. Beal
Dane
Samuel O
Daddy” Marsh
Bangor State Hospital
Carl J. Hedin
Marsh
Hersey Avenue
Tragic ending at Washburn staff club evening
A member of the Washburn Staff club died suddenly during a musical gathering at a member's home after a heavy thud in the room above. The incident prompted an investigation into the death and surrounding events.
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Washburn
Police Feast For Lodgers At Biddeford Station
Chief Oscar G. Parent arranged a late night meal at the Biddeford police station for a large group of lodgers. Food from a church supper was carried to the station for a cold meats baked beans hot biscuits and hot coffee banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Oscar G. Parent
Lindbergh to Visit North Haven in Early Spring
North Haven anticipates a visit by Col. Charles A. Lindbergh piloting a new 600 hp motor plane recently tested and approved. The event would mark a notable aviation milestone and attract local attention.
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North Haven
Charles A. Lindbergh
Extension Service Talks Set for December Radio Series
The University of Maine Extension Service announces Thursday talks on agricultural and home making topics this December. George E. Lord speaks on Getting Service from the Extension Service on December 4, Ralph M. Hutchinson discusses Woodlot Improvement on December 11, and Ralph Adams of Bangor Theological Seminary delivers a Christmas message on December 23. Programs air at 12 30 noon on WCSH Portland 12 45 noon on WLBZ Bangor and 7 15 pm on WABI Bangor. Also noted are New Brunswick 1931 license plates with dark blue background and tomato colored numerals.
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Maine
University of Maine
George E. Lord
Woodict
Ralph M. Hutchinson
Ralph Adams
Bangor Theological Seminary
WCSH
Portland
WLBZ
Bangor
WABI
New Brunswick
Fryeburg Academy Expands Since 1792 Birth
Fryeburg Academy, founded in 1792 with a 30 feet square building at Pine Hill, reports steady growth now adding two new wings to the main building. The expansion reflects continued development of the historic institution in Fryeburg.
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Fryeburg Academy
Pine Hill
Fryeburg
Court House Or City Facility Reaches Final Phase In 1963 Gift
The building erected in 1963 now proves too small as renovations approach. A $100,000 Cyrus H. Curtis gift spurred new additions expected to be ready for May dedicatory exercises. Overseers announce local relief cuts, with $10 plans dropping to $9 and $15 to $13.50, citing lower food costs and mounting city needs.
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Cyrus H. K. Curtis
Farm Hay Press Crushes Man Near Kennebec Road
Albert Harmon, about 35, of Biddeford, narrowly escaped death Wednesday when a four ton hay press crushed him as he pressed hay on a farm a mile from the old Kennebec road. The platform broke, trapping him briefly before he was freed.
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Albert Harmon
Biddeford
Kennebec
Harton
Memorial wreath laid at Weymouth monument by war widow
In Weymouth N S Memorial service a wreath from the Nova Scotia government, made by the War Veterans League, was placed on the monument Tuesday morning by Mrs G D Campbell Sr a war widow. She had six sons in Flanders during the war two paid the supreme sacrifice and two were wounded. Seemerly Miss Kate Palmer of Bangor is noted as daughter of the late Capt A T Palmer and sister of Caleb F Palmer of Bangor.
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Weymouth
G. D. Campbell
Kate Palmer
Bangor
A. T. Palmer
Caleb F. Palmer
Nova Scotia
War Veterans’ League
G. D. Campbell, Sr
Flanders
Potatoes Burned In Mapleton Siding Loss Hits 15000
About 500 barrels of Aroostook potatoes were ruined when a Brannan's siding potato house at Mapleton burned Tuesday morning. J and F Wilson of Presque Isle own part of the stock and have no insurance while Corden & Co. hold insured portion. Total loss about 15000 dollars.
Two Centenarian Homes Stand Side by Side in Village Center
In a village center two adjacent houses celebrate their 100th birthday. Built by Dr. Asa Danforth and Asa Barton, they have long housed physicians and friends. Barton’s home now belongs to Freeland Howe, while Danforth’s residence is occupied by Dr. I. W. Staples. Both are well preserved and noted for their old doorways. Miss Mary Robinson of Faxon won third in the National Grange contest on Highway Safety after taking the state first prize in New Haven.
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Norway
Asa Danforth
I. W. Staples
Asa Barton
Danforth
Barton
Freeland Howe
Washington
Mary Robinson
Faxon
Grange
Robinson
New Haven, Conn
Clarence Robinson
East New Haven, Conn
Richmond
Unemployed Rally at Rockland as City Plans Demolitions
A large group of unemployed gathered at the Rockland city building after the Courier-Gazette announced work would be created by demolishing the city stable and the old rheumaticky armory. Preference will be given to married men or single men with dependents. Separately, Rabbi Kaprow of Bangor’s Toldos Itzchock reports their son Gordon, a student at Isaac Alchonon Rabbinical Seminary in New York, has been ordained a rabbi after passing all exams.
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Rockland
Courier-Gazette
Kaprow
Toldos Itzchock
Bangor
Gordon
Isaac Alchonon Rabbinical Seminary
New York City
Bangor High School
Banger
Rabbinical Institution
City College
New York
Bowdoin College to Honor Lee Family with Scholarship Fund
President Kenneth C. M. Sills announces a $2000 gift from Mrs. Elizabeth Lee Eliot of Minneapolis and Miss Sylvia Lee of Boston to create the Richard Almy Lee Scholarship Fund in memory of their mother Mrs. Eliza. Eliza was widow of Bowdoin professor Leslie Alexander Lee who taught from 1876 to 1908. Richard Almy Lee is their son.
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Kenneth C. M. Sills
Bowdoin College
Elizabeth Lee Eliot
Minneapolis
Sylvia Lee
Boston
Eliza
Richard Almy Lee
Westfield Building Fund Marks School Progress
The new four room building for 65 students was dedicated with speakers Packard and Libby praising the project funded by a year to year scholarship effort. A hunting trip scare ended with Philip Annas rescued by a search party after losing his way in the woods near Westfield.
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Packard
Richard J. Libby
Buxton
Westfield
Philip Annas
Mr. Annas
Gardiner High School Student Leads with Perfect Record
Glenwood Clark of Gardiner High School has maintained a 100 percent record for ten consecutive weeks in school banking as he pursues poultry raising alongside his regular studies. The December 2 report shows the senior's standout performance amid a strong school-wide achievement.
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Glenwood Clark
Gardiner High School
Funeral for Municipal Judge Miller Held at Odd Fellows Hall
All flags in Rockland flew at half staff as the city paused business during services for Municipal Judge Frank P. Miller at Odd Fellows hall. Delegations from Knox Lodge of Odd Fellows Miriam Rebekah lodge Rockland encampment Penobscot View grange and the Knox Bar association attended alongside city officials. Judge Miller was a past grand master of the Maine Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows.
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Rockland
Frank P. Miller
Odd Fellows Hall
Knox Lodge of Odd Fellows
Miriam Rebekah Lodge
Penobscot View
Five women join Maine Legislature 85th with two veterans
Senator Claire C. Carter of Auburn and Representative Lena M. Day of Gorham are re elected. Three newcomers join the House Maude M. Morey of Lewiston Marion E. Martin of Bangor and Bessie M. Carter of Fairfield.
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Maine
Claire C. Carter
Auburn
Lena M. Day
Gorham
Maude M. Morey
Lewiston
Marion E. Martin
Bangor
Bessie M. Carter
Fairfield
Steamer Oscar D Bennett Arrives With Fuel Oil Cargo
The steamer Oscar D Bennett from Cuba docked at Bucksport on December 3 carrying a fuel oil shipment for the Maine Sea board Paper Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar D. Bennett
Cuba
Bucksport
Maine Seaboard Paper Company
Morse couple marks 61st wedding anniversary at Reading home
Mr and Mrs William H Morse of Cushing observed their 61st anniversary at their daughter Mrs Fred L Stokes home in Reading last week. Morse joined the Civil War at 17 with the 1st Maine cavalry and married after the war at Waldoboro.
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William H. Morse
Cushing
Fred L. Stokes
Reading
Morse
1St
Maine Cavalry
Waldoboro
John T. Berry
Rockland
Ellsworth Schooner Stormed In Long Island Sound
The Ellsworth schooner Storm ettel, now owned in New York, faced a rough night on Long Island Sound November 25 as sails blew away and she ran aground on Hen and Chickens reef. She was hauled off and towed to New London the following day.
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Pate
Stormettel
New York
Long Island Sound
New London
Fifth Meeting of the Church Basketball League Board
The Governing Board of the Church of has fifth meeting chaired by Edwin E. Pinson at the Y M C A. Members discussed officials’ readiness for Saturday games, added E A Jewett and Forrest B. Potter to the aid committee, and noted next meeting January 14. The Boys Club team was deemed weaker than Bath A C to preserve eligibility rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin E. Pinson
Y.M.C.A. Church
Tedford
John Hayes
Edwinson
William Adams
Woodbury
Frank Harvey
Alfred Neal
Donald Wilson
Bath A. C
Bath A
Topsham Man Fined After Liquor Seizure
Alise Bosse of Topsham pleaded guilty to illegal possession of intoxicating liquors after a raid by Sheriff Albert Henderson and deputies. He paid a $150 fine, $15.70 costs, received a 60 day jail sentence suspended on payment, and one year probation. Deputies found 170 quarts of liquor and paraphernalia at his home near Middlesex road to the Maine Feldspar quarry.
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Alise Bosse
Topsham
Albert Henderson
Bosse
John J. Keegan
Frank Carver
Henderson
Carver
Oliver and
Crosby
Bath
Middlesex Road
Maine Feldspar
Ellis L. Aldrich
Poverty Social at Wesley Church Draws Crowd
The Poverty social at the Wesley church vestry Friday night drew many attendees in patched clothes. Fines were collected for wearing jewelry as judge Le land Plummer presided over the proceedings after sheriff Andrew Butterfield arrested the offender. A program featured group singing, solos by Robert Gordon, readings by Mrs. Edgar Farrar Arlene Littlefield and Edward Butterfield, and a piano duet by Roberta and Margaret Gordon. Refreshments followed with committee members Leigh Reed Willard McLean and Mrs Andrew Butterfield handling duties and candy sold by Mrs Andrew Butterfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Church
Leland Plummer
Andrew Butterfield
Robert Gordon
Edgar Farrar
Arlene Littlefield
Edward Butterfield
Roberta
Margaret Gordon
Leigh Reed
Willard McLean
Tips for Mailing Christmas Packages
Guidance on proper addressing and stamping to avoid mail delays. Do not split address details across sides. Do not mail glass or liquid contents. Mail early with outside note Do not open until Christmas. Sending gifts early preserves sentiment and improves delivery reliability.
Government building expenses since the war total over four trillion
The record notes that the building expenses of the government new and repairs naval since the war reach 4,043,351,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval
Airplane Production Rate Falls from 7000 to 3500
Officials report the average annual output of airplanes was fixed at seven thousand but has dropped to three thousand five hundred units. The change signals a significant shift in manufacturing activity and may affect supply forecasts for the sector.
Oil Drilling Near Anchorage Suspended Until Spring
Exploration near Anchorage Alaska faces a halt through winter with operations paused and plans to resume in spring. Officials cited environmental and safety considerations while regrouping with partners. The pause affects crews, equipment, and local economic activity tied to the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchorage
Alaska
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Bowdoin College Chapel
Junior Leaguers
Salvation Army
Christ
Bath Boys Club
Pooler
Reese Il Whitehouse
Lyden
Lu Stewart
Secessseoe Oe
Eteces
Brewster
Crocker
Robertson
Mes
Mary J. Waggett
Stephen W. Travis
Mrs. James Dike
Mrs. Benry
F. D. Wyman
Hampden
Hammond Street
L. W. Brown
John T. Clark Co
Brown
James W. Williams
American Legion
Edward Duprey
East Hampden
Pickering Square
Machiasport
Kennebunkport
Walker's Point
Little Cove
John T. Trowbridge
Department
Emerilde Beliveau
Cii
Netdy
Bingham
Herman
Elizabeth A. Carlow
Sarah Blanche Crocker
William H. Crocker
T. J. Judkins
Lee
Mary Sewall Metcalf
Rowe B. Metcalf
Wiscasset
Donald B. MacMillan
Far North
Herbert T. Powers
Fort Fairfield
Metcalf
Providence, R. I
Gardiner
Everett Jordan
James Raymond
California
The
Lewiston Trust Company
Ecordak Corporation
Eastman Kodak Company
Boy Scouts
Main Street
E. Bauer
Robert
R. C. D. Chandler
Dover Foxcroft
Sheldon Nelson
North Saco
Houston
Governing Board OF
Church of Has
Wesley Sorority
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