Maine Publicity Bureau praised and election notes
Harrie B. Coe of the Maine Publicity Bureau receives high praise for last year's work and Maine’s tourist prospects. The piece also reports National Potatoes Conference results, proposed acreage cuts, and guidance on Christmas tree woodlot consent. Election results in Bangor Augusta Westbrook show party shifts and incumbents, with light turnout overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrie B. Coe
Maine
Coe
Maine Publicity Bureau
United States
Chicago
Brian C. Newdick
Bureau of Plant Industry
State Department of Agricaitus
Maurice D. Jones
Maine College of Agriculture
Republic
Salvation Army Kettles Prompt Holiday Giving
During the Christmas season the Salvation Army urges shoppers to donate to the kettle drive. Every penny dropped helps brighten another's holiday and costs the donor little to give.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Lisbon Falls Masons Dedicate New Masonic Hall
The Lisbon Falls Masons dedicated a fine new Masonic hall on Oak Street on Saturday. The prosperous lodge shows activity and expects to boost membership, with the new temple praised as an ornament to the town and a credit to the fraternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon Falls
Oak Street
Dangers Warned About Thin Ice For Children This Winter
Officials warn that thin ice on ponds streams and wig or pots poses hazards this season. Skaters and crossings may be fatal. children should be kept off ice until it is clearly solid and safe.
Farm Bureau Meets at Richmond Corner
The Richmond Corner Farm Bureau held its annual planning meeting Thursday at the grange hall to elect officers and plan work for 1929. Twenty six women attended. The forenoon program included guessing contests nail driving contests and motion songs. A baked bean dinner was served at noon. The women’s division elected Chairman Mrs E N Dearborn Secretary Mrs Mabel Lancaster Clothing Mrs E O Tarr Foods Mrs Ray Toothaker Home Management Mrs K A Meacham Health Mrs A E Nye. The next year’s program features Children’s clothing Use of Foundation Pattern Dress Making Sewing Screens Slip Covers Kitchen Improvement Upholstery Health Salads and Sandwiches Cottage Cheese and Christmas Suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Corner
Colorful Bath ship crew recounts famed sea captains
The article profiles Capt. West and Capt. Donnelly of the Commercial Traveller, detailing West's Arctic and Pacific career and Donnelly's wartime torpedo ordeal and long service. It notes their Bath Iron Works visit with President Newell and the ship's planned move to South America for winter cargo duties.
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A. B
Portland
Bath
Capt. West
Norway
Newfoundland
Alaska
Neptune
Bill” Donnelly
Big Bill
New York
Bill
Pacific
Atlantic
Donnelly
Londonderry
Forbidden Zone
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
West
William S. Newell
Bath Iron Works Corp
Vanda
Kennebec
South America
Salvation Army Christmas Kettles Rally Bath Support
The Salvation Army asks Bath residents to give to the Christmas kettles placed in the shopping district. The appeal notes past aid to poor and struggling families and requests donations by check to 215 Water Street directed by Capt. J. Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Bath
Army
Water Street
City
Capt
J. Warren
Christmas Time in Christian Business Spirit
The piece notes that Christmas prompts firms to strengthen ties with customers and friends, aligning with the season’s message of peace and good will toward men proclaimed by the angels two thousand years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Burton Smith
Commercial Traveller Sails After Loose Coal Cargo
The Commercial Traveller departed Bath harbor for Philadelphia with a large general cargo bound for the east coast of South America. Crew changes brought A. B. seamen from Portland, while Capt. R O West led a rebuilt Bath A C squad aiming to revive local basketball after the ship’s four month round trip and port duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
South America
Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co
A. B
Portland
Bath
Auto
R. O. West
Hugh
West
South American
Reeds Arrested in Bath on Liquor Charge
Federal agents intercepted Mrs. Clarence Reed of Bath and Mrs. Lillian Morton of Portland carrying six bottles of spurious gin from the Reeds rooming house. Clarence Reed, recently released from jail, faces charges with his wife and Morton. bonds set at 2000 each."}
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence A. Reed
Bath
Lillian B. Morton
Portland
Reeds
Reed
George FP. Gould
Serious Injury in Brunswick Auto Crash
Mrs. Guy H. Crosby of Crosby's Inn sustained a fractured leg a broken thumb and severe head cuts after being struck by a car driven by Clifford L. Day of Rockland. She was taken to Brunswick hospital and reported resting comfortably. The car belonged to Attorney Allan Bird of Rockland and Mr. Day was bound for Brunswick to meet an evening train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy H. Crosby
Crosby's Inn
Brunswick Road
Clifford L. Day
Rockland
Allan Bird
Day
Brunswick
Bird
County Chairmen Named for Sagadahoc Health Seal Sale
The chairmen for the Christmas Health Seal sale in Sagadahoc county are listed by town including Arrowsic Bath Bowdoinham Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond Topsham West Bath Woolwich and more. These volunteers support TB prevention and advocate the one cent seals sold at the Times Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Arrowsic
Norman Drummond
Bath
Marcia Moulton
Mailin
Clinton D. Wilson
Eugene Desmond
F. B. Nichols
Bowdoinham
Ceola Bugbee
Georgetown
George M. R. Walker
Phippsburg
Sawyer
Galvin
Evelyn Donnell
Prin. McIntosh
Richmond
Arthur Terrill
Topsham
Mildred Edwards
West Bath
Cutler
Kitty Preble
Woolwich
Ina Leeman
Eleanor Hathorne
Times Office
Brunswick Family Escapes Major House Fire
Fire at 87 Federal Street Brunswick injures owner and damages attic plus Bowdoin College apartment. Neighbors spot blaze, two hydrant streams and two chemical streams contained flames though electricity and darkness hindered escape. Damage estimated at 1000 dollars and insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Toothaker
Federal Street
Brunswick
Emerson W. Zeitler
Toothaker
Herbert W. Hartman
Bowdoin College
Stephenson Outhwaite
Yonkers
N. Y
Isaiah G. Elder
Florida
Accident hearing for bridge worker on Carlton bridge
A hearing was set in Portland before the Industrial Accident Commission after Charles Conlon of Worcester, a McClintic Marshall Co. employee, fell 35 feet from the Carlton bridge on Sept 6 1927. The meeting aimed to determine his incapacity with representation from Boston Worcester and Bath attorneys and doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton Bridge
Charles Conlon
Worcester
Mass
McClintic-Marshall Co
Portland
Industrial Accident Commission
W. R. McAusland
Boston
John P. Carey, Jr
Bath
Taft helps a passerby and a singer sails home for Christmas
In New York a brief street scene shows Chief Justice Taft assisting a man who picked up a brush he dropped. Also noted, Irish tenor John McCormack left for Ireland with his wife and daughter to spend Christmas at Moore Abbey and plans to return in April.
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Page
Taft
United States Supreme Court
New York
John— McCormack
America
Moore Abbey
Kilbere
Ireland
Crossword Puzzle Horizontal and Vertical Clues
Puzzle listing shows multiple clue numbers and topics for a mixed crossword. Across clues include 1 7 11 12 14 15 17 18 19 20 22 24 26 27 32 45 47 48 49 50 52 53 64 with cont'd. down clues include 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 13 33 36 37 48 46 61 62 63 55 Behold
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judas
Mranc
Maine 4-H Clubs Show Big Increase
Maine 4-H reports 4676 members with 3905 completing projects. Lester H. Shibles notes best year yet for total membership and completion rate. 309 clubs formed, 258 chartered, 235 attaining higher honors. Maine teams active at Eastern States Exposition and events at Camp Vail and National Encampment in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Lester H. Shibles
University of Maine
Springfield
Mass
Camp Vail
Washington, D. C
Civil Service Exam Open for Bath Post Office Roles
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for clerk and foot carrier in Bath. Regular positions are seldom filled by direct appointment. substitutes fill vacancies and are promoted. Salaries range from 1700 to 2100 annually with permanent status, retirement at 65 or on disability, and paid vacation and sick leave. Applications due January 4 with details from Milton H. Douglas or the Boston district secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Post Office
Bath
Board of United States Civil Service Examiner
Milton H. Douglas
First United
Souvenir Coin Collection Highlighted by J C Jaquith
J C Jaquith of 21 Willow Street keeps a diary collection and curio cabinet centered on coins. His souvenir half dollars span the Covered Wagon Oregon Trail 1926, Liberty Bell 1926, Plymouth Pilgrim 1926, Lexington Concord 1925, Maine 1920, Columbian 1892, Martha Washington 1819 edge inscribed 50 cents, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Jaquith
Willow Street
Philadelphia
Plymouth
Lexington-Concord
Maine
United States
District Secretary at Boston Deadline Noted
The notice records a requirement involving the District Secretary at Boston to act on or before a specified date. It outlines the formal deadline and the authority guiding the action, indicating compliance is expected by the stated time.
Bath Boy Returns From Radio School
Joseph A. Butler of 766 Middlestreet has returned from Norfolk Virginia after months at the Government Radio school as one of two from the 240th Coast Artillery Maine Battery H. He played Morse High football and basketball and watched several Eastern Classic games and Army action. Two orphans, Marjorie and Isabelle Meuser, aged nine and ten, sail to England to live with their great aunt the Marchioness of Huntly after the death of Lloyd G Meuser in February.
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Bath A. C
Bath
Wiscasset
McCabe
Pooler and Harrington
Bud Hagan
Reed
Morse
Brewster
Joseph A. Butler
766
Middlestreet
Norfolk
240Th Coast Artillery
Maine
Butler
New York U. Sea
New York
Marjorie
Isabelle Meuser
Majestic
Marchioness of
Huntly
England
Lloyd G. Meuser
Chicago
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the Times Company
F. B. Nichols, Pres. and
Treas
Harry, Webber, Feliver
Front Street
Bath, Maine
Oboctee Tlon
Areo
Farm Bureau
Bath A.C
McFarland
Packy McParland
Boothbay Bears
Pooler
Harrington
Carlton
William
Bill” Perkins
Gould
Guy H. Crosby Sufie
Mrs
Tait
New Yorks
Piccadilly
Ncn- Witt Batu
Ict
Warcr
D. Sofield - Manacinc Dinteron
Oregon Trail
Bath Boy
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