Maine Plan gains Western interest as New Mexico considers adoption
Maine Development Commission led by Clarence C. Stetson draws attention for its state resources survey and funding plan. New Mexico studies the Maine method, forming a State Publicity League to publicize industrial, tourist and investment prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Maine Development Commission
New Mexico
Southwestern Commonwealth
R. C. Dillon
Francis C. Wilson
Legion Calls War Veterans to Renew Service
The American Legion urges every World War veteran to enlist for patriotic service by renewing or joining the Legion this year. The call emphasizes ongoing civic duty and nationwide service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Obituary for Mary Susan Robshaw 60 of Bath
Mary Susan Robshaw widow of Frank F. Robshaw died Saturday night at 859 High street. Born in Canada she moved to Bath eight years ago and lived with her son William Robshaw and a daughter in Canada. Body at Curtis funeral home pending funeral arrangements. A hospital fire escape upgrade and donor gifts noted in the article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Susan Robshaw
Frank F. Robshaw
High Street
Canada
Bath
William Robshaw
Curtis Funeral Home
Bowdoinham Community Notes Highlight Local Activities
Bowdoinham residents engage in temple meetings and Grange events. Frances Merrill travels to Belfast for work, while families visit Portland and Gardiner. Students, teachers, and merchants prepare for Christmas trade amid snow fences and school board sessions.
Thanks for Post Office Flowers from Bowdoinham
E. M. Temple of Bowdoinham Maine expresses gratitude for post cards received during vacation and for flowers from The Post Office Force. Date noted December 13 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Temple
Bowdoinham, Me
Bills and yarn ad frame lodge hall in Gardner
A 1910 dear bill has hung in a Foresters of America lodge room for 18 years despite various groups renting the hall. Yardage of VIRGIN-Wool yarn for sale advertised by Bartlett in Harmony Me dated 10 18 20s.
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Gardner
Mass
Foresters of America
Bartlett
Harmony, Me
Maine Legislature Faces Hydro Power Question
John E. Abbott of Berwick gave the annual address urging Maine to consider hydro electric power export in light of all available facts. Maine bans such exports though the law aims to keep industries near power. Proponents argue repeal may aid future needs while the State Grange remains a large rural membership.
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Maine
John E. Abbott
Berwick
State
Mrs Walter Edge to Direct Society Circus at Capital
The Junior League Society Circus to be held in Washington auditorium mid December features Mrs Walter E Edge wife of Senator Edge of New Jersey as general promoter with a former Congress member as ring master. Princess Attoinette De Ligne and Princess De Ligne along with daughters of cabinet members and the Secretary of War are among the participating young performers.
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Congress
Junior League Society
Washington Auditorium
Walter E. Edge
Senator Edge
New Jersey
Harold M. Sewall
Bath
New York
Hill
Her
Princess Antoinette de Ligne
Belgium
Princess de Ligne
Alice Davis
Dwight P. Davis
Victoria Tytus
Jeanette Hume
Helen Robinson
Bowdoin Farm Raid by Prohibition Agents
A night raid by prohibition agents and cooperating officers on the farms of Fred Couture in Bowdoin resulted in arrests. Robert H. Jack of Waterville led field supervision under Seth May with state director praising the actions. Couture faces charges including a sale to an undercover agent and possession of five gallons of alcohol and cherry brandy. Names Arthur England Maurice Greenlaw Fay B. Graves and Tristram Eaton are listed among those involved.
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Fred Couture
Bowdoin
George F Gould
Robert H. Jack
Waterville
Seth May
Cherry Corbett
Arthur England
Maurice Greenlaw
Fay B. Graves
Tristram Eaton
Bath Iron Works to Launch Beam Trawler Georgetown
Bath Iron Works opens its yard to the public Saturday afternoon for the launching of the Georgetown beam trawler. The Georgetown is the third and last of an identical trio designed and built by Bath Iron Works.
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Bath Iron Works Corp
Georgetown
Bath Iron Works
Local Social Roundup From Bow to Dresden
Neighborly visits fill the week with callers in Bow Goinham and Dresden. Mrs J Reed hosts guests while Rev Rankin survives a car accident near the poor farm. A community Christmas sale and free entertainment await Day's Ferry attendees.
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Savage
Harry Alien
Bow
Goinham
Frees
Rown
Jane Feere
Wimnercarce
Jom Reed
Joorph Hecht
Somerville
Lexington
Mass
Lewere Preble
Sacadahoc Ferry
John Prebie
Jobim Savage
Mawice Rhinss Ani
Wiscasset
Laurence Pottam
E. Reed Maim
Laura Bailey
Dresden
Harry Fitch
O. H. Rankim
Portland
Cédit
Montsweag Farm Bureau Sets Planned Activities
The Mont sweag Farm Bureau divisions outline programs for better bulls timber and grafting demonstrations and poultry management. Leaders include Mrs Marion Berry Mary Hunnewell and Mrs Pimette Allen with events at Metcalfs SFP and Nequasset Farm Bureau. An all day poultry meeting and a Christmas tree gift exchange are planned.
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Montsweag Farm Bureau
SFP
Metcalf’s
Monmdar
Ceeeeae Theeee
Cirts
Marion Berry
Mary Hunnewell
Pimette Allen
Prank Metcalf
George Stickney
Bernard Bailey
Harry Bradford
Charles Plumstead
Frank Metcaf
S. P. Metcalf
Nequasset Farm Bureau
Charles R. Parnham
Middle Street
Bath
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Bridge-Merrill, Inc
Beauty
Front Street
Bath, Maine
Legion
John C. Fitzgerald
Paul V. McNutt
Washington
United States
Move For National Defense
S. Robshaw
City Hospital
William D. Sewall
Marcia Monk
Yarmouth
N. S
the Bath Independent
Bowddinham
Richard Sparks
Frank Seigars
H. D. Cornish
Clara Fogg
E. P. Kendall
Bowdoinham
Frances Merrill
Belfast
Frank Thorne
Merry Meeting Grange
C. O. Purinton
State Grange
Vendella Mosher
Methodist Ladies’ Aid
Star Aid
Masonic Banquet
Mildred Given
Bertha Moulton
Masonic Hall
Silas Hamilton
Gardiner
A. B. Kelley
Emma Snell
Milton Given
Hortense Welch
Charles Eastman
F. K. Jack
Richmond
Superintendent of Schools and School Board
Selectmens
C. L. Browne
Lancaster
Parent
E. E. Baker
Sagadahoc Fire Insurance Co
W. H. Lowell
J. N. Palmer
Mildred Small
Newport
Harold Cheney
George A. Hackett
Lawrence Hackett
Manchester
N. H
Sybel Barry
John A. Purington
Gladys Raymond
Lewiston
Ella Nash
Ernest Hunter
William King
Bishop School House
Maine Central Railroad
Gordard Cut
Eva MacDougal
John Gibson
Georgie Denham
Dorrance
Daniel Johnson
Jerry Cromwell
Robert Temple
Annie
Will Williams
William Darton
Kendall
Sagadahoc Mutual Insurance Co
Abbott
Walter Edge
Society Circus
Capital
Bowdoin Farm
Bolivia
Runswick
Charles H. Fisher
Derarm
Morocco
Gotham
Chigman’s
Beacon
Bath Department Store
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