Swett Elected Maine Publicity Bureau President
Herbert L. Swett of Skowhegan, manager of Lakewood, elected president of the Maine Publicity Bureau succeeding the late Hiram W. Ricker. Swett, Bowdoin graduate and developer of Lakewood, brings a growth program to promote Maine tourism and resources through the non profit bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert L. Swett
Skowheban
Lakewood
Maine Publicity Bureau
Hiram W. Ricker
Maine
Swett
Bowdoin
Bowdoin Athletics
Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
Knight Templar
Players Club of New York
Bowdoin College
Skowhegan
Somerset Traction Co
Lakewood Country Club
Maine highway program 1931 aims for early Spring start
The Maine State Highway Commission program approved by the governor and council plans completion of the Brunswick Yarmouth road and more work on No 1 highway through Woolwich and Wiscasset. If the legislature authorizes bonds the plan will be carried out. Progress on Maine highways is steady with many miles in sparse country and contractors moving to avoid delays. Uncle Sam’s ships show oil fuel efficiency as American Merchant Marine leads world tonnage with 9 028 000 gross tons using fuel oil in 1929. Oil as marine fuel rose from 4 percent in 1914 to 36 percent in 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine State Highway Commission
Brunswick-Yarmouth
Woolwich
Wiscasset
Maine
Uncle Sam
Respect Property Before Cutting Christmas Trees
The article urges readers to obtain permission from timberland owners before cutting trees for Christmas. It warns that trespassing is wrong, can lead to serious trouble, and that owners will guide where to cut if asked.
Christmas Sale at Lowell School in West Bath
The Lowell school at West Bath will hold a Christmas sale of handwork by pupils Friday evening between seven and eight o'clock at the school building. The sale will be followed by an entertainment and a Christmas tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
West Bath
Morse quintet tops Richmond in season opener at home
Morse's basketball team defeated Richmond 28 to 13 at the high school gym last evening in a nervous opener. Captain John Levyn led Morse with 11 points, while Jack Conley and others contributed as Morse built an 18 to 4 first half lead before Richmond fought back to a 10 point second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
High
Gardiner
John Levyn
Jack Conley
Wilson
R. McElman
Harry Ring
Richmond
Capt. Watts
Bishop
Plummer
Interest in Riding Grows Nationwide Across Shows
Horseback riding draws crowds from Brunswick to Sioux City with a 150 rider turnout and a weiner roast. In Clarksville Tennessee a 23 year drought ended with a Family Riding Class where the Elliot family led with four riders aged from great grandfather to daughter, followed by the Merriweather and ONeill families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Sioux City
Clarksville
Tennessee
Elliot
Thomas H. Elliot
Merriweather
Service with a Smile This Season
Shoppers are served with patience and cheer as sales staff answer questions and showcase store offerings. Even fatigued workers remain outwardly affable, helping the harried and leisurely shoppers alike find the right gifts for every person on their Christmas lists.
Coons and Coonskin Lore From Bath to Bucksport
The article recalls historical local coon hunting in Bath Georgetown and Bucksport, naming seasoned gunners Charles BE. Gahan Ken Murray and Pat Putnam. It notes fewer coons or lazier hunters now, describes old hunts with Murray’s dog treing multiple coons and torch light shots, and details raccoon biology and winter habits. It also mentions coon meat meals and the pet potential of a young coon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Georgetown
Phippsburg
Charles BE. Gahan
Ken Murray
Murray
Charles
Ken
Lawrence Putnam
Pat
Bucksport
Mr. Coon
Charlie
Maine plans survey to restore migratory fish industry
An engineer from the U S Bureau of Fisheries will survey Maine dams on tidal rivers in January to aid re establishment of the migratory fish industry. Commissioner George J Stobie said a committee studied stream pollution while laws for fishways will be enforced. Initial river visits include Penobscot Kennebec Machias Dennis and St Croix, with work to last about two months and dam owners urged to start fishway work in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
U. S. Bureau of Fisheries
George J. Stobie
Inland Fisheries and Game
Stobie
United States
Penobscot
Kennebec
Machias
Dennis
Petitioners Get Toll Reduction Continues Discussion
The panel favors denying enlarged ticket forms but supports a modified commutation ticket of 200 trips valid six months for $20. The ticket offer would apply to trucks up to one and a half tons, reflecting changes in vehicle type since the last forms.
Second paper machine starts at Maine Seaboard mill gains record
The second paper machine at the Maine Seaboard Co. new mill was set in motion Tuesday night. The plant already broke records by starting the first machine on November 28, less than a year after ground was broken, marking another milestone for the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Seaboard Co
Genesta Sewing Circle Christmas Sale Delights Town
The Genesta sewing circle at Masonic hall held a Christmas sale with a supper serving 125 guests. The event boosted the circle’s treasury amid poor business conditions and featured a lively show titled The Scrubtown School Graduation directed by Coramae Hunter with a large cast and many laughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genesta Sewing Circlé
Masonic Hall
Scrubtown
Coramae Hunter
N. Gr
Emma _ Ehlers
Genesta Sewing Circle
Eunice Walters
Susan Quick
Grace Sampson
Elizabeth Jackson
Susanne Congdon
Anne Deering
Lillian Hall
Rose Rogers
Esther Oliver
Nellie Harriman
Edith Rich
Florence Lake
Alice Shackford
Annie Cox
Ruby Curtis
Carrie Thompson
Josephine Coombs
Elnora Oliver
Effie Heald
Candy
Consuello Alkazin
Marrilla Morse
Sarah Shaw
Kate Perkins
Mabel Merrill
Bertha Pepper
Annette Merrill
Ada Deering
Flora Hodgdon
Sarah Wakefield
Margaret Henderson
Ella Sprague
Annual Visitation to Bath Lodge of Elks
Charles Authier of Sanford Maine West district deputy grand exalted ruler led a 26 member delegation to Bath lodge Elks Thursday night. Exalted ruler Alden G Smith and leading knight John P Carey Jr welcomed guests at Hotel Phoenix after showing exemplary visitation work. A lobster stew followed a music filled hour with solos and general singing. About 45 members attended including past exalted rulers L E Thebeau Archibald Miller Herbert S Harris Harold V Fielding Stanley M Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Lodge
Elks
Charles Authier
Sanford
Maine
West
Alden G. Smith
John P. Carey Jr
Hotel Phoenix
William A. Perry
Thomas Conley
Samuel Povich
Lucius M. LeMont
Roscoe H. Shaw
Edward N. Hartnett
Arthur Sprague
Tyler
Retiring Master Hosts Lodge Officers and Solar Quartet
David E. Rich, retiring master of Solar lodge No. 14 F and A M, hosted the 1980 lodge officers and Solar quartet at his Rich farm North Bath. A 6 30 dinner followed by cards w ere led by Dan Williams as master of ceremonies with a gathering of 15 attendees including Edwin H P Lowell Ralph Blakeney Fred D Hill Harry E Litchfield Arthur W King and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David E. Rich
Solar Lodge
Solar Quartet
Rich Farm
Bath
Rich
Edward V. Coombs
Dan Williams
Edwin H. P. Lowell
Ralph Blakeney
Fred D. Hill
Harry E. Litchfield
Arthur W. King
Karcher S. Jackson
Elbridge R. Wright
Cecil L. Fullerton
W. Stanley Hunter
Frank S. Wakefield
Frederick Edney
Daniel Williams
Chester A. Plant
Walter K. Morse
Boy Scouts Enjoyable Meeting at Morse High School
Troop 1, Boy Scouts, held a meeting at Morse High School with 14 of 32 members present. Scoutmaster J Edward Pomeroy presided as Ernest Perkins joined the troop. Eagle and Flying Eagle patrols led with five members each, tests were taken in compass and signaling, Linwood F Carr demonstrated artificial respiration, and first aid demonstrations followed before taps at 8 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Morse High School
J. Edward Pomeroy
Ernest Perkins
King
Feero
Swett
Lord
Owen
Rogers
Skelton
Cyr
Linwood F. Carr
King and
Swett and
Card
Maine Publicity Bureau elects Swett president at meeting
Herbert L. Swett of Skowhegan, manager of Lakewood resort, was chosen president of the Maine Publicity Bureau Friday, succeeding the late Hiram W. Ricker of South Poland. Officers include vice presidents Frank D. Marshall Portland Charles H. Hischborn Augusta Omer W. Tapley Ellsworth treasurer Ralph G. Libby Portland and Harrie B. Coe Portland secretary and manager. Executive committee lists notable names such as Frank D. Marshall chairman Willard Cummings Skowhegan and J. Frederick Hill Waterville. Publicity and advertising committee features Daniel W. Hoegg chairman and Charles H. Fogg. Nearly 100 directors were selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert L. Swett
Skowhegan
Lakewood
Maine Publicity Bureau
Hiram W. Ricker
South Poland
Prank D. Marshall
Portland
Charles H. Hischborn
Augusta
Omer W. Tapley
Ellsworth
Ralph G. Libby
Harrie. B. Coe
Charles. H. Fogg
Houston
Frank D. Marshall
Willardh. Cummings
Charles H. Fogg
Mortimer M. Harrits
Daniel W. Hoegg
J. Frederick Hill
Waterville
Charles E. Libby
Henry P. Rines
Perley F. Ridley
South Paris
Col. E. A. Robbins, Jr
Camden
Joseph W. Simpson
York Harbor
Bird watcher notes fewer birds near communities
An Oxford county nature lover recalls moving to the country and finding fewer birds to observe. He suggests birds may seek protection near communities to escape foxes and other predators, explaining the decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford County
Y M C A Church League Governing Board Meets
The Y M C A Church Basketball League Governing Board met to settle first week schedule issues. Decisions upheld league constitution on Morse ex-letter men eligibility and referee assignments. One Morse eligible per team. only one ex-letter change allowed. protest defeated 14 to 1. Referee protest by one team’s captain and coach was rejected. assignments stood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M. C. A. Church Basketball League
Morse
Portland Visitors From Moss Family At Page Street
Mrs. Lillian Moss and her daughter Miss Annie May Moss of 1 Page Street were in Portland on Thursday visiting local businesses and examining commercial interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Moss
Annie May Moss
Page Street
Portland
Mayor Hosts Saturday Night Shoppe Event in Bath
A Saturday night party hosted by Mayor Small at his Shoppe featured a gala dinner for city officials and Bath Iron Works executives. Guests enjoyed oysters, lobster salad, roast chicken and custard pie as speeches praised the proprietor. Attendees included Ralph K. Hall, George C. Quicksall, Roland F. Hill, W. Dayton Hill, and John H. Grindell among others. The event concluded late with high praise for the Shoppe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Crosby
Gold Star
Small
Ma” Crosby
City Treas
Ralph K. Hall
George C
Silver Tea Celebrates Charity By Cosmopolitan Club
The Cosmopolitan club held its second annual Silver Tea at the club house on Washington street Sunday afternoon. Gifts from members and friends will aid needy families and delight many children. A musical program featured Mrs. Fred D. Hill singing Be loved It is Morn Homing and Overtones and Mrs. Smith performing Toujours L amour and From the Land of the Sky Blue Water, accompanied by Miss Carrie Shaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Washington Street
Fred D. Hill
Carrie Shaw
Hill
Mrs. Smith
Pittsfield Optometrist Joins Bath Practice Move Planned
Raymond H. Brown of Pittsfield, Maine Central Institute and Massachusetts College of Optometry, will join Dr. A. I. Stuart in Bath. Brown, valued in school, top honors graduate and former vale dictorian, specializes in cross eyes correction in children without surgery. Stuart’s office moves Jan 1 to 46 Front Street opposite Woolworth’s to accommodate both optometrists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond H. Brown
Pittsfield
Maine Central Institute of Pittsfield
Massachusetts College of Optometry
Boston
A. I. Stuart
Bath
Brown
Pr Omicron Sigma Fraternity
Maine
Massachusetts
Stuart
Front Street
Woolworth’s
Club Hosts Pleasant Reception With Tour And Gifts
A large reception extended great pleasure to attendees in a welcoming living room adorned with pink sand mums. Guests toured the directors' room dedicated to Mrs. Lina Andrews Rees, admired a photo by her mother Mrs. J R Andrews, and viewed a banjo clock donated by Mrs. Andrews. Tea ran from four to six with Mrs. Andrews aiding servers including Miss Mary Campbell and several others from out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lina Andrews Rees
J. R. Andrews
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thureday
Witeet
Math
Marthe
B. Wichols
Pres
Treas Barry
Webber
Baltor
Itenes
Savaacs
Morse F.G
Ring
Sences Parks
Lf D. Bsbcoip
Bala
Avale
Esos Green
Hayés
Henderson
Mayo
Sweens Conley
Arin Legard
Neeeees Levya
Steer
MacDonald
Eeenes Wilson
Family
L. F.” Atwood
L. F
Atwood’s Medicine
Charles Gahan
D. M. Humphreys & Co
Sagadahock Block
Bath, Me
Room
Genesta
Chris Sale
Bath Lodge OF Elks
Publicity Bureau
South
Poland
League
Tommy Morrison
Canada
Panama
India
Africa
Philippines
England
France
Germany
Bermuda
Five Islands
Bowdoinham
THE
Bath Independent
Times Company
the Times Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!