Squaw Club to Host New Year Party at Community House
Women's auxiliary to the Community Club plans a New Year's party Thursday at the community house with a tree, refreshments, and whist. Mrs. Fred L. Parks chairs the committee joined by Mrs. John G. Morse and Mrs. Charles T. Small. Squaw club will host men Monday night with supper at six, a tree, and whist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squaw Club
Woman's Auxiliary
Fred L. Parks
John G. Morse
Charles T. Small
Squaw Éclub
Omar Q. Derry
Harry. Williams
A. Trueworthy
Rockland
Danforth McDonald
Quincy
Mass
Interclub League
Bath Camp
Modern Women of America
Edgar Oliver
Herbert Morse
Charles EF. Parks
Bath
Parks
Alfred Cornish
Hardings
Charles EE. Hewitt, Jr
Kittery Navy Yard
Harry McIntire
Winfield W. Morse
Social calendar notes from Bath and vicinity in late December
Personal notes record visits and gatherings in Bath, Maine. Howard McPhee returns from Hyde Park guest of Richard Lugdon and plans to spend vacation with his parents. Philip Paine hosts a dinner and bridge with Misses Dean Newell Shaw Paine and Messrs. Dougherty Small Wilson. W Dayton Hill entertains Frank Smith with a supper. sewing club and Philathea group also meet for gifts, jokes, and a candy sale planning. Cub Entre Nous holds Christmas party with joke tree and holly plant ice cream surprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard McPhee
University of Maine
Hyde Park
Mass
Richard Lugdon
Mphee
Daniel Mcl’hee
Dummer Street
Philip Paine
High Street
Marion Dean
Dorchester Mass
Ellen Newell
Carrie Shaw
Mary Paine
Jack Dougherty
Mina Wilson
Charles Wanna
Philathea
Corliss Street
Doris Hutchins
Cherry Street
Cub Entre Nous
Helen Jones
Leonard to lead Westport Y M C A as general secretary
Thomas H. Leonard of Auburn is named general secretary of the Westport Maine Y M C A. He will oversee all branches from Feb. 1 with a large staff. Leonard has headed Auburns boys department since 1922 and previously worked with Augusta Y M C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn Y.M.C.A
Thomas H. Leonard
Auburn
Y.M.C.A
Westport
Conn
Leonard
Boys
Augusta V.macla
Philippine political status blocks business growth says Meyer
Manila based business and industrial interests leader Meyer arrived in New York and urged fixing the Philippines status to unlock national resources. He praised Gen Wood as an asset and Governor, noting tobacco trade and agricultural wealth could expand with political stability and broader U.S.Philippines ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
PA. Meyer
Manila
New York
Meyer
United States
Philppines
Philippine Government Tobacco Board
Gen. Wood
Flo
Eggs Replace Currency in Armenian Mountain District
In Kara Kala Armenia eggs are used as money by American Near East Relief efforts. Twelve eggs equal one ruble or 1 cent in US currency and may be returned as illegal tender. A pair of American shoes costs 200 eggs. Dorothy Stratton of New York oversees relief and live chickens are also being used, one chicken equals a ruble and a half or 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kara Kala
Armenia
Dorothy Stratton
New York City
Secretary Davis Plans Readiness Drill With Army Elements
Franklin stated lightning rods preceded the kite experiment. Government aims to improve teamwork and readiness as officials review potential riot containment measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Army
Franklin
Bath Holds First Community Christmas Tree Celebration
Bath hosts its inaugural community Christmas tree in the park, lit with red and green lights via Central Maine Power Co. The Rotary Club sponsored the event with a high school band, carols, and remarks by Rev. B L o D Phardin and Malver. Mayor urged ongoing Christmas spirit and city cooperation for welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Rotary Club
Central Maine Power Co
Come Munion
Boy Musicum
BL Od Phardin
Malver
Knights of Dunlap Observe Christmas
Seventy five Sir Knights of Dunlap commandery Knights Templar gathered at the asylum at noon for exercises. Commander N Gratz Jackson gave an introductory address and Langdon T Snipe read the scripture. A silent tribute, Lord's prayer, toasts to senior officers, and a later dining room repast followed with Christmas tokens distributed to absent members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Dunlap Commandery
Knights Templar
N. Gratz Jackson
Langdon T. Snipe
George Vallery
Thomas BE. McDonald
George H. Bangs
David FE. Moulton
Tilistrious
Cyrus N. Blanchard
Grand Grand Council
David T. Wilson
Postal workers beat records at Bath post office
The Bath post office handled its largest volume ever as mail was out by six o'clock Thursday night with no undistributed mail carried over. A heavy Christmas day mail arrival was distributed Saturday morning and operations returned to normal by afternoon. The public shopped earlier this year, aiding even distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Iso
Carol Singers Usher in Christmas Morn
Grace Episcopal Church marks Christmas with a midnight bell and chimes. Thirty carolers from Grace visit parishioners in five cars starting at 26 Garden Street for snacks and then visit homes including 1002 Washington Street for an early breakfast before heading home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Race Episcopal Church
Grace Church
Mere
William B. Mussenden
Garden Street
Frederick FE. Drake
Washington Street
Death of J Herman Specht in Hyde Park Mass
News of the sudden death in Hyde Park Massachusetts on Monday morning of J Herman Specht. The family learned of his passing at their home 58 Bedford Street. He had worked for Path Tron Works Ltd before moving to Hyde Park. He was home for Christmas vacation, leaving Sunday afternoon at three to return. He is survived by his wife and two sons Donald and Lawrence Specht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
Mass
J. Herman Specht
Bedford Street
Specht
Path Tron Works. Ltd
Donald
Lawrence Specht
Amesbury Family Christmas Return Report
Mr and Mrs Thomas McHugh and family from Amesbury Mass returned Sunday after Christmas with Mrs Weltigh and Mrs Warm Conley along with sister Mrs Addison Jones. Miss Rhea McHugh teaches at Horace Mann School in Amesbury and Marguerite and Julia McHugh are seniors at Gorham Normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McHugh
Amesbury
Mass
Christmax
Weltigh
Warm Conley
Addison Jones
Rhea McHugh
Horace Mann
Marguerite
Julia McHugh
Gorham
Christmas Holiday Roundup From Phippsburg Area
Phippsburg residents and visitors share holiday visits across Bath, Brunswick, Portland, and Sebasco. Notables include Elmer and Harriet Tibbetts, Elbridge Morse, and Knight families visiting relatives. Emma Perry and others travel for gatherings. EB. A. Ricketts mourned in Heading. A church bell donor died before its installation, with community members arranging the toll at the donor’s funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Tibbetts
Beachmont
Mass
Elbridge Morse
Parker Head
Tibbetts
Mixx
Harriet Morse
Charles L. Knights
Alma and
Lawrence
Sentifel Point Light
John T. Knight
Portland
Maxa Kought
Deering High School
Nellie Perry
Brunswick
George, Pease
Emma Perry
Meda Farr
Congress Street
Lucia Ferguson
Boston
EB. A. Ricketts
Sarah Stacey
Heading
Frank SS. Bowker
Bath
George FE. MeIntire
Ashdale
Mixs
Harry M. MelIntire
Frank W. Ridley
Sebasco
Charles L. Knight
George S. Davis
John Davis
Darix Davis
Arline Barbour
J. H. Pease
Margaret Perry
Meadowbrook
James . Perry
Center Mendy
Ernest Morgan
Andrew Perry
South Portland
William Wyman
William, Jr
James Spinney
Melvin Wallace
Sebase
Dro
A. J. Page
Elijah P. Bartlett
John EF. Carter
Woolwien
Freeman H. Merritt
Sebasco Katates
Bessie L. Sprague
Ashdale School
Bert Coffin
Weradford Sprague
Bessie Sprague
Topslam
Whippsburg Center
McCobb
Alvah H. Donnell West Bath leader dies after stroke
Alvah H H Donnell longtime West Bath farmer and public servant died Wednesday morning at his home after a paralytic stroke five weeks earlier. He served in the Maine Legislature in 1890 and held roles on the school board town treasurer and board of selectmen. Survived by wife Belle son Earl and two grandchildren, with a brother in Whitman and a sister in Anburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvah HH
Dionne
West Bath
Ature
Sil
Trufant
Croxing
Mr. Donnell
Weert Heth Dee
Heory
Mary Rich Donnell
Bronwghe
Aodern
West Wath Grange
Bath
Sehee
Board of
Electmen
Belle
Earl
Donnell
Marguerite L
Henry T. Drenmefi
Krank EF. Donnell
Whitman
Mass
Foner K. Stevens
Anburn
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Members Share Christmas Cheer
Members hosted a Tuesday night gathering serving a toper after which a Christmas tree was enjoyed. They exchanged names for drawings and prepared candy beads to be sent to children. Gifts were distributed by Mrs. Fela Atweed, Nette Grant, Ward, and Mary Thurlow with Arthur Banker assisting. Ormsleigh Watson, formerly with Central Maine Power, is now in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge
Fela Atweed
Nette Grant
Ward
Marry Thurlow
Arthur Banker
Christmas operetta at Central church entertains with Santa Claus
The senior department presented a lively operetta Down the Chimney With Santa Claus at Central church Friday night. The family scene by candlelight and a host of characters including Santa, Winter Blossoms, Sandman, and Dreamman delighted the audience with songs and a hopeful message about love as the key to joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
Santa Claus
Bethlehem
Sandman
Dreamman
Cine
Aveul
Santa
Manta
Little Brother
Alvin Cossigs
Escisa Vintmamer
Ifenry
Viartara Kennes Lattice Sero
Jack Cos Aubl
Kathrin Thompson
Aeannette Mhackford
Laura Appleton
Sewial
Mary Appleton
Pian
Cecil Rewland
Weendbury Wailey
Droma
Suiseie
Congress Shirt Co Employees Celebrate Christmas Tree
The Congress Shirt Co employees held their annual Christmas tree event on Thursday afternoon. A gift exchange and program followed with manager Arthur H. Price receiving a framed picture and Mrs. Sarah Dinsmore honored with two gold pieces. Mrs. Fidel Decker presented the gifts, and performances by Mrs. Cunningham and Miss Mary Cunningham plus Miss Nikla Mewre entertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress Shirt Co
Arthur HL Vrice
Homer” Jp
Sarah Dinsmore
Fidel Decker
Werstwieh
Mre. Cunningham
Miex
Mary Cunningham
Misa Wnikla
Iterf
Bath Veteran Firemen Elect Their Officers
Bath veterans elect officers including Joseph Jenkins view president Frank Turner treasurer Melvin Marage clerk and trustees Semoph Everard Christopher Cushing Kevin Thempeon. Foreman Fred Preetor firetapeist Monte Morse and stewards Frank Verrim Velward Miller chosen. new schedule shows service runs to Lewiston and Waterville with the Tree Limited line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralpl
Beardman
Bath
Joseph J. Jenkins
Frank WH. Turner
Melvin BL Marage
Semoph KE. Everard
Christopher S. Cushing
Kevi TV
Thempeon
Frank TV
Vortier
Fred G. Preetor
Monte Morse
Sevrmi
George Werres
Edward Winke
Frank J. Verrim
Velward Miller
Devil Monsters
Loving Yates
Maine Pilgrims to Visit Southern States on Development Mission
A Maine pilgrimage of 154 leaders will tour Florida, Georgia, and other Southern states starting Feb 1 to study industrial and agricultural prospects and to promote Maine development. The trip, organized by the Maine Chamber of Commerce and Maine Publicity Bureau, aims to attract winter visitors to Maine and prompts reciprocal plans from Florida officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Brandon
Montgomery Chamber of Commerce
Maine
State Chamber of Commerce
Black
Florida
State of Maine Association
SM. Petersburg Times
Jacksonville Journal
Miami Herald
Reporter Star Publishing
Orlando
Fla
Chambers of Commerce
Maine Assimates
Maine Publicity Bureau
A. L. T. Cummings
Mate Chamber of Commerce
Mate
Naseroc
State
Cummings
Sasomer
B. Neward Gamble
Martin
Gamble
Gov. Martin
Brewster
Jane
Morse Souad Seeks Boothbay Friday Basketball Trip
Morse Souad to Boothbay Harbor Friday as Morse High basketball squad plans a game away. The Blue and Gray aim to rebound after a tough schedule stretch and clash with Edward Little veterans in a tough matchup amid a season of strong opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse Souad
Boothbay
Morse High
Boothbay Harbor
Edward Little
Lars Sanad
London Chimes Echo Across U S For New Year Program
A London chimes broadcast will resound in millions of U.S. homes on New Year’s Day via RCA Bound Brook and allied networks. The program features operatic stars, excerpts from The Tale of Four Cities, and coast-to-coast coordination with GE and Westinghouse stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Radio Corporation of America
Bound Brook
N. 4
General Electric Co
Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co
Chines
Rochester
4 Ae
Parliament Building
New World
Sbritish Broadcasting Co
England
Germany
America
Ling
Kent Cooper
Associated
Europe
New York
Associated Press
Masic Corporation of America
Madio Corporation of America
ZXAR
RCA
Pales
Berlin
Rome
Warsaw
Stavanger
Honolulu
Tokyo
James G. Harbord
Bound Vrook
Olive Oil Shipments Halted by Greek Interior
The Ministry of Interior in Greece orders a halt to all expert imports of olive oil from Olive TZ a ing via a Trade Commissioner Charles I. Dickersom. Athens cites expected olive crop at half of last year and rescinds the decree issued October 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministry of Interior of
Greece
Charles I. Dickersom
Athens
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Wood
Mr. Meyer
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Knights OF Dunlap
Postal Business
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Ormsleigh Watson
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