Sign of the Cross and evolving American public space
The article surveys religious symbolism and national emblems, noting the Sign of the Cross as a unifying Christian banner. It touches on local civic concerns about traffic safety and parking in a Maine city, plans for underpasses and road changes, and mentions a Kennebunk Star anniversary edition plus opinions on prohibition era effects and Salvation Army insights.
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Kennebunk Star
Lester Woeteon
Kennebunk
Dse
Humber
Newnehowley
Obituary of Henry I. Greenleaf of Westport Mass
Henry I. Greenleaf died suddenly Saturday at his daughter Mrs Burton Lyon’s home in Liverett Mass from heart trouble He was a lifelong Westport resident and farmer He is survived by his wife three daughters Mrs Chauncey Lewis Mrs Lyon and Mrs McFadden and two sons George and Chireenee Greenleaf General services were held at Mrs Tywen’s home and burial is planned at Oak Grove Bath
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Henry I. Greenleaf
Westport
Burton Lyon
Liverett
Mass
Albert McFadden
Dark Street
Greenleaf
Melrosé Highlands
Ceorge
Mr. Greenleaf
Aos
Jackson
Rachel Greenleaf
Ele
Chauncey Lewis
Lyon
Everett
McFadden
Path
George
Melrose Lighlands
Chirenee Greenleaf
Tywen
Owas
Bath
McPadden
Oak Grove
Mrs Clara J Hilton Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs Clara J Tilton Hilton 64 wife of Elmer B Hilton of 39 Allen Street died Friday at City Hospital after a short illness. Born in Bath to Joshua Ploe and Catherine Baumons she lived in the city most of her life. Attended Universalist church and belonged to a close friendship circle. Survived by her husband and two sisters Mrs Annie Haske of Bath and Mrs Bered Emmons of Bath.
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Kira J. Tilton
Elmer B. Hilton
Allen Street
City Hospital
Hilton
Bath
Joshua PL O
Catherine Baumons
Duvels
Ste
Livetler
Emmons
Sishves
Annie Bo Haske
Vath
Grange Lecturers Plan County Conference
State Grange lecturer Allison J Tlowes of Paloyvea calls a meeting of lecturers from all subordinate granges in the county to discuss program preparations. Mrs Joanna Hodgkins Sagadahoe pomona grange lecturer will chair with time and venue to be set within a fortnight at West Bath Grange Hall or Tops ham Grange Hall.
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Allison J Tlowes
Paloyvea
Joanna Hodgkins
Sagadahoe Pomona Grange
Bridge Pageant May Enlist 1000 Participants for Dedication
A proposed three day bridge dedication pageant may involve up to 1000 people plus horses and cattle. The event to celebrate the Kennebec bridge would depict civilization and transportation from 1607 to today with performances each afternoon and evening. May 26 is set for the dedication as officials visit potential sites and plan the show.
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George Popham
Kennebec River
Munroe R. Pevear
Pevear Color Specialties
Boston
Virginia Tanner
Bath
Augusta
Morse GIRLS Triumph Over Brunswick in Strong Team Effort
The Morse high girls beat Brunswick 36 to 10 at the Yo gym, marking their fourth win in six games. Key play came from McCarty Deering Aderton Scott Reed Thompson and Cressey, with coach Williams rotating shifts to maintain the pace.
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Morse High
Brunswick High
McCarty
Deering
Aderton
Scott
Reed
Wi Thompson
Sid Cressey
Morse
Thad Cressey
Morse-Bruts
Thompson
Cressey
Brunswick
Williams
Breanswick
College Town
Smith
Rf Cressey
Aderson
Pfeeateyas
Scout Reed
Do. Smith
Smith Il Rao
Hackett
Bousquet
Phompson
Douglass
Barrows
Alexander
Wisest
Campbell
Boothby
Morse Team Beats Brunswick In Bath Court Bout
Morse high defeated Brunswick high in Bath last Wednesday in a well played game. Cy Longley Harold Lyden and Charlie MacDonald led Morse in a decisive second half comeback after a rough first half. Stan Whitehotee Crocker and Captain Eaton contributed in a strong defensive effort.
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Raincour
Brunswick
Morse
Bath
Morse Warriors
Morse Sored
Hoor
Branswick
Cutts
Cy Longley
Harold Lyden
Charlie MacDonald
Capt. Eaton
Lyden
Cy Lengley
Stan Whitehotee
Regula
Crocker
Beacon Street
Dinsmore
Srunswick
Middle Street Home Damaged by Fire
Fire damaged the residence of George Middleton on Middle Street when a gas torch used to thaw pipes ignited woodwork in the cellar. Flames spread to the rear before firefighters halted the blaze with rapid response. Revised municipal election voting lists for March 5 will be posted this week.
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Middle Street
George Middleton
Sog Middle Street
Courtesy mail boxes reach Maine first installation
Courtesy mail boxes used by motorists to drop mail without leaving the car have arrived in Maine with the first installation in front of a Boston Avenue post office. More boxes planned in Lewiston Auburn and other cities to save time and speed mail delivery.
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Maine
Pasiion
Maesday
Lewiston-Auburn
Wate
Poest
Texas
Bath Iron Works Corp Elects Its Directors
At a Saturday morning stockholders meeting Bath Iron Works Corp elected directors Hon Charles H. Cahill Charles M. Hall Frederic H. Low Archibald M. Matin William S. Newell and wan of Augusta. Officers named: William S. Newell president and general manager Archibald M. Main vice president naval architect L Eugene Thebeau treasurer and assistant secretary Charles M. Gall secretary and corporation counsel.
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Bath Iron Works Corp
Charles H. Cahill
Charles MM. Hall
New York
Frederic H. Low
Archibald M. Matin
William S. Newell
Wan
Augusta
Archibald M. Main
L. Eugene Thebeau
Charles M. Gall
Six Divorces Granted By Sagadahoe Court January Term
The Sagadahoe supreme court granted six divorces at a January term session. Cases include Hlertense Cannen from Pearl A. Cannen of Bowdoinham for cruel treatment, Laura M. Pyle from Harold N. Pyle of Richmond for desertion, Kathleen Stover from Walter T. Stover of Bath for cruel treatment with custody awarded, Francis G. McDonald from Charis McDonald of Bath for desertion, Catherine Fletcher from William Fletcher of Bath for cruel treatment with custody, and Viola Al Veltour from Alfred Veltour of Richmond for cruel treatment. The grand jury reported indictments including Raymond Petit of Brunswick for murder and assault with intent to kill, with Petit moved for insanity defense and transferred for observation.
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Lucre Bo Deasy
Sagadahoe Supreme Court
Hlertense Cannen
Pearl A. Cannen
Bowdeinham
Laura M. Pyle
Harold N. Pyle
Richmond
Matthews
Kathleen Stover
St. John
Canadas
Bath
Walter T. Steservef
Francis G. McDonald
Charis
McDonald
Toston
Catherine Fletcher
William EB. Fletcher
Viola al Vetour Frei
Alfred J. Voultour
Riehmeond
Sagadshoe County
Raymond Petit
Brunswiel
Marin White
Topsham
Charles W.nerew
Yar Mouth
Slord
Cumberkund
Oun
Istics L. Bo Deasy
Edward W. Dridgham
Petit
Updigham
Kerbee County
Ansastal
Ancusta General Hospital
White
Brother
Albert Redford
Topsh
Brimnswick
Assaul
Wilfred Petiit
Brunswick
Tie
Gerow
Philip Boyd
Louise Holbrook
Harry George
Earl Haines
Linwood Curtis
Bewdoin
Crossword Puzzle Horizontal and Vertical Clues
A compact crossword puzzle listing various horizontal and vertical clues including items like English title ban grid terms and noun verbs with entries such as mend teach and measure. The prompt presents a mixed set of clue fragments and directions for filling a crossword grid.
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Fragmert &Scents
North Africa
Bathman's Narrow Escape In Crash
Warren A. Parris of Central Maine Power Co. barely survived a Sunday crash on an icy State highway near Glengary Springs. His car skidded between two houses, crashed fence, rolled down an embankment, and landed in a swamp 25 feet below. He crawled free, shut off the engine, and was helped by residents and workers including William Sherman. The Poutane Six car sustained major damage but no injuries beyond shock.
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Warren A. Parris
Central Maine Power Co
Glengary Springs
Mr. Parris
Henderson
Asseetance
William Sherman
Secretary of Navy Visits Charlestown Navy Yard and Constitution Work
Lieut John A Lord leads Secretary Curtis Wilbur and Rear Admiral Philip Andrews on a tour of the Charlestown Navy Yard. They inspect interior work on the old frigate Constitution including a timber for the main keelson while Bath workers Lemuel Oliver and John Senia operate a 40 foot white oak piece. Secretary Wilbur answers questions and notes the expert overseeing Old Ironsides reconstruction knows every bolt and plank.
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John A. Lord
Curtis TD. Wilbur
Philip Andrews
Navy Yard
Wilbur
Charlestown Navy Yard
Constitution
Lord
Drydoeck
Lemuel Oliver
John Senia
Bath
Lieut
John Senin
Westport Birthday Celebration for Ernest Colby
A large gathering gathered Wednesday evening to honor Ernest Colby of Newport on his birthday. Despite bad weather and a gale 30 guests arrived at eight o clock, sharing cards mind reading and a lively Three Kingdoms game with music from Francena Colby Gilbert Greenleaf Horace Lewis and Ellsworth Colby. Gifts included handkerchiefs neckties and cash while neighbors and local families joined in cake and coffee before the party ended with cheers for many happy returns.
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Ernest Colby
Newport
Mr. Colby
Francena Colby
Gilbert Greenleaf
Horace Lewis
Ellsworth Colby Denms
Colby
Nong
Fred Smith
Robert Greenleaf
Stuart Little
Wallace Benton
Freeman Colby
James Canon
William Clancey
Plornce Lewis
Mildred
Belle Tilton
Portland
January Weather Reversals Say Maine Almanac Forecasts
The Maine Farmers Almanac predicts a reversed January pattern with a fair cold start followed by warmer periods and mixed precipitation. February, a leap year month, brings notable days including Lincoln, Valentine, Washington, and Longfellow, with snow and rain around early dates and longer daylight as February advances.
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Maine
Lincoln
Valentine
Washington
Longfellow
Bath Teachers Club Holds Fine Meeting
The Bath Teacher's club held its second meeting at Dike school on Wednesday evening with a large turnout. Miss Varney from Brunswick schools gave an art talk, followed by a social hour with sandwiches cake and coffee. The next meeting is planned for Morse high school assembly hall February 15 with committee members Mrs Creamer Miss Watson Miss Weight and Mr Wilson in charge.
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Bath Teacher's Club
Dike
Miss Varney
Brunswick
Morse High School
Nowlin Grammar
North
Creamer
Watson
Weight
Wilson
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