Sebasco School Closes for Winter Vacation Local Notes
PHIPPSBURG report notes the Sebasco school closes for several weeks of winter break. Mrs. Christopher Marr, long patient at Bath city hospital, is expected home soon to Popham Beach. Sagadahoc Pomona meeting held with Topsham grange on January 28 with several attendees from Dromore and Bodwell area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebasco
Christopher Marr
Bath City Hospital
Popham Beach
Albert Thompson
Bodwell Grange
F. 3. Sawyer
Evelyn Beals
R. F. Campbell
Dromore Grange
Sagadahoc Pomona
Topsham Grange
Abner J. Wilson
Guy Crowley
Bath
W. R. Bowker
Martin Wyman
N. W. Eaton
Leon Eaton
Officers Nominated by Colonial Club in February Meeting
Edward Sewall was nominated for the presidency and Eugene M. Desmond for vice president. Edwin F. Ramsay and Allan Spear were renominated as secretary and treasurer. Dwight Pierce named director for three years, Frank H. Turner for two years on the Finance committee, Carl C. Anderson for the remaining year on the same committee. Four new members admitted Ralph G. Stetson Egbert O. Tukey Raymond H. Brown Richard O. Stinson. Arthur Ahlman elected non-resident member. Reports included a successful club dance, bowling league thriving, mock trial planned for Feb 9, and Brunswick club tournament on Feb 16. Committees to study weekly contract bridge and monthly speaker program appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Sewall
Eugene M. Desmond
Colonial Club
Edwin F. Ramsay
Allan Spear
Dwight Pierce
Frank H. Turner
Carl C. Anderson
Leigh Reed
Clinton D. Wilson
Brunswick
Brunswick Club
J. Haviland Torrey
Excellent concert at Corliss Street church
A Christian Endeavor backed concert at Corliss Street church last week yielded 10 dollars from a silver offering to aid the church debt. The program featured an orchestra, choir numbers, readings by Mrs Plant and Mrs Chester Plant, numerous solos and duets, the group singing America, and a note on holiday dates for the year.
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Christian Endeavor of
Corliss Street
Young Peoples
Lily of the Valley
Charles Plant
William Paisley
Ephriam French
Silas Plant
Isabelle Paisley
Old
Wyoming
Hazel Plant
Inez Kennerson
Shirley Bracey
Beulah Pratt
Chester Plant
Harold Walker
Robert Bracey
Jennie Cotteau
Vera Naugler
Edwina Nowell
Hannah
Mrs. Bragg
Walter Snipe
Virginia Jewett
Olive Seavey
America
Ruth Watson
Isabel Paisley
Penobscot Soldier Begins 10 Day Army Sentence
Private first class John E Arsenault of Brewer faces a ten day sentence after being convicted of violating an article of war during peacetime service. The judgment was handed to Col Herbert L Bowen, CO of the 152nd Regimental Field Artillery, 3rd Division, by Maj Arthur L Thayer, Supreme Judge Advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penobscot County
Jair
John E. Arsenault
Brewer
Bangor
Arsenault
Herbert L. Bowen
152Nd Regimental Field Artillery
Supreme Judge Advocate
Arthur L. Thayer
Savings Bank Deposits Jump in United States 1930
Deposits in mutual and other savings banks rose sharply in 1930, with New York leading gains at $403.6 million and 239,780 new depositors. Total deposits reached $9.465 billion on January 1, while assets climbed to $10.585 billion, signaling the era’s optimism and the role of small capital in fueling construction and economic activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Association of Mutual Savings Banks
New York
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
New Jersey
Mutual Savings Banks
Thomas F. Wallace
Savings Bankers’ Association
Farmers & Mechanics Savings Bank
Minneapolis
Business Organization
Mr. Wallace
Far and Near Society Holds Regular Meeting
The Far and Near Missionary society of Corliss Street church held its monthly meeting in the Deering room with church ladies and members present. The program included hymns, scripture, prayers, society reports, missionary letters, and multiple readings and musical selections. Next meetings are planned for White Cross work at Mrs Annie Jewett’s home and Feb 27 at Mrs Vivian Plant’s home. visitors Mr and Mrs Sewall W Percy of Portland were Bath visitors Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society
Corliss Street Church
Deering Room
Nellie Bonney
Annie Jewett
Mildred Stackpole
Mary Pratt
Delma Bragg
Maud Russell
Pearl Campbell
Grace Watson
Beulah Pratt
Allyn Jewett
Jennie Croteau
Ephriam French
Ruby Preble
Mildred Walker
White Cross
Annie Ewett
Wastreet
Vivian Plant
High Street
Miss Alice Williams Honored With Surprise Shower
Miss Alice Williams of Winnegance, daughter of Mrs. Alberta Williams, received a surprise party at Community hall. Gifts included linens, silk underwear, hosiery, and a pair of blankets. The event, organized by Mrs. Thatcher Pinkham and Mrs. Harry F. Oliver, celebrated her upcoming move to Westerly Hospital for nurse training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Williams
Alberta Williams
Winnegance
Community Hall
Miss Williams
Harry F. Oliver
Thatcher Pinkham
Westerly
R. I
Morse High
Edgar Oliver
Thomas K. Haley
Emma Morse
Emily Jordan
Hazel Merry
Roberta Manson
Louise Morse
County estimates show two-year spending and tax needs
Secretary of State Edgar C. Smith transmitted the 1931 1932 county estimates to the House. Total county expenditures across 16 counties are set at 1,689,044 per year, offset by 187,203 in receipts, leaving 1,177,853 to be raised by taxation. Sagadahoc county figures list expenditures receipts and balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Edgar C. Smith
Sagadahoc
Higgins returns from Georgetown weekend in Providence
Raphael Higgins of Georgetown returned to Providence Rhode Island on Sunday after spending the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Everett Higgins of Georgetown
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raphael Higgins
Georgetown
Providence
R. I
Mrs
Everett Higgins
Strangers Sweep Bath With Quick Cash Requests
Bath residents report a surge of itinerant men asking for a cup of coffee and cash. One man, Frank Carroll of Somerville, was jailed for intoxication after being questioned by police. He was given 15 minutes to leave town by Judge Keegan and later appeared at Colonial cafe. Many claim ex service status but lack papers, seeking aid from Red Cross and local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddy
Bath
Frank Carroll
Somerville
Mass
John J. Keegan
American Legion
The
Red Cross
California
Engagement announced for Woolwich girl Margaret Reed
Mr and Mrs Myers E Reed of Woolwich announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret L Reed to William T Wyman of East Weymouth Massachusetts Miss Reed a Morse High School 1930 graduate played basketball and attends Bliss Business College Lewiston Mr Wyman son of Augustus D Wyman formerly of Bath works for New England Tel Tel Co Miss Nancy E Trask long time Bath teacher is his great aunt The wedding is planned for late June and the couple will live in East Weymouth after renovations to Mr Wyman home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers E. Reed
Woolwich
Margaret L. Reed
William T. Wyman
East Weymouth
Mass
Mr. Wyman
New England Tel. & Tel. Co
Nancy E. Trask
Bath
Wyman
Maine Sportsmen In Annual Meeting
William H. Rowe of West Buxton was elected president to succeed Harold Carson at the Maine Sportsmen Fish and Game Association annual meeting. James Byrne of Damariscotta urged extending the fox hunting season in southern counties. Officers elected include F A Gilbert of Bangor as vice president and Harold Horton of Portland as secretary treasurer. Executive committee members were John G. Coburn Lewiston James Byrne L O Barrows Newport A C T Wilson Presque Isle Merton H French Bangor Harry Green Waterville Leon Timberlake Portland B W Blanchard Bangor and Frank King Oquossoc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Rowe
West Buxton
Maine Sportsmen’s Fish and Game Association
Harold Carson
John G. Coburn
Lewiston
James Bryne
L. O. Barrows
Newport
A. C. T. Wilson
Presque Isle
Merton H. French
Bangor
Harry Green
Waterville
Leon Timberlake
Portland
B. W. Blanchard
Frank King
Oquossoc
Motor registrations show an increase in Maine in 1930
Secretary of State Edgar C. Smith reported that Maine motor vehicle registrations and licenses rose in 1930. Total receipts reached 3,125,227.73, up 132,906.59 from 1929, with 928 more passenger cars, 1916 more trucks, and 5463 more operators licenses issued, while jitneys declined by five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Edgar C. Smith
Maine
Bryson Bound Over To June Term Court
Emmett F. Bryson of Richmond was bound over to the June term of Sagadahoc superior court after waiving reading of the warrant and pleading not guilty to charges of vexing, harassing and tormenting Rev. Fr. Charles P. Biglin. Judge John J. Keegan set sureties at $1,000. over a score of Richmond residents attended the expected hearing. County Attorney Ralph Dale appeared for the state if needed. Mrs. Nelson Rice of Woolwich visited with Mrs. Wilbur C. Crooker on Park Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett F. Bryson
Richmond
Charles P. Biglin
Sagadahoc Superior Court
John J. Keegan
Bryson
Ralph ©. Dale
Real Lemon Tree Novelty In This City
A lemon tree in Miss Jane Murphy’s home at 1023 High Street, over six feet tall in a window seat, has drawn neighbors to view its eight lemons this year. Grafted size, varies from 10 to 15 inch circumference lemons, with two weighing 1 pound 11 ounces each. Miss Murphy keeps the tree for 25 years, moves it to a greenhouse during travel, and shares its fruit with tea guests and children who visit nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Murphy
High Street
Miss Murphy
Mrss Murphy
Bath
Growth of culture subject of a talk
At the Cosmopolitan clubhouse the Current Events department hosted its second special day with Mrs. Roscoe P. McFadden, Miss Alice Johnson, and Mrs. T. W. Pease as hostesses. Mrs. Edwin D. Hardin spoke on the growth of culture from prehistoric to bronze ages, noting culture as improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Clubhouse
Current Events Department
Roscoe P. McFadden
Alice Johnson
T. W. Pease
Edwin D. Hardin
Mrs. Hardin
Youngster Sentenced for Truancy After Woods Bed Claim
Joseph Pinkham Jr., 15, of Dike, told Judge Keegan he slept in woods near North End last week. He was sentenced to six years at the State Reformatory for Boys for truancy after admitting scant school attendance since January. Police found him after he had been missing since last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Pinkham, Jr
John J. Keegan
North End
State Reformatory
Rowe House
Thorne
Stolen Sedan Found On Auburn Street
A Nash sedan owned by Prescott Motor Co. was stolen early Sunday and found abandoned on a side street in Auburn Sunday afternoon. Garage manager Guy Green had left the car locked in the Auburn garage after returning from the Portland show. Walter Rogers, a garage mechanic, noted the theft when a small door in the large garage door was found unlocked. Police and deputies investigated, with Auburn police notifying city officials of the recovered vehicle at about one o’clock Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
Prescott Motor Co
Lincoln
North Streets
Auburn
Guy Green
Portland
Walter Rogers
John P. Crosby
Central's Pastor Marks 17th Anniversary at Central Church
Central church observed the 17th anniversary of its minister Rev. David L. Wilson during the morning service. Bouquets lined the pulpit, the 25 voice choir performed under John Shaw, and Mr. Wilson spoke on What is Religion reflecting on broad human concerns. A parish reception is set for Thursday Feb 12 at 7 30 in the parish house. Wilson arrived from Belfast in late January 1914 and has served since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
David L. Wilson
Wilson
John Shaw
Bath
Belfast
Retiring Salvation Army Officers Farewell in Bath
Farewell services were held Sunday evening at the Salvation Army hall for Capt. and Mrs. A. J. Warren and Lieut. Ruth Thompson. The officers transfer to Concord New Hampshire and Skowhegan. The crowd filled the hall and reflected on a three year tenure that increased Bath corps membership by a third, doubled the Sunday school, organized a Boy Scout unit, and formed a ten piece youths band. Capt. Warren expressed thanks to business leaders and supporters while noting successor Capt. George Martin is to be transferred to Bath Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army Hall
A. J. Warren
Ruth Thompson
Concord
N. H
Warren
Capt. Warren
Salvation Army
George Martin
Bath
Democrats to hold February 12 city caucus for mayor and tickets
Democrats schedule a caucus February 12 at 8 30 p m in City hall auditorium to nominate a mayoral candidate and aldernmen while forming ward tickets. A committee of Alderman Stanley M Brown Ward 2 Alderman Leslie J Wald Ward 3 and ex Alderman Ralph C Covel Ward 2, current city committee chair, will study the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Democratic City Committee
Stanley M. Brown
Leslie J. Wald
Ralph C. Covel
Camden Hosts O E S Officer Installations
Grand Conductress Sarah A. Shaw who just returned from Camden where she installed Seaside chapter officers will Friday night install Genesta chapter officers. In her suite are Kate Perkins grand chaplain Katherine Smith grand marshal Mildred Morse grand organist and Past Grand Henry G Shaw as grand patron. The ceremony will be public. Shaw will install Wiwarna of Waldoboro on Tuesday and Mt Olive of Lewiston the following Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Shaw
Camden
Seaside
Genesta
Kate Perkins
Katherine Smith
Mildred Morse
Henry G. Shaw
Mrs. Shaw
Wiwarna
Waldoboro
Mt. Olivet
Lewiston
Sagadahoc Bills Involve Roads Pensions and Bridges
Legislation introduced in the Maine legislature by Sagadahoc lawmakers includes Bath Water District sinking fund investments in U S government obligations and New England state bonds, a $30 pension for Emily E Murphy of Bowdoinham, a $1 000 road project in West Bath, and a bridge name Hawkes Bridge between Richmond and Dresden. It also expands hunting seasons for partridges and foxes in Cumberland and Knox counties. Mrs Burnside Powers of Robinhood returns from Brunswick hospital after surgical operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldrich
Sagadahoc
Bath Water District
United States
New England
New York
Emily E. Murphy
Bowdoinham
House Wright
Bath
Jackson
Richmond
Dresden
Hawkes Bridge
Cumberland
Knox
Burnside Powers
Robinhood
Brunswick Hospital
Bargains on Wool Garments and Overcoats in Stock
A sale listing many items with heavy discounts notes regular and sale prices on jackets sweaters gowns longies and overcoats including Tingue Camelite overcoats now $19.50 and other wool apparel. Also offered are shirts flannel workwear pants overalls and boys suits with guarantees and refunds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Harvard
USOC
PAIGE
Willard A Hodgkins Veteran Builder Dies
Willard Avery Hodgkins 87 veteran master builder who worked for shipyards including Thomas Hagan William T Donnell Percy Small and retired during the war after constructing vessels for Portland Shipbuilding Co died Wednesday morning at the Bath home of his daughter Mrs Harry W Crosman 433 High street Born in Jefferson he moved to Bath as a young man following his father Asa Hodgkins a shipbuilder at Reed yard South End He also built steamers for M G Shaw Co at Greenville He attended Corliss Street church He is survived by three daughters Mrs Crosman Mrs Elizabeth Coombs and Mrs Guy Sprague four grandchildren three great grandchildren one sister Mrs Mary Savage Funeral is set for Friday at 2 30 P M at Mrs Cresman s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Avery Hodgkins
Thomas Hagan
William T. Donnell
Percy & Small
Portland Shipbuilding Co
Harry W. Crosman
High Street
Jefferson
Asa
Caroline Hodgkins
Bath
Reed Yard
Halcyon
M. G. Shaw Co
Greenville
Corliss Street
Hodgkins
Crosman
Elizabeth Coombs
Guy Sprague
Somerville
Mass
Edward V. Coombs
George Moses
Medford
Willard
David Sprague
John
Ruth Coombs
Cynthia Ann Moses
Mary Savage
Cambridge
Captain Donald Dockrell Dies in Hartford at 33
Captain Donald M Dockrell 33 nephew of Mrs Francis William O'Brien of Brooklyn N Y died Sunday afternoon in Hartford Connecticut. Funeral held Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church Hartford with Rev Dr John F Johnstone officiating. He was a marble and tile contractor with Goodwin Co of New Britain born Hartford May 19 1898 survived by wife Ruth and three sons Thomas Roswell Donald Jr and Arthur Edge plus parents Thomas H and Sarah MacLellan Dockrell and brother Herbert Samuel Edge Dockrell. He held multiple posts including captain of First Company Putnam Phalanx and served with 101st Machine Gun Battalion 26th Division A E F. He belonged to Orient Lodge Syria Grotto Hayes Velhage Post Kiwanis and country clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald M. Dockrell
Francis William O’brien
Brooklyn
N. Y
People’s Church
Bath
First Presbyterian Church
Hartford
Ruth (Roulston) Dockrell
Thomas Roswell Dockrell
Donald MacLellan Dockrell, Jr
Arthur Edge Dockrell
Thomas H
Sarah MacLellan Dockrell
Herbert Samuel Edge Dockrell
Dockrell
Orient Lodge
East Hartford
Syria Gr
Harriet S Johnson Dies At 71 In Bath Maine
Harriet S Johnson 71 widow of Howard B Johnson died Tuesday evening after a two month illness with complications. She belonged to a prominent Bath family, daughter of William Sanford a noted contractor. She attended the Universalist church and Col Dummer Sewall chapter D A R. Survived by niece Alice G Shorey Bath and nephews William S Shorey Bath and Arthur C Shorey New York. Funeral Thursday at two at her home 848 Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet S. Johnson
Howard B. Johnson
William Sanford
Universalist Church
Col. Dummer Sewall
D.A.R
Alice G. Shorey
Bath
William S. Shorey
Mrs Maxwell Powers Hosts Missionary Society Meeting
Mrs Maxwell Powers entertained the Women s Missionary society of Winter Street church Monday afternoon at her home 887 Middle street. Members discussed Needs. The storm prevented many from attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell Powers
Women’s Missionary Society of
Winter Street
Middle,street
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Phippsburg
Christian Endeavor Society
Savings
FAR and Near Society
Mrs. Sewall W. Percy of
Walter Morse
Winneganee
Harry Oliver
Gus Small
Phena Jordan
Marie Footer
Danford McDonald
Elmer Coggshall
Leila Oliver
Carrie Wyman
Lillian Perry
Winnegance Community Club
Annie Malcolm
Charlotte Owen
Women's Auxiliary
Squaw Club
George M. Eaton
Winfield W. Morse
Charles E. Hewitt
John G. Morse
Parker O. Rogers
Standish
Bridge Street
Fred L. Parks
Alfred Cornish
Hardings
Frank Perry
Emery Footer
Almon Perry
Samuel Jordan
Lelia Oliver
Robert Manson
Winfield Morse
Augustus Small
Roland Smith Post
Maine Sportsmen
Fish and Game Association
Nelson Rice
Wilbur C. Crooker
Park Street
Cosmopolitan Club
Auburn Street
Central
Mrs. Warren
O.E.S
Sagadahoc Bills
Senate
Max Katz
Elm Street
Willard A. Hodgkins
D. M. Dockrell
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