Advertising Brings Results for Maine Tourism 1935 figures
The Maine Publicity Bureau reports 1935 gains in letters received visitors and travel via higher ad spending. Letters 46 790 up from 38 517. party registrations 30 083 up from 24 955. Carlton bridge traffic 1 306 891 up from 913 766. Waldo-Hancock bridge 364 126 up from 339 363. Acadia visitors 316 114 up from 275 956. gas tax $4 472 350 up from $4 323 092.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Maine Publicity Bureau
Harrie B. Coe
Bureau
Carlton Bridge
Waldo-Hancock County Bridge
Acadia National Park
Governor Brann Plans Full Time State Police Patrols
Governor Brann says the State Police will rise to one hundred and devote all their time to highway patrolling and traffic law enforcement. He argues this shift satisfies citizens and could reduce road accidents, noting prior focus on criminal cases and liquor smuggling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brann
Uncle Sam
Early presidential campaign promises energetic radio rhetoric
The political pot is boiling earlier this year than since the Bull Moose campaign. It promises to be one of the hottest presidential contests in history with political oratory dominating radio every night from various sources.
Mrs Huey Long Named to Fill Senate Term
Mrs. Huey Long widow of Louisiana's Huey P Long who was assassinated has accepted an appointment to serve the unexpired Senate term. She spent part of last summer in Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huey Long
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
United States
Mss. Long
Maine
Nurses’ double hospital transfer after Yarmouth car crash
Mrs Oscar F Thornton RN formerly June Rideau left Dr Ring’s hospital Arlington Heights Mass to Bath Memorial after a Thursday accident on the way home. Her husband Mr Oscar F Thornton driver remained at home with bruises as they recover from the crash near Yarmouth and Portland. Mrs Thornton received forehead stitches and X rays were begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ring
Arlington Heights
Mass
Bath Memorial Hospital
Oscar F. Thornton
R.N
June Rideau
Thornton
Yarmouth
Washington Street
Boston
Mrs. Thornton
William E. Freeman
Main Street
A. A. Stott
Maine Exhibit Delights at Harrisburg Farm Show
Frank P. Washburn Maine Commissioner of Agriculture praised the Maine certified seed potato display at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. The Maine Development Commission hosted the exhibit drawing over 300000 visitors and offering a list of about 600 Maine seed potato growers and a cookbook titled Delicious Maine Foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Washburn
Maine
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Maine Development Commission
Washburn
Dar
Development Commission
Cosmopolitan Junior Department Meeting Plans Sleigh Ride
The Cosmopolitan junior club held a banquet and meeting with 25 members present. Plans were made for a sleigh ride on February 8 to Brigham's Cove or the Nequasset home of Mrs Frank A Hodgdon, and officer elections are set for February 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Brigham’s Cove
Nequasset
Frank A. Hodgdon
Elizabeth B. Deering
Leslie J. Wold
Miss Deering
Louis M. Silverman
Carroll A. Deering
N. Gratz Jackson
Pastor Elton B Stetson Rec recalled for third year
At the Nazarene church annual meeting the congregation recalled Rev Elton B Stetson for a third year of service after a morning sermon from Second Corinthians 4 7. His youngest brother Rev Harry Stetson of Missoula Mont preached at the evening service.
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Elton B. Stetson
Church of the Nazarene
Stetson
Harry Stetson
Missoula
Mont
Boston University
Northwestern Nazarene College
Nampe
Idaho
Nazarene
Maine Poultrymen Attend Show in New York Exposition
Fifteen or more Maine poultrymen travel from Portland to Maine exhibit for the Poultry Industries Exposition in New York February 4 to 8. The group joins Maine’s display funded by the Maine Development Commission, featuring breeding stock, baby chick and egg shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
New York
Portland
Frank Lord
Kezar Falls
Maine Poultry Improvement Association
H. L. Richardson
Crono
Extension Service
Gardner Hayden
Raymond
The
Poultry Improvement Association
United States
Mr. Hayden
Commerce Hall
8Th Avenue
15Th Street
Hayden
Northeast
Maine Development Commission
Orono
Charles White
Augusta
T. E. Prouty
Dennysville
Ledlie Berry
Bowdeinham
Prouty
Berry
State Poultry Association
Charles Clements
Winterport
Lediie Berry
Bowdoinhaim
George Coleman
Brunswick
Ramona Council Chiefs Raised to Stations in Pocahontas Rite
Ramona council No. 27 of the Degree of Pocahontas held a meeting with a baked bean supper for 30 attendees. Chiefs announced include Haggett as prophetess and Rideout as Wenonah, with several officers reelected to posts such as keeper of records and wampum. Rogers missed the ceremony.
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Ramona Council
Pocahontas
Minnie C
Asenath Haggett
Mabel Ansert
Alice Rideout
Wenonah
Sadie Garcelon
Keper
Florence Robinson
Wampum
Rose Lightbody
Albert Gallant
Harriet Smith
Viola Melzard
Estella Wade
Ida Breed
Celina Desjardins
Emma Rogers
Pearl Barter
Annie Wilson
Mary Gallant
Rogers
Democratic Ward Candidates Discussed at City Committee Meeting
The Democratic city committee, led by H. Martin Powers, reviewed ward lists and discussed potential aldermen and councilmen options for each ward. The caucus is set for Feb 12, with emphasis on preselected responsibility to avoid hit or miss nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic City Committee
Common Council
H. Martin Powers
Engagement announced for Lillian Parks to John Blaisdell
Mrs. Fred L Parks of Winneganee and Somerville Massachusetts announced the engagement of her daughter Lillian to John E Blaisdell son of Mr and Mrs Harry E Blaisdell of Phippsburg Miss Parks is a Morse Fisher Business college Lewiston graduate and has worked in the Lewiston office of the Central Maine Power Co Blaisdell works at the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation plant in Quincy Massachusetts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Parks
Winneganee
Somerville
Mass
Lillian
John E. Blaisdell
Harry E. Blaisdell
Phippsburg
Miss Parks
Morse Fisher Business College
Lewiston
Central Meine Power Co
Blaisdell
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation
Quincy, Mass
Modern Woodmen Install Officers at First Time in 20 Years
Charles Toothaker was installed consul of Camp 7407 Modern Woods America in a public ceremony attended by 60 members. Past Consul Clifton W. Ford led the installation with Fred L. Stover and the degree team assisting. William H. White, charter member and treasurer since 1899, completed his 36th installation in that role. The event included performances by Madelyn Oliver, William H. White, June Stover, Barbara Jenkins and others, followed by ice cream, rake, and dancing.
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Charles Toothaker
Modern Woods
America
Clifton W.ford
Fred L. Stover
J. Wilfred Roy
Elmer Higgins
William H. White
Truman King
John Stewart
Nelson Rice
R. H. Bowie
Mr. White
Fred Bowie
Tedford
Wilfred Roy
Merle Niles
Frank Gallant
Elbridge Rice
Howard McNeil
Mother Macree
June Stover
Barbara Jenkins
Buck
Wing
J. Haviland Torrey
Drayton to Launch Monday at Bath Iron Works
The destroyer Drayton, second of Bath Iron Works new class, will launch Monday March 23 shortly after noon with Miss Barbara Edith Drayton christening. Sister ship Lamson to follow within weeks as keels are laid for three more destroyers.
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Uss. Drayton
Bath Iron Works Corp
U.ss. Lamson
Barbara Edith Drayton
Harry Colman Drayton
Warley
Penllon
Drayton
Percival Drayton
U.S.N
Uncle Sam
Bath Trof Works Corp
U.S. Dewey
Miss Emma P. Moses Dies After Long Illness
Emma Pedrick Moses 75 died Thursday morning at her Bath home after a heart attack. Born February 17, 1860 in Bath, daughter of Frank O. Moses and Ann M. S. Larrabee Moses. A Bath High School 1877 graduate and longtime First Universalist Church participant, she served as Ladies' Aid treasurer for over 30 years. Survived by sister Lydia C. Moses and brother Oliver Moses 2d, both of Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Pedrick Moses
Washington Street
Miss Moses
Bath
Frank O. Moses
Ann M. S. Larrabee Moses
First Universalist Church
Ladies’ Aid
Farm and Home Week Set for March 23 26 at Maine
Farm and Home Week at the University of Maine marks the thirtieth annual mid winter gathering. It runs March 23 through March 26 with talks demonstrations and meetings of agricultural groups. A woodchopping contest will be repeated and Maine railroads offer reduced rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Maine
College of Agriculture
Arthur L. Deering
Maine
Dean Deering
Maurice D. Jones
L. M. Dorsey
Pearl S. Green
F. P. Loring
A. Day
Grosbeaks Seen as Robins in City Areas
Grosbeaks, mistaken for robins by some, are numerous in the north and south ends of the city as they winter well. Both sexes observed with the English sparrow dash of white on the tail. males notably bright. Mrs. Charles Blaisdell of Bedford Street entered Memorial Hospital Monday for an operation.
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Charles Blaisdell
Bedford Street
Memorial Hospital
Dr Wilson Birthday Supper at Central Church
Dr David L Wilson minister of Central church was honored with a birthday supper by the church choir held in the parish house. Guests included Mrs Jennie P Brown and Mrs Jack Shaw who presented birthday cakes. The event featured valentine decorations, a social and a rehearsal for the 23rd anniversary service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Logan Wilson
Central Church
Wilson
Jennie P. Brown
Jack Shaw
Carol E. Wood
Alice M. Coleman
Howard A. Parks
Luther 8. Thompson
Andrus L. Coleman
Frank A. Hodgdon
Fred J. Hoffman
Helen G. Oulton
Ruth L. Pratt
Ruth E. Webster
Margaret E. Brimigion
David L. Wilson
Edmund P. Briggs
Charles T. Jackson
John Burgon
Phyllis E. Wright
Thomas R. Huston
Perley R. Ater
Homemakers Class Resumes Weekly Sessions at Central Church
Central Maine Power Co extends weekly Wednesday sessions at Central church parish house open to the public. Miss Beatrice F. Smart leads the class with Mrs. Dorothy Lamoreau assisting. each week features a new menu and practical cooking demonstrations, with dishes sent home by attendees.
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Central Parish
Central Maine Power Co’s
Central Church Parish House
Home Service Department
Beatrice F. Smart
Lewiston
Dorothy Lamoreau
Home Service
Baxter to Preside at State Convention
Former Maine Governor Percival P. Baxter, once slated to preside at the Bangor Republican State Convention on April 2, announces he will remain in the state to accept the honor. He says no loyal Republican should let personal plans interfere with achieving a sweeping Republican victory next September.
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Percival P. Baxter
Portland
Maine
Republican State Committee
Bangor
Coal truck collides with Doctor's coupe in icy crash
Dr Joseph I Smith of Bath was in his Chevrolet coupe when a Gibbons Coal Co truck driven by George Lacey skidded on an icy Washington Center street intersection. The collision caused about $200 damage to the physician's car and heavy front damage to the truck. officers cited ice on the highway and both drivers turning onto Center street. Mr and Mrs Chester H McCabe Jr and their daughter Doris, long-time Brunswick residents, have moved to 797 High Street in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph I. Smith
Washington
Center Streets
Gibbons Coal Co
George Lacey
Chester H. McCabe, Jr
Hitl
Doris
Brunswick
Bunday
Bath
High Street
Weekly Crossword Puzzle 2 A Size and Clues
Puzzle grid partial clues include A size of i Somewhat fat. A verb acb. A fruit section. Suspected. European. Entirely. viper. Falsehood. To frost. Matter in cake aeriform state. Practical unit. River in Russia. Feminine. Commander name in chief of Confederate. Emaciated. A magpie. One who idles. Civil war. To forward by. Falsehood relay. Answer to previous puzzle.
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Russia
Allan H Ramsay Speaks On Music At Mrs Magouns Home
Miss Alice N Magoun hosted a Wednesday evening of music with Allan H Ramsay club director presenting a talk on music. Carl E Albee was pianist with two duets by Margaret J Melcher, and various ensembles performed including Ramsay Royal and Smith and a chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice N. Magoun
J. Gertrude Silsby
Les Camarades Smisionun
Mr. Ramsay Quartet
Mrs. Dean Elected to Bath Fund Committee
Mrs. Fred R. E. Dean was chosen by Bath municipal officers to serve on a three person committee deciding how to best use 10000 in accordance with Miss Annie L. Palmer's will. Executors named Charles C. Low and Board of Education chair William L. Skelton. meeting notes list other local civic actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred R. E. Dean
Bath
Annie L. Palmer
Charles C. Low
Board of Education
William L. Skelton
Central Maine Power Co
Andrew V. Rice
Middle Street
Bragg
H. Martin Powers
Sewall
Pres. Bragg
Bath Girls and Portland Y W C A Clash Ends With Bath Victory
Bath Girls, coached by Lib Deering, defeated Portland YWCA 34 to 30 as Mary Goodwin and Billy Thompson starred and Bath pulled away in the third quarter. Portland fought back in the final period but fell short, setting up a potential rematch with the Portland Alumnae at the Forest City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Girls’ Athletic Club
Deering
Forest Ss
Visi
Maine
Deering Hi
Mary Goodwin
Billy Thompson
Portland
Bath
Y.W. IC. A
Bath Maids
Bath lad injured while coasting
Leon Hasty age 15 living with his stepfather William Harrison on Upp High street was hurt in a coasting accident on Winter street. He collided with a sedan driven by Mrs E W Osgood and was taken to Memorial hospital with a head cut and possible internal injuries but no broken bones. Police determined the driver was not at fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Hasty
William Harrison
Upp
High Street
Winter Street
E. W. Osgood
Memorial Hospital
Hugh D. Grant
Funeral Services for Lincoln Bailey Held at Home
The funeral for Lincoln Bailey was led Thursday afternoon at 2 at his home 111 Bedford Street. Rev Charles R oa of First Baptist church presided. Bearers included sons Arthur Bailey Brunswick and Clarence Bailey Wiscasset with four nephews Clinton Bailey Auburn Jesse Bailey Hartford Conn Asbury Bailey Wiscasset and Earle Lombard Stoneham Mass. Body entombed. Out of town mourners included Mrs Clinton Bailey Auburn Mr and Mrs Sam Conner Auburn and Mrs Carrie Bancroft Stoneham Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Bailey
Bedford Street
Charles R Oa
First Baptist Church
Arthur Bailey
Brunswick
Clarence Bailey
Wiscasset
Clinton Bailey
Auburn
Jesse Bailey
Hartford
Sam ©. Conner
Carrie Bancroft
Stoneham
Mass
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Webber
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Oscar Thornton
Arlington, Mass
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New York City
Ramona
Camp
U.S.S. Samson
Emma P. Moses
DR. Wilson
Baxter
Jae
Jas
Fas
Asia
England
Allan H. Ramsay
Les Camarades Musicaux
Alice Magoun
Greeley
Mmes. Hatch, Sturtevant, Cary and Rice
Schatelard
Lake of Geneva
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Albee
Hatch
Rice
Royal
Olaf
Thelma
Allan Ramsay
Mr. Smith
Mr. Ramsay
Ormai Sommesso
Smith
Saran Rose
Sturtevant
Italia
Cary
Mr. Royal Solo
George G. Oglivie
Jefferson Farms, Inc
Jefferson
Hotel Roosevelt
Certified Milk Producers’ Association of America
Bath Girls
Portland Y.W
Morse High Gym
Hill Boy
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