Narrow escape as fire threatens Pendleton boat shop
A serious blaze was narrowly avoided at the Pendleton boat shop in Wiscasset early Thursday after a 14 ton lead keel was cooled and left overnight. Firemen responded quickly in sub zero weather, causing little damage though the 67 foot yacht being built for Mr. Babson of Detroit faced potential ruin. Pendleton will employ about 25 workers through July as he winds up contracts for a second boat for Mr. Peterson and a third for Mr. Edwards.
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Pendleton Boat Shop
Pendleton
Babson
Detroit
Mich
Peterson
Marblehead
Mass
New York
Edwards
Lexington
Kentucky
Yale College
Community notes from Wiscasset and nearby towns
A long local update covers school choir performances, Cross Roll Call results, charity drives, and community events in Wiscasset, Bath, Damariscotta, and surrounding towns. It lists volunteers, donors, and social gatherings, plus updates on local residents, a Rotary club talk, farm bureau plans, and a recent marriage at Grace Church in Bath.
Used Cars List with Classic Ford and other Makes
An itemized listing of prewar vehicles including a 1934 Ford V-8 Coupe a 1933 Ford V-8 Tudor and a 1930 Chevrolet 114 ton Truck plus several older models from 1926 to 1933 with prices showing cash offers.
Coast ing accidents claim several children in Maine
Girard Gastonguay, 4, of Livermore Falls was killed Sunday while coasting. Paul Perry, 6, of Rumford died similarly Saturday. Betty Keene, 8, of South Paris, suffered a brain concussion. Louis McKenna, 8, and Bertram Mercier, 12, both of Rumford, had skull fractures. William Greenwood, 10, of Auburn, broke a leg. Three other accidents were under investigation. no drivers were at fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girard Gastonguay
Livermore Falls
Paul Perry
Rumford
Betty Keene
South Paris
Louis McKenna
Bertram Mercier
William Greenwood
Auburn
Tragedy In Third Floor Room Ends In Quest For Clues
Fifty year old Fannie Lavine lived alone above the street selling shoelaces and candy. She was struck and killed by a car last week. Police found $11,000 in bank notes hidden in her salt bags.
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Fannie Lavine
Fannie
Philadelphia Inquirer
Bath Water District marks hydrants with poles for fire crews
Bath Water District superintendent Maurice A. Libby explains 236 hydrants in Bath will be marked with tall poles to aid firemen in locating hydrants amid snow. About 150 hydrants need marking, as plows buried many. Poles are wired to hydrant barrels and aim to deter tampering by children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Water District
Maurice A. Libby
Libby
Water District
Popular Bookkeeper Tenders Surprise Party
Mrs John L Sanborn a well known bookkeeper at Senter s Inc received a surprise party Wednesday night before her January 26 wedding held at the home of Miss Bernice M Carr 8 Andrews road Hostesses were Miss Carr Miss Virginia Rogers Miss Kathleen V Leonard and Miss Edna Antworth Guests included Miss Wilhelmina M Gackenbach Miss Ruth Field Miss Helen E Hartwell Mrs John F Bowie Miss Catherine H Emmons Miss Roberta F Barker Mrs George E Ingraham Miss Doris I Leavitt and Miss Catherine E Leonard Refreshments featured a wedding cake topped with a miniature bride and groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Sanborn
Senter’s, Inc
Bernice M. Carr
Andrews Road
Miss Carr
Virginia Rogers
Kathleen V. Leonard
Edna Antworth
Sanborn
Doris R McKay
Wilhelmina M. Gackenbach
Ruth Field
Helen E. Hartwell
John F. Bowie
Cathstrine H. Emmons
Roberta F. Barker
George E. Ingraham
Doris I. Leavitt
Catherine E. Leonard
Vote to Support Education Report in City Hall Meeting
Representatives from Parent Teacher associations Rotary Cosmopolitan club and American Legion attended a Sunday afternoon meeting in City Hall to organize a Friends of Education Society. John C Fitzgerald was chair and Marius H Page secretary. The group aims to lobby for support of the Maine Public School Finance Commission report and to invite speakers at local meetings. Superintendent Clinton D Wilson spoke on the commission's purpose and findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
The
Cosmopolitan Club
American Legion
City Hall
Friends of Education Society
John C. Fitzgerald
Marius H. Page
Maine Public School Finance Commission
Supt
Clinton D. Wilson
Fireside Club holds Sunday evening discussion
Arthur Sarkis led a group of 34 youths at the Winter Street Fireside club focusing on life-work and life-partner topics. Next Sunday features Elizabeth Arntz from Goodwill Home in Hinckley presenting pictures and describing local charity work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Sarkis
Winter Street
Elizabeth Arntz
Goodwill Home Association
Hinckley
West Bath Grange Dance with Local Orchestra
West Bath grange hosts a Friday dance in the grange hall with Carver's Orchestra of Topsham for round and square dances. The event offers sandwiches and coffee. arranging committee includes Edgar D. Leavitt Arthur S. Crockett and Mrs Charles W Walsh.
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West Bath
Boston
Chesley
Portland
Edgar Murphy
James B. Lemont and Sons
Bazin and
Paul
Edwin W. Haggett
Elton B. Stetson
Church of the Nazarene
Bath
J. Everett Mayo
Charles Jacobs
Somerville
Mass
Ella Whitney
Jacobs
Hugo F. Sandelin
Miles S. Purington
Herbert C. White
Campbell
Ernest E. Williams
Dwinal E. Cornish
Carl
Rose Street
Albert Henderson
West Bath Grange
Grange Hall
David S. Henderson
Flora
Everett G. Lemont
Carver
A. Bernard Henderson
Fred K K. Sturtevant
Herbert S. Cavanaugh
Raymond A. Smith
Trafton Swain
John M. Howe
Arthur S. Crockett
David
Past Noble Grands Night Observed By Lodge Members
The lodge honored past noble grands including Mrs. Wallace L Atwood and Mrs. Elizabeth Tedford while illness kept two others away. A pink and green supper preceded the meeting with a bracelet presentation to Mrs. Ward and pinks for conductors. A short program followed with readings and a sketch as the lodge plans its March 26 anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Herbert W. McCabe
Horace W. Ward
Winter Carnival Promoted by Local Groups unified effort
The Junior Hospital league takes over promotion of the carnival ball at Morse high gym. The Y M C A and Morse high school will host visiting winter sports teams from schools and colleges. Rotary Club seeks broad civic cooperation to invite guests for Washington's birthday and Bath students plan to return home. Mrs Louis J Brann invites wives and daughters of the Maine Legislature and Augusta women to informal tea at Blaine House on Tuesdays from 3 30 to 5 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Hospital League
Morse High
Y.M.C.A
Morse High School
Rotary Club
Washington
Rotarians
Bath
Louis J. Brann
87Th
Maine
Augusta
Blaine House
West Bath Farm Bureau Sets Friday Meeting on Knitting
West Bath Farm Bureau meeting in the grange hall drew 25 attendees including six visitors. After a noon dinner by Mrs. Crosby, Mrs. Bonney and Mrs. French, members learned crocheting woolen caps and recaning a chair alongside knitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Farm Bureau
Grange Hall
Guy Crosby
Weston L. Bonney
Frank A. French
Harris Rodick
Loring D. Small
William A. Coombs
Ralph P. Dunbar
Belle C. Donnell
Herbert Hodgkins
Edwin W. Haggett
Humphrey A. Owen
Elmer Sidelinger
Walter Smith
Herbert Simpson
Joseph Day
Fred J. Rose
Jerry L. Haile
Hazel Heath
Lincoln Williams
Bureau
Fred Fuller
D. Wylie Lemont
Charles Ripley
Hugo F. Sandelin
Wilfred W. Chaney
Dana Small
Sacred Heart Circle to Host Banquet and Meetings
The Sacred Heart circle No. 551 Daughters of Isabella met Sunday with 25 members in K of C hall. A Life of St Teresa paper was read by Mrs. Ingraham and a member discussion followed. The next meeting on Feb 17 features Rev. Melancon on The Ritual of the Mass. Third annual banquet set for March 3 at Hotel Phoenix with Bishop McCarty expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Charles Sherman Sowder
Sowder
Organ Society
Viola Adams
Hattie Mosher
Edith Day
Fannie Adams
Alberta Larrabee
Sue Bailey
Mabel Lewis
Vera Quinnam
Louise Blagdon
Christian Endeavor Society
Haskell
Pleasant Street
Ruth Jones
Joanna Evans
Forrest Lewis
Damaris Tarr
Dorcas Club
Grace Bean
Sacred Heart Circle
Daughters of Isabella
K. of C. Hall
George R. Ingraham
Addison Jones
Ludger Melancon
Stephen M.phee
St. Rita
W. H. McGlinchy
St. Anthony
Carl G. Kronstrand
Daniel Perry
Hotel Phoenix
Bishop McCarty
Portland
Jennie M. Allen
Andrew C. Flaherty
George J. Nugent
Mary Peters
Catherine F. Kelley
Margaret Scott
Nellie Johnson
Florence McLellan
Regina Roy
Annie M. Wilson
Elizabeth Conley
Margaret Allen
Barbara Allen
Alize Burgess
Furnishing Lunches for Rural Pupils
Brian M. Jewett, area ERA supervisor, visited Bath on ERA business and discussed lunch programs in rural schools. He noted several miles from paths that some pupils do not receive adequate nourishment at home, prompting hot lunches with stews and broths in cooperation with school officials.
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Brian M. Jewett
Bath
Mr. Jewett
Path
Woolwich Notices Include Pheasant Sighting and Community Plans
Woolwich records a golden pheasant spotted on Tallman Hill by David G. Reed marking his first Woolwich sighting. The article bundles club meetings, readings on drama and poetry, a Valentine party plan, a bridge-use vote, local farm talks, and multiple social and civic events across Woolwich and Sagadahoc Ferry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David G. Reed
Woolwich
Tallman Hill
Reed
Lincoln Houdlette
Book Club
Sagadahoc Ferry
Wilson Wright
John Galsworthy
John Masefield
England
Bertram Crocker
Robert Schauffer
John Brown
Winfield Wright
Carlton Day Reed
Good Will Club
John Lily
Edward Reed
Sagadahoz Ferry
Costello P. Hall
Fred Carlton
Florence Carlton
Nelson Rice
Eugenie Hunnewell
Harry Fitch
Percy Marston
Geraldine Rice
Ada
Vernon Chase
Bath
Kennebec
Fred Hathorne
William Wright
Augusta
Eben Dana
Wiscasset
Berry
Willie Wright
Burton Hodgkins
Carlton Bridge
Nequasset Farm Bureau
Duncan McIntosh
John Carter
William Williams
Gertrude Dunton
Camden
William Gould
Five Islands
Edward V. Reed
Berry Mill
E. Reed
Dromore
West Bath
Woolwich Grange
Washington and Lincoln
Pheasant Visits Garden Street Yard
J Horace McClure of 6 Garden Street witnessed a pheasant land in his back yard at about 11 30 a m on a Wednesday The bird strutted for several minutes before flying to a neighboring yard The incident supports Gardiner R Deering s claim that some 175 pheasants freed in the county last fall survived winter and need food Deering has appealed to sportsmen to donate funds for grain to feed the birds in East Brunswick feeding areas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Horace McClure
Garden Street
Gardiner R. Deering
Sagadahock
Deering
East Brunswick
Brazil Adopts Calendar Year as Fiscal Year
Brazil's constitution designates the calendar year as the fiscal year, aligning government budgeting and accounting with the annual cycle. This establishes January to December as the standard for revenue and expenditure planning, impacting public finances and reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Hand to Hand Fights with Barbary Pirates
The article recalls the 1804 engagement during the Tripolitan War. Lieut. John Trippe and nine Marines boarded a pirate vessel and, despite being outnumbered, defeated the enemy captain with a hand-pike thrust. Sergt. Jonathan Meredith defended Trippe and bayoneted a pirate to save the officer. The piece highlights Meredith as a notable figure alongside Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John Trippe
Trippe
Jonathan Meredith
Meredith
Lieut
Stephen Decatur
Tripoli
Serg
Sagadahoc Rod Gun Club Seeks Upland Game Area Funds
The Sagadahoc Rod Gun and Skeet association seeks a federal appropriation to establish and develop an upland game area near Bath. Secretary Sonia communicates with A. W. Manchester about partridge and related wildlife needs. The group notes the Biological Survey only handles migratory birds, while funds exist for upland game sanctuaries. Bath inclusion could boost local brush shooting efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Edward E. Sonia
A. W. Manchester
Storrs
Conn
Maine
Sonia
United States Department of Biological Survey
Jolly Minstreleers to Stage Benefit Show in Bath
The Jolly Minstreleers a 22 member group will perform a minstrels show and dance at the Masonic Temple on February 28 to raise funds for a Bath Memorial hospital bed. Cliff Leeman’s quartet will provide music as the troupe performs darkey comedy skits imitations and tap routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Minstreleers
Masonic Temple
Cab Calloway
George Burns
Gracie Allen
Cliff Leeman
Bath Memorial Hospital
Bath
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Ways and Means Committee
Congregational Vestry
Woman’s Club of
Mary Hobson
Anna Holbrook
George Dusseault
Joseph Kennedy
A. H. Lennox
A. W. Keirstead
Red Cross
Barbara Bailey
Harvey R. Pease
Fred Soule
Charles
Redonnett
Gracechurch Men's Club
George H. Woodman
South
Bristol
Mr. Woodman
Newcastle
Lincoln Home For
Lincoln County Union of Women’s Clubs
Woodman
Alan
Zina Davis
Carroll T. Berry
Mr. Berry
George Lincoln
Farm Bureau
Wood
Jessie Lawrence
Laura Evans
Flora Munsey
Gertrude Munsey
Mary Grant Rafter
Washington, D. C
Frances Plumstead
Leon J. Flood
E. Murray Senter
Charles S. Sowder
University Club
Maurice Day
Damariscotta
Senter
Donald Warren Shea
Lucille Janette Quinnam
Grace Church
Charles M. Tubbs
DeForest M. Munse
State House
St. Philips Church
Alvin W. Keirstead
Henry Dyer
Sol Holbrook
Main Street
DeForest Munsey
Chevrolet
Ake
Haggett Garage Co
Donald F
Fireside Club
Miss Goding
Rockland High
Algeria
Africa
Societe Philharmonique
Mary Richards
de She
Joan d'Arc
West Bath Grangers
Philip H. Morton
Robert T. P. Coffin
W. L. A. Book Review
Buxton
Buxton Medicine Company
Abbot Village
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