State Official Addresses Opportunity and Character
A state official extols American opportunity, praising Ford, Edison, and Burns while stressing self improvement and clean living. He recalls meeting Farmer Burns, sharing discipline lessons, and tells of a personal exchange with his child about God making people, then notes the marathon-like journey of life and perseverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Henry
Ford
Grover
Henry Ford
Luke Thomas Edison
Foss
Farmer Iburns
Mr. Burns
Farmer Burns
Bowdoinham Town Meeting Nears with Candidate Lists
Bowdoinham prepares for its annual town meeting on Monday March 1 with a lively slate. Incumbents and candidates for selectman auditor treasurer school board tax collector and road commissioner appear to seek votes as residents consider budget needs and town expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bishop
Third Selectman
Paul Ames
CC. O. Warinton
George T. Hackett
Hackett
DB. Cornish
JS Lancaster
Ernnest Card
BLOX
Jack
Banquet Celebrates Civic Efforts With Notable Attendees
The annual father and son banquet organized by the Y M C A and various local clubs drew leaders including J Edward Drake and Roger Shillings. Rev George Wilson Scudder delivered a benediction as attendees wore red attire and the Worms auxiliary arranged the event. The sole twins in attendance were Richard and Harold McBinnan accompanying William W U White.
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VY. ML Oc
J. Edward Drake
Bath Rotary Clut
Carroll Watson
Colonial Club
Ralph Gay
Roland TE Smith Post
A. L
Charles W. Peterson
Church Basketball League
Turry
Sulivan
Sagadahoc Counneil
Seth S. Mullin
Masons and Co A. Martin
Bathaerie
Eagles
Worms
Carroll Oa. Deering
Mas
Luther &. Thompson
Leroys Colin
J. I. Gannon
N. Gantz Jackson
EK. Motles Fulter
William E. Dalmer
William Ph. Small
Leland Tr. Mitchell
Scott Golder
John I. Mas
Frederici Drake
Richard and
Tiarold McBinnan
William WU
Auction and sale notices from Bath area listings
Fragmented notices describe farm sale near Bath with inquiries about purchase or exchange and a home for sale on Center Street. Listings include a Valentine sunshine scatter and various local sale offers with incomplete details and addresses in Maine towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imerty
Lacy
Center St
Valentines Scatter
West
Marion
Highway Police Work Described by Chief Field
Chief Arthur H. Field of the State Police spoke at Bath Rotary about enforcing traffic and other laws while assisting local officers. He described a 60 member force covering 800 miles of routes with strict standards, patrol values, and forthcoming training in geography, combat skills, and disciplined patrols. He noted policy on traffic offenses and emphasized judgment, with arrests for intoxicated driving when needed.
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Arthur H. Field
State Police
Hover
Nat
Bath Rotary Club
King Tavern
KE. V. Briggs
Capt. Eastman
Whippsburg
McClure
F. K E. Parry
Field
Msm
Department
Stipends Awarded to Maine Fairs in State Program
Maine fairs received a total of STA260.28 in stipends for the past year as announced by Commissioner of Agriculture Frank D. Washburn. The Northern Maine Fair Association of Presque Isle led with the largest award, followed by Franklin County Fair Association of Farmington, Somerset Central Agricultural Association of Skowhegan, and Oxford County Agricultural Society of South Paris. For the first time in years no fair was deprived due to non compliance, though several did not apply this year. Sagadahoc Agricultural and Horticultural Society received SU2T.08.
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Maine
Frank D. Washburn
Northern Maine Fair Association
Presque Isle
Franklin County Fair Association of
Farmington
Somerset Central Agricultural Association of
Skowhegan
Oxford County Agricultural Society of
South Paris
Sagadshoe Agricrultural and Tlorticultural Society
Women Missioners Urge Churches to Aid Foreign Students
A Wesley church Woman's Home Missionary meeting heard Grace Alice Packer from the Deaconess Home urge churches to support foreign students who study in America to return as Christians. She cited missions in Alaska California New Mexico Pennsylvania and Chicago and called for greater loyalty and prayerful support from all church auxiliaries.
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Oowest
Woman's Home Missionary Society of Wesley Church
R.S. Gordon
Union Street
Grace Alice Packer
Portland
Woman's Home Missionary of Maine Conference
Eva Cahill
Rev. C. Brooks
Paul Brooks
C. E. Brooks
Miss Packer
Maine
America
Alaska
California
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Great Southwest
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Virginia
Mareyv Center
Chicago
Wesley Church Auxiliary
Auxiliary meeting set for March 28 with Mrs Brooks hosting
Refreshments were served by the host and Mrs Edith Abbott along with Roberta and Margaret Gordon. The next Auxiliary meeting will be March 28 hosted by Mrs C Jy Brooks and the program organized by Mrs F W Armes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Abbott
Roberta
Margaret Gordon
C. Jy. Brooks
F. W. Armes
Westport Woman Wins Florida Food and Craft Prizes
Mrs. Earle Richardson of Westport and her family winter in Florida. She earned 15 first prizes five second prizes and one third prize at the Sarasota fair for jams jellies marmalades cakes pies and English teacakes. Her bead string from coffee shells also won a first prize. Her products and Maine labels drew attention at Tampa fair. The couple met Maine visitors including Trouthbay Harbor drivers while Mr Richardson improves under doctor care.
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Earle Richardson
Westport
Florida
Richardson
Princess Catarine
Sarasota Fair
Tampa
Maine
Troothbay Harbor
Kendricks
Surveyors at Work for South End Plant
The Standard Oil Co plans a new Bath Deering shipyard plant with early spring construction despite two feet of snow. Surveyors marked lines for fences and buildings, signaling jobs for local workers once the season opens. Miss Elizabeth Deering, Morse high sophomore, won a spelling match at the Genesta Sewing circle event.
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Standard Oil Co
Deering
Bath
Elizabeth Deering
Morse High
Genesta
Masonic Temple
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Linen Department
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Bostonia Orchestra
Portland Automobile ‘Dealers’ Association
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Flora Tateh
Bowdoin
Wallace
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Abbie Jacques
Jacques
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Freeport
W. H. Gould
Ida Fowle
Boston Conservatory of Music
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Coombs
Lo M. Fowle
Ladies Aid of
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Grange
Methodist Church
Ry FL Lowe
Ladies Aid
Washington
Albert Seigars
Isabelle Buseh
Electa
BOR
Mu- Fenie Hall
Frank Millay
Gardiner
Est Sylvester
Amesbury
Fred Britt
Lena Anderson
Bowdein
Harry ‘Mosher
Bowdwinham
Wiscasset
Ray Douglas
Buffalo
N. Y
Clarence Gould
W. E. Gould
Clarence
A. D D. Bridges
Ruth McHwen
Juda Fowle
Selectmen’s Office
Town Hall
Pred Leavitt
Tom Wildes
Merlene Maloon
William Maloon
Jennie Maxwell
J. O. Bishop
Joseph Plall
Maxwell
Topsham
EH. L. White
Ridge
I. KK. Jack
W. B. Kendall
George Wilson Scudder
Universalist Church
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AVANT
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Tor Sale
Whetee
New Meadows Gase
Silsby
Luurel
Letanes Suelepscol
Winlesale
M. Reid
Ferry St
Wes
Kacil Colby
John C Wright
Nhall Ave
Durward I. Bowie
Edward St
Tel
Dunton
Hiaani Krattasog
Concord Worsted Mills
Concord
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