Highway Safety Talk at Winter Street Men’s Club
John J. Maloney Jr of Augusta spoke to the Winter Street Men’s Club on Maine Highway Safety Campaign aims to cut driver carelessness, promote school accident prevention, and push better traffic signals plus pedestrian safety gear. The club pledged full commitment and future speakers were announced for February and March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Maloney, Jr
Augusta
Winter Street
Maine Highway Safety Campaign
Winter Street Men's Club
Maine
William S. Newell
Bath Iron Works
Arthur C. Lemont
Charles E. Hewitt
Henry Trowbridge
New Hotel Project Upgrades at 767 High Street
Daily progress on the 52 by 42 feet three story addition to the Albert H Shaw residence puts Joseph Charles Footer and Sons on track to open the new hotel by May 1. The east side extension reaches the third floor and will include the main dining hall and 20 sleeping rooms with the same design as the mansion. Ralph E Beekins is the local contractor overseeing construction and a new heating plant will be installed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert H. Shaw
High Street
Joseph Charles Footer & Sons
Ralph E. Beekins
Enumerators Named for Business Census
Harry M. Stone announces thirty seven enumerators will present census forms to business houses and assist with data. Names include Harry L. Durgin Ralph L. Richardson Leslie L. Watson and Frank A. Howe in Sagadahoc county. The oath protects confidentiality. reports are not disclosed to any agency and violators face criminal penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Stone
Census of Business
Harry L. Durgin
Stone
Brann Heads to Florida on First Real Vacation in Years
Governor Brann leaves for Florida for a lengthy vacation, asserting he is entitled to the break after three years in office. The trip marks his first substantial rest period during his tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brann
Florida
Prominent Worcester Eye Surgeon Dr John C Berry Dies at 83
Dr John C Berry longtime Worcester eye ear nose and throat specialist died at home 28 Trowbridge road following a brief illness. Born 1847 in Small Point Maine he spent 21 years in Japan as a medical missionary helping found Doshisha hospital and a nursing school. He served Worcester as surgeon at City Hospital and was active in civic groups including Plymouth Church and the Memorial Homes for the Blind which he founded. He is survived by three children and two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ©. Berry
Worcester
Mass
Trowbridge Road
Hope Cemetery
Paul G. Macy
Plymouth-Piedmont Church
Dr. Berry
Phippsburg
Stephen Decatur Berry
New Orleans
Monmouth Academy
Maine
Bowdoin
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Marie Elizabeth Gove
Bath
Japan
Berry
Kobe
Okayama
Kyoto
Doshisha Hospital
Linda Richards
America
Worcester State Hospital
United States
Vienna
Sons of the American Revolution
Sons of Maine
Congregational Club
City Missionary Society
Economic Club
Plymouth Church
Young Men's Christian Association
Worcester Memorial Homes For the Blind
Linwood M. Erskine
Massachusetts
Prudential Committee
Social Workers of Japan
Tokyo
Commodore Perry
Orient
Katherine Fiske Berry
Gordon Berry
Helen Berry Holton
Brockton
John Berry Holton
Deerfield Academy
Horace F. Holton
Margaret Winthrop Berry
Worcester Telegram
Bowdoinham Divorce Case and Local Notes
Mrs F Leathers of Melrose won an uncontested divorce from Rev F Leathers after testifying he deserted her and a ward in Mashpee. Clara Fogg elected delegate to the Continental Congress in Washington in April. Community notices include town office candidates, deaths, visits, meetings, and a comedy drama to raise funds for a Methodist hymnal.
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Leathers
Melrose
Middlesex Court
Wakefield
Mashpee
Bowdoinham
Alvin Purington
Portland
Clara Fogg
Continental Congress
Washington
D. C
William
Charles Hackett
George Cutler
William W
Kenneth MacDougal
Maine Writers Research Club
Lewiston
H. D. Grant
Bath
Edward Baker
Edward White
Cleveland Curtis
Ernest Frye
Grange Hall
Mary Sterling
Lurene Carlson
Laurence Gray
Delmar Curtis
Mrs. Sterling
Ida Fowle
Dressa Rand
Ella Purington
Daniel Gray
Charles Berry
Edith Smith
Jessie Ames
Willie
Betty Sterling
Betty Hobart
Leroy Adams
O. G. Whittaker
Pearl Raymond
Matilda Gray
Gertrude Robinson
Henry
Winnifred Dodge
Bowdoinham Post Road Birthday Celebrations Note
Marguerite Myrtle Heath, daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert R Heath, marked her fourth birthday on February 3 with a small family party. The event featured cake ice cream games and radio music. The report also mentions local health notes including E D Cornish illness shingles and Emma Temple recovery. Ernest Frye filed nomination papers for Bowdoinham selectman with James Cornish noted in Brunswick visit.
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Marguerite Myrtle
Herbert R. Heath
M. Evelyn Heath
Quincy
Dr. Lowell
Brunswick
E. D. Cornish
Dr. Pratt
Richmond
Emma Temple
Ernest Frye
Bowdeinham
James Cornish
Marguerite
Frances Willard Memorial Observance Held By W C T U
The W C T U in the Y M C A held its Frances Willard Memorial observance with talks on medical temperance and narcotics. Plans were set for February 25 memorial programs led by Miss Carrie H Trott and Mrs Mary P Sims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Mayo
Lizzie B. Chanevy
Nellan S. Stover
Maud Russell
Frances Willard
Carrie H. Trott
Mary P. Sims
United States
Great Britain
Germany
France
Netherlands
Switzerland
Turkey
Japan
Red Cross Bath Chapter Reports Ongoing Services
Annual Bath chapter report details public health nursing, family welfare, disaster relief, and junior red cross programs. It notes unemployment driving aid, honors nursing chair Alice Hyde, praises Thrift Shop leaders, and highlights new nutrition, swimming, and home accident prevention initiatives.
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Arthur
Home Service
Red Cross
The
Alice Hyde
Hyde
Arthur Sewall
Arthur Sewall II
Purdue
Ban on Slot Machines Declared by Acting Sheriff
Acting Sheriff Abram C. Oliver in Bath announces a county wide seizure and prosecution of slot machines in Sagadahoc County, stating strict orders are issued and enforcement will continue under his authority. Public notice dated February 10, 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Abram C. Oliver
Red Cross Chapter Reports Progress and Future Plans
The chapter highlights continued support for disabled veterans, new projects like a tuberculosis clinic and preschool outreach, and strong cooperation with agencies. It notes 136 direct relief cases and 32 service cases, total monthly load 33.25, with 612 visitors and 567 visits, and $4859.06 spent on relief including milk, food, hospitals, shoes, and glasses. ADA R. Crockett, executive secretary, requests rededication to future service in 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Club
Red Cross
Davenport
Ada R. Crockett
Treasurer's Report Details 1935 36 Finances
The treasurer Charles C Low reports cash on hand 1 944 15 as of Jan 1 1936 down from 2030 10 in 1935. Receipts total 8276 61 with items including Davenport Welfare fund 6100 00 Community Nurse 845 58 Washington 292 00 and Life Savings 87 08. Expenditures total 8362 56 covering Davenport Fund 6565 00 Community Nurse 2274 42 Life Savings 119 25 and miscellaneous costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Low
Bath
Washington
Woolwich
Davenport Welfare Fund
Davenport
Georgetown
Birthday Surprise for Mr Lilly at Sagadahoc Ferry
A Sagadahoc Ferry home hosted a birthday surprise for Mr John Lilly Tuesday evening. Family and friends gathered for music games and social time with refreshments and a decorated cake. Attendees included Roy Lilly Frank Lilly William Delong Alberta Delong Frank Rideout and Luther Buckmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lilly
Sagadahoc Ferry
Lilly
Roy Lilly
Frank Lilly
William Delong
Alberta Delong
Frank Rideout
Luther Buckmore
Man Wanted for Home Service Route Update
Large manufacturer of household necessities seeks an industrious man to cover West Lincoln and South Knox Counties and Bath organization. Home service business, hustlers can earn 25 dollars first week with rapid growth. Write Rawleighs Albany NY MEB 9 W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lincoln
South
Knox Counties
Bath
Rawleigh
Dept
Albany
N. Y
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Senter’ S, Inc
Oxfords
Rubber and Leather Sales
Odds and Ends
Brown and Black Oxfords
Archie Doyle
Edward Daley
James Clappison
Ralph O. Dale
Fred N. Sanborn
Arthur Allen Brewster
Sedgwick Optometrists
Iso
Center Street
Sagadahoc County
Crocker & Winsor
Freepor
Freeport Lodge
No. 23
William Wilson
E. E. Pinkham
Joseph E. Davis
David E. Rich
John C. Berry
Opera House
Annie Oakley
Barbara Stanwyck
Preston Foster
John Howard
Eleanore Whitney
Jane Withers
Pinky Tomlin
Paddy O'Day
Socrates
Paul Muni
Ann Dvorak
Bowdoinham Post Road
Bath W.C.T.U
Duncan Farrell
Morse High School
National Red Cross
City
McQuaide
Laura Knowlton
Sve
National Conference of Social Workers
Bill Hatch
Prof
Herman Norge
Raymond Court
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