Rural Fire Protection Reaches Farms with Motorized Aid
A new rural fire protection movement aims to cut farm fire losses by half, saving about a hundred million dollars in property and numerous lives annually. Modern motorized equipment and better roads enable rapid response within ten miles, with the Farm Underwriters Association setting standards and offering credit in farm rate schedules to encourage adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central West
Farm Underwriters Association
Weather and flood damage dominate weekend headlines in Maine and California
The article notes a 24 hour plus rainfall causing floods and landslides in California while two feet of snow falls in northern regions. It cites warm records in Maine with February sunshine and high temperatures, and reports on Bath temperatures from morning to evening as winter thaws begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Maine
Portland Weather Bureau
Mercury
Bath
Maine Legislature Honors Bath Iron Works and Yankee Builder
A memorial presented by Senator Sumner Sewall and adopted by the Maine Legislature lauds Bath Iron Works Corporation and its people. It praises designer W Starling Burgess of the Yankee, and extends best wishes to Harold K Vanderbuilt owner of the Rineer as defender of the America Cup next July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner Sewall
Maine
Bath Iron Works Corporation
W. Starling Burgess
Yankee Building
Bath
Harold K. Vanderbult
Harold 8. Vanderbilt
Bath Iron Works Corp
W. StaMily Burgess
Pres
William 8. Newell
The
Iron Works
Cortender
Maine Senate
Sagadahoc
Bath Iron Works
Senate
House of Representatives
Vanderbilt
Burgess
Newell
Secretary of State
Fernald of
Waldo
Southern publishers push pine newsprint mill plan
The first organized southern drive aims to establish a newsprint mill using southern pine. Private capital would build and operate the mill, arguing southern pine grows faster thanks to milder year round weather, unlike northern pine whose growth slows in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Ship construction delays blamed on bid drought for Navy steel
Six ships planned for the United States Navy face delays as contractors fail to bid due to the Walsh Healey Act forcing compliance with labor hour and wage standards. The act deters firms from bidding on contracts of ten thousand dollars or more, hindering material supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Department
Walsh-Healey Taw
Department of Lbor
Winter Street Ladies Accept Invitation from Central League
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Winter Street church, with 35 members present, voted to attend a Central Church League meeting on Monday Feb 22 at 7 30. Those not at the meeting should phone Miss Anna H Hill to estimate guest numbers. A supper was set for Feb 23 with a committee led by Mrs Roscoe P McFadden. Sarah Voorhees of Bath Council spoke on Girl Scouts noting 25th anniversary this March and 100 Scouts with 40 Brownies in the city. Refreshments served by a host of ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Winter Stree Church
Central Church League
Anna H. Hill
Roscoe P McFadden
Evelyn Greenleaf
Russell M. Colby
Carrie D. Hall
Leroy F. Colby
Lottie Wilson
Rachel Lord
Wilmer I. Voorhees
Bath Council
Voorhees
Harry F. Morin
Girl Scout Council
Girl Scout Organization
Winter Street Church
Grace Church
Girl Scout
Lena Shepard
Earl Kimball
George W. Hibbs
Alice Coffie
Ida H. Coffie
Estelle Bowden
Do You Want to Be An Actor Entertains Club Members
The Music-Drama department of the Cosmopolitan club house hosted a Wednesday evening program modeled on Chase & Sanborn hour entertainment. Cast included Mrs Haines Crystal played by Mrs Leslie J. Wold and other club members. A February studio bridge report by Mrs LaFavour noted a $12 treasury gain. Plans for Men’s Night on March 6 and pre spring play presentations were set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haven McQuarrie
Chase & Sanborn Hour
Cosmopolitan Club
Clare Boothe
Max Gordon
Ethel Barrymore Theatre
New York
Paul L. Boudreau
Treasury
Roscoe P. McFadden
Grackles At Bath Memorial Draw Busy Crowd
Large tree at Bath Memorial Hospital entrance overrun with a flock of grackles, drawing attention as a sign of spring. Passersby report the birds perched on branches near Park Street, while a black and white cat watches, hopeful for a meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Memorial Hospital
Park Street
Lucky fishermen haul pickerel on Muddy Pond weekend
Leon Pennell Jr and Stewart Day of lower Fish street were among lucky fishermen at Muddy Pond Damariscotta on Saturday pulling in their allotment of pickerel. News reports the death of Harry Dexter Rosebrook 66 of Pasadena California a former Bangor man who died January 14 in a Pasadena hospital from burns after falling into a boiling tallow vat at a soap factory while tightening a steam valve with a wrench on January 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Pennell Jr
Stewart Day
Lower Fish Street
Muddy Pond Damariscotta
Harry Dexter Rosebrook
Pasadena
Calif
Bangor
Maine Central Railroad
Rosebrook
Supper Party Honors Central Church Minister
The Central church choir hosted a supper in the parish house for Dr. and Mrs. David L. Wilson to mark his 23 years as minister and his birthday. Forty nine covers were set with Valentine decor as the choir resumed rehearsal and social games followed the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
David L. Wilson
Dr. Wilson
John Shaw
Washington
Wilson
Vernon Lake
Carrie Thompson
Ethel Parks
Annie Lake
Perley R. Ater
Maud Hoffman
Ruth Webster
M Donald Morse Wedding in First Baptist Parsonage
Frances Morse of Winnegance district in Phippsburg wed Norman D. MacDonald of Bath in a Wednesday ceremony at 9 15 p m in the First Baptist church parsonage 138 North street Rev Charles R Sims officiated Attendants were Mrs Arthur Totman maid of honor and Richard P Morse best man The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Milton T Morse of Phippsburg is a Morse high school graduate and wore blue moire with silver slippers The groom son of Daniel Wallace MacDonald of Bath and the late Lara Leona MacDonald works at Bath Iron Works and the couple will reside in Winnegance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
North Street
Frances W. Morse
Winnegance
Phippsburg
Norman D. MacDonald
Bath
Charles R. Sims
Arthur Totman
Richard P Morse
No Opposition Seen to Sewall's Absentee Ballot Bill
The Maine Legislative Judiciary Committee heard that voters with physical incapacity should have the same absentee ballot privilege as others away on election day. Senators Sumner Sewall and William B. Deering supported the measure, noting previous failed efforts. Sewall argued that physically unable voters should be allowed to vote by absentee ballot if their mental state is not impaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Legislative Judiciary Committee
Sumner Sewall
Sagadahoc
William B. Deering
York
Sewall
City Caucus Appoints Broad Range of Ward Committees
Republicans and Democrats named their city committees for the coming year after caucuses held Wednesday night last week. Democrat wards list several named representatives across seven wards, followed by Republican wards naming their members including Ward 1 Florence Wright and Ward 7 Charles Kidder among others.
Democrats Name H. Martin Powers In City Caucus
The Bath area article details that H. Martin Powers is named by the Democratic caucus as a mayoral candidate and outlines political maneuvering including tax payments and debt refinancing discussions. Ward tickets are decided and the caucus votes to elect officers and fill vacancies.
Bath Iron Works Launch a Ferry Aquidneck
Public watched the christening of the Aquidneck at Bath Iron Works as jacks moved the vessel after burning straps and a stubborn cradle. The 114 foot ferry for Newport torpedo station features twin propellers and deckhouses at each end. Miss Besie F Dickinson led the caucus as Ward leaders announced results amid friendly rivalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec
Newport
Carlton Bridge
Easton
Charles H. Kidder
Besie F. Dickinson
Cauccus
Sewall
Dean's List Honors At University Of Maine
John J. Murray of Bath and Priscilla D. Haskell of Wiscasset earned Dean's List honors for the Fall term. Murray, a senior, and Haskell, a sophomore in the college of arts and sciences, achieved a B average or higher according to registrar James A. Gannett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Murray
Bath
Priscilla D. Haskell
Wiscasset
College of Arts and Sciences
James A. Gannett
University of Maine
City Seeks New Industry Near Town Center
The industrial committee of the city council reports progress in approving Congress Shirt Co. expansion to enlarge its plant and add jobs. The request includes sixteen thousand square feet of floor space and a leather goods oriented operation, signaling a possible new industry locating in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress Shirt Co
Reed Couple Quietly Celebrate Golden Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Edward L Reed of Sagadahoc Ferry marked their 50th wedding anniversary Friday at home a quiet family observance in Sagadahoc Ferry reflecting a long shared life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Reed
Sagadahoc Ferry
Poet Miss Rheter Kay Smith speaks at Cony Book Club
Miss Rheter Kay Smith author of Children and author of Good Night Little Elf reads new poems at Cony Book Club gathering held Thursday evening at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Rheter Kay Smith
C. A. Parker
Cony Book Club
Miss Smith
Elf
Winter Street Aid annual meeting reports progress and officers
The Winter Street church Ladies' aid met with 46 attending to hear Rev. Joseph O. Purdue's Lenten talk. Officers and directors for the coming year were elected, with bouquets to retiring president Elmer Bowker and a Maine Senate memorial praising Bath Iron Works and the crew for the America's Cup bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Winter Street
Joseph O. Purdue
Clinton D. Wilson
Elizabeth Beal
David L. Black
Grace P. Dickinson
Bessie E. Dickinson
Arthur C. Lemont
Alice E. Varney
Allen M. Irish
Clifford B. Wilband
Warren E. Kershner
E1mner D. Hodgkins
Flower Fund
J. Edward Drake
Frostina E. Marston
Arthur K. Purington
Lemont
Harry A. Walters
Walter F. Abbott
Horace W. Ward
Walter H. Bowker
Aid
Wild Rose Troop hosts Valentine party for hostess badge work
Wild Rose troop No. 2 of Girl Scouts of America held a Valentine party at Grace church parish house as part of three events studying for the hostess badge. Scouts enjoyed games and prizes in sections guided by Phyllis Young Catherine McAllister Jean Dennison and others with Alice Dennison coordinating games and Valentine distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts of America
Grace Church
Phyllis Young
Catherine McAllister
Jean Dennison
Freida McAllister
Joyce Cook
Barbara Pitman
Margaret Elliot
Alice Dennison
Helen Tabor
Eleanor Gediman
Marjorie Nichols
Helen ‘Iaour
Mayor Sewall Gratified By Bath Vote Of Confidence
From his bed in the Brunswick hospital Mayor Sewall expressed gratification after the Republican caucus in Bath renominated him for a third term. He told his brother Senator Sumner Sewall he hoped the people of Bath felt the same confidence in his administration as shown by the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick Hospital
Sewall
Bath
Sumner Sewall
Wisn
Fred W. Quimby
Republican City
Pres
Donald N. Small
Council
Snow Sculpturing to Return at University of Maine Carnival
Webster Hodges of the Maine Ouling club announced the snow sculpture event will return for this year’s University of Maine Winter Carnival. Judging occurs the morning of the carnival with prior winner Phi Gamma Delta noted for a tableau of figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Maine
Webster Hodges
Maine Ouling Club
Phi Gamma Delta
Ea Blue
Past Matrons Club Elects Officers in Genesta Chapter
Doris I. Leavitt was elected president of Genesta chapter 73 of O E S. Fred A. Puller becomes vice president and Albion L Corliss named secretary treasurer at the annual meeting held at Mrs. Paul G Bagdikian’s home. Thirteen present including guest of honor. Roast chicken supper preceded the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris I. Leavitt
Harry G. Deering
David E. Rich
William I. Tait
Thomas F. Perkins
Annie E. Cox
Jason A. Merrill
Mrs. Madden Travels to Portland to Visit Son
Mrs Charles I Madden of Mechanic street leaves on Thursday for Portland to visit her son G Clifford Madden for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles I. Madden
Mechanic Street
Portland
G. Clifford Madden
Ge Lecturers Organize Council In Sagadahoc County
Mrs Bertha M Dunbar elected treasurer of the Grange Lecturers Council of Sagadahoc at a Thursday meeting at Mrs Eleanor P Ribley s Topsham home to organize the council and plan programs A meeting will be held next month in West Bath grange hall with county masters invited to meet Harry Rackley state deputy A small collection will defray lecturer costs Mrs Ripley elected president and Mrs Winnifred Rackley rotary participants included lecturers from Merrymeeting Hardings Dro more Merriconeag Dirigo Bowdoin Sagadahoc Lisbon Falls and others Refreshments served by Mrs Ripley with Mrs Rackley assisting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha M. Dunbar
Grange Lecturers’ Council
Sagadahoc
Eleanor P. Ribley
Topsham
West Bath Grange Hall
Harry Rackley
Dromore Grange
Gladys Allen
Merriconeag Grange
Harpswell
Sarah Condon
Elizabeth Given
Dirigo Grange
Clara Dyer
Topsham Grange
Daisy Bickford
Lisbon Falls
Sagadahoc Grange
Bowdoin
Barry Rackley
Ripley
Rackley
Winchenbach Seeks Board Seat Against Spear
A nominating petition for Dr. Francis A. Winchenbach to run against Allan Spear for a four year Board of Education term was filed with City Clerk Gilmore. Ward 1 signer Wallace Reed and Ward 2 signer Stanley M. Brown did not sign alderman papers. Democratic vacancies nominated William B. Temple and Robert E. Wagner. Wagner was already nominated for councilman, so William E. Grindell replaced him on the council ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis A. Winchenbach
Allan Spear
Board of Education
Gilmore
Wallace Reed
Stanley M. Brown
Po Committee
William B. Temple
Robert E. Wagner
Wagner
William E. Grindell
Senator Sewall First to Discover Fire
Senator Sumner Sewall, returning from Augusta, arrived at a Dresden barn fire and helped save the dwelling while neighbors battled the blaze. The fire destroyed stock including four cows and a pony, reportedly sparked by a gasoline lantern explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner Sewall
Augusta
Dresden
Sherman Knowlton
Senator Sewall
Cambridge Couple Wed at St Mary's Rec tory
Ruth Marion Jewell daughter of S E and S Jewell of Nemaha Nebraska and granddaughter of Mrs Mary Catlin Brunswick and Francis L Crowley North Adams Massachusetts were married on Saturday February 6 at St Marys rectory in Cambridge. Mrs Crowley is Radcliffe 1934 Harvard Business grad and Harvard SBA staffer. Mr Crowley Harvard 1933 and 1935, now in Cambridge business, they will reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Marion Jewell
S. E. Jewell
Nemaha
Neb
Mary Catlin
Brunswick
Francis L. Crowley
North Adams
Mass
St. Mary's
Cambridge
Harvard
Harvard School of Business
Across and Down Puzzle Clues Mixed With Fragments
Puzzle list presents scattered clues and garbled fragments including references to towns, colors, and objects. Some entries hint at across and down words like yellowish, vase, and guild terms, but much text is corrupted and unreadable.
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the Times Company
Front Street
Bath, Maine
B. Nichols
Treen
Harry
Webber
Tention
Erty
Cosmo Club
Mrs. Wilson
Choir of
M’donald-Morse
Democrat
William FE. McLaughlin
Sarah J. Garcelon
Altley
P. Denham, Jr
Ralph C. Covel
Harry W. Thebeau
Edward J. Murphy
Alexander Burgess
Leslie J. Wald
George Baer Connard
Walter G. Lyden
Edward F. Miller
Alfred Pomerleau
William H. Miller
John E. Hart
Herbert Bruce
Charles
Eugene A. Youland
Arletta M. Yates
Florence FE
Wallace
Frank T. Turner
Everett M. Quimby
Minnie M. Morse
Fred Whimby
George M. Emery
Mary J. Quimby
Granville M. Colby
Arthur W. Gediman
Frank T. Fortier
Merritt A. Mitchell
Harold P. Small
Ward
Roscoe G. Bailey
Arthur H. Price
Irene H. Ingalls
Anne W. Sewall
F. Alice MacDonald
Lula A. Varney
Leon J. Billings
Ruth L. Dennison
John W Conway
Helen E. Sewall
Howard E. Blake
John A. Lord
H. Martin Powers
Bath Times
Democratic City Committee
Wold
Lyden
John M. Conley, Jr
Winter Street Aid
Owster
Wild Rose Troop
Paul G. Bagdikian
Eleanor P. Ripley
Winchenbach
O'Malley
St Louis
Owen
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