Maine proposes thirteenth juror in court trials
Representative Wilbur C. Oliver of Bath introduces a bill to add a thirteenth juror who would hear evidence and be sworn with the twelve. The Hauptmann trial case, where a juror nearly collapsed, is cited as justification. Editorials note the practice in other states and discuss the potential for reduced costs and prevented miscarriages of justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur C. Oliver
Bath
Maine
Hauptmann
Boston Herald
Aris
Streamlined Maine Central Boston & Maine train delights riders
Reporters and travelers rode the new streamlined train yesterday and found it smooth and fast. The modern service impressed with its comfort and reduced travel time, contrasting sharply with older steam trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Central
Boston & Maine
Byrd Expedition Safe In New Zealand After Antarctic Research
Admiral Byrd and a party of explorers reached New Zealand safely after months in Antarctic regions. The voyage yielded observations and data for scientific use. Byrd plans another expedition, with skilled planning and leadership essential to success, and a compelling homeland return story awaits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Byrd
New Zealand
Antarctic
Maine tolaunch mail order liquor service in Augusta
The state announces a mail order liquor program to reduce store visits. A shipment by express will deliver orders directly to customers within about a week. Price lists will be issued, enabling Maine residents to buy without visiting a liquor shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Augusta
Bath Opens Own Automobile Bureau for Registrations
Bath establishes a city bureau to issue car and truck registrations and driver licenses. Residents are reminded that by March 1 they must place the 1935 blue and white plates on their vehicles or keep them off the highways until compliant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Thespians Welcome Record Audience Tuesday Night
The Thespians were greeted by one of the largest audiences ever to attend their performance. Reporters note the crowd’s enthusiasm and the strong turnout for the show.
Local cast earns distinct success in Tuesday play
The presentation of their delightful comedy drew disappointment at first but improved as the local actors and actresses delivered a finished production. Director H. A. Huse and the entire company stood out in Tuesday night's show, delivering a more finished and enjoyable performance than the previous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Huse
Two Candidates for School Board in Municipal Election
Two candidates seek the Board of Education seat to fill the vacancy from Miss Frostina E Marston. Arthur J Dunton and Ellen R Owen lead nominating petitions with 34 and 42 signatures respectively filed by Feb 5 and Feb 5. March 4 election applies. council and ward nominations listed with changes and refusals across wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Frostina E. Marston
Arthur J. Dunton
Ellen R. Owen
Henry W. Owen
Alden G. Smith
Committee
Truck Driver Held On Liquor Charge
William Flynn of Lisbon was arraigned in Bath municipal court on illegal transportation of intoxicating liquors after a seizure of 90 cases in a Ford truck at Winneganee. He pleaded not guilty, was fined 500 dollars, and sentenced to four months in Augusta jail with six months more for nonpayment, and posted 1,000 dollar bond to appeal. Earlier, about 1,000 gallons of alcohol were seized at Charles Huff's home in Phippsburg, Huff receiving a similar sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Flynn
Lisbon
John J. Keegan
Bath
Winneganee
Abram C. Oliver
Loring D. Small
Flynn
Keegan
Augusta
Sagadahoc
William Hines
Lewiston
Charles Huff
Phippsburg
Huff
Seven Phippsburg residents linked to liquor seizure case
Seven Phippsburg residents are being connected to the customs investigation into 1500 gallons of alcohol seized last week at Winnegance and Sebasco. Portland customs inspectors seek to learn when and how the liquor was landed, with assistance from Deputy sheriffs Abram C. Oliver and Loring D. Small. A Bath inspector visited Thursday as warrants are expected to be issued soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phippsburg
Winnegance
Sebasco
Portland
Sheriff's Department
Abram C. Oliver
Loring D. Small
Bath
A and P Gypsies Perform In Bath Opera House
Admirers of the A P Gypsies heard on radio saw them in action at the Opera House on Thursday. Leader Harry Horlick and soloist Frank Parker were featured, along with an interpretive dance by Florence and Alvarez, delivering familiar selections to delighted audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A&p Gypsies
Opera House
Harry Horlick
Frank Parker
Florence and Alvarez
La Masque elects officers and members at Hebron Academy
At the last meeting of La Masque Hebron Academy's dramatic club directing body chose officers for the coming year. President Howard White Hulls Cove. vice-president John Sawyer Saco. secretary Elden Shute Jr Waterville. New members include J Wendell Tarr Anson Ernest Goodspeed Jr Gardiner Bertels Bangor Harry Houston Guilford Dwight Beal Livermore Falls Thomas Dixon Ralph Vale Cranston R 4 and Edmund Simonds Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dixon
Ralph Vale
Cranston
Edmund Simonds
Portland
Model house work resumes in Portland area
The model house at 52 Elm Street, halted by cold and storms, is back in progress as the local better housing committee of the Federal Housing Administration reports. Loans backed by FHA are sought, with John C Fitzgerald handling applications and Horace Dodge available for information. The FHA will also staff a booth at the Portland auto show to provide repairs and mortgage guidance under the Federal Housing Act. Fitzgerald is named county agent for Sagadahoc and Lincoln counties, with a future replacement by a new local chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Street
Better Housing Committee
Federal Housing Administration
John C. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Horace Dodge
Portland
Maine
Sagadahoc
Lincoln
Juvenile Minstrels Aid Temple Fund
Five dollars was cleared for the James W. Temple fund from a small admissions show at Beth Israel synagogue vestry. The cast included Albert Povich Edward Sonny Cogan Robert Bobby Levin Donald Donny Povich with Miss Ida Lindenberg as pianist and Mrs. David S. Cogan directing. An impersonation of Mae West drew laughs as photos were taken and thanks given to the Y for chair use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Temple Fund
Beth Israel
Albert Povich
Edward
Sonny” Cogan
Robert
Bobby” Levin
Donald “Donny” Povich
Ida
Mae West
Miss Cogan
Fourth in Series of Cooking Schools
The fourth in a series of cooking schools by Central Maine Power Co. at Central church parish house drew a good crowd. Miss Beatrice Smart demonstrated baked steak stuffed vegetables muffins and desserts while showcasing the electric range refrigerator and ironer. Winners announced for cooked foods included Mrs. Lillian Clancy Mrs. Fred Kitt ridge and others. next session set for February 27 at 2:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Maine Power Co
Central Church Parish
Beatrice Smart
Home Service Department
Lillian Clancy
Fred Kittridge
John Conley
Charles Merrill
Rose Flint
Fred Hoffman
Bath Elks Lodge inspection draws many visitors
Bath Maine Elks Lodge hosted its annual inspection with 50 to 60 visitors from Portland and Lewiston. District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Arthur D Welch and officers from three lodges attended. One candidate admitted. the session closed with an oyster stew supper and social hour. Harold Castner of the American Legion spoke at Lincoln Academy about freedom and the post’s namesake Richard Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Lodge of Elks
Portland
Lewiston
Maine West
Arthur D. Welch
Portland Lodge
Lewiston Lodge
Welch
Elkhom
Bath
Ellis
Grand Lodge
Harold Castner
Richard R. Wells Post
American Legion
Lincoln Academy
Castner
Newcastle Post
Richard
Dick) Wells
City party caucuses elect local committees for year
Both parties held caucuses Wednesday night and selected their city committees for the ensuing year. Democrats chose ward by ward slates led by Sadie J. Garcelon in Ward 1 and Martha M. Bridge in Ward 5 among others. Republicans named multi-member teams in each ward, including Anne M. Deering in Ward 1 and Harrison E. Bowie in Ward 4, with varying lists across all seven wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie J. Garcelon
William E. McLaughlin
Justus H. Miller
William B. Temple
Stanley M. Brown
Ralph C. Covel
Lillius L. Larrabee
John H. Murphy
Harry W. Thebeau
Harry M. Huse
John J. Mulcahy
George J. Nugent
Leslie J. Wold
Walter G. Lydon
Edward F. Miller
J. Lester Morse
Amos F. Perry
Martha M. Bridge
Ruth H. Farnham
E. Emma Leonard
J. Haviland Torrey
Bertha M. Dunbar
Mary C. Golder
Robert H. Haskell
Henry Martin Powers
John M. Conley, Jr
Clara E. Corliss
Alice F. Shackford
Daniel E. McPhee
Harry A. Plummer
Anne M. Deering
Jamess. Knight
Annie J. S. Lemont
Edwin E. Pinson
Harold E. Tobey
Florence ©. Wallace
Arietta M. Yates
Eugene A. Youland
Bessie E. Dickinson
George M. Emery
Fred W. Quimby
Mary J. Quimby
Harrison E. Bowie
Arthur J. Dunton
Roscoe Clinton McFadden
Harold P. Small
Roscoe G. Bailey
Arthur H. Price
Raymond M. Haley
F. Alice MacDonald
Albert L. Strout
Lula A. Varney
Howard E. Blake
John W. Conway
Myra W. S. Dean
Ruth L. Dennison
Charles H. Kidder
Arthur Sewail
Arrowsic Unanimous For Tolls
In a Saturday meeting Arrowsic residents voted unanimously to surrender half of their motor vehicle excise tax to the state in exchange for tolls on the Carlton bridge. Georgetown followed with a Friday action. Georgetown residents will see tolls begin ten days after the meeting date, with Arrowsic tolls starting the 26th. Woolwich already accepted and can cross toll free. Harold Brown led Georgetown Center. George L. Tarr chaired Arrowsic proceedings with about 50 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrowsie
Carlton Bridge
Georgetown
Woolwich
Harold Brown
Georgetown Center
George L. Tarr
Board of Selectmen
Arrowsic
Bowdoin Announces Scholarships Totaling About $22 000
Bowdoin College reveals alike awards totaling roughly $22 000 for 194 students immediately usable. Average grant above $100. includes Maine State awards of $500 each from last Spring. Winners include Vincent Newlis for Anne Crosby Emery Allinson scholarship and Oscar Samuel Smith for Stanwood Alexander award. John Valen tine Schaffner and Arthur Mills Stratton receive Symonds and Deane prizes for English literature. Additional honors go to Marshall Barbour, Herman Creiger, David Soule, and others among Kling, Moody, Hale, and Libby scholars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin College
Stanwood Alexander
Oscar Samuel Smith
Richmond
William Law Symonds
Deane
John Valentine Schaffner
Dover
Mass
Arthur Mills Stratton
Coatesville
Donald Frederic Barnes
Larchmont
N. Y
Dan Edwin Christie
Milo
Joseph McKeen, Jr
Brunswick
William Robert Owen
Augusta
Stanley Allston Sargent
Portsmouth
N. H
Frank Harold Todd
Topsham
Annie E. Purington
Elmer Hutchinson
Portland
Buxton
Charles F. Libby
John Finzer Presnell, Jr
Splendid Address on Abraham Lincoln by Red Men Leader
Bradford C. Redennett of Wiscasset, a past sachem of the Independ ent Order of Red Men in Maine, gave a forceful Lincoln and Red Menship talk before 52 Sasanoa tribe members in Bath. Harold L. Corliss presided with C. C. Blagdon and Ernest R. Avery among speakers. Woodbury W. Potter received a life membership in the tribe. A bean supper followed, with Harry L. Knight Irving Burnham and Charles assisted by George Flint and Everett White on the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford C. Redennett
Wiscasset
Independent Order of Red Men
Maine
Abraham Lincoln
Red Menship
Sasanoa Tribe
Bath
Harold L. Corliss
C. C. Blagdon
Wisasset
Ernest R. Avery
Charles Préble
Charles Anserti
Sachem Corliss
Woodbury
W. Potter
Harry L. Knight
Irving Burnham
Charles
George Flint
Everett White
Leather craft club meeting and sword knighting noted
A toiled leather topic filled a full day club meeting with 21 attendees led by Mrs. Percy D. Marston. Plans for March 6 include a furniture restoration talk and baby pictures contest as members share crafts and a quilt motif. Also described is the ceremonial use of a re gilded sword for knightings by Bath Maine commandery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iihity Club
Percy D. Marston
Woolwich
Néquais#1 Farm Bureau
Annie Lemont
Florence Mors
Roberta P. Manson
Marston
Thomas Totman
Lillian Perry
Anne Deering
Linda Perry
Esther McCourt
Bess Manson
Elizabeth Mayo
Evelyn Beals
Aletha Campbell
Lizzie B. C. Chaney
Elizabeth B. Deering
Eleanor E. Gilmore
Rachel Hoodgdon
Martha Morse
Clara Oliver
Eva Rogers
Emily Williams
Louise Mayo
Hodgdon
Rachel Hodgdon
J. Maurice Haynes
John W
John W. Ballou
Boy Scouts mark 25th Scouting anniversary at Legion hall
Troop 53 celebrated the twenty fifth anniversary of Scouting with 40 attendees including original troop 5 members. Rev David L Wilson and Major William R Kimball spoke. Ice cream cake and a Valentine cake gift by Mrs Warren C Munsey honored Morton Holbrook Jr. Court of Honor awarded badges to Orville C Mank Edward Cohen Ralph Dale and Ralph Card for various ranks and merit skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Legion Hall
Troop 5
David L. Wilson
Central Church
William R. Kimball
Warren C. Munsey
Union Street Court
Morton Holbrook, Jr
Henry
Henry Gediman
Orville C. Mank
Edward Cohen
Ralph Dale
Ralph Card
Sacred Heart Circle Valentine Party at K of C hall
Sacred Heart circle No. 551 Daughters of Isabella held a Valentine Party in K of C hall Friday evening. Mrs. George J. Nugent chaired with assistants Catherine F. Kelley Wilfred Roy Barbara Allen Muriel Burgess. Beano winner was Mrs. John E. Hayes. Valentines exchanged and refreshments served. Communion Sunday at eight. Study club meets next at four. Washington birthday party planned for children next Friday at two in K of C hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Circle
Isabella
K. of C.hall
George J. Nugent
Catherine F. Kelley
Wilfred Roy
Barbara Allen
Muriel Burgess
John E. Hayes
Study Club
K. C. Hall
Washington
Auto registration office opens in Bath with Portlander in charge
Bath opens its automobile registration office on Thursday noon with Miss Inez Littlefield of Portland in charge. Inspector George L. Dyer of the Motor Vehicle Department says to obtain licenses at this office on the second floor of City Hall. Hours are 8 30 a.m. to 12 and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays close at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Inez Littlefield
Portland
George L. Dyer
Motor Venutte Paiveneexe
Sas
City Hall
Arthur Sewall Nominated for City Post
The record shows Arthur Sewall nominated and speaking about city needs. He argues the city suffers when a mayor cannot dedicate full time service, urging party members to unite and support full municipal commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Bath Iron Works Corp
Bridgham
Puzzle Answer From Scrambled Clues Reveals Hidden Theme
A long list of clue prompts and abbreviations hints at a themed solution from the prior puzzle. Key items include feminine pronouns, silk fabrics, tree types, planetary terms, and historic organizations. The final answer unites these scattered hints into a coherent historic wordplay.
Past Matrons Club Elects Its Officers
Mrs. Paul G. Bagdikian was elected president of Genesta chapter No. 73 O E S at the annual meeting held at her home last week. Doris I. Leavitt was named vice president, Fred A. Fuller re elected secretary treasurer, and 12 members attended including Mrs. David E. Rich. Supper preceded the business session with cards and beans. April hostesses will be Leavitt Deering and Fuller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul G. Bagdikian
Matrons Club of
Genesta
O. E
Albion L. Corliss
Luther 8. Thompson
Leavitt
Deering
Fuller
Worumbo Company Holds Annual Meeting Directors Elected
Thomas H. Riley Jr of Bruns named a director at the Worumbo Company annual meeting in Lisbon Falls. Oliver Moses 2nd of Bath re elected treasurer and Walter E Plummer of Lisbon Falls clerk. Directors re elected include Rupert H Baxter and Moses of Bath. Other directors named: R A Julia Lewiston Walter Gutman Auburn Walter Plummer Deering Portland Hill Mass Strout Portland Rounds Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Riley, Jr
Bruns
Wi Mfg. Co
Lisbon Falls
Oliver Moses 2Nd
Bath
Walter E. Plummer
Rupert H. Baxter
Mr. Moses
R. A. Julia
Lewiston
Walter A. Gutman
Auburn
Philip J. Deering
Portland
William C. Hill
Mass
Sewall C. Strout
Harry A. Rounds
Central Grammar pupil leads tag sale at Winter Carnival
About 2,000 tags were sold by North Center P T A volunteers as a Winter Carnival fundraiser. William J. from Central Grammar led at noon with 106 tags, Hazel Harnish and Barbara Mank tied for second with 75 each, and others reported 10 to 50. Officials expect up to 5,000 by next Friday with prizes for top sellers in three districts. Donations ranged from 16 cents to a dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. Humphreys
North Center
Eee Sa
William J
Barbara Mank
Orchestra Engaged for Carnival Ball
The Chalet Club Orchestra of Boston a ten piece dance band will play for the Rotary club Winter Carnival ball Friday night. Royal A Johnson on the music committee announced the engagement noting the group has played at major eastern carnival balls. Ted Conrad and his band bring a male singer and a dancer to the Washington's Birthday event. The ball runs from nine to one with carnival queen crowning as a feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Conrad
Chalet Club Orchestra
Boston
Rotary Club
Royal A. Johnson
Thomas R. Hustod
Edward W
Mr. Johnson
Ted Conrad
Chalet Club
Chapter Inspection at Montgomery Roy Al Arch Chapter
Berjarhin W. Ela of North Anson, right worshipful district deputy grand high priest, conducted the official visitation to Montgomery and St. Bernard Roy al Arch chapter at a special convocation in the Masonic Temple. A supper by the Eastern Star ladies preceded the inspection and the Mark Master Mason degree was exemplified in an excellent manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berjarhin W. Ela
North Anson
Montgomery
St. Bernard Royal Arch
Masonic Temple
Eastern Star
Bowdoin poet supports Bath Brunswick P T A fund
Prof Robert P T Coffin of Bowdoin College gave an evening’s reading at the Moulton Union last Wednesday. The Bath Street school in Brunswick realized 56 dollars for their share in the P T A fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert P. T. Coffin
Bowdoin College
Moulton Union
Bath Street School
Brunswick
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the Times Company
Front Street
P. B. Nichols
Treas
Harry C. Webber
Juvenile Minstrels Aid Temple Fund
Beth Israel Synagogue
Elks’ Lodge
Bowdoin
Romett Fallin Burett
Munity
Arthur Sewall
Toshun
Marsh
United States Senate
Knight Templar
Jio
Fis
Worumbo Company
Berasom
Boston Dance Band
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