Dancing Follows Meeting of Woolwich Grange
A large Woolwich grange hall gathering Tuesday featured a Washington program organized by lecturer Mrs Etta Lilly followed by a community dance. Frankfurters coffee sold by local group members. music by a grange orchestra and Mt Katahdin Cowboys. Prizes given for door tickets sold. several skits, plays and songs performed including Washington and His Mother and Only a Dream.
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Woolwich Grange Hall
Etta Lilly
Woolwich Grange
William Bradford
Ceres
Fred Hathorne
Pomona
Herbert Lilly
Flora
Grange
Jessie Spaulding
Merle Jameson
Chester Leeman
Fred S. Brawn, Jr
Merton Bearce
Brawn
Mr. Bearce
Eubra
Cecil Lilly
Dresden
John DeLong
Herman Hallett
Edna Oliver
Randall Orr
Carolyn Presley
Patricia
Thelma Strout
Harold Strout
Washington
Eta Lilly
Martha Washington
Alberta
Johnny DeLong
Perley Hallett
Frances Lilly
Bertha Presley
Jessie Robinson
Clayton Stinson
Patricia Strout
Junior Hospital League meeting hosts and next event announced
Mrs Edwin R Andrews of 981 High Street hosted the Junior Hospital League on Monday evening. Mrs James A Gillies Jr will entertain the League at the next meeting on March 7.
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Edwin R. Andrews
High Street
Junior Hospital League
James A. Gillies, Jr
Tri-County Rural Letter Carriers Meet in Wiscasset
The 33rd annual Tri County Rural Letter Carriers meeting in Wiscasset favored optional retirement after 30 years of service regardless of age. The group discussed widow’s annuity, publicity for members, and continued use of state highway funds for rural roads. William H. Ketchum of Bath served as secretary-treasurer among 21 members present.
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Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
Washington
Wiscasset
State Mutual Benefit Association
Wells
State Highway Commission
Barrows
William H. Ketchum
Bath
R. A. Mallett
Topsham
Charles Plu Rstead
North Edgecomb
Maine
Claude K. Turner
Presque Isle
Farmington
Pres. Mallett
William R. Houdletts
Cedar Grove
M. J. Creamer
Waldoboro
H. P. Bond
Jefferson
Violet Colby
M L. Turner
Karl D. Hatch
Bowdo
Queen Esther Lodge Card Party Held at Odd Fellows Hall
Queen Esther Rebekah lodge held a Tuesday card party at Odd Fellows hall. Winners included Mrs. Joby Hart for best score, Mrs. Horace W. Ward consolation, Roland Crocker high scorer, and Henry T B Leeman consolation. Pitch prizes went to Mrs. Frank H. Bowl and Albert H Thompson. February committee members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Rebekah Longe
Odd Fellows Hall
Washington
Auettion
A . H. Bunk
Joby Hart
Horace W. Ward
Roland Crocker
Henry T B. Leeman
Frank H. Bowl
Albert H Thompson
Ralph P. Mang
Leonard M. Munsey
Charles Neilson
John Moore
William Perry
Henry T. B Leeman
Sacred Heart Circle Study Club Sees 25 Members
The Sacred Heart Circle Study Club met with 25 attendees at Trade Hall. Guest speaker Fatt Kelleher of Yarmouth discussed friendship between George Washington and Bishop Carroll, with Rev. David P. Surrette also speaking. Washington pie and coffee were served.
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Study Club
Sacred
Fatt Kelleher
Yarmouth
George Washingston
Bishop Carroll
David P. Surrette
Washington
Servid
Frank T. Fortier
Lucien Bisson
Edward J. Lee
John W. Sonia
Maine Statesman Duel Ends Career of Johnathan Cilley
The article recounts the death of Hon. Johnathan Cilley in a duel near Washington on February 24, following political clashes with Henry A. Wise and others. It notes Cilley’s prominent career, his refusal to name a gentleman, and the ensuing public outcry over the duel and those involved.
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the Independent
United States
Maine
Ran
Johnathan Cilley
Atkinson Academy
Bowdoin College
Lonefellow
Hawthorne
U. S
John Ruggles
House of Representatives
Henry A. Wise
Virginia
John Brown
Harper's Ferry
Cilley
Congress
Wise
Washington
New York “Courier and Enquirer
Col
James Watson Webb
Ciley
Webb
William A. Graves
Kentucky
Mr. Cilley
Graves
Mr. Webb
Mr. Graves
New England
Brandensburg
Prize speaking results mark Bowdoin school event
Bowdoin Center Grange hosts the prize speaking contest with winners Mary Davis first Emma Cray second and Edith Whitney third. The program lists pieces by Edith Whitney Gerald Adams Evelyn Small Herman Quintel and others. Town meeting set for March 7 and town offices expect little contest.
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Bowdoin Center Grange Ha
Mary Davis
Emma Cray
Edith Whitney
Big Sister
Beau
eRes Russell Rogers
Dapple
Gerald Adams
Robert Sicily
Ruby Rideout
Walton Hatch
Hiawatha
Herman Quintel
Papa
Bertha Rideout
Welch
Wildcats of
Litchfield
Sagadahoc Grange Programs at Bowdoin Meeting
Sagadahoc Grange at Bowdoin held a Saturday session with Progressive Grange members present. The program featured Community Sing, The Quilting Party, When You and I Were Young Maggie, Tenting Tonight, a bill read by Daisey Bickford, radio program favorites, Washington and History quiz, and a State Guessing Contest won by Florence Merriman. The lecturer announced Dirigo Grange will present March 12 and furnish the program.
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Sagadahoc Grange
Bowdoin
Progressive Grange
Community Sing
Maggie
Tentinge
Bill
Daisey Bickford
Roll Call
Anna Whitney
Mary Burns
Florence Merriman
Dirigo S
Remembering General Cilley and his Bravery in War
The obituary honors General Cilley detailing his lineage, war record, and public service. It notes his son Jonathan Prince Cilley Jr and Bowdoin connections, including his team role in the famed eight oared crew and his daring spike on King's Chapel spire. The piece recalls his death in Boston on October 19, 1894.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne
Mr. Cilley
Cilley
Congressman Cilley
Gen
Jonathan Prince Cilley
Thomaston
Maine
Bowdoin College
A. P. Gould
First Maine Cavalry
Banner Regiment of
Army of the Potomac
Rockland
General Cilley
Jonathan Prince Cilley, Jr
Bowdoin
Brunswick
Bath
Hit
Henry C. Jackson
Frank Lyman
Bar Harbor
King’s Chapel
Boston
Ellsworth High initiates eight into National Honor Society
Eight Ellsworth High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society during a Wednesday ceremony. Seniors Hale Joy Gordon Ramsdell Preston White and Mary Woods joined juniors Joan Parcher Dale Richmond Mary Streeter and Annie Wilbur chosen for scholarship character service and leadership by five faculty members.
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Ellsworth High School
Hale Joy
Gordon Ramsdell
Preston White
Mary Woods
Joan Parcher
Dale Richmond
Mary Streeter
Annie Wilbur
SITUATION WANTED Female Experience sought for housework
Middle aged American woman seeks work as housekeeper cook or companion to an elderly lady. References available from Mrs. J. Munro Round Pond Me. 2 17 3. For buying selling farm or city property call Fred B Reed Co Manager Stanley E Wallace 93 Front street Bath Tel 514 W. 12 30 tf
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J. Munro
Round Pond
Listei
Fred B Reed Co
Stanley E. Wallace
Front Street
Bath
Baptist Young People Hold Their Annual Conference in Bath
The Bowdoinham Baptist Young People Association held its annual conference at First Baptist Church Bath with 73 registrations. Activities included devotions, group sessions led by local ministers, a banquet, and an evening address by Rev Ellis Holt of Portland. New officers were elected headed by William York as president.
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Bowdeinham Baptist Young People’s Association
First Baptist Church of
Bath
Better Baptist
Better Baptist Youth
C. Lloyd Hooker
Charles R. Sims
Bangor
Bill” York
Brunswick
Damariscotta
First Baptist Church
Irma D. Groves
Fletcher H. Knollin
Waterville
Maine State Baptist Convention
Beulah Pratt
Corliss Street Church
Ellis Holt
Portland
Stroudwater
Clement Field
Christian Service
H. H. Bishop
Westbrook
Western
Maine
Victor H. Paquet
Pres. Hooker
William Eves
Topshaw
Marjorie Winslow
Freeport
George Nutter
Catherine H. Campbell
Corliss Street
Lucy G. Rogers
William York
Foster Pratt
Moffatt
Harpswell
Montsweag
Visitors
Winter Street Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Recap
The Winter Street church Ladies Auxiliary met in the ladies parlor Tuesday at 7 30 with 30 members present. They voted to hold a baked beans supper on Saturday March 19. A program followed with group singing piano duets and readings including Being a Martial Figer from Just Talks on Common Themes. Refreshments were served and the next meeting is planned for March 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Winter Street Church
Arthur C. Lemont
Fred K. Sturtevant
Alice Siedler
Carl E. Albee
Edgar D. Leavitt
Arthur G. Staples
The
Lewiston Journal
Sturtevant
J. Albert Redlon
William H. White
Lena Shepard
Ernest Freeman
Zyla Moore
Maine Infantile Paralysis Fund Reaches $100 From President's Ball
A $100 check from Club Garret proceeds was mailed to Mrs. Lelia B. Griffin of Augusta, treasurer for the Maine Infantile Paralysis Campaign, and John P. Carey Jr., Bath events chair, to benefit national HQ for paralysis relief and research. Club Garret's second annual dance raised $206.75 with $106.75 after expenses.
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Club Garret
Lelia B. Griffin
Augusta
Maine
John P. Carey, Jr
Bath
Bowdoinham Community Roster of Events and Notices
Cornish store held a cooked food sale with Miss Clara Fogg raising 17 for Coombs high school's senior trip to Washington. Merry Workers 4 H club hosted a Valentine party. Rich will judge a muffin contest next. Various visits, gatherings, and funeral of Mrs. Maria Gray are noted along with local club meetings and sports scheduling.
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Clara Fogg
Coombs High School
Washington
Merry Workers 4-H Club
Ralph MacEwen
Rich
Daniel Craney
Richmond
Lisbon Falls
Frances Cook
Jack Lynch
Norman Cook
Alice Cook
Portland
Frank Siegars
Roberta Lancaster
Harry Mosher
Wiscasset
William Cornish
Philadelpha
Walter Rogers
Vesta Ackley
Bowdoin
George Ackley
Merry Meeting Grange
Charles Berry
Emma Ferguson
Howard Moody
Barbara
Fred Duren
John Tarbox
John, Jr
Topsham
Betty
Hilda
Leonard Bishop
Bishop
Robert Wallace
Jackson
Samuel Enman
Bridge Club
Harry Woodbury
Coombs
Greene
Edward Baker
River Road
John Cairns
Wanstall
Plainfield
N. J
Harold Rollins
van Lewis
Fireman's Association
Cleveland Curtis
Merrymeeting Grange
Central Maine Power Co
Sun and Journal details shared at Lewiston church meeting
Frank S. Hoy, business manager of The Sun and Journal, spoke to the Lewiston United Baptist Church Men’s club on Thursday night about how daily newspapers are made. He outlined The Sun and Journal's organization and methods for publishing and distributing a daily paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Hoy
The
Sun and Journal
Lewiston United Baptist Church Men's Club
United States
Mr. Hoy
Coombs Declines Eviction From City Farm Control
Ferdinand W. Coombs, manager of the City home for six years, faced a municipal court writ of forceful entry and detainer brought by the Overseers of the Poor to remove him after a vote to replace him with David E. Rich. Coombs plans an appeal to the June term. bond and costs, plus expected salary, would be covered if the higher court upholds the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand W. Coombs
Gardiner R. Deering
Coombs
Saga
David E. Rich
North Bath
Rich
Bath Iron Works Corp
New GOP Committee Organizes For Year
The Republican city committee held its organizational meeting with 24 attendees. Fred W. Quimby was re elected chairman and treasurer with Ellery E Whittemore named vice chairman. Harold P Small served as temporary chairman as the group planned an aggressive campaign to elect Donald N Small mayor and a like minded city council. Adjournment set for next Saturday at City Hall.
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New Republican City Committee
Donald N. Small
Fred W. Quimby
Arletta Yates
Ellery E. Whittemore
Bessie E. Dickinson
Miss Dickinson
Quimby
Harold P. Small
Small
Common Council
City Hall
Winter dancing assemblies hosted by Kennebec Lakes
The Kennebec Lakes association sponsored winter dancing at the Augusta House on Thursday evening with the Fenton Brothers Swing Band providing music. Dinner parties preceded the dance and the popular Mid events drew attendees and social activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec Lakes Association
Augusta House
Fenton Brothers Swing Band
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Woolwich
Brewster G. Sedgwick
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Arthur Allen Bath Trust
Tri-County
Queen Esther Lodge
Sacred Heart Circle Study Club
Tacdkes’ Aid of Universalist Church
Sarah Adams
South Street
Graves O
Wise and
Jones
Particeps Criminis
Evelyn Small
Marion Caskery
Alice Sturtevant
Adams School
Potland
East Bowdoin Ladies’ Aid
Grant Woods
Addie Williams
Clifford Stacbird
Robert Enman
Richard Enman
Allen Wardell
Mildred Carr
Charles Babb
Sagadahoc
Winter Street Ladies’ Auxiliary Meeting
Club Garret’s
Louis P Nelson
Center Street
Bowdoinham
Florence Temple
Hayden and
Marilyn
Ella Temple
Frank Rice
Maria Gray
Bowdoinham Ridge
James M
Mary Sanford
Gray
Otis Lancaster
Mr. Lancaster
John Gray
Alston Lancaster
Worcester
Mass
Otis C. Lancaster
Frank P. Webber
Guy Webber
Chelsea
Kenneth
Howard
Evelyn Webber
Horace
Roberta
Josephine
Hugh Lancaster
Barbara Lancaster
Providence
R. I
Shirley Lancaster
H. B. Esmond
M. D. Bowdeinham
G.O.P
Opera House
Lew Ayres
Louise Campbell
Scandal Street
Manhattan
Jane Withers
Stuart Erwin
Myrna Loy
Franchot Tone
Phil Regan
Sergeant Murphy
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