Maine Publicity Bureau needs town contributions for coming year
The Maine Publicity Bureau, praised for boosting the state’s visitors and aiding their stays, asks every Maine town to appropriate funds at March town meetings. Contributions should be modest and based on means, with Sagadahoc county towns urged to participate. prior years missed some towns, but this year notice is ample to secure support and sustain the bureau’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Publicity Bureau
Maine
Sagadahoc County
Sagadahoc
Massachusetts schools campaign against auto bumming gains state support
Massachusetts schools launch a winter and spring drive to curb auto bumming as motorists and city dwellers report rising incidents. State Registrar Goodwin backs the effort, hoping the campaign reduces risks from youths seeking rides or clinging to moving vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
State Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Goodwin
Plan Auction Sale Of Bath Iron Works
The Industrial Plants Corporation of New York will auction the Bath Iron Works plant on March 29 30 and 31. Real estate and buildings offered as one parcel or 12 parcels. About 14 acres with 1400 feet of deep waterways and 200000 square feet of floor space. Over $2 000 000 invested in the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Industrial Plants Corporation of
New York
Bath Iron Works, Inc
Tiptops of Travel A Delightful Volume
Dr James Fill writes a vivid travel book detailing totem poles pirate islands and battles from Lexington to Alaska. The reviewer praises its vivid scenes and urges readers to let the author guide them to distant places for a compelling journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fill
John Brown
League Off Nations
Lexington
Mrs. Heman
Webster
Swiss Mountains
Alaska
Dr. Hill
Pythians to Observe Golden Anniversary
Sixty two years after the Knights of Pythias formed in Washington D C Acadia lodge of Bath began with 18 charter members Judge of Probate James H Lowell remains the sole living founder The Acadia lodge plans a fall golden anniversary entertainment committee led by Sutherland with Webber Shaw Evans Curtis and Mann in charge A Relief committee and Investigating and Auditing committees are named with local residents and officials listed as members
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Knights of Pythias
Acadia Lodge
Bath
James 8
Lowell
Sutherland
Harry ©. Webber
John Shaw
Samuel A. Evans
Fred S. Curtis
William Mann
Elbridge L
Jacob Fancy
Capt
J. Horace McClure
Horatio Mikes
Archie Green
Benjamin Oliver
Thomas H. Long Jr
Woolwich
Leonard Rowe
Walter Newdick
Georgetown
Walter Mosher
Russell Kenney
Harry Watson
Edward Hi. Hartwell
Filward McLellay
Narrow Gauge Road Has Good Business
Dr. A M Card of Alna reports that the Wiscasset Waterville and Farmington railroad, reorganized Jan 1, is doing its best business in history. Locals who invested when it was sold patronize it, an extra freight runs daily, and pulp wood hauled from Albion to Wiscasset is reloaded for Rumford Falls. Samuel Sewall, GM and VP, receives community praise for saving and running the line successfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Card
Alna
Wiscasset
Waterville & Farmington
Albion
Wiscasser
Maine Central
Rumford Falls
Samuel of
Sewall
Washington Birthday Social at People's Church
The Washington's Birthday social at People's Church vestry featured a decorated hall and an engaging program. Performers included Mrs. A. M. Renaud John Marks Mrs Cunningham and Harriet Leonard with Mark Steen directing. Refreshments of sandwiches Washington pie and coffee followed. Rev Samuel A Evans returned Friday from Portland after a short absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Renaud
John Marks
Eheorriss
Solo
Mr. Colby
America
Washington
Chautauqua Staff Man Seeks Students for Next Summer Plan
Guy Detrick of Swarthmore Chautauqua addressed Morse high school students on George Washington and outlined a seven day summer course and a shared guaranty plan. He described attractions including Abraham Lincoln play with Frank McGlyn, Applesauce, musical groups, and lecturers. The plan calls for 60 guarantors paying 80 each to sponsor season tickets with the aim to avoid deficits. About half have approved the method so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Detrick
Swarthmore Chautauqua
Morse High School
George Washington
Mr. Detrick
Washington
Mt. Vernon
Washington Tomb
Detrick
Chautauqua
Drinkwater
Abraham Linecoln
Frank McGlyn
Boston
Patten Bros
Zedler
Judge J S Lowell Announces Candidacy for Probate Judge
Judge J S Lowell announces re nomination and election bid for Judge of Probate in Saga dahoe County. He urges voters to consider his twenty year record managing the office proving administrative ability and fair justice for the needy and infirm. He asks for continued support from Saga dahoe County voters. February 19, 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fucitor
The
Independent
Sagadahoee
Sagadahoe
James 8
Lowele
Bathman Entering World Wide Old Time Fiddlers Contest
Bathan Benjamin F L Savage known as Mellie Dunhany receives invitation to Lewiston Maine for the World Wide Old Time Fiddlers Contest April 5 to 6 1926. The note promises a $1000 grand prize with no entry fee and notes Savage owns a fine Stradivari violin. Savage plans to attend with Bath friends hoping for the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Mellie Dunhany
Benjamin FL Savage
Lewiston
Times
Savage
Armory
Maine
Goa
Coast Guard Sailor Rescued After Oar Breaks in Ice
Nanin of Coast Guard Station Popham played the central role in a rough morning voyage off Bath when his rowboat battled ice for hours. He snapped an oar before reaching Popham, struggled to steer with one oar, and was rescued by his station mates who spotted his peril and saved him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spear Nanin
Coast Guard
Popham
Nanin
Bath
Democratic City Committee Hosts Junior Week Guests
The Democratic city committee organized last week with Toothaker chairman Harry Wo Thebesa Vive chairing and Willits BL Temple ServenTary Miss Carrie Shaw, attending Eastman school. Rochester guests attended the Zeta Psi house at Cornell University Ithaca for Junior week festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic City Committee
Toothaker
Harry Wo Thebesa
Willits BL Temple
Carrie Shaw
Eastman School
Rochester
N. Y
Zeta Psi House
Cornell University
Ithaca
Independent Crossword Puzzle Clues
Horizontal and vertical clues list related to condensed vapor theater seating traveling salesman note of scale and more. Readers solve entries such as Condensed vapor and Accommodates and find cross letters to complete a themed crossword puzzle from the Independent newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tong Island
Abbr
Unlimited opportunities seen for development in the East Indies
Burnett Walker of Guaranty Trust reports vast development potential in the Dutch East Indies with Java as the current motor. He notes Sumatra’s rich resources including rubber and tea, large plantations, and strong government support guiding foreign investment while protecting native rights and ensuring crop rotation and labor standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutch East Indies
Sumatra
Burnett Walker
Guaranty Trust Company
Walker
Dolland
Java
Vorneos
Celebes
Spiess
United States
Unis
Indies
Uteh
Dutch Fast Indies
Cuba
Mr. Walker
Holland
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Fast Indies
General Syndicate
Pamplers’ Association
New York
California
Medan
Singapore
Suez
Far East
Europe
Winter Carnival closes with dance and coronation review
The Winter Carnival festivities ended with a grand ball and a coronation ceremony. Miss Myrna Avery organized a notable musical program, while the royal party, including young pages and pages Warren Hawley and Billy Mussenden, performed flawlessly. Winners listed: Cornelius Brewster first in skit jump, Fernando Hutchins first in obstacle snowshoe race, Eleanor Webster first in girls’ ski, Flora Fraser first in girls’ snowshoe. The High School “Y” team lost the relay to Cullen Randall Trott Morse and Morse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrna Avery
Warren Hawley
Billy Mussenmten
Master Hawley
Master Mussenden
Cornelius Brewster
Fernando Hutchins
Eleanor Webster
Flora Fraser
Morse
Donnell
Small
Dow
Cullen
Randall
Trott
Corliss Team Upsets Winnegance In Fast Street Battle
Corliss Street basketeers of Bath YALCLAL Church league defeated Winnegance 28 to 4 in Winnegance Hall. The fast, clean game featured Brewster, Mc Mann, Eaton, Trott, Perry, Mitchell and McCabe. McCabe led Winnegance with four points while U Lenin scored for the home team. The Corliss five played winning basketball throughout the second half to pull away and secure the upset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corliss Street Basketeers
Bath
Winnegance
McCabe
Pooler
Sonia
Winnegance Hall
Fy Brewster
McMann
Coun
Church League
P. Eaton
Capt. Trott
Perry
Mitchell
Winneyance
U. Lenin
Morse
Bridge Hall
Rogers
Corliss
Jolly Club Meeting At Carolyn Plant Home
The P O I M club met at 16 Cherry street Friday evening. Officers elected were Winnifred Aderton president Elizabeth McGrath vice president Muriel Howe secretary and Phyllis Wright press committee. Members present included Winnifred Aderton Margaret Chaney Elizabeth Deering Edna Hallowell Elizabeth McGrath and Phyllis Wright. Next meeting at Winnifred Aderton 47 Mareia street. Harry Williams of Portland visited over the weekend before returning Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.O. M. Club
Carolyn Plant
Cherry Street
Winnifred Aderton
Elizabeth McGrath
Muriel Howe
Phyllis Wright
Margaret Chaney
Elizabeth Deering
Edna Hallowell
Mareia Street
Washington Parties at Central Church in Parish House
Two Washington events at Central Parish House featured a Ladies' Aid gathering hosted by Mrs Grace Leavitt from 2:30 to 5:00 with readings and flowers from an unknown donor later identified. A later costume fair by the choir included a 6:30 supper, cross-shaped table set, and a mix of colonial, gypsy, sailor, and clown costumes followed by rehearsals, group photo, and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Central Parish House
Grace Leavitt
Ladies’ Aid
Florida
A. M. Robinson
Perry Thompson
Mary F Belcher 77 Widow of Charles Belcher Dies
Mary F. Belcher aged 77 widow of Charles Belcher died of heart trouble in Waldoboro Thursday. The body passed Bath Friday afternoon en route to Lewiston for funeral and burial. She was a Lewiston native who lived in Bath many years. Two daughters, Emma T. Hall of Waldoboro and Ellen I. Beurger of Bath, are listed as her nearest relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary F. Belcher
Charles Belcher
Waldoboro
Bath
Lewiston
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Times Company
P. B. Nichols
Pres
Treas
Brent Street
Kennebec
Gardiner
Randolph
General Court
House of Representatives
Misa M. Sylvia Donaldson
Brockton
Bay
Lincoln
Ford
Charles F. Lovell
Edgecomb
Togus
New England Teleph & ‘del h-Co i
Bath Iron Works
People's Church
Portland
J. S. Lowell
Probate
Bathman
Democrats
College Club
Spike
Borna
Western Newspaper Union
East Indies
Wallace
Guaranty Trust Co
Wianeganee
Hartnett
Plant
Wright and
Flaherty
Toit Mee
Ee Jolly Club Meeting
Harry Williams
Portlane
Central Church
Mary E. Belcher
Montsveag Farm
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!