Bath residents visit Small Point and attend funerals
Mire Leon Eaton of Bath visits Small Point with her father Marin Wyman while Morse high school students Edward Thomason and Phyllis Young vacation nearby. Local callers include C Peete and Miss Core Campbell. Community members attend the funeral of Char Im Giskedeh and other local notices reference hospital stays and welfare club events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire
Leon Eaton
Bath Ik
Marin Wyman
Edward Thomason
Phyllis Young
Morse High School
C. Peete
Core Campbell
George Tages
Biegnor Brown
Currie Annes
Feilal
Dan
Neérew Black
Bath Memorial Hospital
Errola
Quine Blaisdell
Quincy
Omar Peary
Arthur
James George W.— Larrabee
Welfare Club
Taureday Soneer
Abbie F. Minott
Roxbury
Mass
Ar Sn
Anti Nichols
Bath
Charim Giskedeh
Elecarenes Lake
Binoe
Vision a factor in highway safety
A fragmentary report on Save Your Vision week by Optometrists groups notes that eyes and vision are linked to driving safety. It cites National and state associations, surveying causes of crashes and asserting eye condition as a contributing factor alongside speed and weather. It warns drivers may misjudge hazards due to limited or late vision and urges better eye care for safer driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Save Your Vision
National Association of Optome
Optometrists
Hieves
Gere
Natura
Col Owen to Seek GOP Nomination in Bath Area
Col Owen plans a run for the Republican nomination. He is married with three sons Edward H. a Bowdein college student William W. and Maurice H. Owen attend Bath schools. Other names listed include ker Frank Dunton Justus H. Miller and Roger D. Skillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Owen
Edward H
Bowdein College
William W
Maurice H. Owen
Bath
Ker Frank
Eugene B B Webster Veteran City Employee Dies Sudden
Eugene B B Webster a veteran city employee died suddenly Thursday afternoon at Curtis funeral home. Details from the notice note his public service and the timing of his passing, with arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eral
Eugene B. B. Webster
Curtis Funeral Home
Dancing Starlets Wow Crowd With Colorful Recital
The Pearl Oliver McDorson group and guest performers staged a lively program featuring period costumes created mainly by mothers. Performances included tap and ballet numbers, doll dances, and vocal pieces, with standout pieces by Pearl Oliver McDorson and Barbara Oliver among others. The show highlighted bright costumes, skillful routines, and strong community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Oliver McDorson
Sean
Hera
Ay Seine Mos Cerrone
Fred Oliver
Ae Petite Ene Pastactress
Sienna
Betty Jones
Barbara
Lorraine Nawean
Jaycee Cook
Rolley Grates
Pearl Oliver
Bagdata Oliver Anne
Betty Nox
Lorraine Nadeau
Catherine Burgess
Barbara Oliver
Patricia Ann Maas
Weelwon Tok
Shirley Temple
Rogers Sisters
Charlene
Blaine
Barbara Jenkins
June Stover
Germaine Bonner
Louise Carver
Lilian A. Stover
Yes
Ive Ford
Oliver McContison
Swanee River
Punchboards Illegal Says County Attorney
County Attorney Ralph Bale notified Acting Sheriff Abram Oliver that punch boards are illegal, joining a sweep against all gambling devices. He warned operators to destroy punch boards and urged deputies to seize and arrest violators to enforce the law across Sagadahee County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conaty
Ralph ©. Bale
Abram ©. Oliver
Mr. Dale
Ordea
Clyde R. Chaplan
Bale
Erie Diggers
Traew
Erie
Sagadahee
Major Bowes Amateurs to Visit Bath Opera House
Major Bowes Amateur comedians and singers come to Bath Opera House on March 17 with a 28 person troupe including Rose O Neill lyric soprano Finnegan Band eleven year old Polish tenor Straussey Eva Ortega and others in the touring company scheduled for the performance and radio broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowes
Bath Opera
Rose O'Neill
Finnegan
Straussey
Eva Ortega
Handsome
Old ruler or second smallest state in Europe prize noted
A fragmented line mentions an old ruler or a small European state as a prized item. The readable text is limited but suggests a historical or ceremonial value attached to the figure or entity described. No further concrete details available in the legible portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Popham Beach Visitors and Local Travel Notes
Miss Viola Sudds returns home after visiting Capt. and Mrs. W Osgood at the reservation. Locals drive to Bath, Gray, and Jonesport for visits and theater. Surfman Eugene Stover returns to duty after a ten day vacation at Kennebec River station. Houses warm with open house at Capt E W Osgood home and a neighborhood musical for church fuel donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Sudds
W. Osgood
Lester Oliver
Floyd Bridges
Alvah Light
Bath
Eugene Stover
Kennebec River
Clifton Morong
Robert
Marguerite McNulty
Neil Rousefield
Bar Harbor
Seacoast Mission
Subbeam
Clarence Perkins
Gray
Millard Urquehart
Seguinsland Light
Jones
McKenney
Seguinland Island
Fred Osgood
Auburn
Howard Bowker
Phippsburg
McNulty
Jackie
Joseph
Eugene
Stover
Katherine Mullaney
Ball
Elson Moody
Karl Hentz
Long Island
Edna Coolidge
Georgetown
Capt
E. W. Osgood
Father Maney Hosts Bath Y M C A Team Dinner
Rev Timothy Maney hosted St Marys parochial school players from the Bath Y M C A Intermediate basketball league on February 19 in Columbia hotel. Capt Henry Gallant acted as toastmaster and a vote of thanks was given to Father Maney. Attendees included Rev David Surette Oscar J Tanguay Coach Arthur Sarkis and several players and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Maney
St. Mary's
Bath Y. M. C.A
Columbia Hotel
Henry Gallant
Father Maney
St. Mary's Parochial School
Capt. Gallant
David Surette
Oscar J. Tanguay
Arthur Sarkis
William Mussenden
Jerry Desmond
Albert Desmond
Richard Madden
Richard Cummings
John McLaughlin
Clarence Arsenault
Lewis Arsenault
Body of John H. Hyde Arrives at Elmhurst
The body of John H. Hyde a prominent Bathman who died in a Boston hospital arrived in Elmhurst for funeral services on Wednesday at 2 30 p m. Hyde's wife and three daughters Jane Nancy and Sally Hyde accompanied by close friend Harry Manson traveled with his body from Bath via Brunswick and Bath. Ralph Dawe the family chauffeur met them in Brunswick and returned to Bath escorting the family. Hyde had planned to enter hospital for examination and diet in Boston but was stricken after the trip. He is survived by his wife three daughters an aunt Mrs John C Phillips Wenham Mass and great uncle J Frank Hayden New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Hyde
Boston
Elmhurst
Brunswick
Newburyport
Mr. Hyde
John C. Phillips
Wenham
Mass
J. Frank Hayden
New York
Maurice R. Deering Takes His Own Life
Maurice R Deering a Bath native with years at sea and in Boston Springfield firms died by suicide. A machinist by training he was an Elk and avid sportsman. He is survived by his wife daughter Camilla and a son Harry L Deering from a prior marriage, his mother and brother Howard A Deering of Belmont Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry G. Deering
Bath
Boston
Springfield
Deering
Bath Lodge of Elks
Camilla
Harry L. Deering
Howard A. Deering
Belmont
Mass
Mock Treal Depicts Liquor Traffic Evils
A full First Baptist vestry heard a vivid mock trial proving liquor traffic harms last Wednesday. Frank Lloyd is convicted of manslaughter with eight years, bootlegger Mancuso gets one year and a $5,000 fine. the play featured local actors and a singing jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Frank Lloyd
Tony Mancuso
Mancuso
Arthur J. Dunton
Lloyd L. Hooker
George Babb
Miscellaneous Shower for Mrs Irving H Daley
Mrs Carl J Severin and Mrs Carl H Pinson hosted a four table bridge shower for Mrs Irving H Daley nee Helen L Jones at 20 Spring Street. Prizes went to Miss Esther L Brown and Miss Emma G Brown. A treasure hunt followed the bridge with clues guiding guests to a hidden treasure behind the living room door. Guests enjoyed sandwiches cake and coffee before departure. Out of town guests included Mrs Ansel Mathurin Brunswick Mrs Harold Grimmer Lynn Mass Mrs Forrest Young Portland and Mrs George Wright Woolwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl J. Severin
Carl H. Pinson
Bridge
Harold Grimmer
Lynn
Mass
Forrest Young
Portland
George Wright
Woolwich
Mabel Whitten
Marion Whitten
Ruth Moore
Eula M. Fielding
Helen E. Hartwell
Christine C. Curtis
Perley R. Ater
Shirley M. Mank
Gladys M. Comeau
Edward Johnson
Reverend Wilson Speaks to Grace Church Men's Club
Rev David L Wilson spoke on the business of the preacher detailing a pastor's week including pastoral calls visiting the sick and civic duties. He recalled serving on the local draft board during World War I and emphasized service over pecuniary rewards praising the vocation. The meeting adjourned with thanks and plans announced for the March 4 gathering under committees Frank H Beal William J Craft Norman Mackinnon and A M Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church Men's Club
David L. Wilson
Frank H. Beal
Frank H. Bea
William J. Craft
Stanley M. Brown
Carrol Watson
Norman Mackinnon
A. M. Main
Bath's Grand Old Man Observes Birthday
John C. Minott Bath's oldest male resident marked his 99th birthday at home on 17 Beacon street amid quiet observances following the death of his daughter Charlotte B. Minott. Friends sent calls cards and gifts while Minott enjoys cribbage radio programs and memories of Bath life as others recall his active years. He was born February 20 1837 in Bowdoin to Thomas and Fannie Coombs Minott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Minott
Bath
Beacon Street
Charlotte B. Minott
Mr. Minott
Mrs Partington Hosts Contract Club at High Street Home
Mrs William Partington entertained the contract club at her residence on High street on Wednesday of last week, substituting for a member and hosting the social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Partington
High Street
Cosmopolitan Junior club forms with Elizabeth Deering president
Elizabeth Deering elected president and Roberta Manson secretary at the Cosmopolitan Junior club’s first regular meeting held in the club house. Charter members include Doris Crocker Eva Gaudet Martha Cutting Bret Kakos Barbara Nickerson Roberta Manson A Elizabeth Colby Glenda Ingraham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth B. Deering
Roberta P. Manson
Cosmopolitan
Leslie J. Wold
Cosmopolitan Club
Doris Crocker
Eva Gaudet
Martha Cutting
Bret Kakos
Barbara Nickerson
A. Elizabeth Colby
Glenda Ingraham
Deering
Wold
Margaret R. Foote
Bath
Federation of Women’s Club
Lenten Services at Winter Street Church Schedule
The Winter Street church holds mid week Lenten services in the chapel each Wednesday at 7 30 pm starting Ash Wednesday February 26 The pastor will preach on Jesus in the Social Life of Today with topics including Jesus and the Business Man Jesus and the Criminal Jesus and the Soldier and Jesus and the Average Man and Jesus Place in the World of Today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Jesus
Business Man
Criminal
The
Medford Visitors Return From Washington Birthday Weekend
Henry P. Caddy and his daughter Arline and son William, with Miss Gladys Preble, all of West Medford, Mass., returned Sunday after visiting Mrs. Carl C. Troop of 1008 Middle Street in Washington birthday weekend hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry P. Caddy
Arline Son
William
Gladys Preble
West Medford
Mass
Washington
Carl C. Troop
Middle Street
Winnegance Social Notes Highlight Summer Gatherings
Grace Trask hosted Evening Workers at her Williams Court home with attendees including Mrs R Malcolm Mrs Knight Mrs Zing Hunt and Mrs Humphrey Owen as well as Miss Bessie Hunt and Herbert Hodgkins. Norman Merritt McCabe of Freeport visited Mrs Dennison and sister Mrs Pennell before returning home. Squaw club postponed regular meeting and will meet next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace_ Trask
Williams Court
Genes
Piagee
Bridge R. Malcolm
Eaters
Knight
Zing B. Hunt
Humphrey A. Owen
Bessie M. Hunt
Herbert Hodgkins
George Dennison
Norman Merritt McCabe
Freeport
Lower High Street
Lloyd Rogers
Smith
Squaw Club
Harry B. Williams
Emily Morse
Amy
Winnegance Community Club
North End
Real estate market in Bath shows increased activity
The Bath area reports stronger property transfers over the last two weeks with 7 Bath transactions among 18 recorded. Notable deeds include Katharine Spear to J Haviland Torrey and Laura G Blanch to Percy C Bailey in Woolwich, plus several transfers in Bowdoinham Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond Topsham and West Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Martha A. Wilson
Oscar
Adams
Mamie D. Rich
Harry E. Williams
Katharine Spear
West Bath
Ann Elizabeth Rich
Odie M. Rich
Woolwich
Laura G. Blanch
Percy C. Bailey
Joseph Charles Footer
Arthur R. Orr
Harvey A. Henderson
Ada May Henderson
Memorial Meeting For Frances Willard Observed
A memorial service featured Delma Bragg singing Frances Willard, five minute talks on her character, and papers by Lois Palmer and others praising her roles as patriot, educator, orator, temperance worker, organizer, and servant of God. A piano solo and poetry were performed followed by a memorial fund offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delma Bragg
Frances Willard
Gardner E. Roberts
Alma L. Reid
E. Theresa Hill
Crystal Berry
Omah C. Snipe
Lincoln Greater Man Than Washington at Woolwich Grange
Woolwich grange members debated who was the greater man, Lincoln or Washington, during a Wednesday evening program. John Carter read Washington material, Daisy Welch presented A Message From George Washington, and Ethelyn Shea led discussions with anecdotes from Jessie Spaulding and Carter. March 4 a third and fourth degree work session for Woolwich candidates was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich Grange
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Washington
Lincoln
John Carter
Daisy Welch
Ethelyn Shea
Jessie Spaulding
Miller Announces Candidacy for Representative Nomination
Justus H. Miller of 218 Washington Street a noted building contractor launches his first political bid as a Republican candidate for Representative nomination. A popular local figure he resides with Mrs. Miller and their two children in the South End and is a member of Solar lodge F and A M and West Bath grange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justus H. Miller
Washington Street
Eture
Mr. Miller
South End
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H. Wecut
Harry
Gilmore
Beals
Jena D. Soames
Bain Wetming
Maurice Pushard
G.O.P
Bath Opera House
Dale
Sagadahee County
Major Bowes
Popham Beach
Y.M.C.A. Intermediate League
Maurice R. Deering
First Baptist
Irving H. Daley
Grace Church
RCA A Business
House
Mother Club
Woolwich Grangers
Miller
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