No. 6 schoolhouse clam supper draws crowd in Woolwich
A Friday clam stew at the No. 6 schoolhouse attracted a large crowd. D W Baker led a 20 person sleigh ride. prizes went to Samuel Moore, Maurice Hathorne, and Mrs A A Stott. Over 22 dollars was collected. Local notices include visits, meetings, and upcoming events across Woolwich, Bath, and Davis Ferry communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Baker
Samuel Moore
Maurice Hathorne
A. A. Stott
L. C. Feero
Charlotte Buck
Lannes Fuller
West Bath
Roy Prescott
Bangor
Kathleen Tailey
Carl
Post Office urges better mail addressing and forwarding
Public advisory from Postmaster Henry W. Owen Jr. summarizes how legible addresses and complete sender information cut undelivered mail and dead-letter cases. It urges forwardings, proper wrapping, and use of post office boxes, carrier delivery, and registered or special delivery for timely, safe dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weiter
Washington Party at G A R Women’s Hall
Ladies of the G A R hosted a Washington party at the G A Wt hall on Tuesday evening with readings and music. Several attendees wore old fashioned costumes while entertainment proceeded. Welsh rarebit Washington pie and coffee were served afterward.
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G. A. Wt. Hall
Washington
Condition of Arthur Jones Improves After Shooting
Arthur Jones, accidently shot in the back Monday, shows favorable condition at City hospital. The bullet remains in his spine but paralysis is gradually decreasing. Mrs. Clinton I Wilson is visiting her mother in Boston for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Jones
Mrs. Clinton I, Wilson
Boston
Central Church Men Present Fine Program At New Parish House
The Central Congregational church men's club met at the new parish house with 7,300 attendees. President Ralph Bragg presided as Rev. David J. Wilson spoke on Ministers Life. Jacok Shaw and Clarence Johnson provided solos, songs followed, a fish chowder was served, and seven new members were elected. Evlen M. Dunlap of Auburn, formerly of Bath, visited Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Congregational Church
Ralph Bragg
Jacok Shaw
Clarence Johnson
David J. Wilson
Wilson
William He. Small
Karcher Jackson
Sevenc
Georgetown News Reels Through Post Storm Cleanup Efforts
In last week’s heavy storm laborers and teams cleared blocked streets. A quarter mile of street had to be shoveled. Residents like Mrs Martha Rich and Walter Ndick assisted in town. The First Baptist church held a monthly conference Saturday evening.
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Reads
Five Islands Grange Meets and Social Notices
At the Five Islands Grange meeting on Tuesday evening the first and second degrees were conferred on Miss Albertina Stevens. Recess served pie and coffee. Committee in charge: Mrs. Amanda Blaisdell and Manfred Newdick. Lady’s aid met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Chira Davis. Due to bad traveling few attended. a meeting was planned there again this week. Capra and Mrs. Melvin Harford arrived Saturday from Boston. Rittal visited Bath last Wednesday. Mrs. Sylvie Barnes and daughter Coleone returned to Day Point Saturday to stay with Mrs. Elizabeth Warren. Willard Oliver visited his daughter Mrs. Vernon Gray Saturday afternoon. Terrace Rittall works for P.M. Plage. Alg Rowe painting in Alton Reed’s cottage. J. G. Stevens had grain hauled from Wiscasset. Joe Greenleaf and Elbridge Mains bringing in their boat. Coo L. Minehen and a friend from Boston spent the weekend at Minehen’s cottage. Charles Boucher in Bath Monday. Mire and Percy Savage visiting their son and wife in Bath. S. G. Trashell in Bath Wednesday. Yoo M. Tagan and Arthur Delano with ten were at Five Islands Thursday. Roads cleared after the Wednesday storm, the heaviest of the winter. Everett Vigeins of Georgetown was at Five Stands Saturday afternoon.
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Grange
Albertina Stevens
Comittee
Amanda Blaisdell
Manfred Newdick
Chira Davis
Capra
Melvin Harford
Boston
Blo. Rittal
Bath
Sylvie Barnes
Coleone
Elizabeth Warren
Willard Oliver
Vernon Gray
Elbridge Mains
Coo L. Minehen
Mr. Minehen
Charles Boucher
Mire
Percy Savage
Walter Savage
S.G. Trashell
Yoo M. Tagan
Arthur Delano
Everett Vigeins
Georgetown
Penn State Students Back Volstead Act
Fifty members of the Penn State Student Council pass resolutions urging strict enforcement of the eighteenth amendment. They vow to punish students involved in illegal liquor activities and oppose all illegal traffic in alcohol, aligning with President Thomas on law and order. The move marks a sweeping college endorsement of prohibition enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania State College
Mid
Joh M. Thomas
Ctizens
Commonwealth
Venn
Bath plant to bid for lightship work
Bath Tron Works Ltd plans bids to complete a light vessel hull built by the company. Bids open in Washington D C on March 3 for the lightship, and March 20 for a 180 foot lighthouse tender. The Lookout lightvessel was handed to the Commerce Department at the Chelsea dock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Tron Works Ltd
Gow
Washington D.C
Tron Works
Washington
Comerce
Chelsea Government Dock
Brunswick Bowler George Walker Wins First Half Lead
In Brunswick Tuesday night George Walker and Maurice Oliver split the first half of a 20 string match. Walker led by 62 pins after the opening string, with the final strings to be bowled Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
George Walker
Maurice Oliver
Walker
Oliver
Usl
Haggett Defends Lead In Colonial Club Duplicate Whist
Haggett held his lead in the Colonial club handicap duplicate whist tournament on Tuesday evening. Haggett’s partner Jo McCole rose from third to second place as the match results were announced. In a Moulton Merchants meeting B S Gillen was elected president for the year, with Frank McGary as vice president O M Smith treasurer and Albert W W Stetson secretary, and a committee was named to arrange details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Club
Haggett
Jo. McCole
Moulton Merchants Association
B.S. Gillen
Frank McGary
O. M. Smith
Albert
Stetson
Secre
Wits
Radio medical aid for ships at sea aids sailors
Public Health Service reports radio medical advice aids seamen aboard vessels lacking physicians. Case examples show rapid guidance from Baltimore to Cape May and the need for first aid training, standard medicine chests, and officer education to prevent needless injuries and deaths at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wugh $. Cumming
U.S. Public Health Service
Cumming
Davy Jones
Marine Hospital
Public Health Service
Baltimore
Cape May
Pieck
Stilor
Grand Central Palace
New York City
Bell System Treats Poles With Creosote For Longer Life
About one third of Bell Telephone poles are chestnut and previously untreated. The system plans to treat poles in hot creosote oil, then switch to cold to create a vacuum that forces oil into the wood. Treatment up to one foot above ground adds ten to fifteen years to a pole's life, extending it beyond the usual ten to twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Telephone Companies
Bell System
Town Meeting Debates Elementary School Plans in Old Orchard
At the annual Old Orchard town meeting the key issue is a new six room school building. Plans for the elementary grades only have been prepared and will be shown at the supplementary meeting on March 3. Miss June Hideout of Washington Street is visiting Lewiston for two weeks with Mrs. E Reade Randall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard
Sumittal
June Hideout
Washington Street
Lewiston
E. Reade Randall
Dike School Players Dominate In Undeated Run
Dike School defeats North Grammar 25 to 7 on the Y court as their undefeated run continues. Capt Rogers was sidelined Wednesday but expected back Friday for a rematch. Senia starred with seven baskets. Fraser, Senia fouled out. Attaya and Wilson from the losers fouled out as well. Next game against Weeks Street grammar scheduled Thursday at one.
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Tike
Grammar School Tegs
North Grammar Tenn
Fraser
Rogers
Dike
Senia
Senin
Attaya
Wilson
Weeks Street Grammar
Teak Iss
Ieee
Nickerson
North Grammarion
VEST
Pailin de Mees
Pete Easak
Esse Etsieranees
Tony Epee
Longiey
Gottetiner
Himilton
Tine
Morse Versus South Portland Sets Friday Clash at Home
South Portland hosts Morse Friday in the last game of the season at the new gym. Morse, 35 to TL winner in their previous meeting, is favored but the Capers seek revenge with Spinney’s boys aiming to win before the Dates tournament. Coach Wayward plans a early start with substitutions later.
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Morse
South Worth
Hish
M.C
Capers
South Portland
Spinney
Beys
Kelleykogehed
Swinter
Wayward
Alaska Ready for Pulp and Paper Growth Says Wallace
Secretary of Agriculture Wallace predicts an inevitable expansion of the pulp and paper industry in southeastern Alaska due to abundant hydro power timber and water transportation. He says growth will hinge on distance to markets and need for large capital rather than physical disadvantages. Mrs Cahill hosts an auction at her High street home this afternoon.
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Alaska
Wallace
Wilbur G. Cahill
High Street
Beacon Street Supper Draws Crowd Despite Storm
Beacons Street vestry hosted a chicken pie supper drawing over 15 guests who praised the meal. Decorations featured miniature cherry trees and American flags. Proceeds supported hospital care with pink pies sent to patients. The event included an orchestra and patriotic numbers honoring Washington's birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Street
VOM. Olm
Kennebec
Herman Crocker
F. A. Shepard
Scott
Tibbets
Fred Bowie
William Crafts
William Pond
LeRoy Lord
Frank Oliver
Leland Plummer
Georgie V Pierce
Harriet Huggard
Robert Oliver
Stella Jewett
Dorothy Tiuggard
Fred Teeling
Ethel Oliver
Alice Bowie
Orchestra Selection Report Clarifies Postshow Clearing
After midday, committees report the orchestra will clear the stage once all expenses are paid. Details indicate a complete settlement process following the performance.
Bath Y planning to enter tournament
At a Tuesday meeting the Bath Y M C A planned to enter the Angita tournament on March 22. The local Y will be represented by two teams one for boys 15 and under and one for men. Players must attend Friday practice in the gym from 8 to 9. A general committee will meet Wednesday to set the date and cups may be awarded to the league winner for permanent possession after three consecutive wins. The Juniors face Boothbay Harbor Friday, and the team travel list includes Captain Longley Rogers Lyden Gotte Sonia McCabe Manager Crosby and Secretary Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angita
Boothbay Harber Hee
Boothbay
Y. M.L.A
Atarhar
Willian
C. Perkins
Longley
Rogers
Lyden
Gotte
Sonia
McCabe
Crosby
Perkins
Jolly Dancing Party and Library Milestone
A married peone dancing class at Jennie Pearves Cercival Academy featured elimination waltz winners Allen MM Jri hami Mrs. Manweil Powers and a glypey dance by Mrs. Mil dred Hope. The grand mardi followed by a Sheriff and Mrs. W C Oliver feast. The Portland Public Library celebrated its largest day with 1159 books circulated, a new peak in literary turnout.
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Married Peone
Jennie Pearves
Cercival Dancing Academy
Allen
Jri Hami
Manweil Powers
Mildred Hope
Sheriff
W. C. Oliver
Muir
Perkins’ Orchestra
Clas
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Marriet Larrabee
G. Leeman
Cummings Street
Charlotte Longfellow
Little Daughter
F. W. Carlton
Kathleen Bailey
Datariscotta
Tuessie Ball
Marcia Stinson
Freeman ‘Srott J
Vinal Uunnewell
Portland
Eugenia Flumewell
Jesse Bailey
J. Swyner Bailey
Cora
Helen Marshine
Danariscotta
Dr. Hathorne
L W. Wright
Key
TH. C. Fernald
John Rice
Frank Head
Samuel Albert
Philip
J. J. Hathorne
William Wright
Porthind
Gladys
Wesley Wright
Delian Card
Gardiner
Oscar Dailey
D. W. Biair
Alden Reed
Wittston
Eben Dana
Carolyn Main
Reed Main
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Gordon Preble
Merton Wright
The
Baptist Church
Geraldine Stott
Wiscasset
C. P. Hall
Wiliam Leeman
Nequasset
Philip Hathorne
Ernest Hathorne
Sarah IP. Dugley
Tost
Tall At Center Woolwich
Charles Wright
R. F.1d. Carriers Association
First Baptist
Postal Service of
United States
Henry W. Owen, Jr
WP. G. Department
Washington Party
D. M. Humphreys & Co
Room
Sagedahock Block
Bath, Me
Central Church
Evlen M. Dunlap Auburn
Martha Rich
Dhosten
Walter Newdick
Woelwich
First Baptist Church
Walter Conningion
Thomas Williams
West Georgetown
Jel D. Walkuis Butener
Serety
Ether Worthing
George Laskey
Robinhood
Frederick Laskey
George FloWiver
Somerville
Mass
Walter
Geote Waltham
Williman Parnsworth
John D. Wiliams
Wragh
Weedlwich
Edward Cumming
Bowdeoinham
Anna
Raphael Rowe
Dath
Everent Higgins
Penn State
Movsca
Los
Haggett-McCole
Page-Skillings
Oss Bouney
Wireless
Cresote
Dike School
North Grammar Club
Kahn Tailoring Co
John J. Desmond
Quality Corner
Cae
Church Society
Dhridge-Merrill
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Harry A. Beals
Melita Shepard Leavitt
Richmond
Bath “Y
Castoria
Fletcher
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