Richmond News Briefs Spotlight Local Holiday Travel
The Richmond area reports a flurry of holiday visits and homecomings. Local families including the Wades, Grants, Moodys, and Averills returned from trips or hosted relatives from New Jersey, Dixmont, Freeport, Portland, and Bath. Community events featured a Christmas tree at St Ambrose parish and a Farm Bureau program on household cleaners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrance Curran
Augusta
Atlantic Union College
South Lancaster
Mass
Miss Kennedy
C. B. Kennedy
Plailla Clair Lessard
Springvale
Frank Lessard
Paul Dumont
Skowhegan
Russell Ring
Farm Bureau
Progressive Grange Hall
F. S. Meacham
James Larrabee
Alton Cooker
Maynard Hinkley
Bowdoinham
Percy Little
Charles Foster
Mentor
Ohio
Parent-Teacher Association
Elizabeth Alexander
Capt
Charles Blair
Bath
C. H. Fickett
Lilly
South Front Street
Sweatt House
High Street
Irving Meserve
William Malloy
Spruce Street
Hebron Academy
Annie Stinson
Harold Rollins
River Road
Lloyd Kelley
Ridge Road
Myrtle Gordon
John Clark
Auburn
William Dingley
Brunswick Road
Raymond Northey
Archie Brown
Rockland
Wilbur Cooper
Farmington Normal School
Herbert Edgecomb
Portland
Sterling Bible Class Reports Annual Meeting Re-Elects Officers
The Sterling Bible class at Corliss Street Baptist church held its regular monthly meeting with 24 present. All officers and the teacher were re elected, including Mrs. John H. Hunt as president and Mrs. M. Eugene Watson as teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Bible Class
Corliss Street Baptist Church
John H. Hunt
Chester A. Plant
William H. Sheldon
Carrie H. Trott
Robert C. Mitchell
M. Eugene Watson
Fred W. May
Watson
Fred E. Bragg
Hunt
Plant
Linwood A. Piper
Lee W. Scott
Funeral rites for Raymond Doughty held in Portland
Funeral services for Raymond Doughty, who died from injuries in the Gov. Douglas explosion, were conducted Tuesday at 11 in Curtis funeral home. Rev. Ernest Heywood officiated. The Grey Re service was read by Norman Smith, commander of T. W. Hyde camp No. 46, Sons of Union Veterans, where Doughty was chaplain. Pallbearers included John McEachern, Norman Smith, Maurice Warner, and Clarence Warner. Burial followed at Oak Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Doughty
Gov. Douglas
Portland
Curtis Funeral Home
Center Street
Ernest Heywood
Wesley M. E. Church
Offici‘atede
Norman Smith
T. W. Hyde
Sons of Union Veterans
John McEachern
Maurice Warner
Clarence Warner
Oak Grove Cemetery
Georgetown residents and visitors share news and tragedy
Georgetown confirms local social visits with Mrs. E. B. Billings in Bath and relatives from Topsham and Boothbay. The town notes Center School reopening and WPA work weather, plus the death of Charles H. Campbell from the Gov. Douglas oil boat explosion in Portland Harbor with funeral at First Baptist and burial in Oak Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Heald
Clayton
M. Belle Heald
E. B. Billings
Bath
Harold Hunt ,Jr
Topsham
Joseph F. Higgins
Opera House
Lester Powers
Edward Nagel
Charlottsville
N. C
Isabel Lachaise
Ralph Scott
Boothbay
Eleanor Cunningham
Morse High
Melvin Cunningham
Russell
Bertha Scott
Augusta Rowe
Frank Heald
Melrose Highlands
Mass
Howard G. Heald
T. M. Hagan
W. A. Todd
George Smith
Sagadahoc Bay
Walter Cummings
William A. Todd
Roy M. Newman
Thomas N. Williams
West Georgetown
Gilbert Gunnell
Leon
Waltham, Mass
Center School
N. F. Howe
Dorothy Hagas
North Yarmouth Academy
L. Earl Hagan
Georgetown
Charles H. Campbell
Arrowsie
Gov. Douglas
Portland Harbor
Mr. Campbell
First Baptist
Oak Cemetery
Meeting Plans for President's Ball Committee
A Friday 7 30 meeting in Mr. Carey’s office will chart details for the President's Ball set for Thursday Jan 30. Chairman Hon John P Carey Jr leads the 3rd year committee with Archibald M Main as vice chairman and Ralph G Stetson as treasurer. The executive roster includes Mayor Arthur Sewall and many local leaders from city boards, lodges, P T A groups, and veterans organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Carey, Jr
Arthur Sewall
Ralph Bragg
Aldermen
A. John Conti, Jr
Board of
Common
Genesta
Order of the Eastern Star
Marius H. Page
Rotary Club
Dwight W. Pierce
Colonial Club
Frank F. Colburn, Jr
North Center
Chester A. Roberts
South End
Ralph P. Dunbar
Dike P. T. A
Frank H. Beal
Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows
Herbert W. McCabe
Noble
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge
Otis A. Monroe
Lowell Temple
Pythian
Harry H. Watson
Acadia Lodge
Knights of Pythias
James E. McLaughlin
The
Knights of Columbus
Carl G. Kronstrand
Sacred Heart Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Henry W. Owen, Jr
Roland Smith Post
American Legion
Walter M. Hill
Roland Smith Unit
American Legion Auxiliary
John Otis
V.F.W. Auxiliary
George E. Frost
B.F.W. Post
Arthur B. Haggett
Pocahontas
Ramona Council
Harry L. Knight
Morris E. Povich
Bath Lodge
John M. Howe
West Bath
Golf Weather Keeps Maine Courses Open This Season
The article notes light snowfall in Maine allowing golf on many courses. Herbert Douglas shot 62 for nine holes at Bath Country Club. Edward Bridgham and Henry Owen played a round at Bath and found conditions springlike. Portland Country Club reported ten days of golf last week. Miss Margaret Pierce returned to the University of Maine after Christmas with her parents in Center Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Herbert Douglas
Bath Country Club
Edward W. Bridgham
Henry JV. Owen
Portland Country Club
Margaret Pierce
University of Maine
Carl Pierce
Center Street
Elbridge F Wright 78 Bath mariner dies after long career
Captain Elbridge F Wright a retired Bath mariner of long service died Thursday morning. He commanded numerous vessels along the Atlantic coast and began his career on coasters. Born in Georgetown he leaves a Bath granddaughter Mrs Maurice A Libby and two brothers James A Wright and John C Wright with sister Mrs Cora L Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbridge F. Wright
Atlantic
Wright
Reuben 8. Hunt
Frederick J. Parks
Addie P. McFadden
William T. Donnell
Leora M
Harry Stewart
Boothbay Harbor
Bath
Capt. Wright
Georgetown
Timothy
Catherine Wright
Maurice A. Libby
James A. Wright
Mount Vernon
Wash
John C. Wright
Captain Campbell Dies in Portland Harbor Tragedy
Capt Charles H Campbell 52 died in an explosion aboard the Governor Douglas in Portland Harbor last week. A Georgetown native, he lived in Arrowsic and held master and engineer licenses. Survived by wife Leila Davis, son Irving, sister Flora Campbell and sister in law Mrs Charles Hinckley. He commanded the Governor Douglas for six years after owning the Flora C fish boat and earlier worked as a Boston Elevated conductor. He was a Mason and Knight of Pythias member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Campbell
Portland Harbor
Governor Douglas
Georgetown
Arrowsic
Capt
Campbell
Everett
Clara Powers Campbell
Robinhood
Boston
Flora C
Boothbay Harbor
Monhegan Island
Thomaston
Masons
Knights of Pythias
Leila I. Davis
Five Islands
Irving Campbell
Flora Campbell
Lewiston
Charles Hinckley
Quincy
Mass
Retired marine engineer Alpheus E. Purington dies in Haverhill
Alpheus E. Purington 81 of Parker Head died Wednesday of pneumonia at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Stokes in Haverhill Massachusetts where he and his wife wintered. He began seafaring at 12 on Kennebec river boats and later served as chief engineer for Boston Towboat Co. He retired 15 years ago to Parker Head and is survived by his wife and two grandsons Paul and Grant Purington of Jersey City New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpheus E. Purington
Parker Head
Samuel Stokes
Haverhill
Mass
Kennebec River
Boston
Boston Towboat Co
Purington
Paul and
Grant Purington
Jersey City
N. J
Hotel veteran Harry I Bridges dies at 63 in Portland
Harry I Bridges 63, long time hotel clerk and manager, died at Maine General Hospital Portland on New Years. A Bangor native with Bath ties he once ran Augusta House and later co opened Southport Inn and took Windsor hotel Belfast interests. Survived by his mother Mrs Mary E Canney a brother and sister of Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry I. Bridges
Falmouth
Portland
Maine General Hospital
Mr. Bridges
Bangor
Bath
Augusta
Augusta House
N. L. Jackson
Southport Inn
Georgetown Man Archibald Campbell Dies in Augusta
Archibald M. Campbell aged 26 died Tuesday of last week in Augusta where he had lived the past three years. Born in Georgetown he was a son of Byron and Grace Humphreys Campbell and had lived there all his life until moving to Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald M. Campbell
Augusta
Georgetown
Byron and
Grace Humphreys Campbell
Five Islands Personal Notes and Local Deaths
Five Islands notices detail travel to Cambridge and Florida for Katherine Pendergast and Carrie Stevens, visitors from Bath, school moves, and several local residents’ movements. The death of Charles Campbell in Portland aboard an oil tanker is reported with sympathy for his wife Mrs. Campbell and son. A book donation to the Grange library is noted, and various residents are cited visiting or residing in Bath, Yarmouth, and Seguinland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Gray
Bath
Herman Barter
Elliott Bold
Basil MacMahan
Charles MacMahan
Lloyd Pinkham
Harold Pinkham
Clarence MacMahan
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Grange Circle
Helen Rowe
Yarmouth Academy
L. H. Rowe
Yarmouth
Miss Rowe
Belle Stevens
Leon Williams
Waltham
Mass
Manson Campbell
Byron Campbell
Seguinland
Augusta
Myrna Campbell
Sherman Campbell
Five Islands
Alice Cromwell
Ida Hinckley
Washington, D. C
San Francisco
Lincoln Campbell
Morse High School
Everett Stevens
Clayton
Robinhood
Alonzo Thibodeau
Charles Campbell
Portland
Campbell
Arrowsic
Grange
Lelia Davis
Boy Scouts of the Air
Eagle Camp
Gordon Stuart
Grace Pierce
Miss Pierce
George Hanna
Garfield Rackliff
Industry
Forrest Hanna
Hanna
Rotary Club Maps Winter Carnival Plans at Hotel Phoenix
The Rotary Club met at Hotel Phoenix to discuss the February 14 Winter Carnival to benefit playground funds. Ed Bridgham chairs the queen contest as merchants join to review arrangements. A top New England dance band is planned for the carnival ball with Page Thompson Huston Herrick Plant overseeing. Ski jump and skating rink are set, ice conditions may affect location. Weather cooperation will influence sports and crowds across Bath and western Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Hotel Phoenix
Winchenbach
Edward W. Bridgham
New England
M. H. Page
Perry L. Thompson
Thomas R. Huston
Horace P. Herrick
Chester A. Plant
Bath
Mrs Oscar Thornton in Arlington Hospital Reported Improves
Mrs Oscar Thornton, who suffered a severe neuritis and arthritis attack a fortnight ago, is at Dr Ring's hospital in Arlington Massachusetts with slightly improved condition reported Monday. Her husband Mr Thornton was summoned to Boston and remains with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Thornton
Rowe Oliver Wedding Acknowledged in New Year Party
Miss Virginia May Oliver and Harvey Victor Rowe wed on December 14 1935 in Camden with Rev Weston P Holman officiating. Guests included Miss Mary McAllister Randall Merry and several Oliver family members. The couple, both Morse High School graduates, met at a party and plan lives in Portland and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia May Oliver
Harvey Victor Rowe
Fernando T. Hutchins
Winship Street
Camden
Weston P. Holman
Beacon Street
M. E
Mary McAllister
Randall Merry
Rowe
Joseph R. Oliver
Washington Street
Morse High School
James A. Gillies, Jr
Clarence Ring
Lord Street
Portland
Payson Expected to Announce Candidacy in First District
John Payson of Portland, a notable business figure linked to the Republican nomination for Congress, is canvassing the First district. He did not state plans publicly but supporters expect a forthcoming nomination bid joining seven candidates for the June 15 primary. Other contenders include Oakes, Bissett, Balentine of Portland, Slocum of Standish, Bridges of Sanford, and Henry of Rumford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Payson
Portland
Payson
Raymond Oakes
William Bissett
Thomas R. Balentine
Paul Slocum
Standish
Ronald Bridges
Sanford
Arthur J. Henry
Rumford
Doctor Austin MacCormick Marries in Reading Suburb
Dr. Austin H. MacCormick, Commissioner of Corrections in New York City and Bowdoin 1915 graduate, wed Patricia Welling of New York on Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Dudley in Wyomissing, a Reading suburb. Mrs. MacCormick is widow of Joe Welling, boxer and artist who died in 1934. The couple’s history includes MacCormick’s Reno divorce from his first wife, Gertrude Albion MacCormick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin H. MacCormick
Corrections
New York City
Bowdoin College
Patricia Welling
New York
Thomas Walsh
Washington
Associated Press
George Dudley
Wyomissing
Reading
Dudley
MacCormick
Boothbay Harbor
Sewer plan outlines costly box sewer network and lake option
The report details a six section box sewer system with grades from 1/750 to 1/500 connecting Government and Hyde areas, totaling about 6811 dollars plus relaying and engineering costs. It weighs alternatives including a citywide sewer pump to Hyde sewer or a sanitary and storm sewer system discharging into a manmade lake pond, suggesting a park element if feasible. Arthur Sewall 2d left for New York on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Area
Floral
Government Sewer
Court Street
Charles Street
Hyde Estate
Richardson Street
Hyde
High Street
Floral Street
Arthur Sewall 2d
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richmond
Durand Aces
Harold Wade
New Jersey
Eric Grant
Hyde Park
Paul Stitphen
Dwight L. Moody
New Hampton
N. H
Moody
Cora Chapman
William McDonough
Lee Haley
Jesse Haley
Augusta Kasulat
Connecticut
Rider
Bethany
John McKinnon
Donald Howard McKinnon
Chestnut Street
Wren Nursing Home
Clifton Cate
Damariscotta
Mr. Cate
Don O. Cate
William Labelle
Barbara Bond
Ora Reed
Ana
Lawrence Bond
Richard Sprague
Paul Holmes
Winthrop
Wi le
Howard Small
Warren Lemont
Wina
Silas Lemont
Porand
Margaret Grover
Edgar White
Cecil Lackey
South Gardiner
Edmond Gamache
Beulah Rebekah Lodge
Margaret Peabody
Ruie Curtis
C. M. Kendrick
Litchfield
George Coughlin
Dresden
Inez Stinson
William Stinson
Lawrence Southard
South Dresden
Portsmouth
Harry White
John Gibson
Jean Davis
Esther Manning
South Portland
Gibson
Davis
Ann Spofford
Virginia Stilphen
Melita Leavitt
Clifton Melvin
Kenneth Sedgley
Leon Shepard
Byron Higgins
Higgins
Memorial Hospital
Joseph Randlette
Howard Randlette
Dover
Oscar Smith
George Libby
Uriah Lancaster
Carl Robinson
Eunice Ann
George Thompson
Bert Skinner
D. M. Humphreys & Co
Sagadahock Block
Bath, Me
Room
Katherine Pendergast
Carrie Stevens
Cambridge
Florida
Buxton Medicine Company
Abbot Village
Santa Claus
Bath Savings Institution
Rowe-Oliver
Rev. Weston P. Holman
G.O.P
Austin M’cormick
Hector Tal
Becton
Aes Cin
Ghia Osste
Gaudet Field
Vane
Nisbet & Griffin, Inc
Lewis D. Nisbet
Fred S. Curtis & CO
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