Officers Installed At West Bath Grange
West Bath grange installed officers for the ensuing year in its hall with about 170 attendees including visiting grangers. Charles M. White of Augusta served as installing officer, aided by Harold Hildreth and Ernest Snow. Master Edwin W. Haggett, a World War veteran, led the lineup and previous master A. Bernard Henderson received a past master's jewel. Oyster stew and refreshments followed the ceremony. West Bath grange to host Sagadahoc Pomona on January 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Grange
Charles M. White
Augusta
Merrymeeting Grange
Bowdoinham
Harold Hildreth
Topsham Grange
Ernest Snow
Edwin W. Haggett
West Bath
Haggett
A. Bernard Henderson
Owen E. Rogers
Henderson
Raymond A Smith
Fred K. Sturtevant
John M. Howe
Trafton Swain
Charles T. Henderson
Herbert S. Cavanaugh
D. Wallace MacDonald
David S. Henderson
Edwin W Haggett
Ceres
Raymond A. Smith
Pomona
Flora
Fernando T. Hutchins
Two Boys Rescued in Severe Snowstorm near Rice's Island
In Passamaquoddy Bay two youths, Darrell Archer and Archie Townsend, were rescued from a biting southeast snowstorm by West Quoddy Coast Guard members and local fishermen Earl Boomer and Vernon Parker after becoming marooned on Rice's Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice's Island
Passamaquoddy Bay
Darrell Archer
Archie Townsend
West Quoddy Coast Guard
Earl Boomer
Vernon Parker
Bath Rotary unveils plans for city festival and Winter Sports Carnival
Bath Rotary Club at Hotel Phoenix heard Dr Warren E Kershner explain Rotary aims and welcomed Edmund A Rothwell as a new member. Members boosted the James W Temple fund to 44 dollars and planned a candy booth for the Jimmie Temple Festival. A Winter Sports Carnival on February 22 at Mill pond with skating and snow events was outlined to fund public playgrounds, with a grand ball and prize-filled costumes to attract citywide participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
John J. Mulcahy
Warm Springs
Francis A. Winchenbach
Washington
Mill Pond
Brunswick Girl Receives Broken Arm In Sled Crash
Arlene Belanger five daughter of Ludger Belanger of Mill Street Brunswick suffered a broken arm in a sliding accident Friday night. She and a companion were sliding onto the street when a car driven by David Douglas Brunswick struck their sled. Douglas took Arlene to Brunswick Hospital where Dr. C E Richardson treated her. Douglas reported the accident to Chief Edwards and could not identify the uninjured friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Belanger
Ludger B. Belanger
Mill Street
Brunswick
David Douglas
Douglas
Brunswick Hospital
C. E. Richardson
Edwards
Belanger
Arnold Diary Auction Sheds Light on Quebec Expedition
Benedict Arnold's Maine wilderness diary of the 1775 march toward Quebec, chronicling hardships and battles with hunger, will be auctioned as part of Ogden Goblet's Americana. The historic journal, valued by collectors, enhances understanding of the Arnold expedition and Maine heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Benedict Arnold
Maine
Quebec
Ogden Goblet
Arnold Journal
Kenneth Roberts
Arundel
Arnold
Chaudiere
Kennebec
Dead River
Canada
United States
St. Lawrence
New England
Woolwich Appeals Over Water District Tax Decree
The Woolwich selectmen and assessors appeal a Sagadahoc County decision from Bath Water District tax overvaluation. State Tax Assessor Holley referred the case after a hearing on Oct 1 and a November 6 decree sustained the appeal, ordering $233.70 abated from Woolwich’s tax against the Water district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Water District
Holley
Woolwich
Sagadahoc
William H. Fisher
Frank H. Holley
Water District
Woolwich Selectmen
Probate Court Session in Sagadahoc District Deliberates Estates
Judge Walter S. Glidden presided in the Sagadahoc probate court second session. Will allowances, administrations filed, bonds approved, inventories and accounts settled for multiple Bath and area estates. Petitions granted include licenses to sell real estate and commissions for disputed claims. custody petitions for West Bath minors dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter S. Glidden
Sagadahoc
Ann Mary Robinson
Bath
William W. Robinson
Arthur J Dunton
James Dwight Curtis
West Bath
Marion Mason Curtis
John W. Hunt
Georgetown
Alonzo T. Hunt
George A. Hunt
Clara M. Hunt
Mary A. Thompson
William E Sturtevant
Elbridge B. Malcolm
Daniel Williams
Marion E. Palmer
Sarah J. Palmer
Guardian
Annie O. Dale
Ralph C. Dale
John H. Blaisdell
John W. Blaisdell
William B. Pierce
Bessie M. Barron
Topsham
Christine S. Varner
Danby H. Warner
Bath National Bank
Alice W. Sewall
Elizabeth Dain Gibbons
Marion S. Dain
Charles J. Dain
Bernice Frances Achorn
Walter E. Norton
Frank A. Norton
Edward W. Bridgham
Annie Irene Rice
James H. Ames
Eliza J. Ferguson
Bowdoinham
Harry C. Webber
James Plaisted Webber
Grace Ward Stevens
Hortense S. Ward
Constantine Phatiades
Arthur Fourimon
Constantine Photiades
D.b.a
Abraham Fourmonzi
Elferteen Oliver
Charles C. Low
Adelle J. Robichaud
Former Bathman Mention Highlights War Diary Reading
A reader notes an excerpt from The War Diary of Lord Riddell, praising its daily view of England during World War I. The diary recounts meetings with Lloyd George and Lincoln, discusses American manpower estimates, and includes a humorous anecdote about Gordon Bennett and his Pekinese dogs influencing a salary decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Riddell
England
Lloyd George
Lincoln
New York World
Charles M. Lincoln
Atlantic Ocean
Germany
Gordon Bennett
The
New York Herald
Bennett
Paris
Bathman Honored Guest on Birthday Celebration
Irwin M. McIntire of 591 Midale Street marked his 70th birthday with a dinner party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Chester Totman. Gifts were exchanged, cards were played, and prizes went to Henry S. Farrell and Mrs. Annie Knight with a consolation prize to Mrs. Farrell. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bechard, Mrs. Fred Bechard, Arthur Eller, Mrs. Emma Rogers, Miss Grace McIntire, and Mrs. Marcia Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin M. McIntire
Midale Street
Chester Totman
Henry S. Farrell
Annie Knight
Raymond Bechard
Fred Bechard
Waterville
Arthur Eller
Emma Rogers
Grace McIntire
Marcia Knight
Robin seen at Summit Springs golf links Sunday
Harris Hill reporter Jesse Keene notes a robin at Summit Springs golf links on Sunday and wonders if the bird is enjoying winter sports or arriving early for the season. The brief observation invites speculation about seasonal behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Keene
Harris Hill
Summit Springs
New England ad campaign gains state backing
Governor Theodore F. Greene of Rhode Island advocates a joint New England recreational advertising plan. Colonel William A. Barron of the New England Council praises the idea, citing regional tourism revenue of about 500 million dollars annually and Rhode Island summer property tax contributions exceeding one million dollars. The six governors plan to review a Council draft for a cross state promotional effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Theodore F. Greene
Rhode Island
William A. Barron
New England Council
Green
New England
United States
Sterling Bible Class Meets Monday Night
The Sterling Bible class of Corliss Street Baptist church held its monthly business meeting in the Deering room with 28 present. Mrs. John H. Hunt presided, devotional led by Mrs. M. Eugene Watson, and new questions issued for the next meeting. Officers from the past year were re-elected and a nominating committee reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
John L. Russell
Watson
James W. Gillespie
Grace Watson
Ethel May
Nellie Hunt
Lizzie B.C. Chaney
Hattie Mae Scott
Gillespie
Jewett
Flora Robbins
Russell
Chrystal Berry
James W. Temple Fund
Health conference for Bowdoinham children highlights event
The State Bureau of Health will hold a free Child Health conference at the Bowdoinham high school on Wednesday January 16 at 2 PM. Children under six may be examined and mothers advised by a local physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bureau of Health
Ny Cornish
Charles B. Randall
George Cutler
Charles L. Browne
Helen Britt
Margaret Gile
Clara Fogg
Charles Hackett
Harold Curtis
Norman Curtis
Bliss Business College
Lewiston
Frank Siegars
Brunswick
Willis Sewall
Star Aid
Ernest Curtis
Bowdoinham Town
Bath
Bowdoinham
Evelyn Lovejoy
Augusta
Arthur Lovejoy
Gwendolyn Tarr
Providence
R. I
the Grange
Charles M. White
Elmer Davis
Capitol Grange
Freeman Billings
Wendall Heenie
Linwood Hackett
Mary Webber
Hobart
Topshamp Grange
Delmar Curtis
Ralph Purington
Boston
Burton Curtis
Bates College
Betty Wilson
William Given
Emily Rideout
Topsham
Grange
Hazel Cornish
Bridgton
Herbert Cornish
Henry Hanson
New York
Harold Hackett
Billy
Webster
Denham House
R. A. Dickinson
Modernizing Elm Street House Nears Completion Under FHA Guidance
Work on the 52 Elm Street demonstration dwelling moves rapidly under the Better Housing Committee of the Federal Housing Administration. Shingling is done, carpenters press ahead, and soon walls will be papered and ceilings repaired as electricians are prepared. The project showcases FHA loan support and improved home standards. A worker club formed on site provides meals and warmth as they donate labor. Frank T. Adams resigns as town manager to join a firm in Everett, Mass., Jan. 15. Mark A. Trafton will serve as interim manager until a permanent replacement is elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Street
Better Housing Committee
Federal Housing Administration
Fred G. Proctor
F.H.A
Frank T. Adams
Presque Isle
Everett
Mass
Mark A. Trafton
Notice to stay off Thomas W Scott property
Notice warns that any person cutting or taking wood from the property of Thomas date January 9 1935 will be prosecuted. Signed Thomas W Scott. Also includes a wanted to buy and a for sale notice for ship logs and pressed hay with contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Thomas W. Scott
Write Co. R
C.o. Independent
Annual Meeting of Y Directors Reports Trust Funds Locked in Bonds
The Y M C A directors heard a report on trust fund accounts totaling 49 000 with most invested in bonds that did not default. Officers and directors for the coming year were elected including Charles C Low as president and Frank B Nichols as first vice president. Committees and other appointments were announced. The secretary’s and auditor’s reports were accepted and grants approved for attendance at a Leadership Conference and a public card party fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Trust Funds
George P. Davenport
Thomas Harward
Charles E. Moody
Frances E. Moody
Emma H. Moses
L. Theresa Moses
Mary A. Wiggin
Charles C. Low
Association
Sidney L. Eaton
Frank B. Nichols
Mr. Low
Charles H. Cahill
Edward Sewall
Roger D. Skillings
Mr. Sewall
J. Edward Drake
Alden G. Smith
Arthur Sewall
Harry F. Morin
Low
William C. Perkins
Winthrop
North Center
Organization formed for president's ball
Committees and patronesses were announced at the organization meeting of the committee in charge of the President's ball. The event will be Jan 30 in an unannounced hall with tickets priced at 1.25 dollars per couple or 75 cents for a single. Archibald M. Main named general chair man and Edmund A. Rothwell treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Carey, Jr
Archibald M. Main
Edmund A. Rothwell
George Baer Connard
N. Gratz Jackson
Rupert H. Baxter
Joseph Torrey
John A. Lord
Walter S. Glidden
John H. Hyde
Wilbur C. Oliver
Sumner Sewall
Warren E. Kershner
James A. Gillies, Jr
Frank B. Nichols
Arthur K. Purington
Charles H. Cahill
Ralph C. Covel
Charles A. Corliss
William D. Sewall
Byron F. Barker
Frederick E. Drake
William S. Newell
Helen V. Downing
Harold P. Small
Seth S. Mullin
Henry M. Powers
Fred W
Eugene Desmond
John J. Mulcahy
David Y. Alkazin
Albert Henderson
Hall
Ruth H. Farnham
Fred W. Humphreys
Edward W. Bridgham
F. B. Nichols
Harry C. Webber
Mark W. Hennessy
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Senter’s, Inc
Grosset & Dunlap
A. L. Burt Co
Rotary
Jimmie Temple Fund
Morris S. Povich
Bathman
Cracker & Winsor
All-New England
Sterling Bible Class
Temple Fund
Piasse
Arthur Allen Optometrist Bath Trust Bldg
Center St
Mon
H. L. Ker
Arrowsk
Walter Connolly
Fay Wray
George M. Cohan
Evelyn Brent
Randolph Scott
Bing Crosby
Kitty Carlisle
IS MY
Heart
William Powell
Myrna Loy
Evelyn Prentice
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