Prosperity Seen in the Colleges of the Country
Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken of Vassar argues rising college registration marks stronger economic mood and social influence. He cites Columbia 22,000 NYU 15,000 and Vassar limited to 1,000. registrations reflect shifts from unskilled work to education and shape civic life through college social systems and reform efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Noble MacCracken
Vassar College
Vassar
MacCracken
Columbia
New York University
Sorbonne
American College
Schenley High School
Pittsburgh
Maine
California
Plittsburg
General Pershing
University of Beaune
United States
Five Islands Socials and Local News Notes
A robin was seen in Byron Campbell's yard at Seguinland. Colds are prevalent in town. Several residents visited Five Islands on business or social calls. The Grange held a public installation with Rev. W. T. Boyd and helpers. Mink hunts and school visits are mentioned along with local travel. A college education piece centers on environment and character shaping learning outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Campbell
Seguinland
Frances. Leonard
Georgetown
Roy Rowe
Despau
Boothbay
Five Islands
Roland Harford
Reed Reed
Sarah Stevens
the Grange
W. T. Boyd
Alton Reed
Julia Davis
Lena Carter
Frank Tracey
Portland
J. E. Blaisdell
Charles Lewis
Bertha
T. M. Hagan
Ida Lewis
Marjorie Berry
Will Stevens
Alfred MacMihan
T. W. Blaisdell
Almon Marr
George Delano
Bath
Clara Reed
Chester MacMahan
J. H. Rowe
Ferris Leonard
Fred Carr
Grange Library
Commodore R. G. Davenport
Washington, D. C
Davenport
Donald and
Linwood Stevens
Charles Oliver
Grange
BIGI
Geiorns cc
Cistarn
Eresta
Teehee Grange
J. G. Stevens
W. L. Berry
Charles Nocton
Ad Tke Oreevebeees
Eaterestipore Orchestra
Belle Stevens
Morse Girls Open Season With Win Over Auburn
Morse high girls defeated the Maine School of Commerce team from Auburn 16 to 8 at the YMCA gym. Merline Thompson and Dorothy Bucklin directed smooth passing while Margaret Cummings and Dorothy Davis each scored three baskets. Eleanor Perry and Bernice Worrey anchored the defense as Miss Leeman led Commerce with five points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High Girls
Y.M.C.A
Maine School of Commerce
Auburn
Morse
Merline Thompson
Dorothy Bucklin
Margaret Cummings
Dorothy Davis
Miss Davis
Miss Cummings
Capt
Eleanor Perry
Bernice Worrey
Commerce
Miss Leeman
Frerson’s Grievance Reveals Unselfish Urge to Share
A brief quip notes that a person with a grievance keeps the world in view and wishes others to share in his concerns. The line underscores a selfless facet amid complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afrerson
Valuation of Maine Found by Assessors Shows Gains
Maine assessors report total valuation of cities towns and plantations at 587,108,502 up from 568,617,715 last year an increase of 18,933,080. Cities total 267,412,272 up 12,015,280 with livestock values declining overall while cattle counts drop and polls tax totals around 12,329 with a 2.86 per poll average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement S. Stetson
Greene
John J. Dearborn
Newburg
Wilbur F. Dresser
South Portland
Board of State Assessors
Gaudreau's Band Presents Notable Bath Concert
The second Gaudreau band concert at Bath Opera House drew a full house of honorary members. Mrs. Clara Hatch delivered strong vocal numbers while John Grindle played a fine violin. Ten year old Frank Hagan impressed with a precise cornet solo. Mrs. Maurice McKenney accompanied Mrs. Hatch effectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaudreau
Bath Opera House
Clara Hatch
John Grindle
Frank Hagan
Maurice McKenney
Hatch
Whitneys Wed Katherine Kimball in Portland Society Event
Mrs. Frederick H. Kimball and family attended the Katherine Kimball and Wheelock Whitney wedding at First Parish church Portland officiated by Dr. Metcalfe. The couple will reside in St. Cloud after April 1 following receptions hosted by Kimball relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick H. Kimball
Arthur L. Robinson
Robinson
Milton S. Kimball
Kimball
Miriam Kimball
Katherine Kimball
Wheelock Whitney
St. Cloud
Minn
Portland
Metcalfe
John M. Kimball
Bath
John H. Kimball
John Chase Small
Deering
Cumberland Club
Phillips-Andover Academy
Yale University
Waynfiete School
Smith College
Whitney
Kimball- Whitney
Thomas Street
Frederick Kimball
Herbert Payson
Bowdoin Street
Roger V. Snow
Frederick F. Talbot
Johnson-Dyer of Bath Wed in Intimate Bath Ceremony
Johnson and Miss Mildred Dyer of Bath were married Saturday night at 8 at the Wright home on High Street. Rev. Louis W. West officiated the single ring ceremony with only relatives and friends present. The couple planned a Machias honeymoon and return to Bath to reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toy Ik. Johnson
Mildred BF. Dyer
Bath
Austin Wright
High Street
Louis W. West
People’s Baptist Church
Inez McNeil
Johnson
Allan F. Dyer
D.T. Percy & Sons
George E. Johnson
Machias
Bath Iron Works, Ltd
Willa
Georgetown Residents Record Ice Harvest and Local News
W. C. Todd harvested ice 13 inches thick on Tuesday and Wednesday with workers H. G. Heald Frank Heald Arthur Delano Melvin Cunningham Alex Cunningham Joseph Higgins Earl Hagan Harry Heald Walter Cummings Roland Harford and W. A. Todd. Nat Howe led a pulp wood crew at Ward and Blackie for Brunswick parties. Town purchased Albion Oliver’s safe and moved it to the town clerk’s home. Several residents visited Bath and Five Islands. a traverse jury panel was drawn for Bath. Dancing at Union hall drew Five Islands crowds. Mrs. Stearns Scott reports her husband Scott is employed in Baltimore. Mrs. Taylor improves at home. skating at Clary’s pond and miscellaneous visits are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Heald
Frank Heald
Arthur Delano
Melvin Cunningham
Alex Cunningham
Joseph Higgins
Earl Hagan
Harry Heald
Walter Cummings
Roland Harford
W. A. Todd
Nat Howe
Ward
Blackie
Brunswick
Bath
John Reed
B. H. Woodside
Wortland
J. M. Rowe
Arthur Rowe
Alfred Stowe
Middle Street
Thomas Willian
Traverse Jury
Islands
Stearns Scott
Scott
Baltimore
E. A. Williams
Robinhood
Howard Heald
Dayton Hunt
Charles Hunt
Everett
Mass
Frank Taylor
Mark Marr
Ralph Reynolds
Ruth
Lester Powers
James Nixon
Emma Billing
Dorothy Stuart
Belle Heald
Baths
W. T. Boyd
Wendall Baker
Grange Library
Scribner’s Magazine
Clary’s Pond
Phinney
Arrowsi
Stone
West Georgetown
Eugene Reynolds
Morse High Plans Bowdoin Meet Entry
Morse High has received an invitation to the Bowdoin indoor interscholastic meet on March 4, with sixty schools invited. Morse will enter a trained team under coach David Alkazin and compete in events including sprints, hurdles, jumps, throws, and relays. The event follows a Bowdoin interfraternity meet featuring White track athletes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High
Bowdoin
Donald J. Eames
Morse
David Alkazin
Y.M.C.A
Maine Principals Association Plans March Mid-Winter Meeting
The newly formed Association of Principals of Secondary Schools of Maine will discuss eligibility rules for interscholastic contests at its March mid-Winter meeting in Augusta. A rule amendment and the question of high school versus academy participation will be decided, with potential academy league formation if academies split from high schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Principals of Secondary Schools of
Maine
Augusta
Portland
Orono
Conductor D Webb Sanborn Dies at 69 on Pneumonia
D Webb Sanborn longtime Boston and Maine conductor died Sunday morning from pneumonia. He served 38 years on the railroad and led the Boston to Portland through train. his last trip was December 24 after a chill in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Webb Sanborn
Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston
Portland
Kendall Proposes State Forest Purchase Plan
William L. B. Kendall of Bowdoinham asks Maine residents to donate 10 cents each to create a $75,000 forest fund. He argues the fund, earning 5 percent, would grow to over $7.5 million in a century, enabling the state to issue bonds for buying forest lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Death of Cora Ferne Perry in Winneganee village
Cora Ferne Perry wife of Olney C Perry of Perry Bros Co Bath died Thursday night after hours of illness aged 35 years five months and five days. Born Knowlesville New Brunswick she lived in Bath married Perry and resided in Winneganee village. A community leader and club member she passed after a hemorrhage despite medical care. Her husband and neighbors mourn her loss.
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Cora Ferne Perry
Olney
Perry
Phippsburg
Winne
Mrs. Perry
Knowlesville
N. B
John and
Etta Hemphill
Bath
Olney C. Perry
Thomas L. Berry
Perry Bros. & Co
Winneganee
Pery
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Carol
Five Islanda
Dr. Manc- Crachen
Commonwealth Hotel
Beacon Hill
State House
Hotel Avery
Avery Street
Morse Bros. Managing Directors
Beaver
C. L. Farnham,co, Inc
D. M. Humphreys & Co
Room
Sagadahock Block
Bath, Me
Center Street
Embabme
Auburns
Whitney-Kimball
Minnesota
U.5
W. C. Todd
T. D. Bill
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Kuppenheimer
OUR
Kendall
William LB. Kendall
Bowdeinham
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