Calvin Coolidge dies after heart disease at Northampton home
The nation reels as former President Calvin Coolidge dies quietly at his Northampton residence from heart disease. Born in Vermont, he rose from Northampton councilman to mayor, state senator, lieutenant governor, governor, vice president, and president. His frugal, clear speaking style earned wide respect at home and abroad. The public mourns a respected statesman whose memory endures in enduring quotes.
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Calvin Coolidge
Northampton
Vermont
New England
Massachusetts Senate
United States
Harding
Brann Inaugural Presses Economy And Unified Service
Governor Louis J. Brann of Lewiston, Maine’s first Democrat in eighteen years, outlined an inaugural program stressing fiscal prudence, limited partisan zeal, and state economy. He urged the legislature to live within revenues, reform election timing to save costs, reduce salaries where feasible, and fund highways from receipts while expanding recreational business.
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Louis J. Brann
Lewiston
Maine
Joint Installation of Ra mona Council and Sasanoa Tribe
More than 100 members and friends attended the joint installation of officers for Ra mona Council No 27 Pocahontas and Sasanoa Tribe No 64 Red Men at Red Men’s hall on Thursday evening. Supper served at 6:30 by council and tribe committees followed by ceremonies. numerous officers and chiefs were installed for terms of one Great Sun and six moons, with jewels presented to past Pocahontas and past sachems. The evening concluded with dancing and cards, piano by Edward A. Garcelon and music by Mrs. Eleanor MacDonald.
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Ramona Council
Pocahontas
Red Men's Hall
Lucelia Blake
Elizabeth Haley
Catherine Durgin
Ernest R. Avery
Carlton W. Rideout
Edward A. Garcelon
Pearl Barter
Mildred Avery
Arletta Yates
Stella Wade
Minnie C. Woodman
Wenonah
Paul L. West
Powhatan
Martha Wilson
Annie Johnson
Alice Burgess
Tepee
Howard H. Barter
Forest
Minnehaha Lucelia Blake
Mary Pratt
Cora Freeman
Harold Hammond
Brunswick
Horace B. Woodman
Prophet
Arthur B. Haggett
Eugene Haggett
Sagamore
Charles H. Ansert
Albert J. Gallant
Ralph J. Boardman
Elmer F. Blake
Ardenne Pierce
Henry W. B. Wilson
H. Alton Shorey
Thomas T. Lyons
Warriors
Everett G. White
Emery E. Rideout
Braves
Arthur Rideout
Emery E. Rideout, Jr
Council
Eleanor MacDonald
Tribe
Grace Church Men's Club Hails New Year With Optical Glass Talk
A Grace Church Men's club meeting opened with a moment of silence for Calvin Coolidge, followed by Rev. Charles M. Tubbs’s prayer. Harry D. Hall spoke on optical glass, shown with motion picture reels and diagrams, and Daniel Williams introduced the speaker. The club voted thanks to Mr. Hall after the address.
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Calvin Coolidge
Charles M. Tubbs
New Year of Grace Church Men's Club
Harry D. Hall
Daniel Williams
Hall
Woolwich 4-H Boy Wins State Alpha Zeta Certificate
At the 19th Annual State Contest held at the University of Maine, 236 county champions and 4-H leaders attended. Albert J. Bailey of Montsweag Woolwich received the Alpha Zeta certificate for outstanding 4-H achievement while Dr. Leon S. Merrill awarded certificates and William G. Hunton distributed Maine Central Railroad prizes. Principal speakers included Dr. Harold S. Boardman Ralph S. Adams A L Deer ing A L T Cummings and Ced ric Ranger.
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University of Maine
Leon S. Merrill
College of Agriculture
Maine Central Railroad
William G. Hunton
Albert J. Bailey
Montsweag
Woolwich
Alpha Zeta
Harold S. Boardman
Ralph S. Adams
Bangor Theological Seminary
A. L. Deering
A. L. T. Cummings
State Chamber of Commerce
Cedric Ranger
East Wilton
Father Dougan Discusses The Mass At Daughters Of Isabella Meeting
Rev Fr Samuel Dougan of St Mary's Church spoke on The Mass at a Daughters of Isabella session in the Knights of Columbus hall. He presented a step by step talk followed by cards and refreshments. Committee: Nan Curran chair Lucy Brown Katharine O'Donnell Alice Burgess Estella Comeau Phoebe Hart Annie Conley Josephine Scott.
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Daughters of Isabella
Knights of Columbus
Samuel Dougan
St. Mary’s Church
Dougan
Nan Curran
Lucy Brown
Katharine O'Donnell
Alice Burgess
Estella Comeau
Phoebe Hart
Annie Conley
Josephine Scott
Hen house fire traced to chicken thieves on Huckins farm
Firemen were summoned at 12:30 a.m. Monday to a burning hen house on Lincoln Huckins’ farm. Investigators found thieves had stolen the hens overnight and set the fire to cover their crime.
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Eastport
Lincoln Huckins
Sunnyside Lodge Opens At Campbell's Pond With Gay Exterior
Sunnyside Lodge near Campbell's Pond, designed by Mrs J Edward Drake, opened with a dance on January 11. Built on the former Campbell's Pond school site, it features a dancing floor for up to 50 couples, a stage, seating for 150, a small kitchen and rest room, and colorful interiors. The Red Cross Farm Bureau and Parent Teacher associations were invited to use the lodge, with plans for rock gardens and ample window views.
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Sunnyside Lodge
Campbell's Pond
J. Edward Drake
Sunnyside
The
Red Cross
Farm Bureau
Parent Teacher Association
Rock Gardens
Philgas
O. M. Redlon
Youngest Matron Elected at Genesta Chapter
Doris I. Leavitt of Genesta chapter No. 73 Eastern Star was unanimously chosen as the youngest matron at the annual election in Masonic Temple. She served as associate patron last year, after earlier posts. Other officers elected or reelected include Carolyn Thompson secretary Annie E. Cox treasurer Sarah A. Shaw finance chair and John Wishart patron with Edith G. Rich associate matron David E. Rich associate patron Mabelle S. Fullerton conductress Olive R. Tait associate conductress.
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Doris I. Leavitt
Genesta
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Leavitt
Carolyn Thompson
Annie E. Cox
Sarah A. Shaw
John Wishart
Edith G. Rich
David E. Rich
Mabelle S. Fullerton
Olive R. Tait
Annual Meeting of Central Church Chooses Officers
The Central Church held its annual meeting in the parish house on Thursday evening. Reports were received from various organizations and officers were elected including William W. Robinson and William R. Kimball as deacons, Luther S. Thompson, clerk, Mrs. Clarence A. Peaslee treasurer of benevolence, Mrs. Charles T. Jackson choir mother, and officers for the church school and kindergarten departments.
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Central Church
William W. Robinson
William R. Kimball
Luther S. Thompson
Everett L. Lord
Clarence A. Peaslee
Charles T. Jackson
William E. Sturtevant
Katharine Dinsmore
Carol E. Stevens
Horace P. Morse
Prominent Mason Ohler Of Portland Passes Away
William H Ohler of Portland died Saturday at 2 a m after an operation at State Street hospital His wife died last year He was past grand patron of the Eastern Star and commander in chief of the Maine Consistory of Scottish Rites Masons Funeral services were held Monday at the Scottish Rites Home Mrs Albert Willard Smith of Portland is a daughter and summers at Popham Beach The Cony High Class voted to wear caps and gowns at June commencement for a dignified uniform appearance
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William H. Ohler
Portland
State Street Hospital
Eastern Star
Scottish Rites
Ohler
Maine
Scottish Rites Masons
Albert Willard Smith
Popham Beach
Cony
Veterans and Ladies Attend Frigate Constitution Post Supper
Large attendance at a veterans event at the G A R hall hosted by the Frigate Constitution Post VFW and auxiliary. Notable out of town guests included Leroy P. Smith and Mrs. Smith plus Mrs. Hazel Cramp. A minstrel show followed a roast beef supper with performances by John Marks Lillian Hart Asa Wilson Bertram Crocker Carrie Wilson Harold Corliss Wesley Lemont Hayden Conant and others. The evening concluded with dancing and was deemed a success.
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Frigate Constitution Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
G. A. R. Hall
Leroy P. Smith
Auburn
Harold Corliss
Wesley Lemont
Hayden Conant
Woolwich Grangers Install On Saturday
Woolwich grange No. 68 installed officers Saturday night led by Frank P. Washburn of Augusta. New Woolwich officers include John H. Carter master and treasurer Percy C. Bailey reelected. Merle H. Jameson and others also named. Four candidates advanced in the third and fourth degrees, and lecturer Mrs Hathorne is slated to attend the state lecturers conference in Waterville January 17 and 18.
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Woolwich Grange
Frank P. Washburn
Augusta
Huntoon Hill Grange
Wiscasset
John H. Carter
William Bradford
Melvin A. Bailey
Merle H. Jameson
Maurice T. Hat
Hathorne
Waterville
Genesta Circle Elects Officers for New Year
Officers of Genesta Circle No. 73 O E S were elected at a Mason Temple meeting last Wednesday before a supper and Christmas tree for members and husbands. Elected: Mrs Charles E Helah president, Mrs Carroll A Deering vice president, Mrs Harry A Walters treasurer, Mrs Horace W Ward secretary.
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Sewing Circle of
Genesta
Masonic Temple
Charles E. Helah
Carroll A. Deering
Harry A. Walters
Horace W. Ward
Pythians Elect Officers for Year
Acadia lodge No. 13 Knights of Pythias elected the following officers for the ensuing year on Thursday evening Clyde C Robinson chancellor commander Loring A Roberts vice chancellor Harry T Passmore prelate Harold Rowe master of work Russell L Kenney keeper of records and seals Fred D Hill master of exchequer William Mann master of finance Arthur Gebhard master at arms Edward A McLellan inner guard Edward H Hartwell outer guard
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Acadia Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Clyde C. Robinson
Loring A. Roberts
Harry T. Passmore
Harold Rowe
Russell L. Kenney
Fred D. Hill
William Mann
Arthur Gebhard
Edward A. McLellan
Edward H. Hartwell
Music and Books on the Program for Juveniles
A club meeting featured a speaker on juvenile literature and Fall books, aiding members in selecting titles from new prints. Tea was served afterward by the house committee and assistants. A directors’ meeting occurred before the club gathering.
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Lillian C. Miller
Elsie Louise Trott
Leslie J. Wold
Carolyn M. Stackpole
Merritt A. Mitchell
Evelyne L
Kent's Hill Seminary Honor Roll List 1932
The last term honor roll from Kent's Hill Seminary includes Donald J. Lennox Leonard P. Litchfield George L. Littlefield and Paul B. Wilson from this city.
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Kent’s Hill Seminary
Donald J. Lennox
Leonard P. Litchfield
George L. Littlefield
Paul B. Wilson
Charter Committee Balks at Office Pay and Lets Voters Choose Mayor
Bath charter committee favors a mayor elected by the people at large rather than by councillors by a five to three vote. They want mayoral pay raised from 400 to 1500 annually and councillors paid for attendance up to five dollars per session. The group will study the Rockland charter as a model and prepare a draft for further discussion.
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City Charter Committee
Rockland
Small
Bath
N. Gratz Jackson
Edward W. Bridgham
Mayor Small
George C. Quicksall
Arthur Sewall
Harry F. Morin
Frank B. Nichols
E. D. Hardin
Free Will Workers Elect Their Officers
Free Will Workers elected their officers for the ensuing year at the year’s first meeting held at 28 Rose street. Officers include Mrs. John Hunt as president, Mrs. Frank Knowlton as first vice president, Mrs. Frank Bowker as second vice president, Mrs. James W. Gillespie as secretary, and Mrs. Harold S. Walker as treasurer, all reelected. The group reaffirmed the work and press committees with Gillespie chairing both. The meeting opened with the 23rd psalm and prayer by Mrs. Nellie M. Bonney.
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Arthur L. Plant
Rose Street
John Hunt
Frank Knowlton
Frank Bowker
James W. Gillespie
Harold S. Walker
Robert C. Mitchell
Gillespie
Nellie M. Bonney
Church Treasury
Elmer F. Campbell
Chester A. Plant
Warren H. McIntire
McIntire
Russell Street
Posture Exercises Gain Popularity in Maine
Six hundred three women in 11 Maine counties increasingly use posture exercises to correct defects. Helen Spaulding of the University of Maine notes extension meetings on efficient use of the human body and clothing care. The morning sessions feature demonstration and practice to reduce fatigue and energy waste, with 4 H Club groups adopting the program and rewarding posture improvements among girls in Piscataquis County.
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Maine
Helen Spaulding
University of Maine
Piscataquis County
Building a Sloop by Blaisdell Brothers in Woolwich
Philip and Charles Blaisdell operate a Woolwich boat shop building a 30 foot sloop with a 50 foot mast and sleeping accommodations for four. The vessel follows Derrida lines, once owned by Phil Blaisdell, famed in the Kennebec yacht fleet, and is being constructed for Massachusetts parties.
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Philip
Charles Blaisdell
Woolwich
Phil Blaisdell
Kennebec
Massachusetts
Horizontal and Vertical Crossword Clues Mixed With Answers
A dense list of across and down crossword clues with partial answers and references. Puzzle items include 1 bed coverings 7 to throw out and many more across and down entries with thematic hints and enumerations.
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Tibetan Plateau
Labor Organization
France
Naples
Augusta House Committee Appointments Announced
The Augusta committee announcements came near adjournment Thursday noon. Senator Jackson named chairman of the Library committee and joined banks and banking and pensions. Representative Wright joined appropriations and public health, Oliver remained on State prison, Hawkes to pensions and Pownal State school, Bailey new to agriculture. Wright and Oliver kept engrossed bills and elections respectively, plus county estimates and third reading bills gains for Hawkes.
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Augusta
Jackson
Library
Wright
Oliver
Hawkes
Richmond
Pensions
Pownal
Bailey
Agriculture
House
Bates College Head Writes of Finances
President Clifton D Gray outlines Bates College finances in The Boston Transcript report. With investments losses around twelve thousand dollars for the year ending June 30 1933 the college will increase student loans while keeping salaries stable and avoiding current operation cuts. The student body totals about 700, slightly below last year but larger than the 1929-31 average.
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Boston Transcript
New England
Clifton D. Gray
Lewiston
Bath Welding Co. Improves Its Plant
Melvin J. Marco proprietor of Bath Welding Co. is building a new steel frame adjacent to the current shop. The framework will initially support a trolley beam for heavy steel handling and will later form the shell of a new all steel building measuring 50 by 30 feet.
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Melvin J. Marco
Bath Welding Co
Summer Street
Mr. Marco
Bath man Percy Ayer arrested on liquor charge
Percy Ayer of Bath was arrested on a liquor charge after Federal Agents seized two pint bottles of alcohol from his car on the Brunswick Portand road Friday evening. Ayer, held in Brunswick, was to appear before U S Commissioner Gould in Portland if bail could not be posted.
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Percy Ayer
Bath
Brunswick-Portland
Secrer ‘Marr
Thomas Burgess
Portland
Ayer
Marr
Paul Locke
Coopers Mills
Brunswick
U. S
Gould
Richard K. Gould
Bath Real Estate Valuation Cut by $1 052 000
State Assessor Frank H Holley reduced Bath’s realty valuation for 1933 34 by 1 052 000 from the local board’s figures. The State Board set it at 8 409 655, down from 9 461 355, saving the city tax money and earning praise for the local Board’s persistence.
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Bath
Frank H. Holley
Bureau of Taxation
Roscoe G. Bailey
Board of Assessors
Holley
State Board of Assessors
Break In at Shaw's Book Store on Front Street
Shaw's Book Store at 91 Front Street was broken into Saturday night. Investigators found a rear window broken and entry through it. A dollar sale was rung up on the cash register, which held no money. The culprits exited via the back door. Mrs Ruth Henry, a public health nurse recently hospitalized, is visiting Miss Frostina E Marston.
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Shaw’s Book
Front Street
Ruth Henry
City Hospital
Frostina E. Marston
Lincoln Street
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the Times Company
Pront Street
Bath, Maine
F. B. Nichols
Pres
Treas
Harry C. Webber
BRANN
Sasanoa Tribe of Red Men
Grace Church Men’s Club
Father Dugan
Campbell’s Pond
Ament
Joke Tree
V.F.W
Woolwich Grangers
Washburn
Genesta Circle
Pythians
United States Monetary Unit
Ciomas
Western Newspaper Union
Appoin
Sagadahoc
Bates College
Brunswick- Portland
Shaw's
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