Maine Dog Racing Proposal Faces Legislature Opposition
Augusta dispatches report Arthur E. Sewall of York County proposes a Maine bill to allow dog racing under a state commission, with betting percentages and minor protections. The piece argues strong public opposition, warns against wagering on dogs, and suggests Maine should avoid a lottery plan to solve debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Ray
Arthur E. Sewall
York County
Republican State Committee
Maine
Sewall
Racine Commission
Mi Nors
Asme
Renewal of activity at American Legion Post boosts morale
The American Legion Post in the city resumes activity after years of low morale and unemployment among members. Debt on the World War Memorial building weighed heavily, but improved business and fundraising are lifting spirits as citizens contribute. If the post clears the debt, it plans to expand by forming auxiliary groups and increasing community involvement.
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American Legion
Busness
Sinlainin
Legion
Citizer
Fisther
Vecome Inc
Jobs for Clerks and Investigators Planned by Unemployment Insurance Board
The Unemployment Insurance Commission plans to offer about one hundred clerk and investigator positions. Examinations were held with 200 applicants. only 1,200 could be tested, and 1,600 will have future chances. Exams have already taken place in Bangor and Augusta, with about 2,000 testers to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unemployment Insurance Commission
Bangor
Augusta
Morse Wins Victory From Fast Cony Team
Morse and Cony clashed in Augusta Friday night in a high tempo duel. Morse led early as Jungle and Smale sparked scoring while Cony fought back with Larkin, Barrows, and Will directing a late surge. The second half saw Cony outscore Morse but Morse held on for the hard earned victory amid a spirited crowd.
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Morse
Fast Cony
Bemp
Mander
Big Red
Augusta
Smale
Quarrie
Larkin
Jungle
Barrows
Qwills
Voting law inequalities prompt absentee ballot reform
An article discusses inequities in absentee voting for sick or homebound voters. It notes nurses and hospital patients unable to reach polling places and argues for a legislative change proposed by Senator Sewall to standardize absentee privileges across towns and periods, aiming for passage this session.
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Senate, Sr
Electim Priv
Bath
Woolwich
Carlton Bridge
West Bath
Puippeburz
Win- Negance
Caiseway
Peraon
Denice
Rome
Sewall
Bath Modern Woodmen Pay Brunswick Visit
An OCR fragment reports Bath Modern Woodmen of America visiting Brunswick for a gathering at Camp No. 7407. Mentioned are officers and delegates, with references to local leaders and attendance details, though many lines are garbled. The piece hints at a ceremony or meeting and notes a date amid unclear context.
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Bath Modern Woodmen
Brunswick
Dominique Tardiff Wins 14 Days Cruise
Dominique Tardiff claims a fourteen day cruise prize in a clipped contest entry. The fragment mentions related names and locations with sparse details about dates, offices, and affiliations, including references to Memorial Hall events and a Bowdoin College festival. The text remains garbled and uncertain on concrete outcomes.
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Dominique Tardiff
Jolly Supper Party and New Year's Tree Event
A late 19th century notice describes a Jolly Supper Party and New Year’s tree held at Bes Leonard Mi Marney’s home on Sigh Street. Attendees contributed gifts and monetary support for decorations and prizes. The event featured crochet pillow work by Mire Marses, prize announcements, and a followup gathering planned for January at Mrs Pacre’s home hosted by M. Kroight.
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Lodyr
Bes Leonard
Strevec
Gitta
Pole
Mies
Alec
Amore
Marses
Wes Warwer
Thorpeen
Prank J Parris
Jeter Arwond
Wallace Atwood
Nelo
Leorard
Eirrieche
Merhert Beurrard
Larry Kourht
Monk
Warren
Patrw
Mire Werber
Jarry
Mrz Pacre
M. Kroight
Othe Greell
Universalist Pastor Delivers Notable Address at Meeting
Rev George TherSrre addresses Universalist church officials and parishioners at Fort Arrecc Warren Comey presiding. Loree seated, November 12 committee members listed. tea followed at Dr Ike Dreke home. next meeting set for Friday afternoon January 13 at 2:30.
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George HE
Peter If Universalis
Gace
Frufas
Theroerns
Séoreed
Fort Arrecc
Warren Comey
Gecumer
Cipeneere
Presen Loree
Stork
Fret Foore
Cirtries
J Edevard Drake
Malcolm L Duth
Fred Parmer
Mies Proese
Bacrs
Shorey
Seth Stewart
Milton C. Treec
Wiles
Cuffore
Gibert Wii
J. Edward Dreke
Foxr
Ste
Agzis
CTY OFFICIALS PAY CUTS REPORTED FOR 1909 PERIOD
Officials' salaries and allowances show reductions from prior years with varying percentage cuts. Martha Whane and Harold W Child receive notable decreases. Jom W Gilmore and others also show salary adjustments. The report compares 1608 and 1960s figures, noting reductions in uniforms and travel allowances and overall wage adjustments across departments.
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Walter L. Whane
Messemer
Harold W Child
Gilmore
F.- Department
I. Groper
Community charity ball plans outlined for Brumunck event
The annual Community ofili m charity ball in Brumunck is outlined with plans for entertainment, dances, and games. Allen EB. Mac h directs the event while Dor and Masters of Emption coordinate donations. Rev George A Windsor recalls King Edward while recounting a ship visit from 1911.
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Brumunck
Dor
de Woder
Allen
Leonard
Isabela
George A Windsor
Sim
Cookman Arena
Ola Orchard Beach
Edward Mrz
King Edward
Prince of
Britain
Historical Notice Fragment from Pomona Gazetter
Fragmentary OCR shows names like Obadiah Garter and Ralph W Kensdewert with references to local committees, a reading of February and December dates, and a list of individuals and roles. The text hints at a public notice or civic record with references to a bakers oven and a meat sale, but many words are garbled, leaving only scattered proper nouns and partial actions.
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Ams Derwere
Miss Grae Trask
George Imgals
Ralph W. Kensdewert
Beals
Teesk
Goetekerper
Fiere
Stes
Pomona
Cmrcier Gazettere
Obadiah Garter
Gardmer
Ramona Council Opens First Social of the Year
Ramona council hosts the first social of the year with New Year toastings and a musical program. Frank Miller entertained on the organ as council members and guests mingled, with a brief program and refreshments.
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Ramona Council
Visitors at State House Spark Memories and Notes
Readers recall past travels and meetings during a casual visit to the State House. The piece mentions Bath, Cyrus Custis, publisher Thomas Lorimer, and George Horace Lorimer, noting literary careers and theatrical productions as well as film work by Adelyn Bushnell.
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Maine
Cyrus
Tom
Lads Home Journal
Brenig Post
County Geroman
Cyrus Custis
George Horace Lorimer
George C. Lorimer
Bemis Clereycam
Cumer
Tx Saterds
Dremng
Wien
Soarwad
Maine History Seminar Book Noted In Port Herold Exhibit
A 135 page compilation titled The Maine Historical Sedets in Port herd presents newspaper articles from before 1999 to the present and includes additional archival material though the book is not currently part of the exhibition.
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Maine
Portherd
Real Estate Transfer Records Show Had Various Deeds
Besley transfers recorded the repiatancy of deeds have been as follows Bull Gliver Moses to Paul V Maxon Thelma W Atkinson to Walter C Lewis Mellie M Pratt to Edwin F Pratt Mathanid Skelten to M Irving Skeltien et al
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Besley
Bull Gliver Moses
Paul V. Maxon
Thelma W. Atkinson
Walter C. Lewis
Mellie M. Pratt
Edwin F. Pratt
Mathanid
Skelten
M. Irving Skeltien
Bath Water District hydrant plan and fiscal notes
City committee recommends Bath Water District install hydrants on Huse Sumic et Center streets near Edgett with no installation charge under a PWA project. A $1999 legal fee to Bridgham and Glidden is approved from legal advice. other tax and debt matters, bids, and abatements are discussed. The treasurer reports 1937 year appropriations and expenditures. council members, appointments, and a neon sign permit request are noted.
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John J. Keegan
Committee On Water and Water Works
Bath Water District
Husesumeet
Center Street
Edgett
Gediuman
PWA
Edward W. Bridgham
Walter S Glidden
Alderman Turner
People's Investment Co
North End
Earl H. Duier
Washington Street
Elm Street Court
William Gilliard Heirs
Mary Pendleton
North Street
Leburten Sheldon
Pendleton
Sheldon
Alton P. Reed
Aoe
Charles C. Low
The
Patten Free
Alderman Bragg
Maine
Robbins
Turner
Rellef
Joint
Gediman
Junior Chamber of Commerce and Bath Rotary Club
Kelley Field
Goddard Playground
Kennebec
City Hall
Weekly crossword puzzle across clues and answer row
A dense crossword grid of across and down clues with mixed wordplay and vocabulary. The puzzle lists numerous clues such as fame, gallop, because, and propose, with an answer string shown as a jumble of letters and proper nouns that resemble a completed grid or previous puzzle answer.
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Ravels
Adam
Oregon
Winter Street club hears engineer talk on Normandie ship
OF UNE WORMARDIE Harry A. Walters presides as Charles P. Wetherbee, renowned engineer, describes the Normandie’s vast size and propulsion. The talk pleases technical men and lay attendees. Music by Modern School of Music students accompanies a lively program. Supper committee named for next meeting. thanks given to Mrs. Edward Daley and Ladies' Auxiliary for a clam chowder supper.
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Harry A. Walters
Winter Street
Charles P. Wetherbee
Mr. Wetherbee
Normandie
Panama Canal
Modern School of Music
Lionel LaBerge
Harold Avery
Bruce Wright
Kenneth Crocker
Walter Gaudet
Ralph Duncan
Raymond Ramsay
Hilee
Kathleen Harkins
of Us
Donald Rogers
Robin
Velma Rogers
Fred J. Higgins
Just Wold
James Clappison
John Taylor
Henry O. Trowbridge
Edward Daley
J. Edward Drake
Carleton L. Rice
G. Gilbert Wyland
Joseph O. Purdue
Anna H. Hill
Elizabeth Colby
Wise Owl Troop Practices New Songs
Wise Owl Troop No. 3 Girl Scouts met Tuesday at the Y M C A. New songs were practiced and patrol corners held. Tenderfoot and second class work was practiced and tests passed. Attendance contest plans set for this month and February. Lieutenants Ann King and Florence Leeman will act as captains. A Court of Honor is scheduled Monday after school at Mrs. W. S. Voorhees home. Ruth Williams attended as a visitor.
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Wise Owl
Ann King
Florence Leeman
Ruth Williams
W. S. Voorhees
Bowdoin Expedition Films Shown At Grace Church
A Bowdoin expedition to Kent's Island Bay of Fundy was depicted Thursday at Grace Church parish house by William A O a manager of the rane at Scientific outpost. Color pictures covered flora landscapes and the voyage from Bowdoin College to L bec and the motor boat Scientist. Images showed buildings scientific work and wildlife including gulls and auks. The outpost operates permanently with a winter warden and reports to the Canadian Government. Notables from Bowdoin Harvard Clark University Dartmouth and Carleton were present. An oyster stew supper preceded the event and plans for next club meetings were announced. A Taunton couple, Amalie Whitters and George Harold Dennis, will wed in Antwerp after a Madrid origin romance.
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Ahi
Kents Island
Bay of Fundy
Grace Church
William A. O
Rane
Rew
Bowdoin College
Lubec
Newfoundland
Panama
Bowdoin
Harvard
Clark University
Dartmouth College
Carleton College
R. H. Baxter
Pillsbury
John H. Freeman
Cecil L. Fullerton
Edwin H. P. Lowell
Pres. E. Everett Pierce
Central Church Men's Club
Archibald M. Main
Norman Mackinnon
Warren L. Hawley
Madrid
Antwerp
Belgium
Amalie Whitters
James Payton Whitters
Pleasant Street
Taunton
Mass
George Harold Dennis
Augusta
Hannah Dennis
Whitters
University of Madrid
New York
Manhattan
Havre
France
Rare sea dove spotted in Brunswick yard
A small, rare dovekie or sea dove was found in the yard of Robert Given on Jordan Avenue, Brunswick. The bird, normally breeding along Greenland coasts, rarely comes ashore in winter, and this is its first recorded sighting in the locality. It was turned over to Dr. Alfred O. Gross.
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Robert Given
Jordan Avenue
Brunswick
Greenland
Atlantic
Alfred O. Gross
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Harry
Webber
Capital City
Tedford
Aiviera
Brusnenk
Freaswret
Sir LaGhance
Sranen
Nis
Roumiorg Sith
New York City
Fed Tha. FC
Maine College Glee Club
Memorial Hall
Dekeghthal
Mes
Leonard Mi Mansey
George H. Therbarn, Jr
Waster Street
CTY
Fortmer State Masters Canines
Berean of Markets
Ramone
Brimewikk
Frank Miller
Henry Wilson
Mort
Emery Radeau
Albert J. Gallami
Charies
Mens Hall
Amthue
Hasgett
State House
Sears
Italy
Valley Forge
Fanklin
Simmons
Krox Coun
Wauhall Thomaston
Bragg
Woodman
Small
Cahoon, Tardif
H. Small
Young
Bath National Bank
First National Bank
Board of Aldermen
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ANI Vahie
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Charles P. Wetheriste
Wise Owl Troop
Arthur T. Vanderbilt
American Bar Association
Harpswell
Dr. Lippincott
West Harpswell
Kansas City
Kent's Island
Grace Church Men's Club
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