Mystery over men in liquor seizure solved in 1932 case
A 1932 Bath area liquor seizure involved three Georgetown men and one Bay Point resident found with 141 cases of whiskey. Federal authorities released the men without prosecution and one joined Prohibition enforcement, prompting questions about the case's disposal and lack of sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Carey
Ralph O. Dale
Independent
Prohibition
Georgetown
Marrtown
Albert Henderson
John P. Crosby
Edward C. Taft
Earle W. Payson
Ernest Spinney
Bay Point
Bath
Down River
Spinney
Dale
Rotary Club History Told by President
President Harry T. Passmore reviewed the Bath Rotary club’s history and personnel from its May 2, 1918 start through its moves to Y M C A rooms, Odd Fellows block, King Tavern, and Hotel Phoenix. Five charter signers named, spring conferences noted, club pilgrimages and stunts recounted, with Marius Page honored for perfect attendance and piano leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry T. Passmore
Bath Rotary Club
Phoenix
Odd Fellows Auxiliary
Odd Fellows
King Tavern
Kennebec
Hotel Phoenix
Club
Edward W. Bridgham
Fred D. Hill
Langdon T. Snipe
H. T. Passmore
F. B. Nichols
Passmore
New England
Poland
Bath
Marius Page
Bowdoinham Fraternal and civic notices update
Electa chapter O E 8 holds its annual meeting naming officers for the year and planning private installation. Town reports note arrivals and departures, farm sales, road work, and local elections. Mileposts include a tribute to Miss Fannie Minott and a Bowdoin funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa Chapter
O. E
Helen Gould ‘Mitchell
Caleb Mitchell
Eleanor Webber
Zina Maxwell
Ellen M. Cornish
Lelia Blodgett
Mary Webber
Invitations to Ball Roosevelts Birthday Event at Morsey Gym
Chairman John P Carey Jr of the President's Birthday Ball committee sent invitations to Governor Louis J Brann and Mrs Brann and to ex Governor William Tudor Gardiner and Mrs Gardiner for the ball in Morsey high school gymnasium on the evening of January 30 to honor President Roosevelt's birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P.carey
Paper care from sender who cherishes hometown paper
A note accompanying a payment expresses strong affinity for the hometown newspaper. The message reads Can’t live without my home town paper, highlighting the reader’s attachment and continued support.
West Bath Bride Dorothy Bryant Becomes Mrs Mayberry
Mrs Dorothy Madelyn Bryant of West Bath and Charles Mayberry wed in Newmarket New Hampshire on November 21 1933. The bride, a Morse High School graduate and National Honor Society member, now lives at 90 Dummer Street. The groom, a General Electric welder now at Bath Welding Co, is Pennell Institute alum and ex football player with North Gray ties. Justice H Adams officiated with attendants Miguel Columbus and wife from Portsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mayberry
Newmarket
N. H
Dummer
National Honor Society
Miss Bryant
Mayberry
Thomas J. Mayberry
Gray
North Gray
Pennell Institute
General Electric Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Old Folks Home Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Old Folks Home Association met in the Bath Trust Co. banking rooms to review a financially strong year funded by donor Thomas G. Plant. Thirty five guests reside there with care from staff and the house committee. officers and trustees were re-elected and regular trustee business followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Folks Home Association
Bath Trust Co
Thomas G. Plant
Samuel R. Percy
James O. Lincoln
F. B. Nichols
Walter S. Glidden
Allen M. Irish
Daniel T. Dougherty
Moultonboro
N. H
Rupert H. Baxter
L. Eugene Thebeau
Rodney E. Ross
William L. Skelton
Bath
Bath Box Company Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
James A. Gillies of New Haven was elected president treasurer and general manager. James A. Gillies Jr. was re elected vice president and manager and Judge Arthur J. Dunton was re elected clerk. Directors include Mrs. Lora E B Courser War ner NH and others. California reports nearly 300 imported weed pest species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Gillies
New Haven
Local Social Roundup From Phippsburg and Nearby Towns
Mrs Frank P Leavitt and Mrs George host Friday calls while Mrs Earl Risteen of Thomaston visits with the Sawyers. Meadowbrook resident Eleanor Brown dines with Mrs J L Morse. Bath visitors call on sisters Mrs Katherine Johnson and Mrs Anthony Thomas. George Durwent works at Popham Beach. Mr and Mrs Carlson host a birthday party for Carlson, Bowie, and Dyer for 17 guests. Multiple visits and small gatherings surround Bath and Coxs Head neighborhoods with neighbors and relatives noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Leavitt
George
Earl Risteen
Thomaston
Sawyer
Eleanor Brown
Meadowbrook Road
J. L. Morse
Eric Carlson
Bath
Katharine Johnson
Anthony Thomas
George Durwent
Popham Beach
James Perry
Bath City Hospital
Mattie Simpson
James Percy
Jennie Woodward
Cox's Head
New Jersey
Cora Campbell
Harold Atwood
Keith
George Ingalls
Lena Oliver
Errold Blaisdell
Brunswick
Percy Miller
L. C. Feere
Fred Oliver
Alice Coffin
President's Ball Set to Be a Fine Bath Event
The Bath planning committee, led by Chairman Carey, organizes the President's Birthday Ball to aid a charitable fund. Funds for refreshments are limited, so local clubs and fraternal groups may host card parties to raise money. A major radio broadcast with Roosevelt is planned at 11 15, and officials anticipate a large turnout and generous support for infantile paralysis research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey
Quicksall
Bath
Maine
Roosevelt
Warren E. Kershner
John A. Lord
N. Gratz Jackson
Archibald M. Main
William L. Skelton
George C. Quicksall
Harry C. Webber
Charles H. Cahill
Frank B. Nichols
Arthur K. Purington
James A. Gillies, Jr
Ralph C. Covel
Money or Brains Topic of Discussion at West Bath Grange
West Bath grange members debated whether money or brains influences more while 98 members and 17 visitors attend a lively weekly meeting. The program included poems, songs, pantomime, a potato-paring stunt, a character sketch, and dancing with Mrs. Haggett and Mrs. Doyle at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Grange
West Bath Grange Hall
Charles B. Doyle
Topsham
Harry E. Peterson
Arthur C. Lemont
Joseph M. Lemont
Edwin W. Haggett
Leland S., Plummer
Dorothy A. Welch
Icicles Cause Window Damage in Farmington Thaw
A Farmington family boasting seven foot icicles learned a hard lesson when January thaw loosened them and they fell through five windows, dampening their pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
District Meeting of Parents Teachers Signals District Institute Plan
A busy Dike P T A met in summer street rooms to plan a district institute with Richmond Brunswick and Bath. Tickets for the President's ball were announced and available through Mrs Herman W Crocker. A children's party was planned for February with games music and refreshments. The association invites new members and will send dues to the National Congress in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bishop
C. B. Randall
Charles E. Hackett
Board of Selectmen
Hackett
Richmond
William M. Temple
Bath
Kendall
B. B. Douglas
F. K. Jack
Farm Bureau
Grange Hall
Eastman
Charles R. Berry
Ernest Lancaster
Elmer Jordan
Charles McEwen
O. G
William Maloon
Grand Lodge
Edward Graves
Mary Lilly
R. D. Purinton
George R. Cutler
Harold Hackett
Leeds
A. S. MacDougal
Grand Falls
N. B
Eva Palmer
J. N. Palmer
Massachusetts
George Pratt
John Alden
Auburn
Lena Hackett
Freeport
Varina Denham
Bowdoin
Vinscie
Hank Brown
Fannie Minott
Vinnie
Lorenzo
George Minott
Plains Cemetery
Litchfield
Karl Hatch
Dike P. T. A
Summer Street
Brunswick
Hermon W. Crocker
Frederick J. Hoffman
John M. Conley
E. Mason Wright
Fred B. Kittridge
Harold L. Miller
National Congress
Grace Church and West Bath Prep for Local Basketball Game
Grace Church and West Bath will play a preliminary game to the Bath Shipbuilders Brunswick town team at the Y M C A gym Thursday evening. The game will start at seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church
West Bath
Bath “Shipbuilders
Brunswick Town
Winnegance Women Aid And Local Club Activities
The Winnegance Women's Auxiliary met with Mrs. Parker O Rogers to sew a quilt. Workers entertained for their officers at Cottage Park. Miss Bessie M Hunt became new president. Squaw club held a Friday meeting. worship attendance rose after a snowstorm. various society events were planned for late January including travel talks, piano and vocal solos, and a Froebel paper read by Miss Sims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker O. Rogers
Cottage Park
Mena Preble
Bessie M. Hunt
Grace Trask
Joanna Ho
George M. Eaton
Zina M. Eaton
M. Helen Sims
God
Abraham
Church School
Ladies’ Society
Harry C. Williams
Bridge Street
Harry P. Nason
Thatcher B. Pinkham
Winneganee Baptist Church
Arthur J. Dunton
Charles E. Preble
High Street
Aid
John G. Morse
Squaw Club
Eaton
Noyes’ Hill
Phippsburg
Highway Improvements Update for Maine Section
Maine Highway Bulletin notes Woolwich overhead bridge new location. 0.65 mile gravel road. Brunswick Harpswell Garnet bridge with temporary span. Arrowsie Georgetown Rack River bridge traffic reassigned to work crews. Travel follows current road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
Brunswick-Harpswell
Garnet
Arrowsie-Georgetown
Rack River
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senter’s, Inc
Rotary Club
Morris S. Povich
Front Street
Bowdoinham
S. B. Hinkley
Lewiston
B. B. Douglass
George Curtis
Millay Road
Ivan Lang
Waterville
Gould
Dorothy Madelyn Bryant
OLD Folks Home Association Meeting
Bath Box Company
California
Arthur Allen
Optometrist
Center Street
Charlie Ruggles
Grace Bradley
Doug Montgomery
Dorothy Wilson
Ralph Bellamy
June Collyer
Edmund Lowe
Wynne Gibson
District Meeting OF Parents
Dike School Association
Holding Institute
Wharie
Dressler
Edeiwiwehre
Geat
M-G-M
Marie Dressler
John Barrymore
Wallace Beery
Jean Harlow
Lionel Barrymore
Tracy
Billie Burke
Madge Evans
Jean Hersholt
Karen Morley
Phillips Holmes
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