Maine’s Percival Baxter Gifts Enduring Wild Park Legacy
Maine supporters hail former Governor Percival Baxter for donating and planning vast wild lands, including Katahdin, to create Baxter Park for perpetual public use. His will provides funds for further acquisitions and trails, envisioning a 70,000 acre protected refuge still inviting future generations while he declines a current gubernatorial bid.
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Maine
Percival Paxter
Portland
Baxter
Baxter Park
Manine
Nature
First Old Age Payments Under Social Security Act
The United States Treasury will issue the first old age retirement payments on February 1 under the social security act. Eligibility requires 65 by January 1, six calendar quarters since 1936, and earnings of $50 in each quarter. Benefits may be earned while working, up to certain limits, with a maximum of 82.40 for a worker with a wife over 65 and dependents. The program faces questions of solvency and broad coverage gaps for farm and domestic workers. Also reported is the death of Martin Wyman, 81, a longtime Phippsburg resident and former town official, admired by locals and summer visitors alike.
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United States Treasury
Florida denial on hotel rate rises cited
The reply to reports claims hotel rates in Miami have not advanced and ample accommodations remain. Florida enjoys a big Winter season and Maine welcomes a good Winter, noting Florida summers boost Maine and New England business.
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Miami
Florida
Maine
New England
Dimes Help Battle Infantile Paralysis Drive Continues
In 1939 about 13.291 million dimes were donated to the Infantile Paralysis fund. Seven million seventy one thousand were kept at home for readiness, while the rest went to the National Foundation for research, epidemic control, education, and post illness care. The text notes Lou Gehrig’s case and a West Coast football cancellation as examples of the drive's impact, urging renewed public support.
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United States
National Foundation
Lou Gehrig
West Coast
Belgrade Lakes wood dealer fined after cell incident
Noyce Dyer of Belgrade Lakes was fined 60 dollars and 19.61 in costs or four months in Kennebec jail after pleading guilty to wilful destruction of city property when a cell plumbing fixture broke as he leaned on it in Bath’s municipal court. He also faced intoxication charges with fines and jail time, and appealed both cases.
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Noyce Dyer
Belgrade Lakes
Kennebec County
Augusta
Gardiner R. Deering
Dyer
Bath
Water Street
Joseph A. Butler
Bowdoin College Notes Concert and Exhibits
Curtis String Quartet will give a concert Thursday January 18 at 8 15 in Memorial hall. Public is invited. Current exhibits at the Walker Art Building include woodcuts by Asa G Randall 17th and 18th century paintings lent by Booth Tarkington and Terra Cotta pieces by Eleanor Lincoln all open to the public.
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Curtis String Quartet
Memorial Hall
Walker Art Building
Asa G. Randall
Booth Tarkington
Eleanor Lincoln
Joint installation in Auburn honors Canton Worumbus No. 13
Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. B. Leeman attended the Auburn event for the joint installation of Canton Worumbus No. 13 P M and the Worumbo auxiliary. Leeman served as installing officer and Mrs. Gladys Dillingham of Lewiston assisted. Officers installed included Robert J. Simpson captain Melvin A. Kelley lieutenant Arthur M. Garnett ensign Ernest L. Pratt clerk Fred A Gordon accountant with J. W. Thornton banner bearer Henry Hoffman guide Ernest Verrill sentry Ray Blake pickett William Yeaton chaplain named among appointive officers.
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Henry T. B. Leeman
Auburn
Canton Worumbus
P.M
Worumbo
Leeman
Canton
Gladys Dillingham
Lewiston
Robert J. Simpson
Melvin A. Kelley
Arthur M. Garnett
Ernest L. Pratt
Fred A Gordon
J. W. Thornton
Henry Hoffman
Ernest Verrill
Ray Blake
Pickett
William Yeaton
Central Men's Club Reorganizes Warden Force
The Central church Men's Club held a bi monthly meeting with a large turnout and raised 100 dollars for the church budget. The program featured Jerry and His Mountain eers from Chisholm. Separately, Sea and Shore Fisheries to split wardens into four divisions with supervisors. Portland Rockland Mt Desert and Jonesport. six to eight men per group.
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Arthur R. Greenleaf
Department of Inland Fisheries and Game
Greenleaf
Portland
Rockland
Mt. Desert
Jonesport
Funds Not Raised by Taxation Support Phippsburg Work
Letter from Joseph O Purdue pastor explains religious education and social training in Phippsburg Center funded by voluntary gifts from churches and individuals in Maine. The program is sponsored by a church committee and underwritten by the Congregational Christian State Conference of Maine. No tax money funds the work.
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the Independent
Lynette Caverly
Phippsburg
Church At
Phippsburg Center
Congregational Christian State Conference of
Davenport Pond
Bath
Sebasco Lodge
Parker Head
Winter Street Church
Congregational Christian Conference of
Women Installed by Past Commander at G A R Hall
Mrs Beatrice Burns was installed president of the Auxiliary to Ernest Edgar Camp U S W V in G A R hall. Other officers were elected for roles including senior vice president Lillian Clancy and junior vice president Charlotte Barker. Illness prevented department president Ella Hyland from attending. Melvin Whitlam served as installing officer. A buffet lunch followed. Next meeting set for Jan 24.
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Beatrice Burns
Ernest Edgar Kateon
G.A.R. Hall
Lillian Clancy
Charlotte Barker
Bertha Whitlam
Myrtle Wilson
Hattie Wallace
Margaret Hart
Harriet Otis
Anna Swain
Bina Staples
Velma Crocker
Virginia Cutting
Catherine Douglas
Ella Hyland
Rockland
Melvin Whitlam
Former Bathmen Rise in American Bureau of Shipping Panels
Three Bathmen prominent in shipbuilding join key ABS committees per the January Bulletin. John E. Burkhardt, ex Bath Iron Works, now Bethlehem Steel Co. Quincy technical manager. Lawrence B. Jackson, ex Texas Steamship, now Fairbanks Morse Beloit, on Engineering Committee. George K. Nichols, ex US Shipping Board, Matson Navigation, on the Pacific Coast Committee in San Francisco.
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The
United States Shipping Board
Bath
Matson Navigation Co
San Francisco
Calif
Pacific Coast Committee
Annual Silver Tea and Valentine Party Planned
The Official Board voted to hold the Annual Silver Tea at the Old Ladies Home on Wednesday Feb 14. The group recalls last year's success as one of the most gratifying socially and financially and notes growing Bath resident interest in the home.
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Old Ladies Home
Bath
Oliver Seeks Re nomination on four point program
Congressman James C. Oliver of Maine announces Republican renomination bid for a third term. His four point plan includes Townsend Plan enactment, returning to Congress control of money value with a dynamic supply, full use of Fort Portland, and development of natural resources. He pledges a foreign policy for Americans and a domestic policy aimed at full employment.
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James C. Oliver
Congress
Portland
Maine
America
Donnell Re-Elected County Delegate in Maine Clubs
William T. Donnell, vice president and former Sagadahoc Rod and Gun club president, was reelected county delegate for the Federated Sportsmen's Clubs of Maine at a Sagadahoc Rod and Gun club officers meeting and Richmond Sportsmen's Association gathering last week. The federation, inactive until 1939, pursued hunting and fishing issues during a busy legislative year. The Richmond club announced an education and entertainment program for February 2, followed by refreshments. Bath attendees included Nicholas Michalas, Donnell, Edward Sonia, William M. Briggs, and John McCarty.
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William T. Donnell
Sagadahoc Rod and Gun Club
Federated Sportsmen's Clubs of
Maine
Richmond Sportsmen's Association
Richmond Association
Federation of Clubs
Richmond Club
Bath
Nicholas Michalas
Edward Sonia
William M. Briggs
John McCarty
Dorothy Thayer and peers achieve perfect attendance
Dorothy Thayer of Central Grammar School grade 7-1 has no absences or tardies for three years and a perfect term. Grade 7-2 teacher Mrs. Scott reports several pupils with perfect records including Harold Armes Edwin Gediman Robert Gray Royden Haines Robert Hart Carmen Huse Kathleen McLaughlin Frances Russell Burton Wing Dorothy Johansen. Grade 7-B lists Harry Barrett Helen Blake Robert Brown Albion Fleming James Gardenier Maurice Knight Barbara Oliver Beverly Richards Dorothy Stanton Louise Sul?
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Dorothy Thayer
Central Grammar School
Frances Callan
Paul Johnson
Rodney Lewis
Betty Robson
Margaret C. Scott
Harold Armes
Edwin Gediman
Robert Gray
Royden Haines
Robert Hart
Carmen Huse
Kathleen McLaughlin
Frances Russell
Burton Wing
Dorothy Johansen
Harry Barrett
Helen Blake
Robert Brown
Albion Fleming
James Gardenier
Maurice Knight
Barbara Oliver
Beverly Richards
Dorothy Stanton
Louise Sul
Lewiston student wins $50 pharmacy scholarship
Lionel A. Pellerin of 144 Blake Street Lewiston a senior at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Boston received a $50 scholarship for outstanding work during the last three years The award was presented Thursday night by Dean H C Newton Kappa Psi fraternity funds the annual prize for the graduating class member with the best overall average Robert G Rivard of Lewiston chaired the event.
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Lionel A. Pellerin
Blake Street
Lewiston
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
Boston
H.C. Newton
Kappa Psi Fraternity
College of Pharmacy
Robert G. Rivard
Three Cornered Race for 6OP Nomination in Sagadahoc
A three cornered Republican bid emerges for State Senator from Sagadahoc as Neil S. Bishop of Bowdoinham enters the race to succeed Senator Sewall of Bath. His rivals are Rep. Joseph W. Larrabee of West Bath and Rep. Justus H. Miller of Bath, with Bishop circulating his primary petition.
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Neil S. Bishop
Bowdoinham
Larrabee and Miller
Sagadahoe County
Sewall
Bath
Joseph W. Larrabee
West Bath
Justus H. Miller
Bishop
Mr. Bishop
Presque Isle
J. W. Bishop
Richmond
University of Maine
Lambda Chi Alpha
Progressive Grange
Sagadahoc Pomona
Kennebec Lodge
K. of P
Grand Lodge, Domain of Maine
Ramona Council installs officers in Red Men’s hall
Mrs. Annie Wilson assisted by Miss Sophie MacPherson installs Ramona Council officers led by Eva Sanford as Prophetess and Edith Burnham as Pocahontas in Red Men’s hall. A turkey supper preceded the meeting with Lucelia Blake chairing.
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Annie Wilson
Grand Pocahontas
Sophie MacPherson
Ramona Council
Red Men’s Hall
Eva Sanford
Edith Burnham
Pochontas
Alice Burgess
Wenonah
Ernest R. Avery
Powhatan
Edna Sanford
Eleanor McDonald
Florence Robinson
Tressa Corliss
Alfreda Perkins
Sophie McPherson
Alice Rideout
Lucelia Blake
Mary Pratt
Charlotte Barker
Beatrice Burns
Mabel Ansert
Pearl Barter
Virginia Cutting
Harry Giles
Rose Lightbody
Viola Melzard
Fleanor McDonald
Finnish Red Cross thanks Mrs Campbell for aid
Mrs William Campbell of Arrowsic received a Helsinki consulate letter praising her clothing drives for the Finnish Red Cross. She has sent three barrels and raised 176.77 dollars, with more clothing collections underway. Call 279-4 to donate barrels for packing.
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Finnish Red Cross
Mrs. Campbell
William Campbell of
Arrowsic
Finland
Whitehall Street
New York
Mrs
Kaarlo Kuusamo
Winter Street Men Host Fine Meeting
About 100 men attended a Winter Street Men’s club supper on Thursday, with Melvin A. Haggett chairing. William Allison 3rd spoke on his Marines Nicaragua experiences including Sandino’s subduing attempt and an earthquake, followed by community singing and a business session planning Jan 25 supper details and a February joint meeting with Central Church Men’s club. A surplus from the supper was added to the church carpet fund.
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Central Church
Arthur Stilphen
Marius Page
Ross Bailey
J. Maurice Haynes
Fred Lord
Karcher Jackson
Pres
Stanley Wallace
Albert S. Noyes
Winter Street
N. Gratz Jackson
Jerry
Mountaineers
Chisholm
Livermore Falls
Melvin A. Haggett
William Allison
United States Marines
Nicaragua
Sandino
Rupert M. Irvine
Olney C. Perry
Earl C. Kimble
Charles E. Hewitt
Central Church Men's Club
St Barnabas Guild Elects Its Officers
Mrs Alfred P McCabe was elected president of St Barnabas Guild for Nurses at Grace church parish house. Other officers are Miss Josephine Moore vice president Mrs Stewart Day secretary and Mrs Joseph Hecht treasurer. Twenty two members attended and the group planned next meeting at York Hall on Feb 8.
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Alfred P. McCabe
St. Barnabas Guild
Grace Church
Josephine Moore
Stewart Day
Joseph Hecht
Ernest G. Rogers
William S. Blair
Charles M. Tubbs
Justice Wayne
Martha Shaffer
Albert H. McMann
McMann
Guild
York Hall
William D. Sewall
Firemen's Memorial Association Elects Officers
Elmer W. Rogers was re elected president at the annual meeting. New officers include Charles Thayer vice president John Dauphin secretary and Edward T Whitehouse treasurer. Trustees are foremen of each company with Rogers Knight Merrill Lewis and Savage. A dance is planned for February 2 with Burgess Sprague DeWire Thayer and Whitehouse on the committee.
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Elmer W. Rogers
Firemen's Memorial Association
Charles Thayer
John Dauphin
Edward T. Whitehouse
James 8. Knight
Hose Co
Clarence Merrill
Alvah Lewis
Engine Co
Melvin Savage
Hook
Lewiston High Students Register for Choral Tests
Over 60 Lewiston high school students registered between 2 30 p m and 4 p m Friday for choral work. Alton L Robinson music supervisor said Friday night he intended to test voices this week during the period he will devote to singing and hopes to begin the work in earnest the following week.
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Lewiston High School
Alton L. Robinson
Robinson
Current Events Club Explores Belgium Paintings and 1939 News
Miss Sarah A. Adams discussed Belgian art in a cathedral and old master paintings during Cosmopolitan Current Events Club. Mrs. John Parker reviewed 1939 events including the Spanish Civil War, Polish and Lithuanian tensions, the Hitler Stalin pact, Pius XI’s death and Pius XII’s rise, and U.S. trade and political matters.
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Sarah A. Adams
Belgium
John Parker
England
Poland
Italy
Albania
Litvinoff
Molotoff
Athenia
Finland
Japan
Germany
Russia
Abe
United States
Flint
Tom Mooney
Kansas City
Manton
Hines and Pendergast
Homer Bridges
California
Dike P T A Holds Successful First Card Party
The Dike P T A held its season opener at North End club with 16 tables. First prize went to Mrs Arthur Bourque and second to Mrs Charles L Bickford. in contract, Mrs Clifford B Wilband won first and Mrs Frederick B Kittridge second. Mrs Joseph L Tourcotte took the whist prize. The group plans a membership drive to support dental clinic work and a proposed community playground. It meets at Dike school teachers room and North End Community club.
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Dike P.T.A
North Endclub
Arthur Bourque
Charles L. Bickford
Clifford B. Wilband
Frederick B. Kittridge
Joseph L. Tourcotte
Dike School
North End
Forbis Pleads Guilty in Malicious Mischief Case
John L. Forbis of Sebasco pleaded guilty to malicious mischief before Judge Gardiner R. Deering in municipal court. He was fined $15 and $5.30 costs or 30 days in Kennebec county jail. he chose the jail term. Authorities allege he removed a distributor and wiring from Etta Bartletts car in Phippsburg on Vine Street.
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Parker Tarbox
Middle Street
Augusta
Tarbox
Front Streets
Percy W. Kingsbury
Ellery Doyle
John L. Forbis
Sebasco
Gardiner R. Deering
Kennebec County
Forbis
Etta Bartlett
Phippsburg
Vine Street
WEEKLY CROSS WORD PUZZLE DOWN 2
Crossword clues scrambled and misprinted entries list across down 2 3 4 9 10 12 13 16 19 20 22 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 reflecting a puzzle page snippet with missing words and garbled letters. Answers unknown. no complete grid visible.
White Ribboners Social Meeting in Bath
The monthly W C T U social gathering met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Mabel Paquet's home, 28 Russell Street, with Mrs Wilfred C Trott in charge. Refreshments were served by Mrs Mary Pratt Mrs W W Chaney and Miss Carrie H Trott assisted, featuring songs readings prayers piano solos and a talk on Bath's local issues.
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Lee
Mabel Paquet
Russell Street
Wilfred C. Trott
Mary Pratt
W. W. Chaney
Carrie H. Trott
Victor Paquet
Grace Watson
Seth N
W. W
Nella Stover
Mabel H. "Paquet
Bath
Alice May Douglas
Emma Leonard
Mr and Mrs Kennedy Observe 58th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs David Kennedy of 8 Henry Street Saco celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary at home. They were married at Saco Methodist Church on January 8, 1882. Their two sons Alfred and John, both of Saco, joined well wishes as the Flute Club, in which Mrs Kennedy belongs, held a grand reunion and extended many happy returns.
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David Kennedy
Henry Street
Saco
Saco Methodist Church
Alfred
John
Flute Club
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Shell
John Foley
Oakhurst Dairy
Newberry
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Bowdoin College Notes
Central Men’s Club
Sea and Shore Club
Joseph O. Purdue
Miss Caverly
Kateon Camp
Sons of Veterans
Grand Army Hall
Oliver
Donnell
Richmond Sportsmen’s Club
O.P
Pocahontas Jewels
Firemen’s Memorial Association Election
Current Events
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