Girl Scout Leaders Plan Winter Carnival in Wingfield Field
Girl Scout Leaders Association discussed a February 15 Winter carnival at Wing's Field with contests in skating skiing sliding snow sculpture and comic events. Prizes include ribbons for top placements. Various women named as judges events chairs and committee members attended the meeting at Mrs Wilmer I Voorhees home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Leaders Association
Wilmer I. Voorhees
Bedford Street
Wing
James A. Gillies Jr
Arthur M. Bowker
Ebien H. Stevens
Converse G Feng
Linwood F. Carr
Abraham Kramer
Theodore Gregory
Frank S$. Saunders
Pete
Jacots
Sint Alp
George Coffill Long In Coal Industry
George Coffill Long, 54, of 249 Water Street, Bath, observed the 42nd anniversary of his identity with Bath’s coal industry. He left school at 11 to support his family and began Jan 18 1900s with Gibbons Coal Co, later spending 10 years with M W Sewall & Co and two years with Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co. He drove delivery trucks and once stevedored unloading barges, earning 2 cents a ton wheeling coal to the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Coffill
Water Street
Bath
Oofill
Gibbons Coal Co Bh
M. W. Sewall & Co
Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co
Coftill
Prospective Bride Honored At Engagement Celebration
Mrs Merton L. Deering and Miss Marion D Bowie hosted a gathering at 4 Drummond Street for Miss Doris Mae Crooker on her engagement to James Cristie Steen. Attendees included Mrs Crooker and Miss Steen’s family, with games, fortunes, and a decorated dining room featuring pink white and gold accents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merton L. Deering
Marion D Bowie
Drummond Street
Doris Mae Crooker
James Cristie Steen
Miss Crooker
Wilbur H Crooker
Park Street
W.T. Grant Co
Steen
O. M Redions
Aubrey E. Steen
Bowie
Ike
Dee Crean
Crookir Mire
Geraldine Nickerson
Casi
Pratt
Miss Jan
Peardsley Mis
Roweoer
P. Weroethtiusen
Hiss Misys
M Crooker
Piajeel Baci
Mulcahy Confirmed Plumbing Inspector Appointment
A local official named Mulcahy is confirmed as plumbing inspector after a board meeting. The report notes the process involved and references city code and permit rules, with details on hours and inspection authority.
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Mulcahy
Murphy Alexander and Mise Seoties Hidrign performed ceremony
Fragmentary OCR records an event at a parsonage on North Street Rey Cheries Ho tert where Murphy Alexander and Mise Seoties Hidrign were carried in a seven at a local assembly.
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Anthin
Srukinin
Murph
Mise Seoties
Alexander
Phiappebtee
Eredeiael Ible Assembly
North Street
Rey
Phippsburg Couple Plans Simple Groom Bride Wedding
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs Jonny Murphy. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Henry W Alexander of Phippsburg. They will be wed in Phippsburg where the groom is building a house.
Hospital Trustees Weigh Children’s Ward and Wing Changes
At the Memorial hospital annual corporators meeting the trustees discussed creating a children’s ward and whether to construct a new wing or rework the existing layout. The plan could benefit adult patients too, while doctors praised the dietitian's work and Miss Nickerson’s impact. Archibald M. Main and Allan Spear were elected trustees to serve until 1943, alongside a large slate of elected corporators and officers.
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Memorial Hospital
Nickerson
Archibald M. Main
Samuel R. Percy
Allan Spear
Harry B. Sawyer
Thomas R. Allen
Alden Anderson
Harry B. Briggs
Arthur Sewall
Henry W. Owen, Jr
George Baer Connard
Harry G. Deering
Frederick E. Drake
Mary F. Gibbons
Jane Hillgrove
J. Frank Hunt
Anne Kimball
Miriam Kimball
John A. Lord
Albert H
Chase Belanger wedding takes place in Grace Church
Frank Chase son of Mrs Lena Chase of Lowell Massachusetts and Miss Carolyn M Belanger daughter of Mr and Mrs John C Belanger of 68 Richardson Street were married January 17 at Grace Church with Rev Charlee M Tilles officiating. The bride wore black with white accessories and gardenia corsage. the groom’s party included Joseph LaFavor as best man and Jeseni LaFavor as escort. A reception at the bride’s home followed, then the couple left for Boston and New York. They will reside at 68 Richardson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Chase
Lena Chase
Lowell
Mass
Carolyn M. Belanger
John C. Belanger
Ricardson Street
Grace Church
Charlee M. Tilles
Jeseni LaFavor
Joseph LaFavor
Chare
Boston
New York
Chase
Mrs Chase
Richardson Street
Morse High School
Clarks Shoe Store
Nigh Schoool
Lawrence
Bath Iron Works Corp
Sarah Harney
Leora Curtis
Roxbury
Robert Given
Thomas Given
Brunswick
Lou Mulligan
Fogene McCarty
Lewiston
Marthe Glidden
Whitefield
Fes
Kereth Glidden
Fliot
Effie Viola Parrish Obituary In Bath Resident Dies At Home
Effie Viola Parrish wife of Rutherford B Parrish died at home after a two month illness at 16 Highland street. Born in Winslow to Henry H Pollard and Adeline Brown Pollard she lived in Bath 45 years and belonged to Corliss Street church Research class and Myrtle lodge Odd Ladies. Survived by her husband two daughters four brothers two sisters and numerous relatives.
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Effie Viola Parrish
Rutherford B Parrish
Highland Street
Winslow
Henry H. and
Adeline Brown Pollard
Bath
Corliss Street Church
Myrtle Lodge
Odd Ladies
Parrish
Cora Small
John Tyler
Edward Thornton
Arlipton
Mass
Craftenfaceh
Robert
Beverly Thornton
Janet
Caro Field
Fred Pollard
Clinton
Edwin Pollard
St. Petersburg
Fla
Arthur Pollard
Albert Pollard
Ralph P. Mank
Isabelle Bradley
Charlestown
Morse High School aids sale for President's Ball in Bath
Morse high school officers and student council join Bath committee to sell student tickets for the President's Ball at the State Armory on Friday Jan 31. A special 50 cent student ticket aims to help underwrite infantile paralysis fund with a top prize for the student selling most tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Bath
Pauline Nickerson
Morse High Student Council
John Coombs
Betty Howard
Ruth Murphy
Bazin Lemont
Kenneth Vennett
Sumner Hawley
Eunice Perkins
Frederick E. Drake, Jr
Roger M. Luke
Arthur E. Loeser
U,s. N
Earl P. Cahoon
John M. Conley, Jr
Beatrice Duprey
James G. Jenkins
Carl A. Anderson
Jane Stevens
Brian M. Jewett
E. Mot Jey Fuller, Jr
Alexander MacDonald
Harold A. Burbank
Mohiba Proceeds Aid Band From 1941 Mohiba Funds
Morse high School Student Council votes to use all Mohiba proceeds for band uniforms and to advance the first payment from on hand funds. Band Boosters Club directs the project with school authorities, while alumni and Bath citizens urged to support. The council also approves future purchase of stage equipment for dramatics.
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Morse High School
Band Boosters Club
Bath
Bath Masonic Building Assn elects new officers
John H. Freeman was elected president at the Bath Masonic Building association annual meeting. Carl Severin became vice president and William A. Furber treasurer. Directors include Freeman N Gratz Jackson Edwin H P Lowell Charles E Curtis Arthur B Stilphen J Edward Drake. Auditors are Delmar E Bates Henry G Shaw Sanford B Nicker son. J M Haynes named to house committee with trustees Lowell Bates and John W Gillespie. Also notes poultry quote about day-old chicks and incubators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Freeman
Bath Masonic Building Association
Carl Severin
William A. Furber
Karcher S. Jackson
Mr. Freeman
N. Gratz Jackson
Edwin H. P. Lowell
Charles E. Curtis
Arthur B. Stilphen
J. Edward Drake
Delmar E. Bates
Henry G. Shaw
Sanford B. Nickerson
J. M. Haynes
Classified Veterinary Ad and Manager Contact Details
Dr H N Eames veterinarian announces services at 45 Howell St Brunswick with phone Brunswick 19 pital. Also seeks farm sales listings or calls for farm property with Pred Reed manager Stanley E Wallace at 93 Prout St Bath contact 514 W. December 30 notice.
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H. N. Eames
Howell St
Brunswick
Tel
Reed
Stanley E. Wallace
Bath
Community notices and meetings in Bowdoinham area
Comfort Branch of the International Sunshine Society held an all day meeting at Mrs. Karl Hatch home with a baked bean dinner and sewing a quilt. Townsend Club hosted a public dinner at the Firemen's hall with State Representative C Allen Smith speaking. Harold Kaplan of Orono faced a trial for obstructed view driving. fine suspended on costs. Mrs George Hamilton hosted a birthday shower for Mrs Charles Hackett with gifts and cake. Schools closed for illness. Edward LaRochelle and family moved to China. Mabel Lancaster chimney fire sparked a department call. Pythian Sisters met for a quilt session and noon dinner. Paul Ames marked his 81st birthday with family. Miss Christine Temple ill with flu. William Given at Augusta hospital with a broken ankle. Methodist Ladies Aid met. Edith Wood resigns as secretary due to ill health. Mrs Leon Shepard of Richmond at Hamilton house nursing four flu cases. Cecile Small aids March of Dimes committee. Grange meeting set with Enterprise Grange at Richmond Feb 4.
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Comfort
International Sunshine Society
Karl Hatch
George Hackett
Neil Bishop
Frank Webber
Zina Maxwell
Charles Hackett
Lottie Purington
Abbie Hulse
George Cutler
George Hamilton
Townsend Club
C. Allen Smith
Waterville
Smith
Harold Kaplan
Orono
James H. Ames
Herbert Marriner
William Willis
Elmer Powers
Cathance
Clara Fogg
R. D. Purington
Jane Browne
Emma Ferguson
Elmer Jordan
Curtis
Edward Graves
Traverse Jury
Bath
Edward LaRochelle
China
Mabel Lancaster
Pythian Sisters
Knights Hall
Paul Ames
Dwight
Fairfield
Christine Temple
William Given
Augusta Hospital
Methodist Ladies Aid
Edith Wood
Bowdoin News Briefs Open School and Community Notices
The Adams school is closed for a few days due to teacher Miss Foley illness and several students. Miss Cora McAfee spends winter with her parents in Bowdoin. East Bowdoin Ladies meet at Mrs Herbert Adams with 12 attendees and a baked bean dinner. They finished a quilt for Mr and Mrs Clifford Starbird who lost their home to fire. Next meeting Jan 30 at Mrs Wilson Freeman. Mr and Mrs Harry Stewart welcomed a daughter in North Bowdoin. Miss Angie Purinton ill with epidemic. Mr and Mrs Calvin Stewart visiting his parents. I C Starbird recovering from a heavy cold. Ed Sheean and son Clyde ill with flu. Donald Jasper home with heavy cold.
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Adams School
Wilson Freeman
Harry Stewart
North Bowdoin
Angie Purinton
Calvin Stewart
Stewart
Ed Sheean
Clyde
Donald Jasper
Reno Munsey marriage returns filed for West Bath pair
Returns of the marriage of Albert Joseph Reno Jr and Elizabeth Deering Munsey were received by the City Clerk. The couple, both of West Bath, were married January 11 by Rev. George B. Wolstenholme.
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Albert Joseph Reno, Jr
West Bath
Reno
Town
Elizabeth Deering Munsey
Lester G. Munsey
Bath
John W. Gilmore
George B. Wolstenholme
Pine Tree Circle social hosts bridge and whist prizes
Pine Tree Circle of C F A held a social at Red Men's hall Monday with bridge and whist. Mrs. Anna Conley won the whist prize, Mrs. Alice Burgess the bridge prize. Guests served sandwiches, pie and coffee by Mrs. Ella Dingley and Mrs. Minnie Dall. Next meeting is January 27.
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Pine Tree Circle
C. F. of A
Red Men's Hall
Anna Conley
Alice Burgess
Ella Dingley
Minnie Dall
Sale of Mahogany Secretary Ends in Fire
Mrs. I. G. Stetson of Bangor watched as the beautiful mahogany secretary she had just sold was destroyed by flames from an overheated stove ten minutes after the sale. She was waiting for the buyer to collect the desk when the fire started in her home.
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I. G. Stetson
Bangor
Maine Egg Institute Expands Outreach with Esther Barnes
The New England Fresh Egg Institute announces a Maine campaign led by full time representative Esther Barnes of Brunswick. She will start February 1 to develop consumer education and canvas poultrymen and retailers, aiming to shift more Maine eggs to local markets. Maine directors Gardner Hayden and Sherman English, with Colman Jr. and White in market leadership, coordinate the effort from Brunswick Headquarters.
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Maine
New England Fresh Egg Institute
Esther Barnes
Brunswick
Boston
Miss Barnes
Coleman Brothers
Dover
N. H
Institute
Gardner Hayden
Raymond
Sherman English
Monroe
George E. Colman, Jr
Charles M. White
Magnet etymology and advisory role in agriculture department
A regional note explains the origin of the word magnet from Magnesia in Asia Minor and mentions a Maine Department of Agriculture advisory capacity. It reads like a brief linguistic aside embedded in an agriculture context.
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Maine Department of Agriculture
Magnesia
Asia Minor
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