Republican Leaders Plan For Convention In Maine
The Maine Republican State Committee met in Augusta to set plans for the biennial convention in Portland. Chairman Daniel Field of Phillips will schedule the date between late March and early April and form a platform committee. Raymond Fellows of Bangor is invited to preside, with national committee members to select a keynote speaker. Delegates to Chicago will be chosen, with Loyall Sewall and Henry Wright named as possible delegates.
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Portland
Bangor
Augusta
Arthur K. Purington
Bath
Sagadahoc County
Daniel F. Field
Phillips
Raymond Fellows
Field
Eva C. Mason
Dover-Foxcroft
Ladies of the G.A.R. Install Officers in Sedgwick Circle
Officers of Sedgwick circle, Ladies of the G. A. R., No. 3, were installed Tuesday evening in the G. A. R. hall on.
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Sedgwick Circle
G. A. R. Hall
Ladies of the G. A. R. Install Officers in 32nd Ceremony
At Middle Street the Ladies of the G. A. R. installed officers led by Marion King past president. New officers include Florence Robinson president Georgena Thorpe senior vice president Sadie Couillard junior vice president Edith Miller chaplain Lou Marr secretary Gertrude Stewart treasurer Elizabeth King registrar Elizabeth Haley guide Lucelia Blake assistant guide Doris Lutz guard Elsie Higgins assistant guard. Stewart, now starting her 11th year as treasurer, received a cameo pin from King. A light lunch followed. Next meeting set for Feb 9 at the G. A. R. hall.
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Middle Street
Marion King
Florence Robinson
Georgena Thorpe
Sadie Couillard
Edith Miller
Lou Marr
Gertrude Stewart
Elizabeth King
Elizabeth
G. A. R. Hall
Legion to Study Unemployment in Bath Post Plan
Roland Smith post A L will study the Bath unemployment situation and relief measures. A special committee including Dr Harry F Morin Commander Roscoe Perkins, Ralph Stetson, Roscoe Shaw and James Clappison was named. Proceeds from a minstrel show and other Post activities will fund the survey. A rehearsal closed the meeting and another is scheduled Sunday at seven.
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Roland Smith Post
A. L
Bath
Post
Harry F. Morin
Roscoe F. Perkins
Ralph G. Stetson
Roscoe H. Shaw
James A. Clappison
Farm Buildings Burn at Hillside
Fire destroyed the farm buildings of Mrs Georgie Harriman at Hillside four miles west of Brunswick near the old railroad station. The blaze began around the furnace and was discovered late. Engine 2 from Brunswick fought the flames but the buildings were gutted. Loss over 2500 dollars, partially insured.
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Georgie Harriman
Hillside
Hillside Railroad Station
Brunswick
Gar Wood sets world speed record with Miss America TX
Gar Wood, the veteran speedboat racer, reportedly set a new world record at Miami Beach, Florida, aboard his famed Miss America TX. The speedboat, powered by twin 21 inch Hyde propellers, reached 110.785 miles per hour Wednesday morning, with Hyde Windlass Co. supplying multiple propeller sets for the run.
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Bath
Gar Wael
Miami Beach
Fla
Hyde Windlass Co
Gar Wood
Miss Rcssets
Age Don
Detroit
Mich
First San Francisco paper bound volume sold for 1275 dollars
The item reports the sale of the newspaper’s first bound volume in San Francisco, fetching 1275 dollars at auction. This highlights collectibility and historical value of early California press material, reflecting strong interest from collectors and institutions.
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San Francisco
Bowdoinham M Dainald Temple Pythian Sisters Install Officers
The Bowdoinham M. Dainald Temple Pythian Sisters held their annual officer installation at the K of P hall with Hannie Jordan presiding and appointing the new assistants and officers. Oyster supper followed. Nearby events include club meetings, funeral attendance, and community notices across Bowdoinham.
Morse High Principal Speaks On Modern Education
The Central church Men’s club met at the parish house with a 6 30 supper and 7 30 meeting. Principal Arthur B. Scott of Morse High spoke on Modern Education noting curriculum, facilities and rising attendance. A questions period followed. Rev Admiral William C. Waits to be detached in May, succeeded by Rear Admiral C S Kempff.
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Arthur B. Scott
Central Church Men’s Club
Central Church
J. Maurice Haynes
Morse High
Marius Page
Scott
Revwr
William C. Waits
Navy Yard
United States Fleet
C. S. Kempff
Former Bath Boy Teaches Fishing at Bowdoin Alum Stanford
Charles M Sprague, Bowdoin 1919 graduate and Bath native, now an Stanford University instructor, runs a course in fly casting and fishing techniques. He aims to teach proper form, gear care, and fish behavior while cautioning no guarantee of catching fish. Letters from across the United States flood his mail as he serves as an informal fishing information bureau.
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Charles Myron Sprague
Franklin P. Sprague
Bath
Bowdoin College
Stanford University
California
Charles M. Sprague
United States
Sprague
Palo Alto
Maine
Tyro
Spurious Phone Calls Spark Sorrow In City
A wave of fake phone messages caused grief as callers claimed a mother had died to pull workers from their posts. Aimed at several families, the latest call disrupted a man’s shift after his mother’s supposed death, though she was alive and well. The impersonator is believed to be male.
Snowfall Stuns Hollywood as City Sees First Snow
The January 15 snow blanketed Los Angeles and Hollywood, a two inch fall that surprised residents and even a government meteorologist. It marked the first LA snow in weather records and caused a burst of curiosity and news activity with minimal damage reported.
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Los Angeles
Hollywood
Cal
J. Albert Redicn
Lemont Street
J. Albert Redicn, Jr
H. B. Hersey
Weather Bureau
Obituary for Edith Ward Norton of Bath
Edith Ward Norton 59 wife of John R Norton died about 1 45 Wednesday morning at 81 Bedford Street after a brief illness Born in Bath daughter of Samuel and Clara Hinckley Ward lived in the city married in South Framingham Sept 17 by Rev W A Atchley She leaves her husband two sons Francis W Norton and J Norman Norton both of Bath four brothers George T Chula Vista Calif Scott R Hardings E A North Bath and W C Ward Woolwich y Bessie Palmer ter Mrs of North Bath Six grandchildren Carrie Herbert Victor Guy Everett and Louise Norton all of Bath plus six nephews and four nieces Funeral Friday at two at her home
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Edith Ward Norton
John R. Norton
Bedford Street
Norton
Bath
Samuel and
Clara Hinckley Ward
Mr. Norton
South Framingham
Mass
W. A. Atchley
First Baptist Church, Bath
Francis W. Norton
J. Norman Norton
George T
Chula Vista
Calif
Scott R
Hardings
E. A
North Bath
W. C. Ward
Woolwich
Bessie Palmerter
Carrie
Herbert
Victor
Guy
Everett
Louise Norton
J C Whorff Funeral Held At West Bath
The funeral of John C. Whorff was held Wednesday afternoon at 1.30 at his home on Foster's Point road Trufant's crossing West Bath. Rev F L Littlefield of Wesley Methodist church officiated. Bearers were Coleman Steeves Earl Donnell Fred and Ernest Rose. Bilal was a Oak Grove cemetery Bath. J M King of Dover NJ representing Picatinny Arsenal was a business visitor at Bath Iron Corp Wednesday.
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John C. Whorff
Foster's Point Road
Trufant’s Crossing
West Bath
F. L. Littlefield
Wesley Methodist Church
Coleman Steeves
Earl Donnell
Fred
Ernest Rose Bilal
Oak Grove Cemetery
Bath
J. M. King
Dover
N. J
Picatinny Arsenal
Bath Iron Corp
Dances at Bath Shipyard Highlight Foremen Hosted Gala
Foremen at Bath Shipbuilding Plant hosted a Friday night dance in the new mold loft with about 40 couples attending to enjoy Wally Marshall's syncopators. Ice cream cakes and cockles were served at intermission. Stanley Brown and Arthur King led the event with Leo Migneault assisting as ticket taker. The fall and winter season marks the third dance, with a fourth planned in February. The mold loft’s refurbished floor and festive decor created a striking setting, and attendees could drive through the main gate into the yard.
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Wally Marshall
Stanley Brown
Arthur King
Leo Migneault
Bath
Hagan to Seek Legislative Berth for Georgetown Class
Five Islands resident L Earl Hagan, chair of Georgetown's board of selectmen, is nominated by friends to run for the legislature representing Georgetown Bowdoin Bowdoinham and Richmond. Hawkes of Richmond previously held the seat, with Bowdoin and Bowdoinham figures past members. Petitions in support of Hagan will be circulated immediately.
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L. Earl Hagan
Five Islands
Board of Selectmen
Georgetown
Hagan
Mr. Hagan
Bowdoin
Bowdoinham
Richmond
George A. Hawkes
W. L Maloon
EF L. White
William L. Bonney
Bailey Candidate for Representative in Woolwich Area
Frank R. Bailey, a well known Woolwich citizen, announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination to represent Arrowsic, Phippsburg, Topsham, and West Bath. Nominating papers circulate in those towns as he notes Woolwich has not had a representative in the legislature for years.
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Frank R. Bailey
Woolwich
Arrowsie
Phippsburg
Topsham
West Bath
Bailey
Mrs Helen T Orvis dies. services set in Riverside Church
Mrs Helen T Orvis widow of Paul W Orvis of New York died Tuesday night at 9 30 in Harkness Pavilion New York after an eight month illness. She was born in Westport daughter of Samuel and Philena Tarbox lived in New York area for 30 years with years in Scarsdale. Survived by her son Paul Whitin Orvis and sister Mrs Weston L Bonney of Bath. Funeral Saturday at 3 in Riverside Church New York conducted by Rev Harry Emerson Fosdick. body to Manchester Vermont for burial in Vis Orvis family lot.
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Helen T. Orvis
Paul W. Orvis
New York
Harkness Pavilion
Orvis
Westport
Samiel
Philena Tarbox
Scarsdale
Paul Whitin Orvis
Weston L. Bonney
Bath
Riverside Church
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Manchester
Bath Iron Works clerk confined by illness at grandmother’s home
Miss Lillian Stover an office employee at Bath Iron Works is confined to the home of her grandmother Mrs N L Stover at 4 Lib by s court by cold in a brief local health notice stating illness.
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Lillian Stover
Bath Iron Works Corp
N. L. Stover
Libby's Court
Bath Iron Works launches Daphne for Coast Guard
The 165 foot patrol boat Daphne was launched at Bath Iron Works in Kennebec, amid rain, with Mrs. Hazel Munter breaking the bottle. Daphne is the second of seven similar ships contracted, with three more on the ways. Lieutenant John Rountree, to command Daphne, absent for the launch, later to undergo engine and speed trials before delivery.
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Coast Guard
Bath Iron, Works, Corp
Kennebec
Calypso
Hazel Munter
William H. Munter
Boston
Daphne
John Rountree
C. G
Savannah
Sophia
Romphs Return After Three Day Visit In Crewel Court Area
Mr and Mrs Edward Romph of New York City returned Wednesday after spending three days as guests of Mrs Lenora C Mitchell at 21 Raymond Court Cre WANTED Fruit poultry truck or La farm General delivery Tomunity Mats 14g.
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Edward Romph
New York City
Lenora C. Mitchell
Raymond Court
Cre
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Elin B
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