Friends of Education organized by North Center PTA in Bath
A Bath meeting read a letter announcing a new Friends of Education society sponsored by North Center PTA. The group aims to back Maine school finance reform, secure state funding, and build public support for education, with honorary chair Justice Pattangall and local officers named. A statewide plan seeks local committees and legislative access to secure needed reforms.
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Friends of Education
Bath
North Center P. T. A
Grace Church Parish House
Public
Maine
William R. Pattangall
Augusta
Haven Sawyer
Bangor
Noel C. Little
Brunswick
The
State Board of Education
Commissioner of Education
Maine Public School Finance Commission
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Maine State Grange
Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers
Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs
Business and Professional Women’s Clubs of Maine
American Association of University Women
State Representatives On Voters
Daughters of American Révolution
Lions, Kiwanis
Rotary Clubs
Commission
Thm
North Center Association
Clinton D. Wilson
Superintendent Warns Pupils On Snowbound Streets
Supt Clinton D Wilson urges teachers to read a notice to pupils citing lack of city sidewalks due to snow. Students should walk on the left, stay three abreast, wear white to be seen after dark, and exercise utmost care as auto travel remains hazardous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton D. Wilson
Judge Keegan to address Winter Street Men's Club
Judge John J. Keegan, municipal court judge in Saga dahoc county, will speak on The Other Half to the Winter Street Men's Club on Thursday evening. The program committee notes his expertise fits the topic as magazines focus on how criminals live. A chicken pie supper starts at 6 30 with a hearty welcome to attendees.
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John J. Keegan
Winter Street
Died Mason in Portland at age seventy
Abbie J. Mason aged 70 died in Portland on January 29. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 p m from Rich Funeral Home on oe street with interment at ath.
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Mason
Portland
Abbie J. Mason
Rich Funeral Home
Oe Street
Helen L Douglas 96 Bath widow of J L Douglas dies
Helen Lauraman Douglas, 96, widow of J Lufkin Douglas who ran a Front Street clothing store, died Monday at 23 York Street after weeks of illness. Born Sept 28 1838 in Leeds daughter of Daniel and Mehitable Harvey she lived in Bath 75 years. She leaves Milton H Douglas Ella J Douglas and Alice M Douglas plus two grandsons. She was Beacon Street church’s oldest member and long active in the Bath W C T U and Three Quarter Century club. Her interests included nature and needlework.
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Helen Lauraman Douglas
J. Lufkin Douglas
Front Street
York Street
Leeds
Bath
Durham
Mrs. Douglas
Harvey
Daniel and
Mehitable (Gott Harvey
Francis Cook
Gott
Milton H. Douglas
Ella J. Douglas
Alice M. Douglas
Herbert L. Douglas
Carville J. Douglas
Douglas
Beacon Street Church
Bath W. C. T. U
Three Quarter Century Club
Dixfield
Doris McKay Weds John Sanborn in Central Church
Doris R McKay daughter of Mr and Mrs James A McKay of 39 Dummer Street married John L Sanborn son of Mr and Mrs Lewis J Sanborn of 16 Cherry Street this Saturday at eight in Central Church. Rev David L Wilson officiated in presence of relatives and a few friends. The bride a Morse High School graduate of 1925 and now employed at Senter’s Inc. The groom a Crosby High School Belfast 1926 graduate and Mikelsky’s Music Store employee. They will reside at 426 Washington Street after their honeymoon.
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Doris R. McKay
James A. McKay
Dummer Street
John L. Sanborn
Lewis J. Sanborn
Cherry Street
Central Church
David L. Wilson
Herbert Antworth
Bernice M. Carr
Morse High School
Senter’s Inc
Mikelsky’s Music Store
Crosby High School
Belfast
Drake Bliss Wedding at Washington Street Home
Hon J Edward Drake and Miss Edna N Bliss married at noon Tuesday in the Drake home 972 Washington street. Rev Joseph O Purdue officiated. Witnesses included Drake's son J Edward Jr and Mrs Drake. The couple left for a brief wedding trip and will reside at Washington and North streets. Drake has served as mayor and in Maine Legislature. Mrs Drake is a former Cosmopolitan club president.
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J. Edward Drake
Edna N. Bliss
Washington Street
Joseph O. Purdue
Winter Street
Maine
Drake
Cosmopolitan Club
Receipts From Ball Fund To Trustees For Infantile Paralysis
After the President's Ball on Wednesday evening the net receipts will allot 70 cents of every dollar to trustees Dr Warren FE Kershner Archibald M Main and Wilbur C Oliver. The fund stays local to combat infantile paralysis and may be increased later.
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Warren FE
Kershner
Archibald M. Main
Wilbur C. Oliver
Snow plows stranded by Bath fuel water issue
Bath's High way and Sewer department faced a cold night as a gasoline pump failure and submerged tank led to water in the gas lines. A new $6,000 plow helped tow and refuel others, but delays persisted as the fleet battled snow. By morning, all plows were back in service with side streets still hampered.
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Bath
Highway and Sewer Department
Highway Department
City Barn
City Mechanician
E. Bernard McCausland
Brunswick
Olm
Public School Finance meeting set for Feb 1 in Bowdoinham
Bowdoinham residents are urged to attend a Friday evening meeting at the high school to discuss the Public School Finance commission report. Richard J. Libby of the State Department of Education will speak and students may provide entertainment.
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Public School Finance Commission
Richard J. Libby
State Department of Education
Karl Hatch
George Cutler
Brunswick
Emma Brown
Esther Brown
Bath
Emma Ferguson
Frank Millay
Wallace Hutchins
Portland
Grant Woods
George Sweet
Belmont
Mass
Vesta Ackley
Vala Club
Ann Spofford
River Road
Annie Sykes
Lara Howes
Richmond
Leon Dunklee
George Thompson
R. D. Purington
Ellis Moore
R. A. Dickinson
Dickinson
Electa
Masonic Hall
Caleb Mitchell
Freeport
Bowdoinham
State Road
Ernest Frye
Ralph Purington
Bowdoin
Martha Chick
Maine School of Commerce
Auburn
Fred Kenney
Monmouth
Lyman Otis
Millay Bros
Merrymeeting Grange
the Grange
Cleveland Curtis
Elva Curtis
Emily Rideout
Charles Berry
William H. Gould
Miss Edwards
Westport Notes From Annie Tarbox in New Orleans
Miss Annie R Tarbox writes from Hotel Roosevelt New Orleans Jan 20 after a six and a half day drive from California passing through Arizona and Texas. She notes marble from Italy at Baton Rouge capitol and bustling oil cities in Texas. New Orleans impresses her and Bowdoin students mimic Venice canoes on the January thaw.
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Annie R. Tarbox
Westport
Roosevelt
New Orleans
California
Arizona
Texas
Capitol
Baton Rouge
Congressional Library
Washington
Italy
Liverpool
Bath
Maine
William Mains
Boston
Charles Lindsey
Orlando
Fla. C
E. A. Cromwell
Augusta
Dewey Richardson
Wiscasset
George Richardson
Amos Knight
Mechanic Falls
Gilbert Greenleaf
Lester Hodgdon
Genevieve
Leo Sidelinger
Newcastle
Alyn Jewett
Voyage of the Katahdin and Bath Iron Works legacy recalled
The article recalls a 40 year old voyage of the ram Katahdin from Bath Iron Works to Portsmouth and Boston harbors. It notes the ship's steel ram bow design, armor, and short above water profile. It highlights Bath Iron Works' subsequent naval production and high reputation for quality and contract fulfillment.
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Bath Enterprise
Old
Boston Morning Journal
Rockingham
Portsmouth
Bath
Ammen
Bath Iron Works
Charlestown Navy Yard
Roscoe P. Ham
The
Times
Holman F. Day
Lewiston Evening Journal
E. C. Sturgis
Mr. Day
Iron Works
Morse
Portsmouth Harbor
Boston Harbor
Daniel Ammen
Uncle Sam
Virginia Capes
Charlestown
United States Navy
Marriage of Bath couple celebrated in St. Marys
Mr and Mrs Richard F Johnson formerly Miss Marjorie Smith were married in St Marys church last Monday. Rev Timothy C Maney officiated the double ring ceremony in Bath with local and out of town relatives present. Miss Kathleen Leonard sang and Miss Elizabeth Conley organist played. Bridesmaid was Miss Dorothy Thebeau. best man was H Kenneth Smith. The couple will reside at 702 Middle Street.
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Richard F Johnson
Marjorie Smith
Middle Street
Dorothy Thebeau
H. Kenneth Smith
Mrs. Johnson
Harry F. Smith
Dummer Street
Morse High School
Mr. Johnson
West Bath Grange
Johnson
John M. Johnson
Gorham Normal School
Bath Tron Works Corp
John
Bath ready for Maine college Winter Carnival on Feb 22
Bath prepares for a major Winter Carnival to benefit a city playground fund. Maine college teams Bowdoin Bates Colby and University of Maine are invited to compete at Mill Pond with an exhibition hockey game and a floodlit skating program. A queen will be crowned at a high school ball and Gov Brann may attend. A ski jump may be added if affordable.
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Maine
Bowdoin
Bates
Colby
University of Maine
Bath
Francis A. Winchenbach
Morse High Gymnasium
New England
Mill Pond
Louis J. Brann
Stinson Hathorne Wedding in Woolwich
Richard A. Stinson and Madelene E. Hathorne wed in a single ring ceremony at the Woolwich parsonage with Rev. Walter W. Swank officiating. Stinson, Morse High School graduate and Bath Iron Works employee, and Hathorne, Morse class of 1935, begin married life in Woolwich.
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Richard A. Stinson
Woolwich
Walter W. Swank
Mr. Stinson
William J. Stinson
Morse High School
Boston University
Morse
Morse High
Bath Iron Works Corp
Stinson
Madelene E. Hathorne
Hartley Hathorne
Maine wood varieties featured in Cape Elizabeth craftsman stand
George H. Lowell of Cape Elizabeth created a wooden stand showcasing 22 varieties of Maine wood. The main material is moose wood or striped maple, with 300 notches and hanging specimens illustrating each wood type. The base rim and forest floor display pine cones needles and moss gathered near his home.
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Maine
George H. Lowell
Cape Elizabeth
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Senter'’s, Inc
Ak WY
Hollywood
North Center
P.t.a.’S
Judge Keegan
Center Street
W. H. Smith & Son
Old City Hall
Helen L. Douglas
Drake-Bliss
Arthur
Eastern Maine
Bates Alumni Association
Bangor House
Norway
Renge Olsen
Saco
Betty Gow
Columbus
America
Bowdoin College
Venice
Cracker & Winsor
Ammen Ram Katahdin
Times and Independent
Miss Marjorie Smith
Richard F. Johnson
Auburn Public Library
Edwin W. Adams
National Shoe and Leather Bank
Lbrary
Hathorne
Merry Widow
Maurice Chevalier
Janette MacDonald
Gloria Stuart
Ross Alexander
Kentucky Kernels
Wheeler-Woolsey
Ginger Rogers
Fred Astaire
Greta Garbo
Herbert Marshall
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