Maine seen the joke highlights New England wit
The Boston Transcript notes Maine and Vermont backed Roosevelt’s rivals in 1932, yet Maine uses jokes for publicity. A Rangeley camp offers a Maine travel pass for July to September, while letters claim passports to Maine. Summer visitors surge, accusations of boycotts fade, and Maine’s publicity bureau reports rising inquiries as mosquitoes breed in stagnant waters.
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Maine
Vermont
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Boston Transcript
United States
Rangeley Lakes
State Publicity Bureau
Sagadahoc Pomona Plans Special Session
Woolwich grange voted to recess until Aug 25 at its regular meeting. A special Aug 11 session will confer the fifth degree for Sagadahoc County Pomona. Pomona and Woolwich will host a September regular meeting and a Community Fair and Dance is being planned by a six person committee led by Chester Leeman Clyde Leavitt Walter Smith Cora May Pearson Grace Skillin Barbara Barber. The committee will meet at Mrs Welch's home next Wednesday with Mrs Welch as chair. Worthy Master William Bradford and Mrs Bradford plan to attend. Glenwood C Brown and Mrs William Bradford were reported ill. A social with pie and coffee followed the business session.
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Woolwich Grange
Sagadahoc
Pomona
Woolwich
The
Grange
West Bath Grange
Chester Leeman
Clyde Leavitt
Wiscasset
Walter Smith
Cora May Pearson
Grace Skillin
Barbara Barter
Leverett C. Welch
Maurice B. Shea
Tide Trawler Delivered After Trial Run Off Rockland
The trawler Tide, built by Bath Iron Works, was delivered to Forty Fathom Fisheries after a five speed trial on the measured mile off Rockland. Archibald Main led Bath Iron Works officials aboard with John Malcolm and other executives. the group left Rockland for Bath by train after the demonstration.
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Bath Iron Works Corp
Forty Fathom Fisheries
Rockland
Building Concern
Fisheries
Kennebec
Archibald M. Main
John C. Malcolm
Iron Works
Bath
Mr. Main
William 8. Blair
Henry O. Trowbridge
Selwyn H. Towne, Jr
Edward P. B Steininger
Bath Owned Boats Take Part in Race
Three Bath owned sail boats finished third fourth and fifth in a Saturday race sponsored by New Meadows colonies. Foster's Point led the three mile course from Basin mouth to Candy's Harbor with Koala close behind. Nan piloted by William Sewall placed third followed by Beachcomber. Shardie fifth and Etep sixth. Sixteen boats started in an open event with 12 to 35 foot craft. Next Saturday classed races will begin.
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New Meadows
New Moon
Capt
Nason
Foster's Point
Candy's Harbor
Harbone Stuart
Cambridge
Mass
Bear Island
William Sewall
Arthur Sewall
Bath
Raymond Small
J. Edward Drake Jr
Shardie
Pegazy Stuart
Judges Take Case Under Advisement
Justices Sturgis Chapman and Beli veau took under advisement the cases of Dr Paul Gregware Bath Mr and Mrs Orra Gregware Barre VT and Miss Margery Scott Bath against Armand Poli quin Lewiston florist A hearing to assess damages in the automobile crash at Chestnut and Canal streets Lewiston Nov 24 1935 began Monday Medical testimony occupied the tribunal Tuesday with Drs Russell Gottlieb Kershner Goyette Dunlevy O Connell Drake and MacDonald testifying For the defendant Fred H Lancaster appeared for the defendant Joel F Cushman returned home from Bath Memorial hospital where he had been a patient 12 weeks and may receive callers at home
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Sturgis
Chapman and Beliveau
Paul Gregware
Bath
Orra Gregware
Barre
Margery Scott
Armand Poliquin
Lewiston
Busy Municipal Court Sessions Highlight Drunk Driving and Fraud
A Saturday morning municipal court convened with one drunken driving arraignment, another for attempting to defraud a local hotel, and four intoxication pleas. Jacques Leclercq of Southport pleaded guilty and paid 119.04 in fines and costs after being arrested near the Carlton Bridge toll house by Deputy Sheriff Giles and Patrolman Thompson. F. G. Alderman of Newark pleaded guilty to defrauding an innkeeper, paying 16.10 plus costs, and was discharged. Among intoxication defendants, one old offender faced 60 days in the House of Correction or a 10 fine plus costs, another 30 days for a 3 fine, a third received 30 days, and a fourth was given a suspended sentence if he leaves town.
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Jacques Leclercq
Hulls Highway
Southport
Conn
Carlton Bridge
Giles
Lincoln County
Harry L. Thompson
Leclercq
Edward W. Bridgham
F. G. Alderman
Newark
N. J
Hotel Phoenix
House of Correction
Salvation Army Starts Canvass for Funds in Bath
The Salvation Army has begun its annual canvass to support the Bath Corps for the coming year. It seeks generous public donations to aid distressed residents and transient workers. A recent case showed the Army assisting a family of six after a severe accident, providing care until recovery and helping with medical costs and relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Bath Corps
Bath
Change in Hunting Season Proposed by New England Officials
Washington Wednesday saw support from New England Fish and Game Commission members for a 10 week migratory wildfowl season with three shooting days a week. If House special wildlife committee approves, the Bureau of Biological Survey may draft 1937 regulations. The plan, tried before, would run Sept 30 to mid December with Thursdays Fridays Saturdays as open days, favored by Bath and Sagadahoc sportsmen for fall and early winter gunning.
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Washington
New England Fish and Game Commissioners Association
Special Wildlife Committee
House
Bureau of Biological Survey
Bath
Sagadahoc County
Cosmopolitan Club July Meeting Reports Resignations
Approximately 25 Cosmopolitan club members attended the July social hour after the regular meeting at the club house. President Mrs. Paul G. Bagdikian noted two resignations, Mrs. Franklin Neal and Mrs. Joseph C. LaFavour. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Hiram T. Stevens, with helpers.
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Cosmopolitan Club
Paul G. Bagdikian
Franklin Neal
Joseph C. LaFavour
Hiram T. Stevens
Rachel F. Nichols
Helen E. Hartwell
Helen Hartwell
Elizabeth B. Deering
Williams Whitney
J. Gertrude Silsby
Toronto couple Ivor and Mrs Fogg guest in Bath
Mr and Mrs Ivor Fogg of Toronto former Bath residents spent a fortnight in Bath with old friends and were hosted Monday by Mrs James Tabor of Washington Street before departing for home.
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Ivor Fogg
Toronto
Bath
James Tabor
Washington Street
Many Firms Donate for Iron Works Party
Bath Iron Works Corp. employees will attend their annual clambake and field day at Brown's Field, West Bath, Saturday July 24. About 1800 workers will enter the grounds, with admission slips placed in a box for drawing prizes as the afternoon proceeds. Donors include Westinghouse electrical appliances, General Electric electrical appliances, Bath Box Co. hardwood, Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co. soft coal, Footer's Clothing Store five dollar credit, Stetson's Furniture five dollar credit, Central Maine Power floor lamp, Powers' Market basket of groceries, Hill Top Market basket of groceries, and Steeves' Market basket of groceries.
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Bath
Bath Iron Works Corp
Brown's
General Electric Co
Revere Brass Co
Bath Box Co
Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co
Footer’s
Stetson’s
Central Maine Power Co
Powers’ Market
Hill Top Market
Steeves’ Market
Bath Iron Works Clambake Plans Lobster Feast for Employees
Bath Iron Works Corp plans a large clambake and field day at Brown's field West Bath on Saturday July 24 to celebrate the close of a Safety Contest. Harold L. Adams heads the organizing committee. anticipated attendance is 1800 with extensive food and supplies listed including 1850 pounds of lobster 55 bushels of clams 225 dozen of corn 250 pounds of frankfurts and 50 pounds of coffee and other provisions.
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Bath Iron Works Corp
Brown's Field
West Bath
Harold L. Adams
Albert Simon Povich Confirmed Saturday at Beth Israel
More than 100 attended the confirmation ceremony for Albert Simon Povich son of Mr and Mrs Morris S Povich of 980 Middle Street at Beth Israel synagogue on Saturday morning. Rev Max Klatzkin prepared the 13 year old for the ceremony. A reception followed in the vestry with refreshments. Out of town guests from Washington D C Boston Portland Rockland Worcester Auburn and New York attended.
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Albert Simon Povich
Morris S. Povich
Middle Street
Beth Israel_synagogue
Max Klatzkin
Bernard Povich
Washington, D. C
A. H. Kirshen
Goldie Povich
Dan Rosen
Boston
Louis Lebovitz
Celia Povich
Portland
Joseph Dondis
Harold
Rockland
Samuel Smith
Louis Abelon
Myer Davis
Philip Abelon
Brunswick
Harry Arenstam
New York
Benjamin Bernstein
Faith Marilyn
Auburn
Charles Roberts
Roselyn and
Melvin
Worcester
Mass
Vanderbilt Presents Museum With Model For Ranger Plating
The Kennebec Marine Museum receives a 10 by 2 by 1.5 foot model from Harold G. Vanderbilt used as the plating hull reference for the undefeated Ranger America's Cup defender. Co designer W Starling Burgess holds the model in his office, to be transferred to the Museum soon after Vanderbilt’s request. The plating model follows Stevens Institute tank tests and is twice the size of the test model.
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Bath
Kennebec
Harold S. Vanderbilt
Harold G. Vanderbilt
Ranger
Kennebec Marine Museum, Inc
Vanderbilt
W. Starling Burgess
Handsome New Cottage Rising At Foster's Point
Lawrence Seager of New York a patent attorney is erecting a brick summer home on the site of Theolon the former Fisher cottage at Foster's Point. The Fisher cottage was razed after Seager occupied it briefly and the cellar enlarged. The new brick house will rise above the old footprint being brick up to the first floor and wooden framed up to the second. Miss Wilma Hatch of Portland returned Monday after a weekend visit with Mrs. D L Black on Grove Street.
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Lawrence Seager
New York
Theolon
Fisher
Foster's Point
Saeger
Wilma Hatch
Portland
D. L. Black
Grove Street
Absentee Physical Incapacity Ballots Explored in Referendum
The Department of State sent absentee or physical incapacity voting ballots to City Clerk Gilmore for the upcoming referendum. Ballots not yet arrived. Applicants must file a physician certificate with their application and have it certified by the Board of Registration. The law aims to equalize access for hospitalized voters and explains rules about voting in person if in town during polling hours. Ballots are tallied at day’s end with name records to prevent double voting.
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Department of State
Gilmore
Board of Registration
Sewall
Sagadahoc
Brunswick
Bath
Out of Town
Maine Senior Golfers Plan Two Tournaments
The Maine Senior Golf Association, for players 55 and older, will run two events this year. One at Portland Country Club today and the second at Augusta Country Club on September 15, followed by the annual meeting and the Aged Championship. Past winners include Senator Frederick Hale and Dr. Forest C. Tyson. Classes cover ages 65 plus, 60 to 64, and 55 to 59. Dues are $3, with Bath men expected to join.
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Maine Senior Golf Association
Brunswick Golf Club
Portland Country Club
Augusta Country Club
Frederick Hale
Forest C. Tyson
Augusta
Bath
Real Estate Transfers Move Through Sagadahoc Registry
Real estate activity in Sagadahoc shows two weeks of transfers, with half in Bath. Listings include Bernard H. Presley to William Mitchell and Arthur D. Brown to Maude K. Stuart in Bath, and transfers in Bowdoinham Georgetown Phippsburg Topsham West Bath and Woolwich among others.
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Sagadahoc
Bath
Bernard H. Presley
William Mitchell
Andrew Maria
Hannah M. Curran
Arthur D. Brown
Maude K. Stuart
Ada M. Specht
Charles Edward Gordon
William P. Lemont
Janie M. Greenlaw
Ernest P. King
Maria Couture
Arthur B. Duncan
Mary P. Kelly
Irene G. Rice
John W. Gilmore
Bowdoinham
Benjamin B. Douglass
Georgetown
George F. Cressey
Harry York Cressey
M. Frank Biggins
Elizabeth G. Horton
Phippsburg
Emma B. Sylvester
H. P. Baldwin Terry
Topsham
Arthur K. Harriman
Kenneth F. Harri
Lewiston Attorney Named Chief of State Fiscal Bureau
Charles B. Hosmer, long recognized Lewiston attorney, was named Thursday as chief of the State Department of Fiscal and Budget Affairs, a new Washington, D. C. bureau overseeing expenditures and appropriations. Hosmer once practiced with Carl Getchell in Getchell & Hosmer, defended Lewiston Albanians in 1913, later joined Wallace H. White Jr.’s Republican circle and served as a U.S. Representative before entering the consular service.
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Charles B. Hosmer
State Department
Washington, D. C
Lewiston
State Court
Carl Getchell
Auburn
Getchell & Hosmer
George F. Bird
Sagacahoc County
Large Excursion Party Sends Steamer Virginia to Boothbay Harbor
The Steamer Virginia carried over 100 passengers on a Sunday excursion to Boothbay Harbor and Bath. Summer residents joined at Boothbay, with the return trip to the harbor planned for early evening.
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Virginia
Boothbay Harbor
Boothbay
Bath
Donald R Coombs Birthday Party At Bath Home
Donald Robert Coombs fifth birthday celebrated with a party Thursday from three to seven. After an outing at King's Point the guests returned to Bath for pink and white decor and a cake with five candles. Guests included Fay Freeman Marie Freeman Eddie Morse and several others from Bath Brunswick Bangor and Woolwich.
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Donald Robert Coombs
LaForrest G. Coombs
High Street Court
King’s Point
New Meadows
Coombs
Charles B. Doyle
Charles Coombs
Fay Freeman
Marie Janice Freeman
Eddie Morse
David Emery Morse
Lioyd Francis Coombs, Jr
Dora Bridges
Lawrence Bridges
Beverly Anne Coombs
Ronald Coombs
Clarence Freeman
Otis Morse
Murray Bridges
Bath
Miscellaneous shower for Miss Sims Given
Miss Irma D. Groves and Miss Lucy G. Rogers hosted a Thursday evening shower at Miss Rogers home 1051 High street for Rev. M Helen Sims whose marriage to Rev. C Vaughn Overman occurred Sunday at First Baptist church Pink and white decor complemented the box of gifts with pink and green accents A buffet lunch followed as Miss Sims cut a cake and guests later visited her home to view wedding gifts Attendees included Mrs C Lloyd Hooker Mrs Walter B James Mrs H Chester McKenzie Miss Mary Oliver Mr Elmer W Rogers Rev and Mrs Charles R Sims and Miss Eleanor Wright
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Irma D. Groves
Lucy G. Rogers
Miss Sims
C. Lloyd Hooker
Walter B. James
H. Chester McKenzie
Mary Oliver
Elmer W. Rogers
Charles R. Sims
Eleanor Wright
Congressman's Busy Schedule Visits New England Towns
Congressman James C. Oliver spends days visiting Parsonfield selectmen and others regarding a town hall project. He also meets Hollis B. Cole on the Kittery bridge, Daniel Hoegg on the York County memorial coin, Norway residents on a proposed hew and with City Managers Barlow and Brinkerhoff, Dr Leighton and Henry F Merrill on Port of Portland issues.
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James C. Oliver
Parsonfield
Hollis B. Cole
Kittery
Daniel Hoegg
York County
Norway
Barlow and
Brinkerhoff
Leighton
Henry F. Merrill
Portland
Oakland Pays County Tax in Full for 1937
Kennebec County Treasurer Chester C. Fowles announced Friday that Oakland is the first town in the county to pay its 1937 tax in full. The county received a full check from Town Treasurer W. E. Brackett on the specified day.
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Kennebec
Chester C. Fowles
Oakland
W. E. Brackett
Car Driver Fined After Bus Collision in Jamaica Plain
John P. Kelley 16 of Jamaica Plain pleaded guilty to reckless driving after a sedan struck a city bus at North and High streets. He was fined $25 plus $5.30 court costs by Judge Arthur J. Dunton. Bus passengers Grace Sederquist and Edwin Lowell were involved, with Sederquist sustaining a minor arm injury.
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John P. Kelley
Jamaica Plain
Mass
John Emerson
North
High Streets
Arthur J. Dunton
High Street
North Street
Grace Sederquist
Dummer Street
North End
Edwin H. P. Lowell
Western Avenue
Massachusetts
Kelly
Rose Kelley
South Street
Bath Bus
Dunton
Oak Street
Robert D. Green
Driver Pleads Guilty To Driving While Intoxicated
Walter Vansen of New York city pled guilty in municipal court to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Judge Arthur J. Dunton fined $100 plus $4.95 costs. Vansen, a chauffeur for a New York family vacationing nearby, was arrested by State Highway Officer John P. Crosby after his car left the Bath Brunswick highway near the willows west of Blind crossing.
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Walter Vansen
New York City
Arthur J. Dunton
Vansen
New York
John P. Crosby
The
Willows
Blind Crossing
Bath-Brunswick
Bath
Collins Drake Wedding Ceremony in Georgetown
Records filed in Georgetown show the July 7 wedding of William Augustus Collins and Phyllis Celia Drake. Rev. George B. Wolstenholme officiated at the ceremony held at their Georgetown residence with details filed at City Clerk John W. Gilmore's office.
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John W. Gilmore
William Augustus Collins
Phyllis Celia Drake
Georgetown
George B. Wolstenholme
Court Street
People’s Baptist Church
Mr. Collins
William 8
Ethel (Savage) Collins
Mrs. Collins
Edgar Drake
Sadie Smith
Attleboro
Mass
Mrs Anna Ward Of North Bath Passes Sunday
Mrs Anna Ward of North Bath died Sunday with her sister in law Mrs Emma Whittam at 38 Snow Park, in a quiet family observance.
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Anna Ward
North Bath
Emma Whittam
Snow Park
Weekly Crossword Puzzle Mystery Across and Down Clues
Puzzle starts with No 1 across a three letter word and 1 down a five letter word. Fill the squares at the end of each clue and check with tomorrow's solution. Several fragmented clues appear including 26 French river and 28 Exclamation of fluid, with entries such as 12 Writing 17 East by 30 Finer south 31 A small hallway 22 Sault Ste 33 Perched 34 Before Marie 37 Flowed 39 Newt 25 Mislays.
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Sault Ste
Marie
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Posto Jase Postal
Barrows
Maine Publicity Bureau
C.I.0
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New Meadows Colonists
Joel F. Cushman
Bath Memorial Hospital
Cosmo Club
Brown’s Field
Donald R. Coombs
China
Celal Drift
Japan
Perie
Dean
Seerey
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