Restoring Cities Across the Nation and Maine’s Spotlight
The piece surveys American restoration efforts from Pemaquid to Williamsburg and St Augustine, highlighting funding by Henry Ford and John D Rockefeller Jr. It notes St Augustine’s 1665 origins, Carnegie support, and aims to draw tourism. It also praises Maine publicity efforts that boost tourism amid national attention and notable events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Williamsburg
Virginia
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
George Washington
United States
St. Augustine
Florida City
Carnegie Institution
Pedro Menendez de Aviles
Florida
Ponce de Leon
Spain
Mexico
Central America
Old City
St. Augustine Record
Bathing and highway safety urged for Maine towns
A Maine town urges state help to create safe public bathing at New Meadows and improve roadside cleanliness. Editorial notes Washburn pool as model and calls for life guards, plus a program to reduce highway fatalities nationwide, urging Elks to target dangerous spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Maine
Brunswick Bath Highway
New Meadows
Winnegance
New England
Elks of
Elks Lodge
Bath women attend Maine Pi Beta Phi session
Mrs. Donald D. Young Miss Louise Calderwood Mrs. Scott Davis of Bath and Miss Lydia Douglas of Brunswick joined the second annual Maine Pi Beta Phi convention. The event opened with an executive council meeting and a Lakewood Theater visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald D. Young
Louise Calderwood
Scott Davis
Bath
Lydia Douglas
Brunswick
Bath Group
Maine Pi Beta Phi Fraternity
Young
Lakewood Theater
Pi Beta Phi
Gatlinburg
Tenn
Lakewood Country Club
National Grand Council
Alpha Province
East
Calderwood
Maine
Davis
Tablet dedication on site of Fort Mt. Bigelow field day notes
The event featured singing led by Mrs. A. E. Small of Richmond and the pledge by Mrs. Perley F. Joy. A Dinsmore accordion medley entertained, and the State historical records display drew visitors. Miss Louise Bigelow of Worcester spoke, recalling past Knox birthday events and the Mt. Bigelow tablet dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Small
Richmond
Perley F. Joy
Philip Dinsmore
Methodist Church
State Historical Records Committee
H. P. Blodgett
Rockland
Grube B. Cornish
South Portland
Louise Bigelow
Worcester
Mass
Victor A. Binford
Mr. and Mrs. Stickney Return to Fitts Street Home
Mr. and Mrs. Elver A. Stickney who had been living with Mrs. Stickney’s mother Mrs. William Beals on High Street have gone back to their residence on Fitts Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elver A. Stickney
Bath Iron Works A. M. Main Guests Aboard Ranger in Newport
A. M. Main and his son visited Harold S. Vanderbilt in Newport to sail aboard the Ranger, Bath-built class J sloop, testing a new quadrilateral jib. Also aboard were Rainbow and Yankee after their defeats, with Endeavour I as challenger in 1934. Ranger and Endeavour II were set to meet on July 31. Ranger bears a white hull with blue waterline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Main
Bath Iron Works Corp
A. M. Main, Jr
Harold S. Vanderbilt
Newport
R. I
Ranger
Vanderbilt
Endeavour
Mr. Main and Son
Mr. Vanderbilt
Rainbow
Endeavour I
Challenger
Statewide Dairyman's Show Planned in August
Maine will host the first statewide Dairymen's Show at Corinna on an August date. Commissioner Frank Washburn announced the event organized by the agriculture department with Maine Development Commission support. Farmers from across the state will display prize cows to showcase Maine’s dairy stock alongside other top state products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Fred Nutter
Corinna
Frank Washburn
Maine Development Commission
Varied Program At West Bath Grange
West Bath grange held a Monday meeting with a varied program led by Mrs. Bertha M. Dunbar and assisted by several Brunswick members. Barbara Walsh and Helena Hadley performed readings, Dallas etc. The Boy Scouts returning from the National Jamboree in Washington will speak next week along with Representative Henry W. Owen on the tax question to be voted August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Grange
Bertha M. Dunbar
Barbara Walsh
Dorothy Waterman
Helena Hadley
Brunswick
Young Peoples
the Grange
Billy Lundrigan
Grace Scott
Cobbessee Contee Grange
Gardiner
Washington, D. C
Henry W. Owen
Candy Committee
Arthur Lemont
Plane Arrives at Sebasco Lodge From Bangor
A hydroplane brought several guests to Sebasco Lodge and landed near the pier Wednesday afternoon. The craft, flying in under 50 minutes from Bangor, also took some passengers on short excursions. A moonlight sail from Boothbay Harbor on Capt Wade s Balmy Days will be run by Club Garret Thursday for members and friends, with transport to Boothbay by arrangement with Miss Jeannette F Shackford. if rain suspends, sailing shifts to Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebasco Lodge
Sebasco
Bangor
Boothbay Harbor
Bath Doctor Found Guilty on Reckless Driving Charge
Dr. Paul A. Gregware of Bath was found guilty of reckless driving after a July 3 collision near Freeport. The trial before Trial Justice Paul Powers featured attorney Edward W. Bridgham and Chief Bailey with Adrian Cote assisting. Fred Quimby testified for the defense as the Bath physician faced a portland bound two car crash involving Noe Houle and two women and two men in a Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul A. Gregware
Bath
Freeport
Paul Powers
Edward W. Bridgham
Bailey
Adrian Cote
Lewiston
Fred W. Quimby
Gregware
Wheelright
Noe Houle
Portland
Houle
Mrs. Quimby
Personal shower for Miss Gwendolyn Leonard before wedding
A personal shower was given Wednesday night at Mrs. John Leonard’s home for Miss Gwendolyn Leonard who wed George W. Spaulding Friday. Guests included Miss Doris Brown and others, with games and refreshments of sandwiches cake and fruit punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Leonard
Farrin Street
Gwendolyn IL Leonard
George W. Spaulding
Curtis Wilson wedding announced for July 3
Mr and Mrs Mymond E Curtis of West Bath announce their July 3 marriage to Claire Wilson in a Mechanic Falls Baptist ceremony. The couple, after a Vermont New Hampshire honeymoon, reside in Bung anuc. The groom works at Bath Tron Works Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mymond E. Curtis
Eugene Curtis
West Bath
Bunganuc
Vermont
New Hampshire
Curtis
Claire Wilson
Howard
Mabel A. Wilson
Bunganue
F. M. Lamb
Baptist Church
Mechanic Falls
Bath Tron Works Corp
McFarland Wins Compensation From Liberty Mutual
Elmer McFarland, employed as a molder at Hyde Windlass Co., was awarded compensation after the Industrial Accident Commission ruled his injuries on February 17, 1937, while handling a 130 pound cope destined for Bath Iron Works Corp were the result of an accident. Edward W. Bridgham represented McFarland and Forrest E. Richardson of Portland represented Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer McFarland
Hyde Windlass Co
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co
McFarland Petiton
Industrial Accident Commission
Edward W. Bridgham
McFarland
Forrest E. Richardson
Portland
Liberty Mutual Ins
Oddity in Names Baffles Register at Hotel Sedgwick
Visitors noticed unusual name pairings in the Sedgwick register last week with Mrs. R J Bucke of Bath England and Mrs E M Bath of New York City among entries. Also listed were Judge AI and Mrs J M Wright of Cairo Egypt visiting the local hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedgwick
R. J. B Cke
Bath
England
E. M
New York City
Judge Ai
J. M. Wright
Cairo
Egypt
Generols Contribution Toward Salvation Army Stores Bond
Edward W ian of the Salvation Army James K. Du First National Bank receives substantial contribution worth of food for the city. Bridgham chair of the advisory board announces a new vice president of Stores Inc substitution toward the sale in Bath. It was good for one dollar's that will be honored in the stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Wian
James K. du
Car City
Bridgham
Stores, Inc
Middleonerville
Mass
Bath
Salvation Army Seeks Mail Contributions for Maintenance Fund
The Salvation Army asks letter recipients to mail checks or pledge cards promptly to indicate reliable support for its maintenance fund. The appeal requests early responses so the organization can gauge expected contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Topswam Grangers Launch Summer Vacation Event
For the first time since their new Grange hall was completed eight years ago the Topswam Grangers begin a summer vacation starting this coming week and running through the last Saturday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topswam
Silver Tea Aids House of the Good Shepherd
Over $100 was cleared at a Silver Tea hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sewall 2d in Bath for the House of the Good Shepherd at Gardiner. Sister Margaret Mary spoke on the home for homeless children across the state as guests from Bath and beyond attended, with tea served 3 to 6 and cakes and a decorative pillow presented to hosts Mrs. Loyall F. Sewall and Mrs. Weston Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Sewall
House of the Good Shepherd
Gardiner
Margaret Mary
Bath
Charles M. Tubbs
Walter E. Edge
Loyall
Legard-Green Wedding At Noon On Saturday
Miss Thelma May Green wed Earle Raymond Legard in a noon ceremony at the bride’s 14 Green Street home with Rev. Charles M. Tubbs officiating. Bridesmaid Geraldine Smith and best man Paul G. Legard attended. reception at 14 Green Street followed. The couple plans to reside on Tallman Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma May Green
Earle Raymond Legard
Green Street
Charles M. Tubbs
Grace Episcopal Church
Geraldine Smith
Paul G. Legard
Frank Green
Morse High
Forrest C. Legard
Maple Grove Avenue
Frederick Gundel
Congress Shirt Co
Legard
Tallman Street
Rodney Ross Jr Wins Governors Cup at Bath Country Club
Rodney Ross Jr captured the Governors Cup with a final 71 in the last 18 holes at Bath Country Club, beating Wesley Marco two up after a tight 36-hole finale. Marco shot 73 in the final 18 as Ross claimed his second Cup win in six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Ross Jr
Bath Country Club
Wesley Marco
Marco
Ross
Vincent Henderson
Wilfrid Girard
Brunswick
John H. Hyde
Bath Delegation at Battery H Dinner in Portland Harbor
Bath was well represented at a Friday night company dinner by Battery H 240th C A at Fort Williams Portland Harbor. The Bath group included Col Henry W Owen Capt Elver A Stickney Pres William S Newell Pres Rodney E Ross Lt Commander Glenn H Easton Lt Leroy V Honsinger Cashier Fred D Hill Gen Supt Edwin R Andrews John C Fitzgerald ex Alderman Fred W Quimby Alderman Thatcher B Pinkham ex Councilman Donald N Small ex Sheriff J Horace McClure. A fine chicken dinner was served and the Bath delegation was pleased with Battery H's performance in camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
240Th C. A
Fort Williams
Portland Harbor
Henry W. Owen
Elver A. Stickney
Battery
William S. Newell
Bath Iron Works Corp
Rodney E. Ross
Hyde Windlass Co
Glenn H. Easton
U.S. N
Leroy V. Honsinger
Fred D. Hill
Bath National Bank
Edwin R
Andrews
John C. Fitzgerald
Works Progress
Maine
Fred W. Quimby
Thatcher B. Pinkham
Donald N. Small
J. Horace McClure
Battery H
Camp
Break at Bay Point Target Suspects in Gift Shop Theft
Sheriff Charles W. Messenger and Deputy Garrett J. Galvin investigate suspects for a Bay Point break in at Aunt Lou’s Gift Shop on July 9. About $35 worth of goods were stolen from the shop run by Louise Howard, formerly of Brooklyn, N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Messenger
Garrett J. Galvin
Aunt Lou
Bay Point
Louise Howard
Brooklyn
N. Y
Opera singer Louise Bickford in Mascagni Rome party
Among American singers recently entertained by Pietro Mascagni was Miss Louise Bickford of Rockland Iceschi in Rome. The party included Signor Mascagni, Signora Mascagni, Lushanya Mobley a Chickasaw princess, Ardmore Oklahoma, and Miss Bickford.
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Pietro Mascagni
Louise Bickford
Rockland
Rome
Italy
Signor Mascagni
Signora Mascagni
Lushanya Mobley
Ardmore
Okla
Miss Bickford
Weekly Crossword Puzzle Clues and Answer Seed
Puzzle clues list across and down with numbers and word hints. Includes references to diocese, deities, legal terms, and various wordplay prompts. The page ends asking for the answer to the previous puzzle.
Tax Collections Show Strong Year End Gains
Tax receipts through Friday night total $91,590, up nearly 50 percent from 1936. Poll taxes also about $200 ahead. City Collector Young says progress reflects general prosperity, though $60,000 in 1936 state and county taxes plus 1937 assessments remain. He remains optimistic if payments continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Railroad Vet Leaves Service After Long Career
A Boston and Maine official congratulates veteran employee Mr. Steward as he leaves active duty. The note from J W Smith praises over 46 years of service and loyalty, and A B S Twombly wishes him a pension from the Retirement Board as he enters retirement in his 70s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Steward
J. W. Smith
Boston & Maine
Smith
S. Twombly
Auburn News Publisher Claims Sea Serpent Sighting
Thomas Nichols publisher of the Auburn News and a News reporter with his wife report sighting a sea serpent near Monhegan Island during a Sunday cruise. They could not estimate length, saying the creature was partly in water and partly out, possibly four to fourteen feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Nichols
Record
Auburn News
Nichols
Monhegan Island
Tom
Brunswick
Five Historic Houses Open At Kittery Point Tour
Five famous houses at Kittery Point will be open to the public on Tuesday July 20 from two to 5 30. The event is expected to draw many visitors from the two cities who will tour the old mansions and view their historic interiors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Kittery Point
Woolwich Book Club Discusses Travel Books Meeting
Members of the Woolwich Book club met Thursday at Mrs. Herbert A. Munsey home Day's Ferry to discuss travel books. In charge were Mrs. Melvin Howe and Mrs. Wilbur Howe with many attendees sharing titles. The next meeting will explore naturalists with Mrs. Edgar Bailey in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich Book Club
Herbert A. Munsey
Melvin Howe
Wilbur Howe
Edgar Bailey
Lois Day
Mary Dodge
Henry T. Duoar
Gerow
New Jersey
John C. Gilmore
Isaac B. Howard
Mabel Jack
Alton Reed
Carlton Day Reed
Wilson M. Wright
Winfield Wright
Charles Brown
Woolwich
Cape Cod
Joseph C. Lincoln
Miss Dodge
Black Pagoda
Lowell Thomas
Wilson Wright
The
Nile
Ludwig
Miss Day
Exchange for Ford Truck for 1936 Ford Sedan
Bowdoinham garage owner Howard Moody reports a Wednesday night break in his shop. A 1936 Ford coupe was stolen and a damp body 1934 Ford tow truck left in its place. Sheriff Messenger investigates and may trace suspects by the engine number on the abandoned truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Moody
Bowdoinham
Charles W. Messenger
Bath Iron Works Pays Off Friday Afternoon
Bath Iron Works shifted its pay time from Friday noon to close of business Friday. Employees cash checks at local merchants and banks close at three. The change aimed to keep workers on site and sustain afternoon production despite altered payment hours.
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Bath Iron Works
Attorneys Honor Former Police Chief at Brunswick Party
A testimonial gathering for William B. Edwards former chief of police was held last Thursday evening at Lookout Point House Harpswell. The event surprised Edwards who attended as guest of honor with attorneys Clarence E. Sawyer Ellis L. Aldrich Edward W. Wheeler Jean Bangs Joseph Singer J A Aldred Wilfrid Duquette and Leon L Spinney present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
William B. Edwards
Lookout Point House
Harpswell
Edwards
Mr. Edwards
Clarence E. Sawyer
Ellis L. Aldrich
Edward W. Wheeler
Jean Bangs
Joseph Singer
J. A. Aldred
Wilfrid Duquette
Leon L. Spinney
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Front Street
Matas 9
Richols
Pres
Harry
Webber
Pemaquid
Roosevelt
CIO
Auburn
Witch Spring Road
Lakewood
Boy
Rep. Owen
Paul A. Gregware Freed
Miss Leonard
Curtis-Wilson
Marland
Bride
Grace Church
Rodney Ross, JR
Rabbit
Smeth
Guido
Fez
Fio
Liz
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