West Bath Set for sewing and charity quilting
Mrs. Elwell S. Crosby hosted an all session West Bath Red Cross meeting at her home 709 street. Members sewed and worked on quilts while a luncheon of fruit fish salads olives radishes coffee ice cream and cake was served. Guests included many local names and several visitors from nearby towns attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwell S. Crosby
West Bath
Helen Rogers
Hope Ward
Walter Marco
Edward Haggett
Joseph Lemont
Fred Larrabee
Edith Rich
Harry Peterson
Elmer J. Rich
Elmer Hodgkins
E. B. Knight
Melvin Smith
Stackpole
Annie Trufant
Julia Johnson
Hudson- Essex Motor Sales Co
Waterville
New Meadows Inn
Lillian B
Casco Bay
Islands
Gwendolyn Brown
Ida Andrews
Western Avenue
Bath
H. R. Rich
E. W. Haggett
J. M. Lemont
Albert Strout
Elmer Rogers
Larrabee
Herbert White
Charles
White
Mr. Durant
Hope River
Prince Edward Island
Louise Kean
Bridgton
Mass
G. D. Riley
Providence
R. L
J. Everett Mayo
Lewis Brown
Vanga
Africa
Brown
Susie Durfee
Littlefield School
Foster's Point
Orr's Island
Lois Palmer
Edith Seward
Path
J. E. Mayo
Helen Foster
Pine Street
Lillian Mayo
Ralph Kenney
Johnson Bakery
Cleveland Smith
Popham
Merton Wright
W. H. Larrabee
Yarmouth
Merton Rogers
William Smith
Gardiner
Sabine
Everett Lemont
Fred Kittridge
Thelma
Lemont
Léon Strout
Brunswick
Fred W
Bates
Samuel F. Bates
Leslie Dates
Muardine Alexander
Beachmont
Sabing
Charles E. Brookx
Madelyn
Clara Noyes
Fryeburg
Charles Owen
Auburn
H. A. Owen
Clarence Hayes
Stewart Hayes
Everett
Aitken
Sabino
Ernest © Koight
Augusta
Cotteau
Robert Small
Marguerite Williams
Gorham Normal School
Constitution Fund Drive To Save Historic Frigate
Lieutenant John A. Lord outlines a nationwide appeal to raise 475000 for rebuilding the frigate Constitution at Boston Navy Yard. The effort, led by the Elks, enlists governors, schoolchildren, and organizations to preserve the 128 year old ship as a shrine of patriotic heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Lord
The
Elks
Charlestown Navy Yard
C.C
U.S.N
Rotary Club of
Portsmouth
N. H
Rockingham
Lord
Navy Yard
Boston
U.S. Navy
Congress
Secretary of the Navy
First Naval District
Navy , Yard
Save the Constitution Fund
United States
Washington
Henry Knox
Joshua Humphreys
Philadelphia
Constitution
President
Chesapeake
Constellation
Humphreys
Page Hive
Freeport Bowling Alley Fire Sparks Investigation
A fire at a Freeport bowling alley in the Nordica building caused about 4000 in damage. Firefighters found several jugs of gasoline on site prompting an investigation. The alley is owned by Neil J. Smith, leased by a Freeport woman, with management changes since last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Nordica
Neil J. Smith
Mr. Smith
Preston Farrar
Woolwich Crash Involved Two Massachusetts Cars
An accident on the state highway near Montsweag Woolwich stymies highway police as two Ford cars from Massachusetts and a Dodge touring car collide. One Ford wrecked, a man suffers a severed hand. the Dodge occupants flee. Patrolman Jewett chases the fleeing coupe. victims from Lisbon Falls. No hospital transfer yet, no suspects caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montsweag
Woolwich
George W. Jewett
Woolwich Ferry
Dodge
Masseachusetts Ford
Massachusetts
Bath City
Watrolman Jewett
Wiscasset
Ford
Damariscotta
Jewett
Lisbon Falls
Bath People Attend Tablet Dedication At Pownalborough Site
Bath residents joined public exercises marking the boulder and tablet for St. John's church and Pownalborough cemetery. Bishop Brewster attended with local clergy. EB Packard spoke. descendants and Maine History Society members recalled Rev. Jacob Bailey and Dr. Silvester Gardiner. The site lies near Dresden Mills to Richmond Ferry, near the 1760 court house. Hotel rates in Paris exceed those of New York city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
St. John's Church
Pownalborough
Province of
Maine
Ifour
Brewster
EB. Packard
Augusta
Hien
William ‘Tudor Gardiner
Silvester Gardiner
Wiliam DD. Patterson
Maine Histories Society
Dresden Mills
Richmond Ferry
Pownalborough Court House
Court House
Jacob Bailey
Wismouth Company
Dresden
Gladiolus Man of Ludington Finds Independent Living
Leonard Peterson, a Chester against Chauteau Thierry veteran of the 168th Infantry, after eighteen months of hospital care and multiple operations, rebuilt his life through Michigan Agricultural College training. Now a skilled landscape planner and foreman, he works in Ludington, cares for a city park, and promotes vocational training for disabled veterans, praising the American Legion and Veterans' Bureau for enabling civilian life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludington
Michigan
168Th Infantry
Chauteau-Thierry
Leonard Peterson
France
United States
Peterson
Michigan Agricultural College
Gladiolus Man
Teterson
American Legion
Legion
Tam
Veterans’ Bureau
Lighthouse Service Of Past And Present
The article traces lighthouse development from ancient coal fires to modern alternating lights and high candlepower, noting automatic unmanned lights like Richardson’s Rock flash every three seconds for seven months. It highlights 50,000 miles of coast guards, 16,000 aids, and varied signals from flames to sirens and bells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Barnegat
Cape Hatteras
Richardson's Rock
Santa Barbara’ Islands
California
Mentor
Court House Fence Damaged in Auto Collision
A Star automobile driven by Austin L. Dawes collided with a trick sedan driven by Miss Delia M. Belanger on Court street near High street. The Buick struck and tore down the iron fence around the courthouse. Both cars were damaged, with the Buick’s running board, bumper, mud guards, and hub cap damaged and the Star car sustaining mudguard and tire damage. The incident led to Dawes reporting to city hall. Judge Keegan prepared to hear a complaint but the matter was adjusted without a court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin L. Dawes
West Jonesport
Delia M. Belanger
ST Court Street
Center Street
Court Street
High Street
Court House
Buick
Mr. Dawes
Fred F. Hall
George V. Jewett
Dawes
City Hall
Keegan
E. W
Sunday School Girls of Maine Plan Wa Te Win Camp
The Maine State Sunday School Association will run Wa Te Win camp at Ferry Beach Old Orchard Aug Yo Sept 1 directed by Ruth Carter. Girls age under 16 from six counties may register with a small fee. The program features Bible study nature study handicraft volleyball baseball hiking swimming and camp worship led by a faculty including Jessie Del Crawford Elizabeth Adams Hester Philips Herald B Clifford and Alice Louise Brown. Ruth Owens and Mabel L. Carter will assist. A group of leaders and high grams will enhance story hours camp fires stunts songs and games. A metal airplane built displays strength capable of supporting 62 men on its wings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine State Sunday School Association
Ferry Beach
Old Orchard
Ruth Carter
Sunday Schools Association
Portland
Jessie del Crawford
Denton University
Granville
Elizabeth Adams
New Jersey
Hester Philips
Uatre
Herald B. Clifford
Falmouth
Alice Louise Brown
Lewiston
Ruth Owens
Congress Square Church
Mabel L. L. Carter
Cliftondale
Mass
New Motor Laws Put Into Effect Across Provinces
The report outlines new motor regulations taking effect in Prince Edward Island and Quebec, with licenses and registrations detailed. Saskatchewan adopts an 80 day grace period for license rules while other provinces impose similar timelines, and residents living beyond a boundary may operate vehicles year without registration in certain cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Province of
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Boundary
Saskatchewan
Loan Exhibit by DAR at First Parish Brunswick
The Topsham Brunswick chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosts a Loan Exhibit of shawls samplers and other items from the olden days in the vestry of the First Parish Congregational church Brunswick on Wednesday August 5 from 1 to 6 o clock standard time. Members wear old fashioned costumes. An admission fee is charged. Candy and refreshments will be on sale. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topsham - Brunswick
Daughters of the American Revolution
First Parish Congregational Church
Brunswick
Rotary club rest room callers and visitors notes
Grace Morton of Vinalhaven called at the Rotary club rest room Monday. Hostesses included Mrs. Clarence A. Peaslee with Mrs. C. W. Rogers substituting at noon and Mrs. Harry T. Passmore on Tuesday. Visitors from Boonton New Jersey were Mrs. George W. Morse and husband during a shore dinner for Mrs. Mitchell C. Arel. Friends and relatives of Mrs. Winfield Ham of 3 Union Street traveled to Bath Sunday after dinner at New Meadows Inn to offer sympathy for her recent accident. Attendees from Pawtucket Lewiston Auburn and Lewiston included Mrs. KE. L. Brown and son, Mrs. Raymond Stevens and daughter, W. Tetlow, and Mr. and Mrs. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Morton
Vinalhaven
Rotary Club
Clarence A. Peaslee
C. W. Rogers
George W. Morse
Boonton
N. J
Mitchell C. Arel
Harry T. Passmore
Winfield Ham
Union Street
Bath
New Meadows Inn
KE. L. Brown
Pawtucket
R. L
Raymond Stevens
Auburn
Slain
W. Tetlow
Tetlow
Johnson
Lewiston
Attractive Maine Vacation Poster Invites Summer Visitors
A new campaign poster urges travelers to Maine for their vacation, appearing in windows and public places to catch the eye. Recipients should display the poster conspicuously where summer guests and other passersby will notice it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Two New Companies Admitted to League in Maine Meeting
At a Maine State Hand Engine League gathering at New Meadows Inn two new companies were admitted: Amazon of Wiscasset and Waterwitch of Bowdoinham. The league will hold musters across Maine with Boothbay Harbor hosting the next on Aug. 15 under Minnehaha. Possible additional muster planned in Thomaston by R. H. Counce association. The league now lists 17 tubs and includes veteran firemen associations such as Senator Baxter Bath Sagadahock Androscoggin Topsham Niagara Brunswick Kennebec Westbrook James W Vlaisted Portland Robert Cosgrove Gardiner and Charles Colby Topsham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine State Hand Engine League
New Meadows Inn
Amazon
Wiscasset
Waterwitch
Bowdoinham
Maine
Boothbay Harbor
Minnehaha Association
Thomaston
R. H. Counce Association
Clarence Colby
League
Local names listed for regional figures and places
A collection of names including Tiger Hallowell Heela Randolph R H Counce Thomaston Massasoit Damariscotta Minnehaha Boothbay Harbor Albert Havener Rockland Amazon Wiscasset Winterwitch Bowdoinham General Bates Lisbon Falls G W Burgess Rockport. The list spans towns and individuals across the region with no narrative or dates provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiger
Hallowell
Heela
Randolph
R. H
Social Notes From Bath Area Summer Visits
George I Davenport remains home ill. Mrs Chiara Williams of Vassalboro visits daughter Mrs Alonzo Fisher at Foster's Point. Mr and Mrs E J Williams of Walden Mass travel Bath area. Mrs Ralph O Dale returns from Portland. Frank Reynolds of Cambridge visits with his parents on Washington Street. Miss Florence Orr of Waltham visits sister Mrs William Tait. Mrs Fred E Irish and Amy travel to Surry for summer with Mrs W A Carey. Mrs Bragg and husband return from Concord visit Foster's Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Day's Ferry
Edwin Dodge Hardin
Bath
Elizabeth Trott
Waldoboro
Leon Kelly
Carlton
Senator
F. W. Carlton
Wilbur Howe
Elwood
Chester
Esmond
R. IT
Lester Blair
Weymouth
Mass
John Savage
Rangeley Lakes
Mr. Blair
Haines Landing
Lily Bay
Moosehead Lake
Lawrence Moore
Edgecomb
Lawrence Putram
Frederick Henderson
Fred Carlton
Duncan
Winthrop
Chester RK
Nequasset Parsonage
William Blinn
Payette
Idaho
Winfield
Wilson Wright
Henry Dunbar
Augusta
Nequasset
Harry Dewick
Cincinnati
Ohio
Murphy's Corner
Dorothy Brown
Children's Hospital
Poston
John Brown
Hockomock
George I. Davenport
Chiara Williams
Vassalboro
Alonzo G. Fisher
Foster's Point
E. J. Williams
Waltham
Ralph O. Dale
Portland
E. C. Dunn
Pine Street
Frank Reynolds
Cambridge
Thomas Reynolds
Washington Street
Florence Orr
William ‘Tait
Chestnut Street
Fred E. Irish
Amy
Surry
W. A. Carey
Portsmouth
N. H
Earl Temple
Fred Bragg
Concord
Also Mentioned on This Page
Red Cross
Noxwar Mephixe Co
Norway
Lieut
J. A. Lord
Navy
Paris
New York City
American Legion Endowment Fund
Lighthouse Service
Bright
Bagdikian
Chiropractors
Front Street
Bath, Maine
Girls OF
Meanczecers
Pblic
Statz
State Hand Engine League
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