Moosehead Lake and Mt Kineo Spotlight Maine Escape
The article tours Moosehead Lake in Maine as part of a National Editorial Association visit. It notes Mt Kineo House high above the lake, accessible travel by parlor and sleeping cars from major cities, air and boat links, and motor routes. It praises fishing, canoe routes like North-West Carry and North-East Carry, and the lake’s scenic beauty and clean air at 1000 feet elevation.
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Maine
National Editorial Association
Maine Press Association
Moosehead Lake
Mt. Kineo
Maine Woods
State of
Boston
Mt. Kineo House
New York
Kineo Station
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Greenville Junction
Bangor
Moosehead
America
Probe in Christel death continues in Kennebec
An ongoing inquiry into the death of Mrs. Alburn Christel, body found June 21 in the Kennebec River, remains unresolved. Authorities, urged by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pearson, seek new information from any city residents who could aid the case while safeguards protect informants from publicity.
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Alburn Christel
Kennebec
Frank Pearson
Bath Street
Clyde R. Chapman
Wheels of Justice
P. O. Box No
Holley Serves Again as Transportation Chairman
Hon Frank Holley will again head transportation for the Three Quarter Century club for the 12th year. The session occurs at Topsham Fair grounds on Tuesday August 25, with a large turnout expected. Holley will appoint sub chairmen for each county to arrange conveyance for members without transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Holley
Topsham Fairgrounds
Holley
Rotarians Hear District Assembly Highlights in Bath
Rotarians at Hotel Sedgwick heard two talks at Tuesday’s luncheon. George B. Wolstenholme summarized Rotary District Assembly in Augusta with notes on club growth and community service. J Curran Conway of Washington discussed Bath’s Federal Savings and Loan Association and its home lending role. Fish week influenced the menu as visiting Rotarians and local guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel
Sedgwick
George B. Wolstenholme
Rotary District
Augusta
Kirk Mathews
Portsmouth
Rotary
Wolstenholme
J. Curran Conway
Federal Home Loan Bank Board of Washington
Bath
Brann
Walter Kriesolving
Summit
N. J
Fred Craige
Milburn
Norman Smith
Brunswick
J. Frank Hunt
W. S. Voorhees
Arthur B. Scott
Sewalls Arrive From New York for Summer at Small Point
Mr and Mrs Loyall F Sewall and daughter Camilla Ashe Sewall reached Small Point Beach on Wednesday to spend weeks at their Summer home. Their son Loyall Jr has been at Small Point since early July.
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Loyall F. Sewall
Camilla Ashe Sewall
New York
Small Point Beach
Loyall, Jr
Small Point
Girard Wins Maine Resident Amateur Title at Bath
Wilfrid H. Girard of Bath Country Club defeated Dr. Forrest Tyson of Capital City 4-3 in a 36 hole final to claim the Maine Resident Amateur Golf championship on Augusta links. He led by five at lunch, held firm in the afternoon, and clinched on the 33rd green after Tyson took the 32nd. The match showcased Girard's calm play and skill with a 74 morning round versus Tyson's 74, with the Bath champion earning the senior title. Nearby social notes mention visitors Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kempton of Los Angeles and Mrs. Benjamin Berry of Jamaica with local hosts in West Bath and Cox's Head.
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Wilfrid H
Bill” Girard
Bath
Augusta Country Club
Forrest C. Tyson
Maine
Girard
Tyson
Dr. Tyson
Capital City
Bath Country Club
MacMahan Colonists Enjoy July Island Parties
McMahan Island July days bring dances at the Playhouse led by Miss Frances Ann Allen. The Friday event featured a four-piece camp orchestra and novelty dances. A Sunday Evening Musicale showcased Arthur Lane Charles Rawolle and John Zimmer. Discussions on electricity for MacMahan spanned two days with Five Islands, weighing fire risk and lifelike island charm. Forestry Day opened two-day volunteer work with clearing near the icehouse. ice cream and drinks were provided. New arrivals include Rev. Ovid Kinsolving and Robert Spock among others visiting camps and cottages.
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McMahan Island
Allens
Frances Ann Allen
Arthur Lane
John Zimmer
Jim MacKaye
Randy Knowleton
Paul Jones
Playhouse
Charles Rawolle
Rawolle
Lane
Mr. Zimmer
Zimmer
Mr. Lane
MacMahan
W. Clinton ‘Allen
Five Islands
Sheepscot Island Co
Peggy Lee
W. Clinton Allen
George K. Rogers
Ovid Kinsolving
Summit
N. J
Extrand
St. Cuthbert’s Chapel
Robert Spock
New Haven
Conn
Bob
Bermuda
Bradford Craig
East Orange
H. H. Lee
George Rathbun
Mary
Detroit
Mich
F. B. Reazer
Morristown
Crack Gunners of Battery H Practice at Fort
Battery H of the 3rd Battalion trains with four .30 calibre guns at Fort Williams as 56 men and three officers plus Lieut Col Henry W. Owen arrive in Shipping City for 15 day encampment. Captain Elver A. Stickney leads. marksmen, tracers, and gas balloon maneuvers showcase defense readiness and potential new Bath armory talks.
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Fort Williams
Henry W. Owen
Elver A. Stickney
Stickney
Joseph A. Butler
Haroid M. Holmes
Bath
Portland
War Department
Brunswick
South Portland
Bath Boys
Independent
Battery H
John D Fowles Dies From Gunshot Wound
John D. Fowles, 19, died at Memorial hospital from a self inflicted shotgun wound fired at his Bath home. He was born in Bath to Gilbert H. and Cora Dow Fowles. Survived by his father, brother G Hudson Fowles Jr, sister Ruth E Moore, and grandmother Rosa Dow of Wiscasset. Funeral set for Thursday at two at his home. interment in Wiscasset.
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John D. Fowles
Memorial Hospital
Middle Street
Mr. Fowles
Bath
Gilbert H
Cora Dow Fowles
G. Hudson Fowles, Jr
Ruth E. Moore
Rosa Dow
Wiscasset
Congress Shirt Factory expands to boost Bath employment
Congress Shirt Factory adds 26 workers after 104 by 40 foot annex enables extra cutting and stitching capacity. The main building will soon house 90 stitchers and the firm hopes for double current staffing with more space, aided by city provided annex. Officials cite cost under the $4,000 appropriation for relocating a shipyard building.
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Congress Shirt
Kelley. Spear Co
Arthur H. Price
Fac
Tory
Congress Shirt Factory
Bath
Donald D. Young
Middle Street
City of
Kelley-Spear Co
Montsweag Cannery Back At Full Tilt After Pea Shortage
Montsweag Farm Products returned to full production Tuesday with 19 workers as peas mature for canning. Expect 5,500 cases this season, up from 1,500 last year. Aphids have been curbed, and farmers report a strong upcoming harvest of beans tomatoes and corn with a busy two weeks ahead.
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Montsweag Farm Products, Inc
New York
Montsweag
Phillips
Butler Farm
Plan Big Card Party for Bath Country Club
Mrs William S Newell chairs the July entertainment committee at Bath Country Club and plans a card party for Thursday afternoon July 30 at the clubhouse. The June and July committees met at her Washington street home at 7 30 with members including Mrs Edmund A Rothwell, Mrs Frank B Nichols, Mrs Byron F Barker, Mrs Milton C Trott, Mrs Wm Tudor Gardiner, Mrs Martin Watrous and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Newell
Bath Country Club
Club
Newell
Washington Street
Edmund A. Rothwell
Frank B. Nichols
Byron F. Barker
Milton” C‘trott
Wm. Tudor Gardiner
Martin Watrous
Clarence W. Morse
James A. Gillies, Jr
Carl C. Anderson
Mar‘dla Moulton
J. Edward Drake,Jr
Edwin R Andrews
River pollution cleared to aid Maine fishing industry
The Kennebec Valley may gain a quarter million dollars in annual fishing revenue if river pollution is eliminated. Flood damage and industrial wastes disrupted river crusts, allowing fish to feed and spawn. Surveys by scientists could guide cleanup, aligning with Maine’s tourist economy and fishermen’s livelihoods. Cooperation from polluting industries and minimal antidote costs are argued to yield increased tourism, tax revenue, and industry savings. Continued on Page Three.
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Kennebec
Maine
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Christel
Norman Kempton
Los Angeles
Calif
Frank W. Jaques
Kempton
Hollywood
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Benjamin Berry
Charles and
Benjamin Jr
Jamaica
N. Y
Cox’s Head
Mary McClure
Georgetown
McClure
M’mahan
Arthur Sewall 2d
House of the Foes Shepherd
Gardiner
House of the God Shepherd
Congress Shirt Company
City Aids
Cannery
Sagadahoc County
Sumner Sewall
Carlton Day
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