Bath Brunswick highway route debated and fishing return eyed
The proposed straight Bath Brunswick highway may not draw most motorists from the present route, keeping traffic on the old road and preserving market garden access. Striped bass returns to Kennebec waters after years of pollution and silt buildup spark hopes for renewed fishing, while Maine promotes deep sea fishing and tuna prospects to attract visitors and bolster recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath-Brunswick
Kennebec
City
Winneganee Creek
Eastern River
Maine
Androscoggin
Federal plans funds for Maine lobster rearing station
Commissioner Frank B. Bell of the Bureau of Fisheries expects to visit Maine within two weeks to discuss federal backing with Commissioner Feyler for a lobster rearing station along the coast. Feyler says the station is essential to sustain Maine's dwindling lobster supply and revive the fishing industry. The writer notes Bath residents longing for a marine museum to showcase Bath vessels and sea curios, boosting the city’s status as a shipbuilding center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Bell
United States Bureau of Fisheries
Maine
Foyler
Feyler
Bath
Salvation Army Winter Aid Appeal Urges Support
During the vacation season the Salvation Army reminds readers of the forthcoming hardships of winter and the ongoing need for funds to provide food and clothing to the needy who seek help. The appeal emphasizes budgeting for the season and the charity's mission to assist applicants in hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Army
Community maintenance appeal fuels public support drive
The campaign emphasizes public generosity during the annual appeal enabling continued community work and services. It notes the organization relies on donations to sustain its efforts and invite broad participation from residents and supporters.
New England Apple Crop Seen Light in 1936
The July 1 outlook sets New England apple production at 3,235,000 bushels, far below 1935 and the five year average, with severe spring frosts and June dryness curbing fruit set. Nationwide, the 1936 apple crop is projected at 103 million bushels, about 36 percent below the five year average, marking the smallest rate since 1921 due to harsh winters and late frosts. Eastern states face reductions, while Pacific States show further declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
United States
Rocky Mountains
Pacific
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
California
Pacific Northwest
California visitors bid Bath family farewell after reunion
Capt and Mrs Robert W Perkins of Bath entertained Mr and Mrs Oliver P Bardin and family of Salinas California who traveled across the continent visiting relatives. The Bardins toured Boston and Cox's Head Broad Cove and Bremen Bath before returning to California after a 28 year reunion visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Perkins
Center Street
Oliver P. Bardin
Salinas
Calif
Mr. Bardin
Bardins
Choate
Bardin
Edith C. Perkins
Cox's Head
Broad Cove
Hornberger
F. P. Chaney
Peddie School
Hightstown
N. J
Chaney
Harry Smith
Bath
Capt
L. B. Chaney
J. M. Chaney
West Coast
Genesta Chapter Holds Its Field Day at Robinhood
An average crowd attended Genesta chapter No. 73 O E S field day at the Summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Alkazin in Robinhood. Members enjoyed boating swimming and a supper of donuts marsh mallows and coffee. A young deer was seen crossing from the Bubble to the Point and back, a novel sight for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genesta
Robinhood
David Y. Alkazin
Alkazin
Eastern Star
New England Poultry Raisers Plan Maine Tour
Poultrymen from New Hampshire Massachusetts Connecticut and New Jersey plan automobile tours to Maine for the Northeastern Poultry Producers Council Summer Conference at the University of Maine August 26 to 21. Visitors will arrive Casco Lodge Saco August 24 and travel to Orono via Route 8 1 stopping at area farms. Maine poultrymen are urged to join with 75 from NH 150 from MA and 50 from CT expected. Delegations from Vermont Rhode Island New York Pennsylvania and Delaware may also attend making the event Maine's largest poultry meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Northeastern Poultry Producers Council
University of Maine
H. L. Richardson
Maine Extension Service
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Jersey
Casco Lodge
Saco
Orono
Edgar Smith
North Edgecomb
Co. C. Clement's
Winterport
Oakland Park
Rockland
Richardson
College of Agriculture
Country Farm Bureau
Vermont
Rhode Island
New York
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Veteran Firemen Elect New Officers in Bath
Herbert L. Anderson was elected president of the Bath Veteran Firemen's Association and Arthur Haggett named vice president on July 15. Edward F. Miller became treasurer and James Blake clerk. Fortier led the Senator Baxter hand engine. Glidden led the Sagadahock engine with assistants. Trustees include Turner, Covel, Fortier. Worrey and Blake named stewards. A muster at Hallowell on Aug 1 was noted, with a first test run planned this Wednesday. Worrey to arrange transport for Senator Baxter to Hallowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert L. Anderson
Bath Veteran Firemen’s Association
Arthur Haggett
Edward F. Miller
James Blake
Frank T. Fortier
Senator Baxter
Fred Proctor
Melvin Savage
Emerson Glidden
Sagadahock
John Dwyer
Joseph Melzard
Frank H. Turner
Ralph C. Covel
George Worrey
Edward Blake
Baxter
Hallowell
Donkey Ball Game Draws Big Bath Crowd
A large crowd at Kelley field witnessed a donkey baseball game between Bath Iron Works Reds and Blues that ended in a 4 to 4 tie. About 700 spectators enjoyed the spectacle as donkeys arrived and departed in a traveling show benefiting the Elks Charity Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley Field
Elks
Bath Iron Works Corp
Reds
Blues
Bath
Ball Park
Wiscasset
Manager Selected for Columbia Theatre Reopening
Francis J. Gooch named new manager of the Columbia Theatre set to reopen July 27. He arrived with A. J. Moreau of M. & P. Theatres Corp. Gooch, born in Calais, comes from Portland where he was State theatre assistant manager. He will relocate his family to Bath soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis J. Gooch
Columbia
City
A. J. Moreau
M. & P. Theatres Corp
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Mr. Gooch
Calais
Bath
Portland
State Theatre
Maine Theatre
Goodh
Portland Knight of Pythias official keeps 50 badges
Harold 8 Elder of Portland serves as grand keeper of records and seal for the K of P. He has worn more than 50 badges and jewels in 20 Maine Pythian Jubilees and Gram Lodge sessions and at many New England events. A 26 year member, he also collects old and new pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Elder
Portland
The
K. of P
Maine
Sagadahoc Lags in 1935 Health Seal Sale in Maine
Sagadahoc county fell short of its quota in the 1935 Maine Health Seal sale under the Maine Public Health Association, raising 487.11 dollars against a 509 dollar target. Cumberland led gross totals and Hancock topped per capita sales, with Bluehill countywide leading per capita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Maine Public Health Association
Sagadahoc
Cumberland
Hancock
Tuly
Pine Tree Bulletin
Bluehill
Hancock County
Sagadahoc County
Arrowsie-Woolwich
Bath
Bowdoin
Bowdoinham
Georgetown
Phippsburg
Richmond
Topsham
West Bath
Arrowsie-Woowich
National Tuberculosis Association
Health Association
Lewiston
Nelson Dingley
Maine Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Santa
Rose O'Neil
Republican Rally Planned for Bath and Topsham
Sagadahoc county Republican committee members met at Mrs Henry W Butlers home to plan a rally in Bath Municipal Auditorium Aug 3 with national state and district candidates. The event will concentrate in Bath in the afternoon and Topsham in the evening with calls for a reception supper and speaking program. Delegates include Senator Wallace H White Jr Secretary of State Lewis O Barrows and other local and national figures. A separate note recounts a Prout Neck baby seal story that went worldwide via AP and Reuters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc County
Bath
Topsham
Arthur E. Sewall
York
Republican State Committee
Lena M. Day
Gorham
Maine
Daniel FP. Field
Phillips
Marion E. Martin
Bangor
Grange
Sagadahoc
Ellis L. Aldrich
Arthur Swall
Early Morning Hare Damages Bath Home
Fire at 12 Cobb Road damaged councilman R Clinton McFadden and wife Mrs. McFadden in Bath. blaze started in basement and spread to roof. origin unknown as home was unoccupied. Mrs. McFadden and daughter Georgiana were at China Lake. McFadden delayed due to a water system issue in Boothbay. Neighbor Mrs. Bernard Pratt alerted central, Engine 4 responded. The couple had purchased 658 Washington Street and planned to move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Clinton McFadden
Cobb Road
McFadden
Georgiana
China Lake
Boothbay
Box 38
Academy
Page Streets
Bernard Pratt
Lincoln Street
Hiram T. Stevens
Lula D. Atkins
Washington Street
Tuna fishermen set new record for day
Oscar Gilliam Jr and Ernest Wallace of West Point set a day record near Portland lightship by catching 11 tunas totaling about 3000 pounds. Oscar piloted the boat, Ernest harpooned, with three fish weighing 600 to 700 pounds. A large shark accompanied a catch on board and sunfish were seen. no whales. Oscar Sr brought 15 tunas to Portland market early that morning, supplying space for the two younger men to store later catches as gunfire from Fort Williams rang over the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Gilliam, Jr
Ernest Wallace
West Point
Portland
Oscar
Ernest
Fort Williams
Rogers Purchases Eastman Property
Elmer W. Rogers bought a story and a half wooden dwelling with furnishings at 1051 High Street from Fred A. Clapp of Everett Massachusetts through the Fred B. Reed agency for his family. The Rogerses, who lost their Bowery Street home and contents in a July 5 shipyard fire, will take possession immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer W. Rogers
Fred B. Reed
High Street
Fred A. Clapp
Everett
Mass
Mrs. Rogers
Woolwich Red Cross Plans Garden Party at Mrs Head’s Home
Regular executive meeting held Tuesday discussed a garden party at Mrs Clara E Head’s home Friday July 24 from three to five. The Head residence overlooks Nequasset Lake with a blooming garden. A small admission fee will be charged. proceeds go to Woolwich Red Cross charity work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich Red Cross Executive Committee
Clara E. Head
Mrs. Head
Local fishery activity shows limited catches and new market
Sardine operations scramble for sporadic herring cargoes with orders often exceeding supply. Packsters eye a small seasonal pack if fish can be bought cheaply enough to compete with Canada. Pollock attract attention of handliners with sizable catches off the Ledges below West Quoddy Head. Haddock are few in trawls and a second market opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
West Quoddy Head
Republican Leaders Visit Sagadahoc for Aug Meeting
Sagadahoc Republicans plan a major August gathering as Senator Wallace H. White Jr and Secretary of State Lewis O. Barrows attend a county tour. Cantinet, A. Lasine Sewall, and C. Oliver join the slate with local county candidates. Nettie Burleigh and possibly Walter E. Edge may speak. supper at 7:30 precedes remarks.
Quarterly meeting of Bath Memorial Hospital Nurses Alumnae
Thirteen attended the first quarterly meeting at the home of Mrs. Adeline B. Wing in North Bath from 6.30 to 8.30. An open air meeting followed with vice president Miss Dorothy Milliken officiating in place of President Mrs. Verna Bowie. Plans for an August picnic and a September social gathering at Miss Gilpatrick’s Boothbay home were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Memorial Hospital Nurses Alumnae Association
Adeline B. Wing
North Bath
Dorothy Milliken
Verna Bowie
Grace A. Blair
Phyllis Gilpatrick
Belva Fullerton
Edith Rich
Alfred Perkins Enters Springfield College for Health Education
Alfred Perkins of Cony 1936 registers at Springfield College Massachusetts to study health and physical education. He is the son of Cony High School's principal and was a four letter athlete, recipient of the Thomas H. Hickey trophy for athletic excellence and awarded a special leadership scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Perkins
Cony
Springfield College
Springfield
Mass
Perkins
Thomas H. Hickey
Odd Ladies Hold Annual Field Day at Gurnet
Myrtle lodge No 8 U O of I O L sent eight lodges with about 65 attendees to the Odd Ladies field day at Great Island House Gurnet. Bath lodge directed by Mrs Raymond M Clark staged a one act play Hiring a School Mate with multiple participants, while contests saw Mrs Blake win Myrtle lodge and Merrymeeting lodge stunts. Nancy Brown of Portland won the quilt as Merrymeeting lodge led attendance and entertainment prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Oliver
Milton
E. Blake
Eugene
Fernando T. Hutchins
Lydia Savage
Barbara Oliver
Elmer F. Camn
Lydia
Milton Savage
Barbara
Jennie G. Oliver
Blake
Myrtle Lodge
Osgood
Merrymeeting Lodge
Ofrunswick
Bertie Johnson
Lewiston
Bath
Hyacinth Lodge
Stunt
Arthur ©. Lemont
Gover
Wallace L. Atwood
Frank H. Beal
Mary 8. Curtis
Fred Daley
James W. Gillespie
Edwin W. Haggett
West Bath
Arthur W. King
Walter P. Kingsbury
Ralph P. Mank
Lois T. McKiever
Howard O. Nash
Charles O. Nelson
Seth Stewart
Ella Alphard
Auburn
Thelma Miller
Nancy Brown
Portland
Velma Neilson
Brunswick
Faverieas
Bertha Culinan
Old Shipyard Scene of Fire on Saturday
Fire of uncertain origin believed to have started from a cigar stub broke out Saturday afternoon in shavings at Kelley Spear Co ship yard. A still alarm brought Engine 2 to the scene. About 700 feet of hose were used and over an hour spent before the fire was controlled. Residents recalled the nearby Texas Steamship Co blaze two weeks earlier. Harriet Foss, longtime public health nurse, concludes duties Saturday and will become secretary of the Lewiston Auburn Red Cross on August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley, Spear Co
Everett Greene
Texas Steamship Co
North End
Texas
Harriet Foss
Old Orchard Beach
Irma North
R. N
Foss
Lewiston-Auburn
Weekly Crossword Puzzle Clue Grid and Jumbled Answers
A fragmented crossword puzzle page presents numerous clues with mixed letters and misread words. The readable items include hints like 27 Little, 14 Sheer children, 11 A male cat, 29 Male, 18 A color, 21 A puzzle, and 82 A famous, alongside many garbled downs and acrosses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perature
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Times Company
Prent Street
Bath, Maine
B. Nichols
Pres
Treas
Barry C. Webber
Bitar
Genesta Chapter
Mrs. Alkazin
NEW England Poultry Raisers’ Conference
Columbia Theatre
Portland Playhouse
City Hall
Prout
Thomas W. Good
Nec
London
Berlin
Europe
Associated Press
Reuters
Hare
Rogers
Eastman
Texas Co
Woolwich Red Cross
Wallace H. White Jr
Lewis O. Barrows
Neans Grange
Cantinet & A. Lasine Sewall
Yous C. Oliver
Congress
Nettie Burleigh
Vassalboro
Walter E. Edge
France
Small Point
Quarterly Meeting OF Nurses’ Association
ODD Ladies
Gurnet
Myrtle Lodge of
Jerusalem
Ulel
Lez
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