Larrabee Claims Don Was Top Heavy After Tragic Voyage
Fred W. Larrabee testified that the excursion boat Don was top heavy and crowded when she carried 34 people to their deaths in Lower Casco Bay. He said the vessel left his yard in 1936 with much more above waterline and that capacity was about 20. Albert Foster, 17, and Norman Foster's brother denied top heaviness, citing 20 to 25 typical passengers. he noted one trip with 32. Foster said 30 to 35 life preservers were aboard but none rings, and no drip pan under the carburetor, while no explosions from fumes were found at the bilges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Federal Board of
Lower Casco Bay
Fred W. Larrabee
West Bath
Maine
Larrabee
Albert Foster
Bailey
Foster
Monhegan Island
Harpswell
Casco Bay Islands
British Children Play Games in Rain at Camp Casco Tea
English children enjoy rainy day games at Camp Casco hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo W. Lowell of Sebasco.uk Guests from Sebasco Estates and nearby cottages partake in a fund for injured English children while races crown winners such as Gerald Edgson and Jennifer Franklin. Ernest G. Gooding Jr. announces resignation from Freedom Community Church to join Forest Avenue Congregational Church in Bangor after graduating from Bangor Theological Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ena Currey
Alonzo W. Lowell
Sebasco
Camp Casco
Richard Aldcraft
Barbara Wilkes
Anne Currey
Joan Edgson
David Wright
Dickie Featherstone
Gerald Edgson
Jennifer Franklin
Tess Barker
England
Sebasco Estates
Nathan Cushman
Richard Cushman
Portland
William Trench
Robert Trench
Clearwater
Fla
Louise Garth
Huntsville
Russell Baird
Stamford
Upper Darby
Edith Awe
Washington, D. C
Emma Huston
Baltimore
Ernest G. Gooding, Jr
Freedom Community Church
Forest Avenue Congregational Church
Bangor
Bangor Theological Seminary
Student Christian Association
Seminary
Richmond Lodge Holds Master Mason Degree in Meeting
A special Richmond lodge No. 63, A F and A M, met Monday with Morning Star lodge of Litchfield performing the Master Mason degree. Refreshments followed as area churches report ongoing programs and a church school shows steady attendance.
Out of state buyers start Christmas tree orders in Washington
Preliminary activities for the Christmas tree cutting season are underway as buyers from outside the state visit eastern Washington counties placing orders for November and December delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Georgetown residents and visitors mix at area cottages
Georgetowners and out of town guests fill summer cottages around Georgetown Center and Robinhood Cove. The piece notes stays by Dodge, Steadman, Dunton, Foster, and many families, plus local road work by Walter Powers and assorted social events at First Baptist church and area cottages.
Five Islands Community Notes and Social Roundup
A drought relief drizzle greeted Five Islands residents last week while the area prepared for a busy vacation season. The Community Club picnic drew 25 attendees at the Block House Edgecomb with Dr. C H Sanford directing games and plans for a next gathering. The Library Association reports new members joining at the August 4 annual meeting in the Library hall and a Library sale set for August 7. Numerous residents and visitors are listed with travels, visits, and summer stays across Seguinland, Bath, Kittery, and surrounding towns, including Bath Iron Works workers, and multiple families from Boston, New York, and Massachusetts. Regulars and guests populate cottages along Bailey Island, Seguin Island, and Little Good Harbor as summer continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Block House
Edgecomb
C. H. Sanford
Library Association
Davis
Percy B. Savage
Lermond H. Rowe
Sagadahoc County
Brunswick
Five Islands Wharf
Cal Powers
Robinhood
Harold Rowe
Eugene Baker
Patch
Kittery
Rowe
Ernest Wilkins
Brookline
Mass
Percy Wilkins
Sedgemere
Bramwell Harford
Quincy
Lettie Harford
E. T. Seavey
Ned Seavey
Maxine Rogers
Bangor
Everett Reid
Sequinland
Gertrude Carr
Fred Carr
Edwin Hagen
Ethel Hagen
Malden
Edna Leonard
Melrose
Walter Hagen
Norman Howard
Mary O'Connor
Arlington
Sedgemere Road
Gardner
Son
Westbrook
Aubrey Steen
Burt Hall
West Acton
Leonard Gould
Suzanne
St. Petersburg
Fla
Hall Cottage
Roland Swan
Merle Haskell
Everett
Bailey Island
Swan
Richard Fellows
Harry Gay
Harriet Gay
Norwood
Snowman
Otis Baker
Little Good Harbor
Emma L. Baker
Ann Hand
Phyllis Leach
Helen Betts
Bertha Mead
Vera Ransom
James Haddon
Marion Dow
Lynn
E. B. Clark
L. A. Buckman
Bath
Boothbay
Virginia
Joseph G. Stevens
Paul Thompson
Robert Thompson
Martha Thompson
Clearwater Pond
Farmington
Nicholas O'Connor
New York
Marion Short
Washington, D. C
R. A. Bever
Seattle
Wash
Rockcrest
James Baker
Elton Aykeroyd
Prospect Harbor
Arthur Lawler
Mary Alice Lawler
Needham
C. A. Hasenfus
Albert Hasenfus
Newton Center
Albert Levoie
Cornelius Cornelia
Ayer
Mansfield Depot
Conn
Harmon's Harbor
John Hinds
Seguinland
Pejepscot
Eva Lemont
Webster Harley
Milford
N. H
Hugh Eisenhauer
Watertown
Lena Donnell
Bath and
Georgetown Center
Buchman
Howard Cottage
Roland Fellows
Ward Langstreth
Fellows Cottage
Ipswich
Robert Freeman
Fred Eldridge
Boston
William Hale
Somerville
Minna Davis
Salem
Lightbody
Walter Houghton
Walter, Jr
Louise and
Katharine Houghton
New York City
Houghton
Madge O'Brien
Summer Visitors and Guests at Bailey Island Cottages
A roundup of seasonal guests and residents visiting Bailey Island area cottages. Miss Anna Kosslow and Miss Doris Fales occupy Roy Campbell’s cottage while Miss Fales, a Richmond biology professor, visits with others including Miss Marion Miller, a Denver art teacher and student of William Zorach. Various families from Boston, Seattle, Portland, and Jersey City vacation at the Nubble and nearby homes as summer events and church services continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Island
Anna Kosslow
Doris Fales
Roy Campbells
Fales
Richmond
Marion Miller
Denver
Col
William Zorach
Meta Bergin
Glen Evans
Long Beach
Cal
Charles Mains, Jr
Roy's Market
Bath
Anglers Pack Bingham for MacDougall Service
Fishermen from Maine converge on Bingham where Arthur R. MacDougall Jr. hosts a special anglers service. Known nationwide as Mac the Congregational minister and famed writer, he authored Dud Dean stories famed by Field and Stream readers and published two Dud Dean Yarns volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Bingham
Arthur R. MacDougall
Congregational Church
MacDougall
Mac
Dud Dean
Maine Guide
Syrings Return From Visit To Portland
Mr and Mrs Richard Syring head home to Portland Oregon after a three week visit with Mrs Syrings parents Mr and Mrs John A Green Sr of Leonard Court The article notes the family reunion and travel plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Syring
Portland Ore
John C Wright 82 Dies After Illness in Bath
John C Wright 82 of 13 Marshal Avenue Bath died Tuesday evening in Memorial hospital after long illness. He was a retired house carpenter and foreman in several shipyard and construction projects. Survived by wife Eva Rollins, son Elbridge R Wright, granddaughter Mrs Howard M Steen, grandson C Bruce Wright, sister Mrs Robinson, and other relatives. Funeral Friday at Curtis Funeral Home Bath.
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John C. Wright
Marshal] Avenue
Memorial Hospital
Curtis Funeral Home
Washington Street
Mr. Wright
James A. Wright
Timothy
Catherine
Oliver) Wright
Georgetown
Marrtown
Wright
Charles W. Robinson
Lower Middle Street
Bath
Parker Head
John
James
Southend
Kennebec
Casco Bay
John Wright
Biddeford Pool
Delaware Bay
Biddeford
Electric Power Company
Bath Iron Works
Corliss Street Baptist Church
Mrs Sears Sewall to Speak at Youth Administration Meet
Mrs. Sewall wife of Governor Sewall will address the National Youth Administration conference at Bates College Summer School in Lewiston on Monday August 4 at 145 p m Prof Raymond L Kendall director of the school and Mrs Lyda Hall Berry organize the event to acquaint teachers and school administrators with NYA plans for the coming year The program will emphasize new project types and cover both high school and college phases of the work in Maine
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y. A
Booth Tarkington Festival at Kennebunkport
For two weeks starting Monday the Garrick Thayers present their annual Booth Tarkington Festival. Penrod plays in the first week with Mister Antonio to follow. Opportunity Farm boys will attend the Thursday matinee of Penrod, supported by the Maine D.A.R. chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrick Thayers
Kennebunkport
Tarkington
Penrod
Antonio
Perimyp
Opportunity Farm
Playhouse
Maine
D.A.R
William Farrell 73 dies after long illness in Bath
William Farrell of Bath died at Memorial hospital early Tuesday after a five year illness. He was born in Bath to James and Margaret Farrell and worked as a sheet metal worker, later at Bath Iron Works and in upholstery before joining Smith's Cigar store. Survived by sister Mrs. Harry Frye, brother Charles Farrell, nephew Allan W. Farrell, and niece Mrs. Christine Adams. Funeral Thursday at Curtis Funeral Home at two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Farrell
Memorial Hospital
Mr. Farrell
Bath
James
Margaret Farrell
Old Bath
Boston
Quincy
Mass
New London
Mrs Ida S Bowie 70 Dies in Lewiston Hospital
Mrs Ida S Bowie of 17 James street Auburn died Sunday at Central Maine General hospital Lewiston where she had been a patient five weeks. Born in Providence R I she moved to Lisbon as a girl married 49 years ago. Survived by husband father Henry Shaw daughter Mrs Elmer W Abbott son Carroll Bowie and six grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida S. Bowie
George W. Bowie
James Street
Auburn
Central Maine General Hospital
Lewiston
Providence
R. I
Lisbon
Bath
Bowie
Augusta
Henry Shaw
Elmer W. Abbott
Carroll Bowie
Funeral held for Mrs Ida M Beal in Bath
The funeral of Ida M Beal 74 widow of Frank H Beal was held Tuesday at Curtis funeral home Bath after a long illness. Born in Brunswick she lived in Bath about 30 years with her son William A Beal in Quincy Mass and daughters Gertrude Wilson and Alfred Jean in Bath. She also leaves brothers Albert S York Port Clyde and William York Cundy's Harbor and four grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida M. Beal
Frank H. Beal
Brunswick Road
Curtis Funeral Home
Washington Street
Beal
Brunswick
William F
Mary S. York
Bath
Phippsburg
Winnegance
Lowell Temple
P. S
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge
Myrtle Lodge
O. L
William A. Beal
Quincy
Mass
Gertrude Wilson
Alfred Jean
Albert S. York
Port Clyde
William York
Cundy’s Harbor
Funeral services for Mrs Ida May Beal
The funeral of Ida May Beal widow of Frank H Beal was held Tuesday at 2 PM at Curtis funeral home 942 Washington St Rev Raymond G Putnam of Central Church officiated Bearers were Carl Albee Harmon Barter Gardiner D Rogers Lewis E Wilson Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida May Beal
Frank H. Beal
Curtis Funeral Home
Washington Street
Raymond G. Putnam
Central Church
Carl Albee
Harmon Barter
Gardiner D. Rogers
Lewis E. Wilson
Oak Grove
Thomas G Plant Dies in Laconia Sabine
Thomas G Plant died in Laconia Sabine. He valued Bath and its people and counted Dr. James O Lincoln among close friends. Survived by wife and one sister Mrs Irving Jordan of Yarmouth plus nephews and nieces including Ralph Kingsbury of Bedford Street and Mrs Harry E Cooke of Willow Street Bath. Other relatives listed include Kingsbury siblings and Plant relatives across New England and the West Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarmouth
William Redman
Canda
N. H
van Tassel
California
Thomas Plant
Manchester
Everett
William Plant
West Coast
Demure miss’s toys become treasured heirlooms in open house
In Newcastle the Loughlin home hosts the Damariscotta Newcastle Open House Day on July 30. Visitors may view a Leeds ware toy tea set and an antique doll brought from overseas among the notable antique pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Loughlin
Newcastle
Leeds
Overseas
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Alonzo Lowell
Richmond Lodge No. 63
Morning Star Lodge
Litchfield
Methodist Church
George Volz
Helena Naylor
Providence Bible School
Volz
Lara Estelle King
John King
Roberts Funeral Parlor
Lester R. Norton
Jesse Tarr
Erlon Umberhind
Arno Jackman
John Willard
Chester King
Harold Chapman
Bowdoinham
Susan Borjesson
Thomas Borjesson
Sarah Coughlin
Leon Batchelder
Abbie Hulse
Addie Trufant
Carl Hatch
Bowdeinham
Mary Jackman
Hampden
John Willard, Jr
East Braintree
Newark
N. J
Cairns
Canada
America
Japan
Old Man's Cave
Francis Meisner
Louise Pridham
Joseph Pridham
Barbara Floyd
New Haven
Dixmont
Wilton
Eddington
Frances Kidder
Mary Kidder
East Orange
Hill Cottage
B. P. Sherman
Newport
R. IL
Frank Reynolds
Alice G. Baker
Charles Foster
Mentor, O
Alice Libby
Peacock's Tavern
Harry Duren
Greenfield
Capitol Island
William Shhulz
Farmington Normal School
Wayne L. Robinson
First Baptist Church
Espanola
Pullman
Cashmere
Baptist Church
Richard
Leonard Dodge
Freda
Cooper
Jones Cottage
Dodge
Chester Horne
Clarence Colby
Hardings
Todd Shipbuilding
South Portland
Newdick
State House
Erlon Newdick
Carl R. Smith
Donald Corbett
Corbett
A. M. G. Soule
Soule
Clayton Osgood
Gardner Heath
Prescot L. Steadman
Robinhood Cove
Joan
Jimmy
Mildred Foster
Great Neck
L. I
N. Y
Steadman
Golz
Walter Powers
West Georgetown Road
Nancy Johnson
Mdme. Lachaise
Clarence Hill
Cambridge
Shirley Cunningham
A. S. Cunningham
Rudolph Trafton
Cynthia Ann
Howard M. Trafton
Trafton
Harley Trafton
Harley
L. D. Pettingill
Kennebec Point Road
Merritt House
Orr's Island
Colby
Topsham
A. E. Rowe
Lena D. Donnell
Hasenfus
Mary Cliff
Harmon’s Harbor
Charles MacMahan
Walter Bean
Janice
Massachusetts
L. Earle Hagan
Victor
Nancy Louise
Nettie Gray
Elmer Palmer
Huse
Farr
Saxton’s River
Brown
Indian Point Road
Henry F. Albers
Charles A. Stone
Andover
Myra Ward
Harry Dennison
Ballardville
Lee S. Billington
Chelmsford
Almers
West Georgetown
Harry Bedford
Bedford
William
Allen Brown
Janes
Mary Davis
Seattle, Wash
Mrs. Deermont
Riggs
Senior
Ida 8. Bowie
Thomas G. Plant
Laconia
Curtis & CO
Thomas R. Huston
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