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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1935

Page

8

Historic Central America trip advised by Bath ladies

Mrs Clarence W Morse and Miss Clare Coombs of Washington street plan a two month spring voyage leaving Bath for New York then sailing from March to Mexico via S S Santa Elena visiting Havana Porto Colombo Cartagena and Cristobal Panama City La Libertad San Salvador and Guatemala City before returning through Mazatlan and Vera Cruz to New York. Also notes visits by Mrs Byron L Merry and a Valentine bridge party hosted by Mr and Mrs Wallace L Atwood with a long list of attendees. Dr Gilman Lombard of Belfast, 90, ill with pneumonia.

Clarence W. Morse Clare Coombs Washington Street Bath New York S. S. Santa Elena Mexico Havana Porto Colombo Cartagena Colombia South America Panama Canal Cristobal Panama City Central America la Libertad Salvador San Salvador San Jose Guatemala Guatemala City Vera Cruz Europe

Birthday Sewing Club Gathered at Crescent Street Home

Mrs. Howard Blake hosted the Birthday Sewing club at her Crescent street home on Wednesday of last week. Attending were Mrs. Stella Wade Miss Minnie Woodman Mrs. Eleanor McDonald Miss Amy Wade Mrs. Lettie Thompson and Mrs. Florence Aderton.

Howard Blake Crescent Street Stella Wade Minnie Woodman Eleanor McDonald Amy Wade Lettie Thompson Florence Aderton

Daughter born on Lincoln's birthday in Bath hospital

Beverly Anne Dearing is the name given the daughter born on Lincoln's birthday at Bath hospital to Mr and Mrs Merton Dearing of Bath Street.

Beverly Anne Dearing Lincoln's Bath Hospital Merton Dearing Bath Street

Miss Hortense Welch Guests in Auburn Home

Miss Hortense Welch of Auburn home demonstration agent visits the Farnham residence at 935 Middle Street while attending nearby Farm Bureau meetings.

Hortense Welch Auburn Charles R. Farnham Middle Street Farm Bureau

Waterville speech sparks cross country debating trip

Rev. George B. Wolstenholme spoke to Colby College seniors in public speaking. A class delegation plans a cross country debating tour and will attend the Pi Kappa Delta convention in Louisville Kentucky, a national forensics society with 500 chapters.

George B. Wolstenholme Waterville Libby Colby College Louisville

Miss Harriet Lord and Watsons Attend Portland Game

Miss Harriet C Lord of Pearl Street along with Miss Marion Watson and Sidney Watson of Cundy's Harbor motored to Portland Friday night to attend the Portland South Portland basketball game played in the gymnasium of Portland High School.

Harriet C. Lord Pearl Street Marion Watson Sidney Watson Cundy’s Harbor Portland

Ladies Sewing Circle Plans Easter Sale at Church

The First Baptist ladies sewing circle met Friday afternoon led by Mrs. Clifford Harrington. Mrs. Everett B. Wright hosted on Union Street. A calling committee was appointed to be Mrs. Edward Burnham and Miss Evelyn Sotheard. They decided to hold an Easter sale and supper in late March.

First Baptist Church Everett B. Wright Union Street Clifford Harrington Edward Burnham Evelyn Sotheard

Winter Street Ladies Aid Meets with Lincoln Whitman Talk

The Winter Street church ladies aid met Friday afternoon in the ladies room with hostesses Mrs Elmer D Hodgkins Mrs Fred C Hill and Mrs Walter H Bowker. Mrs Langdon T Snipe spoke on Abraham Lincoln and Walt Whitman. Miss Frostina E Marston read a poem and urged a white elephant sale next Friday. Thirty nine members attended.

Ladies’ Aid Winter Street Church Elmer D. Hodgkins Fred C. Hill Walter H. Bowker Langdon T. Snipe Abraham Lincoln Walt Whitman Frostina E. Marston

Migster Rice Illness Returns Daughter of Sagadahoc

Migster Rice, daughter of Mr and Mrs Rice of Sagadahoc, returns home due to illness after a period away for health reasons.

West Bath Red Cross Branch Meets On Feb 14 In Bath

West Bath branch of the Bath chapter of the American Red Cross met February 14 at the home of Mrs. Crosby on the Brunswick road with 12 present. Lunch was served at one. Much work was accomplished on children's garments baby clothes and patchwork. Attending were Mrs. Crosby Mrs. Charles C. Chesley Mrs. Harry E. Peterson and Bath group members plus Mrs. William H. White Mrs. Harry S. Wallace Mrs. Charles B. Doyle Mrs. Scott R. Ward Mrs. Harold E. Freeman Mrs. Herbert S. Cavanagh Mrs. Fred H. Carey Mrs. Jerry L. Haile and Miss Iva Hagan. The next meeting will be the first Wednesday in March in the grange hall. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Trott and daughter Gretchen are staying two months with Mrs. Trott's parents on Washington Street. Mrs. W. D. Sewall leaves for Boston to spend the weekend with her sister at the Hotel Lincolnshire.

West Bath Bath American Red Cross Guy Crosby Brunswick Road Crosby Charles C. Chesley Harry E. Peterson William H. White Harry S. Wallace Charles B. Doyle Scott R. Ward Harold E. Freeman Herbert S. Cavanagh Fred H. Carey Jerry L. Haile Iva Hagan Portland Grange Hall

Butterfields and others attend Morse Cheverus game in Portland

Among those seen at the Morse Cheverus game in Portland Friday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Andrew M. Butterfield, Miss Elizabeth Butterfield, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Coombs, Harold Donnell, Russell M. Colby Jr, Rodney Ross Jr, Edward Owen, Leo Venus, Leon Genthner, Miss Margaret Chaney.

Portland Andrew M. Butterfield Elizabeth Butterfield Edward Coombs Harold Donnell Russell M. Colby, Jr Rodney Ross, Jr Edward Owen Leo Venus Leon Genthner Margaret Chaney

Jewelers Hall & Hunt Founder Returns to Work

George A. Hunt of Hall and Hunt jewelers and opticians resumes duties after illness kept him home at 33 School Street. He was confined to his residence while ill and is now back at his shop.

George A. Hunt Hall & Hunt School Street

Bowdoin dean's list includes 27 seniors and 19 underclassmen

Bowdoin college announced the second semester dean's list listing 27 seniors 16 juniors and three sophomores. Privilege to cut classes is granted to juniors and seniors with B or better in all first semester courses and sophomores with all A grades. Edward Delong and Nathan W. Watson are among the honorees.

Bowdoin College Edward Delong Nathan W. Watson

Daughters Named Sarah Elizabeth Born to Dr and Mrs Brown

Sarah Elizabeth is the name given to the daughter born to Dr. and Mrs. Wilbur Brown of Brunswick.

Sarah Elizabeth Wilbur Brown Brunswick

Seaman Fred Osgood Improves at Bath City Hospital

Fred Osgood, confined since November 10 under Dr Hugh D Grant care, shows marked improvement and can receive visitors. He crews on the steamer North from Monhegan and is the son of E W and Mrs Osgood of Parker Head. Lor rimer Brackett of Monhegan and New Harbor visited recently.

Fred Osgood Bath City Hospital Hugh D. Grant Mr. Osgood North Monhegan E. W. Osgood Parker Head Osgood Perkins’ Island Lorrimer Brackett New Harbor

Mrs. Sewall Hosts Bridge Club at Stone House

Mrs Arthur Sewall entertained her contract club of three tables at lunch at the Stone house Friday noon. Cards were enjoyed in the afternoon with Miss Anne Kimball achieving the high score.

Arthur Sewall Stone House Anne Kimball

Miss Arabelle Lord Visits With Saco Mayor’s Family

Miss Arabelle Lord arrived Saturday for a week’s vacation with her parents Mayor John A Lord and Mrs Lord of Pearl street. She is supervisor of art in Saco public schools and attended the Masonic banquet and ball at the Eastland Hotel in Portland Friday night.

Arabelle Lord John A Pearl Street Lord Saco Eastland Portland

Mrs Talbot Receives Bridge Shower Honors

Mrs Frank M Talbot nee Catharine EB O Donnell RN was honored at a bridge shower hosted by friends at 132 Washington Street last Tuesday. Three tables played with Mrs Carl Linekin winning first prize and Mrs Talbot second. Luncheon served by Mrs Robert E Linekin and Miss Nora Brown. Talbot received a luncheon and beverage set.

Frank M. Talbot Catharine EB. O'Donnell R. N Joseph Hecht Washington Street Carl Linekin Talbot Robert E. Linekin Nora Brown

Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall Leave for Boston

Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall of the Stone house departed Sunday to spend a few days in Boston.

Arthur Sewall Stone House Boston

Mrs Skillings Heads South For Winter Visit

Mrs. Roger D Skillings of Washington street left Sunday for New York to spend a few days before continuing to St. Petersburg Florida to stay with her mother Mrs Thomas Pease for several weeks Her husband Mr Skillings will be with his mother Mrs John Skillings during her absence on High street.

Roger D. Skillings Washington Street New Yok St. Petersburg Fla Thomas Pease Mr. Skillings John Skillings High Street

George B Wetherbee Visits With Parents Over Weekend

George B. Wetherbee of Braintree Massachusetts spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Charles P Wetherbee.

George B. Wetherbee Braintree, Mass Mrs Charles P. Wetherbee

Hodgkins makes first downstairs appearance since operation

Elmer D. Hodgkins of 937 Middle Street, after an operation for acute appendicitis in Brunswick, was able to be dressed and go downstairs for the first time since his homecoming. Mrs. Luella M. Noyes of Everett, Massachusetts, who summers in Sabine, arrived Wednesday to visit her sister, Mrs. Hodgkins.

Elmer D. Hodgkins Middle Street Brunswick Luella M. Noyes Everett Mass Sabine Mrs. Hodgkins

Warren Bean suffers collarbone fracture skiing in Freeport

Friends of Warren Bean of Freeport and saxophonist with the Bath orchestra report his fracture of a collar bone sustained Sunday afternoon while skiing in Freeport. Byron Hanson of Portland will take Bean's place in the Bath orchestra. Mrs William W Dennison hosted her contract club Wednesday at Middle street home.

Warren Bean Freeport Bath Mr. Bean Byron Hanson Portland William W. Dennison Middle Street

Thespians Hear Report On Late Christopher Bean

The Thespians met Wednesday eve in Church block to hear reports on Sidney Howard's three act comedy The Late Christopher Bean, presented February 9 at Columbia theatre as their 1934 opener. They discussed the next play with the executive committee to decide, while Miriam W. Kimball presided and praised newly painted rehearsal rooms in two greens with black enamel woodwork and a lighter green frieze.

Thespians Church Block Sidney Howard Christopher Bean Columbia Theatre the Thespians Ieft Miriam W. Kimball Bing

Local Leaders Gather After Republican Caucus

Harry W. Lemont returned Thursday from Arlington Massachusetts where she was called by her sister Mrs E G Ringberg illness. Following the caucus Thursday night Mrs Sumner Sewall hosted a small gathering on North street with Mayor John A Lord ex Mayor Harold P Small and their guests including Leon H Kelly Bruns wick William D Sewall Arthur Sewall Frederick E Drake R Clinton McFadden and Major Charles D Bartlett. Mayor Lord and ex Mayor Small discussed city affairs with interest.

Harry W. Lemont Arlington, Mass E. G. Ringberg Sumner Sewall North Street John A. Lord Harriet Lord Harold P. Small Leon H. Kelly Brunswick William D. Sewall Arthur Sewall Frederick E. Drake R. Clinton McFadden Charles D. Bartlett Lord Small

Miss Anne Gearing Confined At Home By Illness

Miss Anne Gearing of Senter's Inc is confined to Mrs Wilson Wrights Bon nie Brae Woolwich home by illness. Miss Mary Kenney a Nassan Institute first year student and daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell L Kenney 23 Bath Street has been selected for the lead in Rachel Crothers play 39 East Street to be produced soon. The play was recently picturized with Kiay Francis in the leading role.

Anne Gearing Senter’s, Inc Wilson Wright Bonnie Brae Woolwich Mary Kenney Nassan Institute Russell L. Kenney Bath Street East Street Rachel Crothers Kiay Francis

Oxnards Visit Perkins Kin in Medford Family Trip

Charles Oxnard and his son Frank of Medford Mass visit Charles sister and brother in law William C Perkins and Mrs Perkins at their home.

Charles Oxnard Frank Medford, Mass Mr. Oxnard William C. Perkins Mrs. Perkins

Valentine Supper Party Hosted by Larry Wold

Larry Wold hosted 15 members of the Tom Mix Straight Shooters club for a Valentine supper at his home on 60 Court Street, Wednesday of last week, son of Mr and Mrs Leslie J Wold.

Larry Wold Leslie J. Wold Court Street Tom Mix Straight Shooters Club

Valentine Party and Village Gatherings Highlight Bath Socials

In Bath, Mr and Mrs Edwin H Given returned to Cobb road after a Boston visit. Mr and Mrs H Chester McKenzie hosted a birthday Valentine party at 81 Court street with 16 guests. gifts, ice cream, and cake followed games. Auction club held at High street with refreshments. Visitors included Miss Vivian Nye and Miss Doris Cowan from Arrow/sic and Woodstock NB. Galen Ward, Bath grocer, is seriously ill. his mother Annie Ward recovers from pneumonia.

Edwin H. Given Cobb Road Boston H. Chester McKenzie Court Street McKenzie Ruby Fullerton Inez Carr Helen Sims Roselyn Hail Evelyn Sothead Madelyn Stacy Edith DeWolfe Flora Thayer Galen E. Ward Bath High Street Annie M. Ward

Past Ladies' club gathering in Myrtle lodge Mo 8 U O I

Past Ladies' club of Myrtle lodge Mo 8 U O I met Friday evening at 32 Summer street home of Mrs Amos F Perry. Supper started the meeting with a committee headed by Mrs Perry Mrs Wallace L Atwood and Mrs Howard E Blake. Sixteen attended. Mrs W Frank Higgins won the auction prize and Mrs Wilfred W Chaney won the fun prize. Next meeting set for March 16 with Mrs Higgins and Mrs Walter P Kingsbury hosting.

Myrtle Lodge U. O Amos F.perry Summer Street Bing Perry Wallace L. Atwood Howard E. Blake W. Frank Higgins Wilfred W. Chaney Higgins Walter P. Kingsbury

Boston Visit By George Baer Connard Of Andrews Road

George Baer Connard of Andrews road spent the weekend in Boston as a guest of friends. He toured the city with local hosts and attended social gatherings during his stay.

George Baer Connard Andrews Road Boston

Cahill Children Hurt In On Street Slide Accident

Russell Cahill four and Richard Cahill three sons of Mr and Mrs Andrew Cahill of 68 South street are recovering from injuries suffered when they slid down a driveway on Middle Street near South street Monday last. Russell sustained a head lacera tion requiring two stitches and a leg broken in three places while Richard had minor facial cuts. They are at home with Dr. Joseph I Smith attending.

Russell Richard Cahill Andrew Cahill South Street Middle Street Simon M. Moore Richard Joseph I. Smith

Portland Woman Carrie Shawn Dies on Green Street

Miss Carrie Shawn of Green Street passed away Friday in Portland. The death notice notes her residence and orderly passing, with no further details provided in the readable fragment.

Carrie Shawn Green Street Portland

Lincoln doctor named medical examiner by governor

Dr. George F. Way of Lincoln formerly of friends was appointed a medical examiner on Tuesday by Governor Louis J. Brann.

George F. Way of Lincoln Friends Louis J. Brann

Mrs Dorman Perkins to escort mother's body to Concord

Mrs H Dorman Perkins of West Bath travels Thursday morning to Concord New Hampshire with the body of her mother Mrs M B Berry. The funeral service will be held in Concord in the afternoon.

Valentine Party Sparks Laughs at Olive Hallowell Home

Discord club gathered Thursday at 157 Oak Street for a Valentine’s Eve in costume. Members exchanged joke valentines, with Val entine Ayer, Isabelle Berry, Virginia Clark, Elinor Coombs, and others in attendance. Coombs will host next at 423 Washington Street.

Olive Hallowell Oak Street Valentine Ayer Isabelle Berry Virginia Clark Elinor Coombs Joseph C. Footer, Jr Robert King Truman King Francis Norton Elizabeth Oliver Edna Potter Shirley Shepard Muriel Spinney Phyllis Wright Coombs Washington Street

Local residents named on UMaine dean's lists

Mrs Forest Lt Littlefield returns home from Deaconess hospital Boston after four weeks patient. Registrar James Gannett announces UMaine dean's list for Seniors Eleanor Grinnell Doris Lawrence and Stanley Henderson. Freshman dean's list includes James Temple. Cora Savage of Middle Street passed Thursday in Portland.

University of Maine James Gannett Eleanor E. Grinnell Doris E. Lawrence Arrowsic College of Arts and Sciences Stanley D. Henderson North Bath College of Technology James W. Temple Cora Savage Middle Street Portland

Mrs Ethel Fletcher Improving After Eye Operation

Mrs Ethel Fletcher who had a slight eye operation under Dr Warren E Kershner last Friday is reported improving. She resides with her parents Mr and Mrs E W Osgood at Parker Head. Mrs Karcher S Jackson hosted her contract club of two tables at Center Street Thursday afternoon.

Ethel Fletcher Warren E. Kershner Fletcher E. W. Osgood Parker Head

Kimball Family Visit Highlights Portland Winter Stay

Mrs Frederick H Kimball visiting her son Milton S Kimball and Mrs Kimball of Augusta for several days while in Portland. Queen Esther Rebekah lodge held a Children s Night in Odd Fellows hall with 15 children enjoying a candle lit table, Valentine favors, cakes and refreshments. Committee members for the party included Mrs Herbert W McCabe Mrs Angus E Burden and Mrs Fred Stover.

Frederick H. Kimball Portland Milton S. Kimball Mrs. Kimball Augusta Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Herbert W. McCabe Angus E. Burden Fred Stover

Mrs Hyde and daughters arrive in Bath for visit

Mrs John H Hyde and her two daughters Nancy and Sally arrived Friday from Boston to spend ten days in Bath with Mr Hyde at Elmhurst.

John H. Hyde Nancy Sally Boston Bath Mr. Hyde Elmhurst

Luncheon Party Hosts Contract Drawing At Main Home

Mrs Archibald M Main hosted a Friday luncheon at Mid dle street home with three contract tables. Prize went to Mrs Mark W Sewall for an old fashioned corsage bouquet. Guests included Mrs William D Sewall Mrs Edward H Kimball Mrs Frank Percy Mrs Everett Pierce Mrs Frank B Nichols Mrs Rupert H Baxter Mrs John A Lord Mrs John A Morse Mrs Carroll Watson Mrs Clarence W Morse and Miss Clare Coombs Ex Alderman Ralph C Covel and wife are visiting Portland on business.

Archibald M. Main Middle Street Mark W. Sewall William D. Sewall Edward H. Kimball Frank Percy Everett Pierce Frank B. Nichols Rupert H. Baxter John A. Lord John A

Mrs J Houghton McLellan Sails from New York

Mrs J Houghton McLellan of 990 Washington Street and her son J Houghton McLellan Jr of Boston departed New York aboard the Cunard liner S S Carinthia after an extended West Indies and Barbados cruise. They sailed from New York on February 2.

J. Houghton McLellan Washington Street J. Houghton McLellan, Jr Boston New York Cunard S. S. Carinthia West Indies Bars

Sumner Sewall Returns Home From New York on Sunday

Sewall came back to his North street residence Sunday morning after spending a few days in New York on business matters.

Sumner. Sewall North Street New York

McFadden Party Visits Waterville for Mrs Thibodeau Day

Mr and Mrs Roscoe P McFadden and Mrs R Clinton McFadden motored to Waterville on Sunday to visit Mrs Georgiana Thibodeau the mother of Mrs R Clinton McFadden.

Roscoe P. McFadden R. Clinton McFadden Waterville Georgiana Thibodeau

Quincy official Dahleup weekend home

Kenny Dahleup a government inspector at Bath Iron Works Corp spent the weekend at his home in Quincy Massachusetts showing no apparent illness or disruption.

Kenny Dahleup The Bath Iron Works Corp Quincy Mass

Brennan Family Heads South for Florida Visit

Mrs. Walter J. Brennan and her son Harry S. Brennan of 30 Sewall Street Augusta departed Monday for Lake Wales Florida to be guests of Mrs. Brennan's father Harry B. Sawyer until the first of May. The trip was delayed due to the boy's illness last week.

Walter J. Brennan Harry S. Brennan Sewall Street Augusta Lake Wales Fla

Larrabee and Danforth named to conference committees

Howard C. Larrabee a Morse High graduate now at Farmington State Normal, and Miss Jean L. Danforth another Morse graduate, are appointed to committees for the Superintendents' conference to be held March 20 in the Alumni gymnasium. Larrabee serves on the superintendent part committee and Danforth on the banquet committee. The Mirror notes Larrabee’s grooming prank led to a pneumonia attack during sub-zero weather. Mrs Frederick E. Drake hosted her contract club for luncheon Monday noon.

Howard C. Larrabee Morse High School Farmington State Normal School Hitler Larrabee Jean L. Danforth Morse Farmington Field Service Committee Danforth the Mirror Mr. Larrabee Howard Larrabee

Mrs Ferrell Visits Boston Exhibition of Edmund Tarbell Paintings

Mrs. Robert W. Ferrell returned to High street after a brief Boston trip. She attended the final day of the Edmund C. Tarbell painting exhibition at the Guild of Boston Artists. Tarbell displayed portraits and paintings during a two week showing.

Robert W. Ferrell High Street Boston

Birthday Bridge Party Honors Mr McDonald in Bath

Mr and Mrs Charles McDonald entertained at Mrs Johns Conleys home with a contract bridge party honoring Mr McDonalds birthday. Three tables. Women first prize went to Mrs Archie Wishart and men first prize to Clifford Wisband. Consolations awarded to Mrs Clifford Wisband and Archie Wishart. Attendance included Chester Dana Wilbur Crocker John Conley and Milton Trott. The couple, employed by Hon Walter Folge, are in Bath after months in Washington DC.

Charles McDonald Beacon Street Walter E. Folge Washington, D. C Bath McDonald Chester Dana Wilbur Crocker Clifford Wisband

Lords Attend Longfellow Nephew Funeral in Portland

Mayor and Mrs. John A. Lord traveled to Portland on Sunday for the funeral of Alexander Wadsworth Longfellow, 80, an architect from Boston and an old friend of Mr Lord who had visited Bath last summer. The service was at 116 State Street, Longfellow’s home.

John A. Lord Portland Alexander Wadsworth Longfellow Henry Wadsworth Longfellow State Street Mr. Longfellow

Wiscasset Women’s club hosts contract party guests

Mrs. Arthur F Mayo Mrs Roscoe P McFadden and Mrs R Clinton Mc Fadden attended a contract party Saturday evening in Wiscasset at Mrs A L Kierstead home. Miss Harriet Johnson a Springfield teacher visits her mother Mrs Carrie P Johnson a few days. Mrs James McDonough of Dorchester returns from weekend with relatives on North Street and Park Street.

Arthur F. Mayo Roscoe P. McFadden R. Clinton McFadden This City Rachel Hodgdon Montsweag Wiscasset Harriet Johnson Springfield Mass Carrie P. Johnson North Street

Boothbay Harbor Woman Returns Home After Overnight Visit

Mrs. Donald S. Sewall of Boothbay Harbor came home Monday afternoon after an overnight stay with Mrs. Mark W. Sewall of Washington Street. Mrs. Sewall and her son Mark spent Sunday with Mrs. Mark Sewall.

Donald S. Sewall Boothbay Harbor Mark W. Sewall Washington Street

Birthday party for Thelma Fogg at Washington Street home

A birthday party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs D H Fogg on Washington Street in honor of their daughter Thelma. Guests played games and a luncheon was served. Decorations included items honoring George W Ardenne Haines and Louis Cloutier with Royden Haines Clinton Child Morton Holbrook and John Reynolds Jr. present.

D. H. Fogg Washington Street Thelma George W Th . Ardenne Haines Louis Cloutier Royden Haines Clinton Child Morton Holbrook John Reynolds Jr

Stanley DeLong arraigned in Bally court for non support

Stanley DeLong of Woollwich faced Bally municipal court on a non support charge, pled not guilty, and was found guilty with the case continued by Judge John J. Keegan for three. The judge also handled an intoxication case with a suspended sentence for the respondent.

Stanley DeLong Woollwich Bally Municipal Court John J. Keegan

Gorham Normal Notes Highlight Campus Activities

Miss Margaret Huse attended the first meeting of the newly elected house committee and explained duties while outlining ongoing work. The group decided not to fund delegates for the New York convention, leaving such fundraising to other clubs. The Four Winds Camp Fire Girls remain active with a Lincoln commemorative program in chapel and a Valentine dance to raise funds, featuring red and white decorations and refreshments by Camp Fire members. The Library club uses a book author roll call to spark reading interest, and the Outdoor Club plans a Washington’s Birthday banquet on Feb 22 in East Hall with a red white and blue decor and a chicken salad menu. Nellie V. Lesman of Bath joined the arrangements committee, with other invitees Burnette Bailey, Nellie Leeman, Hilda Scott, Nellie King, and Ethelyn Gibson also named.

Margaret Huse House Nellie Jordan New York Huse Four Winds Camp Fire Lincoln Agéllie Leeman Bath Valentine Normal School Burnette Bailey Woolwich East Hall Washington Néllie V. Lesman Nellie Leeman Hilda Scott Nellie King Ethelyn Gibson

Air traffic between Bangor and Boston largely empty

Edward R. Godfrey, owner and lessee of Bangor airport, said flights arrive and depart regularly yet carry few passengers. He noted travelers to Boston and New York come for visits, leaving the field quiet and busy only with crews and freight.

Bangor Boston Edward R. Godfrey Bangor Airport Phe

ERS, INC MAKES IMPROVEMENT IN STORE

A great improvement was made in the basement of Senter's Inc. The former shipping room was not taken for the display space in the northeast corner. The north wall now features imitation windows with reflecting lights to better display curtains and valances. The entire new area is devoted to curtains and curtain materials. Rugs were moved to the southwest corner to enhance display, and overall alterations improved the basement, now one of the largest and best laid out in Maine department stores.

Senter's, Inc Maine

Personal notes from Bath and surrounding areas

A Bath column lists local residents and visitors: Miss Frances L. Lord of Portland weekend in Bath. Leroy Hutchins returns to Gloucester after time with his parents on Goddard Street. Sumner Sewall of North Street plans to return from Boston with his mother Mrs William D Sewall. Mrs Edward L Gaudreau and son Edward L Gaudreau Jr of Portland return from visit to Mrs Gaudreau’s parents in Bath. Francis J McDonald of Augusta assists in Maine re employment in Bath on Wednesday. Alonzo G Fisher of Woods Hole visiting in Vassalboro with his wife who is ill. the Fishers former Park Street residents. Samuel H Mildram of Brookline sailing to West Indies and South America on Kungsholm with Miss Eleanor Leydon. Edwin B Parris improving after winter illness. Mrs Joseph I Smith hosts three-table contract. prize winners listed. Priscilla Magoun of Green Street sails from New York to West Indies and South America on Duchess of Bedford with Mrs George Andrews of Haddonfield. Mrs Andrews and daughter with Mrs Howard Bottomley visits Squirrel Island.</S:

Frances L. Lord Portland Bath Leroy Hutchins Gloucester N. J Chesley Hutchins Goddard Street Sumner Sewall North Street Boston William D. Sewall Edward L. Gaudreau Edward L. Ga Vassalbere Fisher Clara Williams Fishers Park Street Samuel H. Mildram Brookline Mass Eleanor Leydon Kungsholm West Indies South American Edwin B. Parris Upper Washington Street Joseph I. Smith Lloyd Steeves Lorraine Price Frederick W. Humphreys Priscilla Magoun Green Street New York Duchess of Bedford South America George Andrews Haddonfield Andrews Howard’ Bottomley Squirrel Island

Maine Townships and Land Divisions Noted in Historic Record

The document describes Maine townships laid out six miles square totaling 23 040 acres with 36 sections of 640 acres each Some irregular layouts left land as gores strips and surpluses resulting in seven gores four strips and three surpluses across the state Also listed are 163 wild islands 22 organized plantations organized towns 20 cities 377 wild land townships 44 wild land plantations one Indians township one peninsula one Evant one patent and two India

Maine

Pen points strong alloy steel strength claim

Pen points platinum and gold alloys used in nibs exhibit a tensile strength of 199 000 pounds per square inch, comparable to the hardest steel. The statement highlights the exceptional durability of these alloys in writing instruments.

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Byron L. Merry North Fadgecomb Bridge Henry T. B. Leeman Warren A. Parris Victor Pinkham Albert H Thompson Herbert H. Huggard Roger Pierce Lois T. McKiever Lina Shepard Lula Herbert Otis N. E. Card Leonard M. Lord Alfred H Bunker Charles E. Helah Ralph P. Mank Harry Knight Herbert W. McCabs Charles O. Nelson Leonard M Oliver Moses New York City Charles Nelson Carl Nelson Gilman Lombard Belfast Migster Rice Mr. and— Am, Rice Sagadahocerry Roland Trott Gretchen Mrs. Trott Samuel D Hooper George S. Dearborn Small Point Beach Loyall F. Sewall Yorkville Music School Settlement Booth Theater Clifford Wilband Vivian G. Nye R.N Fred Pinkham Bowery Street Doris Cowan Woodstock N. B Deaconess Hospital William R. Freeman Harry P. Bridge Carrie Shaw Marjorie Furber William A. Parker Fred D. Hill Fred P. Shaw John Shaw Percy Low Town Hall Robert Toothaker St. Paul's Church Katisha Mr. Toothaker Ko- Ko Barton Crawford Pooh-Bah Alberto Warren Fabiola Caron Juliette Messier Madeleine Caron Jack Winchell William Farrar Ernest George Reginald Stacy John Stacy John H. Grindell George Fields Mrs. Warren Raymond H. Brown Damariscotta Optometrists Maine Association Ralph C. Covel Milton C. Trott Marcia Stinson City Omar King Arthur W. King Edgett Street Central Elm Church Y.M.C.A Charles Andrews Hardings Brunswick Hospital Edward B. Thornton Arlington Coff Hospital Cambridge Thornton Bernice McPherson Paul Hayes Washburn Street James McDonough Dorchester Thomas F. Reynolds Upper Washington Street Kerwin Butcher Butcher Lila M. Place Edwy A. Sotheard Helen M. McIntosh Cedric A. Martin Gardner E. Roberts Charles E. Card Leon RB. Eaton Ralph E. Legard William W. Wakefield Cosmopolitan Club Christine C. Curtis Rachel F. Nichols Frank W. Jaqua Luln Herbert Minnie Dall Roosevelt Colonial Cafe Alamede Lemont Tarbox Topsham Henry, C. Tarbox Dummer Sewall Ruth Henry Red Cross Main Street George Brountas Peter Brountas Colonies Winter Street Archie E. Doyle John Taylor Chester A. Roberts Sylvester H. Rowland Sebenon Hall North Center Grace Church Parish House South End P.T.A Association Harry W. Crosman Library Club ERS, Inc
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