Limit of shells placed on guns for sportsmen
Federal hunting rules reduce magazine capacity on automatic loading and hand operated repeating shotguns used for migratory birds to not more than three shells. The amendment, backed by the Biological Survey and approved by President Roosevelt, aims to curb overkill while preserving hunting rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Bureau of Biological Survey
Biological Survey
Secretary of Agriculture
Wallace
J.N. Darling
Bureau
Canada
Northwest Territories
Advisory Board
Phippsburg News Snippets Highlight Local Visits and Events
Miss Hattie Bowker Emma Perry and Tine Colby visit Phippsburg. Miss Cora Campbell guests of Mrs Omar R Perry at Winnegance. Edward Thomas Jr returns to Morse High Bath after illness. William Bowie visits Bath for business. Dromore Farm Bureau holds all day session at Winnegance club house on furniture restoration. Mrs Omar Perry hosts Welfare club at Winnegance home Friday. Mrs Sadie Wallace visits Miss Emily Wyman. Mr and Mrs Hadley Tremaine return Bath from visit with Ralph Robinson. Phyllis Young weekend at parents Albert and Phyllis Young. Prof Stanley Hyde and wife Yar mouth summers at Popham Beach attend town meeting. Jack Wilson buys German police dog. previously lost two dogs. Geese seen flying north over Phippsburg Center. Albert Thompson in Bath. Mrs Omar Perry dines with James Perry Meadowbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Bowker
Emma Perry
Tine Colby
Cora Campbell
Omar R. Perry
Winneganee
Edward Thomas, Jr
Morse High School
Bath
William R. Bowie
Dromore Farm Bureau
Winnegance
Phippsburg Welfare Club
Sadie Wallace
Emily Wyman
Hadley Tremaine
Ralph Robinson
Phyllis Young
Albert Young
Stanley Hyde
Yarmouth
Popham Beach
Jack Wilson
Wilson
Phippsburg Center
Albert Thompson
Omar Perry
James E. Perry
Meadowbrook
Charles M Perkins Dies After Graduation Honor Winner
Charles M Perkins 20 died Saturday morning at Hebron Sanitarium. A Morse high school graduate in 1933 he won the Henry Eames Wood Good Citizen ship prize for courage temperance and justice. He was born in Phippsburg and lived mostly in Winnegance. He is survived by two brothers LeRoy Reid and a sister Anna. Also grandmother Mrs Rufus Lombard of West Bath and grandfather J Parker Morse of Phippsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Perkins
Henry Eames Wood
Morse High School
Hebron
Phippsburg
Winnegance
Leroy
Reid
Anna
Rufus Lombard
West Bath
J. Parker Morse
Camels Extend Lead In Colonial League Bowling
Allie Jewett’s Camels maintained a 214 pin edge in the Colonial club bowling circuit at Park Alleys near halfway through the second half. Wings moved past Fatimas into second. Lucky Strikes sit fifth as standings tighten with high scores by Herby Douglas and Jimmy Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Jewett
Camels
Park Alleys
Clint Wilson
Wings
Fatimas
Herby Douglas
Jimmy Austin
Camelse Rm
Heretics
Orm
Rcatiect
Sere Diers
Seagate
A. Jewett
Obituary: Lillian M Norton 72 of Bath dies after long illness
Lillian M Norton aged 72, wife of Herbert W Norton, died about 11 30 Thursday night at 2 Marcia Street after a yearlong illness. Born in Bowdoin to Nathaniel Stanwood and Mary J Skelton Stevens, she lived in Lewiston and Bath most of her life. They celebrated their golden wedding on November 16 1932. She was active as a treasurer of the First Baptist Sewing Circle for ten years and left behind her husband, two brothers Richard A Stevens of Quincy MA and Herbert E Stevens of Dorchester MA, and a sister Frances E Morse of Lewiston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian M. Norton
Herbert W. Norton
Marcia Street
Bowdoin
Nathaniel Stanwood
Mary J. Skelton Stevens
Lewiston
Bath
Mrs. Norton
Richard A. Stevens
Quincy
Mass
Herbert E. Stevens
Dorchester
Frances E. Morse
Arch ie Grant Dies After Sudden Heart Attack at Home
Archie Grant aged 63 a long time city teamster and former Engine 2 member died of natural causes from a heart attack Thursday morning. He had recently worked as a farm hand at Dura Austin's Berry's Mill road West Bath and was pronounced dead after an ambulance call. He was born in Canada and belonged to the Bath Veteran Fireman's association. He leaves a son Daniel M. Grant of Portland a daughter Mrs Edward Rumph of New York and two grandchildren Dorothy and Shirley Rumph of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Grant
Engine 2
Dura Austin
Berry’s Mill Road
West Bath
James Parker Coombs dies in New York City at 65
James Parker Coombs a grand opera and radio singer from Bath later Portland and New York City died last week in New York City. He served in the Spanish American War on the U S S Montauk and was a soloist at the New York Hippodrome. He toured with a grand opera company and appeared on Broadway in Gilbert and Sullivan revivals. He was a member of the original Roxy's Gang for 11 years before retiring last Spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Parker Coombs
New York City
Bath
Portland
Bessie Thompson
Zenas Thompson
Brown University
Coombs
Navy
U. S. S. Montauk
Harry
Archie Grant Funeral Held at Mayo Residence
Funeral services for Archie Grant were conducted Saturday afternoon at two at the Arthur F. Mayo funeral residence 819 High Street. Rev. David L. Wilson officiated with bearers Elmer Rogers Charles Ridley from Engine 2 B F D Deland and Melvin Savage Joseph Pinkham from Bath Veteran Fireman's Association. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Grant
Arthur F. Mayo
High Street
David L. Wilson
Elmer Rogers
Charles Ridley
Engine 2
Melvin Savage
Joseph Pinkham
Bath Veteran Fireman's Association
Oak Grove Cemetery
Charles M. Perkins Funeral Held at Curtis Home
The funeral for Charles M. Perkins was held Tuesday afternoon at two at the Fred S. Curtis funeral home on Center Street. Rev. Charles R. Sims of First Baptist church officiated. Bearers were Gilbert Atwood Franklin Morse Ralph Tibbetts and Burleigh Williams. The body was entombed and will be moved to Phippsburg in the spring for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Perkins
Fred S. Curtis
Center Street
Charles R. Sims
First Baptist Church
Gilbert Atwood
Franklin Morse
Ralph Tibbetts
Burleigh Williams
Phippsburg
Funeral for Nellie Cavanaugh Held at St Marys
Funeral services for Nellie Cavanaugh widow of Michael Cavanaugh were held Tuesday morning at eight in St Marys church. Rev Ludger Melancon officiated with bearers John Mulcahy John P Carey Jr Edward Biggins and Edwin E Pinson. Burial was in Oak Grove. An old time shingling bee occurred at Otis Benner's home in Damariscotta after a recent roof fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Cavanaugh
Michael Cavanaugh
St. Mary’s Church
Ludger Melancon
John Mulcahy
John P. Carey, Jr
Edward Biggins
Edwin E. Pinson
Oak” Grove
Otis Benner
Popham Beach Residents and Visitors Rendered Busy Week
A crowded week at Popham Beach sees many locals and guests visiting Bath and surrounding towns. Reports mention residents ill at Bath Memorial Hospital, candidates for town offices, and Coast Guard crews on duty at Kennebec River Station. Weekend winds damaged the Popham pier as clam dealers hauled orders to Yarmouth, Boston, and Providence.
Mayor-Elect Arthur Sewall Addresses Public
After learning of his election Arthur Sewall issued a public statement urging citizen engagement. He warned the coming year will be difficult and noted growing tax consciousness as about 33 cents of every dollar supports government. He urged cooperation with the new council for good governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Sewall
Shows Fine Spirit
Stanley M. Brown, defeated candidate for mayor, accepting defeat graciously in a public statement, thanks supporters and congratulates Mayor-elect Sewall. He urges unity and cooperation to help Sewall administer the city effectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley M. Brown
Sewall
Mr. Brown
Pine Cone Troop Members Meet at Winter Street Chapel
Pine Cone troop of Girl Scouts met Monday afternoon at the Winter Street chapel with 20 members present. Bernadine Dall joined as a new member. Edith Berg and Marion Small were chosen to represent the troop at an upcoming Cosmopolitan club entertainment. Miss Elizabeth Deering led as captain with Miss Netta Briggs and Miss Ruth Dale as lieutenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Cone
Winter Street Chapel
Bernadine Dall
Edith Berg
Marion Small
Cosmoplitan Club
Elizabeth Deering
Netta Briggs
Ruth Dale
T. W. Hyde Camp and Auxiliary Hall Dedication Recap
Bath Maine ceremony celebrates purchase and renovation of hall for T. W. Hyde Camp and Auxiliary. Speakers recount founding members, long history with G. A. R. and Sons of Union Veterans, and a mortgage burning to honor veterans and their descendants.
Winnegance church hosts evening program with Indian theme
Large attendance at Winnegance Baptist Church for an evening program arranged by Bernice Drake and local leaders. Prof. Frederick Chapman performed and lectured on life among Indians, with sacred Indian songs, solos, and an Indian tableau. Community clubs held meetings and planned events while discussing stocking the lake per State Fish and Game Department notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnegance Baptist Church
Bernice Drake
Guanes
Jean Drake
Drake
Milton Morse
Brown
Totmen
Miss Sims
Division Council From 1902 to 1904 Details
George W. Gragg served as delegate to the Commander-in-Chief for the Division Council from 1902 until his death, outlining leadership during the early 20th century. The record notes his long tenure and the eventual passing that ended his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Gragg
Escort to Dunlap Plans Indoor Circus in Bath
Escort of Dunlap Commandery organizes an indoor circus and carnival in the Masonic temple on Friday and Saturday, April 26-27. The event features booths, sideshows, a beano game, vaudeville acts, an orchestra, and a street parade. Grand prizes will be announced soon and awarded the final night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap Commandery
Masonic Temple
Bath
Timothy C. Maney
St. Mary's Church
Albert Henderson
George C. Quicksall
John H. Freeman
Harris T. Rodick
Harry A. Walters
John Wilson
Chester McCabe
Lenten Services Begin at Winter Street Church
Tonight the Winter Street church holds the first Lenten service with Rev. Joseph QO Purdue speaking. Services continue each Wednesday at 7.30 with topics including The Kingdom of God Is at Hand and The Water of Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Joseph QO. Purdue
Christ
Bowdoin Debating Contest Winners Named
Edwin G. Walker of Biddeford and Harold C. Tipping of Maywood New Jersey won first prize $50 in Bowdoin College Bradbury debating contest in Brunswick Me Walker is a junior and Tipping a senior The question held was that all collective bargaining should be negotiated through non company unions safeguarded by law They supported the affirmative Second prize $30 went to Andrew H Cox of Bangor and N P Seagrave of Fall River Mass Also on the affirmative Four teams entered with judges from the English and economics departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin G. Walker
Biddeford
Harold C. Tipping
Maywood
N. J
Bradbury
Bowdoin College
Brunswick
Walker
Tipping
Andrew H. Cox
Bangor
N. P. Seagrave
Fall River
Mass
Brunswick grocer arraigned over slot machine seizure
John B. Gaudreau of Brunswick proprietor of a grocery store in Tops ham was arraigned Wednesday in municipal court on a complaint by Deputy Sheriff Frank Carver that he maintained a nickel slot machine in his store. The device was seized and Gaudreau pled guilty and faced a $60.15 fine or 30 days in the Kennebec county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Gaudreau
Brunswick
Topsham
Frank Carver
Carver
Gaudreau
John J. Keegan
Kennebec
Augusta
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Gardiner High
Gardiner
Gardiner A Dramatics
Aga Spider
Lewiston High
Brunswick Lay
William O. Perry
Norway
Everast
Cleon Perkins
Norway Center
Mr. Perry
Perry Hill
Norway Lake Village
Morse Seer Reneeee
Toothaker Veerees
R Davis Wee
Cee
D. Leavitt
D. Wilson Eas
A. Jewett Wee
Murads
H. Douglas
IF. Winchenbach
J. McLaughlin
H. Brown Eery
West Bath Farm
Teonowy Renin
Albert
Fred Haminston, Jr
Mr. Pawineton
Slrwellyn J. Oliver
Alonzo Morong
George
Popham Light
Bath Memorial Hospital
Lester Oliver
Kennebec River
George Morong
Carol E. Drakes
E. L. Drake
Rallo Morton
Henry Leonard
Guy Crowley
U. S. Coast Guard
Boothbay Harbor
Clifton Morong
Percy Young
Parker Head
James Chambers
Mr. Chambers
Roland Alley
George Edward McNulty
Edna Coolidge
Edgar N. Drake
Seaman E. Drake
Annie Oliver Stacey
Florida
Eleanor Lowell
Newark
Long Island
Leon Fickett
Pond Island Light
David M. Rodgerson
Gorham
Enid Spinney
Zachiele Eramo
Raymond Webster
Crowley
Dora
Blanchard
Arthur Darling
Waldoboro
Arthur Hardy
S. Wyman
Cox
Boston
Providence
Charles Clark
Clinton Newdick
Harry Spencer
Roscoe Perkins
Pine Cone Troop
T. W. Hyde
H. C. Chatto
John Shaw
Mr. Gould
Maine
Rockland
Osborne Allen
Mr. Allen
Gould
Old Bath Company
Harry E. Stetson
Hartnett
General Bangs
Edmund Ford
Morse
Auxiliary
Shaw
the Times
Edith Miller
Arthur M. Soule
Harrisville
R. I
Sons of Union Veterans of the
Clara N. Sawyer
Benjamin Stimpson
Mary Stevens
Elizabeth Haggett
Delina Marsh
Caroline Parris
Rose Parris
Sumner Brown
Josephine Talbot
Sarah Lemont
Joseph White
Lydia Sampson
Mary Webber
Josephine Curtis
Emma Curtis
Caroline Jewell
Josephine Hodgkins
Hellen Work
Elizabeth Pollard
Elizabeth King
Victoria Owen
Laura Lemont
Flora Edgecomb
Augusta Howes
Flora McNeal
Gertrude Stewart
Greenleaf
Sons of Veterans
Robinson
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Sons of Union Veterans
Ethel Gilman
Shepley Auxiliary
No. 2
Eva Lemont
Carrie Gilchrist
Lucy Ham
Louise Harvey
Martha Wilson
Margaret Leavitt
Delia Hooker
Mary Washburn
Lizzie Moore
Florence Robinson
Isa Day
Mary Pratt
Phil Sheridan
Freeport
Mary Cross
Bert Louis Stevenson
Bridgham
Warner
Mr. Bridgham
G. Eunice Whittall
Martha Jenkins
Carl Meister
Sam
Donald Jewett
Bina Staples
Widow Smith
Ford
Henry Towle
Mr. Towle
Rueben Sawyer
Shepley Brothers
America
Mr. Shaw
Fred E. Hooper
Langdon T. Snipe
D. W. Lemont
John S. Hyde
George H. Coombs
E. H. Simpson
L. H. Curtis
William Savage
Harry Knowlton
J. E. Jones
H. L. Hopkins
W. H. Higgins
T. G. Daley
E. Webster
W. C. Perry
H. L. Ham
J. T. Dowling
John L. Wilson
L. L. Hooker
A. W. Beals
James A. Bragdon
George Cressey
Henry Wilson
Vernon W. Miller
Earle LeMont
Ernest B. Heald
Delmar D. Miller
E. S. Greenleaf
Winfield Miller
Arthur Stewart
Frank Beals
Fred L. Stover
William Nutter
W. W. Wakefield
C. A. Warner
Eugene Niles
Harry Warner
Gardiner Crocker
James Brewster
Edward Garce Jon
Alfred Keen
Fred ,Clark
Joseph Day
Forrest Legard
Eugene Metcalf
Roland Crocker
Morris Warner
George Melzard
John Marks
State of
Lloyd L. Hooker
Joseph N. Day
Squaw Club
Harry C. Webber
Elmer Coggeshall
Cottage Park
Annie Williams
Mena Preble
Emma Hunt
Annie Malcolm
Bernice K. Sturtevant
Lois Knight
Erma Perry
Grace Trask
Charlotte Owen
Marie Marco
Joanna Hodgkins
Agnes Nason
Bessie Hunt
State Fish and Game Department
Dunlap
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