Thompson son receives navy discharge and varsity plans
West Bath James J Thompson of West Bath Jone shared glad news that his son Calvin P Thompson a senior at Kents Hill has been discharged from the U S Navy as electrician third class and earned a Victory Medal for 19 months aboard the mine layer Aroostook in the North Sea He plans to graduate this summer and enter the University of Maine electrical department The Red Cross in West Bath held an all day session March 1 at Mrs Laura Lemont's home with 18 members and discussed renaming the society while continuing aid to Bath and West Bath residents with sewing and a warming meals program and notes on absent members were read. more town activity followed with meetings, visits, and church and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Thompson
West Bath
Calvin P. Thompson
Kents Hill
United States Navy
Navy Department
Aroostook
North Sea
University of Maine
Mr. Thompson
Bath
The
Red Cross
Laura Lemont
Washington
Hope Ward
Annie White
Lizzie Haggett
Fred Colby
Portland
Georgie Glass
Massachusetts
Joseph White
White
Abner Johnson
Grove Street
Pearl Lemont
Carrie Conley
Abbie Gage
W. H. Hosmer
Annie Stackpole
Llewellyn Rogers
Annie Peterson
Lillian Mayo
Fred Larrabee
Minnie Larrabee
Mabel Brown
Annie Williams
Mary Dean
Lemon
John King
Richmond
Eleanor King
Anandus Borjeson
Grange Hall
Marion Purington
Gorham Normal School
Miles Purington
Charles Bates, Jr
Beachmont
Mass
Harmon Pennell
Brunswick
Walter Powers
Gardiner
Mark Gillis
Pennell
Powers
Wilton Bates
Win
Mary Whilpot
Lowell School
Owen Rogers
North Bath
Annie Trufant
Elmer Rich
City Hospital
G. W. Riley
Mabel Manning
Lynn
J. E. Mayo
A. J. Higgins
Helen Brewer
A. H. Donnell
Lannes Fuller
Augusta
New Meadows
Fred W. Brown
Hardings
Brown
EH. FE. Peterson
Ruth Ward Martin
W. H. White
Esther White
E.G. Lemont
First Lecture by Mrs Hamlin at Cosmo Club
Mrs Morrill Hamlin of Portland opened a four part Cosmpolitan club lecture series on a Saturday afternoon. She reviewed arms limitation talks and U S diplomacy, praised Japanese diplomacy, and critiqued Senator Lodge while contrasting views in Boston papers. Alice Varney led the meeting and Hamlin is to speak again each Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrill Hamlin
Portland
Cosmopolitan Club
France
Norton
Capitol
Massachusetts
America
Senator Lodge
Alice Varney
Hamlin
Gardiner Gets Sporting Tub
Local hand tub enthusiasts describe the sporting tub Baw Beese, bought by Gardiner firemen from Quincy parties and set for summer muster use. Built in 1845 to go to Michigan, it ended in Gardner Massachusetts, later sold to Granite Firemen’s Association of West Quincy, held long distance play world record for 280 feet 91 1/2 inches. Gardiner club formed a year ago with 30 members, raised about 700 dollars to purchase the machine. Officers for summer are Fire Chief James W. Jones president, William Robinson vice president, Charles Williams corresponding secretary, Robert Cosgrove foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner
Quincy
Michigan
Gardner
Maass
West Quincy
Granite Firemen's Association
Bob
James W. Jones
William Robinson
Charles Williams
Robert Cosgrove
Planning boom at Popham Beach promotes cottage lots
Plans by current owners to develop the Popham Beach estate into multiple sections with higher lot prices are under discussion. The property, once sold for taxes to Walter Bowker, may be reorganized with Bowker to settle ownership and push development. A new state highway from Phippsburg Center to the Beach is expected to boost demand for cottages, aiming to make Popham a premier Maine beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popham Beach
Walter Bowker
Phippsburg
Bowker
Phippsburg Center
Popham
Maine
The Dreaded Iron Virgin Torture Device
The iron virgin was a medieval torture instrument a hollow wooden maiden opened to reveal spikes inside. A victim was placed inside the lid closed, piercing the body, and death followed as the figure trapped him. A trapdoor carried the body away.
Oakwood farm owner to sell lumber after tearing down dwelling
George Ingalls, owner of the Oakwood farm on the Kennebec river, is tearing down the dwelling and will sell the lumber. Various local notes include visits to Bath, Portland, and Lisbon Falls, with residents mentioning relatives, school matters, and social visits around Phippsburg and Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ingalls
Oakwood
Kennebec River
Elbridge Morse
Bath
Hattie Morse
Miss Morse
Edward Thomas
Morse High School
Gilbert Woodman
Popham Beach
Elkanah Wytie
the Basin
Lisbon Falls
Ina Peaye
Springvale
J. J. Eastman
Portland
Charles Morrison
Ruth Morrison
Charles V. Minott
Roxbury
Mass
Charles L. Knight
Hattie Malcolm
Gardiner
Jane M. Wyman
George C. Beals
Emma A. Perry
E. ©. Durning
H. M. Heald
C. L. Knight
Knight
Eugene Coleman
Irwin Mclntire
Sewall to Speak in Bath on Roosevelt
Bill Sewall famed guide and Roosevelt companion arrives in Bath Thursday under Roland H. Smith post auxiliary auspices. He will speak at Morse High School assembly hall at 8 pm for a nominal fee to benefit the post. The informal session features anecdotes and audience Q&A on Col. Roosevelt. Tickets available after Wednesday night post meeting and at John J. Desmond Co. center and water streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill” Sewall
Cat
Pheodore Roosevelt
Bath
Roland H. Smith
Morse High School
Pan
Sewall
Col. Roosevelt
John J. Desmond Co
Center
Water Streets
Phippsburg Republicans Elect Delegates and Officials
Frank S Gowker and Charles V Minott were chosen delegates with Herbert W Cutting and Annie Cutting as alternates to the Republican State convention in Bangor. In a second district convention in Bangor the same group were elected in reverse order as delegates and alternates. Mr Cutting joined the town committee, which re-elected the old slate led by Frank S Gowker as chairman with John E H Stacey secretary and Charles V Minott treasurer, plus Frank T Williams Freeman H Merritt and Herbert W Cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Gowker
Charles V. Minott
Herbert W. Cutting
Annie Cutting
Bangor
Phippsburg
Mr. Cutting
Frank
John EH. Stacey
Charles VV. Minott
Frank Tf. Williams
Freeman H. Merritt
Contributions for Wilson Endowment Await County Total
Judge John J. Keegan reports about half of the $800 Woodrow Wilson Endowment quota raised in the county. A recent contribution came from Rev A B Hervey of Warwick Bermuda. Donations will continue for some time and the judge is confident the county will meet the target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Keegan
Woodrow Wilson Endowment
A. B. Hervey
Warwick
Bermuda
Dunlap Elected Officers Named At Commandery Meeting
At the Dunlap commandery K T conclave the officers elected include Melvin H Beerwort eminent commander Joseph A Terrill generalissimo Raymond J Welch captain general Francis G Cooke senior warden N Gratz Jackson junior warden Langdon T Snipe prelate Charles K E Curtis treasurer Albert N Strout recorder The first three officers elect join the installation committee The body voted to accept an invitation from Rev Edwin D Hardin to attend Winter Street Church on Easter Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap Commandery
K. T
New Temple
Melvin H. Beerwort
Joseph A. Terrill
Raymond J. Welch
Francis G. Cooke
N. Gratz Jackson
Langdon T. Snipe
Charles KE. Curtis
Albert N. Strout
Edwin D. Hardin
Winter Street
Question Box A Success At North Center PTA Meeting
North Center PTA held a Tuesday afternoon session at the Parish house on Oak street. The meeting featured a question box and a productive discussion, leading to plans for a future similar gathering. The association received an invitation from the Bat. Teachers' club to attend Morse High School tonight for an entertainment event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.A
Oak Street
Bat. Teachers’ Club
Morse High
Mrs Chuggins Prefers Small Talk Over Politics
A humorous exchange shows Mr Chuggins asking his wife to resume trivial conversations while she debates political economy in lofty five syllable terms. The banter highlights class and domestic dynamics through witty dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Chuggins
New Voters Added in Municipal Election Please See List
The Board of Registration recorded a large influx of new voters for the upcoming municipal election. The list names residents across wards one to seven with addresses and full names, indicating many will vote for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Registration
Harland L. Bell
Bridget Robichaud
Charles E. Furbish
Goddard
Loix M. Knight
William L. Savage
Pine
Fannie J. Thurlow
Highland
George D. Riley
Theodore K. Ham
Middle
Elizabeth V. Hart
Blasland
Nathaniel TP. Sylvester
Orlando H. Lane
White
Etta M. Dow
Herbert K. Lemont
Washington
Charles W. Powers
Fishers Court
Marie KE. Costello
Farrin
Joseph W. McDonald
Federal
Frank J. Jones
Charles
John L. Evans
Andrews Road
Rebecca Burnham
Leonards Court
Julian W. Covel
Court
Henrietta Thwing
Lincoln
John K. Bailey
Center
Leland Ames
Western Avenue
Raymond Hart
Sandy Hall
North
Frank H. Mallett
Belle B. Briggs
Mary Reed
Charles A. Radley
West
Archibald Lemoine
Michael Flaherty
Franklin
Harry C. Chase
Vine
George W. Lowell
John R. McDonald
North Street
Ward
Walter C. Ham
Kester A. Lewis
Melvin B. Jones
Jolm
J. Crane
Percy O. Johnson
Fremont
George Fourier
Front
John KE. Burkhardt
Hannah T. Burkhardt
Evangeline H. Haynes
Ernest H. Mulligan
Gardner EK. Roberts
Oak
Blanche R. Merritt
Garden
William S. Kelley
Park
Robert J. Haining
John C. Minott
Arthur Tibbetts
David
Joseph N
Pearl
Delia W. Lampson
Edwards
Clara E. Spear
Corrie H. Varney
Lina G. Sewall
Morse High Relay Team Captures Morse Relays Victory
Morse High won the only points for Bowdoin Meet as their relay team, with Joe Butler Tom Bates and George Cahill, finished in 2 minutes 21 seconds to beat Brunswick High. Phillips Exeter won the meet with 664 and set four records. Gardiner High earned the Maine relay cup for fastest time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High
Bowdoin College
Brunswick High
Brunswick
StLerbert Morse
Joe Butler
Butler
Tom Bates
George Cahill
Morse
Phillips-Exeter
Huntington
Exeter
Gardiner High
Maine
Woolwich Cemetery Trustees Elect Officers at Annual Meeting
Woolwich Riverside Cemetery association held its annual meeting February 25 electing Alton B. Thwing as president and a board including Alfred K. E. Trott Cyrus Gilmore Nolla J. Trott Maud A. Jarrabee and Charlotte L. Buck. Treasurer report shows Permanent Fund 3561 and Entrance Fund 80 30 with income and expenses totaling 20898 and balance Feb 1 1922 448.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Cemetery Association of
Woolwich
Charlotte L. Buck
J. Trott
Augusta
Maud A.jarrabee
Bath
Alfred KE. Trott
Cyrus Gilmore
Alton B. Thwing
Treasuery
Permanent Fund
Warrel Reed
Lincoln
Ital
Francis M. Hawthorne
Delano Knapp
Anna Whitten
Justin Perkigan
Everett M. Trott
Lida McDonald
Ethel Buck
Ada Ramsay
Samuel Hathorn
Edwin Greble Creer
Warrell Reed
Jaltseoliy
Justin Ravlesiihe
Brece
August Savings Bank
Sath Savings Bank
Gardiner Savings Bank
Kennebec Savings Bank
Francis M. Hawthorne Fund
Delano-Knapp Fund
Wiorking
Crebblerkinsescce Gieut
Ieee
Woarrell Reeds
Perkins The Star For Bates Team Triumph In OT
In Portland Bates defeated the PLACE team 56 to 40 on its floor after an overtime thriller. Bill Perkins scored the winning basket after tying the game in the second period. he entered the game after PLAC led by seven points and finished with seven field goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Bates
Bill Perkins
Perkins
Plac Jed
Portland Press Herald
Verkins
Dunlap Commandery Inspects In New Temple
A Dunlap Commandery K T conclave on March 21 will mark the first inspection in the new temple. Grand Commander Frank W Bucknam of Skowhegan will lead with officers from the grand commandery including Denaco Blanchard and Mallett. Visitors from Portland Lewiston and Augusta expected with a banquet and music by the Scott Rites quartet and Chandler orchestra. Frank H Allen of Leominster registered at the Phoenix after formerly owning a candy store here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap Commandery
K.T
New Temple
Frank W. Bucknam
Skowhegan
Frank Pvp
Denaco
Bangor
Cyrus N. Blanchard
Wilton
Generalissimo
Frank Co Allen
Portland
EB. DB. Mallett
Freeport
Charles BB. Davis
Lewiston
Augusta
Sagadahae
James 8. Lowell
Hattie J. Lermond
Bath
Joseph M. Trott
Rosella FE. Smith
Georgetown
George FE. Smith
Lizzie KE. Darrah
Perkins
Albert A. Darrah
Rachel J. Trafton
Marshall W. Trafton
Gardiner GG. Deering
Lydia M. Deering
Herbert ©. Morse
Harriet E. Morse
Thomas Jedry
John J. Keegan
Arletta IX. Gahan
Woolwich
Alfred R. Ames
Albert M. Graves
Topsham
Maria Graves
David S. Harris
Samuel G. Gordon
Tose Gordon
Eliza S. Drummond
Arrowsie
George TP. Spinney
Helen Johnson
New Haven
Conn
Allen Johnson
Lillian R. Covell
Alton R. Covell
Joshua F. Upton
Phippsburg
Edwin ©. Upton
Annandale
Hudson, N
Cosmopolitan Club Rummage Sale Prep Underway
Scenes of activity mark preparations at the Cosmopolitan club for the annual rummage sale set Thursday afternoon at 2 30. The annual supper and officers election for the coming year follow one week later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Government in every home shapes the nation
A reflective quote from Grit asserts that government does not reside only in grand buildings but begins and ends with citizens at all levels. It emphasizes that governance originates from the people, from humble roots, and cannot rise above its source.
What Causes Air Pockets
Air pockets form from local refraction of the atmosphere. Cyclones are air pockets on a large scale. Small pockets range from a few feet to several hundred feet in diameter. Airplanes entering a pocket are pulled downward and lose control. Unlike cyclones, small pockets are invisible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Science Monthly
X Rays and Finger Prints in Modern Detective Work
The modern detective uses X rays and inked fingertip analysis. Fingers are dipped in metallic solution then wiped, removing metal from ridges but leaving furrows. X-ray photographs reveal clear lines that can be greatly enlarged to show minute details.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Navy
Forrest Jackson
Fred ©. Gerrish
Ruth Riley
E. R. Brown
Joseph Dunning
H. KR. Rich
Iron Virgin
Roosevelt
Wilson Fund
Dunlap
Woolwich ‘Cemetery Association
Treas
Maudham Larrabee
IL. C. Feero
Days Ferry
Thomas Mains
Cumberland Center
Moses Eastman
Delia Card
Wallace Reed
New Munsonic Temple
Paul Hlussy
Waldo Hathorne
Freeman’ Trott
St. G. Bailey
Eben Dana
Henry Biggins
L. Reed
Addison Rice
Maurice Sheas
Clarence Baker
Hoeckemock
Ralph Wright
Charles Wright
L. A. Bailey
Elizabeth Mains
Dresden Mills
I. Reed Mains
Harold Tait
Bowdoinham
J. W. Blair
Eben Dunn
Button Hodgkins
Alice Preble
Rodney Lincoln Preble
Bowdeinham
D. W. Baker
Florence
William Blackman
Alfred
Gertrude Trudue
Wiscasset
Grover’s Tavern
Trudue
Vauline
Arthur
Emma Leemon
Edwin Dodge Hardin
S Ferry
Frank H. Allen
Leominster
Phoenix
Cosmo Rummage Sale
Thompson Bros
Mary BB. McDonald
Albert G. Winslow
Ralph O. Dale
William Chamberlain
Charles J. Dain
Eugene A. Mitchell
James KE. Perry
Irvin J. Perry
Whippsburg
William R. Fairclough
John Basler
Henry W. Hanson
Joseph H. Barstow
Mem
James Co Mulligan
Michael O'Donnell
Charlotte Ada Vowers
Rachel P. Barnes
Anna L. Ferdinand
C.t.a
George B. Sinclair
Harriet G. Staples
George H. Staples
Bowdoin
Harry O
Leon F. Howland
Alfreda Howland
Herbert O. Morse
Alton P.reed
Ira W. Lewis
Henry KE. Rideout
Edward A. Rideout
Isaac FE. Allen
Louis T. Allen
H. L. Tarr
James Henry Preble
Low
Isadore LB
Gordon
Evgerett
Arma IL
Ferdinand
J. Parker Morse
Richard Mann
Sarah J. McIntire
Guardian
Frank M. Deering, Jr
Gardiner R. Deering
Harold D. Deering
Lillian H. Deering
Lulu Deering
Effie M. Mitchell
Charles I. Mitchell
Hattie L. Mitchell
Allen John‘son
George P. Spinney
Arrowsic
Eliza Drummond
Barrett Potter
James C. Mulligan
Marion FE. Small
Edith L. Small
Louisa J. Murphy
John H. Murphy
Kose Attaya
Salem Attaya
Harry I. Tarr
James H. Preble
Atwood
E. Clement
Morrill
L.F
Lf." Medicine Co
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