Hi-Y Club Plans Formulated For Year
At the last Hi-Y Club meeting definite plans for the remainder of the school year were made. A March 16 committee will oversee the program. A trial by jury method will discuss topics with a regular jury setup. A Portland trip with swim, supper, and movies is arranged by a Herschel Libby Freeland King committee. A baseball team may form, and a permanent membership panel led by Clare Fulton John Coombs will recruit from upper classes. Membership grew from 23 to 35. An induction committee led by Edward Sewall Clarence Atwood discussed proper new member induction. The club boasts nationwide growth with about 250000 members and 6500 clubs. Maine has 39 active Hi-Y Clubs with local sponsorship efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Lord
Warren Higgins
Donald McKellar
Herschel Libby
Freeland King
Portland
Arthur Brown
Philip Chaney
Clare Fulton
John Coombs
Edward Sewall
Clarence Atwood
United States
Maine
Cuibe
Bowdoin College Institute of Music Opens Next Month
The ninth biennial Bowdoin College Institute of Music runs April 10 to 22 with lectures and concerts by leading figures. Olin Downes of the New York Times speaks April 10 on The Critic's Point of View, Yves Chardon and the Charden quartet perform, and others include John Tusker Howard and Otto Kinkeldey among the planned participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdon College Institute
Wil
Institute of Music
Olin Downes
New York Times
Memorial Hall
Yves Chardon
Charden Quartet
Boston Symphony Orchestra
John Tusker Howard
Otto Kinkeldes
Cornell Univer
Boston Symphony figures in a regional music gathering
Notable performers listed include cellist Putnam Aldrich and flutist Georges Laurent from the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Curtis String Quartet, solo clarinetist Victor Polatschek, composer Aaron Copeland, and conductor Nadia Boulanger, highlighted as the only woman to lead the orchestra.
Instructive Talk Given by Beacon Street Junior Aid
Mrs. Carl Y Kennedy spoke entertainingly and instructively on Trees Monday evening at a Beacon Street Junior Aid meeting in the church parlor. Hostesses were Mrs. Charles I Madden Jr and others. Final plans were set for a March 15 silver tea in the vestry and parish supper, with committees named for tickets, solicitation, and dining room. 19 members attended with two guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Y. Kennedy
Beacon Street
Charles I. Madden, Jr
Arthur L. Berry
Raymond C. Hart
Aid
Warren A. Parris
Walter L. Elliott
Sanford B. Nickerson
Maurice B. Shea
Archie M. Wishart
Fred D. Pinkham
Moving pictures of the hurricane shown in Bath meeting
The New England Tel and Tel Co will screen photographs of the September hurricane that devastated New England. The event occurs Thursday evening at the Winter Street Men's club in Bath with a supper at 6 30 by the Ladies Auxiliary and a post supper business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Tel
Tel Co
Bath
Winter Street
Central Church Men’s Club to Hear Archibald Main Talk
Regular meeting of the Men’s Club of Central church will be in the parish house Thursday evening with supper at 6 30 served by the committee. Archibald Main will deliver a talk recalling a delightful summer visit to Scotland and the Glasgow Exposition, an occasion of great interest to members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
Archibald Main
Scotland
Glasgow
Dike P T A Plans Mother and Daughters Banquet
Dike P T A discussed plans for a mother and daughters’ banquet at a North End Community club meeting held Tuesday afternoon. Eleven members attended as the winter thaw appeared early with near forty degree temperatures and rising Androgan flow. Paul Bean did not expect a sharp change until around the tenth. River observers noted lower temps upriver and no runoff. Snow in the lake area averaged about 30 inches from the last measurements, with storage basins ample for normal runoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother and Daughters
Dike P. T. A
North End
Paul L. Bean
Sunshine and seashells at Laguna Beach in winter
Hotel Laguna guest chronicles bright sunlit days at Laguna Beach California on February 27 1939. Describes warm terrace views over the beach blue Pacific waters Santa Catalina Island and flowering gardens plus local residents artists musicians and year round visitors. Mentions nearby Arrowhead Lake snow glimpses and alpine weather as contrasts to coastal warmth.
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Hotel Laguna
Laguna Beach
Calif
the Independent
Los Angeles Times
Santa Catalina Island
Laguna Canyon
Los Angeles
George F. Noyes
Portland
Tucson
Harry C. Burnmai
George Sumner
Claremont
Dr. Sumner
Massachusetts
Pomona
Scripps
Sumner
Orono
Frank V. Bennis
Ida
Sullivan
George Berry
Berry
Jessie Owen
Bath
Mediterranean
Rivieras
Flagstaff
Maine
Arrowhead Lake
New England Spring Excitement Ahead for Planned Tour
The writer outlines travel plans starting March 27 with stops in Los Angeles New Orleans and New York before reaching Portland in early spring. They compare the expected eastward journey to experiences in Switzerland and express anticipation for the New England spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Los Angeles
New Orleans
New York
Portland
New England
California
High winds topple elm and sign in local damage spree
Tuesday’s gale toppled an old elm near 100 North street, narrowly missing the Shaw residence. The Riverside Grill neon sign detached and hung over the sidewalk before being replaced the next day. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe H. Shaw
North Street
Norton
North
Middle Streets
Shaw
Riverside Grill
Center Street
Drake Named Headmaster at Saint James School
James B. Drake, son of Bath residents, chosen by Saint James School board to succeed Adrian H. Onderdonk as headmaster after 36 years of service. Onderdonk announced retirement at the end of the current school session and Drake’s appointment follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Adrian H. Onderdonk
St. James’ School
James B. Drake
Frederick E. Drake
St. James School
Washington Co
Saint James
Protestant Episcopal
Elks Ball Aids Crippled Children In Maine
Bath Lodge of Elks plans 800 tickets for first annual May Ball on Monday May 1 at the new armory to aid crippled children of Maine. Fourteen Maine lodges sponsor similar events to fund a semi private ward at Portland Children's Hospital. Committee includes Edward J. McMann Leon Genthner Harry Thurlow Jesse Allen Joseph Paquette. Tickets from committee members or the club. sales at local stores to be arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Lodge of Elks
New Armory
Maine
Children's Hospital
Portland
Edward J. McMann
Leon Genthner
Harry Thurlow
Jesse Allen
Joseph Paquette
Brunswick
American House Sold In Local Transaction At 250 Waller Street
The American House at 250 Waller Street was sold from Mrs. Annie McCormick to T Edward McCormick John Harkins and Alfred Hamelin. The buyers have incorporated the business and started alterations including a dining room grill and cocktail lounge on the street floor. Alfred Hamelin a New York chef will head the dining room and grill when it opens in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waller Street
Annie McCormick
T. Edward McCormick
John Harkins
Alfred Hamelin
New York City
Hamelin
New York
Ada Crockett speaks on welfare at North Center PTA
Mrs. Ada Crockett addressed a Grace church parish house audience Tuesday on Community Welfare Problems. A round table followed her talk and plans were made for an evening on March 20 featuring a panel discussion on Uses and Problems of the Radio with Arlen E. Barnard possible as a presenter. A chicken salad supper was provided by Mrs. Bird A. Shellenbarger, with tea served by Mrs. Harold L. Corliss and Mrs. Bernice A. MacDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Crockett
North- Center
P.T.A
Grace Church Parish
Arlen E. Barnard
WCSH
Bird A. Shellenbarger
Harold L. Corliss
Bernice A. MacDonald
Three Freak Hybrid Perch Caught At Turner Mill Pond
Harry E. Green of Waterville caught and displayed three unusual fish at Turner Mill pond. The specimens appeared white perch in size and width but showed yellow perch stripes and colored fins, indicating a cross between white and yellow perch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Mill Pond
Harry E. Green
Waterville
For Sale Estate Property Near Bath With Beaches
Classified notice seeks sale of a summer or bath house with hardwood floors plastered third floor two piazzas good cellar near beaches twenty minutes from Bath on excellent roads single family occupancy. Written by Times Company Box H F 3 1 3 with brokerage Fred B Reed Co Stanley EB Wallace 93 Front street Bath Tel 514 W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Times Company
Box H. F
City Shore
Fred B. Reed Co
Stanley EB. Wallace
Front Street
Bowdoinham News Highlights Local Social And Court Matters
Bowdoinham notes report a high profile marriage Arthur E. Romaine and Eliza beth Hobart, with Romaine set to teach in Ventura California. Local events include bridge and birthday parties, school activities, PTA meeting with telephone history pictures, and a court case where Burton Trask pleaded guilty to assault and was bound over to the June Bath term.
Continuing On Its Way on Route 201
A fragment notes a vehicle or traveler continuing along Route 201 after a prior event. Details are sparse, with no clear date, location, or involved names.
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Fore
Birthday and birth announcement and local notices
Robert is named for a son born last week at Gardiner General Hospital to Mr and Mrs Eli Miner. Barbara Chase hosted a birthday gathering for seven at her home on March 3. Little Joan Humphrey is improving after illness. Mrs Alice Morang is caring for Mrs Eli Miner in hospital. Miss Betty Hobart and Arthur Romain were married in Augusta on March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Gardiner General Hospital
Eli Miner
Barbara
Robert Chase
Little Joan
Shirley Humphrey
Alice Morang
Betty Hobart
Chester Hobart
Arthur Romain
Augusta
South End PTA Dinner Committee Reports Founders Day
South End P T A held an all day session with Mrs J Albert Redlon, Mrs William H Small, Mrs James S Knight and Mrs Horace Morse on the dinner committee. President Mrs Alfred E Carpenter thanked helpers for Founders Day observance as 28 members attended and sewing continued. The March 21 program will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Albert Redlon
William H. Small
James S. Knight
Horace Morse
South End P.T.A
Alfred E. Carpenter
Auburn Youth and Mother Escape Fire After Crash
Deane Webster and his mother Mrs. George Webster narrowly escaped serious injury when the car they rode in, driven by Deane and owned by Edward L. Merrow of Auburn, struck a truck, caught fire, and burned. Mrs. Webster suffered minor cuts and bruises while Deane received a bad cut on his left wrist. The Merrow car collided with a truck owned and operated by Edward Berger of Haskell's Corner Auburn. a witness said the truck had no lights and was not seen until too late to avoid impact.
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Auburn
Deane Webster
George Webster
Young Webster
Edward L. Merrow
Haskell’s Corner
Webster
Bowdoinham Beneficiaries Named In Will
Harriet R. White of Farmingdale died February 23 leaving $100 gifts to Penney Memorial church and Augusta General Hospital. The will places the residue in trust to William B. Kendall and Carrie H. Kendall of Bowdoinham, with upon their death residue to Penney Memorial church to fund Louise M. Philbrook memorial. No estate value given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet R. White
Farmingdale
Penney Memorial Church
Augusta General Hospital
Augusta
William B. Kendall
Carrie H. Kendall
Bowdeinham
Louise M. Philbrook
Early Spring Signs and Council-Manager Vote
Robert Dennison returned from Freeport after a weekend visit with Leon Pennell Jr. A flock of about 15 geese was seen in marshes, signaling spring. Houston voters approved a council-manager plan 996 to 500, calling for seven town councilors to be elected March 20 and a town manager to direct town affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dennison
G. Austin Dennison
Freeport
Leon Pennell
Lower High Street
Houston
Balm o' Gilead trees said to be 117 years old
Noah V. Tibbets of Brooklin Maine claims balm o Gilead trees before his house are 117 years old. He recalls his mother saying a man sold the trees from a hayrack to make a healing salve. His mother was born in 1822 and he places the sale around 1822.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah V. Tibbets
Brooklin
Maine
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Marabella
Bowdoin College Institute
Hurricane Pictures
Central Church Club
Golden State
J. Henry McLellan
Drake
ELKS
Bowdoin Ham
Arthur E. Romaine
Elizabeth Hobart
Bowdoin
Lewiston-Auburn
Maine Aero Club
Romaine
Ventura
State
Charles Morang
Richmond
William Rogge
George Cutler
Clara Fogg
Frank Siegars
Cutler
Phillip Rideout
Hugh Lancaster
Gladys Raymond
Ruth Jones
Belmont
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A. J. Thompson
Edward Baker
John Tarbox
Topsham
Zina Maxwell
van Lewis
Harold Rollins
Harry Woodbury
Raymond Rendall
R. A. Dickinson
Sanford
Burton Trask
White Road
Clifford Gray
Marshall Dunn
Glenn Lamoreau
George Lewis
Andover
Cleveland Curtis
Vermont
Robby Morrison
Norway Lake
New England Tel. & Tel. Co
Ralph McEwen
Raymond
Ida Fowle
E. D. Baker
Fred
Medford
Mabel Robinson
Delmar Bates
Eugene
Lena Hill
Herbert Higgins J
Brunswick Hospital
Barbara Ware
Donald Ware
Guy Woodcock
Lewiston
Alcide Couture
Sisters’ Hospital
Harold Adams
Melrose
Miss Wright
Merrymeeting
Enterprise Granges
Merrymeeting Grange Hall
Enterprise Grange
Shirley Bishop
Marilyn Coughlin
Jay Nelson
Grace
Fred Leavitt
Merrymeeting Grange
Adams School
Eleanora Totman
Grant Woods
Springfield
Carl Coolidge
William McIver
C. M. G. Hospital
George Sparks
Presque Isle
Hayes King
Afton
N. Y
Hall Denham
Waven
Arshall Merryman
Stetson
White Cross
Lagless
Zenith Radio
Armstrong
Samson
Red Cross
A. D. Stetson & Son
Bowdoinham Post Road
Uptown
Michael Whalen
Jean Rogers
Inside Story
William Boyd
George Hayes
Sunset Trail
Soct
Alice Fayedon Ameche
Tyrone Power
Alexander
Secret Service OF the Air
Bowdoinham
George Brent
Frank McHugh
Wings OF the Navy
Peter Lorre
Virginia Field
Moto
John Garfield
Dead End Kids
Cary Grant Douglas Fai
Victor McLaglen Rbanks, JR
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