Forum speaker on movies inspires community meeting
George B. Thompson will preside as Grand Rapids speaker O'Dell discusses how films shape youth and society. The English-born lecturer, a former Canadian soldier who settled in Grand Rapids, will address the ethical concerns of motion pictures and offer guidance for parents and teachers. He previously lectured at Columbia University and serves the Grand Rapids Ethical Society.
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Ceorge
Grand Rapids
Meeligan
Wil
O' Wells
O'Dell
Birch
Tes
United States
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Grand Rapids Ethical Society
Columbia University
Ile
Compmitt
George B. Thompson
Meo
Allan Trish
North
Boston
Meeting seating policies spark appeal and hope
Lacking access last Sunday, committees arranged extra chairs for renaising meetings and aim to decommodate all attendees. Local organizers emphasize inclusive seating and continued efforts to accommodate participants.
Former Bath Man to Build Theatre in Orone Town
Prank AL Owen formerly of Darigor and native of Bath who once managed Column Dia Theatre will head a group to construct a new moving pictures house on Mill street near May street. The 50 by 30 foot building will seat about 500 in a ground floor theatre with a stucco front and ornamental design. Victor Hodgkins will draw plans for the theatre to be used exclusively for entertainment.
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Orone
Prank AL Owen
Darigor
Bath
Column Dia Theatre
Anager
Heause
Moving Pictures
Mii Street
May Street
Monument Square
Victor Hodgkins
Tanger
Olwenas
Vieving
Picture House
Mill Street
Bath's School Nurse Makes Good Report
Miss Mary MacDougall, the school nurse, reports February improvements in Bath schools. Health conditions improved, many defects corrected, underweight children drinking milk, teeth and hygiene better, 1500 examined for pediculosis and dental hygiene, 80 class talks, 10 classroom treatments, seven pupils excluded for contagious diseases, two to an eye specialist, four to a medical doctor, OO home visits and ten other visits noted.
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Mary MacDougall
Savings Institution Made More Attractive
The Bath Savings Institution has completed interior redecorations after five weeks. The rooms are harmoniously finished with warm cream walls and ceilings, contrasting with mahogany woodwork and moldings. The color scheme covers all areas including the trustees room the ladies' room and the booths.
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Bath Savings Institution
Rival Dr Peastee Congratulates Winning Opponent
Dr Clairence AL Peastee defeated the Republican candidate in the election, wired congratulations today to Mayor Charles H. Cahill, his rival in Bath. Peastee, in New York completing a specialized eye and ear course, sent a telegram offering sincere congratulations and best wishes for a successful year.
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Clairence AL Peastee
Anawor
Charles H. Cahill
Peastee
New York
Bath
Cahill
Quiet wedding unites Etta Lyon and Ralph Gunnison
Etta Leona Lyon of Bath and Ralph EK Gunnison of the Wittery navy yard wed in a home ceremony at the bride’s parents 28 North Street. Rev TE We West officiated the double ring service. Littl Miss Geraldine Eleanor Thinter of Waterville was the ring bearer in a white robe with blue ribbons. The couple left for a brief honeymoon aboard the afternoon train and will reside in their furnished Kittery Post home.
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Etta Leona Lyon
Bath
Ralph EK. Gunnison
Wittery Navy Yard
A. A. Lyon
North Street
TE. We
People’s Baptist Church
Muateh
Geraldine Eleanor Thinter
Waterville
Mrs Rude A Thomas Dies In Westport Home
Mrs Rude A Thomas widow of James Thomas of Westport died Saturday morning at her son A H Thomas home on Green Street She was born in Georgetown and Weymouth leaves a widow two sons and other relatives
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Rude A. Thomas
James Thomas
Westport
A. H. Thomas
Green Street
Thomas
Georgetown
Wey
Ster
Town meeting prep and local notices in Winnegance North End
In Winnegance North End residents meet at Winneganee schoolhouse to discuss town warrants ahead of the Whippsburg town meeting. Debate over a 5000 pledge to lever state 10000 for a road from Phippsburg Center to Poplum Beach drew both sides. meeting adjourned with plans for future sessions on street lights and village issues. Also reported are tempers, illness recoveries, social events, and local transportation and maintenance updates across the community.
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Whippsburg
Winneganee
Phippsburg
George Th. J. Ingalls
Harry
Webber
Phippsburg Center
Poplum Beach
Thomas Oliver
Lower High Street
Belle Sauvage
Portland
Tiver
Authour Maxwell
Savage
Oliver
Dorthand
Chester Talbot
Parker Tread
William Perry
Auburn
Annie Rowe
Fred Dwyer
Bath
Gun Small
Redecca Lee
Bridgewater
Seymore Hayden
John M. Schofield
Belle Savage
Rose Higgins
Freeport
Seymour Hayden
Larry J. Knight
City Hospital
Nancy KE. Hunt
Eugene Spinney
Herbert Spinney
Corliss Street
Harry C. Williams
Charles T. Stetson
Bridge Hall
Perkins Orchestra
Gus Small
Albert Storer
Ella Knight
Cpnesin
J. A. Merry
Ralph Merry
Virginia
Brunswick
Angie Spaulding
New York
Bowdoinham Town Meeting Recalls Officials and Budgets
Bowdoinham town meeting drew strong turnout with women well represented. Contests for office occurred amid orderly proceedings. Recalls list includes Moderator I. K. Jack Town Clerk Lottie Cobb selectmen Follows budget allocations across highways general expense and school maintenance including repairs and free high school funding. Local social events and visits noted along with road conditions and community updates.
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Bowdoinham
I.K. Jack
J. J. Ames
Albert Henderson
Lottie Cobb
George F. Denham
R.A. Dickinson
W. J. Graves
Th. TB. Douglass
Benjamin Adams
Charles A. Newton
George IL. Hackett
Frances S. Wilson
I.E. Douglass
Charles TH. McEwen
LE. Lang
Corrish
J. H. Millay
Charles E. Brown
W. J. Williams
Coombs High School
W. TL Gould
J. HW. Ames
Frank H. Siegars
Randall Fund
Ohthek
Harm Bove & Girls Agricultural Clurb
Csires
Orie Reese
Peoteeta
Scere iinaTi
Ieeen
Flop
Bietate Ce
Cles Ieeeancen Nates
Kleeta
Pastor Stor
James Read
Jiln Daeen
New Wendees
Adbert Henderson
Veene Neal
Richm
Comner Vander
Dal Cannon
Gardin
Federe
Wetchileed
Wo ID Lowell
Mow Vine
Skowheron
Dexter
Charles Utter
Richmond
Melvin Jenkins
Lawrence
Lewiston
Charles Tateh
Lola Rumerill
Trunswick
Dorothy
B. OB. Douglas
Walter Read
William King
Sara Stevenson
Levi Staples
Elsie
Dorothy Dickinson
Bath
Abbie Thorne
Brunswick
W. EL. Salie
Ida V Fowle
Wittsfield
Belle Baker
S.A. Getehell
Bertha Moulton
D Portland
Scott Davis
Arabine Dall
Horatio Pall
Portland
Chester Carr
Ernest Carr
Harry Purington
South Portland
Frank Siegars
Carleton Jenkins
Sandish Read
Togus Hospital
KL. White
the Ridge
Auburn
State Pomological Society
Wanders
C.C. Randall
Porth
Grange Aid
Irvin Fowle
Ida
Johoark
Chapman
Kate Smith
Frank Given
Helen Townsend
Purinton
Methondi
Bowdoinham in 1888 Local notes and town meeting list
In Bowdoinham in 1888 local life is sketched: postmaster FLOK. Jack recovering from a cold assists by Nat with mail, a druggist’s sharp snap sends a store inmate into a snowbank. Town meeting on March 7 elects officials and approves funds for highways, schools, bridges, and a free high school.
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Flok
Jack
Nat
MSS
Samuel Donnell
Card of Thanks from the Files and Jordan families
The families express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness shown during their bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Files and Horace A. Jordan recognize support from Robert and VP Jordan.
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Fred W. Files
Horace A. Jordan
Robert VP
Jordan
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Gingham
Children’s
David T. Percy & Sons
I. P. Boudreau
Liberty Theatre
Paramount and
Artcraft Pictures
Bath Opera House
Opera House
DR. Peaslee
Gunnison
Lyon
Ruth A. Thomas
Winnegance
Oscar Fieuld
Whitingsville
Mrs
Sevmour Phayden
Wath
Wortland
Olives
Arthur Maxwell
Onco
John G. Morse & Sons
Augustus Maynard
Texas Yard
California
Flo
Alphi
Irvin Temple
Noble Baker Place
John Mearey
F. K. Jack
J. M. Fowle
M. C. Trott
Kath
J. Mosher
G. St. Cutler
E. Hackett
Bert Dunlap
James Dunlap
Dates College
Bowdoinham Advertiser
L. D. Small
J. L. Brown
A. S. Purington
HW. M. White
L. Irish
J. I Cornish
Lucian (. Graves
John F. Gray
J. P. Rideout
W. WS. Kendall
Robert W. Carr
Frank K. Jack
H. HK. Hinckles
A. HE. Cheney
M. D.C. Trith
Small
J. M. Fulton
Alexander Sutherland
Harry Jordan
A. Cutler
Wmn
Sake
Randall
T. T. Rideout
Republican Journal
Belfast
Brother Pillsbury
Bros. S. J. Thorne
Thorne
Cassius
Senter
Maine
Peruvia
Bolivia
Ramonia
Delux
Trico
Polo
Porret
Center Street
Unicorn Dairy Ration
Bath Grain CO
Life Insurance
Fred B. Teeling
N. Y. Life Insurance Co
Front Street
Dummer Ct
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