West Bath Receives Gift In Memory Of Donnell
In West Bath Maine on March 7 1927 townspeople heard a letter read announcing a $200 gift from the late Alvah H Donnell to the town. The money was to be placed at interest for a future permanent use such as a town hall or school building. The town elected officials and set budgets for schools roads and other services while noting the road machine building lot was donated by Mrs Fannie Cummings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
Maine
Alvah H. Donnell
Belle C. Donnell
FL Stackpole
Harry J. Rich
Edwin W. Haggett
Purle Donnell
Edward Thompson
Fred Brown
BE. S. Stackpole
Issa Brown
Elmer Craig
Rosedale
Webster House
Berry
Millbridge
Fannie Cummings
Maine Senate push to compel voter registration and broader reforms
The Maine Senate considered multiple bills as Sen Spiers proposed forcing legal voters to register and vote in primaries with penalties for noncompliance, while exceptions cover illness and absence. Other measures include optometry registration, road mill tax reallocation, boiler inspection bureau creation, and state aid for American Legion posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Spiers
Cumberland
Slocum of
Board of Registration
Granville
York
Quassi
Speirs
Maher
Kennebec
Speirs of
American Legion
Legion
Legion Post
Armory Commission
Lawmakers debate vehicle lights and advertising bill
In the House Rep Flint of Monson proposes an act making it illegal for front lights to project a main beam higher than the light centers from the highway by more than 25 feet on level roads. Rep Hale of Portland introduces a bill to regulate advertising. Tehadt notes that any person publishing ads about merchandise is addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rep
Flint
Monson
Hale
Portland
Bow Doinham Town Meeting Ends With Several Confirmations
Large Bow Doinham turnout for town meeting approves re election of Wes Jack as first selectman by 221 to 112 over Hackett. W Graves defeats J W Bishop for second selectman with Purinton unopposed for third. Road commissioner to be filled by appointment. Tax payments directed to treasurer at 1 percent. Jessie M Ames elected tax collector and town treasurer. Several officers chosen and budgets listed for schools, roads, and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoinham
First Selectman
Wes Jack
Zil
KB. Hackett
W. Graves
J. W. Bishop
C. O. Purinton
Jessie M. Ames
J. E. Lang
C. H. McEwen
C. ©. Purinton
F. K. Jack
J. H. Ames
Hon. SL. White
Albert Henderson
Emily Rideout
Blk. Jack
W. J. Graves
QO. Purinton
E. Hackett
Milton Given
CC. H. McEwen
A. Q. Randall
Seis Artes
Loys’ and Girls’ Club
Bay Road
Ertte Etercio Eeepe Ue
Ray Verrill
Lichmond
Harpswell Town Meeting Adjourned Without Complete Elections
Harpswell town meeting adjourned late Monday with only partial officials elected and no appropriations approved. The voting used a single list for all candidates and for a member of the su. (Continued on Page Six)
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Harpswell
Vhee
Legislature Debates Lengthy Session And Aids In Committees
Committees of the legislature study water power bills coppering delays, and consider acts raising nonresident hunting and fishing fees, standard time law, a circuit court, and legalizing cider with small alcohol. Hearings on motor vehicle registration, liquor purchaser liability, advertising sign regulation, clerical aid for courts, Kennebec bridge approach, kelp leasing, and electric tax are planned this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
Kennebec
King S. Graham
Westbrook
Cumberland County
Poster
Judiciary Committee
On Resolve
Supreme Judicial Court
Penobscot Superior Court
Director of Sea and Shore Fisheries
Commissioner of Sea and Shore Fisheries
Committee On Taxation
United States
Committee On Agriculture
Committee On Inland Fisheries and Game
Bathman Elected One Of Directors
Oliver Moses of Worumbo Manufacturing Co was re elected to the board of the National Association of Wool Manufacturers at its Boston meeting. Edmund N Huyck of Albany was added to the board. Dorcas guild of Beacon street church met and planned a St Patrick s party for March 14 with Marion Dowie and Frances Aderton in charge. Mrs Susan Beardsley returned to the circle after illness. Other members include Mrs Fred Bowie Marion Bowie and Clara McGrath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Moses
Worumbo Manufacturing Co
National Association of Wool Manufacturers
Association
Boston
Edmund N. Huyck
F.C. Huyck & Sons
Albany
N.Y
Dorcas Guild
Beacon Street
Frank French
Washington Street
St. Patrick’s
Marion Dowie
Frances Aderton
Susan Beardsley
Fred Bowie
Marion Bowie
Francis Aderton
Clara McGrath
Home Talent Day Committee Led by Mrs Blackwood in Boston
Mrs Blackwood chairs the Home Talent Day planning for the Massachusetts Maine Daughters at Tetel Vendome Boston. The event features an old time minstrel show with Mrs Samuel ON as vice chair and a cast including Mrs Carrell J Swan and several end men and assisting artists. Tea after the program and a Gentlemen's Night at the Womens Republican club rooms on March 11 conclude the notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tetel Vendome
Boston
Samuel ON
Blackwood
Carrell J. Swan
Fhirry Bagley
Berthi Barnes
Charles A. Verkins
Laura Cobb Thompson
Alton B. Jackson
Charles H. Jennings
Wendell
Pray
George CG
Stanley
Hiram Dexter
Ruth Hersey
Gi. B. Humphreville
Frank A. Merrill
George A. Perley
Edwin S. Stubbs
Vera
Waterhouse Bradford
Agnes MeckDonald Maton
Doris Scribner Jackson
Pearl [Tates Morton
Alice Rice Perkins
Ruth Shepard Purrington
Womens’ Republican Club
Span
Samuel N. Blackwood
Charlotte PY. Lombard
West Bath
Ladies Plan Colonial Party Card Games
The Colonial club’s ladies card party committee met at the Red Cross rooms on Saturday afternoon. Planned activities include music and refreshments from 4:30 to 5:30 with prizes to attract attendees. Members received invitations for wives and friends, and organizers emphasize coordinating table partners and sending lists to the committee this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Club
Red Cross
Hardy
Harry ©. Webber
Frank Hi ‘Turner
Robert B. Hazel
Rodney Eb, Ross
Allan Spear
Chester
Kingsley
Clinton J. Wilson
Daniel Williams
Fred B. ‘Teeling
George
Property Purchased by Sagadahoc Real Estate Ass n
A Monday deed at Sagadahoc Registry of Deeds records the conveyance of the Front and Sumner street corner property from George Hart to the Sagadahoc Real Estate Association. The site includes the brick block, Summer Street blacksmith shop, and rear vacant land opposite the Y M C A and city park nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoe Registry of Deeds
Front
Summer Streets
George Hart
Sagadahioe Real Estate Association
Elwell I. Swett
Summer Street
City Park
Lewbheel i
International Paper plans Bath Iron Works purchase
The International Paper Co may acquire Bath Iron Works in Bath Maine. Officials in New York say the firm will evaluate the plant as an unloading and storage site for pulpwood coal sulfur and other raw materials for its Maine mills. No immediate decision to repurpose the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Paper Co
Bath Tron Works
New York
Bath
Maine
Maine boosters to rally before campaign
A statewide rally in Augusta aims to launch a major fund drive for Maine Chamber of Commerce and Publicity Bureau initiatives. Prominent local figure George F. West leads the campaign as upstate and national attention focus on Maine’s development efforts and state utility leadership plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Ploase
State Chamber of Commerce
State of
State of Maine
Buremuoaiuas
Maine
New England Council
A. J. T. Cummings
George F. West
Vicw
Aire
West
Porthland Yamlclal
Porthind
Councilli Aunager
Governormt
George B. West & Son
Maine Associates
Noted English Figures Rally After Marlborough Divorce
Amid the Vatican annulment of the Duke of Marlborough’s marriage and Madame Balsan’s divorce, English society circles including Mrs Winston Churchill and Lord and Lady Oxford and Asquith visit Madelle Balsan’s Riviera home. Churchill remains related to the Marlborough line, and loyalties persist despite the divorce and remarriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nice
Mareh
Madai
Jacques Balsans
Duke of Marlborough
Vatican
Winston Chirehill
Lord Att
Oxford
Asquith
The
Riviera
Winston Churchill
Spencer
Colonel Balsan
Madame Balsan
Cahill Reelected Mayor by Largest Pleurality in City History
Mayor Charles H. Cahill was re elected Monday for a fifth time, with a record plurality over ex Alderman Fred W. Quimby. Cahill carried every ward as Democrat and Citizen's tickets swept City Council seats. Ward results show Cahill leading across wards while details of aldermen and councilmen voting are tabulated. Miss Frostina I. Marston won a Board of Education seat with 1855 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Cahill
George W. Dean
Cahill
Fred W. Quimby
Quimby
Scott MM. Golder
Elmer W. Rogers
Rogers
Golder
Harry M. Thurlow
Ralph @. Covel
Fred Z. Bragse
Harry M. Huse
Gardiner DD. Rogers
Harold J. Troop
George A. Rogers
Haviland Torrey
Edward W. Sampson
Howard Bh. Blake
Thurlow
Wield Lo
Fred J. Bragg
Gardiner Rogers
Blake
Frostina I. Marston
Board of Education
ISSS
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arthur Allen
Optometrist
Bath Trust
Center St
Solons
Bathman
Massachusetts-Maine Daughters Society
Sagadahoe Real Estate Association
Celia Meclherson
Matthew MecVherson
Doris Pettingill of
Vortland
BIG Corporation
Bath Iron Works
Mme, Balsan
Ralph C. Covel
In & C. Ward
Darrey M. Huse
Ward
Harold L. Troop
DO & C
Wilfred W. Chaney
Harold I. Cutting
Ralph D Mank R
Stanley MM. Brown
Frank T. Fortier
Joseph I. Atkinson
Charles AL Andre
Leslie J. Wald
Mark W. Kennessey
Amos Bey Perry
James J
Crane
George Part
Roscoe G. Bailey
Edward N. Hartnett
Wilmer J. Voorhees
Frank J. Clark
TD. Robinson
Mason Wright
Sidney al McPherson
Thomas DV. Neagle
Arthur Sewall
Samuel Povieh
Wrigth
Hed i
Brags
Ralph © Covel
Covel
Gardiner
Marie M. Eluse
Eluse
Teue
George AL Rogers
Harold LL. Troop
Proop
J. Haviland Torrey
Torrey
Oan
Pinter W. Rogers
Scott M. Golder
Harold EB. Cuting
Ralph I Mank
Leburton
Sheldon, Jr
Harold V. Fielding
Frank K. Moses
Eugene A. Youlind
Chester W. Clement
Frank A. Thurston
Stanley M. Brown
Brown
Prank T. Fortier
Fortier
Joseph PL Atkinson
Atkinson
Gay Ay Michels
James C. Ledyard
Judius FB. Berg
Charles A. Andee
Andre
Wald
Mark W. Hennessy
Sd. Tennessy
Clues A. Carr
Thomas Tl. Wood
Hugh D. Grant
Amos BF. Perry
Perry
James D. Crane
Hart
Tailey
Te SL
Bailey
George G. Chamberlain
Carlton W. Rideout
Ryal
Wartnett
Wilmer T. Voorhees
Voorhees
Prank J. Clark
Harry JD. Robinson
Walter W. Smith
Thomas J. Cummings
James C. Mulligan, Jr
Percy Ko Morrow
Lloyd BL Steeves
Charles H. Kidder
Thomas T. Neagle
Charles EF. Shepard
Johnn Crain
Bred Dwyer
Sendao Weinblatt
Weinblatt
I Wales
Pluiver
Lester Th McNeill
McNeill
Wand de Arthur W. Gediman
Gediman
Edward
Tartwell
Debi Po Conley
Conley
Mentite
Aibert J. Strout
Thomas J. Morrison
Charles A. Coombs
Diaredd
B. Dowling
Mirkin
Clement K
Ios Vinal
Cairney
Gurney
Greee Laateylets
dJoseph AL Puitler
Tiiserie
Avihue Eo Stearns
Mritteis Wo Norton
Tity Norton
Toral Son
Prauh B. Edgecomb
RSS
Everett G. Lemont
Jimes S. Knight
George W. Wilson
William FH. Paffer
Joseph A. Smith
Smith
James Ho Guynn
John S. Place
Place
Fetal Ule
Peter Hobinsems
Edwin L. Miemis
Marlon
Hideout
Jeorge Mekiman
Cubill
Johnson Bros Co
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