Wiscasset Club Meeting Highlights Busy March Session
An unusually pleasant Wiscasset Woman's club meeting on Friday March 5 featured an American Home Program led by Mrs. Bradford C. Redennett and Mrs. Charles 8. Sowder with remarks by Rev. Henry W. Webb. Officers announced for March include Ways and Means chairmen E. Fred Albee, Nellie Dowling, and Ruth Jones, plus guest entertainer Louise Miller of Waldoboro and pianist Roger Dow. The program included Home Sweet Home, Little Gray Home in the West, and A Perfect Day, followed by an American Homes talk and readings. A social tea was hosted by Mrs. John F. Wright, with other members noted in attendance. The column also mentions upcoming Guest Night March 19 with Prof. Wilmot B Mitchell of Bowdoin College, and various local club meetings and civic notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
American Home Committee
Bradford C. Redennett
Charles 8. Sowder
Henry W. Webb
Ways and Means Committee
E. Fred Albee
Nellie Dowling
Ruth Jones
Earl D. Rines
Carrie S. Knight
Wilmot B Mitchell
Bowdoin College
Dorcas Club
Grace Bean
The
Organ Society
Nellie Munsey
Carolyn Pendleton
Garrison Hill
Miory
Sarah D. Varney
Washington Street
Marci
Civic Club
Legion Hall
Kenneth Lincoln
William Grant
E. Roy Moss
Thomaston
Boston
DiPert
Superior Court
Allen K Jewett
Anna
Emery Greenleaf
J. Arthur Stevens, Jr
Boothbay
Angie Dodge
Don S. Sewall
Boothbay Harbor
Douglas Benner
Russell Blaisdell
Bristol
Verne F. Batteese
Damariscotta
Herbert Carter
Jefferson
Edward K. Halil
Newcastle
Judson Trask
Nobleboro
Ambrose P. Alley
Fred M. Orne
Southport
Charles C. Benner
Walter Winchenbach
Walter FE. Kaler
Waldoboro
George Hanson
Whitefield
Grace Albee
Wiscasse
John Blagdon
Mro
C. C. Blagdon
Federal Street
Paror Walter O
Benidmi
Bled
Stuid
Addi Nfir
Missy Mugeanep
Bath Memorial
Mira Faltel
Bopf
Priscillt
Yatty
Westport Visitors Highlight Bath Weekend Activities
Oscar Shea and William Mains visited Bath over the weekend while Arthur Pratt and daughter Luiewnin of Auburn were in town. The report covers local social visits, regional events, 4 H plays at Bowdoin College, and Bates College geology notes. It notes mineral specimens sent to Indian University and a Bates geological study featuring black tourmaline and red garnets from Mt Apatite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Shea
William Mains
Bath
Arthur Pratt
Lueiwnin
Auburn
Sundias Prems
Mais
Jamis Kiaeht
Siome
Hyannis
Jane
Wests
Greer Ian
Richard Fowl Barnes
Calis Herbert Cromnett
Danas
Toye Higgins
Florence Brack
Bates College
Indian University
Barone Okla
Milskoger
Lloyd Fisher
Bates
Bates Formation
Lhiestone
Pioneers From Wiscasset Visit Woolwich
Christian Pioneers of Woolwich Union for Christian Service hosted about 50 young visitors from Wiscasset Congregational church on Sunday. The program featured responsive reading led by Fred Brown, prayer by Rev Charles S. Sower, and remarks by Mrs. Sherman on Wiscasset youths. Jeff Smith of Waterville, known as Uncle Jeff, spoke on Life Investments followed by refreshments in the vestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Pioneers of
Woolwich
Christian Pioneers
Jeff Smith
Waterville
YM. C. A
Jeff
Maine
Mr. Rand
Fred Brown
Geraldine Rice
Virginia Reed
Lack of Evidence Leads to Discharge in Larceny Case
Ross B Nichols of Wiscasset was discharged by Judge Arthur J. Dunton after a low evidence finding on charges of larceny of a shotgun from William H. Brown. Nichols testified he bought the shotgun in Bath for $15, later selling it back for $16. He offered no description of the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross B Nichols
Wiscasset
Arthur J. Dunton
William H. Brown
Mr. Brown
Water Street
Vine
Harry L. Thompson
Eightieth Birthday Celebrated for West Bath Man Ira Netley
Ira B. Netley of West Bath marked his 80th birthday at Trufant's Crossing with family friends and 80 birthday cards from Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Nova Scotia and Florida. West Bath Grange flowers three cakes and neighbors joined the celebration. Netley born in Middleton came to the United States served in the South borough Maine tradesman carpenter later settled at Trufant Crossing continuing his work and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira B. Netley
West Bath
Trufant’s Crossing
Netley
Florence Netley
Maine
Masssachusetts
New Hampshire
Nova Scotia
Florida
Topsham
West Bath Grange
Paul M Olm
Kennebec
Neiler
Topsham Grange
Newey
I Middleton
United States
Southboro
Carpenter
Trufant Crossing
City and regional arts program notes and participants
A report details a Portland school bus program, Barbara Priman and Joyce Cook receiving awards, and a class in arts and crafts organized at the YM in Augusta. It notes Mrs Chaves and FE Miller directing activities, with Miss Shaw teaching arts and crafts to 100 Girl Scout campers and drawing in Hallowell public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sander
Jover Cook
Portland
Barbara Priman
Joyee Cook
Gaicelis Per
Canonice
Avila
Leonard
Tao
Etic
Matsa
Chaves FE Miller
M Winnitred Shaw
Harry S Thompson
Brooklyn
Noy
YM. Cc Ao
Tromeotie Business Gin Club
Angusta
Miss Shaw
Frank Allen Sunmimer
Boothbay Harpor
Bear Mountain
N. Y
Hallowell
Maine
Fire destroys New Meadows Inn in West Bath
Fire at the New Meadows Inn near Bath wipes out a famed shore dinner venue, with losses pegged at 20000 and partial insurance. Ex Mayor Charles H Cahill now Bath postmaster doubts rebuilding. About 1000 cars visited the ruins weekend, 400 more by Saturday noon. Various local residents and events fill the scene, including community notices from ALR C, Knights of Pythias, and neighborhood visitors and family updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Meadows Inn
Charles H. Cahill
Bath
West Bath
Harold Peacock
Edward Jenks
Foster's Point
Irs B. Neiley
Joseph W. Larrabee
Brunswick
Fort George Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Anna Fischer
Roslinda
Rosedale
Paul Fischer
Fred J. Pose
ALR. C
Grange Hall
Herbert Simpson
Joseph N. Day
William Powers
East Brunswick
George R. Booker
Hiram C. Brown
Earle C Donnell
Edwin W. Haggett
William H. Holland
Fred W. Larraber
James B. Lamont
Everett Mayo
Llewellyn D. Rogers
Hugo F Sandelin
Alfred B.snow
Courtney
E. Stover
Lincoty Willams
David S. Henderson
Owen E. Rogers
North Bath
Herbert S. Cavanaugh
Morton S. Baker
Woolwich
Henry Adams
Edward B. Hamblett
Fred B. Kittridge
Alice M. Walker
William H. White
Herbert E. Worrey
Jennie Larrabee
Lennie Jasper
Portland
Walter H. Larrabee
Chester G. King
Rockland
Lewiston
Hugo F. Sandelin
Trufant’s Crossing Road
Neponset
Mass
Joseph Wright
Isle of Man
Wright
Joseph Robillard
Paris
May Harriman
New York City
Sandelin
Order of
United Workmen
Charles L. Haggett
Dummer Street
Haggett
Bath Memorial Hospital
Kangaroos and Wallabies Described in Prairie Context
The Chicago Tribune notes that kangaroos live on the downs while wallabies and wallaroos dwell among rocks and mountains. Kangaroos form mobs, graze deeply, and are pests to sheep districts, inviting hunts. Skins yield fine leather. a 2 year old doll parallels local family stories about gifts dating to 1865 and 1890s marriages, linking generations through a doll received by a Canton Miss girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Warner
Chicago Tribune
Downs
Landhelders
America
Miseashic Zi
Stephen Ing
Canton
Effie
Harry Holt
Canaan
Helen Wing
Ulmont Wing
Winthrop
Bath Grangers Plan Benefit Dance With Carver Orchestra
West Bath grange plans a March 19 benefit dance and card party to aid a family who lost their home in a Saturday fire. Tickets support the event and a committee will run the program, including performances by Miss Helen F Hartwell and the Blues Reds attendance contest, with Carver's orchestra providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carver
West Bath
Grange
A. Bernard Henderson
Herbert S Cavanaugh
William H. McGlinchy
James B. Lemont
Edward A. Footer
Arthur C. Lemount
Melvin Comeau
Charles B. Doyle
Grangers
Blues
The
Reds
Joseph N. Day
Helen F. Hartwell
Ethel Tourtillotte
Frank Ro Durant
Lida Nadeau
Charles L. Burgess
Jerey L. Hayle
Edwin W Hageest
William Sampson
Chester G. King
David S Cogan
Panui L. Boudreau
Ruth T Clark
Sophie G. Greenblatt
Marcella A. Lozier
Mary McChuire
Hugo F. Sandelin
Moss Phyllis Sandelin
Walter J. Snipe
Hugo F. Sanderlin
Katherine E. Cameron
Clayton Holden
Roger Holden
Frank Kendrick
Brunswick
John F. Larrabee
Chester T. Lorentsen
Mercic McFadden
Edwin W Haggett Fractures Right Arm
Edwin W Haggett of the Berry's Mill district is a patient in Bath Memorial hospital after fracturing his right arm in two places in a fall from a bench at work for Bath Tron Works Corp. He retired from the Bath selectmen after 20 years, 19 as chairman, and recently resigned as degree master of West Bath Grange after 23 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin W. Haggett
Berry's Mill
Bath Memorial Hospital
Bath Tron Works Corp
Haggett
Board of Selectmen
West Bath Grange
Woolwich Grangers Vote to Repair Hall
Woolwich grange members meet with 26 present voting to repair the hall. An illness kept many away and no program was held. In two weeks Wade of the State Bred and Game Department will speak and show motion pictures to the grange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
Restur
Illess
Wade
State Bred and Game Department
Grange
Woolwich resident dies after seven months illness
John Bo filly of Woolwish dies March 4 after a seven month illness. He leaves a wife, a daughter, three sons, a sister, and five grandchildren. Funeral at Nequasset Congregational Church with Masonic rites, burial in Riverside Cemetery. Albrecht resigns as chief draughtsman at Saco Lowell Shops after 31 years, will stay in Saco as consultant and president treasurer of Albrecht Miz Co distributing bearing materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bo Filly
Woolwish
Te Beve
Meyer Comphum- Mae
Bas
Fite James
Hela DeLon
Herbert
Woolwich
Roy
Prank
Dresden
John
Alberta DeLong
Cecil
Walter Lally
Berbert Lilly, Jr
Wey
Nequasset Congregational Church
Riverside Cemetery
Daws Ferry
Grovee
Albrecht
Saco-Lowell
Saco
Newton Mass
Albrecht Wall
Albrecht Miz. Co
Woolwich Churches Plan Activities and Services
Woolwich and Montsweag churches announce 10 30 morning worship and 7 30 evening services with church schools, plus an all day meeting at Montsweag parsonage. A play rehearsed by the Cheerio Circle and a Woolwich Center social are planned, with various socials, lectures, and Lent services across the area.
Farm Bureau Meeting At Nequasset Preserves Home Food
Nequasset Farm Bureau members met at the Grange hall for an allay session on Raising and Preserving Foods at Home. County Agent Charles L. Eastman demonstrated food production and storage with slides while Hortense Welch led a session on budgeting for canning and winter storage. The group voted to send two delegates to Farm and Home Week at the University of Maine and planned future sessions including Potato focus and Household Short Cut. Six guests attended the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nequasset Parm Bureau
Grange Hall
Charles L. Eastman O
Lewiston
Percy Bailey
Bairman
John Brown
Leveret Welch
St. Patricks
Hortense Welch
Twin Counties
University of Maine
Orono
Carolyn Wing
John Gilmore
John Gilmor
Javeret Welch
Carston Wing
North Woolwich
Wing
Fred Thompson
Augustus Perow
Bath
Guptil
Woolwich
Goores Wright
George Otis
Wilbur Howe
Hollis Leeman
Albert Bailey
Thelma Grover
Good Will Club Meeting in Woolwich
The Good Will Club of Woolwich met Monday evening with Mrs Charles H Hunnewell at Sagadahoc Ferry. Plans were set for a late Spring sale of fancy and useful articles in Sebence hall the latter part of May. Members sewed during the gathering and a sunshine basket was voted for a Bath Memorial hospital patient. A guest, Mrs Josie Cunningham, visited from Hich street. Next meeting will be at Miss Florence Carlton in Sagadahoc Ferry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Wil Club
Woolwich
Charles H Hunnewel
Sebence Hall
Josie Cunningham
Hich Street
Hunnewell
Harry Fitch
Fiorence Carlton
Roland McIn- See Ries
Fdlgar A Farrar
Maud Orr
Edward Reed
Bath Memorial Hospital
Florence Carlton
Sagadahoc Ferry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Gurder
Bowie Dias Beri Elas Iy
le Paetiilty
One Good Citizen Pilerimase
Daughters of the American Revolution
Frank H. Hutchins
Margaret Dickinson
Bradford C. Redonnell, Jr
George Rosie
Bangor
Ellsworth Holbrook
Parker B. Stinson
Stinson
Emma J. Stinson
High Street
Bernard Hutchins
Memorial Hospital
Frances Fossett
Angus Grover
Maine General Hospital
Miss Fossett
Addie Merry
Mary Matthews
Antoinette Plumstead
Red Men’s Hall
Frank H. Gray
Herbert Hawes
Waiter C. Leavitt
Harry Mosher
Alvin Keirstead
Samuel Jo Sewall
Charles S. Sewall
Norris Miller
C. Blueden
State Department of Audit
Budgtet Committee
Gontingénr” Funct
Okaare Cick Aahds
Westport
Motherside
Parkep Reneres
Fahey
Mars-Cor
O. R. M. Hall
Eurplus, Laboratory and Equipment Academy
Soom Paullina
Mi Possibie Ty Sas
Tan
Thedale Players
Makini Ont
Bowdoin
Beata
Wiscasset Pioneers
Nequasset Church
Alberta Thompson
Black’s Harbor
Percy F. Holbrook
Mr. Holbrook
Meadowbrook Road
Ernest E. Williams
Campbell's Pond
Ira B Neiley
Mr. Williams
Stanley
Bath Grangers Plan
Woolwich Grangers
Lilly
Little White
Montsweag
Woolwich Center
Cheerio
Robert Fry
B. A. Baile
Parker Chaney
Alna
Eben Dana
Laforest Savage
Vernon Ayer, Jr
Augusta
Mary Wright
Ralph Wright
Anne Gearine
William DeLong
Sagadahoe Ferry
Nequasset Farm Bureau
Carolyn D. Wing
North Woostwich
Fred H. Thompson
Clifford Guptill
North Woolwich Methodist Church
Joseph O. Purdue
Sarah Bagley Wright
Adelbert Bolton
Costelo P. Hall
Josephine Cunningham
Eugenie Hunnewell
Carrie Wing
Daisy Bailey
John Reed
Day
Costello P. Hall
Miami
St. Augustine
Fla
Leroy Jameson
Bernard Presley
Inez Crocker
Day's Ferry
No. 1
South Methodist Relicf
Lwe
Everning
Willard Rand
Maine Council of Religious Education
Augusta Y.M.C. A
Rand
Chaiman
Joseph Purdue
Nequasset
Charles Sowder
Union Churches
Winter Street
Sowder
North Methodist Church
South Methodist Church
A. A. Callaghan
Farm Bureau Meeting
Good Will Club
J. Edward Hughes
Bath Trust Co
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