Community Notes From Richmond and Augusta Area
Richmond residents host visitors and relatives. Thompson and Bruns wick hospital updates, and St Ambrose parish plans a St Patrick’s supper and bingo. Emerson Lane post awards Boy Scout troop charter a flag, plus a minstrel show supper. Local obituaries note Dr Wallace P Scott’s wife dies in Sanford.
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Homeugusta
Lars
Elmer
King
Main Street
Clifton Melvin
Carl Melvin
Augusta
Wallace Baker
Frances Watson Hospital
St. Ambrose Parish
St. Patrick's Day
Grange Hall
Rebekah Hall
Alton Shaw
George Shaw
Sgt
Leon P. Shepard
Charles Cook
Little Boarder
E. O. Tarr
Eva Libby
Clifford and Son
Boston
Freeman Waddell
Brunswick Hospital
O. B. Gray
Gardiner
Fred Melvin
Merle Thompson
Thompson
Alfred Houdlette
Fred Duren
Louise Lee
Mable Clifford
Ruie Curtis
Harold Shaw
Freeport
A. E. McMaster
John Tarr
Frank Hansman
Arthur Archer
Lowell
Mass
Harold Hinchliffe
Alice Raymond
Cheatham P. Briery
Margaret Peabody
Friends
Emerson Lane Post
A. L
Legion Hall
Emerson School
Anna Dynan
Viola Duren
H. L. Stilphen
W. N. Frice
Norman’ Call
Central Maine Power Co
Guy Siegars
County Road
South Front Street
Harry Whitney
Wallace P. Scott
Sanford
Richmond
Libbens
Susan Jenkins
Richmond High School
George Scott
Melrose
George Jenkins
Nellie Corey
Enterprise Orange
Minnie Batchelder
Gertrude Gardiner
Ann Spofford
Frances White
Foster and Stewart
Beatrice Patten
Grange
Richmond town notes and community gatherings overview
The Richmond diary summarizes 1932 town life with late 1930s style entries. It lists births and deaths from the 1933 annual report, connections to Brunswick and Portland visitors, school programs, fire calls, and civic group meetings including D A R and Betsy Ross club events, church vesper services, and local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Augusta
Fire Department
Annual inspection of Solar Lodge Masons
District Deputy Grand Master Emery W. Booker of Brunswick conducted the annual inspection of Solar Lodge, with W. M. Karcher Jackson and staff presenting one candidate. Genesia chapter, O E S served a ladies’ supper, and a large attendance witnessed a highly satisfactory evening.
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Solar Lodge
Emery W. Booker
Brunswick
Karcher Jackson
Genesia
O. E
Candy maker's relative visits Bath over weekend
N. E. Covel of Lovell & Covel Boston traveled to Bath for a weekend visit with his cousin ex Alderman Ralph C. Covel and Mrs. Covel at 716 Middle Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Covel
Lovell & Covel
Boston
Bath
Ralph C. Covel
Georgetown Notes and Local Visits Stir Weekend Activity
Miss Myrna Campbell of Seguinland was a weekend guest of Mrs Ruth Hinckley. Ex Senator Carlton of Woolwich visited town. Earle Pottle, ex resident now in Cambridge, spoke of World War I battlefields and Continental travel. Community events included a Christian Endeavor meeting led by L Earle Hagan and a wedding invitation for Sally Smith to Oliver F Hooper at Lexington Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrna Campbell
Seguinland
Ruth Hinckley
Alonzo Hunt
West Georgetown
Hyde Park
Somerville
Mass
Cunningham
Portland
East Baptist Church
Martha Rich Bowen
Agnes Powers
L. Earle Hagan
Amy
Grace Hovey
Carlton
Woolwich
Pejepscot
Robinhood
Ralph Dunton
Sagadahoc Bay
W. E. Reid
Sally Smith
Oliver F. Hooper
First Unitarian Church
Lexington
Earle Pottle
T. N. Williams
Crandall Engineering Co
Cambridge
Bahamas
Cuba
West Indies
Europe
Belgium
France
Chateau-Thierry
Belleau Wood
Vimy Ridge
Bath High School
Christian Endeavor
First Baptist Church
Carrie Heald
Hagan
William Farnsworth
E. C. Higgins
Maurice Hinckley
Jennie Todd
Lisbon
C. L. Hinckley
Marjorie Hinckley
Bath City Hospital
W. A. Todd
W. C. Todd
Alvah Reynolds
One Act Play Contest At Belfast School
Schools from Belfast Guilford Rockland and Orono will compete in the district one act play contest at Crosby high school Belfast on March 18. Miss Viola L. Blake Crosby faculty is district chairman. Crosby high presents The Finger of God with cast Strickland Hayford Benton the butler Leslie Hesketh the Girl Pauline Clement. Guilford presents The Arrival of Reuben Rockland The Shadow Before and Orono The Twelve Pound Lock. Principal Charles Lester Smith of Morse and Crosby high joins Orono group. Judges are Mrs Carolyn Havener Durham Miss Ida Drapkin Prof Mark Bailey. Home Economics club of Crosby will cook and serve supper for cast and coaches. Other district centers Bath Belfast Rumford South Portland Caribou Windsor.
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Belfast
Guilford
Rockland
Orono
Crosby High
Viola L. Blake
Crosby
Finger of God
Mr. Strickland
Harrison Hayford
Benton
Leslie Hesketh
Pauline Clement
Reuben
Charles Lester Smith
Morse High School
Crosby High School
Carolyn Havener Durham
Ida Drapkin
Camden
Mark Bailey
Dramatic Department
University of Maine
Bath
Rumford
South Portland
Caribou
Windsor
Civil War veteran tells of service and foraging tales
William H. Tobey, 89, Topsham’s oldest man, spoke to the Tops ham’s Men’s club in the United Baptist vestry recounting his Civil War experiences. He hid his age to enlist in Gardiner and served in the Army of the Potomac, describing Bull Run and wartime raids on Southern plantations. local quartet provided instrumental music, and youngsters from Bear Hill to Derby performed skits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Tobey
Topsham
Topsham’s Men's Club
United Baptist Vestry
Mr. Tobey
Winneganee
Gardiner
Washington, D. C
Army of the Potomac
Tobey
Bull Run
Napoleon Vachon
Donald Preble
Harold Armes
F. Douglas Armes
Colonials Split Even in Tournament with Brunswick
The Bath Colonials tied Brunswick 11 to 11 in a midweek matchup, after losing 8 to 15 at Brunswick. Brunswick preserves a seven point lead 26 to 19 in the series, while Bath eyes a win in the next meeting at Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Colonial Club
Bath
College Town Rollers
Stuart
Colonial
Horace Morse
Rye Page
Real estate transfers listed in Saga dahoc registry
Over the past two weeks the Saga dahoc registry of deeds records multiple property transfers across Bath Bowdoinham Phippsburg Richmond and Woolwich. Parties include Arthur D Brown to Adeleei Woodward Elbridge Wright to O Folks Howe Catherine E Wallace to Harold L Safford Jr Leon N Belanger to Leon N Belanger Jr Ada J Griffeth to Warren B Griffeth Lysle P Temple to Robert H Temple et al Ivan E Lang to Caroline B Lang Wilfred H Johnson to Andrew F Black John W Morse to Nathaniel M Morse Henry J Pushard et als to Myrtie M Dore Henry F Butler to Has Kell Implement Seed Co.
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Sagadahoc
Bath
Arthur D. Brown
Adeleei Woodward
Elbridge F. Wright
O Folks Howe
Catherine E. Wallace
Harold L. Safford Jr
Leon N. Belanger
Leon N. Belanger, Jr
Ada J. Griffeth
Warren B. Griffeth
Bowdeinham
Lysle P. Temple
Robert H. Temple
Ivan E,. Lang
Caroline
Lang
Phippsburg
Wilfred H. Johnson
Andrew F. Black
John W. Morse
Nathaniel M. Morse
Richmond
Henry J. Pushard
Als
Myrtie M. Dore
Woolwich
Henry F. Butler
Haskell Implement & Seed Co
Five Islands Area News Roundup
Five Islands residents Hagan Carr and others cut ice and stored it in the Howard ice house. A Bath trip followed by a Wesley M. E. Church meeting led by Homer W. Grimes. Kathleen Rittall led a Young People meeting. Grange social with homemade ice cream drew good attendance. Puzzles arrive for the grange from E M Lewis and Mrs Lewis, Elbridge Southard, and B F Perry. Walter Moore of Hallowell visited Five Islands. a large steamer was seen at Harmons Harbor with a tug the next day. Local boatbuilding activity included F H Rittall, T W Blaisdell, and Donald Stevens. Bath visitors, sea eggs shipment, and several Bath excursions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Hagan
Robinson's Pond
Howard
Five Islands
Bath
Wesley M. E. Church
Homer W. Grimes
F. P. Carr
Wiscasset
Young People's
Kathleen Rittall
The
Grange
E. M. Lewis
Lewis
Steven
Hampton Institute
Virginia
Elbridge Southard
Malden
Mass
B. F. Perry
Boston
Walter Moore
Hallowell
Harmon's
F.H. Rittall
T. W. Blaisdeil
Donald Stevens
FE. M. Horton
J. G. Stevens
M. Bigslow
Ldoston
F. P. Cary
Aldrich Addresses Rotarians on Town Savings and Policy
Hon. Ellis L. Aldrich of Topsham spoke at the Hotel Phoenix luncheon about Brunswick and Topsham meetings, the Taxpayers' League, and a Committee of Twelve guiding selectmen. He described town surpluses, debt avoidance, and expected tax relief through government economy. Arthur B. Duncan of Bath-P ortsmouth attended as a Rotary visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Phoenix
Ellis L. Aldrich
Topsham
Homer W. Grimes
Rockland
Aldrich
Brunswick
Taxpayers’ League
Arthur B. Duncan
Portsmouth
Rotary Club
Barbers Battle Triggers Price Slashing Across Town
John H. Freeman breaks from a 15 cent cut trend, slashing prices to 35 cent haircuts and related services. Farmington adopts daylight saving style pricing as debate over the plan continues after a narrow town meeting approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbers
John H. Freeman
Mr Freeman
Mr. Freeman
Damage Submarine S-48 Detailed For Grace Church Club
Grace Church Men's Club heard Earl E. Kimble describe the S-48 submarine repair process from damage assessment to launch prep at Portsmouth Navy Yard. He explained stability, ground tackle, and power needs using locomotives and a yard crane. Two upcoming meetings were announced with topics on South America and a mock trial March 30. President Kenneth Sills spoke on teaching in the church and religious education for the young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church Men's Club
Earl E. Kimble
Portsmouth
N.fl
Navy Yard
Navy Department
Kimble
Frank W. Trask
South America
Kenneth ©. M. Sills
Bowdeincellese
Grace Church
Jesus Christ
Sills
Bath
Frederick E. Drake
Washington Street
Charles M. Tubbs
American House Damaged by Fire in Boiler Room
A fire in the boiler room of the American House at Water and Elm streets caused several hundred dollars in damage. Overheating the furnace started the blaze, which breached the ground floor and damaged the main corridor. Firemen fought the fire with two hose lines and chemical extinguishers. guests were awakened but not displaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water and
Elm Streets
Linwood Kaler
Shaw Street
Bath Real Estate Co
Tietig Trott Wedding at Grace Episcopal Church
The marriage of Miss Elsie Louise Trott and Edwin C. Tietig occurred Saturday afternoon at 5 30 in Grace Episcopal church with Rev Charles M Tubbs officiating. Miss Miriam W Kimball attended the bride and George Baer Connard was best man. The bride, Morse high school 1926 graduate and Cosmopolitan club treasurer, also active in Thespians. The groom, Culver Military academy graduate, works for H P Small Co. They reside at 16 Cobb road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Louise Trott
Wilfred C. Trott
Marshall Avenue
Edwin C. Tietig
Paul B. Holmes
Kew Hall
Kew Gardens
Long Island
Grace Episcopal Church
Charles M. Tubbs
Miriam W. Kimball
George Baer Connard
Cosmopolitan Club
The
Thespians
Tietig
Culver Military Academy
H. P. Small Co
Cobb Road
Dorsey and Wilson Married in City Clerk Office
Charles R. Dorsey and Miss Louise E. Wilson, both of this city, wed in the office of City Clerk John W. Gilmore on March 9. Dorsey is a Bowdoin native, son of William H. Dorsey and the late Margaret Allen, of 13 Hinckley Street. Wilson is daughter of Asa A. and Myrtle French Wilson of 728 Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Dorsey
Louise E. Wilson
John W. Gilmore
Mr. Dorsey
Bowdoin
William H. Dorsey
Margaret Allen
Hinckley Street
Asa A
Myrtle French Wilson
Washington Street
Shed Gutting Fire Destroys Beals Premises
A shed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Beal was gutted by a fire of undetermined origin discovered early Monday. Firemen led by Joseph Cloutier and aided by Wallace Russell and Clarence Seavey fought flames from 3:40 to 5:20 using chemicals, with contents including coal wood tools and old clothing ruined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Beal
Brunswick Read
Parker FE. Lewis
Hunt and Campbell Weds in Brunswick Ceremony
Kenneth B. Hunt of Bath and Irene A. Campbell of Brunswick married Saturday in Brunswick with Rev. Frederick Barnes officiating in a single ring ceremony. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Elliott of Bath. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Hunt, works as a marine fireman and oiler. The bride is daughter of Mrs. Ann W. Campbell and sister to Mrs. James C. Ledyard of Bath. They will reside in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth B. Hunt
Bath
Irene A. Campbell
Brunswick
Frederick Barnes
Howard Elliott
Edward W. Hunt
Middle Street
Hunt
Ann W. Campbell
James C. Ledyard
Lincoln Street
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Avg Nance
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Ernest J. Rafford
Milo
Merle L. Thompson
Lyte Lint
Wallace NI. Price
Theresa Brown
Glenys Terrill
Mother
George Harford
Carl Alexander
Donald Mosher
Alexander
Edna Burrell
Christine Toothaker
Arabelle Allen
Mary Allen
North Front Street
Albion A. Raynes
Frances Watson
Nelson Peter Raynes
J. W. Randlett
Maine Water Utilities Association
Pittsfield
Homer Alexander
George Thompson
L. H. Lamoreau
Horace Manwarring
Herbert Carr
Walter Knight
Giles Manwarring
New England Milk Producers’ Association
Lewiston
Lewiston Friday. the Ladies’ Aid
Methodist Church
George Dennett
South Pleasant Street
Amy Bradley
Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Baptist Church
Young People's Choir
Reading
Leroy Cleveland
Effie White
Francis Sherman
Geraldine Cleveland
L. V. Cleveland
Gladys Purington
Alice Smith
Norway
Harold Wade
Pleasant Street
Mary Hall
J. G. C. Farnham
Miss Hall
Brunswick High School
G. C. Mariner
Freda Mariner
Springvale
Linwood Haynes
Joseph
Fort Richmond
Elmer E. Rogers
Georgia Wakefield
Betsy Ross Club
Daughters of the Republic
Perley Joy
Marion Jack
Raymond Libby
Leslie Reverts
Bath Savings Institution
Georgetown
That Town
Homer Johnson
Ulysses Sandstrom
Dover-Foxcroft
Bear Hill
Derby
Range Road
East Dover
Colonials
Reg Stacy
Tommy Morrison
Allie Jewett
Haynes
Rodney Ross
Larock
Mel Haggett
Hinckley
Cribbage
Amuck
Reddington Reed
Frank Turner
Brehaut
Francis Parry
Gene Desmond
Pierce
Bracket
Andrew Merrill
Brunswick Colonial
F. Parry Brackett
E. Desmond
T. Nichols
G. Wolstenholme
J. Jack J. Grindell
Sadler A. Merrill Johnson J. McCole
Howe E, Sewall Jackson
J. A. Gillies
Haskell D. Leavitt
Johnson H. Brown
Austin Graves Laws H Footer
Holmes D Pierce Bowser
W. Dennison
W. Skelton
Forsaith Farrar A. Spear
Emmons Co
Wilson
Hunt Poe
Poe
Larock Saeeee
Freeman
Wonder
Farmington
Arthur Allen
Optometrist
Center Street
President Sills
Bowdoin College
Dorsey—Wilson
Maine Casualty Company
Igress Street Porthand
Maine
Bank
United Fireme Insurance Company
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Bowdoinham