Richmond Fire Department Election and Community Notices
The Richmond annual meeting elected officers for the fire department including Chief Joseph Randlette and Clerk Chester Foster. Numerous society events follow with church sermons, Lions Ladies Night, Mt Carmel Chapter OES, and junior Audubon activities. A 9 pound Edwin Elisha was born to Elisha and family. local travels, theater, and club meetings fill the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Fire Department
Fire Department
Chester L. Foster
Joseph W. Randlette
J. A. Hinckley
Harry W. Douglass
Engine Co. 1
Perley F. Joy
G. Cleveland Marriner
J. Norris Sidelinger
William A. Gilpatrick
Carroll S. Clark
John S. Parker
Nathaniel A. Gilpatrick
Hose and Salvage Co
Everett D. Kincaid
Arthur Dearborn
Wesley A. Webber
Ladder Co
Arthur H. Turner
Arthur H. Partridge
Service Co
Maurice Hinckley
Earl
Richmond Lions Club
S. N. Marsh
Bangor
Mt. Carmel
Jackson Quinnam
Quinnam
Margaret Duren
Ruie Curtis
Rebecca Rogers
Marilla Tarr
Alma Dunn
John McCormick
Electa
Bowdoinham
Officers Club
E. E. Dunn
Audubon Society
Emerson School
Kenneth Clutley
Frederick Allen
Nature Club
Esther Ring
Colleen Hinkley
Lois Webber
N. H
Charles B. Day
New England Hotel Association
Hartford
Conn
Sidney E. Dee
Jean Patricia
Bradford
Laura Stilphen
Jordan Homestead
Veazie
Ben Jordan
Carroll Terrell
Henry Jordan
Willis Lane
Emma
Henry
Adelaide Anderson
Nettie
Hazel Gardner
Judge Bradford
Donald Mosher
Sadie Fellows
Sadie
Myrtle Stewart
Bath Man Freed as Seavey Charge Is Dismissed
The Bathman freed on a larceny warrant after a hearing before Recorder Gardiner R. Deering. Seavey of Portsmouth testified the money paid for an attorney was two dollars for two phone calls. An affiant said he knew nothing of the money passing. Seavey was found guilty on three warrants for moral misbehavior and freed on a $1,000 bond to Sagadahoc Superior Court in June, with his father Cecil Slavey posting the bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Seavey
Portsmouth
N. H
City Hall
Gardiner R. Deering
Bath
Kennebec
Augusta
Sagadahoc Superior Court
Cecil Slavey
Deering
Patriotic Numbers Feature Of Program At West Bath Grange
West Bath Grange met Monday evening with 63 present including 10 visitors. The program opened with songs and readings led by Mrs. Nellie L. Booker and Miss Phyllis Sandelin. A discussion on how much help from schoolchildren followed with several members participating. The state grange school of instruction questions were reviewed. A closing thought was given by Mrs. Booker. A dance was voted to be held Friday March 25 with officers in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Grange
America
George Washington
United States
Nellie L. Booker
Phyllis Sandelin
Sandelin
Charles B. Doyle
James B. Lemont
Edwin W. Haggett
Herbert Cavanaugh
Charles W. Walsh
E. Mason Wright
William H. White
Harry E. Peterson
Edgar D. Leavitt
Nellie Booker
State Grange School of Instruction
Dr Snipe Speaks on Social Diseases at Red Cross Event
Dr L T Snipe addressed Bath Chapter Red Cross during Social Hygiene Day on syphilis history symptoms and treatment. A question period followed and recommendations included compulsory blood testing for pregnant mothers and broader public education. Mrs Allen M Irish was elected a national convention delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Snipe
Nursing Activities Committee
Bath
American Red Cross
Snipe
Allen M
Red Cross
San Francisco
Dental Hygienist Service Runs in Primary Schools
The PTA conducts its second annual dental hygiene program in primary schools with Miss Dorothy Bryant offering free teeth cleaning to children aged four to six. Clinics will be at North Mitchel South Street and Dike schools, with parents notified of times. those not contacted may call 805-R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Bryant
Augusta
North
Mitchel
South Street
Dike
Maine Features Vast Network of Lakes and Rivers
Maine boasts 2,465 lakes and 5,147 streams and rivers across its landscape highlighting extensive water resources. The numbers illustrate Maine’s rich freshwater system supporting ecology, recreation, and potential hydrological studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
First Baptist and union services held in Georgetown
Sunday services at First Baptist church were led by Rev. Frank lin 8. Koehlwetter of North Sedgwick, with a union service at Five Islands church in the evening. A home service club discussion met at Mrs Agnes Powers home in Robinhood to plan charitable work using linen, bandages and sick room supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Franklin
Koehlwetter
North Sedgwick
Five Islands Church
Kethbwetter
Georgetown
Agnes Powers
Robinhood
Elizabeth Powers
Edward Rowe
Bath
Ernest Hea
Charles McKenney
Groton
Mass
Alonzo Hunt
Mr. McKenney
Sarah McKenney
Reed
Deering
George L. Tarr
Arrowsic
West Georgetown
Carroll Deering
Elizabeth
Ernest Heal
Walter Williams
Popham Beach
Doris Bean
Charles McMahan
Bean
John Grindle
Maud P. Thayer
Westbrook Junior College
Miss Thayer
Lucile Kidder
Westerook Junior College
Larone
Winslow Mill
Miss Kidder
John R. Blackie
Walter F. Powers
Topsham
Nancy Russell
B. H. Woodside
Alien War Veterans Notice in Maine Legal Action
May 24 is the final day for World War I veterans to apply for citizenship under Public Law 338. Veterans must file petition in Maine courts, obtain Form A 2214, submit discharge and two photos to INS Boston, and be examined before filing. no filing fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Maine
United States Department of Labor
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Post Office Building
Boston
Naturalization
Phippsburg Forms 4 H Club At Dromore
Carol McCourt was elected president of the newly organized Phippsburg 4 H club in Dromore grange hall Saturday. Officers for the year include Eugene Bowker vice president Martha Beals secretary Donald Hart treasurer Bertha Doughty reporter Frances Libby color bearer. Leaders are Mrs. Raymond Campbell and James L. Morse. Members chose Mountain Laurel as the club name and set March 26 for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol McCourt
Phippsburg
Dromore Grange Hall
Eugene Bowker
Martha Beals
Donald Hart
Bertha Doughty
Frances Libby
Raymond Campbell
James L. Morse
Mountain Laurel
Bath Iron Works reelects officers and directors
William S. Newell is reelected president of Bath Iron Works Corp at the annual meeting held Monday afternoon. Archibald M. Main remains vice president and general manager, L Eugene Thebeau continues secretary treasurer. Directors named include Newell, Main, Thebeau, Judge Walter S Glidden, and Hon. Charles H Cahill, all of Bath, plus J Kenneth Hall of New. Mr and Mrs William Congdon visiting Buffalo with daughter Mrs Charles D Arcy. expect to return in late spring after seeing Niagara Falls bridge incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian S. Newell
Bath Iron Works Corp
Concern
Archibald M. Main
L. Eugene Thebeau
Pres. Newell
Pres Main
Treas. Thebeau
Walter S Glidden
Charles H. Cahill
Bath
J. Kenneth Hall
New
William Congdon
Bruce Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Charles D'Arcy
Niagara Falls
D'Arcy
Mrs. Congdon
Maine launches strong pneumonia fight with film drive
Dr. George H. Coombs heads a state wide effort using 26 typing serum stations to curb Maine pneumonia deaths. A new film A New Day will be shown free in theaters to educate early diagnosis and treatment, with funding from state and social security sources and free typing for those unable to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Coombs
State Bureau of Health
Maine
Coombs
J. H. Stevens
Paramount Pictures Inc
Portland
Health Bureau
Perry Takes Manager Post at Center Jer's Inc Shoe Dept
William A. Perry has completed duties with the Boston Shoe Store Center Jer's Inc as manager of the shoe department. He brings 12 years in the trade, three with Boston Shoe and nine with Morris S. Povich. A Morse high school graduate class of 1923 and son of former Assistant Postmaster William J. Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Perry
Boston
Center Jer's Inc
Mr Perry
Morris S. Povich
William J. Perry
Morse High School
Five Islands Incident and Local Visits Chronicle
Six year old James McMahan was accidentally shot in the leg near his Five Islands home while playing with a rock and cartridge. He was taken to Bath Memorial hospital for precaution against blood poisoning. The piece also records visits and illnesses among residents including Mrs. Mary Norton and Mr. Chester McMahan family, church services led by Rev. Franklin Keehlwetter, and a large union meeting with Georgetown and Five Islands churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McMahan
Chester McMahan
James
Bath
Bath Memorial Hospital
Mary Norton
Tyleston C. Oliver
Vincent MacMahan
Robinhead
Five Islands
Chester MacMahan
Roland Oliver
Francis Bacon
Sudbury
Mass
L. H. Rowe
Helen Rowe
Mr. Keehlwetter
Georgetown
Greaton to address Cosmopolitan Garden Club on April 11
Everett F. Greaton executive secretary Maine Development Commission will speak at the Cosmopolitan Garden Club meeting on April 11. He will show two films of Maine wild flowers and trees. A March 26 bridge and coffee at Mrs Sewall’s home will raise funds for conservation with part benefiting Wild Life Federation of Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Garden Club
Sumner Sewall
Everett F. Greaton
Maine Development Commission
Greaton
Maine
Sagadahoc
Rothwell
Lincoln County
St Patrick's Night Ball of Bath Elks in Bath
Former Exalted Ruler John P Carey Jr heads the committee for the annual St Patrick's Ball at the Arcade Ballroom Bath Lodge of Elks. D Joseph Doyle Albert H McMann Vin Henderson and his orchestra will provide music for dancing with a public attendance expected. Tickets from committee or A Hallett Co buffet lunch at Elks home Lombard Street. Lights planned along a short cut from ballroom to the home via driveways and streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Carey, Jr
Maine Elks’ Association
Bath Lodge of Elks
D. Joseph Doyle
Albert H. McMann
Vin Henderson
Hallet & Co
Elks
Lombard Street
Lewiston Buick
Broad Street
Torrey Roller Bushing Works
Central Maine Power Co
Miss Anne and Miriam Kimball Plan Southward Visit Tour
Miss Anne Kimball and Miss Miriam W Kimball depart Thursday for West Newton to visit cousin Mrs Walter B Warren then Wilmington Del for aunt Mrs George H Dole. They will take a short rotor trip through the South before returning. Accompanied from Bath by Miss Mary F Gibbons who will visit Mrs Palmer Cobb in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Kimball
Miriam W. Kimball
West Newton
Walter B. Warren
Wilmington
Del
George H. Dole
Bath
Mary F. Gibbons
Palmer Cobb
Boston
Westport Town Meeting Elected Officials and Budgets
Westport voters at the annual meeting elected Robert Higgins moderator and second selectman, R T Beaton clerk, Colin Dunn first selectman, Edward Cromwell third selectman, Frances Jewett treasurer and collector, and Mary J Greenleaf to the school board with a three year term. Town appropriations total multiple sums for schooling, poor relief, highways, bridges, insurances, and services. votes included excise tax for the Kennebec bridge and various road and equipment expenditures. Nonresident attendees were listed and local residents noted in brief social mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Higgins
R. T. Beaton
Colin Dunn
Edward Cromwell
Frances Jewett
Robert Greenleaf
Mary J. Greenleaf
Archie Higgins
Kennebec
Fowle
Schoo
Town Hall
Funeral Services for Native of Bath
Marie Little 66 wife of John S Little died Saturday in Dr Archie Bakers sanatorium Charleston South Carolina after a five year illness with complications. Funeral held Tuesday at Arthur F Mayo firm in Charleston Street with Rev Charlies Tubbs officiating. Organist Hammon organ and two hymns Lead Kindly Light and Rock of Ages sung. Burial in Oak Grove. Native of New York daughter of Stephen Lounsbery twice married first husband A Stewart Holt who died soon after ceremony. Mr Little a foreign advertising representative, earlier contralto soloist in New York and Temple Emanu-E. Cremation details and wider biographical notes provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Little
John S. Little
Bath
Archie Baker
Charleston
S. C
Athur F. Mayo
High Street
Charlies M Tubbs
Grace Church
Francis McPherson
Howard Parks
Mrs
Chir
Erusurer
Alurmni
Beachine Charmidter
Charine
Wintes Street
Funeral of Mrs Blair Mya Creofatana Blair
Funeral service for Mya Creofatana Blair widow of Captain James Blair was held Monday afternoon at the Arthur F Mayo Memorial residence 819 High Street Dr David L Wilson and the central church officiated Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mya
Creofatana Blair
Capt
James Blair
Arthur F. Mayo
High Street
David L. Wilson
Burailwa
Oak Grove
Bean King Edward Brown Faces New Maine Record Doubt
Edward Brown of Vassalboro faces doubt over whether he holds New England’s top rating for a Maine dish. The study notes his claim and the record may stand or be equalled, reflecting scrutiny of his tasting rating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward © Brown
Vassalboro
Maine
New England
Mrs Anna Dike Kimball dies after illness at 83
Mrs Anna Dike Kimball 83 widow of Edward Hazen Kimball died Friday morning at her home 138 Lincoln street after a long illness. Born in Bath she was daughter of Rev Samuel Fuller Dike and Miriam Worcester Dike and a 1872 Bath High School graduate. She taught piano, composed pieces and remained active in Mendelssohn and Fortnightly clubs and New Church. Survived by daughters Anne Kinball Miriam W Kimball and sister Mrs George H Dole of Wilmington Del.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Dike Kimball
Edward Hazen Kimball
Lincoln Street
Kimball
Bath
Samuel Fuller Dike
Miriam Worcester Dike
Old Bath
New Church
Samuel Fuller
Hermann Kotzschmar
Mendelssohn Club
Old Garden Club
Anne Kinball
Miriam W. Kimball
George H. Dole
Wilmington
Del
Funeral Rites Held for Capt Sidney M Nason in Bath
Captain Sidney M Nason 74 died in Ridgewood New Jersey after a three year illness. His funeral was conducted at 105 Center Street Bath following his body’s arrival Sunday. Born in Harpswell, he sailed to command ships before becoming general superintendent for a New York stevedoring firm. Survived by wife Lillia Deering, son Arthur Nason of Brooklyn, daughter Mrs Edward Surveck of Ridgewood, brother Herrick T Nason of Brunswick and sister Mrs Lottie Skelfield of Hanover New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney M. Nason
Ridgewood
N. J
Bath
Center Street
Capt. Nason
Harpswell
Abram H
Elvira (Marr) Nason
New York
Lillia Deering
John Deering
Arthur Nason
Brooklyn
N. Y
Edward Surveck
Nason
Herrick T. Nason
Brunswick
Lottie Skelfield
Hanover
N. H
Mrs Georgiana Blair Dies After Lives In Maine Towns
Mrs Georgiana Blair 74 widow of Capt James Blair died Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs Nate Young 14 Elm street court where she had lived six months from complications She spent years in Phippsburg and was twice married First husband Drummond Kelley of Phippsburg second husband a Sagadahoc Towing Co captain She survives a sister Miss Laura Beal of Ayer Mass and two nieces Mrs Laura Merryman Harpswell Center and Miss Elizabeth Beal Orono
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgiana Blair
James Blair
Nate Young
Elm Street’ Court
Blair
Bea
Phippsburg
Drummond Kelley
Sagadahoc Towing Co
Pejepscot Paper
Twin sisters die in Florida car crash funeral set
Mrs. Pearl Dunbar learned the twin sisters Mrs. Alfred W. Call of Everett and Mrs. William Kimball of Reading Mass. died from injuries after an automobile accident in St. Petersburg Fla. last week. Funeral services are arranged at the Congregational church in Reading. The sisters, born in Dresden, attended Bridge Academy with Mrs. Dunbar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Dunbar
Alfred W. Call
Everett
William Kimball
Reading
Mass
Congregational Church
St. Petersburg
Fla
Dresden
Bridge Academy
Dunbar
Mrs Anna D Kimball Funeral Held at Lincoln Street
Funeral for Mrs Anna Dike Kimball widow of Edward Hazen Kimball held Sunday afternoon at her home 138 Lincoln Street. Rev Louis A Dole officiated. Bearers included Frederick E Drake Fred W Humphreys William Otis Kimball Archibald M Main Arthur Sewall 2nd Carroll Watson. Burial at Maple Grove. Attendees from away included Joseph S Kimball Boston Milton S Kimball Augusta Mrs Leland Means John M Kimball and Dr Langdon Thaxter Portland Mr Charles Gilman Elizabeth Gilman Maury Gilman Mrs Henry Johnson Stephen Ellison Joseph McKeen Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Dike Kimball
Edward Hazen Kimball
Lincoln Street
Louis A. Dole
Church of the New Jerusalem
Frederick E. Drake
Fred W. Humphreys
William Otis Kimball
Boston
Archibald M. Main
Arthur Sewall
Carroll Watson
Maple Grove
Joseph S. Kimball
Miltons. Kimball
Augusta
Leland Means
John M. Kimball
Langdon Thaxter
Portland
Charles Gilman
Elizabeth Gilman
Maury Gilman
Henry Johnson
Stephen Ellison
Joseph McKeen
Brunswick
Funeral for Capt. Sidney M Nason in Ridgewood NJ
The funeral for Capt. Sidney Marr Nason who died after a three year illness was held Sunday at 3 PM at 105 Center Street. Rev. Alfred G. Davis of Brunswick officiated. Bearers included Lieut. John A. Lord U S N Ret Robert C. Mitchell Gardiner D. Rogers and Walter C. Rogers. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Marr Nason
Ridgewood
N. J
Center Street
Alfred G. Davis
Bruns Wick
John A. Lord
C.C
U.S.N
Robert C. Mitchell
Gardiner D. Rogers
Walter C. Rogers
Iin Oak Grove
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Richmond
Samuel Young
Watertown
Beatrice Huntington
Raymond Lord
Everett Lord
Theresa McCarthy
George B. N. Soule
Leslie Burnell
Vermont
Massachusetts
Flora Myers
Joanna Smith
Hattie Terrell
Archer Terrell
Leon Baker
Hartland
Fred Ricker
Lillian Hill
Winchester
Samuel Vanner
Phoenix Assurance Company, Ltd
Fifth Avenue
Bath Man
Dental Hygiene Service
D. M. Humphreys & Co
Sagadahock Block
Bath, Me
Room
Dromore
Iron Works
Bureau of Health
Sumner
Sullivan
Eastern Maine General Hospital
Ruth
W. B. S. Thomas
Dover-Foxcroft
Stinchfield
Skowhegan
Hanson
Larson
Machias
NE. Cobb
Calais
M. E. Grumley
Millinecker
Aroostook & Madigan Memorial Hospitals
Houston
Presque Isle General Hospital
Presque Isle
Caribou
Perry
Senter
Cosmo Garden Club
Emily Moulton
Sewall
Moulton
Margaret Foote
ST. Patrick’s Night Ball
OF Bath
Westport
Evan Chase
Edgecomb
H. M. Jewett
Wiscasset
Eugene Cromwell
John H. Carter
Woolwich
Bhner
Matthew Greenleaf
Sanford
M. A. Cromwell
Lynwood
Thomas Woodbridge
Worcester Hospital
James Harper and Son
Elmer
Holliston
Squam Creek Farm
Warren Cunningham
William Ford
Whitefield
Herbert Cromwell
Thomas Brewer
Eaton Farm
James Apt
Fred Geenleaf
Walter Greenleaf
Elmer Mank, Jr
Edwin Cromwell
Native OF
Charleston, South Carolina
Mrs. Blair
Mrs. Kimball
Fred S. Curtis & CO
Thomas R. Huston
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