Practical Ship Experience for Boys and Youths
The American Nautical Academy in Washington DC invites boys and young men aged 11 to 21 to gain practical ship experience aboard a training ship from June 1 to October 1. Stays can be any length up to full term, meals cost 49 cents daily, no tuition, and Sundays are church services ashore. Cadets receive extensive nautical instruction and on board duties with limited accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Nautical Academy
National Training School For Merchant Marine Officers
Washington, D. C
Academy
New England
National Training School For Merchant Marine
Young Miss Ethier Named for Mother
Elizabeth Victoria Ethier was born May 1 in Brunswick to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Etnier of Gilbert Head Georgetown a noted painter and author. The child named Elizabeth after her mother and Victoria so they may call her Vicki. Mrs. Etnier author of On Gilbert Head has returned home with her daughter. A seaplane ramp is being added to the Ethier estate on Gilbert Head with a plane ordered for delivery soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Portland
Elizabeth Victoria Ethier
Stephen M. Etnier
Gilbert Head
Georgetown
Elizabeth
Ethier
Kennebec
Long Island
Camp Cove
Community club and Squaw club events share season wrap
Mrs. Harry C. Williams entertained the Community club auxiliary on Thursday. First prize in contract went to Mrs. Parker Rogers with second for Mrs. Thatcher B. Pinkham who helped serve. The Squaw club ends its 18th season with final meeting at Mrs. Edwin Small home. Prizes in auction to Mrs. Morse, Mrs. Manson, and Mrs. Perry. Capt. Charles E. Hewitt and family spent Sunday in Richmond. Hewitt, Jr. at Capitol Island cottage. Fairview Cemetery association plans a member canvass to tidy grounds before Memorial Day. secretary Mrs. Haggett will notify members. Annual election meeting postponed to July 17. Mrs. Williams attended the State Convention of Pythian Sisters in Portland on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Williams
Bridge Street
Community Club
Parker
Rogers
Thatcher B. Pinkham
Portland
Siate
Pythian Sisters
Helen Cushing
Cahoots Club
Bath
Lawrence Morong
Sally
Bill Lowell
Sandra Mank
Cary
Edmund Wallace
Clayton Savage
Beverly
Lewis Moore
George Morong, Jr
Howard Morong
Fred Shepard
Ruth
Frances
Miss Hammond
Anna Percy
Boston
Searsport
Harriet Plant
John Libbys
Maurice Pushard
Arthur Harrington
Phippsburg Center
Clarence Wallace
Leslie Logan
H. D. Mank
Herman Hallett
Parker Head
Leston Harrington
Popham
Forest Wyman
Marie
West Bath
Lewis Lowell
Brunswick
John D. Libby
Sanford
Alpheus Goodwin
Bill Libby
Elsie Sargent
Hollis Center
Charles Blaisdell
Bath Memorial Hospital
Beatrice Denningham
Alvin Rollins
Berwick
Alston Oliver
Lloyd Perry
Wayne Victor
Charles Perry
Galen Daley
Elwood Hathorn
William Temple
Arline
Theresa Trainor
Walter Cushing
U. 8. S. Gleaves
Brightwater
Lowell
Eugene Harrington
Harold Rogers
Kerwin
Auburn
John Libby
Wilfred Libby
American Legion
Bob Moore
Lewiston
Burleigh Williams
Thornton Williams
Mark Harrington
Newporters
Fred P. Young
Residence Sold On High Street In Bath
A two story frame house on High street formerly owned by the late C Hodgdon widow was bought Monday by Albert Noyes assistant treasurer Bath Trust Co from Hodgdon estate administrator John Erskine Newcastle. Noyes plans to occupy with his wife and family and move from 1332 Washington street around June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torn Gdon
C. Hodgdon
Albert
Noyes
The
Bath Trust Co
Warren M. Stilphen
Bath
Nellie M. C. Stilphen
Annie G D. Mason
Topsham
Susan H Alexander
Mabel A. D. Ingalls
Agnes I. Haskell
W. Scott Lancaster
C. Eugene Hill
Olive H. Andros
Blanche E. Farrell
Flora M. Hodgdon
John A. Erskine
Newcastle
Robert G. Gray
Bertha L. Gray
May J. D. Kenyon
Washington, D. C
Ames Security & Trust Co
Martin Wyman
Phippsburg
Wilbur H. Wyman
Harlan M. Fossett
Georgetown
Mary C. Fossett
Gardiner
Luella M. Peterson
Gertrude F. Footer
John F. Young
Harvey A. Henderson
George F. Young
Grace P. Cobb
Boston
William T. Plummer
Frederick E. Drake
Albert J. Gallant
Mary E. Gallant
John D. Beaton
Sadie Beaton
Cora A. Small
N. Gratz Jackson
Walter E. Chase
Walter E. Chase, Jr
Madelyn C. Jackson
Alice W. Sewall
Bath National Bank
Grace S. Preble
Clarence A. Preble
B. Lord
James G. Lord
Herbert O. Small
Bessie G. Small
Fred C. Hill
Lynette H. Hill
Frank Reed
Annie A. Reed
Ida May Prout
John L. Prout
Eleanor B. Hyde
Mabel A. Thwing
Nancy Hyde
Sally Hyde
Byron L. Ludwig
Walter Grose
Richmond
Brown Tail Moth Nesting and Community News in Phippsburg
The Ridge crews were removing brown tail moth nests from trees while gypsy moth infestations plague oaks this year. Local social items note Miss Lynette Caverly at a Congregational Conference in Portland, church services, and plans for Children's Sunday. Personal notices include travels, moves, births, and neighbors visiting the Squirrel Point Light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynette Caverly
Portland
Doshisha
Tokio
John ©. Berry
Japan
Parker Head Community News Recaps Local Scouts and Births
Parker Head reports a week of school meals for children aiding mothers, a near tragedy when Arthur Kreidler fell into a Mill Neck well, and busy scouting activities led by Fred Libby and Lynette Caverly. Local gatherings, birthdays, visits, and family news fill the town notes from May and into spring.
Bath Young Folk Will Participate In Memorial Services
Bath church hosts a Bath Young Folk gathering with D A R members from Maine expected. After a luncheon at 12 15 the Revolutionary soldiers memorial service will be held in the Eastern cemetery near the church. A program of pene solo dances by Augusta members and vocal solos by a Bath resident in Spanish costume opens at 2 30. Afterward Miss Appleby Mrs Kerr and other officers and guests will dine at Westcostage Inn. Mrs Kerr speaks Saturday evening 6 30 to 6 45 on WCSH Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.A.R
Maine
Augusta
Bath
Appleby
Kerr
WCSH
Portland
Dromore Grange Ladies' Aid Meet May 21
Dromore Grange held a regular meeting in the hall with 20 present. The program included God Bless America sung by members, Reading on Mother's Day by Mrs Annie Malcolm, solo Silver Threads Among the Gold by Mrs Elfreda Perkins, Poem Mother Love by Isobel Smart, Bird contest run by members, Reading Quotations by Miss Minnie Woodman, and Penny march won by Mrs Pearl Barter. The meeting announced an evening session May 21 with Mrs Elfreda Perkins Hardings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dromore Ladies’ Aid
Elfreda Perkins
Hardings
Dromore Grange
God Bless America
Annie Malcolm
Isobel Smart
New York State Merchant Marine Academy A History Summary
The New York State Merchant Marine Academy, founded as the New York Nautical School in 1875, operates under the State Education Department with a board of visitors from major commerce groups. Cadets choose Deck or Engine programs, pursue extensive maritime curricula, and participate in sports. Admission requires US citizenship, ages 17 to under 21, good health and character, plus entrance exams. Tuition differs for residents and non residents, with additional fees and uniform costs. Training occurs at Fort Schuyler in The Bronx, with sea term aboard the Empire State for a three month cruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State Merchant Marine Academy
New York Nautical School
State Education Department
Chamber of Commerce of
State of New York
Albany Chamber of Commerce
National Board of Steam Navigation
The
Buffalo Chamber of Commerce
New York Board of Trade
American Steamship Owners’ Association
Merchants’ Association of New York
Marine Society of the City of New York
United States
U. S. Naval Academy
Fort Schuyler
Bronx
N. Y
Empire State
Committee forms to study Bath parking lot issue
At a Bath Merchants Association meeting in City Hall, a parking survey committee was named with P. J. Carberry as chair. The panel will survey city opinions on parking and related matters, aiming to finish by week’s end. A permanent parking committee was approved with Harold Troop as chair to pursue securing a central parking lot. Frank Vennett reported progress on the Go ing Away Banquet for the Armes family, with Gov. Barrows’ representative and a World Fair speaker planned. Several local residents and guests were noted as weekend visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchant’s Association
City Hall
P. J. Carberry
L. Eugene Thebeau
Bath Iron Works
Bath
Justus H. Miller
Harold Troop
Cil
Frank Vennett
Armes
Sedgwick
Fred Lord
The
Gannet Publishing Co
Lewis O. Barrows
Mother's Day services at Popham church and summer plans
Decorations included Forsythia and yellow candles as a Mother's Day service featured a children's Litany at Popham and Parker Head. The program included hymns, prayers, scriptures, poems, and a benediction. It was the last Sunday school session of the season with a May 19 picnic planned at the library and baptisms discussed for June. Vacation school starts June 17 with World Friendship and China as study themes.
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Center
Small Point
Miss Caverly
Ardene Perkins Mobi
Stanwood Gilman Happy Homes
Gladys Scott
Mabel Hart
Maxine Wyman
Maurice Blair
Jesus
Twinkle Little Star
Maude Bowker
Allen Pye
Clifton McIntyre
Arthur Kreidler
Mill Neck
Fred Libby
Herbert Doughty, Jr
Lynette Caverly
Charles Blaisdell
Elkaneh Wyman
Phipsburg
Hardy
Brooks
Sebasco School
Reginald Kaufman
West Point School
Cullinan
Barbour
Phippsburg Center
Ivan A. Trueworthy
Winneganee
Larrabee
Ashdale
Stanwood Gilman
Church School
Barbara Mank
Doris Savage
Charles Perry
Clarence Wallace
Harry D. Mank, Jr
Popham and
Parker Head
Walter Newdick
Sporteess
Sal Pe
Robert Morong Mmotherts
Ogi Vo
Bertha Newdick
China
Central Maine Power 1939 Annual Report Highlights
Central Maine Power Co reports 1939 operating revenues of 7.36 million dollars, up 597 thousand from 1938, with net income of 2.05 million, an increase of 254 thousand. Expanded construction included Williams Station at Solon, a 7,000 kW unit, and new transmission lines. Domestic customers benefited from lower rates as usage grew. Total power output reached 567 million kWh, serving 94,796 customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Maine Power Co
Williams Station
Solon
Wyman Station
Bucksport
Maine
Eee Ee Estate
Probate Court Handles Wills and Administrations in Bath Sagadahoc
May session records show petitions to determine testator intent and commissions to depose witnesses. Judges Dunton and court officials processed wills, administrations, inventories, accounts, and real estate transactions to Bath, Woolwich, Phippsburg, Richmond, and surrounding areas with executors and guardians named for multiple estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Charles’ Footer
Bath
J. Ingalls
Phippsburg
Sagadahoe
Dunton
Arthur H. Sprague
Beatrice E. Sprague
George J. Ingalls
John P. Carey Jr
John Stephens
Woolwich
Marion E. Stilphen
Beacon Junior Aid Plans for Banquet
Mrs. Maurice B. Shea and Mrs. Grace Wing hosted Beacon Junior Aid at 90 Oliver Street. They outlined a rummage sale for May 21 with committee members planning and collecting items, and discussed the June 3 Worster House banquet in Hallowell with box lunches and reservations at the May 27 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice B. Shea
Grace Wing
Beacon Junior Aid
Shea
Oliver Street
Charles I. Madden, Jr
Roy Bradford
Howard M_ Rice
Worster House
Hallowell
Thstime
Crosses Painted Mark Fatal Traffic Spots in Westbrook
The Westbrook Police Department painted two black crosses on a white field at the sites of fatal accidents this year to urge caution for motorists and pedestrians. The marking aims to jog memory of the dangers in shared spaces and reduce further tragedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook
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Nautical School
Etnier
Charles Koski
Framingham
Mass
Abbie Minott
Bess Dickinson
Roxbury
James FP. Norton
Seavey
Squirrel Point Light
Patricia
Myrtle
Newagen
Howard Bowker
Stoneybrook
Koski’s
Avery
Mr. Bowker
George Larrabee
Dromore
John Deere
Clifford Smith
Orman Coggeshall
Winnegance
George Blethen
Rockland City
Bath Retail Merchants’ Association
Samuel Devine
al and
Robert
Doris Goulston
Brookline
Levine
Solomon K. Greenblatt
Mr. Greenblatt
Washington Street
Popham Beach
Leslie Greenlaw
Kennebec River
Coast Guard
Cranberry Island
Southwest Harbor
Henry Leonard
Small Point Highway
Charles Huff
MclIntire's Corner
Herbert Sprague
Frank Scott
Sons of the American Legion
Waterville
Seguin
Boy Scout
Charles Morse
Louis Gayton
Charles C. Marsh
East Orange
N. J
Ernest Oliver
Vernon Mattson
Newtonville
South Shore
Fred Waterhouse
Fred Scribner
Frank Pfeiffer
Alfred Graham
Philip Wyman
Gertrude Ray
Allan Spear
River Shore
Stanley Hyde
Peter Isaacson
Irving Isaacson
Alton Cheney
Royal Cheney
Max DeShon
Fred Osgood
Central Maine Power Company Annual Report
Eugene W. Osgood
Uney Wall
East Boothbay
Robert Barlow
Francis Luke
Seaman Drake
Fort Popham
Barbara Sprague
Ruth Nyberg
North Yarmon Academy
Walter Sprague
Clarence Perkins
Howard Spinney
Ernest Spinney
Pagettman
Elisha Bridges
Freeman Oliver
Llewellyn Oliver
William Wallace Lawrence Wyman
John Perkins
Burleigh Willams
Richard Hogan
Lester Morse
Elizabeth Oliver
Annie Stacy
Ollie Spinney
Charles Leonard
Gayton Cottage
Orono
Mary Taylor
Mark L. Hagan
Louis W. Hagan
Milton S. Brrry
William S. Brrry
Este Hans Johansen
Frank O. Dunton
Robert H. Dyer
Charlotte M. Dyer
Paul R. Dyer
Agnes H. Torrey
Pention
Horace F. Jr
Barbara FE
Jordan D. Helen L
Alexander R Murray
Mines of
Daniel Willams
Beacon
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