Boys and city halls lead youth through hands on learning
The article discusses Barr ars Morse high school adopting a once a year Boys Day where senior boys run school operations. It notes similar programs letting seniors manage city departments in some cities. It recalls Bath’s Phi Rho debating society, its training in parliamentary law public speaking journalism and printing, and its role in shaping successful local newspaper figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Bath
Phi Rho
Old Phi Rhonian
Old Phi Rho Society
Cadillac Mountain Highway Dedication Set for July in Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor will host a formal dedication of the new 3.5 mile Cadillac Mountain highway in Acadia National Park on Saturday July 23. President Hoover is expected to receive an invitation. The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce directs the ceremonies with elaborate plans. The grade averages five percent and the road is already open to travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Bar Harbor
Cadillac Mountain
Acadia National Park
Hoover
Roadside markets boost farm profits and efficiency
The rise of roadside stands since the automobile era lets farmers sell produce at home, fetch fair prices, and save time. Some farmers now sell to neighbors, freeing time for other work or leisure while still allowing the option to haul surplus to town.
Big bootleggers face shrinking profits after major seizures
Large liquor seizures in Sagadahoc Cumberland and Lincoln counties plus others target bootleg operations. Experts say haul values range from twenty thousand to half a million dollars, hitting profits harder than individual small scale sellers and signaling discouraging losses for owners of seized goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Cumberland
Lincoln
Shade Trees to Be Saved on High Street Route
A local report urges preserving all east side shade trees along High Street north of Le Mont Street during upcoming three town act improvements planned this year. The scenic drive, valued for its beauty, would lose its appeal if the trees are sacrificed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Street
Lemont Street
Girl Scouts Honor Winners and Plans at Pine Tree Troop
Pine Tree troop No. 1 met in the American Legion hall Friday afternoon. Mrs. Carr announced contest winners for attendance and work, with Charlotte Page first prize, Lucy Haggett second, and Barbara Kenney and Dorothy Durgan tied for third. Dorothy Wing received honorable mention. Plans for an eight week honor system were outlined and a Court of Honor meeting followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Tree
American Legion Hall
Charlotte Page
Lucy Haggett
Barbara Kenney
Dorothy Durgan
Court of Honor
Dorothy Wing
Scarlet Tanger
Bath built yachts draw public comment in Bath
New York columnist Gilbert Swan reports estimates on Corsair Hi Esmara and Gielow yachts built by Bath Iron Works Corp. Corsair employs 58 crew with luxury staterooms. Capt. Porter earns 12000 dollars. MacDonald’s yacht spends 500 dollars monthly on laundry and Manville’s Hi Esmaro uses 10000 dollars for table service. Cadwaladers plan a rival Savarona with 7000 horsepower and lavish fittings including a 25000 dollar china set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
J. Pierpont Morgan
H. Edward Manville
J. A. MacDonald
Gilbert Swan
New York
William B. Porter
MacDonald
Circus and Rodeo Set for Brunswick School Benefit
Brunswick plans a school benefit featuring a daytime street parade at 12 15 with merchant floats music from six bands and 900 costumed students. Bartlett's Rough Riders on horseback will perform a Delta rodeo with an indoor Town Hall circus in the evening organized by the Hi Y club and Brunswick residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
St. John's
American Legion
High School
Bowdoin College
Roaring Lions
Snow Shoe Club
Town Hall
Bartlett
Rough Riders
Delta
Hi-Y Club
Chase Among Last Of Old Sea Dogs In The Navy
Rear Admiral John V. Chase, long a central figure on the navy general board, will serve in a top command post during his final year before retirement at 64. A veteran of Spanish American War and World War I, he earned the Distinguished Service Medal for steering the Minnesota through a mine strike with no loss of life. He is renowned for his ordnance expertise and leadership as former commander-in-chief of the U S Fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
General Board
Uncle Sam
John V. Chase
Admiral Chase
U. S
Newport
Canal Commission
Nicaragua
Cuba
Havana
Minnesota
Delaware
Philadelphia
Bureau of Ordnance
United States Fleet
the Independent
Bath
Maine
United States
Christian Science Monitor
Dartmouth
Hopkins
New York Times
Hanover
N. H
Gordon Ferry Hull
Ernest
Martin Hopkins
Bingham
Hull
Dr. Hopkins
Herman Feldman
Dartmouth College
Ladies’ Home Journal
Samuel Crowther
Life Probably Saved By Prompt Action
Lloyd F. Green a moulder is resting at City hospital after drinking iodine from a bottle Wednesday night. Dr Paul A. Gregware treated Green at his Court street home and via needle injection saved his life after vomiting attempts failed. Green acted in despondency and ingested the iodine, but rapid medical work brought a hopeful outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd F. Green
City Hospital
Paul A. Gregware
Green
Court Street
Gregware
Children urged to march in Memorial Day parade
The Sons of Union Veterans plan a Memorial Day parade and seek school children to participate. The four mile march starts at Center Street School at ten, goes to the cemetery, and returns by 11 30. Students are asked to assemble at Center Street School. the holiday complicates school district urging participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Union Veterans
T. W. Hyde Camp
Center Street
Spring garden yields promised peas despite cold weather
The note describes ex-Alder Carter barb pie made from rhubarb grown at his garden corner of on and Cross streets. It forecasts garden peas by the Fourth of July, noting the garden is advanced for mid May despite chilly conditions.
Electra roles by Mary Donworth at Saint Elizabeth Greek Theater
Mary E. Donworth of Machias played the Argive Maiden Electra in Euripides at the College of Saint Elizabeth Convent Station New Jersey. The performance opened the new Greek Theater as she pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Donworth
North Street
Machias
Electra
Classical Association
College of Saint Elizabeth
Convent Station
N. J
Miss Donworth
Local Hosiery Shop Sells Stock to Brunswick Buyer
Wilber G Cahill has sold his stock at 14 Center Street to Wilbur F Senter of Brunswick and it will be disposed of through Senter's Inc in Bath. Cahill opened the store in December 1915, specializing in hosiery underwear and infants goods and has served patrons with careful, up to date stock. The sale was completed Friday morning with stock being prepared for transfer to the Senter Front Street store after adjustments. Miss Louise Johnson, longtime assistant, remains noted for her faithful service. Cahill plans no definite future arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilber G. Cahill
Center Street
Wilbur F. Senter
Brunswick
Senter's Inc
Bath
Mr. Cahill
Cahill
Louise Johnson
Senter
Front Street
Summer Round-Up Plans Progressing in City
Three city P T A groups are organizing a Summer round-up with supervision by Superintendent Clinton D Campbell Wilson. Doctors will volunteer for student health exams and hours will be announced soon. Mrs Rosanna McFadden chairs the committee with aides from South End Dike and North Center P T A groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton D. Wilson
Motor Corps
Rosanna McFadden
Charles Hewitt
South End
Joseph I. Smith
Dike P. T. A
Carl Anderson
North Center
P.T.A
Wilson
Beacon Street Church Elects Officers and Aides
Beacon Street Methodist Church elected William J. Craft as treasurer and Ella J. Douglas as secretary after a midweek service. The advisory council includes Mrs. George F. Wallace, Mrs. Clifton W. Tedford, and Mrs. Ella Richardson. Marion Dain became benevolences treasurer. Weston P. Holman and Martha Hall were named pianist and assistant pianist. Craft and Milton H. Douglas named morning ushers. Leland Plummer and Tedford evening ushers. Charles J. Cain and Craft named fuel committee and sexton.
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Beacon Street
Boys in Charge at High School
Miss Agnes Fahey's home room and bookkeeping classes are listed with instructors for Advanced and Elementary Bookkeeping, Business Organization, Study Hall, and drawing. Sophomore drawing was the only class conducted by students due to Mr. Pomeroy's assignment to the grammar school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Chester Horne and Warren Pinkham were at the candy counters during recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Fahey
Stanley Rogers
Vincent Henderson
Ernest Sarkis
Merritt Trott
John McCarty
Wellesley Wright
Philip Oliver
J. E. Pomeroy
Mech
Herbert Wing
Pomeroy
Grammar School
Chester Horne
Warren Pinkham
Bath City Hospital Trustees Postpone Business in Honor of Dr Barker
Trustees of Bath City Hospital met Friday afternoon and transacted no business. A committee to prepare resolutions on the death of Dr Fiior F Barker was named, and the meeting adjourned in memory of the late physician. President Wright presided. The resolutions committee consisted of Charles P. Wetherbee, Mrs. Fred H. Kimball and Dr. E Motley Fuller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath City Hospital
Fiior F. Barker
Pres. Wright
Charles P. Wetherbee
Fred H. Kimball
E. Motley Fuller
Prohibition Endorsement From Rev C W Folsom Comes Forth
Omar W. Folsom presents a lengthy argument on prohibition endorsing the 18th Amendment and urging ongoing enforcement. He cites academic figures, press stance, and campus letters, noting Dry forces face Wet opposition from universities, newspapers, and Canadian policy critics.
Word puzzle partial list yields scattered clues and terms
A collection of fragmented clues and word associations spans animals, objects, colors, letters, clothing terms, and vague concepts. It reads like a crossword style prompt with inconsistent formatting and stray phrases without a cohesive narrative or complete definitions.
Will contest over Judge Lowell's 1927 will in Bath
Attorney Edward W. Bridgham appeals the 1927 will alleging lack of testamentary capacity and undue influence. The case hinges on a 1925 will leaving Bath over 100000 dollars and 5000 to William F. Dunham, while the 1927 document cuts the Bath poor aid and reduces Dunham to 2000. The City of Bath hopes to recover the 100000 plus and may hire Bridgham. Bridgham declines to name alleged influencers, saying they will be disclosed in Superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James 8. Lowell
Bath
Edward W. Bridgham
Superior Court of Probate
Sagadahoc
Lowell
William F. Dunham
Richmond
Joseph M. ‘Trott
Dunham
Bridgham
Mr. Bridgham
Superior Court
Danforth Civil War veteran McKechnie honored on 88th birthday
George B. McKechnie, the only surviving Civil War veteran of Danforth, was honored by the McKenney Post American Legion on his 88th birthday. Escorted by the Boys' Band, Legionnaires marched to his home where Commander Violette offered a brief address recounting G. A. R. veterans’ experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. McKechnie
Danforth
McKenney Post
American Legion
Legionnaires
Mr. McKechnie
Violette
G. A. R. Veterans
Young Pups’ Last Day School Details at Home
The article describes a home based last day celebration for several young pupils aged about five, including Richard Andrews and Mary Pierce. It notes the class activities like dramatizing The Grizzly Bear and the Pigeon, magical baskets with gifts, and a summary of daily schedules and crafts under teacher Mrs. Sims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Tevice
Richard Andrews
Edwin R. Andrews
Curtis Albee
Earl E. Albee
Carmhen Huse
H. Augustus Huse
Mary Pierce
Dwight W. Pierce
Lydia Smith
Alden G. Smith
Ralph Stetson Jr
Ralph G. Stetson
Archibald M. Main
Addison Burbank
Harold Burbank
Groton
Boxing Returns to Bath Friday at Arcada Arena
Boxing action returns to Bath Friday evening at the Arcada Arena with Cyclone Jimmy Saw yer coming from Florida to headline against Herman Prince of Berlin N H light weight champion. Prince brings strong form and has faced top opponents like Paul Junior of Lewiston and Ted Kid Drew of Biddeford. Johnny Wilson of Bath meets Young Leroux of Berlin in the semi final while Eddie Gauvin faces Tiger Dixon of Berlin. The prelim includes Jackie Fields Perie and Young Salvas of Berlin.
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Bath
Arcade Arena
Jimmy Sawyer
Florida
Herman Prince
Berlin
N. H
Prince
Paul Junior
Lewiston
Ted Kid Drew
Biddeford
Johnny Wilson
New York
Young Leroux
Eddie Gauvin
Tiger Dixon
Jackie Fields
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Girl Scouts
Morgan, Manville and
Brunswick High Athletic Fund
Chase
U.S. Navy
Sons of Veterans
Fred S Curtis
Thomas R.huston
Equentrr
Wilber L
Senter’s, Inc
Will. Close
Beacon Street Board
D. M. Humphreys & Co
Room
Prohibition
Canada
Toronto Daily Star
Ontario
New York City
Colesshaie
Oman
Caalaar Semaiyest
Kathleen Norris
San Francisco
Omar W. Folsom
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