Edith Barrett to Open Lakewood Season With Juliet
Edith Barrett, celebrated American star and granddaughter of Laurence Barrett, will open Lakewood's thirty third season on Saturday night June 10 in There’s Always Juliet. The early Broadway guest appears after hits like Michael and Mary Mrs Moonlight and The Perfect Marriage. Melville Burke directs the comedy as Lakewood officials note the unusual achievement and strong season reservations already.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Barrett
Lakewood
Miss Barrett
Juliet
John van Druten
Michael
Mary
Moonlight
Broadway
Laurence Barrett
Melville Burke
Lakewood Theatre
Maine Theatre
Star
Day's Ferry service features old hymns and quartet
A Sunday evening talk on Old Hymns and their Composers drew a good audience at Day's Ferry. A male quartet led the singing, with Warren Robbins Edward Reed John Carter and Bertram Crocker performing two numbers. Next Sunday will be Mothers Day themed service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Robbins
Edward Reed
John Carter
Bertram Crocker
Cosmopolitan Club Sings Supper for Miss Cherryblossom Cast
The Cosmopolitan Singing Club hosted a supper and party for the Miss Cherryblossom cast on a Thursday evening at the club house. Mrs. Charles W. Avery announced she will direct again next year. 39 attended with forsythia decor and yellow candles.
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Cosmopolitan Singing Club
Miss Cherryblossom
Cosmopolitan Club
May Hewes Dodge
John Wilson Dodge
Masonic Hall
Charles W. Avery
Avery
Alice F. Johnson
Mildred G. Nichols
Christine C. Curtis
Singing Club
Lucy W. Coombs
Muriel H. Howe
Lillian E. Lewin
Carl F. Pierce
Stearns W. Scott
Swift Named Judge of Massachusetts Superior Court
The governor’s council confirmed Hon. John E. Swift of Milford as justice of the Massachusetts superior court. A well known Biddeford figure and brother of Mrs. Robert S. Curley of Amherst street, Swift had been the Democratic lieutenant governor candidate in November, narrowly defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Swift
Milford
Superior Court
Massachusetts
Judge Swift
Biddeford
Robert S. Curley
Amherst Street
Fairview Cemetery group holds annual meeting and plans
The Fairview Cemetery association met Wednesday in the vestry with strong attendance. Reports praised growth of the permanent fund and future income to maintain the cemetery, while a committee was formed to post signs restricting road traffic in spring. Members were elected, fund soliciting planned, and a community party and social events noted amid ongoing local projects and club activities.
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Fairview Cemetery Association
Winnegande
Marion MacDonald
Charles E. Preble
Joanna Hodgkins
Abram C. Oliver
Edgar W. Oliver
Marie Footer
Edith Haggett
Obituary for Mrs Georgetta Tubbs 91 in Bath
Mrs Georgetta Tubbs aged 91 died Monday morning at the Grace rectory Bath after seven weeks illness stemming from winter health. Born Aug 1 1841 in Lancaster MA she was daughter of Nelson and Hannah Hutchinson. Survived by two sons Henry N Tubbs Worcester and Rev Charles M Tubbs Bath a daughter Mrs S Elizabeth Schouler Philadelphia plus six grandchildren four great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. She was a former Rebekah and Episcopal church communicant. Her life spanned Worcester Gardner and Bath locations.
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Georgetta Tubbs
Charles M. Tubbs
Grace Rectory
High Street
Nelson
Hannah (Rugg) Hutchinson
Lancaster
Mass
Albert Orcutt Tubbs
Worcester and Gardner
Bath
Rebekahs
Episcopal Church
Mary E. Coleman
Worcester
Henry N. Tubbs
S. Elizabeth Schouler
Philadelphia
Prayers For Mrs Tubbs in Grace Church Service
Mrs Georgetta Tubbs mother of Rev Charles M Tubbs of Grace Episcopal church was prayed for in Grace church Tuesday morning by Rev Tom G Akeley of Christ church Gardiner. Bearers were Frederick E Drake Henry C Wright Fred P Shaw and Edward Sewall. The body will be sent to Worcester Massachusetts for funeral Thursday with committal at Hope cemetery.
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Georgetta Tubbs
Charles M. Tubbs
Grace Episcopal Church
Grace Church
Tom G. Akeley
Christchurch
Gardiner
Frederick E. Drake
Henry C. Wright
Fred P. Shaw
Edward Sewall
Worcester
Mass
Hope Cemetery
Bishop Building Damaged In Fire Loss Estimated At $18000
The proprietor, Mr Bishop, says he will not rebuild after a fire damaged his plant, igniting theft concerns and nightly security duties at the gasoline station. Firefighters reportedly cleared the scene and returned at 5 30. A large rope roll, worth 200 dollars, was burned, and thieves had previously stolen copper hot water tanks from a storehouse.
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Bishop
Phippsburg Notes Highlight Local Charity and Social Life
Parker Head school students donate clothing and canned goods to Bath Red Cross for New Auburn fire victims. Local residents enjoy blossoms and scenic drives as townsfolk attend Grange meetings and tend gardens. Notables include Miss Nellie Cutting, Commander Vroom, and several Bath and Portland visitors.
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Parker Head School
Bath
Red Cross
New Auburn
Raymond Campbell
Nellie Cutting
Dromore Grange
Pomona
Dromore
Cox
Miss Bess
Grace Dickinson
Lee
Guysvrrt
B. Vroom
Ernest Blaisdell
Oaklyn Manor
N. J
B. M. Simpson
Milton
Roslindale
Mass
James Ide
South Hamilton
Rogers’ Camp
Edward Little
Allan
Meadowbrook
Laura Cutting
Laurada
Marion
Sam Jr
Dean Jordan
Ralph Coombs
Eugene Edward
Portland
James Perry
Ernest Rogers
E. M. Fuller
Sidney L. Eaton
Ashdale
Paul Gilmore
Mabel Mereen
Rogers Homestead
Swanton Wyman
W. B. Perry
Doris Perry
Leon Eaton
Clark Libby
Scarboro
Harry Gilmore
Eleanor Brown
Roger Skillings
Sebasco
Linwood Feere
Joseph Perry
Kenneth Fickett
Alvena Oliver
Joseph Donahue
J. H. Pease
Talbot Cottage
Basin
W. D. Rich
Campbell Farm
Chester Oliver
Livermore Falls
Calais
Sylvester Cushman
Burnt Coat Island
Ruth Skillings
George Oliver
Center
Frank Manson
Parker Head
Bert Young
Manson
Effie Rollins
Charles Rollins
Boston
Baby seal delights Maine river youngsters by sunning on dock
A baby seal named Oscar appeared at the Kennebec river near the Maine Central dock drawing a crowd of amused youngsters. The friendly seal let the kids pet and caress it for about two hours before slipping back to the water, a rare sight this far up the Kennebec.
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Kennebec
Maine Central Dock
Oscar
North Center P T A year in review 1932 33
The North Center P T A presents a compact year in review led by secretary Frostina E Marston. Officers served include President Wilmer de Voorhees and Vice President Arthur J Nichols with 74 members and 16 regular sessions noted. Events ranged from Founders Day to Silver Tea and gatherings with district parents and the school superintendent.
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North Center
Frostina E. Marston
Association
Wilmer Dhe Voorhees
Arthur J. Nichols
William E. Palmer
Frostina E. Marton
Seth S. Mullin
Milk Fund
Morris H. Cohen
Harry F. Morin
Roscoe P. McFadden
Carl C. Anderson
William R. Freeman
John C. Fitzgerald
Charles M. Tubbs
Rockland
Arthur Sewall
R. Clinton McFadden
Charles R. Farnham
Milton C. Trott
Arthur S. Crockett
Navy
Leroy F. Colby
Katharine Conley
Morsehigh
Margaret Mary
House of Good Shepherd
Gardiner
Noel C. Little
Ella J. Douglas
Bath
Henry W. Owen, Jr
Clinton D. Wilson
Margaret Teague
Portland
Episcopalian Diocese of
Maine
Ruth Weeks Henry
William W. Dennison
Girl Scouts of Bath
Robert B. Hatch
John H. Grindell
Morse High School
Frostina
F. Marston
Voorhees
Steamer Virginia Placed on Bath Boothbay Route
Samoset Steamboat Co directors meet in Bath to schedule the Virginia for the Bath Boothbay Harbor run starting June 25. Norman II will begin service June 1 on the same route. Several special excursions are planned for the season.
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Virginia
Bath Boothbay Harbor
Samoset Steamboat Co
Bath
Edward W. Bridgham
George R. Yates
Boothbay Harbor
Big Cabin
Norman II
Virignia
Montsweag Boys 4-H Club welcomes new member
The Montsweag Boys 4-H Club met Friday at Albert Bailey's home and admitted Donnell Getchell. The eight member group works on chickens, potatoes, and gardens. The next meeting is Friday night May 26 at Samuel Soule's home. James Sutter and Albert Bailey were recently omitted as officers in a published list.
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Montsweag
Albert Bailey
Donnell Getchell
Samuel Soule
James Sutter
Bowdoin student wins Plummer Prize Speaking contest
In the Moulton Union Bowdoin College last Monday night M Chandler Redman a Bowdoin junior spoke on Brunswick taxation and won first prize. Charles F Kahill of Portland junior took second and Frederick W Burton of Massachusetts took third. Prof Childs presided with judges Korgen Wilder and Stallknecht of the faculty.
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Moulton Union
Bowdoin College
Brunswick
M. Chandler Redman
Bowdoin
Charles F. Kahill
Portland
Frederick W. Burton
Massachusetts
Prof. Childs
Messrs. Korgen, Wilder and
Stallknecht
City Council Bill Details Taxes and Welfare Notes
The appropriation bill sets poll tax payments due June 30 1933 with a 2 percent early payment discount if paid by July 31 and 7 percent interest on unpaid amounts after Sept 1 1933. Alderman Dougherty seeks up to 12000 to back a Reconstruction Finance Corp loan while Mayor Lord opposes higher city liability. The council tabled the loan move and a plan to end the city school dentist position due to finances. Sunday baseball was approved for the city council but faced aldermanic opposition. Hose Co No 1 keeps 15 firefighters. firemen’s memorial funds were denied due to lack of funds. Memorial day parade invited participants from T W Hyde Camp S of W.
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SEEM
Seth
Davenport City Hall
Bath City Hospital
Keiley Field Iead
M. CA
Winter Street
Beacon Street
Eeeeeenas Sa
Rogers Farm
Edo
Dougherty
Finance Committee
Reconstruction Finance Corp
Lord
Bath
Valley Forge
Alderman Taylor
Board of Fire Engineers
Alderman Wold
Committee On Fire Department
Parks
Municipal officers consider petitions to reinstate Furber Davis
Two petitions bearing over 150 names seek Furber Davis reinstatement to the police force as he substitutes. Mayor Lord did not reappoint him when force was formed. Aldermen confirmed constable appointments for Earl L. Brown Arthur W Gebhard Joseph F Atkinson Robert A Hamilton Edward F Miller Edward Boyle and Maron C Genthner. Standard Oil license delayed to address complaints and licenses issued to Walter E MacDonald Jennie M Allen Francis E Parry Norman Howard Cummings Motor Co Prescott Motor Co L L Hooker for various streets.
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Furber Davis
Committee On Police
Lord
Davis
Earl L. Brown
Arthur W. Gebhard
Joseph F. Atkinson
Robert A. Hamilton
Edward F. Miller
Edward Boyle
Maron C. Genthner
Standard Oil Co
Victualers
Walter E. MacDonald
Jennie M. Allen
Hotel Phoenix
Francis E. Parry
Front Street
Norman Howard
Commercial
Middle Street
Cummings Motor Co
Commercial Street
Prescott Motor Co
Lincoln Street
L. L. Hooker
Vine Street
Diocesan Convention Held in Portland
At the Portland Episcopal Diocesan convention Grace church elected Henry C. Wright to finance committee W Dayton Hill to insurance committee Rev Charles M Tubbs and Frederick E Drake to Diocesan council Drake re-elected and delegates C M Tubbs Mrs Tubbs Frederick E Drake J Benjamin Drake attended delegates were also named at Bishop's House Tubbs elected publicity committee chair Drake joined religious education committee and social service chair Miss Katherine Buckley of Portsmouth New Hampshire and Miss Charlotte E O'Brien of Nassan Institute Springvale visited the Columbia Hotel with O'Brien and Buckley remaining several days before Buckley returned Sunday
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The
Episcopal Church
St. Luke’s Cathedral
Portland
Grace Church
Henry C. Wright
W. Dayton Hill
Charles M. Tubbs
Frederick E. Drake
Drake
C. M. Tubbs
J. Benjamin Drake
Mr. Tubbs
Katherine Buckley
Portsmouth
N. H
Charlotte E. O’brien
Nassan Institute
Springvale
Miss O’brien
Columbia Hotel
Miss Buckley
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Wilson
Board of Education
Bath City
Bath Board of Education
Ditto Co
Pee
PRPC
CCC
Ec Bailey
Bailey School
Bailey Evening School
Day’s Ferry Service
Cosmopolitan Club Singers
Lincoln County Union of Women's Clubs
Winneganee
Progressive Union of Clubs
Wiscasset
Squaw Club
Harry F. Oliver
Fred L. Parks
Stuart Day
Harrison
State Highway Department
Cottage Park
Annie Williams
Susie Schofield
Mae Blaisdell
Auburn
Mrs
Mrs. Tubbs
Phippsburg
Maine Central Docks
P.T.A
Fire Department
Henry M. Powers
Board of Aldermen
Taylor
GRAY
Portland-Lewiston Highway
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