Richmond News Roundup Shows Local Visits and Events
Richmond residents and visitors populate a busy week with trips to Augusta Boston and Gardiner. Notables include Norris Lord of Bridge Academy Dresden and Albert Reed of Manchester by the Sea visiting family and attending memorial observances. A Memorial Day program unfolds with parades and services, while Grange and Girl Scouts activities, May baskets and local society meetings add community color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris Lord
Bridge Academy
Dresden
Town
Charles Blake
Boston
W. H. Haynes
A. A. Williams
Elizabeth Haynes
Lillian Johnson
Augusta
Don Cate
Gardiner
N. R. Pearson
Randolph
Pearson
Richmond Methodist Church
Minnie Waldron
Martha Totman
Albert Reed
Manchester-By-the-Sea
Mass
Reed
Richmond
Enterprise Grange
Melita Leavitt
Effie White
Reading
Myrtle Stewart
Charles Alexander
Clarence Merrill
John Clark
Auburn
William Dingley
Joseph Laurie
Helen Laurie
Haverhill
Donald Hodgkins
Ernest Hodgkins
Norma Jean
James
Bangor
Portland
Marion Jack
Harold Jack
Woodside
Girl Scouts
Troop No. 37
Constitutional Hall
Washington, D. C
Eva Grindle
Earl Verrill
Hallowell
Arthur Adams
Woman’s Home Missionary Society
Waterville Society
Eva F. Kirkpatrick
Winthrop
E. L. Dunlap
Charles B. Sinden
Alaska
Northfield
Charles Donnell
Hull
Joelle Hubert
Home
Home Mission
D. D. Porter
Fairfield
Charles Sin
C. H. Cobb
Clothing Bargains Include Wool Serge and Reversible Jackets
Local sale details list Steel Water Blue Serge 100 percent wool suits at 20.00, 46 ounce fabric, hand tailored. Reversible jackets and Jim Dandy blouses offered in various colors, with lower prices for boys’ wear and golf hose.
Georgetown area social notices and bridge project update
Georgetown society notes list visits and guests across Georgetown Center Five Islands Robinhood and Kennebec Point with many townspeople hosting relatives and friends. A Union Hall meeting approves 24000 for a West branch Robinhood Cove bridge with state and county funding. Memorial Day service set at Five Islands grange hall with Bradford Redennett speaking and local school pupils performing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewall Webster
Augusta
Georgetown Associates
Indian Point
Alfred J. Rowe
Bath
Augusta Rowe
J. C. Bearse
South Portland
Harold J. Brown
Kennebec Point
Cumberland
Wiliam
Oliver
Bay Point Road
Elizabeth
Marion
Roscoe P. Todd
Warren
Melrose Highlands
W. C. Todd
Annie M. Jones
Carroll Powers
Robinhood
Edward J. Stewart
Theodore
Brookline
Maude P. Thayer
Westbrook, Seminary
West Georgetown
H. J. Brown
J. R. Blackie
Union Hall
West Branch
Robinhood Cove
Grange
Thomas Hagan
John Thibodeau
Amy Hovey
Alice Hovey
Working League
E. B. Billings
Harry Horne
Elizabeth Hunt
Christian Endeavor
H. G. Heald
Jesus Christ
First Baptist Church
Valley of Decision
Georgetown Votes to Fund West Branch Bridge Project
Georgetown held a town meeting to raise the town share for the West Branch bridge and approaches. The town will contribute 4000 dollars, with 500 taxed this year and 3500 borrowed, for a joint project with the county and state under the Bridge act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
West Branch
Red Men Zone Meeting Set By Sasanoa Tribe
The Improved Order of Red Men will hold a zone meeting at Sasanoa wigwam Tuesday with tribes from Pemaquid South Bristol Wiscasset Brunswick Lisbon Falls and Orrs Island taking part. William Sullivan of Biddeford Maine great sachem and Herbert B. Seal of Portland great chief of records will attend. Lunch will be served after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pemaquid
South Bristol
Wiscasset
Brunswick
Lisbon Falls
Orrs Island
William Sullivan
Biddeford
Maine
Herbert B. Seal
Portland
Maine girls shine at New England High School Dramatic Contest
Jordan High seniors Miss Elizabeth Costello Miss Madeline Pratt Miss Mildred Peck and Miss Madeline McIlroy performed Forever Young by Alice Gesterberg in Pawtucket Rhode Island. Costello won a gold medal Pratt a silver Peck a bronze for excellence in presentation. Twenty one New England high schools were represented at Pawtucket High School hall with Lewiston and Lawrence of Fairfield the only Maine entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Alice Costello
Madeline E. Pratt
Mildred Peck
Madeline McIlroy
Jordan High
New England
Pawtucket
R. I
Forever Young
Alice Gesterberg
Miss Costello
Miss Pratt
Miss Peck
Tech School
Pawtucket High School
Lewiston High
Lawrence High
Fairfield
Maine
Brothers Plead Guilty to Stealing an Auto
Joseph and Paul Karkos of Lisbon Falls pleaded guilty in municipal court to larceny of a Chevrolet sedan owned by Guy G. Hosmer of Bath. Held in 3000 bonds each for June term, they were arrested in Darien Connecticut after being found with Hosmer’s car. They admitted stealing garage plates and hinted at prior breaks in Bath and Gardiner as investigators linked them to other thefts. They were jailed in Auburn when bonds couldn't be posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Paul Karkos
Lisbon Falls
Guy G. Hosmer
Bath
John J. Keegan
Sagadahoc Superior Court
Paul
Darien
Conn
Hosmer
John Place
Walter L. Whitney
Connecticut
Karkos Brothers
Joseph Karkos
Keegan
Chapel of Our Saviour
Brunswick Road
Whitney
Maine Central Railroad
Albert Henderson
Pejepscot
Androscoggin County Superior Court
Androscoggin County Court
Gardiner
Albany
N. Y
Auburn
Tops ham Woman Dies After Telephoned Help Request
Mrs Gertrude M Eaton 61 of Topsham died in her kitchen after asking a neighbor be called for help and dropping the telephone receiver. Central operator summoned assistance. deputies forced entry to find her body and the receiver hanging. Medical Examiner ruled no foul play. She leaves two children from a first marriage, Abiel W Thompson of New York City and Mrs Gladys Morse of Brunswick. Her husband died about twelve years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude M. Eaton
Topsham
Central Office
Eaton
Topsham Grange Hall
Central
Mr. Morrill
Frank Carver
New York City
Gladys Morse
Brunswick
Yacht Helene Arrives Home After Great Lakes Cruise
The Charles E. Sorenson yacht Helene, built by Bath Iron Works, cleared from this city May 15 under Capt. Ivan Lundbloom and reached Detroit Saturday after a St. Lawrence voyage. It will be used for cruising on the Great Lakes by its Ford executive owner. Charles H. Thorne of Chicago, owner of Halonia, visited to inspect the new craft before its mid June departure along the same route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Sorenson
Helene
Bath Iron Works Corp
Ivan Lundbloom
Detroit
St. Lawrence
Great Lakes
Ford Automobile Plant
Charles H. Thorne
Chicago
Halonia
Believe missing man has gone to Canada
Edward Hamel of Ohio who visited Bath last week with Mrs. Hamel was reported missing. He left Friday noon in a Chevrolet sedan and had not been heard from. City Marshal Whitney said he believed Hamel had been located in Canada visiting his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hamel
Ohio
Bath
Gasoline Tanks Counted in Fort Fairfield Village
Gasoline tanks were counted in Fort Fairfield village with a total of 42 found in 16 filling stations. Several more were located inside a few garages. If any commodity shows overcrowding in Fort Fairfield it is likely gasoline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Fairfield Village
Fort Fairfield
Five Islands social notes and Memorial Day services
Five Islands residents gather at cottages from Boston Medford Bath and Georgetown for summer visits. Elisha Field 82 dies after brief illness. funeral at Five Islands church with Georgetown burial. Memorial Day program outlines pupils recitations songs prayers and speeches at the Grange hall with local teachers and American Legion participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange Hall
Five Islands
Georgetown
F. W. Hovey
Dorothy Farrar
Lincoln
Lincoln E. Campbell, Jr
Marguerite Gray
America
Flanders Field
Arthur F. Delona
Gertrude Carr
Flag of the Free
Dorothy Hagan
Harold Rowe
Lone
Columbia
Bradford C. Redennett
Wiscasset
William W. Marr
Lester Powers
Clarence D. McMahan
The
American Legion
Community thanks for sympathy during bereavement
The Field family expresses sincere thanks to neighbors friends and the Rev Mr Hovey for many helpful deeds and kind words of sympathy during illness and bereavement from Mrs Violetta Field Mr William F Field and Mr and Mrs Albion E Field
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hovey
Violetta Field
William F. Field
Albion E. Field
Auxiliary Receives 225.42 From Poppy Sale
Miss Ruth Sheillenbarger won first prize with 260 poppies and Miss Jennie Kakos won second with 229. Other girls over 200 include Gladys Wade with 217 and Connie Morin with 200. The sale raised 225.42, up from last year, aided by Morse High Principal Arthur B. Scott and Central Grammar Principal Bessie M. Hunt for securing sellers at Mikelsky's Music Store and Senter's Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Sheillenbarger
Jennie Kakes
American Legion Auxiliary
Shellbarger
Miss Kakos
Gladys Wade
Connie Morin
Arthur B. Scott
Morsehigh
Bessie M. Hunt
Central Grammar
Mikelsky’s Music
Senter's Inc
Missing Equipment at Bath Iron Works Leads to Dismissal
Officials at Bath Iron Works and City Marshal Walter L. Whitney investigated missing plant equipment. A foreman’s home was searched and equipment was found there. He was discharged by President William S. Newel. no criminal action followed. A fired associate allegedly aided the hoard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works Corp
Walter L. Whitney
William S. Newel
Morse Takes Game From Hallowell In The Valley League
Morse high, led by Leon Buck's eight strikeouts, beat Hallowell 8 3 in a Kennebec Valley League clash. Harry Ring and Paul Hayes starred for Morse with three and two hits respectively. Vin Henderson aided with sharp throws to the plate. Hayes doubled and Ring tripled as Morse pulled away in the fourth to fifth innings, moving within one game of Brunswick for third place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Buck
Morse High
Halewell
Up River Community
Harry Ring
Morse
Paul Hayes
Keystone
Sammy Cutts
Colts
Ring
Leighton
Young Hayes
Vin Henderson
Bath
Hallowell
Bath Boys
Shipping City
Newell Wilson
Buck
Brunswick
Army planes pass Bath in two formations during morning flight
Army aircraft moved over Bath about 11.25 am bound west in two formations of 24 and 12 with three others in view. They flew low and their engine hum drew crowds as they passed over the city, while Captain Silas H. Hardy of Little Deer Isle dies at 89 after a life-building island institutions and church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Silas H. Hardy
Little Deer Isle
Saunders Memorial
American Legion Houston Eyes Summer Boxing and Wrestling Series
The American Legion of Houston may stage a series of boxing and wrestling shows this summer. Athletic Officer Spaulding is investigating the plan, and several boxing managers have expressed willingness to bring fighters for the bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion of Houston
Spaulding
Lavigne appeals after assault verdict in Bath court
James Lavigne 21 Wesley Street was found guilty of assaulting neighbor Rudolph Roy 27 Wesley Street ex Bath police officer in municipal court. Roy testified Lavigne punched and kicked him after a fence dispute. Neighbors Michaud and Dwyer backed Roy and Lavigne claimed self defense. Judge John J. Keegan imposed a $10 fine and $9.07 costs. appeal filed by Edward W. Bridgham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lavigne
Wesley Street
Rudolph Roy
Bath
John J. Keegan
Edward W. Bridgham
Lavigne
Roy
Russian Five Year Plan Told Rotarians At Bath Event
Rotarians heard Charles M. Miller describe Russia's Five Year Plan at Hotel Phoenix. Miller, a Bath tailor born in Russia, noted 1917 confiscations, four hour workdays, church abolition, limited education, frequent holidays, harsh winter downtime, and capital shortages. Guests included Webster, Hooper, and Tibbets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Phoenix
Russia
Charles M. Miller
Mr. Miller
Miller
William Webster
Portland
Fred Hooper
Shenandoah, Pa
Bion Tibbets
Lewiston
Obituary of Mrs Rebekah B Stinson 70 Gloucester Bath
Mrs Rebekah B Stinson aged 70 wife of Charles H Stinson died suddenly Sunday noon at her home in Gloucester Massachusetts She was born in Phipphure daughter of Timothy and Frances Burgess and spent most of her life in the Bath area where her husband long served as foreman in the tin shop at Bath Iron Works Ltd The family will bring the body to Bath for funeral services held Wednesday afternoon at two at Arthur F Mayo funeral home 19 High Street Rev David L Wilson Central Church officiated and burial was in Oak Grove
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Tata
Mapa
Doris McKenney
Gardiner
A. E. McMaster
Carmel
J. W. Tarr
Russell Ring
Alfred D. Houdlette
Dresden
Maurice Robinson
Percy Baker
Tristram Little
Randall Your
Damariscotta
Taney
Fred Strout
Rachel Strout
Lewiston
Roy Gilpatrick
Augusta
Amasa King
Portland
Victor R. E. Carey
Carey
Robert
Belgrade Lakes
Belgrade
General Assembly
Legion Hall
Water Front
Cotton Cemetery
Evergreen Cemetery
Bert Skinner
Peggy Clark
Minnie Skinner
Winthrop
Vanessa Beedle
Methodist Church
Merry Meeting Grange
Bowdoinham
Grange Hall
Ernest Ridley
Mary Ridley
William Dingley
Mabel Lancaster
Hallowell
Richmond Corner
Gwendolyn
Henry Tarr
Elmer Yeaton
Eugene Baker
Mr. Baker
Marjorie Johnson
Miss Johnson
Carrie McKenney
Brunswick
M. W. Hanson
Charles Pushard
L. B. Carson
Richmond
Gladys
Blanche Humphrey
Charles Lamoreau
Livermore Falls
Bucksport
Richmond Lions
Johnson House
E. H. Bailey
Pleasant Street
Harold Turner
Percy Little
Main Street
Pleasant View
Mabel McFee
St. Ambrose Church
Charles P. Biglin
Henry Smith
Patricia Arline
Arthur Bent
Lynn
Mass
John Dailey
Joseph Baker
Charles Baker
Gwendolyn Tarr
Alberta Sedgley
Esther Parker
Cecelia Robinson
Irene Trott
Evelyn Hanson
Nellie Thomas
Town
Frank Lint
Pauline O’neil
Thomas O'Neil
Don Cate
Celix Piper
Benton
C. H. Minchen
Boston
E. C. Higgins
Medford
Higgins
Edward Lewis
Bath
F. P. Carr
Charles Davis
Gilbert Standish
Charles Lewis
Hartley Harley
Monay
D. L. Howard
Mark Hanna
Charles Hanna
Isabel Stevens
J. G. Stevens
Everett Cromwell
C. A. MacMahan
Boothbay
Will
Virgil
Albion Field
Jotham
Five Islands Church
Georgetown Center
Rebekah B. S
Ason
Charles H. Stinson
Gloucester
Phipphure
Timothy and
Frances Burgess
Winnerance
Bath Iron Works Ltd
Arthur F. Mayo
High Street
David L. Wilson
Central Church
Oak Grove
Mrs Lucy Flagg Tremaine Obituary Notice
Mrs Lucy Flagg Tremaine 59 of Salem Massachusetts widow of Henry Tremaine died Friday after a brief illness. Funeral held Saturday at her home and services Sunday at one o clock in Brunswick. She formerly lived in Brunswick and was well known in Bath. Survived by husband and one daughter. Philip A Tremaine Elbridge F Wright Miss Olive Barron and Fred W Barren attended the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Flagg T Smaine
Salem
Mass
Henry Tremaine
Brunswick
Permit Rejected for Longstanding Main Street Hot Dog Cart
The proprietor of a hot dog cart has been denied a permit to operate on Main Street sidewalks, a practice followed for about 30 years. He questions why carts lack the same sidewalk exposure as gasoline pumps, which are common in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
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