Double crosses and wartime dealings shape a wary mood
The piece contends nations break treaties and cites the City of Flint episode as possible Soviet misdirection. It warns of U S trade impact if Russia deceives officials and urges renewed faith among nations for peace and stability amid ongoing global chaos. It notes railroads seeking favorable legislation and continued low fares, plus local notes on National Guard training and Sunday beer sales under federal rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
City of Flint
Murmansk
State Department
United States
Germany
Lewiston
Auburn
National Guard
103Rd
Rain Ends Drought and Brings Hope to Farmers
Tuesday's rainfall of about two inches eased drought conditions and increased expectations of more frequent rain toward winter. Farmers, who watered crops several times daily and faced dry wells, welcomed the relief.
Real estate deals in Bath attract attention as negotiations proceed
Real estate activity in Bath and surrounding area grows with multiple negotiations underway. The evolving property scene reflects Bath's apparent prosperity and community interest in upcoming closings and market movements.
Mrs Willes Hosts DAR Members in Bath Luncheon
Mrs W D Willes entertained Col Dammer Sewall Chapter D A R with luncheon and cards at her Cathance home. At a board meeting Mrs Charles M Tubbs regent announced Mrs Leonard M Lord to fill the registrar post. Mrs Fulton to move to Braintree Mass. Attending Bath members listed with regent Tubbs among them. Guests from West Boylston and Bowdoinham attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Willes
Col. Dammer Sewall
D.A.R
Cathance
Charles M. Tubbs
Leonard M. Lord
Ernest T. Fulton
Charles E. Burbank
West Boylston
Mass
Readings by Mrs. Graham To Benefit Piano Fund
Mrs. David Graham will present a series of readings in the Cosmopolitan club on Friday evenings November 3 17 and December 8 at eight o'clock to benefit the piano fund. She will read Abe Lincoln and Illinois and The Little Foxes with a third program chosen by the audience. Tickets limited to 100 and may be obtained from club officers and ticket committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Graham
Cosmopolitan Club
Piano Fund
Abe Lincoln
Tlinois
Little Foxes
Graham
Maryland
New York Theatre Guild
New York
Mr. Graham
Mole Hill
Flying Point
Brunswick
Freeport
New England
New York City
George Baer Connard
Joseph I. Smith
Earl P. Cahoon
Isadore Singer
Rededication Service At Bowdoin Center Church
A Bowdoin Center Baptist church rededication was held Sunday at 2 30 PM led by Rev W E Ricker of Greene. The service featured hymns readings prayers and remarks from Rev M O Powers Rev J S Pendleton and Rev A E Darby with Greene and Portland participants. About 200 dollars has been spent on renovations funded by donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin Center Baptist Church
W. E. Ricker
Greene
Marshall O. Powers
Topsham
Walter E. Fickett
Portland
Rebecca Rogers
Richmond
Greene Baptist Church Choir
M. O. Powers
J. S. Pendleton
Waterville
Greene Choir
A. E. Darby
Lisbon Falls
King
Workers of
Aroostook Sees Potential Price Rise for Potatoes
Maine faces a large potato crop of about 40 billion bushels with market conditions still uncertain. Growers weigh factors that could strengthen demand from wartime orders and new workers, though wartime price spikes remain unclear. The article centers on Aroostook County's potato empire and state market expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Aroostook
Central Ladies Aid Meeting at Parish House
Mrs. N. Potter hosted the Central church Ladies Aid with a Friday gathering in the parish house. During the session the group paid part of the pledge to the church, quilting was done, and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Potter
Central Church Ladies Aid
Queen Esther Lodge Guests Of Mrs Gillespie
Mrs Athena Gillespie noble grand of Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge hosted a Halloween party in Odd Fellows hall. The woodland setting featured ghosts goblins and witches with orange and black decor and cookie plates. Performances by Charlotte Cahill Rauser's dancing school Sewall Pearson vocal solos and Mabel Pinkham guitar were enjoyed along with Halloween games and singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena Gillespie
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Lydia Atwood
Gillespie
Dorothy Milliken
R. N
Fanny Burden
Horace Ward
Clara Donaldson
Chester Clement
Charlotte Cahill Rauser
Carleton Andrews
Sewall Pearson
Mabel Pinkham
Red Riding Hood Wins First Award At Sagadahoc PTA Event
Sagadahoc Ferry P T A held a Halloween party in Sebenon hall with 100 guests. Carol Hunnewell as Little Red Riding Hood won first prize, Edwin Adams as a jockey won second for children, Mrs Earl Dow dressed Hungarian won first for adults, Robert Rice second as a blackface comedian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc Ferry P. T. A
Sebenon Hall
Doris Haley
Eart Dow
Charles Brown
Little Red Riding Hood
Carol Hunnewell
Edwin Adams
Earl Dow
Robert Rice
Emanuel Arsenault
Bath
Everett Rice
Woolwich
Gander Two Hunters Bag 14-Pound Goose at Merrymeeting Bay
Deputy Sheriff John W. Conway and Kenneth A. Edgecomb bag a 14 pound gander at Merrymeeting Bay marking a rare kill in years. They also claimed a 12 pound goose for Genator and Mrs Sumner Sewall as a table prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrymeeting Bay
John W. Conway
Kenneth A. Edgecomb
Sturgeon Island
Genator
Sumner Sewall
MacDonald Fined $50 For Reckless Driving
Hugh MacDonald was found guilty of reckless driving in Municipal Court and ordered to pay a $50 fine plus $12.17 in costs. A leaving the scene charge was placed on file after his car hit a Central Maine Power pole on Commercial Street. He pleaded not guilty earlier and the case was continued to Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh MacDonald
MacDonald
Central Maine Power Co
West Bath Dance Honors Halloween Costume Winners
Kirk Roberts won a prize for the most original costume and Mrs. Chester A. Roberts won for the funniest costume at a Halloween novelty dance at West Bath grange. Lyn Plummer provided music for dancing as cider coffee hot dogs doughnuts and pie were served with apple favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk Roberts
Chester A. Roberts
West Bath Grange
Lyn Plummer
Charles W. Walsh, Jr
Barbara Walsh
Robert Pletts, Jr
Winter Street Ladies Aid Holds White Elephant Sale
Rev Joseph O Purdue auctioned items Friday afternoon as Winter Street Ladies Aid ran a successful white elephant sale in the ladies room. Hostesses included Mrs Carl E Albee Mrs William Shorey and Mrs John A Morse with Mrs Arthur C Lemont urging fancy work contributions for the Christmas sale. An all day session is planned next week with Miss Clare Coombs as chairman and a 12 30 luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph O. Purdue
Winter Street Ladies Aid
Carl E. Albee
William 8. Shorey
John A. Morse
Arthur C. Lemont
Clare Coombs
Research Class Meeting at Corliss Street Church
The Research Class of Corliss Street church held an all day gathering in the vestry on Thursday. A picnic lunch was served at noon. Attending were Mrs. Annie Allen, Mrs. Jennie Curtis, Mrs. Winnie Mudge, Mrs. Rose Cooper, Mrs. Fannie Burden and Mrs. Emma Duley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corliss Street Church
Annie Allen
Jennie Curtis
Winnie Mudge
Rose Cooper
Fannie Burden
Emma Duley
Anderson to Open Drug Store in Sagadahoc Block
Carl C. Anderson has leased the brick block at Front and Elm streets from the Sagadahoc Real Estate Association and plans to open a drug store there about December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl C. Anderson
Sagadahoc Real Estate Association
Front
Elm Streets
National Defense Urges Adequate Naval Resources
A wartime- era voice argues for robust sea power across the Atlantic and Pacific. It praises Navy expansion, air strength, bases, and training while warning against subversive forces and urging patriotic education to defend democracy and national security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oop Mee L. Austin
G. N
Atlantic
Pacific
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Hepburn Board
Congress
Central Choir Haloween Supper Plans Festival Attendance
Central church choir hosted its annual Halloween party at the parish house with supper reheasal and social. Menu featured meat loaf escal novelties and Halloween themed decor. They plan to attend the Federated choirs of Maine festival at Portland City Hall on Nov 26 with Donald McKellar in charge and acknowledging the absence of the minister and Mrs Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church Choir
Federated Choirs of Maine
Portland City Hall
Donald McKellar
Finland History Featured at Local Club Meeting
Miss Sarah A. Adams gave a brief history of Finland highlighting geography at a Thursday session of the Current Events Club before the Maine Federation of Women's Clubs. Mr. Smith, MIT history instructor and Bowdoin and Harvard graduate, discussed the United States and War in Paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Adams
Finland
Maine Federation of Women's Clubs
Mr. Smith
Bowdoin College
Harvard University
France
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
United States
War
Pape
W C T U Members Meet At Mrs Brown's For October Session
Mrs Nella Brown entertained the WCTU on Tuesday of last week at her street home for the October meeting. The program featured hymns, scripture by Mrs Elizabeth Trott, prayers, poems by Mrs Nellie Brown and others, readings by several members, solos, and a musical accompaniment. Refreshments were served by a committee including Mrs Mary Pratt Mrs Nella Stover and Miss Lois Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nella Brown
Elizabeth Trott
Lois Palmer
Nellie Brown
Delma Bragg
Etta Moore
Lila Place
Grace Watson
Maud Russell
God
Myra Kelly
Lizzie B. Chaney
Mary Pratt
Cartie Trott
Mabel Paquet
Nella Stover
Advanced Pupils Enjoy Evening at Miss Dearing Home
Five of the most advanced pupils studied piano at Miss Ima W. Dearing’s home last Wednesday evening. A sight reading contest determined the winner with Edna Besaw and Margaret K. Sampson tying for first. Refreshments followed the program including Liszt Liebestraume, Mendelssohn Rondo Capriccioso, Liszt Rhapsodie Hongroise, Ruvinsky Braccato Etude, and Schulz-Evler Blue Danube.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ima W. Dearing
Edna ©. Besaw
Margaret K. Sampson
Mendelssohn
Marilyn L. Cummings
Lisst
Miss Sampson
Braccato
Ftude
Ruvinstein
Besaw
Ruth BE. Oogan
Elks Lodge to Sponsor Poverty Ball on Armistice Eve
Bath Lodge of Elks hosts a Poverty Ball on Armistice Eve Friday November 10 at Lombard street home. Members may invite friends and the lodge will award dressed couple. Jesse W. Allen chairs the event with Ralph W. MacDonald and Maurice D. Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Lodge of Elks
Lombard Street
Jesse W. Allen
Ralph W. MacDonald
Maurice D. Perry
Nightingale club meets at Mrs Dale home with next host Mrs Footer
Mrs Ralph O Dale hosted an all day Nightingale club session at her home on Wednesday. The group plans its next meeting with Mrs J Emery Footer at 167 High Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph O. Dale
Nightingale Club
J. Emery Footer
High Street
Weekly crossword puzzle puzzle list clues 25 to 33
A compact puzzle list with scattered numbered clues including Bower Forsake Garment worn by Romans and other terse entries. It presents a sequence of several clue words such as To fleece Poem Hit with the and 33 ungod answer to previous puzzle in a disjointed format.
Scout Council Elects Leaders for One Year
Mrs. Wilmer I. Voorhees was reelected commissioner of the Bath Giripot Council. At a meeting at 42 Bedford Wetherbee, Leaders' Association members were chosen for one year. Mrs. Carr will represent the page and Mrs. Wetherbee the camp committee. The group spent over $300 last summer on Girls and Leaders’ Camper ships. A tea and exhibit at the State Military and Naval Children's Home noted financial deficits. Next meeting is December 6 at Mrs. Voorhees’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer I. Voorhees
Bath
State Military and Naval Children’s Home
Lincoln Lodge Installs Officers In Annual Odd Fellows Rite
Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows held its annual installation Monday with Past District Deputy Grand Master Purington of Brunswick acting as installing officer due to Mr Colby’s absence in Wiscasset. New officers included Albert H Thompson noble grand John Stewart past grand John Moore vice grand and others. A large attendance enjoyed an oyster stew supper and social hour after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows
Purington
Brunswick
Colby
Wiscasset
John Stewart
Albert H. Thompson
John Moore
Leonard M. Munsey
Leonard Lord
Harry Thurlow
Battery H Relocated to Fort Preble for Training Week
Maine National Guard mobilization plans change. Battery H 240th C A C (HD) moves from Fort Williams to Fort Preble in South Portland. Bath and Brunswick anti aircraft units will station there with no exemptions from the training maneuvers during the week of November 6 to 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
National Guard
Rideout announces engagement of Viola Rideout to Alton Stinson
Mr and Mrs Emery E Rideout announce the engagement of their daughter Viola Mae Rideout to Alton Stinson of Brunswick formerly of Bath son of Mr and Mrs John Stinson Brunswick They both attended Bath schools and he works for Laborers Era Seeord cee Works Corp The wedding is planned for November
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery E. Rideout
North Street
Viola Mae Rideout
Alton Stinson
Brunswick
Bath
John Stinson
Ere
Seeord Cee ‘Works Corp
Mrs Charles R Higgins Visited At Hotel Sedgwick
Mrs Higgins of Portsmouth, formerly from the city, is staying as a guest at Hotel Sedgwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Higgins
Portsmouth
Sedgwick
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Front Street
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B. Nichols
Harry
Webber
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Dar
Dummer Sewall
Drama Club
Cosmo Club
Bowdoin Center
Central Ladies Aid
Queen Esther Lodge
Mrs. Gillespie
Noble Gand
Carroll Hunnewell
Mrs. Eart Dow
John Conway
M'Donald
MR. Purdue
Who
Franklin
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Valley Forge
John Paul Jones
United States of America
Citigen
Central Choir
David L. Wilson
W.c.lu
Thelma W. Dearing
Elks’ Poverty Ball
Royal Irish
Scout. Council
Lincoln Lodge
Fort Preble
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