Sheep ranching eyed as Maine hopes to boost flocks
State Agriculture officials promote meat and wool production in New England as western grazing declines. Bowdoinham owner William B Kendall maintains about a thousand sheep with growing success. Proximity to wool, mutton and lamb markets could lower freight costs and revive local farming in rural Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everal
Montana
State of Agriculture
Bowdeinham
William B. Kendall
Hood
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
New England
State Department of Agriculture
Maine Leaders Named for Century of Progress Exposition
Governor Gardiner urged the Maine Development Commission to appoint twenty five prominent Mainers to represent the state at the Century of Progress Exposition in Boston opening in June. Among those named is William S Newell president of Bath Iron Works Corporation. The expo will showcase New England products and draw visitors from beyond the region, boosting publicity for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner
Vico C. Isola
Maine Development Commission
Maine
Boston
William S. Newell
Bath Iron Works Corporation
New England
Maine Canada border travel increases tourism traffic
Officials report a surge in cross border travel from Maine into Canada with nearly 26 000 more automobiles than last year. Calais handles the largest share as Atlantic Highway traffic grows. Maine publicity reps visited Canadian cities to improve understanding and boost future crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Canada
Calais
Campaign to block sale of hop flavored extracts in Maine
Seth May of Auburn leads a federal prohibition effort against hop flavored malt extracts in Maine. Dealers are warned of potential prosecution if they continue sales and urged to dispose of on hand stocks promptly, with manufacturers possibly reclaiming unsalable goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Seth May
Auburn
Federal Prohibition Administration
Maine forest chief keeps crew to ease unemployment
Commissioner Violette plans to retain about twenty five of the 175 forest workers into the fall to aid the unemployment situation and to begin erecting several new fire towers and other departmental projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Forest
Violette
Pine tree avenue proposal for Bath highways
Old enemies of the trees are now aiding a highway beautification movement. A plan to plant pines along the main Bath highway from North and Lincoln streets to Lime Rock hill could create an attractive city approach similar to College Pines at Brunswick. Service clubs could sponsor and finish the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Lincoln Streets
Lime Rock Hill
College Pines
Brunswick
Cape Cod Mosquito Control Plan Raises Funds and Ditches Draining Marshes
The Cape Cod Mosquito Control Project has raised 205000 by subscription to eliminate mosquitoes and will add an annual 2v000 funded by Cape Cod towns. Over 1000000 cubic feet of ditches will drain salt marshes, following a plan used on the Phippsburg peninsula that nearly eliminated mosquitoes last summer despite earlier doubts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Cod
Massachusetts
Phippsburg
Leaves: a natural fertilizer for lawns and gardens
The piece argues against burning fallen leaves. It recalls John HB Ramsay of Bath, a pioneer landscape gardener, who advocated letting leaves lie until cold weather ends. Decayed leaves enrich soil and help grass roots for a better spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John HB. Ramsay
Bath
Wealthy New England resident backs town’s growth with brick block replacements
A former town resident who earned wealth in the Northeast has bought several wooden business blocks on the main street and replaced them with brick structures. He declares he will pay fair prices to acquire any property in the business district to help the town progress and prosper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Highway beautification program eyed as model for states
The New England Recreation Development committee and the State Federation of Women's Clubs of New England announce that the highway beautification program will be used as a model by the Washington State Council for the Protection of Roadside Beauty. The program is gradually succeeding in New England and is expected to be adopted by several other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Council
State Federation of Women's Clubs of
New England
Washington
Improvements at Shore Acres Course Under Way
N A Cushman owner of Shore Acres golf course in Sebasco reports extensive improvements for another year. Work already begun include turning and leveling the third green and fertilizing greens while temporary cups are in use. The rough in front of the tee will be earth filled and rolled to improve the fairway. Additional plans call for a miniature course an added garage and a new cottage north of the Skillings cottages with repairs to existing structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Cushman
Shédre Acres
Sebasco
Pythian Convention Details With Lodges and Timings
The annual district convention will be held with Wescustago lodge K of P of Yarmouth. Supper at 6.30 p.m. Convention opens at 7.30. Acadia lodge Bath will work the rank of Knight in Long Form. Fort CROYE ToakE Branswheke will drill. Kennebec Bowdoinham opens. Harraseeket Freeport closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian
Wescustago Lodge
K. of P
Yarmouth
Acadia Lodge
Bath
Fort Croye
Branswheke
Kennebec Lodge
Bowdoinham
Harraseeket Lodge
Freeport
Chaplin and Curran Evade Arrest Across States
Arrowsic Georgetown cases link Chaplin and Curran to multiple towns as New Hampshire authorities seek arrest warrants. Police report break‑ins at a filling station, a Boston ally, and a charge of unpaid board and car registration.Mr. Brown of Broad Street Gospel Mission describes the pair as once respectable, now pursued across New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W L
New York State
Manchester
N. H
Chaplin
Arrowsic
Georgetown
New Hampshire
Mr. Brown
Broad Street
Harry Curran
Boston
Curran
Golden Rule Gospel Mission
Brunswick
The
Gospel Mission
Newburyport
Mass
Sheriff's Department
Brown
Far and Near Society Hosts to Brotherhood
The Far and Near Missionary society of Corliss street church hosted Sterling Brotherhood in the Deering room Friday night. The program featured singing, readings, recitations, duets, and a missionary-aimed program with proceeds for foreign missions, followed by light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deering
Corliss Street
Far
Missionary Society of
Grace Watson
Frances MacFadden
Delina Bragg
Vivian Plant
Alyn Jewett
Beulah Pratt
Jennie Croteau
Brunswick Horse Show Proves Great Success
Brunswick's first horse show on Edwards field drew many from the region and featured 28 horses. Red Fern from Kentucky won the blue ribbon in the five gaited class, with Rex taking second and Mrs. Dunton's Cynthiana third. Judges were Col. George O. Hubbard, Lynn Foss, and George Weed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Edwards Field
Red Fern
Kentucky
Arthur J. Dunton
Bath
Rex
Judge Dunton
Norman Smith
J. Edward Luce
Dunton
Denver
Col
George O. Hubbard
Lynn Foss
Solon
George Weed
Portland
Arnold Bourbon
Topsham Fair
Coal & Wharf Company Elects Its Officers
Kennebsee Wharf & Co. of Bath elected its officers at a recent board meeting Frank E. Lowe of Portland became president Walter Peterdon was named treasurer W B Pollack secretary and assistant treasurer and Fitz G Falin superintendent The board also includes Hewart Vo Baud Aries E Dunlap William S Linnell Frank E Lowe Robert J McKechnie and Wallace Phinney all of New York Boston Portland and Boston respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebsee Wharf & Co.l Co
Bath
Frank E. Lowe
Portland
Walter Peterdon
W. B. Pollack
Fitz G. Falin
This Comtey Conse
Hewart Vo Baud
Aries E. Dunlap
New York City
William 8. Linnell
Robert J. McKechnie
Wallace Phinney
Boston
City manager plan for Bath men letter from T. S. Hayes
A Bath area letter from T. S. Hayes, Cayey Puerto Rico, dated Oct 18 1930, argues for abolishing the lower city council chamber and electing a two year mayoral term. He advocates recall power, nonpolitical government, and invites women to join the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Cayey, P. R
Winter Street Ladies Hold Successful Sale
The Winter Street Church women held a successful rummage sale on Wednesday afternoon in the men’s room. Mrs. Arthur C. Lemont chaired. Bessie Dickinson and B R Percy oversaw the men’s furnishings table. several matrons led the nation counter, shoes, millinery, and women’s apparel with many named volunteers assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Arthur C. Lemont
Bessie Dickinson
8. R. Percy
Arthur K. Purington
Charles E. Plaisted
Nation
Elmer Hodgkins
Corrie Varney
W. E. Kershner
E. D. Hardin
Maxwell Powers
William A. Donnell
John A. Lord
Roscoe P. McFadden
Frostina Marston
Abbie Carter
Clare Coombs
C. B. Wilband
T. W. Pease
Pendleton
Walter Bowker
Car of Sheep for Sagadahoc
Crawford maintains a sizable flock at his Dexter farm as the Swan Island venture introduces a new program that Maine farmers will watch with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Crawford
Dexter
Swan Island
Maine
Bath Iron Works Employee Loses Two Fingers
Joseph Bouchard of Brunswick, an employee at Bath Iron Works, lost two fingers on his right hand when a heavy plank fell on it Thursday. He was taken to E. M. Fuller’s office and then to the hospital where the amputation was performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bouchard
Brunswick
Bath Iron Works
E. M. Fuller
Halloween Party At Dromore Grange Delights Community
Dromore Grange hosted a Halloween party with games jokes and stunts followed by doughnuts cookies and cider. A Jonesport Star reader noted the weekly weather report was not received and the upcoming forecast would mirror last week with some unknown changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dromore Grange
Jonesport Star
Brunswick Man Buys Jackson Confectionery Established in 1878
O L Clark of Brunswick purchased the Jackson confectionery at 79 Commercial street Bath. The business, dating to 1878, has long served Bath and down river resorts. Since Jackson's death, John O Moulton and Edwin M Jones managed it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerstreet
O. L. Clark
James Merril
Edwin M. Jones
Aetankles
Aime Ad Montyre
Bath
Mr. Jackson
North
Washington Streets
Bartlett & Jackson
Jackson
Cedar Street
Camdy
Commercial Street
Down River
Clark
Brunswick
Freeport
Lisbon Falls
Harpswell
Orrs and Bailey Islands
John O. Moulton
Mr. Jones
Wesley Ladies Aid Hosts Halloween Work Session
The Wesley church ladies' aid met in the vestry with readings, piano duets, harmonica selections, conundrums, and old songs. A box lunch and Halloween decormarked evening fun, followed by small tables and games. members praised the committee and voted to hold socials more often.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Church
E. A. Farrar
Pierce
William Davis
Eva Lemont
Georgia Ripley
Carrie Sampson
Merton Webber
Davis
Farrar
Seneca Conley
Wilfred Trott
Littlefield
Parrar
Trott Deans Nupial in Atlantic At Bride’s Home
Lauriston Trott son of James L. Trott of 410 Washington street and Miss Marian Grace Deans daughter of Mr and Mrs George Deans of 10 Appleton street Atlantic Mass were married at the bride’s home Saturday Oct 25 in a double ring service Rev Rasmond M Mac Donald officiated The bride a Woodward Institute Burroughs school graduate The groom Morse high school 1926 football captain of Corliss street church basketball team The groom now sales manager United Motor Co Allston They will reside at 10 Appleton street Atlantic after a wedding trip
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauriston Trott
James L. Trott
Washington Street
Marian Grace Deans
George Deans
Appleton Street
Atlantic
Mass
Rasmond M. MacDonald
Atlantic Memorial Congregational Church
Woodward Institute
Burroughs School
Boston
Morse High School
Morse
Corliss Street
Hyde Camp Auxiliary Card Party Held With Prizes
Hyde Camp auxiliary held a Tuesday card party with six tables. In bridge the first prize went to Mrs. Gertrude Stewart and the consolation to Mrs. Mary Pratt. Whist winners were Mrs. C. T. Edgecomb for first and Mrs. A. Smith for consolation. Mr. Clancy won the men's first prize and Willis Knight the consolation. A dance followed with Len Miller and his Jazz Pirates providing music. A repeat event is planned next Tuesday under the same committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Hyde
Gertrude Stewart
Mary Pratt
C. T. Edgecomb
A. Smith
Clancy
Willis Knight
Len Miller
Jazz Pirates
Eleanor MacDonald
Eva Lemont
Helen McIntosh
Skunk Stirs Chestnut Street After Can Trapping
A Chestnut Street scene drew residents as a black and white cat got its head stuck in a salmon can turning out to be a skunk. A bold neighbor cornered the animal but no one was harmed as the incident ended without injury or alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut Street
Go to Church Campaign Planned by Bowdoinham Baptists
Brunswick area Baptist churches launch a six week Go to Church campaign led by Bit or the Dh Proksort ing and Barnes to invite residents to attend services and strengthen community life. The Bowdoinham association approved the plan at its September meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
own_and Barnes of
Brunswick
Bowdoinham
Ihs
Bowdoinham Association
Last Pulpwood Cargoes of Season Arrive at Bath
The final pulpwood shipments, 450 cords, reached Bath for Pejepscot Paper Co on barges 4 and 8 hauled by the tug Pejepscot. Weather forced a stop at St John N B. the tug towed lumber from Grand Manan to Brewer for Eastern Manufacturing Co thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Pejepscot Paper Co
Pejepscot
St. Martin and Salmon River
St. John
N. B
Grand Manan
Brewer
Eastern Manufacturing Co
Southport
Rockland
J. F. Hallowell
G. F. Mitchell
James K. Farnham
Warren Davis
Thomas Bosworth
Daniel Bennett
Allie Sweet
Bath Garage hosts Chevrolet dinner after sales drive
The Plant's Garage Bath sales force attended a banquet at the Augusta House in Augusta to honor Chevrolet dealers in Maine District No. 4. Team No. 1 led by Plant's Garage sold 13 of 48 new cars, beating Team No. 2 which sold 5 of 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plant
Bath
Augusta House
Augusta
Chevrolet
Rumford
Norway
Gardiner
No. Augusta
Brunswick
Newcastle
Waterville
Parmington
Madison
Skowhegan
Rockland
Camden
Repairs Underway on Washington Street Business Block
Charles Gauvin is repairing the old building on Washington Street housing Shorey the barber and Jay Jordan meat shop. The structure will be rebuilt as the foundation is nearly gone. Owners Charles Condus and George Poulos plan thorough work, likely forcing Shorey and Jordan to relocate briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gauvin
Washington Street
Shorey
Barber
Jay Jordan
Bath Enterprise
Thomas G. Campbell
Charles Condus
George Poulos
Gauvin
Mr. Jordan
Town Meets Votes to Keep Rural Roads Open This Winter
At a Woolwich town meeting on Thursday night residents voted to keep rural mail routes passable over the winter. A suggestion to buy or hire equipment was rejected. Selectmen are unsure of next steps and another meeting is likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
Kennebec House to Granie Hall Become New Capitol Theatre
The article traces a 137 year history from the Kennebec House tavern on the New Capitol Theatre site, burned in 1865, replaced by Granie Hall, and culminating in the opening of Maine’s modern New Capitol Theatre in Augusta on a recent Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Theatre
Kennebec House
Granie Hall
Maine
Augusta
Halloween Party Attracts Local Residents And Prizes
A Halloween social hosted by Sa T. A. Young drew many attendees with decorations and costumes. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Alfred Bucknam and Charles Robinson for ladies and men respectively, while Philip Alexander won second for men. Ice cream and tonic were served as a chapel-like committee led by Mrs. Herman Crocker organized the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Bucknam
Chester Worrey
E. Mason Wright
Ruby Avery
Clifton Tedford
Legion Auxiliary Nominates Officers for Roland Smith Post
The Legion Auxiliary named officers at a Wednesday meeting in the American Legion hall. Helen Shaughnessy was chosen president with Madelyn Jackson as first vice president and Madeline Shaw as second vice president. Other officers include Emma Crosby secretary Frances Desmond assistant secretary Mary Murphy treasurer Charlotte Anderson chaplain Phoebe Hart sergeant at arms Evelyn Snow historian. Minor offices to be filled later. An installation is planned for the next meeting, and a Christmas card sales committee was formed. A baked bean supper is set for the second Saturday in November with Hart and Murphy in charge. A card party similar to last year will be held with the same committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auxiliary
Roland Smith Post
A. L
American Legion Hall
Helen Shaughnessy
Madelyn Jackson
Madeline Shaw
Emma _ Crosby
Frances Desmond
Mary Murphy
Charlotte Anderson
Phoebe Hart
Evelyn Snow
Hart
Murphy
Open season on deer in Sagadahoc County opens
Open season for deer in Sagadahoc county began Saturday with many gunners active in Woolwich near Day's Ferry and along routes to Sebasco and Small Point. The season ends November 30 with sightings of a few deer near Phippsburg Center and Berry's Mill road, including a lone deer near Arrowsie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Woolwich
Day’s Ferry
Arrowsie
Georgetown
Sebasco
Small Point
Phippsburg Center
Berry’s Mill Road
South End PTA Holds All Day Meeting and Quilt Work
Mrs. Charles Perry and Mrs. Albert Redlon hosted an all day South End PTA meeting in the Washington street rooms. Members spent the day tacking quilts and sewing for the Christmas sale. A boiled dinner was served at noon. The regular meeting is planned for next Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Perry
Albert Redlon
South End
Washington Street
Association
New England
Frances Willard and Neal Dow Groups Hold Thursday Meeting
The Frances Willard group and the Neal Dow group met Thursday afternoon in Corliss Street Church vestry for their weekly gathering. Helen Colby presided, Shirley Bracy shared a story, and a flag lesson plus a musical program featured solos by Beulah Pratt and Helen Colby, a duet by the Colbys, and selections by the Frances Willard quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Willard
Neal Dow
Corliss Street
Helen Colby
Shirley Bracy
Beulah Pratt
Charles Colby
Frinces Willard
Hanover official Proctor famed NH golfer and Olympic ski jumper
Charles H. Proctor of Hanover New Hampshire is a former New Hampshire state golf champion and member of the Dartmouth College golf team. He has also excelled as a ski jumper winning championships in Canada and representing the United States on its Olympic team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Proctor
Hanover
N. H
Lucerne-in- Maine Community Association
New Hampshire
Dartmouth College
Canada
United States
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Shore Acres
New York State Police
Coal & Wharf Company
Bathman
Moses
Brunswick Man Buys Jackson
Wesley Ladies’ Aid
Puff
Trott-Deans
Atlantic Mass
Hyde Camp
Legion Auxiliary
Sagadahoc County
Southenn Association
D. M. Humphreys & Co
Sagadabock Block
Bath, Me
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