Forty Years Ago in Bath November 3 1914
A Bath Chronicle roundup describes the steamer Governor Cobb's last eastward trip of the season, the Augusta Y M C A visit by city officials, shipboard signal flags at Kennebec Towboat Co, Morse High senior pins, a sloop fire at New Meadows, and social events in Bath including concerts, dances, and local trades. It notes fishing, rail and barge activity, and school athletics as Bath observes autumn through notable local names and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Cobb
Portland
Boston
St. John
War updates across front from Flanders to Dardanelles
The November 4 1914 report notes renewed activity along the battle line from Flanders to the southern border with active land and sea fighting in the new war zone after Turkey entered the conflict. It cites a British warship disaster at the Dardanelles and mentions Belgian refugees offered new homes across states including California Georgia South Carolina Maine to rebuild lives. Mr and Mrs Charles Henry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Flanders
Turkey
Dardanelles
Europe
Atlantic
United States
California
Georgia
South Carolina
Maine
Bath Man Buys Land Opposite MacMahan Landing
Nov 5 1914 David G Standish of this city buys a 125 ft river frontage lot on the Little Sheepscot opposite MacMahan landing from Thomas Hagan. He plans a winter timber cut for a five room bungalow from the Standish woodlot near Witch Spring and will build and occupy in spring, living in a tent during construction. The lot is surveyed and cleaned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David G. Standish
Thomas Hagan
Sheepscot
MacMahan
Nicholas Blaisdell
Congress Shirt Factory Sees Booming Orders
Business is booming at the Congress shirt factory with large orders for flannel shirts. A crew of 70 hands are busy meeting demand. John Belanger of Court Street shot a fox in the West Bath woods this morning, with 13 year old John J. becoming the youngest local gunner to bring home Reynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
John Belanger
Court Street
Desmond Receives Gift From Son in Mexican Conflict
Albert E. Desmond was given a 1909 Mauser rifle by Leon T warrant machinist on the U S tug Sonoma. The firearm, taken from a Mexican soldier during the Vera Cruz trouble, has a 2000 yard range. Bath notes extended visits as locals prepare to move to Bridgton while Bath Iron Works officials travel to Washington for torpedo boat destroyer bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert E. Desmond
Leon T
U. S
Sonoma
Vera Cruz
Local fund tally nears one million dollars
A report notes the ongoing total of a local fund stands close to 1,000,000 dollars and rises daily as contributions continue. The item emphasizes rapid growth and ongoing donations without specifying the fund’s purpose or organizers.
Germans batter Dixmude as Allies gain coast near Nieuport
The Belgian town of Dixmude is battered as French officials admit Allied forces fell back at certain points on the eastern front. In a counter, the Allies claim progress along the North Sea coast advancing to Lombaertryde near Nieuport. Separately Bath actors revive Pudd’n Head Wilson for the Colonial Club. Bath Iron Works bids secure a destroyer contract in Washington with a positive outlook on bids, as Captain Charles Kingsbury visits Bath after a weekend in Portland Harbor with his towboat Ariel and dredgers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Burgess
U. S
Virginia
Navy
Charlestown Navy Yard
Burgess
Bath Iron Works
Vera Cruz
Dixmude
French War Office
North Sea
Lombaertryde
Nieuport
Charles Kingsbury
Ariel
Portland Harbor
Bath
Bath area notes and industrial course announced
Day with two commanders and two crews, Mrs. Charles L. Nichols travels to Colingswood New Jersey to visit daughter Mrs. A W Drew. Bailey School of Industry will host an agriculture course by University of Maine College of Agriculture faculty. Ice navigation rumors stir at Bungalow Riverside. Dec 10 marks delivery for Capt. William G Mall Kennebec Tontent Co. William Carlton of Woolwich returns from a 68 bird hunting trip. he bagged 33. No more L A & W school tickets. The Ann built in Bath in 1892 for Charles Bradford and the Shenandoah 3258 tons and Roanoke 3400 tons are noted. Kee Kimball Bros Co ships poultry feed to Montsweag Farm Woolwich for winter stock. Seven million pink and humpback salmon eggs shipped from Seattle to Maine hatcheries for New England waters. A new water company is under discussion. Bath and Brunswick districts reconfigure. George E Walcott arrives from Bangor for repairs at Percy Small's yard. Miss Ruth and Miriam Adams depart for Boston on business.
Walker reelected to continue in her present Bath post
In Bath society news, Walker was elected to continue in her present office, signaling continuity in leadership and ongoing involvement with local cultural circles.
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Walker
Hockomock Council Hosts Sixth Anniversary Dinner
Hockomock Council, D. of P. met Thursday with Mrs Mildred Roderick presiding A mystery prize donated by Annie Wilson went to Mrs Iva Lee Cousins A covered dish supper was voted for Nov 11 at 630 The anniversary dinner on Nov 18 features co chairs Mary Anderson and Annie Wilson with a cold roast pork menu Invitations went to Maine Great Council of Maine Silver Cloud Council Orrs Island and Ramona Council Bath Deputy Lorraine Cromwell and Mrs Roderick will run the evening entertainment A social hour followed with cards and TV watching
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hockomotk Council
D. of P
Mildred Roderick
Pocahontas
Annie Wilson
Iva Lee Cousins
Frances St. Martin
Hockomock Council
Couples Club Marks Leaving Pastors With Gift
Winter Street Church couples club held a covered dish supper and program on Saturday. Rev and Mrs Richard J Schaper were presented with a gift of money as they depart for Norwich Connecticut on November 15 where he will take a new pastorate. A nominating committee was named for officers led by Mr and Mrs Joan Morse Jr. Others volunteering to refresh workers for the Every Member Canvass on December 5 included many members. Schaper shared World Council slides from Evanston Illinois and led games capped by a supper committee headed by Leland Patten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street Church Couples Club
Richard J. Schaper
Norwich
Conn
Schaper
Ira Nadine
Joan G. Morse, Jr
Arthur Hutchins
A. Dent Caton
John G. Morse, Jr
Horace Morse
William A. Niss
Alfred Fry
Wallace Gower
Theodore Watson
Robert Brownell
F. Merton Bradway
Raymond Farnham
Roy Loeschner
Roy Lawrence
C. A. Mayo
Linwood Temple
Leland Patten
Gérard Billington
C. Harding Ayer
George Barker
Evanston
Ill
Niss Ayer and Horne Lead Local Entertainment Panel
On the entertainment committee stand Mr. and Mrs. William A. Niss as chairmen, alongside Mr. and Mrs. C. Harding Ayer and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Horne, forming the core organizing group for upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Niss
C. Harding Ayer
Harry Horne
Fireside Club Plans Two Week Work Day Project
Fireside club members launch a two week Work Day For Christ project offering odd jobs from window washing to babysitting with profits supporting the Maine Youth Project. Contacts are George Langbehn 1620 and George Coombs 1685-1. The speaker urged national resolve through social security tax relief and addressing juvenile delinquency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fireside Club
Christ
George Langbehn
George Coombs
Fireside
Maine
America
Suburb Civic Club plans Christmas Tea and charity actions
The Suburb Civic Club met at Winneganee Community House with 15 members. President Mrs. Keith Atwood led discussions on winter activities and plans for the December 15 Christmas Tea to support philanthropic projects. Baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas for the needy are prepared annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Farrell
Edward Hawkes
Charles Hart
Keith Atwood
Thatcher Pinkham
Elmer Morse
Harold Miller
Wallace Hinckley
Edna McLean
Helen McIntire
BIW Camera Club Shares Kodachrome Slides
The BIW W Camera Club met at the BIW Recreational building on Thursday. Members viewed Kodachrome slides of Washington DC cherry blossoms Mount Vernon and the Smithsonian Zoo taken by Fred D. Pinkham while at Naval Ordnance School. The club meets biweekly and plans lectures from equipment makers to aid photographers of all levels.
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B. I. W. Camera Club
BIW
Washington, D. C
Cherry Blossom
Mount Vernon
Smithsonian Institute Zoo
Fred D. Pinkham
BIW Electrical Drafting Department
Naval Ordnance School
Washington
Mizpah Class Meeting Notes at Mrs Thayer’s Home
Mizpah Class met Tuesday at 5 Union street court with Mrs Kenneth Thayer. Bible verses and the Lord's Prayer were recited. Mrs Lela Place, a guest, read an original story. A minister's luncheon showed a $13 profit. plans for a sale and supper were discussed. posters to be made by Gertrude Buffum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Thayer
Union Street Court
Lela Place
Gertrude Buffum
Leora Dyer
Memorial Hospital
Andrew Black, Jr
Mellon Young
Roselyn Carey
Miriam House
Burnita Graves
Grace Mitchell
Cora Blakeney
Margaret King
Alberta Kingsbury
Dorothy Thayer
Nancy Roy
Grace Church Auxiliary hears talk on youth at November meeting
Mrs Reidar Christiansen of Rumford spoke at Grace Church Women's Auxiliary Friday at Mrs Ralph G Stetson's home, urging members to consider youth in colleges and schools away from home. Reports on the Parish Christmas Sale and Tea were given and tickets for the December 8 event distributed. Members approved forwarding the Diocesan annual allotment to Supplies and Welfare. Tea was served by the host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reidar Christiansen
Rumford
Grace Church Women's Auxiliary
Ralph G. Stetson
Washington Street
Christiansen
Rev Grant to Speak at Dec Meeting on Whitinsville Conference
Mrs James L Grant pours tea as Rev Grant prepares to address the group at the next meeting on December 3 about the conference at Whitinsville Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ess Vis
James L. Grant
Lioness Club hears Miss Hanscom on Girls State at Colby
Miss Marguerite Hanscom spoke at the Bath Lioness Club meeting at the Sea Grille West Bath on activities at Girls State at Colby College this fall. She was introduced by Mrs Harold J Rubin. The club set its next meeting for Hotel Eagle Brunswick November 18 with Mrs Harold P Small and Mrs Zina M Eaton as program committee.
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Marguerite Hanscom
Bath
Lioness’ Club
Sea Grille
West Bath
Hyde Camp Auxiliary Plans November Meetings
Hyde Camp Auxiliary met at G A R hall with Mrs Hazel Warner presiding. Officials reports were read and it was voted to skip the November 16 meeting to attend the Junior High dedication. Sons to present an American flag. Next meeting November 7 for officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Hyde
G.A.R. Hall
Hazel Warner
Sons of the Auxiliary
St Marys Guild plans Christmas sale and tea
St Marys Guild met in the parish house with vice president presiding. Plans for the Christmas sale and tea on December 7 were laid out, a revised committee list announced, and two members welcomed back from Melrose. Co chairmen for sale and tea named, various tables assigned, refreshments planned for Nov 9 meeting.
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St. Mary’s Guild
Wilmer I. Voorhees
Charles Swearingen
Russell Phinney
Henry Campbell
Melrose
Mass
J. Leslie Grant
Eugene Eberhard
Ralph Stetson
Herbert Calderwood
Victor Carey
John K. Lee
Daniel Williams
Clinton Owen
Arthur Colby
Carl Troop
Irving Stilphen
Carl Anderson
Henry DeLong
Edward W. Bridgham
Kenneth Brown
Stephen Johns
William D. Hill
Lawrence Thayer
Stella Dolloff
Katrina Vamvakias
Pamela Wakefield
Leslie Grant
Bette Aikenhead
Walter Hill
Thomas Aikenhead
Abbott Redlon
Mira Foote
Harry Collins
Harry Wilson
John Preney
Leslie Shumway
David Eliot
George Parshley
James L. Grant
Albert McMann
Arthur Sewalld
Frederick D. Hill
Iota Sigma Plans Rum Mage Sale At Chapter Meeting
IOTA SIGMA plans were made for a rum mage sale at the Chapter meeting held Monday at the home of Mrs. Irma Preble North street. The sale will be conducted next Monday at the South End P T A hall. The chapter's Christmas party will be Dec 20 at the home of Mrs. Lucy Cutting Phippsburg with moving pictures by Mrs. Rosamond McGuiggan. Members were reminded to fill Christmas bags for the State home at Pownal to be collected soon. A plastic party furnished the evening's entertainment and Mrs Nella Stover was a guest.
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Iota Sigma
Irma Preble
North Street
South End
P. T. A. Hall
Lucy Cutting
Phippsburg
Rosamond McGuiggan
Pownal
Nella Stover
Beacon Street Men Hear Fred Fox on Occupation Tales
Fred Fox described his two years in Germany with the U S Army of occupation to the Beacon Street Methodist Men Club. He showed many color photos from Europe and displayed German currency maps and leaflets from tours aided by the Service Club. Clifton Pye presided as Dwight Packard and Daniel Lord were appointed to join Beacon Men in upcoming joint activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Fox
Germany
U. S. Army of Occupation
Beacon Street Methodist Men's Club
Europe
O U. S
Clifton Pye
Beacon Methodist
Fox
Dwight Packard
Daniel Lord
Beacon
Clifton Teen and Methodist Men Plan Club Projects Play
A Clifton meeting with Methodist Men and Dean Bonney discussed sponsoring a play to boost the club's winter activities and projects. The session ended successfully with a song and Nadine serving singer bread and ice cream prepared by Mrs. Franklin Howe for her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Teen
Dean ‘Bonney
Franklin Howe
Theta Chapter binds nine pledgees at Brunswick hotel ritual
Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi held a Wednesday pledge ritual at Hotel Eagle Brunswick. Nine new members were inducted: Mrs. Bernard Holmes, Mrs. Edward Rowe Jr, Mrs. Gerald Rioux, Mrs. Homer Slief, Mrs. Richard Jackson, Mrs. George Larrabee Jr, Mrs. Andrew Flaherty Jr, Mrs. Sherwood Francis, and Mrs. E A Barsness. XI Beta Chapter guests attended the ceremony and dinner. Theta Chapter sponsor Mrs. G Thomas Murphy and director Mrs. Edward Dale True were also present. Next meeting is November 17 at the West Bath home of Mrs. Paul Lemont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi
Hotel Eagle
Brunswick
Bernard Holmes
Edward Rowe, Jr
Gerald Rioux
Homer Slief
Richard Jackson
George Larrabee, Jr
Andrew Flaherty, Jr
Sherwood Francis
E. A. Barsness
XI Beta Chapter
G. Thomas Murphy
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Edward Dale True
Theta Chapter
West Bath
Paul Lemont
Club Forty-Two Plans Fall Project and Dinner Meet
Final plans were made at a Wednesday meeting for Club Forty-Two’s Fall project. Members discussed a dinner meeting and praised the Memorial Hospital Fair candy booth for its success, thanking candy donors. The weekly prize was presented by Mrs. William Greene to Mrs. Norman Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club Forty-Two
Memorial Hospital Fair
William Greene
Norman Adams
Youth Fellowship at First Baptist Meets in Vestry
Baptist Youth Fellowship of the First Baptist church met in the vestry Sunday evening with Miss Bernice Green presiding. Reports of the secretary and treasurer were read and approved. Bernice Green led devotion on friendship. Elaine Pinkham presented the devotional program. The pastor Rev. Sims read a story titled Will the Old Book Stand. Attendees included Elaine Pinkham, Dixie Oliver, Marilyn House, Bernice Green, Alice Green, Claudia Carter, Jack Wallace, Donald Thayer, Vance Libby, Terry Ramsay, Roger Carter, and Rev. Sims.
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Baptist Youth Fellowship
The
First Baptist Church
Bernice Green
Elaine Pinkham
Revea Oe Sims
Dixie Oliver
Marilyn House
Alice Green
Claudia Carter
Jack Wallace
Donald Thayer
Vance Libby
Terry Ramsay
Roger Carter
Rev. Sims
Delan Tops Detroit Bowler Roll Record Before Honeymoon
Delan, a leading bowler in Detroit alleys, rolled a perfect 300 and won $300 in prizes. The win helped fund his upcoming honeymoon and was celebrated by local bowling circles.
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Delan
Detroit
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