West Bath Grange officers praised as young group leads
West Bath grange meeting filled with praise for youth officers led by Master Stanley Peterson and Overseer Harold Traggett. A large sewing circle attended with a meal of baked beans frankfurts rolls pies doughnuts and coffee. Community events included prayers songs readings and a salute to veterans with multiple members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Grange
Stanley Peterson
Harold Traggett
Mildred Brown
Arthur Deeham
Marshal Boudreau
Luex Ward
Herbert Sumpsen
Altine Munses
Ceres
Mars Sylvester
Pomona
Marion Full Fiera
Elizabeth Melbougal
Thelma Staples
Bernice Thayer
Pha
Dune Parks
Grange
Amelia
Auvnd
Ehuer
Brothers
Pierson Moves Household Goods with Livestock
Pierson hauled his household effects in a truck accompanied by a cow and hens. He notes this is the sixth summer they have spent there, indicating a long term residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierson
States to seek limits on wild game protection funds
Dr W O T Hornaday says 3 percent state legislatures will back a permanent wild life protection fund and push limits on pump and automatic shot guns. Open seasons may shift to every other year. some species at risk of extinction are cited as justification. Pennsylvania and New Jersey currently ban automatic shot guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Permanent Wild Life Protection Fund
W. O T. Hornaday
Hornsday
United States
Plomnaduy
Mexico
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
First Trophy Acorns Rooms at the Y M C A
The Bath YMCA receives its first state basketball championship trophy in silver and gold, won at Augusta last winter by the Y M C A Cal team. The 10 inch cup on ebony bases bears inscriptions naming McClure, Gilmore, Spear, and coach details, with a presentation by American Legion Post No 2 in Augusta and listed supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Theiath Yo M. CL. Cal
Charls W. Clifford
Bath Ymca
J. Verace McClure
Jerry Gilmore
Allan Spear
Thanksgiving Service Planned at Wesley Methodist Church
Bath Ministerial association met at Winter Street Congregational church with Rev. HK Lewis Wall presiding. Rev. Charles F E Brooks invited the union Thanksgiving service at Wesley Methodist church on Wednesday evening November 26 at 7 30 which was accepted. Thirteen members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Ministerial Association
Winter Street Congregational Church
HK. Lewis Wall
W. T. Boyd
Georgetown
Charles FE. Brooks
Wesley Methodist Church
Universalist Church
George W. Scudder
Sonneberg Toy Factory Expands to House Growing Toys
The Sonneberg toy museum and factory center in Germany plans additional wings to store its vast collection and production. The facility, famed for dolls and figures from many nations, shows a shift to wood and sheet metal toys for 1924 as material shortages affect traditional wood goods. The note ends with a quip about a Shakespeare line misapplied to the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus’ Museum of Toys
Sonneberg
Germany
Sogdeberg
Santa Claus
Old St. Nick
Harvest Supper At Cyrus Gilmore Home For Nequasset Church Work
Woolwich notices report a harvest supper at Cyrus Gilmore’s home Thursday evening if the weather cooperates. Proceeds go to church work at Nequasset. The item lists local visits, weddings, illness, church notes, Red Cross drive, and education week plans across Woolwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Gilmore
Nequasset
Everett Rice
South Windham
Minnie Rice
John Brown
Bernard Ayer
Sab City Hospital
L. G. Marsh
North Woolwich
Fred Hathorne
J. Hathorne
Susan Preble
Miss Moulton
Gorham Normal School
Gordon Preble
Demar Trott
Howard Milley
Fox
Mary Wright
Portland
Charles Wright
Od. Carrier
Delia Card
Appleton Day
J. J. Carson
Christ
Sagadahoe Ferry
Phyllis Hall
Bath
Clare Coombs
Claude Dyer
Ilii
Arnold
Methodist Church
Steven
Red Cross
Oxhorn Corner
T. Herbert Fernald
Millie Dodge
Medford
Mass
Emily Otis
Webster
Wlr
Calder
Woolwich
Maine
Bible College
Canada
Nova Scotia
Coal Mining Under Arctic Conditions
A British Arctic expedition report highlights Spitzbergen coal deposits as the start of a major Arctic industry. Norwegian operator Store Norske Co has expanded the field at Longyear City, with about 500 residents and a year round mining colony infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spitzbergen
Oxford University
W. S. Bruce
Norway
Arctic
Prince of Monaco
Bruce
Advent Bay
England
Cars in Collision at Center and High Streets
Two cars driven by James Wheeler and Herbert Hall collided at Center and High streets on Tuesday noon, badly smashing both vehicles. The Wheeler car overturned but no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wheeler
Herbert Hall
Wheeler
Bath Y M C A drive seeks funds in final week
The Bath Young Men’s Christian Association ends its campaign needing $2000 to fund the year’s programs. The effort is led by Charles KR Oliver with broad community support urged, noting the Y’s wide city usage including gym sessions, educational films, and numerous clubs and groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Young Men's
C Christian Association
Charles KR. Oliver
Bath Young Men's Christian Association
Bath
Y.m.cla
Y.M.C.A
Ymlc.a
Umlcla
Boys
Girls Scouts
Bath Athletic Club
Democratic City Committee
Colonial Club
Morse High
Morse High Athletic Council
Rotary Club
Staples' Eulogy on H. M. Sewall
The speaker recalls H. M. Sewall as a gallant, kindly man beloved in Bath and Maine. Mutual friendship, gentility, and culture are praised while noting Sewall’s deep patriotism and loyalty to country. The speaker reflects on past debates, including views on the League of Nations and Roosevelt, yet emphasizes shared aims and lasting respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Harold
Sewall
Maine
Mr. Sewall
League of Nations
Roosevelt
Maine Farmers Club to hear two Maine fruit growers
Walter Dolley of Old Orchard and Wilson Conant of Buckfield will speak at the Maine Farmers' Club meeting at Congress Square Hotel in Portland on Wednesday evening November 12. Dolley runs a leading York County apple orchard and Conant is president of the Maine Fruit Growers' Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Maine Farmers’ Club
Congress Square Hotel
Portland
Walter Dolley
Old Orchard
York County
Wilson Conant
Buckfield
Maine Fruit Growers’ Association
Donnygill the Bath built houseboat for Florida use
The Donnygill, 68 by 18 feet and three feet draft, was built at Bath by W. R. Moore, Arthur M. Lord, and Fred C. Voss. It features two 50 hp Knox engines driving Hyde turbines, a Westinghouse 32 volt lighting system, mahogany interiors, and a full social hall deck house. The vessel, launched Oct. 31, will sail Florida waters this winter with Capt. Moore in command and Voss overseeing the engine, with a 16-foot launch and tender as part of the equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec
Donnygill
Westinghouse
Hugh Chisholm
Arras
ER. S. Ritchie & Sony
Hyde Windlass Co
Florida
W. R. Moore
Voss
Messrs. Moore
Herbert Worrey
Henry Preble
Robert Cameron
Preble
Carl Coombs
Mr. Voss
Bath
D. AU
Katherine Westfall Voss
Resolute
Stella
Seguin
Jacksonville, Fla
A. D. Hendrickson
Lake Worth
Palm Beach
Jacksonville
Hypoluxo
Palm Beach Bank & Trust Co
Harvey Dyer
Boynton
Fla
Gowell Child Laid to Rest in Bath Grave Service
Katherine FE Gowell six year old daughter of John J Gowell and late Jeanette Chase Gowell is buried in Bath after living in Bangor. Born July 25 1918 she died while her marine engineer father was away on voyage. Service conducted by Rev John A Swetnam at 11 am. Fire Department No 3 hosted a chicken supper fundraiser with thanks to Clarence Seavey and Frank Higgins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Lakes
Segu
Justice Gray
Beacon Hill
Boston
Marshall
Jefferson
Sabine
Bath
New England
Daily News
Congress
United States
Garfield
Ile
Cleveland
Sewall
Mr. Lodge
Massachusetts
Sewill
Lodge
Jie
America
United States Senate
Frye
Fernald
Mr. Sewall
Stevenson
Uteness
Times
White
National Republican Committee
National Committee
Parlin Pond
George Tolbert
Prince of Wales
James Barrie
Browning
Katherine FE. Gowell
John JD. Gowell
Jeanette Chase Gowell
Bangor
John A. Swetnam
First Baptist Church
No. 3 Company
Fire Department
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J. Everett Maye
Gy Riles
Lester Lewis
Lewiston
the Nazarene Chorel
Ro Wasne Gardner
Wallaiston
Mro
Emma Claisdell
Lowell School
D Portsmeouth
N. EL
Emily Richardson
BE. R. Brown
Percy Richardson
Auburn
Kenneth Wyman
James Chambers
Brunswick
BE. OR. Brown
Walter T. Brown
Madison
Busiess
Mabel Brown
Winnie Larrabee
Hope Ward
Belle Donnell
Lillian Rogers
Florence Trish
Lucy Ward
Hazel Wharff
John Pooler
Everett Hescock
Waterville
Pooler Cottage
Sabino
Henry G. Hodgdon
Hodgdon Cottage
James B. Perry
Phippsburg
Samuel F. Bates
Ernest B. Williams
Chester King
Bristol
Wayne Gardiner
Wollaston
E.R. Brown
Nazarene Church
W. Owl Larrabee
Herbert Simpson
Brunswick Road
James Bosemont
City Hospital
Edgar T. Wright
Beverly
Roberta
Elaine
Deering
Fred Higgins
Foster's Point
Harry Williams
Lincoln Williams
Delmar Bates
Howard
Edwin
Miles Purington
Fred W. Larrabee
W Haggett
New Meadows Inn
Harold Haggett
Farmingdale
John McLean
MFS
James B. Lemont
Beatrice McLellan
Elmer
James Fitzgerald
Post No. 2
American Legion
George McMann
Bill Verkins
Tony Olinto
Red Spinney
Red McMann
Farmer Burns
Dude Hagan
Wesley
TOY Factory
Santa
Bath Y
Staples
H. M. Sewall
Katherine E. Gowell
Lady Astor
Labor Party
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