Ice Pond and Local Family Ties Recalled in Community Notes
In Aber area memories surface of an active ice pond near a road that once fed by a private company from New York. The drought exposed the pond and many residents recalled walking nearby and staying warm with the ice privilege. References to Bowker, Mrs. Bug, and other locals appear alongside school sessions, hospital moves, and visits to Cranberry Point, painting a portrait of community life and long standing ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed McCobb
One Brewer Co
New York
Auto Strikes Deer Near Maynard
Thibodeau of Five Islands reported to police that he struck a deer on the Arrow sier Friday night. The deer ran off. Wardens notified and searched for the animal. The car was damaged beyond operation with grill, radiator, fenders and lights badly damaged and towed to a garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard. Thibodeau
Five Islands
Arrowsier
American Education Week Observed At Head
Local notes from Largo Florida report Education Week activities with families from Bath and nearby towns sharing help for fire relief and clothing drives. 4 H members and leaders assist needy households while students attend conventions and celebrations at Bath area venues.
Local residents visit village school activities this week
Nisbet returned to Nora. Arthur Farris of Bath called on Mrs Berlace en route to Popham. Last Gailera at the village school pains the past week. He is pew pee ate Se Oe Wyman, Peip, Man, Se rong an pe aa Sally Lowell and Kara Herrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nisbet
Nora
Arthur Farris
Bath
Early Amateur Basketball League Elects Officers
The M. C. A. Intermediate League elected officers at a board meeting led by president Elford Hiford Stower Sr. Louis Kingsbury was named treasurer and Dennis Gaudette secretary. A five week practice schedule for six teams was approved with opening games Saturday night at the old Ther man’s gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leagee Lerning
Bread
Wes Ye Weil
Elford Hiford Stower
Louis Kingsbury
Dennis Gaudette
Ol' Therman
Shepard's Shoe Store
Freeman’s
Hil
Oakhurst Dairy
Oac Re Ietntas i Mon
Theeague
Gue
Gov- Siapas Pier
Pirate
Utes
West Bath grange hosts guest officers night
West Bath Grange held guest officers night with members serving in their stations. Alton Collins acted as master with Mattie Collins Ceres, William Small Jr steward, Lu la Lemont Pomona, Annie Lemont Flora, and Alfred Neal Ar ee Lemont among others. additional attendees included Mrs hn Howe Brere Otis can and son Richard Ett Lemont Ethel MacDonald Miss Alice Johnson Mr and Mrs David Fields and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Grange
Dirigo Grange
Alton Collins
Mattie Collins
Ceres
William Small, Jr
Lula Lemont
Pomona
Annie Lemont
Flora
Alfred Neal
Aree Lemont
Alpha Bath Insiraenen
Hn Howe
Brere Otis
Can
Richard
Ett
G. Lemont
Ethel MacDonald
Alice Johnson
Elks District Deputy and Grand Suite to Visit Bath Lodge
Robert Brewer District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Maine West and his Grand Suite will headline Bath lodge Elks Thursday for a regular meeting with a 6 30 p m turkey dinner. Initiation and jackets for the championship baseball team will be awarded. Ladies Night Friday features dining and dancing to raise funds for Christmas gifts for GIs at Togus and toys for Hyde Memorial Home children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Brewer
Rockland
Maine
West
Bath Lodge of Elks
Championsip
Besino
Togus
Hyde Memorial Home
Local society notes and events around Popham
A digested look at residents and visitors in the Popham area including Francis Macon and Elizabeth Oliver returning, Gale Thane and Peter Isaacson at summer spots, and numerous mentions of kin from Yar mouth to Bath. Socials include a Popham Circle covered dish supper, Halloween entertainment, Bodwell Grange meetings, and a Bath wedding of Marion Bridges to Leston Harrington Jr with a reception at Bowdell Grange hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Mac
Fra Scott
Elizabeth Oliver
Gale
Peter Isaacson
Acson
McCuert
T School
Dente
Yarmouth Acy
Walter
Key
Sageros
Bert Spraue
Stanley Hyde
Yarmouth
Irgina Perkins
Morse High
Clarence Perkins
Frank Han Feces
John Be
Wakefield
Richard Spra
Bath
Jack Rey
Borland
Lee Mage
U. Coast Guard
Ledrington
Seorreae
Popham
Ee Walter Sprague
Herbert
Herbert Sprague
Henry Murphy
Barbara Sprague
Popham Circle
Ernest Oliver
Bodwell Grange
Grange Hall
Joseph O. Purdue
Marion Bridges
Elisha Bridges
Madelyn Bridges
Leston T. Harrington, Jr
Leston T. Harrington
Parker Head
New York
Harrington
Bath Iron Works
Bowdell Grange Hal
Residents and Visitors Enjoy Baker Bath Week Socials
Mrs. Frank Wyman spent several days in Bath with daughter Mrs. Lawrence Thayer and family of School street. Mrs. Bernard Carlson returned home after visiting sister Mrs. George Stacey in Bath and were in Boston the first of the week. Mr. Ralph Seekins of Bath spent Sunday at their Grandview cottage. Kenneth Hobart of South Boston visited Harold Keegwin for several days. Four moose appeared on the ledges near Sewall Moore's home, a sign of the season. Mr. Richard B. K. MacLanathan of Boston joined Francis Mac during last week’s visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Largo
Fla
Guinland
Frances Moro
Parker
Charles Blaisnc
Wood Hathorne
Bath
Clarence Ell Ofth
Joyce Gray
George Woodward
Lloyd D. Lowell
Maine Maritime Academy
Parker Head
Orono
Earl Lowell
Leston Harrington
Bodwell Grange
Leston Harrington, Jr
Marion Bridges
Harold Rogers
Stephen
Frank Wyman
Lawrence Thayer
School Street
Bernard Carlson
George Stacey
Carlson
Stacey
Boston
Ralph Seekins
Grandview
Kenneth Hobart
Mass
Harold Keegwin
Funeral notes for Tho Spence of Small Point
Fragmentary obituary references the funeral of Tho Spence, with uncertain details. It mentions services, a last illness, and employment at a nearby yard, with dates and specifics poorly legible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fim
Spence
Gooss
Square Riers
Ugh
Caer
Dromore Grangers Visit Castine in Rain
The Castine visit by Dromore Grangers included a luncheon at Orland hosted by Mrs. Simon after a wet journey. Members Perkins See Shop and others were showcased with musical selections and vocal numbers. Refreshments followed, served by Casting grange officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castine
Pal
Perry
Fort
Pian
Orland le
Simon
Oki
P Vrs
Willams
Annie A. Lcolm
Ela Perkins
Lillian Adamsey
Bre
Jon
Oene
Perkins
David St
Charlotte
Marriage Ceremony at Saini Saturday Morning
Rev Fr Edmond Hachey presided at the double ring wedding in Wa terville with a large gathering. The bride wore ivory satin designed herself, trimmed with fleur de lys beads, and a Juliet cap with a floor length veil. Attendants included Miss Genevieve Porter of Chicago as maid of honor and Miss Claire Grainger with Mrs Oliver Grazier as bridesmaids. Best man was Donald Jerry. groomsmen included Geens Berry and Harolders. A wedding breakfast followed at the County club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond Hachey
Waterville
Genevieve Porter
Chicago
Eure
Lee Re Maree Tigh
Vogue School of Design
Mole Starves After 12 Hour Hunger Strike
A mole deprived of food for 12 hours dies of starvation. The incident highlights how long this burrowing mammal can survive without nourishment and the dangers of prolonged hunger.
Dance and Music Highlights From the College Medley
A program features selections including Freedom Train, Siboney, On the Avenue, and You Knew Susie. Performers include Pauline Holm Sen, Betty Rector, Jean Osborne, Carol Miller, Janice Kn, and Harmony Gene Dins. The event closes with a chorus and a curtain at nine am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atholl Cogan
Muhihy Senaahey
Sullivan
Harmony Red
Pauline Holmsen
Susie
Vy Deer
Pene
Mohiva “Siboney
Danté
Jean Osborne
Tango
Betty Rector
Deacstene Ieee
Lady Garol Miller
Arty Wonderan
Rew
Janice Kn
Harmony Geudin
Girls Certin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Phippseu Tee Odye
Ho Bowker
Stonybrook
Bug
Eugene
Mr. Bowker
Rena Martek
J. Braatord
cCourt
Bowle
Ginana
Harilie
Alter Reed
Ashing
Lord Blair
the Hill
Valerie
Colley
Robert
Andilbert
Elle Hunt
Bett
Is Sih
Priscilla Trott
Trott
Cranberry Point
Just
Florence
ELKS
LEA
Johns-Manville
Kennebec Roofing & Siding Co
Calepnony Shake
Cox
I Soma
Dromore Grangers
Préestnt
That
Saini
Moanin Eehan
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