Chapel Alter and Lectern Installed at St Philip's
A new altar credence table and communion rail were installed in St Philip's chapel. Rev Joseph H Bessom rector of St Matthew's Halliwell visited Thurs and Fri and preached at St Andrew's Newcastle. Major Myer stays at the Tavern. Women's club bi monthly meeting featured Prof Daniel Stanwood on Archeology with Miss Tucker singing Memories and Trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Philip's Church
Joseph H. Bessom
St. Matthew's Church
Hallowell
Thursand
St. Andrew's Church
Newcastle
Major Myer
Woman's Club
Josephine N. Tucker
Mary Hobson
H. v. B. Nash
Daniel Stanwood
Bowdoin College
Stanwood
Mediterranean
Eliza W. Holbrook
Julia Lewis
Nina Lennox
Flora Lowell
Clinton B. Bailey
Federal Street
George Bemis
Ernest G. Spinney
Woman's Club of
Wiscasset
Clarence A. Richards
Edna Bailey
William G. Hubbard
John H. Southard
Walter Serle
Edward Crossman
Water Street
Waterville
Abner Blair
Richard Rines
Rines
Louise Crossman Pratt
Macorda
Middle Street
J. H. Southard
Sidney G. Evans
Charles Norton
Birch Point
William Lee
James Cushman
Old Sheepscot Road
Elsie Blagdon
Maude Clark Gay
Waldoboro
Charles Walker
Fred A. Souie
Walker
Souie
Cowley
Plinette Allen
Montsweag
Boston Post
Wilbur F. Merrill
Charles S. Sewall
Bath Road
Henry W. Webb
Winter Street Congregational Church
Bath
Winter
Central
Donald A. Adams
New Haven
Conn
Wilbur Lowell
Hodge Street
Lillian Loud
Beverley
Mass
Minnie Lewis
Jennie Nute
Wiskasset
Sheepscot
South Newcastle
Epworth League
John Patterson
Charles E. Titus
Titus
Methodist Church
Handel
Altar Guild
S. Philip's
Bishop Brewster
St. Philip's Parish
St. Philip’s Church
Anna Holbrook
Meteor Sighted Near Augusta by Mrs Sprague
Mrs George Sprague on Augusta road reported a round ball of fire seen from her sun porch about 5 40 PM last Saturday. It flashed colored rainbows as it moved toward the earth southeast of her home. Prof Alfred O Gross of Bowdoin College agreed it was probably a meteor and noted chances of locating it were slim due to distance and recent snowfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sprague
Augusta Road
Bangor Youth Reveals Death Plot To His Sweetheart
A Bangor man threatened to kill himself after a lover's quarrel early Thursday. Captain Frank Foley and Officer Ralph Libby intervened after the youth left a note saying he would rather die than live without his love. Police arrival prevented tragedy and a potential comic outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Frank Foley
Ralph Libby
Swain
Morse and Sanford to clash at Bates tourney Friday
Morse high and Sanford meet in the first round of the 13th Bates Western Maine interscholastic basketball tournament. The Friday schedule lists Morse vs Sanford at 4 p.m. after South Portland vs Rumford, with strong bets on a tight, balanced contest between two evenly matched programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High
Sanford
Bates College
Bath
Morse High School
South Portland
Portland
Deering
Morse
Thornton Acad
Portsmouth
N. H
Alumni
Westbrook
Cheverus
Biddeford
Somersworth
Evangelist Grimes opens campaign at Wesley church
Evangelist Homer W Grimes and Carl Fredrickson led opening night at Wesley church as crowds filled the auditorium. Delegations from Mechanic Falls and nearly all city churches attended while plans for union cooperation and ongoing nightly services at 7 30 were announced. Volunteers and musicians were invited to join the choir and orchestra formed by Victor Paquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Church
Homer W. Grimes
Carl Fredrickson
Mechanic Falls
Grimes
Charles H. Berry
Corliss Street
Carl
Victor Paquet
Councilman Sewall Announces Candidacy for Council Leader
Councilman Arthur Sewall, reelected from Ward 7, declares candidacy for president of the common council. He has served in both city chambers and chaired the finance committee. Henry M. Powers of Ward 6 is the sole other name mentioned for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Sewall
Common Council
Sewall
Blackstones Lead Park Alley League in Seven Full Games
The Blackstones completed last week's bowling, leading the Park Alley League by two games over the Forty-Fours and Harvards who are tied for second. Leaders have 40 wins to 15 losses. the two in second place have 33 wins and 22 losses. The Dexters and White Owls remain within striking distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Alley
Blackstones
Harvards
Dexters
White Owls
Sunberth
Cosmopolitan Garden Club to Meet Thursday
The Cosmopolitan Garden Club met Monday at the club house with 12 attendees. President Mrs. Roscoe P. McFadden announced a special Thursday meeting at 7 30 PM featuring Paul M. Olm of Kennebec Greenhouses to discuss seed planting and demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Garden Club
Roscoe P. McFadden
Paul M. Olm
Kennebec Greens Houses
Olm
Department
R. Clinton McFadden
Irene H. Ingalls
Charles R. Farnham
J. R. Andrews
Marjorie Smiley
Boston
Horticultural Hall
John A. Morse
Rock Gardens
Kelley Field project to be completed despite WPA suspensions
The $16,000 Kelley Athletic field project will be finished as planned even if all Civil Works Administration WPA work in cities over 5,000 is suspended March 30. A local committee member says funds are available and work will proceed, ensuring Bath retains its athletic field despite broader project suspensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
C.W.A
John A. Lord
Bath
Grangers honor lecturer Mrs Ripley at winter meeting
Yet despite below zero weather, over 100 Topsham Grange members attended a patriotic program last Saturday. It marked the third year Mrs Ripley has served as lecturer for the Topsham Grange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topsham
Notable West Bath Town Meeting Attendees Debut
Rufus W Lombard Ellis F Coombs and Henry Brown were warmly welcomed at town meeting marking a gathering of old timers. Mrs Henry R Rich aged 99 attended though unable to vote, while Miss Florence A Neiley and Mrs Edward Noyes travelled from Brunswick and Everett respectively for visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus W. Lombard
Ellis F. Coombs
Henry Brown
Henry R. Rich
Berry's Mill Road
Harry J. Rich
Odie M. Rich
Florence A. Neiley
Brunswick
Alfred B. Snow
Trufazil’s Crossing
Edward Noyes
Everett
Mass
Sabine
Elmer D. Hodgkins
Middle Street
Bath
Peabody Museum
Yale University
Brswell
South America
Florida Everglades
Washington, D. C
Ira Neiley
Trufant’s Crossing
Cassadaga
Fla
Lake Helen
Bok
Lake Wales
Town Meeting Appropriations Totaling 19 677 75
Town meeting approves a large budget across highways sidewalks state aid schools and public works totaling 19 677 75. Funds include 1500 for summer highways 1000 for winter highways 450 for maintenance of state highway 350 for maintenance of state aid highway and 1066 for state aid road construction. Also listed are general expenses fire protection memorials and school costs with 11 dollars netted by Merrymeeting grange lunch sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Ars Theateeias
Georgetown Town Meeting Elects Officials and Sets Appropriations
In Georgetown the annual town meeting drew about 200 attendees before adjourning to Tuesday. Elections filled posts including Moderator Harold J. Brown and Town Clerk Roy M. Newman. Selectmen were Leon Earle Hagan Victor Pinkham and Fred Carr with Howard G. Heald as Treasurer and Charles McMahan as Tax Collector. Other officers include E. C. Clarey Overseer of Poor Eva Campbell on School Committee and road commissioners Alex Cunningores Walter Powers and Chester McMahon. Appropriations cover Schools 1500 road work on MacMahon Island 400 Dyke road 200 Sedgemere road 200 and snow plow equipment 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold J. Brown
Roy M. Newman
Leon Earle Hagan
Victor Pinkham
Fred Carr
Howard G. Healdee
Charles McMaan
E. C. Clarey
Eva Campbell
Alex Cunningores
Walter Powers
Chester McMahan
Ruth W. Powers
MacMahan Island
Dyke Road
Sedgemere Road
Richmond Votes Charter For Town Manager Government
In Richmond a vote approved drafting a charter for a town manager form of government to be sent to the next Legislature. A recount followed, showing Byron Ludwig with 314 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Byron Ludwig
Local Government Budget Report Details 54,000 Total
The document lists officials Lester Dudley Harry as treasurer and Don Cates as auditor with the school commissioner. It itemizes appropriations including 3000 for roads land bridges 666 state road 536 upkeep third class roads 50 upkeep state aid roads 1700 snow hills 750 road patrol 1391 street lights 3210 hydrant rental 400 side 100 Memorial day and 8000 town debt plus contingent expenses, totaling 54000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester - Dudley
Harry
Don Cates
Topsham Elects Officials and Sets $41,000 Budget
Alice Merriman was elected town clerk in Topsham on Monday. The selectmen include E. W. Mallett, John T. Sparrow, Walter Williams, and E. H. Phinney was re elected treasurer. Charles O. Giveen serves on the school committee and Ralph Patten as road commissioner. Appropriations total $41,000 with allocations for roads and bridges, state aid upkeep, police, fire protection, support of the poor, common and high schools, contingent expenses, and a tax rate of 0.036.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Merriman
Topsham
E. W. Mallett
John T. Sparrow
Walter Williams
E. H. Phinney
Charles O. Giveen
Ralph Patten
West Bath approves large town meeting with new officials
Joseph Lamabee presided as moderator at West Bath's annual town meeting. Harry J. Rich was re elected clerk. E W Haggett and Earl Donnell were re elected selectmen with Loring D Small as the new member. Llewellyn D Rogers was re elected School board member and Edward K Thompson elected treasurer and collector, succeeding Fred Brown. Rogers also elected auditor. The session drew a large crowd as total appropriations approached $8,000 with allocations for schools, roads, snow removal, salaries, contingencies, cemeteries, forest fires, tax discount, and miscellaneous expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lamabee
West Bath
Harry J. Rich
E. W. Haggett
Earl Donnell
Loring D. Small
Llewellyn D. Rogers
Edward K. Thompson
Fred Brown
Rogers
Woolwich Elects New Town Officials at Annual Meeting
John H. Carter served as moderator Edward V. Reed was reelected clerk Carleton Day Reed named first selectman Harvey A. Henderson and James Dunton named second and third on the board Harry E. Fitch elected collector treasurer succeeding Edgar Blanch New road commissioners include George Ames Fred Hathorn and Herbert Stevens Clarence E. Baker reelected to the school board Wilson L. Bailey to serve one year Town appropriations list funds for debt snow removal common schools school repairs aid roads and maintenance with specific amounts noted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
John H. Carter
Edward V. Reed
Carleton Day Reed
Harvey A. Henderson
James Dunton
Harry E. Fitch
Edgar Blanch
George Ames
Fred Hathorn
Herbert Stevens
Clarence E. Baker
Wilson L. Bailey
Neighborhood Play Neighbors Draws Big Winter Street audience
A capacity crowd at the Winter Street Fireside club enjoyed Zona Gale's one act play Neighbors as the main feature. The program included vocal and instrumental music and a tap dance with a diverse cast led by Mrs Clinton D Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Zona Gale
Clinton D. Wilson
Blanche Moody
Janet Bridgham
Diantha
Ezra Williams
Peter
Nicholas ,Vamvakias
Frank Harvie
Inez
Marjorie Haskell
Elmira Moran
Lydia Atwood
Miss Trot
Helen Minott
Carry Ellsworth
Betty Rice
E. D. Lamater
Barbara Scott
Constance Morin
Kathaleen Scott
Wyomin
Billy Hill
Peter de Rose
Howard Steen
G. Eunice Whittall
Lewiston High School
Edward Little Auditorium
Christopher Morley
The
Dramatic Club
Gordon Johns
Daniel Bell
Laura Johns
Anita Gauvneau
Sheffield
Laura
Stella Partyka
Johns
Gordon
Margaret M
Rch
Pastors Letter and Community Notices From Woolwich
The Woolwich Union announces a women's study group on world mission using Robert Bartlett's Builders of a New World, meeting bi weekly from March 14 at Mrs. Percy Bailey in Nequasset. Also noted are a birth in Woolwich, local visits by officials and residents, a planned Easter concert, resignations, anniversaries, a surprise party for Leavitt Welch and a social gathering with guests including James Welch and the Palmer, Chubuck families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich Union
Robert Bartlett
Percy Bailey
Nequasset
Wendell Nelson
Woolwich
Augusta Effie
George M. Stinson
Portland
Frank J. Walker
Boston
John Reed
Samuel Buck
Nequasset Farm Bureau
Bessie Small
Nequasset School
Grange Hall
Louise Reynolds
Leavitt E. Welch
Bath Road
James A. Welch
R. Raymond Palmer
Harry Chubuck
Local Notes From South Dresden And Nearby
South Dresden reports George Parrin improving after illness. Lowell Good visited Joseph Siegars and Mrs Elmer Tozier of Waterville visits daughter Mrs Leland Siegars. Mrs Thomas J Burke listed as sick. George and Mrs Perkins celebrate birth of a daughter. Students at Bridge academy return after vacation. Margaret Pashard visits the Siegars. Pushard family, Earl and Louis, ill at home with colds. Perley Roode improving after illness. Leland Siegars back to toll collecting after grip. Albert Tibbetts and daughter Glenwood Siegars ill with bronchitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Parrin
Lowell Good
Joseph Siegars
Elmer Tozier
Waterville
Leland Siegars
Thomas J. Burke
George Perkins
Carleton
Harland McCobb
Mildred Perkins
Bridge Academy
Glenwood Siegars
Barden announces engagement of Dr Cora E Barden to Rev Sheldon Christian
Announcement by Charles C Barden of Kingfield finds Dr Cora E Barden of Brunswick engaged to Rev Sheldon Christian pastor of Brunswick Universalist church. Dr Barden osteopath graduate of University of Maine and Massachusetts College of Osteopathy, practiced in Brunswick eight years. Christian Tufts College Tufts Theological School graduate, in Brunswick a year, Bowdoin harmony class student, skilled musician. They will marry in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Barden
Kingfield
Cora E. Barden
Brunswick
Sheldon Christian
Brunswick Universalist Church
Barden
University of Maine
Massachusetts College of Osteopathy
Christian
Tufts College
Tufts Theological School
Bowdoin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Lowell
James and
Mary Lowell
Edward B. Neal
J. Manchester Haines Co
Custom House
Alice Bragdon
Alice Jane Nute
Nute
Edgecomb
Abram Nute
Nate
Elmer F. Nute
Madison
Ford
Haggett Garage Co
Ford Dealers
Donald F.ean
Center St
Bates Tourney
Rumford Battle
BATES
Rumford
Lewiston
Thornton Road
Bath Boys
Thornton Academy
Thornton
Town
Sanford Boys
Evangelist Grimes
Ftates
Pooler
Ham
Blackstone Cesdees
Harvard
White Owl
Cremo
Setae
Peee
Brief
Comeau Tees
Daley Se
O'Brien Aem Mees
Cosmo Garden Club
Biddeford-Saco
Twin City
Atwood
UOC
Eee Estes Nas
Georgetown
Fireside Club
Winter Street Chapel
Dresden
Bradford
Buxton
Medicine
Abbot Village
Maine
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