Public Health Association Sow Seed of Health Crusade
In Augusta Maine the Maine Public Health Association reports 523000 Maine schoolchildren practiced daily health rules through the Modern Health Crusade. Volunteers in four counties staff nursing, clinics and education, aiding families to prevent illness and improve daily hygiene, with outcomes from increased school performance to restored hope for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Brown
Augusta
Maine
Maine Public Health Association
State Department of Education
Association
Penobscot
Franklin
Hancock
York
Iris Son
Red Cross
Amd
M.p.hla
John
Maine Medical Association
Maine State Department of Health
Auto Accident on Togus Road Kills Local Youth
Lionel Clifton Smith, 19, of Tigelow, died from injuries after an Overland touring car left Togus road in Chelsa Sunday morning and hit a rock pile. Driver David Caswell of Randolph and passengers Nellie Merrill and Mildred Jacobs of West Gardiner were involved. Merrill injured with seven stitches. Funeral set for Tuesday at the Free Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank FE. Galloupe
Farmingdale
Lionel Clifton Smith
Togus Road
Chelsa
Gardiner General Hospital
David Caswell
Randolph
Nellie Merrill
Mildred Jacobs
West Gardiner
Mr. Smith
Merrill
Tigelow
Herbert L
Fanny E. (Galloupe) Smith
Charles I
George Lemar
Gardiner
Free Baptist Church
Industrial Men Meet Next Month Across New England Group
A proposed alliance gathers agricultural, commercial, and industrial leaders from six states to form a conference. Each member group may send delegates with a $10 fee, elected 72 member council sets policy, and preliminary sessions in Boston prepare for Worcester. The plan aims to unite business brains amid power transport and agricultural concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler
New England
Chester T. Campbell
Deston
Extositions
Park Square
Boston
Massachusetts
Maine
Vermont
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Worcester
Passamaquoddy
Expansion plan seen as profitable community opportunity
New England faces a growth opportunity described as highly profitable for the entire community. Supporters liken it to teamwork in athletics, arguing it will expand while not replacing any union, benefiting six closely linked states through broader, influential aims begun during Worcester sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Worcester
Secretary Jardine Reconsiders Narcissus Bulb Imports
William M. Jardine, Secretary of Agriculture, will within a few weeks issue final conclusions on restrictions on narcissus bulb imports to the United States. A thorough review is under way, including pest risk surveys and field data, to base the decision on current facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Jardine
United States
Sim
Knights of Pythias Meet in Brunswick
Acadia lodge K of P members anticipate the District 10 fraternal meeting in Brunswick on October 26. Acadia will knight, Harra seeket Jodge of Vreeport will serve as page, and Fort George lodge will handle floor work. Acadia's committee includes William Mane, Howard McLellan, and Russell L. Kenne. Five lodges Bowdoinham Yarmouth Freeport Brunswick Bath will each send one banquet committee member, chaired by William Mann of Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acadia Lodge
K. of P
Thunswick
Acadia
Harraseeket Jodge
Vreeport
Page
Fort George
Yarmouth
Freeport
Brunswick
Bath
William Mann
Ailey Evening School Opens October 13
Sailey Evening School of Industries announces the 1923-26 season starting Tuesday night December 13 at seven. Prospective students must register then. Courses include reading writing spelling arithmetic English history government naturalization bookkeeping shorthand typewriting civics manual training furniture making home nursing repairing sewing dressmaking tailoring millinery handicraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sailey Evening School of Industries
New Fast Train Praised Amid Transport Push Between Cities
Governor Brewster lauds the Boston to Portland rapid service in a strong endorsement. He calls the Dine Tree Limited a major sign of progress for New England transportation and expresses willingness to further back the railroad’s revival against the automobile era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Portland
Brewster
Dine Tree Limited
New England
Boston & Maine Railroad
North Carolina
Veteran Builder of Boats Is Dead in Bath
The article notes the death of a veteran boat builder who was a charter member and first fleet captain. He leaves his wife, a daughter Mrs. Henry Preble of Bath, two sons Philip R. and Charles FE Blaisdell of Bath, brothers Thomas W. and Joseph E. Blaisdell of Georgetown, and sisters Mrs. Annie Nott of Kittery and Mrs. Ellen Hagan and Mrs. Elisha Field of Georgetown. Funeral was Wednesday at two at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Preble
Bath
Philip R
Charles FE. Blaisdell
Thomas W
Joseph E. Blaisdell
Georgetown
Annie Nott
Kittery
Ellen Hagan
Elisha Field
Poland Enforces Weekend Prohibition Restrictions
The Polish government bans sale of alcohol from 3 PM Saturday to 10 AM Monday with beer exception. Enforcement triggers mass demonstrations in several large cities. Mr and Mrs Charles C Low depart High Street for a two week trip to New York and Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohol
Poland
Charles C. Low
High Street
New York
Washington, D. C
Shaw Auto Building Bought by D M Redson
D M Redson closes negotiations to buy the Shaw Auto Co two story brick building at Front and Ferry streets. Occupancy shifts to March as Redson moves his plumbing shop from 181 Front Street to the lower floor and uses the second floor for manufacturing well known specialties. Redson, a former Foote Sparks apprentice, has run the plumbing business 20 years and added a lines of durable fittings and hangers. The building is steam heated, sprinklered, and fireproof throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Redson
Shaw Auto Cep
Front
Ferry Streets
Redion
Front Street
Foote & Sparks
Sotation
Colonial Clambake Enjoyed as Annual Club Event
The Colonial club held an enthusiastic clambake Sunday at Sebasco with 40 plus members attending. Rufus Lombard prepared the meal at Shore Acres golf club while Nathan Cushman welcomed guests. Edwin Lowell won the morning tennis themed tournament, Sheriff McClure’s team triumphed 17 to 14 in a baseball game, and a second game finished 17 to 12 with disputed calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Club
Sebasco
Shore Acres golf @lub
Rufus Lombard
Nathan Cushman
Shore Acres
Edwin Lowell
W. H. Smith & Son
Sheriff McClure
Horace Morse
A. Hallet & Co
Freeman H. Merritt
Herbert Douglas
Arthur Stilphen
Walker Lewis
Thompson
Mel Haggett
Pres
Veeling
Lewis
Stitphen
South End Wedding Celebrates Danford McDonald and Marion Oliver
Danford McDonald and Miss Marion L. Oliver wed Monday morning at the bride’s home attended by family. Rev. David L. Wilson officiated. The couple plans a honeymoon in the White Mountains and Cape Cod before settling in either Kittery or Portsmouth. The bride, Morse high school valedictorian, formerly worked for Watson Frye Co. Ltd. The groom works in Kittery navy yard ship fitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danford McDonald
Marion L. Oliver
Nime
Abram
Oliver
High Street
David L. Wilson
Central Congregational Church
Marie Perry
Emery Footer
World voyage follows Bath couple's sea journey
Mrs Marian Hill Freeman, wife of Capt William R Freeman, mails cards from Tokyo after accompanying her husband on the Steamer Steel Exporter. The ship left Charleston in mid August for a world tour via Yokohama Kobe Nenchang Calcutta. She reports heavy rains from recent earthquakes and no seasickness, enjoying the trip despite travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Japan
Marian Hill Freeman
Fred DP
Hill
Bath
William R. Freeman
Freeman
Charleston
Yokohama
Kobe
Nenchang
China
Calcutta
Infant christenings for Torrey family grandchildren at Central church
Rev. David L. Wilson presided at Central church on Sunday morning over the christening of two infants, both grandchildren of ex mayor Joseph Torrey. Martha Foote, daughter of Mr and Mrs J Haviland Torrey of Bath, and Elizabeth Randall, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles McKay of Port Arthur Texas, were named in the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Torrey
David L. Wilson
Central Church
Martha Foote
J. Haviland Torrey
Bath
Elizebeth Randall
Charles McKay
Port Arthur
Tex
Phippsburg Steamer Sabino Returns to Winter Route
The steamer Sabino is back on the Phippsburg route after a two week layup for repairs. Purchaser of the Mansion House moves forward. many Bath and Sebasco residents visit, entertain, or travel for the winter with family in East Boston, Guilford, Gardiner, and South Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabino
Miss Perry
Personal notes from town visits and travels
John Burgess returns from Fairfield to see his son John Jr. James Lorimer returns to Cleveland after a few days at Rooke farm. Mrs S L Richardson visits with Capt Henry Butler before winter in Boston. Mrs William S Kenyon visits High Street. Mrs Ralph Campbell and family join at Rooke farm with others. William S Newell leaves for Boston with daughter Ellen to enter Posse School of Gymnastics. Referee in Bankruptcy William T Hall presides at Rockland. Reading Mass guests at Florence Mitchell’s home. Three Sagadale county boys enter Bowdoin. Rupert H Baxter returns from Essex Junction to supervise corn pack. Capt Charles Perkins leaves Prestley for Boston. Officer transfer aboard steamship Plymouth to Penobscot line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burgess
Fairfield
John, Jr
James Lorimer
Cleveland
Rooke Farm
S. L. Richardson
Capt
Henry Butler
Boston
William S. Kenyon
Sebasco
High Street
Ralph Campbell
Robert
Harry Donnell
Hodgkins
Pearl
Mildred Donnell
William S. Newell
Ellen Newell
Posse School of Gymnastics
William T. Hall
Rockland
Herbert C. Miller
Thomaston
Frederick N. Burrows
Fred Emerson
Reading
Mass
Mr. Burrows
Florence Mitchell
Pine Street
Sagadalioe County
Bowdoin
Charles F. Cummings
West Bath
Morse — High
James B. Drake
Bath
Malcolm D. Daggett
Topsham
Rupert H. Baxter
Essex Junction
H. C. Baxter & Bro
Charles Perkins
Prestley
Plymouth
Sprague Line
Penobscot
Norfolk
Bowdoin College opens with largest freshman class in history
Bowdoin College began its 124th year on Thursday with more than 525 students, including 180 freshmen. The new and returning faculty include English chair Stanley P. Chase, Romance languages instructor A C Gilligan, and football coach John C. Cates among several changes. Several professors will be on leave or engaged in research, with summer visits noted for Copeland Gross Hormell Bell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo Wdoin College
Stanley P. Chase
Northwestern
Union Colleges
George Roy Elliott
Amherst
C. H. Gray
Reed College
St. John's College
Annapolis
Herbert R. Brown
Lafayette
A. C. Gilligan
Harvard
Lloyd Hatch
Powdoin
Cornell
Rochester
Roy H. Lane
Bowdoin
Rockport
Mass
Charles 8. E. Lincoln
Shanghai
China
John C. Cates
Yale
Malcolm Morrell
William A. Moody
Hebert (. Bell
Warren J. Catlin
Roscoe J. Ham
Marshall P. Cram
Charles H. Livingston
Thomas Means
Morgan B. Cushing
Owner Found For Chevrolet Car In Bath
Bath police located the owner of a Chevrolet touring car found August 24 on Centennial avenue. The vehicle lacked plates and identifying items except the engine number 827772. Fort Wayne, Indiana owner James W. Berry, 2208 Thompson Avenue, was confirmed as the possessor after police telegrams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Centennial Avenue
Phrace W. Ward
Cemetery and Park Board
Hill
Tartford
Conn
Adams
Fort Wayne
Ind
James W. Berry
Thompson Avenue
Berry
Mrs Forrest Mitchell of Lansing Dies After Illness
Word has been received of the death of Mrs Forrest Mitchell of Lansing Michigan after a long illness in a sanitarium. She formerly lived in Bath where she worked as a clerk in the D T Percy store supervising the nations department. Her husband, Mr Forrest Mitchell, is an electrician at a Lansing pumping station. She is survived by relatives and memories of Bath days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Mitchell
Lansing
Mich
Bath
D. T. Percy
Nations Department
Mitchell
Boston Postmaster Bans Mail Delivery to Dog Trouble Zones
The postmaster of Boston ruled that mail may not be delivered to addresses where troublesome dogs are kept, citing security and safety concerns for carriers. This decision affects residents with aggressive pets and prompts lookouts for compliance to prevent service disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Shaw House Elm Street Fire Damages Rear Ell Significant
Tuesday afternoon fire at the Shaw house 38 Elm street caused by an occupant in the back ell. The blaze damaged the rear ell with roof ripped and partitions down while the main house remained intact. A runaway Ford collided with the fire truck on Elm street hill, bending the bumper and puncturing the radiator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Elm Street
Ellen and
Jane Shaw
Ocella Shaw
Malden
Mass
A. G. Page
High Street
Parks
Herbert Douglas
Herb
Elm Street Hill
Ford
Bath Highlights Local Social Roundup in Brief
Miss Ruth Ledyard of Lincoln street visits Boston while Fairfield Coombs of Bristol tours Bath on business. Jennie Manson returns from Camden. Mrs. Percy Miller visits her parents in Portsmouth. Rev. Wilson summoned due to his son Blair’s sudden appendicitis at University of Maine. Mrs. Albert Bryant travels to Bridgeport after Bath visit. Doris Morse accompanies Goldie and Celia Povich to Emerson School of Oratory. Dunbars plan Florida winter with carpentry trade talks. Wolstenholmes house-sit at 366 Middle Street during their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Ledyard
Lincoln Street
Boston
Fairfield Coombs
Bristol
Bath
Jennie Manson
Middle Street
Camden
Percy Miller
Frank Sylvester
Portsmouth
N. H
David L. Wilson
Orone
Blair Wilson
University of Maine
Albert Bryant
Bridgeport
Conn
Francis B. Torrey, Jr
North Street
Torrey
Goldie
Celia Povich
Light House Bureau
Custom House
Nathan Povich
Doris Povich
Morse
Emerson School of Oratory
Pearl E. Dunbar
Stanley
Florida
West Palm Beach
Dunbar
George B. Wolstenholme
People’s Baptist Church
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Public Health Association
Jardine
Narcissus
Knights OF Pythias
Ailey
Shaw Auto
Rufe Lombard
Phippsburg
Sabine
Willard Brown
Frank M. Smail
Auburn
C. L. Knight
Squirrel Point Light
A. P. Sylvester
Small Point
Rose Wyman
Pauline
Wyman
Town
T. J. Cole
Dromore
A. ©. York
South Portland
William Cullity
Bucksport
Martha Percy
Cox's Head
Charles L. Stevens
South Deerfield
Stevens
Center
Jane Wyman
A. EK. Purington
Lower High Street
Ina Vease
George SS. Davis
Doris Davis
Bath City Hospital
Mise Davis
Rosa Knight
Deering High School
L. Knight
F. €. Bowker
Meadowbrook
Jay Bowker
George N. Cutting
Guilford
Cutting
Kenneth Wyman
M. E. Wilbur
Waltham
Cox’s Head
A. D. Page
Parker Head
A. F. Williams
Marilla
Anita
Frank Leach
Chebeague Island
Elisha
Totman
Ashdale
Julia Wallace
Charles A. Morton
Harriet Malcolm
Emma Derry
Robert Spencer
Chicago
Minott
Walter McCourt
C. V. Minott
Hite Wyman
Walter Zowker
Charles Stephens
Bath Savings Institution
Bowdoin College
Chevrolet
Mrs
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