Bath Girl Scouts Grow Through Community Effort
Interest in Bath's Girl Scouts rises as Miss Charlotte Cook and Miss Bessie Hunt organize a 32 member troop five years ago. Oliver W. Webster later formed two troops, expanding to 64, with fundraisers, camping trips, Washington's Birthday ceremony, and a planned joint Boy and Girl Scouts hiking day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Charlotte Cook
Bessie Hunt
Pauline MacDonald
Oliver W. Webster
Webster
Washington
Miss Hunt
Jessie Spaulding
Myrtle Lodge Elects Officers For Year At Annual Meeting
Myrtle lodge of Odd Ladies held its annual meeting electing officers for the ensuing year. A public supper preceded the session and a fair in Worth was discussed. Represented at the fair were Mrs Arthur Lemont Mrs John Trant Mrs Joward Blake and Mrs Wilfred Chaney. Elected officers include Nellie Hunt as senior representative Elizabeth Pollard junior representative Lillian Wright past lady Elsie Higgins noble lady Gertrude Wilson vice lady Lizzie Chaney recording secretary Mary Gillespie lady reporter Gertrude Stewart financial secretary Lucy Perry treasurer Maud Parks chaplain Emma Crosby senior warden Elizabeth Haley junior warden Lucey Pike conductress Lizzie Goodwin guardian Mary MelIntire first trustee Amelia Mitchell second trustee Effie Parrish third trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth
Myrtle Lodge
Odd Ladies
Arthur Lemont
John Trant
Joward Blake
Wilfred Chaney
Nellie Hunt
Elizabeth Pollard
Lillian Wright
Elsie Higgins
Gertrude Wilson
Bath Pythians Plan Belfast Trip and Big Pythian Event
Members of Acadia lodge, K of V, will travel to Belfast next Saturday for the Maine Vythian convention. Peter Woodman degree team from Lynn will demonstrate work. A large tent clambake and entertainments will accompany the exercises with a seating capacity near 2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acadia Lodge
K. of V
Belfast
Vercival G. Mann
Peter Woodman
Lynn
New Fingland
Maine
Pythians
Purington resigns as Mechanic Falls pastor
Rev HT M V Purington, formerly of Bath, preached his last sermon Sunday at Mechanic Falls Baptist Church. At Thursday’s prayer meeting he received a leaving gift as his resignation takes effect Oct 1 and he moves to Warren to take another pastorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HT. M. V Purington
Bath
Mechanic Falls
H. M. Purington
Charles KE. Pearl
Purington
Warren
WGY Players Return Friday With New Season Plans
The WGY Players, the oldest radio drama troupe, return Friday Oct. 3 with Silence by Max Marcin. The group will perform before stage audiences courtesy of Selwyn & Co, then present The New Year Enter Madame Friendly Enemies Zander the Great and a special comedy with music in the 1924 25 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WGY Players
WGY
Max Marcin
Hig
Metropolitan Theatre
Selwyn & Co
Vpians
Zander
New York City
New York
Broadway
New World's Amateur Radio Record Set Over Seas
The American Radio Relay League announced a new world amateur radio record of 6 900 miles in long distance contact on May 23 from its Hartford headquarters. The previous mark by Carlos Braggio and Ivan O Meara was in South American Australia tests across the Andes. Magner of San Pedro California set a 6 400 mile trans Pacific link with Frank Bell of Waihemo New Zealand and was awarded an Australian boomerang while Reidman of Long Beach California received green suspenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Radio Relay League
Hartford
Carlos Braggio
Vernal
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Ivan O'Meara
Gisborne
N. Z
Andes Mountains
W. L. Magner
Sixth Street
San D Pedro
Calif
Frank I. Bell
Waihemo
K. L. Reidman
Long Q Beach
Bell
Magner
Reidman
Forty and Eight to Recruit More Members Tour
Two membership teams formed at the 40 Hommes et Cheveau meeting led by Commander Roscoe E. Perkins and Sheriff-elect J. Horace McClure. Maurice Brown heads a wrecking crew with Oliver Webster as chef de gare and other officers. A luncheon was served with James Lester Morse as chow man. The first whist party of the season at Rolland H. Smith post saw Mrs Celia Plant and Karl Maxwell win first prizes. Miss May Love and Perry Thompson won second prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe E. Perkins
J. Horace McClure
Roland ST. Smith
A. 1
Celia Plant
Karl Maxwell
May Love
Perry Thompson
Lincoln and Sagadahoc Counties Form New Education Association
At the opening session officials were elected to unite the Lincoln and Sagadahoe associations into one organization. Capt. Robert L. Shealf of Waldoboro was named president, with Philip H. Kimball of Topsham as vice-president, and Margaret Adamas of Bath as secretary and treasurer. The day featured remarks from Dr. Augustus Q. Thom s and Dr. James Chalmers, along with education talks by Donald MacMillan and C H Dempsey of Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County
Sagadahoe
Robert L. Shealf
Waldoboro
Philip H. Kimball
Topsham
Margaret Adamas
Bath
Charles S. Sewall
Wiscasset
Lila Leavitt
Cooper's Mills
Maud Stayward
Arrowsie
Robert J. Clunie
Newcastle
Lincoln Academy
David I. Wilson
Augustus QO. Thoms
James Chalmers
Framingham Normal School
Framingham
Mass
Julian Cbarker
Diamariscotta
Arthur B. Scott
President initiates Palm Beach room at Autograph Library
Mr Burguieres notes a January launch for a Palm Beach room in the Autograph Library. Florida donor volumes will be showcased with contributions from George Fryhater and D H Conkling aiding development. Larry Chittenden founded the library. Dr Woods Hutchinson forecasts a bloodless war via sleeping gas and Europe showing recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burguieres
Tiet
Florida
George Fryhater
D. H. Conkling
Palm Beach
Larry Chittenden
Woods Hutchinson
Maine
Europe
Tie
Harvard President Emeritus urges compulsory voting stance
Charles W. Eliot, President Emeritus of Harvard, urges compulsory voting and education of tax voters to fulfill their duty at the polls, citing Mt. Desert summers as context for his views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Charles W. Elliot
Mt. Desert
Georgetown Seguinland Hotel Sold to Boston Parties
Seguinland hotel at Harmon's Harbor two miles south of Five Islands on the Sheepscot, long run by Walter Reid of Portland, has been sold to Boston parties who plan extensive repairs and to have it ready for next summer. The building will be reshingled, floors replaced on the piazza, grounds beautified, and electric lights installed. The hotel will offer an ocean view said to be unmatched along the Atlantic coast. Reid recently completed a summer home adjacent to the hotel and also owns hunting grounds, cottages, and a shooting lodge called Griffith's Head. He plans to furnish the property with modern conveniences and open occupancy for patrons next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seguinland
Harmon's Harbor
Five Islands
Sheepscot
Walter Reid
Portland
Boston
Atlantic
Reid
Mr. Reid
Griffith's Head
Social Roundup of Weekend Visits and Home News
A week of repairs at Tod's sheep farm in Indian Vest. Webster family from Lexington and locals from Bath and Richmond visit cottages and cottages are closed. Numerous family visits span Mechanic Falls, Robinhood, Portland, Bath, and Cambridge with movements to Boston and Princeton for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wal Todd
George FL Oliver
Tod
Indian Vest
Carrol Powers
Ralph Dunton
Princeton
N. J
Chase
Morrison
Bath
Ruth Tollman
AL Bk
Buzzo
Augusti Todd
Ada Colby
Portland
Gilbert Lewis
Lela Davis
Five Islands
Charles Campbell
Robinhood
Revere
George TF. Oliver
George Pygers
Boston
Mar
Nixon
Daniel Abbot
Farmington
B.C. Higgins
Harry McFadden
Wolfboro
N TL
Harry Weahl
George K. Oliver
Marrtown
Fred Harford
Arthur's Point
John Blackie
Topshim
Edgar Warren
Elson Field
Bath City Hospital
W. C. Oliver
Charles Oliver
Mee
Carbury
Pastelle
Bailey
Cook
Cambridge
Mass
Ralph Danton
Cathe Onver
Popham
Jacob Horne
Mary ‘Thomppson
Wilton Campbell
Carl Scott
Louise Metayer
Roscoe Scott
Lew ‘Iston
Ralph Scott
Melrose Tligh
Old Time Residence Removed Reveals 125-Year History
Demolition of a rear property behind Commercial Trading Co. on School and Washington streets uncovers antiques and aging methods. Workmen report hand hewn framing mortised and pinned with wooden pegs, plus shaved shingles dating back around a century. A tins bath tub hid in the wall, heated by a light source beneath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Trading Co
Washington Streets
Frank A. Norton
Park Street
Norton
Bath couple's 2000 mile return auto trip to Glace Bay
James R. MacNeil his daughter Natalie and George Worrey returned Monday night from a ten day automobile trip covering upwards of 2000 miles. They crossed the St John New Brunswick bridge at eight that morning and reached the Woolwich ferry at 8:10 p m. The trip followed visiting MacNeil's brother, a 41 year separation. They observed fogs hindering travel with several accidents reported along the route including a closed car damaged near Gardiner and three wrecked cars between Portland and Boston on the return run by Austin Furbush and Percival Johnson of the Independent mechanic force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. MacNeil
Natalie
George Worrey
Glace Bay
Cape Tireton
Bath
St. John
N. B
Woolwich Ferry
MacNeil
John
Dominion No. 1
Atlantic
New York
James MacNeil
Glace Tay
Gardiner
Portland
Boston
Austin Furbush
Percival Johnson
Independent
Mechanic Force
Maine Poultry Producers' Association Tour Underway in Knox Lincoln Areas
A. W. Sterling of Kittery and Frederick Robie of Gorham lead the Maine Poultry Producers' Association in a Knox and Lincoln counties visit itinerary including Damariscotta Wis casset Dremnan Bristol Edgecom Friendship Cushing Camden Tope and Lincolnville. Despite heavy frosts farmers reported little crop damage as water froze in pails. Herring run in the Tittle Sheepscot kept local fishermen busy while Levi Powers shipped 200 barrels to New York Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Poultry Producers’Association
Knox
Lincoln Counties
A. W. Sterling
Kittery
Frederick Robie
Gorham
Damariscotta
Wiscasset
Dremnan
Bristol
Edgecom
Friendship
Cushing
Camden
Tope
Lincolnville
Levi Powers
New York
Five Islands social notes and weekend visitors listed
Five Islands local notes recount arrivals and departures as families visit and stay with relatives. Names include Victor Pinkham, Miss Maxine Walker, Miss Iva Cromwell, Mrs. Elizabeth Stevens, and others visiting Bath, Woolwich, Georgetown, and Dorchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Pinkham
Woodfords
Ellsworth Pinkham
Maxine Walker
Gath
I. W. Macrum
S. M. Cubbage
Oakmont
FL HS Rittal
J. G. Rowe
Bath
Iva Cromwell
MoneMahan Island
Lancer Tas
Ida Quver
Rede Hayes
Porthand Sanday
Plow. Blaisdell
Hh. Oliver
J. J
Woolwich
L. G. Lewis
We. Orl Rowe
Diath
Plenty
Eleanor Campbell
Mena Campbell
Bo O M. Reid
Elizabeth
Perris Leonard
Woodrow Gray
Stevens
Texbod Cromwell
New Bedford
Mass
Bison Field
Bath Hospital
J. Hi. Rowe
Ida Williams
Leon Williams
Sunshine Circle
Pall
Club
Martha McPadden
Georgetown
Joseph Stevens
Jothan Field
Franz Stevens
Ison Field
Martha Lewis
Horace Lewis
Building Moved in Chicago as Tenants Continue Biz
A seven story brick building weighing 500 tons was slid 88 feet in Chicago with its elevator and utilities intact. The Illinois Central railroad chose moving over dismantling as engineers prepared for the 24 hour move after three months of work. Hugo Filippi described 23 tracks 2000 steel rollers and 600000 board feet of timber used for cribbing as the structure shifted six and a quarter inches west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wwlinois Central Railroad
Hugo Filippi
Discoverer Finds Natural Gas Well in Salt Lake Yard
Tienry Nebeker of Salt Lake City struck a natural gas well in his rear yard after drilling 535 feet. He reports a 300 gallon water tank for storage and an estimated flow far exceeding his needs, with no plan yet to supply neighbors. The note mentions prominent movie directors and 200 former newspaper men in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tienry Nebeker
Salt Lake City
Nebeker
Morse and Cony Play Scoreless Contests at Augusta
Morse high school and Cony high clash in Augusta with a scoreless tie as Morse’s new linemen and backs, including McMann and Derby, struggle against Cony’s defense. The Morse backs fail to penetrate, while Cony’s defense holds firm and injuries test Morse depth ahead of next week’s game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
Cony
Augusta
Young Ladies Entertain With Fine Saturday Performance
Pearl Oliver Mabel Collar Dorothy Collar Doris Dail and Deontie Goldingelen presented an entertainment at Miss Oliver’s home on St Robison's Lane drawing about 60 people. The program opened at one with a chorus to Rain No Ma's and featured dances skits duets and a butterfly ballet showcasing strong local talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Oliver
Mabel Collar
Dorothy Collar
Doris Dail
Deontie Goldingelen
Miss Oliver
St Robison's Lane
Doris Dall
Louise Gallagher
Peasing
Ten Ducks Per Day The Legal Limit
The State Fish and Game Department clarifies the daily bag limit for ducks at ten per day and warns anglers and wardens of the rule. The notice explains possession limits align with the general one-day rule, and authorities urge hunters to follow the limit while at duck grounds. A Belfast orchard tree unexpectedly blossoms out of season, with a young tree showing full Jane bloom despite late season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fish and Game Department
Walter IL Clark
Vedar Street
Belfast
Jane
Rally Day planned by Sunday school superintendent
George A. Crockett, superintendent of the Sunday school at Winter-street church, plans a big Rally Day on Oct. 5. Crockett asks pupils and teachers to bring friends to boost attendance beyond last year. Letter boxes across the city are being painted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Crockett
Oat
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Girl Scouts
Bath Pythians
Bath Leaves
M. A. Haraden
D. M. Humphreys & Co
Room
Sagadahock Block
Bath, Me
New World
M’millan
Seguinland Hotel
Boston Parties
George Smith
Allie Hinckley
Cape Breton
The
Kuppenheimer
John J. Desmond
Blue and White
Morse High
Cony High
White
Miller
Bonney
Don
Dine
Bluebacks
Coay
Geyard Dine
Coas Lward
George McMann
Derby Paanilton Morse
Lorh Boys
Dow
Carlton
Joe Catlers
Butler
Edward Littl
St Kelley Field
Ten Trask
McDonald
Cantor Eoe
Eile Frys Re
Miller Buds
Lee Erence al Bee
Veilleux Hrayden
McMann
Hamilton
Hamilton Substitutions: Cony Tanks
Morton
Stiles
Durns
Gannen
Canter
Bates
Vinpire
Cornellan
Bo UL
Kennedy
Springfield
Edwin I. Vmmons
Emmons
Messalonskee
Charles Chase
Suiming
Tobey Stream
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