Death of Mrs. Jane Wyman, longtime Phippsburg resident
Mrs. Jane Wyman widow of Henry Wyman, aged 85, died Tuesday morning at 70 High Street Winneganee after a brief illness. Born May 24, 1842 in Phippsburg to Hiram and Sarah Malcolm, she lived in Gardiner and Boston before returning to the area. She leaves nephews and nieces and a funeral is set for this afternoon at two. Other notes mention local meetings, club activities, and property changes in Winneganee and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane M
Thenry Wyman
Frank G. Turington
High Street
Mrs. Wyman
Phippsburg
Hiram
Sarah Malcolm
Granville Wakefield
Gardiner
Boston
Henry Wyman
Mass
Sarah Rand
Maryland
William Lennon
William Tennet
Springfield
No More Silk Pajamas in Florida Parades
The Florida State College for Women in Tallahassee will stop its tradition of moonlit parades in silk pajamas. Previously held on campus, the events are being eliminated to discontinue the celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Florida State College For
Tallahassee
Oklahoma House bars women from governor posts
The House of Representatives recently decided to bar women from the offices of Governor and from 80 on down the list, restricting eligibility for the governorship in Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
House of Representatives
Heavy rains whip California floods disrupt travel
Edward Gaudet of Loleta reports a severe rainy season with days of steady rain. Traffic ground to a halt as trains stopped for four days and cars could not pass due to deep water, forcing Gaudet to wade through knee deep currents to reach his station. He notes towering redwood trees, abundant deer and bears, and a closed season protecting wildlife until June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Gaudet
Loleta
Calif
Mer
Peter Gaudet
Colonial Club Hosts Silver Anniversary Ladies Card Party
The Colonial club marks its silver anniversary on March 17 with a large afternoon card party for wives and lady friends. Rooms are freshly renovated for the event, with the committee led by Mrs. Harry C. Webber arranging details at Red Cross rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Club
Red Cross
Harry C. Webber
Frank Hf. Turner
Robert TS. Hateh
Rodney EK. Ross
Adan Spear
Chester 8
Kingsley
Clinton J. Wilson
Daniel Williams
Fred B. Teeling
George A. Tlunt
BE. Motley Fuller
Ralph W. Bragg
Fred HW. Thompson
Edwin IR. Andrews
William A. Furber
William S. Shorey
Two Teams to Clash for New England Title in Bath
Manager McFarland of Bath A C brings George Yerkes and the New York Giants to face the Boston Whirlwinds on Tuesday March 15 for the New England championship. The Whirlwinds and Yerkes Fernwoods bring strong records as they seek the regional crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFarland
Bath A. C
George Yerkes
New York Giants
Boston Whirlwinds
New England
Whirlwinds
Yerkes
Fernwoods
Spor
Yankees Sweep White Sox In Four Of Five Games
Yankees win four games from the White Sox at the Park alleys Tuesday night. Yankee players DuMas Reynolds and RN-420 lead with high scores while White Sox Slayer Farnham struggle in the series as Chicago drops the set 4 to 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankees
White Sox
DuMas
Reynolds
Slayer
Farnham
Dodgers Sweep Braves in Park Bowling League Three-Game Set
Dodgers win three straight against the Braves in Monday night Park bowling action. Standouts include Dodgers and Braves players with scores around the 100s, and overall team totals reflecting a clear Dodgers advantage in the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodgers
Braves
Eaminanens Ee
Endianta
Frates
T. Ham
Lowell
Ramona Council Presents Two Plays At Evening Meeting
The Ramona council and D of P held a short Thursday evening session featuring two plays The Bachelor’s Reverie and The Scarlet Letter. Cast members included Forrest Legard Eva Lemont Eleanor Blake Adelaide Fish Florence Mank Minnie Staples and Alice Weston in the first and Edith Miller Tuecla Blake Lillian Cutler Minnie Staples Bessie Staples and Eleanor Blake in the second. Music by Mel Robbins on piano and Hayden Connant on violin followed with ice cream and cake for about 75 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramona Council
D. of P
Forrest Legard
Eva Lemont
Eleanor Blake
Adelaide * Fish
Florence Mank
Minnie Staples
Alice Weston
Catherine Durgin
Edith Miller
Tuecla Blake
Lillian Cutler
Bessie Staples
Mel Robbins
Hayden Conant
Balloon tires to become standard on new cars soon
Masot Tire & Rubber Co of Kent Ohio says high pressure tire molds will be retired within years and prices cut to boost distribution. The firm projects a large year end profit in 1926 despite tax charges, reporting 401,904 net after charges but before federal taxes versus 165,960 in 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masot’ Tire & Rubber Co
Kent
Ohio
Churchill Credits American Aid for Allied Victory
British Minister of Munitions Winston Churchill states that America provided the decisive aid leading to the Allies victory in the war. He emphasizes American industrial power and supplies as the turning factor in the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Churchill
America
Obituary Peter A. MacDonald 91 Woolwich native and Bath worker
Peter A. MacDonald 91 oldest Woolwich resident and longtime Bath ship carpenter and janitor at local schools died Thursday at his daughter’s home in Woolwich. Born December 25 1882 in Scotland he became a naturalized citizen and remained active in city affairs. He leaves three daughters two sons a brother seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter A. MacDonald
Woolwich
Center Street
L. J. Lowell
Mr. MacDonald
Scotland
Yosou O
Alexander
Sarah Ross MacDonald
Tlehbeewus
Bath
Lowell
Nequasset
F. Triey
Brand
Longmeadow
Mass
Lou MacDonald
Thopkinton
Lothair Eh. Lowell
Robert A. MacDonald
Gardiner
Peter J. MacDonald
Peark
Adhim AL MacDonald
Lewis A. Dunton Dies at 63 a Leading Boothbay Harbor Figure
Lewis A. Dunton of Boothbay Harbor, 63, prominent businessman and sailor maker, died Friday after a long illness. Born there to Giles and Esther Dunton, he was active in shipping and once a contender in the International Fisherman's Race. He held Masonic and Shriner memberships and left a wife, three daughters, two sisters, and a brother. The Peter Gara at Boothbay Harbor was named for one of his daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis A. Dunton
Boothbay Harbor
Tie
Giles
Esther Dunton
Tle
Dunlap Commandery
KOT
Huth
Peter Gara
Joseph Sewall
Bath
Robert Boyd
Sewall
T Boothbay Harbor
Rudolph Magruder
Tampa
Flas
Mbeu Poole
Portland
James Tunter
Boothbay
Cap t Marston H Blake is Dead at 78 in Boothbay Harbor
Capt Marston N Blake 78 retired coastwise mariner died at St Andrew's Hospital Boothbay Harbor Thursday. Born in Boothbay Center he sailed as master of schooners Maggie Hart and Ida Southard and later commanded Ruth E Merrill in WWI service carrying valuable cargo. Survived by sister Mrs Sewall T Maddocks brothers Charles Newport R I and Fred Portland and stepson Ernest Young Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marston N. Blake
St. Andrew's Hospital
Boothbay Harbor
Capt. Blake
Boothbay Center
Arthur
Lydia Blake
Boothbay
Maggie Hart
Ida Southard
Ile
United States
France
Ruth Eo Merrill
Capt
Blake
Sewall T. Maddocks
Charles
Newport
R. I
Fred
Porthind
Ernest Young
Cleveland
Ohio
Death of Fred N Pratt in Portland
Fred N Pratt 75, longtime Bath resident, died suddenly in Portland Sunday. He worked for Swanton-Jameson Co in Bath and later Chase Transfer Co in Portland. Survived by five sons Leon Malden Frank Everett Harry Fred Jr. and two daughters Mrs Arthur Johnson and Mrs Charles Dunning. Also three brothers Alfred George Thomas and two sisters Mrs Lois McKiever and Mrs William Andrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Fred N. Pratt
Bath
Swanton-Jameson Co
Thomas Pratt
Chase Transfer Co
Leon Pratt
Malden
Mass
Frank Pratt
Lowell
Everett W. Pratt
Harry Pratt
Leeds Center
Fred TH. Pratt, Jr
Arthur Johnson
Charles Dunning
Ile
Alfred Re
George Pratt
Lois McKiever
Thath
William Andrews
Frank T Shaw of Winthrop Died After Bath Visit
Frank T Shaw of Winthrop Massachusetts died February 28 and was buried in Rockland after passing through Bath. A Richmond native, he was a seafaring marine engineer and longtime employee of the People’s Ferry Co. He sailed from Rockland and was known along the New England coast and in Masonic circles. He left a daughter Mrs Harry Farquhar of Winthrop and is survived by a brother Marshall H Shaw of Trfford Conn and a sister Mrs Willian Mo Adams of Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. Shaw
Winthrop
Mass
Bath
Rockland
Mr. Shaw
Richmond
David and
Lucy Shaw
Tle
People’s Ferry Co
Path
New England
Shaw
Oscar Adama
Harry Farquhar
Marshall Hh. Shaw
Traftford
Conn
Willian Mo Adams
Bath Wis
Nieer
Emma E Lermond dies after months of illness in Bath
Emma E Lermond aged 60 wife of Sidney T Lermond of 8 Pine street Bath dies suddenly Wednesday morning after months of ill health. She was born in Bath daughter of Mer and Mrs Wilmot Albee and lived in Bath except for thirteen years in Quincy Massachusetts. She attended Bath public schools and belonged to Corliss Street Church. Survived by husband sister Miss Chira W Albee Bath and brother George Albee Cherry Dale, Val. Funeral Friday at two at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsillian Parks
Lewiston
Fred L. Darks
Frank Leavitt
Bath City Hospital
Zina Waty
Joseph N. Day
Zinn Hunt
Eugene Knight
Predd
Coombs
Squaw Club
Sherman L. Morse
Dbridge
Winfield W. Morse
Robert P. Manson
I. A. Trueworthy
John Schofield
Lettie Morse
Hezekiah Harrington
Winneganee Village
Winneganee
Edna Totman
J. Parker Morse
George Eaton
Harry F. Oliver
Caroline
Venice
Fla
George M. Eaton
Bath
Harold P. Small
Dromore
Freeman Tr. Merritt
Burgess
Merritt
Jane Wyman
Emma Ee. Lermond
Sidney Tr. Lermond
Pine Street
Mer
Wilmot Albee
Quincy
Mas
Corliss Street
Chira W. Albee
George Albee
Cherrydale
Val
Margaret J Welch Dies in Bath Funeral Planned
Margaret J Welch daughter of the late Patrick and Julia Welch of Bath died Monday at SOL Washington Street. Funeral arrangements are being prepared with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret J. Welch
Patrick and
Julia Welch
Bath
Sol Washington Street
Mrs Munsey's Funeral Held at Home of Son
The funeral of Mrs CC Munsey widow of Joseph Munsey was held Wednesday at her son Teonsmd M Munsey's High street home. Rev Robert H Carey of Corliss Street Church officiated. Bearers were sons Wilson IL, Herbert Nu, Leonard M Munsey and nephew Lester M Munsey. Body sent to Wiscassee Thursday for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mma CC
Funeral of Mrs Julia Po Cushing in St Marys Church
The funeral for Mrs Julia Po wife of Christopher Cushing was held Thursday at St Marys church with Rev Fr. John J. Warris officiating. Bearers were Edward and James Diggins Edward J Lee and Edward N Hartnett. The body was entombed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Po
Christopher
Cushing
St. Marys Church
John J. Warris
Edward and
James Diggins
Edward J. Lee
Edward N. Hartnett
Funeral for Joseph Burgess Held at Washington Street Home
The funeral service for Joseph Burgess occurred Tuesday forenoon at Loretta Riley’s Washington Street residence with Rev. Fr. J. J. Harris officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Burgess
Loretta Riley
Washington Street
J. J. Harris
Beacon Street Team Guests At Supper
The Beacon Street church basketball team champions of the Y M C A League dined at the Colonial Tuesday evening and were opera house guests following the supper. The 10 man squad included Captain Alvin Jewett Manager William Gove Raymond Parks Harold Fraser Ralph Crocker Marl Decker Gustave Meister Norman Tierce Elmer Norton Terman Barter. Guests included Edwin F. Pinson Erastus Jewett William Perkins William Crafts Herbert Douglass Wilbur Hagan Mrs Pinson and Mrs Jewett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Street Church
Opera House
Edwin FE. Pinson
Erastus Jewett
Jeneon
Alvin Jewett
William Gove
Raymond Parks
Harold Fraser
Ralph Crocker
Marl Decker
Gustave Meister
Norman Tierce
Elmer Norton
Terman Barter
William @. Perkins
M.C. A
William Crafts
Beacon Street
Herbert Douglass
Wilbur Hagan
Pinson
Joseph Burgess Dead at 82 in Bath Home
Joseph Burgess, 82, a laborer, died Sunday at his home 627 Washington Street after long illness. A native of Bordeaux, France, he had lived in Bath for the past 30 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Burgess
Washington Street
Tle
Bordeaux
France
Bath
Corliss Street Young People Attend Maine Convention
A large Corliss Street church delegation returned from the Western Maine Young People's Convention in Portland with high praise for the meetings. Mrs. Pearl Campbell led as pianist while Thury McIntire was re elected unanimously as president of the Western Maine Young Steaches and led the host group. Chester Allant led songs and gave a solo broadcast from station WCSIL. Rev. Robert H Carey resumed services, and Corliss Street Church plans Forward Step Sunday with Sunday school departments aligned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corliss Street ‘Church
Western Maine
Portland
Pearl Campbell
Thury McIntire
Young People's Societies
Carliss Street
Young Steaches
Chester Allant
WCSIL
Robert TH. Carey
Corliss Street Church
Corliss Street
Funeral for Mrs. Annie B. Witham Held at Union Street Home
The funeral of Mrs. Annie B. Witham wife of Fred E. Witham was held Thursday afternoon at her Union Street home with Rev. George W. Scudder officiating. Adenidia lodge K of I members served as bearers. The Pythian Sisters ritual was performed and the body entombed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie B. Witham
Fred E. Witham
Union Street
George W. Scudder
Universalist Church
Lowell Temple
P. S
Pythian Sisters
Louise Munro
Nellie Dunning
Alice Bowie
Sadie Garcelon
Abbie Morris
Aenidia Lodge
K. of I
William Mann
Fred HW. Pratt
Edward McLellan
Edward HH. Hartwell
Peter A MacDonald Funeral Held In Woolwich
The funeral of Peter A. MacDonald a long time Bath resident was held Saturday afternoon at his daughter Mrs Lothair Lowell's Woolwich home. Rev K D Hardin Bath officiated with bearers Pearl P Smith Percy Bailey Carleton Lowell and Lothair L Lowell. Burial was in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter A. MacDonald
Bath
Lothair Lowell
Woolwich
Kk. D Hardin
Winter Street Church
Pearl P. Smith
Percy Bailey
Carleton Lowell
Lothair L. Lowell
Barial
Mrs Baker Visitation Moves Through New Britain and Bath
Mrs George A Baker of Milan street has wintered with her daughter Mrs Whitman Mitchell in New Britain Connecticut and now visits her son Ralph Baker in Fall River Massachusetts. She will come to Portland with Mrs Charles Ek Doten of Sherman street and return to Bath around April first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Baker
Milan Street
Whitman Mitchell
New Britain
House passes measure to raise guns on Oklahoma and Nevada
For the second time since the Washington Arms Conference the House approves a bill to increase the range and fire of battleship batteries on the Oklahoma and Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Oklahoma
Nevada
Phippsburg Town Meeting Prepares For Annual Warrant
Phippsburg to consider 87 articles at the annual town meeting with two on the proposed road at Popham Beach. The meeting will fill local offices including selectmen and school committee seats, approve road appropriations, and elect town clerk and light keeper candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popham Beach
Spnust
Pople
Sarabaher
Papin Benet
Harnest
Board of Selectmen
PW Cutting
WIOR
Bowie
Bradford
Sprague Aire
Parker O. Rogers
Minten Aid Coven Tiehrd Senaire
Bred
Allie Rollins
Vera
Walter AL McCourt
Loti PD
Bowers
J. A. Prueworthy
Chira Darling
Abbie Small
Everett al Therington
Honor Granges Specifications Prompt Wide Interest
The National Grange Executive committee sets forth specifications for Honor Granges causing widespread attention among hundreds of subordinate bodies nationwide. Patrons are urged to study the printed details as a real forward movement for 1927 follows, with members aiming to win a coveted place in the sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honor
National Grange
United States
Honor Granges Earn Honor for Meeting Five Requirements
Granges earning an Honor Grange certificate must initiate a class with full Grange ceremony and gain members for the year. They must complete and report a community service project, hold a Lecture Hour program at most meetings, open and close on time without the manual, and pay dues promptly to the State Secretary.
Mrs Motley's party honors Mrs McCarty from tropics trip
Mrs FE Motley Fuller hosted a Tuesday night gathering for Mrs Hubert H McCarty who just returned from a cruise. The home on Sligh Street featured spring flowers and sweet peas while guests noted McCarty in a black chiffon gown with brilliants and a sweet pea corsage. Auction tables produced first prize violets for Mrs Ca hill and second prize two packs for Mrs Morse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. Motley Fuller
Hubert H. McCarty
Tropics
Sos Sligh Street
Leonice Morse
Thomas S. Gibbons
Maine graduate graduates from Army flying school in Texas
George Acheson, member of Morse High School class of 1922 and University of Maine class of 1926, has just completed training at an Army flying school in Texas and expects to receive an officer's commission in aviation in a year. He has many friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Acheson
Morse High School
University of Maine
Texas
Aviation Service
Rock Ribbed Maine in Movies Slated for Wide Showing
A new travelogue style feature “Rock Ribbed Maine” will premier for legislators and the public and release nationwide on March 20 by Fox Film Corporation. Filmed last summer across Maine, it highlights recreation agriculture and industry and is backed by the Maine Publicity Bureau and State appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
United States
Pox Varieties
Box Film Corporation
Edwin Till
Fox Varieties
New York City
Torey Campbell
Suston
New England
Fox Film Corporation
Philip Ricker Shorey
State of Maine Associates
Ben Miggins
State of Maine Publicity Bureau
Portland
Hiram W. Ricker, Sr
North Carelina
Carelina
Augusta Trouse
State Chamber of Commerce
New England Council
Wise mother setbacks in career advice from Funston widow
Mrs Frederick Funston argues that mothers should not push sons into military or parental career paths. She cites her husband General Funston and notes sons may struggle when choices mirror a parent’s exploits. Leo Funston felt pressured as Frederick Funston Sr entered West Point, affecting his own career direction. Tersen is set to graduate from West Point this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Funston
General Funston
Leo
West Point
Tersen
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California
Capt. Marston H. Blake
Fred H. Pratt
Frank B. Shaw
People's Ferry Co
Winthrop, Mass
Emma E. Lermond
Mrs. Cushing
Edwin E. Pinson
Peter McDonald
Elbridge Vernier
Vernier
Small Point
Ernest Morgan
Wilson
Brunswick
George C. Pease
Aso l L. Smith
Squirrel Point
Augusta
Brightwater
Walter Libby
Maurice Pre
Raymond Wyman
Theresa Wainman
Sath
Mar
Leon Eaton
Charles Vl Minott
Honor Granges
Bath Savings Institution
The
D's O
Hin
Chiropractic
Paul G. Bagdikkian
Uncle Ben
L. Ot. Groux
Chiropractic Research Bureau
Frieda E. Bagdikian
Chiropractors
Front Street
Bath, Maine
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