Portland and Richmond Veterans Gather for Fraternal Events
Local veterans and allied organizations held a greetings ceremony in Portland and Richmond with officers and members from Amy Bradley Tent, Beedle, and multiple lodges. Attendees included Mrs Viola James, Mrs Annie, and Ruth Jordan among others as they honored past presidents and celebrated community service. The same week Beedle presided over a period of installations and a Booster night at Enterprise Grange with remarks by Lottie York and Cleveland Marriner.
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Union
Pre
York
Oe Grico
Ausilia Jordan
Portland
Reionai Opacshiers
Union Eterans
Viola James
Amy Bradley
Beedle
Beemother
Annie’ John
Bradley Pet
PD Martenent
Ent
Earl Banks
Mau Milan
Gor
Oresa Henry
Ruth Jordan
Meta K. Wilson
Ida Expensed
Evelyn
Hole
Grace Lewis
Milo
Gladys Surley
de Portland
Mildred Reer
Ardiner
Sadie Moody
Alice We Outh
Fod Fer
Courtney Onckley
Fern Perry
Richmond
Katherine Getchell de Cowan
Bangor Noyes
Norway
Oliver
Joseph Pridham
Main Street
Boston
Melvin
Rochester
Harvey
Sacramento
Calif
Geneals
Manitoba
Minn
Frank
Randolph
Grace
Louise
Donald
Mis
Ethel Potter
Iberta Randlette
Frances Siegars
Super
Paul Bronk
Pyrene Brown
Hoose
Clara Kelley
Evansion
Martina Coughlin
Augusta
Hallowell
Oakland
Bath
Brunswick
Gardiner
Enterprise Grange
Annie Dunbar
Lottie York
State Grange
Cleveland Marriner
Iron Works Golf Tourney Set for October 19
The Iron Works workers announce a golf tournament on Sunday October 19 at the Cousaey club in Ne. Sponsored by Bath Works the event aims to draw many players this year with prizes in three gross and three net classes. For entry contact Raymond Parks Russell Young or Mr. Perry, organizers say.
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Paneed Xinene
Bath Works
Phe Iron Works Ae
Perry
Hee Tesa
Raymond Parks
Russell Young
Worthy Grand Patron Gifts Highlight Local Fraternal Event
The Worthy Grand Patron received a gift from Alice Gilpatrick, in Mt. Carmel chapter. Remarks by grand officers followed as attendees enjoyed a han 200 served. Numerous distinguished visitors were present, with several invited as honorary members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Gilpatrick
of Mt. Carmel
Arust
John Bixby
Roy Nee
Pee Gee
Lara
Raymond Libby
Providence
N.E. Veterinarian
Assa
Dexter Seigars
Chestnut Street
Charles Trott
Kilmer
N.J
Stephen Springer
Bath
Springer
Norris Thompson
Theodore Provost
Central Maine General Hospital
Lewiston
Donald Thurston
Portland
Fred Lewis
Georgs C. Long
Rocklard Friay
Emma Hunt
Sarasota
Fla
Emma Small
Esther Parker
State House
Ata
John Parker
Water Street
Robert Wing
Wing
Laura Stilphen
Arlington, Va
Dana Williamson
Kingfield
Harry Curran
Local Village News Highlights And Seasonal Notices
Reading fragments from a village paper, residents note postal delays and a new street light on Robinhood. Reports cover church activities, Farm Bureau and PTA meetings, plus personal visits and guest lists from nearby towns. Notable items include memorial services for Thomas Cromwell and social updates from families visiting or relocating.
Newton Center visitors and regional social notes
The column records a string of social movements and visits across Newton Center and nearby towns. It notes Walter A. M. J. Stewart hosting guests at Kennebec Point, Rev and Mrs Clifton Little and daughter Mary traveling to Everett and Rhode Island, and several families visiting relatives in Bangor, Bath, and New York. It mentions trips to Arlington, Massachusetts, and duck hunting guests from Melrose and Quincy, with numerous locals and out-of-town visitors named and several residents returning home for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Ae m. J. Stewart
Newton Cenee
Mass
Kennebec Point
Z. ‘Clifton Little
Mary
Everett
Rhode Island
Will Reid
and ‘Opsham
J. H. Brown
Newton, Mass
Whitney Brown
New York
Dr. Brown
Navy
Guam
William Bisseth
Bangor
Grace M. Fullerton
Dorothy W. Stuart
Bridgewater
Russell Pinkham
Mac Hagan
C. B. Hill
Roy M. Newman
W. Todd
Fred P. Oliver
Jay Blinkhorn
Howard M. Trafton
Robert Waller
Eugenia Bradshaw
Newton
Burton Tilton
Portland
Captain Blair Paid High Honor For Liberation Work
Capt Blair received the Legion of Merit from the United States for commanding amphibious units in the 1944 invasion of Southern France and a British commendation for Southeast Asia service. Bath Iron Works was praised for its role. A French trawler launch noted, and cake bakers advised eggs be at 70 degrees Fahrenheit for mixing.
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Blair
France
Bath Iron Works
United States
Southeast Asia
George Washington Illuminated by Night Bloom
White flowers visible after dark attract moths as scientists note nocturnal pollination. The historical figure George Washington is referenced in a fragment that hints at illumination or discovery associated with early American leadership.
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George Washington
Water shortage heavy in town amid dry wells and flooding needs
A coastal town endures a severe water shortage as historic wells run dry and residents haul water from ponds. Funeral services for T. Everett Cromwell drew a large crowd at the local church with Rev. J. Clifton Little officiating and the Five Islands Fire Department in attendance. Community groups met, voting to serve refreshments only monthly and plan free milk for schoolchildren, while PTA activities and school staff changes were noted. Various residents and visitors are listed with updates on travel, cottages, and local events as the community adapts.
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Clifton Little
Lipo
Little
T. Everett Cromwell
J. Clifton Little
Five Islands
Todd
George Gray
Maurice Pinkham
Lincoln Campbell
Georgetown
Good Neighbor Club
Stanley Lewis
Georgetown Pta
Maynard Thibodeau
Alonzo W. Thibodeau
Miss Boutin
Miss Harris
Alfred Rowe
Library Hall
Bath
Leslie Brewer
Southport
Tilton
Portland
John Bryant’ O Westbrook
Orville Rowe
Eula Harrlson
New Orleans
Ozard
Night Photography Talk by YMCA Hi Y Click Club
The YMCA Hi Y Click Club hosts a Night Photography program Thursday at 730 in the YMCA clubroom. Guest speaker Cy Zaletta, a wartime combat photographer with the U S Marine Corps First Division, will cover outdoor night shots and indoor lighting setups, with slides from Eastman Kodak to aid beginners and pros alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ymca Hi-Y Click Club
YMCA
Cyril Zaletta
Zaletta
U. S. Marine Corps First Division
Fom
Bridgeport
Conn
White School of Photography
Eastman Kodak Co
Rochester
N. Y
Click Club
Maine milk price hearing to consider two cent increase
Maine's State Milk Board will hold a Bath City Hall hearing Thursday at seven to decide if milk prices should rise two cents a quart statewide. Producers push one cent rise for costs, dealers seek five day week cost hike, PTA opposes due to school hot lunch programs. Local PTAs plan representation though president Mrs. Joseph I. Smith is away.
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Maine
State Milk Board
Bath City Hall
Maine Parent-Teacher Association
Joseph I. Smith
Bath
Huse P. T. A. Votes Teachers Reception and Events
The Huse P. T. A. met Tuesday at 8 pm in the auditorium led by president Mrs. Ivan A. Trueworthy. They voted to hold the annual teachers reception on October 23, planned a rummage sale for October 21, and a baseball banquet with details to come. A cooked food booth was approved for Ye Olde Tyme Faire with Mrs. Randall Daley in charge. An activity and an executive meeting will be held monthly on the second Thursday. The council report noted two delegates will be appointed by the executive committee with Principal Keith Crockett. The sixth and seventh grade rooms won the attendance contest. Refreshments were provided by several officers.
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Huse P. T. A
Ivan A. Trueworthy
Singing of America
John Hart
Frank Durant
Huse
Alfred Parks
Randall Daley
P. T. A. Council
Keith Crockett
Ivan Trueworthy
Charles Small
Linwood Abbott
Stanley Woods
Russell Austin
Anniversary dinner marks Innes couple milestone
Mr and Mrs Richard B Innes of Denny Road celebrated their first wedding anniversary Sunday with a dinner party. He teaches physics at the University of Maine Brunswick campus. Attending included Mr and Mrs Robert Innes of South Portland Mr and Mrs Frank Bailey Mrs Mary Haskell Manley Haskell of Portland and Mr and Mrs E Stanley Robinson and son William of Auburn.
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Richard B. Innes
Denny Road
Innes
University of Maine
Brunswick
Robert Innes
South Portland
Frank Bailey
Mary Haskell
Manley Haskell
Portland
E. Stanley Robinson
William
Auburn
George C. McIntire Jr. Dies in Portland
George C. McIntire Jr., former Bath resident, died suddenly at his Portland home. Born December 1921 in Bath, he moved to Portland as a child and attended local schools. He worked as an inlayman for Atherton Furniture Co. Surviving are his parents, a sister, an aunt, and several cousins. Funeral was held at Hay & Peabody Funeral Home. Interment at Pine Grove Cemetery in Falmouth.
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Bath
George C. McIntire
Washington Avenue
Portland
Arthur Chapman
Charles O. Beals
Augusta
Hay & Peabody Funeral Home
Congress Street
Pine Grove
Falmouth
Cromwell Funeral Held at Five Islands Church
The funeral of Thomas E. Cromwell was held Thursday at two o'clock at Five Islands church with large attendance. Rev J Clif officiated and the fire department attended. Honorary bearers were George Gray, Maurice Pinkham, Lincoln Campbell and William Todd. Active bearers were Fred Carr, Gilbert Standish, Victor Pinkham and Percy McGillvary. Interment followed in Oak Grove cemetery Georgetown Center.
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Thomas E. Cromwell
Five Islands
J. Clifton Little
Fire Department
George Gray
Maurice Pinkham
Lincoln Campbell
William Todd
Fred Carr
Gilbert Standish
Victor Pinkham
Percy McGillvary
Oak Grove Cemetery
Georgetown Center
Funeral for Rebecca Minott Held at Curtis Funeral Home
Rebecca La Raine Minott, daughter of Clarence and Mrs Minott of North Street, was laid to rest Friday afternoon at two at Curtis Funeral Home. The private service was conducted by Rev. Joseph O. Purdue, with many flowers present. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Rebecca Laraine Minott
Clarence Minott
North Street
Curtis Funeral Home
Joseph O. Purdue
Oak Grove
Well Known Coach Talks of Football
A well known coach discussed football training stressing resilience for young players. He noted coaching is demanding and called for more support, comparing various systems and their benefits. The talk referenced Brunswick base enrolment, guests James Jackson and Deputy Sheriff Loring Small, and local civic note on a Bath hockey rink plan.
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Brunswick
James Jackson
Bath
Portland
Loring Small
West Bath
Tom Murphy
Bath Lions Club
Odd Fellows Hall
Newell
Bath Iron Works
Europe
Charles Doyle
Robert Small
Pearl Street
William Haggett
York Street
Stuart Kocha
Liberty Street
Grammar School
Vitamin intake rise tied to leafy greens citrus and milk
The increase in vitamins and minerals since 1935 to 1939 stems from higher consumption of leafy greens and yellow vegetables, citrus fruit, and whole milk, along with enrichment of grain products.
Fewer Babies Cry From Cold Than From Warm Weather
A concise observation notes infants cry less in colder conditions than in excessively warm environments, suggesting temperature impacts distress levels and comfort for newborns.
Obituary for Joseph P. Lebel of Saint Kamarouska
Joseph P. Lebel died last week at home aged 67. Born June 30, 1857 in Saint Kamarouska Quebec he leaves a large family including eight grandchildren and many friends in the city. Surviving are his wife and children. The funeral from St. John’s Church in Merewick Friday at two o’clock. Burial will be in the family lot in Brunswick.
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Joseph P. Kgbel
Cotte Home
st. = Kamarouska
Quebec
Lebel
Rs. Michaud
St. John's Church
Merewick
Torm
Brunswick
Olive Ellsworth Spicer dies suddenly at home
Olive Ellsworth Spicer widow of Joshua Spicer died Monday at her Edward Street home after a year of frail health. Born May 6 1871 in Sner Island New Brunswick she moved to Bath about 50 years ago and attended Beacon Street Methodist Church. She married Joseph Egg in 1883 who died in 1887, leaving son Herbert S Nickerson. She later married a Mr. Spicer who died in 1925. Surviving are four sons Lewis E Spicer Robert H Spicer Thomas Spicer and others, plus siblings. Funeral Thursday at Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington Street with Rev Alfred Ives. Burial in Oak Grove family lot.
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Seta Zorach
Burton Tilton
Portland
First Baptist Church
Farm Bureau
Beryl Barton
Frederick It
Thomas Watson
Russell
Clarence Hill
Earle Hogan
Alfred Rowe
Russell Pinkham
Oak Cemetery
Thomas Everett Cromwell
Five Islands
J. Clifton Little
J. A. Bearse
Warren Willis
Stoneham
Mass
Eleanor Bagby
Harold Stone
Malden
Scott Curtis
Salem
J. H. Brown
Clarence B.hint
Harold Shervington
Arlington
John Hinds
Tom Reid
Philo Calhoun
Bridgeport
Conn
Little River
Canada
Lauretta M. Jones
Robinhood
Roy M. Newman
Paul Wren
Medford
Kennebec Point
Florence McGee
Everett
Roland E. Peterson
Boston
Mr. Peterson
Brunswick
Shaw
Concord
Richard
Indian Point
Walter Reid
Seguinland
Florence Woodside
Bath
Joseph F. Higgins
Lewis Gregory
Alna
MacMahan
Edward C. Clarey
Olive Ellsworth Spicer
Joshua Spicer
Edward Street
Mrs. Spicer
Sneer Island
N. B
and Ellsworth
Beacon Street Methodist Church
Joseph Eg
Herbert S. Nickerson
Mr. Ee
Lewis E. Spicer
Robert H. A
Thomas Spicer
Be Ghouvestek
William H. Iites
H. Hudson el
Mrs Harriette Stilphen obituary notes Orrs Island kin
Mrs Harriette M Jone widow of James EB died at her Orrs Island home Saturday morning June 25 1867 aged 58. She leaves five daughters and four sons including Arthur Stilphen Portland and Woodrow Stilphen Orrs Island, 58 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral at Orrs Island Methodist Church Monday at 2 PM with interment in Orrs Island Cemetery.
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Harriette M. Jone
James EB
Orrs
Morni Sorernais
Peeciete
Sarah Brown Glidden
Arthur Henry
Bath
Ethel Henry
Rumford
Marion Clark
Portland
Ellen Burke
Washington, D. C
Barbara Crocker
Pemaquid
Arthur Stil
Improved Lighting Sparks Citywide Praise for Street Lamps
Residents applaud the better street lighting in the residential district and wonder when the business district will begin modernization. Iron poles have been reinforced in readiness for new lights and brackets expected to place greater strain on the supports.
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Mt. Carmel
O.E.S
Frank Thomas
Worthy Grand
Weeks Mills
Iron. Workers
Ies Ce
Front St
Bath, Maine
Sia
Ake Tad
Clifford Woodhull
Short Hills
N. J
Caroline Hewitt
St. Paul, Minn
Pillsbury's
Burgess’ Market
Tel. S
George Yeo
Wakefield
Ernest Quimby
Mary the Pinkham
Victor Nkham
North Yarmouth
John Calloway
Vernon Gray
Woolwich
Mary Fossett
Richard Berthel
Massachusetts
Leon Williams
Leon, Jr
Olive Williams
Waltham
L. H. Rowe
Branwell Harford
William Rowe
David Standish
Wendall Stevens
John P. Carey
Vernon E. Gray Jr
Worchester
Vernon E. Gray
Percy Wilkins
Cunningham
Barbara and
Jeanette Pinkham
North Yarmouth Academy
Vincent Strout
Town
Alice Cromwell
Irving Booker
Cornersville
Ind
Vincent Davis
Lester Davis
John Huskins
Francis Pierce
William Marr
Sedgemere Beach
Marr
Walter Thomas
Malden Island
Fred S. Curtis & Co. Ambulance Funeral Service
Washington Street
T. E. Cromwell
Miss Minott
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Ee Ey
Harriette Stilphen