Nervy Maine Central worker braves Carlton bridge painting
John Hayward, a Maine Central railway employee, works 150 feet above the highway deck and 210 feet above water in a bosun's chair. He paints over power and signal wires while assistant Eve Babine manages safety lines and controls the ascent and descent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Central
Carlton Bridge
John Hayward
Maine Central Railroad
Eve Babine
Eve
Hayward
John
4-H Beef Steers Escape Flood Waters During Expo
Four H club beef steers escaped rising flood waters and were led back to safety at the Easter States Exposition. The steers, raised by 4-H members from New Brunswick, were saved from drowning near grounds of the expo. One steer pair, including a grand champion, were later shown at the event with the young handlers receiving praise for their care and housing arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Thorp
Firu
Bushi
Consors Mae Vareest
Blood donor located in West Bath home
City officials and residents recount a blood donation incident in West Bath where Wil ter Fouw aided his grandfather William Burbank, hospitalized at St Mary's. City Marshal Joseph A. Butler located the donor minutes after police were alerted. Nearby witnesses include Mrs Bridgham and son, Mrs Johnson, Miss Varney, and the Litchfields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
Bath Cotier
Lewston
Wilter Fouw
West Ball
William Burbank
St Mary's Hospital
Joseph A. Butler
Mr. Fees
Spee
Bite
Yen 3
White Mountains
Fuward W. Bridgham
Fidwan, Jr
Harritt Johnson
Clare Varney
Harry E. Litchfield
Perry L. Thompson
Chief Morse Endorses Fire Prevention Week
Chief Scott Morse of the Bath Fire Department urges safety measures for Fire Prevention Week. He counsels caution with smoking materials and matches, not smoking in bed, supervising children, removing rubbish daily, using fire resistant materials, safe chimney construction, prompt alarms, and supporting fire prevention programs. He spoke before departing for Kennebunkport where Mrs. Morse attended Maine Fire Chiefs sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Morse
Bath Fire Department
Kennebunkport
Morse
Association of Maine Fire Chiefs
Distress Signal Found to Be Anchored Boat
A Coast Guard crew from Kennebec River station spotted a distressed vessel about three miles southwest of Seguin Island. They found a fishing schooner named Annie Lotiee from Boston adrift with gear tangled and the crew signaling for help. The patrol responded, secured the craft, and began towing to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Guard
Kennebes
Dow Syniday
Micnreht
Seguin Island
Roupa
Chet Niles Cameron
Bernard Fleming
Clifton Morons
Annie Lotiee
Boston
ET Cen Cay
Jane Stevens Leads Winter Street Club Opening
Jane Stevens was chosen president with Donald McKellar as vice president and Barbara Kenney as secretary at the Winter Street Fireside opening meeting. Other officers include Martha Pan as treasurer and a slate of committee members named to advance plans for the next seven months. Mrs John Mr Innes of Washington Street traveled to Stroudwater with her son John M Innes Jr. and Mrs McInnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Stevens
John Mr Innes
Washingt Street
Stroudwater
John M Innes, Jr
McInnes
Alice N Magoun Hosts Musical Group at Her Home
Miss Alice N Magoun hosted Les Camarades Musicaux at 1009 Middle Street with Miss J Gertrude Silsby assisting. The American Composers club led by Magoun presented Brunswick organist Donald Lewis and a program of choral and instrumental works featuring many local performers and a wide array of classical pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Camarades Musicaux
J. Gertrude Silsby
Alice N. Magoun
Middle Street
Miss Magoun
Donald Lewis
Brunswick
Lewis
Edward Warren
Bowdoin College
Baumgartner
Yale School of Music
First Parish
Warren
Robert B. Hatch
Fred Cary
Allan H. Ramsay
Bath
Gauls
Holy City
Wansiou Antenne Abs
Hadley
Carl FE. Albee
Menie
MacDowell
the Donkey
Hagerman
Danny Deever
Damroseh
Hayseed Hop Planned by Club Garret on Oct 28
At a monthly meeting Club Garret voted to hold the annual Hayseed Hop in late October with date to be announced. Tickets will be shared by several named members and assistants for decor, refreshments, and promotions. The Literary Circle will resume in late October after summer revels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club Garret
Jeannette F.shackford
Mary K. Kenney Hoye Aye Irmen
Edith E.mackinon
Elsie L. Trott
Kathleen B.leonard
Beatrice E. Duprey
Was
Herbert F. Pierce
Clover Farm Session Highlights Gianibas Convention Plans
Nicholas Gianibas of Clover Farm Store travels to Cleveland for the Clover Farm convention at the Hotel Carter accompanied by Harry McCarty. Speakers include Gen. Hugh Johnson Dr. R. C. Borden and Mayo with entertainers Hal Leroy Mara Senta and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niklas Gianibas
Clover Farm
Center Street
Cleveland
Ohio
Hntel Carter
Gianibas
Harry McCarty
Freeport
Hugh Johnson
R. C. Borden
Mayo
Harold H. Burton
Carveland
Carl W. Dipman
Progressive Grocer
Hal Leroy
America
Y M C A Plans Hi Y Club Formation Here Soon
The Y M C A plans to organize a Hi Y club locally after leadership conference training. Hi Y clubs, common nationwide with over 5000 groups and about 250000 members, focus on Christian character and service in school and community. Bath has sent many delegates to the state camp, with 255 attending in 13 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bath
Bath Couple Wed In Bath Church Parsonage
Miriam J. Moores of 31 Edward Street wed Morris W. Potter son of the late Albion Potter at the Winter Street church parsonage. Rev Joseph O Purdue officiated the two oclock ceremony. The couple plans a ten day motor trip to Northern Maine and the Provinces after a short honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam J. Murray
John P. Moores
Edward Street
Morris W. Potter
Albion Potter
Washington Street
Winter Street
Joseph O. Purdue
Daniel Williams
Williams
Potter
Sewall
Bath Iron Works Corp
Maine
Provinces
Bailey School Deficit Discussed By Board
The Board of Education met at City hall to address a deficit in Bailey School of Industries operations despite lower total expenditures. Superintendent John Parker was told to check options for land near the high school tennis court. The Girl Scouts request for Weeks street school space was referred for consideration. The High School Activities association report and a $1 075 98 accounts list were read and approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
City Hall
Bailey School of Industries
John Parker
Weeks Street
High School Activities Association
Roll of
William L. Skelton
Arthur J. Dunton
Alden G. Smith
Allan Spear
Donald N. Small
Will Provides to Clear Parish House Mortgage
The mortgage on Central church Parish house once 16000 dollars is now cleared. Ada Manson left funds in her will to pay the final debt. Major William R. Kimball presided. William F. Sturtevant was re elected clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
Ada Manson
William R. Kimball
William F. Sturtevant
Prudential Committee
Charles E. Curtis
Alexander MacDonald
Fred W Humphreys
Martha Foote
Marius H Page
William H. Small
Farm and city property listings by Fred B Reed Co Bath
Buy or sell farm and city share property with Fred B Reed Co manager Stanley E Wallace at 93 Front Street Bath Telephone 514 W listings available as of December 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred B. Reed Co
Stanley E. Wallace
Front Street
Bath
Lemont Elected President of Winter Street Ladies Aid
Mrs. Arthur C. Lemont was chosen president at the Winter Street Ladies Aid annual meeting. Officers include Miss Alice E. Varney as first vice president and Mrs. Allen M. Irish as second vice president. Rev. Joseph O. Purdue spoke on his Nova Scotia trip. The group planned an Oct. 21 speaker event and Oct. 26 parish supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur C. Lemont
Winter Street
Ladies’ Aid
Alice E. Varney
Allen M. Irish
Clifford B. Wilband
Walter F. Abbott
Elmer D. Hodgkins
Flower Fund
Warren FE. Kershner
Edward B. Smith
Walter H. Bowker
Samuel R. Percy
Langdon T. Snipe
Clarence W. Morse
Charles C. Low
Joseph O. Purdue
Fred Foote
Wallace L. Atwood
Fred P. Emmons
Grace P. Dickinson
J. Edward Drake
Frestina FE. Marston
Arthur K. Purington
Charles E. Plaisted
Harry A. Walters
Horace W. Ward
William Potter
Arthur K., Purington
Elmer D
Nova Scotia
Sarah J. Hitshcovk
Clare Coonbs
Oscar R Adams Plans Retirement After 64 Years
Bath veteran bushelman Oscar R Adams will quit his shop in the Chase block at Washington and Center streets at month end after 64 years in the same location. He opened the litee shop December 29 1874 and built a trusted trade through repairs cleanings and alterations. He remains active but long service and age prompt retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar R. Adams
Bath
Bushelman
Chase Block
Washington and
Center Streets
Oscar Adams
Mr. Adams
Adams
West Bath
Rufus Adams
Savadahoe County
Augusta House
Richmond
Western Avenue
Miss Margaret Foote Heads Central Church Ladies Aid
At a post recess meeting Central Church Ladies Aid elected Miss Margaret R Foote as president. New officers include Mrs Richard Quick as first vice president, Mrs Pearl E Dunbar as second vice president, Mrs Warren M Stilphen as secretary, and Mrs Joseph Avery as treasurer. Dr David L Wilson spoke of his Puerto Rico trip. A hospital accident at Fryeburg fair injured Mrs Wilbur Dean and Mrs Bean, while Abner Salsbee of Somerville was struck by a sulky and horse, breaking a leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church Ladies Aid
Margaret R. Foote
Richard Quick
Pearl E. Dunbar
Second View
Warren M. Stilphen
Joseph Avery
David L. Wilson
Puerto Rico
Wilbur Dean
West Pryeburg
Portland
Fryeburg Fair
Bean
Abner Salsbee
Somerville
Mass
Death Notice and Local Society Notes in Bowdoinham
A Bowdoinham telegram reports the death of Dr. Helen G. Kurtz, first Maine woman to earn a medical degree, later practicing in Canton and living in Philadelphia with her son Stewart and three grandsons. The item also notes Jersey cows setting state butter fat records, community social events, and varied local visits and trips among residents, churches, and clubs with names such as Miss Frances Merrill, Mrs. Ellis Moore, and Rev. G. W. Hinckley among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward P. Kendall
Bowdoinham
Philadelphia
Helen G. Kurtz
Nellie Cook
Nancy Gray Cook
Canton
Ohio
Stewart Kurtz
Stewart
Kendall
William
Edward
Jersey
Neil Bishop
Gay Lass Eureka
Island of
Topsham Fair
Raleighs Owl de Normandy
Owl de Normandy
Alvin Purington
Portland
John Purington
Queen Esther
Methodist Sunday School
Frances Merrill
Alice Palmer
Dorothy Dickinson
Ellis Moore
G. W. Hinckley
Goodwill Farn
Edward Baker
Charles Brown
Loomis Dyer
Canada
Brown
William Whipley
Augusta
Carrie Merril
Rosetta Gowell
Litchfield
Inez
Carrie Kendall
Emma Ferguson
Bowdoin Lilly
George Hamilton
R. D. Purington
Charles Hackett
White Mountains
Jane Browne
Ida Fowle
Clara Fogg
A. S. MacDougal
Leroy Adams
Adams
Bentley School of Accounting and Finance
Boston
Ralph Purington
Vassalboro
Sisterhood Aid
Kate Mulligan
Y Industrial Hoop League Aims at Working Men's Basketball
The Y M C A considers a new industrial league for Bath workers not top players. Teams could represent Bath Iron Works departments or other industries. It would be private and separate from the City league, which begins its winter planning around late November. Last season Bath Iron Works won a playoff after a Dec 29 start, with 75 participants and about 2000 fans across public games. Current officers include Robert H Haskell president and Charles F MacDonald first vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Bath Iron Works
Robert H. Haskell
Charles F. MacDonald
Harolds. Avery
E. A. Jewett
William CC. Perkins
Harvest yields vary widely in wet weather across county
Farmers report yields from 13 to 170 barrels per acre due to heavy rain with 75 barrels per acre typical on low ground. Growers expect fair prices after a 25 cent advance per barrel last week. Most farmers expect to finish harvesting this week.
Community Notes Travelers and Visitors From Town
Mrs Stella Given returns from Springfield Massachusetts after the storm. Mr and Mrs John Graves of Topsham visit Mrs Mary Heath. Mrs Mary Dorgan will spend four months with relatives in New York New Jersey and Florida. Mr and Mrs Freeman Billings of Portland visit. Lillian Chasse goes to Lewiston for school. Mr and Mrs T Curran visit family in Pennsylvania. George Jack of Hollis visits the Jack family. Mrs Tina Jack visits son George then plans to pass winter in Pittsfield Massachusetts with daughter Mrs Myrtle Wade. Mr and Mrs Foster of Gardiner visit. Willis Sewall has recovered from illness. Mrs Harry Allen housesits for Mr Miller in Brunswick. W H Gould travels to Gardiner to collect the body of Mr Clark buried in Bay View cemetery. A new log cabin is nearing completion at Chimney Pond in Katahdin region, a capacious 40 by 20 foot structure with women’s and men’s berths, a fireplace, kitchen area, and a mountain-chimney view. a dozen men and three horses haul building materials to the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Given
Springfield
Mass
John Graves
Topsham
Mary H. Heath
Mary Dorgan
New York
New Jersey
Florida
Freeman Billings
Portland
Lillian Chasse
Lewiston
T. Curran
Curran
Pennsylvania
George Jack
Hollis
Chester Jack
Tina Jack
George
Jack
Pittsfield
Myrtle Wade
Foster
Gardiner
Willis Sewall
Harry Allen
Miller
Brunswick
W. H. Gould
Mr. Clark
Reed
Bay View Cemetery
Town
Katahdin
Chimney Pond
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Senter
Agawam
First National Stores
Chief Morse
Winter Street Club
Albee
Foote
Richard T. Hersom
Mr. Ransay
James M. Royal
Buck Mr. Royal
Clara Edwards
Little Brown Owl
Sanderson
Fred K. Sturtevant
Mary Helen Brown
Mr. Ramsay
Hatch
Mrs. Rice
Hersom
Julia Rice-King
Margaret J. Melcher
Mrs
Cadman
Bow Down
Ees Parker
Mr. Royal
Woodman
Vannon
Dawn
Mrs. Albee
King Arthur
Royal Mr. Lewis
Carrie Jacobs
Alice N. Magounal
Carlton L. Rice Beach
Mr. Lewis
Harriet Ware
Homer
Mrs. Hatch
Chadwick
the Piano
Jeanette F. Shackford
Mary K. Kenney
Nicholas Gianibas
St Mary's Guild
Walter M. Hill
Augustus Perow
Lowse
Y.M.C.A
Bailey
Will
George B. Nagle
Indian Point Road
Georgetown
P. O
New Haven
Conn
Ladies Aid
Winter Street Group
Margaret Foote
Central Church Group
C. P. Curtis
Aroostook County
New Brunswick
Opera House
James Cagney
Pat O'Brien
MR. Doodle
Joe Penner
June Travis
The
Arkansas Traveler
Bob Burns
Fay Bainter
Amazing DR. Clitterhouse
Edward G. Robinson
Algiers
Charles Boyer
Sigrid Gurie
Industrial Hoop League
AIM OF “Y
Bowdoinsham Post Road
Ronald Reagan
Gloria Blondell
George O’brien
Ritz Brothers
Kay Francis
John Litel
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