Roadside Beautification and Highway Safety Discussion
The article reports on the American Association of Highway Officials meeting in Boston where Thomas H. MacDonald urged prioritizing roadside planting and maintenance alongside road building. It notes Massachusetts plans to require roadside improvements in new contracts, praise for Civilian Conservation Corps projects, and calls for local groups to beautify future Bath Brunswick roads. It also discusses Maine automobile fatality factors, speed-related risks, and the unrealized potential for reduced deaths if speeds capped at 30 mph. It mentions ongoing meat protests affecting the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Frost
American Association of Highway Officials
New England
Hotel Statler
Boston
Thomas H. MacDonald
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Public Works Department
William F. Callahan
Massachusetts Public Works
Bath
Boy Scouts
Onco
Civilian Conservation Corps
Maine
Ellsworth
Bar Harbor
Damariscotta
Waldoboro
Brunswick
Garden Clubs
Rotary
Kiwanis
Elizabeth Donnell Wed Augusta Young Man Frank Hewins Jr
Elizabeth Julia Donnell of Augusta and Bath becomes bride of Frank Hewins Jr at 68 Second Street Hallowell. Rev. Edwin Cunningham officiates before about 160 guests. The couple plan a three week wedding trip and will reside in Hallowell after returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Julia Donnell
Augusta
Bath
Roy A. Donnell
Lth Avenue
San Diego
Calif
Oak Street
Frank Hewins
Flagg Street
Second Street
Hallowell
Edwin Cunningham
Universalist Church
Roma Rand
R.N
Mars Hill
Augusta General Hospital
Wilfred Michaud
Joanna Hill
Miss Rand
Beverly
Knowlton C. Hewins
Tekla Kulites
R. N
Millinocket
Ruth Purington
Boston
Katherine V. Marr
Bettie Donnell
California
Mr. Hewins
Cony High School
Boston University
Western Union
Knowlton & Hewins
Radley pleads guilty in mayhem case
Burton O. Radley aged 27 pleaded guilty in Bath municipal court to mayhem after an alleged attack on his father Charles A. Radley at their Tarbox Street home on Oct 5. The court ordered recognizance with $1,000 sureties for the October term of Sagadahoc Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton O. Radley
Charles A. Radley
Tarbox Street
Radley
Gardiner R. Deering
Sagadahoc
Bath
Kennebec County
Augusta
Superior Court
Hugh D. Grant
Georgetown
Loring D. Small
Newlyweds Honored at Washington Street House Party
Mr and Mrs Isadore Singer hosted a Thursday evening gathering at 233 Washington Street for newlyweds Mr and Mrs Harold Joseph Rubin who wed Sept 8 in Cohasset Mass and now live in the city. Mrs Rubin is Dorothy Muriel Golden daughter of Albert A Golden of Cohasset and a Boston University Law School graduate. Guests included local couples and physicians with music games and a decorated bride cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isadore Singer
Washington Street
Harold Joseph Rubin
Cohasset
Mass
Rubin
Bank Block
Dorothy Muriel Golden
Albert A. Golden
Boston University School of Law
David S. Cogan
Harold I. Goldman
Freeport
Samuel R Korolick
Samuel Prawer
Joseph I. Smith
Bonneys Visit South Paris Family Links in Reunion
Mr and Mrs James T Bonney and family from Union Street spent Sunday in South Paris as guests of James T Bonney’s niece and her husband Mr and Mrs Robert Hemmingway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Bonney
Albert Bonney
James
Germaine
Union Street
Paris
Robert Hemmingway
Talk on China and Japan Delights Men’s Club Members
Miss Jane Murphy spoke to the Men’s Club of Central Church on her six week stays in China and Japan describing Shanghai and its ruins, Peking, the Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Forbidden City, and local shops. She appealed for aid for women and children affected by the war as members voted thanks. An oyster stew followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Murphy
Central Church
China
Japan
Miss Murphy
David L. Wilson
Shanghai
Great Wall
Ming Tomb
Forbidden City
Temple of Heaven
Thomas R. Huston
Roscoe G. Bailey
Karcher
Jackson
Pres. R. G. Bailey
Bates College professor speaks at South End PTA reception
Dr Peter Berpocci of Bates College lectured on What It Means to Grow Up before 75 teachers at the Washington street rooms. Mrs Alfred E Carpenter presided. Rev Frederick P Moffatt opened with prayer. superintendent John Parker spoke. a Scotch ham supper followed with music by local women and piano accompaniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter A. Berpocci
Bates College
South End
P.T.A
Washington Street
Berpucci
Weeks Street Grammar
Michell School
South Street School
Alfred E. Carpenter
Association
Frederick P. Moffatt
Corliss Street
John Parker
Fred Sturtevant
Richard Hersom
Carrie Smith
Leroy F. Colby
Sturtevant
Arthur Bowker
Chester A. Plant
Carpenter
Edward Coombs
Elmer Campbell
Fred Coombs
Charles Soule
Wellington Moore
Russell Colby
Stephen Bracey
John Hunt
William Small
Guy Sprague
Charles Perry
William Hatch
Moore
Reckless Driving Charge Dropped After Hearing
The reckless driving charge against Peter B. Jenness 40 Brunswick was not pressed after County Attorney Ralph Q Dale recommended dropping the case. The collision at Lincoln and Chestnut streets involved Earl Brown 17 Morse high junior and three local youths. several were hospitalized with head injuries though not confirmed internal damage. Geraldine Stott of Harlem Valley State Hospital is visiting her father Dr Ardenne A. Stott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter B. Jenness
Brunswick
Lincoln
Chestnut Streets
Ralph QO. Dale
Jenness
Chestnut Street
Earl Brown
Morse High
Lemont Street
Clinton Child
Thaxter Hill
Rumford
Herbert Daigle
Raymond Daigle
Geraldine Stott
Harlam Valley State Hospital
Wingdale
N. Y
Ardenne A. Stott
Park Street
Central Choir to Assist in Maine Festival
Preparations for the sixth annual Choir Festival of the State of Maine federation of Music Clubs in Portland City Hall auditorium on Sunday afternoon November 14 at 3 45. Rehearsal for participants including Central Congregational church choir directed by John Shaw is next Sunday at 3 in the same hall. The harvest and thanksgiving service will feature senior choirs, free admission with a silver collection. Hymns get special attention with a hymn pamphlet and selected carols. Three anthems favored are Kotzchmar Te Deum The Netherlands Prayer of Thanksgiving by Kremser and Ye Shall Go Out With Joy by Barnby. The festivals inspire church music leaders and connect rising church musicians with established professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Maine Federation of Music Clubs
Portland City Hall
Central Congregational Church
John Shaw
Kotzchmar
Netherlands
Kremser
Barnby
Duke the Boston Terrier Visits for Doughnuts and Coffee
A friendly Boston terrier named Duke frequents a West Side neighborhood to visit a housewife who makes his favorite doughnuts. He drinks coffee from a saucer on the floor, then naps behind the kitchen range before returning home for another day of cafe visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke
Boston
West Side
Turner Chosen Bath Water District Trustee in 3-2 Vote
In a special session the Bath Water District trustees elected Frank H. Turner over William S. Newell by a 3 to 2 vote. Turner, from Ward 2, succeeds on a three year term. Newell was a long-serving original member dating to 1915. The meeting faced absences from Aldermen Bragg and Drake with only Pinkham and Fortier voting alongside committee members Haskell Robson Emery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Water District
William S. Newell
Alderman Haskell
Newell
Alderman Robson
Frank H. Turner
Haskell
Robson
Turner
Sewar
Emery
Bragg
Drake
Pinkham
Fortier
Elwell
Crosby
Fred H. Thompson
Collision damages Oldsmobile and Terraplane at city intersection
Arthur H. Sprague owner driver of an Oldsmobile was hit by a Terraplane coach driven by Ralph H. Robinson at High and Center streets. Robinson admitted fault and agreed to settle. The Sprague car suffered a dented body and crumpled left rear fender. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs Dean Bonney and daughter Gaynes will winter with Mr Bonney’s parents in East Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur H. Sprague
Elks’ Club
Ralph H. Robinson
Oxford Street
Portland
High
Center Streets
Sprague
Court
High Street
Dean Bonney
Gaynes
Park Street
Mr. Bonney
Weston L. Bonney
East Brunswick
Officers of Roland Smith Post Seated
The annual meeting and installation of Roland Smith Post American Legion officers drew a large crowd at Post hall. Adjutant John H. Williams and finance officer Wilbur H. Crooker reported improved finances, credit given to sustaining membership. The full slate—Commander Eugene G. Hart and others—was unanimously elected and praised for prior year service. A Ladies Auxiliary buffet followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Smith Post
American Legion
Post Hall
John H. Williams
Wilbur H. Crocker
Eugene G. Hart
Maurice Brown
James Clappison
John Williams
Wilbur Crooker
Gardiner Rogers
Francis McDonald
Randall D. Coombs
Mander Hart
John Hart
Ralph Gay
John Crosby
Bernard Pratt
Guy Crosby
Charles Snow
Carl Stinson
Ambrose Curran
Legion Post
Queen Esther Installs New Lodge Officers
Queen Esther Rebekah lodge installed officers Tuesday evening led by district deputy president Mrs. Harriet M. Huggard and deputy marshal Mrs. Nellie B. Leeman. New officers include Pearl Reed noble grand Rose Jean vice grand Lena Shepard secretary and Eola Atwood treasurer. Out of town lodges attended and Mrs. Nita Moore joined Queen Esther. ice cream and cake followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge
Harriet M. Huggard
Pearl E. Reed
Woolwich
Noble Grand
Rose
Jean
Lena C. Shepard
Eola Atwood
Marion Clements
Lillian 8. Rice
Eva Atwood
Sara Munsey
Clara Donaldson
Lula P. Herbert
Guardian
Leonard M. Munsey
Huggard
Annette Pinkham
Georgia E. Pierce
Elizabeth V. McCabe
Pierce
Bath Boy on the Maine Dean's List
Donald McC Marshall of Bath and Priscilla D Haskell of Wiscasset were named to the University of Maine Dean's List for the Spring semester. Marshall, a sophomore in mechanical engineering, and Haskell, a junior in English, earned averages of B or better as announced by registrar James A Gannett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald McC. Marshall
High Street
Bath
University of Maine
Priscilla D. Haskell
Pleasant Street
Wiscasset
James A. Gannett
WEEKLY CROSS WORD PUZZLE ANSWER KEY
The grid fills with a themed set of across and down clues yielding terms like pig pen fragment possess-ed verb to be and various day to day words. The note lists clue numbers and partial phrases typical of a puzzle page including references to literature and geography.
Harvest Charity Card Party at Lewiston Armory
Miss Catherine Salter chairs a Harvest Charity Card Party and Entertainment at the Lewiston Armory on Friday evening November 5 under Lewiston Teachers Association. Proceeds fund dental and medical care for Lewiston school children unable to pay. Pupils from grade and high schools provide entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Salter
Lewiston Armory
Lewiston Teachers’ Association
Lewiston
Concert at Bowdoin College features Balakovic and Baerwald
A Bowdoin College Memorial Hall concert featured Jugoslav violinist Balakovic and German pianist Hellmut Baerwald. Attendees from the city included Mrs. N W Howard and others. The program opened with Bach in E major and included works by Pugnani Kreisler and Mozart, Chausson, Granados Siegel, Rimsky Korsakov, Manojlović, Schumann Siegel, Slavenski, and Novacek. Balakovic plans a European tour after engagements with Chicago Symphony and Los Angeles Philharmonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zlatko Bajakovic
Memorial Hall
Bowdoin College
N. W. Howard
Glenda
Scott Davis
Edith A. Mackinnon
Ada Y. Greenblatt
William L. Skelton
David
Henrietta Potter
George D. Fields
Arthur Sewall
Frederick E. Drake Hellmut Baerwald
Balakovic
Camden
Bowdoin
Kent
Brunswick
Chicago
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Europe
Baerwald
John Alden Carpenter
Bach
Pugnani-Kreisler
Mozart
Colonial Bowling Teams Announced for 1937 38 Season
The Colonial Club bowling league names nine teams for the 1937 38 season to begin this Thursday at Park Alleys with three matches at 6 30 8 and 9 30. Captains listed include Old Golds Lucky Strikes Caniels Wings Spuds Marvels Fatimas Murads and others. Also noted is the move of Mr and Mrs LaForest Coumbs to the Preble house on Cherry street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Club Bowling League
Mrs. LaForest Coumbs
High Street
Preble
Cherry Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Times Company
Front Guest
Bath, Maine
B. Nichols
Treas
Barry QO. Webber
Ppsl
St Beth
Elizabeth J. Donnell
Frank Hewins, Jr
Jane S. Murphy
Bates Professor
Eseley
Gediman
McCausland
Rodick
Rogers
Ralph F. Small
Smith
Tardif
O. M. Redlon
Front Street
Mikelsky
Music Store
Sewall
John L. Conroy
Opera House
Andrew F. Black
Court Street
Committee On Public Safety
Bath Trust Co. SA
Bath National Bank
First National Bank
Queen Esther
Bath Boy
Pythian
Kennebe
Woolwich Grange
John Stacy
Rome
Fis
I36
Fai
Cosmopolitan Club
Paul G. Bagdikian
Paul L. Boudreau
Minnie A. White
Maine Progressive Union
Winneganee Community Club
Brunswick Community Concerts Association
Frederick Tillotson
Martha N. Cutting
William P. Marks
J. Haviland Torrey
Jennie P. Perkins
Granville M. Colby
Lloyd E. Steeves
Charles B. Doyle
Leroy F
Leslie J. Wold
Ruth H. Farnham
Clinton D. Wilson
William Yule
Roscoe P. McFadden
Garden Club
Marcia Moulton
Edwin H. P. Lowell
George W. Hibbs
Hibbs
Margaret M. 8. Mackinnon
Alice N. Magcan
Boudreau
Jugoslav
Colonial
Old Golds
A. Jewett, D. Small
H. Henderson
D. Willaims
Lucky Strikes
H. Morse
D. Black
F. Berry
F. Morse
Caniels D. Jewett, F. Parry
F. Winchenbach
M. Trott
J. Levyn
C. Wilson
A. Burden
R. Reed
Spuds
R. Hersom, E. Ramsay, D. Mullin
H. Mayo
Marvels
J. Hayes
P. Gregware
E. Toothaker
F. Turner
Fatimas
H. Douglas
E. Footer
J. McCole
E. Powers
Murads
D. Leavitt, J. McLaughlin, D. Ring, J. R. Duncan
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