Winnegance Drilling Machine Arrives for Road Widening Work
A state drilling machine arrived in the village to widen and straighten the main highway near the hill at the western end of the oaks. The drill will be used for a day or two, rock blasted and hauled away, then the machine may move to Bowdoin for another road job. Local social news follows with club meetings, hospital news, and residents visiting from nearby towns.
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Morss Xaw Hill
Winnexanee
Phippsburg
Hales
Bowdoin
City Hospital
Sidney Th
Richard C. Morse
Elizabeth Sampson
John M. Skeffield
Sybil Houdlette
Dresden
Winfield W. Morse
Charles T. Small
Bath Iron Works
Squaw Club
Fred L. Parks
Sherman L. Morse
Frank R. Perry
George M. Eaton
Parker QC
Rogers
Clifford Road
Seymour Hayden
Camden
Leslie Gould
Whitinsville
Mass
Harry ©. Williams
Marion Raffaell
Harry S. Oliver
Caroline
Boothbay
Doris Morse
Doris Moir
Houston
Laura Campbell
Boston
Gorham Normal School
Miss Morse
Bear Mountain Wheels
Battery
Bear Mountain
Tie
Howard Kayser
Barn Dance Planned with Novel Features
Plans for a novelty filled barn dance at Music hall on Friday evening promise a historic Bath event. Decorators transform the hall to resemble a barn with hay bale seating from Bath Grain Co and horse blanket covers thanks to Nound W. Covel. Novel lighting using kerosene lamps and candle light evokes days of yore. Night Owl band or Hickville Orchestra is booked along with other surprises and prizes.
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Music Hall
Bath
Bath Grain Co
Nound W. C. Covel
Night Owl Band
Hickville Orchestra
Woolwich Social Notes and Wedding News
The article covers a reception at Eben and Mary Dana’s for newlywed Chester Dana and wife Mary, formerly Moss Mary Dadalee, who will live in Flushing New York. It also lists numerous town residents visiting, traveling officials, and upcoming events including a Willing Workers sale at Mont Everag church and a county teacher convention in Portland.
Post Office Prepares For Christmas Mail Rush
Preparations for handling heavier Christ mas mail are under way at the post office. Patrons are urged to shop and mail early to assist. Local cards for delivery may be held for delivery just before the holiday if presented early and requested.
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Post Office
Post Office Seeks Extra Help For Christmas Season
Postmaster Owen announces temporary openings for carriers and clerks beyond regular substitutes and Civil Service list with all hires before Nov 15. Applicants must be at least 18, experience favors preference. Apply in person to the postmaster or assistant postmaster. Leon Pennell hosts dances weekly with Conant's three-piece orchestra drawing large regional attendance.
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Owen
Civil Service
Leon Pennell
Conant
Bridge Directors Sign Working Pact With Maine Central
Bridge directors sign a one year working agreement with Maine Central for operation of trains on the Kennebec bridge. Directors Carlton McLean Wood and Robbins sign for the state and Maine Central officials. Commissioners plan to widen Vine street and transfer bond savings to buy buildings for street widening.
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Maine Central Raiload
Kennebee Bridge
Mane
Bk. W. Carhion
Woodvieh
Mroest L. McLean
Augusta
Cotbrie
A. Robbins
Camden
George I Weod
Hoeatind
Wishinki
Mery
Maoine Central Railroad
Fellows
Mains
Messrs
Carlton
McLean
Wood
Kennebec
Aind
Miing Central Railroad
Thing Company
Vine Street
Water Street
J. Edward Drake
Boon
Nichols
Vines
Wais
Bath
Woolwich Bridge
Tooney
Charles A. Hooker
Wilbur C. Oliver
Vite Street
Ora
Kennebec Bridar
Briggs to lead Kennebec bridge operation
Edmund Ayriggs, longtime Bath State Ferry manager, will become resident manager of the Kennebec bridge when ready for general use. State Highway Commission officials notified Mr Priggs on Friday after visiting Bath to confirm the appointment. The commissioners praised his record with the Gov. King and Hockomock ferries and his careful upkeep of bridge and ferry services for travelers.
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Edmund Ayriggs
Bath State
Kennebec
State Highway Commission
Priggs
Bath
State Ferry
Clyde T. Smith
Skowhegan
Charles Murray
Bangor
Edwin JT. Clifford
Winthrop
Briggs
Highway Commissioners
Commission
Elehis
Gov. King
U.S
Signals for Bath and Woolwich draw bridges debated
The Vicard of Trade via secretary George P. Larrabee reports pilots prefer two long blasts as the opening signal for Bath Woolwich lift span. They suggest changing Arrow Bridge to one short one long one short to avoid confusion. They urge a day and night tender for the draw to aid early-morning vessels and prevent anchor drag and water-pipe damage, with tug assistance if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. S.A. Cheney
U.S. Ua
Bath
Woolwich
Vicard of Trade
George P. Larrabee
Arrowsie
Corn busking hosts hostesses and harvest supper noted
A corn busking event occurred Monday with Mrs Revel Hathorne of Wouhvielp Gilbert and Eleanor Hathorne as hosts. About 50 members attended. A delicious harvest supper was served by Parcs Waostscas MES, SAALMVEUS.
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Revel Hathorne
Wouhvielp
Gilbert
Eleanor Hathorne
Annual Inspection of Genesta Chapter A Pleasing Affair
The 20th annual Genesta chapter inspection, led by Grand Worthy Matron Mrs. Gertrude TL. McToer, drew a large crowd and praised the chapter officers. A banquet followed with a full menu. 800 attendees enjoyed the event, while chapters from Hawthorne, Pioneer, and others sent delegations and officers attended by numerous grand and past grand officials. A gold piece was presented to the inspecting officer at the close of her remarks.
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Genesta
Gertrude TL. McToer
Garrison Hil
Wiecasset
McPeer
Chaptey
Sarah Bhaw
Worthy
Teary G. Shaw
Lares Pikes
Soeuite Goantrons
Carrie Thomwnnen
Annie Co
Mira Ward
Mabel Merrill
Kate Perk
Neflie Congdon
Marsh
Mildred Morse
Consuela Adioog
Ada Madey Skelton
Reeth
Ovye Corlies
Esther
Taxel Hartheb
Marthi
Pereds Bexdikian
Eleeta
Sid Howard
Warder
Prank & Wakefield
Dhef
Dia
Chisrhes Mo Melah
Susan BB. Quick
Mes
Eligabeth Dacksons
Josephine Coombe
Rose Hogers
Florence Lake
Fliora Oliver
Jennie Small
Mtchel Sampson
Mildred Clark
Daisie Puller
Grace Sampson
Maniee Walters
Bernies Fuller
Beveredh Phimmer
Pioneer
Lisbon
Nicoll
Hawthorne
Brunswick
Mies. Hubbard
Martha Washington
Waterville
Albert J. Henderson
Bleeta
D Bowdeinham
Charles EB
Lord
Gram Patten
Harry S. Grindell
Maud Davis
Mt. Pisgeh
Boothbay
Thurber
Genesis
Hagan-Howe Wedding in Georgetown Bath
Hagan of Bath and Mildred Howe of Georgetown wed at the bride’s parents home with a double wing ceremony conducted by Rev. David Wilson. Attendants included Katherine Hagan and Bertram Varney. Music by Phine Freeman and Emily Eatone. The bride wore white lace with orange blossoms. bouquet of bridal roses. Reception followed with guests from Bath Brunswick Topsham and Massachusetts. They planned a motor trip to New York before settling in Bath.
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Miles BR. Hagan
Bath
Mildred J. Howe
Georgetown
N. EL Tlowe
David TL. Wilson
Central Congrational Church
Katherine Hagan
Bertram A. Varney
Brunswick
Dorothy Stinson
Ssephine Freeman
New York
TL. Andrews
Morse High School
Wee
Pejepscot Taper Co
Prunswick
Phippsburg Notes On Local Travel And Community Events
In Phippsburg several teachers plan to attend a Posehers Convention in Vorhind, leaving three days of services this week. J Burnhei, State Road Inspector, visited Monday and work proceeds on a highway near Winneganee, with the Woneganes Special guiding today. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Lewis return to New York after a two week stay at the Perkins farm. Halloween party planned at Sebasco school with prizes, ice cream, cake, and candy. Various residents travel to Boston, Attleboro, and Portland for visits and employment, with updates on boats, patrols, and residences along Cox's Head, Small Point, and nearby areas.
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N. J
James the
Percy
Cox's Head
Evie Carlson
Dessing
Brooklyn
N. Y
Percy Lewis
New York
Perkins
Cox’s Tread
Wilfred Johson
Burton Raymond
Attleboro
Mass
Hawsin
Sebasco
Raymond Harris
Portland
Frank Parris
Charlis
Percy Sprague
Massachusetts
Eugene
Perry
Boothbay
Sidney B. Coffee
Winneganee
Small Point
Maria Tlarris Hias
South
Asa Smith
Squirrel Point
John KE. Walker
Thomaston
Ridge
Leah Hamilton
WL . McCourt
Arthur Perey
Milton, N. PL
Moody Young wedding ties Somerville to Akron in autumn ceremony
Miss Louise Augusta Young of Somerville daughter of the late Charles Young and Flora Turner Young married Russell Ford Moody of Akron Ohio son of Mr and Mrs T A Moody at Winter Hill Baptist church Somerville Rev H Doughiss Pierce presided The couple received guests in the vestry and plan to live at 380 Crosby Street Akron Ohio The bride attended Somerville High School class of 1922 and worked in Boston The groom a mechanical engineer from Mt Hermon and the University of Michigan is with the B F Goodrich Co in Akron
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Louise Augusta Young
Somerville
Charles Young
Flora Turner Young
Russell Ford Moody
Akron
Ohio
Mis
Tierbert A. Moody
HE Baptist Church
Hh. Doughiss Pierce
Paul Swift
W. Oo. Turner
Margorie Moody
Newton Center
Ruth EB. Baldwin
Worcester
Evelyn Baker
Atlantic
Grace Fogarty
Florence I. Young
Peter Bent Brigham Hspiteal
Boston
Wis
Columbia
Amos J. Proctor
Ralph Proctor
Barbara J. Moody
Springfield
Warren Hall
Youngstown
Lloyd Woodman
Biddeford
Finderey Mclntire
North Adams
Robert Strite
Melrose
Mass
Clement Ward Moody
Young
Herbert Moody
Bath
Woolwich Center Hosts Sermon and Halloween Event
Reverend T. H. Fernald of South Waldoboro is to preach at Woolwich Center Baptist Church Sunday morning. The Center Ladies Aid meet Monday evening at 6 30 in the Baptist hall, followed by a Halloween program by Union Grade School pupils.
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Woolwich
T. H. Fernald
South
Waldoboro
Baptist
Woolwich Center
Rn Center
Baptist Hall
Union
New England Vision for Home Market Trade Orients Growth
Governor speaks on economic self sufficiency urging New England producers to target home markets to power national growth. The speech traces consumer strength, regional manufacturing, and the need for women’s leadership in commerce and cultural revival across New England as a path to broader American prosperity.
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Calivorum
da Tco
Img Ok
United States
New England
Bborida
Neweetenirtires
Amiliiines
New Enehuid
New Benghindwean
New Fugland
America
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Carrie Shaw
Greenstreet
Mastman School of Music
Rochester
Pontiac
Mich
Fanny Kathryn Smith
James Henry Luther
Olean
N.Y
Presbyterian Church
Dontine
Miss Shaw
Vera Allen
Miss Smith
Eastman School
Luther
Cornell
Bloomfield Hills Country Club
William Small
Chesley Hutchins
Goddard Street
Atwood
L.F. Medicine CO
Portland, Maine
Eben Dana
Chester Dana
Dana
Moss Mary Dadalee
Pula
Ake
Pana
Fiushing
Dama Ia
Lester Blair
South Weymouth
A. EE. Trott
Fred Carlton
Cornelia Cothran
Auburn
Whelma Burleigh
Gardiner
Magenie Hunnewell
George Tibbetts
Richmond
Alfred Seames
Reading
A. A. Stott
Charles’ Th Howard
Pembroke
J. Hathorne
Roger
M. Redson
West Bath
Mattie Hartung
Eugenie Slunnewell
Charles Trott
Wenham
George Marston
Carl Hughes
Little Daughter
Llewellyn Bailey
Ralph Burden
Lothair Lowell
Marjorie Bailey
Prior
Crosby Prior
Friendship
Grange Hall
Monteverag
Christian Endeavor Society
Maine Central
The
Highway Commission
Board OF Trade
U. S
Saalmveus
Hagan-Howe
Bride
Eby
Connersville
Ind
Sumner
West Point
Dayetona Beach
Edith Marriner
Bridge-Merrrill Inc
Moody-Young
Mutual Savings Bank
Bath Savings Institution
Maine
Americs
Sd Universitives
New Inelind
Toston
New Ingeland
Plymouth
Concard
Ameren
Anmerion
Addie Meladden
Middle Street
Meladden
T Yariess
Flossie Beals
Carlton W. Lowell
William DP Hlatehead
Wellington A. Moore
Tony
F. D. Jennins
Pred Wo Baten
Daath
Ralph W. Brags
Central Church
Ala
Norway Medicive Co
Norway
Columbia Trust Company
A. Greenberg Poultry Co
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