Maine Highways 1932 Progress Highlights and Caution to Motorists
Maine Highways magazine October issue outlines 77 bridge structures completed or started as part of the 1932 program, with 650 miles of new roads, 150 miles state highways, and a majority hard surfaced. It notes 13,000 as employed on roads and bridges this season, with 9,000 on State Aid projects, totaling $4.5 billion circulated to aid state prosperity. Drivers are urged to reduce speed due to wet leaves, while an apparent accidental shot near a Bath clergyman is blamed on a slingshot. The ballot lists five national parties including a Communist ticket in Maine, though support is expected to be minimal. Apple and potato prices remain low despite larger crops.
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Maine Highways Magazine
Maine
Brefore
Bath
Parker Head
Pumpkins Abound For Halloween At Nearby Farms
Farmers report a prolific pumpkin and squash crop this year with many gourds visible on neighboring fields. The abundance suggests youngsters will have a full quota of jack o lanterns for Halloween night.
Central Grammar assigns three YMCA league basketball teams
Central Grammar will form three teams Reds Whites and Blues from its 12 year old or older boys with 89 in the target group. Reds coached by Ernest Sarkis Whites by Harold McElman Blues by Paul Stinson 28 32 29 players per squad plus practice details at the YMCA office.
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Central Grammar
Reds
Whites
Blues
Central Reds
Ernest Sarkis
Morse
Central Whites
Harold McElman
Star Morse
Central Blues
Paul Stinson
Y.M.C.A
Poultry Profits Promoted Across Eleven Maine Counties
The Maine Farm Bureau and Extension Service promote poultry as a growing on farm enterprise in eleven counties. Extension poultry specialist H L Richardson notes poultry offers long term profitability and adaptability, with a new campaign titled Increase Your Income With Poultry and bulletin No 206 Poultry Profits in Maine available through Mr Richardson or county agents.
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Maine
Farm Bureau and Extension Service
H. L. Richardson
New England
Extension Service
Richardson
Bullet Hits Auto of Bath Pastor on Sunday
Rev. Charles H. Berry of Corliss Street Baptist Church and Edward Harrington were returning from Parker Head when a bullet struck the glass door window of their sedan on High Street near Lemont. They fled into the woods, then reported the incident to police. no suspect found and the scar on the glass measured about two and a half inches.
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Charles H. Berry
Corliss Street Baptist Church
Edward Harrington
Parker Head
Mr. Berry
Mr. Harrington
Andrew T. Harrington
Lemont Street
Harrington
Berry
John Place
Bishop Named Publicity Agent for Maine Central
Delmont W. Bishop and promotion to publicity agent of the Maine Central Railroad announced by President E S French. Bishop, of Portland, will lead a Publicity Bureau to keep the public informed of railroad activities while continuing advertising duties at the Portland offices.
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Delmont W. Bishop
Maine Central Railroad
E. 8. French
Bishop
Portland
Maine Central
French
Maine
Waterville
Colby College
Farm Bureau Folk to Turner Center Meeting
Dromore Farm Bureau held a special meeting to arrange attendance at the Turner Center annual meeting Friday Oct 28. Cars will depart at 8:30 from Bath courthouse. the Turner Center grange hall opens at 10 with a 10 20 business session.
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Dromore Farm Bureau
Grange Hall
Turner Center
Court House
Bath
Auburn
Turner Village
Aletha Campbell
Talk on Athletics Before Hi Y Club
Baker delivers an engaging talk to Hi Y Club members stressing athletics and other activities as essential to daily student life. He cites sportsmanship by leading athletes and answers audience questions. The committee includes Leon Buck chair, Carl Dearborn, and Donald Jewett. Paul Stinson to be admitted at next initiation.
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Erro! Baker
Hi-Y
Baker
Leon Buck
Carl Dearborn
Donald Jewett
Paul Stinson
Real estate transfers recorded in Sagadahoc registry
Real estate transfers over the last two weeks include Bath Llewellyn P. Kenney to Mary E. Kenney Charles H. Treen to Jean Baptiste Bernier Jennie Oliver et al to Percy W. Oliver Bowdoin Maria B. Tarr to FE. O. Tarr Bowdeinham Charles A. Donnell to H. L. Tarr Georgetown Laura A. Lewis to Arthur C. Reid Katherine T. Fitzgerald et al to Mary G. Perry Richmond Rotheus A. Douglass to Lewis Loon Ella BE. Cole to Edgar B. Fowles et al West Bath Annie J. Staples to Daniel T. Philbrook.
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Sagadahoc
Bath
Llewellyn P. Kenney
Mary E. Kenney
Charles H. Treen
Jean Baptiste Bernier
Jennie Oliver
Als
Percy W. Oliver
Bowdoin
Maria B. Tarr
FE. O. Tarr
Bowdeinham
Charles A. Donnell
H. L. Tarr
Georgetown
Laura A. Lewis
Arthur C. Reid
Katherine T. Fitzgerald
Mary G. Perry
Richmond
Rotheus A. Douglass
Lewis Loon
Ella BE. Cole
Edgar B. Fowles
West Bath
Annie J. Staples
Daniel T. Philbrook
Major Love Here to Inspect Properties Visit Governor’s Farm
Herbert Baird of New York, vice president of Berwind-White Co., and Kennebec party arrived to inspect properties and stay overnight at Governor William Gardiner’s farm in Phipps Point. Mrs. Samuel McElroy of Portland visits Mrs. Page Wyman on MeChanic Street for a week.
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Herbert Baird
New York
Berwind-White Co
Ee Ores
Samuel McElroy
Portland
Page Wyman
Mechanic Street
Potatoes in New England Face Mixed Prospects Ahead
The Potato Committee reports northeastern potato supplies are lower than last year though central states show gains. Prices may rise enough to cover costs if business rebounds, with local late crops giving way to shipments from surplus regions as autumn arrives.
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United States
Maine
New York
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
United States Department of Cach
Potato Committee
New England Agricultural Colleges
Soni of Agriculture
New England
Hutchins Teaches Golf Basics at Grace Church Club
Grace Church Men's club members were entertained by Bernard Hutchins golf pro at the Country Club who spoke on golf rudiments remedies for common faults early history and course grass selections. He recounted winter South tournaments and anecdotes and described Joe Kirkwood trick shots. Refreshments followed.
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Grace Church Men's Club
Bernard &. Hutchins
Hutchins
Joe Kirkwood
RK. PF. Hill
Neal
Belle of Barcelona to Greet Cosmopolitan Dramatic Club
The Cosmo Club Play presents The Belle of Barcelona a musical comedy with a large versatile cast directed by Mrs Clinton D Wilson and Mrs Charles W Avery. Rehearsals every Tuesday Thursday and Sunday at the club house prompt attendance requested. The story mentions probate notes for Ida Ee page ee ane and funds named for Adams Otis Barney and Trundy in Waldo County.
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Barcelona
Cosmopolitan Dramatic and
Tlee Club
Clinton D. Wilson
Charles W. Avery
Ida’ Ee. Page Ee
Bradbury Memorial Hospital
Belfast
Waldo County
Searsport
Charles F
Ida F. Adams
Otis Barney Fund
William R. Trundy
Ccde
Puzzle of Clues Across A Mixed Theme List
A compact set of crossword style prompts with multiple clues across diverse topics, including mythic figures Greek letters and everyday items, inviting deduced answers and linking patterns from a single source puzzle. The list mixes synonyms, translations, abbreviations, and archaic terms for varied wordplay challenges.
Damage Suit Goes to Maine Law Court
The Curve Swett Estate sues for $20,000 in a Maine Superior court action. The trial heard by witnesses ended with agreement to move to the law court. defense offered no witnesses. A key witness described repairs after a 19 foot plunge from a porch railing. Lawyers expect arguments early next year. John H. Rucker pled guilty to a nuisance charge. fined $1,000 and five months in jail with five months more if the fine is unpaid.
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Swett
Superior
Emile J. Cyr
Traverse Jury
Law Court
Law Jirm
Locke
Perkins
Williamson
Augusta
Testireault
Jacob Verheus
Cyr
Swettit
Amreault
John H. Rucker
Worster
Rucker
Silsby's Dog Returns Following Manhunt
Burt Bilsby postmaster of Aurora Hancock county on the Air Line reports his dog Loren Roberts, loaned to Sheriff Hodgkins to aid in catching a marked man, returned home after a lengthy hunt. neighbors, town officials, and Burt's son Bill Silsby recount a tense pursuit and a warm reunion with the loyal dog.
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Burt Bilsby
Au-rora
Eileworth
Hancock County
Air Line
Loren Roberts
Burt
Hodgkins
Bill Silsby
Brian Haslem
Waltham
Erlan
Derea
Dan
Maine Central Officials Take 20 Percent Salary Cut
Maine Central Railroad executives announced a voluntary ten percent salary reduction effective October 1, following a prior cut on December 1, 1931. Together the two reductions total a twenty percent salary cut for Maine Central officials within a year.
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Esis Saaierie
Maine Central Railroad
Maine Central
Wheeler elected vice president of the Maine Central
Brunswick native born April 12 1876 Bowdoin educated and honored with an honorary degree in 1923 Wheeler rose from law practice to general counsel and director of the Maine Central Corporation He has held multiple public service roles and bank appointments and has been Brunswick town meeting moderator for 20 consecutive years with no opposition.
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Pri
Penen
Brunswick
Wheeler
Bowdoin College
Bowdoin
Land
of & Wheeler and
Wheeler & Howe
Maine Senate
Sioners
Maine
Storrow
Maine Central
Pejepscot National Bank of Brunswick
Topsham and Brunswick Savings Bank
Supreme Court of Maine
Public Utilities Commission
Knight Templars
Sedan Claimed by City Marshal in Cumberland Theft Case
The Chrysler sedan found at North Twweet at 16 in Cumberland is claimed by City Marshal Walter L. Whitney. Tite Co. of Portland says the car was stolen from in front of a Cumberland home between mid- One ee.
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North
Walter L. Whitney
Tite Co
Portland
Cumberland
Private piano pupils prize night at Miss Dearing studio
Thelma nn hosted a social evening for private piano pupils with attendance and rank prizes. Esther Drummond won first prize for highest yearly ranks, plus a gold pin. Sete So Sauerees earned second prize for attendance. Phyllis Darrah led younger pupils with top ranks and Merritt Shea won attendance card. Several named pupils received rewards, and Miss Margaret Gordon helped and also earned a prize.
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Miss Thelmann
Esther Drummond
Phyllis Darrah
Merritt Shea
Avis Marston
Hatch
Mary Holbrook
Ruth Cogan
Bertha Presley
Ruth Sturmer
Lucille Stinson
Edward Atkinson
Larry Wold
Miss Dearing
Margaret Gordon
Sagadahoc Young People at Gorham Normal
Miss Burnette Bailey of Woolwich helps with the Halloween party cleanup at Gorham Normal School Russell Hall on November 5. Bath pupils Nellie Leeman Marjorie Palmer Nellie King Hilda Scott and Theo McNeil spent weekends at home. The outdoor club hike last week aimed to keep members healthy through exercise.
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Burnette Bailey
Woolwich
Gorham Normal School
Russell Hall
Nellie Leeman
Marjorie Palmer
Bath
Bret Huse
Marie Clarke
Dalton
Mass
Huse
Harry M. Huse
Nellie King
Hilda Scott
Theo McNeil
Gorham Norman School
Publicity Office Callers in York County Summer
The York county branch of the Maine publicity bureau logged 4 440 callers this summer. From June 15 to September 1 1930 there were 7 328 callers and 7 371 in the same period of 1931. This year the office did not stay open evenings or Sundays.
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York County
Maine Publicity Bureau
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Bath Independent
Petactiod
Emmy Poets
Mate Pres
Press
STA. Etna Clase
Morton Holbrook
Lewiston
Buxton Medicine Co
Abbot Village
Farm Bureau
Turner
Major Love
Orono
Grace Church Club
Cosmo Club
D. M. Humphreys & Co
Hunter Sisin
Artemis
Eos
Apollo
Troy
Athena
Brazil
Western Newspaper Union
Maine Law Court
Silsby
Genesta
Shaw
Sarah A. Shaw
Fred S Curtis
O. Ie
Thomas R. Huston
Gorham Normal
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