West Bath Grange hosts Dirigo Grange meeting night
About fifty Dirigo Grange members attended the West Bath Grange gathering on Monday with Mrs Alice Staples presiding as visiting lecturer. The program featured an eight piece orchestra, solos and duets, and a question discussion, followed by refreshments served by West Bath Grange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath
Dirigo Grange
Brunswick
Home Grange
Arthur Hodgdon
George Vrnnce
Peter Cushing
Bessie Rendall
Mice Staples
Forest Jackson
Major Berry
Thomas Randall
John Reandall
Arthur Bennett
Atoothe
Wilk
Plarry Tetersen
Ehner J. Rich
Bali Ws Hiaggett
Mero
Everett
Lemont
Joanna Tledgkins
Florence Trish
Lizzie Polhard
Ada Perry
Addie Shraughnessy
Ethel Lee
Annie White
Nettie Teeling
Rose Rich
Edith Rich
Gasoline quality improves in 10 city survey says interior
The Department of the Interior reports that the tenth semi annual motor gasoline survey finds gasoline sold is generally of better grade than a year ago. San Francisco leads in average quality while New York and Washington trail. Of 146 samples in ten cities, 76 failed to meet some Federal specifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
San Francisco
Bureau of Mines
New York
Washington
Pittsburgh
Chicago
New Orleans
St. Louis
Denver
Laramie
Wyo
Bartlesville
United States
Daly
Bureau
Cartleseville
Lowell School Halloween Party Inspires Spooky Fun
Lowell School at Trusants in West Bath held a Saturday night Halloween party with pupils' decorations in black and orange and a dimmed spooky room. Students dressed in creative costumes performed readings, songs, and recitations while committees organized games and prize giveaways. Proceeds totaled $10 for the Parent-Teacher Community Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell School
Trusants
West Bath
John Kenney
Wayden Rogers
Leonard Drawn
Beatrice Ridlon
Anstress la
Helen Curtis
Carolyn Rogers
Helen Rogers
Lillian Mayo
Lillian Rose
Miss Blaisdell
Karl Donnell
Parent-Teacher Community Association
Little Folk Honor Doris Armstrong Halloween Party
Doris Armstrong hosts ten friends for a fourth birthday party at 1218 Washington Street. Guests played games, won peanut hunt and apple bobbing prizes, and enjoyed cake and ice cream. Decorations featured witches goblins and jack o lanterns with autumn leaves and orange black accents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Armstrong
Washington Street
Doris
John Shaughnessey
Clifford Varney
Mary Barry
Madelyn Dunton
Alberta McLellan
Edith Armstrong
Helen Reynolds
Graham
Richard Pennell
Billy Mussenden
Woolwich Community Honors Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hodgdon celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary at their Nequasset home. Mrs. Hodgdon hosted the Episcopal church guild from Bath and received many gifts. Several locals and visitors were mentioned, with a Halloween social planned at No. 1 schoolhouse next Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hodgdon
Mrs. Hodgdon
Grace Church Guild
Nequasset
Vera Dexter
Lexington
Marjorie Trott
Vath
A. Laebritts
Elie Reed
Brownville
Florence Baker
Monmouth
Gordon Preble
Iis
Ralph Rice
Mildred Howe
Maine
Lottie Buck
Loretta Carlton
Eleanor
Moosehead Lake
Kya Carlton
Porthind
FP. W. Carlton
Kittie Preble
Day's Ferry
Everett Trott
Harry Allen
Cumberland Center
Manley Reed
Boothbay I Harbor
John Reed
Westport
George Wright
Howard Goodrich
Portland
Edgar W. Bailey
Frank J. Bailey
Maxine Walker
Bangor
Augusta
Windsor Hotel
Ruth MelIntosh
Melrose
Mass
Duncan MelIntosh
Hubert Reading
Lewiston
Halloween Party in Woolwich Center at Baptist Hall
Public invited to a Halloween party Friday at Baptist hall Woolwich Center with a chicken and cold meat supper followed by a social. Local residents and visitors are noted with several families visiting relatives and traveling through town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Hall
Woolwich Center
Robert Reed
Lewiston
Herbert FE. Worrey
Bath
H. S. Walker
Sarah DP. B. Hathorn
Ernest Hathorn
John Savage
Isaac Howard
New Brunswick
Charles R. Alexander
Richmond
Federal Farm Census to Begin in Maine District
The U S Census of Agriculture will start after November 1 in the Maine district covering Aroostook Hancock Penobscot Piscataquis Somerset and Washington counties. Supervisor John W Hart says about 10 enumerators will gather data over two months with results tabulated in Washington and not used for taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Census of Agriculture
John W. Hart
Holden
Aroostook
Hancock
Penobscot
Piscataqu’s
Somerset
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Congress
US. Department of Commerce
Bureau of Census
Hfart
Gull flocks sweep Montana fields destroying grasshoppers
The Biological Survey reports Franklin gulls in Pondera county numbered four to five thousand and fed so heavily on grasshoppers that few remain. Utah protects gulls by law as new settlers, and federal protection applies nationwide. An observer notes large gull clouds feeding on alfalfa field pests after daily harvest, moving as a flock and leaving few grasshoppers behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pondera County
Montana
Biological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
Franklin
Seafaring Legends From New England Ancestors
Charles I Pierce recounts New England maritime history highlighting whale fishers and perilous voyages. Tales detail heirlooms in Massachusetts, carvings, ship models, and daring rescues alongside pirate threats and a Salem to Shanghai voyage ending with a dramatic fireworks explosion on a near ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Massachusetts Sea
Charles I. Pierce
North Atlantic
Massachusetts
Mr. Pierce
Isaiah
Sarah
Africa
China
Salem
Shanghai
America
Bowdoin Freshman Reports For Initiation Stunt in Brunswick
A Bowdoin freshman walked from Brunswick to Path as part of initiation. He was awakened at midnight and told to mark every tenth telephone pole with a cross using chalk or small tools, then return to sign in at the fraternity house. He carried little money and rode the first Bath car back to Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Tie
Bath
Tfe
Bowdoin Harriers Prepare For Intercollegiate Meet
Bowdoin and New Hampshire University plan a cross country duel on the Bowdoin Sky Mile course October 31. Last year New Hampshire defeated Bowdoin, and the Harriers expect a strong showing this year as practice continues on the Standpipe Hill course under Capt. A I Howes with runners including Bob Ham Kroll Serry Johnson and Whittier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin
New Thampshire University
New Hampshire Harriers
Durham
New Stampshire
White Harriers
A. I. Howes
Bob Ham
Kroll
Serry
Johnson and Whittier
Central Maine Fair Reports Balance and Receipts Drop
The Central Maine fair shows a balance of $1216 on the right side this year with total receipts of $28,262. Admissions were 8000 less than the prior two years. Several inches of snow at Straton aided deer hunters by making tracking easier this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Maine
Straton
Submarine S-51 Dives Along Kennebec River Exhibit
Bath residents witnessed submarine S-51 dive to about 45 feet in the Kennebec River from Winslow's Ledge toward Bath State ferry docks. Lieut. Graeme Bannerman led the 240 foot craft with Mayor Allen M. Irish and other local officials aboard. The crew behaved admirably as civilians watched periscope views and surface-to-submerge maneuvers along the riverfront. Mayor Irish hosted a dinner at the Colonial in Bannerman's honor Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Kennebec River
Winslows Ledges
Bath State Ferry
Graeme Bannerman
Allen M. Irish
Henry W. Owen
John EE. Burkhardt
Roscoe KH. Perkins
Roland H. Smith
Irish
The
Colonial
Lieut
Bannerman
Ghosts and Witches Haunt Beacon Street Halloween Party
Mrs. I. A. Shepard hosted a Halloween party for the Beacon Street church Ladies' Aid and guests. Attendees in varied costumes, a masked procession, and a "Radio Society" initiation preceded ghostly rooms, jack o lanterns, and a long attic tableau with treats and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Street
F. A. Shepard
I. A. Shepard
Radio Society
Frank Daley
Ladies’ Circle
Leland Plummer
Fred Teeling
Harry Beals
Topsy
Charles Blaisdell
Fred Sidelinger
A. G. Higgins
Herman Crocker
Sanford Nickerson
Winnie Whitehead
Howard Rice
William Pond
Ethel Oliver
Lewis Wall
Henry Eliot
Frances St. Martin
Novella Shepard
Clifford Tedford
Roger Pierce
Aged Glass
Lillian i Kingsbury
John A. Cavanaugh
Scott Tibbetts
Herbert Huggard
Annie Teeling
Mars. Howard Bachelder
Georgie Glass
Robert Oliver
Henry J. Adams
George W Perry
Charles Oliver
George Wallace
Mae McCabe
J. B.C. Saroyer
Ella Willis
Georgie Inight
Halloween Party Brings 150 in Costume at Church Vestry
The People's Baptist church vestry hosted a Halloween party Friday night with nearly 150 attendees in costumes. A musical program featured solos duets and readings, followed by sandwiches coffee and cake and games. The event was organized by Raymond Cummings Marjorie Coleman and Leroy Colby. Somerset county meanwhile sees its oldest jail built in 1810 demolished for a bridge project in Norridgewock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Baptist Church
Fred Bragg
Leroy Colby
I. J. Hooker
Percy Moody
Hazel McBann
Eileen Baker
Bragg
Andrus Coleman
Leland Ames
Ulyssus Grant
John Burgon
Mrs. Colby
Raymond Cummings
Marjorie Coleman
Somerset County
Norridgewock
Bath Takes A High Place In Telephone Circles Of The State
One of the largest Division Conferences ever held in Maine gathered over 40 telephone executives at the Augusta House last week. Speakers from Boston and Portland covered directory advertising, company budgeting, A T and T stock sales, and new commercial service surveying work. The Bath district reported strong sales performance and progress toward metropolitan advertising, with the conference concluding Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Augusta House
State of
J. F. Hall
Vportlana
M. J. Meagher
J. J. Lambert
Boston
Starbird
Bath
Portland
FE. I. Herbert
Deane B. Small
W. F. Crowell
J. I.’. Hall
TP. J. Sell
Bangor
O. R. S. Mosses
Manchester
N. H
J. J. Hanlon
W. F. Fitch
W. H. Fahey
New England
Maine educator Dr Augustus Thomas highlighted in American Education
A commemorative profile in the October American Education (Albany NY) features Dr Augustus Thomas state education commissioner and World Federation of Educational Associations president. It notes his 1923 San Francisco NEA conference planning and his NEA war and peace address. He was recently elected vice president of the League of Nations Non-partisan association. Community party at Winnegan̄ge Club drew wide attendance with Whist prizes to Miss Marie Verry and Parker O Rogers, consoled by Mrs Sidney Knight and Sherman Morse. Upcoming party scheduled next Wednesday. Ladies' Aid meets with Mrs Harry L B Williams. Mothers' Club gathers at Mrs Robert P Manson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus ©. Thomas
World Federation of Educational Associations
San Francisco
N.E.A
Thomas
National Education Association
N.e.a.l
Dr. Thomas
League of Nations Non-partisan Association
Marie Verry
Parker O. Rogers
Sidney Knight
Sherman J. Morse
Ladies’ Aid
Harry LB. Williams
Mothers’ Club
Robert P. Manson
Wallace Nutting Buys Home in Farmingham Mass
Wallace Nutting, author of Maine Beautiful and Augusta native, recently purchased a residence at Farmingham Massachusetts where he plans to apply many of his ideas on beautiful finish and decorations to the property.
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Wallace Nutting
Maine
Improvement League Halloween Party Shines at West Bath
More than 15 attendees filled the West Bath School Improvement League Halloween party hosted by Littlefield pupils at the schoolhouse. Teachers and volunteers led a lively program of recitations, plays, songs, a chamber of horrors, fortunes, and games, with profits from apples and candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littlefield School
West Bath
West Bath School Improvement League
Almena Jaques
W. A. Brown
F. W. Cummings
Ernest Williams
Jaques
Winifred Gerrish
Leonard Smith
Arthur Ye
Stanley Williams
Lewis Wright
Evelyn Redlon
Gwendolyn Brown
Mildred Smith
Halloween Party At Winter Street Vestry Sunday School
The Winter Street church Sunday school held a Halloween party in the Men's club rooms Friday night from seven thirty to ten. Girls from Mrs. Francis GQ Cook's class organized the event with orange and black decor and costumes. Edna Sanford won the girls prize as Mary Jane. Edward Morin as a clown won the boys prize. Percival Black claimed funniest costume as a witch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Francis GQ. Cook
Vprizes
Edna Sanford
Mary Jane
Edward Morin
Percival Black
Evelyn Lightbody
Anna Hill
Madelyn Coombs
Lillian Little
Winifred Kennerson
Priscilla Hodge
Mendelssohn Club Hosts Rummage Sale for Club Expenses
The Mendelssohn club held a rummage sale at the Parish house on Oak street Friday afternoon clearing over $50 for general club expenses. The committee in charge included Mrs. Brenda F Hill Mrs. Emma Lowell Mrs. Herbert Harris Mrs. John A Tegro and Miss Miriam W Kimball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendelssohn Club
Oak Street
Brenda F. Hill
Emma Lowell
Herbert $. Harris
John A. Tegro
Miriam W. Kimball
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Cloverdale Farm
W. Larrabee
Walter TH. Larrabee
Bb. . Alien
Harry Byrn
Tharry
Charles Stilkey
Freeport
Foster's Point
William Cummings
HE. Bo Richardson
Ey RK. Brown
TH. Bo Rich
Charles IK. Brooks
Martha King
Arno Jackmin O
Brewer
Brewer High School
John King
W. G. Bates
Winnegance
Charles Bates
Howard Bates
Jack Legro
Bates
Sabine
Charles Thatch
Samuel Bates
Oscar Smiley
Vaughn
Sam Belanger
Smiley
Henry Cotteau
Lewis Williams
Topsham
Samuel F. Bates
Lincoln Williams
Mary Dean
Bostoun
H. A. Owen
New Meadows
Blos. Stackpole
Winthrop
Joseph White
Arthur W. Brown
Dennis TD. Clark
Clark Camp
Oscar Wright
Tigh Street
Miss Dollof
City Hospital
James Bosemont
Fred W. Larrabee
E. R. Brown
Red Cross
Belle Donnell
Hope Ward
Minnie Larrabee
Hazel Wharff
Agnes Hannigan
J. Everett Mayo
G. K. Black
West Sullivan
Woolwich
Salem Harbor
Bowdoin Harriers
Associated Charities
Sube
Atwater Kent
Iocal Radio
Small
Radio Shop
Center Street
Improvement League
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