Everett Mills sale marks new industrial center in Lawrence
The Lawrence Industrial Bureau announces the sale of the Everett Mills complex to a New York syndicate, consolidating about 34 acres of floor space and 150 acres of land. The deal promises 20 related plants relocating to Lawrence, with 5,000 jobs replacing 1,800, showcasing New England growth through organized salesmanship and regional cooperation. Manager William G. Powell leads the bureau with Mayor Michael A. Landers backing the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Industrial Bureau
Lawrence
Mass
New York
Everett Mills
New
John F. Tinsley
New England Council
Tinsley
Crompton & Knowles Loom
Worcester
Indus
New England
United States
New York City
Brooklyn
Newark
Poughkeepsie
Buffalo
Detroit
William G. Powell
Michael A. Landers
Maine Power Export Bill Faces Referendum Test
The Smith-Carlton bill would allow exporting surplus Maine power, with state veto rights if needed and requirements for rural electrification spending plus a state tax on outbound power. Supporters expect a large yes majority, altering views of Fernald era opponents.
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Maine
Public Utilities Commission
Arcade plans bloom in Maine and Lindbergh guest visit
The Morrow family joins Colonel Jes A. Lindbergh at a Maine estate for rest before duties in Mexico. Arcade owners announce major improvements with galleries, a larger Bath Opera House area, and a winter hall for fairs. Roller polo may return to Maine with the arcade adaptable as a rink and potential league plans.
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Seysa Tan
North Hava
Maine
Morrow
Jes A. Lindbergh
Mexico
Bath
Alameda
Maine publisher Curtis funds Portland Boys Club
Cyrus H K Curtis publisher of The Saturday Evening Post and other papers has donated 25000 dollars to the Portland Boys Club. He also voiced support for exporting Maine surplus hydro electric power, urging voters to approve the measure. He argued Maine should sell excess power to those who need it and will pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus H. K. Curtis
Saturday Evening Post
Portland
Maine
Curtis
Aircraft in World War II Era Warplanes Dominate Future Combat
Air power is highlighted as a central element of both sides in earlier conflicts with planes expected to grow in importance. In Jerusalem planes patrol the skies as British troops respond to riots using troop planes. The United States builds dirigibles with released fighters from Akron Ohio. Aviation progress appears rapid, suggesting wide possibilities for air ships of various types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
United States
Akron
Ohio
Bond Issue for Highway Construction Faced by Voters
The proposal to issue bonds for highway construction before the coming election appears likely to pass. The piece notes Maine’s growing tourist influx as proof that quality roads are a good investment and essential to retaining and attracting visitors and residents who travel the state.
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Maine
Maine moves to speed tourist traffic at bridge check
Officials report immediate action to reduce delays at the Portsmouth Kittery bridge while maintaining corn borer inspections. Maine cites insect pest prevention as essential to protect the state’s principal crops and reassure visitors.
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Portsmouth-Kittery
Maine
Maine Clears Corn Borer Quarantine Delays
State officials acted to relieve congestion from the corn borer quarantine at Portsmouth with no weekend delays Aug 24. Reports from the A. Ju. A. and Maine Publicity Bureau praise quick action and promptness in keeping the corn borer out of Maine.
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State of
Bowdoin President Sills Endorses Carlton Power Bill
President Kenneth C. M. Sills of Bowdoin College says he will vote Yes on the Carlton Bill for power reform. He argues against the Fernald export ban, supports public safety by broadening power regulation, and endorses government supervision without ownership while urging strong Public Utility Commission support.
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Kenneth C. M. Sills
Bowdoin College
Carlton
Maine
Public Utility Commission
Must Pay Your Tax to Register Auto
Automobilists must show excise tax payment to their city or town treasurer before registering for the coming year. Tax rates depend on the model year, with early applicants benefiting from the September 1 effective date. At payment, owners receive two receipts for the Secretary of State and a third kept by the collector, plus questions about vehicle details.
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Secretary of State
Central Maine Power aides Bath industry deal described
President Walter S. Wyman told Auburn Chamber of Commerce the surplus power export law aided Bath Iron Works. He recounted how Insull urged buying the Bath yard and that 800 workers are now employed there with two years of business ahead. The $25,000 expenditure by Central Maine Power is noted.
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Central Maine Power Co
Maine
Walter S. Wyman
Auburn Chamber of Commerce
Bath Iron Works Corp
Insull
Mr. Wyman
Woolwich Grange Auction Aids Badge Fund
Woolwich Grange held a weekly meeting auction to raise funds for badges. Frank Hodedon conducted the sale with lively banter. Plans discussed included hall redecorating and an October fair. A costume party is set for next Wednesday.
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Woolwich Grange
Frank Hodedon
Woolwich Lady Serves as Maid of Honor in Dorchester Wedding
Miss Margaret L. Reed of Woolwich acted as maid of honor for Mat thew M. Butler and Harriett S. Jackson of Watertown Mass on August 30. Best man was William T. Wyman. Butler and Wyman are close friends who served together in the 211th Coast Artillery Anti Aircraft Band of the Massachusetts National Guard, an early unit dating back to 1741.
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Dorchester
Mass
Margaret L. Reed
Woolwich
Matthew M. Butler
Harriett
Jackson
Watertown
William T. Wyman
Mr. Butler
Wyman
211Th Coast Artillery
Massachusetts National Guard
Coips of Cadets
United States
Duncan Defeats Hammond in Shore Acres Golf Match
E B Duncan from Small Point edged J Hammond 5 and 4 to win the Shore Acres golf title as the 18 hole contest concluded Friday. Duncan led early, trailed briefly at holes 10 and 11, then captured 12 13 and 14 to seal the victory.
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Duncan
Hammond
Shore Acres
E. B
Small Point
New Yorker
Jimmy
Diammond
E. B. Duncan
J. Hammond
THREE MORSE HIGH BOYS SEE HAMLET AT LAKEWOOD
Robert Hatch Silas Plant and Edward J. Lee Jr set out to see Hamlet at Lakewood Theatre. Ten flat tires plagued the trip from Bath to Lakewood, and again on the return journey from Topsham to Cook’s Corner the tires failed, leaving the car to be towed home on rims.
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Bath
Lakewood
Morse High
Lakewood Theatre
Robert Hatch
Silas Plant
Edward J. Lee, Jr
Skowhegan
Topsham
Cook’s Corner
Cook's
Citizenship papers in great demand at city office
City Clerk John W. Gilmore reports a rush on birth certificates as Bath residents prepare to cross the border for Canada over the holiday. Lines formed at noon with many records opened. the clerk exhausted pens and ink while issuing papers for holiday travelers.
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John W. Gilmore
Canada
Gilmore
Real Estate Transfers Across Sagadahoc Registry
Real property transfers listed in the Sagadahoc registry include Arrowsic Percy Bailey to Robert Maas and Bath Box Co. transfers, Bowdoin and Bowdoinham deeds, Georgetown to Nagel and Lundquist, Phippsburg Eaton to Eaton, Richmond and Topsham deeds, West Bath Coombs, Woolwich transfers, with multiple pairs including individuals and spouses or entities. Names such as Oliver, Carr, Eaton, Weeks, Adams, and Adams appear among buyers and sellers.
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Sagadahoc
Arrowsic
Percy C. Bailey
Robert F. Maas
Thomas M. Hagan
Bath Box Co
Bowdoin
Henry I. Baker
George E. Rogers
Bowdoinham
Fedna M. Varney
Irvin W. Temple
Howard F. Adams
Thomas W. McGrath
Lynn W. Richardson
Alice M. Richardson
William W. Brown
Earle L. Brown
Georgetown
John L. Berry
George B. Nagel
Ella P. Furlong
Alma W. Lundquist
Phippsburg
Mary A. Coffie
N. W. Eaton
Nathan W. Eaton
Roland L. Eaton
Richmond
W. E. Maxey
S. D. Soule
Helen Votour
Emmett Bryson
Milo G. Folsom
Robert L. Weeks
Annie R. Woodward McKay
Rachel Peaslee
Topsham
Horace Wilson
Marcia Emma Adams
William S. Noyes
Als
Gideon Allard
West Bath
George W. Coombs
Frank G. Coombs
Woolwich
Fred E. Oliver
Oliver Morse Wedding in Grace Church Parsonage
Two Bath youths, Edgar M. Oliver and Marion Harding Morse, wed in a two o’clock ceremony at Grace church parsonage with Rev. Charles M. Tubbs. The groom, a Morse high school graduate and Bath iron works employee, and the bride, Morse high school alumna and secretary to the city clerk, plan a Canada wedding trip and residence with the bride’s parents.
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Bath
Grace Church Parsonage
Charles M. Tubbs
Edgar M. Oliver
Alford W. Oliver
King Street
Marion Harding Morse
Sherman L. Morse
70 High Street
Canada
Morse High School
Winnegance
Bath Re-Tinning Co
Bath Iron Works Corp
Miss Mildred Hooper Hosts Birthday Party
Miss Mildred Hooper entertained the High Hat club and friends at her parents home on High street for her nineteenth birthday. Prizes included a handkerchief won by Carolyn Plant and perfume won by Elsie Trott. Omah Trott won a second handkerchief in a spelling game.
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Mildred Hooper
High Hat Club
Samuel Hooper
High Street
Carolyn Plant
Elsie Trott
Omah Trott
Cross-Word Puzzle Horizontal and Vertical List
Puzzle lists dozens of clues across horizontal and vertical sections. Includes prompts like Stimulate beside prefix, roof of mouth, loonily varied terms such as measure abbr for liquids and regional phrases, with numerous entries spanning anatomy, geography, and general vocabulary.
Social event guests and travels noted in local items
Ice cream cake cookies coffee and mints were served at the gathering. Guests included Muriel Howe Elizabeth McGrath Winifred Aderton Marjorie Legard Carolyn Plant Edna Hallowell Phyllis Wright Mary Lord Elsie Trott Carolyn Turner Oma h Trott Margaret Lord Catherine Hooper. Miss Josephine Munsey returned home after a summer at Boothbay Harbor. Maine Central railroad traffic remains heavy with crowded trains and extra runs as car owners still favor rail travel for long trips. Doris Hutchins has returned from Boston.
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Muriel Howe
Elizabeth McGrath
Winifred Aderton
Marjorie Legard
Carolyn Plant
Edna Hallowell
Phyllis Wright
Mary Lord
Elsie Trott
Carolyn Turner
Omah Trott
Margaret Lord
Catherine Hooper
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the Times Company
Front Street
Bath, Maine
B. Nichols, Pres
and. Treas
Webber
Industrial Bureau
Dwight Morrow
May Bickle
SILLS
Bath Iron Works
City
Mabel F. Legro
Charles W. Clifford
Jennie M. Oliver Et al
Helen A. Walker
Alice M. Carr
Ellen A. Elwell
Albert Moulton
Delia W. Sampson
Myron F. Parker
Buxton
Buxton Rheumatic Medicine Co
Abbot Village
Chevrolet
Phaeton
J.o. B
Flint, Michigan
Ihs
Fisher
Atlantic Motor Company, Inc
Newcastle, Maine
Damariscotta, Maine
Grace Church
Miss Mildred Hooper
Atri
Mie
Imi
PTA
Ireland
Legislative Assembly
Equator
Isi
Orne International Syndicate
Josephine Munsey
Marshall Avenue
Boothbay Harbor
Maine Central
Doris Hutchins
Cherry Street
Boston
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