Sagadahoc Pomona Discusses Saving Labor in Kitchen
Sagadahoc Pomona Orange hosted a Bowdoin Center program on saving time and labor in the kitchen with women speakers. The debate covered labor-saving devices, garden pests like grasshoppers, turkey pest control, and the value of quality farm products, with remarks from W H Gould and a report on the Kingston lecturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc Pomona
Bowdoin Center
William H. Gould
Bowdoinham
Sagadahoc
W. H. Gould
Justus Ripley
Kingston
R. I
Pomona
Grange
Topsham
Androscoggin-Sagadahoc
Bureau
Hhow
E. P. Washburn
Augusta
Maine
Herrietta Sawyer
Guy Williams
Harvey Jordan
Wayne S. Rich
Auburn
Frances Carr
Woolwich Grange
Lula P. Herbert
E. W. Haggett
Hannah Snow
Carleton W. Andrews
West Bath Grange
Elfreda Perkins
Dromore
John Carter
Woolwich
Destroyer Hughes Makes Builders Trials Saturday
The 1570 ton destroyer Hughes launched at Bath Iron Works on June 17 began builders trials Saturday morning with Capt William S Blair in command. A crew of 140 from the Iron Works sailed 12 miles to the river mouth at 7 am and returned past Seguin light three miles out. The ship took soundings to drag for torsion meters and then proceeded west after compass adjustment.
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USS
Hughes
Bath Iron Works Corp
William S. Blair
Greyhound
Iron Works
Coast Guard
Popham
Kennebec
U. S
S. Sims
Seguin Light
Seguin
Maine officials travel to Cleveland for National Air Show
Several Maine Aero Rendezvous officials left Friday for Cleveland to witness the National Air Show this weekend to study the program and obtain pointers for improving the Maine show next year. The party included Irwin David of Lewiston president Wesley H. Marden of Waterville vice president and Herbert A. Folsom of Augusta managing director.
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Maine Aero Rendezvous
Cleveland
Maine
Irwin David
Lewiston
Wesley H. Marden
Waterville
Herbert A. Folsom
Augusta
States Spending Big to Promote Publicity Campaigns
States are spending millions annually on publicity to attract tourists, farmers, and manufacturers. The Council of State Governments notes most states have Covenant programs and have invested over $9 million with returns in the hundreds of millions. Georgia spent $1 million over four years, Arkansas $70,000 combined industrial and agricultural efforts, Wisconsin promotes its dairy industry, and Pennsylvania reports large gas tax gains and tourist growth after funding. California and Florida rely more on private agencies and local promotions. Legislative funding and dedicated agencies are urged to support effective campaigns.
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Council of State Governments
Chicago
Georgia
Arkansas
Wisconsin
America
Maine
Kansas
All Year Club of
California
California, Inc
Florida
Miami
Chambers of Commerce
Citrus
Hale May Announce His Candidacy Soon
Hon Robert Hale of Portland former Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives visited the city last week. Hale, son of the late Judge Clarence Hale, cousin of U S Senator Frederick Hale, opposes New Deal policies and inflation, favors the Gold Standard, and is known as a skilled monetary speaker. He was a principal speaker in Bath at a Woman's Republican club event and has served in the Maine Legislature.
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Robert Hale
Portland
Maine
House of Representatives
Hale
Clarence Hale
U. S. District Court
U. S
Frederick Hale
Bath
Municipal Auditorium
Woman's Republican Club
Williams son returns from Europe voyage after war outbreak
William B. Williamson Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Williamson of Augusta arrived in New York City Friday after summering in Europe. He toured Holland, Italy, Denmark, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, England and Scotland with a Williams College classmate. He sailed on the Wien Amsterdam replacing his Sept. 5 plan.
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William B. Williamson, Jr
W. B. Williamson
Augusta
New York City
Europe
Williams College
Holland
Italy
Denmark
Switzerland
Germany
Austria
England
Scotland
Wien Amsterdam
Maine Highway Fatalities Rise Despite Inspections
Maine State Police safety director Francis J. McCabe reports 1939 eight month highway deaths rose 192 percent from 1938, with alcohol a major factor. Waldo county remained free of fatalities. August had 21 deaths, pedestrians most often to blame. Occupants now outnumber non occupants 52 to 48 among auto fatalities.
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Francis J. McCabe
Maine State Police
Waldo
Maine
Highway Gafety
Hancock
Kennebec
Piscataquis
Aroostook
Knox
Lincoln
Penobscot
McCabe
Sergeant McCabe
South Gate youths publish paper and mimeograph service
South Gate California brothers Tom and Andy Tracey run the bi monthly South Gate Journal with art editing, advertising, and distribution roles. They employ Jim and Blanche Porter as helpers while Jacob delivers. Their father and uncle were former Times newsboys. Pauline Pratt from Portland has joined Porter High School faculty.
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South Gate
Southern California
Tom
Andy Tracey
South Gate Journal
Andrew
Andy
Jim
Blanche Porcher
Journal
Society
Andrew Tracey
Russell Street
Bath
Thomas E. Tracey
Huse Street
The
Iron Works
Times
Old Folks Leave Bath for Dover-Foxcroft Outing
Undaunted by weather and a 130 mile trek, Maine’s Three Quarter Century Club of about 4100 years in age sent 51 members in sixteens autos donated by Bath residents. Led by Chester A. Plant, the Bath delegation included Capt. Thomas M. Baker age 91 the oldest traveler and a stalwart of past outings. Mrs. Mary E. Pero 87 rested on a chair as onset of rain loomed. The group celebrated anniversaries and featured several extended Bath residents among the attendees with varied histories from shipyards to lumber voyages and local businesses.
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Maine
Dover-Foxcroft
Bath
Times Company
Chester A. Plant
Committee On Transion
Thomas M. Baker
Mary E. Pero
Floral Street
Baker
Washington Street
Starlight
Boston
New York
George F. Cressey
Shepard Street
T. F. White
First Baptist Church
Cressey
Commercial Street
Edwy A. Sotheard
Front Street
James R. Jewett
Herman A. Gowell
Wesley Street
Emma Hunt
High Street
Tyleston C. Oliver
William Brown
Zina B. Hunt
Hettie Morse
Clara B. Everard
Dummer Street
Cora Small
Pine Street
James McNeil
Edward Thornton
Middle Street
Isaac H. Rideout
M'Mahans season comes to a close with fine party
MacMahan Island Sept 6 Elated residents recount a closing season marked by dances and social events. Mr and Mrs W Clinton Allen and daughter Frances Ann hosted a Playhouse gathering with Paul Jones music by Gordon Howe orchestra from Richmond. Forfeit Dance antics and playful dares entertained over sixty guests as Miss Rebecca Taft and others faced comic challenges.
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Macmahan Island
W. Clinton Allen
Frances Ann Allen
Rye
N. Y
Playhouse
Paul Jones
Gordon Howe
Richmond
Rebeccah Taft
Carol Snyder
Ted Hussa
Bill MacKaye
Allens
Mr. Howe
MacMahan
Seal and Porpoise
Seal
Margaret Ames
Wellesley
Mass
Ernie George
Brunswick
The
Athletic Association
Old Grover Tavern Fires in Woolwich Ends Landmark Era
Historic Grover's Tavern on the old stagecoach road in Woolwich burned to the ground after a late Monday fire. Built in the 1700s by Benjamin Grover, the story and a half inn stood near Montsweag and hosted weary travelers with fresh horses and hot food. George C. Fuller, the veterinary occupant, was away briefly when neighbors J. Bailey and wife spotted the blaze, calling for help as hand pumps failed to halt the fire. a shed burned, but the nearby garage survived.
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Grover’s Tavern
Woolwich
Montsweag
C. Fuller
Bailey
Mural for Tennessee post office by Dahlov Spcar of Robinhood
A Robinhood born artist Dahlov Spcar painted a 12 by 5.9 foot mural for the LaFollette Tennessee post office titled On The Shores of The Lake. The work depicts Norris Lake scenes with warm tones and natural figures, reflecting local color and history. Spcar and her husband visited LaFollette to study subjects and interview residents.
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Tennessee Post Office
Dahlov Ipcar
Robinhood
Rembrandt
LaFollette
Tenn
Dahlow Spcar
la Follette
Norris Lake
Adolph Spear
Robinhold
Department of Interior
Lesson of Fine Arts Treasury Department
Dahlov Spear
William Zorach
New York City
Weekend traffic across the bridge sets new record
Traffic over the holiday weekend broke all prior totals with Saturday receipts at 2076.95 dollars and Monday at 1817.10 dollars. The four day period from Friday September 1 to Monday September 4 showed a gain of 789.60 over 1933, while August cash receipts were slightly below 1938. Tables summarize business comparisons for Labor Day 1939 and 1938 and overall Austy commerce.
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Destroyer
Oliver
National House
William Childs
Rumford
Mr. Childs
Pauline Pratt
Colby College
Porter High School
Kezar Falls
Janeunges
Harry W. Moulton
Congress
Russell" Street
Margaret Poole
Mabel Mayers
Shaw Street
Joel F. Cushman
Weeks Street
Winnie McCrater
Maxwell Street
E. B. Blagdon
Smith Street
South Portland
Abbie Morris
M'Mahan
Popham Beach
Newagon
Linekin Bay
Damascore Island
Penobscot Bay
Monhegan Lisl
Boothbay Harbor
Sheepscot
Sawyer’s
Barter Islands
Ovens
Wiscasset
Francis Johnson
Sally Masters
Dobbs Ferry N.Y
John van Buren
Searles
Robert Spock
Benjamin I. Spock
New Haven
Conn
Treasury Dept
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