Squaw club meeting plans and village notes
Weekly Squaw club meeting is hosted by Mrs. George M. Eaton with auction and refreshments. The village records blast a ledge at Morse mill dam widening the roadway. Trees down from last week’s gale on Mrs. Belle Hunt’s land laden with fruit. Captain Charles Perkins heads to Providence to join the Media, accompanied homeward by Mrs. Perkins to Worsmouth. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Pushard of Oakland visiting Morse. Herbert Morse returns from Isle au Haut. Community club committees plan October party series with women’s auxiliary support. Miss Charlotte Cross and Howard Jackson return from Rockland. Evening Workers meet Monday with Mrs. Charles K. E. Preble. Parker O. Rogers saws wood for families. pulpwood from freshet gathered. mill workers seek logs for boom at Merrymeeting Bay. Rev. BK Taylor to preach Sunday at 2:30. Next Squaw club meeting with Mrs. Frank Perow. prizes awarded to Mrs. Harry C. Webber and Mrs. Frank L Perow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squaw Club
George M. Faton
Morse Mill
Belle Hunt
Charles A. Hunt Hose Company
Charles Perkins
Providence
R. J
Virginia
Wortsmouth
Perkins
Walter Morse
Lewis Pushard
Oakland
Cal
Winfield W. Morse
Herbert Morse
Elmer Lufkin
Isle Au Haut
Vna
Charlotte Cross
Howard Jackson
Rockland
I. A. Trueworthy
Charles KE. Preble
Parker O. Rogers
Winnerance
Androscoggin
Merrymeeting Bay
BK. O. Taylor
Corliss Street
George M. Eaton
Harry C. Webber
Frank L Perow
Frank Perow
Publicity Bureau Head Urges Maine Cooperation
Harrie Coe executive secretary of the Maine Publicity Bureau spoke to the Bath Board of Trade urging intelligent advertising of Maine’s natural beauties and benefits. He warned industry is slipping away and urged a statewide spend to boost tourism and keep residents, citing examples from California and Florida and noting Col EK Robbins Jr. who settled in Camden after visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Bath Board of Trade
Harrie Coe
State of Maine Publicity Bureau
Ralph ©. Dale
Mr. Coe
California
Florida
Radio tube monopoly extended for 17 years likely
The pending patent granting control of high vacuum tube manufacture and sales for 17 years to Radio Corporation and affiliates faces delay due to a 1915 dispute between Arnold of AT&T and Langmuir of General Electric now before the DC Court of Appeals. A judgment favors either side, cross licensing ensures similar public impact. Additionally, a Boston area visit notes travel to Portsmouth and Medford by several Duncans and Seaveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radio Corporation
Arnold
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Langmuir
General Electric Co
Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Bridge Merrill Force Hosts Joely Outing
Employees and friends of the Bridge and Merrill store joined a Friday night trip to Wescostego Inn. A shore and chicken dinner for seventeen plates followed, with dancing after dinner and a moonlit return. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Merrill, Bridge, Webber, Footer, Varney, Beals, McCausland, Powers, Fuller, Mariner, Biggins, Lord and Miss Gertrude Lord of Everett Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge & Merrill
Wescostego Inn
Jason A. Merrill
Harry Bridge
Charles Webber
Madelyn Footer
Ruth Varney
Flossie Beals
Bernard McCausland
Ray Powers
Carl Fuller
Bride Known in Bath to Wed LA Groom in 1918 Style
Bride Sue Elizabeth Woodbury, daughter of George S. Woodbury of Los Angeles, married Emmett A. Stewart at her parents home. The couple honeymooned in Yosemite Valley and Lake Tahoe and reside at 1230 South Deane Avenue. Attendants included Hazel Tuttle and Romayne Tuttle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Woodbury
Los Angeles
Cal
Emmett
A. Stewart
Yosemite Valley
Lake Tahoe
South Deane Avenue
Stewart
Sue Elizabeth Woodbury
South Portland
Maine
C. A. Wenzel
Hazel Tuttle
Thomas Lambe
New Jersey
Sadie Woodbury
Pasadena
Alfred Woodbury
Amd
Romayne Tuttle
Richard E. Tuttle
South Portland High School
Henrietta Woodbury
Summittreet
Fairfield Tuttle
Jeena Street
Maine Music Festival opens in Portland with star performances
The Maine Music Festival in Portland features Maria Jeritza of the Metropolitan Opera Co on opening night October 6, with Leopard Snyder and chorus. October 7 offers artist and orchestral programs with Joan Ruth Alfredo Gandolfi, plus Jeraldine Calla and Benno Rabinog on the second night. October 8 presents Il Trovatore with Leonore Marcella Roeseler Inez Joan Ruth Azucena Devora Nadworney Manrico Leonard Snyder Count di Luna Alfredo Gandolfi Endo Bozano plus Emerson Mason dancers and chorus and orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maria Jeritza
Metropolitan Opera Co
Leopard Snyder
Joan Ruth
Alfredo Gandolfi
Jeraldine Calla
Benno Rabinog
Marcia Merrill
Enzo Bozano
Opera
Il Trovatore
Leonore
Marcella Roeseler
Inez
Azucena
Devora Nadworney
Manrico
Leonard Snyder
Count di Luna
Ferrando
Endo Bozano
Emerson-Mason School
City Marshal Seizes Grain Alcohol From Water and King Site
City Marshal Hall found three 1 gallon jugs of grain alcohol in a northwest Water and King street apartment once occupied by Mrs. Arthur H. Kateen. Sanitarian Kingsley later tested contents at 98 and 94 percent grain alcohol. Police also collected liquids and bottles for examination while Kateen was absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water and
King Streets
Arthur H. Kateen
City Marshal Hall
Kingsley
Reynolds
Kateen
Frenchman Brings Chilean Strawberries to Europe
The Kansas City Star notes that European strawberries grew large thanks to Chilean ancestors. Before 1714 Europe lacked large fruited berries, native berries being small but flavorful. A Frenchman reportedly transported Chilean plants to Europe in that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
Chile
Kansas City Star
Francis Lewis obituary notes Bath resident dies at 54
Francena P Lewis 54 wife of Dennis Lewis of 470 Washington Street died Monday at the city hospital. Funeral set for Wednesday at two at the residence. Born Boothbay daughter of Samuel and Ruth Barter, she lived in Bath 28 years and belonged to the Church of the Nazarene. Survived by husband two sons Alton and Ralph of Bath two daughters Mrs Clarence Warner and Mrs Henry Leask of Bath three brothers Millard Barter Edgar Elbridge and a sister Mrs Stephen Campbell Trevett. Edmund M Murray visiting from Boston University law school class 25 in West Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francena IP. Lewis
Dennis Lewis
Washington Street
City Hospital
Millard Barter
California
Edgar
Elbridge
Trevett
Stephen Campbell
Phippsburg Selectmen Inspect Popham Road Site Plan
Local notes report the Phippsburg selectmen reviewing the proposed road location behind cottages on the south and east beach at Popham Reach. A succession of residents and visitors are mentioned with moves, visits, and social activity around Ashdale, West Point, and Bath as autumn entries begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popham Reach
Nellie Perry
Bransches
Model airplanes used to safeguard fliers
The article explains McCook Field Dayton Ohio has built a wind tunnel for scale model airplanes to test balance stability and aerodynamics before building real craft. Models replicate full size planes closely including cockpits and controls, with air forces measured to within one ten thousandth of a pound. Successful tests indicate the final design is sound, saving money and protecting lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCook Field
Dayton
Ohio
Popular Science Monthly
Crossing Behring Strait and Illinois Voter Split
The article notes the Behring Strait freezes in winter and discusses a theory that American Indians descend from Asiatics crossing on ice. It cites the strait's narrow width, Eskimo middlemen on small islands, and includes a voter turnout fact that one third of Illinois residents voted in 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Behring Strait
Cape Prince of Wales
Armerica
East Cape
Liberia
America
Asia
Illinois
Bath Rotary Discusses Postal Cards and Preparedness
Bath Rotary Club meeting addressed holiday card delays and stamp shortages. Discussions covered mailing defense prayers, improving addressed mail handling, and steps to reduce card jams and misdirected parcels to expedite year end mail.
Recent transfers of real estate recorded in local deeds
Fragmented OCR lists numerous property transfers with names and towns such as Georgetown Woolwich and Richmond. The readable items show individuals like Adelaide Facccett Bernard Pridginin Winfield Everete and Walter Dy Maun, with various givers and receivers across several locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Buamillie
W. Cimimings
Bernard
Wiliam
Whayer
State of Waterloe
Barker
Gardner Boileberic
At- Ten
Leonard
Bowdenham
Anne A. Margent
John NM
Puringteen
George
Georgetown
Woloin
Rewe
Lizzie
Lewis
San
Rowe
Brak RR
Knowles
Willew
Phippsburg
Marcia SS
Merrion
Alto
Thadser
Deve
Andrew Dinning
Winfield Everete Wallace
Abbie Mar
Ats
Walter Dy Maun
George Alliver
Abi
Life Insurance Class Payouts in Maine
The Insurance Press reports Maine residents received life insurance payouts this year. Notable cities mentioned include Portland and Lewiston with varying beneficiary amounts and issuing agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Maine hotel man dies in Bangor at 45
Henry N. Dadley proprietor of the Piscataquis Exchange in Greenville Junction and longtime supervisor for the Great Northern Paper Co. died in Bangor on Wednesday afternoon, September 10, at age 45 after months of declining health. He lived with his family on Second Street while seeking treatment. He is survived by his wife, a son, two daughters, two sisters, two brothers, and two grandchildren. He was a member of the Black community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry N. Dadley
Piscataquis Exchange Efeiel
Greenville Junction
Great Northern Paper Co
Tourit
Bangor
New York
Second Street
Piscataquis Exchange
Moosehead Inn
Ile
Percy Dartley
Irene Bartley
Cherry Wellins
William Elliot
Sackipan
Marys Williams
Los Angeles
Thomas Bartley
South Paris
Pupils Entrance Age Raised by Board of Education
The Board of Education changed the required entrance age for pupils to five years by September, instead of four by April. The April 1 cutoff had been set after a petition from North Center 1.0, AL. A special meeting Thursday night approved the change. The noon no-school signal time also moved from WAS to W215. The destroyer Cassin’s port visit sparked rumors of National Defense Day, but it was in for minor repairs at Bath Iron Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
North Center
Cassin
Bath Iron Works, Ltd
What the Millionaires Will Do This Winter
The 1924 Angnet baseball team known as the Millionaires plan varied studies and college attendances this winter. Hirery Baker will study at Manhattan College in New York City, George Drisvis aims for New York University, Paul Effegins returns to Beever University, Dom Irennan to Georgetown University, Darry State to Pennsylvania State College, Lherty Kilpatrick to Brown University, Cane to South Western, Miller to Chicago, Asa Seal reforms at Owens University, Ben Houser coaches at Bern Dein College, and Francis Far at Stratton playing ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millionaires
Hirery Baker
Manhattan College
New York City
Pennsylvania State Coliege
George Drsvis
New York University
Paul Effegins
Beever University
Brews
Dom Irennan
Creergetown University
Darry State
Vennsylvania State College
Lherty Kilpatrick
Brown University
Canes
South Versten
Miller
Chicago
Asa Seal
Ben Houser
Tor Berndein College
Reesel
Litchfield
Heuser
Francis
Bereal
Strattom
Bali
PICKENS-HARFORD FREDERICK FOREST VICKENS MARRIAGE
Frederick Forrest Vickens of Portland wed Doris Bernice Harford in a Friday ceremony at Prince's Term, officiated by Charles F. Brooks of Wesley Church using the single ring service. Attendants included Mixx Derie Hitchins. best man Fletcher Harford. The couple plans to reside at TD Douglas Street, Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Forrest Vickens
Portland
Doris Bernice Harford
Wath
Prince’s
Mixx Derie Hitchins
Fletcher Harford
Fletcher White
Bewdernham
Irene McVeonney
Verdina Dickens
Elxon E. Harford
Irene Maud Bonney
Air Brake
Thowpeen’s
Vaine
Maine Central RV
TD Douglas Street
Diamonds Mined in South Africa Headed for London Exhibit
Thousands of tons of blue soil from a South African diamond mine will travel to London for the Empire Exhibition. The earth, rich in diverse diamonds, should yield substantial value and be cut and polished before visitors. Ship arrival details remain secret as guards prepare for the April opening. An additional Cape Town ship brings more people for the exhibition. Ex Governor William T. Cobb traveled to Portland on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ie Earth
Tim
Cape Town
Three Bath Boys Meet in San Diego California
A fragmented report recounts a gathering of three Bath boys in San Diego California. The text mentions individuals with surnames Sewere, Watson, and Knight among others, with unclear events and a passing reference to a theatre scene and a license, all described in garbled terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
California
Bate Geome
Mate Miers
Mawrice Sewerelie
Ate Net
Iain Carkville
Merc
Boian
Urrtin
Bore Martin Amd Kaigne
Aote
Fragmented OCR Indicates Local Family Notice
Notice appears as an unreadable OCR fragment mentioning a Mr and Mrs and a location on Shepard Street. It hints at childcare or guardianship context and a reference to a city marshal and a baby girl, but details are unclear. The readable names and places are insufficient to identify a clear event or outcome.
New Meadows Inn Closes After Nine Years in Town
The New Meadows Inn ends nine years of operation amid local reactions and reflections on its role in the community. Patrons and staff recall the inn as a social hub as authorities cite dwindling business and shifting economic conditions leading to the closure.
Mirage Deceives Throng In Colorado Street Illusion
A strange mirage on Korsrth street in a Colorado town drew a crowd when a wet-looking reflection appeared in the dry street. Onlookers saw "water" that vanished upon closer examination as the illusion dissipated. Sheriff Wilbur Oliver appointed Thomas V. Reynolds as deputy to fill John A. Norrie’s former term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saeveland
Korsrth Street
Thomas V. Reynolds
Wilbur Oliver
John A. Norrie
Past Commanders Association meeting overview
A local gathering of past commanders discussed a ceremony and presentation. The plan includes a formal welcome, updates on recent events, and a program outline for the evening at a venue in Bere. Attendees will review the schedule and confirm speakers and participating organizations.
Army Discipline in Japanese Service Units Report
Fragmented OCR text discusses Japanese army discipline, mentioning Ugaki and others. It references timing, testing, and actions by army authorities to tighten control and enforce conduct among service units. The passage is garbled and lacks clear, verifiable details.
Bulgarian City Raises Money for Schools
A Bulgarian city promotes a school fund drive with civic events and community participation. Citizens contribute cash and material aid while the Board of Education highlights a new primary school project in the Sambli quarter. Children take part in the fundraising and building effort amid a broad civic effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pubtet Jaett
Eiti- Tete” Vomuttters
Bal Board of Education
Sambi
Xexex
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Harry B. Coe
Arthur Duncan
Arthur Baum
Anna
Portsmouth
N. H
H. A. Duncan
Medford
Frank Seavey
Mayhew
Mass
Duncan Homestead
Washington and
Union Streets
Bridge-Merrill Force
Joely
Bath
Marsall Hall
Edmund M. Murray
Beachmont
Mhss
Boston University Law School
Popham
William Bailey
Capt
William Totman
Alex McPfadden
Richardson Cottage
West Point
Worth
East Andover
EL John T. Pease
Warren Ryan
Waltham
Anthony Thomas
Erie Carlson Ap
Parker
Ashdale
Elirries Morse
Parker Head
J. R. Walker
Thomaston
Sallingser
Ridge
John A. Lord
John A. Lord, Jr
W. Frank Jewell
Miers
Thures Maas
Congres
N. Y
William Wovman
Perry Farm
The
Basin
Annie Lowell
James Percy
Cox's Head
N. OW. Eaton
S. Mack
Morton
J. E. Pease
Ernest Morgan
Raymond Dravis
Harpswell
Brunswick
William Trailey
West Bath
Bailey
A. C. Brown
Sunshine
Stonybrook
Mary BE. Heald
James Teald
Waitstell Wallace Place
Charles Rollins
East Doston
Elisha L. Totman
Laura Black
W. EL. Bowker
David L
Lam
David L. Wison
Gisou
Beral Arch Masons
Pertiiud
Rotary
Gori
Breiertennedt
Kretsry
Wis
Wither Voderek
Mle Brewster
Grant Eightry
Ariel Spechale
Bersiness
A. Om
San Franesee
San Francisco
Cheyenne
San Branetsee
Tnisurance Press
Lewiston
Anton Beens
Cumberland
Pickens
Harford
William T. Cobb
Hope
Bath Savings Institution
Mach
Wittermers
Beeroen
Peverice
Hariina
Arm
Ferenk
Oetet Co
Wei Perres
Wipere
Angen Vewsn
Canada
Nate
Xprize
Conte Bey
Lasciets Visor
Mere
Vrcher View
Mhepard
City Marchal
New Meadows
Charles
Mirage
Colorado
Past Commanders Association
Bruaswk
Salerdey
Koga
Bere
Neore Maryowe
Preeiatun
Conmerga
Ugaki
Tien
Wwe
Wayne
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