Wiscasset Gains Fame From Radio Expert F H Schnell
F H Schnell traffic manager of the American Radio Relay League recently established the IMO station at Wiscasset and connected with the Arctic schooner Bowdoin. Born in Chicago in 1892, he served in the navy and aided early radio messages with Germany and Rome. His long record includes Trans continental tests and wide amateur reach. He arrived Sept 9 and by Sept 12-14 had Wil communication with Bowdoin and Captain Donald MacMillan, enhancing coastal links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Schnell
American Radio Relay League
IMO
Wiscasset
Mix
Bowdoin
Chicago
United States
Director of Naval Communications
Washington, D. C
U.S
George Washington
Wilson
France
Washington
Germany
Tie
Navy
Great Lakes
Trans-Atlantic
IDO
Rome
Italy
Sehnell
Hartford
Donald B. MacMillan
Bath Boy Attacked by Mexican Bandit
A Bath boy Hibbert Norton aged 12 is in serious condition after a Mexican bandit knocked him down beat him and rolled him 150 feet down a canyon. He was found by motorists and rushed to a hospital with a broken right arm and shock. Sheriff and Indian detectives investigated with theories of border crossing and drunken assailant. The Norton family lives in Sha gsberg Arizona where Arthur Norton works at a gold mining camp. The Maine Sportsmen Fish and Game Association set its 1925 summer outing for Pattwood Inn Lake Maranacotk with an elaborate program planned. Michigan City Indiana enforces full stops for autos from side streets into main throughfares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie R. Norton
High Street
Hibbert Norton
Arthur (. Norton
Bath
Sha Gsberg
Ariz
Nortons
Miami
Tlibbert
Sheriff's Department
Master Norton
Norton
Arizona
Youngsberg
Grace Gilbert
Elmer
Barbara
Hibbert
Talk on Arctic by Assistant to Donald MacMillan
A Bath Rotary luncheon heard a vivid talk by R P Robinson the first assistant to Captain MacMillan about the Arctic expedition. He described the Bowdoin voyage from Labrador to Greenland the mild winter the radio use and the aurora observations. The talk noted radio reachability issues and Danish Greenland hospitality and promised continuation on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Rotarians
MacMillan
Arctic
R. P. Robinson
New York
Polar
MacMillin
Labrador
Greenland
Robinson
Pacific
Europe
Atlantic
New Motor Driven Liner Aorangi Launched On Clyde
A new motor vessel the Aorangi was launched on the Clyde by Fairfield Shipbuilding. The 600 foot liner will sail maidenly across the Atlantic then to Vancouver for service to Australasia. It features four 8,250 HP Sulzer engines and can average 17 knots with fuel use near 60 tons daily.
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Atlantic
Vancouver
Australasia
London
Marine Engineering
New York
Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company
Clyde
Rotterdam Lloyd Steamship Company
Aorangi
Teaching safety to children pays big dividends
A long discussion urges careful home and school safety lessons for children. It argues streets are the top danger and proposes organized outtings led by trusted caretakers to guide play and instill safety lessons, plus broader community efforts by social workers and women volunteers to reduce accidents and support children’s well being.
Sunday Schools of County Hold Annual Session at Tops ham
County Sunday School Association met at the Baptist Church in Tops ham despite heavy clouds and rain. About 50 delegates registered. Rev. F. Beem of Richmond led devotions. Rev. C F Brooks of Bath was named chairman in the president’s absence. Committees were named, reports praised attendance gains, and talks touched on teacher training and future programs. Miss Ruth A. Carter and Mrs T. J. Winslade represented the State Association. remarks included Bible study credit discussions and future county efforts.
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Hoe County
Topsham
F. SK. Beem
Richmond
Mallett
C.F. Brooks
Bath
Jessie Ames
EK. Lewis Wall
Ames
A. G. Oliver
Capt. Mallett
IF. K. Beem
Rouillard
Boyd
Ruth A. Carter
T. J. Winslade
C.H. Draper
Westbrook
John M. Arters
State Association
Carter
Judy Sa
Sagada
Roy Roy sentenced to six months in Portland jail
Adelard Roy of Auburn was sentenced by Judge Keegan to six months in Portland jail after conviction for enticing May Sanborn also of Auburn. Crowded Portland jail forced court to arrange other county custody as Sagadahoc considered options with Androscoggin and Kennebec counties. Sanborn, who allegedly forged a priest’s name on a marriage certificate, was returned to the State School for Girls after trial. The couple had eloped to Boston and Fall River, then married in Boston under a forged certificate. the certificate’s illegitimacy sparked their arrest in Auburn. The case will go before the Androscoggin grand jury and possibly the Federal grand jury.
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Adelard Roy
Auburn
Keegan
Portland
May Sanborn
Roy
Sagadahoe County
Cumberland
Sagadahoe
Androscoggin
Kennebec County
Royat
Frances L. Kelley
Lewiston
Kelley
Miss Sanborn
Hallowell
Richmond
Boston
Augusta
Chester
A.aderton
Androscoggin County
Federal Grand Jury
Mann
Dusty glory of pioneer farm life and mutual aid
The article recalls a New England farm community before 1900, describing close neighborly spirit, open doors for summer nights, rare visits from tramps, and a selfless network of nursing, burial, and mutual aid. It highlights district life, shared work, and the absence of professional services in favor of voluntary support.
Thousands greet Hardy Explorer in Wiscasset arrival
Thousands gathered in Wiscasset on Saturday to welcome explorer Donald MacMillan and associates as their Arctic voyage rerun begins. The event celebrated the ship’s approach near the magnetic pole and promised studies from 13 observatories to aid navigators, according to MacMillan.
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Hardy Explorer
Wiscasset
Ae Welconing Lind
Donald
MacMillin
Arctic Cine
Schoorer
Dewdoin
MacMillan
Bowdoin Arctic Explorer MacMillan Returns Amid Welcoming Sea
Dr Donald MacMillan guides Bowdoin on eighth Arctic voyage amid public welcomes at Monhegan Boothbay Harbor and Wiscasset. Notables Ralph D P Robinson and Richard Goddard report meteorological and magnetic observations from Davis Inlet and Greenlight areas while radio news from Operator Donald Mix boosts crew morale on the frozen voyage.
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MacMilhin
Ralph DP. Robinson
Merrin Mass
Assestant
Thomas J. McCue
Drigus
N. M.omate
Richard Goddard
Winthrop
Mass
Carnegie Institute
Washington, D.C
Donald A. HL
Beistel Coun
Lewis
Limi
Sheepscat
Bowdoin
Noeth
MacMillan
Iene
Roosevelt
Peary
J. A. Fleming
Washington, D. C
Department of Herrestriil
Richard Godfird
Appemt
Labrador
Haiguetle Pole
Miegnetie Pole
Donauld Mix
Mix
State's Official Welcome to Dr Augustus O Thomas
Governor Baxter sends greetings to Dr Augustus O Thomas on his Maine homecoming praising his scientific work and courage. The address honors his polar exploration and dedication to discovery, noting Maine pride in his achievements and the quest for knowledge guiding humanity. Continued on Page Three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus O. Thomas
MacMillan
Percival DP. Baxter
Maine
State of
State of Maine
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Bath Boy
Fom
Maine Sportsmen's Fish and Gagne Association
Wood Inn
Lake Maranacotk
Association
Michigan City
Ind
Donald M’millan
A. IL. A
Baptist Church
Old New England
O. W. Folsom
the Independent
TSO5
Tio
Marek
Florence Nightingale
Donald B. M’millan
Westport
Wes
Galt
Shinoit Wits
Lees
Shinoin
Industriel F
Monhegan Ishaal Wiscasset Wats
Mae
Island Inn
Frank Pierce
Island
Letitia Pore
Keeport
Sherwin-Williams Products
Johnson Bros Co
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