The Bethel Journals are compiled by

Donald G. Bennett

PO Box 763

Bethel, Maine 04217

Email: Donald@thebetheljournals.info

207-824-2094

Radio and Motion Pictures—1931

Bethel In 1931—More New Technology in Daily Lives

RADIOS

 

Ray E. Crockett was born in Bryant’s Pond November 14, 1888, the son of Harry and Mary (Curtis) Crockett. He was educated in the schools of Bryant’s Pond and married Ethel Maude Billings in 1917. They have two sons, Richard and Clayton.

When 18 years old Mr. Crockett began work in Herrick’s machine shop and in 1919 opened a garage on Church Street where he still does business. This is a general garage and service station and Mr. Crockett has no peer as a machinist. He was a pioneer in selling and repairing radios and deals in Radiolas. He is a wizard at “tinkering” of any kind.

1931 Pioneers of Bethel’s High Tech.

People capable of innovation and ideas

Capt. Harvey N. Bragdon was born in Sullivan, the son of Capt. Jesse H. and Elizabeth (Dunn) Bragdon. He was educated in the public schools, at Hancock and Lamoine High Schools, and attended Bridgton Academy.

He served at sea with his father several years, becoming first mate on a three-masted schooner, and was attending high school when his father was lost at sea during a hurricane in the West Indies.

He later went on steam vessels, advancing  to the position of pilot and captain and for several years commanded towing steamers.

He located in South Paris  about 20 years ago and engaged in the motion picture business in around this section of the county and at one time operated ten or more theatres, including Odeon Hall at Bethel where he is now located. He has installed the latest talking picture apparatus and always aims to give clean, interesting and educational entertainment.

Five years ago he purchased the property at Snow Falls Inn and here has made many improvements, including cabins and interior changes, and the furnishings include many fine specimens of antique furniture.

This place is capably managed and is a popular resort of local people and tourists.

SNOW FALLS INN, WEST PARIS

Harvey N. Bragdon, Prop.

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