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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1931

Page

8

Mussolini Tries to Inject Pride in All Classes

Constantinople March 3 Our Independent editor reports a travel note from Venice and the Adriatic cruise. The writer describes improvements in Venice, visits to the Grand Canal, St. Mark's, glass factories, and gondola rides, then detours to Ragusa and Kotor. In Athens Greece under Venizelos, autos, the Acropolis and Parthenon, Olympic sites, and the Temple of Jupiter are highlighted. The voyage continues toward the Dardanelles with a snow storm and a plan to stay in Constantinople for 36 hours before heading to the Holy Land.

Constantinople Independent Venice Mussolini Doges St. Mark's St. Marks Grand Hotel Royal Danielli Grand Canal Adriatic Ragusa Dalmatian Jugo-Slavia Bocche di Cattaro Cattaro Norway Athens Bay of Salamus Phaleron Bay Salamus Bay B. C Themstocles Greece National Museum Venizelos Jupiter Acropolis Parthenon Mt. Pentelicus Piraen Marathon Pericles Grand Bretagne Dardenelles Agaea Marmora Turkey Istambul Holy Land F. B. Nichols

Rucker guilty in heavy liquor case and fined

John H. Rucker of 10 Water Street was found guilty on a search and seizure charge and given a 400 dollar fine plus 8.25 dollars costs. He is to serve four months in Kennebec County jail and four months more in default of payment. He appealed to Sagadahoc County Superior Court and posted two sureties of 1000 dollars.

John H. Rucker Water Street Court John J. Keegan Rucker Kennebec County Augusta Edward W. Bridgham Sagadahoc County Edward W. Brigigham Albert Henderson Bridgham Henderson Abram C. Oliver Keegan

Maine golf tourney dates set for season opening

Maine golf leaders announced a spring schedule with open handicap events at Brunswick two weeks after Patriots Day and major championships slated across Portland Country Club Webhannet Kennebunk Beach Penobscot Valley Bangor and other courses. The season includes the Interscho lastic Tournament June 25 at Portland Country Club and the Maine Amateur Open at Penobscot Valley in August.

Brunswick Maine Maine State Golf Association Augusta Portland Country Club John D. Leddy Portland High School Kennebunk Beach Karl Mosser Boston Roland McKenzie Washington John B. Brown Portland Penobscot Valley Country Club Bangor Harlan Turner Forbes Wilson York Isaac L. Merrill, Jr Camden Hiram W. Ricker, Jr Poland Charles P. Webber Biddeford Saco Bridgton Highlands Webhannet Old Orchard Fairview Oakdale Poland Spring Wawenock Barney Beg Lucerne-in-Maine Penobscot Valley Lakewood Willowdale Central Maine Power Co Baths

Golden Jubilee of Queen Esther Lodge Celebrated

Queen Esther Rebekah lodge marked its golden anniversary at the I O O F hall with 150 attendees. Pink and green decor, a banquet served by a large committee, and a varied program of music, solos, dance, and skits featured guests from Beulah Richmond Eureka and Nina lodges as well as visiting Rebekahs.

Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Emma Jacobs William E. Harriman Elizabeth Tedford Susan Congdon Eva Atwood Elsie Alexander Brunswick Beulah Richmond Eureka Lodge Gardiner Nina Lodge Lisbon Falls Lizabeth Pepper Nellie Leeman Sarah Munsey Florence Mank Celia Stover Stella Jewett Lillius Larrabee Etta Thurlow Mildred Card Athana Congdon Agnes Perry Charlotte Heald Fanny Thurlow Harriet Huggard Georgia Pierce Mae Ward Albert Thompson Bobby Louise Carver Thompson Mell Robbins Freeman Wilson Eunice Whittall Bobby Carver Fred Hoffman

Mr John H Morsely joins Bath upholstery firm

Mr John H Morsely who served 20 years as an upholsterer with Jordan Marsh Co in Boston has entered the employ of F H Whalen Fine Upholstering and Repairing located at 58 Pearl Street Bath Maine Tel 547. This transfer marks a shift in skill and local business activity.

John H. Morsely Jordan Marsh Co Boston F. H. Whalen Pearl Street Bath Maine

Salvation Army Band to Perform Concert Saturday

The Salvation Army band led by Capt. George Martin will present a musical festival on Saturday at 7:45 pm. The program includes solo numbers and readings, with Capt. and Mrs. Warren of Concord, New Hampshire as guests of honor. All local boys form the band, ages 11 and up, play Salvation Army publications, and tickets are available from corps members or at the door.

Salvation Army George Martin Warren Concord N. H Music Department New York City

Gardiner High Girls Basketball Team Receives Honor Plan

Gardiner high alumnae plan a testimonial banquet to honor the girls basketball team champions of Kennebec Valley. Followers of Gardiner girls basketball deem this squad the best yet in school colors.

Gardiner High Gardiner High School Kennebec Valley

Can You Draw Prepare for this fascinating profession

A compact promotional note from Meyer-Both Co., international commercial artists, inviting readers to prepare for drawing as a profession in spare time. The offer cites the Meyer-Both Co. address at 203 Benoit Building, Portland, Mo, with a contact phone number 312-41 for more information.

Meyer-Both CO Benoit Portland

Easter Services And Local Happenings In Bowdoinham

Miss Judith Pratt visits in Bowdoinham with her aunt Mrs Phillip Rideout. Milk routes expand with S M Billings starting service on Fisher road. Sunrise Easter service set at Baptist church at 6 30 am. Several residents visit Brunswick Bath and Portland. Easter concert planned at Baptist church. Local club meetings, farm bureau talk on Home Flower Garden, and town updates on roads maple tapping and tax postings.

Judith Pratt Gardiner Phillip Rideout S. M. Billings Fisher Road The Baptist Church Bert Williams Bay Road Eagle Garage Brunswick Walter Reed Cleveland Curtis Bath Selden Williams Williams Sagadahoc Fertilizer Co., Inc Sarah Small Massachusetts George Brown Earl Browne Havana Harry Mosher Wiscasset Robert Temple Albert Henderson Donald R. A. Dickinson Alfred Florence Rendall P. J. Quigg Bertha Moulton Eastland Portland Waist Club A. S. MacDougal Fred Leavitt John A. Purington Grand Union Tea Co E. P. Kendall Coombs High School K. of P W. J. Graves Brunswick Hospital Alphonso Wood Dan Langley Augusta George McPherson George H. Hackett Topsham Foster Meserve Waterville George A. Hackett Richmond Road Mary Lilly Georgie Denham Pleasant Street Whist Club R. D. Purinton Methodist Church W. B. Kendal Merry Meeting Grange Jessie Ames J. L. Sawyer John, Jr Hinckley Richmond Sagadahce Eva Palmer J. N. Palmer

Bowdoinham Post Road Visitors Add Local Guests

Mr and Mrs Ernes Sylvester and Miss Eris DeLong of Bowdoinham spent the weekend in South Portland as guests of Mr and Mrs R C Hews. Harry Sylvester and Lionel of Gardner Mass joined the Hews household for the weekend. former Bowdoinham residents. Nellie Turner of Rockland visited sister Mrs Charles Sylvester for a few days. Mrs Joe Morton is away a few days. Miss Maisel Millay, home recently, has returned to Portland. Mrs McAfee is working in Cumberland Center. Miss M Evelyn Heath has been away this week.

Ernes Sylvester Eris DeLong Bowdsinham South Portland R. C. Hews Harry Sylvester Lionel Gardner Mass Bowdoinham Nellie ‘Turner Rockland Charles Sylvester Joe Morton

Westport School Board Organizes For Year

The Westport school board with H. A. Swanton Mrs. E. V. Lewis and Mrs. Verlie Greenleaf and District Superintendent Joan H. Carter met at Swanton’s home to organize for the year Swanton chosen chairman Workmen from Boothbay are painting at Miss Florence Williams summer cottage East Side Mrs. E. V. Lewis and grandson John Stacy visited from Yarmouth where they have wintered John attends the academy Rev Charles E Titus of Wiscasset preached at the North school Monday evening.

H. A. Swanton E. V. Lewis Verlie Greenleaf Joan H. Carter Woolwich Swanton Boothbay Florence Williams East Side John Stacy Westport Yarmouth John Charles E. Titus Wiscasset North School

County Attorneys Visit Auburn on Monday

County Attorney Ralphh Dale and Attorney Edward W. Bridgham were business visitors in Auburn on Monday.

Ralphh. Dale Edward W. Bridgham Auburn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bath Savings Institution State Association Purpochuck Club Cape Elizabeth Great Chebeague Chebeague Island Fairview Club Cumberland Center Falmouth Foreside Great Diamond Island Prout New Country Club Bath Country Club Stiles & van Kleek Zeifer Queen Esther Lodge Daughters of Rebekah Salvation Army Band Lottie Cobb Evelyn Thomas Ward Clinton Edwin Denham A. J. Vroom Freeport Berry Lidia Johnson Ernest Porter E. D. Cornish Charles Fogg Callie Paine Willis Sewell Orono Mabel Millay Chick Monmouth Billy Cornish Massachusetts Hospital Coffin E. S. Blodgett Bowdoinstam Post Road A Spencer Beatrice B. Rand Dummer Street New York Thaddeus Orne New York Life Ins. Co Boothbay Marbut Hatch’s Shoe Store
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