Congress delays adjournment sparking worries among lawmakers
Congress fears it cannot adjourn before June and return home to political work while President Roosevelt presses ahead with business it must address. A key debate centers on taxing undistributed corporate profits, with supporters arguing public sentiment favors it and critics warning of reduced corporate reserves and dividend pressures. The piece notes big automakers as early advocates for economic recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Roosevelt
City faces parking plan before heavy traffic season
A new city government is urged to appoint a joint committee from two boards to study parking regulations before the busy season. Proposals include one side parking on Front to Commercial streets, limited time in front of the post office, no parking near the Phoenix turnout, Nose to the curb in Railroad square, and better visibility at stop signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Railroad Square
Landon Gains Favor in Republican Presidential Candidacy
Within political circles Governor Landon of Kansas draws favorable sentiment for the Republican nomination. He receives strong support from newspaper chains and women forming London for President clubs while press coverage highlights his Kansas governorship, balanced budget, and family life. A convention decision remains uncertain but his following grows amid party maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landon
Kansas
Ship Launch Delayed As Maine Trip Distracts Editors
A proposed June launch of the destroyer Lamson is postponed due to the National Editorial Association convention in Poland Spring Maine. Members are touring Maine sites and paying visits to local points of interest during the event.
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Lamson
National Editorial Association
Poland Spring
Maine
Bath Among 138 Cities Honored For Traffic Safety
Bath is named among 138 U S towns with 5000 to 10000 population to receive a certificate for a clean highway safety record in 1935. The nationwide contest included over eight hundred cities across thirty three states, with Samson launching earlier than press crews arrive in Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of the Quill
Gentlemen of the Press
Maine
Bath
Nazarene Church Holds Its Annual Meeting
The local Church of the Nazarene held its annual business meeting in the vestry Friday evening presided over by Rev. Samuel Young. Reports praised a good year and strong finances with notable gains for Home and Foreign missions. Charles Kenney Nellie Brown and Lois Palmer were elected trustees. stewards elected include Lillian Mayo Edith Steward Lillian Bates Edna Johnson Alma Reid. Members voted to raise the Church School board to five members with Ruth Stetson Nellie Brown Lillian Freeman Eva McNeill Gwendolyn Lewis chosen as trustees. Mrs Stetson and Mrs Mayo named delegates to the 29th Annual District Assembly in Malden April 13–19 with Lillian Freeman and Ralph Pinkham as alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Samuel Young
New England Churches of the Nazarene
Charles Kenney
Nellie Brown
Lois Palmer
Lillian Mayo
Edith Steward
Lillian Bates
Edna Johnson
Alma Reid
Church School Board
Ruth Stetson
Lillian Freeman
Eva McNeill
Gwendolyn Lewis
Stetson
Mayo
New England
Malden
Ralph Pinkham
Coast Guard Team Spans Androscoggin River To Restore Telegraph
A Popham Beach Coast Guard crew fired a line across nearly 1000 feet of the Androscoggin at Brunswick Tops ham to reestablish telegraph ties after the Maine Central bridge collapsed in an ice jam. Boatswain's mate Lester Oliver led the crew with Surfmen Floyd Bridges and Clifton Morong guiding a truck cannon shoot to bull's eye, enabling a rope to cross and restore service.
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Coast Guard
Popham Beach
Androscoggin
Maine Central Railroad
Brunswick
Topsham
Lester Oliver
Floyd Bridges
Clifton Morong
Oliver
Free Will Workers Host Bean Supper at Corliss Street Church
Free Will Workers of Corliss Street church held a baked bean supper in the South and P.T.A. rooms last Wednesday, serving about 100 attendees. Proceeds go to parsonage repairs. Mrs. Fred Coombs led the event with dining room chair Mrs. Harold S. Walker and a corps of helpers, tables adorned by bouquets from Kennebec Greenhouses.
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Corliss Street
Fred Coombs
Harold S. Walker
Chester A. Plant
Elmer F. Campbell
Ruby Preble
Bernice Achorn
Naval veteran seeks ship mates from 1911 12 ships
David Pepper of Philadelphia asks former crew on the U S S Missouri in 1911 12 and the USS Prairie in 1912 to contact him urgently. He seeks to discuss an important matter and notes it is hard to identify shipmates by name.
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The
Independent
Missouri
Uss. Prairie
David Pepper
Chancellor St
Philadelphia
Railroads urge public to seek current info during flood
Boston and Maine Railroad and Maine Central Railroad ask passengers not to rely on time tables. New schedules are being prepared and will be issued in a week to ten days. Until then travelers should call for information or ask station agents as service resumes and roadbed repairs continue for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine Railroad
Maine Central Railroad
Boston & Maine Transportation Co
Maine Central Transportation Co
Brunswick Faces Dark Outlook After Graduation Toll
Brunswick high faces a gloomy prospective season as many key players are missing after Morse high diamond camp. Coach Mal O'Brien must rebuild with returning Captain Everett Manter and Brown at hot corner, while Cowley and Staples compete for first base.
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Morse High
Brunswick High
Mal” O'Brien
Bob Heskett
Roland Fortin
White
Norman Marriner
Charlie St. Pierre
Bruce
Calder
O'Brien
Higgins
Estes
St. Pierre
Johnson
Everett Manter
Brown
Cowley
Staples
Brunswick
Aluminum boom under construction for Vanderbilt Rainbow
Bath Iron Works builds an all aluminum boom for Harold S. Vanderbilt’s Rainbow. W Starling Burgess, noted designer of cup defenders, oversees progress. This marks the first use of such a boom on a cup defender. Rainbow defended the cup in 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold S. Vanderbilt
Bath Iron Works Corp
W. Starling Burgess
Rainbow
Vanderbilt
Burgess
Mr. Burgess
Junior Red Cross Raises Funds for Bath Flood Relief
The Junior Red Cross pledges to help Bath flood relief with substantial donations from Dike school parochial school South street Center street and Littlefield school in West Bath. If the city quota of 1000 is met, excess funds will support future relief work by the Junior Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Red Cross
Bath
Dike School
South Street
Center Street
Littlefield School
West Bath
Boys Keep It Up Club Formed in West Bath
Bovys' Keep-It-Up 4 H club organized at a Sandelin home in West Bath. Wayne Rich county agent named Henry Sandelin leader with Roger Haile as assistant. Officers elected Leon White president Henry Donnell vice president Henry Sandelin secretary J Bazin Lemont Jr treasurer Clarence White color bearer. Meeting followed by cards. Next meeting planned with Rich present. Early spring farming reported in Corunna with March plowing noting frost absence and a 30 year past comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bovys
Sandeln
West Bath
Wayne
Rich
Henry Sandelin
Hugo F. Sandelin
Roger Haile
Leon White
Henry Donnell
J. Bazin Lemont, Jr
Clarence White
Leon
Clarence
Charles White
Bazin Lemont
Sandelin
Mr. Rich
Bath Girls Battle New England Champs Saturday
Followers of girls basketball expect a 8 PM clash at Morse High gym between Bath Girls Athletic Club six and Shipping City invading Boston Antiques New England champions. Proceeds fund Morse High School uniforms for 1936 37 season. The Bath squad trains Wednesday at 7 PM with all six members due.
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Boston Antiques
Bath Girls’ Athletic Club
Morse
Boston
New England
Morse High
Lydia Smith
Morse Lassies
Red Cross
Bath Girls
Portland
Bath Maine City Earns National Safety Certificate
Bath Maine was the only city in the state to receive a National Safety Council certificate for 1935 road safety with no automobile fatalities. It is among 138 U S cities with 5000 to 10000 population on the contest honor roll. City Clerk John W Gilmore will display the certificate in his office after acceptance last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Maine
National Safety Council
United States
John W. Gilmore
Gilmore
Chicago
John B. Kennedy
Alfred P. Sloan Jr
General Motors Corp
First Baptist Ladies Hold Annual Pre Easter Sale and Supper
The Ladies' Aid of First Baptist Church sponsored a pre Easter sale and supper in the vestry. Mrs Cedric A Martin Mrs Elmer Rogers and Mrs Mae Blanchard ran the aprons children's dresses fancy work and quilts sales. Mrs Ralph E Legard oversaw candy sales. Mrs Clifford F Harrington chaired the supper and led the committee with dining room lead Leon R Eaton. Menu included cold ham mashed potatoes cabbage salad rolls coffee and pie served 530 to 7.00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Cedric A. Martin
Elmer Rogers
Mae Blanchard
Ralph E. Legard
Clifford F. Harrington
Leon R. Eaton
Missionary Society Holds Monthly Meeting at Corliss Street Church
The Far and Near Missionary Society of Corliss Street church conducted its regular monthly business meeting led by President Mrs. E. T. Hill at Mrs. M. E. Watson’s home on Washington Street. Miss Carrie Trott spoke on Tagaiva and April Portland visit. White Cross activity continued with blankets and infant shirts. The next all day session is planned for April 10 at Mrs. Merton Wright’s home with a baked bean dinner at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far and Near Missionary Society of
White Cross
Merton Wright
High Street
Myrtle Lodge Plans Costume Party for April 10
At the Myrtle Lodge No. 8 meeting in Odd Fellows hall members voted to wear fancy costumes at the April 10 session or face a fine. A meat supper under Mrs. Raymond M. Clark and Mrs. Milton C. Savage preceded a social hour. Refreshments committee for April 10 includes Mrs. John H. Hunt Mrs. Wilfred W. Chaney and Mrs. W. Frank Higgins.
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Myrtle Lodge
U. O
Odd Fellows Hall
Raymond M. Clark
Milton C. Savage
John H. Hunt
Wilfred W. Chaney
W. Frank Higgins
St Patrick's program at Dromore Grange
A St Patrick's program was held by Dromore Grange on Tuesday March 24 with 18 members and one visitor. Married members led by Master Elfreda M Perkins performed a parade and packed program including songs readings tableaux and a surprise green candy feature with a contest and prizes.
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St. Patrick's
Dromore Grange
The
Grange
Elfreda M. Perkins
Annie Malcolm
Charlotte Owen
Malcolm
Owen
St. Patrick’s
Grace Kenney
St. Patrick
Georgena Thorpe
Humphrey A. Owen
Sister Perkins
George Ingalls
Mother Macree
Ralph W. Kenney
Perkins
Thorpe
Evelyn Beals
Kenney
T Ireland
Sister Owen
Naval Man Weds Bath Young Lady
Miss Mildred Clara Chaney of Bath becomes the bride of John Kish of Akron Ohio aboard the U S S Lamson. The ceremony in Beacon Street M E church was officiated by Rev Harley A Shattuck with naval guests in uniform. The couple plans to reside at Packard House 722 Washington Street after a weekend wedding trip.
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Mildred Clara Chaney
John Kish
Akron
Ohio
Lamson
Beacon Street
M. E
Harley A. Shattuck
Lister R. Lawrence
U. S. 8. Drayton
Morse High School
Kish
Parker D. Chaney
Marion L. Chaney
Mrs. Kish
Packard House
Washington Street
Wage Increases Granted by City Council Budget Proposals
The document lists recommended wage increases and budget reallocations from the 1936-37 appropriation, including salaries for the Superintendent of Burials, Harbor Master, milk inspectors, measurers, dog constable, truant officer, and overseers. It proposes consolidating the City Treasurer and Tax Collector roles, with the treasurer as disbursing officer, and outlines per diem pay and fee taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cines
Faughot Es
Ern
Acs
Sss
Cemetery and Park Board
Board of Aldermen
House of Correction
Joint
Standing Committee On Finance
Morse High Wins Play Contest
Morse High School won the play contest with music provided by the Morse high school orchestra under the direction of John H. Grindell.
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Morse High
Morse High School
John H. Grindell
Aldermen Draw Committee Assignments On Wednesday Night
City council members and ward officials drew committee roles listing chairs and assignments such as finance and accounts for Emery and pinkham, water and water works for Rodick, public buildings for Pierce, charities for Gediman, and fire department and streets for several others reflecting a broad slate of oversight areas.
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Henne
Bragg
Ethaeal
Emery
Gediman
Haskell
Robbins
New Streets
Turner
Woodman
Bailey
Cahoon
Donnell
Eseley
Gay
Hart
Henderson
Lake
Legard
McFadden
Pierce
Pinkham
Robson
Rodick
Rogers
Savage
Small
Smith
Tardif
Wallace
Junior Auxiliary Formed by Maine Sons of Veterans
Mrs Lillian Farnham of Waterville organized a T W Hyde Junior Auxiliary in Grand Army hall with 11 charter members. A membership drive will run in two teams led by captains. girls 10 to 16 with Civil War veteran relatives invited to join next Saturday at 4 p.m. Meetings set for the first and third Saturdays at 4.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Farnham
Waterville
Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary of
Maine
Grand Army Hall
T. W. Hyde
Farnham
Middle Street
Shower in Honor of Prospective Bride
Miss Muriel F. Lane hosted a Friday evening shower for Miss I Juanita Hodge whose engagement to Clayton T Fortier was announced. The event at 151 Lincoln Street used yellow and green decor with a doll centerpiece and card table motifs. Guests listed include Miss Ruth Bryant Miss Elizabeth B Deering Miss Helen L Hayes and others.
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Muriel F. Lane
I. Juanita Hodge
Clayton T. Fortier
Miss Lane
Lincoln Street
Miss Hodge
Ruth Bryant
Elizabeth B. Deering
Helen L. Hayes
John E. Hayes
Jennie Hodge
Priscilla Hodge
Portland
Eleanor Erwin
Susanne Mohler
Florence Robinson
Betty Westfall
Alex Burden
Richard Johnson
Terrors and Horrors of Flood Revealed
Miss Pansy M. Ward describes Hartford flood scenes with bears swimming, loading tanks colliding on the river, lights out for days, and limited services. She notes a kerosene lamp sale and rapid airmail delivery from Hartford to Bath in three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy M. Ward
Hartford
Knight Chosen Chairman of Cemetery and Park Board
James S. Knight was elected chair man of the Cemetery and Park Board at the organization meeting Friday morning. Miss Dorothy Welch was elected clerk and Horace W. Ward was elected superintendent. Attendees included Knight Walter W. Smith and newly elected member Harry E. Stetson who succeeds Raymond M. Haley. All elections were unanimous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Knight
Cemetery and Park Board
Dorothy Welch
Horace W. Ward
Mr. Knight
Walter W. Smith
Harry E. Stetson
Raymond M. Haley
Lincoln Woman Reaches 100th Birthday Milestone
Mrs Sylvia Stanislaus of Lincoln celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday. A native of Pleasant Point Perry she was born to Joseph and Mary Selmore. After parents died she was adopted by Mary Mohawk Rance of Greenbush and married Stephen Stanislaus of Lincoln in 1859.
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Sylvia Stanislaus
Lincoln
Stanislaus
Pleasant Point
Perry
Joseph
Mary Selmore
Mary Mohawk Rance
Greenbush
Stephen Stanislaus
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Bath Independent
the Times Company
Front Street
Bath, Maine
Nichols, Pree
Treas
Webber
Nazarene Church
Coast Guardsmen
Popham
Bath Iron Works
Corunna
J.P. Bryson, Jr
Mr. Tibbetts
Maine City
First Baptist
Missionary Society
Seppe
Board of Health
Junior Department OF Sons OF Veterans
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