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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1930
Page
5
A shipboard observer recounts Manila harbor greetings by the American Constabulary Band and a continent-spanning prewar voyage. The itinerary covers Manila forts and growth, Hong Kong’s skyline and hills, Canton’s crowded streets and sampan life, Formosa and Taipei sights, Japan’s welcome, and Shanghai’s modern riverfront contrasted with ancient quarters.
The First Annual Inter-class Track Meet at Morse High School Gymnasium ended with the Seniors scoring 69 points to win, over 50 ahead of Sophomores. Capt. Paul Hart led with 17½ points, Stan Henderson and Arthur MacDonald starred in multiple events, and girls were admitted for the first time with Moses winning the 20 yard dash. The meet raised over $40 for the track fund, followed by a school dance.
J P Morgan of New York will arrive in Bath Thursday morning at 8 29 to inspect his yacht Corsair at Bath Iron Works. He leaves by private Pullman on the Westbound train at 3 56 PM. The visit precedes the yacht launch on the 10th with the launching party. Miss Mary P Hill of Topsham recently Bath native was installed as regis ter of the Maine United States Daughters of 1812 at Portland's Columbia hotel. Mrs Warren H Gledhill of Lewiston was installed as recording secretary.
A large Bath crowd attended the Bailey Evening School exhibition at Morse high school stage last week. Miss June Rideout led the home nursing class, boasting an average 95 percent, as the high school orchestra directed by John Grindell performed. Clinton D. Wilson announced over 125 certificates for attendance and work, with exhibits in sewing, handicrafts, manual training, electricity, drawing, bookkeeping, shorthand and typing. The event highlighted the city’s literacy gains and the school’s broad programs, ending with social notes on visitors Mrs. Frederick H. Kimball and Mrs. Milton Kimball heading to Atlantic City.
A derelict coal barge blocks the Kennebec navigation near Bath delaying the Corsair, J Pierpont Morgan's $2,000,000 yacht. The Ossippee may dynamite the barge if it cannot be moved, as engineers fear propeller damage and risk to the ship. A separate note praises the Bailey Evening school Home Nursing class led by Miss June Rideout, RN, highlighting comprehensive nursing skills taught to 23 members.
Mrs. Harry C. Webber presented a paper on April events to Col. Dummer Sewall chapter D A R at the American Legion hall. An activities meeting was set for April 15. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. James T. Bonney and Miss Elwina Durgin with Mrs. Harry E. Ring assisting. Pauline Page of Augusta, teaching in Phillips, has resumed her duties after spring vacation with Mr and Mrs Ralph W. Burden on Bedford street. Page and Mrs Burden were Morse high school classmates. Page is a Colby College graduate.
The will of Clinton C Gardiner of Richmond is sustained in probate court by Judge Walter Glidden. Gardiner died February 23 1930 at age 65 leaving about 4300 with one dollar to his daughter Sadie A Bunker and the residue to housekeeper Mrs Margaret Herfel. The decree finds no undue influence by Herfel and upholds the will despite questions raised by the contestant.
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