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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1931

Page

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Maine Geologist Details World Geography Text Project

The Maine geologist team reports progress on a monumental world geography work intended to cover North America in multiple volumes. Led by Professor Prost Krengel and Dr Russell Rueckema, the project aims to publish up to twenty volumes, with two major volumes on Africa and North America already in development, to be ready for the sixteenth Geological Congress in June.

Oo Piv Staples Cousens North Anstea Willie Profeati Bilion Krenkel Ledgeuy Germany Africa Noth Ameria Ruoll Ruecema New York State Maeda Bon de Wuedemaani Rational Creological Congress North America New York Canada

Bath Urges Support For Trolley Line Amid Possible Shutdown

The Androscoggin and Kennebec Street Railway faces rising costs and shrinking receipts, risking discontinuance. Bath and nearby towns rely on the service, and residents fear loss of trolley access as auto use cuts revenues. Public support is urged to sustain operation through spring and beyond.

Bath

After Longworth Death GOP and Democrat eye Speaker post

With Longworth laid to rest the nation contemplates his successor as Speaker. The narrow margin between Republicans and Democrats sparks speculation on who will preside. Several leading Republicans are touted as potential candidates to fill Longworth’s long tenure.

Nicholas Longworth House Longworth

Canada to pursue St. Lawrence waterways plan

High Canadian officials indicate to Secretary of State Stimson that Canada will adopt the U S proposal for the St. Lawrence waterways project. They expect the agreement to be forthcoming within a short time.

Stimson Canada United States St. Lawrence Waterways

Parish Supper at Beacon Street Draws 200 Attendees

The annual Beacon Street church parish supper drew nearly 200 attendees. Tables featured Easter blooms and yellow decor. Menu included cold ham mashed potatoes green peas fruit salad and rolls with coffee and pie. Funds aimed for $200 but raised about $201.65, with reports read at a board meeting later. The event showcased committee praise for planning and entertainment by a small orchestra and several performers.

Beacon Street Kennebec Wiliam J. Pond Milton H. Douglas Weston P Holman Carol Stevens Missa Tsabette Edith Mackinnon Mihiel Parks Weston P. Holman Readin Viva Sven Cary Mette Fred Cary Ben Ie Pavia Seletina Ewer Irvine Veaney Tondie “Ach Peneral Ehatrmuios Cindy Toon Cth Phatideroun Bunny Clark Pearl Lemont Beastie ‘Pedford Girace Norton Annie

Morse High Season Opens Saturday at Kelley Field

Morse High baseball starts the 1983 season Saturday at Kelley Field against Richmond High, with a stronger rival lineup expected this spring. Coach Sammy Cutts faces lineup shifts from Capt. Paul Wilson’s absence, possible replacements behind the plate, and a depth chart battle for the mound among Buck, Kirkpatrick, Wilson, and Henderson. The team hopes for more power with hitters Henderson, Ring, Wilson, Marshall, and Hatch, plus newcomer Hatch.

Morse High Kelley Field Richmond High Richmond Morse Sammy Cutts Paul Wilson Wilson Harry Ring Cutts Leon Buck Ivan Kirkpatrick Newell Wilson Vincent Henderson W. Henderson H. Ring Capt. Wilson Stive Marshall FE. Hatch

Delightful Belle of Bagdad staged by Bath Glee Club

The Belle of Bagdad operetta in two acts featured Bath high school students in a large 70 member cast with 22 musical numbers and five dances. Miss Carrie E Shaw coached the production, J Edward Pomeroy assisted with scenery, and the orchestra under John H. Grindell earned praise. The show drew a large audience and raised funds for the music department.

Bagdad Aa High School Glee Club Carrie E Shas Bath John H. Grindell Harriet Lord Mary Kenney Hibbert Norton Kathleen Leonard Miriam Doble Frederick Rowland Morse High School Jane Donnell Merritt Trott Jeannette Shackford Clarlotte Robbing Porter Heynen Thowarad Stein Roberta Manson J Tiomee McCann Rapdad Barrett Lord Tan Kirkpatrick Bill Biske Charlotte Robbins Lily Miain Doble Ali Ben Mustapha Porter Heymen Dad Howard Stein Jewel Bob Balltiituie Meehan Henrietta Whipstitch Crete Donnell Archie Fitzpanbun

Royal Arch Masons Install Officers in Montgomery and St Bernard

The Royal Arch Chapter No 2 at the Masonic temple held an installation Thursday evening for 1931 1932 officers led by Judge Waller Glidden. After the ceremony guests enjoyed refreshments and dancing to Chindell's Colonial Club orchestra with Harold P Small as High Priest and other named officers listed.

Montgomery and St. Bernard Royal Arch Masonic Temple Waller Glidden Chindell Colonial Club Orchestra Harold P. Small J. Maurice Haynes Charles Nelson Harold Child Donald D. Young George Goodwin John Freeman Howard Rice Edwin Lowell Masters of the Veil Elmer Rogers Sentinel Benjamin Murray

Civil War Veteran Leavitt Honored at 85th Birthday Dinner

Justin M. Leavitt a veteran and former York County register of deeds was feted at a Portland home for his 85th birthday. Officials including Gov. William Tudor Gardiner and several judges sent congratulatory messages.

Justin M. Leavitt Hquor Portland York County William Tudor Gardiner Superior Court George L. Emery Biddeford Harry B. Ayer Fof Alfred Willis T. Emmons Saco

Panists and scenic designers aid local rehearsal effort

The passage notes a panist for many rehearsals and the assistance of Frederick Rowland and Thomas Hagan in designing and painting scenery for a production led by Mr. Pomeroy. The details emphasize collaborative backstage roles.

Mr. Pomeroy Frederick Rowland Thomas Hagan

Oh isnt e cunning charming baby praise ritual

Spring brings out perambulators and proud mothers with babies. Readers are urged to approach, compliment, and repeat the old expression Isnt e cunning, building a playful social ritual that flatters the mother and endears the observer as a baby admirer. The piece notes uncertainty whether the phrase is a Spanish custom.

Interclub League meeting discusses final games and standings

Bath Interclub League officers and team captains met at Bath Aerie rooms to plan two postponed games Woodmen versus Legion and Woodmen versus Ellis this week, noting the season ends and standings based on tables won and lost. The report shows Woodmen on top with 32 won and 25 lost, Legion and Westmen trailing as two remaining games could shift percentages and final rankings.

Bath Interclub Bath Aerie of Baines Woodmen Legion Ellis Team Tbis P.C. Ores Rancaps Mee Starsat Zi Westmen Erate le

Public Health Nurse Reports March Red Cross Activities

At the March meeting of the Red Cross Nursing Activities committee Mrs Henry outlined 155 visits and 27 patients. Dr H B Duce reported on sessions at a White House conference on Child Health and Protection. A weekly baby conference begins Wednesday April 15 from 2 to 4 pm at the Red Cross Sagadahock building open to all mothers.

Nursing Activites Committee of the Red Cross Henry H. B. Duce White House Red Cross Mwegh The Sagadahock Building

Officials Probe Friday Accident That Claimed Boy’s Life

Medical examiner Dr. Joseph I. Smith faced three witnesses to the Friday noon accident in which 13-year-old Frederick Bowker of Weeks Street Grammar School was killed after being struck by a machine. City Marshal Walter L. Whitney accompanied the examiner and noted the boys’ stories matched, clearing criminal action. Also, seven-year-old Warren Mitchell of Indian Island survived an explosive misfire after finding a .32 special and wielding an axe, injuring himself amid a recent string of local misadventures.

Harry F. Morin Walter L. Whitney Frederick Bowker Weeks Street Grammar School Joseph I. Smith Bowker Warren Mitchell Indian Island Old Town Sen

Bailey School Year Ends With Demonstrations And Awards

Bailey Evening School of Industries closes its year with demonstrations including home nursing and stupe wiring wringer use, songs by Mr. Smith and a quartet, and remarks by Superintendent Clinton D. Wilson. Certificates are awarded across multiple classes, highlighting home economics, naval architecture, and other trades, with 184 recipients and plans for higher enrollment next year.

Mr. Smith Miss Rideout Finherty Wilson Baily Evening School Bailsy School of Industries John Wishart The Bailey Evening School Alfreda Skillin Catharine Leonard Asenath Haggett Lauriston Caton Emma MacDonald Elizabeth Hawkes Sadie Hawkes Dorothy Welch Miss Skillin Katherine Trett Mary Whittemore Asenith Haggett Harry Thurlow Linwood Carr Natalie McNeil Marjorie Cummings Emma McDonald Catherine Leonard Gertrude Blaisdell Alice Burgess Irene Rock Gilpatrick Esther E. Ring Muriel C. Burgess Johanna F. Cavvanaugh Clara Kristence Sonia Clara Delephine Couture Ruby Melville Clara Darling Dorothy Brown Leona Howe Nellie C. Jones Alice C. Clappison Geraldine A. Goss Ruth C. Morse Doris B. Tobey Jennie M. Danforth Lucy A. Brown Muriel H. Howe Phyllis A. Dauphin Mary E. Whittemore Laura B. Walter Georgie McHeffey Estelle Wade Arletta M. Yates Yevette Bisson Lena Fortin Grace Cunningham Hiram Annis M. J. Cahill Jean Moore Angelina Jenkins Vinettie Colby Lillian Freeman Jennie Campbell Harriette R. Caorbette Emma W. Coombs Gertrude M. Wakefield Evelyn Steen Frances

Pulpwood season opens with arrival of barge of 350 cords

Pulpwood season begins as barge No 3 reaches Bath carrying 350 cords for Pejepscot Paper Co. mills at Topsham Lisbon Falls and Pejepscot Falls. J C Mulligan Co expects about 25 000 cords this season. Barges 2 and 4 under repair. 56 men employed in unloading and operation along with tug Pejepscot crew.

Stevedores Salmon River Pejepscot Paper Co Topsham Lisbon Falls Pejepscot Falls J. C. Mulligan Co Ich Bath Perepiscot Southport Snow's Rockland Maine Central Docks Fernald D. Crocker George Kingsbury Pejepscot Jed Hallowell James Farnham Warren Davis Goodwin Mitchell Kennebec

Phoenix Bowlers Banquet Brings Local Notables Together

A banquet at the Phoenix honors notable residents including Clinton D. Wilson Frank C. Churchill Edwin Jones Joseph Millian Richard Hersom Horace Morse Eugene M. Desmond Carroll Davis Robert Allen Donald Small Norman Mackinnon Francis Norton Percy Pratt Oscar Adams Reddington Reed E A Stover and Wally Marshall. Grindell's Colonial Club orchestra provided music with leaders including Grindell Harvey Hartleb Woodbury Bailey and others. Committee chair Joe Millipan aided by Frank Churchill and Dudley Leavitt organized the event. Mischief at Grand Army grounds sees youths using cannonball pyramids as a makeshift bowling lane forcing janitor Timothy Sullivan to repeatedly restore the display.

Las Clinton D. Wilson Frank C. Churchill Edwin Jones Joseph Millian Richard Hersom Horace Morse Ugene M. Desmond Carroll Davis Robert Allen Donald Small Norman Mackinnon Francis Norton Percy Pratt Oscar Adams Reddington Reed E. A. Stover Wally Marshall Grindell Colonial Club Orchestra Mr. Grindell Harvey Hartleb Woodbury Bailey Marius Page Leon Rancour Clifford Leeman Cecil Rowland Kenneth Trask Masonic Temple Joe Millipan Frank Churchill Dudley Leavitt

Investigating Break at Summer Cottage

Sheriff Albert Henderson and Deputy Abram C. Oliver used a search warrant to probe a break at the J. B. Horton cottage at Five Islands. They found little damage but noted missing canned goods. Horton, the owner, is abroad in Spain and has not visited the Summer home for about three years. Entry was gained by piercing a glass pane to release the window catch. The cottage held many valuable items but appeared largely untouched.

Albert Henderson Abram C. Oliver J. B. Horton Five Islands Horton Cottage Mr. Horton Spain

Eight New Citizens Naturalized in Auburn Court

Eight people were admitted as new U S citizens during naturalization day services in the superior court of Auburn on Wednesday. The group included three Greeks three British one Polish and one German with three women. The ceremony was highlighted by 38 Lincoln grammar school students and their teachers attending to observe.

United States Superior Court Auburn Poland Lincoln Grammar School

Across and Down Word Puzzle Hit Parade of Clues

A scrambled crossword style list presents numerous clues with mixed letter strings and numbers. The page reads like a word game section listing many across and down entries, some garbled, awaiting solution.

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