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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1937

Page

3

Whales and Whaling Lecture Highlights Ancient Origins

Dr Johan Hjort of Oslo lectures at Lowell Institute Boston on whale ancestry and evolution. He asserts whales began as land mammals adapting to sea life, describes skeletal changes, and notes the immense size and power of blue whales with details on weight, length, and growth.

Johan Hjort University of Oslo Lowell Institute Boston Hjort Hyatt Nile Lhwland Norway Spitzbergen Antarctic

Fragmentary modern scribbles on physiology and cinema

The text presents incomplete phrases about quart measurements and circulatory motion, mentions a writer in literary poetry, and notes a 2010 era reference to an elevator and artistic forms. It reads as a garbled OCR with no clear events or people.

Norma Finchut

Oldest New England Structure Fort William Henry Found

The oldest structure in New England is Fort William Henry located at Pemacu id beach, Maine. Built in 1630, the fort marks the region’s early colonial history and stands as a surviving landmark.

New England New Eingland Fort William Henry Pemaquid Beach Mle

Wiscasset Woman's Club annual meeting and dinner

The Wiscasset Woman's Club held its annual meeting and a chicken dinner for about 25 members and guests on Friday April 16. Officers were re elected for the coming year. A musical program featured Miss Anne Miete in Finnish costume.

Woman's Club Ess Henry W. Webb Bradford C. Redennett Leon G. Flood Alvin W. Keirstead Fred Soule Sidney G. Evans Anne Miete Maude Clark Gay Ruth Ellingwood Rockland Maine Harvey R. Pease Alan Zina Davis Webber's Tavern Josephine Plumstead Portland M. A. Plumstead Federal Street Philip Munsey Kenneth Munsey Vinton Dow Clara Utica N. Y Dorothy Fischer Neil McIntyre Elliott Legion Civic Club Legion Hall Carroll Lewis Jay Kinahan Elliott Abbott Robert Bryant George Pooler Burton Blackman Parker Foye Benjamin Rines Raymond Hamlin Robert Morse John L. Blagdon Jay Libby Memorial Hospital Damariscotta Wilder Merry Carleton Woolwich the Academy John F. Wright E. Fred Albee Harold Haggett Bernard Merry William MacPhee Forrest Morris Olive Tarbox Verna Southard Nina Brown Anice Lewis Marion Grover Dorothy Reed Frances Plumstead Graydon Fowles Robert Hodedon William Riley Mat Hobson Hobson Jare Peaslee Mehri Thomaston Snyvess Eoster Wlbz Bun J DiPerry Peis Henry Kine Noret Lewis Ethel Y Barbour Basmond Bebean New York Mss Lewis Pirs Pauesda George W. Carleton Rinymond Sherman John H. Southard Sanford William F. Gorham TITV

Harness racing origins and the trotting horse breed

The text traces the rise of fast trotting on New York roads in the early 20th century, noting how it grew into a national sport and world phenomenon. It explains how breeders established authenticated public records to register horses, creating a selective stud book that barred all bloodlines failing the test.

New York

What Orange Pekoe Means

Orange Pekoe is a tea leaf size designation not a quality grade. The term indicates leaf size and does not guarantee flavor or quality, which depend on climate and altitude where the tea is grown and processed.

Eroum

West Bath Social Roundup Highlights Visitors and Visits

A West Bath page chronicles many weekend visits from Bath and nearby towns to Larrabee's Grove Briarwick area and Woolwich. Portland and Roslindale guests join relatives for Patriot's Day and holiday gatherings. The piece notes hospital stays and a high school play casting among community activities.

Asiatic Elephant Ranked Highly for Intelligence Amid Tales

Naturalists rate the Asiatic elephant as the most intelligent animal and cite memory as evidence. Fear often explains elephants' memories, with tales of retaliation after fearsome experiences, though zoologists note elephants occasionally enjoy tobacco or a quid.

West Bath Grange Confers Degrees At Evening Meeting

Third and fourth degrees were conferred on 20 candidates at the West Bath grange hall Monday evening with 59 visiting grangers. Edwin W. Haggett observed degree work for first time in 22 years. New officers include Harold Peacock as master and a full degree team praised for its performance. A harvest supper followed, with Mrs. Lemont and others in charge. The May dance replaces the April 23 event, and the attendance contest will resume next week.

Dorothy M. Waterman Portland Beatrice Rose Roslindale Mass William H. T. Gove Edward J. Lee, Jr David Bath W. Larrabee Larrabee's Grove Jennie Larrabee Walter H. Larrabee Trafton M. Swain York Snow Trufant’s Crossing Edward Holbrook Cundy'’s Harbor Walter Davis South Portland Fred W. Larrabee Owen E. Rogers West Bath Alonzo W. Fisher Woods Hole Sundy Lannes Fuller Larrabee’s Grove Elmer E. Mank Woolwich Edwin W. Haggett Berry's Mill Massachusetts Haggett Faulkner Hospital Jamaica Plain Bath Memorial Hospital Edward Hutchinson Lexington Byron Steele Watertown Fletcher Waterman Dorothy Ethel Fosters Point Somerville Alfred Richard Grey Percy R. Waterman Grace M. Waterman Foster's Point Fred Williams James Anne Marie Corriveau Lincoln Williams Miss Williams Miss Corriveau Maine General Hospital Llewellyn D. Rogers Hayden S. Rogers Bingham Llewellyn Rogers Waban Clarence Whittam Wollaston Priscilla Whittam Farmington Normal School Whittam Earle C. Donnell Donnell Marguerite L. Donnell Whitlams West Bath Grange Hall Morton S. Baker Harry Wallace Alfred B. Snow Hiram C. Brown Courtney E. Stover Joyce Hugo F. Sandelin Ambrose S. MacFadden William H. White Harold S. Walker North Bath Forrest Baker Bruce William Powers Herbert Simpson Herbert Paul Herbert S. Cavanagh Fred H. Cary East Brunswick Simpson Williams Stover The Cove Blair C. Wilson Melrose Philip A. Stackpole Kents Hill School Charles S. Stackpole Stackpole Campbell, Pond Blair C Wilson Carolyn M. Stackpole David L. Wilson Melrose Highlands David L Wilson Ernest E. Williams Campbell's Pond Dwinal E. Cornish Carl Tom Sawyer Phyllis Sandelin West Bath Grange Grange Hall Hagett Harold Peacock Flora John M. Howe Paul L. Boudreau David Henderson George R. Booker Frank Kendrick Brunswick Charles T. Henderson Edgar D. Leavitt Mercie McFadden Ceres Raymond M. Clark Pomona Joseph N. Day David S. Henderson James B. Lemont Arthur C. Lemont Charles B. Doyle Herbert Cavanaugh Wallace L. Atwood Harry E. Peterson Melvin L. Comeau Herbert Hodgkins Frank W. Carver Topsham Grange Herbert S. Cavanaugh

Harold P Small leases land for a station in city

Hon Harold P Small has leased land at 25 to 37 Vine street and purchased the gas station building from L L Hooker. He plans a sales and service station for Pontiac and G M C trucks selling Shell gasoline and related products. New pumps were installed and will operate tonight. Ex Mayor Small is also negotiating with Ledyard heirs to obtain property north of the leased site to create a large city parking area. He envisions a drive from Center street to the parking lot, with egress via Vine Street to avoid traffic conflicts. J A Clappison moved to 222 Water street after vacating the leased property, near the old City hall site.

Harold P. Small L. L. Hooker Vine Street Mr. Small Center Street Edna Mae J. H. Currier, Jr

Local Residents Noted In Weekend Visits And Work Details

Westport residents Perry Jewett and Owen Jewett were seen with friends at Fowles Point and in Portland. Others including C E A Cromwell Mrs Solomon Higgins and families were listed as visitors and vacationers in Augusta Bath Wiscasset Foxboro Segreganset Stoughton Belmont and Bath area.

Perry Jewett Fowles Point Charles Boothby Owen Portland Brian Jewett Wesley Green Squam Creek Jim Foster Farm Herbert Edwin Cromwell R. T. Beaton Ernest Knight Bria Jewett Maurice Jewett Bath Katie Harriman Ernest Massachusetts Harriman Allyn Jewett Esther Hanley Belmont Virginia Jewett Misses Jewett Jane Greenleaf Fred Greenleaf Walter and Frank Foxboro Mass Roy Colby Richard Fowles Fowles Tilton South Portland the Cedars Maud Webber Fred Bailey Joseph Hodg

Woolwich Meeting Hints at Growth and Local Visits

A Woolwich union gathering featured Dr. Ray Sunday outlining inclusive love guiding decisions and life-centered trust. The Woolwich Parent-Teacher Association plans a Thursday April 22 meeting at the school house as heavy business is anticipated.

Piqua’s Name Tied to Shawnee Town History

Piqua Ohio began as Washington in 1809 before adopting the name from the nearby Shawnee town of Piqua that Clark wiped out in 1782. The origin ties the city’s identity to colonial era events and local Indigenous heritage.

Piqua Ohio Washington George Rogers Clark

Woolwich Book Club Meets On Thursday

Woolwich Book club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. John C. Gilmore of Nequasset. The group discussed the role of the American Negro as educator musician poet and scientist. Members read works by Countee Cullen and Paul Laurence Dunbar and heard James Johnsons Creation. The next meeting May 2 at Mrs Wilson Wrights home will review books read and plan the next season.

Woolwich Book Club John C. Gilmore Nequasset Carolyn D. Wing Booker T. Washington Edgar Bailey Robert Moton Booker Washington Gilmore Percy Bailey George Wright Countee Cullen James Johnson Paul Lawrence Dunbar Wilson M. Wright Melvin Howe Wilbur Howe Herbert A. Munsey Mabel Jack Isaac B. Howard Edward Gerow Mary Dodge

Nequasset Lake Ice Breaks Up Ahead of Normal Pace

Ice on Nequasset Lake released Wednesday night last week, 15 days later than the prior year and two days earlier than in 1934 and 1935. Residents watched from shore as the lake cleared Thursday morning. Superintendent Maurice A. Libby of Bath Waters District explains ice dissolves into millions of tiny crystals that melt under wind, or may honeycomb with water and sink.

Theice Nequasset Lake Maurice A. Libby Bath Waters Libby

Creosote Bush Describes Desert Shrub Range and Traits

The creosote bush is a common evergreen desert shrub from Texas to California. It reaches three to four feet in height with olive green leaves and a tarry odor. Early season yellow flowers appear and a small resin-secreting insect inhabits the plant, producing a resin similar to varnish sac.

Texas California

Curious Indian weapon the claw hand

A historical weapon from India used by forwards in fights. A dagger in the right hand and tiger claws fitted to the left fingers were believed to cause heavy damage even when worn by a man. Col lier's Weekly notes the fearsome reputation of this curious implement.

India Collier’s Weekly

Also Mentioned on This Page

Prof the Heart Donald F. Preble Wiscasset Blanche Plumstead Exeter Elizabeth Moody First Grammar Turner Gregoire Lillia Graves Myron Hunt Portsmouth N. H E. H. Crosman Water Street Helena Clifford James Bailey Harold Bailey Poland Isabel Grover Philadelphia William Grover Birch Point Huntoon Hill Arthur Parquett Albert Erskine Alna Benjamin H. Adams Elmer Pushard Livermore Falls Lee Merry Harold S. Sherman Eleanor Child Ward Child Antoinette Plumstead Stanton Walter Sherman Walter Pushard Maine Central Institute Pittsfield Twentieth Century Club Katheryn Perkins Alberta Potter Miss Perkins Foster Perkins Clarence A. Richards Granville Moulton Pocahontas Red Men's Hall Clinton Bailey Scott G. Bailey Augusta Scott G. Bailey, Jr Academy State of Maine Roger Dow Bertha Wright Beverley Hamlin Helen Faulkingham George Main Street Winona Leavitt Getchell Robert Sutter Colby College South Braintree Wellesley Hills Marjorie Chase Dorothy Corliss Barbara E. Fisher Littlefield School Westport Dr. Ray John Carter William Robson Jesus Savior Parent-Teacher Association Raymond Thayer Natick George Gainsley Alton Thwing House Fred Brown Herbert Munsey Togus Maxine Walker Mary Minnie Brown Washington, D. C Warren Trott Pope Dorchester Frank J. Walker Loring Mayberry Edwin Grover Newark N. J Winfield Wright Frank Farnham Friends Wellesley Laura Farnham Montsweag Woolwich Center Ruth Shaw Agricultural Extension Service Ladies’ Aid Girls’ Club Bowdoinham Gardiner Henry Ford Free Portland Cement Association Madison Ave New York, N.Y
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