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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1931

Page

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Honolulu Voyage Shows Alluring Harbor and Island Splendor

On board the SS Empress of Australia the party views Honolulu on Oahu with its bay and hills, enjoys Royal Hawaiian Hotel visits, drives 85 miles around the island past Schofield Barracks and Pearl Harbor, and notes a climate that draws visitors to reside. The voyage continues to Hilo for crater tours, volcano reservations including Kilauea and Mauna Loa, with steam vents and seismograph observations highlighted before returning.

the Independent Australia the Times Honolulu Oahu Kiolai Royal Hawaiian Band Schofield Barracks United States Pearl Harbor Royal Hawaiian Hotel Royal Highwayman Waikiki Beach Hilo Hawaii Maui Haleakala Kilauea Volcano Hotel Meeks Kilanes

Brunswick Golf Club opens Maine season with Mullin lead

The Maine season opener at Brunswick Golf Club honors Dick Mullin Bowdoin junior for low gross with 41 36 78 as ideal conditions greet entrants amid early greens openings. Harlan Turner Bowdoin takes second with 42 38 80 and R L Ervin Waterville third with 42 39 81. Brunswick club wins team prize.

Maine Golfing Seasor Brunswick Golf Club Dick Uilin Bowdoin Patriots Pia John L. Perkins Old Orchard Harlan Turner R. L. “Bragzo” Ervin Waterville Brunswick Mullin Brumswick William Bailey C. S Bugs” Brswell Ben Houser C. F Docherty Portland Country Club Willowdale Arundel Martindale Augusta Barneyuez Biddeford Saco Harris Plaisted Webhanet W. E Bill” Atwood Minton Montgomery Wedhamet Henry P. Turner Braggo Ervin Ed Clrke Herb Noyes

Hurley Seen as Possible Republican National Leader

Seers in Washington consider Patrick Jar Hurley secretary of war a strong potential for 1932 national leadership. The Oklahoma native and former cowpuncher is described as stylish and witty with a broad hat collection and a rising political profile in Hoover era circles. He studied law, built banking and oil ties, served in World War I, rising to major and then lieutenant colonel, and is viewed as close to the president with Mrs. Hurley being Ruth Wilson daughter of Admiral Henry B. Wilson.

Patrick Jar Hurley Oklahoma America Washington Union of Destiny Fess Hurley Jimmy Walker New York Frendy Washursten Yar and Navy Chemtay Tattam Cct Heenseat United States Paralle Neuse-Argonne

Helene Yacht Launched by Bath Iron Works for Sorensen

The 143 foot all steel yacht Helene was launched Saturday afternoon at Bath Iron Works for Charles E. Sorensen vice president of Henry Ford plant Detroit. The event featured Mrs Sorensen christening the vessel with a ginger ale bottle and a bouquet of roses. The craft is the 22nd to enter Kennebec waters since 1929 with 11 more under construction including four private yachts and seven Coast Guard patrol boats.

Bath Iron Works Corp Helene Charles E. Sorensen Henry Ford Detroit Mich Kennebec William S. Newell United States Coast Guard Bath Iron Works, Corp Henry J. Gielow, Inc

Unidentified Man Leaps to Death From Bath Bridge

A man about 50 fell or leaped from the Bath approach to the bridge just before three on Saturday afternoon. He hung from a girder about 40 feet below when seen by Charles W. Leavitt and Er nest Smith. Rescue efforts and examination by Dr. Harry F. Morin followed. no papers identified the victim, clothing carried a Maiden Mass cap. The body was taken to Arthur F. Mayo funeral residence for further examination.

Bath Charles W. Leavitt Leavitt Ernest Smith Arrowsie Smith Milton Savage Union Court Warren R. Munsey Middle South Streets Marshal Whitney Arthur F. Mayo Mass

Rotary Club Votes to Repaint Its Sign

At the Bath Rotary Club luncheon in Phoenix the sign on Brunswick road was approved for repainting. A committee of Guy W. Green John J. Desmond Dr W E Kershner and Fred H Cary was appointed to handle the task. The meeting noted Dr Langdon T Snipe Godpeed on his Europe trip this week and discussed plans for Young Peoples Week May 11.

Bath Rotary Club Phoenix Brunswick Road Guy W. Green John J. Desmond W. E. Kershner Fred H. Cary Langdon T. Snipe Godpeed Europe Briggs Lewiston-Auburn Boy Scouts of the Edwin D. Hardin Green Pastures New York Hardin E. T. Dunham Chevrolet Motor Co Boys’ Work Committee Young Peoples

Auditors Complete Work On City's Books

Millett of Millett Fish Dresser Portland and Leslie Cole with assistant Philip J. O'Brien finished a near four week audit at the treasurer's office in the municipal building. They arrived March 23 and worked three weeks as a team while Cole continued alone until Thursday. The thorough review covers the past year on general accounts and tax deeds dating to treasurers Merrill and Brown. A report is expected within a week for city officials and the first meeting after receipt.

R. M. Millett Millett, Fish & Dresser Portland Leslie Cole Municipal Building Millett Mrs. Cole Philip J. O’brien City Cole Andrew S. Merrill Charles S. Brown

Inmate Levi Poor Vanishes From House of Correction

Levi Poor, a prisoner at the House of Correction, disappeared Thursday afternoon after serving 350 days of a 90 day sentence. Authorities believe he left town. a similar escape by another inmate occurred about a year ago in Portland. Most prisoners serve light offenses and are confined at night.

Levi Poor House of Correction Poor Portland

Bath Iron Works launches twin screw Diesel yacht Helene

The Bath Iron Works Corp launches the Helene, a diesel powered steel yacht designed by H J Gielow Inc for Detroit's Charles F E Sorensen. Archibald M Main, VP and GM, praised officials who made the launch possible. The yacht features a straight stem and elliptical steps with a lofty forecastle deck aligned with the bulwark.

Times Bath Iron Works, Corp Archibald M. Main Bath Iron Works Corp H. J. Gielow

Municipal Judge Keegan Busy Session After Weekend

Judge John J. Keegan held a busy municipal court Tuesday after a weekend that produced nine arrests seven for intoxicating liquor and one each by state officers. By Tuesday noon three cases brought in 120 in fines plus court costs as officers recounted incidents from BYR Cafe disturbances to a Center street restaurant intoxication arrest and a hilltop tow request involving a Pejepscot driver. Continued report notes a Bristol or Brunswick area pattern of youth and vehicle infractions with officer Crosby enforcing hill etiquette.

John J. Keegan Walter L. Whitney Night Force Harry L. Thompson John P. Crosby Keegan Lawrence Kingsbury Rex Pierce Ralph McCabe Byr Cafe Furber Davis Bridge Cafe William Mann Lewis Young Boothbay Harbor Bath Center Street Young Joseph Lucas Pejepscot Oak Street Hill Iit and Run Clifford R. Armstrong East Brunswick

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