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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1934

Page

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Perfect Weather Draws Crowd to the Pastime Horse Show

The Third Annual Pastime Horse Show at Hon. Arthur J. Dunton's Summer estate in West Bath drew hundreds for an afternoon of top horses and riders. Harp and Black April led blue ribbons across multiple classes with riders including M. S. Tomlinson and Mrs. James A. Gillies Jr. The event featured Jane Hyde and other winners with judges M. S. Hatch and Leon Beck judging different divisions.

Arthur J. Dunton West Bath Harp James A. Gillies, Jr Bath April William S. Worsnop Brunswick Portland Black April Duchess Waynflete Riding School Miss Hyde Captain Charles F. Simes Cape Elizabeth Parker van Amee Sonia Valence H. W. Files Martha William Tudor Gardiner Hatch Boston Leon Beck Harrison Ocean Point Mr. Beck Tarrytown N. Y Beck

Four Maids Injured as Car Upsets at Small Point

A Ford sedan carrying Bridget Hughes Nora Pigott Julia Kilgariss and Anna McElwee overturned after hitting a roadside ledge near Small Point. Driver uninjured. Miss Hughes suffered a severe scalp wound and possible skull fracture. Others had minor cuts. All were taken to Bath Memorial Hospital by rural mail carrier Thomas Allegrin.

Small Point St. Mary’s Church Bath George Hunt Sebasco Road Bridget Hughes Clinton Mass John Chandler Brookline Nora Pigott River Way Boston Julia Kilgariss Summit Avenue Anna McElwee Trinity Avenue Bronx New York City Harry F. Morin Thomas F. Allegrin Bath Memorial Hospital Miss Pigott Miss Kilgariss Fred Percy Miss McElwee Small Point Beach Percy

Thebeau Seeks Democratic Nomination for Sagadahoc County Commissioner

L Eugene Thebeau of Bath formally announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to Sagadahoc county commissioner. He will be presented before the county committee Thursday night to fill the vacancy created by the death of Commissioner Charles J. Cain. Thebeau, a Bath Iron Works Corp. treasurer and Bath Memorial Hospital president, has strong local ties and was urged to run. the November ballot will include nominations from both county committees.

L. Eugene Thebeau Bath Sagadahoc Charles J. Cain Thebeau William F. Tate Topsham Tobey Sagadahoc County Bath Iron Works Corp Bath Memorial Hospital George P. Davenport Maine Central Railroad Old People’s Ferry Co City Hall

Improperly Marked Liquor Seized in Maine by Federal Agents

Two cases of liquor were seized in Bath Maine by Agent Chester N Marr of the Federal forces in a campaign to purge illegal shipments. Each case lacked proper outside marking listing contents and kind as required by federal law. Shipments must be marked for purpose contents and kind. refunds or replacements may follow. The article notes the oldest Egyptian manuscript on papyrus dating to 2275 B C.

Bath Chester N. Marr Maine Inspector Marr American Railway Express Co Atlantic Motor Express Marr

Fire rages at North End shipyards threaten homes

A spectacular blaze at the North End shipyards seriously threatened hundreds of residences. Chief Parks and Bath firefighters contained the fire after 4 pm, preventing wider damage despite roofs and yards catching fire. One firefighter was burned and two boats burned then sank. origin remained unknown as crews guarded the scene overnight and underlines of a wider underground blaze.

North End Sewall Texas Steamship Co Charles E. Parks Sewall Yard Texas Texas Yard Kelley & Spear Parks Bath Department Front Street Pearl North Bowery Street Joseph R. Cloutier Engine 4 Clarence Seavey Sewall Holdings Driver Cloutier Edward F. Miller Arthur Holmes Clayton Palmer Harold P. Small Brunswick Topsham William B. Edwards E. & A. Sewall Co Cedar Street Kelley, Spear Co City of Bath Sewall ‘War Wharf

Golden Wedding of Bath Couple Celebrates 50 Years

George A Cahill of Bath and Eva J Daley of Parker Head marked their golden wedding in Bath after marrying in Portland fifty years ago. They hosted family gatherings at 717 Middle Street with children and grandchildren present, including son George A Cahill Jr. from Rahway New Jersey and daughter Mrs. William M. Temple of Exeter New Hampshire.

George A. Cahill Bath Eva J. Daley Parker Head Portland Middle Street Mr. Cahill Andrew M. Butterfield Granite Street George A. Cahill Jr Rahway N. J William M. Temple Exeter N. H Mr. Temple Mary Mr. Butterfield Elizabeth Edward Merle C. Niles Robert Jane A. R G. A. Cahill School Street Cahill William A. Cahill Witter G. Cahill Charles H. Cahill John 8. Jackson Punta Gorda Fla Robinson Lane George Daley Sagadahoc County Abner C. Johnson

Dromore Grange Plans Cattle Aid for Phippsburg

Dromore Grange held its regular session in Dromore with officers present. A reading on drought in Oklahoma preceded news that a consignment of drought area cattle will be sent to Phippsburg for distribution, with William Bowie and Horace Morse among recipients.

Dromore Hubert McCarty Belle Cutting Ralph Kenney

Boston advertising man Millay dies at 77

Henry Samuel Millay former advertising manager of The Boston Herald died at his Melrose home from injuries after a garage fall two weeks earlier. He was 77 and had 17 years with the Herald plus 18 years as circulation manager of the Boston Journal. He was a Bowdoinham native and survived by his widow Ella J. Millay.

Henry Samuel Millay The Boston Herald Melrose Mass Millay Herald Old Boston Journal Bowdoinham Ella J. Millay

County to Pay National Guards for Fire Service in Sagadahoc

Sagadahoc County will cover pay and subsistence for the Bath and Brunswick Batteries of the 240th Coast Artillery for duty at the Georgetown fire in late May and early June. County Attorney Carey says statutes authorize the reimbursements, approves payrolls, and directs the treasurer to issue certificates of indebtedness so guardsmen and subsistence providers are paid without further delay.

Sagadahoc Bath and Brunswick 240Th Coast Artillery Georgetown John P. Carey, Jr Henderson Five Islands Carey Treas E. C. Patten Charles B. Randall Bowdeinham Maine Georgtown Charles E. Fogg Edwin C. Patten

Morse High Names New Head English Teacher

Miss Lynette Walker of Orono is approved by the Board of Education to head the Morse High School English department, the first head since 1929. Her background includes a University of Maine degree, seven years teaching in Maine Massachusetts and New York, and a master’s from Syracuse University.

Lynette Walker Orono Board of Education Morse High School Clinton D. Wilson Miss Walker University of Maine Boothbay Harbor Westfield Mass Scarsdale N. Y Syracuse University Supt. of Dike School Dummer Street Bernice D. Staples Ednad Hallowell Mary Brown Carolyn Turner Edith B. Horne Mabel F. Libby Ella R. Jaquith Eileen Hayes Florence A. Hawley Opportunity North Grammer Middle Street J. Gertrude Silsby Alice O’brien Helen L. Hayes Amy Irish North Primary Ethel L. Higgins Margaret T. Mulligan Beatrice W. Black Carrie C. Smith Central Grammar High Street Bessie M. Hunt Margaret J. Adams Marian Jaques Elizabeth McGrath Almena Jaques John McCole Eleanor Danforth Center Street School Martha E. Hooper Isabell Lewis South Street Laura Mitchell Eleanor Ferguson Dorothy Davis Marjorie Troop Mitchell Effie Wright Evelyne Donnell Anne Thompson Joan M. Harrison Sarah Coombs Lillian Fisher Weeks Street Grammer Bessie Greenblatt Hazel Cunningham Carolyn Stackpole

M Ma han Island Folks Have Swimming Party

A Friday afternoon gathering at Boothbay pool hosted by Mr and Mrs John K Lee welcomed 16 guests for a farewell party for John K Lee 3rd who departs for Philadelphia England and Liberia with his uncle Father Whittemore. A Playhouse dance followed with multiple dinners at the Seal and Porpoise.

John K. Lee Boothbay Philadelphia Father Whittemore England Africa Lee Liberia Mr. Lee Gage Bailley Howard Giles James S. Rogers Woodstock Pinkham John Stone W. Clinton Allen Pemaquid

Randlette Nominated by G O P Committee

Joseph W. Randlette of Richmond won the Sagadahoc County Republican committee nomination for county commissioner to fill the late Charles J. Dain's vacancy in Bath. On two ballots Randlette tied with Charles B. Randall at eight votes, Norman E. Curtis had two first ballot. Randlette gained three on the second ballot as Mrs. Laura Sewell of Bath spoke.

Joseph W. Randlette Richmond Sagadahoc Republican Committee Charles J. Dain Bath Common Council Randlette Charles B. Randall Norman E. Curtis Bowdoin Laura Sewell Sagadahoc County Republican State Committee Josephine Newman Georgetown Jeanie

Maine Three-Quarter Century club to meet in Augusta

The Maine Three-Quarter Century club with about 13 000 members plans its annual picnic and Summer Visitors Day in Augusta. Speakers include Gov Brann and Gov Ely. Rail tickets available at reduced round trip rates from Maine Central to Augusta for Aug 16 and 17.

Maine Augusta Frank Holley Maine Public Health Association Capitol City Maine Central Louis J. Brann Joseph T. Ely Massachusetts Robert A. Cony E. D. Merrill Dover

Popham Beach Colony Enjoys Summer Days

Popham Beach colonists and guests report one of the most delightful seasons with ideal weather and excellent bathing. A movement toward electric light and power and road improvements is under way, with the prospect of a boat landing before next summer. The seven miles of sandy beach and growing colony promise a bright future for the Maine resort. Visitors include Mrs. John Wyman of Newcastle and Bath visitors Miss Elizabeth Norsworthy and Fel, plus the Delong and Hennessy groups at various cottages.

Popham Beach Popham Maine Old Orchard John Wyman Newcastle Elizabeth Norsworthy Fel Bath Dunnels Cottage Robert Toothaker Harold Delong Agnes Hennessy Hennessy

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Bath and David Andrew Fairview Cinderella L. C. Andrew John Gaudette Dickie Parker von Amee Lucky Lady David W. Sturgis Gorham Mr. Simes Mary Bosworth William Worsnop Jane Hyde Mr. Sturgis, Sr Phyllis Thaxter Chief Warren Lombard South Portland Dawn R. T. Lombard Clarita Margaret Gardiner William T. Gardiner Phipps Point Spot Edward Sewall Rex N. Brooke Smith Norman G. Smith Mr. Worsnop Mary Mayer Newagen Democratic Committee Sewall Shipyard Phippsburg National Guards Morse High Independent Thorne Head Kennebec River Kennebec Merrymeeting Bay M’mahan Island Frances Ann Allen Playhouse Janet Charles Rye Jean Mac Vicker Peggy Lee Frances Allen Margot Zimmer Helen Vrooman Ben Drake Douglas Robinson Bob Thompson Gordon Scott George K. Rogers J. E. Allen Billy Lester Herbert J. Painter Mr. Painter Dr. Nicholson Charles Fox Bowdin Greggson G.O.P Popham Beach Colony
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