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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1931

Page

8

Bath Iron Works eyes January start on Navy destroyer

Bath Iron Works officials announced after contract signing and red tape clearance that construction of the U. S. Navy destroyer will begin next month with material shipments to Bath starting in January. The Calypso Coast Guard patrol boat launch is planned for January 6 at the Fore River yard.

Bath Iron Works Corp U. S. Naval Iron Works Washington, D. C Fore River Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp Quincy Mass Bath Uncle Sam Calypso Coast Guard Gate House John Gannon Dwinal Cornish William S. Newell

Judge Dunton Speaks at Legion Meeting

About 60 Legionnaires from the city and nearby communities gathered at the American Legion building for an evening featuring Judge Arthur J. Dunton on the topic Laws and Lawyers. He urged upholding laws and guarding against Communism as Vice Commander Cates and several post leaders spoke and a past commander's badge was presented. A brief discussion followed with no business meeting held.

American Legion Tueday Arthur J. Dunton Cates Rockland Dunton Rk. J. M. Stoussy Walter Hill Freeman Trott Legion Auxiliary Auxiliary Box

Dinsmore Rites and Local Notes Sweep Town

William L. Dinsmore 72 died at home after a long town life and service in the Grange. Funeral held at his home with Rev. Coolbroth. interment in Dinsmore cemetery. Other notices include Millay Bros grain discharge, farmbreaks at camps, jurors drawn for Bath, and social visits and meetings around town.

Grange Merchant Farmington Gerald Merchant Canton Betty Merchant Fides Portland Sagadahoc Fertilizer Co L. P. Temple Emma McCausland Hallowell R. D Jake W. Bishop Caleb W. Sedgley Travers Bath Kelvin Hanks Augusta D. B. Cornish

Nathan Petlock Returns From Boston and New York Trip

Nathan Petlock of Franklin Street has returned home after visiting Boston and New York.

Nathan Petlock Franklin Street Boston New York

Mother Goose Land in Christmas Play at Mitchell School

A Grade II class at Mitchell School presented Christmas in Mother Goose Land titled as a short play. Coached by Mrs Christine Lockery, the production featured Norma Jean Steusey as Mother Goose and June Stover Bey as Bo Peep with a simple costume parade delighting a polite audience.

Mother Goose Land Mitchell School Christine Lockery Audi Ences Mother Googe Norma Jean Steusey BO Pepe Seh Bareates June Stover Bey Blues Stewart McPherson Jack Horner Emery Wilson Mary Barbara Kerwin Tack Jill Robert Besaw Ruth King Miss

Morse high elects Myron Coombs grid captain

Myron M. Coombs, Morse high school junior, was elected to lead the 1932 Morse football team by letter men. He is the son of the Deputy Collector of Customs and Mrs Isaac C. Coombs of 189 North Street. Coombs, who has been on the squad three years, made rapid strides and was a regular starter this past season.

Herbert Given W. S. Given Eastern Star Aid Bewdeinham Sunshine Society E. P. Kendall Philadelphia Miller William Malon Lewiston Sarah Carver Bear Maker Durham Ruth Jones Belmont Mass W. L. Bradeen Old Orchard J. N. Palmer Ida Fowle Portland Frank Siegars Pratt Richmond Emma Ferguson Cobb Town Hall Grammar School Lottie M. Cobb R. A. Sargent Davis Washington Frank Millay Horace Millay Harold George Earle Trott Woolwich Samuel Thorn Biddeford Thorn Abbie Thorn Frank Jenkins Millay Road Cliff Smalley Carlton Jenkins Crouse Main Street Myron M. Coombs Morse High School Morse Coombs Isaac C. Coombs North Street Young Coombs

Morse High Girls Athletics Meeting Reviews Time Use

Morse High girls athletics discussion explored public dislike of the program and proposed concentrating periods to allow more after school play. Mrs Clinton D Wilson introduced speakers and oversaw a question box. The group adjourned at eight and viewed a basketball rules demonstration in the gym.

Clinton D. Wilson Morse High

Gwendolyn Vaughan to Visit Bath During Christmas Break

Miss Gwendolyn Vaughan, a Braintree Massachusetts kindergarten teacher, will travel to Bath with her mother for the annual two week Christmas vacation. Mrs Edward W Vaughan of Corliss Street accompanies her.

Gwendolyn Vaughan Braintree Mas Bath Edward W. Vaughan Corliss Street

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