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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1930

Page

1

Dunlap Installs Officers Followed by Evening Party

Oliver Moses 3rd was installed eminent commander of Dunlap commandery, K. T., by Eminent Sir Walter Glidden, with Deputy Grand Commander Wilson and Past Commander Stephen. The event featured a veteran staff, an Escort drill, jewel presentation to Thomas R. Huston, music by Colonial Club orchestra, and a midnight dance.

Oliver Moses Dunlap Commandery K. T Walter Glidden Judge Glidden Thomas R. Huston Glidden David L. Wilson Arthur B. &Slphen John Grindell Colonial Club Orchestra Oscar F. Williams Mr. Williams Sterling Mason Charles E. Curtis Huston Wilson Mr. Huston Daniel E. Kelley Edward W. Sampson Edwin H. P. Lowell J. Maurice Haynes Eugene McGrath Harold E. Cutting Harris T. Rodick Osborn F. Bailey John H. Freeman Donald F. Small Henry Allen George C. Quicksall

Plant Genial Host To His Employes

Chester A. Plant acted as genial host to officers directors and employees of Plants Garage at the Colonial Cafe supper at 6 30 Tuesday night. Fred D Hill Edward W Bridham and others spoke. Plant distributed bonuses to employees with one year or more and cash remembrance to those with less service. He reported 1930 dispatch of all Chevrolet orders and added staff and equipment. There are 14 persons on the payroll.

Chester A. Plant Plant Colonial Cafe Fred D. Hill Bath National Bank Edward W. Brideham

Bankrupt Sagadahoc Fertilizer chief admits 132000 disbursed

In Sagadahoc County Court, Horace S. Dodge of Bowdoinham, president of Sagadahoc Fertilizer Co., admits a $132,000 salary and unpaid personal spendings since 1924. His wife Ruth B. Dodge earns $3,000 as treasurer. stockholders and creditors fill the room as receivers reveal a $101,083.06 deficit amidst inquiries into the missing funds.

United States Court of Bankruptcy Sagadahoc County Court House Horace S. Dodge Bowdoinham Sagadahoc Fertilizer Co Fertilizer Company Ruth B. Dodge Freemont J. C William D. Hutchins Walter S. Sanborn Augusta Dodge Sagadahoc County Lewiston Auburn Posnt Frank A. Morey Suis Fs Maeets

Solar Lodge Masons Install New Officers

Solar lodge Masons installed officers at a special meeting led by Right Worshipful N Gratz Jackson with William L Skelton as grand marshal and Rev Charles M Tubbs as grand chaplain. Fred D Hill marked his 23rd year as treasurer as oyster stew supper followed.

Solar Lodge N. Gratz Jackson William L. Skelton Charles M. Tubbs Jackson Fred D. Hill Charles E. Helah Edwin H. P. Lowell Ralph L. Blakeney Karcher Harry E. Litchfield Cecil L. Fullerton W. Stanley Hunter Arthur W. King Walter K. Morse John Gillespie David E. Rich Frank 8S Wakefield Tyler

Woodmen elect Bath camp officers this week

The Bath camp of Woodmen of the World elected officers this week with J. W. Roy as consul George P. Moody as past consul Nelson Rice as advisor Roscoe P. Higgins as clerk William H. White as banker Rolvin H. Bowie as escort Frank Gallant as watchman Charles C. Toothaker as sentry Clifton W. Tedford as board of managers.

Bath Camp M. W. of A J. W. Roy George P. Moody Nelson Rice Roscoe P. Higgins William H. White Rolvin H. Bowie Frank Gallant Charles C. Toothaker Clifton W. Tedford Board of Managers

Red Cross Nurse Coming to Bath

Mrs. J. R. Henry a newly appointed Red Cross nurse arrives from Auburndale Massachusetts to begin duties January 1 She is a Massachusetts native and a Northfield Seminary and New England Deaconess Hospital graduate She served with Base Hospital No 5 in Boulogne France for 22 months and did public health work under the Red Cross program in East Bridgewater and Ashland She organized school nursing in Lee County Florida for two and a half years before her marriage in 1927 and the death of her husband in February this year

J. R. Henry Red Cross D. D Presbyterian Church Fort Myers Fla Auburndale Mass Massachusetts Northfield Seminary New England Deaconness Hospital Boston Base Hospital No. 5 Boulogne France East Bridgewater Ashland Henry Lee County Fila

Social functions demand much of Maine governor’s time

Secretary to Governor Gardiner B Morton Havey told Bangor City Club that 2000 to 3000 invitations arrive yearly and 8000 to 10000 people visit the governor’s office annually. He said attendees include school delegations and tourists, with mail largely business, and autographs common though some letters are junk. An odd year request from California for the governor’s Thanksgiving turkey wishbone was granted.

Maine B. Morton Havey Gardiner Bangor City Club Bangor Havey State House California

Sudden Pond Bath Claims Local Skater Youth

Nelson Lowery, 16, son of Mr and Mrs John J Lowery of 302 Front Street, fell through thin ice at the city park pond Sunday around 3 30 pm while skating with friends. He broke through a weak center spot fed by hydrant water, sinking to his waist before reaching bottom. He walked home, warmed up, changed clothes, and experienced no apparent after effects.

Nelson Lowery John J. Lowery Front Street Pari

Bath Sues Auburn Over 500 Charge for Supples

City Clerk George Bumpus said Bath filed a writ against Auburn in Sagadahoc County Superior Court seeking 500 dollars allegedly for supplies furnished to Joseph A Roux and family. The suit, a pauper account, claims Auburn is responsible. Auburn council referred the matter to City Solicitor Lancaster and overseer of the poor George Arnold.

George Bumpus Auburn City of Bath Joseph A. Roux Sagadahoc Lancaster George Arnold

Toll reduction petition approved for Bath Woolwich bridge

The Public Utilities Commission on Friday ordered new toll forms for the Kennebec bridge between Bath and Woolwich. It allows a one and a half ton auto to use reduced commutation tickets and sets timelines for ticket availability by January 1, 1931. The decision weighs service value, upkeep costs, and revenue implications while noting potential revenue reductions from the proposed changes.

Public Utilities Commission Bath Woolwich Albert J. Stearns Herbert W. Trafton Albert Greenlaw Duncan McIntosh A. C. Thorne Frank R. Bailey Mr. McIntosh Commission City of Carlton Kennebec River Maine State Highway Commission

Fine Old Mansion Becomes Bath Country Club House

A hillside mansion once owned by Frederick Wright near North Bath is slated to become the Bath Country Club clubhouse in spring. Bath men envision a nine hole course with plans for a future eighteen, a water supply, electric lights, and social use beyond golf, with Wayne E. Stiles approving the site as ideal and construction set for May. The club will organize, obtain members, and file incorporation as the spring work begins.

Bath Country Club Frederick Wright North Bath Bath Country Club Rodney E. Ross The Hyde Windlass Co Dunton Merrymeeting Bay New Meadows Wayne E. Stiles Wavenock South Bristol Augusta Country Club Maine

Pictures of life on trawler shown at Rotary session

Bath Rotary members at Hotel Phoenix viewed Arthur P. Stewart pictures on motion picture publicity, health topics, the stock market and deep sea fishing life from Gloucester to the home port. The program, led by Richard L. Sprague, included Maine employment updates from Everett F. Greaton about 0,000 unemployed, state labor bureaus doors open in Bath and other cities, and a vegetable matinee at the Bath Opera House to aid the Salvation Army. Hon. Ray E. Thurston of Rockland attended as a guest.

Bath Rotary Club Hotel Phoenix Arthur P. Stewart R. Sherburne Whitney Co New York Stock Exchange Gloucester Richard L. Sprague Small Everett F. Greaton State Department of Labor and Industry Greaton Maine Rockland Waterville Rumford Augusta Lewiston Bath Bath Opera House Briggs John Conti Chester Plant Colburn Opera House Salvation Army Ray E. Thurston Gardiner Executive Council

Haggetts, Jordanes Visit Portland Friends Saturday

Mr and Mrs Harold Haggett accompanied by Mrs Edwin Haggett Mrs Samuel Jordan and daughter Miss Doris Jordan spent Saturday driving to Portland where they enjoyed a day with friends.

Harold Haggett Edwin W. Haggett Samuel Jordan Doris Jordan Portland

Senior Class Play On Friday At Morse High

Shivers and thrills mix with laughter in Oh Kay a three act play by Adam Applebud produced by Walter H. Baker Co. in the Morse high school auditorium at eight Friday evening. Cast members have appeared in prior Morse productions and townspeople rally to support this annual event.

Kay Morse High School Adam Applebud Walter H. Baker Morse Ruth B. Wilson

North Arrowsic School Broadcasts Radio Program

The Union 48 school under Mrs Georgie M R Walker Woolwich presents a Armistice day radio program featuring pupil James Christy Steen grade 6 on station WNS Wireless North Arrowsic School. The broadcast showcases lessons and a rhythm band with an announcer Richard Gowen and daily improvements by the Senior and Junior Improvement Leagues.

WLRL Portland Georgie M. R. Walker Woolwich Ing Union 48 WNS Wireless North Arrowsic School James Christy Steen Richard Gowen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dunlap Sir Walter S. Glidden Colonial A I Stuart Optometrist Tel W. Batil Solar Lodge Masons Woodmen Rotary State Department of Labor North Arrowsic School Johnson Broscoq Bath Main
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