Shipping revival tied to inland waterways plans
The Spokane Spokesman-Review urges renewed river and harbor improvements led by Secretary Hoover to boost U S shipping coastwise and compete with railroads. It cites George W Anderson on long haul rules and warns Congress must shield waterborne traffic from future rate destruction under the Gooding bill to avoid national folly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Spokane
Spokesman-Review
George W. Anderson
Bostom City
Tule
Farmers Questions and City Finances in Opinion Piece
The Washington opinion argues farmers should drop political advisers to improve agri business. Editorials praise President Truman for restraint while Bath Massachusetts finances show solid growth and bond retirements. Maine seed potatoes are highlighted to maintain quality and price strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Maine D A R Admits 21 Women to National Board
At the National Board of Management meeting in Washington 21 Maine members were admitted, representing 11 chapters. The report notes activity in chapters at Gardiner and Waterville and mentions nominations for vice president general from state groups. Maine residents are urged to contribute to the auditorium fund and send chapter papers to the state and national chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Management
Washington
Maine
Portland
Wiles
Samuel Grant
Gardiner
Howard Hayden
Waterville
State Council of Connecticut
Charles St Thissell
Connecticut
Arate
Arkansas
Samuel P. Davis
National Society of the Daughters of
Shaw
Edna A. Hutchins
Corinna
Missouri Daughters
Sette
Missouri
America
Mary Asbury McKay
Stephens College
DAOR
Elmer
Leatherwood
Ella FF. Dow. Biddeford
Plant and Robinson Defeat Opponents in High-Scoring Bowling Night
Plant and Robinson win in a chaotic Christmas bowling match as Les Thant’s W045 pegged 100 strings on opening night. Pete Oliver and Whites Lothrop struggled, while Clyde Robins and Des led a sharp pair. Viiat’s 122-opening shot broke the league mark. Oliver’s form dipped after a long day, but totals show Plant six strings over 100 and strong scoring across the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Thant
Pete Oliver
Whites Lothrop
Des
Clyde Robins
Viiat
Jenene
Plant
Oliver
Robinson
Mae
Lothrop
Oliver Wins Match From Ex-State Champion
Oliver defeats the former state champion in a closely contested match. The bout featured back and forth exchanges with both fighters trading blows before Oliver secured the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Universalists Hold Christmas Party in Vestry
A Christmas gathering was held in the vestry on Monday evening by Universalists. Attendance was large with guests from the community, including Miss Priscilla Footer, who returned to Pres ton on Sunday after visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs Charles Footer of 38 South Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heradly Pilen
Agere
Pere Jane Tihyes
Prissilla Footer
Preston
Charles Footer
South Street
Taxter
Bath
Francis Diptey
Herbert Douglas
John Marks
Jon Callan
Leslie Wold
Harold Cutting
Jack Shaw
George Goodwin
Arthur
George Wilson
Cahill
Catherine O'Tiara
Alumni edge Merce in thrilling overtime basketball battle
The Alumni beat Merce 3-2 in overtime in a fast paced, high tension game on the home floor. Both teams showed top form with a tight finish and the Alumni sealed victory in the extra period led by standout plays and late defensive stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eros
Br le
Bettes
Merce
Blaram
Cohen
Wilewiss Lelergert
Joe the Fever
Hove
Tivees
Etiel
Aleman
Beautifun Pageant Proves Great Success
A large audience witnessed the pageant The Nativitys produced Thursday night at Winter Street Church by Sun day school pupils. supervised by Mrs Clinton T Wilson, with Anna Till reader and Mia Ethel Huse as Mars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Clinton T. Wilson
Anna Till
Mia Ethel Huse
Mars
Foster Mussell
Joseph
Ellen Hodgkins
Angel
Angels
Eleanor Brion
Bee Tats Diwin
Mors Tlodakins
Birt
Penwers
Mirer Puggins
Morrdusie
Codie
Eligabeth Oolbs
Erina Wilton
Eleanor Pye
Berroa Seri
Fieaihor
Miriam Povle
Asny Pes
Virginia Ferlin
Shepherds
Fovenk Harveys
Sibert Snatin
Uevelond Plover
Dames Jenkins
Walter Anther
Wesenmanstal
Mee
Clinton TD
Pose Ee P Cortes
Fane Gookiin
Miss Roth Skines
Mies
Nie Ve
Fionglen
Ulipa
Glee Clubs Unite For Morse High School Christmas Concert
Morse High School glee clubs and orchestra join for a festive concert supervised by Miss Mabel Ayer and Miss Frances Denning. The program features classic carols including Silent Night and O Holy Night, and pieces such as We Three Kings and A Christmas Carol medleys. Students Walter Aniker Trayer and Dorothy Moench Jett perform in choir and orchestra solos. The event precedes Christmas holidays as students prepare to depart for Poston and other homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High
Mabel Ayer
Frances Denning
Mareh 4Oreiestra
Walter Aniiker
Trayer
Wark
Fferald Angels
Charnes Sale
Little Town of Bethighem
Marien Killin
Minnie Prrown
Dorothy Moench
Jett Thueeus
Poston, Maes
Central Team Wins From Freeport Five
Central Church based team defeats Freeport High in a Bee line relay style meet. Jimmie Miller leads Central with strong legs as Dip Stile Miller also places well. Time noted 2 40.5 as the event unfolds with officials and a single referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Bagsineter Freeporr
SSS
Fan Wotan
Jimmie Miller
Central
Atteak
Wileen
Miller
Bath
Aca
Ps Mareren
Sages
Banquet to Celebrate Nationwide Contest
A noisy OCR fragment mentions a banquet to celebrate a nationwide contest. It references names and places in garbled form, with scattered phrases about a celebration, speakers, and possible awards. The text remains unreadable in crucial details.
Pupils and Teachers Present Emmons Gift at North School
Edwin L. Emmons, nearing his years of service at the Veth schools, was surprised at noon when pupils and teachers at North grammar school presented him a gift. He arrived with a quick rush from his boarding place to receive a $256 old piece, two half dozen linen handkerchiefs, and a four in hand necktie amid cheers and tears from students and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin L. Emmons
North Grammar School
Mr. Emmons
Miex Robbins
Lirictem
Salvation Army Appeal Seeks Help Amid Eviction Fears
A Salvation Army appeal requests public donations to aid families facing eviction and hardship due to dire housing strain. Captain HaskE Green urges contributions, directing checks to be payable to the Salvation Army as the relief effort targets sustaining households under financial pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Remarkable Camouflage Mystery in Nature Magazine Report
The piece notes an extraordinary camouflage example, the Gree Haiestreak bovierfir, with wings colored to blend into surroundings. It mentions observers like Mr. and Mrs Wiltz and Mr. Warcen Hawley, and a weekend arrival by Veostem, all linked to Garden Street and Western Avenue in Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gree Haiestreak
Bovierfir
Ays Nature Magazine
Dareen Mairsrenk
Hasler
Wiltz
Musseen
Garden Street
Amdé
Warcen
Hawley
Western Arene
City Hospital Receives Two More Christmas Gifts
Leth ity hospital received two Christmas gifts last week along with a $100 foundation check. A $325 check from the Rotarr club will fund the upkeep of a room Aub furnishes. A framed enlargement of the late Dr Clarence AL Peaslee was donated by Mex Peaslee for the reading room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leth ‘Ity Hospital
Foundation Co
Rotarr Club
Aub
Clarence AL Peaslee
Stat
Peaslee
Fire Alarm Responded To Early Morning House Blaze
Chief Parks and several En Gqe firefighters answered a still alarm at 425 Washington Street for a fire at the home of Jame Warden and Mrs Herbert L Spinney. An overheated chimney allegedly ignited woodwork, causing a quick, lively blaze. Jane Morton, a Chicago heiress, is described as earning $4000 over two years selling autos and serves as manager of the customs body department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
United States
England
Tevitis
Great Britain
Earr
Las Bees
Kiber
Erinde Petroviim
Great Tran
Merchaie Marine
United States Department of Commerce
Parks
Engue
Jame Warden
Herbert L. Spinney
Yin Washington
Jane Morton
Chicago
Crossword Puzzle Clues From Historic Independent Page
A scrambled set of horizontal and vertical crossword clues appears, with many garbled entries and partial answers. The list includes various number labels, mis-spellings, and fragmented terms, suggesting a puzzle page with inconsistent OCR results and odd formatting.
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the Times Company
F. B. Nichols
Pres. and
Treas
Front Street
Bath, Maine
Congress
Tleney Wallace
Walhiece
Farmer
Jess
Clas City
Fey
New England
National Board
D.A.R
Fae Worie
Universalists
NyotWee
Pooriel
J.eoy Vlanger
Britain
W. T .Harrison
United States Public Health Service
Smallpot
W. T. Harrison
Efarrion
Anel Wei
Fife
Vegusced
Oirselves
Chow
Harrison
Ieee
Agaimet
Perenne
Cowle
Marie
Chester A. Plast
Frank Given
Augusta House
Cheerere
Lear
Sapren
Satori
Diarem
Emmons
Salvation Army
Haske Green
Old Folks Home
City Hospital
Independent
Italy
Aber
Tve
Eeserecace
Mases
Chilésen
Rod
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