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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1930

Page

5

Dead Versus Living Man Discussed By Clark In 1929

The article reviews Austin H Clark’s comparison of humans and apes, arguing for a broad view of man that includes mental traits and life habits. It notes insects birds and rodents showing parallel mental attributes, and questions the sole use of bodily structure to judge man’s place in nature.

The Independent University of Pennsylvania Scientific Monthly Austin H Clark U S. National Museum Washington Huxley Clark Argentina Australia Dr. Clark Mar

Coast Guard Chief Billard Stands Firm on Prohibition Enforcement

Rear Adm. F. C. Billard, former teacher turned coast guard commandant, asserts the service will not use amiable gestures in liquor-smuggling suppression. He notes enforcement within the law, highlights the force’s expeditious and fair work, and recalls 1929 rescues of 4,375 lives as core duty in peace and danger. He became commandant in 1924, thirty years after cadet entry.

F. C. Billard Coast Guard Billard Admiral Billard USS. Aphrodite North Sea United States Alaskan Hawaiian West Indian

Duce Named City Health Officer and Milk Inspector

Dr H B Duce was appointed city health officer for one year by Mayor Cahill to replace Chester S Kingsley and was confirmed by the aldermen. His salary is 209 dollars and he will serve as milk inspector with lawful fees. The board discussed eradicating the brown tail moth to avoid future widespread damage. Nick Mihalos won a partial victory lowering boxing license fees from 10 to 2 half dollars per night for two months. Dr Duce is a North Andover native and osteopathic graduate, member of state associations, and resides in Bath Maine. He is unmarried.

H. B. Duce Cahill Board of Aldermen Chester S. Kingsley Nick Mihalos John P. Carey, Jr Mihalos Dr. Duce North Andover Mass North Andover High School Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Massachusetts Osteopathic Hospital Boaston Bath American Osteopathic Association Maine Osteopathic Association Menseville

Maine's Attorney General Clement F Robinson energizes state law

Clement F Robinson Maine attorney general is described as energetic and diligent. The piece recounts his role in the Donnell manslaughter case and other prosecutions, his legal opinions, and career from Bowdoin to Harvard Law, including partnerships and family.

Clement F. Robinson Maine Donnell Charles K. Donnell Lewiston Estella Edwards Thelma Smith Portland Smith Robinson Canada Androscoggin Ralph L. Perkins Orono Robinson and Richardson Brunswick Franklin C. Robinson Bowdoin Phi Beta Kappa Harvard Law School Boston Cumberland County R. W. Shaw Myrta Booker Emily

Local Democrats Favor Mayor Candidacy Pick

Democrats plan a full slate for the municipal race led by a mayoral hopeful. Alderman Harry M. Huse is the favored name among hints and optimistic party leaders, though he has not committed. The city committee meeting praised the outlook, with caucus set for Feb 10 in City Hall as candidates are nominated. Mrs Gordon Hammond of Portland visits Bath with her sister in High Street.

Harry M. Huse Huse Common Council Board of Aldermen Democratic City Committee Ralph C. Covel Gordon Hammond Portland Bath Edwin R. Andrews High Street

Abandoned Farms Debate at Sagadahoc Pomona Grange

Sagadahoc Pomona Grange met with Topsham Grange to discuss prospects for abandoned farms. speakers cited co operation in dairying, tax pressures, and the risk of population decline if farms remain unprofitable. Dr. Clarence F. Kendall highlighted disease control.

Pomona Grange

Torrey Nominated for Colonial Club President

Haviland Torrey was nominated for president at the Colonial club monthly meeting Monday night. Annual meeting on March 4 will vote on Edward Sewall vice president Ed win F Ramsay secretary Allan Spear treasurer Fred J Higgins director two years Leigh Reed finance committee two years Clinton D Wilson tournament committee Brunswick club visit set for Feb 12 tentative date for entertaining the Brunswick club for the return tournament. The matter was referred to the committee. The club will purchase a radio with director approval. Fred J Higgins named chairman of the entertainment committee to succeed Chester S Kingsley who moved to non resident membership. J elected to non resident membership. Wilfred E Wilson Redington R Reed Roy L Lutz and Chester A Plant elected to full membership.

Haviland Torrey Colonial Club Edward Sewall Edwin F. Ramsay Allan Spear Fred J. Higgins Leigh Reed Clinton D. Wilson Brunswick Club College Town Brunswick Chester S. Kingsley Wilfred E. Wilson Redington R. Reed Roy L. Lutz Chester A. Plant

Trawler Fordham Arrives for Deck Caulking at Bath Iron Works

The beam trawler Fordham, launched Jan 3 by Bath Iron Works for Atlantic and Pacific Fish Co of Boston, reached the river Tuesday noon. She will stay several days for a deck caulking job. Captain Nichols Cole commands the ship, a Notre Dame sister vessel and the last trawler launched.

Fordham Bath Iron Works Corp Atlantic & Pacific Fish Co Boston Iron Works Notre Dame Nichols Cole Bath

Hyde Estate Trustees Named in Bath Probate

Mrs. Eleanor B. Hyde and William S. Shorey were appointed trustees to succeed the late Ernestine S. Hyde and Joseph M. Trott in the estate of the late Hon. John S. Hyde of Bath. The appointment occurred in Sagadahoc probate court during the February term's first session, presided over by Judge Walter S. Glidden.

Eleanor B. Hyde William S. Shorey Ernestine S. Hyde Joseph M. Trott John S. Hyde Bath Sagadahce Walter S. Glidden

Home and School as Laboratories for Child Nature

Mrs E Kendall national field secretary of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers spoke on Social Aspects of Education before a Bath City Hall audience noting home and school must share findings to benefit the child. The talk highlighted PTA cooperation, 24 hour guidance, and open forum questions after the address. Continued on Page Six.

E. Kendall National Congress of Parents and Teachers City Hall Daniel Williams Central Council P.T.A Kendall Morse High School John H. Grindell Chester A. Plant Marie Colby Pres. Williams Seth S. Mailin State Congress of Parents and Teachers Bath Singing of America Ken Gall

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Origin of Man Timch Arthur Allen Optometrist Bath Trust F.C. Billard Arthur MacDonad Duncan Farrell Y.M.C.A. Church Sagadahoc Pomona Grange Topsham Grange Edwin C. Patten Topsham Harry Rackley Clifford Gray Richmond C. C. Purington Bowdeinham Clarence F. Kendall State Department of Health Grange Elmer J. Rich West Bath Grange Bertha Wright Nickerson Sheriff Albert Hendeson Alfred Rackley Frank Todd William H. Gould Sagadahoc Pomona Androscoggin Pomona Riverside Orange Lisbon Falls Joanna Hodgkins Gardiner Millward Patten Addie Purington West Bath Rachel Hodgdon Woolwich Alfreda Perkins Dromore Y.M.C.A Y Gymnasium William C. Perkins St. Mary’s Church Central Beacon Cerrliss Wesley Grace Universalist Elm Winter St. Mary’s Torrey IS Colonial’s Johnson Brosco
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