Government bonds suggested to unlock hidden cash
Frank Knox's Hoover era committee urges small denomination bonds from fifty dollars to mobilize savings kept at home. They argue millions of dollars idle in mattresses and pots would circulate, as many would invest with federal backing, previously avoided in banks or other securities. The report cites rural hideaways and Civil War era scrip as examples of long stored funds ready to surface.
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Cole
Frank Knox’ Committee
Hoover
Bath
Westport
Supreme Court Sustains Utah Billboard Tobacco Ban
The U S Supreme Court upholds Utah law making it a 97 misdemeanor to display tobacco ads on billboards while allowing newspaper and periodical ads. A corporation was convicted in Salt Lake City for billboard cigarette advertising. Brandeis notes a clear distinction between billboard and newspaper advertising. The ruling affirms state authority over outdoor ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
United States Supreme Court
Salt Lake City
Brandeis
Winter Running Drives State Gasoline Tax Revenue
The project runs throughout the winter season, steadily boosting state gasoline tax income as activity continues.
How the Ladies Earned Their Dollar Play at Baptist Sewing Circle
The First Baptist church Sewing circle hosts a play titled How the Ladies Earned Their Dollar on Wednesday evening in the vestry. Mrs Laura Harrington and Mrs Lot a Card organize the cast led by Mr Hannan Smert with Mrs Maud Stuart and Mrs Miranda Knowall as key participants. Special music and candy sale accompany the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Harington
Lot
Hannan Smert
The
Bath Benevolent Society
Maud Stuart
M. Miranda Knowall
Laura Harrington
Matilda Thrifty
Edith Miller
Samantha Bhint
Alice Eaton
Martha Easy
Nella Stover
Richmond Man Seeks Sheriff Nomination in Sagadahoc
Lawrence A. Bond of Richmond announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Sagadahoc County. A 35 year old World War II veteran, Bond served in the 112th Ammunition Train, 37th Division, and held roles as deputy sheriff and U S Justice Department special agent before moving to Maine. He is married with two children and has worked as an inspector for Middle West Utilities Co. during the past two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence A. Bond
Richmond
Snetf
Department of Justices
Thurday
Sagadahee County
Bond
Bower
Wilbur C. Olver
Bureau of Criminal Investigation
U. S. Department of Justice
Maine
Middle West Utilities Co
Wyman Dam
Bingham
Emerctit
Hen-Lane Post
132
Five Islands Patriot Program Highlights School Pageant
A Five Islands Georgetown community program Monday evening featured school children performing a patriotic program. Students presented pieces such as The Star Spangled Banner and Washington A Life, with readings by Leon Williams Jr and Marie Ritter, and remarks by Arthur J. Dunton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Five Islands Grante Hall
Five Islands
Georgetown
Star Spangied Banner
Assembly
Charlotte Gray
Russell Harford, Jr
Wellington
Leon Williams, Jr
Washington
Marie Rittanl
Belvert MacMahan
Mount Vernon
Olive Williams
Vernon LE. Cray
Superintendne School Committee
Georertown
Mrs Shaw Injured Seriously by Fall at Home
Widow of Daniel Shaw suffered a serious injury when a gust of wind knocked a pane of glass, causing her to fall in her dining room. Found by neighbor Mrs. Lincoln W. Mars ton at 1 15 p m and taken to hospital. daughter or relative noted as frail with extended illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Cmt
Pane Alsa
Satack Truin
Willy
Lincoln W. Mars
High Street
Marston
Fuller
Morse High faculty entertained by David Y Alkazin
David Y Alkazin hosted Morse High faculty at his Dike Road residence Tuesday evening for a card party. Attendees included J F Omeroy Errol Baker A B Scott B C Wilson Charles Cummings Horace Herrick and Superintendent C D Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Y. Alkazin
Morse High
Dike Road
J. F.omeroy
Errol Baker
A. B. Scott
B. C. Wilson
Charles Cummings
Horace Herrick
Supt. C. D. Wilson
Wesley Marco Wins YMCA Billiard Tourney
Wesley Marco won the annual YMCA billiard tournament, defeating Raymond Parks 50 to 43 in the final as 28 competitors and many boys and young men watched. The event ran over the past week with rounds featuring Harold Burns Donald Jewett Alfred Fullerton R. Stevens John Mullaney L Haynes D Conroy and Joe Mullaney among others. Marco claimed the board championship for the season by topping Parks in the final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Marco
Marco
Raymond Parks
Y.M.C.A
Harold Burns
A. Sarkis
Donald Jewett
Howard Mayo
R. Ross
Ernest Sarkis
Alfred Fullerton
W. Green
R. Stevens
E. Owen
John Mullaney
W. Oliver
L. Haynes
Paul Davis
B. Odenner
D. Conroy
W. McNeal
R. Parks
R. W. Kenney
H. Sarkis
Douglas Crosby
R Smith
Harolkl’ Dunton
Jor Mullaney
P. B. Wilson
J. Murray
Gerald F. Carr
Herold Burns
A. Fullerton
R. Ros
Stevens
Wesey Marco
D. Correy
R. Smith
Joe Mu
Democratic ticket shows few changes in city nominations
A week of caucus activity produced only modest shifts in Democratic nominations for the city council. Reinhold J. M. Steussy, previously Republican, becomes alderman candidate in Ward 3, while W. Tyler replaces Daniel MacDonald as a mayoral aide. Joseph R. Melrose takes council seat from Joseph F. Atkinson, and Daniel E. McPhee becomes the nominee in Ward 5 alongside Edward W. Sampson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinhoa J. M. Steussy
Maryer Small
Hanictol
W. Tyler
Climah
Daniel Macd
Joseph R. Melrose
Joseph F. Atkinson
J. Haviland Orrey
Democratic Nomination Papers For Alderman and In Ward 7 Wiire
Edward W. Sampon
Morris Povich
Daniel E. McPhee
McPhee
Council
Edward E. Sonia
Nithi Oo
Bath grocer offers molasses to aid unemployed
L P Eseley, a grocer at High and Oliver streets, has informed Superintendent Sidney L Eaton that he will donate 50 quarts of molasses to the Overseers of the Unemployment Situation. The molasses will be delivered to the overseers with orders from the board and requires a container, and the offer is fully appreciated by the overseers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Eseley
High
Oliver Streets
of Mankind
Sidney L. Eaton
All Church League picks captains' selections for all star team
Nine league captains named first and second All Church League teams with players from Central Corliss Beacon St Mary s and Winter. Unanimous captain selections credited to Raymond Parks and Johnny McCarty. Miss Marion Jacques returning from University of Maine joins Kappa Delta Pi chapter at Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corliss Church
Y. M. C. A. Church League
Central
Winter
J. Miller
L. Perry
Corliss
R. Lewis
S. Whitehouse
J. Green
C. Eaton
R. Parks
Beacon
M. Hayes
St. Mary's
R. McDonald
E. Sarkis
P. Hayes
St. Mary
Jimmy Miller
Centtral
Ina
Mark Hayes
Eams
Raymond Parks
Johnny McCarty
Grace
Shorry” Parks
Miller
Perry
Lewis
Whitehouse
W. Green
Callan
Forrward M. Hayes
McDonald
Eaton
Grace’s
St. Mary’s
Stinson
Wesley
Sarkis
ST. Mary,s
Smith
Wilson
Lloyd Perry
St. Marys
A. Parks
Stinscon
Marion L. Jacques
University of Maine
Meonday
Frank Jacques
High Street
Jacques
Gamma, Omicron
Kappa Delta Pi
Ava Chadbourne
School of Education
Maine
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company Balance Sheet 1931
U S Branch Norwich Union Fire Ins Soc Ltd reports assets totaling 7,046,189.38 at December 31 1931 with real estate 175000 stocks and bonds 5725017.67 cash 210464.43 and other items. Liabilities include net unpaid losses 495917.88 unearned premiums 3616613.93 and other liabilities 1337563.37 surplus 1596094.20. Agent M Humphreys Co. Bath Maine dated 2-25-33-10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Norwich Union Fire Ins. Soc. Ltd
Maiden Lane
New York
N. Y
Icc
Tatoss
Lmes
Femra
Aownelec
Sais Dranlener
M. Humphreys
Students Push Truck After Late Game
After Morse Brunswick game eight students rode in a pickup to attend a dance. On return the fuel ran dry near Blind Crossing and the group pushed the truck toward Bath for miles, ending up overnight on Middle Street and nearby streets before dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Morse-Brunswick
West Bath Grange Hall
Grange Hall
Bath
Mill Pond
Winneganee
Winship Street
Red Cross names Maine field representative
The Red Cross announces Miss Marguerite E. McQuaide as general field representative for Maine. She has served four years as executive secretary and nutritionist for the Penobscot County chapter in Bangor and holds degrees from the University of Maine and Columbia University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
Marguerite E. McQuaide
Maine
Penobscot County
Bangor
McQuaide
Farmington
Castine
University of Maine
Mt. Vernon
Foxcroft Grammar School
Gould Academy
Bethel
Hiskine Academy
South China
Kent
Ohio
State Teachers College
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
Normal School
Keene, N. H
Summer Cottages Carefully Inspected in Sagadahoc County
Sheriff Henderson reports a countywide inspection of summer cottages finding no entries or damage since fall closing. The annual check protects residents and ensures any issues are reported promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Henderson
Sagadahoc
Bath Builders of Two Gunboats Reconstruction Talk
U S N Lieut Lord described rebuilding the frigate program he supervised. About 40 attendees heard the talk with a lunch served by Dr H Benjamin Duce and John H Freeman. Robert W Brownell and W I Voorhees named to organize next week’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. N
Hi Y Club Holds Lively Y Meeting and Plans Talks
At the Y M C A on Friday night the Hi Y club held a brisk meeting. Lawrence Lord summarized the Auburn Y M C A conference and ideas were proposed. The group plans to send members to speak at Rotary meetings and schedule games with Brunswick Augusta Portland and other Hi Y teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Lord
Auburn Y. M. C. A
Rotary Club
Morse
Scriool
Rockland
Augusta
Brunswick
Auburn
Portland
Redington Reed
Ex-City Marshal John C Minott Celebrates 95th Birthday
Ex city marshal John C Minott marked his 95th birthday Saturday at 17 Beacon street. He welcomed callers and received cards and messages while in good health. Family gathered for dinner with relative Mrs Charles W Lee and two of his daughters. The former cribbage expert anticipated several games that day. Also noted, Mrs Milton Trott hosted her contract club at High street home.
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Genest
Chanter
O.E.S
Esther G
Union Street
Mabel Merrill
Kate “Erkins
Loi McKier
Eva Cahill
Frieda Bagdikian
Olive
Esther G. Oliver
Mabel
Maria Strout
Caroline Thompson
Amnette Merrill
Edith Savage
Bertha Dean
Olive Corliss
Kate Perkins
Mae Ward
Anna Ward
Lois McKiever
Sarah Shawte Cox
Frieda Bagdiki
John C. Minott
Beacon Street
Charles W. Lee
Weeks Street
Minott
Fisra
Across and Down Word Puzzle Answers List
A dense crossword style prompt listing clues and partial answers for across and down entries including bearings on animals instruments materials and common words. The fragmentary clues reference bears buoyant medium skyward flight and various definitions such as fear crimped fabric silkworm gulf seaport and several other terms with scattered solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South American
Arabian Seaport
Open Time Desires for Duck Season Inquiries
The Sagadahoc Rod and Gun Club answered the first question noting no duck scarcity in their area last season. They refused to answer other questions, urging a full time season from October 1 to January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Game
Bath
Sagadahoc Rod and Gun Club
Founders Day program highlights Maine PTA work
Mrs. Sawyer saluted state and local PTA leaders including Mrs. Leroy F Colby and Mrs. Charles R Farnham for their roles in the state organization. She described the Portland convention resolutions on the Summer round-up project bookmobile and better membership, and outlined Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers departments led by seven vice presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy F. Colby
Charles R. Farnham
Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers
Seth S.mullin
Clinton D.wilson
Colby
Farnham
Sawyer
Bangor
State of Maine
Portland
Maine Congress
Noel Little
Brunswick
Ralph O. Brewster
Dexter
Leslie Farr
Kittery
Lou Baker
Augusta
Department of Education
Austin W. Jones
Veazie
Department of Home Service
Edith Soule
Department of Health
Founders Day Observance Brings Local PTA Leaders Together
Mrs. Sawyer spoke on parent education and dy classes for parents as Central Council in Bangor outlines work. A large audience attended despite bad weather, meeting state president and forming a cross of tables with PTA presidents at each point. Birthday cakes funded state extension work, with hostesses and volunteers from Morse high, Dike, South End and North Center PTAs assisting in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rane
Morse High
Arthur C. Norton
Jean Ogden
Janette Smith
Catherine Leonard
Cecile Veilleux
Dike
Daniel J. Perry
Melvin Ferris
Charles McDonald
Waldo Weston
South End
Arthur C. Lemont
Russell Colby
Charles Hewitt
E. Motley Fuller
Dike P. T. A
Ralph Dunbar
John Conley
E. Mason Wright
Carroll Deering
Charles Perry
Edward Brown
North Center
William Palmer
Lawrence Houston
Ernest Fulton
Herman Crocker
Charles R. Farnham
Central pupils win praise in school pageant
Central students receive praise for a Washington era pageant featuring sections IX to XII. Names listed include Thersia Bennett Sylvia Katz Carrie Wilson Betty Lee and Eleanor Cunningham among performers. The program highlights Virginia Reel Grade 8 participants and a Special Chorus of sixteen pupils with roles from Spirit of History Ruth Oliver to America First with all concluding verses by all students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Thersia Bennett
Sylvia Katz
Carrie Wilson
Betty Lee
Ethel Sutherland
Patria Staples
Eleanor Mullaney
Grace Swain
Mary Sprague
Ruth Sprague
Nellie Perry
Ruth Brown
Eleanor Cunningham
Muriel Quinn
Nellie Burgon
Muriel Lewis
Days of Washington
Spirit of History
Ruth Oliver
Liberty
Gertrude Gilmore
Mary Washington
Maxine Wallace
Mollie Stark
Pauline Robbins
Patrick Henry
Walter Rogers
Anthony Wayne
Earl Burns
Paul Revere
Joseph Robinson
Daniel Boone
Percy King
George Washington
Haviland Chaney
Little Girl
Ruth Shellenbarger
Herald
Harold Rowe
Betsey Ross
Margaret Gallagher
Robert Morris
Guy Norton
Thomas Jefferson
Carroll Morse
John Paul Jones
Edward McLaughlin
Nathan Hale
Earl Lowery
Benjamin Franklin
Warren Hawley
Molly Pitcher
Helen Cameron
Minute Men
William Mussenden
America
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the Times Company
Front Street
Bath, Mains
P. B. Nichols
Pres
Treas, Harry
Webber
Linton
Othrs
Topsham
Harpswell
National Orange
Nation
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Alfred E. Smih
Wiliam H. Murray
Oklahoma
Bik
Bulletin of the
United States Weather Bureau
Baptist
First Baptist
Mari. Deolitts
Florence Martin
Boer Taylor
Jessie Spaulding
Pnaroe Righteous
Bertha Furber
Grandma Wise
Julia Bailey
Octavia Primwoe
Evelyn Southard
Molly Sensible
Effle Legard
Darlhliv
Lian Freeman
Mite
Hermatine Francaise
Pangwee
Eva Morrill
Ates
Lawrence Bond
Arthur J. Dunton
Bath Grocer
Bath Builders
Rail Birds
Mother of Pearl
Haden
Ireland
Ely
Fish and Game Department
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