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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1932

Page

10

Bath Republicans Renominate Small for Third Term

Mayor Harold P. Small was unanimously renominated by the Bath Republican caucus at City Hall for a third successive term. Marius H. Page presented the nomination. Alderman Williams Whitney seconded. ex-Alderman Arthur Sewall cast the ballot. Small praised city leaders handling unemployment and debt, pledged to push for another productive year, and thanked supporters for their confidence.

Harold P. Small City Hall Marius H. Page Cemetery and Park Board Williams Whitney Arthur Sewall N. Gratz Jackson R. J. M. Steussy Roscoe G. Bailey Small Ellery E. Whittemore Arthur K. Purington Page Smal

Sagadahoc Rod and Gun Club Names Committees

President E. Bernard McCausland and Secretary Gardiner R. Deering appoint committees for the year. Duck committee: Herbert L. Spinney, John Howe, Edward Clough. Fox trapping: F. W. Carlton, Vernon Chase, Edward Hunt. Fish: Hubert H. McCarty, Maurice Deering, Harry M. Huse. Screen: Edward Reed, L. H. Putnam, Harold Deering, Maurice Deering, Samuel Belanger, Harry M. Huse. Entertainment: Dr. W. E. Kershner, Hubert H. McCarty, Maurice Deering. Supper: Harry M. Huse, George Parshley, Arthur Price, Sheriff Albert Henderson, L. Putnam.

E. Bernard McCausland Gardiner R. Deering Sagadahoc Rod and Gun Club Duck Herbert L. Spinney John Howe Edward Clough F. W. Carlton Vernon Chase Edward Hunt Fish Hubert H. McCarty Maurice Deering Harry M. Huse Edward Reed L. H. Putnam Harold Deering Samuel Belanger Dr. W. E. Kershner George Parshley Arthur Price Sheriff Albert Henderson L. Putnam

Albrecht Reported Fire Endangering Saco Residence

Ex-Alderman George F. Albrecht investigated a barking dog at the half of a brick house owned by the Maybury heirs in Saco and found a fire in the furniture stored in the barn chamber of the stable. He alerted the fire station, and Fire Chief Joseph Ouellette arrived as the blaze, though extensive, caused only small damage to the building.

George F. Albrecht Saco William J. Maybury Albrecht Joseph Ouellette Cross and Elm Streets

Current Events Talk Recounts Gen Knox Life at Cosmopolitan Club

The February meeting of the Cosmopolitan club’s Current Events department featured a talk by John A. Morse on Gen. Henry Knox from boyhood in Boston to his death in 1806. Mrs. Isaac B. Howard presided. Miss Lois M. Day of Woolwich provided a historical paper on Woolwich’s early settlement and leaders.

Cosmopolitan Club Iaac B. Howard Emma W. Walker Howard Frank A. Hodgdon Hodgdon John A. Morse Gen Henry Knox Gen. Knox Boston Lexington Worcester Knox Commonwealth of Massachusetts Lucy Knox George Washington Cornwallis Yorktown New York Washington Maine Penobscot Kennebec Waldo Lincoln Thomaston Canada Daughters of the American Revolution Gen. Knox Memorial Society Cyrus Curtis Morse Woolwich Isaac B. Howard Lois M. Day Robin Hood Miss Day Kennebec Bridge Ferry

Joseph Small Returns Home for Holiday Visit

Joseph Small was home from New York over the holiday to visit his mother, Mrs. Frank A. Small.

Joseph Small New York Frank A. Small

Winnegance School Thanks Neighbors for Clock Gift

The Winnegance Grades 1 to 4 thank parents and neighbors for donating an electric clock bought with proceeds from a Feb 5 card party at the schoolhouse. Extra funds will frame a George Washington picture now displayed in the Central Maine Power Co. window before interior renovation.

Winnegance Evelyne L. Donnell George Washington Central Maine Power Co John G. Cree Augustus Small Lillian Parks Emery Footer Washington Dromore Farm Bureau Squaw Club Harry F. Oliver Emma Morse Ruth Trueworthy Walter Morse Thomas L. Perry M. C. Ross Warren William Wallace Sewall P. Morse Women’'s Auxiliary Winnegance Community Club Progressive Club Union Cosmopolitan Bath Harry C. Webber George M. Eaton Frank Perry Sherman L. Morse Otis Hunt Kittery Portsmouth Zina M. Eaton New York William Thompson Roger Robinon Farmington Parker O. Rogers George L. Rogers Frank Allegrin High Street Ray Oliver Quincy Mass Alfred G. Oliver Winneganee Community Club Harry C. Williams Bridge Street State Highway Department William Perry Brunswick Hospital Lincoln Parks Arch Street Biddeford Lena Oliver Woolwich Portland Cottage Park Bessie Hunt Cleora Coombs Mena Preble

Obituary Michael Flaherty Jr. A Bath shipyard worker dies at 32

Michael Flaherty Jr. 32 a shipyard worker and lifelong Bath resident died early Wednesday at the Central Maine Sanatorium in Fairfield where he had been a patient six weeks. Survived by wife in Boston father at 2 Dike road Bath three sisters Margaret Flaherty Philadelphia Marie ONeil and Helen Flaherty Havre Hill Mass. Body to Arthur F Mayo funeral residence 819 High street then to father's home. Funeral Friday at eight in St Marys Church.

Michael Flaherty Jr Bath Central Maine Fairfield Mr. Flaherty Boston Dike Road Margaret Flaherty Philadelphia Marie O'Neil Helen Flaherty Haverhill Mass Arthur F. Mayo High Street St. Mary's Church

Obituary Notice of Dr James L Williams

Joseph F Atkinson of 74 Western Avenue was told Wednesday of the death in New York City Tuesday of his cousin Dr James Leon Williams 79 a Concord native and world renowned dental researcher. He began practice in North Vassalboro and did research with a borrowed microscope. His royal ties had amounted to several thousand dollars yearly. Funeral set for Thursday at the little Congregational church in Bingham.

Joseph F. Atkinson Western Avenue New York City James Leon Williams Concord Bingham Williams North Vassalboro Little Congregational Church

Wyman and Reed Families Host Visitors in Woolwich

Mr and Mrs William Wyman of East Weymouth Mass spent the weekend with Mrs Reed’s parents Mr and Mrs Myers E Reed of Woolwich On their return Monday they were joined by Miss Anna M Kaler daughter of Mr and Mrs Clinton Kaler also of Woolwich who will visit them.

William Wyman East Weymouth Mass

Phippsburg Notes Color Town Life and Skunk Tales

Local column from Phippsburg recounts Sunday visits and town meetings, illnesses improving, and skating on Center pond. Roscoe Perkins reports a skunk incident, and 22 foxing skunks spotted during his deputy days. Several residents travel to Bath, Portland, Yarmouth, and Concord, with seasonal icehouse filling and preparations for town meeting day.

Agnes Cutting Rachel Panning Foxboro Mass Misses Minott Roxbury Roscoe Perkins Portland Veterans Bureau Legion Elinor Gilmore I. J. Smith Francis Kriedler Washington Raymond Campbell Roberta Manson Winnegance Christine McCourt State Auditors Board of Selectmen Town Hall Walter McCourt Susie Leach Minott Hiram Wyman Pitch Pine Hill Dromore Farm Bureau Agate Bess Dickinson Bath Nettie Beals Parker Head Asa Smith Squirrel Point Light W. F. Jewell Staten Island Walter Frank Bowker Howard Bowker Bess Grace Dickinson Phippsburg Adelbert Williams Marilla Anita Williams Walter Cushing Plymouth Guy Crowley Blanchard William Bowie Lester Oliver Grace Williams Yarmouth Walter Williams J. E. McNulty William B. Perry New York Capt. Perry Page Wyman Elkanah Forregt Silver Lake Jane Feere Gorham Normal School Harry Gilmore Emily Wyman Leon Eaton Linwood Feere Ormond Rogers Winneganee Lena Oliver Woolwich Martin Wyman Harry Berry Eleanor Eorge Ingalls Pauline Rogers Morse High School Small Point Edith Atwood Campbell Allie Wallace West Point Phyllis Eaton F. C. Bowker Concord N. H Meadowbrook Road Harry K Diver and Wells

Miss Hartwell Returns Home After Brookline Visit

Miss Helen Hartwell returns to her High Street home Monday afternoon after spending the weekend and holiday in Brookline Massachusetts as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Galen M. Low.

Helen Hartwell High Street Brookline Mass Galen M. Low

Bath's Washington Elm Dedicated On Monday

The Washington elm in Bath near the Public Library was dedicated Monday at ten by Frigate Constitution Post Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary. About 100 present, prayers by Rev George B Wolstenholme, address by Rev David L Wilson praising Washington. A wreath and silk flag placed, stone marker added, Burt M Dyer named honorary Post member. This marks the 200th birthday of Washington in Bath.

Washington Frigate Constitution Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Post George B. Wolstenholme America David L. Wilson Burt M. Dyer Wilson

Elm Tree Trophy Presented By Ramsay In Cambridge

A Lancaster elm tree in Cambridge, Massachusetts was presented to the Post by Robert Ramsay as a tribute to the area where George Washington first commanded the Continental Army.

Cambridge Mass George Washington Robert Ramsay

Sasanoa Tribe Observes Washington’s 200th Birthday

Over 100 members and friends of Sasanoa tribe S O R M and Ra mona council D of P gathered in the Red Men’s hall to mark the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s birth. The program included prayers, speeches by Ernest R. Avery and Rev. F L Littlefield, musical numbers by Amy Wade, and dancing late into the night.

Ramona Council D. of P George Washington Junior Sagamore Maine Ernest R. Avery Eleanor MacDonald Catherine Durgin Stella Wade Ralph Boardman Arthur Haggett Carlton Rideout

Handsome Maine State Booklets Preview

A 1932 Maine booklet Eastward Ho, prepared by the Maine Development Commission, will print seventy thousand copies featuring scenic photographs and paintings. A companion booklet titled The Latch String will detail state points of interest and history.

Maine Maine Development Commission United States

Dinner honors State Treasurer Owen at Baxter home

Hon. and Mrs. Rupert H. Baxter hosted a small dinner Saturday at 1054 Washington Street honoring their weekend guest State Treasurer William S. Owen. Attending were Commander Philip B. Eaton and Mrs. Eaton ex Mayor and Mrs. Cahill President William S. Newell and Mrs. Newell and Mrs. Clarence W. Morse.

Anda Rupert H. Baxter Washington Street William S. Owen Philip B. Eaton Eaton Charles H. Cahill William S. Newell Bath Iron Works Corp Newell Clarence W. Morse

Miss Mary Sewall Visits Family at Stone House

Waynflete student Miss Mary Sewall spends vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall at the Stone house.

Mary Sewall Waynflete School Mrs Arthur Sewall The Stone House

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ROD and Gun Club L. F Atwood General Knox James L. Williams Fisher Chevrolet Fisher Coach F.o. B Flint, Michigan Chevrolet Motor Co Detroit Michigan General Motors C. M WBE Red Men’s Hall State OF Heart of Broadway West Piccadilly Latz Ine
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