Supreme Court Void AAA After New Deal Blow
The six to three decision declares the Agricultural Adjustment Act unconstitutional, striking a heavy blow to Roosevelt policy. The ruling threatens crop control laws including potato regulation, frees processing taxes refunds to mills, and fuels campaign finance and political debate amidst mixed market reactions and calls for constitutional reform.
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NRA
United States Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Washington
AAA
Portland
William R. Pattangall
Maine
Supreme Court
Young Republicans urge cooperation with Old Guard in Portland meeting
The Young Republicans of the State tell older party members to listen and cooperate. They oppose blind partisanship by the Old Guard and say a new generation must lead while older members offer counsel. A united party is needed for success and both sides should heed each other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Old Guard
Barrows enters Republican race for governor
Secretary of State Lewis O. Barrows announces his candidacy from Newport. He joins Clyde H. Smith and Erin W. Page of Skowhegan as contenders, making three in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis O. Barrows
Newport
Clyde H. Smith
Erin W. Page
Skowhegan
Smelt Fishing Provides Winter Jobs in Region
The article notes many men without steady work turning to smelt fishing in recent weeks, earning good money. It recalls that years ago the smelt industry supplied winter employment to a large labor force in this area.
New Year’s Tree Celebration By Camp and Auxiliary
Camp and Auxiliary held their first New Year’s tree at G A R hall with strong turnout. Swain Mountaineers provided entertainment including solos duets and assorted instrumental numbers with members and other patriotic groups enjoying a varied program led by Paul Peter’s welcome address.
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Kate
G.A.R. Hall
Swain Mountaineers
Paul Peter
Betty Swain
Blacktown
Paul Swain
Newell
Chester Swain
Daddy
Allen, Betty
Gerald Swain
Mountaineers
Pinale
Police report two break-ins in town Friday
Smith's Pilling station on Washington and Center streets and Prescott Motor Co. on North and Lincoln streets were broken into Thursday night or Friday morning. Items stolen include candy, cigars, a flashlight, batteries, gloves, a 45 caliber revolver, and loose change. Entrance came via jimmied rear windows. The Prescott office door was also jimmied. No cash was taken from the filling station.
Governor Brann to name Sagadahoc sheriff within ten days
Governor Louis J. Brann said in Bath he expects to appoint a Sagadahoc county sheriff within ten days. He noted several candidates are under consideration and did not name a preferred person, though Chief Deputy Abram C. Oliver was mentioned as a possible fill for the unexpired term of Sheriff Henderson.
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Sagadahoc
Louis J. Brann
Bath
Sumner Sewall
Abram C. Oliver
Henderson
Shaw Mansion Purchased for Hotel Use by Footer Family
The Shaw mansion, kept in excellent condition since the Shaws moved in, is bought by J. Charles Footer and his sons who plan to convert it into a year round hotel. Footer, with 17 years in shipping city hotel work, outlined the transfer after approaching the heirs.
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Shaw
J. Charles Footer
Shannon House
Sagadahock House
Old Bath Hotel
Hunter tells tale of buck tail ruse in Maine woods
In the Franklin Journal a writer recounts a hunter near Eustis who spotted a large buck and a doe. He learns the buck’s tail was in the doe’s mouth as she led him, a remarkable capture that ends with the hunter guiding the bewildered doe and buck into camp.
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Hutch
Franklin Journal
Eustis
Birthday Wood Tackle Highlights Albert Strout Life
Albert Strout, age 83, tackled a cord of hard wood on his birthday using a bucksaw at 1161 Washington Street. A Bath native, he long served as Sagadahoc county treasurer, fire department member, city councilman, and Republican committeeman, with a long marriage to Maria Sewall upcoming their 60th anniversary in November. He has three daughters and one son, plus four grandchildren and four great grandchildren, and two sisters.
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Altae Tell
Washington Street
Hale
Albert Strout
Samuel Strout
Edward Street
Mr. Strout
Francis W. Weeks
Sagadahoc
Republican City Committee
Strout
Maria Sewall
James T. Bonney
Elmer W. Rogers
Bath
Ernest A. Ward
Augusta
Sewall Strout
Malden
Mass
Charles W. Clifford
Alfred B. Dunning
Providence, R. I
Acadia Degree Team Visits Boothbay and Freeport Lodges
Acadia lodge sends its third rank team to Boothbay lodge to Knight candidates at Castlehall on Monday. On January 10 they will Knight candidates for Harrasecket lodge in Freeport, with Boothbay lodge boasting Maine’s largest membership and Acadia projecting a busy year ahead.
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Acadia Lodge
Boothbay Lodge
K. of P
Castlehall
Freeport
Harrasecket Lodge
Maine
Fireside Club Discusses Boy and Girl Friendships
Forty youths gathered at the Winter Street Fireside club on Sunday to continue the previous week's discussion on Boy and Girl Friendships led by Miss Mary McClure. Howard Steen is set to speak next Sunday on Understanding Ourselves with refreshments provided by Miss Elizabeth Colby, Miss Dorothy Thebeau, Thornton Henderson and Chester Horne.
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Winter Street Fireside Club
Mary McClure
Howard Steen
Elizabeth Colby
Dorothy Thebeau
Thornton Henderson
Chester Horne
Eighteenth Year as Treasurer for Genesta Chapter OES
Miss Annie E. Cox of 21 Somerset place was elected treasurer for an 18th consecutive year at Genesta chapter No. 73 OES annual meeting in the Masonic temple. Installation January 18. officers and staff named for the coming year with Mrs Olive Tait as worthy matron and Donald D. Young as worthy patron.
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Annie E. Cox
Somerset Place
Genesta
Masonic Temple
Frieda Bagdikian
Paul G. Bobre
Neerand Peire
Mabelle
Fullerton
Annette Merrill
Mabel L. Merrill
Olive Tait
Donald D. Young
Catherine Leonard
George W. Merrill
WPA Eligibility Frustration Prompt Letter to Editor
A reader complains to the Independent editor about WPA rules. He says he worked April to August, sought relief in May but was deemed ineligible, and questions why self help during summer leads to winter unemployment. He likens WPA to a racing ticket, asking if taxpayers subsidize idleness.
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the Independent
WPA
Natalie
Bath
Quoddy
Georgetown Man Seeks Sheriff Nomination
Natt F Howe of Georgetown announced Thursday afternoon his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Sagadahoc county sheriff. A North Dakota native, he has farmed on high land near the Arrowsic bridge and served eight years as a road patrolman in Georgetown. He is active in Dunlap commandery K T Bath Aerie of Eagles and Five Islands grange and is married with one daughter Mrs Miles Hagan of Bath. He joins J Horace McClure and J Ross Chase of Bath in the race.
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Natt F. Howe
Georgetown
Sagadahoc
North Dakota
Bath Aerie of Eagles
Five Islands Grange
Miles Hagan
Bath
J. Horace McClure
J. Ross Chase
Keep-It-Up Club Reorganizes in West Bath
The Girls' Keep-It-Up club of West Bath held its first reorganized meeting Saturday at leader Mrs Hugo F San delin's home. Elected officers include Beatrice Rose president Virginia Reno vice president Correnne Brawn treasurer Edna Brawn secretary Demorise Reno flag bearer Correnne Brawn club reporter Winifred Brawn cheer leader. Next meeting to set work program will be at Mrs Sande lin's home Saturday January 11. Meeting adjourned at 2 45.
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West Bath
Hugo F. Sandelin
Beatrice Rose
Virginia Reno
Correnne Brawn
Edna Brawn
Demorise Reno
Winifred Brawn
Governor Shows Qualifications at West Point Guest Visit
West Point as the guest of Mr. Sewall. The governor hoped to use the invitation extended by Mr. Sewall to attend the sport. Irving Friedman of Lewiston elected president of Twin City Chapter 208 of A Z A at a reorganization meeting in Lewiston. Manuel Lupovitz presided and urged the value of a Jewish club in Jewish life with Myer Canter and Phillip Fleck present. Oscar Goldman, president of Bnai Brith, pledged lodge support.
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West Point
Sewall
Irving Friedman
Lewiston
Twin City
B'nai B'rith Hall
Manuel Lupovitz
Myer Canter
Phillip Fleck
B'nai Brith Lodge
Oscar Goldman
B’nai B'rith
B'nai B'rith Lodge
James Connellan outlines New Deal agencies at Winter Men's Club
James Connellan, state director of the National Emergency Council, spoke to the Winter Men's Club on the ERA WPA and related agencies. He noted WPA employments in Maine and Quoddy Project gains, and contrasted New Deal programs with prior relief efforts. Committee assignments and next speaker Lieutenant Leroy V. Honsinger were announced. A Ladies Auxiliary supper accompanied the meeting.
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James Connellan
Emu Sessies
Connellan
National Administration
Maine
John C. Pitzgerald
Arthur C. Lemont
Chester A. Roberts
Harold Walker
Fred N. Sanborn
Ralph O. Dale
Fred J. Higgins
Free Will Workers Elect New Officers at New Year Meeting
Free Will Workers of Corliss Street held their annual meeting on New Year Day at Mrs. Robert C. Mitchell’s home. Mrs. Chester A. Plant presided, new officers elected include Mrs. Fred M. Coombs president and Mrs. John H. Hunt vice president. Supper followed with meat loaf and ice cream, then a New Year’s tree and gift exchange.
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Robert C. Mitchell
Free Will
Corliss Street
Bhureen
Chester A. Plant
Fred M. Coombs
John H. Hunt
Warren H. McIntire
City measures raise burial lot cost and armory move debated
Tax Collector Young authorized to collect a 900 dollar tax on the Tow ing Corp of Brooklyn for the towboat Turecamp Girls. The ordinance amendment raises non resident burial lots from 50 to 100 dollars and shifts disposal to the Cemetery and Park Board. The treasurer’s report shows appropriation and expenditures and lists bank deposits.
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Young
Turecamo Towing Corp
Brooklyn
M. IY
Turecamp Girls
Bath
Cemetery and Park Board
Corot Ie Eee Nice Ale Rydatier
Teds
Bath Trust
Bath National Bank
First National Bank
George R. Perry
Water Street
Frank Coffin
Washington Street
Committee On
Sacred Heart Circle to Sponsor Cafeteria
Sacred Heart circle Daughters of Isabella holds monthly meeting with social to follow. Framing the event, Mrs Frank T Fortier chairs social with listed members and Mrs Stephen E McPhee named chairman of the standing house committee. Welfare committee meets Monday at 3 in the Knights of Columbus hall.
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Sacred Heart Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Frank T. Fortier
Albert G. Lee
Onl Re McElman
But Emma Leonard
Gre Gess, Jr
Santa Wright
Rudolph Roy
Percy W. Scott
C. Marguerite Hennessy
Stephen E. McPhee
William H. McGlinchy
George H McElman
John W. Costain
Alexander
K. of C. Hall
Masters-Whittall wedding on New Year’s day at Winter Street parsonage
Miss Eunice Whittall daughter of Mr and Mrs Clement Whittall of High street wed Edward L Masters son of Mrs Eva Masters of Round Pond on New Year’s Day at 3 30 in a one ring ceremony officiated by Rev Joseph O Purdue. The bride wore a midnight blue tail ored suit and talisman rose bouquet. Attendant Miss Ethel Masters best man Raymond Hamilton. Mrs Masters a Morse High School graduate and cosmopolitan club accompanist, beautician at Madelyn Marie Beauty Shop. Mr Masters serves in Lighthouse service at South Portland. They plan to reside at 45 High Street after a short wedding trip.
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Eunice Whittal
Clement Whittal
High Street
Edward L. Masters
Eva Masters
Round Pond
Winter Street
Joseph O. Purdue
Winter Street Congregational Church
Ethel Masters
Portland
Raymond Hamilton
South Portland
Masters
Morse High School
Singing Club
Cosmopolitan Club
Madelyn Marie
Funeral services for Capt Campbell
A large funeral attendance marked Capt. Charles H. Campbell of Arrowsic as a victim of the Governor Douglas tanker explosion. The service at Georgetown Center Church honored the widowed mother and son, with burial at Oak Cemetery Georgetown Center. Captains Campbell's niece and her husband reached the service after long travel delays from severe weather. Esther Schoepfer presided, and four brothers in law served as bearers.
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Charles H. Campbell
Arrowsic
Governor Douglas
South Portland
Georgetown Center
Capt
Campbell
Farber W. Davis
Bath
David Lawrence
Woolwich
Fred P. Carr
Charles Davis
Five Islands
Oak Cemetery
Maine 1936 license plates introduce no letter coding
The 1936 plates drop the prior letter system for passenger cars and carry only the number with Maine 1936 and Vacationland. Special designs include trucks with a preface letter, municipal and state plates, dealer plates, and three pairs per district. American Legion plates are replaced with black and white auxiliary plates sold to members with post certs for 25 cents per pair.
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Maine
Executive Council
Council
Secretary of State's Department
Legion
A. L
American Legion
Illness Keeps Oliver Carter Confined at Home
The many friends of Oliver Carter of Tallman Street will be sorry to learn he is confined to his home by illness.
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Oliver Carter
Tallman Street
Daily Crossword Puzzle Lexicon Clues and Answers
A jumble of crossword hints and partial answers listing numbers and word prompts. Clues cover definitions such as frozen water end and def in several positions with missing letters and fragmented phrases.
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the Times Company
Front Street
Bath, Maine
B. Nichols
Harry
Webber, Baditer
Shaw Mansion
Albert L. Strout
Buck Saw
Queen Esther Lodge
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Carolyn Thompson
Lena Shepard
Leonard M. Munsey
Acadia
Boothbay
Fireside Club
Penobscot
Cobb Club
Bangor
William T. Cobb
Convention City
Cobb
Rockland
Penobscot Valley
New York
W.P.A
Lord
Turner
Fortier
Gediman
Morse
Robson
Rodick
Merton R. Umberhind
Riverton Street
New England
Daily Cross
Ize
Bob Saoo
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