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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1933

Page

3

Bath Taxpayers League to Endorse Project

The Bath taxpayers association led by Hon. Joseph Torrey urges a Thursday 7:30 pm City Hall meeting to back routing Maine State Highway between Brunswick and Bath along rail lines from Cook's Corner to New Meadows River then Old Turnpike to Center Street. The plan aims to cut municipal costs by securing state bridge funding and reducing city liability for a distant bridge. Proponents expect federal recovery funds and ask officials to reallocate highway funds, detailing projected county road allocations and town limits work.

Bath the Taxpayers Association New Meadows Brunswick Cook’s Corner Maine Sagadahoe Cumberland

Will Ask Commission to Widen Vine Street

Augusta officials led by Mayor John A. Lord and joined by Clerk Fred H. Thompson Roscoe G. Bailey and ex Alderman Harry M. Huse appeared before the State Highway Commission to seek widening of Vine Street from Water to Washington Streets. The plan calls for state acquisition of south side property and broader curves at Washington to ease traffic congestion and reduce hazards noted as among Sagadahoc county’s worst.

John A. Lord Fred H. Thompson Roscoe G. Bailey Board of Assess Harry M. Huse Augusta State Highway Commission Vine Street Water Washington Streets Lord N. Gratz Jackson Wilbur C. Oliver Executive Council Washington Street R Barrows Sagadahoc

Garden club flower shows announced across Maine dates

Garden club members note upcoming shows across the state Open Garden Days occur in Augusta Hallowell and Gardiner on July 11 and 12. The Longfellow Garden Club of Portland plans a Flower Show on Thursday July 13. Camden Garden Club exhibits at Camden Opera House on July 18 and Damariscotta Garden Club hosts a Flower Show August 8 and 9.

Garden Club Augusta Hallowell and Gardiner Longfellow Garden Club Portland Camden Garden Club Camden Opera House Damariscotta Club

Week of visits and arrivals in Bowdoinham

Bowdoinham notes detail visitors and locals at farms, camps, and gatherings. Gladys Reddick and Glenace Schoen of Brooklyn stay for grandfather George Blair’s death. Many families host guests, attend picnics, motor trips, and social events around Bowdoinham and nearby towns. Raymond Rendell elected state American Legion commander in Portland.

Gladys Reddick Glenace Schoen Brooklyn N. Y Blair Farm George Blair Clifford Blair Rita Morrison Ethel Blair Horace Heath Leland Jewett Jessie Ames Wesley Williams Shore Bay Ross Dodge Little Son Bath Jordan & Marsh Boston Ruth McEwen Litchfield Lake J. N. Palmer Eva Alice Tenant's Harbor Forest Powers Institute Bernardston Mass Richmond Favor Hot Springs Ark Fisher Road Raymond Rendell American Legion Portland Rendell Elsie Dickinson R. A. Dickinson Elbridge Cornish Mary T. Purinton Bell Umberhind Cora Wilkinson Stella Given Abbie Graves Helen Mitchell Helen Britt Mrydle Gordon Jessie M. Ames J. H. Ames W. S. Given Albion W. J. Graves Pearl Ames Wall Co. O. Purinton E. E. Wilson Kenneth Wilson James Pa Bailey's Island Ethel Graves Breary Graves Farm Charles Hackett Richmond S. W. Putnam Gray Fitchburg Bay Shore Margaret Wilson New York Wilson Clara N. Fogg Alice Maxwell Poland Spring Poland Spring House Irvin Brackett Katherine Footer Brunswick Hazel Cornish Pleasant Pond W. L. Bonney Gardiner Nona Brown Rumford Charles Fogg J. E. Brown West Medford Pleasant Street

Emmons Fined 200 for Beer Seizure Case

Bath Maine drum major and former truant officer Edwin L Emmons pleaded guilty in municipal court to manufacturing malt beverages without a license after deputies seized 182 bottles of beer in his rooms. He was fined 200 plus 21.20 costs or 60 days in jail.

Edwin L. Emmons Bath John J. Keegan Abram C. Oliver Loring D. Small Charles D. Bartlett Emmons Androscoggin County Auburn Beau Brummel Hugh D. Grant Oliver Small Maine John P. Carey Jr Beer Commission Bartlett Keegan Albert Henderson Police Department Sheriff's Department Philip W. Meserve Bowdoin College Carey

Card of Thanks for Bereavement Aid

The Blair family expresses gratitude to friends relatives and local organizations including Knights of Pythias and Merry Meeting Grange for kindness during bereavement. Signed by Mr. Charles R Blair Mr. and Mrs. Eric Blair Mrs. Gladys Reddick and Mrs. Glenace Schoen Bowdoinham Maine July 13 1933.

Knights of Pythias Merry Meeting Grange Charles R. Blair Eric Blair Gladys Reddick Glenace Schoen Bowdeinham Maine

Bowdoin Sermon Highlights Vernon Family at East Bowdoin

Rev Percy L Vernon of Lewiston Baptist preached at East Bowdoin chapel with his son Thomas reading scripture and daughter singing solo on auto harp. Large congregation heard Mr Vernon and family perform sacred song with Mrs Vernon at organ. Upcoming July 23 speaker Rev William R Wood of Augusta at 3 pm. Many local visits noted including Mrs Ella Adams returning from Springfield Mass and others in Brunswick and Richmond.

Percy L. Vernon Lewiston Baptist Church East Bowdoin Thomas Vernon William R. Wood Augusta Ella Adams Harold Adams Springfield Mass Ernest Carr Dorothy Margaret Brunswick Otis Ackley Portland Grant Woods Edward Rogers Albert Loeselle Chelsea Hattie Purinton Horace Richmond Robert McAfee S. Lester Nelson Bethel Clara Williams West Bowdoin Addie Williams Oscar Hatch W. S. Cobb L. C. Starbird

Second July Session of Sagadahoc Probate Court

The second July session heard numerous probate matters from Sagadahoc. Will of James M. Pottle of Richmond approved with Walter C. Pottle as executor without bond. Affidavit of witness to the will filed. Commission to depose a witness to the will sought for Gertrude Willis Steward of Arrowsie. Administration granted to Margaret B. Gile for Edward P. Gile of Bowdoinham. Inventories and accounts filed and approved for several estates including Atkinson of Topsham and Shaw of Bath. Multiple first and final accounts approved for guardians and executors, and distribution and sale actions authorized in Bath, Richmond, and other towns.

Sagadahoc Glidden James M. Pottle Richmond Walter C. Pottle J. W. Randlette Gertrude Willis Steward Arrowsie Levi W. Steward Edward P. Gile Bowdeinham Margaret B. Gile Fred W. Atkinson Topsham Maria H. Atkinson Martha E. Shaw Bath Melville H. Blackwell Nellie M. Doughty Wilbert H. Doughty Et al Everett Mass Lillian H. Kelley Charles Latter Earl B. Collins William J. Collins Marion Bibber Wade William A. Bibber Lillian G. Plummer Edward C. Plummer Charles L. Pratt Mary J. Pratt Anthe K. Fouremongi Harold Tramoggi Brunswick Hardware Co Freeman H. Merritt Phippsburg Randall McAllister Portland New York World-Telegram New York Melvina P. Lermond John P. Carey Jr Raymond C. Call Et al Chester A. Call Guardian Guardian Lauriat Coulombe Emelia M. Coulombe

Double Wedding in Wiscasset Home

A double wedding occurred Saturday evening at Mrs. Annie Boudin’s home in Wiscasset. Carl H. Boudin married Helen M. Downey of Ware Massachusetts, and Mary O. Boudin wed William L. Stinson of Wiscasset. The ceremony featured pink and white decor, bouquets of pink roses and blue larkspur, and a single ring service led by Rev. Charles E. Titus. Afterward, ice cream, cake, and punch were served as gifts were exchanged. The unusual pairing had siblings and cousins among the couples, with both pairs planning to reside in Wiscasset. The event included a supper and installation of officers with a lengthy list of local names and titles.

Annie Boudin Wiscasset Carl H. Boudin Helen M. Downey John B. Downey Ware Mass Mary O. Boudin William L. Stinson Lettie Stinson Mr. Boudin Mrs. Stinson Mr. Stinson Mrs. Boudin

Bath girls extend Small Point camping stay

A group of six Bath girls who camped at Small Point for two weeks chose to stay another week. Chaperones Miss Mary L. Lord and Miss Catherine E. Leonard, high school teachers, accompany them. The campers include Ruth Dale Bertha Lord Kathleen Leonard Barbara Norton Jeannette Shackford and Elinor Shorey.

Bath Mary L. Lord Catherine E. Leonard Ruth Dale Bertha Lord Kathleen Leonard Barbara Norton Jeannette Shackford Elinor Shorey

Red Men Install Their New Officers

Sasanoa tribe No. 64 S. O. R. M. installed officers for a six month term on Tuesday evening. Harold Hammond district deputy of Brunswick and staff presided. Arthur B. Haggett outgoing sachem received past sachem’s jewel from Eugene Haggett, the sachem and his son.

Harold Hammond Brunswick Arthur B. Haggett Sachem Eugene Haggett

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