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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1932

Page

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Henry C Wright Reelected President At Bath City Hospital

Henry C Wright was re elected president at Bath City Hospital meeting. L Eugene Thebeau became vice president while Henry W Owen was secretary and Miss Bertha Bellerose treasurer. Trustees re elected for three years include Cahill Gibbons McCarty Morse Newell Ross Sewall Sewall.

Henry C. Wright L. Eugene Thebeau Henry W. Owen Bertha Bellerose Charles H. Cahill Mary F. Gibbons Hubert H. McCarty John A. Morse William S. Newell Rodney FE. Ross Arthur Sewall William D. Sewall Louise N. Johnson Carrie P. Johnson Henry W. Owen, Jr Mark W. Sewall Harry E. Stetson George Baer Connard Wilber G. Cahill Jonn Klippel Mary Newell Harriet Lord Elizabeth Fuller Martha Cahill Timothy C. Maney Charles E. Plaisted Mary

Aldrich seeks Republican county attorney nomination

Hon. Ellis L. Aldrich of Topsham announced his candidacy for Sagadahoc county attorney, saying his 25 years as a practicing attorney and commitment to impartial law enforcement would guide his term. He will not seek renomination for the state senatorship, and Bruns wick attorney Joseph A. Aldred is also pursuing the post. Local speculation names N. Gratz Jackson, Henry C. Wright, and William B. Kendall as potential future candidates.

Ellis L. Aldrich Topsham Sagadahoc Aldrich Joseph A. Aldred Brunswick Brooklyn Cornell University Men's Club Republican Town Committee House of Representatives Senate Sagadahoc County N. Gratz Jackson Henry C. Wright William B. Kendall Bowdeinham Jackson Wright

Deering May Become Another Candidate for County Attorney

The three corner Republican bid for county attorney may widen as Gardiner R. Deering of Bath weighs a candidacy. Aldrich and Aldred announce plans to challenge incumbent Ralph O. Dale, while Deering studies duties of the office and potential impact on his practice before deciding.

Ellis L. Aldrich Joseph A. Aldred Teysham Ralph O. Dale Gardiner R. Deering Bath

County Attorney Dale Seeks renomination on Republican ticket

County Attorney Ralph O. Dale announced Monday his candidacy for re nomination as county attorney on the Republican ticket at the June primary. He is serving his second term and says his record in office is one he is not ashamed of. He is preparing a resume of his official acts for the public.

Ralph O. Dale Dale

City Hospital Reports Slight Deficit Despite Lower Costs

The annual treasurer Miss Bertha Bellerose reveals total income at City Hospital declined only slightly year over year while expenses fell due to cheaper groceries and provisions. Operating deficit 11 939 66 against 12 491 08 prior. overall showing praised. detailed receipts and disbursements listed including hospital cash receipts 23 099 75 and supplies 7 562 46.

Times Cahon State of Maine Commission On Telephone Small Point Garde Ya Ogree Legazios Mary A. Sanford Mary E. Nugent Anne E. M. Harri Theresa Moses Owen Fyieten Whee Times Cor Ec Acl Teiodhorg Iy Euteleleeteits Srl Sls Expres Reseirs Reeseheer Prey Goth Sastzents Edo Bath Trust Co

Lewis O Barrows Enters Republican Governor Primary Race

Newport Republican Lewis O Barrows announces his bid for the party nomination for Maine governor in June primaries. A three term Executive Councillor, Barrows cites deep state experience and business leadership. A pharmacist by trade since 1917, he has led Maine pharmaceutical groups and serves as Newport treasurer and trust company vice president. He is married with three sons and active in civic and fraternal organizations.

Lewis O. Barrows Newport Executive Council Barrows Brewster Gardiner Maine Republican Party Penobscot County Republican State Committee George M Theo. J. Barrows Hebron Academy University of Maine Beta Theta Pi College Newport Trust Co Pauline M. Pomeroy Bangor Robert Edward Wallace High Street Union Church Shrine Masonic Fraternity The Grange

Barrows Seeks Governor Post From Eastern Maine

Newport councilor Lewis O. Barrows announces his bid for Maine governor, urging Penobscot County recognition and citing three term Executive Council service. He calls for tax reform, possible state income tax, and retrenchment in highway spending while stressing farm to market roads and Fernald Law publicity. He notes five Republican aspirants and positions himself as a proponent of economy and development. Continue on Page Two.

Maine Penobscot County Lewis O. Barrows Newport Republican Party Penobsect Executive Council

Eight Pound Salmon Caught at Winnegance Smelt Dock

Percy W. Plant of 161 Middle Street hauled out an eight pound salmon near the Winnegance bridge while fishing for smelts at the Merry shore area. The catch was displayed at Lyde's Market, with local excitement over the unusual prize. A week earlier another fisherman on Winnegance grounds caught a striped bass on a smelting line.

Winnegance Winneganee Creek Merry Shore Percy W. Plant Middle Street Lyde Plant

P T A MEETING HEARS MISS THAYER ON PARENTING

Four city P T A groups met at Morse High School gym to hear Miss Maud P Thayer dean of Westbrook Seminary discuss that the oddest of odd jobs is being a parent She described a mother as nurse doctor dietician cook adviser judge and teacher stressing home life impact on a child Also spoke at North Center P T A meeting at Grace church parish house about boosting membership and Girl Scout interest Seven joined the North Center group Miss Miriam W Kimball spoke on Salt Water a play The Thespians stage Jan 29 at Columbia theatre and tickets were pledged by the association Subscriptions to Child Welfare Magazine rose by 19 and a milk fund balance remained favorable.

P.T.A Morse High School Maud P. Thayer Westbrook Seminary Thayer Miss Thayer Morse High P. T. A Errol Baker Morse High Grace Church Miriam W. Kimball Thespians Columbia Theatre Association Miss Kimball Treasury Carl Anderson Child Welfare Magazine Arthur J. Nichols Harry F. Morin

South End PTA to Join Citywide Effort For Founders Day Visit

The South End P T A held an all day session in Washington street rooms and voted to join with city P T A s to entertain Mrs Haven Sawyer of Bangor president of the Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers on February 17 Founders Day. They presented Mrs Arthur C Lemont with a silk sofa pillow from Mrs Carroll A Deering and reported satisfactory committee work and a strong treasury. The group subscribed for Child Welfare magazine and planned to solicit subscriptions, tacked four quilts, and served a noon dinner.

Washington Street South End P.T.A Haven Sawyer Bangor Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers Arthur C. Lemont Carroll A. Deering

Hospital election shows Wright reappointed Bath head

Bath City hospital corporators express satisfaction with Henry C. Wright’s unanimous re election as president at the annual meeting. Wright, elected Jan 21 1928, has devoted much time to hospital affairs. Treasurer Bertha Bellerose is praised for her meritorious service and intelligent duties.

Bath City Henry C. Wright Wright Bertha Bellerose Pres. Wright Pres

Bath built Thetis makes first capture

Thetis a 165 foot U S Coast Guard patrol boat built by Bath Iron Works captured the supply ship Cadet off Nantucket with 1000 sacks of liquor aboard in a $159000 haul. Commanded by Lieut F T Kenner the crew of 45 joined Division Two Destroyer Force after commissioning seven weeks earlier. The Aurora and Calypso followed later and the group operates from St Georges Banks to the Jersey coast.

Thetis U. S. Coast Guard Bath Iron Works Corp Cadet Nantucket Coast Guard St. John's Newfoundland Bath Iron Works Fores Stapleton N. Y F. T. Kenner Robert B. Adams Adams Washington, D. C Bath Aurora St. George's Banks Jersey

Receiver Sought for Hudson River Steamboat Line

An application to appoint a receiver for the Hudson River Navigation Co. was filed in Federal District Court New York this week. Carl K. Crosby, vice president and operator of the night line boat between New York and Albany, is linked to the case tied to a mortgage made May 1 1926 to secure a 3 million dollar bond issue. The petition alleges the company is in arrears.

Hudson River Navigation Co Carl K. Crosby Bath New York Albany Federal District Court

Largest Office Building in World Hous es Department of Commerce

Editor notes the United States Department of Commerce building on 14th street, a colossal seven story structure with 70 fluted stone columns. The eight acre site required 18,000 concrete piles 24 feet deep and a deep sea dive to manage Tiber Creek drainage, plus copper accordion joints to accommodate temperature expansion.

the Independent 14Th Street Pennsylvania Avenue United States Department of Commerce New York City Washington Monument Bath Maine Tiber Creek Potomac Indiana Woolworth Department of Commerce

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Bath City Hospital Langdon T. Snipe M. D James O. Lincoln Byron F. Barker E. M. Fuller A. A. Stott D. F. S. Day Arthur J. Dunton Samuel R. Percy J. R. Andrews F. H. Kimball Rodney E. Ross Oliver Moses Charles W. Welch Harry W Crosman Frederick H. Drake J. A. Redlon Deering Will County Attorney’s Office Front St Lewis Barrow Percy Plant Parent-Teacher Associations North Center Association South End Association Harry C. Williams J. Parker Morse Edward Sprague Winfield Morse Charles T. Small Charles E. Preble William Trask Alphonso D. Adams Mr. Packard Louis A. Thompson Thomas L. Perry Joseph B. McCutcheon Walter C. Perry Great Beyond Washington Maydale Hammers Stanley Planes Jennings Auger Bus Kraeuter Pliers Witherby Chisels Tuck Johnson Brosco
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