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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1932

Page

4

Perfect Attendance by Bath Pupils Highlights School Term

A lengthy listing shows Bath pupils from Dike School through Morse High School who had perfect attendance Sept 14 to Dec 16, 1931. It names teachers and many students across sub primary to eighth grade, North and Center Street groups, Weeks Street, Freeland King, Morse High, and post graduates, noting 154 Morse High pupils achieved perfect attendance in the term.

South Street Helen Orr Sara Munsey Marguerite Rines Jean Stanton Paul Hurd Clifford Goody Joan Harrison Rachel Matthews Shirley James Edward Jones Leola Dupont Alton Maines John Hinds Laura Mitchell Edward Atkinson Edward Butterfield Stanley Cressey Harry Chapman Joseph Cloutier Harry Fullerton Barbara Genthner James Morse Shurley Parshley Wesley Plum Martin Bean Ruth Bean Walter Butler Doris Chaplin John Crane Doris Mains Robert Mains Mitchell School Lillian Fisher Dale Harper Madelyn Oliver Anna Trainor Carroll Walls Ernest Walls Sarah Coombs John Murphy Elizabeth Whittemore Christine Lockery Everett Comeau Florence Watson Ameri Hortense Boyd Barbara Chaney Almeda Genthner Sophie Johns Gwendolen Quinn Roland Staples Frederick Wallace Beatrice Adams Edith Atwood Lydia Atwood Gerald Babine Clement Barter Harland Booker Fred Brown Stanley Brown Marguerite Brown Elizabeth Butterfield Mildred Chaney Charlotte Colby Martha Cutting George Davis Harold Fuller Wiley Fullerton Bernard Gallant Harold Gilmore Harold Goodell Grace Goodwin Mary Goodwin Franklin Hallowell Eva Henderson Clarence Jean Dorothy Jean Jack Magoun Frank Martin Donald Marshall Wilfred Mercer Lawrence Moore Adelaide Morse Richard Morse Dorothy Parshley George Pearce Anna Perry Margaret Ray Elizabeth Rice Nellie Robinson Harold Rogers Marguerite Rogers Henry Sarkis Kathleen Scott Catherine Shellenbarger Maurice Skaling Dorothea Skillin Glenwood Snowdon Ellen Stevens Linwood Temple Harry Thebeau Madeline Thebedeau Grace Waterman Stanley Williams Leola Adams Herbert Allen John Atwood Margaret Helen Minott Blanche Moody Edward Owen Alfred Parks Margaret Pierce Carlton Pye Marjorie Quinn Virginia Rines Rodney Ross Ernest Sarkis Crystal Shorey Doris Spinney Leonard Tedford Hubert Wing Oscar Wright Florence Wyman Ira Abbott Ruth Ames Hubert Arsenault Woodbury Bailey Leon Buck Katherine Dinsmore Phyllis Eaton Marjorie Furber Virginia Hamilton Ruth King Ivan Kirkpatrick Gwendolyn Leonard Dorothy Martin Adeline McAllister Elsie Moody Helen Moses Barbara Norton Marion Palmer Alma Pierce Warren Pinkham Ruth Powers Stanley Rogers Merthine Ward Alice Bishop Louise Calderwood Emma Colby Mary Dana Jean Danforth Barbara Fisher Mary Gallant Leon Genthner Roberta Gordon Kenneth Hatch Paul Hayes Mary Kenney Nellie King Edward Larrabee Irene Lawrence Clifton Legard Ruth Mank Roberta Manson Franklin Morse Marjorie Palmer Carol Stevens James Temple Margaret Twomey Isaphene Dolloff Herbert Henderson Edward Lee Leonard Litchfield

Y M C A Auxiliary Hears Banquet Plans and Purchases

At a Monday meeting the Y M C A Auxiliary voted to buy a tan leather settee and two chairs for the front parlor area. Plans were set for a Mother and Daughter banquet in March. Next meeting is February 8. Mrs Edith Lemont died Sunday in Portland.

Winnegance Community News Highlights Local Notices

Warm spell clears Winnegance creek of ice enabling smelt fishing to resume. Local residents Mrs. Jennie Rogers and Mrs. Harry Oliver recover and plan visits, while John Morse Jr. regains outdoors activity. Community party at Lemont hosted by Almon Perry and Arthur Co Lemont with 50 guests and future dances planned. Augusta meeting on bridge options draws Phippsburg Bath county and State Highway Commission. Illness delays Women’s Auxiliary meeting. Edgar Oliver returns to clerk duties. Isle au Haut residents visit.

Lillian Parks Lewiston Jennie Rogers Bath City Hospital Parker O. Rogers Harry F. Ol'ver Brunswick Hospital Sy Percy Plant John G. Morse, Jr Almon R. Perry Arthur Co. Lemont Seymour Hayeen Augusta Phippsburg Bath State Highway Commission Winnegance Creek Women's Winnegance Sherman L. Morse Edgar Oliver Elmer Lufkin Isle Au Haut

Jackson Candidate for Senator's Berth

Representative N Gratz Jackson of Bath seeks the Republican nomination for State Senator from Sagadahoc County to fill the vacancy caused by Ellis L Aldrich of Topsham not seeking renomination. Jackson, a two term House member, pledges to serve county and state if supported and to assist the chosen successor if another is preferred.

N. Gratz Jackson Bath Sagadahse County Ellis L. Aldrich Topsham Jackson

Representative Oliver Seeks Another Term In Legislature

Representative Wilbur C. Oliver announces he will seek renomination in the June Republican primary. He declines mayoral interest, stating he prefers a second term in the Legislature, citing his past record as sheriff and in the Legislature. He pledges to work for constituents and for the state if renominated and elected.

Wilbur C. Oliver Oliver

Representative Wright Seeks Republican Renomination for Bath Seat

Representative Henry C. Wright of Bath announced Tuesday his candidacy for Republican renomination at the June primary. He has twice represented Bath in the Maine Legislature and served on appropriations and financial affairs, public health and engrossed bills. He pledged to consider all questions of public moment carefully to best serve citizens and the state.

Henry C. Wright Bath Wright Maine

Moran visits Bath en route to Bowdoin luncheon guest

E C Moran Jr of Rockland, twice a Democratic candidate for governor, paid a visit to Bath on his way through to Brunswick where he would lunch with Pres Kenneth C M Sills of Bowdoin College.

E. C. Moran, Jr Rockland Bath Brunswick Pres Kenneth C. M. Sills Bowdoin College

Popham and Dromore Neighbors Share Local News

Community notes from Phippburg Dromore cover new Grange officers installed by County Deputy Harry Rackley plus family attendance and refreshments. Amid updates, Capt. Sprague of Plum Island light spends vacation in Popham with the Crowleys. Residents return, travel, injuries, illness, and a Lewiston wedding as Helena Hinds marries George Betts Jr in Lewiston with Betts joining the Maine Central Railroad in Bath.

Dromore Grange Harry Rackley Topsham Frank Oliver Walter Oliver Bath Popham Lester Oliver Burnt Island Oliver W. R. Bowie Howard Bowker Vnes W. R. Bowker Charles McNamara South Gardiner C. B. Oliver Livermore Falls William W. Farr Orville Mechanic Falls Ann M. Bowker H. Alvena Oliver W. G. Jefferson John E. Blaisdell Quincy Mass Frank Smith J. Harry Blaisdell Gilbert Wcodman Samuel Belanger Guy Crowley Walter Williams G. E. McNulty Eugene Sicver Hattie Bowie W.R. Bowie Lisson Falls Helena Hinds J. A. Harmon George S. Betts Lewiston Betts

Indian Tomahawk Owned by Bath Man in The Independent

A Stone tomahawk owned by Benjam in L. Cressey of 373 Washington street was found by his son Stanley and a Leash boy while digging at the foot of Hitchcock's hill at the South end. The relic, bound by thongs to a wood handle, measures about six by four inches and rests in Dead Man's Gulch once a Indian refuge. The gulch lies near Trufant's Point, site of Bath's early mills and shipyards, with the area rich in history from 1804 onward and tied to local figures like Seward Porter and John Gordon.

Independent Benjamin L. Cressey Washington Street Stanley Hitchcock's Hill Dead Man's Gulch High Street Trufant’s Point Bath Box Co Harry Hitchcock Dennell and Crosby Yard Trufant Gulch Bath David Trufant King David Pine John Henry C. Wilson S. Jewell Joseph Berry George Robinson M. G. Shaw & Sons Hitchcock Broad Cove Dead Man’s Gulch South End

Christmas greetings reach Rev Matilda Atkinson Minthorn

Rev Matilda Atkinson Minthorn of Metlakahtla Alaska reports a joyful Christmas and sends greetings from friends worldwide. She notes June Moy Ko, once in Augusta and under her care, now lives in Canton with a daughter named Matilda attending high school.

Matilda Atkinson Minthorn Metlakahtla Alaska Augusta

Two Life End Attempts Cast Shadow On Bath Woman

A 19 year old married mother of a two year old from Five Islands faced Bath court on a lasciviousness charge while two suicide attempts were revealed. She drank iodine to end life and later tried to kill herself with a butcher knife after learning of Bath confinement. The judge sent her to the Woman's Reformatory in Skowhegan as the most charitable remedy.

Bath Five Islands Thomaston John J. Keegan Skowhegan New Hampshire Keegan Reformatory

Bath Man Injured By Rolling Log At Farm

Harry A. Plummer 53 a North Bath farmer was taken to Bath City hospital in critical condition after a heavy log rolled off a double horse sled at Charles H. Rogers farm on Whiskeay road. Dr. E Motley Fuller said x rays would determine injuries and possible internal trauma. Rogers stated Plummer tried to stop the log but was unable and was crushed while loading logs on the sled on a slanted surface.

Harry A. Plummer North Bath Bath City Hospital Charles H. Rogers Plummer E. Motley Fuller Mr. Rogers Ito

Clue Leads Officers to Visit Harpswell

Clues in a breaking and entering at Walter Libby’s cottage in Phippsburg led Meadowbrook Jed Deputy Sheriffs Abram C. Oliver and Lering D. Small, joined by Chief William B. Edwards of Brunswick police, to Harpswell as they investigated an outboard motor and cottage equipment theft. The case may link to a separate burglary at the Webster house in West Bath. authorities could not confirm.

Walter Libby Meadowbrook Jed Abram C. Oliver Lering D. Small Harpswell William B. Edwards Brunwick Webster House West Bath Thes $ Department

Ancient Elms Cut Down After 156 Years

Two venerable elms in front of St. Mary's parish house on High Street were sawed down as they neared the end of their life. One stump counted 156 rings, indicating an age of at least 156 years. Stump removal is underway, with one estimated to weigh three tons. Other old elms along Washington Street near the city park are linked to Bath's first mayor, David C. Magoun.

St. Mary's Parish House High Street Washington Strees City Park Bath David C. Magoun

Henry C. Wright Re elected Report of 1931 Financials

Condensed financial report shows Henry C. Wright re elected. Includes operating expenses 1931 with items such as X ray payments, repairs totals, cash received for services 23 099 75, telephones omission 10 percent, balance of radio assessment 89, operating deficit 11 939 66. Ordinary income from state Maine dues investments and other receipts reduces overall deficit to 11 988 30. Cash on hand Jan 1 1931 and 1932 listed along with deposits in Bath Trust Co. Savings Dept. and various estate receipts. Respectfully submitted, Bertha Bellerose treasurer.

State of Maine Small Point Summer Colony Mary E. Nugen Annie E. M. Harris Theresa Mose

Nurses Graduate and Hospital Receives Gifts in Annual Report

The superintendent notes seven student nurses entered training, two completed obstetrics and pediatrics at Boston City Hospital, and others pursue study. Donations include a Brady Light for the operating room and an electric refrigerator. The report thanks contributors from the Junior League, the Woman’s Auxiliary, and Sewall family, and cites patient numbers, averages, and days of care for the year.

Helen V. Downing R. N Cone Boston City Hospital Phyllis Gilpatrick R.N Appo. Die Do Arsistant Catharine O'Z Nora Prown Junior Hospital League Central Main Power Co H. T. Twitchell Portland Mrz. Downing Arthur Sewall Sewall William D. Sewall Hospital John K. Dayne New Canaan Conn Nancy Sewall Langdon T. Snipe James OC. Lincoln Byron FP Barker American College of Physicians Woman” Auxiliary St Marys Guild Girls’ Friendly Society Grace Episcopal Church Dummer Sewall Da.r Henry C. Wright

Bath hospital births and annual admissions by origin and occupation

There were 92 births 52 male 39 female in the year. Admits by month peaked in August and November. The report lists resident origins with Bath leading 339 admissions and dozens more from nearby towns and out of state from Arlington to Weymouth. Occupations include 176 housewives 83 students 30 child and 11 carpenters among admitted patients.

Ale Gases Laan Sistine Ieee Bath Wiscasset Woolwich Brunswick Georgetown West Bath Arrowsic Popham Beach Phippsburg Portland Westport Islands Alna Camden North Bath Sebasco Small Point Topsham Damariscotta East Brunswick East Harpswell Edgecomb Preedom Lisbon Falls North Edgecomb Parker Head Southport West Point Bailey Island Bangor Bowdoinham Bucksport Camariscotta Mills Dresden Mills East Boothbay Head Tide Lewiston Robinhead Sheepsco South Newcastle Melrose Mass Needham Northboro Ossining N. Y Plandom2 L. T Roxbury Rutland Scarboro Sharon Taunton Watertown Weymouth

Bowdoin Quill Opens Year With Poems and Essays

The Bowdoin Quill new issue arrives from The Times Co presses late last week. Editor Philip Ahern leads a roster including Stephen Lee and Albert Davis Jr. Contributions spotlight Prof Wilfred Crook with Bad Business and The General Strike, plus pieces by Timson Davis Bolling Moustakis and others. Veterans of Foreign Wars event in Biddeford included 14 initiates led by Cant. Frank Hulett’s degree team.

Bowdoin Bowdoin College Times Co William Warren Stearns Philip Charles Ahern Stephen Francis Lee Albert Samuel Davis, Jr Edward D. W. Spingarn Christy Constantine Moustakis Louis Colby Stearns Carl F. A. Weber Charles Lincoln Kirkpatrick John Henry Gordon, Jr Wilfred H. Crook P. HH. L Philip W. Meterve William Mitchell Harold Corliss John Otis Burt M. Dyer Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Cant Frank Hulett

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Dike Celia McElman Jackie Hopkins Nicky Kakos Maurice Brown Eileen Hayes Jean McKay Bertrand Miller Phyllis Mitchell Bryce Minott Eunice Perry Gladys Reynolds Thelma Strout Joseph Swanton Mabel F. Libby Geraldine V. Corliss Shirley Jane Foote Richard Footer Robert Gilchrist Alfred Green Lloyd Hudson Dorothy Mitchell Paul Perry Herman Whitlam Ella Jaquith Paul Avery Helen Cormier Robert Goodridge John Kakos Helen Mosers Barbara McDonald Harold Perry Tina Reynolds Harold Strout Helen Tabor Edith Horne Philip Chaney Frank Danforth Constance Gilmore Catherine McAllister Robert Marston Francis Perry Camilla Pratt John Quirk Margaret Sampson Geraldine Smith Irving Talbot Carolyn E. Turner Doris Crooker Mildred Footer Fred Hoffman Eugene Lewis George Perry Mary Brown Clarence Atwood Kenneth Chaney Arthur Cormier Hazel Crooker Manley Ellis Marjorie Fisher Henrietta French Emily Furber Harold Harrington Virginia Ingalls Harold Marston Pauline McNeil Howard Reynolds Leona B. Huestis Edith Armstrong Doris Henderson Melvin Henderson Ruth McAllister Melvin Rogers Marie Smith Clifford Varney Bernice D. Staples Jewell Chaney Laura Craft Dorothea Lewis Rebecca Miller Margaret Minott Doris Perry Ruth Robinson Marjorie Stewart Marion Talbot Florence Hawley Chester McIntyre Edward Perry Lewis Simmons Grace Thurston North Grammar School Katherine I. Trott Mary Fox Clare Fulton Dorothea Fulton Thelma Green Philip Haining Barbara Hopkins Doris Houston Epocrat John Herbert King Jack Lowery Barton Morrison Walter Mosher Mary Oliver Viola Rideout Barbara Scott Rita Sullivan Gerald Thornton Helen L. Hayes David Alkazin, Jr Ellen Cyr Edmund Furber Warren Higgins Isabelle King John McLaughlin Robert Minott Louise Norton Martha Page Robert Perry Charles Robinson Mary Robinson Frances Spicer Frances FE. Sprague Norman Atwood Margaret Brimigion Herbert Clossom Howard Holmes Ida Joy Virginia Kingsbury Jennie Middleton Katherine Milliken Clifton Nickerson Steeven Nicholas Augustus Perow Ruth Pratt North Carrie C. Smith Judith Dennison Nancy Fitzgerald Audrey Hill Scott Holmes Robert Kaler Ada Rideout Margaret Staples Martha Torrey Lewis Wilson Beatrice W. Black James Guynn Elizabeth Lou Hill Ralph Houston Eleanor Oliver Barbara Page Carlton Rideout Joseph Spear Margaret T. Mulligan Mary Anderson Allan Atwood Stanley Brimigion June Burton Margaret Guynn Lorraine Holmes Roberta Lewis Alberta Morrison Marjorie Nichols James Voorhees Pauline Wright Martha E. Hooper Greta Anderson Norman Alkazin Eva Kingsbury Irvine Mank Ruth Murphy Pauline Nickerson Edith Seavey Edward Sewall Robert Staples Richard Sullivan Barbara Trott John Voorhees Eleanor Wilson Central Grammar Genevieve M. Duprey Charles Genthner Robert Lee Marjorie McNeil George Parshley William Phillips Francis Sullivan Almenea Jaques Lillian Goodwin Edwin King Pearl Oliver Ferne Pettingill William Puiin Arthur Young Lester Young Harold Brown Virginia Armstrong Maynard Carleton Edith DeLisle Hester Foss Leonard Lesier Mary Lee Rita Lewis Everett Doris P. Dyer Mary Child Ellsworth Darling Marion Harmon Dorothea Nash Barbara Nickerson Nellie Perry Channing Shorey Grace Swain Barbara Tubbs Alice O’brien Marie Cotreau Dorothy Dauphin Betty Lee Helen Oulton Ronald Oulton Muriel Quinn Beatrice Rideout Rachel Scott Patria Stapies Bessie M. Hunt Theodore Berry Grace Brown Mary Coffill Dorothy Farley Osear Greenblatt Richard Jenkins Estelle McCabe Jeannette Roy Mary Sprague Ruth Sprague John Trainor John Wakefield Center Street Marjorie P. Troop Eleanor Fulton Dorothy Davis Grace Middleton Clifford Aplin Rober Wagner Isabel Lewis Earle Banks Myra Burns Russell Gasser Nellie Groves Daniel Hatch Barbara Morse Priscilla Parshley Barbara Stanton Marian Wagner Elizabeth Williams Ann Thompson George Fox Robert Huse Millard Warner Albert Whitney Frances Whitten Phyllis Young Ethel T. Higgins Marian Anderson SO Frank Lee Martin Lozer Y. M. C. A. Auxiliary Edith Lemont Aldrich Bath Man Hitchcock’s Hill Norway Meprerme Co Norway City Hospital Clue Bath Trust Co Bertha Bellerose
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