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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1930

Page

5

President Wright Re-Elected Hospital Head in Bath Meeting

Hon. Henry C. Wright was re-elected president at the Bath City hospital’s 21st annual meeting held in the Davenport Memorial council room. New officers include L Eugene Thebeau vice president Miss Lillian Miller secretary Frederic H. Low treasurer and Miss Miller auditor. Trustees elected for three years include Rupert H. Baxter L Eugene Thebeau Charles P. Wetherbee Oliver Moses 2nd John H. Hyde and several committee members.

Henry C. Wright Bath City Hospital Commery Council Davenport Memorial L. Eugene Thebeau Lillian Miller Frederic H. Low Miller Rupert H. Baxter Charles P. Wetherbee Oliver Moses John H. Hyde Albert H. Shaw J. R. Andrews Frederick H. Kimball Frederick E. Drake Edmund P. Briggs Harry W. Thebeau Lillian C. Miller Hospital Corporation

Hospital finances cited by Pres Wright at trustees meeting

President Wright thanked trustees and staff while noting 1929 operating results and comparisons to 1928. Cash receipts totaled 23366.20 with State funds up 3103.60, gifts 3067.50, and a 14956.42 deficit. Days treated 7914, births 69, and new equipment added include an X ray fluoscope and a combined heater storage unit.

Pres. Wright Low Wright

Bath City Hospital Nursing Staff and Graduation Report

Miss Helen V. Downing reports year end details for Bath City Hospital noting staff includes one superintendent acting superintendent full time instructor operating room supervisor historian and librarian night supervisor and 14 student nurses. Seven students entered training three graduated two resigned one to marry and four finished year. Two nurses study obstetrics pediatrics at Boston City. National Hospital Day visitors and donations from local supporters enhanced the hospital and Nurses Home. Graduation Day May 20 at Grace Church parish house featured remarks by Henry C. Wright and diploma presents along with the Doris Chase Purington medal for top student.

Helen V. Downing R. N Bath City Hospital Boston City Hospital National Hospital John Hyde Paul M. Olm Frederick H Kimball Albert H. Shaw Serta Harvey J. R. Andrews Coombs Grace Church Parish House Charles M. Tubbs George ©. Quicksall The Commons Council Henry C. Wright

Census prepares 1930 canvass with new schedules

The Census Bureau in Washington announces 1930 decennial schedule forms to record name, address, and 26 facts for 100 people per schedule. New questions include home value or rent, radio in the home, current employment, veteran status, and age at first marriage.

Public Printing Office Washington United States Census Bureau U. S Veteran’s Bureau

Mrs Wright Retires After Long Book Store Service

Mrs Ralph Wright formerly Ella Congdon completed twelve and a half years as a clerk at Shaw's book store on Saturday. She has been a faithful obliging clerk and will be missed by patrons as she retires to focus on duties at her new Beacon and Dummer streets home.

Ralph Wright Ella Congdon Shaw's Wright Shaw Beacon and Dummer Streets

Telephone Plant in Bath to Be Greatly Upgraded

The New England Telephone and Telegraph Co plans major Bath plant upgrades with three more carrier systems, bringing 33 repeaters and broader toll circuits to Bangor Houston St. John and the Provinces. Management projects $37 million in 1930 for expansion, citing a diversified New England market and a five year outlook guiding construction.

New England Telephone & Telegraph Co Bath Bangor Houston St. John Provinces Matt B. Jones New England Mr. Jones Boston-Bangor Brunswick Augusta Waterville Clinton Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Vermont Lawrence Mass Concord N. H Manchester Gardiner Belfast Camden Derry Orange Millbury Spencer Winchendon Pittsfield Holyoke Norwood Wareham Bridgewater Brookline Waltham Winchester Newton Rhode Island Gaspee Providence Pawtucket East Providence Newport

Grange Lecturers to Be Guests of Governor at Blaine House

Governor and Mrs. Gardiner will host Mainz State Grange lecturers at the Blaine House Thursday evening. An informal reception will follow for delegates attending a lecturers conference in the state house afternoon.

Gardiner Mainz State Grange Blaine House State House

Dain Files Papers for Sagadahoc Commissioner Nomination

Renomination papers of Charles J Dain of Bath for the Sagadahoc county commissionership were filed in the secretary of state's office Saturday. Dain is a Republican. Mrs Glenace Schoen of Staten Island New York arrived Saturday night January 11 for a four day visit with her father Charles Blair.

Charles J Dain Bath Sagadahoc County Secretary of State Dan Glenace Schoen Staten Island N. Y Charles Blair

Central Council Forms To Aid PTA Units In State

A new Parent Teacher Association Central Council was organized in Red Cross rooms by PTA leaders and local members. Daniel Williams was elected president with Edward Bridgham as vice president and Mrs. Ethel Leckery secretary. The group aims to act as a clearing house for PTA problems and will draft by laws for approval at the next meeting.

Red Cross Charles R. Farnham Daniel Williams Edward W. Bridgham Ethel Leckery N. Gratz Jackson Williams Seth S. Muilin State Association Farnham Clinton D. Wilson

Dike School P.T.A. Meets With Gavel Presentation

The Dike School P.T.A. in the teachers room heard Mrs. Scott Gelder receive a engraved gavel from Mrs. Charles R. Farnham of the North Center P.T.A. with guests Mrs. Arthur C. Norton and 34 members present. Clinton D. Wilson spoke on P T A work and the Atlanta NEA convention. a joint Morse High meeting was announced for Jan 21 featuring Kenneth C. M. Sills. Delegates to the Westbrook observances on Jan 23 were elected: Mrs. Golder, Mrs. Fogwill, Mrs. Mosters, and Mrs. French. Refreshments followed.

Dike School P.T.A Scott Gelder Charles R. Farnham North Center Arthur C. Norton Clinton D. Wilson Morse High School P T.A. Work National Educational Association Atlanta Mr. Wilson Kenneth C. M. Sills Bowdoin College Golder Wiliam Fogwill George Mosters Frank French Westbrook Seminary Charles T. Henderson George Wallace

Junior College Observances At Westbrook Seminary Event

Officers of Parents Teachers Associations will attend the Junior College observances at Westbrook Seminary and Junior College on January 22. A 6 30 banquet precedes principal addresses with Governor Gardiner and Mrs. Gardiner among distinguished guests. North Center attendees are asked to notify secretary Mrs. Arthur C. Norton.

Parents Teacher Associations Westbrook Seminary William Tudor Gardiner Franklin Johnson Colby College Seth S Mullin Bath P.T.A North Center Association Arthur C. Norton

Miss Stackpole Moves to Cosmopolitan Club Home

Miss Carolyn Stackpole of the Opportunity school has relocated to the Cosmopolitan club and will reside there for the remainder of the school year.

Carolyn Stackpole The Opportunity School Cosmopolitan Club

Increased safety in flying shown by 1929 reports

A semi annual report from Clarence M. Young notes a surge in miles flown per accident in U S aeronautics for January to June 1929. In scheduled air transport 9,201,333 miles were flown with nine fatal accidents, yielding 1 022 371 miles per fatal accident.

United States Clarence M. Young Aeronau

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House of Lords George London St. James Palace City Hospital Arthur Allen Optometrist Bath Trust Bureau OF Census Associated Press Toll Line Men's Club of Central Church Henry Maoberry Portland Associated Grange Dain Parent-Teacher Central Council Boone Island Robinson Crusoe Eugene L. Coleman Middle Street Boon Island York Harbor Coleman Joseph J. Coleman Torrey Roller Irwin McIntire H. S. Hutchins Coast Guard Isle of Shoals Marine Hospital Mr. Coleman Frank M. Rummery Lubec Sherwin W.P Johnson Brosco Bath-Main
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