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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1935

Page

2

Maine House Defeats Securities Bill Amid Lobbying Claims

The Maine House defeated the administration securities bill by seventy votes, with hopes a recorded vote would shift support. Rep Ralph O Brewster cited federal funds pressure over Quoddy Bay power project as a factor. A referendum petition seeks to raise fishing license fees from fifty cents to one dollar, contingent on 10 000 valid signatures, possibly triggering a September vote.

House White House Ralph O. Brewster Maine Quoddy Bay Secretary of State Brann

Revival of Bath Boothbay steamboat service urged

The Samoset Steamboat Company of Bath aims to revive excursions between Bath Boothbay Harbor and the islands. Charles T. Jackson is appointed excursion agent to attract seaside trips as a leisure alternative to auto travel. Heat and heavy traffic marked a busy summer weekend with gasoline taxes noted.

Samoset Steamboat Company Bath and Vicinity Bath Boothbay Harbor Islands Charles T. Jackson Maine Portland Weather Bureau

Senator Wallace H White Jr Seeks Senate Maine Trip

Senator White joins many colleagues in escaping Washington heat by distributing Maine Development Commission booklets describing Maine’s charms and recreational draws. The aim is to persuade adjournment and a Maine exodus of a Senate majority during the hot period.

Wallace H. White, Jr Washington Maine Maine Development Commission Senate

Materials roll in for Quoddy Bay power project

Thousands of dollars worth of materials are arriving in Eastport for the Quoddy Bay power project. Engineers say the goods range from lead pencils to pick-axes as they supply the construction effort.

Eastport Quoddy Bay

Glidden and Thomas Wed In Braintree Church Ceremony

John Aines Glidden of Quincy and Miriam Irene Thomas of Braintree wed at First Congregational Church of Braintree on June 20. The couple will reside at 22 Wyman Road, Braintree after August 1 following a wedding trip.

John Aines Glidden Quincy Mass Miriam Irene Thomas Braintree First Congregational Church Wyman Road Joseph L. McCamson, Jr Carlton L. Easton Quincy Point Congregational Church Virginia Horsman Edmund Martin Thomas Brothers Robert Damon Robert Moody Braintree Assembly Order of Rainbow Edna Wright Alice Crafts Betty Qualey Rhoda Cox Dorothea Bartlett Marjorie Bean Selma Nelson Harriette Simon Marjorie Smith Glidden South Shore George F. Glidden Southern Artery Bath Quincy Schools Old Colony Ords of DeMolay

Merrill Graffam wedding ties Pittston and Dresden

Miss Agnes Violette Merrill daughter of Mr and Mrs George F Carver East Pittston wed Robert W Graffam son of Mr and Mrs George S Graffam Dresden on June 25 Rev J R Clifford performed the ceremony in Gardiner parsonage The couple plan a brief wedding trip and will reside at Welbert Merrill’s home Augusta.

Agnes Violette Merrill George F. Carver East Pittston Robert W. Graffam Georges. Graffam Dresden Graffams Bath J. R. Clifford Gardiner Charles Sabin Graffam Welbert Merrill Belfast Road Augusta Carver Pittston Bridge Academy Mr. Graffam

Mitchell Jones Wedding Ties North Carolina Man to Massachusetts Bride

Joseph Linwood Mitchell of Aulander North Carolina and Madeline Estelle Jones of North Middleboro Massachusetts were married at 9 p.m. Thursday at the Millett home 32 Summer Street. The Rev Joseph O Purdue officiated with a single ring ceremony as Ernest St Clair and Mrs Millett attended. Mitchell, head oiler on the steamship Berwindglen, will sail Sunday to Newport News Virginia where the couple will join him and establish a home. The Berwindglen crew attended the wedding with both families present.

Joseph Linwood Mitchell Aulander N. C Madeline Estelle Jones North Middleboro Mass Walter E. Millett Summer Street Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Ernest St. Clair Berwindglen Gather W. Mitchell N.C John Bridges Bucksport Mitchell Newport News

Knight Receives Yale Honorary Degree at Commencement

Harry Clifford Knight of New Haven was among 11 recipients of honorary degrees at Yale Commencement. Knight, 59, president of Southern New England Telephone Co. since 1930, joined the firm in 1902 after Bowdoin College graduation in 1898. He has ties to Bath and Pittston.

Harry Clifford Knight New Haven Conn Yale University Knght Bath Pittston Knight Mabel Bacon New England Council Southern New England Telephone Co Bowdoin College Community Chest

Miss Mary Arik Leaves for Laconia from Concord

Miss Mary Arik of Laconia NH leaves Thursday afternoon after several weeks with her sister Mrs David S Cogan and family of 677 High Street Accompanied by Gerald Lee Cogan who will visit his grandparents Rev and Mrs Charles Arik in Laconia NH

Mary Arik Laconia N.H David S. Cogan High Street Gerald Lee Cogan Charles Arik

Woodfords Man Recounts 1901 Bath Trip And Modern Drive

Henry P. Goold of Woodfords visited Bath for a memorial flower placement with his daughter Mrs. Horace R. Burgess. He recalled riding to the 1901 Sewall yard launch of the William P. Frye when a ship christening failed to go overboard, later sunk in war.

Henry P. Goold Lincoln Street Woodfords Bath William P. Frye Sewall Yard Warren Horace R. Burgess Burgess Maine National Congress Wallace H. White, Jr Caroline Frye Briggs Auburn Joseph E. Sewall Goold Portland Freeport Higgins Beach Paul Kittridge South Portland High School Bowdoin College Mr. Goold Frank W. Stockman Chipman

Maine Mineral Society Plans Free Junior Mineral Sets

The Maine Mineralogical and Geological Society led by Benjamin Burbank will give free ten stone mineral collections to youths in Maine. Each box includes labeled specimens such as beryl galena pyrite tourmaline biotite quartz garnet muscovite and feldspar with an exchange list to expand the set. The program aims to spark lifelong interest and will award annual prizes for top junior collections.

Maine Maine Mineralogical and Geological Society Benjamin Burbank

Auxiliary Cutter Built by Blaisdell Sails to New Home

A 28 foot auxiliary cutter built by the Blaisdell Brothers of Bath for W L Warner of Middletown Conn has been delivered and sails to its home port. It features a 40 hp Kermit engine stainless rigging and mahogany planking. A sister craft was finished in Essex Conn for Mr Warner, a yacht designer. The Blaisdells are also completing two 15 foot butterfly sail boats for A R Webster to teach boating at Boothbay camp for boys this season.

Blaisdell Brothers Bath Woolwich W. L. Warner Middletown Conn Essex Warner Blaisdells A. R. Webster Boothbay

Grenadine Confusion At Lewiston Liquor Store

A Bowdoin alumnus recounted a Lewiston state liquor store visit before Commencement. The clerk was reluctant to sell grenadine, questioning the customer about its purpose, and noting many buyers misuse the syrup and regret the purchase.

Bowdoin Lewiston John Brunswick Record

Bowdoin Man Earns Attention With Pike’s Puddle Sanctuary

Radcliffe Pike of Bowdoin College class of 1925 returned for his 10th reunion and drew nationwide interest for his Lubec migratory bird sanctuary project nicknamed Pike's Puddle. The effort offers prizes for the best design and aims to protect habitat, marking the region as a focal point in conservation.

Lubec Radcliffe Pike

City Attacked Over Wages Claims In Bath Writ

Friday morning Mrs. Watson and Miss Quinn served a writ of attachment for 200 on the City of Bath to recover wages owed for April services to the Overseers of the Poor. The action follows an amended ordinance increasing board size and forcing office clerical costs onto the superintendent. payment disputes and constitutional questions loom as the case heads to Bath municipal court.

Harry H. Watson Annie K. Quinn Sidney Ly Eaton Watson Miss Quinn Bath Iron Works Sagadahoc John W. Gilmore Bath Miller John A. Land Poor Department Eaton John P. Carey, Jr Roscoe P. McFadden Edwin E. Pinson Archie E. Doyle Arthur Sewall City Treas Donald D. Young Finance Committee Lord Carey

Cradle Roll Party Held at Bonnie Brae in Woolwich Union

Fifth annual cradle roll party for the Woolwich Union for Christian Service was held at Bonnie Brae with Mrs. Wilson Wright, superintendent. Sixty mothers and children attended, the babies outnumbering the mothers, including Walter W. Swank Jr. born June 15 in Bath Memoria hospital. Rev Walter W. Swank, Mr Bloch and district directors aided, and many assistants provided handwork talks and home projects to teach children religion. ice cream, animal crackers, cookies were served and older children played games.

Woolwich Union For Christian Service Bonnie Brae Wilson Wright Walter W. Swank, Jr Bath Memoria Hospital Guy Cromwell Melvin Howe Mason Carter Bertha Presley Sarah Reed Sagadahoc Ferry Burnette Bailey Gertrude Gilmore Nequasset Ethel Stinson Day's Ferry

Real estate transfers recorded in Sagadahoc registry

Realty transfers over the last two weeks include Arrowsic deeds from Ernest E. Smith to Walter L. Foster and others in Bath and Bowdoinham, Richmond, Topsham, and West Bath. Notable moves: Shirley A. Robinson to Bertha Pushard, Ethel M. Temple to Walter Maloon, and Frank W. Thorne to Elizabeth P. Aldred.

Sagadahoc Registry of Arrowsic Ernest E. Smith Walter L. Foster Ruth J. Carlton G. Hudson Fowles Marcia E. Kennerson William E. Sturtevant Bath Shirley A. Robinson Bertha Pushard Joseph F. King Sarah H. King Bowdoinham Ethel M. Temple Walter Maloon Elbridge A. Cornish Richmond Oscar P. Galusha Raymond Clifton Toothaker Topsham Frank W. Thorne Elizabeth P. Aldred Frank E. Smith Jessie M. Morrill West Bath Lucy S. Dunton Bath Box Co John W. Summerton James P. Sutherland W. Thornton Bates Als Henry G. Hodgdon J. Edward Drake Fred H. Thompson, Jr

Mrs Harrington and Katherine Harrington Return to Rossindele

Mrs Fred Harrington and her daughter Miss Katherine Harrington R N have returned to Rossindele Massachusetts after spending June with Mrs Harringtons daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Oscar Wright of North Bath Miss Harrington who is in charge of nurses at Milford hospital resumed duties Monday after a month of vacation.

Fred Harrington Katherine Harrington

Veterans Firemen Lawn Party Opens at St Marys Grounds

The Bath Veteran Firemen’s Association held a three day lawn party at St Mary’s parish grounds with 15 booths. Despite showers, fair attendance and strong play at the beano booth highlighted the event. The group aims to raise funds to send two hand engines to Portland on July 20.

Bath Paul Gurney Paul Arsenault Ernest Avery George Hart Arthur Wilson Miss Talbot Morris Warner Alice Warner Joseph Melzard Jennie Middleton George Talbot Louis Couture Thomas Deejay Arthur Paulin

Winter Street Vacation Church School Opens July 8

Winter Street vacation church school begins Monday July 8 and runs three weeks for children up to eighth grade. Daily sessions from 9 to 11 45 with no sessions on Saturdays and Sundays. Curriculum includes handwork music recreation character building religion and Bible. A strong faculty includes Miss Betty Rice Miss Carrie Shaw and Rev J O Purdue among others.

Winter Street Betty Rice Carrie E. Shaw Lydia Atwood Dorothy Stevenson Margaret Huse Anna Hill Kathaleen Scott Roberta Erwin Shirley Minott Helen Minott Evelyn Nickerson Janette Smith Horace Ward Edward Morin Ralph Dale John Kimball J. O. Purdue

Current Events Club Visits Bethel Inn

Members of the Cosmopolitan club Current Events department toured Bethel Inn on Thursday for their annual outing. A broiled chicken dinner was served and Mrs. Joseph I. Smith received a gift for Mrs. Frederick W. Humphreys after two years as chairman. Attendees listed include Miss Minnie A. White and several Bath area members.

Cosmopolitan Club Bethel Inn Joseph I. Smith Frederick W. Humphreys Smith Bath Minnie A. White J. R. Andrews Edwina Mayers Hall Clifford O. Small Mexico Humphreys Lena D. Donnell Charles H. Frost Mildred Palmer William Yule Elizabeth E. Dunbar Alice May Douglas Harry G. Deering Frostina E. Marston Walter S. Wiggin James Dunton Leland R. Mitchell

Tulip Trees Blooming Scarce in Brunswick Area

Report notes two scarce tulip trees in the Hardings section of Brunswick in full bloom with lemon yellow petals and red splotches. Additional trees are cited on Court street and at Charles Perry’s South end home, noted as hard to reach for plucking.

Hardings Brunswick East River New York Hudson United States Daniel Williams Court Street Charles Perry

Mrs Omar Fullerton Injured in Home Fall

Mrs Omar Fullerton of Mechanic Street is recovering from a dislocated shoulder after a fall at home. She was to receive treatment at Memorial Hospital following the incident.

Omar Fullerton Mechanic Street Nec Memorial Hospital

Farm Mortgage Interest Rate Reduced Effective June 24

Federal Land Bank farm mortgage loans in Cumberland and Sagadahoc counties drop to 4.4 percent effective June 24, a voluntary move linked to low bond rates. The three year temporary Farm Credit Act reductions remain for specified periods, with further cuts for new National Farm Loan Association members joining the new unit.

Federal Land Bank Charles F. Grant Farm Credit Cumberland Sagadahoc National Farm Loan Association

New ERA Program in Bath Gets Four Week Approval

A four week ERA work program in Bath was approved, four of five submitted projects begin Saturday after a prior halt. Approved works include Goddard's Pond playground playhouse, sewer construction with a storage shed for the Highway and Sewer Board, a rifle range shed, and an unstarted North Bath highway completion toward the Bath Country Club awaiting official oak.

ERA Bath Goddard’s Pond Highway and Sewer Board Rifle Range Kelley Athletic Field North Bath Harry Plummer Bath Country Club

Reverend Wolstenholme Invited to Return as Pastor

Reverend George B. Wolstenholme of People's Baptist Church was unanimously invited to return for another year at a special Thursday evening meeting after serving as pastor for the past 11 years.

George B. Wolstenholme People’s Baptist Church

White eggs favored by New Yorkers study finds premium

A R Gans at Cornell analyzed New York City egg prices from 1930 to 1932 showing white shells fetch a premium of three to five cents a dozen, while brown eggs command more than mixed colors. High quality eggs priced similarly regardless of shell color. Eyes uniformity adds about three cents per dozen. size uniformity has no premium. Most eggs sold in cartons. Boston and Philadelphia markets prefer brown eggs.

A. R. Gans Cornell University New York City

Swimming Instructor On Duty All Summer At Creek

Duncan H Farrell will serve as swimming instructor and life saver at Whiskeag Creek all summer from 9:30 to 4:30 with lunch break. Red Cross sponsors a competent official. about 15 boys have joined a life saving course this week and will test next week. A new class for girls may begin if enough sign up. inquiries to Farrell at 958 M.

Duncan H. Farrell Whiskeag Creek Red Cross Farrell American Red Cross

Bowdoin’s Oldest Grad Celebrates 59th Anniversary

Rev Dr Sylvester Burnham and Mrs Burnham marked 59 years of marriage at their Newburyport home Massachusetts. Burnham, Bowdoin’s oldest living graduate and first principal of Newburyport High School after district school consolidation, married Amity Tucker in Amherst. He is frail and blind. The couple live with George W Shafner on Boardman Street. William H Small Jr of Pleasant Street visits Sabino as guest of John Burke.

Sylvester Burnham Newburyport Mass Burnham Bowdoin College Newburyport High School Brown, Putnam and Female Mrriam M. Tucker Amherst Baptist Church George W. Shafner Boardman Street William H. Small, Jr William H. Small Pleasant Street Sabino John Burke

Crossword Puzzle Clue List

A complex list of clues covering various definitions including Latin terms and abbreviations, with an accompanying garbled answer line that appears to mix letters and names. The fragment suggests a themed puzzle entry with multiple across and down entries and a final garbled solution line.

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