Building Up The Navy To Treaty Limits This Summer
Indications the United States Navy will push toward treaty limits with plans for thirty two new ships. Bids open July 26 and work distributed nationwide. Secretary Swanson seeks 77000000 for modernizing battleships and 37000000 for shore stations.
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United States Navy
Swanson
California
West Virginia
Maryland
Colorado
Tennesee
New York
Texas
New Mexico
Mississippi
Idaho
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Nevada
Pennsylvania
Arizona
Navy
Plan for Bath to Brunswick Cement Highway Explored
agitation to use federal funds for a new Bath to Brunswick route. debate over which path to take from Cook's to New Meadows, including possible removal of the New Meadows Inn bridge. county seeks cement road to ease dangers on this heavily traveled Maine corridor. start after summer traffic peak.
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Maine Highway Commission
Bath
Brunswick
Maine
Sagadahoc
Cook's
Bull Rock Bridge
New Meadows
Center Street
New Meadows Inn
Doctor Tyson Defuses Harpswell Disturbance At Sea Shore Cottage
In Harpswell a group of about twenty five young men threatened to overturn a Summer cottage into the ocean. Doctor Forest C. Tyson of the Maine State Hospital in Augusta intervened and calmed the crowd, dispersing them without violence. The incident followed complaints about Sunday baseball in the area and the group’s anger toward Rey. Freder ick W. Smith, executive secretary of the Maine Christian Civic League, had been targeted. Tyson’s calm handling is praised as preventing disgrace and damage to the community.
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Forest C. Tyson
Maine State Hospital
Augusta
Harpswell
Rey
Frederick W. Smith
Maine Christian Civic League
Smith
Mr. Smith
Doctor Tyson
Maine
Stores Compete With Grandma's Herb Garden
The article extols home herb gardens as thyme, tarragon, sage, parsley, mint and other flavors. Therese Wood of the Extension Service advises growing herbs in pots or ground plots, noting practical uses in sauces, dressings, pickles, and beverages. Flavor should be delicate and well balanced to enhance dishes and appetites.
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Therese Wood
Show Must Go On Despite Elements at Lewiston Circus
Hagenbeck Wallace circus performed Friday night in Lewiston as a heavy storm drenched the tents. Rain streamed through canvas as aerial acts continued, bands drowned the thunder, and nets protected animals. Thousands watched while grounds turned to pools and spectators sought cover after the 8 43 storm that dumped 1.15 inches and rolled toward Lisbon Falls and Bath, leaving the South End dry.
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Lewiston
Clyde Beatty
Opera House
Perounds
Lisbon Falls
Bath
Bath petition drive backs new state highway route
Promoters report good petition signups urging the State Highway Commission to lay out a new Bath to Center Street route from Cook's Corner to the New Meadows river and Old Turnpike. They aim for 3,000 names and note job creation and a bridge over the river funded by the state to relieve Bath’s ongoing liability.
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State Highway Commission
Cook's Corner
Hardings
New Meadows River
Center Street
Bath
Highway Commission
Bath and
Vicinity
R. W. Conforth Co
New Meadows
West Bath
Sagadahoc
Brunswick
Cumberland County
Metzger Located by Amesbury Police Inquiry
City Marshal Walter L. Whitney received word from Amesbury Massachusetts that James H. Metzger was located by authorities. Metzger had been sought for three weeks in connection with an automobile tent bought from Cutler's sale here and then disappeared. Amesbury City Marshal William S. Gillespie said he held the tent pending word from Bath.
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Walter L. Whitney
Amesbury
Mass
James H. Metzger
Mr. Metzger
Cutler
William S. Gillespie
Bath
College Players to Appear in Bath at Morse Auditorium
The College Players of Brunswick open their season July 15 at Morse High School auditorium. The eight plays, a mix of comedy and mystery, benefit Morse Athletic Association. Notable cast includes Albert Van Dekker and Bates Bowdoin alumni from diverse schools with Bowdoin directing by Prof. Ralph deS. Childs.
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College Players
O F Brunswick
Morse High School
Morse Athletic Association
S. N. Behrman
Morse
Brunswick
Bates
Harvard Columbia
Smith
Radcliffe
Union
Yale
Bowdoin
Albert van Dekker
New York
van Dekker
Maine
Philip G. Parker
Theatre In the Woods
Boothbay
Willard Travis
Edwin G. Walker
Paul Killiam
Bath
England
Margaret Hines
Bates Little Theatre
Lewiston
Margot Lecomte Russell
Harriet Heywood
The
Jefferson Players
the Dramatic Guild
Portland
Gertrude Libby
Columbia School of Dramatic Art
Bath Company Bids On Big Sewer Job
Andrew S. Merrill of General Contracting Co Bath placed sixth among 26 bids for a ten mile Ware river sewer project to Worcester disposal plant. Bid was 253901.85 with lowest 184000 and highest 375810. Merrill studied the route two days through forests hills and ledge. He says the bid is fair though glad his firm did not win at the lowest bid.
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Andrew S. Merrill
General Contracting Co
Bath
Ware River
Massachusetts
Worcester
Metropolitan Water Commission
Somerset Place
Boston
New York
Rhode Island
Mr. Merrill
Merrill
First Week 3.2 Beer Sales Hit About 1000 Cases
Officials report roughly 1,000 cases of 3.2 beer sold in the first week ending Friday, with output per concern ranging from 10 to 70 cases and circulation between 3500 and 4000 dollars. No arrests occurred as buyers consumed the beverage amid its legal status and Fourth of July demand.
Daly Reed Wedding Announced in Bath
Marriage notice for Randall M. Daly and Evelyn L. Reed, both of Bath, announced after their January 20 ceremony at Central Church parsonage by Rev. David L. Wilson. Daly is son of Edward C. Daly of 590 Washington Street and Reed is daughter of Clarence Reed of 14 Robbins Street. Mrs. Edward Norris of Camden visiting Mrs. Frederick E. Drake Jr. in Washington.
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Randall M. Daly
Evelyn L. Reed
Bath
Central Church Parsonage
David L. Wilson
Edward C. Daly
Washington Street
Clarence Reed
Robbins Street
Edward Norris
Camden
Frederick E. Drake, Jr
Holiday Bridge Traffic Surges Over 1932 Levels
Over July 1 to July 5, bridge traffic rose sharply from 1932 figures. Auto and truck crossings reached 6,411 compared with 6,140 last year, and 13,974 paying passengers, up from 13,496. Total receipts climbed to 4619.80 dollars from 4531.55. Superintendent Briggs had hoped for at least 1200 on Saturday, a goal surpassed by 21.85.
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Edmund P. Briggs
Briges
Sewer Gas Explosion Blows Manhole Covers on Water Street
Two manhole covers on Water street were tossed ten feet into the air by an explosion believed caused by an oil barrel fire behind a garage. Officials say sun heat ignited the oil, igniting sewer gas and blowing the covers. engines responded, flames contained by chemicals, and warnings placed by the tilted covers.
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Water Street
King Street
Burglars Take $15 From Herby’s Lunch Room
Thieves entered Herby’s Lunch at 162 Front Street near Elim Street early Thursday, stealing about $15 from a coffee can. The rear door was forced, and the burglar appeared to know the interior, leaving little evidence of a search.
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Herby
Front Street
Elim Street
Herbert Norton
Buck Sets New Amateur Golf Mark At Bath Country Club
Leon Buck of Morse high school fired rounds of 37 on both halves in rainy afternoon play at Bath Country Club to finish 74 for 18 holes. The 74 is believed to be the course record for an amateur, with par 70 and the mark remaining a target for others.
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Leon Buck
Morse High School
Bath Country Club
City finances show improvement and council actions
The council reported improved finances and discussed local issues. John Clark of Harvard street cited 16 hens killed or torn on roosts, valued at 1.50 each. Aldermen Sewall and Smith to investigate, with state authorities to settle. Catherine Hawley approved to run an employment agency at 780 High street. Max Katz granted second hand dealer permit. Ralph Dawe and Charles M King named constables. Ward 2 president pro tem Allen Irish acted in Brown's absence. other absentees listed.
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John Clark
Harvard Street
Sewall
Smith
Catherine D. Hawley
780 High Street
Max Katz
Ralph, Dawe
Charles M. King
Life of Thrills Comes to Close
A nostalgic reminiscence closes with tributes to a trusted companion named Mark Island. Friends recall his shrewd deals, scrupulous pledges, and reliable nature, ending on a toast to enduring friendship. Mr and Mrs Barrett C Nichols and young Barrett Jr. visit from West Medford Massachusetts to stay at 1 North Street.
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Mark Island
Smith
Herm
Barrett C. Nichols
Barrett, Jr
West Medford
Mass
Mr. Nichols
North Street
Cosmopolitan Club Plans Shawl Bazaar in July
The Cosmopolitan Club approved a July shawl bazaar at a Wednesday meeting in Bath's clubhouse. The event will feature borrowed shawls and a history lesson, with tea served and proceeds benefiting the club. committees were named for August and for resolutions on Miss Helen A. Walker's death, followed by a program including singing, a piano solo, and a one act play.
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Cosmopolitan Club
Bath
Roscoe P. McFadden
Bessie F. Greenblatt
Carl. F. Pierce
Charles R. Farnham
House
Sophie G. Greenblatt
Edwin C. Tietig
Louis M. Silverman
Miriam W. Kimball
Nelly K. Goodrich
Mary Deehan
Philanthropic
J. Gertrude Silsby
Elizabeth A. Oliver
America
G. Eunice Whittall
Bath High School Alumni Dance This Week
Bath high school alumni association hosts a barn dance Thursday at the school gym. Patronesses include Mrs Hawley and others. Tickets at A Halset & Co and Country club. doors open at eight with Ernie George and his Royal Arcadians providing music. Over 400 dancers expected.
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Bath High School Alumni Association
Warren F. Hawley
Herbert Calderwood
Fred P. Shaw
Dwight Pierce
A. Halset & Co
Country Club
Firemen Aid Trapped Motorist After False Alarm
Leon R. Eaton of 150 Oak Street was rescued by firefighters when his foot became wedged as he and his son attempted to push a down car from a garage door ramp. Eaton suffered only a bad bruise, and the motorist was freed with help from the responding crew.
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Leon R. Eaton
Oak Street
Mr. Eaton
Martin
Mrs Marvin Truss Wins Bath Golf Tourney
Mrs Marvin R Truss won the Bath Country Club ladies tournament with 53 gross and 41 net on nine holes after a 12 handicap. George Hunter was second with 47 gross and 43 net, while Edward Given had second low gross with 50. Other results: Ruth Rice 60 gross 44 net, Alden Smith 62 46, Rodney Ross 57 6, Irene Ingalls 69 53.
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Marvin R. Truss
Bath Country Club
George P. Hunter
Hunter
Edward Given
Marvin Truss
George Hunter
Ruth Rice
Alden Smith
Rodney Ross
Irene Ingalls
Baxter Re elected Association President In Bath meeting
Hon Rupert H Baxter was re elected president of Sagadahoc Real Estate association at the annual Bath meeting. Oliver Moses and Oliver Moses 3rd were re elected treasurer and clerk respectively. The board includes Arthur Sewall William S Shorey Alfred L Tarbox and Dr Sylvester J Beach of Portland. The association will continue its current policy. Mrs Clara E Grover of Springfield Mass is visiting her sister Mrs Edgar J Goodwin at 688 Middle Street.
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Rupert H. Baxter
Sagadahoc Real Estate ‘Association
Bath
Oliver Moses
Arthur Sewall
William S. Shorey
Alfred L. Tarbox
Sylvester J. Beach
Portland
Clara E. Grover
Springfield
Mass
Edgar J. Goodwin
Middle Street
Huckleberry Muffins and Graham Cracker Pie Recipe Notes
The article promotes seasonal berries such as blueberries and huckleberries, noting their lower cost and versatile uses. It shares a graham cracker muffin recipe with huckleberries and a fresh blueberry pie variant topped with whipped cream, including instructions and ingredient lists.
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New England
Big Coal Wharf Strengthened at Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co
Reinforcement work underway at the Kennebec Wharf and Coal Co as piling is driven to support the heavy weight. GC R Bailey of Gardiner is the contractor, with the tower and coal storage handling large shipments. About 15 000 tons of coal will be sent to Togus Soldiers Home and the State hospital in Augusta, using the barge East once weekly, and the steamship Berwindglen with 7000 tons is due to dock Monday.
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Kennebec
Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co
Berwindglen
Bath Battery Boys Enjoying Camp Life
Baths soldier boys of Battery H at Fort Williams hosted 19 Bath Boy Scouts and their scoutmaster for the Fourth. Dinner was prepared by Battery personnel led by Mes Sargent Forrest Mains and cooks Clarence Holmes James Guynn and Thomas Lyons. Relatives and friends were entertained Sunday. Monday and Tuesday the scouts practiced with anti aircraft machine guns. The Battery is making a fine appearance. the boys are well and enjoying camp life.
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Bath
Fort Williams
Mes Sargent Forrest Mains
Clarence Holmes
James Guynn
Thomas Lyons
Engagement Announced for Miss Foss and R For rest Higgins
Miss Dorothea E. Foss of Cape Elizabeth and R For rest Higgins of 79 York Street were engaged at a Portland party hosted by the bride’s sister Mrs. Harvey Burrows. The event featured summer flowers, bridge, music, games, and a buffet lunch. Foss is Cape Elizabeth High School graduate. Higgins, Morse High School graduate, studied at Gray's Business College. He is Armour Company's cashier in Rockland after a spring transfer from Portland where he served as assistant cashier.
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Dorothea E. Foss
Edgar F. Foss
Cape Elizabeth
R. Forrest Higgins
Roscoe P. Higgins
York Street
Portland
Harvey Burrows
Hill Street
Miss Foss
Cape Elizabeth High School
Higgins
Morse High School
Gray’s Business College
Armour Company
Rockland
Rotary club confirms new Lewiston Auburn president
Rev. Percy L. Vernon was installed as incoming president of the Lewiston Auburn Rotary Club and briefed members on the Boston International convention. Outgoing president L. W. Haskell received a past president badge and was praised for service. Vernon outlined four club ideals mapped to a four lane highway: club service, vacation service, community service, and international friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy L. Vernon
Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club
Boston
L. W. Haskell
Auburn
Rotary
Crossword Puzzle Clues List From The Next Issue
Horizontal clues and answers span footwear ponies and fairy terms across a long mixed grid. This item previews a future puzzle with many partial definitions and a note that the solution appears in the next issue.
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the Times Company
Bath, Maine
B. Nichols
Treas
Harry C. Webber
Grandma’s Herb Garden
Bath-Brunswick
Metzger Located
Athletic Association
Bath Company
Buck
Stanley M. Brown
Allen M. Irish
Charles J. Donnell
Roscoe Clinton McFadden
Harris T. Rodick
Alumni Association
Baxter
Association
Sacred Heart Circle
Circle
Daughters of
Knights of Columbus
Mary A. Barron
Arcade Hall
Grace Cunningham
K. of C., Hall
Phoenix
Ellsworth
Bath’s Battery
Boy Scouts
Sellman
Western Newspaper Union
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