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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1934

Page

8

Salvation Army appeal lists Maine donors and totals

Bath firm Dalrymple & Rowe owner Freemont B. Rowe, of 78 Court Street, is hospitalized at Bath Memorial after an acute appendicitis operation Saturday night. The Salvation Army annual maintenance fund shows Mrs. William S. Kenyon leading donors with a 25 dollar gift in memory of her husband, Judge William S. Kenyon, among many contributors.

Salvation Army William S. Kenyon Sebasco Maine Edward W. Bridgham Martha P. Small GRACO H.P Hatiorne Iis FC Bagtikane Kennebec Arthur's Gunche Roger Skillings Williamr Bath Department Store Eugene Desmond Jon J. Desmond Ackood Secor Teteelee Tyel Oakhurst “Dairy Ooo ATG Grhater S.t Mary, J. Taylor Sii W.B. Mussenden Botley SL NiCyn Alter Stesterae Scree Shes Ieee Arthur Allens Peers Nellie M. Bonney Cokes Maryville Sarvedvarde Fyere Sa Ea Tino Very Addney Freemont B. Rowe Court Street Dalrymple & Rowe Bath Memorial Hospital

Seining Boat Adventure Ends With Narrow Escape

Kirk Roberts son of Mr and Mrs Chester A Roberts of Bath endured two near misses while seining with Dewey Richardson and others. After his overboard plunge he clung to a dory then leaped onto a third boat as it neared Boothbay Harbor. He swam ashore to dry off and noted he had never swum with clothes on before.

Kirk Roberts Chester A. Roberts Maxwell Street Bath Southport Bridge Young Roberts Dory Roberts Westport J. C. Wilson Kirk Dewey Richardson Herring Richardson Boothbay Harbor Wilson Mr. Richardson

Bath considers sending destroyers for July 28 celebration

Bath officials and Roland Smith Post drum corps pursue two destroyers for the July 28 event. They aim to have U S Barry join, though channel disruption from the Kennebec bridge and river depth raise risk for cruisers. Length and maneuvering limit vessels, with a light cruiser preferred for safety.

Bath Kennebec Roland Smith Post A. L., Drum Corps U. S Barry Provincetown Mass Iron Works

Bowdoinham Social Roundup Adds Local Visitors

Bowdoinham residents host and visit relatives across towns including Milo Old Orchard and Bath while travelers from Rochester New York Cambridge and Massachusetts call on local families. A Bowdoinham baseball win 7 6 over Richmond and a busy week with dances, Grange meetings and scattered visits mark the scene.

Arrival Of Western Saddle Horses For Ward & Son

Carload western saddle horses arrived July 5 and a second carload of western horses reached on July 16. Twenty five western and second hand horses are now on hand with free delivery by truck. P Ward and Son operate in Yarmouth Maine contact Tel 186.

P. Ward & Son Yarmouth Mc Maine Tel

Diebold Lock Delays Guard Bank Doors At Bath Savings

At the Bath Savings Institution annual meeting 33 of 42 corporators viewed a Diebold delayed control combination lock on vault doors. The system requires two employees to set dials and a 15 minute delay before entry. The bank claims enhanced protection against bandits and hold ups. Trustees re elected and officers retained include William S. Newell as president and William A. Furber as vice president.

Bath Savings Institution Diebold Company William A. Furber Charles C. Low John G. Morse William S. Newell Harry B. Sawyer William S. Shorey Langdon T. Snipe Charles P. Wetherbee Allan Spear Marcia Moulton Alexander A. Burden

Local Women Plan Trips and Hospital Stay

Ames residents Dorothy Dickinson and Courtney Nealey left Thursday for a Canadian trip. Mrs. Fred Morgan of Saco and others from York village stayed Tuesday night with Miss Clara Fogg, then proceeded to Bar Harbor for the Pen-Women luncheon hosted by Bethena Graham at Hotel Newport. Miss Carrie C. Adams, ill, went to her sister Mrs. C. F. Dodge in Boothbay Harbor for an open-ended stay.

Celebrations and visits in Bowdoinham area

The BOWDOINHAM POST ROAD reports a 50th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Leighton with family and friends from Portland and Massachusetts. Several locals and visitors are listed with travels and brief happenings, including rescues on Casco Bay involving Leland G. Means Jr. and Seth L. Larrabee near Great Diamond Island.

Herbert Leighton Mrs. Leighton Portland Massachusetts Maria Curtis Merton Umberhind Augusta Ernest Frye Walter Given W. S. Given Edgar Temple Maine Elmer Wade Helen Pittsfield Mass George E. Jack Hollis Tina Jack Floyd Purington Harry Purington New Jersey Willis Sewall Capt Mac. Doughty South Portland Heath Homestead Howard Sewall Auburn Leland G. Means, Jr Sally Kimball Bath Casco Bay Mr. Means Seth L. Larrabee Great Diamond Island Long Island

Arrowsic Georgetown Bridge Nearing Opening

The Arrowsic Georgetown bridge fill is nearly finished with seven trucks hauling rock gravel and sand from Georgetown to the Arrowsic side. A north lane may open first for single line traffic as work continues on the south, and completion promises a major highway improvement easing a dangerous stretch. A community celebration including a clambake is being considered by Georgetown officials and residents.

Arrowsic- Georgetown Georgetown Arrowsic Arrowsie Natt F. Howe Maine

Rotary Club Showcases Naval Pictures

The Rotary Club presented a viewing of naval pictures to members, highlighting maritime themes and raising interest in naval history. Attendees enjoyed the illustrated program and discussed exhibit details.

Naval Rotary Club

Vine Street approach to Kennebec bridge opens new four lane entry

An excellent photo captures the Vine Street entry to the Kennebec bridge showing the four lane concrete approach at Vine and Washington. The article notes land purchases from Bath Opera House and Maine Central Railroad to create sweeping curves for traffic from Washington Street and the South End, plus rebedded trolley tracks in cement.

Vine Street Kennebec Bridge Vine and Washington Streets Bath Opera House Maine Central Railroad Co Opera House Washington Washington Street

Navy film series showcases Yangtze patrol and naval life

At a Tuesday luncheon the Hotel Phoenix screened Navy films. The Yangtze Patrol expose chronicles 25 years guarding the river in China and its dramatic scenery. Cross ing the Line shows the battleship fleet, equator hazing, at sea sports, and life in Hawaii and Samoa. Rotarians Harold A. Pauly and Elmer F. Carroll attended, with Donald D. Young and Milton C. Trott noted as guests.

Hotel Phoenix United States Navy China Hawaii Samoa Enchanted Isles Harold A. Pauly Troy Ohio Elmer F. Carroll Petersboro N. H Donald D. Young

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