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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1934

Page

5

Emerson pupils receive star pins for health and correction progress

The Emerson school lists Grade 8 to Grade 1 pupils earning star pins for good health and corrections since the nurse’s early year visit. Nearby social notes mention visits, church activities, and community events including fires, travels, and Grange meetings.

Emerson Mr. Weymouth Philip Densmore Marjorie Preble Robert Cate Hazel Dunklee Dexter Fowles Lawrence Arsenault Miss Shaw Thomas Barber Virginia Gilpatrick Leona Webber Clifton Toothaker Earl Dickinson Miss Bell Frederick Watson Ellen O’brien Margarite Mealey Miss Hopkins Paul Bachelor William Gott Leona Lemont Frances Webber Jane Breen Dorothy Preble Laurence Thompson Miss Hagerman Mary Coughlin Phyllis Baker Patricia Duren Martha O’brien Miss Haynes Barbara Bond Earl Miller Miss Gardner Arthur Sewell Ann

Richmond area social notes and community events

A cluttered roundup of visits, club dinners, lectures, and gatherings in Richmond and surrounding towns. Events include the Lions club and Sportsman's Association meeting at Enterprise grange hall with a 42-person banquet and a lecture by Kenneth Puller Lee, plus DR local visits from New Sharon, Massachusetts guests, and several church and school activities.

Richmond Harold Castner Arthur Brooks New Sharon A. E. McM Harry Temple Massachusetts B. R. Temple Richmond Lions Club Richmond Sportsman’s Association Enterprise Grange Hall Kenneth Puller Lee Augusta Maine Newell L. Ludwig Gardiner Walter Reed Woolwich James Malloy Ideal Home Corner Club Bertha Curtis Pitts Road Bertha Gray Opera House Carpenter Sisters St. Ambrose Church Howard Wilson Belmont Wilson Hattie Wilson Kimball Street James H. Cosman Cleveland Ohio Hope Pridham Melvin Pridham Gladys Lynch Lynn Mass Pridham Adelbert A. Elwell Asbury S.—Davis Providence R. I Pleasant View Farm Robert Stanley Amesbury Elmer King Main Street Carrie Blin J. K. Knowlton Llewelyn Alexander Joseph Alexander Cottage Lakeside Charles E. Hewitt Bath Fort Richmond Daughters of the American Revolution Lawrence Bond Front Street Norman Seigars Barbara Auburndale Clark Winslow Hopkinton Leah Littlefield League Margaret Boynton St. Nicholas League Emerson School Santa Lucia Linwood Richards Phyllis Clark Flanders Field Fern Fraser Lazy Daisy Laurelle Priest Estelle Brown Ernestine Mayhew George Lloyd Lyndall Good Dresden Mills B. B. Douglass Bowdoinham Milton Akerson Presque Isle Akerson Railroad Newberry Pearl Rittall Dresden Vital Gilbert and Auburn

Sheriff Henderson Praises Guardsmen After Georgetown Fire

Sheriff Albert Henderson of Sagadahoc County praises Batteries H of Bath and G of Brunswick for their swift efficient response to the Georgetown fire. He notes their military training, readiness, and calm performance protecting Five Islands and surrounding areas. Lieut W M Thornton visits Bath on business linked to the destroyer Dewey.

Bath Brunswick Georgetown Five Islands Geérgetown Albert Henderson Sagadahoc W. M. Thornton Boston Navy Yard Phoenix Thornton John A. Lord Pearl Street Portsmouth Navy Yard Lord Dewey

Paul Hart Visits Portland on Sunday

Paul Hart was a visitor in Portland Sunday, meeting local residents and touring area sights. The report notes his presence without detailing events or outcomes.

Paul Hart Portland

Georgetown Fire Devastates Five Islands Cottages

The town recalls its worst disaster as a spring blaze from Robinhood Cove roars into Five Islands. Fourteen homes and summer cottages burn while residents seek safety in Georgetown Center. Firefighters from surrounding towns fight the underground still burning hotspots as rain is awaited.

Georgetown Robinhood Cove Five Islands Georgetown Center

Births and visits noted around Westport area

Westport couples celebrate births as Mr and Mrs Herbert Cromwell welcome a daughter born May 25. Congratulations go to Mr and Mrs Horace Jones on a May 25 son. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Edwin Colby of Long Island and Mrs Lawrence Colby in Massachusetts. Leola Wass returns from Memorial hospital. Colin Dunn paints Eva Beaudet's cottage. Amos Knight visited the island. The Gershort notes Mrs Lester Spinney returns to Bath after two weeks with Archie Higgins.

Herbert Cromwell Edwin Colby Long Island New York Solomon Higgins Francis Eaton North End Lester Spinney Bath Archie Higgins Horace Jones Leola Wass Memorial Hospital Damariscotta Colin Dunn Eva Beaudet Amos Knight Lawrence Colby Massachusetts

Mr and Mrs Cogan Visit Popham Beach with Family

Mr and Mrs David S Cogan and family of 677 High Street spent Sunday at Popham Beach enjoying a day by the sea with relatives.

David S. Cogan High Street Popham Beach

Fire Devastates Homes as Townsfolk Rally for Aid

A forest fire raging for nearly a week destroyed 14 buildings in Summer and surrounding towns. Twelve cottages belonged to Summer residents and two to townspeople including the Pinkhams and the Hortons. Relief came from Bath, Brunswick, Richmond, Gardiner, Augusta and Gray, with Salvation Army kitchens and Boy Scouts feeding firefighters. Several cottage owners and visitors from Massachusetts, New York, and Maine watched their homes burn while neighbors helped save others.

William Matt Ellsworth Pinkham J. B. Horton Evanston, Ill Spain Vernon Gray Charlotte Willam Marr Georgetown Five Islands

Firefighters relieved after forest blaze near Georgetown

Two military batteries were dismissed by Sheriff Albert Henderson after patrolling Georgetown during the fire. Batteries H of Bath and G of Brunswick had been on duty since late Thursday and Friday. Old embers smouldered but danger eased unless winds shift. Georgetown and Jefferson camp CCC crews continue patrols. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Hyde of Hackensack Augusta.

Helena Naylor Abiad Randlette Portland Leslie Roberts L. F. Playse Georgetown E. F. Pratt Bangor Pratt Maine Medical Association House of Delegates Bangor House Effie White Howard McFarland River Breeze Augusta Linwood Harriman Gardiner D. S. White Banks Ridley Litchfield Mary Ridley Eugene Edgecomb Brown House Brown Avenue Rideout House County Road E. O. Tarr Ernest Dore William Dingley Hattie McKenna Helen Huntington Lewiston Progressive Grange Dirigo Grange Brunswick Road Bert Allard Augusta Trust Co Ray Baker Baker Richmond Fire Department John Chase Melrose Mass Edmond Gamache River Road Edward Pinkham Pleasant Street South Dresden W. H. Johnson Middle Road J. W Randlette Charles Utter Brunswick Hospital W. S. Castner Percy Allen Oakland John Hinds Pejepscot Seguinland Katherine Pendergast Cambridge Florida Herbert Moore Charles Belmont William Gage Helen Gage New York City Blanchard Massachusetts Gage Cottage D. L. Howard Bath Garfield Rackliff Industry Forrest Hanna Paul Mason Reading Five Islands Walter Moore Sedgemere Road F. M. Reid Alfred Rowe John Grindell J. E. Blaisdell Edith Davis Medford Davis Arthur Marr Beulah Miller Almon Marr Madelyn Berry Salem Arthur Berry H. E. Ward Woolwich Wiscasset Grain Co Charles Jordan Auburn Albert Henderson Brunswick C.C.C Jefferson Camp William Hyde Hackensack Henna Augusta Hyde Charles E. Hyde Washington Street Harvey Hardy Boston

Georgetown Bridge Improvement Eases Coastal Travel

Sightseers have watched a new bridge over Back River between Arrowsic and Georgetown rise beside the old span. The plan includes straight approaches from both ends, high clearances to avoid hills, and new ramps and a narrow gauge track for material. Officials hope the bridge opens by month’s end or early July, promising a smoother, safer short drive to Georgetown.

Georgetown Back River Arrowsic

Probe Committee Holds First Meeting On Board Dispute

The municipal probe committee appointed by the city council to study the clash between the Cemetery and Park Board and superintendent Horace W. Ward met its first session Saturday night. Alderman Charles J. Donnell chairs. other members are Aldermen James A. Gillies Jr and councilmen J. Haviland Torrey Arthur Sewall and Stanley J. Bickle. The group adjourned about 12:15 a.m. without public statements, aiming for a report to the council.

Cemetery and Park Board Horace W. Ward Charles J. Donnell James A. Gillies, Jr J. Haviland Torrey Arthur Sewall Stanley J. Bickle

Morse High Golfers Defeat Rockland

Morse High golfers overwhelmed Rockland 6-0 at Rockland Country Club. Wesley Marco led Morse with an 81 round featuring ten pars and two birdies. In singles action Marco beat Attacardi 5-4. Wilfred Chaney beat Markham one up. Rodney Ross Jr defeated Carroll 7-6. Eddie Owen beat Pelll cane 6-5.

Morse High Rockland High Rockland Country Club Wesley Marco Bath Schoolboys Morse Attacardi Rockland Wilfred Chaney Markham Rodney Ross, Jr Carroll Eddie Owen Pellicane Rocklnd

Bridge receipts rise in May traffic report

May 1934 traffic over the Carleton bridge shows gains over May 1933 with 8371 more people, 4730 more vehicles and $830.50 higher cash receipts. The May 1934 totals include 0.66203 people index, 0.31026 vehicle index and $12,067.00 cash versus $11,136.50 the year prior.

Carleton Bridge

Poultry Show Dates Set at University of Maine Orono

The fourth annual Poultry School will be held August 13 and 14 at the University of Maine in Orono. Dean A L Deering announced the event and named the committee: J R Smith H L Richardson and C W Champney. The Maine Poultry Improvement Association will be represented by Champney on the committee. Attendance last year reached 286 with registrations rising each year. The committee has begun drafting this year’s program.

University of Maine Orono A. L. Deering College of Agriculture Dean Deering J. R. Smith College Poultry Department H. L. Richardson C. W. Champney Hampden Champney Maine Poultry Improvement Association

Excellent Memorial Day Parade Draws Strong Civic Spirit

Weather was ideal as war veterans led the annual Memorial Day observance. The two minute late start began at Washington street hill. Civil War veterans John H. Pease George F. Chandler and Thomas Gannon joined the parade with drum major Edwin L. Emmons drawing attention. The event featured Maine State Police escorts, Girl Scout troops Wild Rose Wise Owl and Blue Bell, and speeches at Oak Grove cemetery. A volley honored the dead at Center Street monument followed by a community dinner at Grand Army hall.

Washington Street Hill Elm Street John H. Pease Phippsburg George F. Chandler Thomas Wild Rose Wise Owl Blue Bell Joseph O. Purdue Oak Grove Cemetery Asthena Haggett Kennebec Soldiers’ Monument Center Street Battery H C.A.C T. W. Hyde A. V L. L. Hooker Grand Army Hall

Ex Governor Kendall In Narrow Bath Phippsburg Crash

Seven people including ex Governor N E Kendall and wife of Iowa escaped serious injury in a head on collision on the Bath Phippsburg road near Phippsburg Center. Stanley W Hyde and party, returning from Popham Beach cottage, were involved. Both cars damaged. no charges to be pressed.

N. E. Kendall Iowa Nerrow Bath-Phippsburg Road Stanley W. Hyde North Yarmouth Academy Meadowbrook Road Phippsburg Center Popham Beach Bath Knoll

Double Wedding in Portsmouth Brings Snipe Brothers Tied

Announcement of a Sunday double wedding in Portsmouth New Hampshire ties brothers Seth N Snipe and J Walter Snipe to brides Omah C Trott and E Roberta Gordon. Rev Philip Nason officiated. Both families reside on local streets with ties to Morse High School and Bath Iron Works.

Portsmouth N. H Bath Seth N. Snipe J. Walter Snipe Omah C. Trott E. Roberta Gordon Philip S. Nason Earle Larrabee High Street Seth Morse High School Bliss Business College Bailey Evening School Daniel A. Bishop Wilfred C. Trott Marshall Avenue Robert S. Gordon Washington Street Morse High Bath Iron Works Corp

Bath native Mrs. Mildred McPherson returns to Needham

Mrs Mildred McPherson returned Tuesday to Needham Massachusetts after a brief visit with her four brothers who live in Bath She is a former resident of Bath and has been away from Needham for fifteen years

Mildred McPherson Needham Mass Bath

June forecast predicts electrical storms and long days

Lewiston weather prophet Sam Morrill warns June will be the worst month for electrical showers with three storm periods from the 2nd to 8th, 13th to 19th, and 25th to month end. Temperatures will run normal to above with normal precipitation and days will lengthen to the summer peak.

Sam Morrill Lewiston Morrill Merrill

Clarence M Bowker Dies After Illness in Woodford

Clarence M Bowker of Woodford formerly of Phippsburg and Portland died Tuesday in Woodford following months of illness. Funeral services will be Thursday at two in Woodford Church. He worked with L M and L T Plummer in Portland. Survived by wife, two daughters, two sons, one brother Joseph of Portland, one sister Mrs Ethel Doughty of Yarmouth. Cousins include Walter and Frank Bowker of Bath and Misses Alice Clare and Corrie Varney of Bath.

Clarence M. Bowker Woodfor Phippsburg Portla Woodfords Bowker L. M L. T. Plummer Chapman Building Portlan Oseph Portland Ethel Doughty Yarmouth Walter Frank Bowker Bath Alice Clare Corrie Varney

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Spgs Curlis É Thomas R R. Bath Sheriff Henderson Bath and Brunswick Battery J. H. Brown Newton Flora Campbell Elizabeth Hunt Anne L. Read Kennebec Point Howard M. Trafton Eleanor Cunningham Melvin Cunningham Edward Wren Marilla Tarr Ida B. Oliver Seward E. Emmons West Georgetown F. J. Hinckley Sewall Webster Indian Point Dorothy Stuart Emma B. Billings Harry L. Horne Joan Harrison H. H. Bishop Cumberland Mills The Baptist Association of Maine First Baptist Church Earl Mack Montpelier Maude P. Thayer Westbrook Junior College Gilbert Standish Harry H. Heald Eleanor Hollis Clyde Jordan Nancy Russell John Wilson Hallowell Alvah Reynolds Abbie Reynolds Henry Stearns W. Scott Frank Hovey Frank Heald L. Earle Hagan Heald Joseph F. Higgins William Todd Howard Heald Walter Newdick Oak Cemetery Scott John Mitchell Newtonville Ralph Scott Boothbay George F. Oliver Willard Roger Oliver Elvira Trafton Westport D. M. Humphreys & Co Sagadahock Block Bath, Me Room Georgetown’s Bach End Lime City Bath Savings Institution Brick House Stoneybrook Bellevue Enue Beacon Street Beacon Hill State House Boston Common Public Gardens Restaurant A la Carte Bowdoin and Beacon Streets
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