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Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1932

Page

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Morse High Class of 1932 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Leaders

The Morse high school class of 1932, 75 graduates, honors valedictorian James William Temple the youngest to hold the post since 1924 and salutatorian Carol Elizabeth Stevens famed as a pianist and class officer. Ada Yetta Greenblatt and Marjorie Elizabeth Palmer rank high with strong arts and club records. each has held multiple leadership roles and performed in school operettas and concerts.

Morse High School James William Temple William B. Temple Hinckley Street David Brown Harry Brown Pearl Street Brown Yale Warren Dain Oliver Morse High Dartmouth Harvard Law Arthur G. Oliver Washington Street Temple National Honor Society Bagdad Billy Dido Aeneas Cremona Flying Eagle Patrol Troop 53 Boy Scouts of America James Jimmie Linwood E Carol Elizabeth Stevens Hiram T. Stevens Middle Street Mohiba M” Club Miss Stevens Glee Club Jerry Jericho Road Belle of Usher Stevens Register of Deeds Sagadahoc County Bath High School Phi Rho? the Publica

Tax levies take effect under new federal revenue bill

The new revenue bill outlines start dates for various taxes. Income tax applies to 1932 and is permanent. postal, excises, tariffs, miscellaneous taxes, stamp taxes, and gift taxes have July 1 1934 end dates for several items, with several taxes effective immediately or to 1932. Estate tax increases are effective at once and permanent.

Annual Session of Fire Chiefs at Newport

The tenth annual convention of the New England Association of Fire Chiefs will be in Newport June 21 to 24. A welcome address and memorial service open Tuesday afternoon at the Newport Beach Casino, with an apparatus exhibition. Speakers include J W Randlette Richmond Maine and others from the fire and safety fields.

New England Association of Fire Chiefs Newport Newport Beach J. W. Randlette Richmond Maine C. W. Mowry Associated Factory Mutual Fire Insurance Companies Thomas F. Dougherty New York Fire Department Alfred N. Miner Massachusetts Safety Council Percy Bugbee National Fire Protection Association Fred Shepperd Fire Engineering Maxwell C. Hutchins Massachusetts Ralph C. Hawley Yale Forestry School K. F.williams Albany N. Y Joseph S. Lawton R. I John W. O’hearn Watertown Mass

Cressey Wins First Prize in Maine School Contest

Stanley Cressey a fourth grade pupil at South Street School and son of Mr and Mrs Harry Y Cressey won first prize in a state contest for Bath school boys run by the Rotary club. Second prize went to William Rogers a fifth grader at South Street School and third to Stanley B Wallace Jr a Morse High senior. Prizes total $15 with $7.50 to first, $5 to second and $2.50 to third. ceremony at a special matinee attended by 800 to 900 children hosted by Frank Colburn Jr and Publix Theatres Inc.

Phi Rho Winter Street Stevens Harriet C. MacDonald Shaw Business College of Augusta Robert D Morse Ellen H Jane W Hiram T., Jr Miss Stevens Ada Yetta Grenblatt Ada Yetta Greenblatt Solomon K Morse High Dido and Aeneas Billy Dido Sophie G Riva Civia Greenblatt Marjorie Elizabeth Palmer Sarah J. Palmer Marshall Avenue John T. Palmer Miss Palmer Marion Washington Stanley Cressey South Street Harry Y. Cressey Washington Street Betwen Frank Colburn Publix Theatres, Inc Armando J. Conti Rotary Club Arthur B. Scott Morse High School Rotary N. Gratz Jackson Henry W. Owen, Jr Colburn

Officers of Dike School PTA take offices for year

The Dike School PTA inducted officers at the June 7 meeting in the old Dummer Street schoolhouse. New president is Mrs. Daniel Perry. vice president Mrs. Lena Shepard. secretary Mrs. Fred Hoffman. treasurer Mrs. Charles Mac Donald.

Dike School Dummer Street Daniel Perry Lena Shepard Fred Hoffman Charles MacDonald Frank French John Howe Waldo Weston Scotti Golder Herman Crooker Rockland Dike Melvin Ferris Helen Shaughnessy William Fogwill Morse High School Hoffman Sprague George Reynolds MacDonald Herman Crocker Work Committee Red Cross William A. Furber The Times

Wild West Circus Part Lost On Maine Road

Part of Bill Cody’s Wild West show may have been left behind in Bath Maine when a large truck and trailer bearing the circus name was found outside a resident’s home at dawn. The vehicle carried horses and appeared unfamiliar to locals, with the driver insisting the city was different as it rolled away toward the center.

Bill Cody Maine Billy Cody Vees High Street Bath

Best Farm Prices Found For Those In New England

New England farms retain value better and sell above prewar levels, says E H Thompson of the Federal Land Bank at Springfield. Prices across New England average 116 of 1912–14 values with variation by state, and loans remain steady as farmers remain committed to keeping farms despite a low mood.

Boston Transcript New England United States Canada United States Department of Agriculture Transcript E. H. Thompson Federal Land Bank Springfield Thompson New Hampshire Connecticut Pacific Northwest Federal Land Bank of

Two Prominent Visitors In Bath Visit Square Rigger

Aboard the square rigger Coriolanus at Bath Iron Works Mr. and Mrs. Rogers toured the ship after its Boston to Bath voyage. Rogers envisions a U S West Africa sailing fleet and a return voyage shakedown to Shelburne New Brunswick with cadets. Mrs. Rogers expressed fascinated interest in sailing ships.

Bath Coriolanus Bath Iron Works Corp Boston Portland Cumberland Mr. Rogers West Africa Iron Works Rogers

Bath Board Sets 44 Mills Tax Rate for Next Year

Bath will set the tax rate at 44 mills for the coming year instead of 45 as recommended by the city council. The board of assessors, split on raising 1 mill, voted 44 mills after a Monday session. Roscoe G Bailey urged adjustments to state tax for the final year of Davenport trustees deal, noting a potential $300 000 valuation loss over two years.

Bath Board of Board of Tax Assessors O. K Roscoe G. Bailey Davenport

Legion Discusses Opening Playground For Youth Welfare

The American Legion post No 21 discussed opening a community playground at its Legion hall meeting with 20 members present but took no action. A dance on June 29 in the Arcade will raise funds for the drum corps. field day now planned for August. a 32 page August American Legion Monthly booklet on veterans rights and benefits will be issued, requiring annual dues by July 1 for registration.

Roland Smith American Legion Monthly

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