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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1932

Page

8

Dazed Young Man Seeks Aid After Car Crash and Lost Memory

Sherman Lewis twenty of 67 Chestnut Street staggered to the Kennebec bridge toll house pleading for a doctor. He had recently been found near Yarmouth after a hit and run incident and was taken to City Hospital. The car he rode in with Burton Radley was found damaged near Arrowsic. the hood was missing. Officers suspect daze from a prior accident while walking home from Georgetown.

Sherman Lewis Chestnut Street Kennebec Bridge Carlton L. Rice Mayo Ambulance Service of Bath Lewis Yarmouth John P. Crosby Crosby Burton Radley Radley Charles Radley Tarbox Street Young Radley Georgetown Arrowsic Bridge Rice Toll House Woolwich

Maine Central Monthly Statement Shows May Results

The Maine Central Railroad reports May operating results with freight revenue of 859084 dollars and passenger revenue of 94546 dollars, delivering total operating revenue of 1 060 593 and a five month period revenue of 5 032 998 dollars. Surplus after charges for May is 23966 dollars and for the five month period 240 514 dollars. An unrelated note mentions steel writing pens sold in England in 1809 for 1 25 dollars each.

Maine Central Railroad England

Bath Woman Returns From Houston Meeting

Mrs. Edward J. Murphy reports Bath unit delegates attended the American Legion and Auxiliary conventions in Houlton over three days. Highlights included 3000 children aided, a Bates college war orphan scholarship, and elections of officers for the Maine department with next gathering set for Portland in 1933.

Edward J. Murphy Houlton American Legion Murphy Bath Roland Smith Post Elks’ Club Portland Louise Williams Tuckahoe Agnes J. Bourisk Marietta McDonald Boston National John Crowley Legion Child Welfare Committees Agnes Bradley Rumford L. Smith Dunnack Maine Bates College Clifton D. Gray Northland Hotel Williams Americans Auxiliary Meduxnekeag Club The Legion Temple Theatre Waterville Glee Club Legionnaires Chateau St. Jean Woodstock N. B State Department Margaret Waterhouse Milo Eve Underwood Sanford Susan Lamb Rockland Johanna Murray Augusta Cora M. Putnam Houston Ann E. Lovely Old Town Bertha 8. Abbott

Auto and Motorcycle Collision Involving Ex Mayor

On Sunday a Buick sedan driven by ex Mayor Charles H. Cahill collided with a motorcycle driven by Raymond Blair. Erving L. Burnham Jr. 15, riding on the rear of the motorcycle, suffered a fractured pelvis and was taken to City hospital. Blair and Richardson were east on Winter street. Cahill was north on Middle street. The motorcycle crashed into the side of the Cahill car. Blair was uninjured.

Erving L. Burnham, Jr Erving L. Burnham Western Avenue City Hospital Charles H. Cahill Blair Richardson Winter Street Mr. Cahill Middle Street Burnham

Man Auctions Own Seized Chevrolet After Sheriff Sale

Edward V. Coombs of Union Street attended a Georgetown sheriff auction of two seized autos with liquor aboard. He bought the Chevrolet sedan and, realizing he did not need two cars, jumped onto the running board to auction off his own vehicle. About 400 to 500 bidders were present. he refused to sell his old car unless a targeted price was met, with a $15 gap remaining.

Edward V. Coombs Union Street Hyde Windlass Co Georgetown Mr. Coombs Chevrolet Coombs

Bowdoinham Notes A Busy Summer of Visits and Travel

Bowdoinham locals host and visit relatives across Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Fliers include Frank of Rochester taking his mother Hallie Hackett home for a visit and George Hinchett Jr visiting grandparents. A Massachusetts party faces speeding charges with a $100 fine at Ames court while farm sales and automotives abound.

Cart Frank Rochester N. H Hallie Hackett George Hinchett, Jr Hampton George Hackett Elmer Jordan Capitol Island Walter Reed Pittsfield Linih Brock Hazel Lakewood Emma Purinton Florence Wosdbury Harrison Annie Morehouse Lewiston Sarah Howe Norway Erla Brown Miss Browne Howe George McPherson Boston Della Rideout Horace Raymond Portland Roy Williams John Dugan Belmont Mass Clinton Bailey Alice Webber Wiscasset Elisha Webber Alden Webber Webber Dugan Walter Cox Topsham F. K. Jack Litchfield Cross Lynn Fannie Williams George E. Sedgley Post Office W. E. Rideout Emily L. P. Templeon Old Orchard Saco E. P. Kendall Ida Fowle Helen Deland Wellesley Hinckley Mr. Kendall Gifford Erland Curtis Gardiner Hospital Murl Downing Arthur I. M. Fowle Harry Fisher Webster Main Street McGiven Bowdoin Daniel and Hall Craney Goodwill Farm Fairfield Emma Mary Denham Carrie Merrill Bert and James Samuel Thorne Abbie Thorne Richmond Charles Hackett George Sedgley State Road Hathaway Place Massachusetts Karl D. Hatch Ypsilanti Mich Paul Hatch Nellie Minott Evansville Ill Charles L. Browne Clara Fogg Grace Maxwell Alice Contract Club George A. Hawkes Farm Bureau Margaret Gile Ortland Raymond Rendell Aere A. Dickinson

Bowdoin Meet Highlights Local Grange Event

Sagadahoc grange members gathered at Center Hall for a Saturday program by Carver's Topsham orchestra and home grange participants. The well attended event featured recitations, musical numbers, encores, a luncheon, and dancing ending at 11 30. Upcoming events include a Washington program by West Bowdoin D A R and sermons at East Bowdoin chapel.

Sagadahoc Hall At Center Topsham Merrymeeting Progressive Litchfield Carver Home Grange Charles Babb Old Town Robinson Berry Metcalf Morrell O. E. Tarr Richmond Corner Morris West Bowdoin D. A. R Washington East Bowdoin Chapel Percy Vernon Lewiston Vernon Wiliam R. Wood Penny Memorial Church Augusa East Bowdoin Ladies’ Aid Ella Adams N. E. Curtis C. M. Hospital Carrol Williams Addie Williams Irving Clough Chelsea L. C. Starbird Grant Woods William Rumford Marie Croshaw New Jersey Bowdoin Center New Ridge Brunswick

Teen craftsman builds Napoleonic coach model and Spirit of St Louis tribute

In a period piece, a teenage draftsman named Morse created a detailed Napoleonic coach model for Body by Fisher, using nearly a dozen woods including pine and mahogany. He previously modeled Col Lindbergh’s Spirit of St Louis and has flown over Omaha, reflecting his keen mechanical eye and precise drafting talent.

Fisher Morse Hyde Windlass ‘Co Col. Lindbergh St. Louis Paris

Two Mansions to Be Opened for Jewett Fund Drive

Two historic New Hampshire mansions tied to the Jewett fund will open to the public with separate admission. Wentworth House from the early 1700s contrasts with Jewett House of the late 1700s, offering a wide view of 18th century furniture as part of a loan exhibition aiding the Jewett fund. Mrs. Blodgett funds the event and receipts go to the Jewett fund, attracting summer visitors despite slower year. Merino sheep originated in Asia Minor.

Jewett Manson New Hampshire Jewett Fund New England Jewett House

Prospects for the 1932 New England Apple Crop

Bloom was generally good to heavy in New England with Baldwins prolific in Maine but lighter elsewhere. Full bloom occurred later than usual, May 16–May 26, and two cold snaps reduced fruit set. On June 1 New England apples were 83 percent healthy, national average 58.5 percent. Pears compare 139000 bushels in New England, near five year average overall.

New England Baldwins Maine New Connecticut New York Central States Piedmont Virginia Cumberland-Shenandoah

Six and Seven Point Stars Awarded Pupils in City

The Maine Public Health Association through school nurse Mrs. R. Clinton McFadden awarded Six and Seven Point pins to city pupils based on the six health metrics vision hearing teeth throat weight and posture with a seventh point for birth registration. Recipients across Central Grammar School and Grade levels include students in Division 1 2 3 4 and 7 with teachers Miss Bessie M Hunt Miss Doris P Dyer Miss Alice OBrien Mrs Katherine B Hagan and others recognizing both seven point and six point awardees such as Ethel Seavey Ruth Hughes Marion Harmon Maynard Carlton and Raymond Ramsay among many others.

Maine Public Health Association R. Clinton McFadden Central Grammar School Bessie M. Hunt Ethel Seavey Carrie Wilson Estelle McCabe Warren Hawley Charlotte Page Jeanette Roy Mary Sprague Ruth Sprague Edith Barter William Mussenden Helen Green Dorothy Farley Ruth Hughes Doris P. Dyer Marion Harmon Dorothy Hill Nellie Perry John Tourtillotte Alfred Cormier Lillian Trainor Fred Ripley Clayton Holden Kathleen Pepper George Perry Theresa Bennett Farnham Rice Linnie McNinch Ruth Brown Alice O’brien Beatrice Rideout Charles Plummer Carroll Morse Guy Norton Helen Oultsn Roland Oulton Rachel Scott Marie Merrill Ethel Sutherland Dorothy Daugh Anna Perkins Raymond Ramsay Genevieve M. Duprey Inez Kennerson Thurlow Whittier Robert Lee Violet Jones

New Meadows Inn Opens Season With Colonial Club Event

New Meadows Inn formally opened for the 1932 season by the Colonial club with about 75 guests attending a dinner and entertainment on Front Street. Ernie George and His Royal Arcadians played, then a mock trial Chester A Plant vs Edward Sewall over golf ball theft at the Country Club was halted by Judge Desmond who cited tampered jury and truthfulness concerns. The evening also featured billiards, pool, cards and a committee headed by Francis Parry.

New Meadows Inn Colonial Club Ernie George Royal Arcadians Front Street Arcadians Chester A. Plant Edward Sewall Country Club George B. Wolstenholme Francis Parry Desmond Frank Churchill Everett Neal Edwin Andrews Dudley Leavitt William Skelton Richard Hersom

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