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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1932

Page

8

Local Drive Raises Funds as Community Notices Continue

The Tuesday afternoon collection raised funds for Bentvolert purposes led by Mes Fred HO Cary of East Brunswick as charge of the fund. The session featured Mrs Angel W Humphreys and Mrs Ella J Douglas, with a Plant rose display reported from Gardiner. Details mention local residents and events in Topsham, Kennebec Journal, and the Washington connection.

Cath Igen Fred HO Cary Easti Brunswick Ellis Islend Angel W. Humphreys Ier Givier Lillius B. Dunnels

Protesting Norman Thomas Seen as Threat to American System

A letter argues against obstructionists and says change should be gradual, praising the U S system of government. It questions Norman Thomas as a socialist, accusing him of tempering his stance, and contrasts him with William Z Foster, warning a socialist vote would aid Soviet aims.

Norman Thomas United States Thore Economic Club of Portland Thomas Ns Eee Sytem Rureia Soviet Moscow Thomase William Z. Foster Forter

Lewiston man among big lottery winners

A Lewiston carpenter identified as a 4 year old Charext and his family live at 6D Eliot street. He bought a lottery ticket in Lewiston on Sept 18 and, after reporters mentioned his name Wednesday, said, make as god use 25 possible of the money if I get it, which was his only comment.

Charext Eliot Street Lewiston

Five Wills Presented At Probate Court In Bath

Five wills were presented for probate in Bath during Tuesday's session. Administrations and executors were named, bonds filed, and inventories approved for multiple estates including Bragdon, Pottle, Williams, Rogers, and Innes. Petitions for administration and new licenses followed, with several accounts filed and claims recorded.

Bath Joseph Charles Footer B. Kendall Melvina Esther Bragdon Jennie Varney McClure Edward A. Bond Bbeoewich Bradford C. Redennett Bowdoinham Aubra MacDoug2l Melvina E. Bragson Arthur J. Dunton James M. Pottle Richmond Walter C. Pottle Auburn Frances A. Williams Phippsburg Harry B. Williams Ellis P. Rogers Mary B. R. Booker Peter Innes George D. Innes Georgianna Knight Elizabeth Merrill Londonderry N. H Rachel Jane Elwell Philadelphia Henry W. Howard Parker W. Sheldon Cleora Sheldon Rollins Eunice A. Sheldon Clara Sheldon Ao ‘Tins John Marshall Stilphen Julia Minola Farnsworth Farnsworth Executrix Helen M. Fraser James D. Fraser Charles E. Trufant Topsham Wallace R. Trufant Cornelia E. Rumrill Clarence H. Lindsey Angine R. Carter Bowdoin Joseph 8. Carter George W. Marston Wool George W Edwin R. Hil- Hildreth Henry S. Payne Caroline A. Paine Angelina Cornish Joseph W Burg Elizabeth M. Rollins Ellen J. iTrett Woolwich J. McLellan Mildred T. Barker Byron F. Barker Joseph Bouchard Mary Bouchard Philip H. Manchester Margaret E Scott Frank A. Morey Bird Moulton Helen M. Frasr J. H. Gallagher Stan William R. Hildreth T . George W Edwin R. Hildreth Charles H. Jordan Alfie E. Jacobs Frank S. Head Clara E. Head Bird S Mowton Petitton Ganter Ruth Oliver Pownal State School B. C Head Charles E. Head

Girls Plan West Coast Tour Seeking Work Along Route

A cross country pair plans a west coast tour stopping in major cities to work occasionally and ease costs. They reached Washington, D C., recently in good health with travel going well and job prospects uncertain.

Washington

Bowdoinham social and town notices mix with Red Cross appeal

A Bowdoinham evening combined a pumpkin centerpiece wedding anniversary dinner and Neighborhood Bridge Club session at Dr. and Mrs. Charles L. Browne’s home. Highlights include Mr. and Mrs. A. B. MacDougal’s 20th anniversary, Red Cross drive appeals, library donations, road work, school activities, and local visits and gatherings through the week.

Local residents with travel and family moves

Mrs. Ernest Curtis has been keeping house for Mrs. Chris Landry in New York. Mrs. Myrtle Gordon of Newcastle spent the weekend at W. H. Gould's. Mr. and Mrs. William Briggs and son of Winthrop visited the Heath homestead. Mrs. Tina Jack returned home from Bangor after visiting her son Bert. George Jack of Hollis stayed with his brother and family. Mr. and Mrs. Al Cornish Ava Miller and three sons of Auburn visited Mrs. Annie Cobb Saturday. Maria Curtis closed her home to visit daughter Mrs. Merton Umberhind in Augusta. Samuel Rounds, formerly at the Curtis farm, returned to his village home. Mrs. Harry Purington went to New York to visit daughter Mrs. Maxa Brown. Will Douglass and family of Bowdoin moved to the Helen Randall place. Mrs. Mary Graves moved to Brunswick to live with her son's family. Miss Mary McAfee works at the home of Mrs. Sherma Graves in Brunswick.

Charles L. Browne Bowdoinham Bridge Club MacDougals Miss Lilly Miss Fogg Mr. MacDougal Horatio Hall A. S. Mac Dougal R. D. Purinton Mary Lilly Clara Fogg Loomis Dyer Red Cross National Red Cross P. C. Nealey The Vera Hall Massachusetts Charles Hall Miss Hall Bertha Moulton Putmans Fitchburg Mass Bay Shore Cleveland Curtis Crouse School Street Coombs High School Clayton Parker Pittsfield Edith Wood Bangor Village Lodge F. & A. M Masonic Hall Powers Topsham Ivan Lang Lang Louise Sparks Waterville Vendella Mosher Richmond George Cutler Elizabeth Blake Viola Coombs Helen Britt Emily Rideout Harry Purington Cold Spring N. Y Carl Brown Alvin Hunton H. O Mark Downing Little Son Portland I. M. Fowle Star Aid George A. Hackett Carrie Merrill Abbie Thorn William F. Purington Lena Patten Upper Main Street I M. Fowle’s Maurice Campbell Stanley Goodwin Mises Mildred Downing Mechanic Falls Murl Downing Arthur Downing A. S. MacDougal Prank Siegars L C. Irish John P. Jewell Wellesley W. B. Kendall E. P. Kendall Carrie Kendall Inez Gowell Litchfield Miss Kendall Herbert Given Linwood Rideout Arthur Packard Week Charles Hacketten Ce Écent Karlate Ana Aie Ie Larowhe Clara N.ain Visi Mies Bernice ‘Curinaes Bates-Bowdoin Saturn Bridge Rideout Edward Gile Gile Britt al Cornish Lewiston Florence Joy Nona Charles Fogg Nona Brown Rumford Brown C. N. Fogg Hattie Hackett James Brown Erla Browne Gorham Normal School Earl Browne Hazel Hackett Hampton N. H Lawrence Hackett Olive Andros John Purington Bath Thames Williamson and Son Arizona Warren Munsey New Knights of Honor M. E James H. Ames Grange Hall State House New Road Ernest Curtis Chris Landry New York Myrtle Gordon Newcastle W. H. Gould’s William Briggs Winthrop Heath Homestead Tina Jack Bert George Jack Hollis Ava Miller Auburn Annie Cobb Maria Curtis Merton Umberhind Augusta Samuel Rounds Curtis Farm Maxa Brown Will Douglass Bowdoin Helen Randall Place Mary Graves Brunswick Mary McAfee Sherma Graves

Birth of a son announced in North Bowdoin

Mr and Mrs Clifford McNally of Farmington announce the birth at Ste Marie Hospital Lewiston of a son. Mrs Pearl West and Miss Marion Glines were business visitors in Richmond. Roe Hatch has been on the sick list. Miss Ellen Miller and Miss Glines visited in Lewiston. Mr J T Sanders and children Mrs Eleanor Harnish and Robert Reid of Bath called on relatives. A Halloween concert was held at Sagadahoc Grange Saturday night by the children. Several members assisted.

Clifford McNally Farmingtton Ste. Marie Hospital Lewiston Pearl West Marion Glines Richmond Roe Hatch Ellen Miller J. T. Sanders Eleanor Harnish Robert Reid Bath Sagadahoc Grange

Local Notes from Farmington and Portland Area

McNally of Farmington appeared in town as a recent caller. Clyde Sheene started work at Hill Top farm. Mr John Gavin of Portland and Mrs Montgomery of Falmouth Foreside visited town recently. E H Sheene picked a violet last week.

Jasper Garth McNally Farmington Clyde Sheene Hill Top John Gavin Portland Montgomery Falmouth E. H. Sheene

Red Cross Seeks Larger Roll Call Amid Broad Relief Efforts

The Red Cross reports 2,276 chapters aided unemployment relief for 454,000 families costing 2 million. In coal counties 90 000 families received 522 000. Nursing and public health services benefited ex service personnel and communities. Membership stands at 4,004,459 in the last roll call with 6,775,508 Junior members and 3639 chapters plus 10,000 branch chapters.

American National Red Cross Red Cross Army Navy Marine Corps American Red Cross Work For Humanity

Armistice Day Plans by American Legion Post

At a special Roland Smith post 21 American Legion meeting plans were laid for Armistice day observances. A parade and dedication of a large gun on Legion grounds will lead to Armistice exercises. The Armistice day committee includes Elver Stickney Walter M Hill and Timothy Wagner. The next regular post meeting moves to Monday Nov 7 because election night falls on Tuesday Nov 8. A drum corps peerence follows.

Roland Smith No. 21 American Legion Legion Elver Stickney Walter M. Hill Timothy Wagner Peerens Ralph G. Stetson Eugene M. Desmond John Fitzgerald Edward Sewall Roscoe H. Shaw Wilbur Crocker House James A. Clappison Ralph Wright James L. Morse Percy R. Low Ralph Gay Thomas Fowler Roscoe E. Perkins Allan Spear Freeman Trott

Armistice Day Grid Showdown Tickets To Go On Sale

Morse high school and Bath fans prepare for Armistice Day football at Whittier field Bowdoin College Brunswick 2 pm Tickets go on sale in Bath late this week Morse Principal Arthur B Scott expects tickets before Friday No reserved seats East side grandstand hosts crowds Bath Morse band and student body to gather over 1 000 attendees 25 cent student ticket 50 cent general admission

Morse-Brunswick Bowdoin College Whittier Arthur B. Scott Morse High School Bath Brunswick Bath High School Morse High Whittier Field

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