State Highway Commission Plans Vine Street Bridge Approach
The State Highway Commission has arranged to purchase land on Vine Street from Washington to Water to build a 40 foot wide concrete approach to the bridge, eliminating an unsafe corner. The Bath Brunswick route decision remains undecided, with a special Maine Legislature session possible for a sales tax. Merchants oppose new taxes and seek cuts and efficiency, hoping for a referendum if needed.
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State Highway Coremission
Vine Street
Washington
State Highway Commission
Bath
Brunswick
Bath- Brunswick
Maine
Congress
Fine South End Highway Strengthens Bath Aesthetics
A new Summer highway on South End High Street in Bath is praised as one of the best road constructions. Crews continue to build broad, well graded shoulders designed to please the eye, with grass to grow and improve the area’s neat, orderly appearance.
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High Street
Bath
Bailey Evening School may reopen this Winter
The Bailey Evening School might resume sessions this winter aided by federal funding to keep teachers employed. Superintendent Wilson works on a plan to operate the program, a welcome relief to many students who rely on its courses. Driving around, motorists see rusting automobile wrecks near the roadsides that mar the landscape and should be removed for a neater view.
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Bailey Evening School
Wilson
Leaves Cause Hunters to Missee Dangers in Woods
In the forest, hunters are shot as leaves and tree cover obscure other people. The incident highlights safety risks when visibility is reduced by foliage and concealment.
Fall Leaves Trigger Wet Road Accidents
Falling leaves on rain slick pavements and hard surfaces contribute to numerous automobile accidents in autumn. Drivers face reduced traction and longer stopping distances as streets become slick with moisture and decaying foliage.
Fellowship Supper at First Baptist Church Highlights
About 125 attended the First Baptist Church fellowship supper on Thursday evening. A covered dish meal was served in the vestry with pine and redberry decor. Miss Olive M. Thompson, age 99, responded by mail, and Rev. Clarence Roddy of Portland spoke on Good Better Best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Lillius L. Larrabee
Willis B. Hall
Roselyn Hall
Laura Hall
Mary Child
Madelyn Dunton
Carolyn Oliver
Linnie Mc Ninch
Charles FE. Card
Bates E. Stover
Phillip Oliver
M. Helen Sims
Sarah Bagley Wright
Charles R. Sims
Clarence Roddy
Portland
First Baptist Church of
United Baptist Convention of
Maine
Real estate transfers recorded in Sagadahoc registry
Records show two week transfers across Bath Bowdoinham Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond Topsham Woolwich. Notable moves include Harold V. Findlen to James Fraser and William B. Douglass entries including estate transfers to Maud Ella Blodgett and Mary C Patten. Other transfers involve Lyman Dodge Lachance and Oliver Crowley among multiple parties.
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Sagadahoc Registry of
Bath
Harold V. Findlen
Als
James JD. Fraser
Hortense Wolston Moore
Mary Rouse Bartlett
Addie E. Moulton
Janes W. Moulton
Bowdoin
Everett L. Tarr
James E. Fowler
Lila S. Newell
Myrtie L. Feltham
Charles L. Douglas
Benjamin B. Douglass
Gilbert T. Lyman
Edson J. Lyman
Bowdoinham
William B. Kendall
Maud Ella Blodgett
Charlies L. Douglas
Benjamin B. Douglas
E. P. Kendal
Charles N. Fogg
Mary C. Patten
Georegtown
Bernard A. Bailey
Benjamin F. Perry
Phippsburg
Llewellyn J. Oliver
Guy E. Crowley
Delia E. Card
Woolwich
Wilmot M. Kennerson
Annie M. Richardson
F. Raymond Richardson
C.t.a
Sarah H. Percy
William V. Percy
John P. Carey Jr
Elizabeth
Merrill
Bert C. Wood
Hattie May Wood
Charles R. Blair
George H. Blair
Viola M. Puller
N. Augustus Fuller
Charles C. Low
Edward W. Barrabee
Eugene McGrath
Clara D. McGrath
Lillian G. Plummer
Edward C. Plummer
Edward McLaughlin
Thomas McLaughlin
Augusta Trust Co
George H. Theobald
Richmond
Edith A. Wood
Frank A. Wood
Bowdeinham
Emma Dunton
James F. Dunton
Thomas R. Merrifield
Lee FE. Haley
Julia T. Clason
Azella M. Huntington
Annie M. Donovan
Charles Biglen
Pauline Marie Drouin
Concord
N. H
Edward W. Bridgham
Emma B. Barron
Topsham
Della M. Douglass
Freeman H. Merritt
Jeannie W. Merritt
Purington and Richardson Marry in Bath Parsonage
Emerald L. Purington and Minnie Richardson, both of Bath, wed Saturday night at the Beacon Street M. E. church parsonage with Rev. Weston P. Holman officiating. Dorothy M. Richardson, daughter of the bride, served as bridesmaid. The groom is employed in radio service.
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Emerald L. Purington
Minnie Richardson
Bath
Beacon Street
M. E. Church
Weston P. Holman
Dorothy M. Richardson
Humane Society Caring For Animals In Saco
In September the humane society in Saco disposed of about 13 cats and dogs humanely. Some animals were sick or injured by motor vehicles and received care. The organization handles 500 or more animals annually.
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Humane Society
Saco
November Session of Sagadahoc Probate Court
Judge Glidden presided over a busy November term session with many probate actions. Wills admitted, administrations granted without bonds, estates filed for probate, affidavits of witnesses, bonds filed, and petitions for administration licenses to sell real estate. Numerous executors guardians and administrators named for estates in Bath Bowdoinham Richmond Topsham and Richmond.
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Glidden
Sagadahoc
Elmer E. Dore
Richmond
Myrtle M. Dore
Annie M. Jack
Topsham
Edward EF. Wilson
Annie M. Donovan
George L. Pierce
Somerville
Mass
Charles W. Walsh
Bath
Charles W. Walsh Jr
Joshua G. C. Farnham
Lewis F. Roberts
T. A
Elmer FE. Rogers
Rebecca M. Rogers
Annie M Donovan
Charles M. Murray
Annie W. Jack
Ida H. Humphrey
Ernest L. Goodspeed
Gardiner
John P. Carey Jr
Annie FE
Sullivan
Emma G. Snell
Bowdoinham
Daniel Williams
Edwin A. Wood
Edith A. Wood
Frederic H. Low
Charles C. Low
Harold Hilton Emerson
Fred Hilton
Boston
Frank O. Griffin
Ada G. Jack
Mary McIntire
Amanda V. Coleman
Elmer E. Rogers
Myrtie M. Dore
William M
Arthur D. Dolloff
Amy C. Dolloff
Henrietta Saindon
Alfred A. Saindon
C.t.a
Alphone Saindon
Elizabeth B. Chase
Walter E. Chase
Julia T. Gallegon
Florence A. Stickney
Mildred R. Hutchinson
Norris G. Curtis
Charles P
Floyd C
George K
Joseph P. Curtis
Hosea O. Harford
Edwin O. Tarr
Anthe Fourmonzi
Constantine Phatiades
Howard 8. Carey
Judith L. Bragdon
Pauline Marie Drouin
Concord
N. H
Ledia Drouin Guardian
Herbert W. Cutting
Phippsburg
Annie B. Cutting
William M. Dolloff Et al
Edward C. Plummer
Lillian G. Plummer
George H. Teobald
Augusta Trust Co
Bath Painter Edward Hall Found Dead at Home
Edward 8 Hall a Bath painter aged 56 was found dead in his kitchen at 142 Water Street by Alvah Pinkham and Alfred Betts while visitors searched for lights around 8:20 Tuesday. Dr. Harry F. Morin ruled death natural. he left a wife in Woolwich and a brother Ralph Hall of Newton Massachusetts. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Edward 8. Hall
Water Street
Alvah Pinkham
Alfred Betts
Hall
Langdon Green
Harry F. Morin
Bangor
Bath
Portland
Texas Steamship Co
North End
Woolwich
Nequassel Farm Bureau
Ralph Hall
Newton, Mass
Widening of Vine Street to Begin Soon in Portland
Maine Highway Commission officials met with Representative Wilbur C. Oliver to condemn a property on Vine Street south side. Terms were agreed for immediate razing of frame structures, paving the way to widen Vine Street to 40 feet from Water to Washington to ease bottleneck traffic approaching the bridge.
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Vine Street
Water
Washington Streets
Water Street
Maine Highway Commission
Wilbur C. Oliver
Washington Street
Obituary: Harry Buker of Stoughton
Word of the death in Stoughton Mass of Harry Buker son of Thomas M Buker and the late Addie Estes Buker after a long illness. Mr Buker is survived by his wife and a daughter Florence. A Bath native he worked 43 years in a railroad company service in Stoughton. Funeral services were held in Stoughton on Wednesday afternoon.
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Stoughton
Mass
Harry Buker
Thomas M. Buker
Upper High Street
Addie Estes Buker
Mgr. Buker
Florence
Baker
Bath
Funeral rites for Harry Hart held at Mayo residence
Funeral services for Harry Hart were conducted Wednesday afternoon at two o clock in the Arthur F Mayo funeral residence at 819 High street with Rev Charles R Sims officiating. Bearers included Ferdin and Coombs Adelbert Bean A Far ley Mayo and Harry St Clair. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery.
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Harry Hart
Arthur F. Mayo
High Street
Charles R. Sims
Ferdinand Coombs
Adelbert Bean
A. Farley Mayo
Harry St. Clair
Oak Grove Cemetery
Sturgis and Mackenzie Wed in Brunswick
Walter L. Sturgis of Augusta and Beatrice MacKenzie of Brunswick were married October 28 in Brunswick by Rev. Frederick Barnes Baptist minister. Sturgis works as a shoemaker.
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Augusta
Walter Leslie Sturgis
Beatrice MacKenzie
Brunswick
Frederick Barnes
Sturgis
Ten Divorces Granted by Sagadahoc Associate Justice
Associate Justice Harry Manser granted ten divorces in Sagadahoc Superior Court October term. Decrees include desertion, cruelty, statutory grounds, and custody rulings with libellants set to resume maiden names where noted. Cases list spouses from Bath, Richmond, West Bath, Bowdoinham, Freeport, Georgetown, Thomaston, and Topsham.
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Harry Manser
Sagadahoc
Louis A. Cornish
Daniel B. Cornish
Bowdeinham
Goldie E. Deraps
Bath
Freeman I. Deraps
Freeport
Goldie E. Harford
Lilla
Graves
Calvin M. Graves
Gertrude F. Haskell
West Bath
Frederic C. Haskell
Topsham
Statutory
Early L. Larrabee
Nancy T. Larrabee
William L. Mitchell
Lenora C. Mitchell
James W. Moulton
Addie E. Moulton
Georgetown
Jennie A. Witham
Richmond
Ezra L. Witham
Thomaston
Jennie A. Small
October Bridge Tolls Continue Increase
Bridge toll receipts rise in October with 2,436 more motor vehicles and 8,914 more persons crossing than in 1932. Total receipts reach 12,866.80, up from 10,993.10, as traffic volumes climb year over year.
Morse High Goal Posts Missing From Field
Overnight the north goal posts at Kelley field disappeared delaying Morse Mexico game set for 2 30 pm. Authorities say the act appears to be a joke and investigate two clues as the school faces a replacement delay.
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Kelley Field
Cock Robin presented by Cosmopolitan club Thespians
The Thespians with the Cosmopolitan club stage Cock Robin a three act play by Philip Barry and Elmer Rice at Columbia theater on Thursday Nov 23. Costume production will enhance the scenes. Advance tickets are on sale led by Mrs Edwin H Given 3 as ticket committee chair.
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Cock Robin
Philip Barry
Elmer Rice
Cosmopolitan Club
Thespians
Columbia Theater
New York
Edwin H. Given
Chimney at Robinson Woolen Mill Torn Down
Next year when chimney swallows return to Oxford they will discover the old brick chimney at the Robinson Woolen mill has been torn down after years as their home.
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Oxford
Robinson Woolen Mill
Greek Style Architecture and Transport Terms Puzzle
A compact OCR puzzle listing numerous clues across Greek roots, abbreviations, and miscellaneous terms. Includes hints like a Greek letter, stages luminary, involvements in transport, and various wordplay prompts, with scattered references to time periods and roles.
One Hour Lunch Rule Under Retail Code
Bath and other towns confront a dispute over lunch breaks for retail workers. The Master Retail Code limits the lunch period to one hour, and stores exceeding this may violate the code even if employees wish to stay longer or extend their noon meal by returning later.
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NRA
Bath
Charles D. Bartlett
New England
C. 8. Long
Committee forms to present school extension case
Four parent teacher association leaders and one member at large were chosen to present the case before the municipal finance committee seeking support for extending the school year from 32 to 36 weeks to keep Morse high school in Class A. John C. Fitzgerald will counsel the group. Also noted, George Ogden of Canaan, who claimed a four year escape from Somerset county jail, and a man from Twelve Corners Madison surrendered at Bangor police.
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Morse High School
John Hunt
South
Wilmer I. Voorhees
North Center
Hermon Crocker
Dike
Henry W. Owen
John C. Fitzgerald
George Ogden
Canaan
Somerset County
Skowhegan
Leo Dean
Twelve Corners
Madison
Bangor
Morse High Honors List Sued Friday
Morse High School issued the first period honor list for Sept. 18 to Oct. 25 after noon Friday from Principal Arthur B. Scott. Postgraduates had two with highest honors and eight with honors. seniors two highest honors and ten honors. juniors two highest honors and four honors. sophomores four highest honors and fifteen honors. freshmen none highest honors but ten honors.
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Morse High School
Arthur B. Scott
Durwood Shorey
John Skelton
Ila Abbott
Marjorie Furber
Virginia Golder
Muriel Lane
Alice Mallett
Dorothy Martin
Frances MacDonald
Barbara Norton
John Huse
Edward Owen
Louise Briggs
Barbara Brown
Elizabeth Colby
Eleanor Cortreau
Elizabeth Fuller
Ellen Hodgkins
Charlotte King
Helen Minott
Alice Mulligan
Crystal Shorey
Ruth_ Gohen
Beth Trott
Mary Hodgkins
Frank Martin
Shirley Moore
Glenwood Snowdon
Charlotte Page
Eugene Rice
Mary Sprague
Ruth Sprague
Janet Bridgham
Ruth Brown
Martha Cutting
Esther Drummond
Edna Durant
Dorothy Farley
Robert Footer
Ruth Lary
Barbara Nickerson
Ruth Oliver
Oulton
Mary Phillips
Bertha Presley
Madelyn Summerton
Priscilla Wyman
Genevieve Emery
Ruth Gallagher
Virginia Jewett
Florence Leeman
Dorothea Lewis
Mary Lowell
William Owen
Is Perry
Frances Wallace
Dorothy Wing
Farmingdale Athletic Association sets four dance fundraisers
At a well attended Farmingdale Town hall session on Wednesday evening the association refined plans for a four dance series to fund the upcoming baseball season. The first dance was held Friday with association members serving as committee in charge.
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Farmingdale Town Hall
Farmingdale Athletic Association
Town Hall
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the Times Company
Front Street
Bath, Maine
F. B. Nichols
Pres
Treas
Harry C. Webber
First Baptists
Hiram Huckins
Wesley Church
Ladies’ Aid
Wesley Methodist Church
Robert Oliver
Oliver
John Howe
Bobby Carver
Louise Carver
Ethel Parks
Jessie Pond
Ruth Shellenbarger
Edgar Farrar
Georgie Ripley
Aenes Shellenburger
Charlotte Day
Ella Coombs
Far Lermond
Lloyd Daley
Robert Gordon
Arthur Stearns
Bird A. Shellenburger
Edward
Highway Commission
Stoughton, Mass
Are Justice Manser
Sareenner Eeenes
Morse
Police Department
O'Connell
Piccadilly
Piccadilly Asth Street
Broadway
New York City
William Madlung
Leutzentation
Indo- China
Skinner
Cooper
Duil
Western Newspaper Union
P.T.A
Finance Committee
Morse High Honor List
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