13 Nov 1930
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1930
Page
1
Bath canvassers try to contact every family to enroll members in the Red Cross annual drive. Donors are asked to sign up and ensure their contribution reaches the local chapter within days. The campaign recalls the relief work of the Red Cross during World War I ending November 11, 1918.
State survey criticized the Thomaston prison management led to Col George A. Bakers resignation. The Bath native stepped down to avert further criticism while suggesting possible department reorganizations after the next legislative session. Bakers career in the Maine National Guard showed his ability to lead men.
Ten prominent New Brunswick officials led by Premier Baxter will visit Maine this week to study highway conditions and recreational tourism management. The trip aims to strengthen cross border cooperation on tourist business, reflecting years of mutual benefit between the two regions. The Armistice Day weather matched a mild celebration that year.
The Y M C A invites grammar school boys to use the gymnasium daily during Grammar School Week with leadership for proper play. A Saturday tournament will help weaker schools improve and many social activities will be open to all boys and interested adults without membership.
Bath man Lloyd Green is stabbed on The Plains in Waterville while obtaining liquor. His wife Blanche Green of Waterville, also injured, remains hospitalized with illness. Police report Green has a prior record including intoxication and street walking, with probation in Bath.
Louise Gallagher a 17 year old Morse high school senior was struck by a Crosman market truck driven by William Bruce Morse senior class president while walking home for lunch. She suffered a slight fracture to the left leg and was taken to City Hospital where her condition was listed as satisfactory.
Charles J. Donnell spoke on China detailing climate living conditions and trade seen from his Tientsin residence. He cited harbor silting, exports like cereals furs rugs and described military moves and foreign concessions. Dr. Charles S. F. Lincoln attended with interest. refreshments followed. Hon. Rupert H. Baxter funded high grade coffee for the club.
The Legion Auxiliary to Roland Smith Post, American Legion, held officer installations for 1931 at the post headquarters with most officers reelected. New officers include Helen Shaughnessy president Madelyn Jackson first vice president Madeline Shaw second vice president Emma Crosby secretary Mary Murphy treasurer Charlotte Anderson chaplain Phoebe Hart sergeant at arms Evelyn Snow historian.
Alice M. Pero daughter of Roland F. Pero Bath and Alphonse F Bari beau Jr Brunswick married Saturday night November 1 at Holy Trinity church New York eight o'clock. The bride wore a blue velvety gown with matching hat. The brides maid wore Nile green georgette. Reception followed at the home of Mr and Mrs Herbert Repote. They will honeymoon in Atlantic City before settling at 110 West 81st Street New York.
Stanford Leighton and Gladys Reynolds married at the revival church parsonage Saturday by Rev. David L. Wilson. The single ring ceremony preceded a brief trip away as the couple left the city.
The timetable lists daily access for Morse high school boys, Y M C A juniors, various churches, and Bath Iron Works with hours ranging from 3:30 to 10 p m across Monday to Saturday. Spaces may shift after draws but these are the current blocks for community use.
The article traces the historical drive to keep foreign trade carried in American ships, noting that early policy tied trade to national prosperity. It argues that ships built and operated by Americans are essential for maintaining markets abroad, especially as foreign competition grows and cargo types diversify.
The Cosmopolitan Club held a well attended meeting Wednesday. Miss H Emma Magoun shared her Nebraska trip experiences followed by two solos from Miss Kathleen Leonard. Members discussed the November rummage sale and the upcoming play The Dreskin Chair on November 13 with ticket sales and committee appointments announced.
Lieut Ruth Thompson and Salvation Army Boy Scouts Howard and Clinton Flemming escaped serious injuries when a Chevrolet sedan carrying them rolled over three times near Lewiston after driver James MacDonald swerved to avoid oncoming traffic. Captain Dalzell's wife and MacDonald were treated for cuts and bruises at a Lewiston hospital.
Two burlap bags of clothing were found abandoned on Reed Nichols Co. wharf. The items included a fur coat, shoes, a college blazer, dresses, and other odds ends. City Marshal Whitney hopes the Salvation Army can use the articles. Carl Oliver of Portland weekend guest of Lawrence Lord of Fitts.
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