Enthusiasm High at Bath Hospital Drive Meeting
The men's executive committee overseeing a $20 000 loyalty fund for Bath's hospital campaign met in the Bath Trust Co directors room. L Eugene Thebeau chaired. Rodney E Ross as general chairman and Charles B Brown as campaign director shared plans while volunteers discussed organization and fundraising ahead of Sept 12. A California check from Scott R Frye marked the campaign’s first gift. The Elmhurst Garden party and Rotary Night Club entertainment headline the week’s events. Walter F Abbott William M Adams Carl C Anderson Harry F Bridge and others were named to the Committee of One Hundred led by Frederick E Drake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Eugene Thebeau
Bath Trust Co
Rodney E. Ross
Charles 8. Brown
Charles H. Cahill
California
Scott R. Frye
Bath Independent
Cahill
Bath
Elmhurst
Rotary Club
Walter M. Potter
High Street
Frederick E. Drake
Abbott
Walter F
Adams
William M
Anderson
Carl C
Barker
Byron F
Bishop
Daniel A
Bridge
Harry F
Barry
EF. E
Brown
Stanley M
Butler
Henry W
Wil
Three Accidents Occupy Weekend for Highway Patrolman
State highway patrolman Harry Thompson logged a busy weekend with three accidents in Bath Bangoy and Phippsburg. Josiah Leighton and Arthur Frantzen collided leaving Mrs Leighton injured. Richard Page was convicted of reckless driving in Brookline earning a $10 fine plus $16.50 costs. Charles Stewart and Edward Lord collided near Phippsburg with settlements reached. Warry Wilbur paid a $10 fine and $15.35 costs in Woolwich for reckless driving after passing on a hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Thompson
Josiah G. Leighton
Bangoy
Oakland
Arthur W. Frantzen
Bath
Thompson
Mill Pond Hill
Richard
Page
Brookline
Mass
John J. Keegan
Leighton
E. Motley Fuller
Bangor
Phippsburg
Charles I. Stewart
South Deerfield
Edward C. Lord
Sterling Junction Mass
George Jewett
Kennebec
Warry Wilbur
New Bedford
Wilbur
Woolwich
Old Folk Gather in Portland for Annual Meeting
The Maine Three-Quarter Century club drew 1 000 members and guests to Deer ing Oaks as Governor Brewster praised the group for shaping American progress. W W Kemp reminded attendees you are as young as you feel. Gold service medals were awarded to Ruth Manning, Daziles Morin, and Solomon Cloudman for reaching 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Kemp
Portland
Maine
Deering Oaks
Ienry W. Longfellow
Kemp
Ralph O. Brewster
America
Maine Public Ehealth Association
Frank Y. Gilbert
Maine Public Health Association
Ruth Manning
Whitefield
Daziles Morin
Biddeford
Solomon Cloudman
Westbrook
Forty from Bath Head to Portland for Three-Quarter Century Club Meet
Nearly 40 members of the Three-Quarter Century club left the Independent office for Portland to attend the annual meeting and reunion. Transportation was donated by Bath residents, and the group was photographed before departure. State Highway Policeman George V. Jewett escorted the convoy to Portland while Stanley Bickle supervised the rear to prevent accidents. Good weather was forecast for the day as the group anticipated a happy outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent
Portland
Bath
Fred Bo Teeling
George V. Jewett
Vortland
Stanley Bickle
Nine Room House Floats to Day's Ferry on Kennebec
A large white nine room house, moved from Marrtown, Georgetown, floated via feldspar scows and tow to Whitlam's flats, Day's Ferry. Harvey Henderson of Day's Ferry owns it, having bought it from Capt Marr and plans to place it on his Day's Ferry lot after moving 250 feet from its foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec
Whitlam’s
Day's Ferry
Georgetown
Harvey Henderson
Marr
Marrtown
New Team Added to Valley League
The Kennebec Valley baseball league welcomes Edward Little of Auburn as its newest member joining Morse High and others. The move may prompt renaming the circuit to the Central Maine League with Lewiston High eyed for future entry, expanding the league’s footprint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley League
Kennebec Valley Baseball League
Morse High
Edward Little
Auburn
Lewiston High
Central Maine League
Morse
Bath
Cony
Augusta
Gardiner
Brunswick
Hallowell
Governor's Wife Named Honorary Chair for Maine Kent Foundation
Mrs Ralph O Brewster wife of the governor becomes honorary chair of the Maine Committee of Sponsorship for the National Radio Audition of the At water Kent Foundation with Miss Julia Noyes guiding state efforts The Maine Audition will air Oct 20 on WCSEL Portland Judges select five district winners and two state finalists to compete on WEAF New York in December Maine district covers New England New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland West Virginia and the District of Columbia National cash prizes total 17500 with tuition awards and medals for winners Local committees will organize across Maine and forms for registration are available
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Atwater Kent Foundation
Ralph O. Brewster
Julia Noyes
Portland
Noyes
Leon A. Deane
Bangor
William Ro. Chapman
WEAF
New York
United States
National Broadcasting Company
Associated Stations
New England
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
West Virginia
District of Columbian
Philadelphia
Foundation
Annie Louise Cary
Lillian Nordica
Emma Exames
Former Bath Boy Visits Old Home Town
Mr and Mrs Henry Patten of New York weekend guests at the Phoenix. Mr Patten in the United States customs service in New York is son of the late Col James T Patten who built the dwelling at 1054 Washington street now the home of Hon and Mrs Rupert H Baxter. He recalled boyhood days in Bath visiting Small Point and roads to Phippsburg and Harpswell. They dined at New Meadows Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Patten
New York
Phoenix
Mr. Patten
United States Customs Service
James T. Patten
Washington Street
Rupert H. Baxter
Col. Patten
Bath
Patten
Pearl
Ralph O. Dale
Phippsburg
Harpswell
Local resident returns home after stay at Olsen residence
Conn., staying several weeks at the Olsen home on upper Washington street, returned Saturday. Miss Cora Coffill, patient at City hospital, is recovering from an appendicitis operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conn
Olsen
Upper Washington Street
Cora Coffill
City Hospital
Maine Pulp and Paper Era Amid Forests and Mills
The piece celebrates Maine's resource wealth and the growing role of the pulp and paper industry. It recalls how old timber ownership harmed forests, then recounts a hospitality filled visit by Maine publishers to Great Northern Paper Camp at Pittston Farm, noting scenery, facilities, and the company’s emphasis on guest comfort and forest regeneration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Miny
Bath
North Bath
Lovers’ Retreat
Small Point
Wopham
The
Independent
Great Northern Paper Co
Milliinocket
Mt. Katahdin
Great Northern
New England
Vittston Farm
Rockwood
Kinco
Moosehead Lake
Chesancook Lake
Pemadumeook
Millinocket
Medway
Penobscot
Pittston Farm
Waterville
Skowhegan
Bingham
St. Come
Quebec
St. Zacherie
Lakewood
Customs Office
John P. Hayes
Publicity Department
Mr. Hayes
Evening Express
Portland
Bangor
Fred L. Gilbert
Kennebec Bridge Nears Completion With Sept 12 Span Placement
The Kennebec Bridge near Woolwich is advancing with spans 60 and 7 nearly ready. Span 7 will be floated to the Woolwich shore around Sept 12, while span 6 should follow around Sept 29. River traffic will pass under the lift span once Span 6 is secured, and McClintic Marshall Co reports heavy machinery in place with 65 ton counterweights and electric driven lift systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec Bridge
Woolwich Shore
Kennebec
Woolwich
McClintie, Marshall Co
McClintic, Marshall Co
Senator Baxter Men Stage A Come Back At Bangorang
At the Banger Fair on Saturday the Senator Baxter tubs won first place with a feet distance amid cross winds. Sagadahock placed third, Albert R. Havener of Rockland took second, despite crash injuries Friday night. The Bath red shirts boosted a crippled entry to victory as Edward Garcelon sat out the handles. The second class race saw Ro Ht. Counee of Thomaston win with 161 feet, five inches, Hecla of Randolph second, Androscoggin of Topsham third. The parade featured Bangor fire department units, the Bangor band, and judges led by Scott Morse of Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Baxter
Sagadahock
Albert R. Havener
Rockland
Bangorang
Bath Red Shirts
Edward Garcelon
Bath
Sagadahbock Boys
W. O S. Mason
Banger Fire Department
Albert RR. Havener
Bangor Band
Senator Baxter Tire and Drum Corps
Bangor
Scott Morse
Blaze on State Highway Damages Farm House
A kitchen fire in a large farm house near Mast Brunswick caused dense smoke and an explosion that blew ceiling material onto a stove. The Brunswick Fire Department battled the blaze with limited water pressure, using two large chemicals to confine and extinguish the fire. Neighbors and the department received credit for handling the incident. Cards note the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Edward Dana Shea of Wallaston Massachusetts named Allin Morse Shea. Local visitors Mrs Winfred Guthrie and son Thomas and Miss Katherine Daugherty visited Molly Daugherty in Medford Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Diana
Mast Brunswick
Brunswick
Brunswick Department
Edward Dana Shea
S40 Boulevard
Wallaston
Mass
Allin Morse Shea
Shea
Marie Morse
Bath Motor Mart
Winfred Guthrie
Thomas
Katherine Daugherty
Medford
Molly Daugherty
Federal raids linked to sheriff’s force target alcohol cases
Federal prohibition agents with local help conducted a Saturday night round up into Sunday morning. Five suspects including Leonard Legere and the Putin, Temple, and George pairs face single sale charges in municipal court September 7 before Judge Keegan. Covert operation overseen by Henry Weaver of York Beach. Crosby assisted. deputies Oliver and Falin aided. Earlier Brunswick capture of Mr. and Mrs. Chase and Jordan avenue liquor found. Additional suspects to Portland for arraignment before U S Commissioner Gould.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Prohibition
Keegan
Henderson
Tle
Henry Weaver
York Beach
Federal
Prohibition Forces
John PV. Crosby
Abram C. Oliver
Fitz G. Falin
Leonard Legere
Tony Putin
Center Street
Arthur Temple
Court Street
Portland
U.S
Gould
Oliver
Sagadahoe County
Barge breaks back on Kennebec at Augusta wharf
The Bargeast of the Kennebec Wharf and Coal Co with about 600 tons of bituminous coal in hold wrecks at State Hospital wharf Augusta after a tow to the site. The hull split when moved at high tide leaving ends supported on ledges, making salvage unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bargeast
Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co
State Hospital Wharf
Augusta
Bath
Seguin
Philadelphia & Reading Co
Rotary Night Club Promises Busy Bath Event
Rotary's Night Club at the Bath Opera House this Friday brings top regional talent to entertain for Bath City Hospital funds. Feature acts include Helena Alton, Lakewood club singer, Augusta soloist Keith Ryan, a local quartet, and the Colonial Orchestra led by John Grindell. Comedy, musical saw by Buddy Hagan, and novel novelties await, with tickets sold by Rotarians and Junior Hospital League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Rotary
Bath Opera House
Rotary Club
Bath City Hospital
Lakewood
Keith Ryan
Augusta
Helena Alton
Ippolito
Doston
Colonial Club
John Grindell
Broadway
Buddy” Hagan
Buddy
Rotarians
Junior Hospital League
Fred D. Hill
Opera House
Lightning Strikes Arrowsie Home Heavily Damages Chimney
A heavy storm in Arrowsie sees lightning hit the Stinson residence through the chimney just after new lightning rods were installed. David Stinson, holding a lit kerosene lamp, is stunned and deafened as the lamp burner is blown off and matches spill, but no fire starts. Crews work to remove the old Masonic hall chimney on Center street, estimating the brick structure has stood for over 50 years while the roof is reboarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Stinson
Arrowsie
Stinson
Mr. Stinson
Masonic Hall
Center Street
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Phippsburg Center
Arthur Allen
Optometrist
Harriet Lord
John A. Lord
Pearl Street
Martha McCarty
Wenonah
N. J
Harold McCarty
Genesta Corliss
Mary Larrabee
Margaret Huse
Charles Haggett
Stanley Whitehouse
Roland Trott
David Back
Stanley Hates
Rom Luther Maddocks
Boothbay Harbor
City
Mr. Maddocks
Maine Three-Quarter Century Club
Kent Foundation
Brewster Onorary
Mase
Old Home Town
Great Northern Paper
Big Woods
Aroostook
Henry Ordway
Wittston Farm
Battle Lively
Robert Dana
Brunswick Road
Sheriff's Force
Barge
J. Hlorace McClure
Mary
Thomas Fletcher
Leah Ward
Providence, Stes
Johnson Bros Co
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