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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1934

Page

1

First Annual Rogers Lake Swim Meet Draws 400 At Whiskeag

An enthusiastic crowd of 400 plus filled Whiskeag creek on Wednesday for the First Annual Rogers Lake Swim Meet sponsored by the Bath ERA. Harold Donnell edged Warren McNeil in the senior 50 yard freestyle in a tight finish, while Fred Glidden beat Eddie Hogan in the intermediate 50 yard free. Margaret Rogers won the girls 50 yard freestyle, Harold Donnell topped diving with two firsts and a relay win, and Bowdoin coach Robert Miller assisted in running the events. The meet produced several close finishes and records, with officials Mullin Greene and others directing from start to finish.

Whiskeag Creek Rogers Lake Emergency Relief Association Administration Office Bath ERA David P. Mullin John A. Greene Rogers Lake Pool Robert Miller Bowdoin College Harold Bill” Donnell Warren McNeil Donnell McNeil Fred Glidden Eddie Hogan Glidden Hogan Margaret Rogers Joan Kennedy Duncan Farrell Farrell Richard Farnham Eddie Brown Paul Thomas Brown Thomas Young Brown W. Emery Chase, Jr Bob Miller Jack Trott Herbert Douglas E. A. Stover Douglas Harold Donnell Walter Rogers Buddy Rogers Edward McLaughlin Warren Hogan Herbert Closson Edward Hogan Norman Roboshaw Harold Tate Louis Couture Henry Middleton William Ayers Donald Rogers Jennie Avery George Wade Edward Brown

Temperance Talk at Sagadahoc Pomona Grange Meeting

Miss Lily Grace Matheson of Wisconsin spoke on Temperance Education at the Sagadahoc Pomona Grange gathering in Bowdoin Center with 145 in attendance and 13 visiting grangers. The program included degree conferrals, solos, and reports from Pomona and local granges, with plans for future lecturers and a pending Pomona event.

Lily Grace Matheson Wisconsin Sagadahoc Pomona Dirigo Brunswick Dromore Enterprise Richmond Five Islands Merrymeeting Bowdoinham Progressive Richmond Corner Topsham West Bath Guy Williams Otis Gray Progressive Grange Sarah Durgan Carl Ruthier Bertha Wright Gypsy Edwin C. Patten Clarence O. Purinton W. H. Gould Harry Rackley George Wright Samantha Grange Durgan Wood Carr Gabriel Israel Tucker Jones Elfreda Perkins Dromore Grange Miss Matheson Grangers Hodgkins Florence Merryman Sagadahoc Grange Lizzie Haggett West Bath Grange Bessie Snow C. O. Purinton

Bath Rotarians hear talk against repeal of prohibition

At a Bath Rotary luncheon Mrs. D. Leigh Colvin of New York City argued against repealing the Prohibitory law or 26th Amendment in the forthcoming referendum. She cited street disorder before and after national prohibition, noted bootlegging would persist, and urged members to oppose repeal. She announced a later talk at First Baptist church and reminded of the Bath-Portland Rotary golf match next Friday.

Bath Rotary Club Hotel Phoenix D. Leigh Colvin New York City Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Colvin New York Bowery First Baptist Church Fur Topsham Owen Bath Country Club Portland Bath

Official Trial Date Set For Destroyer Dewey at Bath

Bath Iron Works president William S. Newell announced the destroyer Dewey will undergo official trials on Monday Sept 10 departing Bath at 6 am for tests off Rockland. A 21 member Naval Board will attend with officials from Inspection and Survey Office Naval Operations and Engineering. Governor Brann received praise at a Bath rally, pledging state support and noting Maine funds brought in during his administration.

William S. Newell Bath Iron Works Corp Dewey Bath Rockland United States Naval Board United States Navy Newell Board of Inspection and Survey George C. Day W. B. Roberts C. C N. H. Wright C. B. Platt J. H. Jack C.C J. E. Murphy D. A. Lindquish A. K. Moore J. H. Preston Office of Naval Operation W. A. Lee Bureau of Construction and Repairs F. G. Crisp W. C. Wade J. C. Patterson Bureau of Engineering C. A. Jones J. J. Brashek P. H. Dunbar W. W. Mills W. A. Brooks D. F. J. Shea Camden N. J B. K. Culver Inspector of Machinery Hull Construction Office Boston Hotel Phoenix Louis J. Brann City Hall City Hall Square Brann Pres. Newell Bath Tron Works Corp Maine Farmington Ernest A. Allan Topsham Representative Tobey New Hampshire Washington Winant Gov. Winant Democratic Party Ruth H. Farnham Sagadahoc County State Democratic Committee John P. Carey, Jr Farnham Carey Charles H. Cahill Henry M. Powers Mitte George Barant Ernest R. Avery L. Eugene Thebeau Allan N. A. Cushman Sebasco Lodge

McClintick Faces Court Over Manslaughter Charge

Dana McClintick 32 of Brunswick faced Bath municipal court on a manslaughter charge after the dam truck he operated on the temporary Woolwich dike bridge killed Alonzo Cromwell and injured Daniel McPhee. State Engineer Wright testified about bridge layout while McPhee described speeds and visibility before the fatal crash. The judge denied dismissal and held McClintick to await Saga dahoc Superior Court with $2500 bond.

Dana R. McClintick Brunswick Alonzo B. Cromwell Woolwich Daniel E. McPhee Bath Dike John J. Keegan Ellis L. Aldrich Topsham John P. Carey, Jr Frank B. Wright McPhee Aldrich McClintick Keegan Wright Cromwell Mr. Wright Wiscasset Highway Mr. Cromwell Sagadahoc Superior Court

Bath Country Club Lawn Party Delights Crowd Despite Chill

The Bath Country Club Lawn Party and Fun Fest drew a larger crowd than opening night with lively booths west of the No 1 tee. Fortunes were told and the Change booth kept busy as games music and dancing entertained throughout the evening.

Bath Country Club Roger Skillings Roger Bath

Annual New Meadows Inn office staff gathering

Officials and naval office and drafting room staff from Bath Iron Works, 42 people, met at the New Meadows Inn for dinner at 7 15 followed by entertainment and dancing. Bunny Stanwood of Brunswick performed solos on piano and for dancing. Committee in charge were Beatrice Duprey and Mary Twomey. F Harold Dubord of Waterville, a Democratic US Senate candidate, spoke earlier in Bath and stopped by to say hello. Frank E Harvie and Paul J Hart spent Labor Day in Portland.

Naval Bath Iron Works Corp New Meadows Inn Bunny Stanwood Brunswick Beatrice Duprey Mary Twomey Bath F. Harold Dubord Waterville United States

Morse High to Build Bus Garage for New School Vehicle

The Morse High School will add a rear garage heated by the school boiler to house a newly delivered 38 passenger school bus built on a Chevrolet chassis with a Springfield all steel body and safety devices. David Y Alkazin's manual training students will construct it at no city cost beyond materials. Board of Education plans a fall term reopening next Tuesday the 11th to synchronize school openings with election day. E S Wright of Newcastle will replace Miss Hazel E Wakefield as Latin teacher.

Chester A. Plant Plant Boston Morse High School David Y. Alkazin New York Board of Education Center Street E. S. Wright Newcastle Hazel E. Wakefield Wright Dartmouth College Lincoln Academy Clinton D. Wilson Small

Memorial Dedicated on MacMahan Island for World War Heroes

A Sunday ceremony at St. Cuthbert's chapel on MacMahan Island dedicated a six foot bronze cross in memory of four World War I heroes: Richard Foulke Day, Richard McAll Elliott, Talbot Siereee Papineau, and Leonard William Turney. Clergy and residents led prayers, carried a rustic cross and colors, and blessed the tribute beside the wooded cross and chapel.

St. Cuthbert’s Chapel MacMahan Island MacMahan George S. Pine F. B. Reazer Arthur N. Taft Benjamin Drake David Painter Hyde Windlass Co Bath MacMahon Colony Richard Foulke Day U. S. Aviation Service Richard McAll Elliott U. S Manley Bath Tron Works Elliott United States Navy Talbot Siereee Papineau Princess Patricia Light Infantry Canada Paschendale Leonard William Turney Evergreen

Torchlight GOP Parade Leads Thursday Rally at Morse High

A Republican rally at Morse High School Thursday features a 28 member American Legion band, torchlight procession with red fire, and remarks by U S Senator Frederick Hale and Congressmen Carroll L Beedy and Robert Luce. Alice Sewall to host dinner for speakers at the Stone House.

Morse High School Milliken American Legion Band of Brunswick Quimby United States Frederick Hale Carroll L. Beedy Maine Robert Luce Massachusetts A. Eugene Sewall York Republican State Committee Henry W. Butler Bath Sagadahoe County Ellis L. Aldrich Topsham F. B. Nichols The Bath Daily Times Rodney E. Ross Hyde Windlass Co Ross Rupert H. Baxter Cecil E. Paine Arthur Sewall Edward W. Bridgham Sagadahoc Arthur H. Price Roscoe G. Bailey Washington Street Linden Front Center High Streets Stone House

Bath Iron Works Employes Cast Absentee Ballots

About 100 to 110 Bath Iron Works employees will cast absentee ballots for the state election as the destroyer Dewey sails on its official trial trip. President William S. Newell says he will vote for Governor Brann and Harry W. Thebeau oversees the absentee ballot arrangements for workers at the plant.

Atlantic Ocean Bath Iron Works Corp Dewey William S. Newell Newell Brann Harry W. Thebeau Iron Works Office

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Donnell and Chase Mellon Small Point Beach Stephen Millett Mr. Millett Small Point Chase Mellon, Jr Henry and Nancy Mellon Joseph Mellon Mr. Mellon Lee Jenney Ralph Florence Walter Garden City L. I Naval Board Men M'Clintick Melvin Comeau George Babine Dennis Gaudet John Nova Scotia Haverlock Newdenburgh Corbury Frank E. Harvie Paul J. Hart Independent Maine Historical Society Day's Ferry Kennebec Morse High MacMahan Colony G.O.P. Paraders Iron Works
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