Rainbow chosen to defend America's Cup from New York Yacht Club
The Vanderbilt yacht Rainbow was selected over Yankee to defend the America’s Cup. The New York Yacht Club committee announced the decision Friday night, sparking disappointment among Boston supporters of the Yankee owned by Charles Francis Adams. Newport races will draw large crowds as rival Endeavour looms strong and Corsair set a new ocean crossing record.
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Vanderbilt
Rainbow
New York Yacht Club
Boston
Charles Francis Adams
Newport
J. P. Morgan Yacht Corsair
Bath Iron Works Corporation
August tolls on Carlton bridge show travel up
Receipts at Carlton bridge indicate improved business with 10 416 more vehicles and 29 446 more people in August versus last year, plus $5 204.60 more cash. Gasoline tax receipts for the state in the first seven months exceed the prior year by over $207 000, and motor vehicle registrations and operators licenses show a notable rise.
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Carlton Bridge
Independent
Remarkable Summer Weather Delights Vacation Visitors
For nearly three months a dry sunny period with comfortable temperatures dominated the vacation season. Rain arrived just after Labor Day, giving workers a pleasant holiday and summer guests a smooth trip home and memories of one of the finest summers.
Senate panel reveals submarine building monopoly tied to Vickers
The Senate Munitions Committee uncovers a near global monopoly in submarine construction. Officials from Electric Boat of New London admit a deal with Britain's Vickers Limited and a $766,000 payment to Sir Basil Zaharoff to secure submarine contracts for several nations.
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Senate Munitions Committee
Electric Boat Company of
New London
Vickers
Basil Zaharoff
September Safety Month urged for highway motorists
The piece calls September a Safety Month for drivers nationwide to reduce accidents. It notes fall hazards from wet roads and leaves on turns and urges Maine motorists to join in improving overall road safety.
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Maine
Motor Vehicle Safety Inspections Now Twice Yearly
Secretary of State Robinson C. T bey issues notice requiring motorists to complete the second safety inspection of motor vehicles before November 1. The new regulation doubles annual inspections to Spring and Fall, replacing the single annual Fall inspection.
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Robinson C. Tobey
Western cattle arrive in Maine amid drought
The passage notes western cattle are starting to arrive in Maine and observers say the drought in their homeland has harmed the herd, while the statement also mentions improving highway safety as a statewide goal.
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Maine
Farnham Building Firm Sells Ownership to Burgess
The C. L. Farnham & Co. Inc. business was sold Tuesday to F. Earl Burgess. The stock moves to Water Street property owned by the company with Burgess in charge. Charles R. Farnham winds up his connection as William H. White ends duties tonight after decades with the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Farnham & Co., Inc
F. Earl Burgess
Elm Street
Water Street
Mr. Burgess
Charles R. Farnham
Charles L. Farnham
William H. White
Farnham
Geal
White
Bath
Topsham
James D. Haley
Sagadahock Block
Bath Camp
M. W. of A
South Harpswell
August tolls show large increase on Kennebec Bridge
Bridge receipts rose in August with a strong weekend and holiday gain over the prior year. A toll house operated 9 AM to 8:30 PM on Mondays to speed collections. Three day totals rose from 1933 to 1934 by 363.35 dollars, and the month showed gains in vehicles and people with cash increasing by 5204.60 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec
West End
Sabino Association Adds To Sinking Fund
The Sabino Improvement Association holds a year end event with a weenie roast and gifts, reporting a substantial sum for the sinking fund. A committee led by Mrs. Humphrey A. Owen will open the hall for card parties and dances in June for early visitors to the colony.
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Sabino Improvement Association
Humphrey A. Owen
Association
Walter Gilpin
Everett
Mass
Albert J. Horley
Arlington
Koussinoc Rifle Club Prep for Range on Old Whitten Road
The Koussinoc Rifle club prepares its range on the old Whitten road in Augusta. Mirage distortion is absent on this range. Regional shoots by Belfast Rockland Damariscotta and Augusta rifle clubs help local shooters meet. A three month schedule promises plenty for small bore shooters this fall before indoor season. A rumor notes a turkey shoot may host a muzzle loading rifle match.
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Koussinoc Rifle Club
Whitten Road
Augusta
Belfast
Rockland
Damariscotta
Turkey
Evening School History Born From Bailey Legacy in Bath
Ernest F. Kelley recounts the origin of Bath Maine’s Bailey School of Industries and its shift to an evening Domestic Science program. Funds from Lucinda Bailey’s estate funded the school, with Ethel C. Piper as the first teacher and Gordon G. Holbrook leading the new evening department at Morse High School starting October 1 1913, drawing over 300 registrants.
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the Independent
Bailey School of
Lucinda Bailey
Bath Trust Company
Bailey
Langdon T. Snipe
Ethel C. Piper
Simmons College
Gordon G. Holbrook
Bath Iron Works
Mary P. Melcher
Middle Street
Leland R. Mitchell
The
Iron Works
Holbrook
Morse High School
Bailey School of Industries
Bath Daily Times
Ernest F. Kelley
Milton Savage Heads List of Marksmen in Bath Skeet Club
Bath Skeet Club summer tournament nears conclusion with a field day and clam bake at the North Bath road course. Twenty four shooters compete in four classes led by Milton Savage in Class A with 200 of 225 targets broken. Eddie Clough tops Class B, Dr. George Hibbs leads Class C, and Arthur Plant leads Class D.
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Bath
Bath Road
Milton Savage
Eddie Clough
Bernard McCausland
George Hibbs
Arthur Plant
York County Boy Scouts Complete Pioneer Camp Venture
The York County Boy Scouts report the most auspicious camp for 550 scouts while the organization faces a $500 shortfall from the Biddeford Saco drive. Saco scouts act as emergency messengers this week, canvassing homes for funds under the scout committee’s supervision.
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York County
Boys’ Club
Boy Scouts of America
Council of Men
Biddeford-Saco
Twin Cities
Boy Scouts
Saco
Scout Committee
Boy Scout Movement
Dewey Supplying Electric Current For Destroyer Test
The destroyer Dewey at Bath Iron Works powered two 165 kilowatt generators for 48 hours to test load and overload. Central Maine Power carried 1000 amperes of Bath’s mains, with work led by Harry S. Wallace and Navy inspector G B Vroom’s office.
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Dewey
Bath Iron Works Corp
U. S. S. Dewey
Iron Works
Central Maine Power Co
A. C
Bath
Harry S. Wallace
Pine Tree Horse Shoe Club Beats Lisbon Falls
The Pine Tree club formerly the South End defeated Lisbon Falls Pejepscot Paper Co. nine sets to six in 26 games to 22. C Reed and P Allen led Bath, while Clifford and Barrows starred for Lisbon Falls. After a 12 12 first half, Pine Tree won the second half 14 10. Bath plans a field day and clambake on September 8 at Benjamin Coombs cottage in King's Point on the New Meadows.
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South End Horse Shoe Club
Pine Tree Club
Lisbon Falls
Bath
Benjamin Coombs
King's Point
New Meadows
Butler Russell wedding linked in Grace church rites
The marriage of Ray G. Butler of Portland and Pauline H. Russell of this city was solemnized Saturday at Grace church rectory with Rev. Charles M. Tubbs officiating. Attendants were Warren R. Munsey and Mrs. Munsey, sister of the bride.
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Ray G. Butler
Portland
Pauline H. Russell
Grace Church
Charles M. Tubbs
Warren R. Munsey
Charles C. Butler
Butler
Ernest E. Russell
South Street
Harvey Caswell Couple Married in Central Church Parsonage
Charles E. Harvey of Belmont and Mildred H. Caswell of Roslindale wed in Central church parsonage with Rev. David L. Wilson officiating. The couple plans a September registration at Cong high, expected near 900, as Principal Everett V. Perkins notes a 40 percent rise in enrollment over the past decade.
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Charles E. Harvey
Belmont
Mass
Mildred H. Caswell
Roslindale
Central Church Parsonage
David L. Wilson
Wilson
Pacific Coast
Hawaiian Islands
Cong ‘High
Everett V. Perkins
Perkins
Augusta
Enjoyable Card Party at the Country Club Fun Fest Draws Vendors
The first annual Fun Fest featured a large card party at the Country Club with Bath and nearby resort guests. Mrs. Edward D. Toole of Scarsdale led the high score and chose a luncheon set. numerous prizes were awarded by local supporters.
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Country Club
Bath
Fred R. E. Dean
Edward D. Toole
Scarsdale
N. Y
Miriam W. Kimball
Gardiner R. Deering
Leslie Wold
Roger D. Skillings
James A. Gillies, Jr
Charles D
James McLaughlin
Lena Donnell
Anne Kimball
Clarence W. Morse
Clare Coombs
Cecil E. Paine
Byron F. Barker
W. S. Newell
Brann Campaign Rally Draws Bath Crowd In Democratic Tone
Governor Brann spoke from the Lodge steps after a Bath rally that echoed old campaign nights. Music and a drum corps led the crowd in City hall square as Brann’s supporters and Democratic organizers pushed to build party strength in Sagadahoc County.
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Cushman
Brann
R. P. Dellinger
Boston
Carey
Allan
Thebeau
Walter C. Fogg
Joseph E. Brazier
Portland
Bath
City Hall Square
Rolana Smith Post
A. L
Sebasco
City Hall
F. Harold Dybord
Waterville
United States
Livermore Falls
Dubord
New Meadows Inn
Cahill
Ernest F. Kelley
Kelley
Harry A. Plummer
Georgetown
Percy B. Savage
Five Islands
Sagadahoc County
Mr. Savage
Victor Pinkham
Eva Campbell
George E. Gray
Clarence D. MacManan
Hartley D. Harley
Alonzo W. Thibodeau
Susie E. Thibodeau
Calvin Powers
Resolution of thanks from MacMahan Island Cottagers
The Cottagers Association of MacMahan Island Maine adopted a resolution at their annual meeting August 29 1934 praising Georgetown Island for combating a recent forest fire and thanking all who served. Secretary Mabel A Searle notes the association will publicize the thanks alongside prior Red Cross relief contributions.
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Cottagers’ Ass
MacMahan Island
Cottagers’ Association
Georgetown Island
American National Red Cross
Mabel A. Searle
Family departs Popham Beach for Tulsa home
Mrs. Charles W. McKay and four children John Robert Elizabeth and Dorcas finish a summer at Popham Beach and travel Tuesday to return to their Tulsa home.
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Charles W. McKay
John
Robert
Elizabeth
Dorcas
Popham Beach
Tulsa
Crossword Puzzle Answer Sheet Mixed Clues
A dense, fragmented list of crossword clues and partial answers in varying formats. The items include word definitions, abbreviations, and references to directions and objects, with numerous garbled letters and stray symbols interspersed throughout the page.
Summer Guests Depart After a Fine Summer
Cambridge resident Mrs Charles F Hathaway returns from a riverside cottage season in August. Miss Annie Torrey visits Bath after staying at Popham with Hon Joseph Torrey and Mrs Alan Spear. Tulsa residents Charles McKay family end August at Popham Beach. Community field day and clambake approved by Village Improvement Association. Sea Grill to host fall entertainments under Mrs Marguerite McNulty. Toothaker family closes Dunnels cottage on Labor Day. concert leadership noted. Donations to Village Improvement and library funds.или
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Charles F. Hathaway
Craigie Street
Cambridge
Mass
Riverside
Annie Torrey
Bath
Popham
Joseph Torrey
Alan Spear
Miss Torrey
Clarence Peaslee
Middle Street
Charles McKay
Tulsa
Okla
Popham Beach
Dr. Hill
Village Improvement Association
Marguerite McNulty
Robert Toothaker
Caroline
Brunswick
Toothaker
Vernon Mattson
Village Improvement Society Treasury
Harold Goodwin
Naugatuck
Conn
Hennessy
Bess Webber
Miss Webber
Helen B. Stearns
Webber Cottage
Personal notes from Arlington and Bath area residents
Dr and Mrs D T Percy returned to Arlington Mass after closing their cottage at Popham Beach. Miss Marie M LeMont returned from South China. Joseph Goldman and family joined Mrs Goldman for Labor Day weekend in Malden. Mrs Donald Preble recovering after head operation at Peter Brent Brigham hospital. Miss Ruth E Cohen visited Dorcester and Bath with relatives. Wilfred Chaney home display features a glass front rock garden and fish pool attracting local cats.
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D. T. Percy
Arlington
Mass
Popham Beach
Marie M. LeMont
Valley Road
South China
Labor Day
Fred Mosher
Joseph Goldman
Malden
Morris E. Cohen
White Street
Dorcester
Rose Fleitman
David Fleitman
Miss Fleitman
Bath
Miss Cohen
Wilfred Chaney
Park Street
Fragmentary note on friends gathering this Saturday
A fragmentary line mentions friends gathering on a Saturday with unclear details. No names, places, or events are fully readable, but the context implies a casual meetup among acquaintances. Further readable specifics are unavailable in the snippet.
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Bath Independent
Times Company
Mainé
Webber
Routh
Farnham Business
Sabino Association
Bath Skeet Club
Broke Ave
Savage
Conway
Clough Vee
McCausland
Id Wilson
Sonia Oerons
Walsh Beer Rice
Clough Veces
Mihalos
Hibbs Eae
Belanger Beenye
McCabe Eee Nee
Pine Tree Horse Shoe Club
Russell
Hutches
Malay Peninsula
Fia
Fai
William Hill
Naugavuck
Ilill
Younger Girls’ Department
Boston Y. W. C. A
Bar Har
S.turdiy
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