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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1935

Page

2

Bath 18s Happy as Navy Contracts Bring Work to Bath Iron Works

The Bath community greets news that Bath Iron Works won contracts to build three destroyers of 1850 tons each at 3,882,500 dollars per ship. The award, based on lowest satisfactory bids, promises months of work and job retention for about seven hundred current workers with more added when construction begins.

Bath Company Uncle Sam Navy Bath Navy Department Newell

More Bridges Proposed Across Maine Roads

A surge of bridge interest emerges as autos flood highways. Lewiston Auburn crowd urges a new Androscoggin crossing. Hallowell eyes a Kennebec span. Augusta congestion prompts possible cross-river link surveys. Carlton bridge at Bath cited as success, Waldo Hancock bridge seen as promising. Sedgwick Deer Isle toll bridge vote debated funding via federal aid and state underwriting.

Lewiston Androscoggin Auburn North Ridge Hallowell Kennebec River Augusta Carlton Bath Waldo- Hancock Counties Maine Sedgwick-Deer Isle

Four Die and Ten Injured in Maine Car Crashes

The report states four persons were killed and ten injured in three automobile accidents on Maine highways Saturday night and Sunday. A commentator calls for speed reductions and notes highway officials in several states have begun studies, with some urging manufacturers to gear cars to lower speeds.

Maine

NAMES CLOSING DAYS FOR LIQUOR STORES

Legal note outlines Maine holiday closures for liquor stores under statute. Confusion over court holidays, with Monday observance when holidays fall on Sunday. Mentioned holidays include New Year’s, Washington’s Birthday, Easter, Armistice Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year. Liquor stores to stay open for a referendum day, with other holidays prompting closures.

John P. Carey, Jr State Liquor Commission Maine Washington Carey

Dover-Foxcroft hosts Maine DAR advisory board meeting

The Maine Daughters of the American Revolution hold an advisory board at the Congregational church in Dover-Foxcroft on Thursday October 3. State officers attend a 10 a.m. board meeting with a 1 p.m. luncheon at 75 cents per plate. Overnight rooms are available for $1 with reservations through Hospitality chair Grace B. Chase. An informal 2 p.m. round table follows for state matters.

Maine Daughters of the American Revolution Congregational Church Dover-Foxcroft Julia G. Glover Spring Street Dover- Foxcroft Grace B. Chase Winter Street

Movie Queen Presented for Second Evening at Morse High

The second presentation of Movie Queen at Morse High School auditorium on Friday evening drew favorable comments. Bath amateurs Paul Wilson Don Page and Bill Gove performed well while the Bath girls chorus impressed with costumes and songs. Local pictures covered familiar Bath scenes and portrayed movie production in a fine manner, reflecting credit on director Edwin W. Arnold who guided the show under handicaps.

Morse High School Paul Wilson Don Page Bill Gove Bath Edwin W. Arnold

Portable mill man seriously injured in axe accident

Sam Brousseur of Damariscotta, working at Bath Box Company's Sabino portable mill, suffered a deep gash on the top of his left foot when an axe slipped while trimming fallen trees. Two arteries and a tendon were severed, but Dr. A A Stott stopped the bleeding after a prompt ambulance transfer to his office.

Sam Brousseur Damariscotta Bath Box Company Sabino A. A. Stott Brousseur

Miss Cotreau Passes Senior Life Saving Tests

Miss M Eleanor Cotreau Morse 34 daughter of Mrs J Henry Cotreau of 674 Middle street, the only girl in the Winnegance class to pass the senior life saving test along with fellow students from Winnegance and Whiskiny where Duncan H Farrell taught. Other seniors named include Joseph Robinson Jr Stephen S Marshall Jr Richard Jenkins George Gallant Leonardo Buck Beverly Shorey passed junior life saving with top junior grade. A large group of beginners and swimmers aged seven to ten also passed tests at the last class.

Winnegance Lake Duncan H. Farrell Winnegance High Street Richard Jenkins Pine Street George Gallant Libbycourt Leonardo Buck Oak Street Beverly Shorey H.alton Shorey York Street Laura Knight Lemont Street Annette Williams Phyllis Small Willow Street Laurada Jordan Dummer Street Marion Marshall Elizabeth Moulton North Street Edgar Williams Arthur Warner Middle Street Barbara Allard Lewiston Street Mechanic Falls Bruce Fulton Academy Street Jere Desmond Robert McDougal Walker Street James Clancy Granite Street Pauline Cress Paul Leeman Alma Swanton Pearl Street Cyril Leeman Richard Curtiss Front Street Joseph Cloutier George Wilson Washington Street Frank Dingley Fisher's Court Gerald Lemoine Park Street Mary Clappisen Andrews William Pinkham James McDougal Robert Mitchell Eugene Lewis Betty Swanton Gordon Pinkham Richardson Street Robert Clark Billy Rogers Edward Cummings

Swimming Instructor Reports Summer Attendance Totals

Duncan H Farrell, swimming supervisor for the American Red Cross, filed a report showing 6610 attendees across Winnegance and Whiskeag from 9:30 to 4:30. Whiskeag drew 4105, Winnegance 2505, eight aided in water rescue, one treated, 42 minor first aid cases, 94 received Life Saving instruction, 24 earned Junior Emblems, 10 earned Senior Emblems.

American Red Cross Duncan H. Farrell Winnegance Whiskeag Farrell

Mrs Hathorne Injured In City Car Collision

Mrs Mary Hathorne aged 76 of 32 Highland Street was badly hurt Wednesday last week around 3 pm when struck by a car driven by Harry G Deering Jr of 606 Washington Street at Pine and Middle Streets. She suffered injuries to her left leg with details pending X ray. Witnesses say Deering was eastbound on Pine as Mrs Hathorne crossed to post a letter and was in the rear of the vehicle when it turned onto Middle Street.

Mary Hathorne Highland Street Harry G. Deering, Jr Washington Street Pine Middle Streets Young Deering Pine Street

Mrs Hector to Visit Relatives at Small Point Beach

Mrs. Fred Hector of Fargo North Dakota plans to arrive in mid September for a visit with her mother Mrs. William D Sewall at Small Point Beach. She will be accompanied by her daughter Miss Mary Hector who will resume studies this fall as a sophomore at Connecticut College New London Connecticut. Mrs. Charles D Arcy of Buffalo formerly Miss Nellie Congdon writes Bath relatives that the Niagara Falls is visible from their apartment.

Fred Hector Fargo N. D William D. Sewall Small Point Beach Hector Mary Hector Connecticut College New London, Conn Charles D'Arcy Buffalo, N. Y Nellie Congdon Niagara Palls

Morse High Bonquet and Officer Election at Crosby Inn

Morse high vote chapter of the National Society held an annual banquet and officer election at Crosby’s Inn with 16 members present. Officers re elected were Helen L Hayes president John K Skelton vice president and Friscilla E Colby secretary Elsie M Crocker treasurer replacing Merritt A Mitchell. An executive committee of the officers and three members was named Louise Stewart Frank E Martin and Mary Goodwin.

Morse High Vote National Ciety Wag Crosby's Inn Helen L. Hayes John K. Skelton Friscilla E. Colby Elsie M. Crocker Merritt A. Mitchell Louise Stewart Frank Martin Mary Goodwin Beatrice M. Jenkins Beatrice Duprey Donald F. Preble Sophie G. Greenblatt Phyllis M. Chaney Elizabeth D. McGrath Howard C. Bates Elizabeth Butterfield Delia Cloutier Davids. Cogan Colby Pees Esther Drummond Miss Goodwin

Goodwin explains order cancellation in grocery dispute

In municipal court Charles Staples claims a family was refused groceries by the poor department. Supt. George J. Goodwin says the grocery order was stopped after discovering the Staples owned and operated a motor car. He says Mrs Staples refused to bring in auto registration plates, so the order remained canceled.

Charles Staples George J. Goodwin Goodwin Staples John J. Keegan

Dougherty Winner of Minnes Tourney at Bath Country Club

Jack Dougherty captured the R. Rodger McInnes tournament at Bath Country Club with a net 265 over 72 holes. He posted a gross 373 and 106 handicap 11 strokes ahead of runner up John McCole who had 276 net from a 372 gross.

John McCole Jack Dougherty R. Rodger McInnes Bath Country Club Robert Brownell Dougherty Wilfrid Girard Wifrid Girard F. 4. Winchenbach Robert Shaw

Melvin H Savage Buys Davenport Residence

The home of Bath's late philanthropist George P Davenport at 1135 Washington Street sold at auction Saturday afternoon for 1010 dollars to Melvin H Savage of 1143 Washington. Bids started at 100 dollars and climbed in tens and twenties until the final price. Savage, a neighbor, plans to recondition the property.

Bath George P. Davenport Washington Street Melvin H. Savage Savage Davenport

Donnell Family Heads to Kalamazoo Home

Mr and Mrs Charles J Donnell and two daughters Barbara and Br emer plan to move to Kalamazoo Michigan for new residence. Miss Jane well will resume studies at We ley college this fall as a

Charles J. Donnell Barbara Bremer Kalamazoo Mich Jane Well Weley College

Grand Firemen's Ball at Patten Car Works

A Bath Bathing area note recalls the Grand Firemen's Ball held at Patten Car Works on North Street Friday night. The event, dated Sept 6 1882, featured a Chandler's Orchestra from Portland and a program heavy with quadrilles and dances such as waltz polka and schottische.

Bath North Street William J. Downing Woolwich Chandler Orchestra of Portland D. H. Chandler John T. Cook City of Bath Long Beach Kennebec F. E. Emmons Jake” Emmons F. H. Emmons City of Elmer E. Larrabee Connecticut Mr. Emmons Joe Webster Henry P. Getzhell Horatio Duncan John F. Shea

Cigarette Sparks Set Fire To Car Opposite Fire House

A cigarette spark in a cushion ignited a car owned by Frank Pres bry, smoldering until wind fed a flame. Clarence Seavey, driver at Engine 4, saw the blaze five minutes after returning from a call. A bucket of water stopped further danger, and hospital staff were praised for alertness. The fire department found no trace of fire on inspection.

Frank Presbry Clarence Seavey Engine 4 Water Street Seavey Memorial Hospital

Clever Smuggling Practiced Century Ago

The London Spectator notes a 1835 incident where a wooden horse from Calais concealed twelve pairs of French silk gloves inside, with horses dogs lambs and donkeys similarly stuffed. A total of 178 dozen pairs, valued at about £2000, were seized by revenue officers, contrasting past ingenuity with present day crime.

Galley Quay Lower Thames Street Calais QO. W. Folsom

Non-Support Charge Subject of Hearing

Lester G. Munsey Jr. was arraigned in municipal court before Judge John J. Keegan on a non-support charge. His case was continued to Monday, Sept. 16, as evidence showed Munsey avoided work and Mrs. Munsey did not wish to live with him under Maine law. The judge noted a man cannot be held responsible for a wife's support if she leaves for no good reason.

John J. Keegan Lester G. Munsey, Jr Keegan Munsey

Dromore Farm Discusses Fair Plans at Winneganee Club

The Winneganee Community club housed the annual fair with afternoon and evening events. Committees were named for supper aprons candy novelties cherry tree and dinner. visitors and volunteers attended. The next meeting on October 2 will feature Linda Perry Eva Rogers and Eleanor Thomas on the dinner committee.

Winneganee Ann Deering Bess Manson Lillian Perry Emily Williams Linda Perry Eva Rogers Esther McCourt Clara Oliver Florence Morse Eleanor Gilmore Anna Derwent Evelyn Beals Lemont Williams A. L. Perry Parker Head Verna H. Woodbury Freeport Charles L. Stevens Alfred and Phippsburg Arthur F. Mayo Ocean Park Eleanor Thomas

Red Cross Regional Conference Planned at Winter Street Church

American Red Cross regional conference set for September 18 at Winter Street Church with delegates from most counties except Washington and Aroostook. Local chairs named for program hospitality luncheon decoration and publicity roles. Registration opens 9 30 led by Mrs Voorhees with Woolwich and Woolwich helpers assisting. Rev Dr Wilson to preside at lunch and afternoon session.

American Red Cross Winter Street Church Washington Aroostook Joseph O. Purdue Arthur Sewall 2Nd Seth 8 Mailin William H. Small Frederick EB. Drake Langdon T. Snipe Wilmer I. Voorhees John W. Brown Woolwich Ruth H. Parnham David L. Wilson

Richmond Women Republicans Organize Local Branch

The Sagada county Women’s Republican group organized a Richmond branch at Mrs. Perley Joy’s home. Officers and directors include Miss Mary Pelhamnd and Mrs. Stella Given as presidents and founder organizers, with an extensive slate of names listed for the newly formed Richmond unit.

Richmond Taras Aternoon Nao Perley Joy Sagadaoc Women's Republican Mary Pélhamnd Stella Given Jéhnnie B Iuzetta Clark Cora Newell Ruie Curtis Emma Eva Knight Doris Morris Myra Cis Ae Parker Annie Hawkes Lelia Elizabeth Alexander Arabelle Allen Hearley Inez Steven Leah Littlefield Eva Yeaton Helen Gilpatrick Hazel Libby Pauline Hutchinson Rebecca Rogers Georgia Wakefield Pauling Cronk Edith Preble Jennie Wren Mary P. Reed Ida Watson Inez Douglass Lizzie Small Lillian Hill Marilla Tarr Dorothy Stewart Cora Osborne Laura Stilphen William Benson Viola Waltz Beatrice Patten Winnifred Roberts Besse Whitrley Cora Brown Mildred Brown Rachel Messenger Cora Smith Mary Carey Addie Bragg Ida Hutchins Mary Williams Lillian Haynes Carrie Haskell Marion Wade Lizzie Haynes Iriza Gardner Hazel Gardner Gertrude Gardner

Bath grid star called for practice at Bates

Omar King of Bath, a Bates College sophomore, is among 11 backfield candidates recalled by Coach Dave Morey for early season grid practice. Bates faces a tough Maine schedule with games against New York University, Dartmouth, Boston University, Holy Cross after the state series, with Arnold opening Sept 28 the only likely breather.

Omar King Bath Bates College Dave Morey Bobcats Maine College New York University Dartmouth Boston University Holy Cross Bucks Merle McCluskey Francis Manning Bernie Marcus George Morin Joseph Pognone Harold Amren Robert Frost Dennis Healey John Hutchins Harry Keller Bates Arnold

Castillo and Doran to Fight Here Friday at Arcade

Castillo of this city will meet Har ry Dolan of Cambridge Massachusetts in the main bout at the Arcade arena Friday night replacing the Troiano-Labbe rematch. Dolan brings an impressive record including a recent draw with Rudy Vastana of Fort Williams. Castillo heads to Sherbrooke Canada September 21 for a return with Paul Junior of Lewiston and on September 23 fights Jack Davis of Cleveland at Bangor.

K. O. Castillo Harry Dolan Cambridge Mass Arcade Arena Troiano-Labbe Bath Rudy Vastana Fort Williams Castillo Sherbrooke Canada Paul Junior Lewiston Jack Davis Cleveland Bangor

DAILY CROSS WORD PUZZLE GRID OF CLUES

A dense jumble of crossword clues lists numbers and phrases for a daily puzzle. Items reference lakes, letters, organs, islands, animals, runic abbreviations, voices, scents, boundaries, and more, with multiple partial phrases and garbled entries. The page ends with “Answer to previous puzzle.”

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