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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1932

Page

3

Portsmouth Tax Instalment Plan Aims to Ease City Taxes

The article explains Portsmouth’s tax deposit plan allowing prepayment of real estate taxes with 6 percent interest to depositors. City Manager Hanrahan cites benefits and replies to critics, noting no extra clerical cost and potential savings for cities using pay as you go.

Portsmouth Hanrahan Govert Seeeetee Ae Newton Tax Club Springfield Somerville Massachusetts

Red Cross to Hold Maine Conferences in September

The American Red Cross announced regional Maine conferences in Lakewood on September 16 and Houston on September 17. Chapter workers from across Maine will compare programs and plan for future relief, with national speakers and local chapter leaders presenting on ongoing efforts and community organization.

Lakewood Houston American Red Cross Maine Walter Davidson H. J. Hughes National Red Cross Edwin Hamlin Eastern Piscataquis Cymbrid Hughes Augusta Marguerite McQuaide Laura Knowlton Sara Anthoine Family Welfare Association Portland William B. Woodbury Skowhegan W. W. Lyon South Oxford Dorothy Rowbotham Lewiston-Auburn Thomas J. Burrage Washington County van Buren Millinocket East Millinocket Lubec

Phippsburg Notes and Local Summer to Winter Changes

In West Georgetown and Phippsburg Maine during Aug 1932 residents describe seasonal shifts as many return to winter homes. Locals and visitors recount school plans, library donations, seaside picnics, sea conditions at Popham Beach, and guests at Sebasco Lodge while noting travel wear on roads and a newly born son in Bath.

Colm New London Conn Webber Charles Harrington Parker Head Mass Stegleman Hinckley Georgetown Maine L. Carson Jamaica N. J Harbor Island Totntan Public Library Moraneen E Julia Smith Yarmouth Academy Hazel Anderson Guy Crowley Dora Yarmouth Granville Colby Quimby Street Bath Sea Grill George Bonney Bess Grace Dickinson John F. Leach Charles V. Minott Ada Catherine Minott Alice Abbie Minott Walter McCourt Ceres Carol McCourt Annie Sara Susie Nichols Stroudwater Ira Dresser Portland Ortiz Beauchamp Point Rockland H. B. Wyman J. O. Wyman Turner McCarty Albert Chessley Nichols C. L. Nichols Congregational Church Oberlin College Oberlin Ohio Robert Whitehead Merriam Whitehead Frederick Macy Whitehead Walter Williams Popham Beach Olga Stegleman West Georgetown Fox Island F. Y. MacCullough Collingswood N.J Totman Library Phippsburg Sylvester Cushman Sebasco Malcolm Walker New York City Joh Walker Walter Fogg Lester Lavery Geraldine Stanford, Conn Everett Palmer Ralph Walker Freeman C. Merritt Walter Peterson Kenneth Melrose Elliot Cottage Charles Oliver Leon Eaton Small Point Roland Eaton Paul Gilmore Lucinda Ruth Mary Lena Oliver

Seatrain Freighters to Launch at Chester by Sun Shipyards

President Hoover congratulates Seatrain Lines on twin ship launches at Chester Pa during September praising the 1614 knot sea train design that unites ocean and rail transport a 125 ton crane at Hoboken and a rapid car discharge system with first voyage set for October on New York Havana New Orleans route featuring industry leaders and officials.

Hoover Chester Graham M. Brush Seatrain, Lines, Inc Broadway New York Sun Shipbuilding and Drydock Co Seatrain Terminal Hoboken Seatrain Chester Yards Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co United States T. V. Onor U. S. Shipping Board Eugene White International Postal Service Port of New York Authority Gabe Mouledoux New Orleans Board of Trade

Eclipse tale from Norway farmer Charles Booker

Charles F. Booker of Norway recalls an eclipse incident where his hens panic as darkness falls. He notes the flock’s frenzied behavior mirrors a past cider mishap, with birds circling and faltering after he dumped fermented apple pulp, raisins, and elderberries.

Charles F. Booker Norway Mr. Booker

Winnegance Hall Event Funds Paint Bill and Awards

A Winnegance hall event with twelve tables raised funds to cover the remaining paint cost. Women’s prizes in bridge went to Miss Abbie Minott, consolation to Mrs. George Merrill. men’s prizes to Harold Haggett, consolation to Raymond Campbell. Cribbage prizes awarded to Mrs. Annie Malcolm and consolation to Purington. Committee included Miss Flora Risteen as chairman, with Mrs. Raymond Campbell and Mrs. Ethel Sawyer.

Hall of Grange Abbie Minott George Merrill Harold Haggett Raymond Campbell Annie Malcolm Purington Flora Risteen Ethel Sawyer Milton Loring Billy Totman Bungalow Freeport Loring Philadelphia Florence Spaulding Meriden Conn George Spofford Keene N. H Grace Trask Phippsburg I. A. Trueworthy Merton Oliver Spring Street Bath Herbert Morse Barbara Portland Harry C. Williams Westport Willams Winnegance Winneganee High and Lemont Streets Causeway Bridge Street High Street Morse High School

Aldermen draw jurors for Sagadahoc grand and traverse panels

The aldermen selected jurors for the Sagadahoc superior court October term grand jury: Alden P. Denham, Earl B. Ler mond, Maurice McKay, Arthur Sewall, Fred K. Sturtevant, Alonzo Thayer. Traverse jury picks include James T. Bonney, Charles A. Harriman, Frederick N. Klippel, Herbert W. McCabe, Levi T. Thompson, Carroll Watson. City forester details deferment. sign petition for Hotel Phoenix illuminated sign referred to Perry and McCabe.

Sagadahoc Superior Court Alden P. Denham Earl B. Lermond Maurice McKay Arthur Sewall Fred K. Sturtevant Alonzo Thayer James T. Bonney Charles A. Harriman Frederick N. Klippel Herbert W. McCabe Levi T. Thompson Carroll Watson City Forester Whittemore and Perry Jennie S. Allen Hotel Phoenix Washington and Vine Streets Perry and McCabe

Westport Election Voter Turnout and Local Races

Citizens flocked to the town hall for the state election with 52 ballots cast and notable ticket splitting. Martin led for governor with 38 votes while Nelson topped congress with 38. local races showed Harris reelected as county commissioner with 36 votes and Haggett winning the statehouse seat with 45.

Boothbay Harbor F. Burton Haggett Wiscasset Joseph T. Walsh Edgecomb Aceree

Cosmopolitan Club Plans Fall Work and Activities

The Cosmopolitan club held its September meeting with 40 attendees as Miss Miriam W. Kimball presiding. Plans were approved for fall activities including a benefits play by Huse and the Thespians, a fall rummage sale, and a Thanksgiving dance outside the club rooms.

Adelaide F. Avery John Shaw Henry W. Webb Wiscasset Frank A. Hodgdon Woolwich Cosmopolitan Club Miriam W. Kimball Emma E. Walker H. Augustus Huse Thespians Charles R. Farnham Bessie F. Greenblatt Lillian E. Lewin J. Haviland Torrey Marcia Moulton Muriel H. Howe Alice F. Johnson R. Clinton McFadden Reginald Stacy William R. Freeman Cosmopolitan Players Singing Club Kimball Ruth E. Thompson Margaret R. Foote Charles H. Frost House Frank W. Jaqua Rachel F. Nichols Nellie K. Goodrich Philanthropic George A. Churchill Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs Skowhegan Lakewood Mrs. Avery Minnie E. Brown Charles P. Scott Department of American Homes Mrs. Webb Maine Farm Bureaus Webb Maine Federation General Federation of Clubs Grace Morrison Poole General Federation A. E. Chittenden Auburn State Federation Lincoln County Union

Still Alarms Run Twice in Bath Chimney Fires

Bath Fire Department Engine Four was called to two chimney fires on Monday. The first at 11 15 a chimney fire at High and Winter streets involved Mr Nadeau. One pony of chemical extinguished the blaze. The second at 1 15 targeted Mrs Harry P Bridge at Linden and Washington streets where the fireplace chimney flared but no chemicals were used.

Bath High Winter Streets Nadeau Harry P. Bridge Linden Washington Streets

Ricker Institute Opens 85th Year With Record Enrollment

Ricker Classical Institute and junior college of Houston began its 85th year on Tuesday September 6 with record enrollment in both departments. The secondary division lists 132 students and the college 34, drawing pupils from across Maine.

Ricker Classical Institute and Junior College of Houston Maine

Morse High Honor Society Banquet Features Burlesque Romeo Juliet

About 31 Morse High School National Honor Society members attended the annual banquet at the Garnet House. A burlesque pantomime of Romeo and Juliet was performed by Albert L. Ingalls and Nathan W. Watson, to lively audience reaction. The event included elections, committee announcements, and reflections on the society’s aims and reorganization since 1931.

Jay Gurnet House Morse High School National Honor Society Morsey School Albert ‘L Juliet Nathan W. Watson Eugene G. Ingalls Morse Garnet House Bowdoin David John J. Murray, Jr Pres. Ingalls Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity Wilhelmina Gackenbach David S. Cogan Anna S. Arck Wilhelmina M. Gackenbach Elsie M. Crocker Beatrice M. Jenkins Katherine I. Trott Chester Dana Mary Badalee Helen H. Rogers Beatrice E. Duprey Louise M. Stewart Helen L. Hayes Ruth E. Bryant Marjory H. Dearborn Delia M. Cloutier Carolyn E. Turner Merritt A. Mitchell Margaret E. Lord Sophie G. Green Gackenbach Miss Crocker Albert L. Ingalls Miss Greenblatt Jenkins Stewart Mitchell Bryant Murray

Mayor Small Endorses Salvation Army Appeal

Harold P. Small urges Bath citizens to support the Salvation Army drive aiming to raise three thousand dollars. He commends the charity for years of work, noting its patriotic, practical aid and asks the public to give promptly to reach the goal.

Salvation Army Bath Harold P. Small

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Christmas Club RED Cross Houlton Treasury Department of Cuba Havana Beacon Street Boston Beacon Hill THE Kennebec Olga F. Stegleman Woolich Phyllis Eaton Swanton Wyman Bath City Hospital Martin Joseph Sebasco Lodge Ernest Gieser Rosalie Cascodt Cascodt, Conn., and Dr. and Mrs. DeFarge of Washington, D. C Mary Manahan Baltimore Lillian Lincoln Parks G. C. Marriner Richmond Jane Feere Herbert Lemont Campbell Farm Annie Lee Mattie Cutting Laura Cutting Meadowbrook Romwar Maptoria Co North End Mabel P. Hunt Cosmo Club Morse High School Branch of Mayor Small Says Organization Alfred Pratt Bedford Nevers Port Strout Try Property E. A. Strout Realty Agency Frank Walch Rep Bowker Brunswick
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