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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1932

Page

8

Wills Filed at Sagadahoc Probate Court

In Sagadahoc probate court two petitions seek probate of wills for Isaac B. Howard of Woolwich and Mary Bouchard of Topsham. Other items include petitions for administration, guardianship, bonds, inventories, account actions, and a guardian appointment for Henry Cannon of Topsham.

Isaac B. Howard Woolwich Sagadahoc Suzel Howard Mary Bouchard Topsham Joseph Bouchard Glidden Anthe Fourmonzi Constantine Phatiades Abraham K. Fourmonzi Constantine Photiades Charles H. Morse Bath Louise M. Miller Coleman E. Steeves Daisy G. Steeves Eudora H. Adams Phippsburg Lillian A. Barbour Charles H. Jordan Alfie E. Jacobs J. H. Rousseau Annie C. M. Pottle James R. McKay Marion McKay Taggart Hattie A. Treen Joseph Charles Footer Henry G. Hodgdon Fred B. Reed Henry Cannon Frank E. Carver

Democrats Win In Maine State Election Lead To GOP Losses

Democrats swept Maine's state election selecting Louis J Brann as governor and repealing two congressmen. The result narrowed Republican influence as Edward Moran Jr unseated John E Nelson and John Utterback defeated Ralph Brewster for a third time.

Maine Brann Burleigh Martin Martin Augusta Edward C. Moran, Jr John E. Nelson National House John E. Utterback Bangor Ralph QO. Brewster Brewster National Capitol

Republicans Face Narrow Ruling Split in State Legislature

Returns show a reduced Republican edge in both chambers. Senate stands 26 Republicans to 6 Democrats with 1 in doubt. House 93 Republicans 56 Democrats 1 Independent Republican, and 3 tied. Several incumbents lost or shifted, with six former House members winning Senate seats and eight incumbents failing to return.

Senate House of Representatives House Greenleaf Androscoggin Small Waldo Campbell Washington Charles H. Mathews Robie Cumberland Blaisdell Hancock McLean Knox Hathaway Piscataquis Jackson Sagadahoc

Prayers for Arline Harford After Child's Death

Prayers were offered Wednesday afternoon for Arline Luise Harford nine days old daughter of Ralph W. and Bernice L. Harford at their home 29 South street. She died Tuesday and burial was in Maple Grove. A boy in Georgia lost a finger and injured himself while handling a loaded shotgun.

Howard P. Jett the Nazarene Church Arline Luise Harford Ralph W Bernice L. Harford South Street Maple Grove Georgia

Bowdoinham Social Notes and School News

Miss Nellie Minott returns to Evanston Illinois to teach at Rosmore school. Bay Path Institute attendees Miss Browne and Henry Woods travel from Bowdoinham to Springfield Massachusetts. Many local residents visit Bath and region towns with social calls and travels. The fall term opens for town schools led by Principal John M. McCart and staff. Standard time resumes.

Nellie Minott Evanston Ill Rosmore Grant Woods Henry William Esther Browne Springfield Mass Miss Browne Henry Woods Bay Path Institute Varina Denham Josephine Coolidge Abbie Hulse Karl Hatch Bath John Denham Verina Denham Amandas Borjesson Grant Hulse Elizabeth Coolidge T, Mass Walter Ross Owl's Head Kenneth Coombs Waterville Frances Coombs Auburn Annie Lee Elizabeth Brown George Cutler Charles Randall Helen Britt A. S. MacDougal Jane Hall Browne Clara N. Fogg Elmer Neff Vendella Mosher Charles Hackett Edward Gile Herbert Merrill Miss Rangeley Margaret Smith Cape Breton Fred Mulligan Lysle Temple Gorham Normal Ralph Purington North Eastern University C. B. Randall Webberlake Robeus Douglass Dorothy Emily Rideout W. H. Gould Topsham Grange Bernice Burnham Kittery Roberts Superior Court Robert K. Millay Thomas W. Borjesson Traverse Melvin D. Pratt Lysle P. Temple F. K. Jack Walter Cox Topsham Henry E. Cornish Gladys Raymond Millay Nellie Sylvester Bishop Miss Norwood Ridge Miss Holt Jefferson Hope Flood R. B. Rideout South Berwick Rideout W. E. Rideout Nellie Millay Winslow Hartford Conn Charles Tracy Deering Miss Winslow T. M. Millay Leslie Barrett Gardiner Hazel Denham Shell Gas Station Emma Ferguson W. E. Salie George Blodgett Elbridge Blodgett Lottie Cobb Togus Mary T. Purinton Ralph Currier Freeport N. H Howard Moody Clifford Ally George Hackett Main Street J. N. Palmer Alice New Harbor Ellen Sparks Montclair N. J A. Mitchell Emmzs Ferguson Brooklyn N. Y

Retiring Platte County Rural Mail Carrier Ruth Kenyon

Ruth A. Kenyon of Platte county Nebraska retires from a rural mail route after 29 years of service. She earned the distinction of attending all national conventions of the National Rural Mail Carriers Association.

Ruth A. Kenyon Platte County Neb National Rural Mail Carriers’ Association

Potato blight hits Maine but national potato outlook stays mixed

The 1932 U.S. potato crop is forecast at 356.7 million bushels, down from last year and below the five year average. Maine faces severe late blight in Aroostook County and overall New England Expects about 49.96 million bushels, with near term declines in several western and northern states due to drought and pests. Prospects vary by region as crops face blight, dryness, and disease conditions.

United States North Dakota Minnesota Nebraska Idaho Colorado Maine New York Michigan Wisconsin New England Aroostook County Pennsylvania North South Dakota Montana Wyoming Utah Nevada Washington Oregon California New Jersey New York State

Music and Dramatics Discussed at Cosmopolitan Club

Mrs Adelaide F Avery will lead the Singing club of the Cosmopolitan, replacing Mr and Mrs Jack Shaw. A joint meeting with the Cosmopolitan Players planned fall entertainment with a coordinating committee named. Vocal solos by Mrs John Perkins and Miss Lillian E Lewin. Refreshments followed. Singing club begins Thursday Oct 6. Players meet Sept 27. A Hampton camp affords farmers a week at the seashore.

Adelaide F. Avery Cosmopolitan Club Avery Jack Shaw Singing Club Cosmopolitan Players Stearns W. Scott Clinton D. Wilson William W. Dennison Roscoe P. McFadden Alice F. Johnson John Perkins Lillian E. Lewin Dennison R. Clinton MsFadden Miss Lewin Scott

May Be Councillor Carlton In Tight Ward Race

In wards 1 6 7 and 5 the contest centered on Carlton who may run again possibly in 1934 Oliver led with 1449 votes Wright had 1337 and Mrs Farnham 1310 under new apportionment Bath gets two seats. Both Oliver and Wright thanked voters for support Tuesday.

Wright Oliver

Sheriff Henderson Sweeps 16 Precincts by 1008 Vote Plurality

Sheriff Henderson carried all 16 precincts on Monday and won by the largest margin of 1008 votes. N Gratz Jackson followed closely with a margin over 800, while County Commissioner George M Stinson was reelected for a third term by 301 votes.

Jackson Tate Steen Wees Henderson Huse Bath Ity Sa Eeem Stinson Plummer Meee Eens Peewee Renee Eeerene Eee Aes County Arrowsie Eee Eee Eee Eeeerene Bath Peete Eee Oliver Wright Farnham Bowdoin Eee Ener Ewes Eee Eeaee Bowdoinham Georgetown Paese Sagadahoc Sheriff Henderson N. Gratz Jackson George M. Stinson

Local Figure Thanks Loyal Supporters Tuesday

A local figure expressed thanks on Tuesday to supporters who stood by during recent efforts. The message highlighted ongoing community backing and urged continued engagement.

Slow counting as split ballots delayed votes

Counting was extremely slow Monday evening due to split tickets with straight ballots in the minority. The gas tax referendum faced no counting difficulties and proceeded quickly.

Brunswick Democrats Sweep Local Races Narrow Victory Leads

In Brunswick on Monday voters backed Brann for governor 1570 to 1028 over Martin. Reedy led Connolly 1527 to 1010 for judge. Donahue beat Chaplin 1497 to 988 for probate. Jordan 1009 to 1491 for Lewis as sheriff. Martin 1484 to Tapley 993 for county attorney. Lebel and Morin won legislature seats 1435 and 1446 to Ouelette 875 and Norman Smith 1052.

Brunswick Brann Martin Reedy Connolly Donahue Chaplin Jordan Lewis Tapley Lebel Morin Ouelette Norman Smith

Secretary Welcomed Back by Grangers at West Bath

Mrs. Leland S. Plummer returned to duties as secretary of the West Bath Grange after a six week illness absence. Miss Dorothy A. Welch covered in her absence. A small crowd attended the Monday meeting with members paying part of the fee. The program included questions by Miss Douglas and Miss Trufant, readings by several members, jokes, an airplane experience tale, Honolulu newspaper items, and a forthcoming dance in the Orange Hall on Thursday.

Ella J. Douglas Annie Trufant the Grangers The Ken Plummer Edwin W. Haggett Scott R. Ward James A. Thurston Edna M. Higgins Herbert L. Simpson Honolulu George R. Booker Orange Hall

Frigate Constitution Post Plans Banquet Sept 26

Members of Frigate Constitution post W F are showing strong interest in the annual department banquet and supper set for Sept 26 at the Eastland Portland. Commander Dyer expects a large post delegation with E F Fox of Portland in city to discuss details. The banquet begins at 6 30 with a ball to follow at nine. Mrs F W Hawthorne of Montclair N J is visiting Mrs Walter Russell at 862 High Street.

Frigate Constitution Post Eastland Portland E. F. Fox Dyer F. W. Hawthorne Montclear N. J Walter Russell High Street

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