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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1931

Page

3

Boston Herald and Traveler open new up to date plant

The Boston Herald and Boston Traveler unveiled a modern seven story, three acre press plant at Mason and Avery streets, cost 3.5 million dollars, powered entirely by electricity, with 1280 staff and readership rising to 300000 daily. The new rotogravure and printing facilities double speed and feature advanced darkrooms, cameras, and soundproof news rooms.

Boston Herald The Boston Traveler Hoover Herald Traveler New England United States Adams House Herald-Traveler Tremont Street Maron and Avery Streets Mason and

Bath inquiry seeks parentage of artist Samuel Worcester Rowse

Letter from F W Coburn of Lowell Mass dated Sept 10 1931 asks Bath antiquarians to identify the parentage and early education of Samuel Worcester Rowse an artist born in Bath in 1822 and died in New Jersey in 1901. Coburn notes his life is documented from training in a Boston lithographer shop but no printed record of parents or early schooling.

Bath Samuel Worcester Rowse New Jersey F. W. Coburn Merrimack Street Lowell Mass

Ricker Classical Institute Opens 83rd Year in Houston

Ricker Classical Institute and Junior College in Houston began its 83rd year with opening exercises in Wordinhall. The largely attended event drew alumni and friends. Six valedictorians were named: John Pullen and Carl Reed from Ricker, Marjorie M. Cain and Betty Wellington from Houston High School, Doris Smith of Westfield, and Melvin G. Higgins of Mapleton.

Ricker Classical Institute Houston Wordinhall John Pullen Carl Reed Marjorie M.cain Betty Wellington Houston High School Doris Smith Westfield Melvin G. Higgins Mapleton

Wardrobe Reconditioning Talk At Dromore Grange

Winnegance Dromore Farm Bureau held an all day session at the grange hall with Miss Hortense Welch directing a program on Reconditioning the Wardrobe. The group approved a 27 member drive and hosted 21 members plus guests, plus a health meal. Committees organized for Topsham Fair exhibit and dinner duties, with plans for Italian hem stitching instruction by Mrs. Elizabeth Mays at the next meeting October 8.

Dromore Farm Bureau Grange Hall Hortense Welch Dromore Bureau Althea Campbell Evelyn Beals Bessie Manson Betty Rogers Eva Rogers

Woman appeals suspended sentence in Milan street assault case

Judge Keegan suspended the sentence after a guilty verdict against a Valley Road woman charged with assaulting a Milan street woman. The defendant appealed to the October term of superior court and posted 50 dollars in sureties. Attorneys Bridgham Carey Jr. represented the defendant, Gardner Deering for the complainant. The case drew wide attention as neighbors testified for the complainant while the defendant and her son testified for the defense.

John J. Keegan Valley Road Milan Street Superior Court Edward W. Bridgham John P. Carey Jr Gardiner R. Deering

Westport School Reopens and Local Visit Highlights

The fall term starts at North school house with Miss Mabel P Heal as teacher and a light referendum vote of nine ballots 6 yes 3 no. Residents returning or visiting from Lynn Mass and Massachusetts towns fill week with travel. Notable locals include the Gray family at Gray cottage East Side and Mrs Rose Thompson sister of Mr Hodgdon with others from Small Point.

North School Mabel P. Heal Albert C. Gray Allen Gray Gray Cottage East Side Massachusetts Ella G. Collins Lynn Mass Charles W. Collins Collins Cottage Wesley Cromwell Marintha Cromwell R. T. Beaton Fowles’ Point John R. Swanton, Jr Henry Swanton H. A. Swanton Chevy Chase Ruby E. Lowe Jeanne Noleite Salmon Falls Dorosthea Hodgdon Westport Charlestown Rose Thompson Hodgdon Albert Thompson Small Point North End Edward C. Johnson John Sampson Margaret Bath Melvin C. Brooks

Phippsburg notes shift as summer ends and fall mood settles

A Popham Beach weekend captures the quiet shift of post season in Phippsburg. local notes include summer homes closed, residents moving to Boston and Alfred, renovations by the new owners of the Tommy Butler place, a scarlet fever quarantine, and a scan of daily life from mail carriers to legion convention travel. porch pics mix with historical reminders of Mogg Megone rock and Topsfield bear reports.

Education journey spans 8100 miles to Morse high

Roy Lawrence of Arrowsic traveled 8100 miles for schooling. He left Wednesday to enter the University of Maine, after graduating with honors in 1929 and two years of post graduate work. He walked to school across five of six years, totaling about 1620 miles in one year.

Roy Lawrence Arrowsic Morse High School University of Maine Ibra K. Lawrence

Morse High P T A Tea Planned for Saturday

Morse High School P T A executive committee plans a tea in the gymnasium next Saturday from three to five for 400 to 450 invitations. Parents of present students and incoming freshmen are invited. Girls from four classes will serve under Mrs Farnham and others. refreshments, decorations, and guest escort duties are organized by listed volunteers to foster fellowship between parents and teachers.

Morse High School P. T. A C. R. Farnham Robert P. Manson Daniel Perry John Conley Kathleen Scott Ellen Stevens Lucile Johnson Marjorie Furber Barbara Norton Geraldine Stott Ruth Powers Emily Jordan Louise Briggs Arlene Littlefield Margaret Austin Mary Kenney Roberta Manson Jeannette Shackford Bertha Lord Betty Fuller Henry W. Owen, Jr C. P. Wetherbee E. M. Fuller Arthur C. Norton Samuel Hooper Russell Kenney Robert B. Hatch

Morse Battle Cry Beats Brunswick in fall grid teaser

Beat Brunswick is the battle cry as Morse battles daily at Kelley field under Coach Sammy Cutts. A 44-man squad forms with Capt Harold McElman at fullback and twin Richard at left half. Veterans from last year lead the backfield while line positions remain unsettled and Tarzan Legard starts at tackle with Fat Mayo at guard.

Brunswick Kelley Field Sammy Cutts Harold McElman Richard Newell Wilson Alfred Parks Parks Tarzan Legard Farley Fat” Mayo Billy Green Curtis H. Mayo Johnny Huse Perkins Paul Stinson Colby Ernie Sarkis W. Grindell Pye Oliver Archie Mains Jr Coombs Atwood Legard

Toll Rates Fixed for Penobscot Bridge

The Public Utilities commission set tolls for the Waldo Hancock bridge from Prospect to Verona. Rates cover pedestrians, various vehicle classes, and commutation tickets with prices ranging from 5 cents for pedestrians to 1.50 for heavy hauling equipment. The schedule also includes 25 trip and 90 day ticket options, with state highway officials in official business.

The Public Utilities Commission Waldo-Hancock Prospect Verona Maine

Teachers Named for Union 48 Schools in Maine

John H. Carter superintendent lists teachers for Union 48 with Woolwich Bath Phippsburg Five Islands Portland West Bath and other towns. Most schools in session though Phippsburg Center and Ashdale open next Monday.

John H. Carter Woolwich of Union F Arrowsie Georgie M. Walker Georgetown Center Ruth W. Powers Georgetown Five Islands Edna C. MacMahan Phippsburg Winnegance Ruth C. Trueworthy East Brunswick Center Alice L. Galvin Bath Parker Westport Woolwich Chopps Louise W. Reynolds Union Bridge Charlotte L. Buck Mountain Lena Oliver Pleasant View Edna M. Currier Wiscasset Nequasset Florence E. Temple Sagadaho Ferry Berenice Colby

M Mahon Knox Wedding Unites Margaret Knox and Thomas McMinnon

Miss Margaret Knox and Thomas McMinnon wed at St Charles Catholic church Brunswick Monday in a brown satin traveling suit and white roses. Rev Fr Thomas Dunnegan presided with Kathene McMahon as bridesmaid and Alfred LeTarte as best man. After a breakfast at Hotel Eagle the couple left for a honeymoon through the White Mountains and Berkshires. They will reside at Whittier and Berry streets. The bride worked as a bookkeeper at Brunswick Publishing Co. and the groom is a Central Maine Power foreman and longtime Brunswick fire department member and commissioner.

Margaret T. Knox Thomas Francis McMinnon St. Charles Catholic Church Brunswick Thomas W. Dunnegan Kathene McMahon Alfred J. LeTarte Hotel Eagle McMahon White Mountains Berkshires Whittier and Berry Streets Brunswick Publishing Co Damariscotta William J. Mulholland Central Maine Power Co Brunswick Fire Department

Howes Lesure Wedding in Bath and Richmond

Charles A. Howes and Lara Parks Lesure, both of Richmond, wed Monday at Central church parsonage in a quiet ceremony conducted by Rev. David L. Wilson. The couple, unattended, drove to their Richmond home afterward. she formerly a New York hotel instructor and he a retired Richmond businessman with Masonic affiliations.

Bath Richmond Central Church Parsonage Charles A. Howes Lara Parks Lesure David L. Wilson New York City Howes Miss Lesure Levi Howes James Parks Margaret Witham City Maine Commandery No. 1 Knights Templar

Bath Pistol Team Heads to State Shoot in Auburn

A six man Bath pistol team from Battery H 240th Coast Artillery National Guard departs Bath for Auburn to contest the annual State shoot through Saturday. The top teams qualify for Camp Perry Ohio and the National shoot later this month. Team members: Captain Elver Stickney Lieut Joseph Butler 1st Sergt Christopher Cushing Sergt Joseph McDonough Private Harold Conley Private Ernest Kingsbury. James C Flint of Chicopee Falls Mass has become pastor assistant at Woodfords Congregational church after four Bowdoin College years. He led Bowdoin track and was Beta Theta Pi manager. He also served as Maine Intercollegiate Track and Field association president. Martint has spent five years as a boys camp counselor near Portland and two as head swimming instructor at a camp near Ossipee New Hampshire.

Battery H 240Th Coast Artillery National Guard Bath Auburn Camp Perry Ohio Elver Stickney Joseph Butler Christopher Cushing Joseph McDonough Harold Conley Ernest Kingsbury James C. Flint Chicopee Falls Mass Bowdoin College Woodfords Congregational Church Flint Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Bowdoin Bugle Maine Intercollegiate Track and Field Association Onear Nive Martint Portland Ossipee N. H

Portland visitor Alfrea Sturgis calls on Monday

Alfrea Sturgis of Portland spent a business visit in the city Monday, meeting local merchants and discussing potential partnerships.

Alfrea Sturgis Portland City

Program announced for club federation meeting in Maine

The Maine Federation of Women's Clubs plans a four day event in Houlton September 22 to 24. Notables include Phidelah Rice reading Arnold Bennett and Anna C. Tillinghast addressing women as a civic force. The program features receptions, banquets, lectures, credential reports, department sessions, and presentations of new officers.

Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs Houlton Phidelah Rice Boston Manactor Arnold Bennett Anna C. Tillinghast U. S. Commissioner of Immigration New England Boston Frank P. Clark Houston Woman’s Club Edna A. Hutchins Corunna State Federation Bernard Archibald Fred N. Vose First Selectman W. P. Hamilton Aroostook County Clark A. E Chittenden Auburn Jack Towers Gail Laughlin N.fe Willam R. Pattangall Harry H. Burnham Anna Tillinghast Anna C. Witherle

Packard Wins Tennis Championship Cup at St Marys Club

Packard from Seattle defeated David Mullin of Bath 6 3 6 1 in the St Marys Tennis Club Men Open Singles final to claim the first annual city championship. A cheering gallery watched the match as Packard used a powerful serve and precise aim to dominate the finale.

Chard Harvard David Mullin Bath St. Mary’s Church Ground Packard Seattle Wash Alexander Couistant

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