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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1932

Page

8

Erudition School Building Seen as Eye Sore and Hazard

Residents of Academy and Maple streets demand action on the 136 year old Erudition school behind Morse high, citing a health risk and fire danger from a collapsing roof, peeling plaster, and exposed wreckage. Some call for razing or relocation, others favor preservation for sentimental value tied to Bath's public school history.

Morse High School Academy and Maple Streets Bath Times High

Effort to Tear Down Historic Structure Draws Health Dept Talk

Residents discuss removing the deteriorating building noting little sentimental value and suggesting action by authorities. They imply planned steps may include contacting the health department to pursue demolition.

Health Department

Woolwich Quartet Auditions On WRDO Broadcast

The Premiere Four, Woolwich men’s male quartet, aired a 15 minute program from WRDO Augusta Saturday at 8 15. Stations interference spoiled reception. residents urge time change. Robson tenor sang Wabash Moon. Crocker baritone sang The Old Mill Stream. 12 songs performed in trial broadcast.

Woolwich WRDO Augusta Evelin C. Stinson William Robson Beltran Crocker George Eben Perry Mr. Robson Wabash Moon Mr. Crocker

Hyde Wins Key Match at Bath Country Club

Jack Hyde defeats Eddie Owen 7 and 6 to reach President's Cup quarterfinals at Bath Country Club. Rowe beats Dr. E Motley Fuller 1 up on 18th in a tense playoff. Remaining quarterfinals set with Hyde vs Vin Henderson and Fuller Jr. vs Eddie Rowe.

Jack Hyde Eddie Owen Bath Country Club Hyde Owen Eddie Rowe E. Motley Fuller Rowe Dr. Fuller Vin Henderson Wesley Marco Bob Brownell Eddie Fuller Jr Ed Given Stan Henderson

Greenland research funded by anonymous donors and calls

Copenhagen reports show funds for Greenland work flooding in from private sources. Dr Lange Koch recalls a caller offering 50 000 kroner for his expedition, with prior year contributions around 100 000 kroner. Denmark has spent over 25 million kroner on East Greenland research, much from the Carlsberg fund. The note ends with a brief political aside on Adolf Hitler in elections.

Greenland Copenhagen Christian Science Monitor Lange Koch Lange Kich Denmark Carlsberg Fund

Bowdoinham Community News Highlights Local Happenings

A busy Bowdoinham week features farm talks, social clubs, visits to Portland and Richmond, and hospital news. Notables include Mr and Mrs Purinton at Lilly farm, Clara Fogg hosting the Pleasant Street Bridge club, and fireside gatherings with Electa chapter and Gardiner School of Instruction. Public events cover Farm Bureau, grange Boosters Night, and 1922 Orange celebrations. Hospital births and a Cumberland Fair entry underscore town activities.

R. D. Purinton Lilly Farm Pleasant Pond Mary Dodge Elmer Winifred Dodge Boothbay Miss Nash Whittier Bowdeinham Richmond Charles Hackett Hampton, N. H Wrentham Mass Walter Stevens Millay Road South Portland Farm Bureau Grange Hall Bridge Club Jane Hall Browne Charles Randall Clifford Melvin Blanchard House Main Street H. D. Cornish Maxwell Ward Georgie Hellen Denham Helen Darton Lewiston Electa O. E School of Instruct Gardiner Star Aid Stella Randall J. N. Palmer E. E. Brown Etna Lawrence Hackett Hampton N. H George A. Hackett Alice Maxwell Guy Holt Raymond Tozier Litchfield Henrietta Langdon Oakland Calif Langdon Henry E. Cornish Jackson R.S. Thurston Hall Thorndike Judge Horace Millay Springfield Maas Alice Cook Frank T. Siegars Port Wallace Karl Hatch Kitty Gatewood Cumberland Hatch Malcolm Dickingon’s Paris Heath R. A. Dickinson Alfred Raymond Rendell Lord The Grange Clifford Heemes Orange Bowdoinham School Charlotte Blodgett Charles N. Blodgett Esther L. Browne Eric L. Browne Henry S Weeds Grant Mass Bay Path Institute School of Business Training Blodgett Miss Browne Mr. Woods

Bowdoin Society Meetings and Local News Digest

Bowdoin Ladies aid met at Mrs. Purinton’s Bowdoinham home with six members and a noonday lunch. Palm Bureau and various residents such as Albert Loiselle, Irving Clough, and Bert Purinton were noted as visitors. A furnace installation at the hall improved facilities, while other locals travelled to Aroostook and New York for work or visits. An apple a day joke closes the item.

Harry Purinton Bowdoinham Charles Babb Percy Vernon Lewiston East Bowdoin Vernon O'Clck Palm Bureau Grant Woods Albert Loiselle Chelsea Mass Haighe Road Irving Clough L. C. Lee Sagadahoc Hall John Carter William Woods Arooste Ernest Carr Brunswick Bert Purinton Brunswick Phillip Williams Addie Williams Bondsinham Ray Skelton Richard Enman Portland Keith Orman Myron Douglass Augusta Carroll William Hes Williams Addie Wiliams Pauline Jenkins New York Carl Brown

Gold tissue dress and subduing colors described in style features

The piece notes a frock with an upper metal tissue portion evolving into a dress made entirely of metal tissue. It describes the formal look as restrained by color flecks that tame the brightness, long sleeves, and a slightly open neck. It also states the year will see about 150 new Juvenile Granges organized in the United States.

United States

Dike P T A Plans Fall Program Meetings

Dike P T A announces an October schedule led by Tuesday chairperson with Mrs. Clif ford B Wilband and others. October 4 meeting opens the slate, followed by an all day Fall cleaning session October 6 and an all day sewing session October 18. Members may invite non-members.

Dike P. T. A Clifford B. Wilband Walter W Charles T. Herman W. Crocker Perry Wilband Henderson C. T. Henderson H. W. Crocker Scott M. Golder Melvin D. Ferris Waldo R. Weston Lena Shepard D. J. Perry FP. J. Hoffman C. F. MacDonald

Special Prices Compare Them On Menswear Deals

Advertisement lists special prices on wool 4 piece suits at 70 dollars, long pants, dress shirts and pants for men and young men, including various colors and sizes, with bulk and sale items such as breadcloth shirts and Bear Brand options, offering low cost combinations.

Recovery noted for E D Cornish after operation

Two friends report E D Cornish is recovering well after surgery at Messers Hospital in South Portland. Mrs Rath Wheeler and young Moughles stay near, Pauline Jenkins travels to New York to aid her sister Cass. Horace Millay and Mary Graves are at home. Miss Mary McPhee lingers with relatives. Walter Stevens is poorly.

E. D Cornish Messers

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