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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1934

Page

2

Massachusetts pre primary lessons and Maine toll dispute noted

The piece argues Massachusetts pre primary conventions show nominating outcomes are not guaranteed by party support. It cites Curley’s 1928 nomination win over Cole, warns Maine voters against costly election machinery, and urges toll reductions for Bath while highlighting Bath Iron Works’ naval contract work and call for policy clarity from President Roosevelt on the Recovery Act.

Massachusetts Charles H. Cole James M. Curley Boston Curley Roosevelt Cole Maine

Labor backs thirty hour week pledge in elections

The American Federation of Labor declares it will support House and Senate candidates only those committed to a thirty hour work week. It will seek advance pledges in upcoming November campaigns, moving beyond past records in evaluating nominees.

Labor American Federation of Labor House Senate

Snowbound fifty in Rockies as damage hits lines

Autumn in the East sees no snow while the Rocky Mountains report fifty people snowbound and damaged transport and communication lines. California mountains record two to eighteen inches of new snow yesterday.

Rocky Mountain California

Canned Tomato Juice and Local Baptist Fall Meeting

The article highlights home canning tips for tomato juice and notes Bowdoinham United Baptist Association's Fall meeting in Growstown Free Baptist church led by Rev. Charles R. Sims. It covers processing steps, additives, and storage, followed by a detailed church program with sermons, symposiums, and missionary reports.

Bowdoinham United Baptist Association Growstown Free Baptist Church Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church Christian Leadership Jesus Charles H. Berry Corliss Street Walter M. Colby West Harpswell Sarah B. Wright Woolwich C. D. Nutter Berean Baptist Church Brunswick Babel Builders Bernard Estes H. H. Bishop Westbrook Plinette Allen Moatsweag Our Church C. D. Hazelton The Baptist Church In Freeport Women’s Missionary Society Our Women's Work G. Clifford Cress D. D New York Ministers and Missionary Benefit Board of Northern Baptist Convention Ocean Park Carolyn Oliver Elizabeth Pinkham Bath Waunita Johnson Leona Elliot Ellis P. Sheffield Manila Association of Baptists Orient W. W Vera Bibber Harpswell Walter Schoepfer Georgetown Music D. D. Benediction H. W. Chamberlin Topsham

Bath Man Proposes Ferry For Woolwich

A Bath resident suggests a motor ferry across the Kennebec river linking Bath and Woolwich to ease winter foot travel on the bridge. He envisions a cabin protected craft for passengers while noting the bridge act may not permit vehicle ferries and that foot passengers currently ride free.

Kennebec Bath Woolwich

Tardiff and Knight to Fight Next Friday

The Brunswick town hall will host a boxing card led by K. O. Tardiff from the College town challenging Jim Knight from Portland in the main bout. Semi finals feature Young Gordon Garnett of Bath versus Dynamite Martin of Rumford with Martin making his pro debut.

Brunswick Brunswick Town Hall K. O. Tardiff Pride of the College Town Jimmy Knight Portland Gordon Garnett Bath Dynamite Martin Rumford Cardiff Knight Garnett Maine

Engagement of Miss Ellen Stetson to Thomas J. Gormley Jr.

Announcement from Mr and Mrs Edward S Stetson Lewiston of Ellen Mae Stetson and Thomas J Gormley Jr of Meriden Conn. The couple plan a November wedding. Stetson, Lewiston High School 1927 graduate and dancer ran a local dancing school. Gormley Bates College 1933 graduate and leader of the Bates Bobcats dance orchestra.

Ellen Mae Stetson Thomas J. Gormley Jr Meriden Conn Edward S. Stetson White Street Lewiston Miss Stetson Lewiston-Auburn Lewiston High School Gormley Thomas J. Gormley

BU Leaders to Headline Portland Alumni Dinner

Daniel L. Marsh Boston University president Everett W. Lord dean of the College of Business Administration and Governor Louis J. Brann are announced as speakers for a dinner honoring President Marsh by the Boston University Alumni Association of Portland at the Eastland hotel on September 27 per William B. Mahoney Portland alumni president.

Daniel L. Marsh Boston University Everett W. Lord University College of Business Administration Louis J. Brann Marsh Boston University Alumni Association of Portland Eastland Hotel William B. Mahoney Portland

Miss Marion Crosby Leaves Lisbon Falls for Columbia Study

Miss Marion Crosby of Gort street Auburn left Sunday for New York City to study for a master's degree at Columbia University. She recently resigned from the Lisbon Falls School teaching staff and was educated at Bates College in the class of 1932.

Marion Crosby Gort Street Auburn New York City Columbia University Crosby Lisbon Falls Bates

Study Reveals Health and Resource Gaps in Maine Schools

The report critiques Maine schools across three levels noting high absence from colds, limited dental clinics, and scarce books in low level facilities. It praises high level schools for health education, enrichment, and student led planning, while all levels show weak individual needs assessment and minimal community integration.

Maine

Pepper theft spurs Madison man to seek crop profits

After a neighbor took one of his prize peppers and left 97 cents behind, Roland Gilbert of Madison resolves to enter the pepper business. He notes at 97 cents each, only a few plants would yield a promising, profitable crop.

Roland Gilbert Madison

Logan Stops Murphy In Mid Bout At Arcade Arena

Irish Tommy Logan defeats Paul Murphy of Biddeford after police halt the main bout in the second round. Murphy had been down twice earlier as Logan's two fisted attack set the pace. fight resumes briefly before Logan dominates rest of the match.

Paul Murphy Biddeford Tommy Logan Arcade Arena Murphy Langdon B. Green George McElman Nick Mihalos Logan Bossy Owens Gordon Garnett Bath K. O. Tardiff Brunswick Tommy Roche Roche Jimmy Jones Billy Atlas Jones Atlas Chick Poulet Kid Chase Bell Pouliot Chase Will Biddeford Battler

Recent Real Estate Transfers in Sagadahoc Registry

Real estate transfers recorded across Bath Bowdoin Georgetown Phippsburg Topsham West Bath and Woolwich include Jeannette E. Jones to James E. Jones Mary S. Humphrey to Sumner Sewall and others to diverse grantees. Listings show multiple parcel moves among individuals and couples.

Sagadahoc Bath Jeannette E. Jones James E. Jones Mary S. Humphrey Sumner Sewall Fletcher E. Harford John F. King

Unusual Mascot Appears Aboard Dewey Destroyer

On a trial run of the destroyer Dewey an American gold finch boarded off Seguin and rode to the Isle of Shoals and back. The bird perched on hands and shoulders of crew, delighting machinist George Willis a bird life student. Mrs Alexander G Anderson hosted the Bowdoin Chapter D A R meeting in East Auburn with a dinner and garden view. The regent Mrs Benja E Keay led the session after a piano rendition of America.

Dewey Seguin Isle of Shoals George Willis Woolwich Willis Alexander G. Anderson James Bowdoin Bowdoin East Auburn Benja E. Keay America

Gouldsboro angler nets 36 pound mackerel feat

Leigh Coffin of Gouldsboro landed a 36 pound mackerel demonstrating notable piscatorial skill and pride in the catch.

Leigh Coffin Gouldsboro Mr. Coffin

Electrical Equipment Meeting at Dromore

Dromore Farm Bureau held an in between meeting at Dromore grange hall to discuss Electrical Equipment for the Home amid a prior misunderstanding. Thirty nine attendees included Mrs. Dorothy Rogers and several local residents. a quilt project and reports filled the program while Miss Smart demonstrated kitchen appliances and menu items. The October meeting date shifted to October 17 due to the Topsham fair with plans announced for the upcoming annual fair on October 4.

Dromore Dromore Grange Rebecca Feere Gilmore Bureau Lillian Perry Linda Perry Gertrude Small Eva Rogers Sadie Carlson Aletha Campbell Lizzie B. Chaney Hattie Cromwell Home Service Department Miss Smart Eleanor Thomas

Family expresses gratitude to Bath Memorial Hospital

A confidential couples gift covers the cost of four adjustable beds with mattresses for their hospitalized daughter. After a month of care and illness at a Summer resort, the child is set to leave for home. The family thanks the hospital staff from the superintendent Miss Helen V. Downing to all personnel for courteous treatment and excellent care.

Bath Memorial Hospital Memorial Hospital Helen V. Downing

Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary of J Frank Jones

Rev and Mrs J Frank Jones formerly of Bowdoinham now of Wilmington MA mark fifty years since their Sept 24 1884 wedding. He pastored Baptist churches across Maine and since retirement they participate actively in Wilmington church life with their two sons Burr F Jones of the MA Department of Education and H Vassar Jones principal of Danielson High School Conn.

J. Frank Jones Bowdoinham Wilmington Mass Anna Jones Maine South Penobscot Atlantic Mount Vernon Bowdeinham Windsor St. George Livermore

Engagement Set At Evening Shower For Gladys Anderson

Mr and Mrs Herbert J Anderson announce the engagement of their daughter Gladys E to Frederick H Gowell son of Leonard Gowell of 679 High Street The couple were guests of honor at a miscellaneous shower given by Mr and Mrs Herbert L Anderson Jr at 1 Page Street Attendees included numerous relatives and friends from Morse High School references show Gladys class of 1934 and Frederick Gowell class of 1930 The wedding date remains to be set.

Herbert J. Anderson Huse Street Gladys E Frederick H. Gowell Leonard Gowell High Street Herbert L. Anderson, Jr Page Street Anderson Ernest Freeman Harold Trask David Alkazin William Boyce Charles Robinson Robert Sutherland Mary Anderson Madeline Thibodeau Ethel Sutherland Kenneth Snowdon Robert Burgon Miss Anderson Morse High School Mr. Gowell Morse

Boothbay Harbor Woman Sells Fine Russet Apples

Mrs. Mary F. Mosher of Boothbay Harbor has shared russet apples with friends. Though not grown this year, the fruit has been kept in her cool cellar since fall 1933 and remains nearly as good as when first placed there.

Mary F. Mosher Boothbay Harbor

Across and Down Puzzle Clue Answers Revealed

The answer to the previous puzzle lists numerous clues and solutions including munitions of war aid help the fifth sign of the zodiac and newly married woman. It fills entries from 1 across to 64 down with abbreviations and common crossword terms.

British Columbia West Indies

Jelly and Marmalade Subject at Meeting

Nequasset Farm Bureau held an all day session at Mrs. Hathorne's Woolwich home. Members learned jelly making with and without Certo and orange marmalade, with 25 attendees. A Montsweag fair committee was formed and next meeting set for Oct 3 at Montsweag Grange Hall.

Nequasset Farm Bureau Maurice T. Hathorne Hars Woolwich Henry T. Dubar Hathorne Carolyn D. Wing East Auburn Grange Hall Theresa Wood Dubar Loring K. Soule Mary Wright Percy Bailey Alton Berry Montsweag Grange Hall Percy D. Marston Arthur Williams John C. Gilmore Loring K. Souis Ruth H. Farnham Ernest Hathorne Duncan MclIntosh Perry Bailey John W. Brown Frank R. Bailey Jordan C. Wright Wing Merle Jameson Hollis Leeman Henry Robson Lowell Brown Edward Shaw Billie Brown Candy Booth Nequasset Leverett Welch Bureau Dorothy Bryant

Howland Bridge inspected by Executive Councillor Carl ton

Executive Councillor Frank W. Carlton visited Howland on Thursday at Governor Brann's request to inspect the Howland bridge over the Penobscot river as a key gateway to Aroostook county in advance of reconstruction. No formal report has been submitted. John in the Brunswick Record notes Maine will send three Bowdoin-connected congressmen to Washington.

Therese M. Wood Orono Maine Frank W. Carlton Howland Brann Penobscot River Aroostook John Brunswick Record Reed Fessenden Washington Brewster Moran Hamlin

Grace Crowley Hosts 11th Birthday Party

Grace Crowley entertained a group of friends on Friday afternoon from two to four to celebrate her 11th birthday. The pink themed party featured a pink cake, favors, and prizes in games such as Japanese ski ball and pin the donkey tail. Attendees included Dorothy Stanton, Barbara Stanton, Norma Jean Stuessy, Annie Arline McCabe, Alice Urbanowitz, Marilyn Cummings, Betty Hopkins, Marilyn Oliver, Joyce Cook, June Sierra, Alma Swanton, Betty Swanton, Barbara Jenkins, and others.

Grace Crowley William C. Crowley Betty Hopkins Annie Arline McCabe Barbara Jenkins Betty Swanton June Stover Grace Dorothy Stanton Jfan Stanton Barbara Stanton Norma Jean Stuessy Alice Urbanowitz Marilyn Cummings Marilyn Oliver Joyce Cook June Sierr Alma Swanton

Cosmopolitan Club Hosts First Fall Card Party

The Cosmopolitan Club held its first Fall season card party last Wednesday in the club house with 20 tables in play. Prizes went to Mrs. Clarence A Merrill for high score and Mrs. George W Merrill for second. Auction prizes included pine cone candle sticks and a desk set. Refreshments and an angel cake by Ruth H Farnham were served. the party is to occur monthly.

Cosmopolitan Club Clarence A. Merrill George W. Merrill Ernest L. Heal Wilbur H. Crocker Ruth H. Farnham Hiram T. Stevens Leslie J. Wold Gardiner R. Deering

Weather vane shows carved lady spinning on wind

Ralph Hastings of Stratton has created a weather vane featuring a wooden lady figure that turns in windy conditions and remains stationary when the wind is calm.

Ralph Hastings Stratton

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