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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1938

Page

5

Birthday Party Marks Master Munsey Third Birthday

Master Warren Paul Munsey celebrated his third birthday with a party at his parents home 746 Middle Street. Easter décor, games, prizes, a cake with three candles, and goody baskets highlighted the event attended by family friends and special guests from Bristol Connecticut.

Warren Paul Munsey Paul Burns Jackie Jimmy Rockefeller Gilbert Prawer Donald Russell Marilyn Longley Lylia Flint Nancy Flint Ann Savage Mary Callan John M. Callan Camilla J. Costain Sally Snowdon Lydia Irene Ferris Edward G Ferris Huse Street Virginia Emery Millicent Merry Marilyn King Ida Ferris Marion Ferris Joan Ferris

Local residents return from trips and family visits

Mr and Mrs Edward D True return from Garden City Long Island after tending their sick son Edward Dale True, who remains convalescent at home. Many locals travel, visit relatives, and attend events including college students on spring break and church gatherings, with multiple residents hosting guests and attending services.

Stephen Ethier Ethier Gilbert Head Long Island Kennebec Mediterranean Lafayette Hotel Portland Robert Hale Saturday Evening Post Agnes Burke Mary McClure Westbrook Junior College J. Horace McClure Garden Street Edward D. True Garden City N. Y Edward Dale True

Redlon Bowlers League Crown Claimed By Redlon Quartet

In Tuesday Night bowling finals the O M Redlon's quintet clinched the 1938 league title by seven pins over Steeves Market Pin-pickers. Chevrolets finished strong with 10 points for best team score, taking runner-up ahead of Steeves Market. Ralph Small led the Chevrolets with 547 while Allie Jewett and Wally Plant added 520 and 504 respectively. Les Plant led Redson with 542 and Ralph Philbrick 482 for the runner-up team totals. After the clash, a three-man banquet committee—Bill Allard, Ralph Small, and Les Plant—was formed.

O. M. Redlon Chevrolets Steeves Redson Ralph Small Capt. Small Allie Jewett Wally Plant Chevies Les Plant Ralph Philbrick Bill Allard L. Harrington P. Plant Redlon’s A. Thayer H. McCabe A. Plant R. Philbrick L. Plant

Congress Shirt Factory Bowling Party Triumphs in Park Alleys

Congress Shirt Factory employees held a Monday bowling party at Park Alleys. Whites led by Carl Pinkham won by 151 pins over Louis Lovejoy Reds and 208 over Freeman Crosby Blues. Alice Lewis rolled 303, with 82 high single. Carolyn Belanger 293, 81 high single. Lovejoy 340 led men, Crosby 101 high single.

Congress Shirt Factory Carl Pinkham Louis Lovejoy Reds Freeman Crosby Blues Alice Lewis Carolyn Belanger Mrs. Lewis Captain Lovejoy Gent Crosby Alvah Lewis Warren Davis E. Davis W. Chase Wees Asee Aces Hazel Higgins John Schottler Sadie Davis Eeeee Ida Fogwill Betty Coffill Dorothy Kenney Bertha Ward Ruth Freeman Ethelyn Mitchell

Hyde Windlass Rifle Team Wins Three Cornered Match

The Hyde Windlass rifle team defeated Bath Iron Works Electricians by 23 and Battery H by 52 at the Armory range Tuesday evening. Ryan led with 128 and Mitchell was runner up with 125.

Hyde Windlass Armory Range Bath Iron Works’ Electricians Battery H Ryan Windlass Mitchell Electricians

North Grammar Team Upsets Portland In City Youth Tilt

The North Grammar Bath team defeated Portland’s North Grammar 23 to 19 at the Boys' Club gym. Hogan and Huston led a rally from a 6-1 slow start, holding Portland scoreless in the second period and forcing a halftime 6–6 tie. Free throws carried Bath as they outscored Portland 9 of 12 from the line.

North Grammar Basketeers Portland North Grammar Boys’ Club Bath Grammar School Northies Forest City Hogan Huston Portlandites Bath Lads Bath Portland Lads William C. Perkins G. FG Levin Ch Ypievea Foc MacDonald, Lf Middleton, Rf Aluscon Ce Ype Se Hogan? Resented Proaci IE Cent Tces Ne Ener Td Rene Crh LPG Pte Fantasia, If Debease, If Face Maccaro, Sf McOrp Oo Ie Ey Ene Bennett Pe En Sest Oe Torr Oa. Ore Nee Michalaros, Lg Ferande Mangino Tate Ce Aie Procrie Ils Amato Portland High

Fairways and Greens Open Maine Golf Season

Joan L Baxter of Brunswick notes the Maine golf season opening on Patriots Day April 19 at Brunswick Golf Club. The article reports course conditions, membership fees, short-season rates, and early signs of active play across Maine courses including Bath, Portland, Old Orchard, and Lewiston venues.

Joan L. Baxter Brunswick Maine Brunswick Golf Club Jimmie Jones Bath Country Club Portland Country Club Larry Rowe South Portland Old Orchard Beach Country Club Martindale Auburn Riverdale Lewiston Ernest Ryall Willowdale Scarboro Ernest Maine Professional Golf Organization Wavenock Country Club South Bristol Edwin R. Andrews Alden G. Smith

Bath welcomes Leonard Wetherbee back to electrical dept

Leonard Wetherbee of Greenwood Mass a Bath native and son of W Fred Wetherbee returns to Bath to join the electrical department He plans to live with Mrs Edgar Murphy at 625 Washington Street and will be joined by Mrs Wetherbee after settling in He previously ran a garage business in Boston Also Mr and Mrs Harry D Small and their children Jean and John return from South Paris after visiting Mrs Small’s parents Mr and Mrs J H Judd

Albert Thom Upper Washington Street P. O. Junkins University of Maine Junkins Central Maine Power Co Thompson Rebekan Lodge Nina Rebekah Lisbon Falls Old Telephone Club Elmer Sidelinger Stephen McPhee Eben Dana Woolwich Elwood Hodgkins Portland Frank Sparks Brunswick Florence Pepper Fuller Melrose Mass Lulu Marr Roscoe P. Higgins McPhee Middle Street Frank M. Lamb Lower Washington Street Hinckley George W. Hinckley Good Will Home Walter Hinckley Good Will Chapel Leonard Wetherbee Greenwood Bath W. Fred Wetherbee Ieet Ron Harry D. Small Jean John Dike Road Paris

Maine City Hums On A Springlike Friday

City notes a mild Friday with temperatures around 65 in Maine. St Marys church min strel show set for May 9. Yacht Noparo arrives from New London. owner travels to Winthrop then returns to New York. D A R broadcast moved to April 11. Oil boat Hartford Socony passes up Kennebec. Berwindglen brings 6533 tons of coal. Mrs. Gertrude Wirta escapes serious injury after car overturn in Arrowsic with minor damage and a window exit.

Elizabeth Rice Carlton Rice Turner Court Oberlin A. Cappella Ohio Pennsylvania New York Olaf Christiansen Pittsburgh Red National Broadcasting Co Radio City Westminster Choir School Princeton New York City Gettysburg Miss Rice Norman Woolworth Noparo New London Winthrop Kennebec Augusta Hartford Socony Hallowell Gertrude Wirta Arrowsic

Morse High School Honorees Lead in Senior Activities

Miss Brimigton and Miss Sewall, top senior scholars at Morse High School Bath, are noted for leadership in drama, clubs, and student government. Brimigton, first honor essayist, published Mentor manager and Class Day usher, aims for beauty culture studies. Sewall, second in essays, active in Dramatic, French, Glee clubs, sports, and Yearbook, serves as junior Girl Scout lieutenant.

Morse High School Commercial Club Brimigion Gladys H. Brimigton Washington Street Bath Millinocket Ellsworth Morse Glee Club Red Cross Brimigton Patricia Sewall Edward Sewall High Street Sewall Morse Mentor Bath Daily Times

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Cecil Paine Ruth Moore Weeks Wiliam Paisley Lester Campbell Andrew Butterfield Lucian Ames Henry McCabe Dwight Pierce North Street Leonard Oliver David N. Heald South End Emily Morgan Donald D. Young Carroll Morse Samuel Morse Harold B. Eastman Charles W. Clifford Almon R. Mitchell Floral Street Mavis Willey Marshall Street Ross C. Mitchell William Willey Ernest Head Mechanic Street Arlington, Mass Walter Rogers Lloyd Hooker Thimble Club Lucy Rogers Florence Wyman Dorothy Allen Fenton Moore Chester MacKenzie Elmer Blake Roland McIntosh Walter James Raymond Palmer Louis Allen Elizabeth Butterfield Wheaton Andrew M. Butterfield Granite Street Nathan Watson Bowdoin College Harry Watson Front Street William Edward Pomeroy Court Street Memorial Hospital Bertha Lord John A. Lord Pearl Street Ernest Wade Frances Lilly Maude Orr Etta Lilly Pomona Progressive Grange Hall Richmond Corner Hugh D. Grant Springfield Charles M. Sawyer Rupert M. Irvine Elmer P. Higgins Oak Street John S. Quinn Portsmouth, N. H Quinn Navy Yard Stanley M. Brown Marguerite Warren E. Kershner Rupert H. Baxter Copley Plaza Hotel Boston Russel Grant Sally Jane Mr. Grant New Meadows West Bath Arthur W. King Henry O. Trowbridge Kate McCarty Mark W. Hennessy John H. Grindell Miami St. Petersburg Fla Willis Bean Pred N. Sanborn Eastland Dorothy Mason Harry Mason George A. Churchill Hotel Eastland William S. Newell Mary Carol Stevens Waldoboro High School Hiram T. Stevens Jeanette Shackford Mary Kenney Kathleen Leonard Elinor Shorey William Green Richard Haskell John Green Daniel E. McPhee Summer Street The Lucille Johnson Martha Cutting Elsie Trott Margery Scott Doris Scott C. Rowland Trott Catherine Legard Charles Cummings Beatrice Duprey Seth Snipe Walter Snipe Evelyn Trott Beth Trott Randall Daley Edith Small Catherine Harnish Haverhill William Harnish Carl C. Anderson Reddington Reed Clarence Reed High Street Court Carroll A. Deering Elizabeth B. Deering Washington, D. C C. Merritt Trott Wilfred C. Trott Edith Campbell of Oscar Pinkham Everett Burt Woodfords Melville Rice Dummer Street Mr. Burt Clifton Dodge Elizabeth Coombs South Street William Thistle Dorchester Charles Blair Frank W. Perkins Mr. Perkins New Hampshire H. G. McDonough James Marcillo Lillian Green North Cambridge McDonough Thomas F. Reynolds Philip Gildart Suzanne Philip, Jr Bangor Gildart John Hunt Martin Casey, R.N Hazel Henderson Harvey Henderson Park Street Arthur Sewall Miami Beach Arthur C. Passmore United States Customs Service St. Johns N. B Vanceboro Horace P. Morse West Street Edward Coombs Arthur Lemont Chester Plant Harry W. Crosman Eleanor Voorhees Nassau College Springvale Wilmer I. Voorhees Bedford Street George A. Baker Milan Street National Soldiers’Home Togus Perleston Pert Archie Wishart Wilbur Crocker Maurice Shea Donald Green Raymond Smith Carl Langbehn Young Ladies Contract Club Ruth Johnson Helen Larrabee Larrabee William Esmond Harry Cooke Esmond Louise Calderwood Bowdoinham High School Herbert Calderwood William Comeau Sewing Club Howard Rogers Alfred Turcotte Arthur Gilmore Edward LeMoine Howard Conley Rogers Grace Leighton Girl Scout Camp Fund Elsie Myers Julian Sherman Hull Edwin Webber Janice Webber Wendell Webber Newburyport, Mass Stewart Day Fred W. Quimby James A. Bimson Bessie E. Dickinson U.S.N Everett Quinlan Harry Peterson Brunswick Road Mary Dana Highland Street Senter's Clare M. Coombs Clarence W. Morse Florida E. C Steeves Market Phyllis Troop Fed Pecci Janice Richmond Arline Caddy West Medford Mass Carl Troop Simmons College Elmer Greenleaf City Oria Gregware James Duncan Duncan Barre Gregware Paul A. Gregware Lester Reynolds Colby College George Charles Thing Edwin Thing Charles W. Avery Medeline Merrill Barbara Tubbs Virginia Haines James P. Ledyard Lincoln Street East Orange N. J Hugo Baecker James New Haven Mrs. Baecker Ralph Dunton Edward St. Martin Ellen Stevens Portland Art School Charles E. Brooks Rockland Wesley Church Joseph O. Purdue Cumberland County Woodfords Congregational Church Mr. Purdue North Edgecomb Congregational Church Phillip S. van Hooks Stoneybrook L. I Harry B. Briggs, Jr Evelyn Nickerson Cynthia Rogers Mary Nickerson Glenda Wright Netta Briggs Bath Memorial Hospital Herbert T. Caverly Albert Bonney Reginald Stacey Alice Mulligan John Huskins Winship Street Philip Miller West Point Elizabeth Mr. Miller Miller Margaret Miller Robert Thompson Harold E. Freeman East Brunswick Marilyn Hatch Sagadahoc Ferry Ralph H. Hutchinson Robert O'Keefe Frederick Boucher Old Town Owen Williams Mary Baker Hannah Baker C. E. Ripley Edward Matthews Irving Matthews Union Edward A. Garcelon Ida Harjula Albert Inez Anderson Thomaston William Daley Morris Gatchell Searsport Fred Pushard Minnie Gatchell Redlon Bowlers Sredetons Fae Chevroleta Redlon R. Small Congress Sit O.h. Atwood Wrk A Og Trott Wallace Bates MacDonald Corliss Po Eeeerene Andre Sete Eeneee Eater Eee B. I. W. Electricians O.h Cates Eee Ee Eeneee Champs New England Valls St. Mary's Church Jack Shaw WCSH Victor Binford America Edward Clarence Plummer Henry W. Owen, Jr the Times CO Front Street Bath Telephone
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