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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1937

Page

8

Fortnightly Bath Notes Include Socials and Ship News

Forty years ago in Bath on March 81 1897 Jere Shannon was called to Portland for his mother's illness at age ninety nine. The Hyde Windlass plant named Timothy Wetherbee foreman of the forge. Small Point club house to be dedicated in late May. Susan D Wilson’s remains brought from Roslindale. S H Duncan’s summer clothing factory employs 50 women making garments. Tow boats Perry and Stella inspected. Various locals noted: trips to Portland, Jacksonville Florida for boat building for Cuban insurgents, marriages and social events.

Jere Shannon, Esq Portland

Local notes on civic jobs and maritime activity in Bath

A compilation of Bath area items dated early April 1897 covers civic vacancies on the Board of Assessors, retirements, and possible resignations. It notes Roscoe Stedman Fisher's death, Captain James Wright repairing the Kate McClintock, and the first river tow of the season by the Josephine Ellicott. It records officers for Epworth League events, local social news, market prices, and upcoming city events.

Epworth League of Beacon Street M. E. Church Milton H. Douglas Ella J. Douglas Roger Hodgkins D. E. Miller Annie Campbell H. W. Stanley

Maine Farm Bureau honors four rural workers in Maine

Arthur A. Hauck of the University of Maine awarded certificates to two women and two men from rural Maine for constructive service to families and communities. Honorees include Minnie M Penney Belgrade Edith B DeCoster Dixfield Elwin E Addition Auburn and Floreid J Shaw Sanford. The ceremony marked the 45th such recognition since 1929 during Farm and Home Week at the Maine Farm Bureau Federation meeting.

Maine Arthur A. Hauck University of Maine University Minnie M Penney Belgrade Edith B. DeCoster Dixfield Elwin

Fatimas cling to lead as Kools trail in Colonial Club standings

No change in the Colonial Club Bowling standings after Thursday Park Alley. Fatimas remain three points ahead of the Kools with Wings third as Allie Jewett tops with 319, Morse 308 and Hersom 301 following.

Colonial Club Bowling League Evenine Park Alley Arthur Pratt Fatimas Sun Jimmy Dunzan Kools Horace Morse Wings Allie Jewett Dick Hersom

North End Riflemen Beat Lincoln County Team In Match

The Bath based North End Community Club riflemen led by Bob Sturtevant defeated the Lincoln County Rifle Club of Damariscotta by 32 points at the community range last Wednesday. Off hand scores gave North End a 15 point edge, 346 to 331, while prone shooting swung 479 to 462 for a final 73 standing and 99 prone, with Sturtevant totaling 172 points. T. Merry of Lincoln edged Sturtevant by one point with 278 off hand.

Bob Sturtevant North End Community Club Riflemen Lincoln County Rifle Club Damariscotta Bath Marksmen North Enders North End C. Crew A. Petit Sturtevant T. Merry Lincoln County Marksmen

Morse Baseball Squad Puts Through Indoor Paces

The Morse baseball squad of about 40 trained indoors at the high school gym Friday under coach Hank Small and assistant John Madden. Batting practice focused on laying down bunts as the team evaluated hitters, with plans for outfield and mound work pending better weather.

Morse High School Hank” Small Johnny Madden Small

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