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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1936

Page

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Yankee Sailormen Escape French Privateers in Maine

In 1798 four French privateersmen captured Bristol schooner Dickey near Damariscotta and overpowered its crew. Captain Dickey and mates retook the vessel, bringing the French prisoners to Wiscasset. Deputy Marshal Joseph Tinkham jailed them and sought payment for their subsistence from Portland District Attorney Dan'l Davis, who then pressed President John Adams for guidance.

Wiscasset Damariscotta Portland John Adams Quincy Mass Bristol R. I Dan’] Davis Mr. Cook Waldoborough Joseph Tinkham United States George Washington Washington Congress Atlantic West Indies Salem Boston Marblehead Guadaloupe Constitution Constellation Navy United States Navy Etienne Richard Francois Maurtin Pierre Severe Petit Pierre Casmagnale Stienne Dickey Joe Tinkham Directory of France France England French Republic Marshal Joe Dan’l Davis J. Tinkham Major McKean Augusta U. S Port Cook Cook Francois Maurlin Joseph Tinkham D. Marshall Davis Portland Maine D. Marshall Tinkham

Reception for New Bath Pastor Honors Moffatt and Wife

Approximately 175 guests attended a Tuesday evening reception in Bath for Rev. Frederick P. Moffatt and his wife Mrs. Winifred Moffatt, marking his March 29 start at Corliss Street Baptist Church. The program featured music, readings, and an original poem, with greetings from local church leaders and out of town relatives. Ice cream and cake closed the event.

Deering Room Frederick P. Moffatt Corliss Street Baptist Church Winifred Moffatt Moffatt Corliss Street Church Charles W. Plant Lucian R Hope R. I Bath D. R. Appleby James Orono Bliss Needham Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church M. Helen Sims Gordon College of Theology and Missions Gordon College Adjt Edward J. Tripp Bath Salvation Army George B. Wolstenholme People’s Baptist Church David L. Wilson Central Congregational Church Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Congregational Church Charles M. Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church Harley A. Shattuck Beacon Street M. E. Church Ernest Heywood Wesley Church Beatrice C. Smith Church of God William C. Perkins Bath Y.M.C.A Seth N. Snipe Merton Wright Harold S. Walker Chester A. Plant Velma S. Cornish Ephraim French Madge Iris Armstrong Lucian R. Ames Welker Plant Harry W. McIntire Julia A. Paisley Lilian M. Clark Ruth Watson Marion E.palmer Rachel Scott Katherine Campbell Margery F. Lemont Estelle E. McCabe Charles Moore Silas E. Plant Frank P. Sylvester, Jr Curtis Pearson Raymond Watson Wallace J .Sheldon John H. Hunt Sterling Bible Class George Allen William Hill Far and Near Missionary Society Fred Coombs Free Will Workers Doris Hutchins Philathea R. Frank Curtis Sterling Brotherhood Young People’s Society

Miss Hamilton Elected Clerk of Universalist Church for 44th Time

At the church annual meeting on Friday afternoon in Dexter Miss Mary Hamilton was elected clerk for the 44th time. The treasurer's office has long been held by members of the Springall family since 1891 with the late John Springall as the first treasurer and his widow later serving in succession.

Mary Hamilton Dexter First Universalist Church

Salvation Army Golden Jubilee Observed in Bath

The Salvation Army in Bath marks its 51st anniversary with a weekend program featuring former officers, officials from New England, Gov. Louis J. Brann, and visiting pastors. Events include services at Central Congregational, First Baptist, and a Sunday open air meeting in City Hall Square.

Salvation Army Louis J. Brann Bath Army Sykes Bragg Libby Joseph Atkinson Boston New England Charles Trew Portland Maine New Hampshire Thomas Hargreaves Boston, Or Adjt Edward J. Tripp Coleman Miller West Haven Conn John Warren Brockton Mass Ruth Thompson Warrens Salvation Army Hospital Jerry Sweet Frederick P. Moffat Corliss Street Baptist Church Salvation Army Band Tripp 215 Water Street Central Congregational Church Washington Street Edward W. Bridgham Col First Baptist Church Elm Street Col. Atkinson Trew Central Church Daniel Williams Long Brig. Trew David L. Wilson Col. Hargreaves John Shaw Bridgham Arthur Sewall Central Church Choir Gov. Brann Dr. Wilson Charles M. Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church Salvation Service Walter Phillips Charles R. Sims James Stephen O'Brien First Baptist Church Choir Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Congregational Church Bath Company Penitents Clinton A. Fleming Charles H. Berry Independent Full Gospel Assembly John Dockendorf Dockendorf Bath Iron Works Salvation Army Training School New York

Nurses Alumnae to Meet at Bath Memorial Hospital

The Bath Memorial Hospital Nurses Alumnae annual meeting is moved to 7.30 p.m. on Thursday at the hospital. Full attendance is anticipated with important business on the agenda.

Bath Memorial Hospital

Mrs Marston to Visit Relatives in Indiana and New York

Mrs Eben J Marston of 918 Washington street leaves Tuesday for Dobbs Ferry New York to join her sister Mrs Sidney Noyes. They will travel to Peru Indiana to visit their other sister Mrs Lyman Hall formerly Miss Mae Clark.

Eben J. Marston Washington Street Dobbs Ferry N. Y Sidney Noyes Peru Ind Lyman Hall Mae Clark

Paintings by Stephen Etnier spotlight Kennebec coast scene

A painting from Stephen Etnier in Milch Gallery New York portrays the Kennebec mouth near Fort Popham Maine with Atkin's Bay and Sabine Hill. The work shows the fort, federal bell and light tower, and the Virginia of Sagadahoc vessel site. More Etnier pieces from Gilbert Head will be printed to showcase their beauty.

Milch Gallery New York Stephen Etnier Gilbert Long Island Kennebec River Etnier Old Fort Popham Atkin’s Bay Sabine Hill Popham Colony Plymouth Rock New World Virginia Sagadahoc Gilbert Head

Board of Education Considers Budget and Facility Requests

The Board of Education meets to review budget items and athletic fund balances. Requests for gymnasium and auditorium use for fundraisers are deferred to Wednesday. Actions include purchasing reference books, a duplicator, and scheduling a baccalaureate at Morse High School. A three year diploma contract with J L Hammett Co. is approved. Patriot's Day observance moves to Monday.

Board of Education John P. Carey Elks Junior Chamber of Commerce Mary Cunningham Horace Herrick Scott Morse High School Plummer J. L. Hammett Co Cambridge Mass

Fuel oil placed on board USS Drayton during builder trials

40000 gallons of fuel oil are being pumped aboard the USS Drayton, 1500 tons in displacement, while dock trials are expected by late next week and a first sea voyage is anticipated in May. Tank cars carry about 8000 gallons each as tests of individual units proceed daily at Bath Iron Works.

U. S. S. Drayton Bath Iron Works Corp

Bath Plants Plan Monday Holiday for Workers

Bath industrial plants announce a holiday for Monday April 20. Bath Iron Works will operate Friday afternoon and Saturday morning to avoid lost time and pay off Saturday at noon. Hyde Windlass will close from Friday afternoon to Tuesday morning. Bath Box and Torrey Roller Bushing Works consider Monday closure while Torrey reaches a decision.

Bath Bath Lron Works Corp Hyde Windlass Co Bath Box Co Torrey Roller Bushing

Bath group calls for one hour limit on Center and Front streets

The Bath Junior Chamber of Commerce urges a one hour parking limit on Center and Front streets to ease congestion. It asks for cooperation from residents and business people and promises future bulletins about nearby daytime parking options.

Junior Chamber of Commerce Bath Junior Chamber of Commerce Center

Plans To Extend Alcohol Education In Bath

Rev. Ruth E. Walsh, music director and educator, arrives Thursday in Bath to promote scientific alcohol education. She will base in Ridin’ Light Lodge, speak at churches and groups, and likely address city teachers. A Maine product trained at Bates College and Northwestern University, she is a licensed Baptist minister and former pastor.

Ruth E. Walsh Bath

Bridge spans salvageable. one span wrecked in floods

The $300,000 Richmond to Dresden bridge on the Kennebec River suffered flood damage. Frank W. and Carl Ton of Woolwich, hired by Gov. Brann, examined the wreckage and reported two spans could be salvaged while one span was a total loss.

Richmond Dresden Kennebec River Frank W Carlton Woolwich Louis J. Brann

Old Glass Display At Augusta DAR Meeting

Miss Ruth L. Hazelwood art teacher in Augusta schools presented a display titled Old Glass at the April meeting of Roussinoc Chapter DAR held Tuesday afternoon at her home 94 Winthrop Street. The event featured many old and interesting glass pieces from her collection and personal family glass arranged on tables for the display.

Ruth L. Hazelwood Augusta Roussinoc Henry R. Man Winthrop Street

Hallowell Firemen Receive New Uniforms for Anniversary Year

Hallowell firemen last week received new uniforms as the first step in outfitting them for the anniversary season celebrating the 100th birthday of the famous handtub The Tiger. The uniforms resemble New York police dress but use nickel buttons instead of brass.

Hallowell New York

Four County Republican Club Weighs Straight Highway Plan

Roscoe G. Bailey led a Four Counties Republican club dinner in Damariscotta as directors pledged immediate action by the State Highway Commission to accept the Court Street layout for a new straight highway between Bath and Brunswick. The group discussed publicity and distributing literature to promote the Atlantic Highway No. 1 as the scenic route from Portland to Bangor with a map for visitors, aiming for regional development with Knox Lincoln Sagadahoc and Waldo counties.

Edward W. Bridgham Roscoe G. Bailey Four Counties Republican Club Riverview Damariscotta Bailey State Highway Commission Bath Brunswick Portland Bangor Knox Lincoln Sagadahoc Waldo

Elks Name Flood Relief Ball Committee Seated

The Bathlodge of Elks forms a committee for a flood relief ball to boost Maine flood fund allocations from the Elks National Foundation. Members include L. Eugene Thebeau Rupert H Baxter Daniel T Dougherty J Edward Drake John J Desmond Archibald M Main William S Newell O M Redlon and A A Stott. May 1 is the tentative ball date. John P Carey Jr chairman of the general committee is one of five trustees supervising the flood fund in the state.

Bathlodge of Elks Maine Elks National Foundation For L. Eugene Thebeau Maine West Rupert H. Baxter Daniel T. Dougherty J. Edward Drake John J. Desmond Archibald M. Main William S. Newell O. M. Redlon A. A. Stott

Eagles Plan Banquet for Friday Evening

Bath Aerie of Eagles No. 875 voted to hold a banquet Friday night April 24 in honor of Edward T Whitehouse class of 30 initiated into membership in mid March. The largest class in the Aerie history brings membership near 300. Past Presidents Night postponed to June. Bowling League to hold its first annual banquet Monday April 27.

Bath Aerie of Eagles Edward T. Whitehouse Aerie Eagles’ Bowling League

University of Michigan Sophomore Hop Delights Attendees

More than 300 couples attended the annual U. of M. sophomore hop, a standout Spring social, held Friday evening in the Memorial Gymnasium. Decorations in three shades of blue created a festive atmosphere as couples danced beneath a crystal ball that scattered tiny lights across the ballroom floor.

U. of M Sea‘son

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Louis J. Gulliver Us.n Mr. Tinkham Daniel Davis Mr. Davis Mrs. Moffat Corliss Street Kennebec Board OF Education Monthly Meeting Drayton Carleton Richmond- Dresden Four County Club Morse Gym
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