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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1936

Page

8

Central Maine Power Emploes Host Couple and Transfer

Local Central Maine Power Co employees hosted at Powers Inn East Brunswick a reception for William H. Gove and fiancee Miss Georgia Greta McPhee of Wiscasset who marry Friday, and for Robert A. Hichborn, Bath store manager transferred to Brunswick. Gifts included toaster waffle grill for the couple and pen set for Hichborn. Attendees included Supt Bragg, Miss Coffie, Miss Coombs, Kell, Lowery, Mrs Wilson, the Lowells, Parris, Ham, Henderson, Foster, and auditors Conti, Libby, Wallace, Orcutt.

Central Maine Power Co Powers’ Inn East Brunswick William H. Gove Georgia Greta McPhee Wiscasset Robert A. Hichborn Bath Brunswick Evan H. Marston Gove Miss McPhee Hichborn Ralph W. Bragg Ida H. Coffie Margaret A. Coombs Kenneth Haskell John J. Lowery Eileen Wilson Lawrence A. Lowell Warren A. Parris Wallace R. Ham Donald B. Henderson Philip P. Foster A. John Conti, Jr Maurice A. Libby E. R. Wallace Benjamin Orcutt Groton, Mass

White Ribboners hold business meeting in Bath

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met Tuesday at the Y M C A with officer reports and plans for a special meeting at First Baptist on April 21. Mrs Ruth E Walsh, back from Evanston Illinois National Alcohol Education Seminar, is to be guest speaker. Sacadaho County Convention slated for Bath on May 27. Devotional conducted by Miss Alice May Douglas.

W.C.T.U First Baptist

Mrs Harrington Funeral at Parker Head

Funeral services for Mrs Phebe A Harrington widow of Andrew T Harrington were held Wednesday at the Fred S Curtis funeral home Center Street. Rev Charles H Berry officiated with burial in Hillside cemetery Parker Head. Open for business George F Oliver Plumbing Center Street Bath Maine. Salesman ad seeks home service hustlers earning 25 dollars first week Rawleighs Albany NY.

Phebe A. Harrington Andrew T. Harrington Parker Head Fred 8 S. Curtis Center Street Charles H. Berry The Independent Full Gospel Assembly Hillside Cemetery West Lincoln South Nox Counties Bath Rawleigh’s Dept Albany N. Y

Freshman Debaters Awarded Prize at Morse High

At Morse high school assembly Superintendent Clinton D. Wilson presented the cup for the inter-class debate win to the freshman team. Captain Dorothy Mulcahy accepted for her team with Leah Merrill and Beulah Pratt. A prize speaking contest on Friday at 1 15 with Plummer fund prizes was announced and guided by Rev. George B. Wolstenholme. Next week begins the spelling contest.

Morse High School Clinton D. Wilson Dorothy Mulcahy Leah Merrill Beulah Pratt Plummer Fund George B. Wolstenholme

Bath Junior Chamber of Commerce urges parking relief

To relieve the downtown parking crunch the Bath area merchants and public pledge cooperation. Free parking spaces have been provided behind the Carlton Bridge near the Postoffice, at Smith's Service Station, and Water Street near the Central garage. More locations may follow.

Red Clover 4-H Club of Woolwich Meets

Red Clover 4-H club met in Woolwich Tuesday evening April 14 with Mrs. Nelson R. Rice as club leader. Miss Avis Marston and Miss Geraldine Rice tied for top in the judging contest. another contest will be held to decide the winner. The topic was Care of Clothing and Dry Cleaning. present were Marston Rice Ruth Presley Mila Orr Sarah Reed. Next meeting set for Wednesday April 29.

Red Clover 4-H Woolwich Nelson R. Rice Avis Marston Geraldine Rice Miss Marston Miss Rice Ruth Presley Mila Orr Sarah Reed

Footwear Sale Ad Promises Low Priced Shoes

Brown suede and oxford men's shoes listed at 3.95. Ladies sport shoes in gray brown white at 2.95. Blue and white sport oxfords with crepe sole 2.50. Ladies comfort shoes range from 1.50 to 2.95. Upstairs at Bill Hatch's.

Sagadahoc Probate Court Acts In April Session

Judge Walter S. Glidden rules on wills and administrations at the Sagadahoc probate court second April session. Wills admitted include Albion F. Smith of Bath and Frank P. Mellow. Administrations granted for Ida M. Saunders of Bath and Carrie V. Ward of West Bath. Bonds and inventories filed cover multiple Bath area estates. Conservator petition filed for Charles A. Hows of Richmond.

Walter S. Glidden Sagadahoc Albion F. Smith Bath Edward W. Bridgham Frank P. Mellow Theresa P. Mellow Elizabeth A. Small Richmond Gilbert M. Elliott, Jr John H. Hyde Eleanor Boyd Hyde Sarah Elizabeth Palmer la Mesa California Alden R. Palmer Cleveland Ohio Ida M. Saunders Burton W. Saunders John F. King Isabelle M. King Carrie V. Ward West Bath Ernest B. Purington Frank H. Whalen Allan Spear Edward W. Bridegham Rosalie Belanger Samuel Belanger Margaret E. Mitchell Mabel V. Lord of Lawrence B. Greenwood Frederick W. Barron George M. Stinson Elizabeth V. Hathorne Charles A. Hows

Retired Hull Merchant Dies in Georgetown at 70

Leslie C. Noyes 70 a retired merchant of Hull Mass and former funeral director died Tuesday night at his sister Mrs Abbie Reynolds Georgetown while visiting for Easter from heart attack He was born in Lowell son of Cyrus and Frances Noyes A member of the Red Men in Portland Knights of Pythias in Dorchester He leaves a half brother Henry Noyes Jefferson and half sister Mrs Mildred Thomas Fairfield Funeral at 2 Friday at Arthur F Mayo funeral residence Bath with burial to follow.

Leslie C. Noyes Hull Mass Abbie F. Reynolds Georgetown Mr. Noyes Lowell Cyrus Frances Noyes Red Men Portland Knights of Pythias Dorchester Henry Noyes Jefferson Mildred Thomas Fairfield Arthur F. Mayo High Street Bath

James Doyle Dies After Yearlong Illness at 89

James Doyle 89 retired river driver died Tuesday at his brother John S. Doyle's Brunswick road home after a yearlong illness. Born in Fredericton he lived 55 years in Bath working in lumber and river driving retired seven years ago. Survived by brother two sisters Mary Elliott of Cambridge Mass and Clara Kennelley Los Angeles. Funeral Friday morning at St Mary's Church.

James Doyle John S. Doyle Brunswick Road Mr. Doyle Fredericton N. B Bath Mary Elliott Cambridge Mass Clara Kennealley Los Angeles Calif St. Mary’s Church Frank Siegars Barbara Ivan Lang Portland Abbie Graves Massachusetts Arthur Payne Brunswick Sewall Helen Britt North Conway N. H Grange George Pratt George Cutler Kenneth MacDougal Tom Hackett Gardiner Kate Mulligan Cape Breton Emma Ferguson Frank Webber Margaret Gile R. D. Purington Charles Hackett William Given Lena Patten Richmond Elliott Road House Clara Fogg Inez Gowell Mary Wadsworth Lisbon Falls Ronald Johnson Lane Kate Smith Wren Highway Department Harvards East Bowdeinham John Kendricks Samuel Rounds Auburn Georgie Berry Charles Berry Charlotte Smart Waterville J. N. Palmer Mary Gillis William Gillis Bath Memorial Hospital James Pratt Bowdeinham Maurice James Mayo Merrymeeting Grange L. P. Temple Edward Kendall

Funeral service for Gilbert Travis held at Curtis Funeral Home

The funeral for Gilbert Travis took place Wednesday at 10 AM at Fred S. Curtis Funeral Home on Center Street. Rev. Charles H. Berry of the Independent Full Gospel Assembly officiated. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Gilbert Travis Fred S. Curtis Center Street Charles H. Berry The Independent Full Gospel Assembly Oak Grove

St Marys Guild Meets Tuesday Evening

St Marys guild of Grace church met in the parish house on Oak street Tuesday night led by Rev Charles M Tubbs discussing missionary work and Religion in the Family. Plans were set for a Spring rummage sale on April 22 with organizers Mrs Edward Bridgham and Mrs Paul Mason handling collections.

St. Mary's Guild of Grace Church Oak Street Charles M. Tubbs Edward W. Bridgham Paul Mason Herbert C. Calderwood Mason Bridgham Guild Augustus Perow Persis Hoyt

Easter at First Baptist Church Featured Joyful Services

Easter activities at First Baptist Church highlighted by a 10 a.m. prayer service and 10 30 a.m. worship with 225 in attendance. The day included a well attended Sunday school, a second service with The Life of Christ, floral decorations, and a wedding at the altar. The program featured hymns, recitations, choirs, solos, and Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. Rev. Charles R. Sims led the sermons with flowers sent to the sick.

First Baptist Church Knights of Dunlap Commandery K.T Charles R. Sims Christ May Blanchard Lucy Rogers Mr. Sans B.Y.P.U Kohlmann Mildred Oliver Arlene James Carol Stover Barbara Oliver Jane Furber Marion Corliss Barbara Legard Arthur I. Stuart Ruby Hooker Elton Pinkham Jesus Mary Child Elizabeth Pinkham Ruth Dennison Perkins Eral Church Friends Christ the Lord Constance Staples Lois MacLean Paul Grace Crosby Katherine Buckly Arthur J. Dunton Holy Babe of Bethlehem Miss Pinkham Mrs. Sims Christ Arose King of Kings James Smith

Bridge and Whist Party Aids St Marys Basketball Team

Plans are under way for a bridge and whist party at Daughters of Isabella hall Front Street on April 24 for the benefit of St Marys basketball team. Proceeds will buy sweaters for the boys. Committee includes Mrs James E McLaughlin chair Mrs Daniel J Perry Mrs Frank T Fortier Mrs George Sarkis Mrs Wilfred Skaling and Mrs Oscar J Tanguay. The team boys assisting are Ernest Sarkis John Mullaney Maurice Skaling Joe Grindell Leland Fortier George Perry Arthur Sarkis and Oscar J Tanguay. Reservations contact the committee. Prizes to be awarded and refreshments served.

Daughters of Isabella Hall Front Street St. Mary's James E. McLaughlin Daniel J. Perry Frank T. Fortier George Sarkis Wilfred Skaling Oscar J. Tanguay Ernest Sarkis John Mullaney Maurice Skaling Joe Grindell Leland Fortier George Perry Arthur Sarkis

Easter concert and community notes in Bowdoinham

Bowdoinham hosts an Easter concert at the Methodist church with a full program of choir pieces, solos, and an Easter message. The town reports social visits, grange meetings, church news, local deaths, and town committee actions including a highway hearing set for April 27 and elections for agricultural and conservation posts.

Treasure Chest Exhibit Delights Winter Street Church Crowd

The Auxiliary of Winter Street church hosted a two session Treasure Chest Exhibit with many old and beautiful items admired by numerous attendees. Mrs Roscoe P McFadden chaired as general chairman with Miss Alice F Johnson as president and a large committee including Miss Carolyn D Hall and Mrs Carl Y Kennedy ensuring a successful program and tea. Musical selections by Francis S McPherson and multiple performances by Mrs Richard T Hersom Miss Barbara Walsh Miss Madelyn Jones and others complemented the afternoon and evening events.

Winter Street Church Alice F. Johnson Roscoe P. McFadden McFadden Carolyn D. Hall Carl Y. Kennedy Mary Leonard J. Albert Redlon Phyllis Bowie Arthur 8. Crockett Harry Horne Ernest Freeman Clifford B. Wilband Addison Pendleton Catherine Leonard Leroy F. Colby Leroy C. Colby Fred K. Sturtevant Robert P. Manson Frank Perry Harry C. Williams William H. White Charles W. Walsh John Atwood Russell M. Colby J. Edward Drake David Y. Alkazin Edward Brown Ruth B.hillings Priscilla E. Colby Anna H. Hill Janette W. Smith Catherine E. Leonard Harry W. Watson Olney C. Perry Francis S. McPherson Richard T. Hersom Carl Pinson Merton Sprague McPherson Mr. Sprague Mr. McPherson Barbara Walsh Weston A. Holman Camden Madelyn Jones Carrie Shaw Chaminade Bird A. Shellenbarger Hersom Richard Boucher Clayton Holden Carleton L. Rice

Evening School Closes April 22 With Exhibition

Bailey Evening School of Industry ends its 20 week term on Wednesday April 22. An exhibition of the year’s work will follow a closing program. Classes will run next week on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

George B. Wolstenholme Grindell

Miss Robbins Resigns After 42 Years at Library

Miss Alice K. Robbins has tendered her resignation as assistant librarian of Patten Free Library after 42 years of service. Judge Walter S. Glidden, president of the corporation, expressed deep regret and praised her long faithful service and personal care for the library’s welfare.

Alice K. Robbins Patten Free Library

Elks Bowlers to Dine Thursday Evening in Bath Lodge

Members of the Bath Lodge of Elks Bowling League will gather at the Home on Lombard Street Thursday evening for the annual banquet at 6 30 after the season's second, with prizes for first and second place teams, top string, high three strings, and highest averages. Committee chaired by Andrew J Flaherty with Walter W Whitney and Albert A Thayer.

Bath Lodge of Elks Walter W. Whitney Albert A. Thayer

Strong boxing card for Friday's show at Arcade arena

A Maine boxing card headlines Friday night in Arcade with K O Castillo facing Gene O Leary in the main bout. Promoter Nick Mihalos seeks talent from Manchester NH as Maine's pool tightens. Frankie Merrill and Al Parent headline prelims with Young Davis meeting Parent in one, Sailor Thomas vs K O White another. Phil OHara from Manchester may join the semi final as Merrill’s foe.

Nick Mihalos Manchester N. H Maine New Hampshire K. O. Castillo Gene O'Leary O'Leary Granite State Old Erin Frankie Merrill al Parent Augusta Merrill Parent Young Davis Brunswick Davis Young Babine Sailor Thomas K. O. White Topsham White K. O. Tardiff Thomas Phil O'Hara

Arthur Nickels Talks Bermuda At Bath Maine Meeting

A well attended Men's Club meeting at Central Church par ish house featured Arthur R. Nickels describing his Bermuda visit. He explained coral rock formations, history, and sights beside color motion pictures of local Maine scenes and Bermuda coastlines. The program included further Bermuda views by Herbie Douglas and a brief talk by F B Nichols on Bermuda hospitality and hotels.

Central Church Parish George R. Perry Karcher Jackson Arthur R. Nickels Bermuda Herbert L. Douglas Bath Sebasco Small Point Popham Maine Mt. Washington Herbie New York Grassey Bay Great Sound Hamilton F. B. Nichols

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Senter’s, Inc Monopoly Congo Central Maine Power Company William Gove St. George A. Rogers Arthur Allen Brewster Sedgwick Optometrists Junior Chamber of Commerce RED Clover 4-H Club Bill Hatch ST. Mary’s Guild Galilee Miss Sims Mrs. Wright Green Hill Richard Dennison Eeaster Mary Cee M. Helen Sims Harriet Furber Pinkham Jesus the Sims Geraldine Corliss Mary Furber Sarah Bagley Wright M. Helen Sims Daughters of Isabella E. A. Mason Winthrop Leslie Hudson Guilford Parsday Bowdoinham Methodist Church Sida Ve Cacy Gee Kone Ak Christine Jenkins Theodore Carras Barbara Ware Mabel Heath Josephine Lancaster Judea Arlene Irene McIver Issiesses Bryce McEwen George Gott Ruby McEwen Ave Maria Roger Robinson Richard Prindell Strstree Girls of Sunbeam Irene Ears Fia Marilyn Brown Elmer Hunter Thelma Malcom Barbara Heath Annie Fides Little Girls John Purington Robbins ELKS Arthur Nickels Central Church Men’s Club Opera House Richard Arlen Cecilia Parker Gail Patrick Reginald Denny George Bancroft Ann Sothern Eddie Cantor Ethel Merman Yackie Cooper Joseph Calleia Tough Guy
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