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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1939

Page

6

Smoker Held By American Legion A Enjoyable Evening

Roland Smith hosts a Legion smoker that drew many ex servicemen and Boothbay Harbor members to the post. National and Maine leaders Edward J. Quinn and Frank E. Lowe praised growth, teased upcoming visits by National Commander Stephen Chadwick, and outlined plans for a Maine train trip through Aroostook.

Roland Smith American Legion Legion Edward J. Quinn Frank E. Lowe Boothbay Harbor Lowe Maine Chicago Stephen Chadwick Chadwick Portland Augusta Waterville Aroostook County Barrows Quinn Graves Resistratehn Bureau of Terans Wilbur Crocker Perry Thompson Waldo Weston Victor Carey Toles Pud John W. Willams Dummer Street

Church League Board Holds Final Meeting For Season

The YMCA Church Basketball League reached its season end with plans for parity next year. Proposals included allowing older players to balance weaker teams and banning players eighth grade or younger from league play. Treasurer Philip Oliver reported gross receipts of 274.79 dollars with no bills or balance. Next meeting scheduled for Monday, October 9.

Y. M C. A. Church Basketball League Philip Oliver

Eighteenth YMCA Church Basketball League Set to Start

The YMCA announces the eighteenth consecutive season of church basketball will begin soon. Teams and players from local congregations will compete in a schedule leading to the season's culminating games.

Y. M. C. A. Church Basketbal

Eight Respondents Before The Court At Busy Session

Eight defendants faced Judge Gardiner R. Deering in a crowded municipal court. Paul Thomas, 28, Bath Iron Works welder, pleaded guilty to operating under the influence and was fined 100 dollars plus 6.30 in costs or 30 days in Kennebec jail. he appealed with 300 dollars sureties for June Sagadahoc Superior Court. Richard H. Wainford, 38, from Maryland on a morals charge, pleaded not guilty. probable cause found to hold him for June Sagadahoc Superior Court with 500 dollars sureties. Marston L. Savage, 21, Northampton, N H, found guilty of leaving the scene of an accident. fined 15 dollars plus 10.77 costs. Savage allegedly struck Dunlap A. Hatch’s parked sedan near the Bath National Bank. Five additional respondents faced intoxication charges. one World War veteran on leave from Togus hospital, four Bath men. One Bath man sentenced to 30 days in Howe of Correction, another paid 6.30 in costs, and the remaining two paid 3 dollar fines plus 6.30 in costs.

Gardiner R. Deering Paul Thomas Bath Iron Works Corp Kennebec County Augusta Sagadahoc Superior Court Thomas Joseph A. Butler Water Street Maine Central Richard H. Wainford Maryland Trenton N. J Deering Wainford Marston L. Savage Northampton N. H Savage Byron E. Clark New Hampshire Dunlap A. Hatch Bath National Bank Togus Bath Howe of Correction

Firemen Rescue Cat From Tree By Ladder Truck

Firemen answered an early Sunday call on School street to rescue a cat owned by Mrs Anna A Petlock of 22 Franklin street. The cat had been freed by a dog and, with the help of a 20 foot ladder and department members, Driver Clarence C Seavey completed the rescue.

Hock & Ladder School Street Anna A. Petlock Franklin Street Clarence C. Seavey

Marriage Returns for Georgian Grier Sharman and John D Sharman

Returns show the marriage of Mrs Georgian Grier Sharman of Hanover and John D Sharman of Conway in Hanover. They wed Rev. Ernest Heywood on April 11 at Wesley church parsonage 33 Union Street.

Georgian Grier Sharman Hanover N. Es John D. Sharman Conway Gilmore Ernest Heywood Wesley Church Union Street

Townspeople visit at Freeport summer home

Miss Nan Whitman and Theodore Sargent with son Robert of Peabody Massachusetts were Sunday guests of Mrs Isabel E Ladd at her Freeport summer home. Mr and Mrs Donald S Sewall and son Mark of Boothbay Harbor spent Sunday with his mother Mrs Mark W Sewall of Washington Street.

Nan Whitman Theodore Sargent Robert Peabody, Mass Isabel E. Ladd Freeport Donald S. Sewall Mark Boothbay Harbor Mark W. Sewall Washington Street

Two Boys Questioned by County Attorney in Shooting Case

Investigation into the April 8 shooting of 14 year old John Nelson in Lewiston took a new turn as County Attorney Sherwood Aldrich questioned two of the four boys present. One admitted firing a .22 revolver toward Nelson but said he aimed at a tree six feet away and doubts the shot hit him. The attorney noted earlier testimony that the gunner threatened others and fired. The bullet fractured upon impact, lodging in Nelson’s arm. removal is not advised per the physician. The other two witnesses were to be questioned next. Nelson’s brother Albert, 15, Eugene Dauphin Jr., 16, and Donald Woodruff, 19, were present.

John Nelson Lewiston Sherwood Aldrich Center Street Nelson Aldrich Albert Nelson High Street Eugene Dauphin, Jr Tarbox Street Donald Woodruff

Teachers' Club to Sponsor Card Party at Morse High

The Teachers' Club hosts a public card party at Morse High School on Thursday April 27 at 7 30 p.m. Proceeds fund a scholarship for a local boy or girl. Includes contract and auction, prizes, and refreshments. Reservations via committee members Doris Humphreys Staples Scott Libby Brown McNeil Hoover Fisher etc.

Teachers’ Club Morse High School Doris Humphreys Bernice Staples Margaret Scott Mabel Libby Mary Brown Theo McNeil Martha Hooper Effie Wright Lillian Fisher

Merry-M’Allister Wedding Held At St Marys

Randall E. Merry and Miss Mary A. McAllister wed in a Saturday morning ceremony at St Marys Roman Catholic church. Rev. Roland Martineau officiated. Attendants included Ruth McAllister. The couple will reside in Winneva nce after a breakfast at the bride’s home. Both were Morse High School alumni. Merry works at Bath Iron Works Corp.

Randall E. Merry Winnifred S. Merry Mary A. McAllister Andrew B. McAllister Drummond Street St. Marys Roman Catholic Church Roland Martineau Merry Ruth McAllister

Good Will Club Supper Raises Funds for Piano

The Good Will club of Woolwich hosted a baked bean supper at the club house drawing nearly 100 attendees. Proceeds go toward buying a piano for the club house. committee led by Mrs Edward V Reed with assistance from Mrs Arthur Orr and Miss Florence Carlton.

Good Will Club of Woolwich Edward V. Reed Arthur Orr Florence Carlton

Millett Dorr wedding in Maine on April 15

Albert M. Millett of Hallowell and Mary Elizabeth Dorr of Augusta were married on April 15 by Ralph O. Dale. The notice lists their names and locations reflecting a local marriage announcement.

Albert M. Millett Hallowell Mary Elizabeth Dorr Augusta Ralph O. Dale

Combined Men’s Clubs Dinner at the Y

Albert R. Kuzel of Hyde Windlass Co. urged Bath and Woolwich clubs to educate youth in pure American ideals to resist Hitlerism and internal corruption. He traced Poland’s early representative government and warned against untrained public servants enabling propaganda. Roger M. Luke chaired. St Mary’s Guild prepared dinner.

Bath Woolwich Y.M.C.A Albert R. Kuzel Hyde Windlass Co Europe America Germany Kuzel Poland Roger M. Luke Grace Church Men's Club St. Mary's Guild Mr. Kuzel

North End Community Club Annual Banquet

The North End Community Club held its fourth annual banquet with 104 members and wives present at the club house. Red white and blue decor, a full course turkey dinner, and motion pictures by Russell Colby Jr and Arthur Hutchins on a Maine to California trip were enjoyed, with Raymond Vachon presenting. The evening ended with cards and pool as committees listed.

North End Raymond Vachon David Henderson Walter Grover Roger Pierce Hermon Crocker Fred Kittridge Charles Madden Lula P. Herbert

Valuables on display at Bowdoin concert

Bowdoin College Brunswick hosts the Curtis String Quartet on Thursday April 20 with $150,000 worth of rare violins violas and a Montagnana cello. Two Stradivarius violins the Halir and Marquis de Rivière plus an Amati viola join the ensemble for the cross country tour funded by Mrs Mary Louise Curtis Bok. The instruments insured for $150,000 will be used in the Bowdoin concert.

Bowdoin College Brunswick Curtis String Quartet Stradivarius Halir Marquis de Riviere” Strads Nicolo Amati Domenico Montagnana Mary Louise Curtis Bok Bowdoin

Medical staff drafts rules and regulations presented

The medical staff led by Dr. Francis A. Winchenbach presented to Memorial hospital trustees at the last week’s meeting a draft of proposed new by laws and regulations for staff and hospital. The draft was referred to the executive committee and the trustees pledged adherence to American College of Surgeons and Physicians lab rules, while thanking the Nightingale and Rotary clubs for furnishing and renovating facilities.

Francis A. Winchenbach Memorial Hospital American College of Surgeons and Physicians Nightingale Club Rotary Club Rotary

Letter Carriers Auxiliary Hosts Meet At Mrs Wakefield Home

Mrs Frank S Wakefield of 53 South Street hosted the Ladies Auxiliary to the National Association of Letter Carriers. After a brief business session led by president Mrs John W Gillespie a social evening followed with refreshments. Mrs Harold Hodgkins to entertain May 3 at 1291 Washington Street. August Kramp of Chicago visited friends in the city Saturday.

Frank S. Wakefield South Street Ladies Auxiliary National Association of Letter Carriers John W. Gillespie Harold Hodgkins Washington Street

Horseback Riding Activities Around Bangor Circular

Bangor Chamber of Commerce releases an information circular by Eugene R. Johnson. It answers frequent inquiries from riding enthusiasts about new trails and summer horseback adventures around Bangor.

Bangor Chamber of Commerce Eugene R. Johnson C. of C Bangor

Classifieds Rate Notice Prompt for Advertisers

Classifieds rate details run in brief, stating 25 words for first insertion and 35 cents. Additional insertions cost 20 cents each. Copy must reach the office by noon on Wednesdays. Contact Fred B. Reed Co. at 8 East Wallace Street or 93 Front Street in Bethlehem for listings.

Fred B. Reed Co E. Wallace Front Street Beth

Bowdoinham Community Notices and Gatherings Recap

Local preacher Miss Jessie Ames led Sunday service at Bowdoinham Methodist while Rev. John Palmer attended State Conference. Sunshine Society met with limited attendance. plans for an all day event were discussed. Various social events featured Mrs. Averill of Worcester, and Miss Thelma Maroon's ear abscess illness. Firemen's contest winners noted with Master Babb and a busy week of school quizzes, spelling, and birthdays celebrated. Merrymeeting Grange hosted Farmer's Night with earnings from a card party helping fund farm topics.

Jessie Ames John Palmer Ames Ruth Thompson Belmont Mass Sunshine Society Milton Clara Fogg MacDougal Carroll Berry Wiscasset Lawrence Averill Worcester Averill National League of American Pen Women Augusta R. E. Ferguson John Purington Charles Hackett Edward P. Gile Lee Chapman Charles Berry Elisha Webber Wiscasse Brunswick Frank Ezra Thelma Maroon Donald Prindall Irving Prindall Maine General Hospital Portland Allen Naugler Dixie Mae Enfield Clifford Babb Firemen’s Association Stamas Carras John Read Hugh Lancaster Charles King Clayton Mitchell Elmer Hunter Earl Hobart Robert Allen Neil Billings Lloyd Benner Josephine Lancaster Mabel Heath Bertha Heath Louise Allen Barbar Siegars Dorothy Perry Linwood Hackett Llady Skelton Donald Grant Clyde Roger Douglas Marline Maloon Frances Hatch Annie Billings Georgie Fides Helen Read Lloyd Curtis George Millay Lawrence Adams Richard Billings Clyde Douglas Mary Browne Florence Sed Abbie Hulse Harvey Boston Merry Meeting Grange Bowdoinham Raymond Blodgett Neil Bishop Kennebec Valley George Hamilton C. F. Hobart Ernest Curtis Merrymeeting Grange R. D. Purington

PTA Nomination Night and Library Books Set at Town Meeting

The Parent Teacher Association met in the school library to nominate officers for the next election. A committee including Mrs Frank Heath Mrs John McCart and Mrs Clifton Babb planned the slate. Mrs Babb and Miss Florence Jensen will meet with Mrs Ralph McEwen to select library books as the town appropriates $50 for the library at the March meeting.

Parent Teacher Association Frank Heath John McCart Clifton Babb

Bowdoinham Notes Health Meetings Travel and Births

Eugene Hill suffers from the flu while Bowdoinham teachers attend a Brunswick meeting. Miss Mary Hardie, a Mt. Vernon NY teacher, returns from vacation. Mr. and Mrs. William Avery Fides recover well after appendectomy at Gardiner hospital. Hazel Cornish visits from Kittery. Sunshine Society meets with Mrs. Milton Given and plans for the Lewiston National Convention. Allan Naugier and Dixie visit from Enfield. Carrie Lang returns from Colorado. G A Shrader dies in Orlando and is laid to rest in Beacon NY. Luna Baker linked by marriage to Shrader. Shirley Lancaster returns from Westfield MA. Lee Benner and wife welcome a daughter. Milton Baker starts work in Bath.

Eugene Hill Bowdoinham Brunswick Mary Hardie Mt. Vernon N. Y William and Avery Fides Gardiner Hospital Hazel Cornish Kittery Lena Cornish Sunshine Society Milton Lewiston Allan Naugier Dixie Enfield Naugier William Gould Carrie Lang Colorado G. A. Shrader Orlando Fla Beacon Luna Baker Noble Baker Shirley Lancaster Westfield Mass Mabel Lancaster Lee Benner Milton Baker Bath

Bath Rotarians Hear Veteran Newsman On Odd Assignments

Bath Rotarians at Hotel Sedgwick hear Elford A. Stover of the Times recount 15 years in a small city daily, sharing unusual assignments and experiences from his newspaper career during a Tuesday luncheon.

Bath Hotel Sedgwick Elford A. Stover The Times

Bath Rotary Club hears famed speaker and honors hospital work

A luncheon featured a speaker who traced interviews with J Pierpont Morgan Harold Vanderbilt Babe Ruth and Primo Carnera while noting kept scoops for the public good. Fred D Hill presided as Charles T Small Jr read a thanks from Henry W Owen Bath Memorial Hospital and the club's officers were approved for July 1 start with District Governor Percy Vernon set to visit next week with three Rotary wives.

J. Pierpont Morgan Harold Vanderbilt Babe Ruth Primo Carnera Fred D. Hill Charles T. Small, Jr Henry W. Owen Bath Memorial Hospital Bath Rotary Club Rotary Club Asume Charles T. Small Harold L. Troop F. B. Nichols R. M. Irvine

John McMorrow Visits Dorchester Sister During Vacation

John McMorrow son of Congressman and Mrs. Philip McMorrow of Dorchester Massachusetts arrived Monday to spend the vacation with his sister Mrs. Charles Miller on High Street Dorchester Mass.

John McMorrow Congressman Philip McMorrow Dorchester Mass Charles Miller High Street

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