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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1936

Page

3

Phippsburg Social Notes Include Guests and Trips

Phippsburg residents host visitors from Bath Brunswick and Lewiston and lots of travels to Sebasco Estates and Revere Mass. Recent entries include Pauline Rogers clerking in Bath and Nathan Eaton visiting Bath. extended gatherings at Meadowbrook Camp and the Blaisdell farm. Measles recovery and a new car purchase mark a busy week.

Ena S. Merritt Greenwich Conn Arne Sebasco Estates Gyvestee Cushman Sebesco Pau Nathan W. Eaton Bath Ernest A. Rogers Robert Hyde Brunswick Pauline Rogers Roscoe C. Perkins Phi Center Lena Oliver Westport Frank Anderson Bangor Frank P. Leavitt Nathan A. Cushman Portland Ruth Skillings Sebasco Eleanor Brown William Blaisdell Revere Mass Miss Brown Edward Breare Frank Robshaw Winifred Brown West Bath Harry Gilmore Martha Beals Robert Albert, Young Ernest Doughty Errold Blaisdell Quincy James L. Morse Blaisdell Lillian Parks Lewiston Maurice Libby Edith Renaud Libby Camp Gardiner Rogers Sally Dromore William B. Perry Roger Skillings Elbert Gilbert Woodman Aurin C. Wallace Ray F. Campbell Fannie C. Merry Mayo Hattie Bowker Elizabeth Mary Howard Bowker John Tracey Portsmouth N. H William Wyman Parker Head National Soldiers Home Togus Wiliam Blaisdell Popham Beach Waldo Weston Eugene Harrington Edward Hawkes Edward, Jr Cora Campbell George J. H. Ingalls Sam Jordan New Meadows Fred A. Oliver F. P. Leavitt Frank Allegrin, Jr Meadowbrook Campbell's Pond Small Point Road Dromore Grange Alpheus Goodwin Plaiston

Bath Pastor Opposes Conference Action on Chaplains

The Maine Methodist annual conference in Augusta defeated a motion to prohibit Bishop appointments of Methodist ministers to chaplaincies in the Army Navy or air ports. Rev Ernest Heywood of Wesley Church argued against the ban citing wartime chaplain service. The 63 55 vote reversed last year action in Houston against chaplains. Dr and Mrs James A Given and children returned to Worcester Mass after visiting Mrs Cora A Small. Dorothy Martin resumed studies at Nasson Institute after holiday visit.

Maine Augusta United States Ernest Heywood Wesley Church Houston James A. Given James A., Jr Hamilton Mary Worcester Mass Cora A. Small Pine Street R-F Curtis City

Winter Street Ladies Aid holds season meeting in chapel

About 75 members and friends attended a Friday afternoon meeting of the Winter Street Church Ladies Aid with the March committee led by Mrs Arthur C Lemont. The group planned a rummage sale for April 28 and resumes meetings the first Friday in October. A one act play The Anti Gossip Club was presented and enjoyed.

Winter Street John E. Atwood Wallace L. Atwood A. M. Cutler William R. Donnell Charles H. Frost Davis Hatch Roscoe P. McFadden Pauline Moulton Carleton L. Rice Jennie Silsby Edward B. Smith Fred K. Sturtevant Emma E. Walker Harry W Smith John Atwood Donnell Walters Lemont Cutler Frost Ward Rice Carl F. Albee Carrie Jacobs Bond A. H. Behrend Metcalf Aid Joseph O. Purdue Walter H. Bowker The

McCole and Miss McGuiggan Unite in Marriage

Paul M. McCole and Katherine Ann McGuigan were wed at St Marys church in a single ring ceremony officiated by Rev Timothy C Maney. The couple now reside at 1183 Washington street after a Boston trip.

Paul M. McCole Katherine Ann McGuiggan St. Mary’s Church Timothy C. Maney John E. McCole John C. Hart Morse High School Plant’s Joseph F. McCole Court Street McCole Charles McGuiggan Deering Street

Bath Girl Bride on Anniversary and Speaking Contests

A Bath bride’s anniversary gathering features family guests from Woolwich West Bath and Whiskeay. Frances Read of Coombs high school advances to Lydia O Spear prize preliminaries at Bates College with Ma s Monday Morning. Charles Blodgett William Gardner and William Greenwood named Bates College and state oratorical entrants with prizes up to $50 for world peace speech.

Frances Read Coombs High School Lydia O. Spear William Greenwood Pittsfield Mass Bates College U. of M University of Maine Colby Greenwood

Mrs Gordon Knowles Visits Whitehall Friends on Bath Trip

Mrs Gordon Knowles of Front street returns from Whitehall New York with Mr and Mrs Bartholomews. The Bartholomews and Mrs Gertrude Goodsell also of Whitehall accompany Mrs Knowles to Bath for a two day visit returning this week. Mrs Woodbury Merrill and son Jack in New York were in the city over the holiday.

Gordon Knowles Front Street Whitehall N. Y Charles Bartholomews Bartholomews Gertrude Goodsell Gordon Bath

Miss Virginia Brown Visits Miss Mae Pearson in Worcester

Miss Virginia Brown of Worcester Massachusetts was a weekend guest of Miss ae Mae Pearson at 468 Washington Street, sharing social hours and local hospitality.

Virginia Brown Worcester Mass Ae Mae Pearson Washington Street

Popham Beach notes travelers and local visits

Leonard POPHAM Beach surfman returns from 15 days vacation. Town visitors include Karl Hertz of Long Island and Rodney Wyman of West Point. Residents move, sell property, and host relatives as lighthouse and Bath trips figure in weekend activity.

Lisbon Falls Clifton Waldo Weston Bath F. S. Haminston and Son Weston Francis Luke Barbara East Boothbay Luke E. W. Osgood William Blaisdell Clifton Morong Gerald Robert Floyd Bridges U. S. Coast Guard Portland Dora Crowley Flisha Bridges Vinal Haven Virginia Stanley Lewiston Linwood Haynes Omar King Freeman Oliver June Edna Winneganee Margaret Stover Jackie Joe Eugene Helena Oliver William R. Bowie Spruceville Vernon Mattson Betty Dorothy Vernon, Jr Newton Center Mass South Shore Raymond Larrabee Saco Christopher Marr Seaman, Drake Carol David Irving Dobbin Mary Morton Nina Larrabee Edna M. Cooldige Georgetown Eugene Stover Henry Leonard Frank Small Marguerite McNulty Ethel Osgood Robert McDonald Page Wyman Phillip and Lawrence Leon Fickett Pond Island Mr. Fickett Augustus Hodgkins Malden Clarence Perkins Edward McNulty

Beacon Street church aid plans piano purchase event

At a junior aid meeting at Mrs. Sanford B. Nickersons home arrangements were made to buy and install a piano in the church auditorium. The Watson-Doane Company will present an entertainment on April 25 with ticket sales funding the piano. An advance ticket sale was reported as satisfactory, and a children's party is planned for three with an affordable entry. The next meeting is set for April 27 in the vestry with hostesses Mrs. and Mrs. Fred D. Pinkham.

Beacon Street Sanford B. Nickerson Park Street Watson-Doane Company Fred D. Pinkham

Gardens of the Nations Poetry Contest at Rockefeller Center

Miss Alice May Douglas notes the National Poetry Center contest for poems on gardens and nature. May 24 to 31 1936 marks Poetry Week with a $25 first prize and autographed book awards. Entries may be displayed and possibly published in a nature anthology. submission closes May 1 1936.

Alice May Douglas York Street National Poetry Center Gardens of the Nations Garden of the Nations Rockefeller Center Arcady Max Herzberg National Authority On Poetry Poets Press Wilfred J. Punk Literary Digest Angela Morgan Poetry Week Ralph Pratt Hinchman Federated Garden Clubs of New York State R. I. Deniston New York City Federation ‘of Women’'s Club Robert MacGowan Rainbow Room Anita Browne Rockefeller Plaza New York City

Brunswick High Team May Be Troublesome

Morse meets Brunswick in the Kennebec Valley League as coach Mal O’Brien rebuilds a young lineup after many graduations. Estes St Pierre and Johnson lead pitching duties while catching duties battle between Stevens and Morin. The first Morse Brunswick game is May 5 at Brunswick with a schedule of early league matches through May 23.

Brunswick Orange and Black Nine Mal O'Brien Morse Yarmouth North Yarmouth Academy O'Brien Estes St. Pierre Johnson Stevens Morin O. K Cowley Everett Manter Jones Brown Pletts Lebel Fortin Brilliant Morse-Brunswick College Town Hallowell High Brunswick High Gardiner

Talk on Cup Racing Will Be His Subject

George Owen Sr a MIT Naval Architecture professor will address the Grace Church Men s Club on Cup racing with moving pictures of cup races during the club s Ladies Night final meeting of the year. He is guest of Mr and Mrs Frederick D Hill at 1006 High Street Bath. Also noted William B Webber son of Rev and Mrs A B Webber of Milton MA is visiting relatives at 1059 High Street.

George Owen, Sr Massachusetts’ Institute of Technology Grace Church Men's Club Bath Prof Owen Frederick D. Hill High Street Bath Tron William B. Webber A. B. Webber Milton, Maass John Sampson

Winter's pitch tournament ends and lobster supper held

The Winnegance Winnegante Community Club settled its Winter series debt to the North End Community Club with a Friday supper of lobster stew and pie for nearly 70. A final pitch game followed remarks by club members and the series will resume in the Fall.

Winnegante North End Squaw Club I. A. Trueworthy East Brunswick John G. Morse Harry Oliver Lower High Street Page Wyman Walter Morse Carolyn Oliver John Bowie Freeman Oliver Marton Oliver Waldo Weston John K. Oliver Cottage Road South Portland Oliver Portland Leon Pennell Webber Biddeford Morse High School

Entertainers Doane and Watson Tour New England Stop in Bath

A Watson Doane entertainers tour includes Bath stops on Saturday and Sunday April 25 and 26. Miss Irma Watson and Miss Helen Doane perform at Beacon Street M E church with a matinee for children and an evening program. The pair, with a rich concert pedigree, offer original songs readings and sketches as part of a diverse program sponsored by Beacon Street church's Junior Aid.

New England Watson Doane Bath Beacon Street M. E Junior Aid Beacon Street Church Irma Watson Helen Doane Miss Watson Fabien Levitsky Peoples’ Symphony Orchestra Boston Miss Doane Philadelphia Opera Co Mme Louise Homer Alfred Kew Hollywood Elmer D. Hodgkins Middle Street Sanford B. Nickerson Frank H. Reinoehl

League of Central Church Plans Supper

At a Monday parish house meeting the League of Central Church finalized the annual supper for choir members and guests set for Thursday at 6 30 PM. The committee lists Mrs William H Small as chairman and includes fifteen others. hostesses are Mrs Francis Hill Mrs Horace Morse and Mrs Harold S Avery. The next meeting will be the final season session with annual reports and supper.

League of Central Church William H. Small Marius H. Page Dora L. Howard Leonard M. Lord Horace P. Morse Francis Hill Adolph Ehlers Leslie J. Wold Albert S. Noyes

Miss Lottie Blackwood and Family Ties Highlight Bethel Visit

Mrs Samuel Blackwood of Bethel and her sister Mrs Robert Van Amerage of Boston spent the weekend with their father Rufus Lombard of West Bath. Mr Blackwood manages Bethel Inn where the family has resided for three years after living in town New York. He has long experience in hotel work including Jamaica.

Samuel Blackwood Bethel Robert van Amerage Boston Rufus Lombard West Bath Lottie Mr. Blackwood Bethel Inn Blackwood Tow New York Jamaica

Bath Young People United in Marriage

Ina Juanita Hodge and Clayton Thomas Fortier wed in a Wednesday ceremony at St Marys rectory officiated by Rev Timothy C Maney. Attendants included Francis Fortier and Catherine OBrien. families attended a buffet at the bride’s home.

St. Mary’s Church Ina Juanita Hodge Clayton Thomas Fortier St. Mary's Timothy C. Maney Francis A. Fortier Catherine O’brien Portsmouth N. M Fortier Marcia A. Hodge Middle Street Morse High School Shaw's Business College Portland Frank T. Fortier Maple Street Morse High A. Hallet & Co Mrs. Fortier M. Priscilla Hodge Ina B. Savage K. Blair Hodge Bentley School Boston F. Newell Hodge Philadelphia

Dromore Grange Hosts April Meeting With Variety Program

Dromore grange held its regular meeting on April 14 with 18 members and one visitor. Worthy Lecturer Annie Malcolm arranged a program by the unmarried members featuring songs, piano, tableau, monologue, poems, readings, illustrated song, a radio fan reading, a conundrum, and a potato race. A decorated birthday cake was presented to Annie Malcolm by Worthy Master Elfreda Perkins.

Dromore Grange Annie Malcolm Minnie C. Woodman Hubert T. McCarty Marion Rafnell Belle Cutting Lena D. Donnell Martha Cutting Rees Grace Kenney Elfreda M. Perkins

Talk on Railroad Speed and Safety

Aubrey D. Beidelman, naval architect at Bath Iron Works, spoke to Grace Church Men's club on the challenges of high speed rail. He noted that safe, straight, level track increases cost and traffic dictates routes, citing the New York Philadelphia corridor and experiments with streamlined locomotives. He warned wind resistance rises with speed and highlighted passenger car safety as essential. Beidelman will move to Philadelphia to work in railway equipment production.

Aubrey D. Beidelman Grace Church Men's Club Bath Iron Works Corp Prairie Pennsylvania Railroad New York Philadelphia Beidelsman Bath

Elks Bowlers Dine and Honor League Champions

Bath Lodge Elks bowling league held a second annual banquet at the Dutch Room on Bath Street. Prizes were awarded to the Fixed Stars, champions Morris Povich and team, plus member recognitions for high averages and single-string totals. Frank Pepper of Park Alleys hosted the bowling session with music by Cliff Leeman and Hayden Conant.

Bath Lodge of Elks’ Bowling League Ana Toees Stsvoger Frank Pepper Mr. Pepper Cliff Leeman Hayden Conant New York Ernest E. Sinclair Morris E. Povich Fixed Stars Percy Oliver Edward Hartnett Frank Sheridan Morris Petlock Jay Povich Henry Bickle Bickle Roscoe H. Shaw Harold V. Fielding Leslie Plant Roscoe Shaw Elks Frank Pepper Thomas Conley Ralph Dale Roy Richter Frank Talbot Morris

Winter Street Club Plans Unique Final Meeting

The Winter Street Men's club holds a final season gathering with a unique supper and an all new program. Bert Redlon and Frank Hunt plan a lobster supper with a small price rise. William Fall and Charles Andre secured a talkie program from the American Telephone and Telegraph Co via A. J. Conti. The show includes a travelogue from New York City across Europe and South America, a cartoon, a gangster picture, and extras. Tables are set at 6.15.

Winter Street Men's Club Bert Redlon Frank Hunt William Fall Charles Andre American Telephone and Telegraph Co A. J. Conti New York City Europe South America Maine

Annual Inspection of Hyde Camp Auxiliary Report

T W Hyde Camp Auxiliary held its annual inspection Tuesday evening in the G A R hall on Middle street. Department inspector Mae Cross of Rockland, with three companions from Rockland and her husband Department Commander Leslie Cross, attended along with 12 from Boothbay Harbor and two from Brunswick. Supper, served at 6 30, included potted beef onions mashed potatoes buttered peas and carrots tomato salad cabbage salad rolls apple pie ice cream and coffee.

T. W. Hyde Camp G. A Minnie Roderick Bina Staples Lottie Barker Mabel Ansert Lucelia Blake Eva Sanford Edna Carter Kennebec Greenhouse Perkins Greenhouse Florence Robinson Cross

Duleys Return From Weekend Family Visit in Wollaston

Mr and Mrs William Duley of middle street return from a weekend and holiday trip to Wollaston Massachusetts. They visited Mr Duleys sister Mrs Wishart and his mother Mrs Ida Duley who spent the winter with her daughter.

William Duley Middlestreet Wollaston Mass Mr. Duley Wishart Ida Duley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Phippsburg Dorothy Martin Nassan Institute Mrs. Cedriz Martin Willow Street WCOLE M’guiggan Merly Woolwich Clyde Soule Clarence F. Baker Irving Thelma Roger Savage Herbert J. Leeman Chester W. Leeman John Soule Lermond Charles West Bath and Whiskeay Ruth Robbing Dorothy Woods Kittery Roy Davis Woodbury W. Bailey North Street Watson Doane Company Winter Street Club Hyde Camp Auxiliary
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