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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1938

Page

4

Engagement of Margaret Marshall to Leonard Murphy

Mrs. Patrick H. Marshall of Lewiston announces the engagement of her daughter Margaret M to Leonard V Murphy of Flushing New York Miss Marshall a graduate of Jordan High Lewiston Dingley Normal Training and Fifth Avenue Hospital School of Nursing since 1935 has been instructress of nurses at Bath Memorial Hospital Murphy son of Mr and Mrs Gerald H Murphy of Flushing attended Fordham University and is manager of Murphy's shoe store in Flushing The wedding will take place this Summer.

Patrick H. Marshall Summer Street Lewiston Margaret M Leonard V. Murphy Flushing N. Y Marshall Jordan High School Dingley Normal Training School Fifth Avenue Hospital School of Nursing New York Bath Memorial Hospital Murphy Gerald H. Murphy Fordham University Murphy's Shoe Store

Birthday party for Mrs. Anna M. Packard at Ward House

A surprise Saturday evening party honored Mrs. Anna M. Packard with a birthday cake and gifts at Ward House. An original poem was read and guests enjoyed cards, music, and refreshments while several neighbors and relatives attended.

Anna M. Packard Ward House Ruth E. McIntire Fred Merchant Ruth McIntire Fred E. Merchant Karl Alfred L. Young Earl M. Alexander Clara C. Woodbridge Marie Johnson Hazel L. Lang

Morse High Defeats Gardiner In League Opener

Morse High wins 2-1 over Gardiner at Kelley Field in a seven inning Southern division Kennebec Valley League contest. Hamblett sparked Morse with an RBI single and a running catch, while pitcher Jimmy Morse and Eddie Brown combined to limit Gardiner to two hits and one run. Monroe started for Gardiner but Epstein issued walks and Morse seized the lead early.

Kennebec Valley League Sorso ST Pileconiva Craton Brunewicke Hallowell Gardiner Morse Morse High Kelley Field Bath Lads Camden Hamblett Eddie Hamblett Valley Loop Gould Jimmy Morse Johnny Madden Shoe City Invaders Eddie Brown Gardinerites Monroe Gene Monroe Nickerson Perry Manser Stanton George Sarkis Earle Brown Gordon Chase Sarkis Maser Williams Benner Brown Rogers John Foss Foster Gallagher Roland

Baseball Box Score Highlights From Narrow Game

Runs batted in credited to Hamblett Gould and notable hits by Earl Brown Sarkis. Perry Gor don Chase stole bases while Morse and Brown controlled pitching with Morse earning the win. Gardner Morse passed balls by Manser Sarkis. game lasted 1 hour 30 minutes.

Hamblett Gould Earl Brown Sarkis Perry Gordon Chase Morse Gardiner Brown Monroe Manser Brewer Rogers Nickerson Caee Stanton John Sewer

Hyde Windlass Rifle Team Dominates Battery H

Hyde Windlass Company rifle team led by Ryan Atwood and Andre defeated Battery H sharpshooters at the Armory range Tuesday evening. The propeller plant crew finished with 256 points more than the opposition, shooting 68 prone 84 sitting and 104 off hand. Ryan led with 137, Atwood 129, Andre 122, while Soule led Battery H with 110.

Ryan Atwood Andre Hyde Windlass Company Battery H Armory Range Propeller Plant Soule Hyde Windlass

City League Banquet Celebrates Seven Year History

Erastus A. Jewett treasurer and former Y M C A leader spoke readiness to help. Harry E. Cooke and Mayor Small urged government funding for a recreation park in Bath for youths. Speakers included Thomas R. Allen, Walter L. Whitney, Percy W. Kingsbury. Past champions listed: Harold S. Avery, Alfred A. Parks Jr., John M. Conley Jr., Edward J. McMann, John Osborne, Ralph D. Millett, Theodore A. Earl, William Greene, Harry E. Ring Jr., Donald Perry, Arthur Sarkis, Mark Hayes, Richard Haskell, Raymond Parks, Henry Sarkis. Banquet committee chaired by Edward J. McMann with Jewett and Charles F. MacDonald Jr.

Erastus A. Jewett Y. M. C. A. Church League Harry E. Cooke Small Bath Thomas R. Allen Walter L. Whitney Percy W. Kingsbury Championship Office Harold S. Avery Alfred A. Parks, Jr John M. Conley Edward J. McMann John Osborne Ralph D. Millett Theodore A. Earl William Greene Harry E. Ring, Jr Donald Perry Arthur Sarkis Mark Hayes Richard Haskell Raymond Parks Henry Sarkis Charles F. MacDonald, Jr

Folks Are Human and Farm Protest Meeting

A poem by George F. Smith reflects on aging and storytelling as generations share human nature. In Fryeburg farmers protested a price drop from 20 cents to two cents per pound and a 25 to 40 percent decline in acreage at East Fryeburg Odd Fellows hall with corn Packers invited to explain. Mrs Converse Fenn returns to Brookline after visiting her mother in Elmhurst. Mr Fenn dies Tuesday night, with Mrs Fenn returning Wednesday.

Fryeburg East Fryeburg Odd Fellows Hall

Grace Episcopal delegates named for 119th Diocesan Convention

Wardens and vestry selected delegates and alternates for the 119th Diocesan Convention at Portland on May 18. Eligible delegates include Frederick E. Drake, Harry B. Briggs, Harry L. Day, J. Benjamin Drake, and George D. Field with alternates Edward Sewall Edward W. Bridgham and others. A Winter Street Ladies' Aid rummage sale was held in the men's room with Mrs. Fred Foote in charge and a long list of volunteers. An automobile crash near 47 Court Street damaged a telephone pole but left the car and occupants largely uninjured. William D. Rich of Bath Iron Works is not the same William Rich who pleaded guilty to a speeding charge. the correct respondent is William L. Rich of Middle Street. A chimney fire at 121 Center Street was subdued by Engine 4 with little damage. all-out signal followed.

Grace Episcopal Church Portland Frederick E. Drake Harry B. Briggs Harry L. Day J. Benjamin Drake George D. Field E. Everett Pierce Edward Sewall Rupert H. Baxter Daniel Williams Edward W.bridgham James A. McLellan W. Dayton Hill Ladies’ Aid Winter Street Fred Foote Bessie Dickinson Abigail Carter Fred Emmons Elmer Hodgkins Charles Nelson William Potter Joseph O. Purdue J. Albert Redson Walter P. Wiggin Wallace Atwood Walter Abbott Hiram R. Annis Addison F. Pendleton Clifford B. Wilband Walter Bowker Winnie Durgin Corrie Varney Fred Sturtevant Arthur K. Purington Fred Hill Edgar Leavitt Charles Walsh Wilbram Billings Warren E. Kershner Aid William D. Rich High Street Bath Iron Works Corp William Rich William L. Rich Middle Street George Gibbons Center Street

Maine Fish Trade Details Workforce and Methods

A detailed look at the Maine fish industry describes how alewives are harvested cleaned salted and packed for shipment largely to the West Indies and parts of Latin America. The finnan haddie smoke cure dominates the smoked fish sector with variations in brine smoke time and fuel affecting flavor.

West Indies Islands Damariscotta Mills Warren East Machias Finnan Haddie Scotland

Pine Cone Troop Girl Scouts Meet at Winter Street Church

The Pine Cone troop held a Monday afternoon meeting at four in the Men's club rooms of Winter street church. Mrs. Harold J. Rubin led the session. Phyllis Curran was invested as a girl scout and games were played. The gathering closed with the good-night circle.

Pine Cone Winter Street Harold J. Rubin Phyllis Curran

Woolwich P. T. A. to Elect Officers Thursday

Woolwich Woolwich P T A will meet Thursday evening April 28 at the Sagadahoc Ferry schoolhouse to elect officers for the ensuing year. A program will follow the business session and refreshments will be served.

Woolwich P.T.A Sagadahoc Ferry

Williams Cushing marriage in Phippsburg this April evening

Miss Leonice Cushing daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter P Cushing of Phippsburg and C Burleigh Williams son of Mr and Mrs Harry B Williams of Phippsburg were married Tuesday evening April 26 by Rev David L Wilson.

Leonice Cushing Walter P. Cushing Phippsburg C. Burleigh Williams Harry B. Williams David L. Wilson

Charles E. Cushing Plans Bath Trip After Del Mar Visit

Charles E. Cushing, who spent the winter in Del Mar California, will leave there Sunday for Bath arriving May 6.

Charles E. Cushing del Mar California Bath

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