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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1936

Page

8

Bowdoinham Baptists Plan Annual Meeting Thursday

The Bowdoinham United Baptist association holds its annual meeting at First Baptist Church in Bowdoinham this Thursday. The program includes devotions, reports, missionary talks, a dinner at noon, sermons, and multiple sessions led by pastors and secretaries, ending with an address by Rev. George F. Bolster. Sessions follow daylight saving time.

Bowdoinham United Baptist Association First Baptist Church Charles R. Sims Sarah Bagley Wright Woolwich A. I. Stuart Bath H. H. Bishop Westbrook Orcan Park Royal Ambassadors Stanley Bennett Freeport

Bath Students Told of Evils of Alcohol

Rev. Ruth E. Walsh spoke in Bath schools and Morse High School on Alcohol Education under the State W C T U. She addressed church groups, spoke at Corliss Street Sunday School, led the Lincoln County W C T U Convention in Damariscotta, and discussed Civics at the First Baptist in Bath.

Ruth E. Walsh Bath W.C.T.U Clinton D. Wilson Morse High School

Baseball Night at Morse High School Gym Delights Attendees

Morse High School gym hosted Baseball Night drawing nearly 100 couples for a four and a half hour dance. Grindell's six piece band provided music while Chick Heakie of Brunswick added vocal entertainment. Balloon decor elevated the venue as proceeds support spring baseball for both boys and girls. Committee chair Isabel Gediman led the organizing group including Phyllis Sandelin, Mary Child, Norma McClure, Dorothy Bourque, Leah Merrill, Maynard Carlton and William Bennett.

Morse High School Grindell Chick Heakie Brunswick Isabel Gediman Phyllis Sandelin Mary Child Norma McClure Dorothy Bourque Leah Merrill Maynard Carlton William Bennett

Local Social Notes From Bowdoin Starm Road Area

Mrs M Ware cares for Mrs Bertha Jenkins and young daughter. William Kine Jr works at Gil Browns garage. Mrs C O Purinton had a birthday party April 24 and all enjoyed the day. Bert Temple spent a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs S Bickford. Richard Frye visits his son's family. Mr and Mrs George E Ackley moved from Mary Heath home where they had stayed two months. Mrs Mary Heath ill under Dr E F Pratt. Carrie Fisher and three ladies from South Portland visited the Heath homestead Sunday. Mr and Mrs Elmer Wade and daughter Helen of Pittsfield Mass were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Chester Jack. Tina Jack came from Massachusetts to Hollis to visit her son George. Mr and Mrs George Trefree returned home. Arthur Payne spent school vacation at the Sewall home. Arthur lived with Mr Sewell for nearly two years before Brunswick high school.

M. Ware Bertha Jenkins William Kine, Jr Gil Brown C. O. Purinton Bert Temple S. Bickford Richard Frye George E. Ackley Massachusetts George Hollis George Trefree Arthur Payne Willis Sewall Arthur Mr. Sewell Brunswick High School Hattie Howard North Pembroke Alvin Hawthorne Woolwich H. B. Allen Frank Shaw Edward Brown Portland Mr. Brown Phillip Rideout Mr. Bonney Gardiner Margery Bragdon Cumberland Mills Barbara Siegars Frances Reed Elizabeth Wilson Charles Blodgett Harold Millay Lewiston Reed Lydia O. Spear Hathorn Hall Bates College Leon Spinney Brunswick Waterville Gardner Carrie Kendall Karl Hatch Miss Hulse Varina Denham Addie Fowle Frank Siegars Frances Hatch Hattie Andros Edith Wood Abbie Graves Mary Hall Blanche Graves Cathance Harry Lawrence Lena Cornish L. P. Temple Clyde Douglas Saco Jane Lawrence Earle Blackman R. A. Dickinson Stanley Pera Newport Charles Baker John Jewell Wellesley Mass Grant Hulse Forest Haywood Benjamin Jones Bowdoin John Denham Helen Freeport Hank Lavina Brown Litchfield Betty Dorrance Richmond James Pratt Harward's Crossing Lancaster East Bowdeinham Jack Brown West Medford Pleasant Pond George Cutler Helen Britt Margaret Gile Charles Hackett Bert Merrill Oscar Hatch L. W. Bishop South Portland J. W. Bishop Ella Purington Bath Frank Horace Millay Ipswich Lurene Carlson Boston Clarence Purington Clifford Starbird Lane Construction Co Bath Road Henry Woods Springfield Grant Woods Robert Webber Bert Webber

Mrs Gibbons and Miss McGrath Visit Boston Week

Mrs. Thomas S. Gibbons and her niece Miss Elizabeth McGrath of Washington Street are spending the week in Boston, enjoying sightseeing and social engagements.

Thomas S. Gibbons Elizabeth McGrath Washington Street Boston

Rhythm and Fun by Minstreleers at Mason Temple

Second annual minstrel show by the Jolly Minstreleers in Mason temple featured End Man Charles Dorsey and Ed ford with medleys and jokes, soloists Patria Staples Louis Miller and Geraldine Smith, gospel and gypsy dance segments, and a closing chorus “Marching Along Together” with Clifford Leeman’s orchestra.

Jolly Minstreleers Masonic Temple Edmund Ford Charles Dorsey Georgia Thomas Deejay Dinah John Marks Mose Hubert G. Farnsworth Patria Staples William Colleran Edward Lemoine Little Elaine Charlene Rogers Virginia Falin Thelma Fogg Ford Little Rogers Clif Leeman

Cooperative Credit Aids Farmers Growth At Auburn

The Auburn Production Credit association shows steady use with 41 loans totaling 25000 in the first quarter of 1936, up from 1935. The 186 members span diverse farming sectors including fruit, nursery, potato, and poultry, with loans limited to productive aims and repayable from anticipated income. Ness, the association president, says the system offers cheaper credit and remains owned by the farmers who use it.

Auburn Production Credit Association Credit Cooperative J. A. Ness Auburn

Committal Service for Edward J. Bachelder

Edward J. Bachelder died January 13 in St. Petersburg Florida. A committal service was held Friday afternoon at the Oak Grove grave by Rev. Harley A. Shattuck of Beacon Street church. Attending from away were his son Charles A. Bachelder of West Medford Massachusetts, stepson John H. Rogers of Massachusetts, Mrs. S Cobb of Gardiner, daughter Mrs. Eugene Gillespie of Gardiner, and Mrs. Gertrude McCausland of Portland. Mr. and Mrs. William W. Hosmer of Middle Street spent the weekend at their summer home at Small Point.

Edward J. Bachelder St. Petersburg Fla Oak Grove Harley A. Shattuck Beacon Street Church Bachelder Charles A. Bachelder West Medford Mass John H. Rogers Ee Mass Cobb Gardiner Eugene Gillespie Gertrude McCausland Portland

Boys asked to help clear up playground

An SOS called for 50 to 75 boys to report Thursday morning at Goddard's playground at High and Marshall streets for a general cleanup. Boys should bring a rake or shovel, or both, and meet by ten o'clock with David Mullin of NYA supervising and Dr. Francis A. Winchenbach also in attendance. The effort aims to prepare the grounds for the playing season and spur future recreation plans for the North End.

Goddard's High Marshall Streets David Mullin NYA Francis A. Winchenbach

Bath Council Approves 4000 for Shirt Factory Extension

The Bath City Council at a special meeting voted to authorize 4000 for taking down the Kelley Spear shipyard building and constructing an addition for Congress Shirt Co on Middle Street. The plan includes a 300 annual rental for five years with a renewal option, and anticipated costs include 3200 for dismantling and reassembly, 500 for land, and 300 for lighting and fire systems. Absentees listed. one member convalescing.

Joint Standing Committee On Finance Kelley, Spear Co Congress Shirt Co Middle Street WPA Common Council City of Bath George M. Emery Donald N. Small Arthur W. Gediman Woodbury Bailey Ralph Gay Harris T. Rodick Roscoe C. McFadden David S. Henderson

Harper appeals court sentence after intoxication loitering charge

Paschal C. Harper stood before Judge John J. Keegan on intoxication and loitering with liquor. Found guilty, he was sentenced to the Men's Reformatory at South Windham and appealed. He must post $900 bond total by Friday noon or be jailed in Kentwbee county jail, Augusta, awaiting June Sagadahoc Superior court.

Paschal C. Harper John J. Keegan South Windham Kentwbee Augusta Sagadahoc

Russell Sersicola Wedding In Brewster New York

Mr and Mrs Ernest Russell announce the marriage of their son Alfred William Russell to Miss Rose Mary Sericola at Brewster New York on February 22. Alfred William is from Bristol Conn and Rose Mary is a Bristol native daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Sericola. Alfred William's groom works for New Haven Hartford Railroad Company. the couple will reside in Bristol after the ceremony.

Ernest FE. Russell South Street Alfred William Russell Bristol

Spring rummage sale raises funds for Winter Street church

The Ladies aid of Winter Street church held its annual Spring rummage sale Tuesday afternoon in the Men's room with strong turnout. Mrs. Arthur C. Lemont chaired the committee in charge, and the Aid will not meet again until the first Friday in October.

Ladies’ Aid Winter Street Church Arthur C. Lemont The Aid

COMDR VROOM TO SEA THIS SUMMER

Commander Guysbert B. Vroom, long attached to Bath Iron Works, is ordered to the staff of the commander of destroyers scouting force as engineer officer effective about June 1. He first reported to Bath Iron Works in 1931 and has prior Maine ties including a summer home at Phippsburg and residence in Sagadahoc county.

Navy Department Guysbert B. Vroom Bath Iron Works, Inc Vroom Bath Iron Works Corp Bath United States Navy Twiggs Wiscasset Maine McMahan Navy Pine Tree Phippsburg Sagadahoc County

Bath Musicians Guests of Rubinstein Club

The Rubinstein club of Rockland hosted Les Camarades Musicaux at its annual meeting and banquet last Friday. Soloists and ensembles received warm reception with Merton Sprague earning ovation for violin. The program featured a Verdi and a Massenet set, piano duos, and violin obbligatos, highlighting Mr. Sprague, Miss Leonard, Mrs. Albee, Mr. Ramsay, and Mr. McPherson among others.

Les Camarades Musicaux Rubinstein Club Rockland Merton Sprague Rockland Club Les Camarades Meyerbeer Fred H. Cary Albee Green Cathedral Hahn Kathleen V. Leonard Carleton L. Rice Ramsay Reval McPherson Ceile Que Je Prefere” Pettey Menace Fourdrain Vision Fugitive Massenet Grand Galop Chromatique Margaret J. Melcher Carl Harry Eee Guercia Allan H. Ramsay James A. Royal Spohr Sprague Mr. McPherson Verdi Robert B. Hatch L& Mol Radio Mackinnon Ieenes Lehmann LTO DeLea Delibes Gounod Inno Della Boheme Margaret M. S. Mackinnon Francis S. McPherson Miss Mackinnon Mr. Royal Miss Leonard Mr. Ramsay Leon Giovannio Mozart Mr. Royal Mrs. Albee Hatch Cary Irien Leoncavello

District Meeting of Rebekah Lodges in Brunswick May 25

District No. 10 Rebekah lodges plan a Brunswick gathering on May 25 with Evening Star lodge. Mrs. Ruth Ormsby district deputy president leads, while Mrs. Carolyn Thompson oversees Memorial service. Queen Esther to demonstrate afternoon session under Mrs. Georgia Pierce. past noble grands Annette Pinkham and Lois Knight assist. Ethel Blanchard, Evening Star member and Topsham Orange, dies.

Rebekah Ethel Blanchard Evening Star Lodge Topsham Orange

Bowdoinham Social Roundup and Local Meetings

Mrs Hattie Howard and Alvin Hawthorne from North Pem and Woolwich met after 15 years at the Allen home. Portland visitors including Frank Shaw and Edward Brown's family joined relatives. Numerous local calls, travels, birthdays, and school events marked a busy week with prize speaking at Bates College and road planning discussions at Harvard's Station.

Bath boy flier home to taste Maine lobsters

Capt George A Acheson U S Army Air Corps former Bath resident and Morse High School graduate with Major C C Wilson flew from Mitchel Field New York to Maine on Saturday to collect lobsters. They landed near Deep Cut Brunswick met by Brunswick Record manager Paul Niven and John Gould then toured Bath and visited the Maine State Military and Naval Children's Home before returning, planning to reach Mitchel Field before dark.

George A. Acheson U. S. Army Air Corps Louis R. Staples Maine State Military and Naval Children’s Home Acheson Mitchelfield Boston Brunswick Capt. Acheson Morse High University of Maine United States Army Panama Texas Army Curtis Garnet Major Wilson Acherson New York

Dedication of New Hymn Books at Corliss Street Baptist

Dedication exercises for 100 hymn books presented to Corliss Street Baptist church by the Philathea class were held Sunday evening. Miss Doris H. Hutchins presented the books and Miss Abbie McCabe accepted for the church. Rev. Frederick P. Moffatt explained the Philathea meaning from Love and Truth. A full program followed with hymns, an offering, a message by Rev. Moffatt, and musical selections by the choir and organ.

Corliss Street Baptist Church Doris H. Hutchins Tabernacle Abbie McCabe Frederick P. Moffatt M. Heins Phuathcr Sonr Moffatt PIS Vct Escent Mr. Moffatt Congregation Philathea Benediction

Mustache Trend Seen By Kiwanis Speaker

J Ellery French told the Augusta Kiwanis Club at a Thursday luncheon that mustaches may rise in popularity to rival the appeal of the three lowest priced cars. He defended his own mustache turn by saying public amusement comes from breaking a precedent when someone defies fixed habits.

J. Ellery French Augusta

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Senter’s, Inc. Shoe Department Cinderella and Country Club Bowdoinham Baptists A. T. June Harpswell Ruth Walsh Mikolaj Jesakow Philadelphia Osepoff D.D Corliss Street Church Evangelist Osepoff Rawleigh Lincoln Knox Counties Dept Albany N. Y Arthur Allen Brewster Sedgwick Optometrists Iso Center Street M.H.S. Gym Bowdoinstam Post Road al_Arch Royal Arch Bill Hatch Cooperative Credit Helping Farmers Association E. J. Bachelder William W. Hosmer Small Point Will Too Council Congress Shirt W.P.A Harper Russell Sericola Comdr Evening Star Lodge of Essex Street Free Baptist Church of Bangor Hayward C. Dunham Dunham Bowdoinham Highway Commission Harvard Jellison Frank Southard Sanford Fogg L. Barrows Henry Doten Highway Commission of Mr. Wheeler Maine Central Railroad Telephone and Postal Telegraph Companies Jellison Crossing Leroy Williams Rumford Clara Fogg Inez Gowell Vesta Ackley Belmont George Sweet E. O. Tarr Bath Boy Air Corps Harold Walker Earl Morang J. E. Newell Velma Cornish Chester A. Plant Bernice Achorn Stephen S. Bracey Ralph Lewis Arthur Berry Natalie McNeil Opera House Aline MacMahon Basil Rathbone Victor McLaglen Freddie Bartholomew Harry Richman Rochelle Hudson Gary Cooper Jean Arthur MR. Deeds Louis Pasteur Paul Muni Josephine Hutchinson
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