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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1935

Page

5

Tribute to Oscar Williams On His Eighty Fourth Birthday

Nearly 150 citizens gathered Monday night in a tribute to Oscar F Williams on his 84th birthday. The long serving city employee for 67 years led the street department for about 50 years, showing efficiency and fairness while guiding crews through emergencies. A Mason for over six decades, he was praised for leadership, loyalty, and generous service to both his town and the fraternal community.

Oscar F. Williams Oscar Williams

Maine Civil Works workers cut by fifteen hundred this week

Maine Civil Works employees will be reduced by 1500 by week end as the state administrator orders no further F O R cuts before April 1. Washington dispatches say C W A workers may be used for snow removal by towns, improving winter relief. March brings town meetings and candidate debates as counties plan budgets to keep taxes low without hurting services.

Maine Washington

Salvation Army Opens Mission for Men in Bath

The Salvation Army opened the Golden Rule Mission for men on Broad street after the Golden Rule Mission closed. The 215 Water street building is being remodeled with nine beds added, bedding, a shower bath, and an eating area. Ensign Tripp leads efforts, urging donations of food to aid the needy as demand rises and leftovers are welcomed.

Salvation Army Golden Rule Mission Broad Street Water Street Ensign Tripp Tripp Bath

Japanese Craft Display At Grace Church Parish House

Mrs Charles Donnell led a Girls Friendly Society evening showing Japanese cloth and Damascene metal work. Miss M Wilhelmina Gackenbach wore a Japanese indoor dress with obi and butterfly bow while Mrs Donnell recalled Kobe childhoods and cherry blossoms. Next week Elizabeth Deering of Morse High will speak.

Girls’ Friendly Society Grace Church Charles Donnell Washington Street M. Wilhelmina Gackenbach Elizabeth Deering Morse High School

Cottage Street matter referred to committee for report

Municipal officers held a hearing on Cottage Street discontinuance petition with 30 signers and adjourned to last week. A protest from over 49 signers prompted referral to a three member special committee to report at the March 7 meeting. Edward W Bridgham for the city and John C Fitzgerald for protesters spoke.

Cottage Street McNeil John C. Fitzgerald Edward W.bridgham Taylor Footer

Farm and Home Week Rail Rates Reduced

Reduced rail fares for Farm and Home Week at the University of Maine March 26 29 were announced by J J Doane Maine Central and George M Houghton Bangor Aroostook. Costs apply from all Maine Central stations except Princeton to Orono or Bangor round trip at one and one third the regular one way fare with a 25 cent minimum. Bangor Aroostook states offer excursion rates from all stations to Bangor plus 25 cents for return.

University of Maine J. J. Doane Maine Central George M. Houghton Bangor & Aroostook Bangor Aroostook

Real Estate Transfers in Sagadahoc Registry

Recent transfers recorded in the Sagadahoc registry include Lorin J. Eggleston to Brice H. Booker in Bath. In Bowdoin Rotheus A. Douglass transfers to Horace A. Wentworth et al, and in Phippsburg Irving J. White to Mary W. MacDonald and Andrew F. Lack to Maria S. Poulson et al. Richmond sees Robeus A. Douglass to Charles M. Meader et al and Chester A. Call to Percy E. Curtis, Edwin W Rogers and Benjamin B. Douglass to Charles L. Douglas. Woolwich notes the Town transfer to Harriet Halpin. Paris High School principal William Bailey’s auto plates display his initials and age “B. B. 33.”

Sagadahoc Bath Benjamin B. Douglass Charles L. Douglas Woolwich Harriet Halpin

Maine Dairymen Boost Pastures Cut Milk Costs

One hundred fifty seven Maine dairymen improved pastures by fertilization and plot rotation to reduce milk production costs. They fertilized 706 acres with lime and nitrogen and complete fertilizer, costing 3316.32 dollars. Testimonials from Ross Elliott and others say fertilizer paid for itself quickly and improved feed efficiency.

Maine Richard F. Talbot Extension Service Talbot Ross Elliott East Corinth Piscataquis Eldwin Wixson Waterville Harold Shaw Sanford

Free Washington Trip Offered To Maine 4-H Club Member

A Twin County 4-H Club plans a free June trip to Washington for one Maine delegate. Four Maine delegates are chosen yearly to tour the capital, visit the White House, and meet the President’s wife. Local Farm Bureaus and clubs fund the excursion with donations totaling 75 dollars still needed.

Twin County Washington Maine White House

City Messenger Feeds Prisoners On Cold Day

Harold W. Child faced a chilly dilemma as Colonial cafe closed left three prisoners hungry. He found a hot lunch at a nearby restaurant then escorted them back to their cells after a sunny, peaceful outing. He even dined with them.

City Harold W. Child

Alumni Association Hosts Washington's Birthday Dance

The Bath high school alumni association sponsored a Washington's Birthday Eve dance at Morse high gym from nine to twelve. Miss Carrie E. Shaw chaired the event, Grindell's orchestra provided music, and several chaperones and ticket staff aided. Decorations and refreshments were arranged, Blair C. Wilson assisted, and Phi Beta Kappa invitations were extended to five Colby seniors: Salmond, Walker, Goodwin, Stetson Jr., and Smith. Initiation and banquet set for April 20.

Bath High School Alumni Association Morse High School Carrie E. Shaw Grindell Fred P. Shaw Warren F. Hawley David L. Wilson Herbert Calderwood Miss Shaw Carl C. Anderson Edwin R. Andrews H. Benjamin Duc Colby College Phi Beta Kappa Margaret E. Salmond Winslow Muriel F. Walker Skowhegan Pauline E. Goodwin Philips Arthur W. Stetson, Jr Waterville Francis B. Smith Carl J. Weber Colby Chapter

Crossword style clues from a historical puzzle page

A list of numbered across and down clues covering diverse definitions from emblems and top stories to measurements and ancient names. Includes terms like top story, mantle, monks, and various verb and noun entries with varied difficulty.

Washington costume party at Pine Tree Troop No 1

Pine Tree Troop No 1, Girl Scouts of America, held a Washington birthday party at the YMCA headquarters from five to nine. Members wore period gowns and some dressed as Colonial men. After box lunches, they performed a program with solos, readings, dance, and a magician act, then enjoyed cocoa and candy.

Pine Tree Troop America Washington Y.M.C.A Delaware Annie King Patricia Sewall Polly Nickerson Ellen Cyr Barbara Trott Priscilla Trott Madelyn Jones Virginia Davis Barbara Kenney Barbara Freeman Phyllis Darrah Isabelle Kine Barbara Hopkins Marjorie McNeil Mary Darrah Connie Morin Jane Stevens Evelyn Nickerson Rachel Scott Isabelle King Eleanor Gasser Dorothy Wing Ruth Robinson Beatrice Doble Dorothy Durgan Eleanor Wilson Doris Armstrong Betty Howard Betty Watson Phyllis Haggett Lillian Goodwin Martha Page Amber F. Carr Sophie G. Greenblatt Inez Kennerson Alice Coleman Little Riva Rachél Scott

Frozen Brakes Cause Trouble for Motorists

Water in Bath streets from Thursday night rain froze as temperatures fell. Center and Front streets saw drivers with front wheels locked or partially stuck. bystanders helped free brakes, while some required hot water to release bands. Highway and Sewer crews cleared catch basins to restore drainage.

Bath Highway and Sewer Department

Turkey Supper Draws Large Crowd at Wesley Church

More than 150 attended the Wesley church turkey supper arranged by the Ladies Aid. The event, chaired by Mrs D Wylie Lemont, cleared over 35 dollars with ample turkey for all and enthusiastic praise for menu and service.

Wesley Church Ladies’ Aid D. Wylie Lemont The Ladies Aid Ella Goo

Governing Board Names BanquetParticipants and Officials

A long list details the governing board banquet plans with representatives and coaches from PROPLE'S ST. MARY'S WESLEY WINNAGANCE WINTER and OFFICIALS groups. Names include Elbridge R. Wright John A. Chaney Percy W. Kingsbury Paul F. Hayes Harold F. Littlefield Rev Forest L. Littlefield and many more.

Page Onesenden Edward H. Owen William W. Owen Rodney E. Ross, Jr George Ronald Smith E. Douglas Crosby Prople Elbridge R. Wright John A. Chaney Wilfred B. Chaney Vernal A. Chaney Robert H. Cressey Cleveland C. Elsemore Harvey E. Groves Rupert V. Lewis Ralph D. Millett Curtis Pearson Leroy L. Stover Frederick A. Wallace Woodbury W. Burnham ST. Mary’s John P. Hayes Melvin L. Comeau Percy W. Kingsbury Paul F. Hayes Louis E. Allain Everett J. Babine Ernest J. Babine Chester J. Comeau Charles H. Elliott Milton E. Footer Robert J. Footer Earl R. Fortier Leland J. Fortier Alfred J. Gallant Wilfred J. Gaudet David F. Gavagan Charles Genthner Leon M. Genthner Charles H. Grace Joseph A. Grace, Jr William F. Grindell Charles W. Lee Robert G. Lee Leonard W. Lozier James E. McLaughlin, Jr James W. McQuarrie Peter O. McVicar Me E. Mullaney Bartley O'Donnell Donald F. Perry George P. Perry George B. Sarkis Henry J. Sarkis Maurice L. Skaling J. Philip Trainor Andrew J. Lemoine Wesley Guy L. Norton Glenn A. Orrs Charles W. Osborne G. Wesley Plummer Merton E. Reynolds Frederic A. Ripley Arthur W. Seekins Paul E. Stinson Kenneth E. Bertrand Winnegance C. Burleigh Williams Alfred W. Neal Harold F. Lyden Gilbert E. Atwood Earle W.W. Brown Edward Brown, Jr Earl W. Burns Harold C. Drake Thaxter G. Hill W. Stanley Hill Wesley G. Marco Donald M. Marshall Franklin W. Morse William F. Parks Chester C. Varney, Jr Reid W. Perkins Frank E. Harvie John A. Green, Jr James G. Jenkins John E. L. Huse Russell M. Colby Carl F. Erleback William L. Greene Ivan J. Kirkpatrick Alfred P. McCabe Renwood C. Pierce Carl W. Robinson Joseph A. Robinson John Stewart, Jr Harry E. Thayer Theodore E. Urbanowitz, Jr Nicholas N. Vamvakias Harold F. Stanton David Y. Alkazin, Jr Norman Alkazin Allen Atwood Harold E. Brown David D. Black Arthur H. Colby Richard Cummings Henry Galland Joseph Gaudet John E. Hayes Mark H. Hayes Edward Hogan Warren Hogan Percy O. Johnson Stanley J. Kingsbury John J. Keegan, Jr Vernon B. Lake Harold W. McElman John McLaughlin Joseph A. McLaughlin Edward J. McMann Maurice Puffer Leslie W. Plant Louis H. Pooler Reddington Reed Roland B. Robinson Edward Sewall, Jr Charles Staples John Voorhees Blair C. Wilson Russell Young David Y. Alkazin Harold E. Cutting E. A. Jewett William C. Perkins Raymond C. Small Forrest B. Potter Edwin E. Pinson Lawrence Palmer J. Haviland Torrey Harry E. Pinson Charles Miller

Civil Works Jobs List District Projects and Crews

A continued roster of civil works projects detailing crews for Stone Crusher and Street Sewer, City Hall painting, School Repairs, Water District drafting, Tax Assessors, and a Women’s Project with clerks and cleaners. Notable roles include foremen Thomas Lundrigan and George F. Allen, electricians, carpenters, plumbers, painters, and dozens of unskilled laborers across multiple departments.

Thomas Lundrigan George Wagner Seldon Harrington Frank L. Plummer Jackhammer Alfred M. Oliver James Curran William L. Bettis George M. Darrah Frank Deojay Charles Street George F. Allen George F. Melville Milan G. Leonard Fred W. Oliver Percy R. Roderick John McDonald Clarence Oliver John T. Wilson Francis W. Holmes Ralph A. Fitch Leon J. Billings Leroy F. McLean City Hall Rowland Hanscom Albert A. Babb Earl H. Allen Philip Boudreau William S. Hosmer William J. Moore

Patriotic Program Held by First Baptist Women Society

A Friday evening patriotic program at the First Baptist vestry, hosted by the Woman's Missionary Society, featured Rev and Mrs Sims in George and Martha Washington costumes, Uncle Sam and Miss Columbia introductions, an orchestra, talks on Lincoln, Washington, and true patriotism, performances by Miss Sims and others, a reading by Miss Child, and a closing orchestral selection with patriotic decorations and refreshments.

First Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society Charles R. Sims George and Martha Washington Charles L. Stuart Uncle Sam M. Helen Sims Columbia Jessie Spaulding Frank Martin Eleanor Wright Mary Child Gardner E. Roberts Earl Legard Sims A. L. Stuart Clifford F. Harrington Stuart Inez F. Carr Miss Child Miss Sims Dorothy Martin Evelyn W. Sotheard

Fire call misfires as patrol wagon sent instead

Patrolman McDonald reported a fight on Water Street to Night Captain McElman. The dispatcher sent Engine 4’s fire wagon by mistake, since the idea of a fight sounded like fire to the operator. The patrol wagon, kept in Engine 4’s barn in winter, was the correct vehicle but not requested.

John McDonald Night Force George McElman Water Street Swift & Co McElman Seavey McDonald

Engagement of Miss Doris Doucette to Frederick Nickerson

The engagement of Miss Doris E. Doucette of Speirs street Westbrook and Frederick E. Nickerson of Bar Harbor was announced. Miss Doucette is a Westbrook High School alumna and daughter of Mrs. James F. Doucette. Mr. Nickerson, a Deering High School graduate, is the son of Mrs. Gladys Emerton Nickerson of Brunswick.

Doris E. Doucette Speirs Street Westbrook Frederick E. Nickerson Bar Harbor Doucette Westbrook High School James F. Doucette Nickerson Deering High School Gladys Emerton Nickerson Brunswick

Baechers Ledyard Wedding Unites Hugo Baech er and Marion Ledyard

Hugo Hiede e of East Orange New Jersey and Marion Ledyard daughter of Mrs Marion P Led yard married Saturday at 2 30 PM in the bride’s mother's home 26 Lincoln street in a single ring ceremony attended by about 50 relatives. The couple, unaccompanied, planned a three week honeymoon in New York before returning to East Orange.

Hugo H.idee East Orange N. J Marion Ledyard Marion P James P. ‘Ledyard Lincoln Street David L. Wil Central Church Owen J. Ledyard Edith Ledyard Fred W. Humphreys Alice Norris James C. Ledyard Clifford Sthall Mexico Harry Canales Portland Offenbach Garnier Military Institute Fredericksdorf

Parents Invited to Attend YMCA Church Basketball Banquet

The YMCA Church Basketball League invites all mothers and fathers of league players to attend the annual banquet and closing program. Parents should be seated in the gallery by 6 45 PM. others must obtain permission from a general committee member. Hon R H Baxter returned Friday night from a brief business trip to Boston.

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