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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1937

Page

8

Bath Chronicle of 1897 98 Era Notes Local Prosperity

Bath residents read of a deal by New England Co to build a 1100 ton four masted schooner for Lucius J. Stevens of Clinton Conn with work set to begin next month and finish by May. Reports also recount retirements, weddings, social events, and shipyard activity including plans for a large iron ship at Arthur Sewall Co and a new 312 ft vessel model resembling the Dirigo.

the Times The New England Co Com Lucius J. Stevens Clinton, Conn Elnathan R. Campbell South End Kelley-Spear & Co Arthur Sewall & Co Bessie C Dirigo Thomas Spenc Forman Iron Works Miles Merry Henry Preble L. H. Gibson Sam Wade James Murphy California San Francisco

Surprise reception honors Pearl Janet Gainsley wedding

Mr and Mrs George Gainsley hosted a Saturday reception at their River Road home Woolwich in honor of Pearl Janet Gainsley and James Earl Thorpe who wed Friday in Natick Massachusetts Nearly 100 guests attended the event with performances by Mrs Clarence Faulkanham of Wellesley and others The couple will reside in Southboro Mass Mrs Hamlin West Gardiner marked her 51st wedding anniversary with family gifts and congratulations A prize winner at the Auburn Firemen ball Mrs Lena Daley donated her $100 prize to the Lewiston and Auburn Children’s Home to fund a laundry modernization.

George Gainsley River Road Woolwich Pearl Janet Gainsley James Earl Thorpe Natick Mass Clarence Faulkanham Wellesley Faulkanham Gainsleys Massachusetts Buckfield Thorpe Gainsley Herbert Munseey Frank Walker Hudson, Mass Southboro George A. Hamlin West Gardiner Lena D. Daley Winter Street Auburn Auburn Firemen Lewiston

Grammar League blanks issued for popular circuit

The Y M C A Grammar School Basketball League opens with five teams Dike North Central St Marys and Weeks. Weeks will include Center Street Mitchell and South 12 year olds. Schedule runs Monday through Friday with games Saturdays at 9 30 and 10 15 starting January 1.

Y. M. C. A. Grammar School Y.M.C. A Dike North Central St. Mary's Weeks Center Street Mitchell South Weeks Street

Bathman To Lead Bowdoin Polar Bears Hockey Team

A Bath boy, Leonardo E Buck, will captain Bowdoin hockey this season. Buck is one of five returning lettermen along with Charles I Arnold, Charles N Corey and Daniel F Hanley and Oakley A Melendy. Coach Linn Wells plans to call for candidates after first freeze as the Polar Bears build around the veteran core.

Leonardo E. Buck Bowdoin Polar Bears Linn Wells Delta Brunswick College Buck Charles I. Arnold Charles N. Corey Daniel F. Hanley Oakley A. Melendy Wells William B. Allen Robert N. Bass Benjamin H. Blodgett Robert W Clarke Warner J. Clifford Wiliam H. Currier David G. Doughty Wilfrid H. Girard Lionel F. Jealous, Jr Payston W. Tucker, Jr

Christmas Tree Harvest Expands Across Maine

Maine growers in multiple counties harvest and ship evergreens to cities, building a fifty year old trade that boosted rural revenue beyond past estimates. The piece notes shifts from farm cutting to town involvement, with stumpage buyers and crews expanding the business statewide.

Orland Hancock County Boston Aroostook County Waldo Washington Kennebec Somerset Penobscot Androscoggin Oxford Franklin Lincoln Knox Maine

Morse High to Open Season in Battle Against Mighty Alumni

A sell out crowd is expected as Morse High basketball opens under coach Johnny Madden. The opening Friday features a clash with a powerful Morse alumni club including Harry Ring and Leland Fortier, with nine alumni from last season’s standouts joining the lineup. Seats are selling fast. public sale limited to east side and two ends of the gym. phone 893 to reserve.

Morse High Morse Johnny Madden Maine Eddie Brown Charlie Grace Georgie Perry Georgie Sarkis Harry Thayer Clif Nickerson Jim McQuarrie Harry Ring Leland Fortier Bob Footer St. Mary's Parks Ernie Sarkis Skaling Johnny Levyn Hebron Academy Wilfred Gaudet Phil Oliver Shipping City

Phil Eatons Eleven OClocks Duplicate Last Week Scores

Phil Eatons Eleven OClocks repeated their previous win by taking seven of twelve points in the Elks bowling circuit at Park Alleys Monday. Highs include Ted Hams 127 high single and 309 pins, L Plant 316 for three strings, and the team records 443 for a single and 1290 for team total. Ed Hartnetts Fixed Stars moved into second place with seven points. Jack Conroy led runners with 293.

Elks Harioh Royal Puppless T. Ham L. Plant Phil Eaton Eleven O'Clocks Upstair Park Eddie Hartnett Ralph Dale Ted Ham Ham Jack Conroy

Business Men's Gym Class Formed by Redington Reed

Redington R. Reed announces a new YMCA Business Men's gymnasium class for winter. The first session is next Tuesday from 5:15 to 6:15 pm, with sessions on Tuesdays and Fridays overall. Volleyball will be played and a strong State YMCA tournament team is hoped for.

Redington R. Reed

Dance to Aid Orono Football Men at Town Hall

A dance sponsored by the Franklin E. Pretto post in Orono will be held at the town hall Tuesday evening to raise funds for purchasing sweaters for the Orono High School football letter men. Seth Littetield and his orchestra will perform starting at 8 30. The football squad will be entertained Thursday evening December 9 by the Kiwanis Club.

Franklin E. Pretto Orono Town Hall Orono Ingh Seth Littefield Kiwanis Club

Notary Public Seal Affixed by Gardiner R Deering

A notary seal is presented by Gardiner R Deering as proof of authentication. The imprint confirms notarization responsibilities and official verification of documents.

Gardiner R. Deering

Maine Potato Bay Promotion Expands Across Stores

Maine potato campaign promotes genuine State of Maine potatoes through 78 newspapers and 15 radio stations. Retailers praise the display and 66 000 pieces are in circulation with 26 400 window streamers highlighting graded potatoes. Growers hope for better prices and sales.

Mississipi River State of Maine Maine

Maine Winter Sports Growth and Highway Plow Efforts

Maine expands winter sports with a long ski tow, night illumination, and a school for skiers. State crews keep over 12 000 miles of highways plowed year round and invest 1 million dollars this winter to maintain access. A Maine Winter Sports Federation and Development Commission publish a booklet detailing location and facilities for newcomers. Herbert Wood of Hartford reunites with family for Thanksgiving after a detour. The barkentine Reine Marie Stewart arrives at Halifax with foremast missing. its future rigging unclear.

Port Maine Maine Winter Sports Federation Maine Development Commission Herbert Wood Hartford Conn Portland Boston Wood

Thanksgiving service at Readfield Corner church draws 200

The 110 year old Brick church at Readfield Corner hosted a special Thanksgiving service with over 200 attendees. A colonial-dressed double quartet provided music including Mrs. George H. Norton Jr and several others. Ushers Fred Stuart and Clayton Berry wore colonial outfits. Mr. Norton plans a Christmas service at the church.

Readfield Corner George H. Norton Charles Taylor Mildred Russell Dorothy Fuller George Howland Robert Sivret Norman Plaisted Lawrence Lane Fred Stuart Clayton Berry Norton

True Copy Attest by Register John L. Jack

A historical notice states a true copy attestation by John L. Jack, acting as Register, dated 18 through 25, confirming the validity of the document.

John L. Jack Register Walter S. Glidden John L, Jack

Probate notices from Bath Maine 1937

Probate court in Sagadahoc County orders publication of notices for Flora C Blanchard Ellis F Coombs administrator Gerald Tourigny applicant and Hannah T Siew executrix in Bath Maine. The court sets hearing for December 7 1937 and directs publication in the Bath Independent.

State OF Maine Sagadnoc Blanche Kenney Fitchburg Worcester Commonwealth of Massachusetts Willam A Bibber Richmond Tsanc Lo Congregational Church Mierne Evelyn Petlock Bath Isaac Lake Blanche i Kenney John P Carey Maine Sagadahoc Sagadahoce Said Walter 5S. Glidden Flora C. Blanchard Allan Spear Ellis F. Coombs Ate West Bath Gerald E. Tourigny Auburn Florence E Tourlouy Aviborn Fred B. Snow Wet Bath Hanish Snow Hannah T. Siew

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