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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1931

Page

5

Emerson Lane American Legion installs officers in Richmond

Emerson Lane post of the American Legion held installation night at the legion hall on Wednesday with Harold N Libby sworn in as commander by Charles Roberts. The event featured speeches by state and district leaders, a local post history review by Victor Carey, and many guests from Augusta Bath Thomaston and Richmond posts. Thanksgiving week social and hunting notes surround the ceremony with numerous local residents and out of town guests listed.

Emerson Lane American Legion Legion Hall Harold N. Libby Charles Roberts Gardiner L. Smith Dunnack Augusta Dept Lou Cates Rockland Albert Greenlaw Emery Beane Augusta Port Roscoe Perkins Bath Post Thomaston Victor R. E. Carey Bath Frank Holman Redlon Holman Norris Sidelinger Wesley Webber Mary Gibbs Nathaniel Gilpatrick Harold Rollins Ernest Lancaster Irving Fickett Lewis Gilpatrick Edward Sykes Chester Foster Donald Foster Richard Strout Elmer Knight William A. Bibber J. E. Alexander Ella Odiorne Marion Bibber Mary Hall Bowdoinham Guy W. H. Johnson Dresden Ada Odiorne Fogg Bangor Mary Hathorne Center Street H. L. Stilphen John H. Mayers Paul Stilphen Aroostook George Hawkes Grace Maxwell Miss Williams Alice Maxwell Clara Fogg Wilbur Brown Thaddeus Card C. L. Blair Frank A. Hea Cambridge Mass Blair S. Stanley Card Della Perry Auburn Annie Rowe Mary B. Wardell Bucksport Margaret Peabody Warren Lemont Portland Silas Lemont Ralph B. Peabody Manchester N. H Skowhegan Richmond Talkies Opera House George Wilson Ann Waterville Leslie Gardiner Hazel Gardiner Viola Stafford Boton Herbert Stewart Orleans Leon Batchelder Clarence Morrill Colby College Fred Harward Detroit Mich Mary Boston Jane Harward Enterprise Grange Hall St. Ambree Church Marion Blair Strong Willis Blair Elizabeth Haynes Gorham Normal School William Haynes Paul Jack Bowdoin College Frances Preble Freda Mariner Nassau Institute Springvale Kennebec Union Knox County Council Ruth Curran Harry Curran Darrah Street Alice Edgecomb Herbert Edgecomb Francis Meiner Walter Baker Hilda South Portland Kenneth Bartlett Mary E. Webber Charles Cohen Tumbledown Mountain Harvey Goodwin Goodwin S. M. Preble Lena Harlow Dwight Moody Hampton, N. H Moody Cora Smith Main Street Harold Turner Peabody Turner Fred Rogers Front Street Drummond Rogers Marguerite Wellesley Rogers Ralph George Somerville George Carlos Dunlap

Thanksgiving social and visits in Georgetown area

Georgetown and Center communities report Thanksgiving gatherings and weekend visits among residents. Notables include Charles Lewis of Five Islands passing away, Mrs. Augusta Rowe visiting Bath, and multiple families from Bath Sagadahoc Bay Topsham and Woolwich hosting guests from Everett Mass Quincy and Lynn. A Georgetown Center school Thanksgiving program raised funds for the School Improvement League. Local clergy announce Bible Sunday events at First Baptist.

Charles Lewis Five Islands Augusta Rowe John Grindell Bath Marjorie Ruth Hinckley C. L. Hinckley Sagadahoc Bay W. O. Oliver H. J. Brown Elizabeth Hunt A. E. Rowe Stearns W. Scott Topsham Grace Ward Stevens Owen Marr Charles MacMahan Walter Beane Everett Mass Albert Marr Quincy Alice Scott West Georgetown Eugene Rowe Walter W. Cummings Portland William Farnsworth Walter Newdick W. C. Todd Fred L. Andrews Kennebec Point Walter Powers Robinhood New Bridge Harry Horne Chester First Baptist Church Grace F. Hovey God F. W. Hovey Edgecomb Clara Hinckley Leslie Aingiey Virginiaz Cambridge Harry Greenlaw Stoneham Aingley C. M Nocton S. F. P. Carr D. L. Howard Hope Berry Vernon Gray HJ. Eisenhauer Mast J. E. Blaisdell T. W. Blaisdell Woolwich Ida Hinckley Florida Alexander Marr Mas J. G. Rowe C. D. MacMahan Percy McGilvrey Charles Pinkham J. P. Davis

Special Town Meeting to Act on East Cove Bridge

Georgetown Maine selectmen urge a Dec 7 meeting to authorize borrowing up to 2600 for the town part of a new East Cove bridge to replace the existing structure. State aid totals 3744.40 with county at 2760 and town at 2695.60, aiming for a modern bridge similar to the west branch project.

Union Hall Georgetown East Cove Selectmen Robinhood Cove Tate West Cove West Branch L. Earle Hagan Maine

Local Lodge Elects Officers For Ensuing Year

The minutes list officers chosen including Master L. H. Rowe Oversesr W. L. Berry Lecturer Lena MacMahan Steward F. H. Rittall Asst. Steward Harold Pinkham Chaplain Amanda Blaisdell Treasurer Mattie B. MacMahan Secretary F. P. Carr Gate Keeper Horace Rittall Pomona Lulu Hanna Ceres Edith Pinkham Flora Christania Pinkham Lady Assistant Geneva Rowe and Percy Savage named to a three year executive committee. Community happenings follow with Thanksgiving guests and hospital reports.

L. H. Rowe W. L. Berry Lena MacMahan F. H. Rittall Harld Pinkham Amanda Blaisdell Mattie B. MacMahan F. P. Carr Horace Rittall Pomona Lulu Hanna Ceres Edith Pinkham Flora Christania Pinkham Geneva Rowe Percy Savage H. M. Fossett Berlin N. H Harold Rowe Bath Alian Reed Winnegamze Rowe Rowe's and Mrs. Reed Elsworth Pinkham Philip Campbell, Jr Bath City Hospital Rutledge Frost Fremont J. G. Stevens Linwood Everett Stevens Robinhood Vicio Pinkham Mary Louis Barbara D. R. Steven

Coast Guardsmen Host Dance at Castle Garden Bath

More than 300 guests attended a Coast Guard farewell dance at Castle Garden Bath sponsored by Thetis crew. The event featured Bria TM Jewett music Pearl Oliver toe dance Hodger Nison accordions James Walters songs with Aurora crew, plus novelties and refreshments served by the organizing committee.

Castle Garden Music Hall U. S. Coast Guard Thetis Bath Coast Guard Bria Jewett Swain A. C. Hopper John Lipmen Ove Faulkenberg William T. Alten Arthur Dye James Wallace

Junior Hospital League Plans New Year's Dance Benefit

The Junior Hospital League discussed the annual New Year's Eve dance for City hospital at Miss Marcia Moulton's home. Ellen Newell was elected president Gladys Olm is secretary and treasurer Harriet Lord was elected to membership. The next meeting with Mrs William R Freeman at 1006 High Street is set for December 17.

City Hospital Junior Hospital League Marcia Moulton Middle Street Ellen Newell Gladys Olm Harriet Lord William R. Freeman High Street

Referees Picked for Church League Season Actions

Cecil Cutis and Horace Herrick were chosen unanimously to referee Church League games this winter with Percy Kingsbury as substitute. A contract proposal pays $100 for the season including post season, to be signed by Mr. Cullis and Mr. Herrick. The board discussed schedules, officials, scorers, and next meeting set for Dec 4 at 7 pm.

Cecil Cutis Horace Herrick Church League Percy Kingsbury Cullis Herrick Ief Sl Sving Erwin E. Pinson Clifton Tedford John Hay Alfred Neal Harold Brown Forest L. Littlefield Walter Mill Edward McMann Elwood Legard Donald Wilson E A. Jewell Fred Stove Raymond Parks William C. Perkins Nelson Waters Harrod Carer James Jenkins Edwin E Pims Auchor Jai Ihey Mr. Parks Alfred Neal Alex Burden Leslie Plant Jo? McLauchlin Bernard Lake Ernest Rice Dudley Leavitt Percy Johnson Francis Norton Merritt Michell Harry Ring Beacon Curtiss Central E. A. Jewest DEX Fficca Sox Cuiis Muatier Dourine Concensus Entramc O. Ks

Christmas Seals Campaign Aids Tuberculosis Fight

The annual sale of Christmas seals to fund tuberculosis defense is now underway. Proceeds support efforts against the great white plague, with sales found on envelopes and Christmas packages this year.

City League Hears Debate On Iron Works Basketball Bid

City League members met at the YMCA office to discuss whether Iron Works Corp should field a team this winter. Four teams were represented including Oakhurst, Iron Works, Independents, and Merchants led by Brian Jewett and Arthur Colby. Debates centered on player eligibility and ethics of Yacht Builders players joining, with referee bids to be sought from Ollie Berg and Harry Agger. The next meeting set for December 7 will review rosters and is limited to Governing Committee members.

Iron Works Corp William C. Perkins Oakhurst Brian Jewett Arthur Colby Merchants Lyden McCabe Ollie Berg Harry Agger Portland Edward McMann Trance Blanks Harold Adams Brian Jewetl Percy Marks Independents Allie Jewett George McMann Stanley Kingsbury James Callan Mr. McCorrison Frank Sheridan Theodore Ham Percy Kingsbury Walter Lyden James Jenkins Secretary Perkins The

Lewis Wilson Maxey Leviz Edma Mae Wilson Wed

Maxey Leviz 27 son of Mr and Mrs Henry A Lewis at 283 Center street and Edma Mae Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs William S Wilson of 2 Bailey street were married Monday evening at Central church parsonage by Rev David L Wilson. The single line service used. Bride wore blue with hair and shoes to match. Attendants were the bride's mother Mrs William Wilson and Frank Tobey.

Maxey Leviz Henry A. Lewis Center Street Edma Mae Wilson William S. Wilson Bailey Street Central Church David L. Wilson Willam Wilson Frank Tobey

Friday Nights Dance at Works Corp for Sailors Basketball Fund

Friday night dance at the Works Corporation plant promotes the shipbuilding firm’s basketball team. Brim Jewett and his music will play. employees may invite friends. Tickets available from Howard Nash Stanley Brown Oscar Adams Harca Fielding Al Perry and Martin Powers. Mr and Mrs Philip Hersham and Siu Marvin returned to Boston after Thanksgiving recess with Mr and Mrs Max Kutz.

Works Corp Tof Brim Jewett Howard Nash Stanley Brown Oscar Adams Harca Fielding al Perry Martin Powers Philip Hersham Siu Marvin Boston Max Kutz Cobb Road

Bath Fire driver suspended after charges vote

George D. Parshley of Bath Engine 3 was suspended for one week by the city fire committee after a 4-3 vote on charges from Assistant Chief Morse. The case centered on responding to box 65 on Nov 15 and passing another truck, with Parshley asserting it served public safety. a December aldermen vote will decide if suspension stands.

George D. Parshley Bath Fire Department Joint Standing Committee On Fire Department Driver Parshley Pire Scott Morse Morse Parshley Hook & Ladder Isaac Chase Washington Street Parshbey Edward Street Chase Hook and Ladder Chester A. Lewis Engine 3 Board of Engineers Eugene A. Youland Ward 1 Committee On Fire Department Board of Aldermen

Wife awaits word from Capt Plummer on Ida S Dew

Mrs William F Plummer of 107 Winship Street waits for news from her husband Capt Plummer owner and commander of the four masted schooner Ida S Dew towed into Norfolk by the cutter Carrshasset after the schooner and seamship Herman Prasch ellided 75 miles off the North Carolina coast early Monday morning. Also aboard are Frank Plummer first mate Frank Decjay York Street Bath second mate and Clinton Strout 17 who went out on the schooner at port Nov 4 bound for Newport News to load coal for Bermuda.

William F. Plummer Winship Street Plummer Ida S. Dew Norfolk Carrshasset Herman Prasch North Carolina

Annual Roll Call Meeting Shift at Winter Street Church

The Winter Street church annual roll call and meeting will be held Thursday at 7 30 in the chapel. The Men's Club meeting was postponed to Friday night due to the event. Charles Connor, employed in Parmington, spent the weekend in Bath with Mrs Connor of High Street.

Winter Street Church Charles Connor Parmington Bath

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William Champney Bates College Town Chester Freeman Eleanor Bates Fred Duren Kimball Street Julia Gulyon Mabel Hines Doris, Myrile Barbara Hines Lynn Gulfon Henry Densmore Xicon Philip Amandis Clarence Hanson Dover Southard Hanson Lawrence Bond Lowell Charles Meader Lyte Lint Elmer Burke Dresden Mills Charles Leighton Cora Conley Navy C.P.O Elm St Coast Guardsmen Y.M.C.A Annie Torrey Bath Savings Iron Works Lewis-Wilson High St Arthur F. Mayo Bath, Maine Capt. Plummer
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