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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1934

Page

3

Morse High Court Team Faces Maine's Fastest Schoolboy Quintets

Morse high school's 1934 35 basketball schedule announced as the Kennebec Valley League debuts. Morse meets Winslow Lewiston Cony Cheverus Bridgton Academy Waterville Rockland and more in 14 game slate. Early season tests at Bath and state rivals loom with two potential date shifts.

Morse High School Shipping City Maine Bridgton Academy Kents Hill Blue Winslow High Red Raiders University of Maine Lewiston Bates College Cony High Augusta Cheverus Fighting Irish Rockland High Waterville Elm City Morse Cony Winslow Central Maine Rockland Bath South Portland Ollie Berg

High School Alumni Sponsor Card Party and Dance

Bath area high school alumni host a Monday card party and dance in Morse high school gym on December 17 to fund the tennis court project. Proceeds cover the court debt and support two new public courts for city youths. Event begins at 8:30 PM with tables reservable by calling the listed association officers.

Morse High School Bath High School Alumni Association Blair C. Wilson Association Herbert Calderwood Gardiner R. Deering Leslie Wold James Dunton Albert Noyes Hiram Stevens Clinton Wilson Carolyn M. Stackpole

Bath Ponds Dotted with Skaters Sunday

Hundreds of youngsters and many adults crowded Bath area ponds as Friday and Saturday's freeze created two to three inch ice. The Mill pond drew over 200 skaters with fires along shore. Oak Grove cemetery ponds, Cat pond, Frog pond, and Whiskeay Lake also saw activity despite lighter crowds. Weather may sustain skating for a few more days.

Bath Oak Grove Lisiu

Information sought on missing man James McLaughlin

Mrs Sam Scott of Richfield Springs New York asks for any details on the whereabouts of James McLaughlin last known to be at a Bath rooming house She asks contact through City Marshal Walter L Whitney and notes concern for his family including his son and mother in law without further specifics.

Sam Scott Richfield Springs N. Y James McLaughlin Bath Moss Scott Walter L. Whitney

Tardiff to headline Friday boxing card at Arcade arena

Fresh from a win over Pancho Villa of Waterville K O Tardiff Brunswick fistic idol will top Friday night’s boxing card at the Arcade arena against Golfball Bernard of Portsmouth N H Also on the five fight bill new price scale starts Dyna mite Lucier returns to Bath to face Young Bernier of Lisbon Falls and Young Gordon Garnett of Bath is slated for a second bout with an opponent to be announced

Pancho Villa Waterville K. O. Tardiff Brunswick Arcade Arena Golfball Bernard Portsmouth N. H Bernard Paul Junior Paris Apice Steve Salek Younng Hurd Dynamite Lucier Bath Young Bernier Lisbon Falls Gordon Garnett

Flying Spark Causes Fire At Wesley Church Roof

A spark landing on dry shingles sparked a roof fire at Wesley Church Sunday morning. Firefighters arrived from box 23 at 8 10 and, using chemicals, halted the blaze without water. The hole was patched with canvas and Andrew M Butterfield was chosen to meet with insurers.

Wesley Church Box 23 Andrew M. Butterfield

Fireside Club discusses war topics at winter street meeting

Nicholas Vamvaklas received a rising vote of thanks for leading a discussion on War. About 30 members addressed dictatorship versus democracy pacifism versus preparedness and big navy versus little navy. Next Sunday Miss Jeannette Shackford will discuss What Can Prayer Do for Us. Refreshments were provided by Ivan Kirkpatrick Nicholas Vamvakias Warren McNeil Richard Farnham and Franklin Hallowell.

Nicholas Vamvaklas Winter Street Jeannette F. Shackford Ivan Kirkpatrick Nicholas Vamvakias Warren McNeil Richard Farnham Franklin Hallowell

Mrs Sewall Addresses Young People At Grace Church

Mrs Sumner Sewall spoke to the Young People’s Fellowship at Grace church parish house on Sundays on changes in Russia. She traced the loss of religious faith among the people, noting atheism’s empty appeal and urging continued church involvement. Questions followed. refreshments were provided by Mrs Arthur Sewall II.

Sumner Sewall Grace Church Parish House Russia Arthur Sewall II

School Finance Survey Details Retail Tax Impacts

A continuation of the school finance survey analyzes retail tax bases from 1929 data, noting a 30 percent sales decline and estimated evasion. It outlines bases for taxation with foods excluded, then progressively excluding foods fuel and clothing, showing per cent yield from retail sales taxes and final figures for each scenario.

Final arrangements for bridge party at Colonial club

Final arrangements for the bridge party at the Colonial club rooms Thursday afternoon at 2 30 were made by the committee and chairman Mrs Allan Spear Pearl street Nearly 30 tables are reserved and attendance is expected to reach about 150 Reservations may be made by calling Mrs Carl C Anderson Players should bring cards covers and pencils

Colonial Club Rooms Allan Spear Pearl Street Carl C. Anderson

Barn Fire Near Governor Destroys Farm Assets

A large barn adjoining the Governor burned Saturday night in an undetermined origin fire. Loss estimated at 7000 to 10000 dollars. Prompt local firemen and volunteers saved the house connected by a shed. Nine horses and six pigs perished. 29 Hereford cows and several pigs escaped. Harness, tools, and 50 tons of hay were destroyed.

Phippsburg Local Social Notes Through December Dinners

Mrs George Hunt left Wednesday to visit her Augusta parents Dr and Mrs Adelbert Williams Frank Cushing returned to Ashdale after a few days with brother Charles Cushing in Bath Mrs Sadie Wallace was a guest at the home of Mr and Mrs William Hosmer Bath Mrs Angie Willis Mrs Delia Bolton Mrs Ralph Coombs and son Eugene of Portland were guests of James Perry and Mr and Mrs Omar Perry Rote Carpenter returned home from Bath visit Mrs Clinton Newdick son Walter and daughter Bertha were guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Clark Brunswick Mrs Merle Connors and children Robert and Nancy returned to Seguin after visiting friends in Boothbay Graydon Morse entertained his brother Russell Morse of Waterville Miss Mabel Ingalls is a guest of her brother and wife Mr and Mrs George Ingalls Mr and Mrs Frank P Leavitt were business visitors in Brunswick Friday George Larrabee Jr confined to home by illness Miss Hattie Bowker was a guest of her sister Mrs Frank Higgins Bath Chate and Perry shing for James Perry Arthur Footer of Bath spent Saturday at his camp Swanton Wyman killed a seven months old pig for James Perry weighing 349 pounds Mr and Mrs Ralph Robinson visited Frank Leavitt Friday evening The subject will be Jelly Making at the next Dromore Farm Bureau meeting at the Community Club on Dec 18 Minnie Wallace left Wednesday for a few weeks in Augusta Omar Perry and son Arthur moved from James Perry home to Winneganee for the winter As a Wyman gains since Baker Memorial Hospital return Mr and Mrs Walter Libby Bath visited Meadowbrook camp The Dremore grange annual officer election was held Tuesday evening The next meeting will be Wednesday Dec 26 with a noon dinner and Christmas tree Charlotte Owen and Elfreda Perkins arranged the committee

George Hunt Phippsburg Adelbert F. Williams Augusta Frank Cushing Ashdale Charles Cushing Green Street Bath Sadie Wallace William W. Hosmer Angie Willis Delia Bolton Ralph Coombs Eugene Portland James Perry Omar Perry Rote Carpenter Clinton Newdick Walter Bertha Charles Clark Brunswick Merle Connors Robert Nancy Seguin Boothbay Graydon Morse Russell Morse Waterville Mabel Ingalls George Ingalls Frank P. Leavitt George Larrabee, Jr Hattie Bowker Frank Higgins Chate Perry Arthur Footer Swanton Wyman Ralph Robinson Frank Leavitt Dromore Farm Bureau Minnie Wallace Arthur Winneganee Wyman Baker's Memorial Hospital Boston Walter Libby Meadowbrook Dremore Grange Charlotte Owen Elfreda Perkins

Domhegan Tribe Confers Warrior Degree in Red Men Hall

Domhegan tribe of Brunswick conferred the warrior degree on six candidates during a Sasanoa tribe meeting in Red Men hall. Attendees included H. T Mason, George Gauthier, and others. 45 members were present. After the ceremony, a banquet was held with remarks by Brunswick chiefs. Bath Red Men plan a chief degree in Brunswick on Friday, Dec 14.

H. Alexander J. Tupper A. Elwell A. Bragdon Braves Ed Hammond John Collins C. L. Alexander Linwood Boardman Erving Burnham Horace Woodman Brunswick Bath Red Bluebird

Bath Country Club Directors Meeting Promotes 1935 Plans

Bath Country Club directors met Tuesday to hear the treasurer report and discuss club business. The treasurer Daniel T. Dougherty reported a satisfactory debt reduction and anticipated a stronger year ahead. Jack Hyde, named president of the Maine State Golf Association, announced a new set of flags for the course in 1935. The meeting adjourned to plan the 1935 season and future member matters.

The Bath Country Club Daniel T. Dougherty Dougherty Jack Hyde Maine State Golf Association Bath Club Hyde

Memorial Craftsmen of Maine elects Marius Page president

Marius H. Page of 47 Academy Street was elected president of the Memorial Craftsmen of Maine at the annual meeting Tuesday in Hotel Eastland. His father, Orville E. Page, is noted in the marble and granite business at 224 North Street. Page previously served as vice president amid a slate of new officers including Gilbert Fletcher vice president Albert Martin secretary treasurer George L. Griffin state representative John A. Fint Jr Lewiston and Edward Dornan East Union on the executive committee.

Marius H. Page Academy Street Memorial Craftsmen of Maine

Bath Area Visitors and Local Travel Highlights

A lengthy list of Bath area residents and guests, including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Spencer, Marguerite McNulty, the Spinneys, the Morongs, and many others, travel to Bath and surrounding towns this past week. Notable notes include visits to Yarmouth, Damariscotta, Lisbon Falls, Lewiston, and Portland, with theatre attendance and lighthouse work updates. Extra high tides disrupted marsh road traffic and several residents returned from trips to Saco, Boothbay, and Richmond.

Fifteen survive first cut in Morse high basketball selection

Morse high announces first cut for the season with fifteen candidates remaining. Six seniors three juniors four sophomores and two freshmen survived to join the jayvee squad as the varsity will be reduced to twelve by week’s end. Co-captains Robert Burgon and Maurice Skaling lead a list that includes Robert Stevens Robert Footer Wilfred Gaudet Warren McNeil Wilfred Chaney Everett Norton Guy Norton Donald Page Harry Thayer Deonald Marshall Charlie Grace George Sarkis and Martin Eaton.

Morse High Jayvee Robert Burgon Maurice Skaling Robert Stevens Robert Footer Wilfred Gaudet Warren McNeil Wilfred Chaney Everett Norton Guy Norton Donald Page Harry Thayer

Catholic Churches Rally For Motion Picture Decency

A pledge to support the league of decency, advocating better motion pictures, was urged in all Catholic churches in Lewiston and Auburn. The pledge received unanimous backing as part of a movement formed to oppose salacious and immoral films.

League of Decency Lewiston Auburn

Winter activities and local notices from Winnegance

William Brown buys the late D A Merry’s farm in West Bath. Squaw club met with Mrs Robert P Manson with five tables. next Friday’s host will be Mrs Winfield W Morse. Winnegance church ladies aid held a successful sale at Senter’s Inc. Ice is forming. many youths skate the edges. Ice boats ready for use when conditions improve. Women’s Auxiliary to the Community club elected officers. next meeting Dec 27 features a Christmas tree and retiring officer party. Frank P Rogers confined at home after an illness.

William Brown West Bath D. A. Merry Squaw Club Robert P. Manson Winfield W. Morse Ladies Aid Winnegance Church Senter’s, Inc Harry F. Oliver Harry C. Webber Harry C. Williams Walter Morse Frank P. Rogers

Decorated Doorways Contest Draws Growing Entries

Bath invites all residents to join the Cosmopolitan Garden club sponsored Beautiful Christmas doorways contest. Mrs. Carl Y. Kennedy heads the entry committee with prizes awarded to three doorways. Entry by December 1 to Kennedy or named contacts. Suggestions in Times Co. window. Decorate storm door with pine, stars, lights. avoid mountain laurel and ground pine.

Cosmopolitan Garden Club Carl Y. Kennedy Bath Kennedy Edmund A. Rothwell Irene Ingalls J. R. Andrews Times Co Wright Co

Missionary talk on Indians at First Baptist meeting

The Missionary Society of First Baptist met with Mrs Charles R Sims in the parsonage to hear Mrs John H Perkins discuss Indians in Maine. Devotions led by Miss Zetta St Clair opened a program that portrayed a Maine woods scene with wigwams and a birch bark canoe. Refreshments of hot johnny cake and stripped fish followed.

Ordination of Rev. Sheldon Christian at Brunswick church

Rev. Sheldon Christian was ordained into the Universalist fellowship at the First Universalist church in Brunswick on Sunday evening. E. Randolph Comee, chairman of the church board, presented Christian's name. Rev. William D. Veazie of Portland presided. Readings were by Rev. Thayer B. Fisher of Biddeford and Rev. B. B. Gibbs of Portland.

Sheldon Christian Universalist Fellowship First Universalist Church Brunswick E. Randolph Comee Church Board of Management Mr. Christian William D. Veazie Portland Maine Universalist Convention Thayer B. Fisher Biddeford B. B. Gibbs All Souls Church

Edwards Manufacturing cotton mill reopens after shutdown

Between 700 and 800 operatives returned to work at the Edwards Manufacturing Company cotton mill in Augusta on Monday after a two weeks seasonal shutdown. New orders allow production to resume, but officials could not say how long it will last. The mill will operate on a two shift system providing 40 hours per week.

Edwards Manufacturing Company Augusta

Harry Whittemore Ventures Farming Plans

Harry Whittemore ae Seeneato of the Show has tendered a case for pension reform and announces plans to engage in farming for himself.

Harry Whittemore Seeneato

Morton Thibodeau Killed in Kingston Hunting Accident

Morton Thibodeau aged 32 was killed Thursday afternoon in a hunting accident near Kingston New York. He was found in a field ten miles from the city after his shotgun discharged while he climbed a fence striking him in the abdomen. His English setter guarded the body for hours and a friend had to remove the dog. A Waterville High and Washington and Lee College alum he coached the Kingston Yellow Jackets and had visited his sister in Bath in recent years.

Morton Thibodeau Kingston N. Y R. Clinton McFadden Cobb Road Waterville High Washington and Lee College Thibodeau Yellow Jackets Bath

Mildred Frances Morse dies after collapse at Bath hospital

Mildred Frances Morse 47 wife of Scott Morse of 15 Andrews Road died early Tuesday at Bath Memorial Hospital after a collapse last Wednesday. Born in Bath to Frederic W Hayes and Laura Spinney Hayes she lived in Bath all her life. She was a member of Genesta Chapter O E S and West Bath Orange. Survived by husband mother two sisters Mrs Leroy F Colby Bath and Mrs Morton F Young Jamaica Plain and a brother Arthur M Hayes Dorchester. Funeral Thursday 2 PM at Fred S Curtis Funeral Home 105 Center Street.

Mildred Frances Morse Scott Morse Andrews Road Bath Memorial Hospital Bath Frederic W Laura Spinney Hayes Morse Genesta Chapter West Bath Laura GQ. Coffin Leroy F. Colby Morton F. Young Jamaica Plain Mass Arthur M. Hayes Dorchester Fred S. Curtis Center Street

Mrs. Sarah E. Mosher Dies at 73 in Bath Home

Mrs. Sarah E. Mosher 73 widow of David Mosher died Saturday night after a four year illness at the home of her daughter Mrs. John C Humphreys 21 Bath street Bath born in Bath to John H Murphy and Mary E MacDonald she lived in Bath all her life She was a member of the Companions to the Foresters of America Survived by son Walter L Mosher four daughters Mrs Humphreys Mrs Russell Kenney Mrs Fred Taft and Mrs Walter Gasser all of Bath one sister Mrs James Curran of Medford Mass and one brother Edward J Murphy of Bath

Sarah E. Mosher David Mosher John C. Humphreys Bath Street Bath John H Mary E. (MacDonald) Murphy Companions To the Foresters of America Russell Kenney Fred Taft Walter Gasser James Curran Medford Mass Edward J. Murphy

Mary A Thompson Dies After Bath Hospital Stay

Mary A Thompson 176 widow of Lewis A Thompson died Thursday morning at Bath Memorial hospital after being removed from her home at 17 South Street. A native of Wellesley Massachusetts she had lived in Bath 15 years and is survived by daughter Mrs Hazel Freer of Hartford Conn who arrived in Bath Friday. The funeral was Saturday at 2 p m at Arthur F Mayo funeral residence 819 High Street.

Mary A. Thompson Lewis A. Thompson South Street Bath Memorial Hospital Wellesley Mass Bath Hazel Freer Hartford

Mrs Minnie Roderick Heads to Waterville After Sister's Death

Mrs Minnie Roderick of 125 Center Street left Monday noon for Waterville following the death of her sister Mrs John Pooler who died Sunday night in her sleep after a long illness. Mrs Pooler, born Emma Robinson in Bath, was a daughter of John and Mary Robinson and is survived by her husband and by her sister.

Minnie Roderick Center Street Waterville John Pooler Pooler Emma Robinson Bath John and Mary Martin) Robinson Mr. Pooler

Mrs Boyd’s Funeral in Newton for Mrs Charles Boyd

John H. Hyde of Elmhurst attended the funeral services for his mother in law Mrs Charles M. Boyd of Newton Massachusetts at her home on Washington Street Friday afternoon. Mrs Boyd died Wednesday after a long illness born in Detroit in 1862 she married Mr Boyd in 1886 and moved to Newton where she lived since. She is survived by her husband two daughters Mrs Oliver Guild and Mrs John H Hyde and a son Charles Parker Boyd.

John H. Hyde Elmhurst Charles M. Boyd Newton Mass Washington Street Boyd Detroit Oliver Guild Brookline Bath Charles Parker Boyd Philadelphia

Funeral services for Mrs Thompson widow of Lewis Thompson

Funeral services for Mary A. Thompson widow of Lewis A Thompson were held Saturday at two in the Arthur F Mayo funeral residence on High street. Rev David L Wilson officiated with bearers William E Sturtevant Carl J Severin A Farley Mayo Jr and George E Wright. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Mary A. Thompson Lewis A. Thompson Arthur F. Mayo High Street David L. Wilson William E. Sturtevant Carl J. Severin A. Farley Mayo, Jr George E. Wright Oak Grove

Wesley Wallace Funeral Held at Mayo Residence

The funeral of Wesley E. Wallace formerly of Small Point was held Thursday afternoon at two at the Arthur F Mayo funeral residence on High Street. Rev David L Wilson of Central church officiated with bearers Clinton Brown Allie Pelkey Seth and Walter Spripey Birtal present for services at Oak Grove.

Wesley E. Wallace Small Point Arthur F. Mayo High Street David L. Wilson Central Church Clinton Brown Allie Pelkey Seth Walter ‘Spripey Birtal Oak Grove

Mrs Mosher's Funeral Held At Home Service

Funeral services for Sarah E. Mosher widow of David Mosher were held Tuesday afternoon at two o clock in the home of her daughter Mrs John C Humphreys 21 Bath Street Rev David L Wilson officiated The pallbearers included Walter Mosher Edward J Mahy Russell W Kenney and George H Murphy Burial took place in Oak Grove Cemetery

Sarah E. Mosher David Mosher John C. Humphreys Bath Street David L. Wilson Walter Mosher Edward J. Mahy Russell W. Kenney George H. Murphy Oak Grove

Grange Fair Plans Outline Among Busy West Bath Meeting

West Bath srance lecturer Mrs. Fred K wea presided at a weekly Grange gathering in the Grange hall attended by 95. Highlights included election of Miss Helen E Hartwell as officeholder, and a list of fair committees for April plus a Friday Grange dance led by Mrs. Sturtevant with piano by Mrs. Henderson and Mrs. Haggett.

Kitchen Made Gifts Double The Enjoyment

Therese E. Wood of the Extension service says kitchen made gifts double the holiday joy as both young and old help prepare them. Suggestions include hampers of cakes and cookies, plum puddings, fruit and jams, nuts, jellies, and decorated cakes. Emphasizes ornamental containers and moisture proof wrapping to enhance appeal.

Therese E. Wood Miss Wood

Baptist Brotherhood Meeting Attracts Largest Group

Fifty three attended the First Baptist Brotherhood gathering Monday night under Rev. Charles K Sims with Pres L L Hooker in charge. An orchestra provided music and the pastor spoke on the men's relationship to the chart. A note announced that January 8 will feature Henry Benninghoff of Japan as speaker.

First Baptist Brotherhood Charles Kk. Sims Pres. L. L. Hooker Henry Benninghoff Japan

Button collection links Fryeburg man to world history

Frank Peterson of Fryeburg curates a wide rate collection of 57 buttons from many countries. The items span 2000 years and include a button once worn on a Chinese mandarin’s cap, illustrating a remarkable, portable history in a single display.

Frank Peterson Fryeburg

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