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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1933

Page

4

Reconditioned Toys Bring Christmas Joy to Children

The Morse High School Industrial Arts club under Dav id Y Alkazin reconditioned numerous broken donated toys for Bath chapter of the American Red Cross to give needy children at Christmas. The project invites citizens to donate cast aside toys for repair, offering students practical work and a chance to spread holiday happiness.

Morse High School David Y. Alkazin Bath American Red Cross Alkazin Industrial Arts Club

Jackson Presented Past Master's Jewel at Lodge Ceremony

Karcher S. Jackson retired as a member of Solar Jode Masons and received a past masters jewel during the installation of new officers Monday night. Past Master Jason A. Merrill presented the jewel for the lodge. Officers installed included Cecil L. Fullerton as worshipful master and Arthur W. King as senior warden.

Karcher S. Jackson Masons Lodge Jason A. Merrill Charles FE. Helah Henry G Shw Edwin H. P. Lowell Charles M. Tubbs Cecil L. Fullerton Arthur W. King Walter K. Morse John W. Gillespie H. Benjamin Duce John Wishart Oscar S. Adams David Y. Alkazin

Cosmopolitan Club Silver Tea Held At Washington Street

The Cosmopolitan Club hosted its annual Silver Tea at 894 Washington Street on Sunday afternoon with about 80 attendees. Guests enjoyed a Christmas program by the club singing group directed by Charles W. Avery, plus readings and solos by Mrs. Avery and Miss Lillian E. Lewin.

Cosmopolitan Club Washington Street Clarrnette Ann Gearing Emma E. Walker Jacob R. Andrews Lina Andrews Ross Miriam W. Kimball William S. Newell Lillian C. Miller Marthe H. Dearborn Edward A. Rowe Clarence A. Merrill Elizabeth D. McGrath Charles R. Farnham Charles W. Avery Cosmopolitan Singing Club J. Rupert Wine West Bath Avery Lillian E. Lewin Carne FL Luce

Sacred Heart Circle Hosts Bean Supper at Knights Hall

The Sacred Heart sewing circle served a baked bean and cold meat supper to about 100 people on a Saturday evening in the Knights of Columbus hall. Mrs. Alex Burgess chaired the event with help from Mrs. Edward J. Murphy and several other volunteers, including in the dining room and kitchen.

Sacred Heart Sewing Circle Knights of Columbus Alex Burgess Edward J. Murphy George R. Ingraham Earl H. Allen Catherine F. Kelley Lewis J. Avery Stephen E. McPhee John BE. Hart Arthur J. Tracey John W. Costiin Josephine Tardiff Muriel C. Burgess Mary A. McAllister Carl G. Kronstrad Andrew V. McAllister

Wiscasset Poultry Wins Prize at Chicago

Old Stone Farm Wiscasset Rhode Island Beds pen won third prize in the International Egg Laying Contest at the Century of Progress Chicago among 125 entries. Coleman Maine Reds birds laid well and remained in good condition despite heat and crowds. two-year-old Miss Wiscasset and Lady Jean led individual tallies.

Rhode Island Old Stone Farm Wiscasset Century of Progress Chicago W. S. Warland G. E. Coleman, Jr Coleman Boston Herald New England Coleman Reds Miss Wiscasset Lady Jean R. D. Hamlin

Talk on Taxation at Montswear Hall

The Extension Service outlines fair tax distribution outcomes and methods at a Montswear hall meeting. It compares proportional benefits and ability to pay, discusses gas tax extremes, and reviews classifications like income, intangible, and sales taxes while outlining impartial facts and future Extension projects.

Montswear Extension Service Ohio

Christmas program at North Primary School delights mothers

Sixteen mothers attended the storm bent Christmas program at North Primary School. Margaret T Mulligan and Mrs David L Black led two grades in songs recitations and two short playlets. Santa Claus appeared, with Walter Hill Jr and other pupils portraying familiar Mother Goose and nursery character roles.

North Primary Margaret T. Mulligan David L. Black Lrederick Andrews Betty Anderson Nancy Fitzgerald Sally Joseph Torrey Ninny Ben Nyuestlers Colleen Rowe Jack Jil Gloria Leavitt Marlo Bennett Old King Cole Dewey Richards Bettie Beulah Pinkham Margaret Brown Little Boy Andrew Flaherty Mary Colleen Rowe Jack Horner Robert McLellan Robert Guynn Miss Muffett Tommy Tucker

Bath man seeks Aviation Club support for flying interest

Frederick T. Richards of 24 Cummings Street seeks to boost Bath air mindedness by obtaining a Flying Ace club entry. He holds a July 29 student pilot permit and has about 50 hours with Frank Simpson of Brunswick. He invites applications for one issue of Aviation Magazine, citing notable club members in New York. Charles E. Leeman offers land for a clubhouse near Roosevelt Park and a landing field site. Mrs. Richards aids.

Frederick T. Richards Cummings Street Bath Department of Commerce Frank Simpson Brunswick Flying Ace Club Aviation Magazine New York Admiral Byrd Amelia Earhart Charles E. Leeman Roosevelt Park Winneganee Lake Richards Christine Frye

Edgar Wallace Play Presented at Memorial Hall Bowen Bowdoin Cast

The Masque and Gown at Bowdoin College will present The Man Who Changed His Name a three act mystery by Edgar Wallace. Edwin G. Walker of Biddeford leads with Mrs Agnes White of Brunswick as the female lead. Tickets on sale at Allen s Drug Score Brunswick and Memorial hall two to four next Thursday afternoon.

Bowdoin College Memorial Hall Edwin G. Walker Biddeford College Players Agnes White Brunswick Thomas E. Bassett Lawrence S. Hall Fred Gwynn Francis S. Benjamin Walker Murray Hill Tommy Tweedles Mrs. White Edgar Wallace New York Lakewood Theatre Allen's Drug Score

Bowdoinham Notes A Busy Week Of Small Events

In Bowdoinham a cold snap saw mornings below zero with several chimney fires at the Temple and Lancaste r homes. Residents report sickness, visitors, school breaks, and community activity including Grange instalments, post office improvements, and farming updates. Families travel to Augusta and Richmond for work, while local stores receive coal and grain cargoes.

Jefferson School Program Presents Evening of Student Talent

Pupils at Jefferson school staged an evening program directed by Miss Erla Browne. The lineup included musical pieces like Jingle Bells and Christmas Is Coming, a dialogue Impatient Waiter, and songs Let the Merry Bells Ring Out and Mazel Browne. Performers included Mary Browne Arline Wildes Norris Cunningham Rayden Browne Hazel Browne Roberta Merrill Letourneau and others.

Jefferson School Erla Browne Keith Wildes Mary Browne Arline Wildes Norris Cunningham Rayden Browne Hazel Browne Yzette Letourneau

Santa Claus Arrives as Letourneau Line Hosts Busy Event

Albert Letourneau line Wildés sales brings Charles Wildes to the program where Santa Claus arrived to distribute presents. The event saw all parts well taken and a large attendance enjoyed a good time by many guests.

Bowdoinham Post Road Family and Local Guests Move

Mr and Mrs H Rossignol who worked for Douglass Burns on the Spear Farm for seven months have joined a dairy farm in Topsham. Mr and Mrs Oscar Joy and daughter of South Portland were guests of Mrs Annie Cobb Saturday. Mrs Maria Curtis and Mr and Mrs Harry Allen, previously on the sick list, are improving. Dr Pratt of Richmond is attending physician. Mr and Mrs William Wilson and Miss Dorothy Grant were guests of Mrs Wilsons parents the Grants. Mr and Mrs Wilson were married in Richmond recently.

Bowdoinham Robert Temple E. S. Lancaster William E. Lalie Cobb John Mailer Virginia Sherman John Alden Auburn Marshal Davis Dr. Cobb J. E. Cornish H. BD. Cornish U. S Nathan Leavitt Wolfeboro N. H R. D. Purinton Mary Lilly Lilly Bay Road H. D. Cornish Millay Bros F. E. Jack Augusta Charles Hackett Richmond Mr. Brown Gardiner Mr. Hackett E. L. White Ridge Esther Erla Elise Browne Marion Curtis Bowdoin Bowdoin College Brunswick Hank Merrill Brown's Point Sewall Orchards H. B. Allen Pratt Caleb Mitchell C. O. Purinton Frank Webber J. Hall Denham Electa O.E.S Cora Denham John Tarr Richmond Corner J. N. Palmer Judge Ames Alice Palmer C. B. Randall State House LeCroix Portland Randall W.C.A Inez Gowell Clara Fogg Boston Miss Fogg Hazel Cornish Washington, D. C L. P. Temple William Sawyer Samuel Enman Star Aid W.S. Given McDonald Temple Pythian Sisters Castle Hall H. Rossignol Douglass & Burns Spear Farm Topsham Oscar Joy South Portland Annie Cobb Maria Curtis Harry Allen Dr. Pratt William Wilson Dorothy Grant

Local Notes From Wiscasset and Surrounding Towns

WISCASSET and nearby towns recount social visits, repairs, and sales. Notables include Mrs Illsley returning from Boston Mae Lincoln at post office and five portable mills sawing lumber. Mrs B C Bedennett hosts a Sunday class. Obituary for Ella Coffin aged 23. Dinsmore to run grainery near bridge end Barentzen moves to South Bristol to lead Union Congregational church.

Sheepscot John B. Rafter Damariscotta J. H. Reardon Congregational Chapel George Harcourt Kent's Hill Richard Rines William Taylor Place John Small Amanda Jones Boston George Foster Rockland St. Philip’s Church BH. W. Dodge Promised Land N. Y Theodore Cutten New York Nina Groves Paul Macurda Paul Christine Leland Academy Minot Bates College Lewiston C. M. Legrow R. H. T. Taylor Mr. Taylor Havana Cuba Joseph Hubbard B. C. Bedennett Hodge Street Mary L. Merrill Carrie West Eva McBean Mae Lincoln Ina M. Dickinson Ella F. Coffin Odbury Coffin Page Nute Joseph Taylor Wiscasset Moore Jackson Cemetery J. R. B. Dinsmore Dinsmore G. W. F. Barentzen South Bristol Union Congregational Church Barentzen

Personal Notes From Around Town This Christmas Season

Freshman Mary Dunton attends University of Maine and spends recess with her parents Mr. and Mrs Wellington F Dunton. Christine Beaven of Manchester New Hampshire visits Bath with cousin Mildred G Nichols. Patricia Martin Baldwin Terry Gray Mason visitors host Olive Sewall. Richard Uff of Auburn and family spend weekend with Merton Brackett. A daughter weighs eight and a half pounds born in Anna Illinois to Corliss and Mrs Keller. Bath residents Covel and others visit Portland. Galen Low and daughter Jean of Cambridge arrive to spend Christmas with Low relatives on High Street.

Mary Dunton University of Maine Wellington F. Dunton Christine Beaven Manchester N. H Mildred G. Nichols Washington Street Patricia Martin New York Baldwin Terry Rumson N. J Gray Mason Olive Sewall North Street Richard Uff Auburn Merton Brackett Uff Anna, II Corliss D. Keller Bath Ralph C. Covel Covel W. A. McNeal Charles Lockery Bert Dickinson Portland Galen M. Low Jean Cambridge Mass Low Charles C. Low High Street

Past Sachems Night of Sasanoa Tribe Observed in Red Men Hall

Annual Past Sachems Night of Sasanoa tribe No 64 S M R M was observed in Red Men's hall. A roast beef supper at 6 30, meeting at 7 30 with 50 present, then entertainment and dancing attended by Ramona council No 27. Officers' chairs filled by past sachems. jewels presented. Henry's Stringed Rhythm Band entertained.

Sasanoa Tribe Red Men’s Hall Ramona Council D. of P Charles E. Preble Percy D. Marston Woolwich Carlton Rideout Sagamore Edward A. Garcelon Hubert G. Farnsworth Ralph J. Boardman Ernest R. Avery Eugene Haggett Warren Richardson Edward J. Perry Charles H. Ansert Linwood Boardman Howard H. Barter Harry L. Knight Ralph Wright Everett G. White Elmer F. Blake Thomas T. Lyons Tepee Paul L. West Forest Horace B. Woodman Henry

Christmas Nativity Pageant Brightens Winter Street Church

Winter Street Church Fireside club presented The Nativity on Tuesday under the Auxiliary. Cast included Miss Alice F. Johnson Miss Christine C Curtis Miss Priscilla E Colby Miss Catherine E Leonard and others. Choir and quartet led by longtime volunteers with lighting by Archie E Doyle and Conti. Mrs Roscoe P McFadden chaired the December committee backing the pageant.

Winter Street Auxiliary Jes Acons Joseph O. Purdue Jose Alice F. Johnson Priest Christine C. Curtis Angel Gabriel Priscilla E. Colby Angel of the Lord Catherine E. Leonard Bessie M. Hunt Archie E. Doyle William Billings Shepherds Fred K. Sturtevant Richard T. Hersom Allan H. Ramsay Fred J. Higgins H. Lee Wing Olney C. Perry Ralph O. Dale Conti David Y. Alkazin Harry L. Horne Roscoe P. McFadden Purdue Johnson Carl E. Albee

Mr and Mrs Gordon Anderson Move to Bath Residence

Mr and Mrs Gordon O Anderson formerly of Damaricotta have relocated to Bath and now live at 68 Green Street Mr Anderson is connected with John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co.

Gordon O. Anderson Damariccotta Bath Green Street Anderson John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Senter’s, Inc Senter'’S, Inc Manual Training Department Jackson Solar Lodge of Masons Club House Carl C. Anderson Edwin H. Given Allan Spear Sacred Heart Circle Morris S. Povich Front Street Montsweag Hall Ralston Bill Hatch Cobb Co Franklin Ateestorm North Santa Claus Albion Flemings Walter Hill, Jr Arthur Allen Optometrist Center Street Sone Mazel Browne Roberta Merrill Albert Letourneau Bowdoinham Post Road Maine Central Opera House Richard Dix Madge Evans Friday the Warrior's Husband Elissa Landi David Manners Richard Arlen Judith Allen Monday Spencer Tracy Loretta Young the Baron Jack Pearl Jimmy Durante Randolph Scott Esther Ralston
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