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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1937

Page

5

Fine Cast Selected to Present Nativity on Tuesday Evening

A large cast was assembled for the annual Nativity program by the Winter Street church Auxiliary to be presented Tuesday evening December 21. Mary is played by Mrs Clarence Dalton with many church members in roles such as Joseph Angel Gabriel shepherds kings and attendants. Music direction by Allan Ramsay organist Mrs Carl Albee and soloist Mrs Fred Sturtevant. The performance is in four parts The Tempe The Annunciation Shepherds in the Fields and The Nativity.

Myrtie Billings Horace P. Morse Bessie M. Hunt Chester A. Roberts Ethel Tourtillotte Leroy F. Colby Linna Marie Purdue Betty Alma Swanton Barbara Dorothy Jean Stanton Allan H. Ramsay Carl E. Albee Carolyn D. Hall David Y. Atkazin Janette W. Smith Katherine Conley Ruth F. Skillings Randall Leonard Roscoe P. McFadden Willian Potter Chester Roberts McFadden Miss Conley Johnson Smith Joseph O. Purdue

City Hall Employees Hold Christmas Tree Party

City hall offices will close at 3 pm Friday for a Christmas tree party sanctioned by Mayor Arthur Sewall. City messenger Harold W. Child erected a tree in the auditorium area while City Clerk John W. Gilmore, longtime staffer since 1905, will miss a party in the municipal building after 32 years. Gifts will be exchanged and light refreshments served.

City Hall Arthur Sewall Harold W. Child John W. Gilmore

Seventeen Class Provides The Music For Christmas Program

The 17 class orchestra of the First Baptist church in Bath supplied the music for the Christmas program and tree at Small Point Baptist church. The performance titled The First Christmas Tree featured Abbess Decary and a cast of characters including Gregor McKenney, Winfried, soldiers, and nuns. The program spanned four scenes from 722 A D in Pfalzel to the Thunder Oak and conversion of Anglo Saxons, accompanied by officers of the Small Point Sunday school led by Stanwood Gilman and Trene York.

First Baptist Church Bath Small Point Baptist Church Henry van Dyke Abbess Decary Tok Theresa McKenney Gregor Gerald McKenney Winfried Ellsworth Alexander Stanley Coffin James York Robert York Walter Alexander Hunrad Eaton Jefferson Arthur Doyle Irene York Lorraine Gillies Bernhard Victor Wallace Irma Bernhard Marie York Pfalzel Edith Wallace Mary Coffin Lorraine Pery Louise Alexander Addula Prince Gregor Winfried Black Forest Germany Thunder Oak Thor Small Point Bapist Sunday School Stanwood C. Gilman Trene York Tnerrsa Wyman Stanwood Gilman Belle Lowell Edwy A. Sotheard L. L. Hooker James Gilman

All Staff Officers Installed By Camp Hyde 46

The complete staff of officers installed at T. W. Hyde camp No 46 includes Urban K. McCorrison commander Let Scott senior commander Earl Legard junior commander Maury Warner George Muizard Gardiner Croker Everett rocker Clarence Warner secretary Gardiner Crocher John Marks Jesuide John Mark inside guard Tonwood Miller outside guard Liswwoo Higgins color bearer Vernon W Miller was honored by being elected treasurer for the 20th year.

T. W. Hyde Camp No 46 Urban K. McCorrison Let Scott Earl Legard Maury« Warner George Muizard Gardiner Croker Usees Everett ‘Rocker Clarence Warner Gardiner Croc Ehappin John Marks Jesuide John Mark Tonwood Miller Liswwoo

Daughters of Isabella Supper Saturday Night

A Sacred Heart supported supper by the Daughters of Isabella was held Saturday at Tsapella hall on Front Street with Mrs Edward B Hamblett as chair. Committee members included Mrs Alexander Burgess Mrs Carrot t and Mrs Frank T Fortur. John C Minoct Ruth's oldest citizen in his 101st year showed relapse Sunday but was reported much improved on Wednesday and on the road to recovery.

Daughters of Tsapella Hall Front Street Edward B. Hamblett Hamphlett Alexander Burgess Carrott Frank T. Fortur John C. Minoct Ruth

One Man Injured In Auto Collision At Blind Crossing

Robert Fairbrother of Winslow Mills is in Bath Memorial Hospital with concussion a lacerated scalp and a badly bruised left leg after an early morning crash on the Blind Crossing curve of the Bath Brunswick highway. Fairfield? No. A Jersey City driver Murphy Faulk operated a 1937 Chevrolet sedan. State patrolman John P. Crosby investigated no charges. A second collision at noon involved a Ford coach driven by William H. Ketchum and a truck driven by Marshall W. Strout. snowplow led to the truck swerving into the Ketchum car. Crosby investigated the incident.

Robert Fairbrother Winslow Mills Bath Memorial Hospital Bath-Brunswick Fairbrother Murphy Faulk Pavonia Ave Jersey City N. J Bath John P. Crosby New Jersey Ford William H. Ketchum Marshall W. Strout Oak Street Bar Harbor Ketchum Crosby

Theatre Employes Hold Annual Christmas Party

The Opera House staff and 23 guests attended the M and P Theatre Corp. party at Bouchers on Center street. Frank A. Vennett and Francis J. Gooch led the event with gifts, stories, and Santa roles while guests received flowers and novelties.

Opera House M. & P. Theatre Corp Boucher Center Street Frank A. Vennett Merriamion Merry Mr. Vennett Mr. Gooch Santa Claus Vennett Gooch Eldred Paul Hart Ronald Oulton John Conroy Lena McCabe Almeda Gen McCabe Paulin

Farm and Home Week Set for March 28 31

Dean Arthur L. Deering of the College of Agriculture at the University of Maine announced the annual Farm and Home Week will run March 28 through 31. The event marks the twenty fifth anniversary of the Maine Extension Service and will feature talks demonstrations and discussions on agricultural and home economy topics with plans for more than twenty specialized programs and invitations to thirteen state wide organizations to assist. Committee members named include Maurice D. Jones chairman Miss Pearl Greene Fred P. Loring C A Day and L M Dorsey from the university staff.

Arthur L. Deering College of Agriculture University of Maine Deering Agricultural Extension Service Maine Dean Deering Maurice D. Jones Miss Pearl Greene Fred P. Loring C. A. Day L. M. Dorsey

President Roosevelt Seeks Happy Christmas for Girl Scouts

President Franklin D Roosevelt sent Christmas greetings to about 430000 Girl Scouts nationwide. The message urged love kindness and service and wished a joyful Christmas and successful year ahead for all Scouts.

Girl Scouts Pres. Roosevelt Girl Scout Organization New York Paul Rittenhouse America

Bath couple marks golden anniversary with family reception

Mr and Mrs Fred A Bowie celebrated fifty years of marriage with a Friday open house at 26 Drummond Street and a Saturday reception at Knights of Pythias hall for family relatives and close friends. Both longtime Bath residents have deep local ties with church and lodge groups.

Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Bowie

The Bath couple celebrated 50 years of marriage with a Friday open house at 26 Drummond Street and a Saturday reception in Knights of Pythias hall from four to six. Family and friends gathered under the evergreen arch, with white and gold decor, a large bridal cake, and toasts by their son Everett D Bowie.

Bowie Bath High Winter Streets People's Church Francis W. O'Brien North End Bath Camp M. W Conn Shirley E Vernon T. Bowie Everett D. Bowie Elbridge R. Eugene W Geraldine E. Rice Nelson Rice Barbara Jean Samuel Frink Audrey B Stanley P. Jensen Maurice N Walter R. Rice Elbridge Rice D. G. Duran Roxbury, Mass H. J. Smith Auburn A. J. Wakley Lisbon Falls Pythian Hall Duran Arthur Smith Winnie Smith Fred A. Bowie Drummond Street Knights of Pythias Hall Mrs Bowie Portland Chester Lorentsen Geraldine Rice

Anniversary remembered with gifts and flowers for Mr and Mrs Bowie

Doris Crocker and numerous friends honored the couple on their anniversary with gifts such as flowers glass stemware money bedspread gold and crystal cream and sugar set useful articles candy and cards reflecting broad social memory of the occasion.

Doris Crocker Bowie

Dancing School Pupils Enjoy Pleasant Christmas Party

Pupils of the Charlotte Cahill Rauser School of Dancing held a Christmas party at Central church parish house on Saturday from two to three. Miss Rauser and assistants Mrs. Berenice Ormsbee and Mrs. Carleton W. Andrews provided entertainment and gifts, with a decorated tree and exchanged names. Refreshments followed. many pupils and staff helped serve. Ellen Smith was ill. Rockland pupils could not attend due to the storm.

Charlotte Cahill Rauser Beverly Carlton Margaret Pergarkis Sally Cummings Gloria Young Anita Deering Joan Osborne Louise Babine Marilyn Booker Dorine Higgins Edna Oliver Charlene Rogers Elaine Rogers Barbara Jenkins Helen Gallagher Madelyn Oliver Gloria Wilson Mary Clappison Helen Tabor June Stover Mary Anderson Barbara Pitman Elaine Nasi Miss Anderson Miss Pitman Miss Nasi

Miller elected as president of local Sons of Union Veterans group

Vernon W. Miller was elected president of the Past Commanders' association of T. W. Hyde Camp No 46. George O. Melzara was chosen vice president and Maurice E. Warner secretary. The association will meet every third Monday each month.

Vernon W. Miller T. W. Hyde Camp Sons of Union Veterans George O. Melzara Maurice E. Warner

Rawleigh Route Seeks Servicers in Albany NC

Men wanted for local Rawleigh home service route. Sales up this year, earn $30 or more weekly. Write Rawleighs Dept. MEL 245 Albany NC to apply.

Rawleigh Dept Albany N. C

Bowdoinham Community News and Meetings Recap

In Bowdoinham a Friday meeting at Mrs. Charles Hackett’s home elected officers for Star Aid with Mrs. Caleb Mitchell as president and set a $5 charity gift. The D. A. R. packed Christmas boxes. C Coombs high school named Georgie Fides manager and Helen Reed captain of basketball. A high school Christmas program followed and Miss Annie Mitchell of Brooklyn died suddenly.

Star Aid Charles Hackett Caleb Mitchell Frank Webber William Gould Karl Hatch Aid Hatch Coombs Georgie Fides Helen Reed Elizabeth Wilson Frank Siegars Wilson Lubec High School Elisha Webber Charles Randall Brunswick Wiscasset Clinton Bailey Roger Robinson Roland Gladys Raymond Ida Fowle Ella Purington J. N. Palmer Jessie Ames Emma Ferguson Annie Mitchell Brooklyn N. Y Ontario Canada George Hackett William Bartlett Upper Gloucester Zina Maxwell Edward Baker John Tarbox John Jr Linwood Hackett Lauris Wilson Edward Philadelphia Edward Wilson James Brown Harold Millay Clifford Perry University of Maine Courtney Nealey Sanford Phillip Nealey Electa Chapter Masonic Hall William Raymond Berlin N. H Allan Brown New York Edward Kendall St. Petersburg Fla Erla Brown Chi Psi Bath Betty Hobart Kents Hill Seminary Chester Hobart Miriam Brown Poland Erle Brown Pearl Raymond West Stewartstown Emma Raymond

Flagpole dedication at Bath Iron Works plant

Bath Iron Works will officially dedicate a newly erected flagpole at noon Thursday. The Safety committee will hoist the Stars and Stripes for the first time as the weekly meeting concludes. National colors will be flown daily when weather permits.

Bath Iron Works Corp Safety Committee

Bath Iron Works to close Friday for weekend

At the request of the majority of employees the Bath Iron Works plant will close at 11 30 a m Friday for the weekend. The early closure gives workers an extra half day for Christmas shopping and aids those planning to spend the holiday out of town or state.

Bath Iron Works Corp

Bowdoin Sagadahoc Grange Elects Officers for Year

Bowdoin Sagadahoc Grange held its annual officer election listing Dwight Adams as Master, with a long slate including Llewellyn Freeman lecturer and Nathan Doughty treasurer. Installation set for Saturday January 1. Christmas activities featured Adams school program with carols, songs, and a Santa play.

Sagadahoc Grange Dwight Adams Dexter Douglass Russell Rogers Noel Son Progressive Grange Richmond Corner Merrymeeting Grange Progressive Adams School Alice Adams George Iverson Phyllis Starbird Barbara Ware Mary Davis Dorothy Clough Phyllis Douglass Dorothy Ware Lawson Armstrong Frank Adams Donald Adams Ralph Rogers Donald Clough Harlan Enman Santa Claus Frances Adams Frederic Douglass GoodeNigny Lillian Douglass Leonard Curtis Caribou N. E. Curtis Clifford Bickford Little Son Lisbon Falls Clifford Starbird Angie Purinton

Central Team Wins First Half Title in Church League

Central clinched the first half championship in the Y. M. C. A. Church League with an eighth straight win, defeating Corliss 22 to 12. Winter’s defense held St. Mary’s to two baskets in a 32 to 3 victory, while Beacon beat Grace 35 to 16 and Wesley beat Elm 23 to 17, creating a three way tie for third.

Central Corliss South End Boys St. Mary's Hilltoppers Winter Beacon Grace Wesley Elm Universalist

Also Mentioned on This Page

Senter’s Linc Winter Street Brewster G. Sedgwick Optometrist Arthur Allen Bath Trust Seventeen Class Small Point Church Frank M. Larh Daughters OF Isabella David C. Hughes Franklin D. Roosevelt Mrs. Bowie Hyde Windlass Co Mr. Bowie Durham Charles M Geraldine G. Bowie Alice M. Goddard David C Charity C. Goddard Worumbo Fred Fred Bowie Bath Iron Works Mrs Miller Bowdoinham Maxwell East Bowdeinham George Leavitt New England Baptist Hospital Boston H. B. Esmond M.D Bowdoin Y. M. C. A. Church League Kenny Baker MR. Dodd John Barrymore Lynne Overman Mickey Rooney Anne Nagel Nelson Eddy Eleanor Powell Rosalie Boris Karloff Shanghai
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