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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1935

Page

7

Bath sportsman seeks grain fund to aid starving Maine wildlife

The Maine winter has left thousands of ducks and other game starving. Gardiner R. Deering of Bath proposes a grain fund, to be guarded by Deering and overseen by Game Warden Perkins, to place food along routes and at wooded spots for ducks partridges and deer. The aim is to sustain wildlife and preserve future hunting as a local public-spirited effort.

Maine Gardiner R. Deering Mr. Deering Perkins Bath

inspectors urge strict car safety checks statewide

State motor vehicle inspectors began a campaign to enforce driving laws. In Waterville Thursday they summoned over fifty motorists to court for faulty brakes missing lights licenses or registrations and other infractions including overloaded trucks. The crackdown aims to curb road damage and save repair costs as heavy loads taper with seasonal frost.

Waterville

Quilting Back as Women Quilt Beauties in City Exhibition

A revived local interest in quilting draws hundreds of women to create quilts. The exhibit showcases many beautiful pieces, indicating a return of quilting as a valued home art after years of waning participation.

Maine Officials Return From Washington With Grant Hope

Governor Louis J. Brann and Civil Works Administrator John A. McDonough report a substantial federal grant for highways in Maine this year. They say relief work will continue after the CWA projects end March 31, with uncompleted projects carried to completion and aid such as cows pigs and seeds provided to needy farmers lacking funds.

Louis J. Brann John A. McDonough Washington Maine C.W.A

Boston Presses for Constitution Return as National Exhibit

Boston and Massachusetts protest plans to move the old frigate Constitution to Washington after her cruise. Supporters say she should remain in Boston harbor as a permanent national exhibit, funded historically by pennies from schoolchildren. The vessel has drawn attention at many ports on both coasts.

Boston Massachusetts Washington Pacific

Vine Street Bridge Approach To Begin Next Month

It is understood that work will commence on the Vine Street approach to the bridge in early next month, starting at Washington.

Vine Street Washington

Concrete street project promises major improvement

The street will be concrete and a big improvement over the rough unattractive approach. The contract has been let and the work will be completed before summer travel starts.

Life of Lincoln depicted in movies at Winter Street club

Half a hundred men attended the Winter Street Men’s club show of a film on Abraham Lincoln arranged by Clinton D. Wilson. After supper the group sang old songs and voted for a Ladies’ Night while inviting the Ladies’ auxiliary and wives to attend.

Abraham Lincoln Winter Street Clinton D. Wilson Wilson Lincoln Jimmy Jenkins Charles Andre Chester Roberts Robert Haskell Fred Higgins Arthur C. Lemont Charles E. Hewitt, Jr Edward Leavitt Charles Walsh Edward Howe Everett G. Lemont J. Albert Redlon Ralph O. Dale Joseph O. Purdue

Officers elected at Nazarene Church annual meeting

At the Nazarene church annual meeting presided by Rev. John Gould the following officers were elected: J. Everett Mayo Lois J. Palmer Nellie M. Brown trustees. Edith Stewart Lillian Bates Hazel Brann Charles Kenney Ralph Pinkham stewards. Irving Pinkham Hazel Brann Lilian Freeman church school board. Charles Kenney superintendent of church school. Elsie Pinkham pianist. Lillian Mayo assistant pianist. Lillian Mayo Ralph Pinkham delegates to assembly. Elsie Oliver Alma L. Reid alternates. Lois Palmer reporter. Reports were given by multiple church leaders and committees.

the Nazarene Church John Gould J. Everett Mayo Lois J. Palmer Nellie M. Brown Edith Stewart Lillian Bates Hazel Brann Charles Kenney Ralph Pinkham Irving Pinkham Lilian Freeman Church Elsie Pinkham Lillian Mayo Elsie Oliver Alma L. Reid Lois Palmer Woman's Missionary Society Young People’s Society Young Woman's Missionary Society

Research class holds all day session at Corliss Street church

Nineteen members of the Corliss Street church research class met Wednesday for an all day session at Mrs Nocton’s home 394 Washington street. A community dinner followed and plans were made for the next all day meeting at Mrs Johnson’s home on April 4.

Corliss Street Church Harriet. Nocton Washington Street Anna Allen Julia Johnson Ethel Hatch Nocton

Pigeon Refuses To Leave Bath Home Finds Unclaimed Bird

A carrier pigeon with unknown destination has settled in Bath. Mrs. Charles Welch of Washington Street found the exhausted bird near her home and nursed it back to health. Although she tried to release it, the pigeon returns indoors and follows her. A leg band exists but the owner remains unknown.

Bath Charles Welch Washington Street

Reduction in Force Hits Bath CWA Workers

In Bath 29 CWA workers were laid off Friday morning under orders from Augusta reducing total employed to 180. Workers reported for duty and found they were removed from the payroll, with some upset by the cuts though the move aligns with nationwide reductions.

Augusta C.W.A Bath

Colby Echo staff announced to publish rest of year

The Waterville Colby College student weekly newspaper Colby Echo will continue free publication for the remainder of the college year as staff arrangements are announced.

Colby Echo Waterville College

Epworth League Benefit Supper Draws Full House

A Wednesday evening program by the Beacon Street Epworth League at the church drew a full house and cleared over $40. Hubert McCarty led as master of ceremonies with musical and comedic acts by Kenneth Chaney, John Gilmore, Philip Chaney, Jimmy Guinn, and others. The supper for the church boy's basketball team featured a lengthy list of solos, duets, skits, and a grand finale by the company, with Rev. Maney and Rev. Holman among speakers and Clifton W. Tedford presiding as toastmaster.

Beacon Street Hubert McCarty Epworth League Kenneth Chaney John Gilmore Chaney Gilmore Valley of the Moon Jimmy Guinn Philip Chaney Rooster Hartwell Fleming Rockies Donald Jewett Carl Meister Jewett Preacher Meister My Lady’s Garden Miss Lait Craft Bing Crosby Ivan Kirkpatrick Flemming Mitchell McEachern Pauline Robbins Evelyn Clough Wyoming Charlie Alice Mulligan Clifton W. Tedford Tedford Timothy C. Maney Edwin Pinson John P. Hayes William H. T. Gove Weston P. Holman Irving C. Varney William F. Pond Charles H. Blair Clinton F. Pratt William J. Craft Leland S. Plummer Herbert H. Huggard Erastus A. Jewett Roger Pierce Raymond M. Clark Charles T. Henderson

High School Office Entered At Night

The Morsé High School principal’s office was broken into late Wednesday night or early Thursday. A crude attempt to pry open the money drawer near $50 from ticket sales and magazine subscriptions failed, suggesting it was the work of local youths. Marshal Walter L. Whitney has two suspects in the high school break.

Morsé High School Bates Central Grammar School Walter L. Whitney

Powers to head Common Council race announced

Henry M. Powers of Ward 6 on Thursday declared his candidacy for the presidency of the board of common council after being reelected Monday for a second term. He has served on the finance committee and leads the Democratic city committee which backed Stanley M. Brown for mayor.

Henry M. Powers Board of Common Council Monnday Powers Democratic City Committee Stanley—M. Brown

Bowdoin College Hosts Interclass Track Test

Helmreich Daggett and three other competitors from the lower classes will join the annual interclass track test at Bowdoin College. The event features participants from all three lower classes vying for top honors.

Helmreich Daggett Bowdoin College

Widow Victim of Thieves in Georgetown

Mrs. Catherine Gibbons, a nearly 70 year old widow, reported two cords of dry hard wood stolen from her Georgetown home after the recent death of her husband David Gibbons of Robins Hood. The theft occurred while she stayed with neighbors Ferris and Mrs. Leonard, highlighting her vulnerability and concern for other valuables left for safekeeping.

Robinhood Catherine Gibbons David Gibbons Robins Hood

May Decide to Build Fence at Kelley Field

The Kelley field improvement committee met Friday night and approved portable bleachers from The Hussey Co. and a seven foot fence height. Both plans need State CWA approval. Guest speaker ex Postmaster Ernest F. Kelley offered sports field wisdom. Alderman Joseph Charles Footer led the meeting.

Kelley Field Robert Brownell Hussey Co North Berwick State C. W. A Ernest F. Kelley Joseph Charles Footer

Angie London Weds Kenneth Brown in Mexico Congregational Parsonage

Miss Angie London formerly of this city married Kenneth Brown Tuesday at the Congregational parsonage in Mexico. Rev John E Hunt officiated. Attendants were the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Samuel London. The bride, Bath-born, grew up in Mexico and is a Mexico High School graduate and worker. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Brown of Woodfords, was born in Richmond and educated there. They will live with the bride’s parents temporarily.

Angie London Mexico Kenneth Brown John E. Hunt Samuel London Bath Mexico High School Frank Brown Woodfords Richmond Oxford Brown

Mrs Winnie Tozier Dies At 58 In Bath

Mrs Winnie E Tozier 58 wife of William F E Tozier died Thursday afternoon at 131 Oak Street Bath after a nine month illness. She was born in Penobscot daughter of George H and Annette T Cousins and lived in Bath about 35 years. She leaves husband mother one son Carl Tozier Bath two daughters Mrs Harry Final and Mrs Vera Anderson Bath a brother Vere Cousins Bangor and three grandchildren. Engagement announced Angela Hazelton Johns to Oscar Fellows both of Bangor. Miss Johns a Brunswick High School graduate attends University of Maine. Fellows son of Mr and Mrs Frank Fellows Bangor a Bangor High School graduate and University of Maine junior plans Harvard Law School.

Winnie E. Tozier William FE. Tozier Oak Street Penobscot George H Annette T. Cousins Bath Carl. Tozier Harry Final Vera Anderson Vere Bangor Arthur B. Johnson Topsham Angela Hazelton Johnson Oscar Fellows Miss Johnson Brunswick High School University of Maine Fellows Frank Fellows Bangor High School Phi Gamma Delta Harvard Law School

Fragmented crossword style clue list

A long garbled OCR style list of clues with numbers and partial phrases. It reads like a crossword puzzle key jumble including items for various parts of speech, prepositions, tree names, verbs, numbers and odd phrases, with many errors and unresolved terms. The text lacks coherent narrative or clear event.

Cosmopolitan Garden Club Eyes Maine Exhibit and Show

At a Thursday meeting the Cosmopolitan Garden Club voted to exhibit at a Maine garden show in the Danish village from May 29 to June 4. The Garden Club Federation of Maine sponsors. Mr. Olm spoke on soil, fertilization, seeds, and seedling care, with practical demonstrations.

Cosmopolitan Garden Club Clu State of Maine Garden Club Federation of Maine Riffes Ift Maine Paul M. Olm Kennebec Roscoe P. McFadden Olm Mr. Olm Leroy FP Colby

Physician Advances to Full Membership at City Hospital

Dr. F A Winhchenbach was advanced from associate to full member of the medical staff at the City Hospital during the trustees meeting held Friday afternoon. Vice President Harry W Crosman presided in the absence of President L Eugenie Thebeau who was in New York. Secretary Arthur Sewall stood in for Henry W Owen Jr and the treasurer’s report was deferred due to Miss Bertha Bellerose’s illness. The past month has been exceptionally busy at the hospital.

F. A. Winhchenbach City Hospital L. Eugenie Thebeau New York Harry W. Crosman Arthur Sewall Henry W. Owen, Jr Bertha Bellerose

Household Sheets Marked by Thread Count and Wear

Edna M. of the Extension Service notes labels on CEETS AE pillow cases and other cottons vary from thread count to breaking strength and wash guarantees. Standard sheet widths and sizes are outlined, with wear patterns and laundering impact, including a hotel test showing life up to 252 washings and advice to use equal hems to extend use.

Edna M Extension Service Ne Bureau of Home Economics

Real Estate Transfers Noted in Sagadahoc Registry

Recent transfers recorded by Register Hiram T. Stevens include Bath deeds from Fred H. Tompson to Margaret L. Keegan and others, City of Bath to Clarence A. Warner, Old Folks Home property to Gardiner E. Roberts, Topsham and Phippsburg transfers, and multiple party names across Bath and surrounding towns.

Sagadahoc Hiram T. Stevens Bath Fred H. Tompson Margaret L. Keegan John Clark Roger W. Pierce City of Bath Clarence A. Warner Gardiner E. Roberts Joseph K. Haley Delia M. Thurston Della W. Lampson Howard O. Nash Phippsburg—Ogontz Maine Beaches Inc Abby Sutherland Richmond Chester A

Larrabee Files for Republican State House Nomination

Joseph W. Larrabee of West Bath has taken out primary nomination papers for the Republican nomination for Representative to the Legislature from Arrowsic Phippsburg Topsham West Bath and Woolwich. This creates a three way race in June. Frank R. Bailey of Woolwich seeks renomination and Ernest A. Allan of Topsham also runs.

Joseph W. Larrabee West Bath Arrowsie Phippsburg Topsham Woolwich Frank R. Bailey Ernest A. Allan

Global Cotton Spindle Count Reveals U S Share

World total cotton spindles reach 162 million with the United States accounting for 32 million, highlighting the U S role in global textile capacity and potential supply influence.

United States

Greenwood Church Burns Mortgage in Brooklyn Tribute

A Brooklyn Eagle editorial lauds Rev. Francis W. O'Brien and the Greenwood Church as they burn a $42,500 mortgage, closing a 30 year obligation. The ceremony includes Dr. O'Brien and four speakers as he is named president of the Baptist Ministers Conference of Greater New York.

Francis D. di Greenwood Baptist Church Brooklyn Brooklyn Eagle O’brien Bath Ople the Eagle Baptists of Greenwood Church Francis W. O’brien Greenwood Baptist Ministers’ Conference of Greater New York Madison Avenue Baptist Church Manhattan

Bowdoin Arctic Museum Idea Emerges at Lee Library

Bowdoin College hosts an Arctic collection within the Lee Biological Museum in the Séarles Science building. The collection honors explorer Professor Leslie and Bowdoin graduates Parker and Cary who ventured to Labrador in 1891 as pioneers of polar exploration.

Bowdoin Lee Biological Museum Séarles Science College Lee Lee Museum Leslie Labrador Parkers Cary

Mantor Seeks Democratic Nomination in Farmington District

Agnes P Mantor, instructor of history and government at Farmington Normal School, announced her candidacy for the Democratic primary nomination from the district including Farmington Temple New Sharon and Chesterville in June.

Agnes P. Mantor Farmington Normal School Farmington Temple New Sharon Chesterville

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