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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1933

Page

6

City League Poised For A Strong Basketball Season

The City League is shaping up with new players and rejuvenated teams. Oakherst Milkmen, Iron Works, Bath Box Co., and defending champions lead a crowded field, with Independents and Hyde Windlass fielding fast lines and deep benches. The league opens January 2 with plenty of action expected.

Oakhurst Milkmen Harold Richard McElman Harold Lyden Bill” Gove Bob Callan Oakhurst Bus” Kenney Bus” Kenney, “Mac” McCabe, “Cap” Neal, “Teddy” Ham, “Jimmy” Callan Burleigh Williams Iron Works Blair Wilson Jimmy” Miller John Conley Percy Kingsbury John Chaney Mr. Way F. N. Wakeman Jimmy” Jenkins Bill” Donnell Ernie Stanley Kingsbury Bath Box Co Charles Bartlett Lloyd Petry Red” Reed Stanley Whitehouse Phil” Eaton Don’ Wilson Johnny” Sanborn Farley Mayo Worrell Lemont Freddy” Gowell Allie” Jewett Ray” Parks Mark Hayes Albert McMann Merritt Mitchell Cy” Longley Harold Brown David Sprague Stanley Hunter Albert Douglas Hyde Windlass Hank” Carter Louie” Pooler Red” Davis Don” Stewart Johnny” Greene Church League Cornelius Brewster Jerry” Gilmore Joe” Butler Roland Breton Jack” Wilson Hank

Christmas Program At Advent Christian Sunday School

Members and friends of the Advent Christian church on Middle street enjoyed a Christmas concert and tree on Monday evening. The program, arranged by Mrs Earnest R Rice and Mrs Harry Berry, featured scripture recitations songs and duets. Lee L Abbott presented fur lined gloves to Pastor Everett B Wright at the close, with gifts from the Sunday school and congregation.

Advent Christian Church Middle Street Earnest R. Rice Harry Berry Lee L. Abbott Everett B. Wright Erma Bennett Berniece McCrater Lena Given Grace Bennett Marjorie McNeil Marion and Priscilla Warner Christ Alice Warner M. Marden E. R. Rice Seki John Lewis Gertrude Savage Robert Dwyer Augusta Pitts Mary the Mother Esa Ruth Savage Evie Given Doris Savage Phyllis Ervine Ee Warner Evie Sais Evie Lee Abbott

Christmas Service at Chapel of Our Saviour in Brunswick

The Chapel of Our Saviour in Brunswick Road was filled for the Christmas service led by Wesley Lemont. Pastor Fred Dwyer preached on the Great Gift and a Christmas concert followed with solos, recitations, and a tree gift distribution by the church.

Chapel of Our Saviour Brunswick Road Wesley Lemont Old Rugged Cross Mr. Lemont Madge Davis Fred Dwyer Wilbur Watson Madge Armstrong Junior Armstrong Chester Swain Betty Swain Santi Claus Manger Chor

Wesley Church Christmas Concert Program

Wesley M. E. Sunday School presents The Guiding Star a Christmas program in the auditorium at seven. The event includes chorus responsive reading prayer by Rev Forest L. Littlefield welcome by Dorothy Davis and Harold Chr Norma Jean Nickerson Charles and Arthur Johanson Daniel Wing Mary Lermond Mary and Phyllis Darrah Little Christmas Prayer Martha Day primary children Sunbeams John Shellen barger Robert Niles Allen Whitney Charles Lermond Marjorie Knight Tidings Merry Christmas Lillian Johanson song Hanging up the Stocking continued on Page Six.

Wesley M. E. Church The Guiding Star Responsive Forest L. Littlefield Welcome Dorothy Davis Harold Chr Norma Jean Nickerson Charles Arthur Johanson Daniel Wing Mary Lermond Mary Phyllis Darrahe Martha Day Bonkogas Sccit Sunbeams John Shellenbarger Robert Niles Allen Whitney Charles Lermond Marjorie Knight Lillian Johanson

City Street Crew Cleared Bath Roads After Severe Snow

Bath's street department rallied during the northeast snow storm, keeping plows busy through Tuesday into Wednesday mornings. A&K line trains ran on time after overnight plowing, buses faced bridge closures, and sidewalks were cleared on main routes. City crews halted drifts, loaded snow in the business district, and aided pedestrians. County officials faced travel hurdles returning from Augusta while a Bath man skidded into a pole en route to Portland, with no injuries.

Bath Wiscasset Brunswick Freeport John P. Carey, Jr Sheriif Albert Henderson Brann State House Augusta Henderson

Winter Street Club Real Treat Promises Noted Speaker

The Winter Street Men’s Club expects a mental feast Thursday evening with Theodore Urbanowitz as speaker. He will discuss “When Slav Meets German,” tracing the Polish German controversy and Hitler’s rise, followed by supper at 6 30 and a cordial welcome for visitors.

Winter Street Theodore Urbanowitz Europe Bath Hitler Germany

West Bath Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Snow of Trufant's Crossing West Bath marked their golden wedding anniversary on Christmas Day hosting daughters and families at dinner. Daughters Mrs. Albert A. Merriman of West Harpswell and Mrs. Gilbert L. Wilson of Freeport attended with families. nephew Raymond Snow of Brunswick joined. Both born in Harpswell and longtime residents of Freeport and West Bath.

Alfred S. Snow Trufant's Crossing West Bath Albert A. Merriman West Harpswell Weston Georgia Gilbert L. Wilson Freeport Wilson Lewis Kenneth Gustavus Getchell East Harpswell Getchell Raymond Snow Brunswick Merriman Mrs. Snow Harpswell Bryce M. Edwards the Baptist Church Snow Hannah T. Littlejohn Simeon Abigail (Orr) Littlejohn Mr. Snow Active Mary Anne (Toothaker) Snow Active I. Snow Portland Hannah Allen Pejepscot Jacob Littlejohn

Dromore Farm Bureau Holds All Day Planning Session

Dromore Farm Bureau held its fourth annual planning meeting at the Community club with 28 attending. County agent Charles L. Eastman spoke on taxation from ten to twelve, outlining real estate taxes, general property tax, and proposed tax reforms. Dinner followed at 12:30. reports were read and accepted, with leaders present except one.

Dromore Farm Bureau Charles L. Eastman Eastman Carrie Wyman Evelyn Beals Aletha Campbell Daisy Murphy Lillian Perry Linda Perry Ruth Morse

Rotary Luncheon Hear Bath Poor Department Detail Aid

Sidney L. Eaton outlines Bath Poor department procedures for aid to dependents, including case histories, settlement rules, store orders, voucher processing, and monthly billing to towns and the State. He notes financial records, affidavits, and safeguards to ensure proper liability and accounting.

Rotary Club Sidney L. Eaton Bath Poor Department Eaton Edward W. Bridgham Bridgham Bath Welfare Department Augusta State Department Board of Overseers

Decorations on two Bath business blocks during the holiday season

The Bath business district glows with Christmas greens and colored lights. Central Maine Power Co offices, Senter's Inc, and A. Hallett Co illuminate storefronts and City Hall square, creating a festive scene as advent decorations and tree lighting capture the season.

Bath Central Maine Power Co Senter’s, Inc A. Hallet Co City Hall Square

Also Mentioned on This Page

City League Dwyer Wesley Church City Street Crew Public Lands Service of Department and Street Railway Leroy L. Burnham Cook's Corner Mr. Burnham Merton Doyle Winter Street Club Alfred B. Snow Ohio Statutes of Maine Magis Senter's, Inc Johnson Fros Coq
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