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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1932

Page

10

Boston U sophomore captain E Winifred Aderton elected

Personal news from Bath details Miss E Winifred Aderton newly chosen captain of Boston University College of Practical Arts and Letters sophomore basketball squad. The report notes her Morse High School captaincy in 1929 and her upcoming spring trip to New York and Toronto.

E. Winifred Aderton Boston University College of Practical Arts and Letters Miss Aderton Morse High School New York Toronto Can

Mrs Ey entertains guests at Bath home in Augusta trip

Mrs Harold P Small, Mrs John Grindell, Mrs Mark Hennessy, Mrs Arthur Footer, Mrs Edwin Powers and Mrs Harold Lupovitz motored to Augusta Sunday and were guests of Mrs Walter Ey at her sister Mrs Rodney Marsh home. Mrs Ey plans to return to Bath with a few weeks.

Harold P. Small John Grindell Mark Hennessy Arthur Footer Edwin T. Powers Harold Lupovitz Augusta Walter Ey Rodney Marsh Bath

Crystal club prize winners at Mrs Thatcher Pinkham home

Mrs Thatcher Pinkham hosted Crystal club at 10 Bridge Street last Wednesday. First prize luncheon set went to Mrs Winfred Hagan, second prize hanging flower pot to Mrs Thomas K Haley, consolation tally pads to Mrs Waldo F Marshall. Refreshments were served.

Thatcher Pinkham The Crystal Club Bridge Street Winfred Hagan Thomas K. Haley Waldo F. Marshall

William S. Shorey Returns Home After Hospital Stay

William S. Shorey cashier of the First National bank returned Thursday to his Washington street home after several weeks at Brunswick hospital for an operation. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Baker of New London Conn are to move to Woolwich to reside. Baker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Morten Baker, had lived in New London where he was married and now works at Bath Iron Works. He accompanied Mrs. Baker and their daughter Barbee to nequasset to visit his parents.

Frederick Henderson Charlie, Henderson Upper High Street Nisit Morse High School City Hospital Young Henderson E. Mstley Fuller Ada R. Crockett American Red Cross Ruth W. Henry Red Cross Portland Eastland William DeKlecine Middle West John M. Cross High Street United States Mir. Cross Gov. King Bath Woolwich Mr. Cross New York Lulu M. Atkins Washington Street Parmington Frank M. Deering Deering William S. Shorey First National Bank Brunswick Hospital Clyde Baker New London

Winchester man returns home after Bath visit

Frank B. Kelley came back Friday to his Winchester Massachusetts home after a brief stay in Bath. He was an overnight guest Thursday of Dunlap A. Hatch on Grein Street.

Frank B. Kelley Winchester Mass Bath Mr. Kelley Dunlap A. Hatch Grein Street

Mrs Humphrey Owen Attends Death of Sabino Club Member

Mrs Owen receives word from Everett Massachusetts of the death of Mrs David Clayton who visited Sabino. Funeral set for Tuesday at two in the Methodist church at Everett Square with Mrs Clayton a Sabino club member remembered.

Humphrey A. Owen Everett, Mass David Clayton Owen Summers Sabino Clayton Sabino Club Methodist Church Everett Square

Brunswick High picks Miss Vivien Avery captain for next season

Miss Vivien Avery was elected captain of the Brunswick high school girls basketball team for next season after three years with the squad. She played side center last year and guard this season. Arthur Leeman, a Kent's Hill student, arrived Friday to spend Easter with Mrs Henry T. B. Leeman at Somerset Place.

Vivien Avery Brunswick High School Miss Avery Arthur Leeman Kent's Hill Henry T. B. Leeman Somerset Place

Seminary Graduate Visits Family in Campbell's Pend

Philip Stackpole arrived from Kent's Hill seminary Friday to spend Spring vacation with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Stackpole in Campbell's Pend. Mr Stackpole teaches in the seminary's English department.

Philip Stackpole Kent's Hill Seminary Benjamin H. Stackpole Campbell's Pend Mr. Stackpole

Augusta General Hospital patient and local ties noted

Mrs. Violet E. Marks underwent an appendicitis operation last Wednesday at Augusta General hospital. She is employed in the State house in Augusta. Mrs. Scott Ward returned Thursday from Augusta due to her daughter’s illness. Donald Wilson, a University of Maine student, is spending Easter vacation with his parents, Rev and Mrs David L Wilson, on Middle Street.

Wilbur Hagan University of Mainz Mrs Frank M. Hagan Upper High Street Violet E. Marks Augusta General Hospital Marks State House Augusta Scott Ward Donald Wilson University of Maine David L. Wilson Middle Street

Local Social Roundup From Damariscot to Portland

Mrs. Roxie Maddocks of Damariscot ta visits Mrs. Emma Copeland on Middle street and stays with her niece Mrs. William Dearing of Park street. She plans to return home the first of May. Miss Carrie Hall of Boston arrives to visit her sister Mrs. Roscoe P. McFadden on Middle street. Mrs. Frank O. York and Patricia and John York, plus Edward Gaudreau Jr of Portland, stay overnight with Mrs. York's grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John T. Parris on upper Washington street.

Constance Staples Forest Staples Bomerville Mass Adrian Little Turnercourt Minnie Staples Staples Roxie Maddocks Emma Copeland Middle Street William Dearing Park Street Maddocks Carrie Hall Boston Roscoe P. McFadden Frank O. York Patricia John Edward Gaudreau, Jr Portland York John T. Parris Upper Washington Street

James Jackson Announces Easter Vacation Plans

Freshman James Jackson, accompanied by his parents Mr and Mrs N Gratz Jackson, discusses Easter vacation arrangements on Shaw Street.

Bath Iron Works aide’s condition improves gradually

Leland R. Mitchell, assistant superintendent of draughting at Bath Iron Works Corp., who was overcome by illness weeks ago, is improving slowly and Mrs. Mitchell can now be up and about in the house.

Leland R. Mitchell Bath Iron Works Corp

Maine trio arrives for spring vacation at local homes

Miss Hazel Feere, Miss Eleanor Grinnell, and Howard Bates of the University of Maine arrived Friday to spend the annual spring vacation at their homes in the city, presenting a brief note of regional academic visitors.

Victor Paquet Alice Hovey Colby College Hazel Feere Eleanor Grinnell Howard Bates University of Maine

Kennebunkport visitors stay with Duley family

Frank Duley and Mrs H A Heckman with daughter Miss Mary Heckman of Kennebunkport were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Duley of Beacon, visiting the Duley parents.

Frank Duley H. A. Heckman Mary Heckman Kennebunkport Mr. Duley Frank Duiey Beacon Street

Crooker Family Trip Ends With Port land Visit

Mr and Mrs Herman Crooker of High Street Mrs Merton Dearing of Elsinore Avenue and Miss Doris Crooker of Park Street joined Miss Elsie Crooker on a Sunday return to Portland after a week with her parents Mr and Mrs Herman Crooker.

Herman Crooker High Street Merton Dearing Elsinore Avenue Doris Crooker Park Street Portland Elsie Crooker Herman Cc

Trawler Illinois Launched by Bath Iron Works

The Trawler Illinois was launched by Bath Iron Works with a 550 h.p. Fairbanks Morse diesel engine and 80 kW generator. Built for Red Diamond Trawling Co under J. E. Lenhart, with Kathleen as sponsor, the vessel features two masts, steel lifeboats, cork insulated holds, and trawl gear from Bromfield Manufacturing. Capt. Morton Selig to command. chief engineer George Milner also on Georgetown.

Illinois J. E. Lenhart Red Diamond Trawling Co Kathleen James Greig Morton Selig Georgetown Bath George Milner American Bureau of Shipping

Talk on economics at farmers week keynote Is There a Santa Claus

Edward E. Chase president of Maine Securities Co. Portland delivered the principal address at University of Maine Farm and Home week on economic and financial matters titled Is There a Santa Claus The four day program features milking and weight judging contests welcome address by Dean Leon Merrill films travelogue and community games with 135 speakers planned and demonstrations to cover farm and home management The event aims to surpass last year's attendance due to broader subject coverage

University of Maine Edward E. Chase Maine Securities Co Portland Dean Leon Merrill Rainer Central America

Telephone company to improve Bath plant

The New England Tel. and Tel. Co. executive committee approved 42855 to finance new aerial and underground cables in Bath. Work starts in April and ends in December, including installation of thousands of feet of cable and hundreds of poles while removing outdated lines to boost Bath service and handle new orders.

New England Tel. & Tel. Co Bath Exchange Bath

Bath Boys Club Wins City Basketball Championship

The Bath Boys Club captured the city basketball title with a 33-24 win over Morse high Tuesday night in the final city tournament game. About 200 fans watched as the Boys Club showcased strong teamwork and two effective lineups, remaining never threatened by Morse, a team that had peaked two weeks earlier.

Bath Boys Club Morse High Fast Boys Club Bath

James P Ledyard Confined at Lincoln Street Home

A notice indicates James P. Ledyard has been confined to his Lincoln Street home for a malaise and is presently unable to proceed with usual duties. Further details unread.

James P. Ledyard Lincoln Street Mahaeonsen

Bath Fire Brings Patrol to Used Beams and Losses

Fire crews from Engine 4 led by Driver Cloutier and Chief Parks fought a basement blaze at Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Lord’s home on Pearl Street early Thursday. A pony of chemical helped quell the flames after beams were cut. Driver Cook lost his dark blue reefer which was later recovered by Paul Gilmore.

Engine 4 Cloutier Cook Chief Parks Frank P. Lord Pearl Street Department Water Itreet Everett Green Arthur Smith Milan Street Green Edward H. Cook Water Street Paul Gilmore Times

Mopolitan club card party moved to April 14

The Mopolitan club card party has been rescheduled to Tuesday April 14 and will be hosted by the same committee. Also on the calendar, the annual installation of officers for Polar Star Lodge Masons is set for Wednesday with the same event group leading proceedings.

Waterville Mopolitan Club Polar Star Lodge Masons

Williams Re elected Streets Superintendent

E Mason Wright chaired the first meeting of the Board of Highways and Sewers in May at Small's office. Oscar F. Williams was elected superintendent in charge, with Arthur Avery as foreman for a month. Emily Morgan became part time secretary to record meetings and employee time. The board authorized a time card system, payroll via time cards, and biweekly meetings on the first and third Fridays. All purchases over 100 and citizen complaints to be directed through the secretary. Board inspectors to visit department HQ for stock and equipment, and the press given full meeting information.

E. Mason Wright Board of Aldermen Board of Highways and Sewers Highway Department Davenport Memorial State Highway Department Department Daily Press

Bible history taught at Sunday service by local union

Miss Irma Groves of the First Baptist church led a Sunday song service at the Y M C A under the W C T U. Frances Merry of Beacon Street church sang and Miss Alice May Douglas of the Union spoke on early state church life with an illustrated talk.

Irma Groves First Baptist Church Frances Merry Beacon Street Alice May Douglas Perry Edith Wallace Fanny Rand Phyllis Haggett

Funeral for William A. Jack Held at 473 Washington Street

The funeral of William A. Jack, former merchant and longtime policeman, was held Saturday afternoon at his home on 473 Washington Street. Rev. David L. Wilson officiated. Bearers from Roland Smith Post, A. L., included Samuel povich, Gardiner D. Rogers, R. J. M. Steussy, Percy Robbins, and George Betts in courtesy to son Frank, a Legionnaire. Burial followed at Maple Grove.

William A. Jack Washington Street David L. Wilson Central Church Samuel Povich Gardiner D. Rogers R. J. M. Steussy Percy Robbins George Betts Roland Smith Post A. L Jack Frank Bath Maple Grove

Belle of Bagdad Rehearsals Begin

Rehearsals for The Belle of Bagdad operetta are underway at Morse High School. The Friday performance in the school auditorium on April 10 features Miss Carrie Shaw as music supervisor and a cast including Miss Kathleen Leonard, who led Jerry of Jericho Road last year. The show promises bright music, Oriental and modern dances, colorful costumes, and special scenery.

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