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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1931
Page
3
The Dromore Farm Bureau meets Monday January 4 at 10 a m at the Winnegance Community Club. Hostesses are Mrs Walter McCour Mrs Ethel Pinkham Mrs Linda Perry and Mrs Dorothy Reed. Members asked to bring needlework for needy tasks.
George Baer Connard returned home on Andrews road after visiting his mother in Easton, Pa. W Ralph Walen of Gloucester, Mass returned after Christmas with his daughter and family. Mrs Rupert H Baxter hosted a tea at 1054 Washinon Street with Mrs Clarence Morse and Miss Jane Murphy serving. Miss Susan Reed of Lincoln Street, in charge at North Yarmouth Academy dorms, spent Christmas in Wollaston with her brother Edward Reed. Miss Margaret Miller, Melrose High School languages teacher, vacationed with her parents on Granite Street. Mr and Mrs Harry Stendrup of Little Neck Long Island, N Y visited Mrs J H Scott on Union Street and plan to stay for winter. Miss Mildred Palmer returned to New Bedford Mass to teach at the School for the Deaf after Christmas with her aunt Mrs Charles Frost. Frank DeRice, Bath boxing promoter, discussed the Paulin Giroux bout as a visiting business contact. Miss Jane Feere, Gorham Normal senior, returned to Gorham after Christmas recess. Gorham Normal classes resume Tuesday. Bath Tron girls club held its annual Christmas tree party last week with presents and refreshments. members include Mrs Gerald Atkinson, Miss Beatrice Duprey, Miss Josephine Hamblen, Miss Mary Twomey, Miss Winnie Quinn, and Mrs Hazel Hartleb.
Winnegance residents hosted a Christmas family dinner with guests from Portland and nearby towns. The community held a dancing party at the Community club, schools opened for the winter term, and local preparations for winter continued with people moving, illness in the Oliver family, and woodcutting crews at work. The State Highway Department assessed fill versus bridge options for a local project, leaning toward a bridge due to spillway costs. No Women's Auxiliary meeting Thursday afternoon.
Oliver's Garage at Water and Vine streets will be taken over by Randall Walter Rodney and Morris Upham starting January first. The Uphams, long familiar with autos and engineering, relocate from Weston Massachusetts and Newton Massachusetts.
A daughter born to Mr and Mrs John Dauphin at 14 Tarbox street on December 22. Local families travel to New York City Hartford Wollaston and Bath for holidays and visits. Miss Elizabeth D McGrath of Bates College joins German English and Greek clubs reflecting her language achievements.
The State Automobile Registration department reports high demand for automobile operator licenses as drivers rush to obtain them before the 1931 registrations expire. Few 1932 license plates pass counters while motorists use the new law allowing private cars to run on 1931 plates until March 1, 1932. Drivers licenses must be obtained by Jan. 1. Corridors in Portland, Auburn and Bangor show packed crowds at branch offices.
The Winnegance Church team of the YMCA league upset Lincoln Academy 30 to 16 in Carana night action. It was Winnegance’s first win of the season as they trailed the circuit, while Wis casset delivered strong ball and stopped Richmond high’s win in the season. The entire Winnegance squad shared the scoring with solid teamwork.
Margaret S. Daley of this city became Mrs Sven B Lonn of Massachusetts after a November wedding in Portsmouth New Hampshire. Rev Arthur Rouner officiated. Lonn, a Massachusetts resident, works as an engineer aboard a Boston fishing trawler. The couple will reside at 33 Russell Street, his wife employed at Central Maine Power Co in Maine.
Ex Alderman William F. Ham, 85 Pearl Street, agreed Monday to settle with an insurance company for 2000 dollars for injuries from an August 5, 1930 accident in Ayer Mass. The seven passenger Packard limousine operated by Carter Bus Co. left the road near a telegraph pole, throwing Ham from the seat and causing multiple injuries. He spent 25 days in hospital after receiving treatment for a broken collar bone a broken shoulder socket facial and head wounds. Ham was represented by Harry W. Brown of Whilinsville Mass.
Public schools reopened Monday after the Christmas recess with generally good attendance. Illness kept many students at home, including about 42 in the high school, with roughly 36 divided between the junior and senior classes. Students regret leaving college friends and note New Year’s Day school will proceed. The next vacation week is Feb. 21.
The Sagadahoc registry of deeds records transfers over the last fortnight in Bath and Georgetown. Notable actions include Everett W. Leonard to Inez M. Leonard and Freedom N. Menroeg to Eliza Atkinson, with multiple others such as Theemas Mateer to Harry Bowdoinhem and Bertram Hall to Florente Orrill. A Christmas dinner notice in Scarboro Beach confirms an engagement between Helena Francis Hinds of Lewiston and George Semore Betts.
Large attendance at Advent Christian Church for a Christmas Eve program directed by Mrs. Ernest Rice. The Sunday school presented items, with Pastor Brother Everett Wright receiving a fountain pen from the Sunday school. Numerous recitations songs and solos followed, with remarks by Brothers Everet Wright and Blaisdell and a congregation singalong.
The First Baptist School Sunday school staged a Christmas program featuring carols, recitations, and a play. Students including Harriet Furbner, Gloria Stover, and Laura Hall performed in groups and solos with roles ranging from Shepherd to Joy Bells.
Bela Oliver, Katherine Trot, and Phyllis Wright assisted the program. The committees in charge were Mrs Nellie Hunt, Miss Ruth Watson, and Miss Edith Wallace. The chairman wishes to thank all who assisted.
Melvin Ferris of 23 Park Street Brunswick captured the top prize in the Best Decorated Home Contest for the Central Main2 Power Co. southern division area including Bath and Yarmouth. His Park Street display featured a suspended center sign, red streamers, a large cross with a dress, and a grand illuminated front porch sitar, with a lit Christmas tree in the lawn and a candy-lined windows backdrop. Second prize went to George R. Perry and Paul A. Jonascon earned honorable mention for their festive homes Joyce Street and Academy Street respectively.
Local athletics groups organized charity efforts over four weeks in Bath to support the unemployed crisis. Donations included $133 from a Kelley held event and a December 18 basketball game raising $8,350. A Monday arena fundraiser by Nik Mihalo and Baia business leaders added another $55.
Gauvin, after a lengthy layoff, declares a serious comeback with a hard punch style. He trained daily, aims for an early main bout, and believes past delays harmed momentum. Cyclone Jimmy Sawyer remains a benchmark as Gauvin stages a focused road back.
Coast Guard patrol boat Aurora, second of seven, sailed at 6 45 Thursday. She will take aboard ammunition and have her compass adjusted before a 10 day shakedown cruise to Bermuda. On return she will join Destroyer Division No 2 at Stapleton Staten Island NY, the same division as Thetis the first boat.
Central church Sunday school conducted an annual Christmas party and program at the Parish house. The event featured songs and recitations by primary to junior divisions with gifts, candy, popcorn bags, and ice cream. Senior Sunday school plans an evening party with dancing forthcoming.
A Christmas program at Beacon Street Methodist Church featured readings recitations songs and hymns led by a committee including Mrs. Herman Crocker Mrs. Irving Varney and Mrs. Weston P Holman. Leland S Plummer dressed as Santa distributed cheer as Rev and Mrs Holman received funds from church friends.
The Nazarene church held Christmas exercises with strong participation from a growing school and well received musical numbers directed by Mrs. Dale Simonson. Recitations and readings were led by students under teacher supervision, and the event featured multiple classes and performances. The second annual girls basketball state tournament is set for March 11 to 14 at Liversmore Falls, with Calais Academy the defending champion and open to any high school or academy girls team based on current season records. Stuart F. Walker chairs the tournament committee.
A Bath resident received a phone report that her husband was killed in an accident. The woman collapsed and learned later it was a cruel joke after contacting her husband. Bath City Marshal Walter L. Whitney urged tracing the call and warned of legal action. prior similar hoaxes have occurred.
Bath records show 25 active measles cases and one in quarantine. The last diphtheria case clears Monday while three chicken pox and one tuberculosis case are noted. Dr. Duce cites a Lewiston exposure after a local child visited Dec 6. Visitors to Bath include the Leavitt family at 12 Fisher Court.
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