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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1936

Page

3

Elks League Schedule Shakes Up After Week Two

After a two week break the Elks league resumed with Richter's Guards seizing first by scoring eight in the second match while Ralph Dale's Antlers had five in the first. Hap Talbot's Royal Purples closed the gap to one point on Eddie Hartnett's Fixed Stars as Tom Conley's Lecturers tied Jay Povich's Eleven O'Clocks for cellar. Mullaney set a new single string mark with 112, Guards topped team single with 444, and Lecturers posted a team total of 1288 surpassing 1265 jointly held by Antlers and Guards. Al Thayer led with 291 followed by Harold Fielding 286, Conley 283, Talbot 282, and Mullaney 281.

Elks’ League Oy Richter Guards Ralph Dale Hap” Talbot Royal Purples Eddie Hartnett Tom Conley Jay Povich Johnny Mullaney Antlers al Thayer Harold Fielding

Foul Shooting Tourney Attracts 75 Entrants At YMCA

Nearly seventy five participants join the annual foul shooting contest at the YMCA this week. Each shooter will attempt 24 shots across two baskets to simulate game conditions. In the senior division the first round pairs include Donald Page versus Louis Couture and Fred Hayward versus Wilfred Gaudet, among others.

Donald Page Louis Couture Fred Hayward Wilfred Gaudet Clyde Stilphen Edward Fraser Clinton Child Arthur Sturtevant James McQuarrie George Hart Leland Fortier John Staples Martin Vigne Dick Cummings Iscar Greenblatt George Perry Abraham Greenblatt P. Haviland Chaney Epperat Johns Harold Stanton Frank Hinds Albert Desmond Edward J. Hogan George McKellar John Voorhees Robert Ingraham Jean Pomerleau Edward Avery Norman Seekins Wendall Safford Harold Babine Robert Huse Norman Alkazin Charles Sullivan Robert Clark James Morse Herbert Fraser John Perry Warren Hogan John Lowery Robert McDougall George W. Wilson James McDougall William Pinkham

Past Ladies' Club Jolly Party in Myrtle Lodge

Past Ladies’ club of Myrtle lodge met at Rose street with Mrs. Fred Daley Monday night. Mrs. W. Higgins presided as president. Christmas gifts exchanged. In contract Mrs. Fred S. Curtis won first prize. Mrs. Higgins received the consolation prize. In flinch Mrs. Mary Lowell won a box of handkerchiefs. Other attendees included Mrs. Robert C. Mitchell and others. Refreshments served. Next meeting January 25 at Mrs. Wilfred W. Chaney’s home with Mrs. Campbell co-hostess. Blanche Moody returned from Fitchburg after Christmas visit with sister Caroline Moody.

Myrtle Lodge Fred Daley Rose Street W. Frank Higgins Fred S. Curtis Higgins Mary Lowell Robert C. Mitchell Elmer Camp Charles Nelson Wallace Atwood Mabel Shepard John H. Hunt Melville B. Clark Wilfred W. Chaney Park Street Campbell

Social Roundup of Phippsburg and Nearby Towns

Numerous local residents and visitors are listed in holiday and weekend gatherings across Phippsburg, Bath, Woolwich, Bruns wick, and nearby areas. Notable names include Sam H. Gilman, J Bradford Sprague, Emily Sprague, Miss Helen Anderson, Pauline Rogers, Eugene G. Ingalls, Lena Oliver, George Frazier, Frank P. Leavitt, Stanwood Gilman, Owen Richardson, Alfred Simpson, Grace Parks, Lincoln Parks, John Tracey, Howard Bowker, Bessie Sprague, and Miss Eleanor Brown. The region sees guests at Small Point Beach and Bath homes, with multiple Christmas and weekend visits, plus a grange installation invitation and a Welfare Club meeting postponed due to a member’s death.

Petia Belmont Sam H. Gilman Ashdale J. Bradford Sprague Bessie George Sprague Emily Charles Edith Sprague Helen Anderson Bethel Small Point Beach Pauline Rogers Augusta Eugene G. Ingalls Berlin N. H George J. Ingalls Lena Oliver George Frazier Frazier Portland Frank P. Leavitt Tyleston Oliver Winneganee Stanwood Gilman Bath Owen Richardson James L. Morse Alfred Simpson Ronald Jamaica Plain Mass Grace Parks Lincoln Parks Brunswick John Tracey Kittery Howard S. Bowker Woolwich Bodwell Dromore Simpson Harry Gilmore Eleanor Brown William Blaisdell Revere Miss Brown Edward Breare Gertrude Blaisdell Annie Synnott Newbury John Kelley Henry Carlton Bath Memorial Hospital Estelle Bowden R. N Fred Lewin

Lighting Proposals Before Committee

Ralph Kennison of Augusta and Simeon Dyer of Central Maine Power appeared before the Municipal Lighting committee to seek renewal of a ten year contract. The plan urges gradual efficiency gains by replacing ornamental cluster lights with a single light like those on the bridge, reallocating lights over major arteries in year two and then elsewhere in year three. Officials say small lights could be swapped for larger to improve service. committee will hold one or two more meetings before reporting to the city council.

Ralph Kennison Augusta Central Maine Power Co Simeon Dyer Municipal Lighting Committee

Central Seniors Have Jolly Party

The annual Christmas party of Central church’s senior department was held in the parish house on Tuesday evening. Guests included parish youths from area schools, with patrons Mr and Mrs Arthur W King and others. The redecorated hall featured greens and a decorated tree, John Grindell’s orchestra provided music, and ices and cake were served during a brief intermission. Mr and Mrs Edward Dale True and daughter Sally Joan returned to Garden City after visiting. Miss Jean L Danforth, ill with pneumonia, shows gradual improvement at home on 10% High Street.

Central Church Arthur W. King Marius H. Page Hiram T. Stevens Carl J. Severin William R. Kimball David L. Wilson John Grindell Edward Dale True Sally Joan Garden City N. Y Edward D. True Washingiton Street

Club Garret Dances at Christmas Night Dinner Dance

Club Garret held its first Christmas night strictly for mal dinner dance at Hotel Sedgwick with 112 attendees including members, parents and school friends. Ernie George's orchestra provided music. a full course chicken dinner followed by Christmas songs. a Corsage favors for ladies. The event aims to become an annual affair with a long attendee list and several out-of-town guests.

Club Garret Sedgwick Ernie George Beatrice E. Duprey Nettans. Briggs Margaret E. Austin Bertha L. Lord Doris M. Scott Louise M. Stewart Margaret Austin Louise Briggs Marguerite Brown Netta S. Briggs Annah Chaney Ruth I. Dale Betty Fuller Emily Jordan Kathleen V. Leonard Mary Kenney Margaret Mackinnon Frances Mather Isabelle Mackinnon Katharine Plummer Florence N. Robinson Barbara Ross Hilda G. Scott Frances Shaughnessy Elinor Shorey Lore Steininger Mary Sewall George Barker Percy Black Ralph Crocker Carl Dearborn Richard Farnham John Green Richard Haskell Vincent Henderson Herbert A. Henderson Linwood Haynes James Jenkins James Jackson John Levyn Leonard P. Litchfield J. Ivan Kirkpatrick Edward Morin Harold McElman Albert McMann John McCarty Edward Owen Victor Paquet Redington Reed Rodney Ross, Jr Charles Small John Richard McElman Dan McDonald Tom Allen Edward J. Lee, Jr Norman Mackinnon Ralph D. Warren Randall Daley William Allard Robert Brownell Edward Steininger Arline Caddy West Medford Mass Robert P. Shaw Pelham Manor N. Y Robert B. Hatch, Jr New York City Erla Brown Bowdeinham Barbara Frazee Portland Foster Higgins Augusta Delaney Lathrop Gardiner Linwood Hodgdon Philip van Hook Philadelphia Philip Terrill

Junior League Ball on New Year's Eve at Arcade Ballroom

The New Year’s Eve ball by the Junior Hospital League benefits Bath Memorial Hospital will run 8:30 PM to 1:00 AM at the Arcade ballroom with the Royal Arcadians. Tickets are available at Hallet’s or through committee members led by Mrs. Roger D. Skillings.

Junior Hospital League Bath Memorial Hospital Arcade Royal Arcadians Hallet’s Roger D. Skillings Marcia Moulton Ruth Skillings Harriet Hill Anna _ Trott Priscilla Magoun Royal Johnson James A. Gillies, Jr Edwin R. Andrews Dwight W. Pierce Janette Smith Betty Fuller Mary Lord Harry Day Donald N. Small

Beacon Junior Aid Elects Its Officers

A special Beacon Street church Junior Aid meeting elected officers at Mrs. Sanford B. Nickerson’s home 23 Park Street. New officers are Mrs. Carleton W. Andrews president, Mrs. Kenneth P. Haskell vice president, Mrs. Warren A. Parris secretary, Mrs. Raymond C. Hart treasurer, Mrs. Lula P. Herbert chaplain. A regular meeting will install them with Mrs. Frank H. Reinoehl on North Street. Retiring officers include Mrs. Herbert vice president, Mrs. Fred D. Pinkham secretary, Mrs. Carl H. Pinson treasurer, and Mrs. Maurice B. Shea. 17 members attended.

Aid Beacon Street Sanford B. Nickerson Park Street Carleton W. Andrews Kenneth P. Haskell Warren A. Parris Raymond C. Hart Lula P. Herbert Frank H. Reinoehl North Street Nickerson Herbert Fred D. Pinkham Carl H. Pinson Maurice B. Shea Andrews

Christmas Concert at Beacon Street on Sunday Evening

Beacon Street Sunday school held its annual Christmas tree and concert under Mrs Hermon W Crooker and teachers. The program featured many students with readings, recitations, songs, and piano pieces including Santa's Best Gift Away in a Manger Angels Song It Came Upon the Midnight Clear and What We Can Do among others. Candy favors were given to children.

Beacon Street Hermon W. Crooker Leland Santa Claus Norma Hutchins Dorothy Bradford Richard Ferris Carl Pinson Joan Hutchins Joseph Saint “Bright Stockings Isabel Fiefield Fay Renaud Valerie Nickerson Carolyn St. Martin Roger Pinkham Bobby Powers Jolly Santa Claus Riaile Cclesudes Leland Plummer, Jr Etop Vsbidok Tends Dean Jordan Nola Belanger Geraldine Pratt Bertha Renaud Bol Catherine Powers Daddy Richard Fullerton Accillacion Pirates Audrey Steen Helen Plummer

Talk on West Point by John E. Huse

John E. Huse on initial furlough from United States Military Academy at West Point addressed 60 Winter Street Fireside Club members. Life at the academy and the football teams featured. Charlotte Page elected secretary. refreshment committee named. Martha Page to lead next discussion. speakers to be submitted before Easter.

John E. Huse United States Military Academy West Point Winter Street Academy Huse Charlotte Page Jean McCall Patricia Sewall Dorothy Durgin Channing Shorey Durward Shorey Charles Plummer Martha Page

Grace Sunday School Pleasant Christmas Party

The Grace church Sunday school held its annual party Monday afternoon with a Vesper service led by the Junior Boy choir. A Christmas tree concerted gifts for each attendee, followed by ice cream and cake in the parish house. The event was organized by the Sunday school teachers. A Young People's dancing party is planned for Wednesday night at eight in the parish house with committee members Mrs. Frederick E. Drake Mrs. Arthur Sewall 2d Miss Netta Briggs and Miss Patricia Sewall.

Grace Church Frederick E. Drake Arthur Sewall 2d Netta Briggs Patricia Sewall

History of Bath scarce as new edition arrives

The 1894 Parker McCobb Reed History of Bath price stands at $12 with limited availability, as dealers struggle to locate copies. A new History of Bath by Col Henry W. Owen Jr provides access to the city’s Shipping City story without pursuing the 1894 edition rare in circulation. Alden G. Smith hosted Christmas dinner guests Hon Rupert H Baxter Mrs Harry W Tucker and Mrs Lydia Baxter Smith.

Parker McCobb Reed Bath F. W. Chandler & Son Brunswick Henry W. Owen, Jr Alden G. Smith Rupert H. Baxter Harry W Tucker Lydia Baxter Smith

Popham Beach Aids Community Christmas Visits

A list of visits and social events in Popham Beach includes Bowdoin students and families visiting relatives in South Portland Bath and Jonesport. Capt William H Wincapaw completed an Atlantic Coast lighthouse flight with a new plane piloted by his son. The Beano club met with Mrs Margaret Stover hosting and door prizes awarded.

Bowdoin Leona McDonnell McDonnell South Portland Eva Dobbin Althea Oliver Marie Leonard Portland Leaman Drake Robert Barlow Robert East Boothbay Popham Jonesport Elizabeth Oliver Bath Oliver George Margaret Stover Katherine Mullaney Eleanor Mullaney John Joel Mullaney George Garnet Leah Bowie Helena Oliver Spruceville Charles Clark Hardings Clark Clinton Newdick Newdick Harry Day Brunswick Fred Osgood Wilda Barlow Day Nathaniel Perkins Eugene Osgood Portland Marine Hospital Osgood Edna Coolidge Edgar N. Drake Georgetown Seaman Drake Karl Hentz Long Island Forrest Legard Paul Kenneth Charles Betty Lou Nina Larrabee E. W. Osgood Frank Scott Ethel Osgood Lewiston Augusta Eugene Stover Park Street Shirley Morong Norman Perkins Blanchard Crowley Lawrence Phillip Wyman Popham Light Old Fort Milliard Urquehart Seguin Island Urquehart Jonesport. Mrs. Schofield and Two Children of Harpswell Schofield Marguerite McNulty Biddeford Richard Pauline Morong Lisbon Falls Eleanor Thayer Thayer

Hatch Boy Moves to Pittsburgh with Chicle Company

Robert B Hatch Jr spent the holidays with his grandmother Mrs Davis Hatch of Green Street and left Tuesday for Pittsburgh Pennsylvania where he has been transferred by the American Chicle Co.

Robert B. Hatch, Jr Davis Hatch Greenstreet Pittsburgh

Central Beats Universalist In Church League Start

Central topped Universalist 28 to 20 to pull within a game of second place as the Church League opened its second half. St Mary's defeated Wesley 49 to 24, Beacon edged Elm 25 to 22 with a late rally, and Winter halted Grace 28 to 8.

Central Universalist Central Boys Unies St. Mary’s Wesley Beacon Elm Grace Y. M. C. A. Church League St. Mary's Corliss Steer St Mary's

Grammar League Opens With Narrow Openers At Y Gym

The Y M C A Grammar School Basketball League launched Saturday at the Y gymnasium with four of five teams in action. North Grammar defeated Dike 29 to 4, and St Marys topped Weeks Street 17 to 9, while Central had a bye.

Y. M. C. A. Grammar School Y Gymnasium North Grammar Dike St. Mary's Weeks Street Central Central Grammar

Pageant at First Baptist Church honors wise men scene

The First Baptist Church staged a living picture pageant titled The Wise Men with a torchbearer procession and candle ceremonies. Rev M Helen Sims directed the event, praising the worshipful service and listing many participants led by Carolyn Oliver and Alberta McLellan among others.

First Baptist Church M. Helen Sims Miss Sims Carolyn Oliver Alberta McLellan Stanley Teasdale Eleanor Wright William Dennison Arthur J. Dunton Joseph Teasdale Richard Orvis Mary Robinson Nella Stover Betty Orvis Dorothy Martin Alice Eaton Forrest Legard Leon Eaton Carol Coombs Lloyd Hooker Fred Summerton Arthur Dunton Charles R. Sims Joseph Dauphin Rudolph Furber Shirley Pratt Marjorie Stover Eulah Coombs Madelyn Dunton Lucy Rogers Rosamond Stover David Teasdale Cedric Martin Richard Dennison Harry Moulton Barbara Legard Harold Teasdale Chester McKenzie Harriet Furber Elizabeth Eaton Irma Groves Alice Dennison Sarah B. Wright Evelyn Southard William Wakefield Vaughn Overman Melvin Pratt Arthur Stuart

Adams Thibodeau unite in Brunswick marriage

Joseph William Adams of 10 Water Street Court and Miss Marie Anne Thibodeau of 21 Mason Street Brunswick were united in marriage on December 26 by Judge Walter S. Glidden justice of the peace at 13 Center Street. The groom is son of Harrison E. Adams of Bath and the bride daughter of Mrs Marie Louise Thibodeau of Brunswick.

Joseph William Adams Water Street Court Marie Anne Thibodeau Mason Street Brunswick Walter S. Glidden Center Street Harrison E. Adams Bath Marie Louise Thibodeau

Winnegance News Recalls Local Christmas Week Events

Holiday guests of Mia included family and friends. Miss Oliver trained at Westerly hospital for 18 months. Ice boats skimmed the lake all day as spectators watched from the causeway. Mrs Omar R Perry’s death brings sorrow to the village, where she was active in local groups. Mrs Fred L Parks wintering in Rhode Island visited Elmer Coggeshall’s home. Squaw Club postponed New Year’s tree gathering to Jan 7 after Mrs Perry’s passing.

Mia Te Am LP Morse Westerly R. L. Hospital Miss Oliver R. T Winneganee Omar R. Perry Winnegance Fred L. Parks Rhode Island Elmer Coggeshall Squaw Glub Edgar Oliver Omar Perry

Rotarians debate Bath High gym use and carnival plans

Bath Rotary discusses expanding club membership requiring the Morse High gym in Winter Carnival venues. President Winchenbach reports on Education Board talks about liquor restrictions and police involvement amid stalled progress. New members Dr. Ralph Warren and Dominique J. Tardif welcomed. visiting Rotarians Emmons, Hunt attend with guests Reid and Ward.

Bath Rotary Club Sedgwick Rotary Clubs Bath Club Francis A. Winchenbach Ry” Page Pres Winchenbach Junior Chamber of Commerce Board of Education Morse High Rotary Committee School Board Ralph Warren Dominique J. Tardif Wiseman Farms Harry E. Emmons Donald Hunt Brunswick Walter E. Reid Georgetown Wendall Ward

Elks New Year Eve Party At Lombard Street Home

Bath Lodge of Elks revives a popular event with a New Year’s Eve dance at its Lombard street club house. Open House begins at nine and runs to the early hours, with dancing and refreshments including chicken and lobster patties. Committee members include Leon M. Genthner, Joseph Breault, T. Edward McCormick, Stanley W. Whitehouse, and Exalted Ruler Edward J. McMann.

Bath Lodge of Elks Lombard Street Leon M. Genthner Joseph Breault T. Edward McCormick Stanley W. Whitehouse Edward J. McMann

County Officials Start Terms In Sagada Hoc

At 12.01 on New Year’s morn Sagada hoc county’s new sheriff Charles W. Messenger of Richmond known as Bob will assume duties. County Attorney Ralph O. Dale, re elected for two years, qualified before Judge Walter S. Glidden. New county commissioner E. Mason Wright of Bath will succeed Joseph W. Randlette of Richmond and qualified before Clerk Fred H. Thompson. Mrs Mae Skofield of Wellesley Mass visits relatives for the holidays. Mr and Mrs Charles I Madden Jr and daughter Barbara of Lewiston return after a visit with Madden’s parents.

Sagadahoc Charles W. Messenger Richmond Bob Ralph O. Dale Walter S. Glidden E. Mason Wright Bath Joseph W. Randlette Fred H. Thompson Dedimus

Also Mentioned on This Page

ELKS Roy Richter J. Mullaney J. Povich Demme Y.M.C.A Blanche Moody Fitchburg Miss Caroline Moody Phippsburg Jean L. Danforth High Street Garret Beacon Junior Aid Raymond H. Trott Providence, R. I Joseph M. Trott The Joan Bradford Grace Sunday School Reed Popham Beach Adams-Thibodeau Mae Skofield Wellesley Ide Fogwill Henry and Ida Skhofield Charles I. Madden, Jr Barbara Mr. Madden Mechanic Street
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