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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1933

Page

2

Wiscasset Notes Highlight Local Club and Civic Events

Wiscasset hosts American Legion auxiliary card party at the Legion rooms with seven tables. Lincoln County Chapter Red Cross elected officers led by Henry W. Webb. Star lodge installed officers. Woman's club met after a storm with a talk on hyperbole in Emerson. Civic club discussed camouflage in the late war. Basketball results: academy boys 16 Boothbay Harbor 41, girls 40. Various local visits, meetings, sermons, and upcoming programs noted.

Roy R. Marston Rexall Druggists Portland Ira Redonnett South Portland B. C. Redonnett Hodge Street American Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms Joseph L. Neal Stanley W. Dodge Frank Metcalf Henry W. Webb Robt. Tukey Newcastle Edna Pomeroy S. J. Sewall Home Service H. v. B. Nash Servier Florence Nash Hoh Chamberlain Round Pond J. BE. Odiorne Whitefield EL. Sampson Jefferson Addie Gamage South Bristol Maude Clark Gay Waldoboro Stanley Mondoian K. Basset Boothbay Harbor George Carleton Anna Paine Stone Edgecomb C. C Walter M. Boynton Damarisculta Star Lodge Wilson Blagdon Everett W. Jackson V. C C. M P. Larrabee Joseph PF. Hiskine C. E. Cowley J. E White Fred W. Blagdon Warren W Trover George S. Lincoln O. G Woman's Club of Wiscasset Roomis Ernest G. Spinney Charles S. Sewall Christine F. Bronson Josephine N. Tucker Mary Hobson Randall F. Cummings Emerson Wesley C. Day Freeman D. Southard Carrie S. Knight Civic Club Carroll Berry

Local Notes From Sheepscot Echo District

Mrs. F C Stone of Edgecomb visits town as Hanley the insurance agent stays in town this week. Miss Goodwin of Lynn guest of Mrs. Benj Crossman. Miss Gertrude Hall of Damariscotta visiting Miss Mae Lennox. Miss Nellie Sherman visits friends in Damariscotta Mills. Rev Charles T Ogden to officiate at St Philip s church Feb 4. George Morang recovering from pneumonia. Mrs Thomas Campbell visiting daughter Mrs Edgar Se pars. Moses Huntoon ill with grip but improving. Prof M X Weills optical specialist in town this week. Hon Henry Ingalls and daughter Grace visiting Boston. Fred Creswell and Arthur Brown go to Rockland to ship for South America. Mrs Joseph Cunningham of South Newcastle and Mrs Fraser of Boston visiting A P Sherman. J B Merrill from Boston at Hilton House. Interested in Merrill ice pond in Edgecomb. Mrs John West, longtime invalid, dies suddenly on Dan forth street. Dr C A Peaslee to New York post graduate course at Poly clinic. expects return to Wiscasset early March.

Academy Boothbay Harbor The Harbor Lawrence B. Haggett Woodfords Etta Stimpson Skowhegan Sidney G. Evans Samuel M. Harvey Middle Street Jessie Cate Tukey Damariscotta Charles N. Sigison Congregational Church Niagara Frost Kings Charley Chaplin Friendly Indians Brad” Redennett Sheepscot Echo F. C. Stone Edgecomb Hanley Miss Goodwin Lynn Benj. Crossman Gertrude Hall Mae Lennox Nellie Sherman Damariscotta Mills Lillian Wilson Nellie Clark Charles T. Ogden St. Philip's Church George Morang Thomas Campbell Edgar Separs Moses Huntoon M. X. Weills New York Henry Ingalls Grace Boston Forest Lowell Echo Office Wharff C. L. Banghart Fred Creswell Arthur Brown Rockland South America Joseph Cunningham South Newcastle Fraser A. P. Sherman J. B. Merrill Hilton House Merrill John West Danforth Street C. A. Peaslee Polyclinic 34Th Street Wiscasset

Wiscasset Echo reports 28 year old Starr Crowley walking U.S. circuit

Starr Crowley, a long distance walker from Toledo, started October 25 in Toledo to circle the United States in 32 months. He has walked about 17000 miles total, is 100 miles behind schedule near Bath, carrying a rifle and selling souvenir cards to cover costs. Crowley, 28, began with one Canadian cent and wagers $2000 to complete the feat.

Sheepscot Echo Louise Lincoln Lewiston May Lincoln Waterville F. E. Johnson Henry Brunswick George Lincoln M. E. Church L. Francis Metcalf Academy S. B. Hilton Howard Trussell Main Street Hilton Joe A. Tibbetts New York Agnes Miller Robertson Echo Starr Crowley Wiscasset Toledo Blade Toledo Ohio United States Bath Crowley U.S

Rev Charles M Tubbs to Speak at Grace Church Men’s Club

The Grace church Men’s club will meet Thursday at eight in the parish house. Rev Charles M Tubbs rector will deliver a message of interest. Committee members Edward Sewall and E Everett Pierce expect a good turnout. February 9 committee is Roland F and W D Hill with speaker to be announced.

Grace Church Charles M. Tubbs Edward Sewall E. Everett Pierce Tubbs Roland F W. D. Hill

Tide Power Enables Revere Mill Operates Two Centuries

The Slade Spice Mill in Revere uses tide water power at the Snake River gate system with hydraulic turbines to run spice grinding machinery. The mill has operated with tide power for about two hundred years and is now electrified to cover non-tide periods. Maintenance includes hand-operated valves and winter gate release, with five to six hours of usable tide power daily.

Maine Winnegance John G. Morse & Sons Richard Morse Small Point Long Dam Winneganee Morse Boton Transcript Revere Company Boston Harbor Saupus River Slade Spice Mill Revere Revere Beach N. S. Dillingham Slade Snake River

Man Fined For Feloniously Killing Neighbor’s Dog

Colby A. Tuttle of Norridgewock was fined 50 dollars and 88.05 dollars costs after being convicted of feloniously killing a collie dog owned by Theophilus G. Abbott. Judge Worster delivered the sentence Saturday afternoon in Somerset Superior Court at Skowhegan.

Colby A. Tuttle Norridgewock Theophilus G. Abbott Worster Somerset Superior Court Skowhegan

Protect Seed Potatoes From Seed-Corn Maggot Disease

The U S Department of Agriculture explains corking or healing over cut seed surfaces to protect against seed-corn maggot and ram diseases. Early-potato growers can speed corking by disinfecting seed weeks before storage for 10 to 14 days at 55 to 65 degrees F with high humidity. Clean and disinfect storage rooms and containers with formaldehyde, bichloride mercury or copper sulphate to prevent reinfection.

U. S. Department of Agriculture

West Bath Farm Bureau Holds All Day Meeting on crafts and music

West Bath Maine reports an all day meeting at West Bath grange hall led by Mrs. Fred J. Rose and Mrs. Fred S. Brown. Eight members and one visitor attended as reed work and leather crafts were taught. A reading on the Blue Danube Waltz followed business talks and plans for future meetings were announced.

West Loring D. Small Fred J. Rose Fred 8S. Brown John McNary Chelsea Mass Ralph H. McNary Marblehead T. F. Baxter Scituate Lee Farm Harold J. Haggett High Street Bath Edwin W. Haggett Walter W. Larrabee Topsham Joseph W. Larrabee Larrabee’s Grove Emily Larrabee Charles L. Haggett Samuel M. Jordan Ernest E. Williams Campbell's Pond Helen H. Rogers Clement Sabine Beachmont Amy Coombs Percy E. Holbrook Meadowbrook Road Don Mr. Holbrook Fred Wilson Charles Holbrook Lee Holbrook Freeport

Engagement of Miss Powell to Ellis Holt Announced

An engagement of interest to Bath residents is announced between Miss Virginia Emma Powell daughter of Rev and Mrs Felix Powell of Belfast and Ellis Jordan Holt son of Mrs Shirley Holt of Des Moines Holt formerly taught at Dike school and resided at 1059 High Street with sister Mrs Alton Tripp. Both graduates and educated in Boston University with active scholarly ties plan a future wedding once date is set.

Virginia Emma Powell Felix Powell Belfast Ellis Jordan Holt Shirley Holt Lamoines Holt High Street Alton L. Tripp Portland Miss Powell South Portland High School Boston University College of Liberal Arts Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Phi Beta Kappa Wilmington Mass Higgins’ Classical Institute Lambda Fraternity Andover-Newton Theological Seminary Newton

Citizens Tender Strong Support in Bath Politics

Citizens rally for a Taxpayers association as Bath plans a March 20 city council election. A candidate pledges rigid economy while keeping departments efficient, with attention to the September charter referendum and future administration.

Taxpayers Bath

West Bath Grange Observes Ladies Night With Song and Dance

At a Monday meeting 77 members attended with 16 visitors as West Bath Grange held a Ladies Night. The program featured a song contest, two readings by Mrs Minnie Smith, a student teacher skit led by Miss Bessie F Greenblatt, a pupil group, a pop song medley, a pantomime by Miss Danforth and Miss Greenblatt, and dancing after piano and harmonica numbers. An upcoming card party and dance were announced.

West Bath Grange Minnie Smith Bessie F. Greenblatt Lucy Ward Edith G. Gott Leland S. Plummer Herbert L. Simpson Ernest Snow David Field James A. Thurston Charles B. Doyle Jean L. Danforth Edwin W. Haggett Chester McCrater

Morse Girls to Host Wiscasset Team Saturday

Morse high girls basketball manager Miss Louise Briggs has arranged a Saturday 2:30 game in the local gym with Wiscasset Academy. Morse aims to rebound after a 27-21 loss to Boothbay Harbor in the first game and a 24-23 setback to the alumnae, showing improvement under Coach Allan Spear.

Louise Briggs Morse High Wiscasset Academy Morse Boothbay Harbor High Wiscasset Allan Spear

Draft of Charter Changes Heads to the Solons

The article outlines proposed municipal charter reforms including repealing conflicting acts and redefining terms for Board of Education members. It discusses the mayor's expanded powers, the salary issue, and election schedules through 1934, urging citizen input and attentive nominations.

Board of Education Legislative Committee

Local notes from Woolwich and Bath area

Miss Eleanor Carlton has recovered from flu. No Sunday school due to storm at Union Christian service. Mrs Mabel Lewis cares for her ill sister Mrs Wendell Leavitt. Miss Nellie Davis ends Sagadahoc Ferry school for a six week vacation in Friendship. Auxiliary and Men's Forum set Feb 2 at the Ryan home. Nequasset Farm Bureau meets at Mrs A W Hall Bath. Hortense Welch to attend. Edward Reed and Earl Ryan groups seen at State House in Augusta with Frank Bailey. Stobie spoke on Inland Sea and Game. Mrs Alton Berry hospitalized in Bath. Mrs Warren Robbins visiting in Brookline Mass.

Eleanor Carlton Union of Christian Service Mabel Lewis Richmond Werndell Leavitt Nellie Davis Sagadahoc Ferry Friendship Ladies' Auxiliary Men's Forum Lawrence Ryan Nequasset Farm Bureau A. W. Hall Bedford Street Bath Hortense Welch Edward V. Reed Earl Ryan State House Augusta Stobie Frank Bailey Alton Berry Bath City Hospital Warren Robbins Brookline Mass

Brunswick Man Tells Rotary About Food

Charles E. Reeder of Brunswick spoke to the Bath Rotary Club at the Hotel Phoenix luncheon. He highlighted six health elements by Dr Royal Copeland sunshine fresh air pure water proper exercise sleep and natural food and urged better dental care through coarser foods.

Charles E. Reeder Brunswick Bath William A. Furber Chet” Plant Ry” Page

Portland Maine Egg Auction Mart Established

Senator Frank N Robie announces a Portland Maine Egg Auction to be run by the New England Storage Co. Eggs arrive from farmers, are inspected and stamped with a state certificate under Maine Standard Egg Rating. Auctions occur twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays at 2 PM.

Frank N. Robie Portland Maine Maine Brockton Mr. Robie Robie New England Storage Co Portland Farem

Fire damages Checkered Camps farmhouse on Brunswick road

Richmond fire department responded to an early morning blaze at James Lotheridge’s farm house eight miles from the village. The chimney sparked the fire that destroyed the top floor and damaged the roof. Five ill children and an elderly invalid were moved to the pavilion across the road. Some furniture saved. Loss about $1,000 with partial insurance coverage.

Richmond Fire Department James Lotheridge Brunswick Road

Bath Ladies Attend Banquet at Capital of Clubs Federation

Miss Miriam W Kimball and several Maine Cosmopolitan club members attended the Mid Winter meeting opening banquet of the Maine Federation of Womens Clubs in Augusta at the Augusta House. Nearly 300 women attended as Mrs A E Chittenden presided and Mrs Carl Shrader spoke on the General Federation board meeting and next years thrift centric program. Princess Watawadsa sang and Miss Emma Walker attended as Cosmopolitan delegate. The gathering concluded with a tea at the Blaine Mansion hosted by Governor and Mrs Brann.

Miriam W. Kimball Roscoe P. McFadjon Harry G. Deering Clinton D. Wilson Charles R. Farnham Cosmopolitan Club Augusta Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs Augusta House A. E. Chittenden Auburn Maine Federation Louis J. Brann Chittenden Carl L. Shrader Boston Massachusetts Federation Shrader General Federation Washington Princess Watawadsa Indian Island Old Town Emma Walker House of Representatives Federation Brann Marie Peary Stafford Arctic Blaine Mansion

Mrs Florence Seymour Weds Henry W Campbell in Albany

Friends learn of the September marriage of Miss Florence A Seymour to Henry W Campbell of Albany New York. The ceremony at Albany was conducted by Rev George A Taylor of St Pauls Episcopal Church. Mrs Campbell is a former nurse from Bath and the couple reside at 16 Chestnut Street Albany.

Florence Seymour Bath Henry W. Campbell Albany N. Y Florence A. Seymour George A. Taylor St. Paul's Episcopal Church Campbell Henry G. Seymour Oliver Street Maine General Hospital Portland U. S. Engineers Hudson River John H. Campbell Wes Bath Carroll A. Deering Washington Street Chestnut Street

City Says Sufficient Funds For Bath Payrolls

City Treasurer Donald D. Young debunked rumors of payroll shortfalls for Bath teachers and announced funds allocated to cover all city payrolls through 1933-34 until incoming revenues arrive.

Bath City Treas Donald D. Young

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dorothy Sewall Pugh Haverford Penn Samuel J. Sewall Lincoln County Ministerial Association Gordon Tucker E. G. Spinney Woman's Club Nash St. Philip's Woman's Auxiliary Female Charitable Society Miss Hobson Donald F. Preble Creer Tide Power West Bath Arthur Allen Optometrist Center Street Grange Solons Woolwich Rotary EGG Auction Mart Capital OF Clubs’ Federation Massachusetts Strout E. A. Strout Realty Agency Inc Frank WALCH Bowker St Heart of Broadway I $T Cadillo
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