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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1932

Page

8

Colonial Club Tops Brunswick in Bath Club Tourney

Colonial Club defeated Brunswick 13 to 5 in Bath in an annual tournament sweeping pool cribbage pinochle and bridges. Bath bowlers won two of three in bowling. Notables included Stacy 150 Morrison 116 Morse 150 and McCole 150 along with Thompson Ross in contract bridge.

Colonial Club Brunswick Club Brunswick Bath Reg Stacy Tom Morrison Horace Morse George Fields Bob Toothaker Johnny McCole Campbell Baxter and Ellison Fred Thompson Rodney Ross John E. Hayes Alden G. Smith

Bowling match results with Colonial club win

Colonial club defeated Brunswick by three to two after winning against Sadler Laws and Andrew and losing to Donahue and La Tock in a bowling relay style event.

Sadler Laws Given Andrew Donahue la Tock

Washington's Birthday Silver Tea By D A R

The D A R Col Dummer Sewall chapter held a Tuesday meeting at Central church parish house voting to stage a Washington birthday silver tea on February 22. An American flag will be presented to the West Bath H club. Delegates and alternates to the Continental Congress in April and the State Conference in Lewiston in mid March were chosen with several members and visitors in attendance. Refreshments followed hosted by Mrs. James T. Bonney and others.

Dummer Sewall Central Church Parish House Washington Girls ' H Club West Bath John A. Morse Continental Congress Washington, D. C Lewiston Eva Kimball Abigail Whitman Norway Frances Bridgham Elizabeth Wadsworth Portland James T. Bonney Annie Cox Charles Vanderkleed Collingswood N. J Maude Clark Gay Waldoboro Alice E. Varney Charles L. Browne Bowdoinham Ernest A. Allan Topsham William Given Harry Hing Emily Rideout Flora M. Randall George Merrill Agnes Humphreys Elmer D. Hodgkins Jane Lemont Corrie Varney Alice K. Robbins Ella J. Douglas

Carlton files campaign report for Maine governor race

Frank W. Carlton of Woolwich, Republican candidate for governor, filed his first month primary campaign expense in the Secretary of State’s office showing expenditures totaling 1445.11. Lew J. Braun of Lewiston and James B. Perkins of Boothbay Harbor reported spending 5.10 and 19.40 respectively. A quiet day marked the 52nd wedding anniversary of Eugene B. Fisher and his wife at 15 Prospect Street, Augusta, with four children and four grandchildren noted.

Frank W. Carlton Woolwich Becetary of States Office Lew J. Braun Lewitt's James B. Perkins Boothbay Harbor Eugene B. Fisher Prospect Street Augusta Richard Black Essie Morse Milo Marion Berryman Peak’s Island Mildred Crocker Harold F. Fisher Westboro Mass

Bath resident views China Japan tensions in Shanghai

Charles J. Donnell of 937 Washington Street, longtime Western business observer, discusses Shanghai’s three zones and Japan's move into the Chinese city. He says foreigners face little military risk, China cannot halt Japan’s regional aims, and Japanese boycott harms Chinese industry.

Charles J. Donnell Washington Street Chna Japan Donnell Shanghai China Tien Tsin Yangtze River New York Far East Kobe International Banking Corp California America

Bath Boy to Take Up His Profession Here

Donald F. Preble, a Bath native and Morse High School and Massachusetts School of Optometry graduate, has returned to Bath to practice as an optometrist at his home 22 Cherry Street. He began work as an optometrist's assistant in 1926 with Dr. A. I. Stuart, then studied in Boston for two years while continuing to practice. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Preble.

Donald F. Preble Bath Morse High School Massachusetts School of Optometry City Cherry Street A. I. Stuart Boston Frank Preble

Churchill Sells Out His Shoe Business in Bath

George A. Churchill retires after 22 years operating the Broad and Front Street shoe store in Bath. William A. Fall, with 1918 start at Churchill, takes over Monday, pledging continued high quality footwear while Churchill plans rest and a future venture. Churchill will keep Rice Shoe Store at 176 Front Street and reside in Bath.

George A. Churchill Broad Front Streets William A. Fall Mr. Churchill D. T. Percy & Sons Senters, Inc Conley & Crosby Percy Churchill Bath Front’ Street Fall Times John P. Welch A. 8. Melcher Charles T. Hooper Mr. Fall

Wildlife talk by Maine warden at West Bath Grange meeting

Ward en Stickney of Saco, supervisor for the southern district, addressed West Bath Grange on wild life in Maine. Bad weather kept many away, but attendees enjoyed his talk and wildlife film. The program features married versus single contests starting next week.

West Bath Grange West Bath Grange Hall Cosmopolitan Club

Davis Tanguay Nuptials in Boothbay Harbor Church

Miss Laura O Tanguay daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar J Tanguay of 17 Wesley street wed Fred F Davis son of Mr and Mrs George R K Davis of Boothbay Harbor in a Methodist church service. The bride wore white crepe de chine and pink bouquet. A reception followed at the Stone home. The groom a Boothbay Harbor high school graduate class of 1928 works at the U S Fish Hatchery and plays for the Cubs of the American Legion league. The couple will reside on Townsend avenue Boothbay Harbor. Florence Stanfield R N arrives to serve as superintendent of nurses in Lewiston after leaving Gardiner.

Laura O. Tanguay Oscar J. Tanguay Wesley Street Fred F. Davis George RK. Davis Bootthbay Harbor George L. Pressey Lewis S. Stone Cubs American Legion League Morse High School Boothbay Harbor Leslie Marr Davis Townsend Avenue

Bowdoinham Horse Racing Club Forms In Banquet Hall

Local Bowdoinham community forms a sportsman’s stud with officers led by C. H. McEwen as president and J. H. McCart as vice president. Races planned on Saturdays and some Wednesdays open to all horsemen. notes about town meetings, illnesses, and social events interwoven through the report.

K. of P C. H McEwen J. H. McCart Kal Hatch A. S. MacDougal Ed Graves George Hamilton E. S. Lancaster George Sedgley George Cutler Frank Siegars Edward Gile Fred Leavitt F. K. Jack Sara Denham Elisha Webber Leslie Brown Seiectmen B. B. Douglass Mary Sedgley Augusta Turner Charles M. White The Grange Bernard Henderson Bath Leathers Smalley John McCart Portland Irene Millay Gardiner Hospital Pleasant Street Club R. D. Purinton Clara N. Fogg Victoria Flood Ida Fowe Mary Lilly C. L. Browne Victoria Fisoh W. S. Given Emily Rideout Cleveland Curtis J. H. Ames Paul Ames Fairfield Ernest Ames Helen Winters Electa Chapter Helen Denham Carrie Merrill Abbie Thorn

Rockland Mayor Announces Bid for Maine Governor

Charles M. Richardson, mayor of Iekland, seeks the Democratic nomination for governor in the June primaries. He pledges a personality free primary and party harmony. His platform sums to a five word pledge, A Square Car for Maine, and promises a conservative progressive administration.

Charles M. Richardson Iekland Maine

Bath Iron Works Ahead on Coast Guard Boat Deliveries

Bath Iron Works reports near three week lead on Coast Guard patrol boat construction. Daphne dock trials completed, sea trial done. last three boats to be delivered by April 27 1932. Commander Eaton and crew praised for cordial cooperation with Bath plant. Andrew Hart injured by falling canvas but not seriously hurt. Ferdinand Dumais becomes new father of twins. Safety talk by Walter Brennan emphasizes fault is shared across workers and management. The Thetis seizure details noted with Cadet liquor cargo. Notre Dame tow by Aurora earlier. Destroyer Dewey project adds Earl C. Kimble to Bath staff.

Bath Iron Works Corp Coast Guard Daphne Bath Philip B. Eaton Iron Works Eaton Andrew Hart City Hospital Hart Ferdinand Dumais Safety Committee Walter J. Brennan State Department of Labor Texas Yard Brennan Thetis the Independent Thetis Weymouth N. S Nantucket Island Coast Guard Academy New London The Dewey Portsmouth N. H Navy Yard R. W. Ferrell Mr. Kimble

Governor Seeks Public Service Over Personal Honor

The speaker declares dedication to serving the state and its people in the executive department. He states ambition is service, seeks the unbiased advice of all citizens, and asks for divine guidance to lead with humility.

Sterling Bible Class Monthly Meeting Held at Russell Home

The Corliss Street church Sterling Bible class met at Mrs. Maude Russell’s home with 20 members. Lois Ames was elected president, activities included reports, appointments of lieutenants and committees, and an informal talk on the 18th amendment. Refreshments followed.

Sterling Bible Class Corliss Street Maude Russell Russell Street Lois Ames Mary Gillespie Annie Towle Evie M. Studley Medomak Russell McFadden McIntire Coombs

Community event plans hostesses listed for gathering

The event will be held with Mrs. Hattie Scott as organizer and the hostesses named as Mrs. Nellie Hunt, Mrs. Lucy Brown, Mrs. Annie Jewett, and Mrs. Mabelle Har ford. It was reported that 45 calls were made during the month.

Hattie Scott Nellie Hunt Lucy Brown Annie Jewett Mabelle Harford

Old Folks Concert to Be Repeated at West Bath Grange

The Old Folks concert and dance, held at the Masonic temple under Cosmopolitan club music department, will be repeated Thursday evening at West Bath Grange hall. West Bath Grange committee includes Edwin Haggett, Mrs. Albert McFadden, and Harry Peterson. The club music department team lists Mrs. William Dennison, Dorothy Welch, Bessie Greenblatt, and Alice Johnson. Attendees meet at the club house at 6 30 and depart by auto for the hall. transportation help available from Miss Johnson.

Masonic Temple The Cosmopolitan Club West Bath Grange Hall Temple Grange Hall Edwin Haggett Albert McFadden Harry Peterson West Bath Grange William Dennison Dorothy Welch Bessie Greenblatt Alice Johnson Club House

Amputation Follows Saw Fly Wheel Breakage Incident

Hollis Rolfe remains critically injured at Winter Harbor after a power saw fly wheel shattered, striking his arm and prompting amputation above the wrist. Ed ward Sargent, a companion on the job, lost his arm at the elbow but is listed in favorable condition as pieces of the fly wheel were found 200 feet away.

Hollis Rolfe Winter Harbor Rolfe Edward Sargent Sargent Anutomobile

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Senanter’s, Inc Sateen Binding PART Foot Stacy Morrison Morse Stuart Toothaker Bowling Colonial Club Washington’s Birthday D.A.R Chas. Rogers Peggy Shannon Tim McCoy Doris Ill Norma Shearer Robt Montgomery Manhattan Winnie Lightner Carole Lombard Paul Lukas Warner Baxter Leila Hyams F. W. Carlton Orient Warden Stickney Millward Patten Topsham Grange National Grange Patten Davis-Tanguay Laura Tanguay Fred E. Davis Florence Stanfield R. N C. M Gardiner Lewston Memorial Hospital Maine University Columbia Rockland Baths Bath Iron Works Corporation Black Brown Hatch’s Shoe Store
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