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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1937

Page

4

Iron Works Reds Capture City League Lead at Y Gym

The Bath Iron Works team known as the Big Red defeated North End Community Clubbers 34 to 25 to clinch the first half title in the City League at the Y gymnasium. Merchants edged the B W Blues 28 to 26 after overtime to end 23 all at regulation. The Reds sit undefeated atop the standings with one deficit, while Merchants North End C C and B I W Blues share the cellar.

Bath Iron Works North End Y Gymnasium Merchants B. W. Blues Reds Sun North End C. C B. I. W. Blues YY. M. C. A. City League B.L W. Reds B. L W. Blues North End Cc. C Blues

Lawrence Avery wedding on Monday in Bangor

Lawrence of Arrowsic and Bath wed Margaret E. Avery in a Parkview avenue ceremony officiated by Rev. Louis S Staples. The bride wore heliotrope blue crepe and corsage of Briar cliff roses. After a brief trip, the couple will live in Bath where the groom works as a supervisor at Bath Iron Works.

Parkview Avenue Bangor Roy Ibra Lawrence Arrowsic and Bath Ibra K. Lawrence Arrowsie Margaret E. Avery Albert E. Avery Oie Louis 8 S. Staples Methodist Episcopalies Frank H. Wright Newell A. Avery Wright Doris E. Lawrence Norwood R. I Warren 8. Morse First Congregational Church Brewer Morse Avery Lawrence Bangor High School University of Maine Delta Delta Delta

Redson's Quintet Extends Lead In Tuesday Bowling

O M Redlon's quintet increased their lead over Chevrolets to eight points after a 4 9 score night. Les Plant rolled 549 in five strings, beating his previous 542 joint record with Pete Oliver. Arthur Plants added 128 and the team total reached 2440, a new Redlon record. Sam Rogers topped 500 for the Chevrolets with 507, followed by Ralph Small 497 and Ken Morrison 490.

O. M. Redion Chevrolets Steeves Chevvies Les Plant Pete Oliver Arthur Plants Red Jon Redion Sam Rogers Ralph Small Ken Morrison

Organ Society’s January supper plus regional club notices

The Organ Society of Wiscasset hosted a January turkey supper January 27 with a volunteer committee of Viola Adams Vera Quinnam Mary Marston and Ruth Jones guiding dining and ticket sales. A radio program followed featuring local musicians and acts. An Eastern Star club formed in Garrison Hill chapter with officers listed. Additional town notices include visits by local figures and school events.

The Organ Society Congregational Vestry Viola Adams Vera Quinnam Mary Marston Ruth Jones Nellie Munsey Hattie Mosher Marston Margie Monro Bertha Day Harriet Jackson May Sherman Carolyn Pendleton Evelyn Hutchins Walter Adams Frank Adams Organ Society of Helen and Forest Faulkingham Anne Miete Frederick Pendleton Jay Kinahan Mary Hobson Maurice Pendleton Jean Bailey Miss Hobson Roger Dow

Woodbine Rebekahs Invite District 10 for Reception

Woodbine Rebekah Lodge 34 of Port land extends an invitation to District 10 for a March 6 reception honoring Martha E. Libby Maine Rebekah Assembly warden and Mildred C. Hodgkins district deputy president with Jeanne Bertelen as marshal. Queen Esther of Bath to entertain the warden on March 16. Past noble grands night hosted by Queen Esther on Feb 16 with supper and entertainment. Mrs. Angus Burden chairs the general committee and will appoint associates. Mrs. Herbert Lily has returned home from Memorial hospital after several weeks’ stay.

Garrison Hill Helen Haggett Edith Rines Nellie Munsey Helen Erskine Grace Albee Burton Haggett Lawrence Haggett Boston Amy Libby Portland Louis Bingdon Lulu Riley Pemaquid O. E. S. Bristol Mills Nellie Dowling Harvey R. Pease Mains House of Representatives Clifton Malloy Bernard Hutchins Water Street Ava Dodge Lincoln Academy Horace Day Honeymoon Inn Red Men’s Hall Frank M. Haggett Harvey Lunden Sylas Heller West Rockport Sidney G. Evans Federal Street Parker B. Stinson Massachusetts Institute of Technology Rockland State Department of Health Stanley Dodge Little Shop Priscilla Bryant Morse High School Bath Leland Bryant Michael Ready Ready’s Point Ruth Leavitt Betty Richardson Committee On Missions Congregational Parsonage Organ Society William Frye Grace Beane Dorcas Club Hodge St St. Philip’s Womans Auxiliary St. Philip’s Guild Henry Vy B. Nash Sarah D v Washington Street Damaris- Wenty CM Cox Co Webbers Tavern Severi Wis- Caspet Woodbine Rebekah Lodge Araay Rebekah Assembly of Maine Martha E. Libby Mildred C. Hodgkins Jeanne Bertelen Queen Esther of Esther Angus Burden

Annual Reception at Central Church Social Delights Parish Guests

The annual reception and social at Central church drew a large parish turnout in the parish house on Tuesday evening. Dr. and Mrs. David L. Wilson and other couples led the receiving line. A brief program featured baritone solos, a monologue, and costume tableaux followed by a social with ices and cake. Leeman's orchestra provided music for the remainder of the night, organized by the Men's club and Ladies' aid committee.

Central Church David L. Wilson Owen J. Ledyard W. W. Robinson Charles Jackson Arthur King Ladies’ Aid League Leeman

Masterpieces of art shown at Morse High

The Morse high school auditorium hosts a public display of Millet inspired works and other reproductions from three to five and seven to nine each day this week. Admission is 15 cents for adults and ten cents for children. The feature piece The Gleaners reflects Millet’s peasant life and Barbizon school's influence.

Gleaners Morse High School France Millet Barbizon

North Center P T A hears art exhibit plans at Morse high

North Center P T A met at Grace church to hear Supt Clinton D Wilson outline an upcoming art exhibit at Morse high school. Mrs Charles A Andre led a discussion on personality factors while Founders Day activities were announced for Feb 16 and 17 with a call to bring guests.

Morse High School Clinton D. Wilson North Center Morris H. Cohen Louis M. Silverman

Notable Social News From Bath Area and Nearby Towns

West Bath resident Fortin attends Indepedent Oil Dealers convention and banquet in Portland with Rep. Larrabee as guest. Families visit Boston and Maine, wedding trip to Massachusetts and Connecticut, and multiple local visits and gatherings across Bath Windsor and York Village details.

J. A. Fortin Larrabee Billy Bath Edwin W. Haggett Trafton M. Swain Massachusetts Connecticut Main Street York Village Beatrice Rose Doris Crocker Upper Washington Street Lannes Fuller Larrabee's Grove James B. Lemont Boston Arthur John W. Brooks Alberta S. MacLellan Gardiner

West Bath Grangers Hold Weekly Meeting

West Bath Grangers met February 8 with 59 attendees though many were home ill. Mr. and Mrs. Justus H. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Fred P. Ring Jr led the program including readings, musical selections, spelling contests, and discussions on news topics from 1936.

West Bath Grangers

Woolwich Man Builds Plane for Himself

Frederick Gilmore of Woolwich has completed a silver one seated biplane built in his father’s barn. He plans to license and test it, skis it on Nequasset Lake when ice thickens, and has a background in Morse High School class of 1929 and Bath Iron Works drafting. The Brunswick Record contest enters more school songs, with Florence Chapman and George D. Lacasse among contributors.

Frederick Gilmore Cyrus Gilmore Woolwich Gilmore Morse High School Bath Iron Works Hyde Windlass Co Mr. Gilmore Nequasset Lake Brunswick Record Bruns Florence Chapman Jesus George D. Lacasse

Totems Reach Top Ahead of Kools in Park Alley Standings

In a week with many postponed matches the Totems led by J Sanborn and R Philbrick edged the Kools F Trott and I Daley on percentage. Panatellas A Jewett and T Conley surged to third after a big week, narrowing the gap to leaders. White Owls A Thayer and H Fielding moved into sixth past Briefs, while Jenny Linds remained in last place.

Park Alley Totems J. Sanborn R. Philbrick Kools F. Trott-I. Daley Panatellas A. Jewett T. Conley Aikens R. Hall K. Morrison White Owls A. Thayer H. Fielding Pinkham Cannon Jenny Linds Allie Jewett Irving Duley Duley Tom Conley Jewett Briefs I. Duley Park Alley League Ave la Jewett Conley Daley Thayer Sanborn Sare McNeil Morrison Philbrick Fielding Kenniston Hall E Stover IH. Farrell IF. Trott Tetas G Pinkham I. Trueworthy F. Goodh We

Grays and Juniors Win In Y High League Action

In Y M C A High School League play at the Y court Grays and Juniors gained wins as the second round opened. Frosh Browns lost their first game after three straight wins while Fresh Grays took sole last place. Juniors beat Sophomores 22 to 12 in overtime as third year players dominated.

Y Court Frosh Browns Grays

Woolwich Pioneers Host Meetings and Upcoming Play

The Christian Pioneers of Woolwich met with Rev. Willard Rand for a 24 attendee discussion titled Are you a part of the world's problem or a part of its answer The group handed out the Woolwich Pilot and planned winter philanthropy The scene shifts to community notices with illness recoveries and upcoming events including a February 4 production of Small Town Romeo at Sebenon hall directed by Rand and George Farnham Candy sales will occur between acts

Christian Pioneers of Woolwich Willard Rand Rand Pioneers Lemuel Stinson Everson Stinson Carolyn Wing North Woolwich Harry Cooper Laura Farnham Sagadahoc Ferry Girls’ Club Montsweag Cheerio Richard Hunnewell Woolwich Center Church Hall Bertha Brown Portland John Brown Barley Neck Herbert Lily Memorial Hospital Daisy Bailey John Reed Reed Rowena Rand Virginia Reed Paul Kish Miss Gates Chicago Womeo Joe Stanford Betty Bud Williams Morton Kendall Jane Anna Sly Perkins Sly Sam Holdman Sarah Higgins Rushmore Romeo Sebenon Hall The Christian Pioneers

Dike P T A Silver Tea Nets Funds for Dental Work

The Dike P T A held a well attended Silver Tea after its business meeting at Miss Stella Dolloff's home on Washington Street raising 5 for dental work in the grades under parent teacher auspices. Founders day observance is planned for February 17. Evelyn Perkins, once bedridden, is now able to sit up briefly each day.

Stella Dolloff R. N Washington Street Parent-Teachers Associations Miss Dolloff Clifford B. Wilband John M. Conley Hospitality Committee Evelyn Perkins

Excellent Spellers at Woolwich Grange Event

Spelling bee during the lecturer hour at Woolwich Grange drew 35 attendees. Worthy Master Bradford and Miss Nathalie Westwig led the final round, with captains Miss Bernette L Bailey and Mrs. Frank R Bailey spelling successfully. A silver star certificate honored Supt. of Schools John H. Carter for 25 years in the grange. The group donated five dollars to flood relief via the Bath Red Cross.

Woolwich Grange John H. Carter Bradford Nathalie Westwig Burnette L. Bailey Frank R. Bailey Carter Grange Northern Star Grange North Woolwich Woolwich Bath American Red Cross Maurice B. Shea Augusta Orange Washington

Thayer Returns to Top of Elks Bowling Standings

Thayer climbs to first in Elks Bowling League with a 92.7 average, moving from fourth. Povich drops to second, Richter remains third, Conley rises to fourth, and Fielding falls to sixth as the tight race persists with fractions separating the top spots.

Thayer Elks Sunberth Jay Povich Roy Richter Tom Conley Harold Fielding Phil Eaton Povich Richter Ellis Omamge Ti Conley Cas Oss O. M. Redlon Patsnley Stean Hatinett Passere Meniaeate Eringeltes Spree Mets Foose W. Whitney Ecloyen Tee Y. Bore Ets Erie Ieee West Rade

Blues and Reds claim wins in Y Intermediate action

Central Whites suffer first loss of season as Blues win and Central Reds beat St Marys in a day of Y Intermediate league games. Whites cling to sun berth by a single game. Raymond Stowell from Freeport travels to Boston for eye surgery on Mr Bean's condition which improves after a third operation. Epworth League at High Street Methodist Auburn hosts a Italy Japan Holland Iceland Ireland cafeteria style entertainment with over 100 guests and a varied program.

Central Whites Blues Central Reds St. Mary's Raymond Stowell L. L. Bean Freeport Boston Mr. Bean Epworth League High St. Methodist Church Auburn Cntiren Italy Japan Holland Iceland Ireland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Iron Works Reds Mr. Lawrence Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity Redson Pasate O.M. Redlon’s Revues L. Plant O. M. Redlons Donald F Reble Brin Wiscasset Woodbine Rebekahs Morse High P. T. A. Told OF Art Wilson Nelson Rice Harry Charles Baker Hampden United Laboratories, Inc West Bath Justus H. Miller Fred P. Ring, Jr Edgar D. Leavitt Ralph P. Dunbar Carver Maine Grange Leaders Alert Grange Monthly Mercie McFadden St. Louis Charles B. Doyle Leon M. Genthner Robert Footer Charles Genthner Fred P. Ring Edward Jenks Barbara Walsh Grace M. Waterman Mary McClure Dorothy M. Waterman Ruth L. Clark Barbara Virginia Kingsbury Herbert Simpson E. Mason Wright Sanborn Philbrick Frates Herby Huggard Wally Jones Oliver Eddie Kenniston Ralph Boardman Bob Burns I. Durgan F Stover Boardman E. Metcalf R. Milliken Grays and Juniors High School Victors Browns Juniors Sophs Lois Swett Elizabeth Butterfield Wheaton College Norton Mass Affair Nets Dental Clinic Eagles’ League Whites St. Mary’s Y. M. C. A. Intermediate League Central Blues
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