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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1936

Page

4

Local activities in Wiscasset and Bath area

Ongoing church services at St Philip s led by lay reader Charles S Sewall amid Rev Merry s illness. Garrison Hill O E S installs officers Feb 11 at Masonic hall with Louise Blagdon as installing matron. Socials include card party and contracts for parsonage fund, plus multiple visits and community events across Wiscasset Bath and Augusta.

Robert E. Merry St. Philip's Church Charles S. Sewall Alvin F. Sortwell Cambridge Mass Harvey R. Pease Virginia Zina Davis Ethelyn Whitehouse Augusta Garrison Hill Masonic Hall Louise Blagdon Helen Erskine Fannie Adams Grace C. Pease Harold S. Sherman Lawrence B. Haggett Lincoln Lodge of Masons Earl D. Rines Federal Street Freeman D. Southard Emmelyn Fo F. D. Southard Pegonia South Bristol Charles 8. Sewall Fred Blagdon Henry Rines Raymond Sherman William Averill Georer Bemis Mary Hobson Roy R. Marston Joseph P. Tucker Josephine Boston May Fogg Commander MacMillan Chicago Boston University Wiscasset Kogg Charles Morse Bath Nina Fowles Earl Carleton Washington Franklin Hall Hillbillies White Elephant Club Wesley C. Day Union Street Civic Club Legion Rooms Ralph C. Wentworth Rockland Wentworth Fisher Wright Lilac Cottage Florida C. A. Richards William G. Hubbard Emmelyn F. Weeks Joseph L. Neal Stanley W. Dodge W. C. Day Grace L. Knight L. B. Haggett Lawrence Bennett Nelson Watts Leroy Barter Star Lodge Knights of Pythias C. C Everett W. Jackson V. C Fred W. West Carl M. P. Larrabee Charles E. Cowley J. E. White Fred W. Blagdon Joseph F. Erskine Warren W. Grover Manuel Caton Freeman LD. Southard Wallace Purington Portland Damariscotta Edgecomb Algie Dodge Brunswick Lennox House Main and Summer Street

Clipper Aristocracy and a Town Hall Insanity Hearing

The poem lauds the clipper aristocracy of Kennebunkport's sea captains and their lavish era. In Bangor a Ward Five case drew 300 residents as a man deemed insane was released after physicians based on kin information concluded confinement was unnecessary. Cony High School received a 300-specimen insect collection in a custom cabinet from an alumnus.

Brewer City Hall Ward Five Bangor State Hospital Cony High School Rlaneld Kennebec County

Probate Court Session Delivers Numerous Wills and Administrations

Judge Walter S. Glidden presided as Sagadahoc probate court admitted estates and granted administrations and guardianships. Actions included wills for Nehemiah Boynton of Medford and Laura Winslow Payne of Bath, appointments for executors without bond, guardians for Everett Tarr, inventories and accounts filed for multiple Richmond Bath Bowdoinham and Topsham estates, and adoptions approved for Robert Linekin’s name change to Robert Rice.

Walter 8S. Glidden Sagadahoc Nehemiah Boynton Medford Mass Daniel W. Boynton Nehemiah Boynton, Jr Laura Winslow Payne Bath Roland W. Payne Albion F. Smith Aera Mary A. Stackpole Portand James A. Dunlap Bowdeinham Minerva F. Dunlap Henry Fish John P. Carey, Jr Alfred Lemont Tarbox, Jr Ruth P. W. Tarbox Frank H. Siegars Bowdoinham Frank T. Siegars Zacheus M. Beal Bowdoin Edward W. Bridgham Ralph O. Dale Robert Hale Portland Everett L. Tarr Cora A. Hurd Lewiston Carrie A. Stone Topsham Lawrence B. Stone Carl H. Watts Richmond Morton H. Watts Guardian John M. Jordan Harry S. Jordan Blanche Durand Dickerman Paul F. Fitzpatrick E.t.a Joseph G. Shaw Etta M. Shaw Emma 8S. Morse J. Edward Huse Isabel M. Dana Woolwich Eben Dana Mary E. Gibbs George J. Gibbs Alfred 8. Potter Ernest L. Shepard Boas Samuel R. Percy Ellen P. Bailey Old Colony Trust Co Henry F. Palmer Annie L. Palmer Mabel H. Paquet Adelaide A. Cunningham Allan Spear Frances D. Lane Roscoe E. Perkins Milton Given Mary W. Hatch J. H. Rousseau Susie A Bridget Reed N. Gratz Jackson Annie MacDonald Lowell Flora FE. Rossi Charles A. Newton Rachel Farnham James K. Farnham Arthur J. Dunton John S. Place Wilson Campbell David Gibbons Georgetown Susan C. Lemont Charles 8. Lemont West Bath J. Edward Drake William S. Shorey George P. Davenport Ernest L. Goodspeed John Hall Alfreds. Potter Wyman Rea Catherine D. Hawley Carrie R. Hawley Fred A. Page Milton Wilton S. Campbell Robert W. Donnell Roy A. Donnell Frank E Florence V. Anderson Florence Andrews Kate Gibbons Georegtown Wilton Annie M. Donovan George L. Pierce George M. Dennett George F. Dennett Robert E. Linekin Andrew M. Rice Lillian E. Rice Robert FE. Linekin Robert E. Rice

Social Rounds and Local Gatherings in West Bath

Miss Julia Coombs of Portland weekended at Campbell's Pond with sister Mrs. Robert D. Metcalf. Miss Uerite Donnell entertained friends at a supper party. Mrs. Ed W. Haggett visited her son Charles L. Haggett and G. Haggett on Dummer Street. Mrs. James B. Lemont attended a Nightingale club meeting in Bath. Mrs. Lemont visiting from Sanford's Crossing stays with her son James B. Lemont. West Bath grange plans a Valentine party. comic valentines requested. Mrs. Ethel Tourtillotte of Bath leads a dance in West Bath grange hall Friday night.

Julia Coombs Portland Campbell's Pond Robert D. Metcalf Uerite Donnell E. C. Donnell Foster's Point Road Ed W. Haggett Charles L. Haggett G. Haggett Dummer Street Bath James B. Lemont Nightingale Club Joseph W. Cyr Center Street Extension Joseph M. Lemont Edwin W. Haggett Haggett Berry's Mill Lemont Sanford’s Crossing West Bath Grange Ethel Tourtillotte

Stamps Gift Guide Lights Up Christmas Shopping

Readable guidance on stamp gifts from five cent Belgium issues to Zeppelin covers, with department stores selling stamps and albums. The piece notes rising first day sale figures for the new 25 cent trans Pacific stamp, plus postal rate debates and a junior stamp scrapbook showing Mexico’s coat of arms tied to Mexico City’s founding legend.

Queen Astrid Belgium Amelia Earhart Mexico Scott's Junior International Enrico Caruso Post Office Department Washington San Francisco trans-Pacific Philatelic Agency Washington Post Office Pacific Manila United States Postoffice Department House Appropriations Postal Service Farley Junior Mexico City

All Records Swept Away In Tuesday Night League

The Elks led the Tuesday Night League sweep with nine points as Les Plant of the Elks set a 5 string mark and broke his own highs. Al Thayer, O. M. Redlon, and Ralph Small posted top scores while Plant's Garage trailed and Chevrolets followed.

Les Plant The Elks al Thayer Plant Chevrolets O. M. Redson Ralph Small Arthur Pratt Wally Plant

Former Woolwich Girl Wives Greek Missionary in Greece

Beatrice Hanson of Woolwich and Augusta, now Mrs. Paul Yphantis, lives in Piraeus with her family. Their daughter Evnikie born May 29 1935, and son David age five and a half, attend school. Mr. Yphantis recovered from appendix surgery. David excels in French and arithmetic and often speaks English Greek and French at home. The couple organize parish workers visiting hospitals and jail services, with tract distribution and hymns in Greek Turkish and English. Mrs. Yphantis conducts Bible study and prayer meetings. she studied Nyack School, Augusta Missionary Alliance work.

Beatrice Hanson Woolwich Augusta Paul Yphantis Piraeus Greece Gladstone Street Evnikie Eunice David Yphantis Newton Mass.) College Macedonia America Girls’ Society Nyack School New York Missionary Alliance

Woolwich Union Serves Christian Duty and February Meeting

Woolwich Union holds Sunday school at 10 across branches including Day's Ferry and Sagadahoc. The Union council sets Feb 10 meeting at 8 in Nequasset church vestry. Various local residents and guests are noted with weekly visits, illnesses, and recent travels in Bath, Arrowsic, Woolwich, and surrounding towns.

Woolwich Union For Christian Service Day's Ferry Sagadahoc Woolwich Union Council Nequasset Church Loring Mayberry Everett Mass Georgie Walker Arrowsic Ladies’ Auxiliary Men's Forum Herbert Leeman Bath Orville Jameson Rockport Leroy Jameson Sagadahoc Ferry Harry Beals Wiscasset Ida Beals Jack Stinson Stockton Springs Everson Stinson Chester Dana Barbara Harold Walker Highland Street Nequasset Farm Bureau Costello P. Hall Harriett Potter Ella Lincoln Fred Hanson Sebenon Hall Eben Dana Mary Augusta Harry Plummer Ralph Rice Albert Wing Richmond Wing Carolyn Wing William Downing Fred Hathorne Yarmouth Edward Murphy Memorial Hospital North Woolwich Smith Clayton Dolloff William Wright Mary Wright Eneen George T Mn

Army of Reserves Propel St. Marys Past Grace in Saturday Game

St. Marys used an army of reserves to roll to an 88 to 14 victory over Grace in the Church League. It marked the defending champions 13th straight win while Beacon defeated Central and Winnegance beat Elm. Peoples upset Wesley 53 to 20 in the other contest.

Army OF Reserves ST. Mary’s St. Mary's Grace Peoples Wesley Beacon Central Winnegance Elm Winneyance Pete Oliver Dick Frates Eagles Frates John Stewart Frank King Johnny Sanborn M. Oliver R. Frates Feee Rere Serene R. Boardman Cede

Two Upheavals in Grammar League Saturday Forenoon

Two upsets shook the Grammar School circuit as North Grammar and Weeks Street fell, leaving Central Greens atop the second half standings. Central Greens beat North Grammar 20 to 12 while Central Blacks defeated Weeks Street 23 to 20. St. Mary’s fell to Dike 14 to 2.

Central Greens North Grammar Central Blacks Dike Foit Core SH. Marys No. Grammar St. Mary's Y Grammar School Weeks Street Greens Weeks Me Dike Bt. Mary's

Velmos Triumph Over Colonials In Final Period Binge

Sanford's Velmos roared to a 45 30 victory as they exploded for 14 points in the final period. McHugh led with 19 points while Hayes and Parks added in for the Colonial offense. St Mary's YMCA beat Central 89 39 in a preliminary tilt as Jim McQuarrie scored 24 for the winners.

Sanford Velmos Colonial Club Colonials Tarzan” Legard Johnny Levyn McHugh D. C. Crew Invaders Smith Nunan Mark Hayes Parks St. Mary's Y. M.C. A. Church Central Hilltoppers Jim McQuarrie St. Mary’s

Antlers Lead in Elks League Bowling Standings

In a Monday Elks League match at Park Alleys the Antlers moved into first place on a late comeback as Lecturers led with seven points and Les Plant rolled 302 to top scores. Fixed Stars slipped to second while Eleven O Clocks and Lecturers chased. Royal Purples and Chutes trailed.

Aneres Soosaee Cate Pone Elks’ League Park Alleys Ralph Dales Matey Povich Antlers Tom Conley Jay Les Plant al Thayer

Prizes Offer Audubon Camp Stay and New York Trip

A two week Audubon Nature Camp stay at Muscongus Bay near Damariscotta is offered for a teacher or nature study leader. An all expense tour to New York is also awarded to a top bird student.

Audubon Muscongus Bay Damariscotta New York

Notice of Joel Cushman Admr January 27 1936

Joel F Cushman named administrator in a legal notice dated January 27 1936. Court action lists Cushman as administrator with duties toward estate settlement and related deadlines.

Joel F. Cushman Admr

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Martha Haskell Elsie Bailey Roger Dow Grace Beane Beverley Hamlin John Currier, Jr Rita Lewis Walter Miete Ruthena Thompson Bertha Wright Fernald Bailey Frank Reed Marion Reed Roland Bailey Margaret Dickinson Raymond Graves Bernard Merry Verna Southard Verna Bailey Marcia Bailey Dana Chisam Allen Malcolm Allan Weeks Roland Tarbox Geneva Shea Dorothy Randall Betty Richardson Geraldine Munsey Marion Rines Joanna Evans Dorris Higgins John Abbott Donald Morang Edgar Rankin George Grover Walter Pushard Merrill Dickinson Priscilla Haskell U. of M Organ Society Frank E. Quinnam Frank Ray Bath Memorial Hospital Bradford Street Henry Abbott Boothbay Harbor Clarence Bailey Donald F. Reble Centre ST Silas H. Perkins Kennebunkport Capt Fordyce Perkins Henry Villard Sewall Cathay Spain India Java Turkestan Fujiama Egypt Glidden Ashley A. Smith First Universalist Bangor Raymond J. Cosseboom Second Congregational Church IRS. Vapueeet O. M. Redilon Redlon‘s L. Plant Thomas Swift Martinez Cal Margaret Swift Mr. Swift Cecil Witham Newcastle Mr. Witham South Thomaston Rockland High School Bucksaport Seminary Eee People’s, Beacon and Y. M. C. A. Church League St. Mary Grammar League Grammar School League Eagles’ League Mark Elks’ Bowling League EB. Dow Pixed Stars
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