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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1937

Page

2

Pupils Star in Dance Revue at the Columbia

A Columbia program featured Miss Mary Cunningham and Moderne School of Dancing pupils performing with Esther Drummond and Clifford Leeman on piano, Linwood Russell on sax, Woodbury Bailey drums, and elaborate costumes by Annabel Fabric and Daviens. The show highlighted toe dances, taps, and a variety of solos, duets, and group numbers.

Mary H. Cunningham Moderne School of Dancing Columbia Esther Drummond Clifford Leeman Linwood Russell Woodbury Bailey Paul Hart Miss Cunningham Boston Dancing Teachers Club Natalie Hagan Joanne Heal Barbara Danforth Camilla Deering May Nelson Hazel McCory Barbara Hunt Bernice McCrater Norna Hutchins Dorothy Bradford Catherine Powers Ruth Green Pearl Hathorne Gloria Brown Audrey Hill Marion Fairhurst Dorothy Gilchrist Katherleen Harkins Marion Wagner Barbara Stodder Dargen IG Dbo Ies Sally Footer Aconod AG Jean Bailey Strut Peters Beatrice Avery Broadway Barbara Hart RAZ Ene Sis Og Freida McAllister Dancing Teachers of America Jack Manning Adolph Blome Eleanor Daggnova Bill Powers Annabel Fabric Daviens Mary Anderson Madlyn Robson Betty Robson Margaret Rines Grace Crowley Mary Stilphen Helen Tabor Norma Drummond Roberta Armstrong Barbara Preney Caroline Carpenter Laura Harnish Gertrude Harnish Emma King Frances Lowery Ruth Williams Eleanor Fullerton Marjorie Knight Mary Stone Dorothy McClure Nellie Page Barbara Wyland Louise Sullivan Gerda Langbehn Patricia Maass Jeanette Beardsley Carmen Huse Pearl Tailor Laura Mulcahy Teresa Tardiff Trip Trott Ada and Etta Rowe Robins and Roses Germaine Bonney Glenda Howard Arlene Arsenault Grace Millicent Hecht Sophistocrats Bill Robinson Savoy Germaine Boney Frances Callan Irlene Filbrook Ethel Dupont

Lewiston Lassies Rout Morse High Girls 32 to 9

Morse high girls faced a decisive loss at Lewiston as the Bluettes dominated on their Armory court. Captain Doris Crocker was sidelined for the season, and Lewiston’s passing attack broke through through a steady second and third quarter, widening a 12-1 halftime lead into a 32-9 final. The Armory surface hampered Morse while Lewiston used reserves to finish strong.

Morse High Girls Lewiston Spindle City Lassies Armory Court Doris Crocker Morse-maids Lewiston Bluettes Armory Shipping City

Phippsburg Folks Remember Charles Marston and Local News

In Phippsburg Henry Merrill lists names in class 13 noting Charles Marston of Yarmouth, former Phippsburg resident, 92, in good health. The piece also covers Yale education matters, local visits, illnesses, and the funeral of Fred A. Curtis with Oak Grove cemetery interment.

Joseph O. Purdue Winter Street Congregational Church Bath Fred A. Curtis Curtis Raymond Wyman William Gilman William W. Hosmer Albert Thompson Oak Grove Cemetery

Two Pin Margin Gives Team 3 Win Over 5

Bath Iron Works Bowling league action saw Team No. 3 edge Team No. 5 by two pins as Watson led with a 277 and the trio totaled 1040. Allen posted a 300 for Team 5, Ted Earl of Team 2 compiled 314, with Watson 277 and Labbie 274 notable among top scores.

Bath Iron Works Watson Allen Ted Earl Maples Labbie

Dro Farm Bureau Meets On Wednesday in Dromore

Dromore Farm Bureau held an all day session at the Winnegance Community club house with 15 members and one guest, Mrs. Mary Michaelis of Ellsworth. The planned topic Clothing Accessories was postponed due to lack of literature. Reports noted a South End Bridge Club dinner party. Five dollars was donated to the Red Cross flood relief via William L. Skelton. Members agreed to crochet a table cloth for sale at the fair, under Mrs Annie Percy. A New England boiled dinner was served by several members. The next meeting is March 10 with Mrs Derwent in charge of Meat Cookery.

Dromore Farm Bureau Winnegance Community Club Mary Michaelis Ellsworth Leila Oliver South End Bridge Club William L. Skelton Bath Trust Co Red Cross Flood Relief Fund Annie Percy New England Anna Derwent Jennie Harrington Eveline Beals Esther McCourt

Car overturns twice on icy Maine road injures none

Mr and Mrs John J Diehl of Medford Massachusetts and Mr and Mrs D R Peterson of Chicago were uninjured after their sedan skidded on an icy segment on the Woolwich Wiscasset highway near Montsweag and rolled over twice. State Patrolman John P Crosby credited a steel top for preventing serious injury during a two day outing bound for Diehl cottage in Damariscotta.

John J. Diehl Kilgore Avenue Medford Mass D. R. Peterson Chicago Woolwich-Wiscasset Montsweag

Pine Cone Troop Meets On Monday

Pine Cone troop No. 4 met in Winter Street chapel and heard Patricia Wingy leading the Scout contest, with Shirley Parshley second and a tie for third. Patrol four leads, patrol one second. A Valentine party was planned for next Monday with a committee including Virginia Trott Leona Henderson Bernadine Dall Patricia Wing and Betty Lou Hill. Jane Stevens from Silver Birch troop No. 5 led songs and signalling practice. Mrs Glenn H Easton and Mrs LeRoy V Honsinger supervised the meeting.

Pine Cone Troop Winter Street Chapel Patricia Wingy Shirley Parshley Patrol Four Patrol Virginia Trott Leona Henderson Bernadine Dall Patricia Wing Betty Lou Hill Jane Stevens Silver Birch Troop Glenn H. Easton LeRoy V. Honsinger

Date Bureau Opens at Morse High School

A Date Bureau was launched at Morse High School by seniors Charles Buddy Plummer and Channing Shorey. Registration costs 25 cents for the first date and 10 cents for each additional date, with any high school student able to register. The concept was inspired by Bates College and Omar R. King connected to the Bates bureau provided guidance. Details on arranged dates were not released early Wednesday afternoon.

Morse High School Charles Buddy" Plummer Channing Shorey Bates College Omar R. King Kine

Resolutions by Bodwell Grange P of H on Curtis death

Bodwell grange of the Patrons of Husbandry mourns brother Fredrick Arthur Curtis. Members extend sympathy to his family and honor his memory. Charter will be draped in mourning for 30 days. A copy of resolutions to be entered in records and published in the Bath Independent.

Bodwell Grange Fredrick Arthur Curtis Brother Curtis

Plans for 40th anniversary observance discussed in Bangor

An article notes extensive plans for the 40th anniversary of Fran RS ante augh ters of the American Revolution being discussed at a pleasant meeting of the chapter at Mrs. William H. Northrup home in Bangor. Thirty two members were present.

William H. Northrup Division Street Bangor

Grammar League Girls Cheer At Y M C A Games

Five grammar schools fielded girls cheering squads as part of the Y M C A grammar league event last Saturday. Attendance neared 500 with organized cheers led by dozens of captains and cheerleaders from Weeks Street St Mary's Central and North Grammar, among others.

Weeks Street Annette Williams Betty Dauphin Norma Steussy Eileen Cressey Ruth King Marilyn Cummings Bessie Kakos June Stover Barbara Kerwin Elizabeth Cornish Ruby Talbot Rosamund Tinney Elizabeth Whittem

Art and Sport Talk Delights Winter Street Fireside Club

46 young people gathered in the Winter Street chapel for a Sunday evening Fireside club meeting. Alden G. Smith spoke on Art and Sport, followed by a stories session that drew repeated applause. Prof. Robert D. Seward of Bates College attended, and Morse faculty will speak next Sunday led by Miss Lilian Goodwin with refreshments to follow.

Winter Street Chapel Winter Street Alden G. Smith

Bath Red Cross drive tops $2200 for flood relief

Bath's Red Cross subscription for relief of the Ohio Valley flood sufferers exceeded the $2200 mark by Monday noon. Allan Smith, chairman of the Bath Branch, reported contributions were still arriving. The Shipping City quota started at $320 and was raised to meet times and beyond as possible.

Bath Red Cross Ohio Villey Allan Spt American Red Cross

CANDIDATES LINE UP FOR CAUCUSES

Continue from Page One. Campaign coverage notes that a candidate claimed entitlement to another nomination amid disputes with Mayor Sewall and party workers. A fire destroyed a vacant story and a half house on Harpswell Road early Wednesday. the Brunswick fire department found the barn and ell ablaze with the main house affected. Origin of the blaze unknown, insurance on buildings owned by Richard Beamforth. M. A. Cromwell of South Portland owns an old Catholic Bible leather bound, nearly intact, translated from Latin Vulgate with cross references from Hebrew and Greek.

Sewall Harpswell Road Brunswick Fire Department Richard Beamforth M. A. Cromwell South Portland

Morse High Pupils Aid Flood Relief

Morse high school contributed 2749 to the Junior Red Cross flood relief fund through Mrs. Wilmer I Voorhees. Mid year exams gave an extra week for contributions. Seniors added 5 from grade schools, bringing total to 141.27 with West Bath and St Marys parish schools part of the effort. Harold Armes served as Center street school secretary.

Morse High School Wilmer I. Voorhees Junior Red Cross West Bath St. Mary's Parochial School Harold Armes Center Street School Fred J. Higgins

Bath Elks Invite Guests to Valentine Night Party

Bath Elks plan a Friday nine to one Valentine party with dancing and refreshments at the Home. Invitations may be obtained from Arthur H Sprague chairman Ralph W MacDonald or John H Harkins. Miss Helen Oulton, a Maine General hospital nurse, has returned home after visiting her parents.

Bath Lodge of Elks Arthur H Sprague Ralph W MacDonald John H. Harkins Elks Helen Oulton Maine General Hospital Portland Allen Oulton Bedford Street

Lenten Observances at Central Church Schedule

The Lenten period will be observed at Central church with services each Thursday at 7:15 PM. Dr. Wilson will give brief addresses on Personal Religion and later sermons on Restating our Religious Beliefs. Holy Week includes daily services with Holy Communion on Thursday and Good Friday open for prayer.

Central Church Dr. Wilson Tts Wilson

Alexander Darling Wedding Saturday

Calvin Alexander and Miss Phyllis Darling of Harpswell wed Saturday evening at seven in a single ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Charles H. Berry at 188 North Street. Alexander, born in Phippsburg, is a fisherman like his father Henry Alexander a Stirling lay preacher noted for guiding a fishing schooner. Darling, daughter of Arthur Darling, is also from Harpswell. bride’s mother Gertrude Cromwell was born in Georgetown. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Toothaker of Bath.

Calvin Alexander Phyllis Darling Harpswell Charles H. Berry Full Gospel Assembly North Street Alexanders Phippsburg Henry Alexander Alexander Henry Stirling Arthur Darling Darling Georgetown Gertrude Cromwell Toothaker Bath

Billiard Tourney Set At Y M C A This Week

The annual billiard tournament for boys and young men runs this week at the Y M C A in both senior and junior divisions. Senior pairings include Edward Fraser vs Henry Middleton and Charles Plummer vs Jere Desmond, with George Perry drawing a bye. Junior matches feature Charles Sullivan Jr. vs John Voorhees and Andrew Hart vs James Morse, Albert Desmond drawing a bye.

Edward Fraser Henry Middleton Charles Plummer Jere Desmond Frank Gallagher Maurice Puffer Frank Kenyon Willis Hall William Owen Wesley Plummer Clarence Atwood Frank Hinds, Jr George Perry Charles Sullivan, Jr John Voorhees Andrew Hart James Morse John Gaudet Jean Pomerleau Harold Babine Donald Knight Albert Desmond

New Club Holds First Meeting in Milan Street Home

The CC club organized Saturday evening with 16 attendees at Mr. and Mrs. Norman Smith's Milan Street home. Officers were elected: Norman Morse president, Norman Smith senior VP, Asa A Wilson junior VP, Norman Morse treasurer, John Gallagher secretary, John Gallagher steward, Mrs Norman Smith purchaser of banqueting supplies, Mrs Asa A Wilson press reporter. A membership committee led by Mrs Asa A Wilson was named. Games were played and refreshments served. A second meeting is planned for next Saturday at the Morse residence.

CC Club Norman Smith Milan Street Norman ©. Morse Asa A Wilson Norman Morse John Gallagher John MecEachern

Bangor Woman Featured on Life Front Cover Tennis Star

Miss Constance Hedin daughter of Dr Carl J Hedin superintendent of Bangor State Hospital graces the Life magazine front cover as she plays indoor tennis at Vassar College Bangor friends confirm the identification She is also an accomplished golfer and a senior at Vassar Beginning Tuesday the 16th Mrs Lewis O Barrows will host a series of afternoon gatherings at Blaine House Women from Augusta and spouses of sclons will attend The Roussinoc Chapter DAR meets in February with Mrs Ernest L McLean at 193 State Street tea will follow the regular meeting

Bangor Life Constance Hedin Carl J. Hedin Bangor State Hospital Vassar College Vassar Hedin Poughkeepsie Lewis O Barrows Blaine House Augusta Sclons Barrow Roussinoc D A. R Ernest L. McLean State Street Barrows

Winter skating on the lake and local notes

Robert P. Manson is housebound by illness but resumed work Monday. The lake is in superb skating condition with many skaters daily. Mrs. Ruth E. Totman returns from a New York tug trip with Capt. Arthur L. Totman, after visiting Boston and ports Gloucester Portland Parker’s Flats and Rockland. Orman Coggeshall suffers a severe cold and is housebound. North End and Winneganey community clubs hosted and attended social events. Squaw club met last week and plans next meeting with Mrs. Herbert Morse and Mrs. John G. Morse.

Robert P. Manson Ruth E. Totman Winnegance Arthur L. Totman New York M. Moran Orman Coggeshall North End Winneganey Squaw Club Herbert Morse John G. Morse

Washington trip linked to Maine DAR pilot program

Maine high schools pick three seniors for dependability service leadership and patriotism. From these, one girl is sent to represent her school in the Ruth Bryan Owen Good Citizenship Pilgrimage to Washington. The selected girl joins a representative from every state for a funded week of sights, with expenses paid.

The Daughters of the American Revolution Maine Continental Congress Washington Ruth Bryan Owen Grace W. Carroll Franklin Street Rumford Carroll National Society D A. R

Morse High School pep assembly boosts spirit and plans

A Tuesday noon assembly at Morse High School urged stronger school participation in activities and home games. Principal Horace Herrick proposed an outing club and a winter sports cabin. Director Henry Small announced ticketing contests and student price cuts. Coach John Madden urged better spirit and character training, closing with “The Will to Win.”

Morse High School Horace P. Herrick Henry D. Small John Madden Herrick Harold E. Brown Small Madden

Howard Neil Hurt In Fall From Staging At Shipyard

Howard A. McNeil a Bath Iron Works carpenter was injured in a fall from a staging framework into a hold during vessel construction. He was taken to Bath Memorial hospital for X rays to assess possible injuries though no bones were believed broken. The Bath shipyard hospital unit head Harold L. Adams reported the man would undergo further evaluation. The Governor Brann ferry between Islesboro and Lincolnville Beach will be widened by 25 feet to increase capacity, allowing ten automobiles per trip instead of six after a town meeting approved the work.

Henry Merrill Portland Charles Marston Yarmouth Phippsburg Merrill Marston Mr. Merrill New York Times Yale University Jerome Davis Yale Divinity School Teachers Union Hotel Astor New York Davis American Federation of Teachers George S. Counts Teachers College Boards of Education Roosevelt Phippsburg Congregational Church Professor Davis Charles V. Minnett Roxbury Bath Lizzie Brown Weeks Street Frank M. Bowker Pine Street William Wyman William, Jr Togus Mr. Wyman Albert Young Phyllis Harry Mank, Jr Barbara Sandra Boston Lewis Lowell Elwood Cooke New Jersey Stanwood Gilman Gilman Merle Weeks Arrowsic Gilbert Woodman Howard Atwood West Point Walter Libby New Meadows Ernest Rogers Ernest, Jr Martin Wyman Small Point Beach Charles Curtis Charles, Jr Damariscotta Fred A. Curtis Bath Memorial Hospital Frank Higgins Howard S. Bowker Winnie Brown Robinhood Harry Gilmore Ora Hallett Woolwich John D. Libby Lewiston Earl Lowell Sally Lloyd William Cleveland Ohio George Durwent George C. Beals Bath Iron Works Elizabeth Harrington Fanny Marks Eugene Ingalls North Bath Howard Bowker George C. Beals, Jr George Ingalls Burleigh Pye Sebasco Howard A. McNeil Washington Street Bath Iron Works Corp Mr. McNeil Harold L. Adams Governor Brann Islesboro Lincolnville Beach

Owsley Dey to Lead New Palleapuc in Maine

Leo Owsley Dey of Kentucky will head the newly formed palleapuc in Maine. He is to report around February 19 with temporary offices in Hallowell city hall and later at the State House. Salary set at $2,700.

Leo Owsley Dey Ky Maine Palleapuc Thur ‘S Bell Hallowell Owsley State House

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