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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1936

Page

9

Vaudeville and Ball Friday by Battery H Fans Rise

Battery H of 240th C. A. plans a vaudeville show and dance at the Arcad e ballroom with five acts and the Fenton Bros. orchestra to raise funds for the Battery fund. The event showcases long service, Rotary Carnival participation, and a 11 year record of efficiency led by Capt. Elver A. Stickney and Capt. J. Horace McClure with notable 1930s firings and ratings.

Battery H C. A Arcade Ballroom Bath Battery Fund Battery Boys Fenton Bros Lewiston Elver A. Stickner Rotary Club J. Horace McClure A.A Elver A. Stickney Battery DeHart Fort Williams

Rawleigh Job Ad in Lincoln Knox Bath Areas

Available at once for reliable men in West Lincoln and South Knox Counties and Bath. Earn $25 or more weekly with no cash required. Write Rawleighs Dept MEB-9-7 Albany NY today.

Rawleigh Lincoln Knox Counties Bath Rawleigh's Dept Albany N. Y

Military roll details for officers and sergeants named

The record lists Elver A. Stickney as 1st Lt Range officer Joseph A. Butler as 2nd Lt Guns Commander Edward J. McMann as 1st Sgt Battery Commander’s Observer Lt Harold M Holmes as Sgt Gun Pointer and Sgt Christopher J Cushing as Gun Commander.

Elver A. Stickney Joseph A. Butler Edward J. McMann Harold M Holmes Gun Pointer Christopher J. Cushing

Morse High Students Debate in South Portland Practice Meet

Morse High School entered a practice debate in South Portland on short notice, with Lewiston High and South Portland and Leavitt Institute tying for first. The socialized medicine topic was debated as Morse's affirmative and negative teams performed, guided by Principal Arthur B. Scott and coaches Rev. George B. Wolstenholme and others.

Morse High School South Portland Bates Morse Lewiston High School South Portland High Leavitt Institute Portland Biddeford Deering Oxford York Janet Bridgham John G. Morse, Jr Lewiston Dorothy Mulcahy Leah Merrill Philip Beany Arthur B. Scott George B. Wolstenholme Charles E. Hewitt Helen Cameron

Boston Guests Stay With Mayor Sewall at The Tone House

Miss Elizabeth Pattee and Miss Con stance Peters of Boston arrived Saturday to spend the weekend as guests of Mayor and Mrs. Arthur Sewall at the Tone House.

Elizabeth Pattee Constance Peters Boston Arthur Sewall tone_house

Company officials meet joint committee on factory expansion

Julius Grossman and John F. OConnor of Congress Shirt Co appeared before two municipal committees in a joint meeting to discuss a city petition asking for an addition to double output and payroll. A survey fund was raised, and a canvass for funds will be conducted to cover estimated costs.

Julius Grossman John F. O'Connor Congress Shirt Co H. Martin Powers Manufactures and Manufacturing Chamber of Commerce Maine Central Kelley, Spear Co George C. Quicksall Common Council Pres. Centi Pres James A. Gillies Jr Dominique J. Tardif Elwood S. Toothaker Ralph G. Stetson Mr. Quicksall

Maine's Oldest P.T.A. Observes Founders Day

South End P.T.A. held Founders Day on Washington Street rooms noting it is Maine's oldest P.T.A. A March 3 evening talk by William N. Skelton was planned, with Mrs. Chester A. Roberts inviting members to her home next Tuesday. Mrs. John H. Hunt chosen to chair the Summer round-up.

South End P.T. A Washington Street P.T.A Maine William N. Skelton Board of Education Chester A. Roberts John H. Hunt South End William L. Skelton J. Albert Redion South Fnd P.T.A Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc

Fair features second annual American Legion fair in town hall

The American Legion Post of Brunswick plans its second annual fair at Town Hall next week on Wednesday through Friday with evening programs of variety. The fair follows last year’s successful format but introduces new attractions and replaces less popular booths. Harold E. Laws will supervise the Amateur program.

American Legion Post of Brunswick Town Hall Harold E. Laws

Obituaries and notices from Bowdoinham and surrounding towns

Obituary notices for Albert Harward of Lewiston 79, Bowdoinham born 1856, died at GC M G hospital. funeral in Lewiston and burial in Bowdoinham. Also Percival Little born 1876 Bristol, telegraph operator and B and M Railroad veteran died in Gardiner, burial planned at Bristol next spring. Other notes include local social and community updates, illness, visits, and a Pythian Sisters installation in McDonald Temple Castlehall.

Albert Harward Lewiston GC. M. G Bowdoinham John M Mary Tyler Harward Merry Meeting Grange Masonic Lodge Stanley Pownal Sydney Emma Virgin Portland Percival Little Gardiner Leon Dunklee River Road Augusta Nellie Keyes Bristol Lewis and Carmalettie Carlisle Little Richmond Boston & Maine Railroad Tropical Paint and Oil Co Cleveland Ohio Shrine Club Ethel Hackett Lena Hackett Linden Little Greenfield Mass Roberts Undertaking C. H. Bryant Alvin Huntoon Woodfords George Hamilton Linwood Hackett Abbie Kent New York Charles Sylvester Miriam Littlefield Herbert Rumford Harold Cheney Charles Hackett Gerald McGinn David McGinn Carding Machine Road Hazel Cornish Bridgton Herbert D. Cornish

South End PTA marks 32 years oldest in state

Mrs Redlon notes the South End Parent-Teacher Association will be 32 years old in April, making it the state s oldest PTA. The group has had ten presidents all active in the organization. Mrs Alfred E Carpenter read on PTA history and Mrs Chester A Plant spoke about Lawyer Green. The program ended with America sung. Four blue and gold birthday cakes and a bouquet centerpiece from P M Olm decorated the table, with Mrs William H Small and Mrs John H Hunt pouring.

P.T.A P.M. Olm William H. Small John H. Hunt Carpenter Horace P. Morse Wellington A. Moore Charles E. Hewitt Russell M. Colby

Founders Day Observed by Dike School P T A

Dike P T A observed Founders Day at the North End Community club rooms with 17 attendees including three guests. Mrs Frederick J Hoffmann gave a reading and tea with cake was served. Mrs Walter W Smith led as chairman for a postponed card party to be scheduled next week. Mrs Wellington Moore hosted a contract club gathering at her home.

Dike P. T. A North End Frederick J. Hoffman Daniel MacDonald Irving C. Varney Walter W. Smith

Kind treatment given an injured pigeon at Covel home

A black and white pigeon from a seven bird flock frequented by ex-Alderman Ralph C. Covel and wife at Middle Street was found limp in the street. They warmed, fed, and sheltered the bird, nursing it back to health. it began flying better by Wednesday, with a bruised wing suspected. Mrs. Covel has fed the flock daily for 18 months.

Ralph C. Covel Middle Street

Holiday program items meeting of cosmopolitans

The club hosted a 42 attendee meeting with tea and cakes, voting to form an advisory junior club board chaired by Miss Margaret R. Foote and others. A two dollar gift aided the Gardiner memorial for crippled children, with reports on a junior sleigh ride and a candlelit colonial play.

Wesley M. E Thelma W. Dearing Fol S Claire de Lune Rebe Riva Civia Greenblatt Thelma Baker Ceeaeneeny Copeland Valerie Nickerson Rita Lapic Insicas Franklin Howe Contra Beethoven Martha Day Margaret Gordon Aimee Arlene Leeman Spaulding Norma Cummings Lake Platten Mihaly Mildred Cutting Margaret R. Foote Elizabeth B. Deering Roberta P. Manson Gardiner Memorial Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs Eleanor P. Danforth Thornton O. Percy New York Evelyne L. Donnell Dorothy C. Allan Alice F. Johnson Edwina M. Hall Minnie A. White Bessie M. Hunt George Washington Dorothy A. Welch Nellie Custis John H. Perkins Christopher Leslie J. Wold Lawrence Lewis William W. Dennison Merritt A. Mitchell Edward L. Masters Gladys Jean Anne Nellie Abraham Lincoln Singing Club Leroy F. Colby Lincoln James Larkin Pearson Rachel Lindsay Old Virginna

Daily Bird Count Holds Steady Despite Feeders

A resident notes the flock remains constant each day since feeding began and the birds vanish for the afternoon around o’clock, returning later.

Bailey Evening School of Industries Delays Sessions to March

The Bailey Evening School of Industries will not hold classes until March due to two stormy nights and a weeklong vacation. Evening sessions resume March 2 for the last eight week unit, with regular classes continuing and a probable closing date around April 15.

Bailey Evening School of Industries

Hyde estate house sells to Clappison for occupancy

The 2 1/2 story wooden dwelling at 128 North Street, owned by the late Mrs. Edward W. Hyde, was sold Wednesday morning by executor Allan Spear for heir John H. Morse Jr. of San Antonio to Mrs. Alice Clappison, wife of J. A. Clappison, for their own occupancy. The sale was through Skillings & Co.

North Street Edward W. Hyde Allan Spear Hyde John H. Morse, Jr San Antonio Texas Alice Clappison J. A. Clappison of Skillings & Co

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Senter'’s, Inc Maise Peach Esmond Daisy Boys OF Battery H Crack Military Company War Department Arthur Alten Brewster Sedgwick Optometrists Center Street Morse High Marjorie Ellen Furber Delphine Virginia Norton South China Jack Haliburton Hoyt Green Street Methodist Cymbrid Hughes Green Street John McAllister Miss Furber Crocker & Winsor Ston Shipping City Phyliss McCoubrey Rita Cummings Louise Trainor Shirley Stanley Rockland Clark Young Bruce H. M. White Bruce White, Jr John Baxter Harold Pletts Henry Lombard Wilbur Cowley White Brunswick High South End Association Opera House Edward Arnold Marian Marsh Monte Carlo Dolores del Rio Warren William Pearl Oliver McCorrison Bill Boyd Jean Rouverol Bing Crosby Ethel Merman Anything Case OF the Lucky Legs Genevieve Tobin Guy Sedgley Mr. Little Dike School Weeks Street s.Short Bill Hatch Marilyn Cummings Keats Virginia Farley Ngmcissus i. Sales Shears Shies Nevin Jane Stevens Valse Styrienne Wollenhaupt Ruth Cogan Liszt Miss Dearing Miss Gordon Edward and Gerald Cogan Sumner Hawley Lucille Stinson Frances MacDonald Washington Prof Herman Norge Leaman Raymond Court
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