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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1936

Page

5

Wiscasset Woman's Club hears Scout work talk

Regular bi monthly meeting drew about 25 members due to icy streets Rev Charles B Sowder spoke on Scout Work guiding 16 boy troop The talk was well received Tea followed with hosts and hostesses listed then club notes reflect community notices and upcoming events across town

Woman's Club Charles 8. Sowder Wiscasset Sowder Sidney G. Evans Walter Lesvitt Joseph Coffin Harvey Bailey Bradford-Sortwell-Wright Post American Legion Auxiliary Fred Albee John Dunton Bath Memorial Hospital Virginia Pease Lincoln Academy South Portland Harry D. Mosher Garrison Hill Christine Hawthorne Woolwich Wilmot H. Doope Gertrude B. Sowder Charles S. Sowder Helen Keirstead Boston A. W. Keirstead Main Street Barbara Merry Thadeus Reed

Morang Wins Second in Poultry Show at MSG

Waldo Morang, a UNH junior, secured second prize in the individual scoring contest at the Madison Square Garden Intercollegiate Poultry show. his university team earned third place. The academy opened Monday after a one week vacation and grade schools resume March 2.

Waldo Morang University of New Hampshire Madison Square Garden Morang Eulela Pray Wiscasset Academy Portland Theo Gagne Quincy Mass E. Fred Albee Joseph Coffin Pemaquid James B. Perkins Boothbay Harbor B. B. Mahar Dorothy Young Bath Memorial Hospital Water Street Blanche Ebbett Boston Webber's Tavern Frank H. Gray Levi W. Steward Bath Minnie Porter

Skillings enters state legislature race from Bath

Roger D Skillings a prominent Bath business man announced his run for the Republican nomination for Representative to the Legislature from Bath. The field grows to four with Skillings joining Col George A Baker U S A Ret Justus H Miller and Frank O Dunton.

Roger D. Skillings Bath Skillings George A. Baker U.S. A Justus H. Miller Frank O. Dunton Harry W. Owen Edith F John F. Skillings Morse High School University of Virginia Indiana Ward 5

Funeral services for John H Hyde in Bath

The funeral for John Holmes Hyde son of the late John Sedgwick Hyde and grandson of Gen Thomas Worcester Hyde was held at Elmhurst 616 High Street with a large attendance. Rev Charles M Tubbs officiated and a guard of honor from Roland Smith Post A L attended in uniform. Honorary pallbearers included Bath Iron Works president William S Newell and Hyde Windlass leaders. Bowdoin College president Kenneth C M Sills attended, along with Bath Country Club and Legion Auxiliary representatives. Committal at Hyde mausoleum featured taps by a guard bugler.

John Holmes Hyde John Sedgwick Hyde Thomas Worcester Hyde Bath Iron Works John S. Hyde Elmhurst High Street Charles M. Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church Hyde Windlass Co Arthur Sewall Loyall F. Sewall Edward P. Ricker Jr Poland Spring Alden G. Smith Harold C. Manson Brookline Mass James A. Gillies Jr Parker Boyd Philadelphia Mr. Hyde Maine State Golf Association Bath Country Club Hyde Bath Iron Works Corp Colonial Club Roland Smith Post. A. L The Legion Auxiliary Bowdoin College Kenneth C. M. Sills Hyde Athletic Bowdoin Edward W. Bridgham Rodney E. Ross William S. Shorey Charles M. Boyd Newton Harry Holmes Frances Holmes Wayland Edward P. Ricker, Jr David Crocker Lynn Aronson Portland Tubbs

Genesta Chapter Honors Brothers at Annual Observance

Genesta chapter No 73 O E S held Brothers Night in the Masonic temple with a full program directed by John Wishart. The event featured solos, harmonica numbers, a male quartet, a harmonica duet, humor from Harold Cutting and a Morse high school orchestra. Refreshments and appreciative gifts accompanied the evening followed by a business meeting and upcoming sewing circle night planned for March 6.

Genesta Chapter Masonic Temple John Wishart David E. Rich Robert S. Gordon Thelma W. Dearing Horace Ward Frederick Chapman Ralph Blakeney Robert Haskell Sanford B. Nickerson Daniel Williams David S. Henderson Samuel A. Morse Ward Mr. Henderson Harold E Dido” Cutting Manual Arts Club Morse High Glenn Orrs Charles Hewitt Lawrence Green Earl Legard Clemat Barter Mr. Ward Wishart Rich Harry W. Crosman Louis Sanborn George Larrabee Leonard M. Munsey William Tait Larrabee Genesta Milton H. Douglas Wallace L. Atwood

West Bath social notes and local happenings

West Bath district reports holiday visits from Mr. and Mrs. Dwinal E. Cornish and son Carl of Bath and Ernest E. Williams of Campbell's Pond. Various residents travel for visits, school openings, burglaries, births, medical visits, and farm meetings. The Warehams and Bates party visit. A hen-house theft prompts police alert. Eastern State Farmers' Exchange notes and local guest exchanges accompany.

Dwinal E. Cornish Carl Bath Albert J. White West Bath Grange Mr. White Brunswick Joseph M. Lemont Edwin Herbert C. White Alpha W. Booker Auburn Emily M. Larrabee Morse High School James B. Lemont Sanford's Crossing Harry E. Peterson Brunswick Road Portsmouth N. H Stanley Peterson Peterson Carlena Meister Edna Brown White Jennie M. Larrabee Portland Walter H. Larrabee Larrabee's Grove Merton Wright High Street Florence A. Neiley Bath Street Ira B. Neiley Trufant’s Crossing Hannah Allen Pejepscot Alfred B. Snow Snow Fred J. Rose Rosedale Farm Springfield Mass Eastern State Farmers’ Exchange Rose Beatrice Marian Rose Doris Crooker Lester Crooker Helen Simmons Chester T. Lorentsen Mrs. Lorentsen

Popularity Topic at Winter Street Fireside Club

Charles F. Cummings, a Morse high alum and businessman, spoke on "How To Be Popular" noting temporary popularity versus lasting esteem earned by service. He cited British and American statesmen and Jesus as the most popular figure. Miss Charlotte Page chaired. 50 attended. next week Samuel Mc Call of Augusta Y. M. C. A. will discuss Life Work with Miss Jane Stevens as chair.

Charles F. Cummings Morse High Winter Street Cummings Great Britain United States of America Jesus Charlotte Page Fireside Club Samuel McCall Augusta Y. M. C. A

Bath Quintet to Play in Boston

The Bath Girls' Athletic club basketball team will play two games in Boston over the weekend. Friday they face Choate school six of Brookline, and Saturday they meet the Boston Antiques, New England champions, at the May School gymnasium. Also notes vacationers, a birth at Bath Memorial hospital, and a social gathering at Mrs. Dunton's on Washington Street.

Bath Girls’ Athletic Club Boston Choate School Brookline Boston Antiques New England May School

Mrs Bates E Stover and Daughter Hit by Auto

Mrs Bates E Stover and her daughter Gloria 12 were struck by an unidentified car on the State highway beyond North and Lincoln streets while returning from a Morse Cheverus basketball game. Gloria suffered possible skull fracture. Mrs Stover bruises and cuts. They were taken to Bath Memorial hospital by George Barker. Police seek witnesses and the driver amid no solid clues.

Bates E. Stover Gloria Bath Memorial Hospital North Lincoln Frank H. Beal Morse-Cheverus George Barker North Grammar School Bath Daily Times News Stover Walter L. Whitney John P. Crosby Brunswick Furber Davis Bath Davis WPA Sagadahoc County Mill Pond Hill Francis Morse

Resolutions Honoring D Ernest Hathorne Laurel Grove Cemetery

The Laurel Grove Cemetery Association mourns the loss of D Ernest Hathorne a respected citizen donor who provided land for a cemetery driveway and lasting memorial. The resolutions extend sympathy to his widow and bereaved, note the gift as a lasting contribution, and authorize publication in The Bath Independent.

Laurel Grove Cemetery Association D. Ernest Hathorne Golden Gate Bath

Sophomore Golds Triumph In YMCA Playoff Battle

In the best of three series opening game, the Sophomore Golds defeated the Freshmen Oranges 30 to 14 at the YMCA gymnasium. Grace and Reno combined for 23 points, McQuarrie led with steady leadership though scoreless, while the Oranges struggled with shooting and cohesion. The series resumes Thursday at 2 p.m. with the second game in the same venue.

Oranges Golds McQuarrie Joe Grace

Woolwich Community Notices and Meetings Summary

Woolwich hosts February child welfare conference at Sagadahoc Ferry led by State Field Nurse Grace Lawrence with eight children weighed. Book Club discusses Latin America travel and neutrality topics as Rev Swank heads to Norway. Local events include social for Swanks, school board meeting, and dances at grange hall. Lent services and March meetings outline church and farm bureau activities with multiple host locations.

Woolwich Bertram Crocker Sagadahoc Ferry Grace Lawrence Augusta Central Americas International Society On Missions Robert McLean Melvin Howe Bolivia Christ Andies America Foreign Policy Association Wilson Wright George Wright Winfield Wright Walter Swank Swank Norway Lincoln Houdlette Beltran Crocker Genesta Corliss Wilbur Howe John Gilmore Charlotte Buck Chase Beacon Street Boston Samuel P. Buck Day's Ferry Oxford County Waterford North Woolwich Carolyn D. Wing John Carter John M. Reed Loring Mayberry Belmont Mass George Gainsley Frank J. Walker Mabel Thwing Nassan College Springvale Evelyn Nickerson Miss Thwing Harvey T. Henderson George Farnham Calvin Wellesley Leora Stinson Leslie Dyer E. V. Reed David L.wilson Bath Roger Savage Murphy’s Corner John Savage Grange Hall Harvey Hathorne Ida Beals Nathan Coffin Portland Woolwich Union For Christian Service Nequasset

Golds and Oranges Face Decisive High School Game

The Golds must win to capture the Y M C A High School League title while an Oranges victory would force a deciding third game set for Saturday March 7 at 2 p m Friends of Mrs Fred P Shaw of 18 Green Street note she is improving enough to sit up briefly each day Edwin R Andrews of the Hyde Windlass Co left Tuesday evening for New York on business

Golds Oranges Fred P. Shaw Green Street Edwin R. Andrews The Hyde Windlass Co New York

Daughters of Isabella Host Large Card Party

The Daughters of Isabella and the Knights of Columbus sponsored a Friday card party with 22 tables in their new Washington Street rooms. Prizes went to Mrs. Dickinson for a cake, Mrs. Green for door prize, and several others for high scores. fancy refreshments were served.

Washington Daughters of Isabella Knights of Columbus George Dickinson Amos F. Perry John Green James A. Clappison Stanley M. Brown James E. McLaughlin Alex Burgess John Cummings Pauline Potter C. F. McDonald Frederick J. Hoffman Ralph Gay Daughters of Isabella Daniel J. Perry Frank Fortier Stanley

Bath party features Bowes imitator and games

At Wesley church Friday evening a Washington birthday party entertained with Bird U. Shellenbarger impersonating Major Bowes calling numbers and leading a lively group. The event included an active committee for refreshments and tickets and a program of orchestra music piano solos and readings by local residents.

Bird U. Shellenbarger Major Bowes Washington Wesley Church C. E. Ripley Shellenbarger Elizabeth Trott William Coombs William Davis Fred W. Quimby Harris Z. Rodick Ladies Aid Victor Paquet Foster Pratt Vincent Cummings Thelma Dearing Margaret Gordon Martha Day Ernest Heywood Hazel Shellenbarger Leland Plummer

Miss Janet Bridgham Chosen For D A R Pilgrimage Trip

Miss Janet Bridgham of the class of 1936 at M H S has been chosen by school and faculty as Col Dummer Sewall chapter DAR candidate to represent Maine at the Good Citizenship Pilgrimage in Washington. The Maine winner, with all expenses paid, will be selected by lot at the Bath state convention in March among 39 chapters. Bridgham, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward W Bridgham, is active in National Honor Society Latin club Glee club drama senior play committee class committee and serves as Drama club president and cheerleader.

Frank Haggett Water Street Sidney G. Evans Harold Perkins Jolly Janes Fort Hill Street Dana Rines Lee S. Gorham Augusta Jean Ruth George Colman Rhode Island Maine Harold S. Perkins Niagara Falls N. Y DuPont Co Clinton Perkins St. Petersburg Fla Lillian D. Smith Hartley Smith Maine Tourist Society Gulfport Casino Donald B. MacMillan Maine Society Commander MacMillan Maude M. Morey Jane Tucker Florida Miss Tucker Madam Branca Monro Miss Jacksonville Clarence A. Richards Granville Moulton South Portland Washington R.F.D Webber's Tavern John Blagdon William Cost Round Pond Episcopal Church Mr. Tubbs Bath St. Philip's Parish St. Philip's Janet Bridgham Col. Dummer Sewall D. C Lot Miss Bridgham Edward W. Bridgham Washington Street

Amateurs On Tour Coming To Bath

Bath theatre goers and radio adherents were pleased by the Bath Opera House announcement that Major Bowes Amateurs On Tour would appear March 17. The unit includes 22 performers, four traveling stars, all prize winners in the Major Bowes radio talent hunt, with acts such as Bob Ryan on xylophone, Arthur Frechette on keyboard, Sol Strausser Polish tenor, Eva Ortega Spanish singer, Ruth O Neill lyric soprano, and John Jewell banjoist among others chosen by Major Bowes.

Bath Theatre Bath Opera House Bowes Bath Bob Ryan Arthur Frechette William Finnegan Sol Strausser Eva Ortega Raymond Kreiser Ruth O'Neill John Jewell Wyoming Jack O'Brien

Mentor staff announced for Morse high school paper

The Mentor staff for Morse high school’s first 1936 issue was announced. Editor-in-Chief Virginia Jewett and editors Frances Wallace Ruth Hynes Evelyn Tomlinson lead a team including Doris Perry as Art Director and James Mc Quarrie Isabel Gediman as sports editors. Alumni News lists Edythe Barter Raymond Ramsey. Mary McClure is business manager. Phyllis Sandelin and Mrs Louis Petlock serve as exchange editors. Sylvia left after a week with Ja ce Nathan Petlock of 22 Franklin street.

Morse Virginia Jewett Frances Wallace Ruth Hynes Evelyn Tomlinson Doris Perry James McQuarrie Isabel Gediman Edythe Barter Raymond Ramsey Mary McClure Phyllis Sandelin

Also Mentioned on This Page

James Edward Stinson Mr. Stinson John and Mary Stinson Gibbs & Rundlett Amherst Stinson Connecticut Valley Donald F Lucille Barbara Stone Lawrence J. Stein Lisbon Falls Holy Family Charles T" Brown Corinne Stone Freeport Stein Bernard Stein John H. Hyde Lucinda T. Sprague Fred S. Coombs Oak Street Skillings & Co J. Merton LeMont Valley Road Mrs. Loring Mayberry Belmont, Mass Days Ferry Joseph O. Purdue West Bath Frederick Robinson Lloyd Ivan Shaw Montsweag Young Robinson Mary Elizabeth Elmer J. Dow Garden Street Arthur J. Dunton Bath In Nequasset Farm Bureau Nequasset Vestry Hortense Welch Maj TRIP MHS Louis Petlock Sylvia
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