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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1938

Page

6

Forty Years Ago In Bath Yacht Signed In Bath

The Times reports the contract for a large steam yacht, the largest ever built in the United States, signed for Col. Oliver H. Payne of New York. The vessel will be 300 feet long, 35 feet beam, 16 feet draft, to be delivered to Philadelphia in four months.

the Times Hyde United States Eleanor Government Bath Iron Works R. Hanscom Emily Hyde Charles E. Hyde Philadelphia Col Oliver H. Payne New York City Col. Payne W. A. Slater

Cornish Couple Host Reception Tomorrow Evening

Mr and Mrs Edward Cornish plan a reception tomorrow evening to entertain friends. Miss Susie Daley arrived this afternoon to resume studies at Gorham Normal School.

Marion Higgins Gorham Normal School Phippsburg Edward Cornish Susie Daley

Pocket Billiards Tourney At Y M C A This Week

Nearly 60 boys and young men compete in the Y M C A pocket billiards monthly tournament. Senior division winner in December was Willis Hall. junior division winner was John Perry. Senior and junior round pairings listed for first round. Also notes engagement of Miss Marjorie E Barrows to Walter R Borden of Maplewood New Jersey and background on both families.

Willis Hall John Perry Clarence Gowen George Perry Jerry Desmond Frank Hinds, Jr Maurice Maurice Puffer Frank Kenyon Charles O. Sullivan Joseph Gillo David Y. Alkazin Millard A. Green James Middleton Robert E. Wagner, Jr Paul Leeman Millard Warner Andrew Hart Robert Bourget Joseph Desmond Francis Leber Alfred F. Green Franklin Howe Walter Gaudet Robert Levin Harry Bloxsom James Farnham Norman Alkazin Herbert Miller John Hinds Russell Gasser Robert Hart Lawrence Gallagher William Middleton Bertha Cullinan Brunswick Marjorie E. Barrows Walter R. Borden Maplewood N. J Barrows Brunswick High School New England Conservatory of Music Castine Borden Syracuse University Kappa Sigma Fraternity Boston

Charlie Grace Wins Foul Shooting Tourney in Senior Division

Charlie Grace claimed the YMCA senior division foul shooting title by beating Clarence Arsenault 18 17 after a tiebreaker of extra throws. Grace posted strong sums 21 of 24 in round two and 23 of 24 in round three as Arsenault edged Fortier earlier and Bruce Wright won the junior division 20 19.

Charlie Grace Charles Grace Clarence Arsenault Grace Arsenault Leland Fortier Fortier Bruce Wright Warren Hogan Wright Grammar Ernest Avery Albert Desmond Belmont Hall Ellison Estes Henry Middleton Isear_ W. Greenblatt Eugene Hart Edward MacMahan Maurice Puffer George Hart John Staples Stephen Johns Clarence Atwood Frank Gallagher Frank Hinds Fred Hamlin Clarence Gowen Carleton Stover Joe Gillo John Bourque Robert Perry Charles Sullivan Roger Oliver Alfred Gallant Jere Desmond David Alkazin Frank Kenyon Russell Young George McKellar Desmond Greenblatt Estes MacMahon Hart Gallagher Johns Gowen Bourque Gallant Sullivan Young Alkazin MacMahan John Voorhees Walter Gaudet Paul Leeman Norman Alkazin Harold Peasley James Clancy John Perry Andrew Hart John Hinds Lawrence Gallagher Richard Steen Alfred Green Joseph Desmond James Farnham John Lowery Russell Gasser John Murphy Daniel Hatch James Voorhees Robert Cummings Millard A. Green Hogan Cummings Voorhees Leeman Peasley Perry Farnham Green Gasser Hatch

Don Jewett's Camels Lead Colonial Bowling Stand

In the Colonial Club bowling league last week Don Jewett's Camels extended their lead over Dick Hersom's Spuds and Johnny Levyn's Wings with three sessions left. Johnny Sanborn of the Keols set a new three string season mark of 335, as the Kools posted a team total of 1241 surpassing the former Camels record.

Colonial Club Don Jewett Camels Dick Hersom Spuds Johnny Levyn Wings Kools Murads Clint Wilson Herby Douglas Francis Parry Joe McLaughlin Don Small Coastois Fatimas Marvels

Elks Bowling Lead Grows Midseason for Eleven O Clocks

Approximately halfway through the Elks league schedule Phil Eaton's Eleven O Clocks hold a commanding margin after winning all eight possible points in the second match on Monday night. Ralph Dale's Antlers moved to second with six points, Eddie Hartnett's Fixed Stars had one, and Les Plant's Lecturers closed to within four and a half points of the leaders with six. Les Plant posted 315 as Jay Povich rolled 300.

Phil Eaton Elks Ralph Dale Antlers Eddie Hartnett Les Plant Jay Povich

Maine schoolboy conference to include Morse High

A Central Maine schoolboy basketball conference will include Morse high of Bangor and other area schools with meetings held in Hallowell to organize early March. Fans expect a March gathering in Waterville for basketball playoff insights as Morse team members attend. Beatrice McCall, five, injured after sled slide near Augusta, breaks leg. treated at Augusta General Hospital with several months of recovery ahead.

Maine Morse High Bangor Lewiston Rumford Winslow Waterville Cony High Augusta Hallowell Banco Cony Henry D. Small John FE. Madden Duncan H. Farrell Bath Morse Beatrice Samuel McCall Augusta Y. M. C. A

Humphreys Wintering In Tucson Deserts Peculiar Card

New Year greetings from Bangor indicate Dr. and Mrs. Orman B. Humphrey are spending the winter in Tucson Arizona. A picture post card shows a desert scene with a burro a coiled rattlesnake and a sign reading Forty miles from wood fifty miles from water ten feet from hell God Bless Our Home. The verse nods to desert imagery and nostalgia for home.

Orman B. Humphrey Bangor Tucson Ariz Humphrey Hell Old Pal

Quiet New Year in Saco Amid Storm Silence

The 1938 arrival in Saco was marked by near silence and empty streets. Stormy weather kept people indoors with few celebrants seen and no arrests reported during the holiday.

Saco

Les Plant Tops Bowling League With Big Gain

Les Plant remains out front in the Elks Bowling League increasing his average to 105.2 after another strong week. Jay Povich climbs to 98.9 from 97.4 as he holds a solid second place margin.

Les Plant Elks Jay Povich

Bath Bowlers Clip Portland Five At Park Alleys

Bath bowlers led by Ralph Small with 326 total and Peter Oliver 312 walloped Portland 158 pins at Park Alleys. Allie Jewett added 31, while Crocker led Portland with 279 as the Bath team dominated the match.

Bath Park Alleys Portland Ralph Small Peter Oliver Allie Jewett Crocker S. Rogers Enee

Dike and St. Mary's Open Season in Narrow Wins

Two close games opened the Y M C A Grammar School basketball season at the Y gymnasium. Dike School edged North Grammar 17 to 15 while St. Mary's topped Weeks Street 4 to 3, with both teams scoring only two field goals. Central had a bye in the opening round.

Y. M. Co. A. Grammar School Y Gymnasium Dike School North Grammar St. Mary’s Weeks Street Central Y. M. C. A. Grammar School PC. Dike School ALE Eyo St. Mary's Eterna Central Grammar

Annnual stockholder meetings and notices in Bath area

This notice consolidates multiple Bath area financial and legal items dated December 9 1937. It covers annual stockholder meetings for Bath National Bank Bath Trust Co and First National Bank of Bath scheduled January 11 1938, with directors or trustees to be elected. It also lists probate commission actions for Stearns W Scott insolvent estate and a public tax sale notice for Bowdoin real estate unpaid 1937 taxes with sale planned February 1 1938.

Bath National Bank Front St City of Bath County of Sawadahoc State of Maine Bath The Bath Trust Co Bath Trust Company Maine L. E. Thebeau First National Bank OF Bath William S. Shorey Noticf Sagadahoc Walter S Glidden Stearns Edward W. Bridgham Front Street State OF Bowdoin Sagadahoc E. H. Jordan I. Douglass W. W. Rideout J. O. Brown Piessete Teetasinau Das Co D. Bangs A. Nelson A. Purinton Michael Richriest Hiister A.spb Peleretee Geo F. Bradstreet Andrew Burns Sheen Mary Dupal J. P. Bailey John Small C. Bolduc J. ©. Brown E. Metayer O. Clason Lincoln West John Curtis Addie Collins Leeman Bard Delia Card Sam Wise P. E. Laine Horace Drescher Grant Woods William Dun Sidney Grover Chas. Farington Anton Gurkdonnis Webster Townag Eee P. O F. Small Southard Cross Road J. F. Billodeau Litchfield Town Line A. Rube Lizzie Kenepenskie A. A. Stanley R. A. Knolton W. L. Small R. H. Knolton Small Cross Road W. L. Land Litchfield Richmond Town William Tarrhel Small A. Cornish J. Booker J. Land J. Freeman Dunlap Heirs A. & L. Maheauex Percy LeVerge W. E. Tarr J. W. Welch LeVerze C. Bolduc G. A. Batchelder Willard C Old Booker Road Bowdoinheam Ah, J .Whit R. McAffe Paul Chretien Jack Polly Bourough Road A. C. Star Wagg Gee M. Williams J. O. Browh C. W.H. West Dead River L. Small Stephen Litchfield W. Verroult Danna G. McGregor Adelard Aube Bowdeinham J. H. Cox S. Andrew Burns Carrie Land West L. Briant Bedhard Willard Lane L. M. Baker A. J. Edison Lyman Anderson Thomas Merryman Iheirs C E. Meier Frank Metayer P Chreton A & S Maheaux Della Card

Bruce Wright Wins Junior Foul Shooting Championship

Bruce Wright, an 8th grade pupil at Central Grammar School, won the YMCA junior foul shooting title Friday afternoon. He sank 20 of 30 attempts to defeat Warren Hogan who made 19. Wright had defeated Russell Gasser in the semifinals with an average of 17 of 24.

Bruce Wright Central Grammar School Warren Hogan Hogan Wright Russell Gasser

Ice Cutter Homer Wilbur Plans Trio Load at Alder Stream

Dexter resident Homer Wilbur, who has cut ice at Corunna for years, reports Alder stream ice at ten inches thick. His improved equipment will load three trucks simultaneously for this year’s operations, drawing interest from local citizens.

Homer Wilbur Dexter Corunna Mr. Wilbur

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