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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1935

Page

3

Phippsburg School Reopens After Vacation Short Break

Phippsburg schools resumed Monday following a two week recess. Wyman, who injured his leg last week while cutting wood, is recovering well under Dr. Ardenne A. Stott of Bath. Various locals were out visiting, and community club plans in Winneganee center feature a talk on Tooled Leather.

Wanton Wyman Ardenne A. Stott Bath Mabel Ingalls Mar George J. Ingalls Portland Dromore Farm Bureau Winneganee Ralph Robinson George C. Pease Phippsburg Center Alva Holbrook Nathan W. Eaton Swarthmore Roland Eaton Welfare Club Phippsburg Ernest W. Rogers Dromore John D. Rogers Small Point Beach Martin Wyman Gorge Ingalls Ernest Williams Campbell's Pond James E. Perry Freeland Wallace West Point Meadowbrock

North Center P.T.A. holds busy Tuesday session

North Center P.T.A. met Tuesday afternoon at Grace church parish house with about 20 members. President Mrs Frederick W Humphreys led reports on finances and standing committees as plans formed for magazine subscriptions, a card party, study groups, and Teachers Night observance.

North Center P. T. A Grace Church Parish House Frederick W. Humphreys Arthur W. King Humphreys Roy v. Putney Marius H. Page Clinton D. Wilson Wilmer I. Voorhees Page Charles W. Avery Center Street North Grammar Board of Education Association For the Shades Maine Public School Finance Commission Milton C. Trott Edward Sewall Seth S. Mullin Ruth H. Farnham Joseph I. Smith Leslie J. Wold Blair C. Wilson Walter M. Hill W. Dayton Hill Dwight Pierce Ernest Freeman David Y. Alkazin Harold S. Avery Voorhees King David S. Cogan Leroy F. Colby Marion L. Jaques Carrie B. Smith Helen L. Hayes

Dromore Farm Bureau Meets On Wednesday

Dromore Farm Bureau held its first meeting of the year with 21 members at the Winnegance Community club house. Mrs. Rachel Hodgdon led the program on handicraft and leather tooling to be learned at the January 16 session. The group voted $10 to the James W. Temple fund and enjoyed an afternoon of aprons, tatting, knitting, crocheting, and a New Year’s tree. Dinner cost 27 cents. committees for next meeting were announced.

Dromore Farm Bureau Winnegance Rachel Hodgdon James W. Temple Hodgdon Thomas Totman Mildred Smalley Winnie Brown Margaret Chaney Lizzie Chaney Eleanor Gilmore Anna Derwent Eva Rogers Lillian Perry Linda Perry Bess Manson Jennie Harrington Evelyn Hope Annie Percy Clara Oliver Martha Morse

Interesting Session of Musical Society

Mrs. Fred K Sturtevant hosted Les Camarades Musicaux at Miss Alice N Magoun 1009 Middle St. and the program featured harp solos, violin obbligati, duets, piano solos, and a Lucia Donizetti scena with Sturtevant and McPherson among performers.

Les Camarades Musicaux Fred Sturtevant Fred K. Sturtevant Alice N. Magoun Middle Street Robert B. Hatch de Reszkes Francis S. McPherson Morley Mines Sturtevant and Rice Field Miss O'Hara Rice Royal Albee Anna Faust” .Gounod Mr. Smith Mr. McPherson Berceuse Jocelyn Merton Sprague Mad Scene Lucia Donizetti Sturtevant

Father Maney Hosts Church Choir Dinner and Tree

Rev. Timothy C. Maney of St. Marys Church hosted a Sunday dinner at Hotel Phoenix honoring choir director Rev. Ludger Melancon and choir members. Music by Francis S. McPherson and Katherine Leonard preceded a chicken supper for about 30 guests. Reginald Cyr played Santa as a New Year tree, with entertainment and a closing vote of thanks to Father Maney and Father Melancon.

Timothy C. Maney St. Mary’s Church Hotel Phoenix Ludger Melancon Francis S. McPherson Katherine Leonard Jennie M. Allen Father Maney Melanton Grace Cunningham Anne Perry Corinne Hayes Elizabeth Conley Reginald Cyr Santa Claus Henry M. Biggins Louis Allain George Comeau Father Maney

Popham Beach Visitors and Local Ice Harvest Notes

Bath and Popham residents and maritime workers are listed with frequent visits to Bath, Kennebec River stations, Seguin Island, and Cape Elizabeth. Ice cutting at Silver Lake reports a clear blue 13 inch supply. several keepers, surfmen, and families travel between Bath, Long Island, and surrounding towns, with updates on illness and hospital transport.

Paul Legard Bath Dunlap Stanley Robert Hatch William Hamilton Providence R. I Ernest Spinney Zina Wyman Popham Silver Lake Wyman Leon Fickett Pond Island Pauline Morong George Joseph I. Smith A. Morong Raymond Larrabee Kennetec River Larrabee Merle Connors Seguin Island Clifton Morong Alonzo Moreng U. S. Coast Guard Mr. Moreng Kennebec River Station Fred Spinney Stanley Perkins Dora Crowley Phillip Lawrence Wyman Millard Urquehart Seguin Light Henry Colbert Coast Guard Guy Morse Rockland Capt. Morse Fairfield Morse William Bowie Spruceville Clifton George Morong Cape Elizabeth Ernest Oliver P Rlsy Chandler Long Island Moses Chandler Eugene Stover Joseph Jackie Eugene Ward Annie Gilver Stacey 3Rd Avenue N. E St. Petersburg Fla Stacey Alonzo Morong Popham Light Bath Memotrial Hospital Morong Howard Coleth Buck's Harbor G. Edward McNulty Victor Sprague Topsham Capt Walter Sprague McNulty Malcolm Berry Isle of Shoals Coast Guard Mr. Berry Kennebec River Harold Hamilton Oakland Beach R. L Llewellyn J. Oliver Ralph Morong Oatisfield Roland Alley Boothbay Harbor Madelyn Bridges Marion Edgar Drake Edna Coolidge Georgetown Leeman E. Drake Graydon Morse Mr. Morse Guy Moorse Rollo Morton Kenn Ébec River Saco

Village smelt season notes and local happenings

The column reports light catches from the smelt season as boats crowd village streets with fishermen parking along the road. John G Morse Jr is housebound with a severe cold. Sherman L Morse leaves for New York to become chief engineer of a steamboat. The Squaw club hosts Mrs Walter Morse and plans a meeting with Mrs Augustus Small. The winter term opens, ice weakens after a thaw, and hopes rise for a freeze to revive ice boats. Church choir hosts a supper and rehearsal, while a women’s auxiliary group meets Thursday afternoon led by Mrs Harry C Webber.

John G. Morse Jr Squaw Club Walter Morse Augustus Small Sherman L. Morse New York Woman's Auxiliary Harry C Webber

Tireside Club Discusses Community Problems at Winter Street

Ivan Kirkpatrick led a Fireside club meeting at Winter Street church where about 40 attendees debated community issues in three groups Adults, drinking, and Sunday observance. Miss Margaret Huse will lead next Sunday’s discussion. Ris ing Sun Lodge in Orland installed Kenneth and Kermit Grey along with their sister as wardens.

Ivan Kirkpatrick Winter Street Margaret Huse Rising Sun Lodge Orland Kelsey Kenneth Kermit Grey Gertrude Grey

Research class meets Wednesday evening at parsonage

The Orliss Street church research class met last Wednesday evening with Mrs. Nellie Bonney at 402 Middle Street. Yearly reports were read and officers reelected: Anna Allen president Lizzie French vice president Fannie Burden secretary and floral committee Jennie Curtis treasurer Bonney teacher. Fifteen members attended and exchanged gifts. Gifts of silk hosiery and scarf were given to the teacher. Refreshments were served by the officers. The next meeting is planned with Mrs. Mabel Shepard on February 6, hosted by Mrs. Maude Clark and Mrs. Gertrude Hutchins.

Mabel Shepard Washington Street Maude Clark Gertrude Hutchins Shepard

Passmore Struck Down in Ambush at Early Evening

H T Passmore recounts being struck on the head during a robbery at 4 55 PM as a stranger grabbed his watch and fled through a doorway. He crouched amid bloodied injuries and contacted City Marshal Whitney. Passmore drove home for treatment while a Ford car was noted as seen leaving the scene.

Mr. Passmore

Bath man robbed again as stranger steals watch

A Bath resident, Mr Passmore, reports another robbery by a stranger who asked for soup at a local lunch room then grabbed his gold cased watch and fled, leaving the chain and stem behind. Police note a pattern of thefts tied to pockets and keys from various incidents. The suspect was described as immaculately dressed and unfamiliar to Bath residents.

Passindte Inhiller Yard the & At Mr. Passmore New Mexico William Campbell Passmore Boston Dewey Bath Iron Works Corp Hotel Phoenix Rotary Club Union Street Bath

First Bath Marriage of Year Seals Union in Bath

The first marriage of the year in Bath occurred Wednesday afternoon at the Notary Public office of Ralph O. Dale. Cleveland P. Holbrook and Bertha M. Coombs, both of Bath, were joined in marriage. Holbrook is a salesman and Mrs. Holbrook is a daughter of Jacob P. Morse of Phippsburg.

Bath Notary Public Ralph O. Dale Cleveland P. Holbrook Bertha M. Coombs Holbrook Jacob P. Morse Phippsburg

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North Center P.T.A Francis Hill Frank F. Colburn, Jr Ella J. Douglas W. Percy Marks Andrews Ruth Watson Morris S. Povich Cogan Orono Bella Napoli Boscowitz Mmes O’hara Cary and Rice Mrs. Albee Een Ever Cy Dubez Campbell-Tipton B Braga Hatch Kavanagh Bullard Messrs Ramsay, Royal Popham Beach William D. Sewall Sumner Sewall York Hall William Sewall Tireside Club H. T. Passmore Nts IL Evrolets Fisher Flint Mich Chevrolet Chevrolet Motor Company Detroit Michigan G.M.A.C General Motors Master DE Luxe
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