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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1937

Page

5

New Year Party Held By Wild Rose Scout Troop No. 2

Grace church parish house hosted a Wild Rose troop New Year party with pledging, a tenderfoot investiture for Margaret Elliott, games, a tree, and refreshments. Committee members included Barbara Pitman Priscilla Trott Joyce Cook Ida Cohen and Mary Anderson. Captain Katherine I Preble leads the troop.

Wild Rose Troop Grace Church Parish House Margaret Elliott Barbara Pitman Priscilla Trott Joyce Cook Ida Cohen Mary Anderson Katherine I. Preble

University of Maine students top English essays ranked

John J. Murray places third and Miss Mary A. Dunton tenth among twelve top ranks in 1936 37 critical essays for senior English majors at the University of Maine Prof Milton Ellis announces the practice of juniors selecting a writer during the Summer and writing an essay on the author and works Judging based on criticism value and writing effectiveness several local notices follow including social club meetings births hospital reports and travel plans from residents of Bath Phippsburg Wiscasset and Portland with hospital and street addresses referenced accordingly

John J. Murray Mary A. Dunton University of Maine Milton Ellis University Mr. Murray Miss Dunton Morse Miriam J. Murray Wellington F. Dunton Maine Tufts Coece Tufts Geraldime A. Sou Bath Delta Alpha Omicron Pi

Kennebec and Boston Boats in Early Steam Era

The article details the Kennebec Steam Navigation Co and related vessels from 1824 to 1829, including the Kennebec, Patent, Maine, Waterville, and Legislator. It notes ship designs, owners Israel Thorndike and Seward Porter, routes Bath to Boston and Portland to Boston, and connectivity via Eastport Pond Island Boothbay and Lubec. It mentions fares, incidents, and the 1826 Legislature vessel, Connecticut, and a drifting fire and shipwreck account.

Israel Thorndike Boston Seward Porter Smith Crane Bradlee Kennebec Steam Navigation Co Maine Gazette Prom Augusta Hallowell Gardiner Bath Portland Augusta Penobscot Maine Bangor Pond Island Waterville Patent Boothbay St. George Owl's Head Camden Belfast Castine Port Point Bucksport Frankfort Hampden and Brewer Frederickton Tom Thumb Eastport Robbinston Calais Porter New Brunnswick Legislator Noah Brown New York New Brunswick N. J Chancellor Livingston K.S_N_ Co Hudson Bath-Boston KSN Co Samuel Connecticut Kenneby Menemon Sanford Charter Oak Kennebdee William Porter Bartlett Norfolk Salem Kennebec

Fire on Kennebec steamer leaves passengers to boats

In a late voyage a New York bound steamer from Belfast to Eastport suffered a fierce fire with limited crew and no available water gear. Two men guarded the deck as the blaze spread, forcing passengers to abandon ship and land near Petit Menan Light before reaching the mainland. The incident underscores the absence of steamboat inspection laws prior to 1838 and highlights owner and master responsibility for passenger safety aboard the Kennebec line.

New York Belfast Eastport Petit Menan Kennebec

Bath Iron Works reports two and a half years of work ahead

Bath Iron Works Corp expects about 2 million dollars in ongoing contracts, securing work for the next two and a half years. 1936 gains include two 1500 ton destroyers, a naval ferry due in March, a defense contender hull for Harol d S Vanderbilt, nine trawlers, and vessels for Bay Side Fishing Co Irving Usen Co F J OHara and Booth Fisheries Corp. The launch list notes the Drayton and Lamson among six launches, with the Lamson claimed fastest in the United States. The plant adds machinery and aims to sustain high grade output with 1400 on payroll. board reelects officers and directors.

Bath Iron Works Corp Harolid S Vanderbilt Bay Siste Fishing Co Irving Usen Co F. J. Ohara Booth Pisheries Corp Boston Drayton Lamson United States Bath William S. Newell Archibald M Main L Eugene Thebeau Charles HH. Cahill Walter S. Glidden J. Kenneth Hall Paul O Buckley New York Glidden

Will Purchase Table and Books for School

At the board meeting the education board voted to apply $100 from the Edward C. Plummer fund toward a library table and books at Morse High School. It also approved use of the high school auditorium and gymnasium for Bath Iron Works Corp. annual private entertainment and dance for employes and wives on Feb 26 and 27. The Morse High School Athletic Association report showed cash on hand $562.57, accounts payable $157.86, and accounts receivable $530. roll of accounts totaling $676.76 was ordered paid. Vacation dates set for mid winter and spring. Present were Chairman William L. Skelton Allan Spear Alden G. Smith Arthur J. Dunton.

Board of Education Edward C. Plummer Pres William S. Newell Bath Iron Works Corp Morse High School Athletic Association Herrick Mid Wimier’s Wiliam L. Skelton Allan Spear Alden G. Smith Arthur J. Dunton

Philathea class meets Monday night at Corliss Street church

The Philathea class of Corliss Street church held its regular monthly meeting with Mrs Steven Bracey of Washington Street as hostess. After a brief business meeting, 18 members enjoyed their annual New Years tree and gift exchange. Lemon sandwiches and cookies were served, and new officers elected earlier will meet next with Mrs Harold S Walker on February 3.

Club Genesta Paul G. Bagdikian Oak Street Doris I. Leavitt George W. Merrill Annie E. Cox Harry G. Deering Luther S. Thompson Albion L. Corliss Wilbur C. Oliver George A. Cahill Henry G. Shaw David G. Rich Mabelle S. Fullerton Fred A. Fuller Bagdikian First Baptist Church Frederick Gundal Green Street Joseph L. Dauphin Vernon W. Miller William Wakefield Fremont B. Rowe Lila Charles R. Sims North Street Evelyn Setheard Ralph Legard Everett Wright Simon Moore Lucy G. Rogers Irma D. Groves Laura Craft Washington Street Doris Armstrong Priscilla Staples Elie Crooker High Street Marion Bowie Elsie Crooker Carl Meister Donald Jewett Priscilla Stapies Rebecca Miller Philathea Corliss Street Church Steven Bracey Murrey F Bridges Harold S Walker Highland Street

Popham Road Fund Voted By Phippsburg Town Meeting

Phippsburg held a special town meeting with about 50 voters present and lively debate. The town approved 2000 toward WPA funded work resuming on the road from Small Point to Popham, started last winter, and 1000 for emergency on the highway.

Phippsburg Small Point Road Popham

Bath News Highlights Local Events And Figures

A Bath area roundup notes widespread illness with Morse high school affected and a public meeting featuring Rev J Clarence Leckemby, new Maine Townsend movement manager, anticipated. It lists local birthdays, bank milestones, Tufts scholarships, college prep for Maine students, a charity dance, and upcoming church activities with dates and organizers.

J. Clarence Leckemby Pittsfield Maine Townsend Movement Council Chamber Leckemby Bath Clyde H Smith Skowhigandr Congress

Frank Edwards Leaves Bath for San Diego Duty

Lt Frank R Edwards who has been stationed with Bath Iron Works naval personnel for a year departed Wednesday for San Diego California to join Mrs Edwards and their children and later the USS Wes Virginia based there George H Nasi and Mrs Nasi with daughter Elaine arrived in Bath on Monday to relieve Edwards Elaine is in the freshman class at co Tuesday The Nasi family traveled from San Diego visiting Death Valley Boulder Dam Denver and Pennsylvania en route They are guests at Ridin Lich Lodge.

Frank R. Edwards Bath Iron Works Corp San Diego Calif Edwards USS Wes Virginia George H. Nasi Ser Diego Nasi Elaine Bath Death Valley Boulder Dam Denver Pennsylvania Ridin’ Lich Lodge

Quincy man seeks repayment on century old epee bank

Sanford Joyce of Quincy Mass sues an 81 year old for an 1885 deposit of 300 dollars that grew to nearly 3000 with interest. The plaintiff claims the original 300 dollar deposit was made in July 1885 and that principal and interest have not been paid. The suit states the account totaled 2247 dollars as of November 1, 1933.

Sanford Joyce Quincy Mass Dcesire Epee Bank

Also Mentioned on This Page

Farle R. Legard Maple Grove Avenue Peter A. Clinto Alicia Mass Olinto Harry Peterson Brunswick Road Miss Olinto Harold E. Armes John H. Hyde Brookline Elmhurst Robert P. Shaw F. R.E. Dean Janette Smith Middle Street The Morse High School West Indies Miss Smith Bermuda Havana Jamaica Edward J . Fitzgerald Boston Navy Yard John E. Fitzgerald Ruth Skillings A. J. Conti Gilbert Wyland Emma Haskell Ralph Warren Joseph Purdue Milton C. Trott William Partington C. D. Wilson Roger Skillings Francis Hill Anna Trott Evelyn Perkins H. Derman Perkins West Bath Earl R. Trott Phyllis Lucille Trott Alden Clifford Emerson Sanbornville N. H Emerson Deering High School Clifford C. Emerson Portland Country Day School Holderness School Governor Dummer Academy Cuttingsville Ada Small Corunna John W. Gilmore Milan Street Byron F. Barker New York City South America Howard Rovers Livermore Jack Pinell Quincy Mas Harold Freeman Fast Brunswick Everett G. Lemont Pinell Quincey Willan Fields Hardings Everett Stephen Warren David Thompson Bath Memorial Hospital Albert Thompson Small Point Thompson Olive Hallowell Robert Brownell Cobb Road Brown Wales Co Annie Gox Somerset Place Memorial Hospital Allen Pettengill Preble Street South Portland Nathan E. Coffin Park Street Herbert E. Cole Bridgton James A. Gillies New Haven. Conn James A. Gillies, Jr Mrs. Gillies Ladies’ Sewing Circle Elmer W. Rogers NL. Jackson Southport Inn St. Petersburg Howard E. Blake Crescent Street Shirley Moore Ruth Moore Weeks Street R. J. M. Steussy Carlton W. Lowell Nate Young Norman Howard Fred Hayward Edwin R. Andrews High Stret Andrews Grand Central Palace Richard Hastings Virginia Janet Hastings Fred B. Kittridge Hich Street Vaughn Smiley Philadelphia Mr. Smiley Louise Smiley Dike Road Carroll Watson Mondanoor Jeanette Shackford New England Tel. & Tel Co Turner Coeur Seveya Cmg Fmmarane Younggest M.C. Trot Marty Lydia Smith Mary Pierce Mary Clappison Ruth Sman Elizabeth Trot Ann Wilson Rothvs EO Rips Jr Hebron Academy Richar Quick Capt Quick Danevannon Texas Steamship Co Port Arthur Texas Antwerp Omiin Fred Morse Walter E. Chase CéWer Street Brron Shea Arrowsi Maurice Shea Chestnut Street Via Patent Winnerance Lemuel Preble Woolwich Merritt Shea Leland Plummer First Universalist Church Henry G. Hodgdon Amy Hodgdon George H. Thorburn Arthur Sewall Stonehouse Mary Sewall Smith College R. Frank Curtis Pleasant Street Curtis Corliss Street Edward Sewall Albert Robinson Michigan West Upton Roland Robinson Westboro Albert Elmer McFarland Mechanic Street Boston City Hospital William M. Partington F W. Woolworth Co Partington Good Will Club Harry Fitch Sagadahoc Ferry Lancelot Cooper Academy Street Paul McCole Harvey Hartleb John C. Hart Charles MccGuiggan Helen Oulton Allen Oulton Bedford Street Morse High Maine General Hospital H.R. Annis Laconia Morton Holbrook Lewiston Bird A. Schellenbarger Floral Street Hotel Statler Winter Street Chapel Glenn H. Easton William F. Plummier Edna Hoyt Mobile Ala Charleston, Sr Jason A. Merrill Mechanic Falls Frank M. Tamb J. Herbert Mosley Burnham Fimhurst L. I Rodney E. Ross Hyde Windlass Co Lillian A. Barbour Stella Dolloff R.N Dike P’ T A Woman's Club of Wiscasser Eben J. Marston Seth 3. Mullin Frederick Sanborn Marston Alice Lippincott Braintree Dean R Bonney Olivé Hallowell Jed Hallowell McFadden Pharmacy Jed F. Hallowell Brooklyn N. Y W Albert Thompson Smill Point Jarren David Ralph Jewett Westport Junction Arrowsic Edmund Guinn, Jr Bath Iron Works Byron Wright Lewis Michell Whitman Mitchell Dorothy Hagan Georgetown Noth Yarmouth Academy Yarmouth Barbara Sprague Geraldine Nickerson Sanford B. Nickerson Me Medical Hospital J. Edward Drake, Jr Chester R. Lawrence Clarissa Mae Stewart Roxoury George Levvn Turner Court Harvard Lord Evelyn Donald Avery Hugh D. Grant Harold Windle Summer Street Auburn Annie Quinn Quebec City William Mann James Pratt Frank G. Reed Saco Howard P. Hill E. C. Crocker James B. Drake St. Paul's School Concord Frederick E. Drake D. W. Griffith Memorial Hall Bowdoin College America Mae Marsh Monte Blue Bessie Love George Walsh Leena Owen Tully Marshall George Fawcett Douglas Fairbanks de Wolf Hopper Kennebec and Boston Boats Bath Iron Works Corporation Bath Iron Works Party Popham Road Morse High -Chool Fia Bath Levines Institution Yrar Banco Savines Biddeford Bank Stoech Bath Savings Institution Arcade Ballroom Clif Leeman Linoln Washington National Honor Society Supher Greenblatt David S. Cogan Central Church Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella Daughters of Isabella Hall Ralph Gay Charman Catherine T. Ohara Wiliam J. Curran E. Meson Wricht Stanley M. Brown Daniel McDougal Catherine F. Keiley Frank Moses Ella Hart Margaret E. Allen Frank Edwards West Coast
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