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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1936

Page

6

Richmond Death Completes Long Illness At Home

Vera Meserve, aged resident of Richmond, died at his Langdon Road home after a long illness. Survived by wife Vera Hartford Meserve, daughter Marion Alexander, step-son Wallace Baker, four brothers James Albert William Meserve of Richmond and Perley Meserve of Brunswick, and sister Hattie Fook of Madison. Funeral held Saturday at 1 p.m. Rev. C. H. Bryant officiated. interment Evergreen Cemetery.

Vera Meserve Langdon Road Richmond John F Mary Carter Meserve Vera Hartford Meserve Marion Alexander Wallace Baker James Albert William Meserve Perley Meserve Brunswick Hattie Fook Madison C. H. Bryant Evergreen Cemery Charles Kennedy Atlantic Union College South Lancaster Mass Richmond Lodge Raymond Northey Florida Christine Toothaker Bliss Business College Lewiston Clifton Toothaker E. E. Purinton Genevieve Lynch Boston Pleasant View Farm Lillian A. Johnson Beulah Rebekah Lodge R. B. Capen Rebekah Lodge Augusta Noble

Richmond sportsmen rifle results and community notes

A Richmond weekly meeting featured an evening of games and a Rich mond Sportsmen's Association rifle contest at Alexander's. Scores ranged from 159 to 103 with Wing leading at 159 and Lord at 106. The junior class scored 36 on the 50 furlong. Several residents and visitors were noted including Mrs Mrytle Gordon returning to Newcastle, visitors from Augusta and St John New Brunswick, and multiple installations and illnesses within local clubs.

Mrytle Gordon Newcastle Lloyd Kelley White Mabel Lancaster Augusta Richmond Sportsmen's Association Alexander's Wing Sidelinger Carlton Randall Hoyt Carr E. McFee Little P. Randall C. McFee Hanson Alexander Rankins Waltz Lord Webber Royal Hatfield Beedle Furlong Pridham Robert Sidelinger Thompson McKenney G. A. D. Chase Arthur Enterprise Grange Cleveland Marriner Freda Marriner Myron Douglass Grace Lancaster Progressive Grange Cora Newell Seth Watson George Thompson Myrtle Stewart Chester Foster Gordon Howe Ida Watson Charles Alexander Rebecca Rogers Margaret Manwarring Ceres Cora Osborne Pomona Frances White Flora Cassie Turcotte Evelyn Stewart Leon Batchelder Blanche Graves Topsham Ralph George Somerville Mass Carlos Dunlap Charles Davis Gardiner

Captain Charles Cole Observes Birthday

Capt Charles Cole celebrated his 82nd birthday Sunday at the home of his daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Raymond Smith 1240 High street with whom he has resided since the burning of his home at 212 Middle street on Dec 28 Born in Machinsport he joined a ship at 14 and earned his master’s papers by 18 For 13 years before retirement 22 years ago he was master of the Edith McIntire for the J W Parker Co He has two sons Leslie and Otis Cole both in maritime work, plus daughters in Camden and Camden contacts. he is alert reads papers and follows politics Present at the party were Brenton Ayer Marie Smith Blanche Locke Otis Smith Wentworth Smith and others

Charles Cole Raymond Smith High Street Middle Street Capt. Cole Machinsport Edith McIntire J. W. Parker Co Portland Cole Lester Cole Galveston Texas Tripp Ripley Steamship Co France Otis Cole Deland Eastport Camden Harry Joy Charles Ronco Brenton Ayer Marie Smith Blanche Locke Otis Smith Wentworth Smith

Jesters Plan Two Act Comedy Playing the Game

Beacon Street Church Jesters finalize plans for a two act comedy titled Playing the Game to be staged Friday night in the vestry. Cast includes Muriel H Howe Iva Hagat Marion D Bowie and others with Bowie and Elsie Crocker reporting on a separate three act spring play. A rehearsal followed the business meeting with refreshments served by Hiram Staples.

Beacon Street Muriel H. Howe Iva Hagat Marion D. Bowie Chester Worrey William Belanger Rebecca Miller Harold Miller Bowie Elsie Crocker Hiram Staples

Georgetown Social Roundup shows many local visitors

Bath and Georgetown residents are noted visiting relatives and hosting guests. Mrs. Sherman Campbell of Seguin land stayed with Mrs. Raphael Higgins in Bath. Mr. and Mrs. Alvah Reynolds visited Mrs. Vina Kingsbury and sister Mrs. Everett Trafton. Several readers travel to Jefferson, Augusta, New York, Bath, and Kennebec Point. The First Baptist church held its annual Sunday school officer election with L. Earl Hagan as superintendent and other posts filled. The Working League elected officers and planned a social event.

John R. Blackie Bath Sherman Campbell Seguinland Rapheal Higgins Alex Cunningham Jefferson Parlin Alvah Reynolds Vina Kingsbury Everett Trafton George Smith Sagadahoc Bay Augusta Harold Hunt, Jr Kennebec Point Walter Powers Henry Reynolds Appleton Nancy Russell Bertha Russell First Baptist Church L. Earl Hagan Harry Heald Walter Schoepfer B. H. Woodside Asst Home Department Edgar Warren Carrie L. Oliver C. L. Hinckley Natt F. Howe Sagadahoc Howe Georgetown Clarence Oliver Clyde Pinkham Rapheal N. Higgins Working League Clara J. Brown Katie Blackie

Iron Works Employes Climax Safety Contest With Stage Show

Bath Iron Works Corp employees will stage a two hour show and dance at Morse High School Friday evening Feb 28 as the second six months safety contest ends. About 1500 attendees are expected. 746 workers participate and may invite a guest. Leaders the Blues trail the Reds in points 375 to 390 with the Reds led by Francis Holmes.

Bath Iron Works Corp Morse High School Harold L. Adams RKO Hall William S. Newell William Daley Francis Holmes Cecil Fullerton Ernest Fulton Carroll Watson Arthur Lemont Charles Marshall Frank Fortier Arthur Preney Ray Trott Sidney L. Eaton James Jenkins Howard Barter W. C. Nichols Howard Bates Blues Reds

Rotary plans carnival ball and sterilization debate

At a Rotary Club meeting President M H Page said the music committee will name the Carnival Ball orchestra next week. An impromptu debate on sterilization of subnormal individuals followed with Dr W E Kershner supporting and Rev G B Wolstenholme opposing. The discussion engaged many members.

Rotary Club M. H. Page W. E. Kershner G. B. Wolstenholme

Governor and Wife Invited to President Ball at Morse High

Invitations will go to Governor Louis J. Brann Mrs. Brann and executive council members for the President's Ball a Morse High School gymnasium on January 30 The event aims to raise funds for infantile paralysis and features ticketing by committee led by Harold L Adams of Bath Iron Works with decor music by Royal Arcadians from 8 30 to 12.

Morse High School Louis J. Brann National Committee Bath James W. Temple Morse University of Maine Georgia Warm Springs Foundation Harold L. Adams Bath Iron Works David S. Cogan Frank F. Colburn, Jr Leroy F. Colby John C

Fire Destroys Home of Mrs. MacDonald in Early Morning Blaze

Fire destroyed the five room bungalow and furnishings valued around two thousand dollars at the North Street extension residence of Mrs. John R. MacDonald. Mrs. MacDonald and her son Frank were not at home, neighbor Edward E. Chaplin alerted others, and Central Station pumper fought the flames for hours. The blaze gutted the building, damaged nearby trees, and burned an expensive piano, with the insurance covering the structure but not the losses. The cause is undetermined as the fire had headway before responders arrived. The all out was sounded at 4 30 p.m.

John R. MacDonald North Street Earl Allen Chaplin Harold B. Wing Central Station Chaplin House Charles E. Parks MacDonald

Real estate transfers show Bath area activity surge

Over the last two weeks Sagadahoc Registry of Deeds records reveal unusual real estate movement led by Bath with half of the transfers. Listings include Marion H. Higgins to Bath Box Co and others in Bath, Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Georgetown, Topsham, and West Bath, detailing buyers and sellers such as Earlon Rideout and Katherine Mallett among multiple parcels.

Sagadahoc Bath Marion H. Higgins Bath Box Co People's Investment Association Robert W. Oliver Arthur J. Dunton Annie M. Colby Joseph H. Hynes Newman F. Kennerson Lizzie A. French Etta M. Munsey William M. Shaw Als Joseph Charles Footer Loring D. Small City of Bath Bowdoin Earlon I. Rideout Warren W. Grows George E. Rogers Lendall L. Bickford Flora F. Sawyer Albert Maheaux Bowdeinham Abbie L. Denham John E. McCarthy Georgetown Lucy Bailey Blake E. Vernon Peabody Topsham Katherine M. Mallett Walter 8

LeBourdais Celebrate Diamond Wedding in Brunswick

In St. John the Baptist parish Brunswick, Mr. and Mrs. Edward LeBourdais observed their 60th wedding anniversary with a diamond celebration at eight Saturday morning. A high mass followed, sung by Rev. Fr. J. B. Andre, 8. M. The couple wed in Brunswick on January 10, 1876, at the old Protestant temple at Federal and Franklin streets, purchased by the French community.

St. John the Baptist Brunswick Edward LeBourdais J. B. Andre

Five Islands Officers Elected for Sunday School Year

Five Islands selects Superintendent Mrs. William Marr and assistants, plus secretary Miss Peggy Gray and treasurer Mrs. George Gray. Teachers include James Stevens for Men’s class and Carrie Stevens for Ladies, with Rev. Walter Schoepfer leading Boys, and several girls’ classes. Visits noted: Natt Howe of Georgetown, Bath visitors, and travel to Miami for Katharine Pendergast and Carrie Stevens aboard Alleghany. Scouting, grange activities, library additions, and local visits also covered.

William Marr Alice Cromwell Walter Schoepfer Peggy Gray Gec Cora Mae Hanna George Gray Carrie Stevens Ellsworth Pinkham James Stevens Natt Howe Georgetown Five Islands Grange Circle Percy Savage Fred M. Reid John Laughlin Bath Mr. Reid Walter E. Reid Seguinland Elliot Reld Vernon Gray Katharine Pendergast Boston Merchants and Miners Alleghany Miami Fla J. G. Stevens Barbara Gray Herman Barter Grange Faith Baldwin Ramona Helen Hunt Jackson Zane Gray Silas Crockett Mary Ellen Chase Battle of Basinhall Street E. Phillips Oppenheim Anne Morrow Lindberg John Thibodeau

Olde Tyme Greeting Letter From Woolwich Neighbors

A 1935 letter in Telephone Topics from George B Farnham of Woolwich Maine laments modern haste and recalls bygone neighborliness. He urges keeping moments to say howdy and extend season's greetings to familiar neighbors, praising friendly community spirit.

Telephone Topics Sagadahoc Ferry Woolwich Maine Tyme

Annual Meeting of Old Folk's Home Trustees Re-elected

Trustees re-elected at the Old Folks Home annual meeting in Bath. Capt. Percy was re-elected president. Dr. Lincoln and Mr. Nichols serve as 1st and 2nd vice presidents. Bath Trust Co. named treasurer, Judge Glidden clerk and secretary, with auditors Mr Irish and Mr Dougherty. About 40 guests attended.

Old Folks Home Bath Bath Trust Co Thomas G. Plant James O. Lincoln Walter S. Glidden Frank B. Nichols Samuel R. Percy Rupert H. Baxter Rodney E. Ross Allen M. Irish L. Eugene Thebeau Daniel T. Dougherty William L. Skelton Charles P. Wetherbee Capt Percy

Do Not Burn Leaves For Winter Garden Fertilizer

Leaves should not be burned. If mixed with soil and ready mix fertilizer and left to decay through the winter, the result will be an excellent garden fertilizer for next spring.

Court of Honor for Boy Scouts Meets in Bath

The Court of Honor of the Boy Scouts of America met at Troop No 53 headquarters in old City Hall for a regular meeting but will shift to quarterly sessions due to low public interest. The next gathering is set for April 9 with Commander Glenn H Easton presiding and merit badges awarded to Edward Cohen Stanley Cressey Edward Sewall Philip Beaney Raymond Ramsay. Edward Sewall is noted as Bath’s first horsemanship merit badge recipient.

Court of Honor Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 53 Old City Hall Bath Glenn H. Easton Harry L. Day Frank M. Churchill Dwight W. Pierce Sumner Sewall Earle B. Lermond Edward Cohen Stanley Cressey Edward Sewall Philip Beaney Raymond Ramsay

Jesters of Beacon Street stage comedy January show

Jesters of Beacon Street church present Playing the Game a two act comedy in the vestry on Friday evening January 17. Elizabeth D. McGrath coaches the play. Cast includes Muriel H. Howe as Mrs Wentworth Helen played by Iva Hagan Phoebe Ellis by Miriam D. Bowie Helen's friend Dorothy Warren by Mrs Chester Worren and Maggie O Toole by Mrs Harold Miller with Rebecca Miller as Mrs Laurier and her daughter.

Beacon Street Elizabeth D. McGrath Josepha Marie Murray Muriel H. Howe Wentworth Iva Hagan Helen Miriam D. Bowie Phoebe Ellis Dorothy Warren Chester Worren William E. Belanger Laurier Rebecca Miller Harold Miller Maggie O'Toole

Biddeford Old Settler Showcases Scottish Tartans

A Biddeford man houses a closely woven waterproof clan tartan sample. Boston craftsman on Newbury Street weaves residential tartans in leathery tones, while popular items include a fringed bright skating belt and scarves for children. No demand for kilts evident.

Biddeford Boston Newbury Street Scotland

First Baptist Sunday School Holds Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the First Baptist Sunday school convened Friday evening in the vestry. Rev. Charles R. Sims led the session with reports from officers, including Miss Thelma Thornton noting 24 new scholars and a peak attendance of 105. New officers were elected and honored guests urged duties. the event featured a hymn period, a Brotherhood sketch, uniforms for basketball players, and refreshments.

First Baptist Sunday School Charles R. Sims Arthur I. Stuart Thelma Thornton H. Chester McKenzie Treasury C. Lloyd Hooker Cedric A. Martin Sims Stuart Thornton McKenzie Marjorie V, Stover Jessie Spaulding Arthur Dunton The Brotherhood Chester Clement Edwy Sotheard L. L. Hooker Mr. Sims Dunton

Series of Pitch Games Open Friday in North End Winnegance Tourney

A six game pitch contest begins Friday at the North End club house between North End and Winnegance Community clubs. Contests occur every two weeks with the winner, decided by total points, to be entertained by the losers at a dinner. Members repaint a room in the Washington street school and seek volunteers this evening at the club house.

North End Winnegance Washington Street

Bates Medal Proposed For Outstanding Bates Graduate

A Bates medal will be awarded annually beginning with the 1937 commencement to a Bates graduate for outstanding service to the state or nation. The medal, established by a 21 member Board of Trustees at Chase Hall, will go to one graduate each year.

Bates Chase Hall

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Amy Bradley U. V C. W Legion Hall Margaret B. Peabody Department of Maine P. P. Ethel Rankins Mildred Skinner Mildred Davis Sons of Union T. W. Hyde Vernon Miller Department Aid John Marks T. W. Hyde Camp Forest Legard George Melzard Auxiliary of Sons of Veterans No. 11 Eugene Metcalf Adele Maloy Ina Douglass Sadie Waltz Viola Waltz Ida Hutchins Vanessa Beedle Beatrice Lemont Evelyn Marriner Evelyn Hinkley Courtney Hinkley Augusta Jewett Della Dickinson Alice Wedge Ethel Rankins Mildred B. Skinner Department Beatrice Lamont Marie Patterson Hallowell Stephen A. Pratt Plummer Road Evergreen Cemetery Leslie Roberts Joseph Pray John Parker Walter Barnes Contract Club Main Street Margaret Grover Hattie Terrell James Dineen Charles Wade Swan Island Jean Calhoun New Brunswick Ernest Millay Bowdoinham H. A. Tarr John Marriner New Year of Progressive Grange Cora McAfee D. M. Humphreys & Co Sagadahack Block Bath, Me Room Veteran of the Sea Iron Works Morse High George B. Farnham Mr. Farnham OLD Folk’s Home United States Bath Savings Institution BOY Scouts Winnegence Fred's Curtis & CO Thomas R. Huston Center Street
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