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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1938

Page

4

New Year contract club party hosts and prize winners

Mrs. Harry W. Crosman entertained her contract club at a New Year’s tree with joke gifts and prizes for top players. Honorees included Mrs. Alfred E. Carpentier first, Mrs. Fred M. Coombs second, and Mrs. James T. Bonney consolation. Other guests listed along with upcoming entertainments and several social events around Bath.

Harry W. Crosman High’ Street Alfred E. Carpentier Fred M. Coombs James T. Bonney Guy Sprague Vivian Brown Edward Coombs William P. Crowley Pearl Dunbar William P. Hatch John H. Hunt Leland R. Mitchell Wellington A. Moore Horace P. Morse Chester A. Plant William H. Small Elbridge R. Wright Carpenter

Fayette man named among 100 winners of diesel scholarship

Ernest C. True of Fayette is one of 100 nationwide recipients of a 25,000 scholarship fund from the National Schools of Los Angeles. The award funds full diesel engineering training including a two month stay in Los Angeles California.

Ernest C. True Fayette United States Canada National Schools of Los Angeles Calif True

Bath and Damariscotta Rotary Guests Dine Together

The Bath and Damariscotta-Newcastle Rotary clubs met at Hotel Sedgwick Tuesday evening for a joint dinner. Miss Jane Murphy spoke on her travels in Japan and China with exhibits of Chinese pottery and Pekin scenes. The Bath club invited a return visit to Damariscotta on Feb 22 and listed attendees including C. B. Webb and N. J. Craft.

Bath and Damariscotta-Newcastle Hotel Sedgwick Bath Club Fred D. Hill William Jellison N. Gratz Jackson Jane Murphy Japan China Far East Shanghai Pekin Damariscotta

Surprise Shower for Miss Esther Greenblatt in Bath

Miss Esther J. Petlock and Miss Evelyn Petlock hosted a surprise shower for Esther Greenblatt, former Morse High School classmate, at Beth Israel. About 50 guests attended, presenting gifts including linens, pyrex, and Fiesta ware. a supper followed with cold cuts and tea from local hosts. Guests and omissions list reflect Bath and Brunswick residents and families connected to Greenblatt and Petlock.

Esther J. Petlock Evelyn Petlock Beth Israel Esther Petlock Morse Sophie G. Greenblatt Albert Friedman Augusta Ada Y. Greenblatt Riva Divia Greenblatt Jacob Goldstein Samuel R. Korolick Max Katz John H. Labbie Samuel Levin Ida M. Lindenberg Sara E. Lindenberg Bessie Mikels Pauline Mikelsky Abraham Miller Jeannette Miller Sadie Miller Carolyn J. Ozog Linwood F. Carr Jacob Lindenberg Mary F. McCabe Esther Mikels Sophia M. Mikels Nathan Povich Joseph I. Smith

Bath Aerie of Eagles to Conduct Smoker

Bath Aerie No. 875 invites members to a smoker Friday evening at the Aerie on Front Street. A seven o'clock buffet lunch features lobster salad and ham and cheese sandwiches. Members should bring credentials. non members may attend with a member. Committee members are Walter I Norton Edward J Lee and Herbert F Erwin.

Bath Aerie of Eagles the Aerie Front Street Walter I. Norton Edward J. Lee Herbert F. Erwin

City Officials Inspect Granite Hill Woodlot For Relief Wood

Hallowell city government and poor overseers visited the Granite Hill woodlot Sunday to study cuts for the needy on relief lists. A special Monday meeting ordered immediate work with relief recipients cutting wood to address a shortage.

Hallowell Granite Hill

Mohiba Delights Morse High Audience With Talent Parade

A Thursday night Morse High program drew full seating as students presented a diverse Mohiba Talent Parade of vocal and instrumental numbers, skits, and dances. The show featured the introduction of a mascot, a white duck named Butch, led by Tamer Sally Ryan, with Wayne King’s saxophone solo drawing thunderous applause.

Morse High School Morse Sally Ryan Butch Ryan Woolwich Wayne King George Tinney Philip Beaney Kenneth Jaquith Frank Curran Jane Stevens Claire Grainger Charles Moore Raymond Ramsey John Wakefield Arthur Cormier Gordon Lake Twinkle Beverley Curran Betty Ryan Jean McCall Frances Quinn Kathleen Pepper Ralph Dale Henry Preble Priscilla Bryant Vieni, Vieni Frances Grainger Alice Hogan Glenda Wright Eugene Lewis Russell Snell Madeline Jones Doris Armstrong Mary Kurt Lois Estabrook Phillip Beaney Jean Stanton Irving Baker Durgan Emily Parker Ruth Hurl Robert Morse Thelma Fogg Gertrude J. Diggery Margaret M. S. Mackinnon Morse High Bazaar Lloyd Rafnell Gerogians

Sacred Heart Circle Hosts Children's Party in Daughters Hall

The January social committee of Sacred Heart circle hosted a children’s party at the Daughters of Isabella hall with 25 attendees. Prizes went to Mrs. Dora Collins, Mrs. Annie G. Arsenault, and Mrs. Marion Houde. the Dionne Quintuplets were honored in first prize. Hot chocolate, cakes, and candies were served. A banquet is planned for February 13 at Hotel Phoenix, with tickets handled by Mrs. Kronstrand, Mrs. Hamblett, and Mrs. Collins. A public card party is also set for tonight at 8 in the D of I hall led by Mrs. Sarkis.

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella Hall Dora Collins Annie G. Arsenault Marion Houde Dionne Mary Linekin Delia Moody Clara Sonia Louise Edgett Hotel Phoenix Vivian Kronstrand Marie Hamblett Muriel Tardif D. of 1. Hall George Sarkis

Arrowsic's Oldest Resident Celebrates 91st Birthday

Mrs Ann Stinson widow of David G Stinson of Arrowsic marked her 91st birthday by riding to Bath with her stepson David C Stinson who delivered milk at Oakhurst Dairy She was born January 19 1847 and remains the oldest resident of Arrowsic She lives in her birth home maintains health starts days at five and is the senior member of the Arrowsic Methodist church

Ann Stinson David G. Stinson Arrowsie Bath David C. Stinson Oakhurst Stinson Arrowsic John Louisa Stinson Arrowsic Methodist Church

Old Folks Home Corporators Meet at Bath Trust Co

Officers reports at the annual meeting show the Home in sound financial condition. The board of trustees and officers were re-elected: 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 Samuel R Percy president James O Lincoln Frank B Nichols vice presidents Bath Trust Co treasurer Walter S Glidden clerk of corporation Allen M Irish Daniel T Dougherty auditors.

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

Justice Chapman Annals Divorce Summary

Divorces granted in 1937 hearings include Edwin Barker and Carrie Barker for cruel treatment. Marion Anderson and William Anderson. Paul Davis and Arlene Davis. Evelyn Libby and Maurice Libby. Ernestine Robichaud and Prime Robichaud. Catherine Legard and Elwood Legard. Edna Thomas and Paul Thomas. Lotta Carr Card and Charles Card. Louise Mosley and J Herbert Mosley. Bernice Drake and Forrest Drake. Albert Oliver and Sadie Oliver. Libellants granted custody rights where noted. some name restorations noted.

Industrial Accident Commission Dale Justice Chapman Edwin B. Barker Carrie B. Barker Bridgton Marion E. Anderson William F. Anderson Bath Paul L. Davis Arlene H. Davis Evelyn I. Libby Maurice A. Libby Evelyn Irene Dodge Ernestine S. Robichaud Phippsburg Robichaud Catherine H. Legard Elwood W. Legard Edna L. Thomas Brunswick Paul C. Thomas Lotta Carr Card Charles E. Card Lotta Carr Eaton

Miss Mary Sawyer Dies After Brief Illness

Biddeford resident Miss Mary Sawyer a longtime piano teacher and Rossini club figure in Portland died early Sunday night after a brief illness ending a life devoted to music.

Mary Sawyer Biddeford Portland

Bath City Firehouse Lobster Supper and Community Notices

City residents mingle at the Shepard Street firehouse while Engine 3 members share a lobster supper. The piece lists local club events, initiations, church affairs, and social notices from Bath including Christmas cards for Portland students, plans for a Daughters of Isabella banquet, and visits from Bath Iron Works executives.

Doughty and McDougall Sentenced in Injury Case

Doughty appealed a $100 fine from the lower court as the State alleged he operated a machine that crashed into a car owned by Herbert L. Douglas on York Street while intoxicated. Doughty claimed his 14 year old son Seth Jr. was driving, and the son testified to that effect.

Doughty Herbert L. Douglas York Street Douglas

Dr Bourne to Speak at St Marys Garden Club

Dr Bourne will deliver an address to the St Marys Garden Club this Friday at 9 30 a m. The program includes an executive board meeting and a conference resume followed by adjournment.

DR. Bourne Ber St. Mary’s Garden Club

Nichols Funeral Held For Lyman A. Nichols

The funeral of Lyman A. Nichols, vice president and treasurer of Windham Silk Co., who died suddenly in Willimantic, Conn., was held Wednesday at two at his home. Surviving relatives include Fred H. Lord of Bath and Arthur Lord of Jacksonville, Fla., brothers in law, Mrs. Henry G. Hodgdon and Mrs. John H. Morse, Bath, sisters in law.

Lyman A. Nichols Windham Silk Co Willimantic

New State Finance Commissioner Addressed Augusta Rotary

William 8. Owen, new State Commissioner of Finance, spoke at the Augusta Rotary Club meeting at the Augusta House Monday evening. Visiting Rotarians introduced included Dr. Frank Bull of Gardiner, Brad White of Gardiner, Ray Thurston of Rockland, and Hal Boardman of Bangor.

William 8. Owen Augusta

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Mabel Harford Richmond Fletcher Harford Roland Smith Legion Hall J. Parker Crosby John W. Costain Edward A. Rowe Walter M. Hill Haze. O'Conner Court Street the Memorial Hospital Herbert Mallard Bessie Dean Arthur J. Dunton Robert B. Hatch Reginald T. Lombard John C. Fitzgerald Arthur Richmond Boston Sumner Sewall Washington Street Edgar W. Oliver Elmer Lufkin Isle Au Haut Williamsburg Washington, D. C Gettysburg New York City Jessie Tucker Gloucester N. J L. C. Hutchins Middle Street Commodore F. M. Klippel J. Edward Drake Mary Newell Fred H. Cary New York William B. Mussenden Garden Street Alice Lippincott Woodbury E. Everett Pierce Ethel Reed High Street Court George Mains Joseph T. Sewall Boothbay Harbor Joseph Thomson Sewall, Jr Mark W. Sewall Arthur Sewall New Church Stonehouse Louis A. Dole John H. Hyde Havana Bermuda William G. McPhee Wiscasset Geraldine Eleaner Carl Warren Robinson Carl L. Robinson Bedford Street W. Dayton Hill Edwin R. Andrews Far and Near Missionary Society of Edward W. Bridgham, Jr Peabody Law School Joseph O. Purdue Ladies’ Aid Winter Street Church Elmer D. Hodgkins Charles C. Low Fred C. Hill Arthur C. Lemont Winnie F. Durgin Corrie H. Varney Bessie E. Dickinson Grace P. Dickinson Margaret Fraser Priday Avice M. Sewall Burton Newcombe Honolulu T. H Sewall Samuel S. Sewall Avice Meeker Montreal Charlotte S. Meeker Joan Meeker Redlands Charles S. Lemont Topsham West Bath Brunswick Hospital Ralph O. Dale, Jr Ellen McCall June McCall Patricia Sewall William Bennett Ernest Haskell Melvin Henderson Edward Sewall J. Edward Drake, Jr Richard D. Sampson Margaret K. Sampson High Street John Besaw Janice Margaret Woodbury N. J E. Everett Pierce c Miss Lippincott Roland F. Hill Bath Iron Works, Corp Central Grammar School M.C.A Sally Munsey Rachel Matthews Myra Burns Charles C. Toothaker Mildred Wright Irving Wright Augusta General Hosital Ambrose S. MacFadden Deering Street Memorial Hospital T. G. Akeley Gardiner William L. Richards C. M. Tubbs Mr. Richards The Episcopal Church Howard B. Everett Presque Isle J. Horace McClure Florida McClure Harold Boutin Eugene Boutin Marc T. Greene Kokadjo Moosehead Lake Grant Wilfred Thibeault Sally Jane Charles Cummings Gretchen Judith Trott Sylvia Cohen Richard Armes Bobby Ann Wilson Billy Ed. Robert Albert Margery Eleanor Norma Ivan Kirkpatrick Suffolk University Samuel H. Kirkpatrick Isabelle Kennedy Weeks Street Kenneth Trask Fitchburg Mass Lloyd E Steeves Oliver Street Eugene F. Bridges Bridges’ Market Chestnut Street Central Church League Charles A. Soule Perry L. Thompson Belle Welch Marius H. Page Alexander MacDonald Edward A. Cummings Gardiner R. Derring MacDonald Arthur L. Pratt Martha Foote John Parker Horace Bond Bangor Carol Wilson Frederick P. Wilson H. D Grant Frank A. Hodgder Nequasset Bath Memorial Hospital Sally Hyde Sewing Club Elmhurst Nancy Sewall Lydia Smith Audrey Hill Betty Anderson Anne Desmond Barbara Stodder Mary Morse Betty Small Princes Flaherty Marguerite Brown Bath Iron Works Corp Violet LaMarque Brunswick Bank Wilfrid E. Guerin Eamesholm L. Arthur Whitten Hien Street Clifton John McInnes Maine General Hospital George Darran Leerard Cour Albert Darrah George Darrah Sterling J. Burgess Erving L. Burnham George O. Melzard Albert Pinkham J. Walter Thayer Nightingale Club Ralph Q. Dale Hotel Sedgwick George Nuzent Union Street Owen J. Ledward John A. Morse Frank A. Given Harry B. Briggs, Jr Pearl Street Arthur L. Plant Rose Street Triangle Club Edward R. McCabe Marshall Avenue Colin Wakefield Bucksport Mrs. Wakefield Maine Federation of Garden Clubs Leroy F. Colby Irene H. Ingalls Carl Y. Kennedy Roscoe P. McFadden Jane S. Murphy Edmund A. Rothwell Marjorie Frances George Leroy Hale Middle Street Court St. John Eastern Steamship Lines Caribbean Charles Sawyer F. W. Woolworth Co Dromore Frank Moses Raymond Trott Medford and Somersville Damariscotta Rotary Club Miss Greenblatt Esther J Bath Aerie OF Eagles Cielito Lindo June Jean McCalline Eunice Joy Louise Avery Henrietta French Lillian Goodwin Beverley Shorey Pauline McNeil Dorothy White Isabel King Mary Durgan Mary Grace Monstance Gilmore Phyllis Darrah Cynthia Lemoine Virginia Preney Barbara Mank Charles Camack Morton Holbrook David Alkazin Wesley Harrington John Coombs David Rich Edward Hamblett Glenda Ingraham Edna Besaw Margaret Sampson Alice Blue Leah Merrill Edward Butterfield Tanner Harry L. Day William R. Kimball Roger McCall Donald N. Small Frank L. Staples Dominique J. Tardif Milton C. Trott Francis A. Winchenbach Mrs. Ann Stinson Justice Chapman Annals Louise R. Mosley J. Herbert Mosley Long Island City Bernice C. Drake Forrest N. Drake Brock Mass Albert E. Oliver Sadie Alida Oliver Engine 3 Shepard Street George Parshley Mr. Irshley Henry F. Merrill Ruth E. Merrill Percy & Small Roger Deering Saint Elizabeth Circle, Daughters of Isabella Sacred Heart Circle, D. of I Laffayette Circle In William H. McGlinchy Walter E. Reid Seguinland T. W. Hyde Camp Sons of Union Veterans Staples Camp Herbert McCorrison Masonic Hall Jed F. Hallowell David M. McKellar Ralph F. Small Miesels William S. Newell Grace Church Men's Club Frank M. Churchill Eliot A. Fuller Ladies’ Aid of Beacon Street Church Corliss Street W. §. Lincoln Board of Finance and Promotion Northern Baptist Convention M’dougall and Elliot L. A. Nichols Funeral
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