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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1937

Page

8

Cromwell Property in Georgetown Destroyed by Fire

A historic Georgetown landmark on Bay Point road burned early Wednesday. Five Islands fire department, aided by volunteers, saved the barn and nearby woods. The vacant house, once built for Gen Joseph Berry, dates back over a century and stood below the main highway toward Bay Point. Berry, Bath shipbuilder and former Port of Bath collector, was a notable regional figure with extensive shipbuilding ties and legislative service.

Cromwell Georgetown Bay Point Five Islands William D. Cromwell Gilbert Cromwell Joseph Berry Bath Buchanan Maine Kenneteris Robin Hood's Cove Georsetown Aroostook

Bath Port Collector Office in 1860

A brief historical note describes the Office of the Collector of the Port of Bath in the year 1860. It outlines the official role and basic functions tied to customs collection and port administration during that period.

Port of Bath

Auxiliary and Forum Hold Supper and Sale at Nequasset

Ladies' Auxiliary and Men's Forum conducted their annual supper and sale at the Congregational church in Nequasset. About 75 attended and more than 45 cleared. Supper featured salads rolls macaroni and cheese pies and coffee. An evening program included a one act play The Meeting Will Come to Order and illustrated tableau with song led by Betty Ryan.

Congregational Church Nequasset Arthur Williams Hollis Leeman William Leeman William Robson Percy C. Bailey Henry T. Dubar John C. Gilmore Dubar Gilmore Morlis Leeman Frank R. Bailey Gertrude Gilmore John H. Carter Betty Ryan Dora Bailey Anne Dodze Alton Reed Sarah Bailey Auxury and Forum

Annual Old Home Sunday Observed at Baptist Church Lewiston

Over 100 former members and friends attended at the Baptist church in South Lewiston. People came from Portland Wiscasset Bath Winthrop Lewiston Auburn Whitinsville Mass for an all day event including social morning meetings, a 2 30 service, and a business meeting in the Grange hall.

Baptist

Omisias Hizht 93 Native of Saco Resident of San Diego

Omisias Hizht, 93, born in Saco and living in San Diego, died Wednesday in Moune. Predictor Ma sph, a former Biddeford newspaperman now in Augusta, plans to visit Sa ampthond with his nephew to see old acquaintances. Myr High!, who spent three months in the West, moved to Butte City Montana before returning to California.

Omisias Hizht Saco San Diego Cal Biddeford Aususta Hte Tin Tin Bute Montana Califoreia

Four teachers chosen for city schools opening Sept. 14

Board selects Ruth B. Wilson Margaret C. Scott Enid Sawyer and Hope S. Hersom for grades eight seven six and one at Central North Central Center Street and South Street schools. Complete 1937 38 teaching roster listed by high school and grade assignments.

Board of Education Ruth B. Wilson Central Grammar Margaret C. Scott Enid Sawyer Augusta Hope S. Hersom Center Street Wilson Clinton D. Wilson Radcliffe Morse High Scott Gorham Normal Boston University Bath Lincoln Junior High School Malden Mass Quincy Sawyer Farmington Normal Bates College Anson Lincoln State School For Girls Hallowell Hersom Horace P. Herrick Mary H. Conley Katharine Conley Gertrude Diggery Hester M. Rose Cecile Veilleux M. Agnes Fahey Mary L. Lord Alma I. Kirkpatrick Edward S. Wright Harold E. Brown Henry D. Small John E. Madden Duncan Farrell Amy A. Irish Janette W. Smith Catharine E. Leonard J. Edward Pomeroy David Y. Alkazin Dike Bernice D. Staples Eleanor P. Danforth Mary Brown Jane Feere Edith B. Horne Ella R. Jaquith Mabel F. Libby Jean L. Danforth North J. Gertrude Sibsby Helen L. Hayes W. Hazel Cunningham Theo McNeil Martha E. Hooper Margaret T. Mullivan Celia McCormick Carrie C. Smith Bessie M. Hunt Almena A. Jaques Doris D. Humphreys Berenice Colby Ethel L. Higgins Joan M. Harrison South Street Laura Mitchell Eleanor Ferguson Dorothy Davis Marjorie Troop Mitchell Effie C. Wright Marjorie Palmer Anne M. Thompson S. Isabelle Lewis Sarah E. Coombs Lillian Fisher Weeks Street Paul V. Mason Anna M. Severin Florence A. Hawley Frances L. Small

Car plunges into pond after highway mishap near Bath

Two men escaped from a Buick that left the Bath to West Bath road and sank to the bottom of a pond near Blind Crossing. John B. Fraser pleaded guilty to reckless driving and paid a fine after a court hearing. Benard Sugein admitted intoxication and paid a smaller fine. Both were treated for minor injuries and released from Bath Memorial hospital. State officer John P. Crosby investigated and charged Fraser. Sugein was held on intoxication charges.

Bath West Bath Benard Sugein John B. Fraser Forest Hills Mass Blind Crossing Fraser Portland Arthur J. Dunton Susein Poulin Farm Bath Memorial Hospital John P. Crosby West

Mrs Smith and Daughter Visit Relatives at Five Islands

Mrs G Ronald Smith and daughter Nancy of 826 Washington street left Wednesday for Five Islands to visit Mrs Smith's sister and husband of Kittery for two weeks. They will return after Labor Day. Mr and Mrs Jack Quirk, who spent the summer in Denmark where Mr Quirk worked, are guests of Mrs Quirk's parents Mr and Mrs John M Conley on Beacon Street until after Labor Day.

Jack Quirk Denmark Quirk John M. Conley Beacon Street Labor City

Gaudet Sues Bath City for $5,000 Bond Return

Dennis J. Gaudet of Gardiner sues the City of Bath to collect a $5,000 bond posted by municipal officers in 1935 to guarantee abatement of a sewage nuisance on his property. The case, before Sagadahoc Superior Court, alleges the nuisance remains despite a 1936 pumping solution, with hearing set for September before the Bath council.

Cottage Street Western Avenue Gaudet Edward P. Murray Bangor Sagadahoc Court Street Court Center Streets Lincoln Street Goodspeed

Mrs Jan Byhouwer Addresses Rotarians At Luncheon

Mrs Jan Byhouwer of Holland spoke to the Rotary club at Hotel Sedgwick about Dutch language living conditions and differences from the U S She described wooden shoes used by workers low wages limited telephones and high education costs and noted Holland’s colonial possessions and stance amid Japan China war discussions Guests included her husband and grandfather with visiting Rotarians Earle Brown and E W Adams.

Rotary Club Hotel Sedgwick Jan Byhouwer Holland Evelyn Oliver Bath United States Bylouwer Europe Germany Belgium France England English Channel Dutch East Indies Japan China Wilbur C Oliver Earle Brown Topsham E. W. Adams Lewiston

Major Leroy P Smith Attends VFW National Encampment

Major Leroy P Smith national liaison officer for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont travels to Buffalo New York for the 38th VFW national encampment August 29 September 3 Oliver W Hamill Rockland present department commander will also attend the Buffalo meeting to discuss veteran hospitalization medical treatment employment compensation insurance and other veteran concerns.

Leroy P Smith Veterans of Foreign Wars Maine New Hampshire Vermont Buffalo N. Y Smith Txce VF. W Oliver W. Hamll Rockland

Camp closure marks season end at Lake Cobbossee Camp

More than 200 boys left for home as the Saute M C A Camp on Lake Cobbossevcentee in Winthrop winds down after a long patronized season. The closing banquet Friday evening in the dining hall awarded final honors to campers and staff.

Lake Cobbossevcentee Winthrop

Residence Sale in Rockland to Former New York Editor

Mrs. Jane White sold her Maple Street home in Rockland to W. A. Babcock a former New York newspaper man who has lived in California and summers at Glen Cove He will take possession soon and Mrs White will have apartments with Mrs Leola Rose

Jane White Maple Street Rockland W. A. Babcock New York California Glen Cove White Leola Rose

Admiral Pye urges stronger United States sea power

Rear Admiral William S. Pye told American Legion members that sea power combines naval strength with merchant marine, shipbuilding, port facilities, fuel supply and bases. He warned the U S lags behind Britain and Japan, calling for a robust Navy, a revived merchant marine, and expanded outlying bases including Pearl Harbor to sustain foreign trade and national defense.

William 8S. Pye United States American Legion Pye Admiral Pye Great Britain Japan Roosevelt Maritime Commission Pearl Harbor Hawaiian Islands

Rails to Be Removed From Front and Center Streets

Street car rails embedded in the paved sections of Front and Center streets will be removed at night starting at midnight. Kaplan and Seegal of Portland bought the rails for five dollars per rail and will cut and remove them while paving crews replace blocks. The project includes Washington Street treatment with emulsion and highway work on Front Street between Summer and Oak. The contractor will await freight arrangements to Portland as a steamer is expected midmonth.

Kaplan & Seegal Portland Board of Highways and Sewers Washington Street Bath Front Street Summer Oak Streets Maine Central Railroad

Parker baby born in Hanover weighing ten pounds two ounces

Mrs. John Parker gives birth to a daughter Gerry Harmon Parker at Mary Hitchcock hospital Hanover on August 23. Infant weighs 10 1 2 pounds. Family to join Mr. Parker in Bath in November and reside on South Street. Also note Rummage sale at Small Point Beach on Tuesday September 7 from 2 to 6 p m.

Gerry Harmon Parker John Parker Mary Hitchcock Hospital Hanover N. H Small Point Beach

Beano at Bowdoinham Firemen's Hall Aids Siren Fund

Bowdoinham fireman's association held a Friday beano at the town hall with strong turnout. Proceeds were directed toward final payment on the town siren while wide-ranging social notices followed, listing local residents' activities and visits.

Tea at Summer Home Hosts Noted North Bath Guests

Mrs Rodney E Ross hosted a four to six tea at her Summer home in North Bath. Mrs Charles H Cahill and Miss Mary Louise Arnold of Evanston NL poured and were assisted by Miss Mary Newell Miss Marcia Moulton Miss Martha Cahill Miss Mary Sewall and Miss Barbara Ross.

Rodney E. Ross North Bath Charles H. Cahill Mary Louise Arnold Evanston, NL Mary Newell Marcia Moulton Martha Cahill Mary Sewall Barbara Ross

Dr Charles L Browne of Bowdoinham Dies at 87

Dr Charles L Browne 87 retired New York city dentist longtime Bath figure died Sunday at his Bowdoinham home after a yearlong illness. born April 4 1850 in Bowdoinham he practiced in Brunswick Vermont Poughkeepsie Brooklyn and New York City. He held leadership roles in dental and yacht clubs and was active in fraternal orders. He married Jane Hall in 1908 and had several nephews and nieces.

Charles L. Browne New York City Bath Pleasant Street Bowdoinham Kents Hill Seminary Brunswick Vermont Poughkeepsie N. Y Brooklyn The Ophtalmic Hospital Second District Dental Society Odontegological Society Eastern Steamship Co Huntington St. Petersburg Wilbur Browne Geraldine Browne R. D. Purington Alice Thurlow Richmond

Women’s Clubs to Meet at Poland Spring

Dr Lilith M Vaughan of Boston University will speak at the 28th annual New England Conference of State Federations of Women’s Clubs at Poland Spring Hotel Sept 15 16 17 The conference theme is Youth Today Citizenship Tomorrow A twilight service Wednesday at five features Dr Rayburn L Zerby of Bates College with tenor Alexandre Lemieux as soloist Emily Louise Plumley of Connecticut presides The meeting includes officer elections and by law revisions with other speakers including Dr Milton D Proctor of Westbrook Junior College and Representative Ralph O Brewster of Maine.

Lilith M. Vaughan Boston University New England Conference of State Federations of Women’s Clubs Poland Spring Rayburn L. Zerby Department of Religious Education Bates College Alexandre Lemieux Lewiston Emily Louise Plumley Glenbrook Conn Carl Schrader Belmont Mass Harry H. Burnham Biddeford Milton D. Proctor Westbrook Junior College Portland U. S Ralph O. Brewster Maine

Mrs Higgins to Visit Bar Harbor for Holiday Trip

Mrs Gilbert Higgins of West Upton Massachusetts will leave Thursday for Bar Harbor to pass the holiday with friends. She has been visiting Mrs Bertha Dunbar of Washington street and was called to Bath by her daughter Miss Shirley Higgins who is ill with appendicitis and who will undergo an operation at Worcester Memorial Hospital.

Ruth MacEwen Eleanor Webber Jane Brown Arthur Purington State Teachers College Fitchburg Mass Clarence Purington Frank Woodrow Greenfield Woodrow Leon Dunklee Verda Colgan Arlington Karl Hatch Lawrence Hackett Ruth George Hampton N. H Cora Wilkinson Helen F. Dain Auburn Isabelle Sargent Atlanta Cora Beane Mary Scott Worcester Arthur C. Staples Anna L. Dingley Sara Temple Lorraine Maurice Zimmerman Edward Graves Newark N. J Richard Denham Brunswick Stephen Billings Frances Albion Shaw Tillie Shaw Topsham Miss Billings J. A. Aldred Shaw Henderson Bros Bath J. Wallace Ames James Milton Union James H. Ames Robert Stevens Warwick R. I East Bowdeinham William Small Bertha Temple Wren Richmond George Cutler Yarmouth John Sawyer York Betty Hobart Marjorie Higgins Erla Brown Garnet Louise Calderwood Milicent Page Rhode Island Linden Little Bowdeinham Bertha Mabel Heath Dolly Phyllis Brown Merline Thelma Malon Frank Heath Charles Hackett William Maloon George Robinson Roger Robinson Augusta Ralph MacEwen Frank Wood Charlotte N. C Edith Wood Herbert Littlefield Ethel Forbes Rumford Harold Cheney A. H. Lancaster Maria Gray Ralph Dunton Beverly Charles Sylvester Alvah Nickerson Myrtle Gordon Amherst Miranda Meserve Anson Given Marshall White Charles White Gilbert Higgins West Upton Bertha Dunbar Washington Street Bar Harbor Shirley Higgins

Dinner guests honor visiting Haggetts at Harpswell

Mr and Mrs Donald Young hosted a dinner party at their Front Street home on Tuesday evening for Mrs Haggett and Mr Haggett of Newark New Jersey who are summering at Harpswell. Cards were enjoyed during the evening.

Donald Young Front Street Mr. Young Benjamin Haggett Mr. Haggett Newark N. J Harpswell

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