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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1939

Page

8

Bath Chronicle notes ships progress and local deaths 1899

Recap of Bath Maine items: the Arthur Sewall iron ship under build, Seguin tug deploying to Boothbay, deck work advancing and masts to be set. Local figures include Susie E Trask Crooker’s death and Allen Beckwith’s passing in Annisquam, plus property sales, gas and electric works updates, and social events at Acadia Lodge and Kennebec Steamboat Co meetings.

Arthur Sewall Iron Works

Maine King of Swing To Provide Music

Maine's King of Swing Rudy Wallace and his nine piece band will play the annual President's Birthday Ball sponsored by Club Garrett on Friday evening January 27 in Columbian hall. Proceeds go to the D. C. Foundation with part for local use.

Maine Rudy Wallace Club Garret

Boating Season Seen as Brightest in Years

The 1939 National Motor Boat Show closed with higher than expected attendance and sales, signaling a bullish boating market. Industry leaders cite strong show orders, renewed yard activity, and plans for motor boat regattas and harbor improvements. Navy small boat program may boost output for 55 to 70 foot craft.

Long Island New England National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers Department of Commerce Washington Department Congress War Department United States National Defense Navy

North End Riflemen defeat Auburn in Legion League

The North End Community Club rifle division won 888 to 848 over the Auburn Legionnaires at their North End range. Stan Wallace and Herby Waldron tied for high gun with 182 each, Wallace shooting a perfect 50 from prone. A curious note links Ida M. Folsom to a 1916 Pierian club talk. a 22 year old china clipping may help club records.

North End Community Club Alden M. Gayton Post Legion Rifle League North End Auburn Legionnaires Stan Wallace Herby Waldron Bath Club Wallace Martin Ida M. Folsom Dover-Foxcroft Maine Presque Isle Pierian Club Aroostook

Bath plans benefit sports program for infantile paralysis fund

Bath organizers announce a two week benefit sports drive linked to a national effort led by Grantland Rice to aid the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Morse high school officials donate gate receipts while Local No 4 and Ship Builders' teams may play. boxing and rink proceeds may also support the fund.

Bath Grantland Rice National Sports Council Morse High School No. 4 Bath Iron Works Corp John P. Carey, Jr Sumner Sewall Bath Fund National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis, Inc

Hobby clubs for boys sought by Bath Y M C A

The Bath Y M C A invites adult volunteers to lead boys hobby clubs. Members with hobbies are encouraged to teach a group, helping youths develop life skills. Boys interested in hobbies should leave their names at the desk as leaders are sought.

Bath

Rod and Gun Club Holds Annual Meeting

William T. Donnell was reelected president of the Sagadahoc Rod Gun and Skeet Association at a special meeting held Thursday night at the Winnegance Community Clubhouse. New officers include Edward E. Sonia and Fred K. Sturtevant as vice presidents and William M. Briggs as secretary treasurer. Trustees named are Arthur L. Plant Arthur A. Gilley Walter L. Elliot Wendall B. Heal H. Edward Jaquith Daniel E. Hall Edgar W. Oliver. Donnell was named to the Maine Federated Sportsmen's club executive committee representing Sagadahoe county.

William T. Donnell Sagadahoc Daniel E. Hall Edgar W. Oliver Mr. Donnell Sportsmen's Association Maine Federated Sportsmen’s Club Sagadahoe County

Davis Injured in Auto Collision in Middleton Streets

Reginald E. Davis known as Jackie Davis welterweight boxer, 226 Washington street, suffered a cut over the right eye when his Chevrolet collided with a Ford driven by Frank A. Manion Jr at Middle and Weeks streets Friday noon. Davis treated by a local physician with a stitch. both cars damaged.

Reginald E. Davis Washington Street Sebasco Jackie” Davis Middle Weeks Streets Davis Frank A. Manion, Jr Washington Roy's Market Middle Street Manion

Bath England mayor sends greetings to Bath Maine in 1938 letter

The Bath England mayor Adrian Hopkins writes to Bath Maine Mayor Donald N. Small sending Christmas and New Year wishes. He notes Bath’s upcoming 1939 Festival of Music Drama and arts and invites a visit from Bath Maine, promising a special welcome.

Bath Sagadahoe Co Maine Donald N. Small England Adrian Hopkins

Federal Artists Present Vaudeville at Morse High

Senior class at Morse High School sponsors a vaudeville revue by Federal Theatre Project of Maine entertainers. The program features an orchestra directed by Birge Peterson, the Spanish Troubadors with Virginia Renaud, monologist George Banks, Evolution of the Dance, a male quartet, violin duets, the Two Martinis, hand balancers, and other acts. Colorful costumes were made by the W P A Sewing Project in Portland. Albert L. Hickey is stage manager with scenery by Nicholas Karoly.

Morse High School Federal Theatre Project of Maine Birge Peterson Portland Virginia Renaud George Banks W. P. A. Sewing Project Albert L. Hickey Nicholas Karoly

Billiard Tourney Dominates YMCA Week Activities

Senior and junior division matchups announced for the YMCA billiards tournament. Willis Hall faces Joseph Pennell while Paul Leeman meets Joseph Desmond in junior play. chess is the feature event this week. Six longtime Augusta Fire Department veterans received 390 years badges at the Firemen's Relief Association annual meeting led by Mayor Frederick G. Payne.

Mary E. Wallace Small Point Joseph Wallace Augusta Fire Department Frederick G. Payne Firemen’s Relief Association John Day Joseph Ricker Charles Hunt John Buckley The Relief Association David Diplock Myron Moody Henry Folsom

Pocket Billiards Tourney Draws Listed for Senior and Junior

The senior division pairings are Edward Brown versus Hubert Closson, John Voorhees against Jere Desmond, Robert Cummings against Ellison Estes, Fernand Pomerleau versus Harry Bloxsom, Albert Desmond against George Hart, Russell Gasser versus John Bourque, Carleton Stover against Robert Huse, Willis Hall versus David Alkazin, Robert Ingraham against Gordon Estes, John Perry against Norman Alkazin, Maurice Puffer against Frank Hinds, Robert Clark against John Gaudette, Clarence Atwood against Joseph Pennell, Millard Green against Charles Sullivan, and John Gaudet versus Albert Desmond. In the junior division the pairings are Richard Footer against James Clancy, David MacDonald against Edward Plant, Robert Wagner against Paul Leeman, Andrew Hart against Malcolm Varney, Donald Hinds against Charles Footer, Franklin Howe against Alfred Green, Nicky Kakos against Bernard Pratt, Kenneth Wilson against Billy Babine, with Joseph Desmond drawing by.

Willis Hall Joseph Pennell Harry Bloxsom Robert Cummings Harry Fullerton Clarence Gowen Edward Brown Norman Alkazin Robert Clark Charles Sullivan Russell Gasser David Alkazin Russell Turcotte John Burke Robert Ingraham Maurice Puffer Edward Cummings John Gaudet Ellison Estes George Hart Clarence Atwood Frank Kenyon John Perry Jere Desmond Robert Wagner Albert Desmond John Voorhees Paul Leeman Joseph Desmond Herbert Belanger Franklin Howe Billy Hill Bernard Pratt James Clancy Ralph Houston Edward Jones Richard Footer Hubert Closson Fernand Pomerleau John Bourque Carleton Stover Robert Huse Gordon Estes Alfred Green Nicky Kakos Kenneth Wilson Billy Babine

Charley's Aunt staged in French at Music Hall Lewis ton

The Musical Literary club presented Charley's Aunt in French before a large audience at Music Hall Lewis ton on Thursday evening. A capable amateur cast drew frequent laughter and the crowd gave unanimous approval for the performance.

Music Hall Lewiston Musical Literary Club

Senate Order Limiting Private Legislation Deadlines 1939

The Senate sets deadlines for private and special bills with four p m on February 2 1939 and February 9 1939 and requires unanimous consent for later reception. Such bills not receiving consent may be referred to the Ninetieth Legislature if concurrence fails. The rules do not apply to certain joint committee reports or those aiding the Eighty-ninth Legislature. A true copy ATTEST.

Senate House

Probate notices appoint various executors and administrators

John L. Cavanaugh Bath and Georgetown residents named as heirs in Sagadahoc probate records. January 3 1939 dates show executors administrators and guardians appointed or qualified, including Emma F Rit talls and Charlotte Redlon among Bath and Georgetown estates.

John L. Jack Sagadahoc William E. Belaw Bath May J. Besaw Mabel H. Keene Phippsburg John Allen Cavanaugh Herbert S.cavanaugh Eugene W. Freeman Georgestown Joseph G. Stevens Georgetown James F. Bonness John P Carey Emma F. Rittall Fred H Edmund A. Lenfest Ruth KL. Dennison Mark L. Hagan Lews W Hagan

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