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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1936

Page

3

Wiscasset Community Notices and School Highlights

Wiscasset reports Rev. Robert E. Merry ill and bedbound, Charles S. Sewell leading services. Obituary for George A. Nute of Somerville, Mass., buried in Wiscasset. Woman’s Club meeting with Rev. Eric M. Robinson speaking on Enghand. upcoming talk by Mrs. Henry W. Webb. Scouts, Red Men, and Pocahontas units active with ceremonies and elections. Local farm bureau events, grain company supper, and district pastry. Record of a lengthy instrument filed. 1935 county records show high activity. School sports results and a roundup of community events.

Robert E. Merry St. Philip’s Church Charles S. Sewell St. Philip's Mary Sewall Metcalf Damarin Boston George A. Nute Somerville Mass Nute John Nute Ora Albee Percy Nute Melrose Mary H. Nute Wiscasset Memorial Chapel Greenlawn Cemetery Charles S Stanley Charles S. Sender Parker B Stinson Bradford C. Redonmert Carl M. P. Larrabee Henry W. Webb Jennie Webber John Blagdon Portland Clarence A Richards Anh Granville Moulton South Portland E. Fred Alber Maude Clark Gay Waldoboro Jeannette Haggett L. B. Haccett Oak Grove Seminary E. Fred Albee Joseph Coffin Pemaquid Chap Cuerve Carlisle Boothbay Harbor Mary Kenhiston United States Boy Scouts Hawk Patrol Congregational Vestry Charles S. Sowder Sidney G. Evans Parker B. Stinson Court of Honor Legion Civic Club Civic Club The Organ Society Anna White Laura Carleton Georgia Lilly Jennie Lewis Bangor Waterville Brunswick Ruckland Hulda Louise Pushard Herbert Pushard Donald Allen Stewart John Stewart Bath Portsmouth N. H Stewart Quincy Mass Fore River Bethlehem ‘Steel Gorp Dorothy Chase Hazel Mayo Auburn Charles Leavitt Edwin Seakins California Ellsworth Holbrook Maude Clarke Gay Federal Street Lawrence B. Haggett Harry Jeannette Farm Bureau Jessie M. Lawrence Farr Colby Maine Central Railroad Register of Deeds Office Noris A. Miller Register of Deeds Eva G. Wise E. Murray Senter St. Petersburg Fla Hallowell High School Wiscasset Academy Red Men's Hall Hallowell Hallowell High Wiscasset Boys Boothbay Harbor Cubs Hallowell High Boys Athletic Association of Wiscasset Academy John F. Jackson Joanna Evans Bertha Wright Martha Haskell Ruthena Thompson Helen Quinnam Verna Southard Ruth Lea

Bath Girl Scouts Active Under Capable Leaders

Bath Girl Scouts report strong activity led by Eleanor Tallman Voorhees. The Bath Local Council notes five troops and two Brownie packs with 99 scouts and 40 brownies, plus 13 leaders. Jane train­ing and camp programs supported by council funds and local donors, with multiple projects and civic group collaborations. The annual report covers meetings, trainings, badges, and upcoming 1936 goals.

Girl Scout Leaders’ Association Sumner Sewall Wilmer I. Voorhees Bath Girl Scouts, Inc Leaders’ Association Belgrade Lakes Council Plymouth Mass Eleanor Danforth Silver Birch Catherine Shellenbarger W. S. Voorhees Sophie Greenblatt Pine Tree Bird A. Shellenbarger Robinhood Cedar Hill Waltham Portland Gertrude Maling Wise Owl Troop Worcester Archibald Main Small Point Curtis Publishing Co

Research on Kent's Island Topic of Fine Talk

William A O Gross Bowdoin 38 field director described Bowdoin College funded Kent's Island work in a Grace parish House talk. The site near Bay of Fundy features a radio station bird banding weather study and government cooperation. A wreck rescue fog and Labrador trip were recalled amid a plan for Athletics talk next week. A costume show at Odeon hall features the Junior Guild of the Congregational church for Bethel.

Kent's Island Bay of Fundy William A. O. Gross Bowdoin Young People’s Grace Parish House Mr. Gross Bowdoin College Shirley Rockefeller Brunswick Canada United States Ottawa Carey Gross Labrador Kent's Alden G. Smith Bethel Odeon Hall The Congregational Church

West Bath Dance Draws About Seventy Couples

About 70 couples attended a West Bath Grange hall dance on Friday with Carver's Orchestra of Topsham providing music for round and square dancing. A featured social week includes guests from Cape Elizabeth Brunswick and Cambridge Mass. Dr. Earle Bryant Perkins spoke on the Byrd expedition travelogue at a First Baptist church event.

West James B. Lemont Cambridge Mass Miss MacLellan Courtney E. Stover Westbrook J. Ellen Stover Bates E. Stover Brunswick Road George R. Booker Highland Spring Ice Co Sanford’s Crossing Robert D. Metcalf Campbell's Pond Lavertie Richardson Brunswick Fred J. Rose Marian Beatrice Rosedale Farm Portland Loring D. Small H. R. Wilson Clement Robichaud Earle Bryant Perkins South Pole First Baptist Church Dr. Perkins Edith Chaney Perkins Cox's Head Rutgers University

Notice to creditors in Cushman estate Bath Maine

All persons having bills against the estate of Mabel E. Cushman are requested to present them for payment and all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment immediately. Joel F. Cushman Admr Bath Maine January 27 1936 W-6-13

Mabel E. Cushman Joel F. Cushman Admr Bath Maine

Morse Team Rolls Past Rockland 32 To 17 In Tuesday Battle

Morse high school's basketball team defeated Rockland 32 to 17 at the school gym Tuesday evening for its sixth win in seven games. Star guard Francis Stover led Morse with seven baskets and strong defense, while Gaudet Sarkis Thayer and Perry contributed key plays. Morse reserves beat Rockland reserves 45 to 17 in the preliminary.

MORSE Ockland Morse High Rockland Francis Stover Lime City Bath Boys Peterson Stover Footer Gaudet Georgie Sarkis Lord Murgita Georgie Perry Henry Sarkis Carom Morgan Perry Morgita Grace Capt. Footer G. Sarkis Thayer Chaney

Edward Little High Principal Speaks on Vocational Education

Frederick Bryant acting principal of Edward Little high school spoke to Hi-Y members at the Auburn Y.M.C.A. on Monday night about choosing a life occupation. About 28 boys attended and Bryant was introduced by Mil ton Semer president of the Hi-Y.

West Bath Edward Jenks Herbert S. Cavanaugh Leon Genthner Hugo F. Sandelin, Jr Donald Emero Blackbirds Frances Losier Dorothy Waterman Marguerite Donnell Grace Waterman Helen Losier Doris Losier Marcella Lozier Georgia Mr. Genthner Helen Lesier Four Blackbirds Miss Donnell Georgia Sunbeam Emero Edwin W. Haggett The Grange Mary Cunningham Frederick Bryant Edward Little High School Hi-V Auburn W.M.C Bryant Milton Semer Hi-Y

Woolwich 4-H Club Meets On Decorative Stitches

Woolwich Red Clover 4-H club met with leader Mrs. Nelson Rice for a regular business session on decorative stitches. Miss Bertha Presby attended as a guest. Several members listed. Community religious services announced for Woolwich Union with Bowdoin student George Wolf preaching. Ice cutting for Boothbay Camps noted alongside local illness and visits.

Nelson Rice Bertha Presby Avis Marston Ruth Presby Patricia Strout Mila Orr Sarah Reed Geraldine Rice Dorothy Reeu J. H. Carter Percy Bailey Frederick Gilmore George Wright George Farnham Harry Fitch Robert Rice Herbert Munsey Wilbur Howe Melvin Howe Clarence Baker Milton Carlton Mr. Wooley C.cc Woolley Butler Farms Montreal Boothbay Camps Fred Carlton Florence Portland Georgie Walker Arrowsic Sumner Bailey J. C. Gilmore Harold Rockland Plinette Allen Boothbay

West Bath Red Cross Works On Clothing

The West Bath Red Cross met for a full day on Wednesday to assemble children’s clothing. Twenty one members attended with Mrs. Harry E. Peterson and two others as dinner committee. A resignation and a new appointment occurred on the Bath chapter executive committee. The meeting concluded with an electric iron presentation and plans for the next gathering led by Mrs. Mayo and others. A secondary note recalls a city clock song referencing Lewiston’s clock tower and the misbehaving hour hand.

Red Cross Salvation Army Masonic Temple Old Ladies City Farm Bath Daily Times Portland Press Herald Y. M. C. A. Grace Winter Street Children’s Home Central Church The Masons North Center P. T. A Eleanor Tallman Voorhees Wilmer I. Voorhees West Bath Grange Hall Harry E. Peterson William White Charles B. Doyle Courtney E. Stover Bath J. Everett Mayo White Harry S. Wallace Doyle Morton Hiram C. Brown Brunswick Herbert S. Cavanaugh William Powers Herbert Simpson Charles Andrews Fred H. Cary Scott R. Ward Peterson Baker Mayo Cary Sandelin

Girl Scouts Council Hosts Leaders Tea and Meeting

Local Girl Scouts council entertained leaders at an afternoon tea at Mrs. Sumner Sewall’s home. The meeting featured a new registration method, a plan for a Juliette Low council member, book purchase for Patten Library, and exhibit plans with the Cosmopolitan Garden Club.

Girl Scouts Girl Scout Leaders’ Association Sumner Sewall Washington Street Wilmer I. Voorhees Alfred E. Carpenter Voorhees Juliette Low Archibald M. Main Patten Free Library Cosmopolitan Garden Club Carpenter Elizabeth B. Deering Leaders’ Association Masonic Temple Council William D. Sewall York Hall Evelyn I. Trott Wild Rose Donald F. Preble Marion Palmer Margery Lemont Glenn H. Easton Edward Sewall Main Frank L. Staples John C. Fitzgerald Milton C. Trott Easton David S. Cogan Miss Deering Preble

Westbrook Team to Meet Colonial Quintet at Y M C A

Manager Mark Hayes announced the Colonial club will host an independent Westbrook lineup including stars Billings Roma and Chaplin at the Y M C A gym Friday night. The Sanford Velmos are slated to play the Colonial club next Tuesday at the same venue.

Mark Hayes Colonial Club Westbrook Billings, Roma Chaplin Westbrook C. A Sanford Velmos Y. Gymnasium

Record Coast to Coast Trip Involving Bath Funeral Detour

Mrs Nutting plans a Bath visit after a Portland Western Union message. She will take a night flight from Long Beach rather than an earlier slower option. Mrs Sam E Conner, wife of a Lewiston Journal writer, attends her uncle’s funeral at home Thursday afternoon.

Western Union Portland Lewiston Evening Journal

Construction progress at Quoddy Village housing complex

Builders report ongoing interior work at Quoddy Village where stairways closets and finishing touches near completion on double E temporary homes. E and D type units advance with two tenements and four family blocks. one E unit lacks a foundation due to a warehouse on site awaiting relocation.

Quoddy Quoddy Village

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Wiscasset Council Great Pocahontas Carrie Reed Ethel v. Redennett Carolyn Pendleton Pocahontas Elsie Blagdon Georgianna Simonton John Merry Wampum Evelyn Hutchins Blanche Hilton Ethel Bedennett Nellie Munsey Asbury Bailey Ruth Simonton Elizabeth Blagdon Edna Jones Grace Merry Marjorie Monro John Mayo Tepee Chester Pendleton Forest Chancellor Blagdon Chewonki Prophet William Gorham Sachem Sagamore Fred W. Merry Frank Adams John Dickinson Walter Simonton Carl M. Larrabee John Donalde Eble Bath Girl Scouts David Cogan John Fitzgerald Milton Trott Glenn Easton W. I. Voorhees Alfred Carpenter Juliette Lowchair‘Than Frank Staples Pine Tree Troop Linwood Carr Donald Preble Wise Owl Jean Danforth Pine Cone Grace Church Club Bowdoin Men West Bath Grangers Walter Ouilette Henry Longlais North Caribou Florida Ouilettes James Milliner Pushaw Morse F Steerer Re Bohn Tines Etn Eees Eee Peterson Seene Eee Morgan Aca Morse Peete Ween Rene Eer McMann Peer Eeereree Ellingwood Lg Merritt Ween Rowley Karl Os Cuchinello A. Sarkis Woolwich West Bath Red Cross Lewiston City Pine Street Girl Scouts Council Colonial Old Gap Ift Enterprise Brewing CO Fall River Among Central Distributors, Inc Oxford Street Lewiston, Maine
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