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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1937

Page

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Maine unit 240th Coast Artillery to train at Fort Williams

The end of the week will see Battery H and other officers and men of the 240th Coast Artillery tacking to Fort Williams for annual field training and target practice. The unit, with 134 years in Maine service, features diverse batteries and is trained for artillery and infantry aiding civil authorities.

240Th Coast Artillery Fort Williams 240Th Coast Artilery Maine National Guard France Coast Artillery Maine

Sailcanvas Saga Tugs Rainbow to Port in Historic Race

A seaport exchange calls the Yan kee a schooner as Rainbow wins and Yankee douses canvas after crossing the line. The breezy tale notes some claimed canvas drowning during the race, a practice once used to trap wind.

Miss Dearing Pupil Recital Highlights Local Talent

The annual recital of Miss Thelma W. Dearing's piano pupils drew a large Bath Street audience at Wesley M. E. church. Pupils performed solos and duets, with prizes for perfect attendance and year-long achievements awarded to several students. Notable performances included Ruth E. Cogan's mitten-free display and a unique sheet-music piece by Ruth E. Cogan.

Thelma W. Dearing Bath Street Wesley M. E. Church Mary Aick Center Street Miss Dearing Leon B. Pennell, Jr Thatcher B. Pinkham Margaret S. Gordon Martha Day Marilyn Cummings Robert S. Gordon Geraldine Nickerson Valerie Ruth E. Cogan Mittens Besaw Sampson Jane W. Stevens

Central Church Choir Elects Its Officers

At a Friday rehearsal the Central Church choir elected Luther Thompson as president Vernon Lake as vice president Mrs Frank Hodgdon as secretary and Mrs Perley Ater as treasurer John Shaw remains choir director and Mrs Shaw the organist The choir will attend the New England Music Camp concert at Lake Messalonskee on July 11 with a morning rehearsal a picnic lunch and afternoon concert A group of choir members helped the Cosmopolitan club by singing in its Boomerang presentation at Masonic temple last night and tonight

Central Church Choir Luther Miss Wilson Amateur Theatre Guild Cosmopolitan Club Masonic Temple

Thompson couple marks 66th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Davilla S Thompson of Auburn celebrate their 66th wedding anniversary on July 9. He is 89 and she is 83. He heads the Thompson Optical Co on Lisbon Street Lewiston and invented the eyeglass lens grinding machine years ago, along with several other mechanical devices now in use.

Davilla S. Thompson Auburn D. 8. Thompson Optical Co Lisbon Street Lewiston

Bridal couple visit in Bath ends wedding tale in Wakefield

Mr and Mrs Leonard Wetherbee of Greenwood Massachusetts after marrying June 19 at Emmanuel Episcopal Wakefield visited Mr Wetherbee's father at 625 Washington Street. The bride Mrs Madeline Ashenden wore a satin gown with lace and carried lilies of the valley roses and orchid. Bridesmaids wore rose georgette over panne satin. Best man was Roscoe Perley of Melrose. The couple plan to live at 9 Myrtle Avenue Greenwood after travels in New York State and prior dancing instructors now teaching in Massachusetts towns.

Leonard Wetherbee Grenwood Mass Emmanuel _ Episcopal church Wakefield Mr. Wetherbee W. Fred Wetherbee Washington Street Ellen M. Ashenden Winifred Ashenden Lucy Prey Melrose Ruth Elbert Lexington Lawrence Gardner Greenwood Beverly Steed Somerville Roscoe Perley Morse High School U. S. Diesel Engineering School Boston Wetherbee

Real estate transfers reported at Sagadahoc registry

Property transfers in the last fortnight include Henry C. Carlton to James Greenleaf in Arrowsic and multiple deeds in Bath Bowdoin Georgetown Richmond Topsham West Bath and Woolwich with owners and buyers such as Charles G Standish Deborah Standish Langdon E Green Effie G Heal Matthew W McPhee Elizabeth G Horton and Percy C Bailey among others. Maine Central Railroad Co. appears in one transaction.

Sagadahoc Registry of Deeds Arrowsic Henry C. Carlton James Greenleaf Bath Charles G. Standish Deborah Standish Lucy P. Rogers Langdon E. Green Annie M. Nagle Catherine Tracey Effie G. Heal Matthew W. McPhee Gertrude Stover Als Ethel L. Esmond John H. Green Manuel Gallant Bowdoin Adrien Plouffe Letitia Roy Couture Caroline L. Douglas Oscar E. Douglas Georgetown Zephia A. Fickett Harold A. Rowe Arletta K. Harford M. Frank Biggins Elizabeth G. Horton Richmond Carrie O. Thomas Et Helen M. Lemont Robeus A. Douglass Ruth V. Rutter

Bath Girl Graduates From Gorham Normal School

Miss Dorothy P. Reardon Morse 34 has completed the prescribed course and received her diploma from Gorham normal school. She led volleyball efforts, participated in Glee and Library clubs, attended the New England Teacher Training Instructors conference, and served as orchestra member and assistant editor of The Oracle. She left for Rye New Hampshire to spend the summer with her parents at 59 Pearl Street.

Dorothy P. Reardon Gorham Normal School Gorham Miss Reardon Glee Club Library Club Women’s Athletic Council

Salvation Army Drive Begins Soon

The advisory board outlined plans for the annual maintenance fund solicitation to start in July. At the Salvation Army Home meeting last Wednesday Adjt. and Mrs. Tripp praised work among mothers and children in distress. The board approved the fiscal year budget and heard an educational talk by Adjt. Hammerstein of Portland.

The Salvation Army Adjt

School Union Delays Superintendent Vote in Bath Area

The Bath and West Bath School Union postponed the superintendent election for the coming year to an adjourned meeting called by Union chairman William L. Skelton who was re-elected. Mrs Loring D. Small of West Bath was re-elected secretary. Other members present included Mrs Earl Donnell Llewellyn D. Rogers Arthur J. Dunton Alden G. Smith and Allan Spear all of Bath. Mrs Rupert Irvine of North Street is in Caribou due to a relative's illness.

Bath and West Bath William L. Skelton Bath Rupert Irvine North Street Caribou

Bath Iron Works Clambake Features Aerial Program

Bath Iron Works workers to attend a July 24 field day at Brown's field West Bath with stunt flying parachute jumping and passenger flights. East Brunswick aviator Frank Simpson will pilot two planes including a stunt craft. Surf-board riding on the river and an American Legion band will provide entertainment for about 1800 attendees.

Bath Iron Works Corp Brown's Field West Bath Harold L. Adams Frank Simpson East Brunswick Mr. Simpson Harry B. Briggs, Jr New Meadows American Legion Band of Brunswick

Two Collisions In A Single Day In Maine News

Mrs Ethel Burns of Phippsburg was involved in two crashes in one day on Front street and later at High street and Western avenue. The first collision with Paul Stevens of Lafayette caused minor damages. The second with Walter C Douglass of Brunswick led to reckless driving charges, a court appearance, and a $5 suspended fine after costs.

Ethel Burns Phippsburg Front Street Lafayette Paul Stevens Arthur J. Dunton

Wallace pleads guilty to assault and battery

Robert E. Wallace of Tented City admitted guilt on assaulting neighbor Samuel F. Inman, with a bruised lip after five blows on Thursday evening. He was ordered to pay court costs of $9.44 as Judge Arthur J. Dunton presided in municipal court.

Robert E. Wallace Samuel F. Inman Arthur J. Dunton Inman Wallace

Camp Employees Subject to Tax

Teachers and students who take occupations in camps and hotels this summer fall under the Social Security Act tax provisions and must pay their tax to the Collector of Internal Revenue in the district of employment. Collector Clinton A. Clauson warned that teaching professionals are normally exempt, but income from private industry is taxable.

Internal Revenue Clinton A. Clauson Mr. Clauson

First Native Peas From Stoney Brook Farm Reach Market

Jack Wilson of Stoney Brook farm Phippsburg brings the first native peas to market after sowing a bushel and a peck. Peas ripening well. Beans up and in bud. Farm once owned by Elbridge Bowker.

Jack Wilson Stoney Brook Farm Phippsburg Mr. Wilson Elbridge Bowker

Collision at Washington and Vine Damages Two Buicks

At noon Monday two Buick sedans collided at Washington and Vine streets, causing only minor damage. One car, a new vehicle, was owned by Franklin J. Sherman of 11 Clifton Street and driven by Mrs. Josephine Sherman who was traveling north on Washington. A separate item notes a Gardiner high school class ring design chosen by a school committee featuring the main entrance of Gardiner High School, with the letters Gardiner under it in yellow gold and black enamel, in 10 carat gold, with class numerals on the sides.

Washington and Vine Street Franklin J. Sherman Clifton Street Josephine Sherman Washington Gardiner High School Gardiner

Bank staff and guests enjoy Sebasco outing

Around 30 to 40 employees and friends from First National Bank of Lewister spent a Saturday at Sebasco for a company picnic. The program featured shore and chicken dinners, swimming, golf, shuffleboard, singing and bridge, with the group returning home late that evening.

First National Bank of Lewister Sebasco

Bath grocers sign April petition to close on Sundays

In Bath Maine on April 6 a group of 13 store proprietors signed a petition to the Municipal Committee on Police stating they would keep stores closed on Sundays for 1937 and future years to comply with state law. Signers include L E Steeves E J Cyr O F Bullman W F Barstow and others two signers no longer in business. The petition asks no enforcement but notes Sunday closing is illegal and urges police to enforce the law.

Municipal Committee On Police Sunys Ralph W. Bragg Bath Maine L. E. Steeves E. J. Cyr O. F. Bullman W. F. Bars

Twin Calves Born on West Bath Farm Near Quaker Point Road

Pansy cow owned by Frank French of West Bath gave birth Sunday to twin calves, a heifer and a steer, weighing 30 and 35 pounds. The mixed Jersey Holstein Guernsey pair, first twins on the farm, may be sold as French moves toward pure Guernseys. Nearby, twin calves have appeared in Washington Street and on the Wiscasset road, prompting local chatter about rarity.

Pansy Frank French Quaker Point Road West Bath Mr. French James E. French Jersey Holstein Guernsey David Alkazin Washington Street Randolph Wiscasset Road

Abundant Kennebec Bass Attract Fishermen

In Kennebec near Bath an unusual school of sea bass draws many anglers. Veterans report night sounds and surface gurgles as bass appear, with Winslow's ledges and nearby areas seeing strong catches including seven fish in a single night.

Kennebec Bath Winslow North End

Ramsay Made Associated Member of National Academy of Music

Allan Ramsay, president of Les Camarades Musicaux, has been admitted to associated membership of the National Academy of Music in New York. The engraved certificate grants library access and advisory board consultation with members Kate Chittenden, Rudolph Ganz, Edwin Hughes, and Richard Cerwonky.

Allan Ramsay Les Camarades Musicaux National Academy of Music Fourth Avenue New York Ramsay Kate Chittenden Rudolph Ganz Edwin Hughes Richard C. Cerwonky

Bathman Receives Pythian Appointment

Frank W. Danforth of 1075 High Street, former Acadia lodge No. 13 past chancellor, is appointed district deputy grand chancellor of District 10 serving Yar mouth, Freeport, Brunswick, Bowdoinham, and Bath. Grand Lodge of Maine made the appointment. Retiring Rotary president Philip L. Pottle spoke at Lewiston Auburn Rotary, praising work done and noting membership grew from 135 to 148. William R Chapman Music Club plans July 2 concert at Dover Foxcroft Congregational church with John A Van Pelt, Hymnology expert from Hollywood, lecturing and performing.

Frank W. Danforth High Street Acadia Lodge Knights of Pythias Yarmouth Freeport Brunswick Bowdoinham Bath Danforth Grand Lodge of Maine Philip L. Pottle Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club E W. Campbell Frank G. Peck R. R. M. Gould C. E. Allen Robert J. Wiseman Jr Frank S. Hoy Alexandre Lemieux Lewiston William R. Chapman

Weekly Cross Word Puzzle Across Time and Clues

The page lists a cross word with numbered clues across and down, covering words from inn joke to tellurium. It presents fragmented hints like heads, noses, and metals, typical of a mixed language puzzle layout with several garbled or merged entries.

Excellent and Varied Program at Grange

West Bath grange hall drew a full crowd for an entertainment and dance directed by Mrs. A Bernard Henderson. The program, rehearsed for a grange contest, featured music, readings, songs, dances, a ventriloquist act, and a lively closing dance with an orchestra playing into midnight.

West Bath Grange Hall Fred K. Sturtevant Francis S. McPherson Doris Pitman Natalie Hagan Miles Hagan Kellogg Rachmaninoff Marion Williams Portland Mr. McPherson Mrs. Henderson Eddie Bergen Charlie McCarthy Davids. Henderson Herbert S. Cavanaugh

Bath Couple Hosts in Canal Zone Home Anniversary

In Gamboa Panama Mr and Mrs William E Shaughnessy formerly of Bath celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary at their Canal Zone home. They hosted an open house for about 90 friends with gifts. Former Bath neighbors attended Mrs Shaughnessy was Addie Willis. They married May 30 1914 in Bath. Shaughnessy worked as a machinist and later joined the Panama Canal authorities nine years ago after a career as a roller polo player in Bath.

Gamboa Canal Zone Panama William E. Shaughnessy Bath H. L. Loring Shaughnessy Addie Willis Panama Canal States

Twenty two divorces granted by Sagadahoc Justice Chapman

Justice Arthur Chapman in Sagadahoc Superior Court granted twenty two divorces in the June term, the largest number in years. The decrees include desertion and cruel and abusive treatment, with custody of several minor children awarded to the libellants and the right to resume maiden names for some spouses.

Arthur Chapman Portland Sagadahoc Earl M. Alexander Bath Doris M. Alexander Richmond Charlies FP. McNinch Mary J. McNinch Dorchester Mass Charlee G. Standish Deborah Standish Greta Green Robert D. Green Olive I. Yattaw Woolwich Lewis A. Yattaw Warren Ethelyn E. Mitchell Charles M. Mitchell Sterling Junction Libellant Thomas Hagar Phippsburg Patricia Hagar Brooklyn N. Y Marion D. O'Farrell Edward R. O'Parrell William C. Robinson Rath L Phyllis C. Campbell Sherman W. Campbell Georgetown Ann M. Brown John O. Brown Ann M. West Lucy M. Harmon Lewis C. Harmon Pearl E. Sutherland Fred L. Sutherland Ronald C. Coombs Lillian G. Bates

Boy Scouts to Visit Mount Tumbledown

Troop No. 55 of the Boy Scouts of America plans a trip to Mt. Tumbledown the first week of August. Eligible scouts must pass second class tests and have at least two hikes since mid June, including Richard L. Minott, Robert E. Minott, Lawrence Matter, Dwight Pierce Jr., Richard Dennison, and Harry E. Pullerton. A hike Thursday at nine from Winter Street church helps meet requirements. weather may delay to Friday. Troop 52 may join Troop 55 for the trip, with lunches and swimsuits advised.

Boy Scouts of America Mt. Tumbledown Richard L. Minott Robert E. Minott Lawrence Matter Dwight Pierce, Jr Richard Dennison Harry E. Pullerton Winter Street Church Tumbledown

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