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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1937

Page

6

Talk on Huey Long given to Bath Rotarians by Martin Watrous

The Bath Rotary Club drew a large audience including names like George W. Morse and Harry H. Conn as Martin Watrous Esq. spoke about Huey Long of Louisiana. Watrous, a New Orleans resident by his request, traced Long from his humble farm beginnings to a powerful political career and major state projects.

Huey Long Martin Watrous Bath Sedgemere New Meadows Calco Bay New Orleans West Bath Watrous Huey Ling Lonisiana Baton Rouge Naturaliv New Orlean Wat Loliatara Louisiana Public Service Commission Mississippi River State University Senate Washington George W. Morse Harry H. Conn Boonton N. J John Hawkes Watertown Mass G. K. M. Hayes Chelsea A. B. G. Hosmer E. J. Harriman L. T. Snipe C P. Wetherbee N. Gratz Jackson W. C. Oliver Charles C. Low George W. Hibbs Stanley Wallace C. A. Berry H. B. Sawyer Fred B. Reed Arthur H. Webster Merrymeeting Boothbay

Evolution and Life's Purpose in the Machinery Age

An Independent editor argues that modern industry and the rise of machines reveal a guiding plan in nature. He cites infant development, a blue butterfly, ant interactions, and Grant Watson's Enigmas of Natural History to suggest a dynamic life force shaping evolution and instinct toward a destined end.

United Shoe Machinery Co Mars Lfe Grant Watson

For Sale Ferared Cow and Sparples Rev Veeck

Auction note lists a ferared cow and spar ples rev veek items. Contact shows limited details with a street phone code Js0l WK for inquiry.

Keetineds & Bridge Si Tel

Hearing to assess damages for crash in Lewiston cases

A Monday hearing in the Androscoggin county law library assessed damages in suits by Dr. Paul A. Gregware Bath Orra Gregware Barre Vt and Margery J. Scott Bath against Armand Poliquin Lewiston florist. A 1936 jury verdict favored the defendant with plaintiffs seeking 48000 for injuries from an accident at Canal and Chestnut streets.

Paul A. Gregware Bath Orra Gregware Barre Margery J. Scott Armand Poliquin Lewisten Florist Sturgis, Chapman and Beliveau Androscoggin County Auburn Lewiston Canal and Chestnut Streets Navy Berman & Berman Edward W. Bridgham

Pejepscot Paper seeks reorganization under 77B

The Pejepscot Paper Co of Topsham filed for reorganization under Section 77B in Portland with approval from Federal Judge John A. Peters. Hearing set for Aug 9, judges allow continued operation, 3,000 employees affected, flood damages in 1936 cited, and plans to revise stock and scale creditors.

Pejepscot Paper Co Topsham U. S. District Court Portland John A. Peters Peters Peterscot Company United States District Court Androscoggin Water Power Co Edgar Rickard

Smith French wedding on Friday evening

Miss Ednah L French daughter of Rev and Mrs Farl T French wed Fred G Smith son of Mr and Mrs Carlton G Smith in a Friday evening ceremony at 8 in the parsonage 77 Russell Street with Miss Anna C French and Leslie E Smith as attendants. Alice Spangenders played. They will reside at 52 Depot Street Livermore Falls and be at home after July 12.

Ednah L French Farl T. French Fred G. Smith Carlton G. Smith Livermore Falls Church of the Nazarene Russell Street Anna C. French Leslie E. Smith Alice Spangenders Medford Mass Mrs Smith Depot Street

Maine Hay Crop Seen as Best in Years

Charles M. White of Maine's Department of Agriculture predicts the 1937 hay crop will be near a million tons, the best in two or three years. Last year Maine farmers harvested 857,000 tons at about 9.97 dollars per ton. Weather praised as favorable for haying. Mrs. James Murphy and daughter Ruth visit relatives in Richmond.

Maine Charles M. White State Department of Agriculture White Wan Ae James Murphy Ruth Bailey Street Richmond

Crosby-Conley Wedding In St Marys Church

Miss Ruth Alice Conley married Orrin Leonard Crosby in a 7 am nuptial mass at St. Marys church with double ring service. Attendants, music, and a 22 guest wedding breakfast followed at 128 North Street before a wedding trip and home at 106 Lincoln Street.

Ruth Alice Conley Orrin L. Crosby St. Mary’s Church

Friends of Miss Sims Present Many Gifts

Approximately 50 friends of Rev. M Helen Sims and her wedding to Rev. C Vaughn Overman gathered at the parsonage to greet the bride and view gifts. Notable items include a grandfather made hope chest with a walnut inlay, and a quilt by Mrs. Overman’s grandmother. Bouquets, dishes, and careful arrangements marked the event with church ladies organizing punch, refreshments, and a guest book.

Helen Sims C. Vaughn Overman Chanute Kans First Baptist Church North Street Miss Sims Charles R. Sims Robert A. Sims South Easton Margaret Carl E. Johnson Overman A. T. Cole Girard Alfred R. Pratt Leon R. Eaton Arthur S. Stuart Edward Cook James Smith Arthur Price Harriet Furber Mary Furber Lyndall Corliss

Stinson Fraser Wedding of Harriet Fraser and Edgar Stinson

Miss Harriet Eva Fraser daughter of Mr and Mrs Major Fraser of 1343 Washington street became the bride of Edgar L Stinson son of Mr and Mrs John Stinson of Woolwich on Saturday evening at 7 30 Rev Earl T French of the Church of the Nazarene officiated at the single ring ceremony in the parsonage at 77 Russell street. Mr and Mrs William E Fraser attended. Mrs Stinson wore royal blue with white accessories and Mrs Fraser wore powder blue crepe with white accessories. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home. The couple will live at 508 Middle street after a wedding trip. Stinson is employed by Maine Central Railroad Co in Woolwich. They received many wedding gifts.

Ruth Alice Conley Stephen Conley Lincoln Street Orrin Leonard Crosby Nettie D. Luce Jefferson, N. H Orrin A. Crosby St. Mary's Church David P. Surrette Bernice M. Daigle Earl R. Fortier George H. Comeau Grace E. Cunningham Gounod Yardley James A. Clappison North Street Crosby Walace L. Pomeroy Lewiston Hattie Terrell Richmond Nellie McDonough Wiscasset Hazel Foster Mary Portland Harriet Eva Fraser Major Fraser Washington Street Edgar L. Stinson John Stinson Woolwich Earl T French Church of the Nazarene Russell Street William E. Fraser Carl Brown Marion Harry New York James Kempton Waltham Mass Carver Lawrence Cote Fred MacDonald Purington Farm Marion Curtis Kennebunk Annie Hall Meredith N. H Nellie Minot Lee Landry Jennie Carver Auburn John Maher Frederic Fowler Newton Center Raymond Tibbetts Annie Mitchell Brooklyn N. Y Emma Ferguson Catherine Mulligan William Gould Brunswick George W. Sturtevant Mary Lancaster Bowdoinham George Sturtevant University of Maine Chicago Phoenix Arizona Alice Beedy Dover-Foxcroft Arthur Lancaster Bowdeinham J. N Palmer Kenneth MacDougal Mississippi State College A. S. MacDougal Stanley Coolidge Eileen Jefferys Brookline Ralph Carver Clara Guptill Malier Percy Miller Poland William Malon Doris Raymond William Raymond Berlin Lara Green Boston Helen Britt Lucille Toothaker Gorham Etta Cantrell Huntington L. L Charles Browne Clyde Starbird Bowdoin Phillip Baker Lowell Edward Baker S. W. Putnam Fitchburg Bay Road Phillip Webb Ocean Park Webb Belle Dunlap Myrtle Skelton Prudence Lucy Lancaster School East Bowdeinham Phillip Rideout

Bowdoinham Social News Covering Local Visits and Events

Bowdoinham residents host and visit family from New York Massachusetts and New Hampshire. A Grange hall benefit for Mr and Mrs Caleb Mitchell drew about 60 guests with Carver's orchestra. Many locals and visitors attend reunions picnics and bridge luncheons. The Sagadahoc Fertilizer ball team reorganizes with Fred Leavitt as manager.

Doyle Hart Couple Wed In Fryeburg Marriage

John F. Doyle of 604 Middle Street and Neva M. Hart of 36 Bath Street were married Friday July 9 by Ralph Q Dale. The groom is an automobile mechanic, son of the late Mr and Mrs James H. Doyle, and the bride is employed as a housekeeper, daughter of Mrs Nellie A Colby. Herbert W. McCorrison and his son Vernal of Snow Park were in Fryeburg Tuesday on a fishing trip.

John F. Doyle Middle Street Neva M. Hart Bath Street Ralph QO. Dale James H. Doyle Doyle Nellie A. Colby Herbert W. McCorrison Vernal Snow Park Fryeburg

Women's Sewing Project Closed in Maine

The WPA sewing project ended Saturday, laying off eight sewers, one cutter, and the forelady. Mrs. Bertha Williams disputes cost figures, cites material bills under 200 dollars, and notes surplus finished goods and broad welfare distribution. Reopening hinges on city certification and potential restart delays.

Albertha Williams

City Council Plans Its Get Together

The third annual mid-Summer get together ends up at Casco Inn on Great Island Garnet next Sunday. Cars depart City Hall between 9 30 and 10 30 with transport for those without cars. A shore dinner is served from 12 30 to 1. Swimming boating and other sports are planned. Attendees must pay 2 00 to City Treasurer Donald D Young before Friday night covering all expenses. Last year's party was at Miller's Inn on the South Harpswell road.

City Council Casco Inn Great Island Garnet City Hall City Treas Donald D. Young Earl P. Cahoon Miller’s Inn Harpswell Road Gurnet

John Summerton Eligible to Join Maine Hole in One Club

John Summerton of Bath earned eligibility for membership in the Maine Hole In One Club by scoring an ace on the 146 yard No 6 hole at Shore Acres on Sebasco. The feat mirrors a historic similar ace by Sylvester Cushman of Portland on the same hole. Mr and Mrs William S Newell stayed with Dr and Mrs Preston Keyes in Chicago and visited North Jay summer home and Lakewood theatre on their weekend.

Maine Harry C. Webber John Summerton Bath Shore Acres Sebasco Sylvester Cushman Portland William S. Newell Preston Keyes Chicago North Jay Mrs. Newell Lakewood Lakewood Theatre

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